Chapter 637 Preliminary Budget: 300 Million

"What did the director whisper to you just now?"

Wang Changtian approached Lin Nan and asked curiously.

"Well, why don't you just ask the director directly?"

Lin Nan opened his mouth and gave a half-answer.

As an old fox, Wang Changtian instantly understood the meaning of this sentence.

"Does China Film have a project for you?"

"Director Wang, I didn't say anything, and you don't have to guess here."

Lin Nan picked up a piece of cake and took a bite. He hadn't eaten dinner yet. The buffet at this dinner was pretty good.

"Okay, I know. After all, there is a difference between relatives and strangers!" Wang Changtian smacked his lips and sighed.

"Eat something, we'll leave in a while."

"Okay."

At the dinner, Huayi was the absolute protagonist.

Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei stood in the middle, surrounded by a group of people in the circle, and confidently described the future of Huayi.

What market value can break 35 billion in half a month, rush to 50 billion by the end of the year, and strive to double it within two years.

Although it sounds unreasonable, the reality is so unreasonable.

In the morning, Huayi's market value was still more than 29 billion.

At this time in the evening, the market value has strongly exceeded 30 billion and is close to 31 billion.

At present, Huayi's path of "de-single-film" has been very "successful"!

At least, the real estate sector has greatly stimulated Huayi's stock price.

And this is just a cultural tourism project. Huayi has three or four other projects under construction, and the area is not smaller than this.

Lin Nan and Wang Changtian were eating and chatting here, preparing to leave in a few minutes.

But at this time, by chance, Zhang Qiang from Alibaba ran over.

"Director Lin and Director Wang are in a good mood."

"Director Zhang, sit down together?" Lin Nan said politely.

"Haha, no."

"Does Director Zhang have something to do?" Wang Changtian wiped the corner of his mouth and raised his glass.

"Director Lin, Director Wang, I won't beat around the bush."

"Director Zhang, just go ahead."

"If Tudou is preparing to raise funds, Alibaba can provide a lot of help. In addition to funds, there are also connections and channels in the financial circle..."

Wang Changtian glanced at Lin Nan jokingly and asked the latter to come.

"When Tudou raises funds, it will be made public to the outside world, and then the right partner will be selected." Lin Nan said ambiguously.

"Haha, good. Alibaba is looking forward to Tudou's invitation. Director Lin and Director Wang can believe that we can provide more than Penguin!"

After speaking, Zhang Qiang nodded and stopped disturbing the two people to eat.

"He seems to think that you promised to invite Alibaba?" Wang Changtian joked with a smile.

"I didn't. Maybe they are used to hearing obedience, and their brain circuits automatically think so."

Lin Nan put down his chopsticks and finished a whole steak.

"Will Director Wang go to the meeting with Penguin?"

"You are the major shareholder, you just go, and the light will follow you." Wang Changtian stood up and said.

"Then please inform Wanda that I will meet with the Penguin people."

"No problem."

Lin Nan and Wang Changtian left the Huayi dinner under the gaze of many people.

Everyone was used to it, after all, the bosses of several state-owned enterprises had just left not long ago.

When they returned to the hotel, Liu Yifei was video chatting with Shu Chang.

"Huh? Don't you think you forgot something?"

Miss Liu sat on the bed and pouted, looking unkind.

"Forgot what?" Lin Nan was a little confused.

"Hahaha, Xixi, I won. I guessed that Lin Nan definitely didn't bring you snacks."

Director Lin only reacted after hearing Shu Chang's voice. Oh, I forgot.

"Listen to my explanation, it's all the fault of Director La and Director Wang!

One told me something serious, and the other asked me to eat something, and then I forgot about it..." Lin Nan smiled and shirked responsibility.

"Humph, I lost."

Liu Yifei was just showing off with Shu Chang, and now she is so embarrassed.

"Next time, double it."

Lin Nan changed the subject, "Shu Chang, why don't you go and rest? You won't start work tomorrow?"

"Tsk, Director Lu said that we can finish filming in half a month. I know what you mean. I won't disturb you two, really!"

Shu Chang hung up the phone, leaving Liu Yifei looking at Lin Nan in shame and anger. She picked up the pillow and threw it at him in anger.

"Hahaha..."

"Still laughing? Go take a shower!"

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After one night, male compatriots on the Internet have gained a public enemy. At least that's what Weibo's hot search says.

"Gao Yuanyuan and Zhao Youting publicly obtained their marriage certificate. Many netizens shouted: The hatred of stealing a wife is irreconcilable!"

"The two met because of "Searching". Director Chen Kaige, as a matchmaker, specially sent his blessings and said frankly that he had seen the clues when he was on the crew!"

The Internet was extremely lively. People in the circle left messages to bless and ask for wedding invitations.

And the emotions of netizens were a little excited.

"Alas, the last time I felt so heartbroken was when Director Lin Nan publicly confessed his love for Liu Yifei in Venice, but they are really a perfect match, aren't they?"

"Director Lin is fine, he deserves Liu Yifei."

"What do you mean worthy? Director Lin is one in a million, okay? He is unique to Scorpion! The youngest international director!"

