Chapter 569: Old Man and Young Wife? Interfering with Casting

When Liu Shishi and Wu Qilong, two people with a nearly 20-year age difference, announced their relationship on Weibo, the entertainment industry was stunned.

Is it true that they got into it after watching "Startling by Each Step" and couldn't get out of it? And then two more TV series, they were completely trapped and tied?

The actresses in the circle were happy.

Looking back at the past, actresses who announced their love affairs when their careers were at their peak, especially those who did not rely on their acting skills, basically had no further progress.

In the future, at most, they can only maintain the current popularity and work hard to maintain it, but they will definitely not be able to stop the trend and fact that their careers are gradually declining.

Unless you can be like Liu Yifei, with a big director around you and successfully promoted to capital, then you can completely ignore the rules and make your own decisions!

Unfortunately, Liu Shishi did not find Lin Nan, but an old man who was almost out of fashion and became popular again.

Not only people in the circle watched the fun, but there were all kinds of voices on the Internet, with all kinds of words.

The fans of "Startling by Each Step" were of course very excited and excited, but most people were just unscrupulous ridicule and gloating.

"I don't know if this counts as love? But this old man has been a playboy since he was a teenager. There are countless scandals in Taiwan!"

"What do you want? Because he is old and caring? Or is it because he has an Oedipus complex? Is there something wrong with your brain?"

"It's a pity for Long Kui. Her eyesight is really bad. You could have chosen Hu Ge!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, when you are as fierce as a wolf, he is already 'in his twilight years'. What can I do?"

"I heard that the ex-wife was dissatisfied with that aspect, so she cheated on him and divorced him..."

"I hope it's just a love affair. An old man and a young wife? Sooner or later, something will happen."

...

Cai Yinong slapped the desk hard. I don't know if it was because of pain or excitement. Her body was shaking slightly, and even her face was a little ferocious.

She finally brought out four little beauties, but because of a few TV dramas, she took it seriously and got involved?

"I repeatedly told her that she could have her love affair and the company would not care, but it could not be announced. Did she ignore my words?" Cai Yinong roared.

The secretary was also trembling. Liu Shishi not only did not say hello to the company, but even her phone was busy and could not be contacted.

"Then, Mr. Cai, what should we do now? The company's phone is almost blown up by the media..."

Hearing the secretary's words, Cai Yinong suppressed his anger and began to think.

The only plan now is to go with the flow and change the "development" route originally set for Liu Shishi, hype up the relationship and add personality!

"Positive response to the media: support and bless them, indicating that this is the artist's private matter, the company will not interfere, will not intervene, and it is inconvenient to say more. In addition, let her come back to see me as soon as possible!"

"Okay, okay, Mr. Cai. I'll go now."

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The mainland film market in November can be said to be a stage prepared for Hollywood movies.

Seven imported films, one every three or four days, can be imagined, it will definitely be a melee.

All domestic films will be cannon fodder and victims of the mutual infighting and chaos of these seven Hollywood imported films.

But this situation is simply unavoidable. In order to ensure smooth performance during the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, we can only sacrifice the car to save the driver.

Lin Nan accompanied Liu Yifei to watch the 3D animated film "Hotel Transylvania", a comedy with vampires as the protagonist, which is very good.

"At the end of this month, "Frozen" will be released in North America."

On the way back, Liu Yifei sat in the co-pilot and talked about the animated film she dubbed, feeling happy.

"I have good news to tell you. Although the specific release time of this movie in China has not been determined, the people of Disney have already negotiated the release date with China Film, and it is likely to be released during the Spring Festival."

Lin Nan drove the car, glanced at Liu Yifei beside him, and said softly.

"How did you know?"

"When I went to China Film that day, when I left, Director La mentioned it to me."

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Liu Yifei's smile instantly became brighter, and she believed that Lin Nan's judgment would not be wrong.

"Doesn't that mean that it will only be two months? Well, when the time comes, I want to book the theater, and you will accompany me."

"Okay, no problem." Lin Nan smiled and responded warmly.

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For Lin Nan, there are only two important things this month.

One is Zhu Yawen's wedding, and the other is to be an award presenter at the Golden Horse Awards, and then fly directly to Hollywood.

In the movie information, there is already news about "The Invisible Guest".

"The foreign language film "The Invisible Guest" directed by Lin Nan and starring Leonardo, Naomi Watts, and Jessica Chastain will be released in the North American market on the 1st of next month."

