Chapter 712: No Cooperation Unless Necessary; Nationwide Boycott

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"Last night, the 16th China Film Huabiao Awards successfully closed at the Yanqi Lake International Convention Center in the capital.

Lin Nan Film Industry films became the biggest winners of this Huabiao Awards, sweeping more than half of the core awards!"

"Among them, *The Taking of Tiger Mountain* won the Outstanding Feature Film Award and Outstanding Director Award; *Go Away Mr. Tumor* won the Outstanding Feature Film Award and Outstanding Actress Award;

*Wolf Warrior* and *Monkey King: Hero is Back* were awarded the Outstanding Feature Film Award and Outstanding Animated Film Award respectively."

"It is reported that this Huabiao Awards was the first time Lin Dao Nan participated in the competition with his work, and it was also the first time he won the Huabiao Awards Outstanding Director Award;

Coincidentally, the famous young actress Watching Shu Chang was also shortlisted for Huabiao for the first time, and also won the Outstanding Actress Award, a major award in Chinese-language films, winning the honor of Best Actress."

"Lin Dao revealed when accepting questions on the awards stage: Lin Nan Film Industry is preparing an absolute major commercial film, and he will direct it himself..."

"Liu Yifei represented the *The Taking of Tiger Mountain* and *Wolf Warrior* crews to receive the Outstanding Feature Film Award... becoming the only special existence among the award-winning guests."

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As expected, early in the morning, the entertainment headlines of major portal websites and Weibo hot searches were all news related to yesterday's Huabiao Awards.

Everyone in the Lin Nan Film Industry line was the focus of public opinion, especially the absolute major production that Lin Nan said was still in preparation, which attracted the attention and focus of the entire industry.

The actors were not in a hurry, because Lin Dao said that even he was not sure when this film project would be ready for preparation, but several partners couldn't sit still.

To be precise, starting from last night, everyone's heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat, and they had been in a state of anxiety, thinking about it constantly.

As the partner closest to Lin Nan Film Industry, Wang Changtian couldn't wait to call Lin Nan as soon as he sat in his office at eight o'clock in the morning.

It was just a pity that for more than half an hour, the phone busy tone was always: The number you dialed is powered off.

"This guy is definitely doing it on purpose, hiding for peace? I'm afraid he turned off his phone or switched to flight mode right after the awards ceremony ended last night, right?!"

How could Wang Changtian not guess it? Knowing him for so many years, he knew Lin Nan too well; the latter was just hiding for peace, not wanting to be harassed, not wanting to talk about the film that was in preparation.

"Fine, then I won't ask, I'll look forward to it..."

Picking up his tea, Wang Changtian suddenly laughed, because he thought of the other companies, especially Zhongying and Shangying.

"Tsk tsk, a major production that can be called another milestone by Lin Nan—the temptation for these two companies is imaginable... It's a pity, I'm afraid Zhongying has no chance, heh."

Just as Wang Changtian thought, La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun were indeed very concerned about the "major production" in Lin Nan's mouth.

Ren Zhonglun was fine; after a few calls, he understood immediately and didn't continue to be futile, waiting to probe again when there was news later.

But Zhongying was difficult; it was truly hard to describe, moved but unable to act.

"Chairman La?"

After the secretary made tea, she couldn't help but ask; La Peikang's complexion looked a bit bad, and his brows were slightly furrowed.

"I'm fine, you go out." Without even looking, La Peikang waved his hand.

"Mm, alright."

After a long time, in the large office, only the sound of sighing echoed: "Lin Nan..."

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It had to be said that the impact of Watching Shu Chang winning the Huabiao Awards Best Actress was actually a bit big on the film and television circle.

In the eyes of many actresses of the same age, especially first-tier stars of the same age, she was truly steadily staying at the forefront of the first tier without making a sound, and she was an actor rather than a star; besides that, there were no messy things in the circle that dared to find her, which was truly enviable!

"Actors, after all, still need awards to rely on. This is affirmation, and also confidence; if it's a big award, then even just being shortlisted is enough, like an A-list..."

Yang Mi said with great emotion. She was sitting in the sixth row last night, and at that moment she was indeed very envious, even a bit jealous... until now.

Jealousy was indeed jealousy, but Watching Shu Chang's acceptance speech made her even more uncomfortable. I imagine many actresses in the circle felt the same way.

Everyone was fighting to the death for resources, fighting head-on for top-tier film and television resources, but some people had thighs to hug, and didn't have to pay any price at all...

"Is this fate?"

"You'd better stop thinking about those things, come and look at the list sent by Yaolai Film Industry and New Clue Film, choose one, and we'll have to cooperate with the award promotion later."

Ceng Jia interrupted Yang Mi's muttering. In her view, those things were envious in vain; it was better to be a big star wholeheartedly and make money steadily.

The status was just placed here, and it wasn't the same track. Was Yang Mi not popular? Or did she have fewer fans than Watching Shu Chang?

Gathering her thoughts, Yang Mi took the document table Ceng Jia handed over.

