Chapter 744: The Life-Risking Jackie Chan; Cameos and Gifts

Just after landing in Shanghai, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei saw news about an old acquaintance;

Ma Te Damon and Alicia Vikander would arrive in the capital tomorrow afternoon and attend the Asian premiere press conference of *Jason Bourne* the morning after tomorrow.

To be honest, for the imported movie *Jason Bourne* released on the 23rd, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei didn't think Ma Te Damon and other main creators would come to the country to promote it at first.

But the current result was clearly that the two of them guessed wrong. Returning to the *Bourne* series after 9 years, it seems Ma Te still values it quite a bit.

"Lin Dao, Producer Liu, the group's banquet location this time is at the Bund, and the star-rated hotel prepared for the two of you is also over there."

There aren't many industry insiders who can be personally named by the Chairman for an airport pickup, so the people from Shanghai Film were all smiles at this moment, looking extremely respectful.

"Hmm, thank you very much. Then let's go now."

Lin Nan gave Liu Yifei a wink, and she understood instantly. Their group could first return to the hotel to rest for a while, and then go out to stroll in the afternoon.

Near ten o'clock, as the two business cars picking them up drove away from Hongqiao Airport, on the Shanghai Film side, Ren Zhonglun was having a headache.

He looked at Jackie Chan sitting opposite him with a furrowed brow, really not knowing how to complain and refuse the other party for a moment; after a while, he simply gave up the idea of politely declining, after all, this was Jackie Chan.

But even so, the complaints in his heart couldn't help but be vented, he had to spit it out:

"To be honest, you bringing him along, in principle, there is really no problem. But the strange looks from people in the circle, or even alienation and indifference, you have to be mentally prepared yourself.

Because there will definitely be official leaders present tonight, including several leaders from the General Administration and the Film Bureau. They will all be there. You weigh it yourself, and bring him well when the time comes."

Hearing this, a helpless smile appeared on Jackie Chan's face. Afterwards, he nodded and said:

"Thank you, Chairman Ren, for your understanding, I will bring him well. I imagine with my human feelings over so many years and the contributions I have made to Chinese-language movies outside, at a banquet, everyone shouldn't hurt my face too much."

Seeing that the other party still had this attitude, Ren Zhonglun didn't want to say anything more, and the topic ended here. "I heard you signed several more movies in one breath, all in preparation?"

"Hmm. Chairman Ren, don't worry, the distribution business of these movies later will all have a share for Shanghai Film."

Jackie Chan nodded in response, his whole person seeming to fall into a state of exhaustion in an instant, with most of his spirit gone.

"Why bother?"

"Can't not sign, while I can still move, just shoot. I'll join the crew of *Viy 2: Journey to China* at the end of the month, this is a co-production between China Film Group and Russia, Chairman Han values it very much.

In addition, *The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang* has also started preparation. After *Viy 2* wraps up, I can rest for half a month to a month, and then I can seamlessly connect and continue to join the crew..."

Ren Zhonglun's mouth was twitching; Jackie Chan was simply playing with his life, his movies couldn't be without action scenes.

"That *Bleeding Steel* of yours only started filming last month, it's impossible to wrap up in four or five months.

It means you are going to fly back and forth between it and the *Viy 2* crew, all wrapping up before *The Knight of Shadows*? You are a year older than me, 63, are you not wanting your life?"

As Ren Zhonglun's voice fell, there was no sound in the office, it was unusually silent; Jackie Chan opened his mouth several times but couldn't say anything, and finally only a sigh sounded.

"Chairman Ren, I won't delay the promotion of *Railroad Tigers*."

……

At noon, sitting around under a parasol, drinking coffee and blowing in the wind. Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Tang Yan, and Luo Jin, the four of them rarely gathered together.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, looking at the river in the distance, the few people were quite comfortable for a while.

"Things in the mainland film and television circle rarely spread abroad and cause a sensation. Wang Baoqiang's time this time can be considered unprecedented, even the BBC is posting long articles to follow up and report."

"You are really idle, paying attention to BBC news." Lin Nan joked to Luo Jin with a smile.

"He is quite idle, and becoming more and more of a homebody." Tang Yan took over the topic and added a knife.

