Chapter 537: End, Wife Route

When the audition finals officially began, the news from the press conference had already spread across the entire internet.

The entire film and television circle knew that Chairman Ren, Chairman Ren, and Lin Nan had publicly "tapped" that family and some Hong Kong circle figures in front of dozens of media outlets at the Overseas Chinese Town Creative Park in Pengcheng more than two hours ago.

What else was there to hesitate about? Just follow those three companies, it definitely wouldn't go wrong!

The originally noisy Hong Kong entertainment circle also instantly quieted down, and the actors and artists who were prepared to stand in line and support that family also suddenly had no follow-up.

The internet was filled with cheers, because perhaps some people were indifferent to Zhou Xingchi, but everyone definitely hated that family, especially the woman's arrogant face.

"Look, I said that if they find trouble at this time, they will definitely be warned. If it doesn't go well, I'm afraid they will still be 'remembered'!

Not to mention Lin Nan, just China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group alone, the big-production films they invested in, that side actually dared to target the director at this critical moment, if this isn't looking for death, what is?"

Old Yang's mood was happy from the inside out; he had just these few opponents in Hong Kong, and he wished that China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group would kill them all for him!

"If this is the case, will their family's future films want to enter the mainland and 'be' have problems?" Huo Wenxi asked thoughtfully.

"That depends on whether our Chairman Ren is as domineering as Chairman Han and whether he holds grudges? The previous *From Vegas to Macau* series was still Bona going to Chairman Han to clear the relationship!"

When he finished this sentence, Old Yang already had a rough answer in his heart—that family was hopeless!

Because the latter clearly put eye drops on Chairman Ren! Moreover, Yu Dong is an old subordinate of Mountain Eagle, not a person of the current chairman!

Thinking of these, Old Yang looked at Huo Wenxi, "Are they doing any projects recently?"

Huo Wenxi thought for a moment and nodded affirmatively: "Besides the *From Vegas to Macau* series with Bona, I heard they are also preparing a big production!"

"Hehe, then let's wait and see the results."

Old Yang said expectantly, and thought of another thing:

"By the way, how is the matter Lin Nan entrusted us to handle?"

"We have already received the materials sent by Red Star Dock, and it can be done as early as the first half of next year. I have already handled it, and the intermediate procedures will be smooth and unobstructed."

"Hmm, that's good."

Lin Nan sat in the judge's seat, with Han Jia on his left, and Ren Zhonglun, Zhou Xingchi, Ren Zhonglun, Lam Tze-chung, and Tin Kai-man in order on his right...

He admitted that he was still shallow.

The audition was indeed an audition, and the final female lead was indeed chosen by Zhou Xingchi.

But who could tell him why several of the 13 little girls at the finals scene were people from Shanghai Film Group? Were they really the ones who fought their way out of hundreds of thousands of people to get here?

And it was clear that Ren Zhonglun, like him, was also belatedly realizing it!

"She doesn't look particularly beautiful? She's not as good-looking as the previous Star Girls, why does Director Zhou look so satisfied when he looks at her?"

Han Jia pulled Lin Nan's corner and asked in a low voice.

"Hmm, she is quite ordinary... I'm not the director of this film, it's useless for you to ask me."

Most people's eyes were on the T-stage, only Lin Nan and Han Jia were whispering to each other regardless of others.

"Hello Director Zhou, hello judges... I am contestant number 6, stage name Lin Yun... 18 years old this year... currently a print model, no acting experience..."

Zhou Xingchi never required whether a Star Girl had acting experience, nor did he care whether she was from a professional class, as long as she caught his eye and he felt she was suitable!

Because the big environment of the Hong Kong circle never cared about these. The older generation of actors were mostly zero-based or cross-border, and only a few walked out of actor training classes.

"Her real name doesn't sound very good, right?" Han Jia muttered.

Lin Nan glanced at the information in front of him, alright, it didn't sound very good, her name was Fei Xia!

In the end, Lin Nan, Ren Zhonglun, and Ren Zhonglun only came to stand on stage today to help promote and create momentum.

As for which girl was finally chosen to be the female lead and become a Star Girl, that was Zhou Xingchi's business, and he had the final say!

The girl in front of him was really lucky, and Lin Nan didn't understand how Zhou Xingchi chose, or what he saw in her.

Anyway, in just two hours, this amateur named Lin Yun was decided on the spot to be the new "Star Girl"!

When she heard this news, the child was still a bit confused and silly.

The brokerage contract for film and television would probably be transferred to Starry Glory soon; after all, this was Zhou Xingchi's style.

"Chairman Ren, they will all have roles."

"Good."

Hearing the conversation between Zhou Xingchi and Ren Zhonglun, Lin Nan and Ren Zhonglun were both speechless.

Shanghai Film Group successfully stuffed two girls in to play supporting roles; for them, this was the most dazzling resume!

"Quite cunning..."

Lin Nan stood beside Ren Zhonglun and heard the cursing voice.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, another piece of news about *The Mermaid* forcefully squeezed onto Weibo hot searches.

"Jointly produced by Starry Glory, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, and Lin Nan Film Industry, the sci-fi romance film *The Mermaid*'s two-month female lead audition officially came to an end this afternoon."

