Chapter 646

I don't know when it started, but those stars who opened studios especially like to "show off" the year-end bonuses they give to employees on Weibo and Moments.

Of course, those who can show off are, without exception, A-list actors and stars in the circle who are relatively generous and arrogant.

This is not it, the entertainment headline in the morning was about Huang Xiaoming and Yang Ying giving two million-level luxury cars and quite a few famous watches, jewelry, and cash red envelopes to their respective team members.

Hm, there are also essential boxes of Qingdao prawns. This is also one of the essential gifts that Master Huang gives every time he sends gifts.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei have received them many times, especially every Chinese New Year, not missing a single time, and they can't finish eating them at all.

Every time they saw boxes of prawns, seafood, or red wine being sent over, they couldn't help but sigh:

"Master Huang really has mastered the ways of the world to the extreme, specializing in perseverance!"

Near noon, Starlight Shining.

The guest invitation from the Oscar ceremony was delivered to Jing Tian's hands.

This was issued by Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures, specifically prepared for the Chinese creative members of the *The Great Wall* crew.

"You are the female lead, naturally you can't be missing. However, for the entire *The Great Wall* crew, there are only three invitations in the country," Lu Zheng said quite proudly.

Jing Tian's fair fingers stained with nail polish gently held the invitation, and she looked up and asked speculatively: "Three? Then the other two should be Director Zhang and Brother Wah?"

"Mm, it's Director Zhang Yimou and Andy Lau; others don't have that weight, do they? Furthermore, the quota that can be squeezed out over there is also very limited.

Sweetie, your gown can be prepared in advance, it must be the highest level; I'll go help you contact it later, and then go pick..."

Speaking of this, Lu Zheng paused again, his gaze seeming to drift away:

"It is estimated that Enlight and LeEco should have received the news too, but I don't know if they will officially announce this? This is a not-so-small promotional gimmick.

Although there are not many people in the country who can be invited to attend the Oscar ceremony, there are some;

But there are definitely not many who can be invited in the name of a film. This year and even next year's Oscars, *The Great Wall* is special!"

Lu Zheng's tone was slightly excited, because according to the release plan of *The Great Wall*, it is going to be released in this year's New Year season;

Even if it can't achieve a global simultaneous release, it will definitely land in the North American film market before next year's Oscar ceremony;

Therefore, the invitation for next year's Oscar ceremony is definitely not a problem.

In Jing Tian's pitch-black eyes, watery light flashed, and for a time, it was full of longing and expectation.

China Film Group.

For La Peikang, this is undoubtedly good news like rain after a long drought.

A Sino-US co-production, an A-level blockbuster with an investment of 150 million US dollars, invited to walk on the Oscar red carpet, and then face the global media lenses, expanding the promotion scope to the international level...

Does this count as adding a new stroke to his political achievements? Naturally, it counts! Because it's called *The Great Wall*!

"Go say hello to LeEco and issue a joint announcement."

La Peikang ordered with a very good mood, and the latter nodded in response immediately.

"By the way, also go contact Director Zhang Yimou and let him keep the schedule to lead the team to set off. Hm, try not to let anyone be absent."

"Alright, Chairman La."

Watching the secretary walking out in a hurry, La Peikang still couldn't hide his smile, "*The Great Wall*, *Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk*... will all be this year."

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"Jointly produced by China Film Group, Universal Pictures, Legendary Pictures, and LeEco, the Sino-US co-production blockbuster *The Great Wall* has been confirmed to be invited to attend the red carpet and banquet of the 88th Academy Awards... Director Zhang Yimou, Jing Tian, and Andy Lau will represent the Chinese creative staff..."

In the afternoon, the front-page headlines of the film and entertainment section and the top of the Weibo hot search all abruptly became related information about *The Great Wall*.

For this co-production blockbuster that has been highly concerned and coveted by the entire domestic film and entertainment circle since the beginning of the project;

Many big-name actors in the industry still feel a bit heartbroken and regretful even now.

Because these people all failed to compete and didn't get this top big cake resource.

Seeing the news at this moment, they will naturally "be touched by the scene." After all, last year, a fake Oscar invitation could be hyped up by Huang Shengyi;

Not to mention that the Oscar red carpet and banquet invitation in front of them are real, how can it not make people envious and sour?

Lin Nan was speechless; there were not many serious things to handle in these two days, but there were a lot of miscellaneous small things that couldn't be pushed away, which was very annoying.

