Chapter 625: "The Secret of the Dragon", Sell Again

"Zhang Yimou's film "Coming Home" grossed 31.18 million the next day and 28.83 million on Sunday. The total box office for the first three days of the weekend was 81.2 million."

"The film "The Invisible Guest" earned 38.83 million and 36.72 million on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, with a total of 104.4 million in the first weekend."

For three consecutive days, the box office data of the two films were the focus of attention in the circle.

Everyone knows that if nothing unexpected happens, the box office of Lin Nan's "The Invisible Guest" will crush Zhang Yimou and Gong Li's "Coming Home" all the way until the two films are off the screen.

Lin Nan sat in the office and checked the news from time to time.

The group of people in the Beijing circle are really crazy. The overwhelming press releases are all praising Wu Yifan, and a lot of fashion resources are directly thrown at him!

"Xu Jinglei's eyes are green, is she going to eat people?" Lin Nan said contemptuously.

These big flowers in the Beijing circle are more difficult to describe than the other, and they are all well-known socialites in the circle. They used to accompany the old, now it's their turn to find the young!

The phone on the table suddenly vibrated, Lin Nan glanced at it, it was from Happy Twist.

"Hello, Mr. Zhang?"

"Director Lin, it's me, Yan Fei."

Lin Nan looked at the incoming call on the phone, it was Zhang Chen's number, right?

Perhaps sensing Lin Nan's doubts, Yan Fei smiled and said:

"Director Lin, Mr. Zhang is right next to me. It's like this, the script of "Charlotte's Troubles" was done very quickly. We were thinking, is there any artist in your company who needs a role, just write it in..."

Hearing this, Lin Nan smiled subconsciously, quite good at handling things.

But he also knew that this was a polite remark, but it was also a polite remark that Happy Twist had to say.

"No need, there are only four artists in my company, and they are all arranged." Lin Nan replied in a gentle tone.

"Is that so? That's not a coincidence. But when the final casting is decided, you have to come and check it out. After all, Director Lin is also the boss of Mahua, haha..."

Lin Nan did not refuse this invitation. He nodded immediately, "Okay, let me know when the time comes."

"Okay, I won't disturb you, Director Lin, from your work."

"Yeah."

At Happy Mahua, Yan Fei hung up the phone and handed the phone to Zhang Chen who was sitting next to him.

In the small meeting room, Shen Teng, Ma Li, Allen, Song Yang, Chang Yuan and others were all there.

"I've said it before, Director Lin is very open and will not interfere with casting. He also promised not to interfere with the company's operations when he bought the shares."

"Lin Nan Pictures will not interfere, but we have to make this call. This is social etiquette."

Zhang Chen emphasized and looked at everyone again:

"The main roles have been assigned to you, but the other roles still need to be found outside actors. According to the plan, Morgan Stanley will be responsible for casting.

In addition, Old Yan, you have to lead people to make a budget as soon as possible and report it to Lin Nan Pictures so that the investment shares of the two companies can be determined in advance."

"No problem."

"Okay, Mr. Zhang."

"Charlotte?"

"Well, who is calling me? Dongmei, I found you. After so many years..."

"Haha, don't show off..."

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Lin Nan was originally going to go back to have lunch with Liu Yifei at noon, but after 10:30, he was asked to leave by two phone calls.

As the saying goes, when you give a gift to someone, you must ask for something. The same is true for this lunch. This is the Hongmen Banquet!

In the box, Wang Changtian personally poured a cup of tea for Lin Nan.

"Mr. Wang, Mr. Ye, I feel weak when you are like this."

Lin Nan took a bite of food and put it into his mouth, jokingly.

He was ready, and he would fight back when the enemy came.

"It seems that the film and television copyright of "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is with you, right?"

"Yes, it should be with Director Lin."

"Cough cough... cough..."

This question almost choked Lin Nan to death. He hurriedly picked up the cup and drank a sip of tea, moistened it, and almost scalded to death again.

Lin Nan glanced at the two people. He just read the script of "Looking for the Dragon" at around nine o'clock. Did these two people install surveillance in his office?

"Yes, Yue Jun bought it a long time ago, and the whole set is in my company. This kind of subject matter is not easy to operate, and it has been kept here."

Lin Nan nodded and said. This kind of thing does not need to be concealed, and it cannot be concealed, otherwise why would these two people come to find it?

Speaking of which, Wang Changtian and Ye Ning didn't make an appointment today, but they just happened to be looking for Lin Nan, so they just had lunch together at noon.

However, Lin Nan didn't expect that the two people had the same purpose. It was really weird!

"This novel can be filmed in story modules. Is it possible for Director Lin to transfer the copyright of one or two modules?"

Ye Ning spoke first, and Wang Changtian also nodded with a smile.

Lin Nan felt that the two must have other thoughts, "What if I refuse?"

"Then is it possible to do it together? You also said that this kind of subject matter is not easy to handle. There must be various blocks to review and require deletions..."

Wang Changtian smiled like a fox and played the second best means.

