Chapter 931: Spit it Clean; Another Year Ends

Inside the huge company, at this moment, it is a scene of wind and cranes, almost all employees dare not breathe loudly; because in the boss's office at the very back, a volcano is erupting.

The final administrative penalty decision issued by the authorities to the second-largest shareholder is already spreading like wildfire across the entire internet.

Even if the company is low-key and hidden well, it still couldn't avoid being dug out and pulled out.

In fact, the company originally had this psychological preparation, at worst, do some public relations, spend some money, exercise the power of a Weibo shareholder, and suppress the trending topics related to the company...

According to the assumption, everything would naturally pass quietly in the end, after all, most people are always forgetful.

But sometimes, some people just want to be clever, to the point that public opinion is completely out of control!

"Covering the sky, covering the sky, do you think you can really cover the sky? How did I tell you at the beginning? Even if it's just a gesture, you have to accept the penalty result with a correct attitude, so everything can pass peacefully."

"But what did you do? The first moment the penalty decision came down, you actually submitted a defense letter! Where did you get the confidence to defend?"

Are you worried that this matter hasn't blown up enough, that we handled it too easily for you, or are you worried that those shareholders and netizens have too good a temper?

"Even a clay figurine has three parts of temper, what do you take those people for, dead people? Is your brain flooded..."

The angry and extremely disgusted cursing echoed in the office. Even if the soundproofing effect was very good, the outside could still faintly hear some movement, and it could be heard that the boss was very irritable at this moment, completely in a state of rage.

But even this was a performance of trying to suppress emotions. After all, the other party still had shares in the company, and quite a few.

"President Zhang, I admit that I was holding a fluke mentality. But a 5-year ban, what if the time can be shortened after the defense..." The voice on the other end of the phone was a bit small, clearly lacking confidence.

"Hehe, what are you stuffing in your brain all day? Are they all daydreams?" After an undisguised sneer, the voice here suddenly became fierce, pressing very low:

"Spit out those shares in your hands, don't spit them out all at once, take it slow... but you must spit it clean!"

"President Zhang?" In an instant, someone on the other end of the phone was anxious.

"I advise you to do as I say, this way you can still take the money and leave, otherwise..."

"From now on, everyone goes their own way, and we are safe." After speaking, without giving the other party a chance to entangle, the phone was immediately hung up.

The buzzing sound of the mobile phone rang, and it was hung up directly again, even blacklisted. Until another call came in:

"How is it on your end?"

"I have already notified her, everyone cuts clean, and that's it. We have already done our best, from now on, we are strangers, we don't know each other."

"But I really admire her, how can a person be stupid to this extent? Actually defending? Really stupid and greedy!"

"Hahaha, if these people weren't stupid, how would they be targeted by the one surnamed Jia? Alright, keep an eye on her, spit out the group's shares clean, preferably by way of transfer."

"Okay."

A moment later, the phone hung up again.

And the number that was just blacklisted was also released again, but the call that took a long time to get through did not make the operation of shutting down appear even half a second of hesitation.

In one morning, *She Kills* started production in the capital, *BJ 9 to 5* started production in the capital, and *Li Cha's Aunt* held a start-up ceremony on Langkawi Island in Malaysia.

It stands to reason that the news of three films that have attracted much attention in the industry starting production on the same day would definitely be able to become a trending topic in film and television; but now, they are all forcefully stepped underfoot by the "Covering the Sky" news.

Even at noon, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, who came to visit the *She Kills* crew, could not avoid hearing this big gossip again. It seems that the entire film and television circle is discussing this matter, all eating melons!

"I don't know if she can come back to continue being a director and actor later? There is no clause targeting this kind of economic crime in the document for artists with bad records, but she clearly belongs to intentional illegal behavior..."

"Anyway, I feel that she is a bit hanging, and now she is completely a street rat's reputation. Except for die-hard fans, almost the entire nation is boycotting."

"But if she can't come back, she can't come back. After all, she has rolled up so much money, why would she want to come back and work hard to be a director and actor?"

Zhou Xun was wearing makeup, crossing her legs, and teasing there.

In the distance, Lin Nan glanced at the chattering people, and then continued to listen to Cao Baoping's shooting plan.

The latter plans to wrap up the scenes in the capital in the middle of next month, then use no more than two months to complete the location shooting in Tokyo and Las Vegas, and finally use two months to complete the post-production.

"By that time, the registration time will be almost here." Cao Baoping affirmed.

To be honest, Lin Nan was a bit worried about whether Cao Baoping could support several months of high-intensity continuous work, which also included two months of overseas shooting.

