Chapter 729: Human Relations and Worldly Wisdom, Returning Home

It was a little after seven in the morning, at Los Angeles Airport.

Lin Nan looked at Li An and his companions, not knowing what to say. What a coincidence.

It was just that two well-known directors were going back on the same flight. Isn't this a bit too conspicuous and ostentatious?

Once they landed at the Capital Airport, they would definitely be surrounded by media reporters.

It was understandable that Director Lin returned to China, but what about you, Li An? It was clearly the award season, and you actually came to the mainland? Well, there must be something important!

"Director Li, you seem to be in a hurry for this film project."

I gave him a "good" idea the day before yesterday, but I didn't expect Li An to be so eager to return to China today. Isn't this schedule too tight?

Lin Nan was a little speechless, and greeted with a smile.

"It's better to do it sooner rather than later. The script has been ready for half a year, and I have been looking for investment for four or five months. I can't delay it any longer."

Li An was in a good mood. The more he thought about Lin Nan's words, the more they made sense.

The mainland film and television industry has been growing and developing wildly in recent years.

The influx of a large amount of hot money has created a unique capital foundation, coupled with the unparalleled market size.

This has led to the fact that the mainland film industry has never lacked money, but only lacked high-quality projects.

In his opinion, Lin Nan really helped a lot.

"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk", isn't it the top film project?

And it is a Hollywood film project directed by him, a two-time Hollywood best director, co-produced by Sony, and distributed globally!

With these conditions added up, the big companies in the mainland film industry will definitely flock to it.

"Well, it really has to be done as soon as possible." Lin Nan agreed.

Now he just wants to know which "good guy" will come up with the 24 million US dollars in the end.

...

In China, "The Crossing (Part 1)" finally died down after eating the benefits of "One Step Away" with a lot of negative reviews for four days.

The movie was released for 22 days, and the box office stopped at 190 million. It didn't even cross the threshold of 200 million box office, which made the industry laugh.

Wu Yusen and this movie have become the joke of the year for the entire film and television industry, and it is an "epic joke" that will definitely enter the history of Chinese-language films!

In addition, another big laughing stock is the famous "mountain eagle" in the industry-Han Sanping!

He was the chief producer who pushed the entire "The Crossing" project with his own strength, escorting and giving the green light all the way.

As a result, he ended up with the biggest Waterloo in his career!

It is not difficult to predict that if "The Crossing" is not released, taken off the screen, or sealed, he will be pulled out from time to time to "whip the corpse". In one word, miserable!

The night view of the capital is brightly lit.

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang are attending a fashion dinner, and the two can be said to be the focus of the scene.

And many popular actresses and female stars of the same age in the circle are basically here.

The entertainment industry is a natural place of fame and fortune, and it is also a place of hypocrisy.

As direct competitors, male actors will at least chat with a smile on their faces, just like Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao at this moment.

But it is definitely not the case for female artists who are competing for resources, and the competition is extremely fierce.

They basically don't get within three meters of each other.

Even if they are forced to appear in the same frame due to the organizers and the media, they are perfunctory, laughing at each other, and there is almost no communication.

"They are really interesting. When they were acting in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy III", they were like sisters, but now they are like passers-by, tut tut."

Shu Chang glanced at the three people in different directions in the distance and teased in a low voice.

Liu Yifei picked up a strawberry and put it in her mouth, complaining about her bestie: "You are so boring."

She was one of the few people who sat in her seat and did not go to socialize.

Because, it seems that there is no need.

"Yifei, you look more charming tonight, very beautiful."

Fan Bingbing walked by the side with her breasts half exposed, wearing an evening dress, and smiled and greeted.

"The Empress of China", which has just been aired for a few days, has made her dominate the headlines of film and television entertainment, and she is the most popular at the moment.

"Thank you, you too." Miss Liu raised the champagne on the table calmly.

"This, this is too big, isn't it? A little too revealing..."

Until Fan Bingbing walked away, Shu Chang started to grumble again, and Liu Yifei shook her head speechlessly.

Many actors and artists in the circle passed by here intentionally or unintentionally, and producer Liu responded again and again.

She felt that she didn't come to attend the dinner today, but rather to be "fawned" by others?

"Let's go back, I have to get up early to go to the airport tomorrow."

"Lin Nan is coming back?"

Shu Chang's subconscious voice attracted the attention of many people.

"Yifei, Director Lin is back to wait for the award."

"At the Golden Globe Awards ceremony next month, our producer Liu will be indispensable, haha..."

"Yifei, next time your company has a movie, you have to take care of it..."

