Chapter 640: Problematic Thinking? Call to Duty!

Yesterday, Director Guan Hu lavished praise on the popular idol Wu Wu Yifan during the variety talk show "Zhang Qiang Zhang Qiang San Ren Xing," openly stating that filming "Old Beast" had genuinely and sincerely won his affection for this young man, and he spared no words of admiration on live television!

Director Guan Hu claimed: Wu Wu Yifan is completely different from other boys of his generation precisely because he spent over a decade growing up and living abroad—I find him exceptionally pure, his eyes entirely innocent;

He has none of the flaws common among children his age in China; most little BCs raised in America are similarly pure and kind… He doesn't lie, doesn't beat around the bush, he's simple, he's pure—I hope Wu Wu Yifan can maintain this forever and not be polluted by China's environment…

Any normal person who watches Guan Hu's outpouring of "sincere emotion" would think he has serious mental issues.

But brain-dead fans won't think so—they'll believe this is the truth, the affirmation of a great director!

Although many netizens online have refuted and even pointed out the "major flaws" in Guan Hu's statements, the fervent fanbase and even more netizens continue to hold absolute dominance, defending Guan Hu and Wu Wu Yifan.

Insulting someone feels great…

"They all come to me asking what exactly our Lin Director plans to do this time. Hehe…"

"Here, have a drink."

Just as Liu Liu Yifei was gritting her teeth and shooting threatening glares at Lin Nan, Liu Liu Xiaoli's figure appeared on camera, carrying shopping bags and supporting the elderly woman behind Liu Liu Yifei.

"Oh? Lin Nan? Chatting with Liu Liu Qianqian?"

The group of netizens previously on the defensive suddenly found their anchor and banner, and began counterattacking…

…

Because many brain-dead fans were subtly attacking Lin Nan in their words, even openly accusing him of overreacting, blowing things out of proportion, and "bullying the young…"

Miss Liu's expression changed instantly—her sweet smile bloomed, and she shot a mocking glance at Lin Nan.

On one side was Lin Nan; on the other, a Beijing-circle director—but not a core-tier Beijing-circle director! In the film industry, anyone with sense knew exactly what to do now.

"She's calling you now? It's definitely not good news! Is she just itching to stir up trouble and fan the flames again?"

"Alright, I'll call her back later. I suspect Guan Hu and Liang Jing are thinking the same—let's avoid the public opinion storm for now."

"After nine days of release, the New Year's comedy-mystery-action blockbuster 'Tang Ren Zhou Jie Tan An' has surpassed 1.65 billion yuan in total box office; yesterday's daily box office reached 132 million… Today it will directly confront 'Star Wars IV: A New Hope'!"

Most people chose silence, afraid of being dragged in, forced to pick a side, and thus offending someone; only a few clearly took a stand, liking Lin Nan's Weibo.

"Yeah, she even liked it, said I was right to scold, and told me to keep going."

Afternoon, Huayi.

Wang Wang Zhonglei expressed his own view. It was clearly obvious these were Guan Hu's true thoughts, which is why he spoke them without hesitation.

I never thought the air abroad was any sweeter? If it really were sweet, it was probably the smell of toxic gas! I suggest some people smell more of it… Also, I've never found the moon abroad bigger, rounder, or brighter than China's!

So why do certain directors casually belittle China's 'environment'? Is it because they didn't think, or because they have no brain? Or because they've lost their conscience? Are their loyalties skewed? Are their values twisted? Are they biting the hand that feeds them, pointing at the mulberry tree while cursing the locust tree? Then I suggest you move out quickly—so you won't feel uncomfortable, and won't disgust others!

"Pointing the finger? Piquing my curiosity? Hehe, so you're planning to assign me some 'political task'? Dream on."

"This call is just to warn you—I can't say for sure, but there's already a rumor… this year you might be called to duty!"

He obviously couldn't answer every call—he had to pick and choose, like Han Han Sanping's.

This "spectacle" came to an abrupt halt the moment Lin Nan's Weibo appeared—as if struck by a sudden blow, the film and entertainment industry instantly fell silent.

"You all do as you please. My old lady doesn't care about any of this. Hehe…"

After a long silence, Wang Wang Zhongjun gritted his teeth and cursed: Now, even if they didn't want to pull "Old Beast" from theaters, they'd have to.

Sure enough, in the mid-afternoon, Liu Liu Yifei called Lin Nan via video;

She was wearing a dark blue "antique" down jacket, out shopping with Liu Liu Xiaoli, and bringing Grandma along.

"Han Dong, you're not that boring—on certain points, Sister Han completely inherited your personality—fiery, just go ahead and do it! So how could she possibly be a go-between? Haha…"

Han Han Sanping grumbled; Lin Nan faintly heard Han Jia's loud retort in the background.

"Alright, you're smart—you didn't think I came as a peacemaker."

"Grandma, she just glared at me."

…

There are no shortage of people in this circle with problematic thinking; examples of such unintentional remarks are equally common.

They naturally side with Guan Hu because he's affirming their idol.

"Why? I think he didn't think that far—he just blurted it out instinctively."

Finally, the date arrived: the 9th.

