Chapter 806: Arrangements for Little Han; When One Person Gains the Dao, Even Their Chickens and Dogs Ascend to Heaven

"This is just a script outline. You complete it and finish the script. Later, I can invest, and you can be the director to direct this film. It can be considered your directorial debut."

Lin Nan looked at Han Jia, who was stunned and in a state of confusion and shock, and snapped his fingers in front of her with a smile. Then he joked to Han Sanping: "Chairman Han, is your daughter stupid?"

"This is also, too sudden."

Han Sanping showed a smile and shook his head, but the brightness in his eyes was undisguised. Regardless of what his daughter thought, he was very willing to let Han Jia accept it.

Because the difficulty for a "newcomer" to direct an excellent theatrical film is far from as simple as it looks on the surface.

This not only requires capital and a film script, but also a huge and complete team to support it;

From preparation and project establishment to location selection and casting, from filming and production to promotion and release, including the overall planning of the entire crew during the operation phase, and even the final profit risk...

Every aspect is a problem, which is very damaging to the enthusiasm and passion of "newcomers." But for Lin Nan, these problems are not problems.

In addition, although Ren Zhonglun always joked about investing in Han Jia to make a movie, Han Sanping knew that these were jokes, and Shanghai Film Group could not pass it.

Therefore, at this moment, this is indeed Han Jia's opportunity, so much so that Han Sanping himself wanted to open his mouth to answer for her, but he knew he couldn't open this mouth.

"Brother Lin, didn't you just ask a few days ago? I said I only want to do *Dying to Survive* well first... And, I have no experience. What if I mess it up and lose money..."

It was the first time Lin Nan saw Han Jia, who was timid and a bit ladylike, and he found it really rare for a while. However, he could also see that Little Han was a little bit moved.

"You do the script slowly first. After *Dying to Survive* is filmed, you can devote yourself to this *A Cool Fish* film project."

"You don't have to be afraid of messing it up and losing money. This type of subject matter is a typical small and medium-sized cost, and it can be filmed for tens of millions. Don't you even have this confidence? This doesn't look like the Han Jia I know!"

Speaking of this, Lin Nan paused. He looked at Han Jia, who was looking at him with longing eyes, and then glanced at Han Sanping on the side, and then a "malicious" smile appeared on his face:

"You said you have no experience in independently directing a film. Look, isn't this a ready-made retired big director? He has plenty of free time and energy."

"So, let your father be your producer, and while he's at it, do the work of an assistant director to assist you."

"Of course, he will only give you a few pointers when you have a headache, and will not interfere with your directorial debut too much. The crew and filming can only be led by you yourself. Only in this way can it be your work!"

Lin Nan's words were finished, and Han Sanping also started cursing. But it wasn't because of anger, but because he was "designed" by Lin Nan again, and he could only grit his teeth and admit it.

"You are really shameless, just like *The Taking of Tiger Mountain* back then, using Jia to talk to me, determined that I couldn't refuse!"

"Hehe, Chairman Han is flattering me. This is lifting the sedan chair for your daughter. And I am really going to smash tens of millions of real money in, not to mention the team I have to bring out. Adding you is also safer."

Third Master Han glared at Lin Dao fiercely, and was so angry that he laughed, and then said very seriously to Han Jia:

"Jia, Lin Nan has already made full considerations for you. What is your idea now? You have to know that in this industry in China, it is ultimately a director-centered system!"

Han Jia's eyes flickered between her father and Lin Dao, and the eager expression on her face had already been revealed: "Shall I try?"

"Good, then try." Third Master Han's hanging heart finally landed, very happy.

"Brother Lin, will you come to be the producer for me? Although it's the first film, I also want a good box office. You do good to the end, please."

Facing Han Jia's "soft and weak" pleading appearance, Lin Nan got goosebumps, "Can you be normal? My heart can't take it."

On the side, Third Master Han was already frost-covered because of the heart-stabbing words: Does he have no help for the box office as a producer? Does Lin Nan have it as a producer?

The 9th, 10th, and 11th ended, and *Operation Meigonghe* had been screened for two full weeks.

On the morning of the 12th, the entire Chinese film industry saw the glaring data of 2.224 billion.

