[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-90":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286926,4473,"Chapter 90: Bullets, Qualifications","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>The 25th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wrap-up press conference for *Chinese Paladin 3* was held in the capital as scheduled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan Film Industry is one of the production companies for this drama, and Yue Jun also came along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of film and television companies, media, and artists in attendance is far greater than when Tang Ren held press conferences in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the reason, Cai Yinong doesn't even need to think to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are all here for Lin Nan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the venue, the giant promotional posters feature stills of the various protagonists from *Chinese Paladin 3*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to first impressions, Lin Nan always feels that *Chinese Paladin 1* has more texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps it's because Liu Qianqian is in it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Jun and Cai Yinong are representing their respective companies while being interviewed by reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan and Hu Ge are chatting on the side, grabbing some food while they're at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Mi walked over, looking sincere, \"Director Lin, I'm truly sorry about the phone call last time, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to nitpick, it would only make Lin Nan look petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's leave it at that, don't let it happen again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan waved his hand, ignoring Yang Mi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, Cai Yinong is already bragging to the reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is truly sparing no effort in highlighting Tang Ren's Liu Shishi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even told Yue Jun that if there are any TV drama projects in the future, he could consider Tang Ren's actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qianqian's Zhao Linger is an unavoidable hurdle today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media is most concerned about this matter; when the character posters were released earlier, Tang Ren had pulled the actresses from both dramas out to compare them for promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Chinese Paladin 3* will definitely not be worse than *Chinese Paladin 1*.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The actresses of the two dramas each have their own merits and unique characteristics...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the end of the press conference, Cai Yinong brought Liu Shishi over to Lin Nan's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, the promising talent I mentioned to you at the Beijing Film Academy that New Year's Day, is her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since she is a talent favored by President Cai, then Tang Ren should cultivate her well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan spoke first, blocking whatever Cai Yinong was about to say next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter felt a bit awkward, but still smiled and said: \"If Director Lin has any suitable roles in the future, please give her a chance...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan nodded perfunctorily, and only then did Cai Yinong lead her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Ge watched from the side and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt it was necessary to remind Cai Yinong not to keep dragging Liu Qianqian into their promotions in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News about *Chinese Paladin 3* is increasing rapidly online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various stills and behind-the-scenes footage have been released, and a large number of *Chinese Paladin 1* fans are looking forward to this drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Ren has already sold the first-run rights to a satellite channel. The second and third-run rights are still being negotiated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High efficiency. I remember the post-production for this drama isn't finished yet, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but it shouldn't take much longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, the premiere date has already been set for the first half of next year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Jun replied. He has always been the one handling the specific business affairs for *Chinese Paladin 3*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the academy, Lin Nan continued to immerse himself in the editing of *The Hunt*, with only the final bits left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first \"National Drama Festival\" was very grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The theme was: Looking back at 30 years of domestic TV dramas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those attending the festival were all actors, directors, and producers from the past few decades, a massive number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan declined Wang Changtian's invitation and let Yue Jun attend on behalf of the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed in the editing room alone, working overtime, and finally completed all the post-production editing for *The Hunt* on the second day of the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the film from start to finish once, and the final result was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, now I'm just waiting to submit it as my graduation project.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Hao had called many times over the past two days, but Lin Nan was truly too focused on his work and only answered a few from Liu Qianqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the promotion for *Crazy Racer*. Xu Zheng's wife is giving birth, and the other leads have performances; it's killing me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need you now, but you must come to the premiere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, I've been rushing the work these past two days, the post-production is already finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the business talk, Ning Hao started acting unserious, telling Lin Nan to go online and check the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter suspiciously opened a web portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good heavens, Lin Nan was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beach-gate, lots of photos and videos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red bikini, lying down to sunbathe, then taking off the top while sunbathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man applying sunscreen for her, and as he rubbed, the woman's swim trunks were pulled down, a hand reached inside—did that need to be rubbed too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the man pressed his whole body on top, and after a long while, it was over...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In broad daylight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens at this time are not very tolerant of celebrities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan saw all kinds of posts, with scorn and abuse visible everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is this any different from animals! Doing this in full view of everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Embarrassing ourselves to the foreign media...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they that desperate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan is relatively traditional and cannot understand this behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The *Forever Enthralled* crew was instantly back in the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This film is a hot favorite for the Golden Bear, and the lead actress Zhang Ziyi is qualified to compete for the Silver Bear for Best Actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition between female stars is much fiercer than among male artists, and sometimes it's quite underhanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Zhang Ziyi's affair to spread so wildly, it's impossible that no one \"helped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*If You Are the One* surged to 300 million during the three-day New Year holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Xiaogang successfully became the third director in the country to join the 300 million club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The premiere of *Red Cliff II* also arrived with great momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Red Cliff I* was the first domestic film to break 300 million at the box office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have great confidence in *Red Cliff II*; it can reclaim the box office record for domestic films!