[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-67":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286903,4473,"Chapter 67: Submission for Review","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang took sips of tea from time to time; judging by his facial expression, he seemed to be deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Lin Nan two days to write this script; it only took Tian Zhuangzhuang two hours to read it and ponder it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are quite a few places left for the audience to use their brains; I expect this will be a very brilliant point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sci-fi combined with horror, a very unique subject matter. Only you young people could come up with this; it’s impossible for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang rubbed his eyes and leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does Teacher feel about this script?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan added a little water to his cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Novel and unique. The two genres are blended very well; if filmed properly, it will be very eye-catching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang did not spare his praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, in terms of commercial films, you are already a director walking at the forefront. All I can offer you is my experience. My generation of directors has never focused on commercial films and doesn't care about the market; you know this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher is too modest. Director Zhang Yimou and Director Chen Kaige are both actively embracing commercial films, aren't they? If you wanted to, you could easily do it too,\" Lin Nan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, if I had that heart, I wouldn't have returned to the school to teach,\" Tian Zhuangzhuang shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan had nothing to say. Although they were all Fifth Generation directors, everyone’s pursuits were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no problem with this script. You can take it for submission. If it doesn't pass, you can come find me. Isn't that what a teacher is for—to put in the effort to help students at times like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang pushed his cup forward again, and Lin Nan understood, adding more water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Tian Zhuangzhuang’s office, Lin Nan finally felt at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, this script was very brain-teasing; the fact that Tian Zhuangzhuang fully understood it in less than two hours showed the depth of his skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan returned to the company. Everyone had been very busy lately because it involved overseas business and a large amount of capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there aren't enough hands, just hire more. I’m not Lin the Skin-Flayer,\" Lin Nan joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were just waiting for those words from you, Director Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, help me take this script for submission, as soon as possible,\" Lin Nan instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Director Lin starting a new film? Are you directing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I am directing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The employees were instantly excited; work had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Lin Nan’s habit, regardless of whether he directed it or not, as long as the company participated and the box office made money, a bonus was definitely guaranteed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wished Lin Nan would work continuously without resting, but that was a bit unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing the script file to the designated person, Lin Nan prepared to enter his own office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it passed review and things were completely settled, he would look for actors, but that didn't stop him from taking care of his friends first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yawen was in a sharp suit, posing for the photographer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Wang Jinghua’s new company was established, business began to recover, and the various artists were taking on jobs in an orderly manner and starting work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Zhu Yawen’s job was to cooperate with a merchant to shoot an advertisement; the company had secured an endorsement for a domestic suit brand for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl who looked very quiet was watching from a distance. She had ear-length short hair, wore black-rimmed glasses, and was about 1.68 meters tall, giving off a tranquil feeling. This was Zhu Yawen’s newly hired assistant, a few months younger than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A buzzing vibration sounded, and the female assistant hurried away, holding Zhu Yawen’s phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl glanced at the caller ID, which displayed the two characters \"Lin Zi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhu Yawen’s assistant, she knew who Lin Zi was: the youngest big director, Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl looked at Zhu Yawen, who was currently filming, answered the phone, and heard a voice from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhu, are you ready to be a 'pendant'? Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, hello. Brother Yawen is busy right now; you might have to wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, gentle voice came through. Lin Nan was stunned. He took the phone away from his ear to look at it—the number was correct, right? Did Zhu Yawen change assistants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you his new assistant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Director Lin. I’ve been with Brother Yawen for half a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, when he’s free in a while, have him call me back,\" Lin Nan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, Director Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan hung up the phone and realized what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He guessed that Zhu Yawen’s previous male assistant had stayed at Huayi, and Wang Jinghua had assigned someone new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s a girl, calling him 'Brother Yawen' every other word. Won't Old Zhu’s machismo be off the charts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan couldn't help but find the scene amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, Zhu Yawen finished his work smoothly, and the assistant hurried over, \"Brother Yawen, Director Lin Nan just called. He wants you to call him back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yawen took the phone, \"Alright, you go ahead and pack up. We’re getting ready to head back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the girl was a bit younger than Zhu Yawen, she was very attentive. After these few days, he was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A call was dialed back, \"Old Zhu, changed assistants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even through the phone, one could hear Lin Nan’s mischief, \"Changed, so what?