Chapter 621

"My better half says that *Wolf Warrior 2* can start pre-production in the first half of next year."

After leaving the cinema, the three of them found a coffee shop to chat while waiting for others; Xie Nan just happened to bring up the film.

Liu Yifei couldn't help but smile as she watched; this was clearly an intentional opening, as expected of a qualified supportive wife!

Of course, Xie Nan also knew that Liu Yifei understood what she meant.

Only Watching Shu Chang remained on the side, foolishly scrolling through her phone while occasionally taking a sip of her cappuccino.

"So the script is almost finished?" Liu "Investor" Yifei officially went online.

"I haven't asked about the specific progress, but once he arrives, he can report to you and Lin Dao in person."

Xie Nan answered with a smile; she just needed to start the conversation, as the details were better left to her husband, who was quite the chauvinist.

"That's fine. We can talk while we eat once Lin Nan arrives. It's just a pity about Liu Yan; she actually has a gig today." Liu Yifei smiled and nodded.

"Her family background wasn't very good, so she developed a personality where she almost never turns down any job offer... She's a real workaholic."

Xie Nan sighed. Coupled with that great figure, Liu Yan naturally attracted a lot of gossip.

"Speaking of 'workaholic,' isn't that the word everyone's using to praise Yang Mi lately? Three gigs a day, running between two sets, busy from dawn till midnight. If it were me or Xixi, we definitely wouldn't do it; just thinking about it is scary."

Watching Shu Chang showed Liu Yifei and Xie Nan the news on her phone. It was a headline about Yang Mi, describing her as a career-driven woman and "Boss Yang."

"But that also means she's very popular, doesn't it? You two are just too lazy and have absolutely no pressure. I heard you turn down over 95% of your gigs, right?"

"It's not that exaggerated." Liu Yifei smiled and denied it, but it wasn't convincing at all.

Watching Shu Chang nodded; she didn't turn down as many as Xixi, maybe 70%. Because Lin Nan said that gigs and endorsements should be about quality, not quantity; having too many wasn't good.

The three chatted and laughed, and before long, an SUV pulled up outside the coffee shop.

Wu Jing arrived before Lin Nan, and as he entered, he joked, "I say, you three, still drinking? Shall we go order food?"

Twenty minutes later, Lin Nan arrived on foot, braving the somewhat gray sky.

By now, Liu Yifei and the other three were already sitting in a private room, having ordered their dishes. Of course, Liu had made the choices for Lin Nan.

"I thought the sky was just a bit overcast when I left home for Enlighten Media, but in less than two hours, it's already turned into smog?!"

"Isn't that just how the capital is? Lin Dao, hurry and sit down. Let's have a few drinks later."

"Drink what? Don't you have to drive? Or do you think Lin Dao and Yifei aren't driving? Do you think everyone is as fond of drinking as you?"

Xie Nan jokingly scolded Wu Jing, who immediately bowed with a smile.

Lin Nan sat down next to Liu Yifei. Liu handed him a hot cup of tea and teased, "Look, that couple is using their leisure time to talk business."

"Let them talk. I have time today; I was just chatting with Chairman Wang about movies earlier."

The waiter pushed the food cart in, and after more than twenty dishes and red wine were served, they retreated.

Wu Jing smiled and poured himself a glass. "Lin Dao, Yifei, the script for *Wolf Warrior 2* should be finished after the Spring Festival."

"So fast?"

Lin Nan was subconsciously surprised, but he understood immediately.

Because since *Wolf Warrior* achieved good results and finished its run in the first half of the year, Wu Jing had been intermittently conceiving and preparing the sequel's script.

"Yes. Once the script is done, I'll submit it for review immediately. After it passes, I plan to spend two months on pre-production, including casting, location scouting, and filming arrangements..."

Perhaps because *Wolf Warrior* was a success, Wu Jing seemed visibly more confident talking about the sequel than when he was looking for investors for the first one.

Xie Nan sat by, smiling as she listened, occasionally glancing at Wu Jing as he stood up—her gaze was truly mushy!

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei watched this scene, then looked at each other, sharing a sympathetic smile, while Watching Shu Chang whispered on the side, "Ugh, I've got goosebumps..."

"Producer Liu?"

Lin Nan interrupted Wu Jing.

"Red Star Dock has no problem with it."

Liu Yifei nodded immediately, giving the affirmative answer that Wu Jing and Xie Nan wanted to hear.

However, the next moment, Wu Jing became a bit hesitant.

"Just be direct. We can't handle you acting like this, you rough man."

Lin Nan joked, and the three women at the table burst into laughter.

Wu Jing looked at Liu Yifei:

"Producer Liu, it's like this: according to my plan, the production budget for *Wolf Warrior 2* might, probably, should... have a slight change. Um, the cost is a little bit higher?!"

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan, then at Wu Jing: "The cost is a little bit higher? That shouldn't be a big problem."

