Chapter 668

I don't know when it started, but Women's Day has become a festival to stimulate mass consumption... The film market is the same.

Sure enough, as long as it touches on women or love, no matter which festival or any day it is, it's a market and business that can immediately "increase in value a hundredfold."

In short, Lin Dao was very displeased with Zhu Yawen and Luo Jin this morning;

If you want to watch a movie with your significant other, just watch it, why buy gifts? If you want to buy gifts, just buy them, but your behavior of posting on Moments is really too much.

Because classmate Liu Qianqian saw it, and then she wandered around Lin Nan intentionally or unintentionally, humming and hawing as she walked back and forth to attract attention... but she just wouldn't speak!

Lin Dao, who was proofreading a script in the study, was slow to realize, and then he was "pitied" by those two guys just like that;

After reacting, he immediately dropped his work and took the initiative to invite Liu Yifei out, shopping, buying things, lunch... he carried the bags himself;

Miss Liu was full of joy upon hearing this.

After hesitating again and again, she finally "reluctantly" accepted the invitation; and on that exquisite and beautiful egg-shaped face was an undisguised, proud smile after getting her way.

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Near noon, the focus of online entertainment was undoubtedly on Mount Babao.

After all, nearly two hundred celebrities, veteran actors, and performing artists from the film and literary circles appeared at the same time, and the scene was exceptionally grand and solemn;

Even the entire management of the Film and Television Association and all members of the current Hundred Flowers Award Organizing Committee were there without exception.

And the latter even publicly stated that the winner of the Hundred Flowers Award Lifetime Achievement Award, which was decided just two days ago, included Old Master Ge!

There is still about half a year until the Hundred Flowers Award ceremony, which can be considered a rare public violation of rules by the organizing committee, but no one had any objections.

Because the Lifetime Achievement Award is not something to be competed for, but prepared for those "elders" in the film and literary circles who are virtuous, respected, low-key, and have achieved remarkable results.

It's just that this year is relatively special, the Hundred Flowers Award had to be awarded posthumously!

"Finding Mr. Right 2" has officially entered the promotion stage, and "Xuanzang" is not far behind, after all, these two movies are May Day rivals released on the same day.

Unlike Yang Mi, who had been "warned" by Yue Jun and therefore dared not miss any promotional activity;

But Huang Xiaoming was different. While shouldering the heavy responsibility of movie promotion and the filming task of "Ancient Love Poetry," he also had to find time to "strive" for top-tier resources for Yang Ying.

"Then we won't disturb Lin Dao and Yifei's meal. The two of us have to go in first, we are hosting today. Let's find a time later for us to treat Lin Dao and Yifei separately."

Huang Xiaoming said with a smile, Yang Ying nodded in agreement behind him, also with a bright smile.

"Mm, good, serious matters are important."

Lin Nan certainly wouldn't delay other people's business, and Liu Yifei was the same.

A few seconds later, everyone followed the waiter into different private rooms.

One can only say it's a coincidence that they could run into Huang Xiaoming and Yang Ying while having lunch at a private kitchen restaurant;

But it's also understandable, this place is characterized by privacy and low-key, and is one of the top choices for public figures to dine.

Sitting in the private room, Liu Yifei flipped through the menu, pointing at big dishes with bright eyes; the two had walked quite a bit in the morning, mainly from shopping, so they were both a bit hungry now.

Soon, Miss Liu ordered the things she and Lin Nan liked to eat and handed it to the waiter.

"I wonder who they are hosting?"

Looking at classmate Liu Qianqian's curious look, Lin Nan smiled. He had indeed caught a glimpse of the person who entered Huang Xiaoming's reserved room ahead of time.

"It should be a vice president of Huace. At a cocktail party before, he was by Chairman Zhao's side and greeted me." The Chairman Zhao that Lin Nan mentioned is the Chairman of Huace.

"Oh, then I understand, the 'Cult Leader' is pulling resources for his family's person again!"

