Chapter 797: Having a backer, naturally you can be arrogant!

"So, Deng Chao and Sun Li are the ones who got the male and female lead roles in Director Zhang's *Shadow*?"

Ning Hao clinked glasses with Lin Nan, looking at Zhang Yimou and his daughter in the distance, and asked for confirmation.

The great director Zhang was taking his daughter to walk among various great directors, pulling people and building momentum for his daughter's film premiere.

"Mm. Speaking of which, it's quite interesting; the director and the male and female leads are all victims of LeEco. You say that choosing the two of them as leads, could this factor be included?" Lin Nan sipped the wine in his glass and teased in a low voice.

"Don't say that, it's really possible!" Ning Hao nodded seriously, then suddenly bumped Lin Nan with his arm, whispering a reminder: "Look, someone's coming."

They saw Chen Hong leading her youngest son, chatting and greeting others while walking straight over, her target quite clear.

"Lin Dao, Director Ning, wish *Operation Meigonghe* a big box office success."

"Borrowing Sister Chen Hong's auspicious words, *Legend of the Demon Cat* should be wrapping up soon, right?" Lin Nan and Ning Hao raised their glasses at the same time.

"Middle of next month, already doing the final finishing work for the last few shots.

By the way, Feiyu's *Secret Fruit* starts filming in two days. This can be considered officially entering the industry. I hope Lin Dao and Director Ning can take care of him in the future. My family's Old Chen and I..."

Lin Nan and Ning Hao once again experienced the luck and "misfortune" of being born in such a family:

Saying it's lucky, from the moment Director Chen decided to let his youngest son enter the industry, the latter was destined not to worry about resources and connections in his life;

Saying it's unfortunate is also indeed unfortunate; just looking at this "domesticated" personality is clear at a glance, timid and fearful, not feeling a bit of the vitality and energy of a 16 or 17-year-old young man, like a marionette.

Not long after, after getting the promise from Lin Nan and Ning Hao to give face, the mother and son Chen Hong left.

"My son, I wouldn't raise him like this." Ning Hao curled his lips and complained.

"You can't compare to Director Chen; other people's families are 'aristocratic families,' talking about the set of father-father-son-son."

"I'm still talking about monarch-monarch-minister-minister, pretending to be dignified all day."

"What pretending to be dignified? Who are you talking about?" Wang Changtian walked over with a smile, in high spirits.

"No one, he's muttering about Director Chen." Lin Nan decisively chose to backstab, and saw Ning Hao's eyes with knives, glaring at him unhappily.

"Hi, I thought you were talking about something; hasn't he been like this for twenty-something years? But speaking of Director Chen, I just heard Chen Hong reveal something to me, a big move."

"What is it?"

The luncheon was very lively, pushing cups and changing lamps, laughter was endless, but at this moment Lin Nan and Ning Hao's curiosity was even more intense than the atmosphere in this Golden Hall; how could they not listen to the gossip of Director Chen's family?

"Said Director Chen is preparing to spend connections to set up a big IP costume drama for his youngest son, planning to use a large number of acting schools, big names, and old drama bones from the two shores and three places to configure it.

Mm, it seems that the script is already being written, and it is planned to be established in the middle of next year. I have to say, this is really sparing no effort to support his son; but it is indeed correct, when it comes to supporting people, it has to be TV dramas!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, it sounds like a big battle, I'm a little looking forward to it."

"Two shores and three places, a large number of acting schools, big names, and old drama bones... relying on Director Chen's connections and influence, it is indeed simple."

Ning Hao and Lin Nan sighed and exclaimed in unison; it is indeed a big move.

However, the next second, Lin Dao reacted to something in a trance, slightly frowning and asking Wang Changtian: "Producer Chen didn't say which IP?"

Sweeping the New Year's slot! Pushing through all the way! Using 3 billion box office as a reference point!

Since the afternoon of the 25th, the bold words at the premiere ceremony of *Operation Meigonghe* have been raging online.

In all media reports, Lin Dao's domineering shouting seemed to be trying to forcefully take back his own highest box office record for domestic films.

In this regard, several producers did not make any response.

As for how the public opinion online will ferment, and to what extent it will ferment, let it go; the more rampant, the better, it's all free promotion!

After one night, time came to the morning of the 26th. Information about the Golden Horse Awards undoubtedly topped the headlines of the film and entertainment section.