After all, he is already fifty, and far from the physical strength and energy of Zhang Yimou and Gu Changwei when they were fifty!

"Actually, there is no need to be so anxious, you can rest appropriately in the middle."

"There are too many opponents next year, just in the country there are several. Known ones include Zhang Yimou and Ning Hao, how can I dare to rest and slack off? Only Jiang Wen has set the schedule, otherwise, it's hard to say if he is among the competitors."

Cao Baoping shook his head, the pressure is too great, it won't work if you don't pay attention.

Fine, since Cao Baoping is so motivated, Lin Nan won't say anything more.

However, mentioning Jiang Wen, he is indeed quite unexpected this time, actually dispelling the idea of going to an A-list film festival. The previous *Gone with the Bullets* had competed for the Golden Bear.

A few minutes later, Lin Nan walked toward Liu Yifei, Zhou Xun, and the others. They were actually still gossiping.

Mainly because Zhou Xun talks a lot. After all, she is a big actress of the same period as that one, and used to be compared often. Today, she is just excited and gloating, and she doesn't look like she's pretending at all.

"Rest assured, making such a big movement, it is impossible for her to return to the film and entertainment industry, and she can't come back."

"Because the new accounts and old accounts will be added up and liquidated together. At most, the artists under her company will not be affected, but she herself is absolutely impossible."

Lin Nan's words could be considered as revealing accurate information to all the actors in the crew. This matter was not made up by him, but clearly stated by the leader, and a small meeting was held this morning.

The next morning, when the morning sun appeared again, the film news that Duan Yihong won the Best Actor award at the Tokyo International Film Festival was also forced to return the headline position to "Someone Covering the Sky."

The former was like a flash in the pan, only staying at the top of the Weibo trending list for two or three hours in the early morning and late night.

Facts have proved that the well-known actress and this administrative penalty decision have indeed stung the nerves of countless ordinary people; for a while, it is absolutely impossible for public opinion to dissipate.

And when at nine o'clock in the morning, the competent department officially released the announcement of accepting someone's defense letter... the public opinion online was undoubtedly fueled again, completely out of control. Even Weibo couldn't suppress it, completely unable to block the mouths of the people.

"If you are sure that it will wrap up in the last few days of the month, then you have to wait until Lin Nan and I come back before having a dinner party with you. Hmm, that's right, there is a schedule, the two of us have to go to Hollywood..."

Liu Yifei took Han Jia's call and politely declined the invitation to a dinner party at the end of the month with regret. You know, little Han is rarely taking the initiative to treat, and after this village, I don't know if there will be another shop.

"What are you two going to Hollywood for?"

"There are some things at Crystal Pictures, we'll go and come back, won't stay for a few days." Based on the principle of confidentiality, Liu Qianqian told a small lie.

"That's fine, just wait until you two come back, and I'll treat you two to dinner. Hmm, there's also President Ren and my dad, they will also accompany you."

Without saying a few words, Han Jia hung up the phone cleanly. To the point that Liu Yifei was a bit confused, looking back at Lin Nan with a puzzled face: "Why do I feel like she has something waiting behind, looking like she hasn't finished speaking?"

"You don't need to feel it, just looking at her stammering and hesitant appearance, there must be something. When have you seen her take the initiative to treat us to dinner? Isn't it always running over to eat and drink, and even eating and taking?"

Lin Nan smiled at Liu Yifei very affirmatively. Little Han is still too young, her words are full of loopholes, and she can't escape his eyes at all.

Meanwhile, *The Unnamed* crew.

Han Jia was already smacking her lips and shaking her head at Han Sanping, "Appointment failed. After wrapping up and returning to the capital, we have to wait a few days. Only after they come back from Hollywood will we have a chance to mention that matter. You also notify Uncle Ren."

"Hollywood? What are you doing in Hollywood at this time? I don't believe it's anything about Crystal Pictures, and I haven't heard that Crystal Pictures has a film to publicize in the awards season..."

Before the words were finished, Han Sanping's expression changed, becoming excited, and even his eyes became sharp in an instant.

He thought of another thing, and at this moment he also believed in his intuition incomparably: "*Mulan*?!"

"No way? Didn't hear a bit of wind? No, it's been four or five months, there should be news!" After a mutter, Han Jia couldn't help but open her mouth slightly, her face full of shock.

"Damn, this is successful? Is it Yifei who succeeded, or Senior Brother Lin, or both of them succeeded?"

"How many times have I told you, girls should speak elegantly and ladylike, you treat it as a deaf ear..."

