Chapter 649

"Directed by Lin Dao Nan, produced by Liu Yifei, the New Year commercial blockbuster *Detective Chinatown* has been released for a full month, with a total box office of 2.738 billion."

"Lin Dao's first foray into comedy, detective, and action films has achieved a box office performance exceeding expectations; *Detective Chinatown* officially enters the extended release stage starting today."

"Participated in the Mandarin dubbing by Jackie Chan, Zhang Guoli, Wang Zhiwen, Jay Chou... Yang Mi, etc., *Kung Fu Panda 3* was released for the first weekend for 3 days, winning 339 million."

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January has ended, and just as Lin Nan predicted before, *Go Fighting! Royal Treasure* wrote the last elegy for the variety show film track.

The box office of 70 million nakedly told the entire industry: the audience and movie fans are already tired of variety show films, and even deeply disgusted.

Even if it is one of the hottest and highest-rated reality variety shows in the country, it still can't stop the fate of variety show films being eliminated and abandoned; mantis trying to stop a chariot, futile effort.

I believe that later, no one in the industry will go to shoot any variety show films.

Because hot variety shows are generally supported by a large number of A-list actors and stars;

And the box office of the original cast variety show film cannot recover the cost to make up for the high salary expenditure; so, the ending is already doomed, the variety show film era—is over!

"Tang Ren is very lively; that Jiang Jinfu's biological father opened Weibo yesterday afternoon and publicly listed Tang Ren's 'six sins'.

What: not signing a contract for filming; deducting 1.55 million in salary when signing a supplementary contract; arbitrarily and domineeringly pushing away his son's external film invitations; forging contracts to block his son; organizing marketing accounts and a large number of water armies to smear his son; releasing wind in advance, predicting the verdict to intervene in justice with public opinion.

Early this morning, it was early morning, Tang Ren was like crazy and issued several statements, wanting to pursue Jiang's father's legal responsibility, and also demanded that relevant media and the public stop forwarding and spreading the 'six sins' remarks, otherwise wait to receive a lawyer's letter. Haha..."

Just arrived at the company in the morning, Lin Nan heard Yue Jun talk about the gossip of peers, which is really a "delightful" lively event.

"Six sins? We outsiders don't know the other five, don't have the right to speak, and it's hard to say who is right and who is lying. But the one about organizing marketing accounts and a large number of water armies, hm, the credibility is quite high! Who let this be Cai Yinong's consistent style of doing things."

Lin Nan couldn't help laughing and teasing, and then added thoughtfully:

"After experiencing the Lin Gengxin lawsuit and termination event, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven for others to leave Tang Ren in one piece."

"Mm, that's right, to put it ugly, their profit now mainly depends on artist brokerage, how can they be willing to let go of a young student with very good development prospects?"

Didn't continue Yue Jun's topic, Lin Nan put the half-drawn storyboard into his bag, preparing to take it back at noon.

Tomorrow morning, he and Liu Yifei are going to set off to catch the flight, and lunch should be eaten in their own restaurant... or the big mansion behind.

"By the way, how is Shiyue Culture doing recently? Two animated films are going on at the same time, it doesn't matter if the efficiency is slow, but must prioritize ensuring the animation quality."

"I went there yesterday, it is estimated that I won't see the finished product in the next two years, it will have to wait until the year after next. In addition, the efficiency of *White Snake* can be slightly faster."

Speaking of Shiyue Culture's animated films, Yue Jun got energetic. It can be seen that he is very satisfied with the little bit of character design made over there.

"Mm, the year after next is the year after next, animated films are originally things that take slow work to produce fine products, especially the later special effects rendering..."

Lin Nan nodded and affirmed. If the post-production of *White Snake* and *Nezha* doesn't have a year or a year and a half to polish, it is absolutely unqualified.

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On the first day of February, the first film released this month is *Good Year*, starring Zhao Benshan, Yan Ni, and Re Yizha, with a large number of stars in the circle making guest appearances.

But rashly entering the large gladiatorial arena of the New Year season, the situation of this *Good Year* can also be foreseen at a glance—it will be very miserable.

In the morning, before Lin Nan "got off work" and officially started the New Year holiday, the pavilion in Liu Xiaoli's villa was already preparing for hot pot.