Because this afternoon and evening, it was the closing ceremony red carpet and the awards ceremony. And as the most authoritative award in the Chinese film world, it naturally focused the eyes of the entire Chinese film industry.

After 9:00 AM, Lu Yang called back from the warship, straight to Lin Nan. His purpose was only one: buy insurance, force to protect Zhou Yiwei.

"There are indeed many actors suitable for that role, but haven't we always prioritized acquaintances? This guy has cooperated with me twice, we are old friends, old acquaintances."

"Alright, I'll go over and take a look, and then I'll reply to you by text message."

After saying that, Lin Nan hung up the phone, and then ordered Liu Yifei and Yue Jun: "You guys audition first, I'll go see Han Jia."

"Brother Yue, I'll leave it to you, I'll go wander around with him." Liu Yifei got up in response and smiled apologetically at Yue Jun.

"No problem, I can do it alone." Yue Jun was helpless and could only nod.

Except for the two large conference rooms used for auditions on the third floor, all other places were filled with actors in the circle waiting for auditions and accompanying agents and assistants.

After Lin Nan and Liu Yifei appeared, there was a sound of greetings one after another.

Faces that were somewhat impressed but couldn't be named appeared one after another, and the two could only nod to respond.

"Hey, is this audition finished or hasn't it started yet?"

Two minutes later, Lin Nan saw Zhou Yiwei's figure; the latter was not staying in those conference rooms and reception rooms, but sitting on an art chair in the corridor.

"Lin Dao, Producer Liu, not yet, but I'm next." Zhou Yiwei held his mobile phone, slightly constrained.

"That call from Director Lu, I thought the audition was already over and you were wiped out."

Lin Nan joked casually, Liu Yifei glared at him unhappily; how could such a joke be said to his face?

"Trouble Director Lu for thinking of me, I'm really ashamed, now I'm mixing worse every day..."

Just as Lin Nan was about to take the conversation to encourage him, the door of the conference room next to him opened, and the three of them and many people in the distance subconsciously looked over.

"Lin Dao, Producer Liu..." It was Wang Chuanjun, his face slightly vicissitudes and decadent, well, and there was a dead-like temperament that was not completely restrained.

"Mm." Lin Nan nodded in response.

Two minutes later, Lin Dao and Miss Liu followed Zhou Yiwei into the conference room. Of course, they must sit in the jury seat, next to Han Sanping.

While Han Jia and Jiang Xuerou arranged the audition content and Liu Yifei prepared to watch the performance, Lin Nan also whispered to Han Sanping: "Chairman Ren didn't come again?"

"The New Year's slot starts the day after tomorrow, and it's the end of the year. Shanghai Film Group is so busy, how could he walk away? But Wang Yong will come over to sit for a while in the afternoon."

Lin Nan nodded upon hearing this. It's also true, the busier it is at the end of the year.

At this time, Zhou Yiwei in front was also signaling to Han Jia and the others; he was ready. Immediately, the audition began.

To be honest, for the big supporting role of the protagonist's brother-in-law and police officer, there are really many actors in the industry suitable for it. But as Lu Yang said, acquaintances first.

Therefore, ten minutes later, when Zhou Yiwei left the conference room with a deep bow, Lin Nan directly told Han Jia and Han Sanping.

"Can give it to him, this is not a role with particularly strict requirements. Eh, I remember when he acted in *Brotherhood of Blades*, the producer seemed to be Yifei?" Han Jia looked at Liu Yifei.

"Mm, it was me. That was the first time I tried producing, and the cost was over budget! Hehe." Miss Liu smiled embarrassedly and glanced at Lin Nan.

"Did you notice the Wang Chuanjun who went out when you came over just now?" Suddenly, Han Jia changed the topic.

"Greeted us." Lin Nan responded.

"I think he is very suitable for the role of Lu Shouyi. Look at his image and temperament just now, it's clear that he was prepared. Even my dad thinks he is very attentive, very in place."

"It's very attentive, it's not easy for Shanghai Theatre Academy to produce a young actor. I think if Ren Zhonglun were here, he would definitely slap the table and choose him."

Han Sanping took over his daughter's words and affirmed with a smile.

"Director Jiang?" Lin Nan looked at Jiang Xuerou.

"I have the background check information for this actor: emotional intelligence is not very high, temper is a bit irritable, straightforward, but very professional; he should have grown a lot in the past two years.

The only point criticized may be that time when he said some negative comments about *iPartment*, but he changed his words afterwards, and didn't have any contradictions with other people in the creative team.

