Chapter 754: Those Who Want to Occupy Cheaply, All Get Out!

The film information that the script for Jiang Wen's new film *Hidden Man* was officially submitted to the Film Bureau for review was also reported at ten o'clock in the morning, causing the film and television industry to raise its head and pay attention again.

Before there was Feng Xiaogang's *Youth*, yesterday there was *Operation Red Sea* co-directed by Guo Fan and Lu Yang, and today is the third part of Jiang Wen's "Beiyang Series";

The film circle seemed to be about to usher in a gluttonous feast, because all three were big cakes, all belonging to top-tier resources!

Lin Nan complained to Liu Yifei a few days ago, saying that since Jiang Wen gathered 400 million investment during the Shanghai International Film Festival, he seemed to have evaporated from the world, low-key to an unbelievable degree.

Forget it, the person suddenly jumped out today, standing in the spotlight of the entire industry;

He himself was still that familiar arrogant posture, and with this, he publicly shouted to the whole network and posted a "Jiang Wen style" Weibo: "*Hidden Man*, please look forward to it!"

The eight-character Weibo was concise and comprehensive, revealing the naked, undisguised pride and confidence of the great Director Jiang.

"Looking at this appearance, the start time of several films should basically be early next year, about the same."

Lin Nan looked at the film information, estimating the start time of Jiang Wen's *Hidden Man*. And Ning Hao on the side was looking at Ma Yun's news with a teasing look.

"These richest men, they can really pretend one by one."

"A week ago, Big Lao Wang just defined a 'small goal', and this moment Ma Yun followed closely, telling us what is 'happy life' and 'trouble'!"

Hearing this, Lin Nan immediately leaned to Ning Hao's side, looking at the hot search news on his computer screen; above was Ma Yun's latest remarks, from the Alibaba internal meeting:

"The happiest state in the world is having twenty or thirty thousand yuan a month, a small house, a car, a good family, there is nothing happier than this, this is a happy life..."

"When personal assets are only one million, that is your money; exceeding ten or twenty million, trouble comes, you have to consider appreciation, is it better to buy stocks or bonds, or buy real estate."

"When exceeding one or two hundred million, the trouble is big; exceeding one billion, this is society's trust in you, people just let you manage money, you must not think this is your money..."

"I said early on, 'Feng Qingyang's' bewitchment skill is full, every time he opens his mouth, it is always full of 'pearls of wisdom' with high style;"

"The key is that listening in the ears of the public, at first glance, it is indeed more grounded than Big Lao Wang's words, more like a mentor, right? So people can be the national idol at this moment, a god-like person!"

Lin Nan patted his thigh and complained with a laugh.

"Ma Daddy?" Ning Hao pouted, full of disgust.

He doesn't mind trouble, can Ma Yun throw his trouble to others? He, Ning Hao, is willing to take it, willing to enjoy this trouble.

"Next time if Alibaba invites the entire film and television industry to hold any 'summit', you can call him that to his face. Haha..."

"Go to hell, dog mouth can't spit out ivory..." After a second of hesitation, Ning Hao was instantly furious and retorted directly.

After scolding, talking, and laughing, the two continued to work.

To tell the truth, after a month of post-production editing, the progress of *Hanson and the Beast* had indeed led *Marriage Story* by quite a bit.

If it weren't for the fact that the former had some special effects shots, it might have already started to wrap up. However, by this point, Ning Hao could indeed leisurely take his time.

The morning passed in a hurry, and the actors in the circle were also much more restless; after all, three top-tier film resources appeared in front of them, allowing everyone to have a chance to "compete."

As for how big this chance was? Everyone in the circle had a tacit understanding, which was also the hidden rule: one part depends on fate, two parts depend on strength, seven parts depend on relationships, background, and connections...

The sunshine in September has temperature but won't be too hot, so it is very suitable for sunbathing.

