Chapter 538: Joy, Invitation

"Exclusively produced by Huayi, directed by Guan Hu, the casting for the film *Mr. Six* is completed."

"The starring lineup for *Mr. Six* is as follows: Feng Xiaogang, Kris Wu, Li Yifeng, Zhang Hanyu, Xu Qing, Liu Hua, Bai Jugang..."

A new day, Huayi's casting announcement quickly spread in the film and television circle and made the headlines of the entertainment section.

A large number of industry insiders couldn't help but sigh, and many actors were envious.

The "strong support" of the Beijing circle for this Kris Wu was truly pushed to the extreme, just like treating their own son!

Having returned to the country for only 4 months, he had already taken down two films.

The first one was the male lead, Xu Jinglei's *Somewhere Only We Know*.

Didn't expect the second film to still be the lead, and it was directed by Guan Hu, co-starring Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Hanyu, and others.

Even Li Yifeng, who became popular because of *Swords of Legends*, could only play a supporting role for him! This was clearly trying to create a "superstar"!

Lin Nan was scrolling through the news while waiting for Miss Liu to put on her makeup; there were already rumors on the internet.

"Heard Kris Wu was also taken to Starry Glory and contacted *The Mermaid*."

"Really? Why didn't I hear the news?"

"Seems like Director Tsui Hark was the middleman, but it seems to have been rejected by the producers."

"Rejected by the producers? Then this is interesting. Was it Lin Dao, or China Film Group or Shanghai Film Group?"

"China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group are state-owned enterprises, they wouldn't speak out under normal circumstances... the answer, you can imagine, tsk tsk tsk..."

Near 11 o'clock in the morning, Lin Nan drove Liu Yifei, who had light makeup on, straight to Ning Hao's house.

At this time, Director Ning Hao had an annoyed expression, talking to Xu Zheng in the corner of the courtyard.

He looked back from time to time to ensure that the people in the living room hadn't followed out.

"Old Xu, you went too far this time. You didn't say yesterday that you would bring others. We didn't tell Lin Nan there would be outsiders today!"

Xu Zheng could see that Ning Hao was truly angry, but he still supported a smiling face and explained:

"Since it's serious business, I thought it must be more solemn, so he came along, which is an attitude and respect for Lin Dao."

Ning Hao was speechless for a while, not knowing how to refute.

He had originally planned to bring up this matter at the dinner table as a friend, and whether it succeeded or not, it would be a private matter.

Everyone could treat it as a joke, advancing or retreating.

But now Xu Zheng had brought Dong Ping, so even at the dinner table, this couldn't be a joke between friends.

"I don't care how you and Dong Ping discussed it. Today, if Lin Nan agrees, that's naturally the best; if he refuses, don't force it anymore. I won't 'bother' him about this matter again!"

Ning Hao gritted his teeth and said firmly. After all, in his view, this matter didn't have much gain for Lin Nan.

"Hmm. Don't worry, absolutely no problem."

Xu Zheng nodded, agreeing fully. His thought had always been: no one can refuse more money and capital, not even Lin Nan!

The black G-Wagon slowly drove into the front yard of the villa, didn't go to the garage, but stopped beside two other cars.

Lin Nan was a bit puzzled, actually seeing an unfamiliar luxury car at Ning Hao's place.

"One seems to be Xu Zheng's. The other one, haven't seen it..."

Lin Nan muttered, turned off the engine, and got out. Then he walked around to the passenger side, helped Liu Yifei, who was wearing a floral dress and high heels, and walked down.

"Hmm, I smell fragrance."

Miss Liu sniffed lightly, a pleasant smile appearing on her face.

"That's right, there's something you like to eat."

Xing Aina stood at the villa door and shouted from afar.

"That's so embarrassing, hehe..."

"It's been so many years, when have you ever been embarrassed?"

Xing Aina joked with a smile; after these years of contact, she could be considered to understand this "Fairy Sister."

Liu Yifei's gluttony was on par with her beauty, but her cooking skills were at the opposite extreme, which had to make people sigh: the Creator is indeed fair!

"Hurry and come in, everyone is waiting for you inside."

"Alright."

Liu Yifei grabbed Lin Nan's hand and walked in vigorously.

To be honest, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei had many similarities in personality, such as being conservative, homebodies, lazy...

In making friends, the social circles of the two basically didn't expand much. After so many years, the good friends were still those, almost unchanged.

So upon entering the villa, the moment they saw strangers present, the smiles on both their faces instantly converged a bit.

"You're really amazing, you scolded that Hong Kong family so much at *The Mermaid*'s press conference, it was almost like explicitly saying they were black!"

Ning Hao walked up to greet Lin Nan first, punched him, and said with a laugh.

"What's this? If they look for a beating, then give them two slaps; I invested tens of millions in *The Mermaid*."

"Lin Dao, let me introduce you..."

Xu Zheng piled up a smiling face and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Lin Nan, "Is *Lost in Hong Kong* almost done?"

"Hmm, filming starts at the beginning of next month. This is..."

"Haha, let me introduce myself. Hello Lin Dao Nan, my name is Dong Ping, very happy to meet Lin Dao today."

Lin Nan subconsciously frowned; this name was a bit familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

"It's past 12 o'clock, let's sit at the dinner table and talk. Yifei, you sit here, next to me."

Xing Aina took the initiative to change the topic, and the group of people had a way down.