"Berlin Chinese Film Festival, Australia International Chinese Film Festival... Los Angeles International Cultural Film Festival, China-US Film Festival... Houston International Film Festival..."

"I think, if we talk about the name, these last few sound more atmospheric."

Ceng Jia pointed to those film festivals marked as being held on the other side of the ocean and said righteously.

Yang Mi nodded in agreement: "Hollywood is in Los Angeles, the Oscars and those awards are the main stage, exclude the Los Angeles International Cultural Film Festival.

China-US Film Festival? The reputation of this one was bad a few years ago, everyone knows it's a wild chicken award. Those with the two words 'Chinese' are too obvious... just, just set this one!"

Pointing to the name of a film festival, Yang Mi looked at Ceng Jia.

The latter nodded immediately and confirmed again: "Are you sure you choose this one, Houston International Film Festival?"

"Mm, at least the name sounds the most formal."

"Alright, then I'll go notify those two companies, just set it to the Houston International Film Festival!"

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*Marriage Story* crew, Lin Nan's phone had indeed been in flight mode the whole time.

To be honest, after returning home last night, he even regretted revealing the film on the Huabiao stage. Because the people coming to bother him would definitely be wave after wave!

"Mm, I was indeed hot-headed at the time, didn't think about the consequences."

Sitting in the director's chair, Lin Nan turned his head to look at Liu Yifei, complaining about himself.

"A morning is almost enough, there shouldn't be anyone calling to 'harass' later, Lin Dao."

Liu Yifei smiled confidently. No one in the industry would be so tactless.

"That's the logic." Lin Nan nodded in agreement.

"I say, do you two want to brew some emotions first, don't be so lovey-dovey? You two have a long scene of arguing, scolding, and hurting each other face-to-face this afternoon, every line is like a three-edged military bayonet, stabbing straight into each other's hearts..."

Zhou Xun sat on a canvas chair not far away, with a malicious smile on her face, destroying the tranquil atmosphere between Lin Nan and Liu Yifei in a few sentences.

"You shut up immediately."

"Right, shut up!"

Accompanied by two cold snorts, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei glared at Zhou Xun. The latter was truly poking where it hurt.

But speaking of this scene, the two of them were really a bit guilty. If it didn't go well, it would affect their harmonious married life in the next few days.

A private meeting, originally to complain about their respective lawyers, ended up evolving into an argument between the male and female leads;

And it was truly every line of dialogue that was bloody, scolding as ugly as possible, scolding face-to-face!

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei's pretty face and muttered to himself:

"Let the makeup and styling be a bit more 'rough' this afternoon, so that when I roar, it will be slightly more convincing. Like: sleeping in the same bed as you, I feel disgusted..."

"Hmph, you're the disgusting one, I want to vomit when I see you!"

Rolling her eyes, Liu Yifei turned her head away directly. What Lin Nan said was the script, and she was subconsciously retorting, not the script.

After this scene, the last bit of marital affection between the male and female leads was completely exhausted, and there was no turning back... at most they would be friends in the future, the child was the only bond between the two.

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Just past 12 o'clock at noon, the eyes of the film and television industry were all attracted to the Beijing Film Academy; in the eyes of the industry, Lin Dao was truly having double happiness!

"At noon today, the Film Academy announced on its official website the document on the promotion of professional titles for teachers;

Among them, Lin Dao Nan is prominently listed, and he has officially been promoted to the title of full professor with the highest score and a unanimous vote, and his establishment belongs to the Directing Department of the Film Academy."

"Facing telephone interviews from many media outlets, the relevant leaders of the Film Academy affirmed:

Lin Dao Nan has unquestionable achievements and resumes in the industry, meeting and satisfying all objective conditions and requirements for promotion to full professor..."

The film circle and major domestic art colleges all remembered that when Lin Nan joined the Beijing Film Academy in early September 2014, he was given the title of associate professor as an exception.

Of course, no one was qualified to question this "exception" behavior.

And now, in less than two short years, he had been promoted to full professor. This speed was undoubtedly astonishing; but similarly, no one was qualified to raise objections, because everything was spoken by strength and achievements.

"They are truly decisive! To be honest, this promotion speed is indeed rare for Lin Nan's age.

After all, it used to be based on seniority, even if the ability and achievements were enough, due to age, one had to sit on the bench for a while."

Han Sanping teased the "dregs" of the industry today unscrupulously, and was also mocking various industries.

When he was the same age as Lin Nan, he was already a powerful deputy factory director of the Emei Film Studio, relying on ability!

"I heard that the Beijing Film Academy originally arranged for him to be promoted next year, taking two and a half years.

It was the Directing Department that didn't want to wait and used their own quota directly, so it took one and a half years!"

Zhang Hongsen's words were an explanation to Hearing Tong Gang Gang.

"Mm, the Beijing Film Academy is quite decisive this time. But I think, if he had any signs, the Central Academy of Drama would definitely be more decisive!" Hearing Tong Gang Gang rarely joked.

