[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-75":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},2286911,4473,"Chapter 75: The No Man's Land, Bazaar Invitation","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>Huayi really has a lot of messy business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the falling out and split with Wang Jinghua, several talent management departments were established internally, leaving them to fight and scheme against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue was brought up by Wang Jinghua and is currently the general manager of Huayi Talent Agency, nominally in charge of all agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is understandable to tilt resources toward one's own sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But \"The Message\" is not a project exclusive to Huayi, and the copyright is not in Huayi's hands either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not taking me seriously at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan compared and flipped through two versions of \"The Message\" script; one was the original draft by Chen Guo, and the other had been altered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original script, like the original novel, had Zhou Xun's Gu Xiaomeng as the absolute female lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the changes, it became a dual-female lead, with a significant portion of Zhou Xun's scenes divided and given to Li Bingbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the character played by Li Bingbing, which has over ten minutes of nude and abuse scenes, making it highly likely to overshadow the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Resource competition between female artists? I've learned something new today,\" Lin Nan muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of the script changes for \"The Message\" had quietly spread among the Huayi artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people consciously avoided this topic to avoid being caught in the crossfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue accepted the greetings of the minor artists with a smile on her face and walked toward Wang Zhonglei's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wang, you were looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down, I have something to discuss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue closed the door and sat opposite Wang Zhonglei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are your instructions, Mr. Wang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei rubbed his eye sockets, \"Forget about that script change matter; we will proceed according to Director Chen's original arrangement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hasn't it already been changed and finalized? Why is it suddenly void?\" Li Xue asked hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Nan doesn't agree, and the company has no choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue is much smarter than Li Bingbing; she instantly cleared her thoughts and figured it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nothing more than Zhou Xun going to find Lin Nan, but she was still a bit unwilling to give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Wang, is there really no other way? It's already set that Zhou Xun won't renew her contract with the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no way. This project is a joint production, and the copyright is in his hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zhonglei even regretted his previous decision to agree to the script change; in the end, he brought trouble upon himself without getting the job done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xue left the office expressionlessly to find Li Bingbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, all the actors confirmed to appear in \"The Message\" received notice that filming would proceed according to the original script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the last day of July, Liu Yifei wrapped up filming for the \"Inception\" crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a fresh and beautiful summer outfit, she was very eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was blocked by a large group of reporters at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli held her daughter's hand, smiling constantly, answering questions as they walked until they got into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go back quickly, Changchang is still waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei urged, receiving an eye-roll from her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the villa, Shu Chang acted just like she was in her own home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Food and drinks are all ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are ready, all the result of Zhu Yawen and me working hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Silly Girl' she played is proficient in everything, but in reality, she is clumsy; she made egg tarts on New Year's Eve and couldn't tell salt from sugar...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan mocked her mercilessly, ignoring Shu Chang's unconvinced look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over half an hour later, a car stopped outside the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei jumped out first, and a piercing scream rang out as the two girls hugged and jumped together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, let's go inside first,\" Liu Xiaoli reminded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the garden, only the four young people were left laughing and joking; Liu's mother had gone inside to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, how did it feel working with Nolan and Leonardo?\" Shu Chang asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I learned a lot; Director Nolan said I improved very quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei was a little proud, and even glanced at Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I forgot, I haven't congratulated Changchang on graduating successfully yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, it's nothing really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Chang's popularity reached a new level this year; \"Painted Skin\" and \"Magic Mobile Phone\" in April made her the young actress second only to Liu Yifei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she graduated in June, a large number of talent agencies and film companies extended olive branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after careful consideration, she chose to build a small studio to work for herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although I have a studio, I will still need Director Lin and his family to look after me in the future, hehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shu Chang's eyes scanned back and forth between Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, teasing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're talking nonsense again.\" Liu Yifei, with flushed cheeks, was about to make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, there's me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Yawen imitated Lin Zhiling's voice from \"Red Cliff,\" giving everyone goosebumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was truly afraid of this guy, fearing he might blurt out: \"Mengmeng, stand up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a long time since we all went out to play together, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group instantly looked at Lin Nan, only to see him pull a few tickets out of his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Olympic opening ceremony performance, tickets for the core area.