"Director Lin Nan will impact this year's Oscars with this film."

Looking at the film approval documents sent to the company, Yue Jun smacked his lips.

"This La Dong is really efficient, it's only one day!"

Lin Nan didn't know what to say.

This was obviously specially instructed by La Peikang, otherwise even if China Film was more efficient than other state-owned enterprises in other industries, it would not be so fast!

"When the movie is released next month, I will talk to Leonardo about buying the film in batches into the country. Let's pick a good time next year."

Lin Nan talked to Yue Jun while browsing the movie information.

"The Dragon King" is still 4 days away from release, but its box office has been successfully and low-key "brushed" by Huayi over 600 million, and the final total box office revenue was 600.5 million.

The day before, the daily box office was "stable" at 1.36 million. However, after the figure reached 600 million the next day, it stopped showing up, leaving only a few thousand dollars in an instant.

At this point, Xu Ke broke his personal box office record and was promoted to director of the 600 million box office club.

And Yang Ying's blowout promotional press release also includes a resume of a movie with a box office of 600 million, as if she is the heroine? !

However, Huayi made the most money. The box office of "The Dragon King of God" alone made them a net profit of more than 100 million.

In response to the news that the box office exceeded 600 million, the stock price reached the highest point after the lock-up period of Huayi's listing.

After Yue Jun left the office, Lin Nan made a phone call and left.

"Director Lin?"

"How many Huayi shares do I have now?"

"Wait a moment, let me take a look."

After a burst of crackling keyboard sounds on the other end of the phone, he replied:

"Director Lin, from the listing in 2009 to now, after many additional allocations, you now have 13.66 million shares. Do you want to trade?"

Hearing this number, Lin Nan reacted for several seconds before coming back to his senses, "There is no need to trade at the moment, I just wanted to ask."

"Okay, then I won't disturb Director Lin's work. If you need anything, please call me anytime."

"Um."

Seeing that this year is coming to an end, Lin Nan wants to know whether the dividends from Huayi's annual meeting will be in cash? Or will we allocate more shares again?

"One last time, and then we can take action one after another."

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There are also only four days left before Zhu Yawen's wedding.

Lin Nan was forced to try on one suit after another like a model, but Liu Yifei always laughed and shook her head.

"We're almost done, can we stop the trouble?"

After trying on more than a dozen suits in a row, Lin Nan finally couldn't help it anymore and said with a grimace.

Men are no better than women, and Lin Nan doesn't have the mentality they have to tirelessly try on clothes.

Besides, he couldn't trust Liu Yifei's vision... Of course, he couldn't say this openly, or he would be beaten.

"Then, the black one just now? It shows your temperament better."

Liu Yifei smiled and nodded, deciding not to trouble Lin Nan.

But Lin Nan was a little hesitant and looked at the store manager with a smile on his face, "Really?"

"Of course, Yifei has very good taste. This suit suits Director Lin very well."

"Okay, that's it. Since it was your choice, will you pay the bill?" Lin Nan glanced at Liu Yifei and asked.

"I pay, I pay, swipe the card."

Miss Liu raised her eyebrows at Lin Nan and followed the store manager to the front.

"Sixteen thousand eight hundred sincere benefits. Here is the receipt and your card."

Liu Yifei took the delicate bag, bills and other things and looked at Lin Nan, who was sitting on the sofa and resting.

"It's done, let's go."

Not long after the two left, corresponding news appeared on the Internet.

"Director Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were shopping for suits, suspected to be preparing for Zhu Yawen's wedding."

"Liu Yifei drives a red Ferrari and pays with credit cards domineeringly..."

As soon as this news came out, the circle was even more lively than the Internet.

"Alas, when you are the best man, you have to prepare your own food. Director Lin is so kind!"

"The way Yifei swipes her credit card is so cool. My sister knows how to warm the bed, please support me!"

"Lao Zhu Duan is an unworthy son and must be reimbursed!"

"Hey, Luo Jin also has an opinion, haha..."

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Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were originally going to go home directly, but within ten minutes of driving, Yue Jun's call came.

"Sissi, go to the company."

"Oh well."

Liu Yifei didn't ask any questions and directly changed her job to Lin Nan Pictures.

It took exactly one week from the first time Hou Hongliang came to Lin Nan Pictures to the time Noon Sunshine made a clear decision.

Yue Jun said on the phone that not only Hou Hongliang was here this time, but also Kong Shu.

