Chapter 88: Two Press Conferences

Lin Nan began to enter and exit the Beijing Film Academy to carry out the post-production editing of *Hunt*.

Many teachers at the academy, holding curiosity, would come over to take a look from time to time.

Among all the graduates of the directing department, Lin Nan's work was undoubtedly the most watched.

Outside, although *Ip Man* had only been released for a few days, the word of mouth and box office were really good.

Yang Shoucheng had previously thought about promoting patriotism.

Lin Nan suggested that he lower his posture and just say it was a popcorn-style kung fu movie.

Commercial film audiences don't need you to instill ideas into them; they have their own discernment ability.

Don't be like experts and professors, always teaching others what to do.

……

The entertainment industry is realistic.

Donnie Yen specifically came to thank Lin Nan.

He could already clearly feel what benefits this film had brought him.

The quotes for commercial performances and endorsements were constantly rising.

The agent team even told him that this film had a high probability of helping him advance to the first tier.

And Emperor Motion Pictures had revealed long ago that *Ip Man* could be made into a series.

So the top priority was to build a good relationship with Lin Nan.

Advancing to the first tier doesn't mean you will always be in the first tier.

And even for first-tier actors and stars, there are differences in status.

"Ip Man" appearing at the Beijing Film Academy attracted a lot of attention.

Lin Nan felt that he must have drafted a lot before coming.

Donnie Yen's face was full of smiles, thanking Lin Nan for giving him the opportunity to star in *Ip Man*.

But this was clearly a role decided by Emperor Motion Pictures.

"Lin Dao, if there are movies later, just say the word, I'll be on call..."

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Lin Nan could hear it. Wasn't this talking about the sequel to *Ip Man*?

"Well, let's see fate."

Lin Nan perfunctorily said.

Donnie Yen bypassed Emperor Motion Pictures and came directly to him; this behavior looked smart, but it was actually a bit stupid. What would Yang Shoucheng think?

After the person left, Lin Nan continued the editing of *Hunt*.

China Film Group announced the most important film project for next year to the outside world.

That is, the tribute film, *The Founding of a Republic*.

"This film will be personally directed by Chairman Han Sanping; it has been in preparation for a long time and involves nearly two hundred celebrity roles."

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that *The Founding of a Republic* had an extraordinary special significance.

Zero salary!

I don't know who started it, but all actors and stars voluntarily expressed this willingness, just waiting for China Film Group's casting notice.

Lin Nan, in the editing room, received a call from Han Sanping.

"I originally wanted to ask you to direct a few small segments, but I decided against it in the end.

That Zhang Yi in your company can be added to play a role."

Lin Nan also asked why it was "decided against"?

The answer made him feel a bit funny; some old people said he was too young to hold such a scene...

"Old people?"

Lin Nan didn't need to think to know it was those people in the association and film festival; they were really old antiques.

Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, Peter Chan, and others had already accepted the invitation and would join the directing team, led by Han Sanping.

Originally, Zhang Yimou was also on the invitation list.

As a result, Zhang Weiping didn't even discuss it with the former and directly rejected China Film Group.

Lin Nan guessed that Zhang Weiping probably refused because of the zero-salary matter.

Among the producers in the industry, no one is more stingy and money-grubbing than him.

*If You Are the One* perhaps felt the pressure of *Red Cliff II* behind it, and actually held the premiere several days in advance.

Lin Nan and *The Martian* were inevitable topics.

"This return to the New Year slot is still the comedy I am good at.

In terms of box office, I dare not say I will surpass Lin Dao's *The Martian*, but I have some confidence in following closely behind."

Feng Xiaogang's confident statement was quickly reported, and the promotional effect improved a lot.

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"What does he want to do?"

Yang Shoucheng asked with frost on his face.

*Ip Man* was completely on fire. The plot was not dragging, the fighting was clean and neat, and it combined national righteousness and patriotic feelings.

These were all spontaneous comments from netizens online.

Yang Shoucheng was very glad that he listened to Lin Nan and did not take the initiative to say these things during the promotion.

Now it seems that the effect is even better.

It's just that Donnie Yen's behavior of going to Lin Nan made him very angry. There was a feeling of being betrayed.

"His team only said they went to thank him..."

"Thank him? Why didn't I see him come to thank me?

Give them a knock to let them know that some things cannot break the rules."

Yang Shoucheng ordered.

Huo Wenxi nodded and remembered something else.

"Director Jiang Wen said that the script needs to be polished for a while; this time he wants to use big-name stars."

"Meaning the cost will be very high?"

Yang Shoucheng asked, thought for a moment, "Go tell him, anything within 150 million is fine.

Any higher, unless he can help me earn back 380 million."

Huo Wenxi smiled when she heard this.

Thinking that Chairman Yang was still thinking about *The Martian*. But the profit of that film was indeed very scary.

……

The Berlin Film Festival announced the first batch of shortlisted films for the main competition unit.

*Forever Enthralled* was impressively ranked first.

The industry's eyes instantly focused on Chen Kaige.

Thinking about his interview some time ago, it seemed that the Golden Bear Award was indeed right in front of him.

"What do you think of me playing Meng Xiaodong?"

