Chapter 607 Returning to China, April

At about eight o'clock in the morning, Tom drove Lin Nan to Los Angeles Airport alone.

The two assistants took their belongings and boarded the flight back home early yesterday afternoon.

"Lin, the company plans to start filming "Fifty Shades Darker" in the middle of the year, and "The Conjuring 2" with James..."

Tom chattered while driving, interrupting Lin Nan's nap.

"Well, it's up to you.

In addition, you must be prepared. We need to bear the public relations expenses ourselves this year. Lin Nan warned.

"Manchester by the Sea" is an award-winning film, so the salaries of Leonardo and others are not high, which can be regarded as saving public relations expenses in a disguised way.

"Okay, I understand. Is it still the same PR company as last year?"

"Yes, you can continue to cooperate with them."

"Do you really not need to contact Weinstein Films? They are really strong in this area." Tom asked confirmingly.

"Weinstein's reputation is so bad. Even if the film is excellent enough to win an award, if it really goes through their hands to win the award, the award will be watered down."

Lin Nan commented unceremoniously.

"Okay then, it's up to you."

While talking, the car arrived at the airport.

Lin Nan pulled a small suitcase and hugged Tom: "See you later, Tom."

"Goodbye, Lin. Say hello to Crystal for me."

It's okay that Tom didn't say this. As soon as Liu Yifei was mentioned, Lin Nan immediately remembered something.

"Is this guy working as an undercover agent next to me, reporting my whereabouts to her at any time?"

Tom suddenly put on a playful smile, "Lin, Crystal said this is for your own good..."

"I believe your lies."

Lin Nan smiled and cursed, then turned and walked towards the airport. After a few seconds, he stretched out his arm and shook it above his head, rushing towards Tom behind him.

…

The domestic film and television and entertainment circles are very busy these days.

A top first-line niche was "killed" by Fengxing.

A few days ago, it was March 28th.

Zhuo Wei posted a "See you on Monday" Weibo post, which directly targeted the "good man" actor Wen and actress Yao.

Within a few hours, the person involved angrily refuted:

"This is slander and a "false report" that is based on nothing... We will use legal means to protect our rights and interests."

After his outburst, the actor even warned the paparazzi to be careful.

Backed by his godfather, he is also a popular A-list student, very talented.

Maybe this is the reason why he has always been arrogant, domineering and arrogant, and doesn't take Yu Ji seriously.

But Fengxing didn't know whether he had contacted Wen in private before and wanted to keep it private but was sarcastically rejected, or whether it was just to avenge an old grudge.

Only two days later, on the 30th, a large number of photos appeared on the Internet, all of which were of the actor surnamed Wen and the actress Yao.

Now it's better, I really "see you on Monday", I can't even quibble, I was directly sentenced to death, and the whole network was scolded, like a street rat.

There is no shortage of things in the entertainment industry that add insult to injury and push people away.

And the irony is: this is a first-line actor who wears the persona of "good man", "good husband" and "good father".

It doesn't seem difficult to kill him completely.

How many resources will be freed up if a first-line male star falls? Everyone behind will have a chance to take the lead.

Most importantly, it seems that the first wife is still pregnant?

Pregnancy - cheating, this can definitely kill you with a stick!

The actor also recognized the reality very clearly. Half a day later, in the early morning of the 31st, he directly posted on Weibo to "admit his mistakes and beg for forgiveness."

But everything could not be saved. In just a few days, the scandal was everywhere, and the reputation, drama appointments, endorsements... the career completely collapsed.

Actresses are even worse. What they will face is most likely to be banned.

Who makes the man’s first wife very “powerful”?

Even the husband at the time started his career from a humble background, and the first wife was not a fuel-efficient lamp.

…

Lin Nan yawned and got off the plane, following the crowd towards the exit.

The sunshine in early April is slightly warmer, but still very dazzling.

Originally, he thought that he would be alone this time and would not be caught, but Lin Nan miscalculated.

Entertainment reporters rely on this for their livelihood, and their eyes must be brighter than the last.

Just after walking a few steps out of the passage, Lin Nan was still searching for Liu Yifei's car, and was surrounded in the blink of an eye.

The reporters are extremely excited, and they have caught you.

From the end of February to the beginning of April, not only did an Oscar ceremony take place, but Lin Nan also filmed a movie.

Speaking of movies, a group of reporters wanted to ask a lot.

Lin Nan finally confirmed Liu Yifei's car.

No wonder she couldn't find it the first time. It turned out that the car she was driving was the one Lin Nan bought her in January and it had already been delivered.

"Director Lin, has "Manchester by the Sea" been finished?"

"Yes, it just wrapped up the day before yesterday."

"Is this movie still in the Oscar race?"

Lin Nan paused, "Let's talk about it then."

"Director Lin, congratulations on setting a new box office record for domestic films again.

What do you think of director Zhang Yimou’s view that all major mainland directors have been kidnapped by the box office? "

Lin Nan became serious. To be honest, this question was really difficult to answer.

"In my opinion, a film is made by a director, but not for himself. The box office is a way for the outside world to recognize the quality of a director's film, just like the awards at a film festival.

Although many bad films have taken advantage of the loopholes and got high box office. But the box office is still one of the ways for directors to gain recognition from the outside world and motivate themselves to move forward."

"In addition, a film has two attributes, namely artistic and commercial attributes.

The box office is a direct reflection of the commercial attribute. How can it be said that the director is 'kidnapped' by the box office? It is obviously positive."

Lin Nan was asked a question just after he finished speaking.