"Let's not talk about Director Lin. Who can tell me what the hell is Mark Chao? Is there no one in the mainland? Let a Taiwanese take my wife away?"

"Director Chen Kaige is simply helping the tyrant, he is not a good person!"

"+1."

"+1."

"The hatred of stealing my wife!"

"Irreconcilable!"

"+1."

"+1."

...

At about eight o'clock in the morning, Lin Nan forced himself to leave Liu Yifei's warm and soft embrace.

After washing up and eating something, he set off for the hotel where the Central Film Group and others were staying.

Browsing the news on the Internet in the car, Lin Nan couldn't help laughing.

When he and Liu Yifei went public, he was also "condemned" by netizens.

But they all said that he was not worthy of "Sister Fairy", "Little Dragon Girl" and "Zhao Linger".

Thinking about it now, these netizens are really a bit cute.

"Well, another share of the money has been reserved." Lin Nan laughed softly.

Gao Yuanyuan has acted in his movie, so an invitation is definitely indispensable.

Nearly an hour later, they arrived at their destination.

Lin Nan was taken directly to the conference room by the people from the Central Film Group. A conference room is indispensable for high-end hotels.

"Okay, people are here."

As soon as he entered the room, La Peikang waved at Lin Nan, and Lin Nan also saw the people in the conference room clearly.

There were not many people, including him and the assistant he brought, there were exactly eight people. However, there were only four people who were really talking about business.

"President La, President Ren, Director Zhou."

Ren Zhonglun was also there, he glanced at Lin Nan with a complicated expression.

It was Zhou Xingchi who took the initiative to stand up and greet him.

He spoke in relatively standard Mandarin, "Director Lin, nice to meet you, I have wanted to meet you for a long time."

"Director Zhou, you are polite."

Zhou Xingchi seemed very satisfied with Lin Nan's address to him:

"It's not polite, it's what I should do. Director Lin is a director who has won international awards, and he has a very good reputation in the industry. He is a trustworthy partner."

The last sentence reminded Lin Nan of Huayi inexplicably. Zhou Xingchi was really afraid of the rope after being bitten by a snake once.

"Don't be polite to each other, sit down quickly. Let's talk about business." La Peikang urged with a smile.

At a large round table, Lin Nan sat between La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun.

The two heads of state-owned enterprises faced each other, and the two directors faced each other.

Lin Nan did not expect that after several years, he would work with Shanghai Film again under such circumstances, and he felt a little emotional.

Zhou Xingchi stretched his hand behind him, and his assistant handed him a file bag.

"Don't be afraid of your laughter. Everyone knows about my previous relationship with Huayi, so if we reach a cooperation this time, the contract must be meticulous."

Zhou Xingchi said very seriously. Lin Nan looked at him. It was also the first time that he looked directly at Zhou Xingchi, who was called "Star Master".

The vicissitudes of life and gray hair gave people a distinct sense of twilight. He was obviously one year younger than Liu Dehua, but he looked much older than Liu Dehua.

"Of course, this is not the first time Mr. Zhou has cooperated with China Film."

"Shanghai Film has always been well-known."

"It seems that I have a good reputation in the circle." Lin Nan smiled.

Zhou Xingchi nodded and smiled, "Everyone can take a look at this project first."

The documents were distributed to the three people, and Lin Nan saw the project introduction and the name of the script - "The Mermaid".

"This time it is a fantasy romance and comedy.

I personally support environmental protection and marine protection. This movie also has the meaning of protecting the marine environment and animals..."

Zhou Xingchi looked at Lin Nan and said, "Director Lin, we are both directors, so I have to make some things clear in advance."

"Director Zhou, please speak." Lin Nan made a gesture of invitation.

"If Lin Nan Pictures participates in the investment, Director Lin cannot interfere with the crew. I have the final say on my crew."

This made La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun stunned, so direct!

Lin Nan smiled and nodded, it turned out to be the legendary "set tyrant" character.

"Of course, I have the final say on my crew. I respect Director Zhou."

"Thank you Director Lin for understanding."

At this time, La Peikang flipped through the information, "Is the budget already in place?"

This question seemed to embarrass Zhou Xingchi, and he hesitated.

Ren Zhonglun also realized the problem and looked up at Zhou Xingchi, waiting for an answer.

Only Lin Nan continued to flip through the script as if nothing had happened. He was not in a hurry.

"The budget of this movie is a bit high." Zhou Xingchi said.

"Haha, how high can it be? As high as "The Crossing"? "La Peikang chuckled.

Ren Zhonglun nodded in agreement, but his face was not good.

Because "The Crossing" was not involved in the filming, Han Sanping was too domineering at the time.

However, in the eyes of the two state-owned enterprise bosses, no matter how high the cost of comedy is, how high can it be? It is definitely not as high as the epic blockbuster "The Crossing".

"The initial budget is 300 million!"

"How much?"

Hearing Zhou Xingchi's answer, La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun exclaimed in unison.

Lin Nan raised his head and glanced at Zhou Xingchi, who looked serious, and then smiled and affirmed to the two people on his left and right:

"Director Zhou said that the initial budget is 300 million!"

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