In the afternoon, he had to participate in a promotional activity for *The Mermaid* again, and it was the kind of head-to-head competition.

Because in another large conference hall of the China World Trade Center, it was the press conference site for *From Vegas to Macau 3*.

China Star and Bona are the main producers of *From Vegas to Macau 3*, and the Heung family father and son are also one of the main actors of this film.

And when *The Mermaid* was auditioning, that Fatty Lady was holding half of the Hong Kong circle to target Zhou Xingchi, which naturally affected the film audition.

If this isn't an opponent, what is? From film to reality, both sides are opponents, deadly opponents!

"Tsk tsk, they are talking about charity next door. The woman from the Heung family said they have donated a lot of money to the mainland over the years, and that 'Brother Fat' is talking about donating everything after he dies."

Lin Nan originally thought Ning Hao had fallen into the bathroom; he didn't expect him to be listening at the door next door for a while.

"Donation? Donations were indeed made, but have you noticed that every time that couple makes a high-profile donation, it doesn't change the public's impression of them at all?"

"Hey, don't say, it's indeed like this. That couple always gives people a sense of utilitarianism and purpose; everyone doesn't buy it," Ning Hao laughed and nodded in agreement.

"Let's talk about the one who wants to 'donate everything'; I remember he was saying it many years ago, right? Is it really only after he's gone that he will donate everything, and he won't pull a hair while he's alive?"

Lin Nan teased with a smile, and Ning Hao's eyes widened:

"Good fellow, I didn't even notice if you didn't say it; I really haven't heard of him 'pulling hair' to do charity?!"

"It's all routines and personas. By comparison, I still appreciate Big Brother Jackie Chan more. He also promised to donate everything before, and he has also been donating money to do charity.

But after the incident with his son happened the year before last, he publicly changed his words, saying he wanted to leave some family foundation for his son.

But look, after he changed his words, did anyone scold him? Almost none! Because others are open and honest, and they have been using actions to prove that he is a person who does charity!"

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he didn't pay attention to Ning Hao's expression of affirmation and approval; he looked at the stage—Zhou Xingchi seems to be making a promise too?!

"If the box office of *The Mermaid* can reach over 2 billion, I will consider a sequel plan; if the box office can be even higher, then I guarantee there will definitely be a sequel, and it will still be directed by me..."

Everyone knows that Zhou Xingchi's film output is low; this kind of public promise to shoot a sequel is the first time it has happened to him.

All the media reporters at the scene were agitated and excited when they heard this.

"A sequel? Really rare." Ning Hao sighed.

"It is quite rare," Lin Nan responded meaningfully.

When the afternoon ended, there was another film hot search on the internet:

"*From Vegas to Macau 3*, *The Mermaid*, *The Monkey King 2*, and other commercial blockbusters in the Spring Festival season are all aiming for 2 billion; who can get what they want and take the lead..."

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Waking up in the morning, the temperature of minus two or three degrees outside made Lin Nan couldn't help but shiver, coupled with the extremely dry air... must do protection, otherwise the skin will definitely suffer.

Although he is a director and doesn't rely on his face to eat, he went to the acting department first, so he can't really ruin his image.

After "borrowing" some moisturizer and skincare products from Liu Yifei's dressing table, Director Lin went out with peace of mind.

There is only half a month left until New Year's Eve; not only is the passenger flow at the Capital Airport surging, but the number of entertainment reporters, paparazzi, and stars has also increased several times.

When Lin Nan drove to the airport, congestion was occurring at the exit.

A large group of young... fans, right? They were surrounding some star, making sharp noises and shouting.

A large number of paparazzi couldn't squeeze in and could only hold their cameras high and shoot blindly.

Through the car window, Lin Nan stared for a long time, and it wasn't until the traffic police in uniform came to disperse the crowd that he saw clearly.

Very unlucky, it was the one Guan Hu had just praised not long ago, and his mother was following him.

In nearly an hour, six stars came out of the airport, and they were all first or second-tier; it is worthy of being the end of the year with many announcements.

Around 10:30, when Lin Nan glanced at the exit, it was really like having a premonition, not a minute early or a minute late.

That figure walked out of the passage just right, coming into view, exactly the same as in the photo sent.

Lin Nan couldn't help laughing, because Liu Yifei was really dressed like a rural daughter-in-law.

The dark red down jacket was obviously old and slightly long; the jeans were paired with long boots, which made her height and leg length look even less prominent;

She had the hood of the down jacket on her head, and a white mask covered most of her face. Most importantly, she didn't wear sunglasses and was pulling a suitcase that wasn't very new.