"The new 'Star Girl' has been born: Lin Yun, 18 years old, looks fresh and beautiful, not from a professional acting background..."

Lin Nan didn't stay in Pengcheng for long; even though Tencent called twice more, he still pushed it off and went directly to the airport.

Han Jia also returned to the capital with him, because *The Mermaid*'s start date was set for October, and she wouldn't interfere with the training of the new actors later.

Lin Nan had rarely seen truly arrogant idiots before, but this time he had seen one.

At the morning press conference, he, Ren Zhonglun, and Ren Zhonglun had said so much, but after the audition finals ended, that side still posted a sarcastic Weibo post.

"... A straight body is not afraid of a crooked shadow, you were cowardly yourself... looking for a backer... will you hide for a lifetime? Not coming back? Can you hide? We are upright people... no one can do anything to us... not accepting..."

Although this Weibo post only existed for a few minutes before being deleted, many netizens and media still took screenshots and forwarded reports.

In the airport departure hall, Lin Nan was followed by assistants and Han Jia.

He was holding his phone, answering the fourth call from Tencent today.

"... Next year... the earliest is next year..."

"Haha, good, good. Lin Dao can tell us this time, thank you so much, we will be ready at any time..."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan dialed another one.

"Lin Dao?"

"Give her half a... no, give her three months."

"Okay, Lin Dao, I'll have someone handle it right now."

Lin Nan's two assistants pretended not to hear this call, but the corners of their mouths couldn't help but reveal smiles.

Han Jia leaned in curiously: "Senior Brother Lin, what half a month, three months are you talking about? Giving it to whom?"

"Do you want it? Can give you three months?"

"You haven't said what it is yet?"

"Weibo, banned for three months, for that woman!"

"Ah? Senior Brother Lin, you are too... too domineering, right? Haha..."

Glancing at Han Jia who was laughing like a tomboy, Lin Nan replied weakly: "Hehe, it's alright, all learned from your dad!"

Sure enough, as soon as Lin Nan's words fell, Han Jia was instantly embarrassed.

Liu Yifei drove her red Ferrari to pick them up. During the nearly one-hour wait, the reporters' lenses never left her from beginning to end.

"Seven o'clock in the evening, the sunset glow paired with Liu Yifei's side profile, tsk tsk... can't find words to evaluate it!"

"Just looking good is enough, hurry and shoot. In a while, Lin Dao will come out, and we won't be able to shoot."

"Speaking of Lin Dao, I suspect it was him who did it? Look, look at the news our peers just posted."

Several reporters gathered around, and in Weibo's hot search, there was indeed such a line:

"Due to multiple violations of the Weibo community convention, maliciously inciting... attacking... smearing... now giving... account violation penalty... ninety days..."

"This this... if you say Lin Dao didn't say hello, I don't believe it. Because on Weibo's side, if the higher-ups don't speak, they won't meddle in other people's business!"

"This is the legendary authority dog!"

"Coming out, and there's Chairman Han's daughter!"

"Remembered, she is the assistant director of *The Mermaid*..."

Han Jia, like a snot-nosed bug, rubbed into Liu Yifei's car.

"Yifei, lend me this car to drive... it looks much better than mine. Senior Brother Lin is truly a rich dog!"

"If you scold me again, get out."

Lin Nan complained angrily at Han Jia; if he had known, he would have bought a two-seater, this light bulb.

Liu Yifei was wearing a pair of decorative flat glasses, focusing on driving. Hearing Han Jia's words, she shook her head decisively.

"No, this car was given to me by Lin Nan... you can drive my other few."

Speaking of this, Liu Yifei shouted at Lin Nan in the passenger seat:

"That sister called me today, wanting to invite us both to dinner tomorrow, I feel like there's some serious business to talk about."

Lin Nan thought thoughtfully, and then nodded.

In his impression, under normal circumstances, if there was anything, Ning Hao would call him directly.

Unless it was something difficult to open his mouth about, he would let Xing Aina say it, taking the wife route!

"Alright, let's go over tomorrow."

On the other side.

"That side is almost discussed, after we take it down, the change is completed, and we can resume trading at the end of this year or early next year... re-list...

You still run your Bad Monkey, I run my Zhen Le Dao, but we will both become capital... but if you want to become big capital... you have to find more allies..."

Ning Hao was very tangled, because he knew Lin Nan's personality, and he wasn't sure.

"Wait until they come over tomorrow, and say it at the dinner table. Whether it succeeds or not, I don't hope this matter affects the friendship between me and Ning Hao and Lin Nan, Yifei."

Xing Aina said vigorously on the side; although they were all friends, she clearly felt that Xu Zheng was a bit possessed now.

Hearing his wife's words, Ning Hao also nodded forcefully.

"Last time, we held back and didn't say it. Friends are friends, business is business... this matter is different from ordinary partnership filming... these years, Lin Nan is a true friend!"

"Hmm, I know. Lin Dao is the best option we want to strive for, but I won't force it. We will continue to contact other major directors and capital later..."

Although Xu Zheng said so, there was a trace of trickery in his eyes, making people hard to fathom.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 538 =====