The temperature of four or five degrees above zero made the sun in the sky become a decoration; if you don't eat hot pot in this weather and temperature, it's really too wasteful.

"Those were sent by Master Huang yesterday, you guys share them when you leave in the afternoon; Lin Nan and I are going home tomorrow, and I'm too lazy to take them back, it's even worse to keep putting them there."

Liu Yifei pointed to the six boxes of seafood and said to Zhu Yawen, Shen Jiani, Luo Jin, Tang Yan, Watching Shu Chang, and Han Jia's daughter, looking like a wealthy "rich woman."

"Good fellow, this head is quite big!"

Zhu Yawen squatted in front of a box, picked up a dried abalone the size of half a fist, and sighed.

As he spoke, he didn't be polite, picked up the box in front of him and walked out, wanting to put it in the trunk first, so as not to forget.

A group of people immediately "despised" him, but after a while, they also joined in, one box per person.

"This box is afraid to be more than 20 catties? It's worthy of being Master Huang, really willing."

Luo Jin picked up Tang Yan's share together, estimated the weight and said.

"25 catties, Master Huang also called and said that if you can't finish eating, you can send it to relatives... Hey, you learn from Luo Jin, Jiani is your wife..."

Miss Liu rolled her eyes and complained about Zhu Yawen.

"Hey, why isn't mine abalone?" The big-hearted Han Jia's daughter realized later.

"Sea cucumber is the same... No, I won't change with you." Watching Shu Chang hid far away holding the box.

When Lin Nan came back at noon and saw this group of people, he was a bit confused, are they not waiting for him?

"Lin Dao is back, let's hurry up, we haven't started eating for 10 minutes."

It's been a long time since I saw Zhu Yawen, this guy is still so "cheap."

Put down his backpack, Lin Nan hurried back and sat beside Liu Yifei, "Are the plays of you three finished?"

"Not yet, Alibaba's *Eternal Love*, it is estimated that it will have to wait until the end of February or early March to finish."

"My and Luo Jin's *The Princess Weiyoung* still needs about two weeks." Tang Yan's state is very good, there is a reason for *Detective Chinatown*.

"Don't look at me, your Producer Liu has already asked, I just came out of the crew, the TV drama is finished."

Han Jia's daughter followed Zhu Yawen and laughed, mysteriously saying that she had been in seclusion recently, and would try her best to achieve success as soon as possible to give everyone a surprise... just like a husky!

Eating, chatting, going out for a ride... this is the whole afternoon.

The next time a few people meet, it will be next month at the earliest. Because Lin Nan and Liu Yifei won't be able to stay in the capital for a few days even after they come back after the New Year.

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*The Mermaid*, *The Monkey King 2*, and *From Vegas to Macau 3*, these three commercial blockbusters have a tacit understanding to set the premiere on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th;

Although the three films do not interfere with each other and do not come and go, the atmosphere of swords drawn and bows bent and the smell of gunpowder are obvious.

There are less than 6 days left until New Year's Eve, and the New Year flavor is getting heavier.

In the morning, when the entire internet is paying attention to the promotional materials of several films in the New Year season, as well as the stars and traffic artists who are crowded outside the CCTV gate to rehearse;

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei have already packed their luggage and are preparing to set off.

Wearing casual trousers and high-top sneakers, Liu Yifei, who is wearing a khaki windbreaker and a beige wool sweater inside, didn't pay attention to Lin Nan and the driver waiting on the side;

She is leisurely instructing the nanny, when she and Lin Nan are not at home, to take good care of the cats and dogs at home, try to feed and add water on time...

After a while, Miss Liu got into the car with peace of mind, took off her coat and leaned on Lin Nan's shoulder, crisp and lively: "Alright, let's go."

Near ten o'clock in the morning, the news on the internet came out.

"Lin Dao Nan and Liu Yifei appeared at Capital Airport with suitcases in the morning, assistants and others stopped at the entrance of the departure hall and did not accompany them in."

"According to on-site media reports, Lin Dao Nan and Liu Yifei left Beijing this time to return to the man's hometown to spend the Spring Festival..."

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Quite a few people in the circle were a bit confused after seeing the news of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei.

*Detective Chinatown* is still being released, looking at the 3 billion box office mark, and *The Mermaid* invested by Lin Nan Film is also going to hold a premiere and release, and Lin Dao doesn't care or prepare to participate?