Liu Yifei smiled and affirmed immediately.

After all, Yang Ying has many high-quality film and television resources that Huang Xiaoming got directly from Huace; Taiyang Chuanhe doesn't have this ability.

Half an hour later, all the dishes were served at once.

While Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were feasting, the next room had also started eating and chatting, discussing serious matters.

At this moment, Huang Xiaoming had a friendly aura, holding a decanter and pouring wine for the other party.

"Xiaoming, we are so familiar, actually there's really no need to have this meal, just go to the company to talk. Besides, Baby is also a first-tier star, she is fully qualified."

"It's only right, it's only right. We've cooperated for so long, and the relationship is so good; if I didn't even have a meal after getting so many resources from the group, I would really be ignorant, haha..."

"Yes, you don't have to be so polite." Yang Ying followed Huang Xiaoming and said with a smile.

"Sigh, suit yourselves. Come, let's have a drink."

Huang Xiaoming and Yang Ying raised their glasses immediately, and the three clinked them.

Putting down the wine glass, the Huace vice president looked at Huang Xiaoming and praised him with appreciation: "I have to say, your news in the circle is truly well-informed. Just as there was wind, you heard it!"

"Coincidence, just a coincidence, hehe..."

"Nowadays, the film and television adaptation of the internet has been confirmed as the trend of the industry's future development. So the group's future development direction is this path, and new projects naturally won't deviate from this direction.

Like the previous "Love O2O" and "Promise," this time it is still a popular IP adaptation—"The Lonely Fragrant Waiting to be Appreciated"!

The group will publicly announce the project and casting to the industry at the end of this month, planning to start filming as early as the end of April and as late as early May..."

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Returning home, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei carried everything from the trunk and back seat into the villa;

This was the result of their morning: clothes, daily necessities, jewelry... everything.

Some were bought for Liu Yifei, some for Lin Nan, and of course, some for both sets of parents. However, the one who paid was the same person—Lin Nan!

Not long after, the two who had tidied up their things leaned lazily on the sofa, cuddling each other, with Liu Yifei holding a calico cat in her arms.

"Damn, the phone is ringing again, I wonder what's up at school?" Lin Nan looked at the vibrating phone and complained.

"Is it Teacher Jiang?" Liu Yifei tilted her head and rested it on Lin Nan's chest, glancing at it.

"You're calling me as soon as you get to work this afternoon, don't tell me you're here to ask for donations again?" Lin Nan answered the phone, put it on speaker, and joked immediately.

"No, you outstanding alumni of the directing department just donated money, even if it were corruption, it couldn't be at this speed! Alright, no more jokes, it's another serious matter.

There's a director in the performing arts academy who shot a movie and brought it back, and wants to hold a screening and seminar at the school; the performing arts academy is very supportive, so they contacted several secondary departments, wanting to invite as many of you big directors and big producers back as possible to participate in this screening and seminar, offer opinions, and provide guidance..."

"A director from the performing arts academy?"

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei didn't react for a moment, it couldn't be Wang Quanan!

"Yes, a graduate of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs of the performing arts academy, who later even got into Peking University for a PhD. This is the only PhD from the Beijing Film Academy who got into Peking University!"

Fine, hearing this, Lin Nan knew who it was. In a corner of the performing arts academy's honor wall, there was the resume of this outstanding alumnus.

"Is it that 'Pure Heart · Dream of Acting' which claims to have been polished for ten years?!"

Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh, and Liu Yifei, resting on his shoulder, was already trembling with laughter.

"Hey, you know it too? Well, this isn't gossip in the circle anymore. Bearing the title of the first Beijing Film Academy master's graduate to be admitted to Peking University for a PhD, he is also a prominent figure, highly anticipated by the industry."

"Mm, of course I've heard of it, so my answer is: I'm not going. Haha..."

"Why?"