Liu Yifei turned Lin Nan's head and asked him to answer this question directly.

"Should be, okay..."

Lin Nan tried his best to act sincere.

"You're lying."

"You can even see this?"

"You really lied to me." Liu Yifei glared at Lin Nan; she just bluffed.

Lin Nan was speechless; do women all have this talent?

"Look at how many awards Zhang Ziyi has won? She has been training for half a year to play Meng Xiaodong."

"I can do it too," Liu Yifei said without thinking.

"Let's hone it for a few more years; I will prepare an art film or a drama for you."

Lin Nan made a bold promise.

"Really?" The girl asked with excitement.

"Well, really."

"Muma, reward for you."

"Haha, that's not as good as dancing?"

"What dance?" Liu Yifei was a little confused.

"Let's have a *Girl from Tianzhu*!"

"Ah? That was learned when I was a child..."

*If You Are the One* was released under the expectation of all.

On the first day, it snatched 15 million in box office from the hot *Ip Man* and Chen Kaige's *Forever Enthralled*.

And the daily box office was still rising.

20 million on the second day, 25 million on the third day, 22 million on the fourth day...

In the first four days of the weekend, the box office exceeded 80 million.

The film and television circle seemed to see the scenes of Feng-style comedies sweeping the New Year slot in those years again.

At the same time, *Forever Enthralled* was completely off the screen, becoming the highest-grossing domestic art film, 114 million.

*Ip Man*'s box office growth was also almost cut in half, struggling towards the 100 million box office, just a little bit short.

"*If You Are the One*'s box office is expected to exceed *Red Cliff I*".

"*The Martian* still maintains the opening day record, the first weekend record..."

Lin Nan saw the evaluation of *If You Are the One*.

When it comes to inserting advertisements, it has to be Feng Xiaogang.

Netizens' summary was very to the point: Advertisement + Crosstalk + Sketch = *If You Are the One*.

Don't say, many people in the industry recognized this point of view online.

Feng Xiaogang also really grasped the psychology of the audience, knowing what they wanted to see.

The editing of *Hunt* was progressing very fast. Lin Nan felt that it was no problem to finish post-production within half a month.

"Tiantian?"

Outside the editing room, Lin Nan saw Miss Jing Tian Tian.

"Brother Lin."

The girl walked over with a smile on her face.

"The acting department has an exam today, so I came to see Brother Lin by the way."

"Come in."

Lin Nan thought about the door of the editing room, and finally left it open; this was better.

*The Legend of Sun Zi* would hold a launch press conference at the end of the month, and Miss Jing Tian Tian came to invite Lin Nan.

Previously, Lu Zheng helped her send invitations to those starring in *The Martian*, but only Lin Nan, she wanted to say it herself.

"They all agreed?"

"Well, Brother Xiaoming and the others said they would all come," Miss Jing Tian Tian replied hurriedly.

Lin Nan nodded.

Thinking about it, Lu Zheng is the boss of Starlight, and Huang Xiaoming and the others will definitely give face.

A film and television company that can invest tens of millions in TV dramas, isn't this just connections?

Lin Nan had a headache; there was also *Chinese Paladin 3* waiting for him to set the time.

"Okay, I'll go then. How was the exam today?"

Hearing Lin Nan's affirmative answer, Miss Jing Tian Tian nodded with a smile.

"The exam was okay; the teachers gave an excellent grade."

Lin Nan didn't ask in detail; to give Miss Jing Tian Tian an excellent grade, it shouldn't have been acting.

After chatting for a while, Lin Nan began to continue working.

The girl hesitated for a while, and finally spoke: "Brother Lin, then I'll go first, goodbye."

"Well."

Miss Jing Tian Tian looked back three times for every step, walked out, and gently closed the door.

After a long time, Lin Nan looked back and sighed.

He took out his phone and dialed a number.

Cai Yinong was having a meeting, and had just decided on Liu Shishi as the actress the company would focus on supporting in the future.

The phone vibrated abruptly; she originally wanted to turn it off subconsciously, but after glancing at the caller ID, Cai Yinong made a gesture to wait, and took the phone out of the meeting room.

"Lin Dao, is the time set?"

"Yes, President Cai. You can set the wrap-up press conference on the 25th; I have time that day."

"Okay, no problem."

Lin Nan finished the business and hung up.

Cai Yinong stepped on high heels and returned to the office.

"*Chinese Paladin 3*'s wrap-up press conference is set for the 25th; remember not to take activities for Hu Ge and Shishi those two days.

In addition, you can announce this to the outside world. Send invitations to the media, artists, and industry insiders who should be invited.

Lin Dao Nan will also be there."

The people present instantly cheered up; they had been waiting for this time, and now it was finally set.

They couldn't guarantee that the popularity of *Chinese Paladin 3* would definitely catch up with *Chinese Paladin 1*, but the former would definitely be a hit.

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In less than half an hour, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and others received the news.

"Lin Dao will also come?!"

Yang Mi had been thinking about the phone call last time during this period.

Although Hu Ge said Lin Nan didn't care anymore, she felt that she still had to take advantage of this wrap-up press conference to build a good relationship with Lin Nan, even for the sake of her future career... ===== CHAPTER 89 =====