Chapter 557: Ma Te Damon, 1.308 Billion!

"Ma Te?"

Following the voice, Lin Nan looked over.

Wasn't it Ma Te Damon? Behind him followed two foreign bodyguards and a female assistant.

The other party had a smile on his face, "Lin, did you guess it was me? Haha..."

"It is indeed a bit unexpected, but very pleasantly surprised."

Lin Nan stepped forward and hugged Ma Te Damon warmly, joking.

Liu Yifei stood on the side, smiling and reminding: "Let's go quickly, many people are watching, it affects traffic."

Hearing this, Lin Nan hurriedly signaled to Ma Te Damon, and the few walked toward the outside.

There were many travelers entering and exiting who stopped to watch; many people were holding mobile phones taking pictures or recording videos, which indeed caused some congestion.

A group of media reporters in the distance were already excited beyond measure.

Just after filming Andy Lau, the next moment was Lin Dao Nan coming to pick up Liu Yifei.

What was even more unexpected was that traveling with Liu Yifei was actually a top-tier Hollywood A-list star—Ma Te Damon!

This morning, everyone really made a fortune! Wouldn't this contribute several entertainment headlines?

Liu Yifei's assistants and bodyguards took the suitcases to the Red Star Dock car, didn't linger, and went straight back.

As for Liu Yifei herself, she was definitely following Lin Nan.

Several cars that were clearly there to pick up Ma Te Damon were parked outside the airport. Lin Nan only noticed at this moment that they were parked right next to him just now.

"Lin, Crystal, aren't you curious about what I'm doing in China this time?"

Reporters were blocked on the periphery by the staff picking up Ma Te, and the few were talking by the vehicles.

"Not curious. It must involve movies or announcements or something; this belongs to commercial secrets."

Liu Yifei joked, and Lin Nan nodded behind her.

"Hmm, it belongs to something that needs to be kept secret. But after a few days when it's completely confirmed, you will know."

"I will stay in China during this period until the premiere of *Interstellar* here. Have time to take me around?"

Ma Te Damon smiled and issued an invitation; the two of course wouldn't refuse.

"Alright, call me when you are free. I guess you will be busier than us these few days." Lin Nan smiled pointedly.

"Then get in the car? I guess Ma Te still has arrangements."

Liu Yifei noticed that the people picking up Ma Te Damon seemed a bit anxious but didn't dare to disturb, so she spoke up.

Lin Nan and Ma Te of course also noticed, "Alright, see you later."

The three waved goodbye and got into their cars.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Liu Yifei instantly became lazy, leaning back languidly.

She asked Lin Nan uncertainly: "Ma Te should be here for *The Great Wall*, right? That movie, didn't they say they wanted Hollywood A-list actors?"

"Besides *The Great Wall*, what else could it be? Among the people picking him up just now, there were people from China Film Group. I know them."

After speaking, Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh again, "Ma Te's salary is probably very high, should I ask him to treat us later?"

"Hmm? This idea is good, haha. Let's go, go home, I'm hungry."

……

At noon, entertainment news could be described as exceptionally eye-catching.

"Andy Lau appeared at the capital airport, suspected to be here for the Sino-US co-production blockbuster *The Great Wall*!"

"Liu Yifei finished foreign promotion with the *Interstellar* crew, returned to Beijing today, Lin Dao Nan picked her up, the two embraced sweetly..."

"Famous Hollywood A-list star Ma Te Damon arrived in the capital on the same flight as Liu Yifei, and chatted happily with Lin Dao Nan outside the airport."

"After many years, Zhang Ziyi accepted Director Zhang Yimou's audition again, stating directly that she is full of confidence in *The Great Wall*..."

"Li Bingbing finished auditioning for *The Great Wall*, facing interviews, claiming she had shown her best state to the director. Do one's best, and leave the rest to fate."

"*Breakup Buddies* is about to be pulled from theaters, lasting 27 days, successfully breaking the 1.3 billion box office mark!"

……

The film and television industry and the entertainment circle had never had fools.

So many big names flew to the capital these days, or rushed back, and today even top-tier Hollywood A-list actors arrived.

The reason was already obvious. Basically, it could be confirmed that they were all here for *The Great Wall*!

"They actually met?"

La Peikang listened to the secretary's report, smiled softly, and was still a bit curious.

"It seems Ma Te Damon also acted in *Interstellar*, so after the movie promotion ended, he happened to be on the same flight as Liu Yifei. That's why he met Lin Dao and chatted for a long time."

Hearing this explanation, La Peikang suddenly realized.

The male lead decided by Legendary and Universal was Ma Te Damon, and other Hollywood actors would arrive in two days.

The latter was here to see Zhang Yimou.

And he also had a deep relationship with Lin Nan, having acted in two of Lin Nan's movies; that Venice Best Actor award was won relying on Lin Nan's *The Hunt*!

"That, Chairman La, that side said they couldn't do Lin Dao's work... ran over to ask us what to do?" The secretary hesitated, mentioning another matter.

"Heh, a joke. Now they know to ask us? They didn't put China Film Group in their eyes before!"

La Peikang paused and sneered. But the problem that needed to be solved still had to be solved.

"Isn't registration starting in March? When the time comes, persuade him again in advance. Also, talk to Han Dong about this matter after the year; he is one of the leads."

When saying this last sentence, La Peikang still had a playful smile on his face.

"Hmm, Han Dong's performance as the Mountain Eagle is really not bad, haha."

The secretary resisted his facial expression and didn't laugh. The leader could joke about the former leader, but he couldn't have the slightest "transgression."