Comprehensive analysis, this is an actor with professional pursuits, who doesn't want to be bound to the small screen, and is eager to get rid of his famous role... personality may be a bit paranoid, a bit isolated..."

"Lin Nan, *Dying to Survive* needs a few more Shanghai Theatre Academy actors; Shanghai has put in a lot of effort." Han Sanping reminded.

At this moment, Lin Dao was a bit speechless. How did it become like he was going to refuse? He never resisted Shanghai Theatre Academy; Lei Jiayin and Reba are both from Shanghai Theatre Academy.

"Actually, if it weren't for the fact that Zhang Yi from your company joined the *Operation Red Sea* crew, he could have come to try *Dying to Survive*." Han Jia smacked her lips and said very seriously.

"Fish and bear's paw, how can he have both? Follow you guys, as long as the role is suitable."

In the afternoon, Enlight sent the distribution data for *Operation Meigonghe*; all theater chains in the country will maximize the screening rate on the first day of the film's release.

However, although a total box office gambling agreement was signed, the subsequent support of the theater chain is not immutable, and will be determined based on the first-day box office.

That is, starting from the afternoon, Lin Nan's focus shifted from the audition casting of *The Wandering Earth* to the premiere of *Operation Meigonghe*.

After 10:00 PM, when Lin Dao and Liu Yifei had already entered their dreams, the moths from the Golden Horse Awards ceremony swept across the entire Chinese film circle like a hurricane.

Early the next morning, the entire network was filled with relevant news reports and gossip information, half awards and half doubts, and even more of a mess!

"The 53rd Golden Horse Awards ceremony ended successfully last night; Director Feng Xiaogang won the Golden Horse Award for Best Director for *I Am Not Madame Bovary*; actor Fan Wei won the Best Actor award for *Mr. No Problem*..."

"The biggest cold spot of this Golden Horse Awards: Fan Bingbing, who won the Best Actress award at the 64th San Sebastian International Film Festival for *I Am Not Madame Bovary*, lost to young actors Ma Sichun and Zhou Dongyu... industry doubts are everywhere, it's baffling... this situation is like Gong Li being teased by Golden Horse the year before last..."

"In the Golden Horse Awards Best Actress award segment, when Zhou Dongyu delivered her acceptance speech, her eyes glanced contemptuously at Ma Sichun, suspected of implying the other party: 'Really, our family, no one in our family does film, I think it's especially glorious for the ancestors...'; when actor Ma Sichun delivered her acceptance speech, Zhou Dongyu's expression was indifferent, almost black-faced...",

"According to the video of the Best Actress award at the scene: after Zhou Dongyu's name was called, almost all the guests at the scene, including Ma Sichun, were happy for her; however, when Ma Sichun's name was called immediately after, the former not only didn't feel happy for her good girlfriend, but her expression was stagnant for a moment, cold-faced."

"At dawn, Director Feng Xiaogang thanked Golden Horse on Weibo:

I, who have never won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director, won the Golden Horse Award for Best Director first... I also hope that next year, *I Am Not Madame Bovary* can be recognized by the Golden Rooster Award again..."

"To be honest, I really haven't seen such a stupid person. An actress, and an actress who just won the Golden Horse Best Actress, can't she manage her expressions? This is the basic skill of an actor!

Although this award looks like it was operated, after all, how could these two be Fan Bingbing's opponents, but she couldn't possibly not be able to manage her expressions. Therefore, this is nakedly throwing a face, not pretending at all!"

"Director Gu and Jiang Wenli probably haven't been in a good mood since last night, right? By the way, why does Zhou Dongyu dare to do this? Dare to offend people like this?" Taking over Ning Hao's words, Huang Bo asked suspiciously.

"That must be because she has confidence." Lin Nan smiled and gave Huang Bo a wink. He didn't go to the company this morning, because they were all auditions for small roles, and Yue Jun could handle it.

"Seems like she completely hooked up with Peter Chan and the others, that Derek Tsang, Eric Tsang's director son." Ning Hao did know something, after all, Peter Chan is also a shareholder of Huanxi.

"Look, this is the reason."

Lin Nan smiled and pouted; things in the circle are nothing more than that. Having a backer, naturally you can be arrogant!

And Peter Chan is not inferior to Gu Changwei, and even more productive, behind him are the high-quality resources of the entire Hong Kong circle.

... ===== CHAPTER 798 =====