"Hmm, it's quite good to be a homebody, free and easy, completely relaxed..."

Pushing the sunglasses on the bridge of her nose, Liu Yifei "supported" the homebody party; weren't she and Lin Nan just like that.

While talking, the waiter started serving dishes; Luo Jin, who took the initiative to treat, had no shortcomings at all!

And the itinerary for the afternoon, the four had already formulated. That's right, Tang Yan and Luo Jin, the two hosts, accompanied them, and everyone took their assistants to go stroll...

Facts proved that during this period, no one's news could replace Wang Baoqiang's status and heat on the entire internet platform.

Even though the four people on Lin Nan's side were followed and photographed by many paparazzi for a long time in the afternoon, contributing many photos and short videos; but on the Weibo hot search, they could still only rank in the top ten, unable to enter the top five.

Because the first place was Wang Baoqiang's column, and the second to fourth places were industry insiders who kept popping up to speak out in support of him;

As for the fifth place, that was the special news about the Olympic Games that should have been the focus and attention of the people of the whole country... This year's session was really a bit miserable, being "suppressed".

So much so that the commentators of some big stations were publicly scolding Wang Baoqiang: the rotten things of a bumpkin and a vase!

Hmm, then he himself was scolded by the entire internet until he deleted the post...

For an afternoon, the four people on Lin Nan's side were eating, drinking, and strolling everywhere. And the guests of the Shanghai Film Group's celebration banquet also arrived in Shanghai one after another and checked into the hotel.

Han Jia followed Han Sanping, her whole person had completely lost her previous state of exhaustion, replaced by high spirits.

Because her first feature film script work, after her own two rounds of proofreading, was finally completely finalized!

"I just wanted to scold you, at least give Chen Kaige some face, you can talk to Zhang Mo, Ma Sichun and the others, but you ignore his son."

"What's there to greet that little brat?"

Hearing her father's complaint, Han Jia retorted directly.

They were all children and relatives of great directors, but Chen Kaige's son looked like a child with no opinions, his words and deeds were timid, and his eyes seemed to be asking for his father's meaning at any time.

"Fine, I can't win against you. Sigh, who are you calling again?"

"Yifei. Ask where they are, I'll go find them, go with them tonight, you go yourself..."

Before she finished speaking, Han Jia ran out with her phone, leaving only Third Master Han there speechlessly.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Lin Nan and the others passed through the red carpet and the sea of people, arriving at the outdoor banquet scene on the Bund.

Tong Gang, Zhang Hongsen, La Peikang, Han Sanping... Chairman Zhu's son, Shanghai's leaders...

Looking around, the specifications of Shanghai Film Group's banquet were no worse than the banquet of China Film Group a week ago, and even had many financial and internet capitals.

That's right, Shanghai's neon was originally more gorgeous than the capital's, this was the place capital favored more.

Tonight, Han Sanping brought his daughter, Zhang Yimou brought his daughter, Gu Changwei and Jiang Wenli brought their nephew, Chen Kaige and Chen Hong brought their son, Jackie Chan... Jackie Chan, he actually?

"Is Big Brother crazy?"

Ning Hao squeezed to Lin Nan and Liu Yifei's side and whispered.

The two looked over when they heard the sound, only to see Jackie Chan leading people, greeting many big shots and even leaders with a smile.

Although everyone took care of his face, the expressions on their faces were more or less stiff, probably caught off guard, right?

Especially Tong Gang and Zhang Hongsen in the distance, they were completely serious; while La Peikang looked at Ren Zhonglun with strange eyes, the latter shook his head slightly, helpless.

Only Han Sanping was the most veteran, as if he didn't see Jackie Chan and the other person. After glancing at them, he continued to joke with Huang Jianxin.

"Jackie Chan isn't crazy, I heard a bit just now when I was beside him, he is recommending that person in his family." Han Jia lowered her voice, and there was still a hint of astonishment in her tone.

"Recommend? This, unbanned?" Liu Yifei was stunned, her beautiful eyes full of questions.

"No way? That movie was hidden so tightly, and now self-destructing?" Ning Hao's voice was very, very small, and the second half of the sentence was almost inaudible.

