[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-952":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},2287788,4473,"Chapter 952: 1,252: One Year Later","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-952",952,"\u003Cp>A film preparation meeting lasted an entire morning, and every department received their own heavy load of tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the screenwriting department; before the end of January next year, they must hand Lin Nan at least 20 story outlines or script drafts based on the \"Ballad of Mulan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for how to fill in the flesh and blood within that skeleton to construct different narrative threads, that will require the entire screenwriting department of over sixty people to rack their brains together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what everyone must do next is undoubtedly to work overtime and push themselves within the limited time—the bonuses are sufficient, so work until you drop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Lin Nan and Liu Yifei stepped out of the company door than they received a call from Cao Baoping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just ten minutes ago, at 11:30, all scenes for \"She Kills\" scheduled to be filmed in the capital were wrapped, finishing a full 10 days ahead of the crew's original shooting plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Lin Nan and his companion didn't rush home, but drove directly to the set, where they could also snag a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived at the set, Zhou Xun and the others were removing their makeup, while Cao Baoping was on the side arranging the upcoming schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave all the lead actors of the crew a week off to allow them to rest and readjust their states; in one week, on the 18th, everyone must assemble in Las Vegas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Hao was working his life away rushing 'Crazy Alien' over there, and Director Cao here managed to finish half the scenes of a film 10 days early. Are you two not treating actors like human beings this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Lin Nan stepped through the makeup room door, he blurted out a joke. Liu Yifei couldn't help but tug at him, chiding, \"How can you talk like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin is the only one who understands us. The days of being turned into beasts of burden to work overtime are truly exhausting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xun led the \"uprising,\" using the vanity mirror in front of her to cast a dissatisfied look at Liu Yifei, and then the two began a \"confrontation\" in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Zhuo, Huang Xuan, Xin Zhilei, and Li Qin on the side didn't dare to interrupt, but the smiles on their faces were clearly in solidarity, as they had all been squeezed by Cao Baoping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are all mature actors. Learning to adjust your own state to adapt to high-intensity shooting rhythms and efficiency is a required course and a basic skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Baoping's cheerful remark instantly suppressed the group of leads; the aura of a professor at the Beijing Film Academy and a great director was still quite imposing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, Teacher Cao's words have much more depth than the 'explanation' Director Ning gave Huang Bo and Shen Teng back then. It's worth remembering and learning from.\" Liu Yifei decisively \"favored one over the other\" and sold out Ning Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ning Hao is purely relying on selling his face, hahaha.\" Lin Nan couldn't hold it in anymore and laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Cao Baoping again, his \"serious\" facade couldn't be maintained either; he was instantly swept up by the laughter and followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted that this was indeed the first time he had rushed work and squeezed actors on set like this, and the starting point was indeed his own personal selfishness. He was also very clear that this could not be hidden from anyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had come to visit the set, Liu Yifei, as one of the producers, naturally couldn't show nothing. So, lunch was postponed... the hotel next door urgently prepared a banquet hall, and ingredients were dispatched...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the afternoon on, Penguin Entertainment and Tudou Net were intentionally building momentum for the upcoming large-scale media press conference;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Related information and press releases online suddenly seemed to erupt like a fountain, and countless accurate snippets of news were \"inadvertently\" leaked by \"informed sources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so that it spread across the entire internet and the whole industry: a large-scale girl group audition variety show, backed by film and internet giants and covering the entire Chinese entertainment circle, was about to be launched!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And its scale and weight were unprecedented in the country:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening internal recommendation channels to all entertainment companies, talent agencies, and film companies in the industry; Tudou Net would host multiple rounds of live-streamed competitions, public voting... multimedia platform promotion... forming a group to debut... feeding them with massive resources...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one afternoon, this large-scale audition variety show, whose name was still unknown, undoubtedly became the focus of the entire internet, with its heat and topic volume boiling over and even going off the charts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until around nine o'clock the next morning, under the focus of countless domestic media, that \"Produce 101\" finally revealed its true face at the press conference...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At around nine o'clock this morning, Penguin Entertainment and Tudou Net held a large-scale media press conference for the 'Produce 101: Rocket Girls' project!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting today, this audition variety project is opening registration and internal recommendation channels to all entertainment companies, talent agencies, film companies with artist management businesses, or senior industry insiders nationwide;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The production team will spend 3.5 months selecting 101 amateur trainees from thousands or even tens of thousands of amateur female students through preliminary interviews and screening processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All trainees will grow under the training of a star mentor group and go through multiple rounds of popularity voting, temporary eliminations, and other processes, finally selecting 11 female trainees through the grand finale's popularity voting to form the final idol group, officially debuting on the grand finale night...