...

A burst of compliments came, and Liu Yifei nodded and greeted with a smile on her face.

Afterwards, she took Shu Chang, accompanied by the organizer's staff and escorted by assistants and bodyguards, and left the scene in front of everyone's eyes.

"This is the top capital in the circle. Tonight we are standing and entertaining non-stop, but she can sit there and have everything."

Zeng Jia murmured in Yang Mi's ear.

Yang Mi was also envious and helpless, but what could she do? Keep fighting! No matter what level of capital, you have to enter the circle of capital first!

Huang Xiaoming also has something to do tonight, for Yang Ying.

"Don't worry, although it was just established this month, I will help you solve the funding, connections, and circles."

"Thank you so much, Brother Xiaoming. We are confident that we can run the new company well. Both you and baby are founders and original shareholders."

Just a week ago, the entire team of Yang Ying's studio jointly established Taiyang Chuanhe.

This is considered to be poaching from Huayi, but Huang Xiaoming supports it because Huayi has completely ignored the artist management business.

The reason why he provided all this help was to support this new company, which was secondary, and mainly to pave the way for Yang Ying's next move.

...

It was another 12-hour journey, and Lin Nan was really fed up.

It was not because of poor sleep quality, but because he didn't sleep long enough.

He listened to Li An talk about new film technology and new equipment for three or four hours, which was boring, tedious and tiring.

You are a big director, but you don't think about telling a good story or what story to tell, but you are obsessed with new visual technology, 120 frames 4K lens, and you want to break the tradition.

Get it clear, this is not your style at all! Even James Cameron, the technology fanatic, is not as whimsical as you!

"It's still more intimate in China!"

Lin Nan got off the plane wearing sunglasses. He looked directly at the sky without much temperature. Sunlight, sighed.

"Director Lin, let's go out first."

Li An was wearing a baseball cap and a mask, which was quite low-key. But in Lin Nan's eyes, these disguises were completely useless.

The paparazzi are all sharp eyes, and they make a living by their eyes. How could they let you escape?

A group of twelve people followed the crowd to the exit.

"When is Director Li going to talk about business?"

Walking side by side among the entourage, Lin Nan asked curiously.

"Contact several big companies this afternoon and start the meeting tomorrow."

At this moment, Li An already looked like he had it all planned out.

That's right, these domestic suckers have no resistance to "big director", "Hollywood", "Oscar" and "global distribution".

It's really a trap...one talk and it's done, the kind that keeps coming one after another and scrambling for it.

Lin Nan and Li An were escorted out of the airport by their respective assistants and bodyguards, and when they looked up, they saw a large number of reporters carrying long guns and short guns.

Three words flashed subconsciously in Director Lin's mind: Is there an insider?

The number of reporters is a bit excessive, right? It seems that they are specifically squatting on him and Li An?

Because I have never seen so many people react so quickly at the same time!

A group of paparazzi were also excited and excited. They didn't expect to squat on Lin Nan and Li An at the same time? !

In the distance, in a BMW car.

"Look, you talk so loudly with your broken mouth. Now Lin Nan is blocked!" Liu Yifei scolded Shu Chang in the back seat.

"Then, shall we go over there?"

"We can't go over there, it will be even more chaotic."

...

Faced with dozens of reporters, Lin Nan and Li An finally moved to a spacious place, and an interview was inevitable.

"Director Lin, do you have anything to say about the fact that "Bad Genius" was perfectly reproduced in the real SAT Asian test center?"

Li An, who was standing next to him, couldn't help laughing when he heard this question.

Lin Nan shrugged and said jokingly:

"Blame me? Why don't you find Liu Yifei? She was the one who cheated in the movie and set a bad example. She should be criticized. Haha..."

The reporters were confused, some of them didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and they were all complaining in their hearts: Aren't you really afraid that you will sleep on the sofa after we report it?

"Director Lin, do you have any further expectations for Berlin? After all, this is your third time to be shortlisted for the main competition unit, and the first two times were both for the Silver Bear Award for Best Director."

Hearing this question, Lin Nan couldn't help but sigh:

"The pressure is a bit high. It is said that things can't happen more than three times. If I return empty-handed this time, or even lose the Silver Bear Award for Best Director, or even worse, if I am sniped by Jiang Wen, I will be too ashamed to come back. Well, to be honest, I am looking forward to the Golden Bear."

A group of reporters finally felt relieved. Finally heard the truth!