This time, the paparazzi even ruled out the possibility that she was a disguised star.

This is undoubtedly a student girl who is afraid of the cold, doesn't know how to dress, is working in the city, or is going home for the holidays!

Lin Nan didn't get out of the car, because after Miss Liu locked onto the target, she walked over herself.

It wasn't until she walked close that Director Lin got out of the car with a full face of smiles.

"Still laughing?"

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes with annoyance, and Lin Nan took her into his arms.

She immediately changed her color, hugged him with a smile, "Finally back, hehe."

"Mm? Xixi, you've been eating very well at home for the past half month, why do I feel like your butt has grown meat again?"

"No, absolutely not, I just wore an extra layer. Oh, let go..."

Miss Liu pushed Lin Nan away, glared at him "viciously," and the little appearance after taking off the mask became more exquisite and a bit cold.

Hm, it's indeed not plump; besides, ten days is not enough.

At this moment, the paparazzi in the distance also discovered the special situation; this was missing two big fish!

"Quickly put the luggage in the car, they are chasing over there."

"Alright."

Lin Nan picked up the suitcase and stuffed it into the back seat; in less than ten seconds, the two sat in the driver and passenger seats, closed the car doors, and then ran away in a puff of smoke.

A group of entertainment reporters missed their chance and could only watch the tail of the car gradually disappear at the end of their vision, sighing helplessly.

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"In the morning, Liu Yifei returned to Beijing alone with a suitcase, with no assistant following the whole way; Director Lin Nan picked her up, and the two hugged intimately..."

"Liu Yifei's airport attire is simple, unrestrained, and has no star airs, which is worth learning from by many artists in the industry."

In less than half an hour, the news and photos from the airport spread in the circle and on the internet.

So much so that many acquaintances called or sent messages to tease Liu Yifei, saying that entertainment reporters are also bullying the soft and fearing the hard; clearly the clothes worn were very ugly, but they chose angles to report only the good things, contemptible.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei didn't go home, but went straight to the private restaurant; seeing that it was almost noon, of course, eating is the priority.

However, Shu Chang, who came to sponge a meal, arrived at the destination earlier than them. Calling it, since she was late to pick them up, she was embarrassed to be late for the meal!

Facing a whole table of dishes, the two women chatted happily while eating; after all, they hadn't seen each other for more than a month.

But Lin Nan was a bit impatient, because calls about serious business always came in at inopportune times.

"Come over in the afternoon, the rough budget has already come out, let's see how to divide the shares."

Wang Changtian is really a busy person; it is estimated that he should be eating lunch in the office.

"Mm, I know. I'm hanging up if there's nothing else, I'm eating."

"Alright."

Seeing Lin Nan hang up the phone, Liu Yifei asked curiously: "What film does Enlight have again that's looking for us to join?"

"Mm, an art-leaning comedy-romance film, *I Belonged to You*. It's a different story from the same IP as Alibaba's *See You Tomorrow*."

Obviously, Miss Liu was not interested in this, and neither was Shu Chang, because neither of them asked further.

"Xixi, stay at home for another ten days, and we'll have to set off. The 2nd of next month."

Lin Nan picked up his chopsticks and changed the subject. Liu Yifei wrinkled her nose, smiled shyly, and nodded.

"Eh~~ this is the first time following the man back to his hometown after becoming a new daughter-in-law." Picking up vegetables, Shu Chang teased.

"Eat your vegetables, this still can't block your mouth." Without Director Lin needing to speak, Miss Liu had already started to "repair" her best friend.

However, after arguing and making noise, Shu Chang became a bit wilted: "A while ago, the elder in the family divorced, and I don't have to be bothered to find resources for her in the future."

Once this sentence was spoken, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei immediately understood; what Shu Chang was talking about should be that Song Zuer.

"Just take care of yourself, at most we can only bring you along," Lin Nan said to himself, and Shu Chang understood.

"I remember seeing information about a film yesterday, called something like *Los Angeles Kidnapping Plan*, it seems to be released in mid-March?"

Liu Yifei looked at Shu Chang and asked. The female lead of this drama seems to be Song Zuer.

"Mm, she asked me to help promote it a few days ago. My uncle didn't let me say that we are already strangers, no need to sacrifice my own favors to help like that... also called to have a fight, telling her not to disturb me in the future..."

Fine, the helpless Shu Chang from many years ago is back. Lin Nan didn't speak, leave it to Liu Yifei.

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