"Where is he?"

Before Lin Nan could press further, "Zuo Zuo Shandiao" hung up the phone.

"Oh? Then I'm curious—who were the first two?"

"Heh, it's already decided? Makes sense—you've earned the right!"

"Yeah, the school turned me down. After all, I'm currently an associate professor at BEI Dian, and next year I'll be promoted to full professor."

In the past, even when netizens pointed out and criticized such things, they could be brushed off easily—the media was even easier to handle.

Wang Wang Zhongjun waved his hand impatiently and ordered.

"Is his brain waterlogged? Why say something like that on TV? If you want to praise Wu Wu Yifan, praise him—why use belittling China to flatter the West?!"

Because everyone could see: Lin Da's attitude was unmistakably mocking, sarcastic, ironic, and directly confronting!

"I suggest some people think before they speak. Is everything abroad perfect? Is everything in China filthy? What logic is that? What cognition? What thinking? Yes—I'm asking you: what kind of thinking is this!"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he clearly sensed the other end of the line had been choked—stifled by a sudden surge of suppressed anger.

"How far can I go? People like me who can't stand it and dare to speak out publicly are extremely rare; most insiders either don't care or are sucking up. One person alone can't change much—it'll have to wait and see."

Worse still, some were even quoting classics to prove Guan Hu was right—that abroad is better!

"When it's finally decided, you'll know—right now it's still uncertain; I'm just teasing you a little, making you talk too much, saying Jia Nü has no ladylike manners…"

"What do you mean 'called to duty'? Explain clearly!"

"Hmm, not tasty—tastes like saliva and lipstick." Lin Nan pretended to complain.

Before Lin Nan could laugh, Han Han Sanping started yelling: "You damn…"

"Let's get to the point—I don't believe Han Dong called just to chat idly."

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh, because Han Han Sanping had guessed right.

Last time he posted on Weibo cursing the censorship department, didn't he still hold something back? Saying that if the post got deleted, it definitely wasn't his own intention…"

First, our relationship with Lin Nan isn't exactly optimistic; second, after all these years, when have you ever seen him change his tune?

Fine, Lin Nan, Liu Liu Yifei, and Liu Liu Xiaoli all couldn't help but laugh—the old lady was pretty humorous too.

But no matter how impatient he was, Director Guan Hu was still part of the Beijing circle, and a Beijing-circle director fairly close to Huayi at that—he couldn't just ignore him!

In Miss Liu's words, starting from noon, quite a few people in the circle had already come looking for her.

Liu Liu Yifei smiled prettily, bringing the straw in her mouth up to the phone camera, making a face as if inviting Lin Nan to take a couple of sips through the screen.

Lin Nan urged her on; he figured Liu Liu Yifei's call was sure to come in too, he just didn't know exactly when—maybe just a few minutes from now.

"Hmph, then you're dead meat, daring to look down on me!"

Lin Nan pouted at Liu Liu Yifei, helpless.

Even large numbers of actors, stars, and entertainers in the film and entertainment circle were following the trend and echoing Director Guan Hu, affirming, praising, and commending Wu Wu Yifan…

When he drove away from Bad Monkey, Lin Nan's phone was still ringing nonstop.

"Produced by Lucasfilm under Walt Disney, the seventh installment of the Hollywood imported blockbuster series 'Star Wars,' 'The Force Awakens,' officially landed in theaters nationwide in the early hours of today…"

"Got pushed back? The Director Department sent word to tip you off?"

Wang Wang Zhongjun was getting another headache. Wang Wang Zhonglei sat to one side, also falling silent in helplessness.

But this time was different. This time Lin Nan had pointed straight at his nose and dragged it out into the open with that sarcastic tone, so the heat and attention skyrocketed on cue—there was no way to suppress it in the short term, absolutely nothing to be done.

"Nonsense, I didn't."

"Two hours have passed. This is the twelfth call I've received, and the third I've actually picked up."

……

"Day in and day out, not a bit of a girl's manners. What about the Director Department?"

"Some old-timers went to the school, hoping the school would act as a mediator and smooth things over."

"The Director Department and… your daughter. Heh heh…"

After cursing and grumbling for a while, Old Han finally got down to business:

"Staying home. Liang Jing just called, asking whether we should find someone to go talk things over with Lin Nan? But how on earth do we smooth this over?

The first imported blockbuster of the He Sui season with extremely strong box-office appeal had officially premiered.

For a moment, the internet became even more lively, but also increasingly chaotic.

On the phone screen, Liu Liu Yifei seemed to be sitting in a café on a commercial street, biting her drink's straw while smiling coyly at Lin Nan.

"Let him keep staying home. Don't let him come out for now."

"Huayi Group issued an announcement: the film 'Mr. Six' has been in theaters for 16 days, its box-office potential exhausted, and it voluntarily withdraws from the He Sui season… As of today, the film's cumulative total box office stands at 428 million."

………

But its heat was, oddly enough, crushed by another piece of blockbuster news that had the entire Chinese-language film production industry focused and watching.

A true international giant, one that had stepped out from within the domestic film and television industry, was born!

………

(End of chapter)

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