So, approaching noon, one could see a huge blanket spread on the lawn of the garden;

Liu Yifei and Watching Shu Chang wore sunglasses, wearing identical casual clothes and lying lazily on it; this was the best friend outfit they had just bought when shopping in the morning.

There was also a low table beside the two, with all kinds of snacks and drinks; and several cats and dogs were accompanying them with "rules," chasing and playing.

"You are quiet, and didn't ask me about the film audition and casting." Liu Yifei put one hand on Watching Shu Chang's head, touching her bun, and said with a smile.

"Big sister, make it clear, I just wrapped up a TV drama in the first half of the year, I also need to rest and play!"

Watching Shu Chang smacked her lips, opened Liu Yifei's hand with a huff. Originally wanting to counter-attack the latter, she was held firmly by the soft hand that reached toward her chest by the Liu girl.

"Tsk, not as strong as you, okay... let go quickly, it hurts a bit."

Liu Yifei laughed, raised her eyebrows at Watching Shu Chang who softened, "Still you have a good mentality, knowing to rest like me. Unlike others who are like possessed, all ran over in a brain."

"Mm? Who bothered you again? But I didn't see anyone calling you when shopping this morning?"

"Not anyone, just those few classmates, the private messages sent." Liu Yifei shook her head with a smile; she just followed what Lin Nan taught, perfunctorily rejecting everyone.

"Jiang Yiyan? Indeed, a few years ago she was also a first-line actress, but at this moment, tsk tsk tsk, really miserable."

When Watching Shu Chang said this, her tone clearly carried sarcasm; everything had to start from *The Four*, from her and Deng Chao, this married man, and as a result, she made herself disappear...

"Okay, don't say it. Sunbathe for a while, Mom will call us for lunch in a while, Lin Nan should also be back..."

Liu Yifei closed her eyes with a smile, enjoying the sunshine. In fact, it wasn't just Jiang Yiyan who sent her messages, but also Zhou Yang, but... although she didn't want to retire yet, it was really hopeless, that face was hopeless.

The secretary looked at La Peikang's unusually cold face and became more and more afraid to speak. The news he found was indeed too damaging to Chairman La's face.

"Are you sure?" After a long while, La Peikang asked in a low voice, unable to hear any emotional color.

"Chairman La, sure. Han Dong sent a script to the Film Bureau, but it seems to have been detained in Director Tong's office and did not enter the censorship department."

"Currently, Chairman Ren of Shanghai Film Group and Chairman Wang of Western Film Group are helping Han Dong run relationships; it seems that this script needs to pass censorship, involving the judicial and health systems, hmm, and the Propaganda Department..."

"Jia's script!"

La Peikang reacted instantly; only Han Jia's debut screenplay could make Han Sanping so painstaking, even finding Ren Zhonglun and Wang Yong to help together.

But, why didn't he come to find him?

"Judicial and health systems, Propaganda Department? It really is a tiger father with no dog daughter; it seems to be a 'big film'."

Instantly, La Peikang thought of the reason again. Because what he could do, Han Sanping could solve it himself, and even had more face above than him.

Associating with the reason why Lin Nan refused *Operation Red Sea* before, La Peikang couldn't help but mutter:

"Lin Nan accepted Jia's script, a film that knew censorship was difficult from the beginning! A group of people is excluding China Film Group from the beginning? Han Dong, he is the former chairman of China Film Group, how can he... also right, even found Ren Zhonglun to help."

The voice stopped abruptly, La Peikang waved his hand, "You go out."

The secretary didn't dare to say much, and immediately turned to go to the cafeteria to arrange lunch.

And in the office, after hesitating for a while, La Peikang decisively picked up his phone and dialed Han Sanping's number.

On the other side, Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, and Wang Yong were surrounding the dinner table talking about the business of *Dying to Survive*.

Not many bites of the dishes on the table were eaten, but a lot of liquor was drunk; after all, they were all cadres tested by alcohol!

"Old Han, your phone." Ren Zhonglun reacted quickly and reminded first.