"Great, with those words, I'll drink to that! Producer Liu, Lin Dao, please feel free," Wu Jing said.

Lin Nan leaned in and whispered into Liu Yifei's ear, half-joking and half-serious:

"Looking at him, the cost probably isn't just 'a little bit' higher. As for exactly how much, he probably can't even budget it himself right now, but it's definitely not just a little!"

"Lin Dao, you shouldn't say that. Besides, Chairman Wang also approached me, saying Enlighten Media is interested..."

"That's just interest, isn't it? Who knows if he'll back out when he hears the final budget? Heh..."

"Lin Dao, you shouldn't say things like that," Xie Nan chimed in.

The meal dragged on until 3:00 PM.

After Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, and Watching Shu Chang returned, they didn't go out again, because the smog outside hadn't cleared; if anything, visibility had dropped even further.

The next day, morning.

Entering the second week of its release, *Mojin: The Lost Legend*'s daily box office finally dropped to 94.38 million after holding at 103 million for a day; barring any surprises, it should be on a downward trend from here on out.

But even so, *Mojin*'s share of the daily box office remained firmly in first place.

Lin Nan Pictures, office.

Looking at the invitation for the Golden Globe Awards ceremony and banquet, Lin Nan felt a bit troubled.

The Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars were more than a month apart; he didn't really want to fly back and forth for two consecutive months, nor did he want to stay there for over a month.

Calculating the time difference, he called Tom; it was late afternoon in Hollywood.

"Hi, Lin. What's up? You're not calling to tell me you're flying over, are you?"

Tom really understood Lin Nan.

"It's about the Golden Globes. Help me decline it; just say I have a film in its theatrical run and can't get away."

"Alright then. But in four days, the Golden Globes will announce the nominations. Leonardo has a high chance of defending his title. And the ceremony is being held in Beverly Hills... It's a real pity you're not coming."

"Wish him luck for me. See you at the Oscars."

"Yeah, okay."

Hanging up, Lin Nan immediately got up to head to Tiangong Color; the sooner the work was done, the sooner he could relax!

Film Bureau.

Zhang Hongsen looked at the extension application for *Mojin: The Lost Legend*, which requested a one-month extension, and couldn't help but frown—another difficult problem!

Meanwhile, at a certain film set.

Ren Zhonglun arrived low-key, and he was greeted by Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen, who had just finished his guest appearance.

"Chairman Ren, you really didn't have to come in person."

At this moment, most of the main cast of *Railroad Tigers* couldn't hide their inner excitement, because they were finally being liberated!

"Filming is wrapping up today, so I came to take a look."

Ren Zhonglun nodded with a smile, even glancing at the "Dragon Prince" in the distance; he was the real second lead!

The outside world knew absolutely nothing about *Railroad Tigers*; due to extreme secrecy, even the media had no wind of it.

As for the film industry, at most a few companies knew a little, since the actors belonged to different companies, but no one dared to speak out.

For example, Huayi Brothers was completely honest and tight-lipped; on one hand, they were happy to be on good terms with Jackie Chan and Shanghai Film Group, and on the other, Feng Xiaogang's wife was also in the cast.

"Everyone has worked hard. As for the wrap-up ceremony, we won't hold one. Shall we just have a simple wrap-up banquet?"

"Good, we'll listen to Chairman Ren."

"Chairman Ren, please this way..."

Donnie Yen followed behind, his smile somewhat bitter; in truth, he was quite helpless, but with Jackie Chan and Shanghai Film Group... he couldn't refuse to give them face. ===== CHAPTER 622 =====

It's not that the great Lin Dao set off late, but that Lu Zheng and Miss Jing Tian Tian arrived too early, it's only nine-twenty now.

Jiang Xuerou was called down by her assistant, looking at Lu Zheng and Miss Jing Tian Tian in front of her, she couldn't ask what was going on.

Because others said it, it was an appointment with Lin Nan.

And looking at Lu Zheng's appearance of not wanting to say the specific purpose, she could be sure that Yue Jun absolutely didn't know what kind of thing the other party and Lin Dao were going to talk about.

"Then go to Lin Dao's office and wait first, he should be here soon."

Jiang Xuerou arranged. Because the big shots in the circle who had private appointments with Lin Nan were almost all arranged to go to his office, not the third floor.

Not to mention there was a Miss Jing Tian Tian in front of her, that "Brother Lin" sound, she had heard it many times.

"Okay, thank you Director Jiang." Miss Jing Tian Tian smiled sweetly, thanking her.

"You're welcome, I'll take you up personally. By the way, I haven't congratulated you on your wrap-up yet, that *Kong: Skull Island* is another international blockbuster after *The Great Wall*..."

After nine-forty, Lin Nan parked the car downstairs of the company and didn't drive it to the underground garage.

He saw Lu Zheng's Bentley and couldn't help but smile: "Arrived so early? Really have heart."

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