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap, good stuff,\" Zhu Yawen cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are five seats together, Auntie, come with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan said, giving one ticket each to Shu Chang and Zhu Yawen, and two to Liu Yifei; the latter looked at Lin Nan with a smile in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group agreed to go to the Bird's Nest together on the 8th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The promotional effect for \"The Equation of Love and Death\" was not very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping hoped Lin Nan could make a trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Official media outlets were all reporting on the Olympics during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Enlight Media, which has a huge network in the television system, could not spare extra promotional resources for this film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the studio, the host was Xie Nan, who is currently being heavily promoted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, long time no see. I was edited down to only two minutes in 'Painted Skin' by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I'll leave you five minutes of footage next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a significant supporting role; I have to thank you first, but you must keep your word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recording began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping talked about the things that happened when the film was being greenlit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he went to find Lin Nan for investment, the latter had just sent \"The Martian\" to Hollywood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He agreed verbally over the phone and came back once in the middle to sign the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I went directly to the set to find Zhou Xun and invited her to play Xiao Wei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she said she had no chest and no butt, just a flat airport, and asked if I was joking, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan adjusted the atmosphere appropriately, and Zhou Xun and the other actors laughed uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The selling point of the promotion was him as the producer and Zhou Xun; after all, both of them came out of the \"Painted Skin\" crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's rumored outside that you won't renew your contract with Huayi after it expires. Is this true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the business, it was time for the gossip the media cared about; Enlight had already greeted the crew about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do have that plan. I want to open a studio; I want to work when I want to work, and rest when I want to rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun said it very casually, while Zhang Hanyu and Wang Baoqiang smiled awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once these words were spread today, it would be ironclad proof; for the sake of promotion, was she really not afraid of offending Mr. Wang and the others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I even asked Xun-geer if she wanted to sign with me after her contract expired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a result, she refused without even thinking; she didn't give me any face at all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media quickly reported the news that Zhou Xun confirmed she would not renew her contract with Huayi and had rejected Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was not the headline in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hot news was actually: Ning Hao is suspected of having a conflict with Director Lin Nan, and they will no longer cooperate on new films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people called, all asking what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would Lin Nan know why? He was also very confused; they were eating together a few days ago, and today there was a conflict for no reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the report carefully, he knew why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao really has a stubborn donkey temperament; once he decides on something, he won't listen to advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China Film Group had just confirmed an investment of 16 million in Ning Hao in the morning, and this gossip news came out in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, the first film that made Ning Hao truly famous was \"Crazy Stone,\" for which Lin Nan provided the script and funding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second commercial film was \"Crazy Racer,\" and Lin Nan held half the investment again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the investment was a bit larger, and Lin Nan's shadow was nowhere to be seen; it would be strange if these media outlets didn't write nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao called Lin Nan, laughing and joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found it funny even when I watched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I really didn't mention the funding issue to you this time; Han Dong promised to help when *No Man's Land* goes through review...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Ning Hao did not change the script, but instead thought of a roundabout way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was filming *Incense*, I wanted to go for awards, but it was the comedy *Crazy Stone* that really made me famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think the script for *No Man's Land* is very suitable, and this time I will put in twelve times the effort to film it well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had said as much, the underlying meaning was for Lin Nan not to try to persuade him anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A major commercial film director starting a new movie is a piece of fat meat for actors in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given Ning Hao's personality, he would not want vase-like actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People from *Harper's Bazaar* sent over another invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei had been on *Bazaar* magazine once in the middle of the year, so she accepted this invitation as a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year is indeed quite special; the incident in May was chosen as the theme for this *Bazaar* Charity Night to raise funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan thought about it carefully and still felt it would be better to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, that Su Mang had been sending him invitations for several years in a row, but he was usually in the habit of throwing the invitations into the trash can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike official public welfare activities, this kind of non-official charity gala, although it does do real work, is primarily entertainment-oriented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invitees are all the hottest stars in the industry or big shots with status and position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no need to explain how popular Liu Yifei is; with four TV dramas as a foundation and three Hollywood films as support, she, like Lin Nan the great director, is one of *Bazaar*'s highest-priority invitees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was just about to sleep when Tang Mu's call came in, sounding as if he had been bullied by a group of big men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say last year that you were only going to play around for a month or two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn Wall Street, it's all a bunch of liars, my hard-earned money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Mu rambled on with his curses, and Lin Nan got the gist of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stock market over there had seen abnormal growth last year; Tang Mu tasted the sweetness in the first month or two and ended up getting trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Tang Mu looked like he had lost the will to live when they went over to discuss the investment for *Inception* back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The work he had done for Lin Nan over the past few years had essentially been for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like it was about to crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan didn't dare to get involved deeply, only thinking about picking up some quality stocks when the time came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You purely deserve this; you'd better just honestly be a worker from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's it, disturbing my rest in the middle of the night...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan yawned and hung up the phone; he felt that given Tang Mu's cowardly and lecherous personality, he shouldn't be jumping off any buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>",2133,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5f0f92b83e66c494ed82319ac482fceb072d6c7130908889e77f33c63af2f7d2","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-76","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-74",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]