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is reported that over a thousand film and entertainment companies in the industry have confirmed their registration for the large-scale girl group survival audition variety show jointly launched by Penguin Entertainment and Tudou Net: 'Produce 101.' As of the time of this news release, this figure is still continuously increasing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of the entire entertainment industry, the \"Produce 101\" audition event is undoubtedly a very rare platform and opportunity in the current industry that allows amateurs to soar to success!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all of this is because its producers are true giants: they have traffic, platforms, and an intricate network of relationships in the film industry...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of many media outlets, even film giants like Lin Nan Pictures, Enlight Media, and Wanda can be counted as the resource network behind the \"Produce 101\" variety show... because they are major shareholders of Tudou Net!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an entire morning, the focus of the internet and the industry was on \"Produce 101\"; because everyone could see clearly that this was indeed a project destined to explode in popularity, one that could allow even the chickens and dogs to ascend to heaven...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until 11 o'clock that there was finally a piece of explosive news in the industry that could rival \"Produce 101,\" but it was limited to the film circle:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan Pictures simultaneously released a cooperation invitation list on its official website and official Weibo, specifically for the list of partners for the top-tier blockbuster \"Mulan,\" which has an investment of up to 200 million US dollars, or 1.4 billion RMB.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……Capital University of Physical Education, Shichahai Martial Arts School, Xi'an Film Studio, Ningxia Film Studio, Shanghai Film Studio, Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama... Nanjing Museum, Shaanxi History Museum... Peking University, Northwest University, Nanjing University……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire film circle was reading this cooperation list word by word. At a glance, everyone noticed a key element: these nearly thirty invited partners were almost all state-owned enterprises and public institutions... but, it seems China Film Group is not among them?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right, there is indeed no China Film Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, is there a need to go to the capital? There are only three state-owned enterprises from the film studio era, but no China Film Group... That side is likely to explode at Lin Nan Pictures, right?\" Wang Yong asked Ren Zhonglun over the phone, feeling somewhat worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explode? How to explode? Throw a pair of Jokers or go to Lin Nan Pictures to set off firecrackers? Stop joking, we don't owe him anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that time with 'Pacific Rim 2,' you already confronted him like that; the mask was torn off long ago, and the cards were laid on the table. What, does he still have the face to retaliate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the phone, Ren Zhonglun laughed. However, in all fairness, he really wanted to see someone's petty, retaliatory behavior this time. If such an operation really appeared, there would be plenty of excitement to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, I'll send him a message; if there's anything, just give a shout.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, I'll also give him a heads-up, hahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China Film Group, just as Wang Yong and Ren Zhonglun expected, the atmosphere here was indeed not good, very not good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the 5th, the secretary contacted Yue Jun according to the content of the text message Lin Nan returned, and had been waiting for a reply ever since. They waited for nearly a week, and today there was finally news, but what kind of reply was this? There was actually no China Film Group on the partner list!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was most \"humiliating\" was that Yue Jun actually called specifically to explain: \"After careful consideration and analysis, the team found that there really isn't any area where we need the help of China Film Group and the Beijing Film Studio...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the secretary was still cursing Yue Jun in his heart: Even if what you said is correct and a fact, you shouldn't have said it out loud. It's been so long, to be able to take the initiative to speak to you, does the implication still need to be stated so bluntly? You aren't idiots! So, you did it on purpose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman La, do you want me... should I call Director Lin again?\" The secretary couldn't help but speak up; he looked at La Peikang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he didn't want to ask, but the office was already deathly silent to the point of being scary. More than ten minutes had passed, and the leader hadn't said a word; he could only hear the other person's heavy breathing... this was a manifestation of anger and suppressed emotions to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. We haven't... reached the point of being shameless.\" La Peikang murmured expressionlessly, looking as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these words didn't sound like that to the secretary's ears, and his face turned somewhat ugly in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because after all these years, he knew his leader's psychological personality very well:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader was holding back fire and was extremely angry, but on his lips and face, he was calm and indifferent, as if he didn't care about anything... this meant that his mood was already very bad, even the worst kind of situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And over these years, as his secretary, he had rarely seen this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman La, I think we can try again. Or find Producer Liu, Director Lin will listen...\" The secretary was getting anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary's words were forcefully interrupted. He saw the great Chairman La looking at him with a livid face, and he ordered in a flat tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to Teng Huatao, 'Shanghai Fortress' will be wrapped in a little over a week. Go notify him—remember, it's a notification, not a discussion—to speed up the efficiency of post-production editing and special effects shots after wrapping. If there is a lack of funds, submit a request to the production companies; everything must prioritize the film's post-production quality and production efficiency, nothing can be lacking...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman La, what are you doing?