At the same time, *Operation Meigonghe*, as the first shot of this year's New Year film season, was still continuing to attack cities and villages, destroying the dry and pulling the rot; by comparison, other films seemed exceptionally "small."

Derek Yee's *Sword Master* had been screened for 10 full days and was completely cold. The daily box office revenue returned to zero, and it could only end in a hurry with a final result of 50 million.

And Zhang Mo's directorial debut performed passably, getting 72 million in the first three days of the weekend. Facts have proved that chick flicks have a market at any time.

Within the film season, more than 20 Chinese cannon fodder films were not counted, as for those foreign films:

*Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them* ended with 420 million... *Moana* ended with 180 million... *Your Name* took 10 days to reach a total box office of 500 million, but it was already setting sun...

"The circle has been cursing from yesterday morning until now, and it hasn't stopped yet. Your *Operation Meigonghe* 'can't wait' to extend for a month, which made so many competitors broken!"

Huayi was holding the premiere of *The Wasted Times*, and Lin Nan's family was also having a dinner; Zhou Xun couldn't help but talk about the situation at the premiere, she just signed in and ran over.

"Let me listen, who is cursing? I'll write them down in a small notebook one by one and pay them back slowly." Lin Nan joked while flipping the meat skewers on the grill and sprinkling seasoning.

"Then you probably need to prepare a thicker notebook, let the Huayi system pay it back first."

"Unfortunately, this is saved, because Wanda will do it for them." Liu Yifei teased with a plate of vegetables on the side, while Watching Shu Chang stared at the grill wholeheartedly.

In the wine cellar, Zhu Yawen picked for a long time, probably having difficulty choosing again. Wu Jing ran to urge, and the result was a drunkard entering the wine cellar, fortunately there was no Moutai at Lin Nan's place.

Xie Nan and Tang Yan were arranging plates not far away. Besides barbecue, there was also hot pot, which was just suitable for the weather in December.

"Tsk tsk, it's really endless."

Zhou Xun sighed with emotion. Since the day *I Am Not Madame Bovary* was released last month, the whole circle knew Wanda's attitude. It seems that *The Wasted Times* is definitely not going to be saved!

"Lin Dao, is your phone vibrating?" Suddenly, Tang Yan shouted from afar. Lin Nan's phone was indeed placed on the table over there.

"I'll go get it for you." Watching Shu Chang ran over in response.

And Lin Nan also temporarily handed over the work of flipping skewers to Zhou Xun, and joked to Xie Nan: "Host, go see your Director Wu, don't get drunk in the wine cellar."

"He shouldn't be that embarrassing, right?" Xie Nan got up with a smile, and walked quickly from the garden to the villa with worry.

Taking the phone handed by Watching Shu Chang, it was a call from Wang Wei. Lin Nan walked toward the pavilion immediately, "Chairman Wang, tell me, what's the matter?"

"Lin Dao, your memory is not very good? It was clearly you who instructed that you should be called when the shares for internal subscription before listing can be allotted, why did you forget? Haha..."

Well, with Wang Wei's reminder, Lin Nan remembered instantly.

This is the stock he and Liu Yifei prepared for Watching Shu Chang and the others, which is equivalent to the Huayi stock he got at 3 yuan a share before Huayi was listed that year.

When one person gains the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei will definitely do it, because both of them are vulgar people, with seven emotions and six desires, and friends and relatives.

"Is it these two days?"

"Not these two days, it's next month. This was just decided in the meeting this morning. Lin Dao, let your people prepare the funds, come to the company to sign the contract next month, it's ordinary shares..."

Hanging up the phone, before Lin Nan walked out two steps, another one came in, this time from ICBC, "Hello?"

"Lin Dao, all the procedures have been handled, I will send the documents to you personally."

"Thank you. No need to come personally, just send someone to my company..."

Funds, lawyers, notary office staff, this is the most important thing that the three parties must prepare in advance when Lin Nan goes to Weibo on the 20th!

After 3 pm, Zhou Xun, Wu Jing, and Xie Nan left one after another, and Liu Yifei spoke to the remaining Watching Shu Chang, Zhu Yawen, and Tang Yan:

"You go back and prepare, Tudou will notify you next month. Tang Tang, you also take time to call Luo Jin in the next two days to tell him."