Lin Nan looked at Jackie Chan and the other person who were greeting Tong Gang, and couldn't help but frown.

"It's not recommending acting, it seems to be wanting to be a director, Jackie Chan is paving the way for a director for that person in his family. The Bureau's document only said banning actors, but didn't say banning behind-the-scenes practitioners!"

Han Jia's words made Lin Nan and the others feel a shock in their hearts.

"Good guy, Big Brother is really 'not abandoning, not giving up'! Selling his face openly, wanting that person in his family to turn behind the scenes and become a director... Afterwards, his own resources for a lifetime can also be passed down in a roundabout way?"

Ning Hao's exclamation was also the thought of Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Han Jia, and Luo Jin, it was indeed a roundabout road.

It's just that what Tong Gang, Zhang Hongsen and the others felt in their hearts, that was not something others could guess; but in all likelihood, they were a bit disgusted, right? After all, Jackie Chan "poked" up directly.

"Lin Nan, on the morning of the 26th, there is a meeting at the Bureau. Remember to come on time." Just at this time, Zhang Hongsen walked over, and the first thing he said was that there was something.

"Only me? Director Ning is also on the side."

"Hmm, only you." Zhang Hongsen glanced at Ning Hao and the others and confirmed.

Now, Director Ning and the others were curious. Liu Yifei was also a bit puzzled, waiting for the following.

"Director Zhang, what's the matter? Reveal a bit." Lin Nan said with a cheeky smile. When the head teacher notifies you to go to the office, even if you are a good student, it's hard not to mutter in your heart.

"Good thing." Zhang Hongsen smiled and stopped after making his point.

In his view, notifying Lin Nan to go to the Film Bureau by phone is not as good as saying it in person; notifying in person will appear more "solemn" and can make Lin Nan "value" it more.

"Fine, Director Zhang. I will be there on time."

Seeing that Zhang Hongsen was unwilling to reveal more, Lin Nan didn't pursue it, nodded and agreed.

However, just as the former turned and walked away, several people saw Han Jia frown and look at that back, muttering: "Why do I have a bad premonition? Are you sure it's a good thing?"

A banquet, Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Ning Hao, Wang Changtian, etc., all the upper-level capital in the circle, were "turned" around by Jackie Chan leading people in front of them.

He was just like Zhang Yimou, having completely let go of his status, trying every possible way to sell his face and pave the way. But to be honest, the situation was different, the person in his family really couldn't compare with the "National Teacher's" daughter!

…………

"This morning, the large-scale costume, palace, power-struggle drama *General and I*, controlled and produced by Huace Film, starring Wallace Chung, Angelababy, Gan Tingting, Yu Bo, Sun Yizhou, and others, held a wrap-up ceremony at Hengdian World Studios and successfully shut down."

"Released for 8 days, the Hong Kong movie *Line Walker* strongly cut 480 million; *Call of Heroes* and *Love O2O* have been released for a full week, the daily box office performance is weak, reporting 140 million and 210 million respectively..."

"The Venice International Film Festival and the San Sebastian International Film Festival are about to open, multiple Chinese-language movies and crews, dozens of industry actors and stars, have set off today... Afterwards, there will be a steady stream of Chinese-language filmmakers setting off one after another..."

"Famous actor Zhang Ziyi has set off for the Toronto International Film Festival 20 days in advance today, she is a judge for the main competition unit of this Toronto International Film Festival!"

"The online selection of the fourth generation of the four little flowers in the mainland has entered a heated stage, currently the popular little flower Zheng Shuang is suppressing the Mou girl Zhou Dongyu, ranking first..."

Leaning on the chair, Lin Nan's head was a bit painful and dizzy, and he was constantly yawning, this was typical sleep deprivation. Looking at Ning Hao beside him, he was also the same, after all, both flew back overnight last night.

"Lin Nan, your phone."

Just as he was dozing off, he was woken up by Ning Hao. Lin Nan squinted and glanced at the phone screen, it was Liu Yifei's.

"Xixi, you don't sleep, what are you calling for?"

Looking completely awake, Liu Yifei said with a clear nasal sound, humming: "Red Star Dock called me... Bazaar..."