"Teacher Liu has always been sneering, harsh and critical of the industry's tampering with the original work of "Journey to the West", and "The Return of the Great Sage" has indeed been adapted... As you know, the official website of the Film Bureau can be found to provide a brief introduction to the film... Director Lin, do you have anything to say about the possibility of being severely condemned by Teacher Liu?"

"But his "Journey to the West" is also far from the original! I think the version directed by Zhang Jizhong is closer to the original."

...

"Director Li An, Hollywood is in the awards season, do you have any work to do in the mainland this time?"

Lin Nan looked at Li An and wanted to hear how he would answer. He shouldn't say it directly, right? That would make the industry explode.

"There are indeed some serious matters. Director Lin gave me advice that I can go to China to find a solution."

"Do you have any assessment of Director Lin Nan's chances of winning the Golden Globe and Oscar awards?"

"I have seen "Manchester by the Sea", a great movie, as long as you see it, you will be infected. It is a big hit this year."

...

Today was one of the few times that Lin Nan was delayed outside the airport for an hour or so.

The media reporters were probably too embarrassed to waste any more time, so they thanked him profusely and returned to their positions.

Lin Nan had already seen Liu Xiaoli's BMW. Needless to say, it must have been driven by Liu Yifei.

When they were about to part ways, Li An suddenly said to Lin Nan:

"Director Lin, I thought about it. China Film may not have the extra resources to help me when I return to China to find investment for the film, but I should still say hello to China Film. After all, they are at the helm of the domestic film industry. "Zer, are you right?"

Lin Nan stood there stunned, silent for a long time. What you say makes sense, and there is no way to refute it because of the wisdom of the world!

"Director Lin?"

"Ah? Hmm... It's time to say hello. Then I wish Director Li the best. I'll go back first."

"Goodbye, Director Lin."

…

"I really have nothing to say. I tried my best. Guys, just wish yourself well."

Lin Nan muttered. Zhongying, Wanda, and light flashed through my mind...

Seeing Li An like this, he is planning to launch a ruthless attack, and even big companies will be looking for him!

Because he finally understood that he was the one taking the initiative and the one making the cake!

"Lin Nan."

Next to the BMW, Liu Yifei threw herself into Lin Nan's arms with a bright face.

But Director Lin was a bit disrespectful and couldn't help "pointing" at Liu Yifei's dress.

"A dark green down jacket with a nightgown underneath, right? Cropped leggings? On such a cold day, you are barefoot and wearing sneakers? You didn't even comb your hair, just tied it into a ponytail? No makeup, you won't go out without washing your face Come on..."

Liu Yifei began to grit her teeth and glared at Lin Nan, making a crackling sound with her fists.

Shu Chang, who was beside him, was laughing so hard that he was still finishing his blows:

"She also said she wanted to get up early. If I hadn't called her, she would have overslept. She didn't have time to clean up. She was afraid she would be late, haha..."

"My flight is late."

Lin Nan laughed softly, and hugged Liu Yifei into his arms again. It was soft and fragrant, and he rubbed her ears and white neck:

"Don't tell me, no matter how you dress up, you are beautiful and stunning in different ways. At this moment, you are like a beautiful, aggrieved little daughter-in-law."

"Humph, don't try to fool me like this, I won't do this!"

Liu Yifei pressed her face against Lin Nan's shoulder and groaned in dissatisfaction. One hand couldn't twist the flesh around her waist, and even pinched her ears.

"Let's go, go home quickly. You were photographed by reporters, and you have to talk about your outfit. This is the only thing you have been criticized about for so many years. Those people can't understand you. You are a talented woman who designs your own clothes. "

Hearing Lin Nan's words, Liu Yifei immediately broke away from his arms and gave Lin Nan a vicious look.

"I don't care about this. Let's go home. I'll deal with you when I get back. You actually said that to me..."

Liu Yifei took Lin Nan's hand and pushed it into the passenger seat. Shu Chang had already consciously gone to the back seat. The assistants had already left in company cars.

…

News spread quickly.

Lin Nan and the other three hadn't arrived home yet, and almost everyone in the circle knew that he was back.

"At about 11 o'clock in the morning, Director Lin Nan and Director Li An landed at the Capital Airport."

"Director Lin joked that Liu Yifei's performance in "Genius Gunman" led to bad candidates..."

"Director Lin Nan bluntly stated for the first time that there are only three things to do. He looks forward to winning the Golden Bear Award at this Berlin International Film Festival!"

"Director Li An arrived in Beijing unexpectedly, so we cannot rule out the possibility of preparing a new film."

"Liu Yifei picked up Director Lin at the airport. She was dressed in an outfit that showed her homeliness and outstanding temperament..."

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