\" Zhu Yawen prepared to take the bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much, just that she sounds so gentle and weak. Don't you go bullying the little girl, haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A gentleman, that is exactly who I am,\" Zhu Yawen retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan laughed and got to the point, \"Keep some time open at the end of the year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yawen’s eyes lit up, \"Is there a film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said just two days ago to leave a 'pendant' spot for you, forgot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't forget, didn't forget! What kind of film? Is it the lead? Your new movie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yawen asked three questions in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The script is just about to be sent for review; it should be fine. There is no big male lead; the protagonist of this film is a single mother. I’m directing,\" Lin Nan introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, I don't know when I’ll be able to play a male lead again,\" Zhu Yawen sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it. Although there’s no male lead, several supporting roles are equivalent to leads because they will run through the entire film, appearing in a recurring cycle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, since you, Director Lin, are giving me an opportunity, how could I not come? But you know, I have an agency; I have to tell Sister Hua about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s natural, but you can keep it a secret for a while, at least until the script passes review. I’m also afraid she’ll come and bother me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan gave Zhu Yawen a heads-up. With so many people under Wang Jinghua, it was inevitable she might come to bother Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, then I’ll tell her when you officially start casting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackie Chan’s treatment is in a league of its own among actors; his international influence is sufficient, and he is beloved by audiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew of *The Myth* had no worries about the box office; they had long ago set a global release plan, with distribution companies spanning nearly ten countries, including Sony and Universal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bona successfully secured the mainland distribution rights this time. The film’s first round would be released simultaneously in three territories: the mainland, Hong Kong, and Singapore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave Lin Nan a moment of consideration: should the film he had on hand go international? Its style and subject matter were undoubtedly unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this thought emerged, Lin Nan even felt a bit impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once it passes review, I’ll prepare for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company’s HR communicated with Lin Nan, and they decisively began recruiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enlight Pictures had a good relationship with Lin Nan, and their several collaborations had been very harmonious. Compared to Wang Changtian and Yu Dong, Lin Nan liked Old Wang more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, fat people give a feeling of honesty, but Lin Nan couldn't feel that from Yu Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enlight had previously co-organized a large-scale, nationwide host selection competition with Dolphin TV and a brand sponsor. The brand sponsor mainly provided money and advertising, and the competition lasted for over two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Changtian personally called to invite Lin Nan to be a special judge on the day of the finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he had calculated Lin Nan’s schedule, as he specifically mentioned, \"It’s five days before the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony; it won't affect your attendance at the Golden Rooster at all. Don't worry about the appearance fee; I, your brother, will definitely not treat you poorly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan calculated the time, and it really was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, President Wang, I’ll go when the time comes. But I don't have an agent, so you’ll have to have someone remind me a few days before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After accepting Wang Changtian’s invitation, Lin Nan added a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, I’ll have my assistant note it down and contact you three days before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Changtian’s hearty voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being in the circle, appropriate social interactions are unavoidable. All Lin Nan could do was try his best to only attend formal occasions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao had been radiant these past two days. The music video, which was benchmarked against big-budget films, allowed him to play to his heart's content with high-end equipment, which he didn't have when filming *Crazy Stone*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, I’ve finally seen the faces of these rich people. They give you whatever you want. No wonder artists always want to find a financier...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao chattered on, very excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had your fill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had my fill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Ning Hao’s resolute words, Lin Nan was somewhat moved. Top-tier filming equipment is a fatal temptation for a director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come visit the set, want to play with it for a bit?\" Ning Hao enticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you make that call?\" Lin Nan was somewhat tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. President Lu is practically begging you to come visit the set. Anyway, the equipment is rented; might as well use it if we have it, as long as we don't break it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send the address and your start time,\" Lin Nan didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard noisy laughter erupt instantly on the other side of the phone, \"I said no director could refuse the latest equipment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao’s voice was loud, and he seemed to be talking to someone next to him; it sounded like Xing Aina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting the address and time, Lin Nan looked—it really wasn't far, a half-hour drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was at the company, he would take a company car. Lin Nan felt he needed to find time to get a driver’s license.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company staff dropped him off at the location; the scale of the scene didn't look like a music video shoot, but rather like the set of a blockbuster filming on location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only heard Ning Hao say there were many exterior shots, but he hadn't expected such a grand display, with barrier tape pulled up outside to cordon off the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew hadn't started working yet; they had just finished lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Lin Nan approached, he saw Xing Aina waving at him, and the security guards or whoever was on duty let him through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren't many people on set at the moment, likely because work hadn't begun yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got here fast,\" Xing Aina said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fiddling with those machines; I'll take you over,\" Xing Aina said, leading the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To have booked out this massive commercial plaza just to use these few cafes—one could only call it extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao looked like an old lecher, sitting in front of the equipment; he only glanced over when he heard movement, \"Come, come, come, hurry over here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan sat down beside Ning Hao, \"This is the latest equipment; Lu Zheng is really generous, the rental fee can't be cheap, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know? I heard it was rented from abroad. As long as we can use it, that's fine. Come, take a look,\" Ning Hao shifted to make room for Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan leaned in, \"Hmm, this build, this angle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, there was one more lecher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the plaza were several luxury motorhomes; the makeup artist was applying makeup for Jing Tian, and the outfits to be used in the afternoon had also been prepared in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zheng had specifically arranged a female assistant for her, around thirty years old, to take care of her while she worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tiantian, it looks like Director Ning has a guest over there; they're chatting very happily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\" Jing Tian asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Director Ning call him Lin Nan; I reckon it's Director Lin Nan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant had only seen a back view, but as an industry insider, she knew that Ning Hao and Lin Nan had a good relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>",2203,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","98bd2ec6af47a3c45a99d766aa14d47fd5afe29ccd808cecd7c953b0425b2ba0","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-68","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-66",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]