"This is going back to his hometown! He is really unrestrained... I heard that his company's annual meeting is tonight?"

Although he knew Lin Nan's itinerary early on, when he really saw the news, La Peikang and the others still couldn't accept it.

Tomorrow at the premiere of *The Mermaid*, this will be missing the biggest big name;

Other producers might even be asked by the media, why can't Lin Nan, as the largest investor, go back to his hometown two days later? Can't wait until after attending the premiere to leave?

"Better prepare the words, tomorrow he doesn't come to the scene, it's more 'lively' than coming to the scene; in the eyes of the media, maybe they think we have some 'filth'..."

Ren Zhonglun looked at La Peikang and said with a smile, but his expression always seemed a bit malicious.

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"This is good, maybe after you go back on New Year's Eve, you can meet Lin Dao and the others during the Spring Festival. It's close, you can totally make an appointment to have a meal.

Lin Dao was the Oscar Best Director last year, and this year he will definitely go to Hollywood, no, he will definitely go there, *Pacific Rim 2*..."

Lu Zheng thought quite thoughtfully; after all, there are only a few people in the circle whose hometown is the same as Lin Nan's, and Jing Tian is one of them.

"Uncle Lu, this, let's talk about it later." Jing Tian pursed her lips, not knowing how to answer.

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A two-hour flight, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei personally experienced the temperature change from five or six degrees above zero to five or six degrees below zero;

The hometown is much colder than the capital, this taste is really sour and refreshing!

The three suitcases were pushed by Lin Nan alone, while Liu Yifei hummed a little tune with her hands in her pockets, following closely by his side, in a very happy mood.

Both of them were wearing hats and masks, but their temperament couldn't be hidden, attracting quite a few gazes.

"Lin Nan, who exactly is coming to pick us up?"

"I don't know either, should be..."

Fine, Lin Nan hadn't finished speaking, and he saw Watching Watching Lao Lin's car not far from the airport exit, that newly bought big Jeep—Watching Watching Lao Lin only likes Jeeps!

"Look there."

Liu Yifei heard this, looked in the direction Lin Nan signaled, and immediately laughed, "Is it really Dad coming to pick us up?"

"Then it can't be someone else, right? Xiying might be possible, hehe..."

Lin Nan quickened his pace, and Liu Yifei followed closely.

Two minutes later, Watching Watching Lao Lin, wearing an administrative jacket, revealed a smile that couldn't close his mouth.

He looked at Lin Nan and Liu Yifei and nodded: "Good, good, let's get in the car quickly, it's cold outside, you two go to the back, I'll drive..."

"Let me do it." While Lin Nan stuffed the suitcases into the trunk one by one, he snatched Watching Watching Lao Lin's words.

"Right, let Lin Nan do it, Dad." Liu Yifei smiled very sweetly and nodded in agreement.

"No, I came to pick you two up today, so I have to pick you back, there is no saying of changing people halfway, hurry in..."

As he spoke, Watching Watching Lao Lin also pulled Lin Nan's arm, with a hard face.

Fine, Watching Watching Lao Lin, who has been strong all his life, cannot change his personality, especially since Lin Nan got married and brought Liu Yifei back for the first time for the New Year.

"Go up, Xixi."

Lin Nan opened the back door and helped Liu Yifei sit in the back seat first; the Jeep's chassis is a bit high after all.

Just past 11 o'clock, Watching Watching Lao Lin drove Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, and this started from the airport to rush home, roughly a journey of more than half an hour.

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"Lin Dao is back today?"

"It looks like it, a few days ago when I went to visit Lin Dao's father, I happened to run into Lin Dao calling back, just about the matter of going home for the New Year."

Hearing this, the middle-aged man sitting in front of the desk immediately began to ponder:

"Is it better to visit before New Year's Eve, or during the Spring Festival? Lin Dao and Producer Liu, the couple, are both back, this is a rare opportunity."

Speaking of this, the middle-aged man thought of another thing: "Director Zhang's mother, have you visited her?"

"Never missed a year, went to Director Zhang Yimou's mother's place the day after going to Lin Dao's house, and put some New Year goods."

