That year Huayu

"Return, directed by Zhang Yimou, grossed 31.18 million the next day and another 28.83 million on Sunday. During the first three days of the weekend, the box office totaled 81.2 million."

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

For three days in a row, the box office data of the two movies has been the focus of attention in the industry.

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 "The Return" until the two movies are released.

Lin Nan sat in the office, checking the news outside from time to time.

Those people in the Beijing circle are really crazy. They are flooding the press with people praising Wu Yifan and throwing a lot of fashion resources directly at him!

"Xu Jinglei's eyes are glowing green, does she want to eat people?" Lin Nan said scornfully.

These big beauties in the Beijing circle are more indescribable than the others. They are all well-known social butterflies in the circle. Those who used to accompany the elders, now it’s their turn to look for the younger ones!

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

"Hello, Mr. Zhang?"

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

Lin Nan glanced at the call on his 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 Troubles" was completed very quickly. We were thinking if there is any artist in your company who needs a role, so we just wrote it in... …”

Hearing this, Lin Nan smiled subconsciously, he was quite good at it.

But he also knew that these were polite words, but they were also polite words that Happy Twist had to say.

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

"That's it, that's really not a coincidence. But when the casting is finalized, you have to come and take a look and check it. 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 Director Lin's work for now."

"Um."

On Happy Twist's side, after Yan Fei hung up the phone, he handed the phone to Zhang Chen who was sitting next to him.

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

"I have already said that Director Lin is very open-minded and will not interfere in casting. He also promised not to interfere in the company's operations when he bought shares."

"Lin Nan Pictures will not intervene, but we still have to make this call. This is a human thing."

Zhang Chen emphasized and looked at everyone again:

"The main roles have been assigned to you, but other roles still have to be found by outside actors. According to the plan, Damo is responsible for the casting.

In addition, Lao Yan, you need to lead someone to make a budget as soon as possible, and then 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 have found you, after all these years..."

"Haha, you two, please stop quarreling..."

…

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

As the saying goes, people must ask for something when they are polite, and the same applies to the lunch meal. This is Hongmen Banquet!

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

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

Lin Nan put a mouthful of food into his mouth and joked.

He was already prepared, and the soldiers would come to cover up the water and the earth.

"The film and television rights to "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" seem to be with you, right?"

"Yes, it should be at Director Lin's place."

"Cough...cough..."

This question almost made Lin Nan choke to death. He quickly picked up the cup and took a sip of tea to moisten it, but he almost died from the burn.

Lin Nan glanced at these two people. He only read the script of "The Secret of the Dragon" at around nine o'clock. Was his office being monitored by these two people?

"That's right, Yue Jun bought it a long time ago, and the whole set is in my company. This kind of subject matter is difficult to operate, so why don't you keep it forever?"

Lin Nan nodded and said. There is no need to hide this kind of thing, and it cannot be concealed. Otherwise, how could these two people come here?

Speaking of which, Wang Changtian and Ye Ning didn't make an appointment today, but happened to be looking for Lin Nan. Let's just have a meal together at noon.

But Lin Nan didn't expect that the two people had the same purpose. What a hell!

"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 smiled and nodded.

Lin Nan felt that the two of them must be holding back other thoughts, "What if I refuse?"

"Is it possible to do it together? You also said that this kind of subject matter is difficult to deal with. There must be various card reviews and requests for deletion..."

Wang Changtian smiled like a fox and resorted to the next best thing.

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

"That group of Internet companies made a questionnaire online: 'Which online novels are you most looking forward to being adapted into film and television works?' Among them, "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" ranked first, with a frighteningly high 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 let go.

After nearly an hour of dinner, he decisively walked away. Wang Changtian and Ye Ning kept urging them to reply as soon as possible.

…………

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

Although the company's screenwriting team has already completed movie and TV series scripts, as Wang Changtian said.

Once this kind of subject is submitted, you will be guaranteed to receive various card reviews. It is absolutely impossible to capture the original picture.

"It's okay to say that the TV series will be broadcast directly on Tudou in the future, and there is no need to consider the TV station. But if the movie does not go to theaters, it will be a big loss."

"What did you say?"

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

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

"Nothing, have you finished your run?"

"Well, I'm done running. Let's rest for a while and then I'll take a shower."

As she spoke, Liu Yifei walked down the stairs.

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

"I won't go." Lin Nan shook his head decisively.

Both he and Liu Yifei have high status in the industry, so it has become a routine for companies in the industry to never leave them behind when they hold events.

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei who was so close and could feel the body temperature on her body, "Are you asking for Brother Xun?"

"Yes, she asked me to watch a movie." Miss Liu smiled.

"Then let's switch to her "A Coquettish Woman Has the Best Life". I'm really looking forward to this movie." Lin Nan joked.

"I also look forward to her acting coquettishly. It must be very interesting, Mr. Zhou! Haha..."

Liu Yifei raised her head and imitated Zhou Xun's usual carefree look. Not to mention, it looked quite similar.

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"Do you think they have given away all our people there?"

After hearing the secretary's words, Wang Zhonglei's voice rose a lot in vain.

"All the artists directly under the company have been rejected, but I heard that Chen He Studio has not received any similar notice."

Wang Zhonglei understood what he said. People like Li Chen were removed from "Running Man", but Chen He might stay.

"You go out first."

"Okay, Director Wang."

Wang Zhonglei knows very well that a hit variety show with unlimited potential has top resources.

Huayi is currently at its peak, and it is rare that it is rejected, but it is Lin Nan who falls down again and again.

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

Instead of calling Lin Nan, he chose to call Wang Changtian because Wang Changtian was more tactful than Lin Nan.

"Mr. Wang? This is a rare thing."

"Director Wang was joking. I called today just to find out more about "Running Man". I looked at the selection rules. Does my Li Chen meet the requirements? Why..."

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

"Okay, I understand, sorry to disturb Director Wang."

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

He told Wang Changtian that Li Chen was very popular with the audience, had many works, and that Kong Wuli was the perfect match for Kim Jong Kook. As a result, Wang Changtian replied directly:

"Mr. Wang is really good at joking. The artists who were kicked out of your company all had the same reason: they were extremely unpopular with the audience, had bad character, and were members of the 'Knife Cult'!"

By this time, Wang Zhonglei was 100% sure that it was Lin Nan who ordered it.

"You did a great job, Director Lin!"

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

"Come in, what's going on?"

"Mr. Wang, Director Wang, please come over."

Wang Zhongjun's secretary said carefully, she could tell that Wang Zhonglei might not be in a good mood.

"What's wrong?"

The secretary hesitated and whispered:

"I just received news that Director Lin Nan sold another 1 million shares..."

"Say it again." Wang Zhonglei's eyes widened and he said sternly.

"Director Lin Nan sold one million shares of the group's stock at a high price. I'm not sure if he will continue to sell. Director Wang, please come over."

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

…

"Tell the Rays to issue contracts to the confirmed people first. Sign contracts season by season to save trouble later."

Lin Nan told Yue Jun on the other end of the phone that there should be no delay between the selection and the signing of the contract.

"Okay, Director Lin."

Just as he hung up the phone on Yue Jun, another call came on his cell phone.

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

"The fuss is all about cashing in."

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