Seeing the caller ID, Han Sanping paused for two seconds, a playful smile appeared on his face, vaguely guessing something.

"La Peikang?" Wang Yong glanced at it and laughed as well.

"Chairman La, is there anything at noon?" Han Sanping asked with a smile after connecting.

"Han Dong, is the problem with Jia's script big?"

The voice on the phone made the three people at the scene look at each other subconsciously, all laughing with implication; sure enough, it was still found out!

"Processing, processing in an orderly manner, it will be solved."

This very formal answer made the other end of the phone silent, and after a while there was a voice: "Did Han Dong never think about finding China Film Group to provide assistance from the beginning?"

"What China Film Group can do, I can solve it privately; what China Film Group can't do, Shanghai Film Group... Shanghai can provide help." Han Sanping's sentence was the answer, containing subtext.

"This film, Han Dong never thought about China Film Group, right? After all, it's Jia's script, Han Dong should be able to make the decision." La Peikang asked again, very directly.

I saw Han Sanping, under the gaze of Ren Zhonglun and Wang Yong, say a sentence that made them quite shocked and admired:

"When I was in charge of China Film Group before, I always understood a truth: China Film Group is the industry leader, must be self-reliant, and have responsibility. After retiring, I have a deeper and firmer view on this point."

"Everyone exerts effort, everyone has a share, there is no one who can get something for nothing... As a producer, if you should exert effort, you must exert effort... for example, the extension key..."

The other end of the phone was silent again, "Good, I understand."

Not waiting for Han Sanping to react, the phone in his hand had already been hung up, leaving only the busy tone.

"Old Han, you can actually say this kind of 'self-criticism'? You were also domineering and wanted to insert a foot into everything!"

Ren Zhonglun held a wine glass, looking like he saw a ghost and scolded with a smile; he was also a senior victim of the "Mountain-Seizing Eagle" era.

"Han Dong is domineering, but if there is something, he is indeed the one carrying it at the forefront! Haha..." Wang Yong corrected Ren Zhonglun.

Not paying attention to Ren Zhonglun's teasing, Han Sanping shook his head with a smile, very seriously and solemnly dropped a harsh word:

"This is Jia's film script, debut screenplay, and it will definitely be her film representative work. Her studio will also participate in the investment and is a producer... Those who want to occupy cheaply, all get out!"

The 2nd passed in a blink of an eye, on the 3rd, the audition resumes in the Lin Nan Pictures company mailbox continued to surge.

At the same time, the voting for the fourth generation of the four little flower girls in the mainland on the entire network also entered the countdown of the last three days.

The fanaticism of fans online could be described as morbid. The means of attacking and smearing each other could be said to be increasingly outrageous.

It really responded to the old saying in the circle: the off-field competition between female artists is really bloodier and crueler than male stars!

On the 4th, the premiere of *Art of the Night*, Yue Jun went to participate on behalf of Lin Nan Pictures.

As a feature film that was nominated for the Golden Bear Award and won the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, the performance of Qin and Xin Zhilei should be good;

It's just a pity that this film has no traffic and attention, so don't expect too much from the box office.

On the morning of the 5th, Lin Nan set off from home at eight o'clock. Hou Hongliang was coming in the morning, and as the host, at least the etiquette had to be thoughtful.

At the same time, Huang Xiaoming, as Hou Hongliang ordered on the phone a few days ago, specifically left a schedule for today and pushed away other things.

He even did it more decisively, not only went to pick up Hou Hongliang in person yesterday, but also arrived at the latter's hotel early this morning, and the two went to Lin Nan Pictures together.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Jiang Rou was already in the company. To be precise, it was in the Zhao Liying studio of Shanhai Media. Of course, Zhao Liying herself naturally came very early.

"What time did the film *Duckweed* directed by Han Han start filming?"

"Sister Jiang, the start time is the 19th of this month."