"Oh my, they are really annoying... You hurry up and sleep, turn off the phone."

"Oh, Lin Nan, then I'll sleep... call me..."

Hanging up the phone, before Lin Nan could complain, Ning Hao teased first:

"Your Yifei is really a princess's body, a princess's life, just a bit sleepy, you are already at the company, how to call her to get up, call? But you let her turn off the phone?"

"Call when I go back at noon."

"Good guy, it's really a princess's treatment. This kind of treatment, you two better not mention it in front of our big screenwriter, otherwise it's alienating our husband and wife relationship!" Ning Hao instructed quite seriously.

"With comparison, there is harm?"

"Hmm."

"Heh, you really have the nerve."

Near noon, Wang Changtian called Lin Nan again. The internet water army started to increase, all helping Ma Jinlian wash the floor. Therefore, Lin Dao could only use some "administrator" permissions. Hmm, the effect was very good!

Lin Nan originally thought he could meet Ma Te Damon, but the other party's itinerary didn't seem to allow it.

Because the latter could only arrive in the evening, and after attending the premiere press conference tomorrow morning, he had to fly to Korea immediately; and Lin Dao had to go to pick up his mother-in-law tomorrow morning, so everyone could only wait until the *The Great Wall* premiere to meet again!

Not unexpectedly, Liu Yifei really slept until past 12 o'clock. The first sentence she said when she opened her eyes and saw Lin Nan almost made people laugh: "I'm hungry."

Another day passed in a hurry.

On the morning of the 20th at the Capital Airport, there were quite a few entertainment reporters and paparazzi. Because more and more crews and stars have gone abroad recently, they have been staking out here, and there have been a lot of "harvests" every day.

In Lin Nan's eyes, Liu Yifei's temperament is absolutely top-notch among actresses. But every time he sees Liu Xiaoli, he can't help but tease Miss Liu:

"You are firmly suppressed by your biological mother, I don't know if you can reach this kind of temperament that feels like a spring breeze in this life."

Every time at this time, Liu Xixi always rolled her eyes and twisted Lin Nan: "I can't learn mother's spring breeze, but it's still no problem to suppress you fiercely!"

"Mom, haven't seen you for more than half a year, you are young again."

Lin Nan ran towards Liu Xiaoli, taking the suitcase while naturally flattering her. Liu Yifei followed closely, glancing at Lin Dao with "contempt".

"How could it be, I'm almost 60, haha..." Although she said so, Liu Xiaoli was full of smiles.

"Lin Nan is right, Mom, you don't look old at all. Let's hurry up and get in the car, that group of reporters has found us."

Liu Yifei echoed with a smile, hugged Liu Xiaoli's arm and walked towards the parking direction. Lin Nan pulled the suitcase and guarded the side.

In less than a moment, a group of paparazzi surrounded them, blocking the business car of Red Star Dock.

"Give me face, next time." Lin Nan waved his hand and joked.

A group of entertainment reporters and paparazzi stopped when they heard this, and actually smiled and negotiated terms: "Lin Dao, you have to count this as interest, nine out and thirteen back, next time..."

On the way home for the three of them, on the other side, the premiere of *Jason Bourne* also entered the interview session. Although Lin Dao didn't go, his name was mentioned quite a bit at the scene.

The reason was that the media asked Ma Te Damon a question;

When the reporter asked Ma Te why he could always find good roles and good movies, he instantly bloomed with a smile and gave an answer that satisfied everyone:

"The secret to why I can always find good roles and good movies lies in choosing a good director. Twenty years of film career tells me that the director is the core of the movie... except for popcorn movies.

Just like Lin, he is a top-notch excellent director, bringing me several trophies, hmm, and I have to thank Leon.

Actually, if it weren't for the director, I wouldn't have returned to the *Bourne* series, he helped me, so I came back. Of course, Lin had also invited me to play a supporting role or cameo for him before, I didn't hesitate at all and agreed, I have been waiting for his call..."

Ma Te Damon's big mouth pushed Lin Nan to the forefront of the film circle like this.

Because he revealed the news of a movie, and it was directed by Lin Nan, and he was a cameo or supporting role! Isn't this a big cake that is top-notch to the extreme? It's just that I don't know if it's a foreign language movie or a Chinese-language movie?