……

The first thing Lin Nan did when he got home was to post on Weibo to promote *Red Sorghum*, because this big drama would start airing the day after tomorrow.

This was only after Zhou Xun, Zhu Yawen, and others tagged him that he remembered; after all, the broadcast rights for several rounds had been sold for a long time.

In the kitchen, Liu Xiaoli was busy with lunch, while Liu Yifei was stealing food on the side, occasionally being nagged a few words, responding coquettishly.

And Lin Nan, after tagging a group of main creators like Zheng Xiaolong, Zhou Xun, and Zhu Yawen, received Yue Jun's call again.

The drinking party invitation sent by Jiaxing before, and the matter of personally calling Yue Jun to invite him, were indeed a bit troublesome.

There was definitely some incense-burning sentiment.

But a company whose main business was artist management and whose production business relied entirely on outsourcing, although it was making money now, Lin Nan really couldn't raise much interest.

In his eyes, production was the kingly way!

"Lin Dao, then this matter?"

"Since it was called to you, then you go and stroll around."

"But this is a drinking party looking for investment, we?"

"Go and listen to their operating situation, see how confident they are? It hasn't been two years since they set up their own portal, and they dare to aim for financing, haha..." Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright, then the night after tomorrow, I will go and see."

Just after hanging up the phone, Liu Yifei brought the plate, walked out with small steps, her expression a bit wrong.

"Hurry and come help."

Lin Nan hurriedly took it over; it was indeed a bit hot, "Xixi, you should just sit there and wait for the meal, I'll do it."

"Hurry, hurry, just waiting for this sentence of yours."

…………

Movies that were hit, not one could run away.

Following *Monster Hunt* and *The Dead End*, Guo Jingming and the producers of *Tiny Times 4* rushed to speak out before the end of October, and it was very direct.

"According to the spirit of the superior department's document, the film side decides to withdraw *Tiny Times 4*. The movie will be re-edited, all shots of actor Ke will be completely removed, and subsequent finished films will all appear in the form of sound."

Once the news came out, the internet was really chaotic, especially those fans, who began to aim their artillery at the production side and Guo Jingming.

However, the latter was indeed very cunning, even specifically posting on Weibo to explain to appease the fans: this wasn't something the director could decide, he was also very innocent!

Time reached the 29th in the blink of an eye.

*Red Sorghum* lived up to expectations; after airing for two days, the ratings were stable in the top three in the country for the same period.

Zhou Xun's Jiu'er, although different from Gong Li's version in the film, was also full of praise! After many years, Zhou Xun returned to the small screen, very successfully.

Perhaps it was because youth films were too easy to make money in the past two years, so, a new cross-industry director was about to go online.

Early in the morning, news spread on the internet that the host of Mango TV was also preparing to shoot a youth film and was working on the script.

Copying the template of *My Old Classmate*, it was also a song adaptation, and both the script and movie title were: *Forever Young*!

It could only be said that Mango TV's influence could not be underestimated; more than half of the film and television circle was posting to congratulate, helping He Jiong promote and build momentum.

It quite had a feeling that once the movie was released, it would be another 500 million+ box office result, and it was bound to give birth to another "commercial film big director" like Guo Jingming!

"Jointly produced by Bad Monkey Pictures and Lin Nan Film Industry, directed by Ning Hao, produced by Lin Nan, the movie *Breakup Buddies* was officially pulled from theaters last night!"

"Released for one month, *Breakup Buddies* had a total box office of 1.308 billion, plus copyright transaction amount of 21.58 million USD, expected to become the most profitable in the domestic film market this year!"

"It is estimated that Bad Monkey Pictures and Lin Nan Film Industry can share a profit of over 568 million relying on the movie *Breakup Buddies*!"

……

The film circle was once again green with envy.

No need to wait for the New Year slot anymore, *Breakup Buddies* was highly likely the most profitable movie this year, bar none!

Lin Nan brought Liu Yifei to attend the dinner party of Ning Hao and Xing Aina; this guy was floating when he walked now.

It was almost written on his face: "10 billion box office big director" seven words.

"Who with a bit of pursuit would go shoot youth films? This is aimed at making money, make a ticket is a ticket, can make how much is how much!"

Director Ning commented on He Jiong and that *Forever Young* in a "pointing out the country" manner.

"Alright, don't say this outside. Come, congratulate Ning Hao, 1.3 billion box office big director!"

Lin Nan smiled and raised the red wine, first clinking with Liu Yifei, then sending it toward Ning Hao.

"Haha, thank you Lin Dao and Producer Liu for showing support. I earned nearly 300 million for your family, thinking about it makes my heart ache!"

Ning Hao pretended to be uncomfortable, rubbing his heart.

That crew cut, that face full of flesh, that big gold chain, paired with that artificial expression and action, was really too out of character, making people unable to help but get goosebumps.

"Yifei, come, this is the dish specifically ordered for you."

Xing Aina chatted and laughed with Liu Yifei, in a good mood, ignoring Ning Hao.

"Thank you, Sister Na." Miss Liu smiled sweetly.

At this time, Ning Hao suddenly had a feeling:

"In this circle, it really is holding high and stepping low! Lin Nan, do you know what invitation I received yesterday?"

"What?"

"Guan Hu and Feng Xiaogang invited me to guest star in *Mr. Six*! I was in a good mood at the time and agreed immediately. Thinking about it now, it's really realistic!

This is clearly aimed at the 10 billion box office club big director status and fame I just got, aimed at the heat of *Breakup Buddies*!"

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