"Mm, very good." Jiang Rou looked at Zhao Liying and intentionally reminded:

"To tell the truth, your innate conditions can indeed dabble in films, but you might not go very far, the basic disk is still in TV dramas."

"And Daylight Entertainment's main business is TV dramas, and the Shanying team gives them enough advantages in TV dramas to be high-yield and high-quality."

"So, take advantage of this opportunity to help you get the heroine of *Nirvana in Fire 2*, grasp and keep this relationship, do you know?"

Zhao Liying was not stupid; after hearing this, she understood Jiang Rou's meaning instantly and thanked her with a full smile: "Thank you, Sister Jiang, I understand."

"Director Jiang, Liying, Director Yue asked me to call you. Producer Hou of Daylight Entertainment and Huang Xiaoming have arrived at the reception room on the third floor, Lin Dao should also come over from Tiangong Color in a while..."

"Okay, we'll come right away."

Tiangong Color, Ning Hao leaned lazily on the chair, looking like he had nothing to do, actually waiting for special effects.

But in Lin Nan's eyes, this person was indeed a bit of a coward; he could have rested at home first, but insisted on coming here to wait boredly, typically waiting for eggs under the chicken's butt.

And this guy also called it: staying at Tiangong Color is not only comfortable, but also can hide from quiet! It is simply Sima Zhao's heart, tsk tsk tsk...

"I tell you, at most around the 15th of this month, the post-production of *Hanson and the Beast* can be completely finished. I won't care about the scheduling and distribution later; just call me when promoting."

"No problem." Lin Nan waved his hand behind him while walking outside Tiangong Color.

Not long after, Lin Nan arrived at the reception room on the third floor.

Yue Jun, Jiang Rou, and Hou Hongliang were chatting happily, Huang Xiaoming inserted a sentence from time to time, while Zhao Liying seemed to be unable to keep up with the rhythm; after all, only she was purely an actor.

"Lin Dao."

"Lin Dao."

"Lin Dao."

After everyone greeted, it was naturally business.

"Lin Dao, this is the production budget for *Nirvana in Fire 2*. Compared to the first part, it is much higher, totaling 200 million."

"We plan to edit the final film to 50 episodes, and control the production cost per episode to no more than 4 million..."

Hou Hongliang distributed the budget report handed by his assistant to everyone except Huang Xiaoming and Zhao Liying, while explaining himself.

"According to the previous cooperation mode, we are still 50%, and the rest is completed independently by Daylight Entertainment. In addition, it is Liying's heroine..."

Yue Jun took advantage of the gap when Lin Nan looked at the budget report and said with a smile. At the same time, his eyes also looked at Hou Hongliang.

The latter glanced at Zhao Liying, naturally having no objection, "Liying is also a first-line TV drama actress, partnering with Xiaoming is completely no problem, it should be very suitable."

"If Daylight Entertainment has suitable roles for her later, please consider more, Producer Hou." Jiang Rou recommended at the right time.

"Mm, of course."

"Thank you, Producer Hou, please take care of Xiaoming brother at that time."

"You're welcome, let's take care of each other in the crew, haha..."

An investment of 200 million, plus Zhao Liying being the heroine, these things were all finalized in just ten minutes.

Originally, it was said that a lunch banquet was prepared to entertain Hou Hongliang, but this person was also a busy person, and actually booked a flight in the afternoon.

No way, Lin Nan and others could only watch him get into the car and leave, and Zhao Liying also left in a hurry, having announcements to prepare.

"Lin Dao, do I count as finding resources a bit early? I am also very greedy for your *Operation Red Sea* here."

Huang Xiaoming didn't leave, but chose to stay and chat for a while. It had to be said that this guy was truly well-versed in human relationships.

"Can you leave the pregnant one at home and go wandering for 6 to 8 months?" Lin Nan asked back directly, his smile teasing.

"Haha, joking, joking. Wait for next time, next time there is a suitable role, I will definitely come to audition."

Hearing these words from Huang Xiaoming, Lin Nan didn't respond, just smiled.