Old Jiang asked in confusion. He was just curious about the reason, as for whether Lin Nan goes or not, he doesn't care, anyway, it's not a matter for the directing department.

"I think that 'excellent graduate' from the performing arts academy is too sensationalist! He even traveled to art schools across the country, chose students from the performing arts department, and told the stories of students from the performing arts department!

What stories do students have? Although we haven't seen the finished film, he is definitely heading towards the gutter, negativity, and unspoken rules! Besides these, how else can he attract the public's attention?

But is reality really like that? We are all insiders, speaking with a clear conscience, how many people who entered the performing arts department after the millennium have no background or poor family conditions? And how many students would be so self-deprecating while in school?

It's embarrassing to say it out loud. He is a professionally trained person from the performing arts department, who has never acted in a play, never directed a play, and yet he writes, directs, and acts in it himself, filming this kind of dark side of the film and television circle?

I just want to ask, he hasn't even joined a crew, has he really seen the dark side of the entertainment industry in reality? And how much has he seen? I'm afraid he hasn't seen it at all, and is just relying on hearsay, infinitely exaggerating and fantasizing in the script?! Isn't this just that kind of low-level internet movie, sensationalizing!"

Fine, Lin Nan's "mockery" directly stunned Old Jiang! Liu Yifei was already laughing so hard she went limp in Lin Nan's arms, unable to even hold the cat.

"This, this, let's just keep this between us, you must not say it out loud. Otherwise, the second 'Wang Quanan' that the performing arts academy has high hopes for will definitely be directly 'banned' by a single comment from you, a big director." Old Jiang warned very seriously.

"My brain isn't flooded, why would I offend people for no reason, and it's also beneath my status! But I'm curious, which directors have agreed?"

Lin Nan felt playful for a moment, and Liu Yifei also immediately pricked up her pretty ears.

"Gu Changwei, Guan Hu, Cao Baoping..."

Moment of silence, moment of silence, moment of silence...

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, their eyes in perfect sync, all "moment of silence."

After a long time, Old Jiang hung up the phone. He would convey to the performing arts academy: Lin Nan has a scheduling conflict, invitation failed.

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The next day, morning.

The hot searches and headlines in the circle may change constantly, but the information on the box office of films in the movie market will never go to a corner position.

"The Mermaid" has indeed entered the extension stage, with the daily box office hanging at 10 million, and it's looking to break through to 3.3 billion in box office.

But what happens after, whether it can cross the 3.5 billion hurdle, is unknown; but looking at the trend of this daily box office, it is clearly not very optimistic.

As for Disney's "Zootopia," that is another scene;

Its word-of-mouth has fully exploded, the daily box office is climbing steadily, it has clearly gained momentum, and it is unstoppable;

And looking at it, its box office potential is much stronger than the domestic "Monkey King: Hero is Back," which was also an animated blockbuster!

"That guy went to audition for 'The Founding of an Army' today?"

Seeing the chat history in the group, Lin Nan confirmed that Zhu Yawen indeed went to audition. After all, it's a tribute film, and it only has benefits for an actor's resume.

Liu Yifei took back her phone and started typing with a giggle, preparing to tease him; but abruptly, a call came in.

"Hmm? Lin Nan, it's Producer Chen, why is she calling me!?"

Liu Yifei suddenly raised her head to look at Lin Nan, somewhat at a loss and confused.

"Answer it, you'll know once you answer, it definitely can't be to find trouble." Lin Nan spread his hands, looking calm and relaxed.

"Oh, okay."

Liu Yifei nodded and answered immediately: "Teacher Chen..."

"Yifei, you're at home, right? I'm calling just to ask, do you have any schedule in the second half of this year? That is, in the last few days, we..."

Listening to Chen Hong's words, Liu Yifei and Lin Nan exchanged glances, and the name of that movie immediately popped into their minds.

It seems that during the Shanghai International Film Festival last year, Chen Hong did mention it and invited her once!

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