"Finally waited for it, hehe..." Watching Shu Chang narrowed her eyes with a smile, holding Liu Yifei's arm and shaking it.

"No problem!"

"Hmm, I'll call Luo Jin tonight to talk about this."

Time entered the third week, and the daily box office of *Operation Meigonghe* also dropped to about 80 million.

By this time, the theater side had long since stopped thinking about the total box office gambling agreement, because the high box office of the film forced them to ensure the screening rate.

And this situation is undoubtedly very unfair to the films behind the New Year film season; only those two or three films related to big directors can be spared, and the screening expectations of other films can only continue to shrink.

But there is no way, the New Year film season is a battlefield, it is originally a life-and-death struggle; if you eat one more bite here, you have to be hungry there, and even starving to death is not an exaggeration, no one will sympathize.

Enlight Media should be considered the most comfortable listed company in the film industry. Since the first half of last year, it has "defaulted" to completely contracting the distribution business of all Lin Nan Film's films.

You know, in the past, the distribution business of films directed by Lin Nan would generally be exclusively taken by China Film Group; as for the distribution of other films of Lin Nan Film, China Film Group would also participate more or less, until...

"Thank you, Chairman La, for making Enlight's annual report so beautiful, and it will be like this every year in the future. I am now looking forward to big films like *Pacific Rim 2*, *Dying to Survive*, and *The Wandering Earth*. Oh right, there are also *Marriage Story* and *Hanson and the Beast* that your company has finished post-production this year, haha..."

Wang Changtian laughed unscrupulously, Lin Nan was too lazy to pour cold water on him; and Wang Baoqiang's smile on the side looked a bit tired.

That's right, for a film promotion roadshow, Wang Baoqiang ran himself to waste, and had been hanging on a drip for two days. As for the promotional schedule, it was naturally forcibly stopped by Lin Nan and Wang Changtian.

Actually, to say something unpleasant, if it was just for the box office, *Buddies in India* really doesn't need such desperate promotion, because Wang Baoqiang comes with a "sympathy card"!

"The competitors of *Buddies in India* are only the three films *Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back* by Zhou Xingchi and Xu Ke, *Kung Fu Yoga* by Jackie Chan, and *Duckweed* by Han Han;"

"As for other films before and after the Spring Festival, there is no need to care at all, just keep an eye on these three, and the promotion plan must also be changed."

Returning to the topic, Lin Nan warned Wang Baoqiang quite seriously; the latter was helpless, and could only nod with a smile, "Hmm, change it, I happen to be accompanying my mother in the capital."

Hearing this, Lin Nan and Wang Changtian fell silent instantly. Because the hospital had already given Wang Baoqiang a clear word, he couldn't hold on for a few years.

I have to say, he is indeed "strong," in just four months, he carried two big disasters!

"In the morning, Lin Nan Film officially released the final casting list for the film *Dying to Survive*, the starring personnel include: Xu Zheng, Zhou Yiwei, Wang Chuanjun, Bai Bing, Zhang Yu, Jin Shijie, Chen Minghao, Ni Ni..."

"Lin Nan Film, Director Jiang Xuerou accepted an interview with the media and revealed that the film *Dying to Survive* will have many 'industry big shots' participating in guest starring; specific details are not convenient to disclose at present, looking forward to the audience revealing it in the cinema..."

On the morning of the 14th, *Dying to Survive* officially announced the creative lineup to the outside world.

No one expected that the first cooperation between the "Zhang Yimou Girl" and Lin Nan would become a hot topic in film and entertainment news, with high discussion and topic volume.

So much so that Zhang Yimou paid attention to it and specifically called Ni Ni.

"Actually, I recommended you to him at the beginning, but there were many objective problems at that time... Fortunately, you have now come into contact with his circle."

"Thank you, Teacher, I am very satisfied with this now."

After chatting briefly, Zhang Yimou hung up the phone and looked at Zhang Mo in the office: "After Zhang Ziyi, Ni Ni is actually the one I am most optimistic about."

"So my *Suddenly Seventeen* chose her." Zhang Mo said with a smile, but then became serious again, "Dad, have you made a decision?"

The office was quiet, Zhang Yimou's face was serious, and he was silent.

After a long time, he seemed to have made up his mind, his turbid eyes shining, and he said sonorously: "Make an appointment with Dong Ping for me..."

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