\" The secretary's heart skipped a beat; he had already guessed something, but he very much hoped it wasn't what he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him, I want to see efficiency. If there are no accidents, Lin Nan's 'The Wandering Earth' will definitely be in a major release window, but it certainly won't be next year's summer slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, let Teng Huatao have a bottom line in his heart; before next year's New Year's Eve slot, he must complete all special effects and post-production for 'Shanghai Fortress'... 1 year should be enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman La, should we consider it again? This kind of thing, the risk...\" the secretary exclaimed. He swallowed involuntarily; it was truly a case of fearing what you expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Risk and opportunity always coexist. Two sci-fi blockbusters placed in the same release window, isn't the gimmick big enough? What are you afraid of? Tell Teng Huatao, I expect 'Shanghai Fortress' to gain the upper hand in box office and market reputation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary wanted to say something more, but after opening his mouth several times, he ultimately didn't say anything. With his leader's appearance, there was no way to persuade him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I will go notify Director Teng Huatao this afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the morning of the 12th, three New Year's Eve blockbusters held their premiere ceremonies in the capital simultaneously;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Jackie Chan's \"Bleeding Steel,\" Kaixin Mahua and Red Star Dock's \"Never Say Die,\" and \"The Thousand Faces of Dunjia,\" which was controlled and started filming early last February before LeEco crashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one were to discuss which film was most supported by the industry and media, it was undoubtedly \"The Thousand Faces of Dunjia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone in the circle was definitely not going for LeEco's sake, as it was too unlucky;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone came for the creative team of \"The Thousand Faces of Dunjia\": Tsui Hark was the screenwriter and producer, Yuen Woo-ping was the director and martial arts choreographer, and Nansun Shi was the producer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One has to admit, in terms of the influence and connections of the creative team, this film was indeed the strongest! And the weakest was Jackie Chan's \"Bleeding Steel,\" because he was the only big star!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for \"Never Say Die\"? With Lin Nan and Liu Yifei supporting it, even without many other A-listers, the premiere ceremony could undoubtedly be presented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in terms of guest quality, it far exceeded \"The Thousand Faces of Dunjia,\" but it could only rely on the star power of the two of them; if one were to count the number of A-list actors and stars present, it was far inferior to the \"The Thousand Faces of Dunjia\" side next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As of last night, Huayi's 'The Ex-File 3' has been released for 13 days, and the total box office has already reached 1.12 billion. If we don't suppress Huayi's arrogance, those two brothers' nostrils will be pointed straight at the sky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now at the premiere of 'The Thousand Faces of Dunjia,' Wang Zhonglei even shouted the slogan that a 2 billion box office was already in the bag, and also asked the 'The Thousand Faces of Dunjia' crew to work hard together...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the social reception after the film screening, Wang Changtian held his phone in his left hand and a glass of red wine in his right, muttering to Lin Nan with disdain and disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enlight Media and Huayi are known rivals with a grudge; seeing them doing well, Old Wang naturally felt uncomfortable all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow the 13th is 'Bleeding Steel,' the day after the 14th is 'The Thousand Faces of Dunjia,' the day after that the 15th is 'Youth,' and the 16th is 'Never Say Die.' Counting today, at most four more days, Huayi's 'The Ex-File 3' can stop its momentum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for 'Youth'? How much box office do you expect it to have? Feng Xiaogang has a problem with his brain on this point, expecting this kind of film to create a high box office in the New Year's Eve slot, just like when he put 'Back to 1942' in the New Year's Eve slot, his brain is purely flooded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan mocked unscrupulously, and he didn't deliberately lower his volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so that many people around heard his words, and then everyone looked awkward and moved away discreetly... in high-end occasions, it's not appropriate to get involved!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"4 days, that's almost another 150 million in box office revenue. The main thing is that this film has no competitors for half a month in the New Year's Eve slot, which is why Huayi picked up such a big bargain!\" Liu Xiaobin also came over with a wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan glanced at Liu Xiaobin, and then couldn't help but laugh. Huayi's stock price trend during this period was very good, which made several companies with grudges feel unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the three of them were laughing and talking, Liu Yifei was not idle; beside her were Han Jia and several people from Kaixin Mahua, especially Shen Teng and Ma Li, the two leads who rushed back from the \"Hello Mr. Billionaire\" crew, who were truly eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you mean, the filming of 'Hello Mr. Billionaire' is also at a gallop?\" Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh; how many beast-of-burden crews was this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says it isn't? To coordinate with the schedule of 'Produce 101,' Yan Fei and Peng Damo have both gone crazy; in the crew, they wish they could whip us 24 hours a day...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, it has never been like this before. This time they simply don't treat us as human beings, um, treating us like livestock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Li and Shen Teng completely ignored Yan Fei and Peng Damo, who were speechless on the side, and directly complained to Liu Yifei, the producer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh, just grit your teeth and endure it, and it will pass. Producer Liu will be more miserable than you starting next month.