Chapter 898

"These young people now, why do they want to move their faces at every turn? When I attended the event yesterday, I found that Yang Zi also seems to have a little bit of that. She is only 25 years old."

"This kind of thing must be that people around or the company gave a 'good suggestion,' in order to cater to the so-called 'aesthetics' of the market or make up for their so-called 'defects.'

But in fact, fans won't support their idols to go under the knife. Of course, in situations where they can't stop it, brainless fans can only be stubborn afterwards, and will never admit that their idol moved their face..."

"The top directors, producers, including me who is now a director, are very disgusted with this kind of actor."

Early in the morning, Zhu Yawen brought his wife and was the first to arrive; and after Han Jia arrived second, the gossip topic officially started.

Little Han classmate, in order to come back and join the fun, she specifically gave the *Unnamed* crew two days off!

The next to arrive were Luo Jin and Tang Yan, who arrived around 9 o'clock. Those who could come this early almost didn't treat themselves as outsiders.

Of course, the one who didn't treat herself as an outsider the most was Shu Chang, who came over last night.

Not only that, in the 6 guest rooms on the third floor, she had already circled the largest one for herself, designated as her private territory here. Regarding this, Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei naturally had no objections.

As for Old Lin, he had liked this girl quite a bit long ago, having an extra daughter is quite good!

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"Xie Nan and the others should arrive after 11 o'clock, as for Liu Yan, out of the manor, it's less than 5 minutes drive to her house..."

Under the warm sun of about 20 degrees, there was a huge blanket on the lawn.

Several women, either barefoot or wearing white socks, or sitting cross-legged or lying on their sides, were playing poker and chatting on the blanket, behind Liu Yifei was the life-size plush doll Tang Yan gave her.

Not far away, Lin Nan and the others also sat together, on the table was freshly brewed green tea. Luo Jin signaled to the ladies' side, laughing and mocking himself:

"I have never been able to understand why women, no matter how old they are, like this kind of thing. But Tang Tang told me very positively that your Producer Liu and her are the same, they must like it."

"Brother, this is like men always liking 18-year-old girls. They always have a girlish heart, so naturally they like this kind of large plush doll." Zhu Yawen's mouth was quite fast, hitting the nail on the head.

"You can lower your voice, are you looking for a slap or looking for a scolding? Still men always liking 18-year-old girls? Not far away there are quite a few... Awoo..." Lin Nan picked up the teacup, joking wantonly, but the voice was a bit small.

"Still saying I'm looking for a scolding, looking for a slap? If these words reach the other side, that's directly looking for death, hahaha..."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about these irrelevant things. I heard from Yue Jun that your *Ming Dynasty* starts filming in November? Is this going to be two shifts, continuous rotation?"

"Old Zhu, if you're going to take on multiple plays, take on multiple plays, but don't make it shoddy, don't lose face for our Lin Dao. You were recommended by him to Daylight Entertainment..." Luo Jin took Lin Nan's words, laughing with ill intent.

"You say that, looking down on whom? I'm not that kind of person. But then again, for this play, my pressure is really a bit big.

You guys look at the actors I'm acting against: Wang Xueqi, Liang Guanhua, Wu Yue, Tang Wei... and many senior acting masters; and I'm playing Ming Xuan Sect Zhu Zhanji, the nominal male lead!

If this goes wrong, and I can't catch the play, then I'll become Lu Yi in *In the Name of the People*... I'll be mocked by the whole internet..."

From 10 o'clock, the remaining few arrived one after another.

First was Wu Jing and Xie Nan, then Zhou Xun... Huang Xiaoming and Ning Hao, Huang Bo and others, people didn't arrive but the gifts arrived... Liu Yan rode a bicycle over.

Just past 11 o'clock, the manor villa received news from Wang Changtian.

"I said why Chairman Wang hadn't arrived, originally thought he was 'avoiding debt' and ran away temporarily." Lin Nan joked to Wang Changtian's secretary.

"Lin Dao, Chairman Wang originally wanted to come, but was temporarily called away by a call from above, so I had to send the things to you... I won't eat, I have to rush over and wait..."

"Above?" Lin Nan was a bit confused, Liu Yifei was also curious. Looking at Shu Chang, Zhou Xun, and the others, they were already carefully unpacking the gift boxes sent by Wang Changtian.

"It's the ministries and commissions, all units and large companies in the industry of the media system were called over, and it seems it's still..."

Speaking of this, Wang Changtian's secretary also intentionally lowered his voice: "... it's the five ministries and commissions, regarding the sky-high salary issue. It's the big meeting held during the Shanghai International Film Festival..."

In an instant, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei reacted.

That time the Film Bureau just greeted in advance, it's best for the industry to be active, because later there will be more heavyweight departments standing out... This is coming?!

After Lin Nan and Liu Yifei sent Wang Changtian's secretary out of the manor as the hosts, the lawn side couldn't hold back, noisy and shouting, the kind that was very excited.

"You two come and see, come over, Chairman Wang bled heavily this time!"

"Xixi, come quickly, it's really beautiful..."

"It's top-tier stuff, why did Chairman Wang send you such expensive things?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, no need to guess, it must be because *Wolf Warrior 2* filmed by our Director Wu Jing made Enlight earn a lot!"