Thinking that the other two people came all the way from Hengdian, Lin Nan was embarrassed to keep them waiting.

The car stopped downstairs, and Lin Nan and Liu Yifei entered the company.

"Director Lin, it's still on the third floor. Director Yue is waiting for us," the front desk said immediately.

"Yeah." Lin Nan nodded.

On the way to the company, Liu Yifei had already heard Lin Nan talk about "Nirvana in Fire". Thinking about it, the joint production should be decided today.

In the reception room on the third floor, Yue Jun, Hou Hongliang and Kong Shuo were chatting and laughing.

As the knock on the door rang, the three of them subconsciously looked at the door and saw Lin Nan and Liu Yifei coming in with smiles on their faces.

"Director Lin, Yifei."

"Director Lin Nan, producer Liu."

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"Producer Hou, Director Kong, welcome you two to Lin Nan Pictures."

Lin Nan went up to them and shook hands with the two, while Liu Yifei also said hello.

Everyone was straight to the point, no polite words.

"Director Lin, we are here to show our attitude this time. We are co-producing "Nirvana in Fire" and the sun is shining at noon. I will be responsible for the production and Director Kong Shu will direct it personally..."

Hou Hongliang and Kong Shuo exchanged words with each other and began to talk about the production plan for "Langya Bang", including casting, costume props, and overhead background setting in a period similar to the Southern and Northern Dynasties...

The two talked about it in detail, and it was obvious that they had thought about it a long time ago. Unfortunately, the copyright belongs to Lin Nan.

…

"Lin Nan Pictures and Noon Sunshine will share the investment equally, and we will be responsible for the entire production process.

According to Director Yue, after the TV station and online broadcast revenue are divided, Lin Nan Pictures will buy back half of the copyright in our hands, and the future revenue has nothing to do with Noon Sunshine..."

"I have another request." Lin Nan suddenly said.

Hou Hongliang and Kong Ran looked at Lin Nan subconsciously, and even Liu Yifei and Yue Jun were a little curious.

"Director Lin, please speak."

"I want to go through the final casting list." Lin Nan said loudly.

Hou Hongliang and Kong Ran understood what this sentence meant, which meant that Lin Nan wanted to interfere with the casting.

For the two people who came from state-owned enterprises, "interfering with casting" is a sensitive topic.

However, thinking that Lin Nan is a big director, he should not "stuff" some messy, unsuitable and unskillful actors in.

After the two looked at each other, they nodded: "Okay, we will start casting soon. If Director Lin has suitable actors, you can also tell us."

"Of course." Lin Nan nodded.

At this time, Kong Ran looked at Liu Yifei and said with a smile;

"Yifei no longer plays in TV dramas, which is a pity for the audience. Her ancient costume looks are very stunning. But the status of movie actors is much higher than that of TV actors after all."

"Thank you, Director Kong, for your compliment." Miss Liu smiled and thanked.

After nearly an hour of greetings, Hou Hongliang and Kong Ran complained a lot about the high pay of TV actors nowadays.

Lin Nan and the other two chatted with each other from time to time. This problem has indeed become an obvious cancer in the TV drama circle.

But Lin Nan knew that this was just the beginning.

After agreeing to sign the contract in two days, the two left in a hurry and returned to Hengdian without even eating.

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Two days passed quickly.

Yue Jun was responsible for the contract with Noon Sunshine. In the second half of the month, the project will be announced and casting will begin.

And Lin Nan was also very depressed.

It was obviously Zhu Yawen's wedding, why did he have so many things to do?

"What? We're getting married the day after tomorrow, why do I have to go to your place tomorrow?"

"You're the best man, you have to get up at three or four in the morning the day after tomorrow to work with me. If you don't come to the hotel tomorrow, when will you come? Same for Luo Jin!"

On the other end of the phone, Zhu Yawen said it with confidence. Lin Nan's expression paused, okay, he didn't get it.

The phone's external speaker was on, and even Liu Yifei, who was petting the cat next to Lin Nan, couldn't help laughing.

"Liu Yifei next to you, don't laugh either. Remember to set the alarm the day after tomorrow morning, go to the hotel early, call Shu Chang, you two won't be late..."

Listening to Zhu Yawen's teasing on the phone, the smile on Liu Yifei's face disappeared instantly.

She snatched the phone from Lin Nan angrily and shouted at Zhu Yawen on the other end:

"I'm telling you, your gift money is gone!"

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