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Yusen's remarks at the premiere sparked heated discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of netizens mocked and expressed disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have we lost our minds? Getting fooled once is enough, why a second time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, the movie is okay, it's quite funny, but they shouldn't be so delusional!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters even specifically ran to the Beijing Film Academy to find Lin Nan to ask for his opinion, but unfortunately, they missed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they did get the news that *The Hunt* had finished production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wen called several times, asking Lin Nan to go eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter knew in his heart that there must be something going on, otherwise Jiang Wen wouldn't be beating around the bush like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan wore sunglasses and drove to the location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just Jiang Wen and his wife; there was another man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, you finally arrived, we were just waiting for you.\" Zhou Yun greeted him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Ma Ke, my partner,\" Jiang Wen introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging greetings, Lin Nan finally learned the purpose of Jiang Wen's invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his first time making a commercial film, and although he was full of confidence, he still wanted Lin Nan to help him look at the script, as the latter's commercial films had never lost money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he lost money again this time, no one would be willing to invest in him in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Chairman Yang cover everything for you?\" Lin Nan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to get up from where you fell, right? Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Let the Bullets Fly*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan held the script and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Jiang Wen could film this style of movie and make it feel right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush to read it, let's eat first; I'm very sincere today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, they sat at the table, chatting while eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Emperor Motion Pictures only gave Jiang Wen 150 million, which included promotional costs; if that wasn't enough, he would have to find a way himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wen had already decided that his own company would put up another sum of money to make it 200 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being wined and dined, Lin Nan began to flip through the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content and style are definitely from that film; adapting a novel like this makes it entirely a work by Jiang Wen, with the original text effectively providing only the structure and outline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the name 'Fire Clouds' sounds quite grand, it's a bit too artsy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Nan could finish his sentence, he saw Jiang Wen looking delighted. \"Not bad, I think so too, but I really can't think of a better name for the time being; this is already the most fitting one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan didn't speak; he figured that the dialogue and certain scenes in this script would likely need to be revised and cut even if they were filmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I come up with a name for you? But you have to give me a role.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan said with mischievous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You? If you can give me a better name, I'll give you a supporting role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're willing to come act, I can even add you to the main cast, haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wen really dared to think big; if he had agreed to perform, Jiang Wen would have spread the news by this afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, a supporting role will do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the name...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan placed the script on the table and pointed to a spot, and several people immediately gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simplify this line of dialogue, and it can be used as the film's title.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Let the Bullets... Fly'?\" Zhou Yun read it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that's it. Director Jiang, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wen muttered the name to himself, then finally slapped his thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, that's it! When it's time to finalize the cast, just send someone over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Wen is a very domineering person, much like Zhou Xingchi on set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he has one merit: his word is his bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he makes a promise, he won't change it; even if an accident occurs, he will find a way to make it up to you elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to their plan, the actual filming of this movie shouldn't start until the second half of the year. A small portion of the sets still needs to be built from scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan felt quite impressed; among so many directors in the country, Jiang Wen is definitely the first to dare to add such metaphors into a script, giving one the feeling of walking on the edge of a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having secured a supporting role, Lin Nan felt his trip was well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beijing Film Academy official website announced the registration dates for the February art exams and the arrangements for the graduate entrance preliminary exams a few days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the examiners for the February graduate re-examinations, the media discovered a surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan's name was actually among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissent was minimal; almost no one questioned Lin Nan's qualifications or ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, excluding a few \"old-timers\" who claimed he lacked professional titles and seniority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even called the academy leadership to ask why such an absurd decision had been made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, you don't know. The vice dean was in our directing department office at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied directly: 'Because he has two Silver Bear trophies and holds the box office record for domestic films; even the leaders at the Film Bureau say he's good.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then?\" Lin Nan was happy to listen to the joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then there was silence on the other end; could he go and interrogate Director Tong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also find these old fossils annoying, just lying on their laurels all day pointing fingers, and the key is they haven't achieved much themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Jiang smiled and spread his hands, wearing a playful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan nodded; as long as there were no problems, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang had told him before that being one of the examiners for the graduate re-examinations would only benefit him; prestige was a minor matter, as this group of people would all become connections...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let yesterday's events just pass like that; don't ask me for the result.\u003C\u002Fp>",2109,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","aa8cc276a926f98c5ef7b465f8b56af85af1246edae3255e0f31256c54c7894a","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-91","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-89",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]