\" Before Liu Yifei could speak, Han Jia had already joked cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the expression on Liu Yifei's face became speechless, but then she nodded and smiled at Ma Li and the other: \"Yes, just think of me when you're fine. I have to undergo half a year of intensive training, with training volume and intensity comparable to top athletes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good heavens, Ma Li had imagined herself acting in 'Mulan' before. According to the training intensity you mentioned, Producer Liu, let alone half a year, she would be exhausted and desert after half a month, hahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Shen Teng started to tear down his teammate's stage again. But don't say, he was indeed born to eat the comedy meal, and everyone around was amused by his cheap tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the morning of the 13th, \"Bleeding Steel\" high-profilely began its theatrical release with a 30.2% screening share.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the attention of the film and television industry, especially the film circle, was not on this \"Bleeding Steel\"; the eyes of everyone in the industry were drawn toward Jingxi Culture and Changsheng Tian Film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Online, media reports were coming in one after another……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This morning, Changsheng Tian Film, together with Jingxi Culture, issued an official announcement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly a year of open auditions and screen tests, the 'Creation Trilogy' is expected to complete the preliminary selection of all amateur actors and the casting of other roles by the end of this month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company plans to announce the list of those entering the 'Creation Training Camp' during the New Year's holiday, and will begin a six-month closed-off training period, followed by final screening, elimination (those signed to Changsheng Tian Film will be arranged otherwise), and role assignment; during the New Year's holiday, the list of all confirmed cast members will also be announced……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is reported that the total investment budget for the 'Creation Trilogy' is as high as 3 billion RMB, making it the highest-budget Chinese-language film and Chinese-language film series to date……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After nearly a year, regarding questions related to the 'Creation Trilogy', Director Wu Ershan accepted another media interview, stating: He will strive to create a true oriental fantasy special effects blockbuster…… The official start date for the three-part consecutive shoot is expected to be before September in the second half of next year……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sleeping until he woke up naturally in the morning, Lin Nan saw the film news online without any surprise. To be honest, he had almost forgotten about this project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this news also reminded him that a year had indeed passed; he hadn't paid much attention, and over three hundred and sixty days had slipped away so quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Nan, you need to return a call to Chairman Wang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after finishing washing up and coming out, Liu Yifei waved at Lin Nan; the phone he had left on the dining table had just received a call, and it was Liu Yifei who answered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't we just see him yesterday? Why is he calling again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not Chairman Wang from Enlight, it's Chairman Wang from Tudou,\" Miss Liu smiled and reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lin Nan reacted immediately. Tudou had already gone public, and had established and acquired several subsidiaries; President Wang had long since become Chairman Wang, the head of the board!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of call is it that makes you smile so…… maliciously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan sat down at the dining table and picked up his phone. Looking at Liu Qianqian's suppressed laughter and playful eyes, he couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, talking bad about me to my face, how am I being malicious?\" Liu Yifei gave a cold snort, instantly retorting the great Director Lin's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I'll just ask Wang Wei the same thing.\" As he spoke, Lin Nan called back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, it connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Wang, you're calling so early in the morning, is there something important?\" Lin Nan picked up a steamed bun from the table and took a bite, teasing while he ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, it's already nine-thirty, how is that early in the morning? Besides, can't I call you if there isn't anything important?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just say it, stop beating around the bush,\" Lin Nan urged speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then I'll get straight to it. Penguin Entertainment asked me to ask you, for the films from Lin Nan Film in the first half of next year, would you consider coming on 'Produce 101' for promotion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of daydream are you having? When have you ever seen me go on a variety show?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan frowned directly and refused. But the next second he realized something was wrong, because Liu Yifei opposite him was laughing, and Wang Wei on the phone was also laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the situation?\" Lin Nan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, didn't Producer Liu tell you the gossip I just told her? Hahaha…… Your choice to refuse is within my expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there is something unexpected that I must share with you: Director Jiang Wen has confirmed that in six months, he will bring the main cast of the 'Hidden Man' crew to attend the live broadcast of the 'Produce 101' finale to promote the film……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract was signed just after eight o'clock this morning; you and Producer Liu remember to keep it confidential. My goodness, this is the first time Director Jiang Wen has been on a variety show, and it's a variety show broadcast live across the entire internet…… The marketing department is very certain that once this news is officially announced, it will definitely be explosive in terms of heat and traffic…… This gimmick, tsk tsk, is maxed out……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Nan, Director Jiang is really listening to advice this time. The suggestion you gave him back then was to change his promotional strategy and focus on internet channels. He has clearly let go completely, he's even willing to go on a variety show, haha……\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Nan could recover, Liu Yifei's teasing laughter was already ringing in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>",3948,"2026-06-20T03:22:13.361Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","fbbac7f6b9b34452ad09d7a40412e1c3e75929347b30cef1293a43d5c8e3e9da","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-953","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-951",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]