In the small canteen of the General Administration, only a few people sat around the dining table; La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun were not there.

After the pleasantries, Hearing Tong Gang Gang began to talk about the real business:

"After the heads of various state-owned enterprises receive the notice, they should all be able to arrive on time in the afternoon. The Radio and Television system will hold a separate meeting later, today we will arrange the film and television industry matters first."

"Director Tong, has it been decided?" Han Sanping's expression instantly became serious.

Hearing Tong Gang Gang didn't answer Han Sanping's question directly, but continued:

"There is no news online yet, and ordinary people will know about it a week or two later, but the official side must be prepared in advance.

Let various state-owned enterprises greet the big companies in the industry privately, suspending all cultural exchange activities with South Korea, including film, television, artists... no cooperation unless necessary."

Pausing, he took a sip of water, Hearing Tong Gang Gang lowered his voice and continued:

"Recently, the Philippines has been making a lot of noise, and South Korea is also a bit restless, there is some wind... although it is not yet certain whether it will develop into the worst situation with South Korea, as a wind vane, the film, television, culture, and entertainment industry must move first, suspending everything..."

Hearing Tong Gang Gang stopped at the point; the secret meeting in the afternoon was the time to talk about this; and the things behind it were all spontaneous in the industry!

"This is not a small movement. Originating from the previous China-South Korea cultural exchange policy, currently, South Korean actors and artists are very active in the mainland. Major companies have business dealings with them, film, television, variety shows, concerts, annual meetings, and there are even companies signing South Korean girl groups in their entirety..."

Han Sanping intentionally eased the oppressive atmosphere at the dining table and joked. In his impression, Lin Nan Film Industry's annual meeting especially liked to find girl groups from there.

"This is a matter for the people below, let them handle it themselves."

Hearing Tong Gang Gang picked up his chopsticks and made the final decision. This also meant that the topic ended here.

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An afternoon was not enough, the crew even worked overtime until past nine o'clock in the evening, just to shoot the 5-minute scene well.

Not just Liu Yifei, even Lin Nan himself had NG-ed countless times.

To scold Liu Yifei like that in front of the camera and curse the other party to die, he really found it difficult to fully integrate his emotions for a while, subconsciously resisting, and Liu Yifei was the same.

Like: waking up every morning, opening your eyes, hoping the other party is already dead, died of illness, hit by a car...

Although this was what the male lead cursed out when his emotions were out of control in the plot, and he knelt there holding the female lead's leg to cry and apologize afterward, and the two forgave each other; but this scene was indeed the turning point of the film, leading the two to completely head toward divorce.

Near 11 o'clock in the evening, the emotionally low Lin Nan and the sickly, red-eyed Liu Yifei were sent home by their assistants.

The two hugged each other in the living room, not speaking for a long time. An hour ago, they were still hurting each other like enemies.

"How about, I move to the guest room tonight, or next door?"

Lin Nan hugged Liu Yifei, smelling the fragrance in her hair, and said softly. A night was enough to get out of character and relieve emotions.

"No, I choose another way to vent." Liu Yifei's crisp voice carried a trace of softness, but why did it feel a bit cold?

"What way?" Lin Nan asked subconsciously.

"Let's go, come back to the room with me! You even let me die, I'll kill you first..."

Liu Yifei pulled Lin Nan's hand and walked toward the stairs, muttering through gritted teeth.

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I don't know who "died" more times in one night, anyway, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei slept in again in the morning.

And outside, the entire internet, along with the entire film and entertainment circle, had already become a mess.

To be precise, it should have started from yesterday afternoon, sporadic questioning voices appeared on the internet like sparks;

After more than ten hours of fermentation and spreading, these sparks completely ignited the public opinion of the entire internet, igniting the patriotic feelings and resistance emotions of countless netizens.

The reason for this was that yesterday afternoon, Zhao Yanzi's second directorial film work, *No Other Love*, held a wrap-up ceremony.

She shared a group photo of all the main creators of the crew on Weibo, as well as individual photos of the leads with her, the director.

In this regard, individual netizens posted questions and brought out solid evidence to prove that one of the leads, Dai, was a typical pro-independence element, and Dai had participated in relevant activities; and another Japanese-descended lead of the crew had even visited a certain place and liked photos insulting China... questioning why Zhao Yanzi and the production side wanted to use such actors as the leads of a mainland film?

Good fellow, the sparks ignited from here, and after an afternoon and a night, it had completely formed a prairie fire!

Unlike the film and entertainment circle, which was as quiet as if it were dead, the netizens on the entire internet were filled with righteous indignation, boycotting the film *No Other Love*, boycotting Zhao Yanzi, boycotting the production side, boycotting Dai, boycotting Japanese-descended actor Kiko Mizuhara.........

Under the public indignation, all kinds of black materials of Zhao Yanzi since her debut were, without exception, dug out by netizens and "cyber-bullied" again!

But how to say, it seems that the starting point of this "cyber-bullying" was just, and the values were correct! It's just that...

………… ===== CHAPTER 713 =====