"You invited Ma Te to cameo in a movie?"

Back home, seeing the news, Liu Yifei immediately asked Lin Nan about this matter. And Liu Xiaoli had already gone to arrange lunch, she wanted to cook for her daughter and son-in-law herself...

"It was when I was in Hollywood at the beginning of the year. I not only invited Ma Te, but also Leon." Lin Nan naturally wouldn't hide anything from Liu Yifei.

"What movie?" Miss Liu was instantly curious, putting Ma Te Damon and Leonardo into a movie to cameo at the same time, that would be amazing.

"It's the *The Wandering Earth* series that is currently working on the script, the script should be out by the end of the year. Hmm, it took a whole year!"

Speaking of this, Lin Nan suddenly remembered one thing.

When calling Ma Te Damon and Leonardo over to "cameo" at that time, it can only be a cameo, absolutely not a supporting role.

Even if the scenes reach the level of a supporting role, when marking the cast list, it must be a cameo. Because others are coming for his face and human feelings, he naturally cannot "damage" the status of those two.

Therefore, it can only be a cameo!

"Whoa, that is indeed a big movie, I'm looking forward to it." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

……

In a blink of an eye, it was another three days, the movie version of *Love O2O* was still struggling, and the drama version started broadcasting.

I have to say, in terms of online reputation, the latter really beat the former.

At the same time, the circle was just in the middle of the four little flowers selection... Under the blessing of these many factors, Zheng Shuang's popularity inevitably stepped on Angelababy, and with the reputation of the TV series, it soared!

Early in the morning, Yue Jun took people to attend the press conference of the 33rd Hundred Flowers Award for Popular Cinema held in the capital, which was the announcement ceremony of the nomination list.

So when Lin Nan arrived at the company, he didn't see Yue Jun, but Reba was at the company.

"She is nervous right now." Ning Hao held a thermos cup and teased on the side.

"Nervous about what?" Facing Lin Nan's confusion, Reba smiled, a bit embarrassed.

"Nervous about the Hundred Flowers Award nomination in a while. It looks like she seems to have hope?" Ning Hao smiled pointedly, but his eyes glanced at Lin Dao.

Lin Nan could tell that Ning Hao had guessed something. Simply, he didn't pretend anymore and said to Reba:

"Don't worry, you will have a nomination, it will come out in a while."

"Lin Dao, do I need to prepare an acceptance speech in advance?"

Reba looked at Lin Nan excitedly and asked a question that made both Lin Nan and Ning Hao burst into laughter instantly.

"Haha... this child is really looking forward to winning an award next month?"

"No need to prepare."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Reba, who had just had a hot head, immediately woke up. "Oh, that's not bad either, there is a nomination. Better than many people in our school."

"Take it slow, follow your Lin Dao and Producer Liu, you will be able to eat meat sooner or later."

Ning Hao teased Reba, while Lin Nan was attracted by a sudden call.

"Chairman Wang, what's the matter again?" That's right, it was a call from Wang Changtian.

"Good thing! Bring your Yifei over to receive the gift right now."

In an instant, not only Lin Nan, but even Ning Hao and Reba on the side cast curious gazes.

"What gift?" Although there was a guess in his mind, Lin Nan still asked with a smile.

"The wedding anniversary gift for you and Yifei, and... you can take it as a birthday gift, give it to your Yifei! What does Lin Dao think? Heh..."

"What do I think? I think you, Chairman Wang, are very stingy. Knowing each other for so many years, you finally thought of giving me a gift."

"Heh, take it or leave it, if you want it, hurry over, if not, forget it. This is something that just came out of customs..."

Hearing the two words "customs", Lin Nan instantly became energetic. This meant that the price was absolutely not cheap.

"Wait, I'll go back to pick up Yifei right now!"

Hanging up the phone, without bothering Ning Hao and Reba on the side, Lin Nan walked out immediately.

"Hey, this person, no manners at all, didn't even say to call me to go see it together."

"Director Ning, that's a gift from Chairman Wang to Lin Dao and Sister Yifei, not for you, what are you going to do." Reba weakly handed over a knife.

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