"Mm, that's good. We can't compare directly with China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group, but we also have other advantages;

The incense relationship of the past years is forgotten, it has faded, but the parents of the two big directors are still here with us;

Hometown, this is a rare advantage, especially Lin Dao, he is still so young..."

"Director, is it before New Year's Eve or during the Spring Festival?"

"Before New Year's Eve, just these few days. Going during the Spring Festival is a bit of an eyesore."

The director of Xiying nodded and decided, and also felt a bit regretful, because Zhang Yimou hadn't come back for the Spring Festival for many years, even if he came back, it was within the year, and he came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

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At home in the capital, Liu Yifei is Princess Xixi; following Lin Nan back, her status is even higher than in the capital's home!

Since the day before yesterday, Watching Watching Lao Lin has let the entire shop close, and the closing time is as long as 20 days.

And during the days back home, Lin Nan only needs to accompany Liu Yifei to eat well, drink well, and play well, really like a...

"To tell the truth, I didn't enjoy it so much during the half month I stayed in my hometown last month, and I had to do some housework within my ability, otherwise Mom would scold me."

Liu Yifei pretended to be "aggrieved," her forehead against Lin Nan's shoulder, smiling, very arrogant.

"You can pull it down; if I let you do housework, I will be scolded to death.

Of course, if I had followed you back there last month, I guess my days would have been very good, maybe I could let you serve tea and pour water every day, serve... hey hey, just kidding, no, don't move... don't shout..."

Lin Nan wanted to cover Liu Yifei's mouth, but was bitten by her, hm, very light.

Recall, the first night back to his hometown was actually the first time Lin Nan and Liu Yifei slept in the same room and on the same bed in their hometown for so many years? Good fellow, it's really not easy!

This night, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were inexplicably a bit bed-sick, and didn't fall asleep until the second half of the night.

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Early the next morning, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both slept in, but Liu Yifei got up first and woke Lin Nan up.

When the two washed up and came out, what came into view was a rich breakfast.

After Watching Watching Lao Lin gave an instruction, he was going to drive back to his older hometown.

Every year there is only this one time, he went back in advance to pay homage, and then greeted those relatives who were far away, so as not to have people come to the door during the Spring Festival.

He didn't want Lin Nan and the two to be disturbed this time.

As for those who want to take advantage and borrow money, Watching Watching Lao Lin is very tough now. After all, most relatives only borrow and don't return, and after a few times, he was disgusted long ago.

"Two days added 50 million, *Detective Chinatown* is still very energetic." Looking at the news, Liu Yifei was a bit excited.

Lin Nan nodded, he was paying attention to the news of *The Mermaid*'s premiere; it started at 10:00 AM, and it was near nine o'clock now, which was the red carpet moment.

As for the year-end meeting of the Lin Nan Film series companies last night, undoubtedly, it was on the headlines and hot searches now.

Lin Nan ate a small steamed bun, and before long, a call came in.

"Who is it?" Liu Yifei held a spoon in her right hand, put the tofu brain into her mouth, and asked curiously.

"Xiying!"

Lin Nan murmured, and it was a note.

He didn't hesitate much, then connected the phone; after all, they have been quite diligent over the years, to Watching Watching Lao Lin's side.

"Lin Dao, heard that you and Producer Liu are back..."

The phone was on speaker, and Liu Yifei's eating movements became lighter.

"Visit?"

"Right, after all, Lin Dao and Xiying are old friends... since you are back, how can we not come over to sit..."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, Liu girl shook her head with pursed lips, indicating that it had nothing to do with her, let Lin Nan decide.

"Then let's do it tomorrow or the day after, it depends on your time."

"Alright, we..."

A few minutes later, amidst a burst of hearty laughter from the other side, Lin Nan hung up the phone.

"Xiying is getting harder and harder now? Otherwise, how could even a refusal not be refused? They are too enthusiastic."

Liu Yifei frowned slightly, telling Lin Nan her view.

Lin Nan nodded helplessly, "You're not wrong, Xiying is getting harder and harder, losing money on every film they shoot; in terms of assets, they are far behind Shanghai Film Group and China Film Group, and those resources that can produce political achievements are even less competitive than those few companies."

"Then this time they must come to visit us, is it to find us... for help?" Liu Yifei bit the spoon, her thoughts very clear.

Lin Nan didn't answer, a thought flashed through his mind.

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