"I'm very curious, why did you suddenly think of this today?" Lin Nan asked with a speechless expression.

"That group of Internet companies did a questionnaire online: 'Which online novels are most expected to be adapted into film and television works', among which "Ghost Blowing Light" ranked first, with a terrifying number of votes!"

After hearing this explanation, Lin Nan understood, no wonder.

"I have to go back and think about this."

Although Wang Changtian was right, Lin Nan still didn't give in.

After the nearly one-hour dinner, he left decisively. Wang Changtian and Ye Ning kept reminding him to reply as soon as possible.

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When Lin Nan returned home in the afternoon, he was still thinking about "Ghost Blowing Light".

Although the company's screenwriter team had already prepared the scripts for the movie and TV series, as Wang Changtian said.

Once this kind of subject matter is submitted, it will definitely be reviewed by various cards. It is absolutely impossible to shoot it authentically.

"It's okay for TV series. In the future, we can directly broadcast it on Tudou.com without considering TV stations. But if the movie doesn't go to the theater, it will be a big loss."

"What are you talking about?"

Liu Yifei had just finished her exercise and was standing in the corridor upstairs, looking at Lin Nan in the living room and asked.

Her face was flushed and very attractive, and she was wiping the sweat on her forehead with a towel.

"Nothing, have you finished running?"

"Yes, I'm done. I'll take a break and then take a shower."

As she spoke, Liu Yifei walked down the stairs.

"Bona sent an invitation to the premiere of Overheard 3. Do you want to go?"

"No." Lin Nan shook his head decisively.

He and Liu Yifei both have high status in the industry, so when companies in the industry hold events, they never leave them out. It has become a routine.

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei who was so close, and could feel her body temperature. "You asked for Brother Xun, right?"

"Yes, she said she would treat me to a movie." Miss Liu smiled.

"Then let's change to her "The Best Fortune for a Woman Who Acts Like a Coquettish Person". I'm looking forward to this movie." Lin Nan joked.

"I'm also looking forward to her acting like a coquettish person. It must be very interesting. Mr. Zhou! Haha..."

Liu Yifei raised her head and imitated Zhou Xun's usual carefree look. Don't say it, she looks quite like him.

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"You said that they rejected all our people?"

Hearing the secretary's words, Wang Zhonglei's voice rose a lot.

"All the artists directly under the company were rejected, but I heard that Chen He's studio did not receive similar notices."

Wang Zhonglei understood what he said, that is, "Running Man" eliminated Li Chen and others, and Chen He might stay.

"You go out first."

"Okay, Mr. Wang."

Wang Zhonglei knew very well that a hit variety show with unlimited potential was a top resource.

Huayi is currently in its heyday, and it is rare to be rejected, but it is with Lin Nan that it has fallen again and again.

Hesitantly, Wang Zhonglei took out his mobile phone and made a call.

He did not call Lin Nan, but chose to call Wang Changtian, because Wang Changtian was more smooth than Lin Nan.

"Boss Wang? That's a rare thing."

"Boss Wang, you're joking. I called today just to learn about Running Man. I looked at the selection rules. Does Li Chen from my company meet the requirements? Why..."

Two minutes later, the smile on Wang Zhonglei's face gradually faded and became more and more gloomy.

"Okay, I understand. Sorry to bother you, Boss Wang."

The moment he hung up the phone, Wang Zhonglei wanted to throw his phone.

He told Wang Changtian that Li Chen was very popular with the audience, had many works, and was strong and powerful, just like Kim Jong Kook. As a result, Wang Changtian directly replied:

"Boss Wang is really joking. The artists who were eliminated from your company all had the same reason: extremely bad audience popularity, bad character, and members of the "stabbing cult"! "

At this point, Wang Zhonglei was 100% sure that it was Lin Nan who ordered it.

"You're really doing it, Director Lin!"

Just as Wang Zhonglei was cursing, the knock on the door sounded again.

"Come in, what's the matter?"

"Mr. Wang, Mr. Wang asks you to come over."

Wang Zhongjun's secretary said carefully. She could see that Wang Zhonglei might not be in a good mood.

"What's wrong?"

The secretary hesitated and whispered:

"Just received news that Director Lin Nan has sold another 1 million shares..."

"Say it again." Wang Zhonglei widened his eyes and said sternly.

"Director Lin Nan sold one million shares of the group's stock at a high price. It is not certain whether he will continue to sell. Mr. Wang asks you to come over."

Wang Zhonglei heard it clearly now. He walked out without saying a word, his face was livid, and he went straight to the chairman's office upstairs.

...

"Tell Guangguang to send contracts to the confirmed people first, and sign them one season at a time to avoid trouble later."

Lin Nan instructed Yue Jun on the other end of the phone to continue selecting people and signing contracts without delay.

"Okay, Director Lin."

Just after hanging up Yue Jun's phone, the phone rang again.

Lin Nan glanced at the two words "Xiao Wang" on the screen and couldn't help laughing:

"What's the big fuss? It's just a cash withdrawal."

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