The moment his butt hit the seat, Lin Nan remembered who this "Dong Ping" was.

He was the chairman of the former listed company Culture China, the predecessor of Alibaba Pictures.

After Alibaba took over Culture China and renamed it Alibaba Pictures, he was kicked out of the decision-making layer, and now it seems he only held a director's title!

After suddenly realizing this, Lin Nan looked at the people at the dinner table again, and he had a count in his heart.

It seems that today, they were really coming for him, and there was indeed "business" to attend to.

But what made Lin Nan feel a bit surprised was that during the meal, Xu Zheng and the others didn't say anything off-topic, but were all chatting about films, the industry, and development trends...

Since that was the case, Lin Nan was happy to see it happen, just eat.

Facts proved that "business" might come late, but it definitely wouldn't be absent.

Half an hour later, the dinner party reached the closing stage.

At this time, Ning Hao, as the host, put down his chopsticks and looked at Lin Nan:

"We plan to acquire a small listed company, then use a shell to change the name, and directly resume trading and list..."

Hearing this, Liu Yifei was a bit caught off guard, and the next second she reacted and looked at Lin Nan beside her.

At this time, Lin Nan was also not lightly shocked in his heart.

Ning Hao and Xu Zheng, these two goods, really don't make a sound until they make a big move; once they make a move, it's a big one!

"Compared to traditional listed companies in the film and television industry, our plan is even more perfect, which is the major director alliance system, where everyone is a shareholder!"

Xu Zheng took over the conversation and said with a smile.

"Major director alliance system?"

Lin Nan muttered these words. At this point, how could he not guess the thoughts of these three people!

Speaking of major directors, wasn't Lin Nan himself a major director? And he was one of the top-ranked people in the Chinese-language film circle.

"Hmm, then I have to congratulate you. Such a system and framework will definitely have a lot of say in the industry when the time comes."

Lin Nan didn't take the bait, and Liu Yifei also intelligently lowered her head and continued to peel shrimp.

Ning Hao, Xu Zheng, and Dong Ping all heard the meaning in Lin Nan's words, which was: congratulations to you, wish you success, but I won't get involved.

Xing Aina put a piece of food in Ning Hao's bowl, implying "Our errand is done, don't talk anymore."

Xu Zheng and Dong Ping looked at each other, and the latter immediately put on a smiling face and raised his wine glass.

"Lin Dao, I toast you."

Lin Nan originally wanted to say he had to drive later, but still picked up the wine glass.

"We invested nearly 1 billion, and are acquiring 21 Holdings, which can be completed by the end of the year, and resume trading and list in January or February. The new name of the company has been thought of, just call it Joy Pictures.

Don't know if Lin Dao is interested in taking a share? Can give Lin Dao at least 15... 20 points; of course, if Producer Liu is willing, you are also welcome to join together."

Dong Ping said while raising his glass to Liu Yifei.

Xu Zheng and Ning Hao were both shocked by the 20% reported by Dong Ping, but then they were relieved, because Lin Nan was worth this price!

"Joy Pictures? The name is really festive. However, forget it, Yifei and I don't have this idea." Lin Nan shook his head with a smile.

When hearing the first half, Xu Zheng and Dong Ping thought it was going to be done, and there was already a smile on their faces.

But the sudden sharp turn in the second half made their expressions instantly stiff, especially the two of them.

Ning Hao just sighed lightly; he had predicted this result by 80% before.

"Why? Does Lin Dao feel the quota is low or other reasons? These can all be discussed, positions or something..."

"Yes, Joy Pictures is really looking forward to the joining of Lin Dao and Yifei, we will become a listed giant in the industry."

Xu Zheng added behind Dong Ping, unwilling to give up.

Lin Nan picked up the shrimp meat Liu Yifei put in his bowl, dipped it in the sauce, and chewed it in his mouth.

"What is the purpose of a film and television company listing? For money? For say? Or to become the capital that 'speaks'?"

Lin Nan's question made several people not understand, not knowing what he wanted to say.

Only to see Lin Nan put down his chopsticks and smile:

"These, it seems I don't lack! Right, you two?

Money, I can shout out right now that I'm short of money to make a film. Regardless of whether the circle believes it or not, it's certain that many people will run to find me immediately and send money!

Say, I am a major shareholder of Weibo, a major shareholder of Potato, have my own company, am a major director, still mix well in Hollywood, it seems I don't lack it either!

Moreover, I am already capital, big capital! And I have many allies, wide connections, Enlighten, Wanda, China Film Group, Western Film Group... Emperor..."

Lin Nan's words left several people speechless.

Yes, what they have, Lin Nan has; what they don't have, Lin Nan also has!

"Haha, so, this is the reason why we are desperately inviting Lin Dao to join. Even, Lin Dao or Producer Liu can get the shares of Joy Pictures without paying a cent, 5 points..."

Dong Ping's reaction was truly fast, instantly thinking of other methods.

Lin Nan remained unmoved; he felt this Dong Ping was truly good at calculating.

"For one, I don't lack these. For two, there is no free lunch in the world.

In the eyes of the public, the director shareholder of Joy Pictures is definitely more famous than the chairman. If there is any scapegoating, scolding, or ruining of reputation, the major director who is a shareholder will be the first to suffer and stand in front, right?

Mr. Dong, what do you say?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 539 =====