Walking into the chattering crowd, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei finally saw clearly in the gift box, the things sent by Wang Changtian—four bracelets.

To be precise, it should be four bracelet blanks, that is, four round solid jade pieces, green and soul-stirring, the top-tier water species.

"Look, there's also a handwritten greeting card from Chairman Wang for the housewarming... This was actually a collection he bought on site before, it must have been eight figures then, right?"

"Xixi, after making the bracelets, the remaining scraps are definitely not few, do you want to share some with me..." Shu Chang was winking at Liu Yifei, Han Jia was also eager to try, Miss Liu pretended not to see.

"Chairman Wang is really stingy, didn't say to send me anything, the film was filmed by me!" Wu Jing smacked his lips, full of envy and sourness.

"Speaking of which, is Chairman Wang really not afraid that his secretary will run away with the things?"

"Teacher Zhou Xun, that one is also a confidant of Chairman Wang who holds tens of millions of Enlight shares." Xie Nan explained with a smile.

"You guys put down my things, all flash away, let me put them in the safe first..."

Liu Yifei joked with a smile, she already had a plan, make four bracelets first, the rest can also carve many other things, rings, necklaces, pendants, jade plaques... everyone in the family has a share!

Near 12 o'clock noon, in the pavilion by the artificial lake, several long tables were put together, very lively.

And the restaurant team brought their own ingredients and tools, starting work on site not far away. Even Old Lin joined in with interest, personally making a few cold dishes.

With a group of people taking photos, group photos, and posting on Weibo, from 12 noon, the entertainment information of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei holding a housewarming banquet and birthday banquet at home spread rapidly online.

For a whole afternoon, the popularity of related news remained high.

Because besides Liu Yan and Xie Nan, almost all of those who appeared were first-line big names, and there were countless actors and stars in the circle who liked, commented, and joined the fun...

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"...... estimated that it should be within two weeks, that is, before you come back from Venice, the official document will be issued."

After 5 p. m., Lin Nan received a call from Wang Changtian. He had just finished the meeting and had been in the car for only a few minutes.

"A meeting held for so long, it seems that the attitude above is really determined this time?" Lin Nan muttered and asked back.

"What do you think? The five ministries and commissions are all main leaders, and they are speaking one by one, no, it's lecturing! The joint red-headed document of the five ministries and commissions will give a general direction, that is, characterization. Afterwards, the bureau will announce the specific and detailed red-headed document, the content should be more harsh than the terms proposed at the Shanghai International Film Festival conference before...

I have a premonition that once these two documents are officially issued, the industry might be completely chaotic. You know, no one is willing to give up the sky-high salaries before, after all, it's easy to go from frugal to luxurious.

And even when it was sky-high salaries, all kinds of crooked ways in the circle were endless, if this is cut in half again, it will drive 99% of the people in the circle crazy, especially those above the second line... Under the situation of a dog jumping over a wall, crooked ways are afraid they will be used more ruthlessly and take more risks."

Regarding Old Wang's words, Lin Nan only replied with one sentence: "Manage your own family well."

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At 9 o'clock in the evening, Lin Nan was sitting in the study alone, with the computer in front of him.

*Hanson and the Beast* will officially land in national cinemas the day after tomorrow morning and start public screening; and he and Liu Yifei, Zhou Xun, Shu Chang will board the plane tomorrow morning and set off for Venice.

Before setting off, this Weibo post for the film's "promotion" must be sent, because this was planned by Lin Nan long ago.

And in terms of time, tonight is just right—today is the birthday of the female lead in *Hanson and the Beast*!

At 10 o'clock sharp, a "sincere" long article landed abruptly on Lin Nan's Weibo, focusing the eyes of all entertainment media on the internet...

"Many movie fans and friends are very curious why *Hanson and the Beast* didn't hold a premiere, and there weren't too many promotional short clips released, so it was released directly? Today, taking advantage of 'Bai Xianchu·Liu Xixi's' birthday, I will chat with everyone about this *Hanson and the Beast*, it counts as an alternative spoiler!

My audience and Liu Yifei's fans, before you choose to enter the cinema to watch this film, please be mentally prepared; you don't need to hold the mentality of being educated or experiencing any profound meaning to watch this film, you don't need these at all, it's too tiring. This film won't preach to you, nor will it pursue any pretentious ideas that hope the audience will cry bitterly after watching it...

It, *Hanson and the Beast*, is just a very simple but complete urban, fantasy, comedy, and romance story film. The content is a bit silly (talking about Liu Yifei), very funny (still talking about Liu Yifei), very sweet (hmm, this time there's me)!

I joked with classmate Liu Xixi before, saying she could go play a fox spirit. So, while filming *Marriage Story* last year, I prepared this *Hanson and the Beast*. Because the former is a bit bitter, so the latter is needed to adjust, to let her get out of the play faster...

In short, after the passion of *Wolf Warrior 2*, why not change your appetite and try something sweet and funny; and this *Hanson and the Beast* can really be considered classmate Liu Xixi's 'true self performance' on the big screen.

As a film director, I can tell everyone very responsibly: she, Liu Yifei, is actually a comedy actor inside, a comedy actor who is a bit silly. Hmm, the talent is not bad, when being funny! (PS: I am recommending the worthy without avoiding relatives)"

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