"Director Lin means that Director Zhang desires high box office on the one hand, but resists this mentality on the other?

Or, does he still think that the artistic attribute of a film should be higher than the commercial attribute? And he is moving closer to the commercial attribute against his will?"

Lin Nan said in his heart, "Fuck", this is clearly a trap for him in person!

"The above is just my understanding of 'box office', not my understanding of Director Zhang Yimou. Hurry up, I'm in a hurry."

Lin Nan urged, if he continued to ask, he didn't know what to ask?

"Do you know about Wen Zhang's situation? Many netizens and people in the film and television industry suggested that director Jiang Wen delete all the scenes of Wen Zhang in "One Step Away". What do you think?"

"I have been filming "Manchester by the Sea" and have not paid much attention to domestic affairs."

"It's like this, he is married..."

"Let's stop here, Yifei is urging me, everyone make way..."

The reporters looked in the direction of Lin Nan's gaze, and sure enough, they saw Liu Yifei standing next to a brand new red Ferrari, waving at them.

A group of people chased Lin Nan, and they didn't get any answers until he got in the car.

Liu Yifei, who was bright and generous under heavy makeup, fastened her seat belt and touched her cheek to Lin Nan, who was sitting in the passenger seat, "Hurry up."

After a gentle kiss, Miss Liu raised her chin and proudly stepped on the accelerator.

With a "boom", the car jumped out.

"Slow down, Xixi."

"Oh, just sit still, I'm driving, don't interrupt."

Liu Yifei gave Lin Nan a "fierce" look, um, pretty cute.

"What did they ask you, why did it take so long?"

"All gossip. But I'm curious about Jiang Wen's mentality these days, haha..."

Lin Nan said with a smile, he knew that Wen Zhang's role in "One Step Away" was not light.

Now the whole network is boycotting Wen Zhang, and many people in the circle are still adding insult to injury. Jiang Wen must be under a lot of pressure, after all, it's a movie with an investment of 300 million yuan.

"If you are so curious, why don't you just call and ask?"

Lin Nan shook his head: "Forget it, I won't make things difficult for him. But from what I know about him, Director Jiang has never been a person who will compromise with the outside world!"

...

Liu Yifei hasn't even reached home by car yet, and the news of Lin Nan's return to China has spread in the circle.

"Director Lin Nan landed at the Capital Airport at around 11am today. The film "Manchester by the Sea" has been successfully completed."

"Director Lin Nan refuted Director Zhang Yimou's "box office kidnapping theory" with the "commercial attributes" of the film..."

...

"Finally back."

At the same time, Wang Changtian, Ye Ning and others made phone calls, but all they heard was "The number you dialed is turned off."

After more than a month of not seeing each other, the cats and dogs in the yard were very excited to see Lin Nan, the shit shoveler.

The dogs kept circling around him, and a few cats kept meowing at his feet with their heads tilted up, and the sound was very nice.

"Lin Nan, Xixi, wash your hands and have lunch."

Liu Xiaoli shouted to the two who had just entered the yard.

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, "No wonder you didn't say you were going out to eat today."

"Hehe, my mother made dumplings. She can't go to the kitchen for ten days or half a month. You are in for a treat."

Liu Yifei smiled and hugged Lin Nan's arm and walked towards the villa. Today's meal was made by Liu Xiaoli, who she had begged.

...

An hour later, Lin Nan sat in the garden and began to answer and return calls. There were so many things to do.

"Boss, China Film Group is going to host the celebration banquet? Okay, then China Film Group will do it."

"Jackie Chan's 60th birthday invitation! He's already 60?"

...

After talking about some miscellaneous things, Lin Nan called Wang Changtian.

"I thought I couldn't contact you today. I was always on the phone."

"Why are you looking for me so urgently?" Lin Nan asked with a smile.

"I'll tell you, Xu Zheng and I have agreed. Lost in Hong Kong has been stuffed with the company's package..."

Hearing this name, Lin Nan really had nothing to say.

He sighed in his heart, so let it be, just take his 20% of the box office and don't worry about anything else.

Lin Nan thought of other important things.

"Boss Wang, let's make an appointment in a few days. I'll come to Guangguang."

"Okay, just say hello before you come. I may not be in the company. What's the matter?"

"Business, and in my opinion, it's a big business."

Hearing Lin Nan say this, Wang Changtian immediately became interested, "Okay, let's talk in person then."

...

Lin Nan was right to come back in early April, because there were indeed a lot of things to do.

When he was dozing off at home in the afternoon, he was woken up by Liu Yifei because Xie Nan came.

"I came here specially on the day when Director Lin came back. Here, this is for you two."

Xie Nan was wearing a slightly loose outfit. She handed a red invitation to Miss Liu, and the candy bag to the confused Lin Nan.

The big "囍" character on the invitation was very conspicuous.

"She came here in person to ask for the gift money." Liu Yifei smiled at Lin Nan.

"That's right, I have to come in person to Yifei and Director Lin."

Lin Nan took the invitation, glanced at the time, and looked at Xie Nan:

"Tsk tsk tsk, are you two so anxious? The wedding is just over a month away."

Hearing Lin Nan's joke, Xie Nan smiled helplessly, "I have to hurry up, or I won't be able to hide my belly."

As soon as the words fell, Liu Yifei's eyes widened, pointing at Xie Nan's belly, looking surprised, "You..."

"Yes, it's been three months. Wu is already forty, and can't wait any longer."

Suddenly, Xie Nan's eyes were playful, and he glanced back and forth between Liu Yifei and Lin Nan, teasing:

"You two should hurry up, haha..."

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