When chatting with Ning Hao at Tiangong Color a few days ago, the great Director Ning inadvertently commented on Huang Xiaoming; saying that Huang's fans and movie fans had lost quite seriously in these years, especially after marriage... The reason lies in Yang Ying... And the negative impact produced by the *General and I* incident, more or less, would be added to Huang Xiaoming... And his acting skills and style were also becoming more and more...

"You should go and remove the oil, don't play the domineering president again, hehe..."

In Lin Nan's view, given Huang Xiaoming's current trend of "degeneration" into an increasingly greasy style, and his indulgence of Yang Ying that seems to be becoming more and more obsessive... I'm afraid his acting skills have regressed quite a bit, right? Because whether on or off screen, he seems to have completely entered the "domineering CEO" mode.

"Lin Dao, you don't mean that, do you? I don't think I'm as serious as you and the internet say, am I? Isn't this just releasing an actor's purest instincts? It makes acting even more..."

Looking at the somewhat stubborn Huang Xiaoming, Lin Nan felt that he probably wouldn't use him within the next few years. The "Leader" is currently in a stage of completely letting himself go and cannot be pulled back. Don't even think about movies; he might still be able to hold up in TV dramas for two years! Once he completely hits rock bottom, he will know how to bounce back on his own.

As expected, the news that the script for *Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin* had been officially submitted for review and project approval made it to the headlines and trending searches of film and television news on the second day, the morning of the 6th.

The first one was a smash hit, so the second one is naturally highly anticipated. Look at this, it's another big piece of cake!

"Jointly produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation and Bona Film Group, produced, directed, and written by Wong Jing, and starring Donnie Yen, Andy Lau, Philip Keung, Kent Cheng, Kenny Bee, and others, the Hong Kong film *Chasing the Dragon* officially started filming this morning."

"Starring Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, and others, *Jason Bourne* officially ended its theatrical run today, regrettably stopping at 450 million!"

"Since its release on the 2nd, the imported blockbuster *Star Trek Beyond* has taken in 240 million at the box office over 4 days..."

Both Lin Nan and Liu Yifei felt that *Star Trek Beyond* wasn't great; there wasn't much new stuff, but there were plenty of old tricks, and it was completely devoid of originality... so the two of them left halfway through!

However, just as they returned home, a call from Wang Changtian came in at the same time.

"The premiere of *Cock and Bull* is set for the 18th; that's Cao Baoping's intention. *I Belonged to You* is on the 26th. Check your schedule and try to come if you can. Anyway, the former is fully funded by your company, and you have a share in the latter, so you decide."

Facing Wang Changtian's provocative tactic right from the start, Lin Nan almost couldn't hold back his laughter.

"No problem, I'll be there. By the way, that favor Light Chaser Media owes Director Chen, it's coming up soon, right? I remember?"

"Hmm, that's right. The debut film *Secret Fruit*, in which his youngest son serves as the male lead, will be publicly announced for project approval before the end of this month;

Chen Hong called me yesterday, saying that after the project is approved and casting begins, his son won't be coming back and will continue to stay with the *Legend of the Demon Cat* crew to learn. He really has a good father, but I don't know how well he's learning."

"If he were learning well, he wouldn't have to be an actor. Wouldn't you say, Chairman Wang?"

"Good fellow, don't let these words of yours spread, otherwise Director Chen will explode if he hears them, haha... Let me tell you, Chen Hong has spent money recently; she's going to buy a huge wave of traffic and press releases for her son..."

Wang Changtian was speaking with great relish, while Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were both stunned. The two looked at each other and really couldn't help but laugh:

"The son of a Palme d'Or-winning director is going to meet the general public through buying traffic and press releases? This is truly a huge joke!"

"Who's to say it isn't? I was also quite stunned when I heard Chen Hong say that. When you and Yifei see the press releases all over the internet, you'll be even less able to hold back your laughter. Do you know what the copy they decided on for the press releases is? Hahaha..."