After scolding a few words unhappily, Han Sanping became serious: "If this guess is really right, if it really succeeds, then I have to talk to Lin Nan properly about putting you in as an assistant director."

"What if Senior Brother Lin is a soft egg, good-looking but useless? Only Yifei succeeded alone." Han Jia looked at her own father.

"Then I can also put you into the crew. Of course, it's best if Lin Nan is the director!" Han Sanping had a tone of being in control, domineering.

*Feng Qingyang*, sung by "Feng Qingyang" and Wang Fei, as the theme song of the micro-film *Gong Shou Dao*, was officially launched online in the afternoon.

Must admit, using the theme song as the first shot of promotion, this decision is very correct and very successful; because the heat and traffic online really soared, almost comparable to the public opinion of "Someone Covering the Sky."

However, the high-profile "Feng Qingyang" was therefore targeted by the media. After all, the source of funds behind "Someone Covering the Sky" has been verified, and it is exactly from the former.

"I can be sure that he can't escape this, as long as he is caught by the media, he will definitely be asked about this matter. And it should be in the near future, because *Gong Shou Dao* is about to go online, they have a promotional press conference."

Lin Nan was urged to work by Yue Jun just after lunch, because it was the end of the year again, and there were a large number of documents that needed to be signed, especially those related to finance. He was busy with serious matters while teasing.

"Then I am looking forward to it. Facing this matter that everyone knows clearly, how will he respond? Deny? But the funds are indeed theirs, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has verified it."

"You think too much. As a top businessman and capital, you don't want to hear any words unfavorable to him from his mouth. Hmm, just like this *Gong Shou Dao* of his, it talks about Tai Chi, and his skill in playing Tai Chi is also top-notch!"

Lin Nan smiled and pushed the signed documents to Yue Jun, leaving only a few lists of year-end expenditures in front of him.

"Actually, I found that Lin Dao, you are also quite good at playing Tai Chi, just that you prefer to be straightforward many times."

Yue Jun teased with a smile, and then pointed to the few that Lin Nan didn't sign: "Hurry up, Lin Dao."

"I am still young now, so I like to be straightforward. Wait until I start bringing children in two years, you will find that I will play Tai Chi more and more." Lin Nan said without caring about his face.

"Yo, is this all planned? Haha..."

"This year's expenditure is even better than last year!" Lin Nan didn't take the conversation, but said with emotion about the payment list in front of him.

"The revenue of TV dramas, the profits handed over by those four studios, the high income of Tiangong Color... the overseas copyrights of *Operation Mekong*, *Ip Man 4*, *Wolf Warrior 2*, *Gen Z*, and *Marriage Story*;"

"Add these up, Lin Dao, you calculate, is this year's income higher than last year? Then the expenditure of the year-end bonus plus other expenditures naturally will be a big chunk higher."

Yue Jun couldn't help but laugh, his year-end share also increased by more than two million.

"Yes, thank you all for your hard work." Lin Nan nodded with a smile, and then started to write. In less than half a minute, nearly 100 million in funds went out.

"By the way, how do you plan to hold this year's annual meeting? You asked for so much budget..."

"Lin Dao, you just approve the payment, why so many questions? I haven't seen you attend the annual meeting a few times, you are not there every year..."

Yue Jun took the opportunity to directly "scold" Lin Dao. For the latter not attending the annual meeting, employees have been complaining for many years!

Lin Nan was stunned and was about to refute immediately. But before he could speak, Yue Jun aimed his spear at Red Star Dock again:

"Red Star Dock made a fortune this year, a drama version of *Eternal Love*, and a 40% stake in *Wolf Warrior 2*! I think Lin Dao, you should mention it to Yifei."

"Mention what?" Lin Nan asked suspiciously.

"Give the year-end bonus to the shooting team of the drama version of *Eternal Love*!"

"Hahaha... Good, no problem, I'll go back and ask for her opinion." Hearing this, Lin Nan was happy in an instant. Yue Jun probably drafted this early, right?

Of course, he has this power and qualification, because the copyright was snatched back by him, but it was given to Red Star Dock by Lin Nan.

"Sigh, Lin Dao, you can also be considered to have inadvertently exposed your family status. Still have to ask for opinions..."

Yue Jun stood up with a tsk, he stood all the documents up on the desk, bumped them, tidied them up, glanced at Lin Nan with a slightly disgusted and "insulting" look, then waved his hand, and turned and left the office with a loud laugh.

"I..." Lin Nan was really speechless, but didn't curse out.

... ===== CHAPTER 932 =====