That year Huayu

Lin Nan originally thought that the post-production special effects would take up a lot of his time and make him unable to get away, but that was not the case.

After the team sets the direction and refines the standards according to Lin Nan's requirements, the rest is mechanized work.

He just needs to test the results.

It has been a month so far and no major deviation has occurred.

Lin Nan needs to go back to China. Cao Baoping has almost found the main creator of the show. With such a large sum of money invested, he, the producer, must at least meet the actors.

"Tom, during the past few days when I'm away, help me keep an eye on the later events. I don't think there will be any surprises, but don't be careless."

"Don't worry, Lin."

…

The news of his return was only told to Liu Yifei.

Outside the Capital Airport, a big G has been waiting for a long time.

Lin Nan opened the car door and got in the passenger seat.

"Okay, go home."

Liu Yifei said cheerfully and started the car skillfully.

"I'm afraid you have driven this car more than me."

"What's yours is mine." Liu Yifei replied, a little excited.

"Okay, it's all yours."

"Is coming back this time really just about film investment?"

Suddenly, Liu Yifei asked.

"This is the most important thing. It's an investment of over 10 million."

After Lin Nan finished speaking, he added, "When "The Martian" was finalized, Jing Tian invited me to attend the press conference of her EP."

After saying this, Liu Yifei was silent for a moment.

She smiled and said, "Are you going alone?"

"I want to take you with me."

Looking at the girl's smiling face, Lin Nan knew this answer, and Liu Yifei was very satisfied.

…

The news of Lin Nan's appearance at the film school spread instantly. He went to Hollywood for a month and suddenly returned to school without any news.

In the directing department, Lin Nan met Cao Baoping.

Although Cao Baoping has been engaged in the film and television industry for more than ten years, he has only made two movies. They were all preaching themes in the traditional sense, and he mostly worked on scripts and TV series.

"Teacher Cao."

"Haha, Lin Nan, you solved my big problem."

"Teacher Cao is joking, can you let me read the script?"

"You've been preparing for a long time, here you go."

Lin Nan took a bound A4 paper and started to flip through it.

If Lin Nan was still a little worried and uncertain after agreeing to invest before, now he was completely relieved.

"Give this Fang Wen to Zhang Yi. He is the only actor currently signed by our company."

Lin Nan said slowly.

"Well, of course. The actors you can sign shouldn't be flashy."

This made Lin Nan laugh, "I definitely have acting skills, but I can't bear the word 'hua', haha."

That afternoon, Lin Nan met Zhou Xun. Cao Baoping and Zhang Yi were also having dinner with him.

"Director Lin, we are working together indirectly, let's have a drink."

Zhou Xun held up his wine glass and approached Lin Nan.

An actress with such a carefree personality makes people very fond of her. Unlike many female artists, who pretend to be reserved on the surface, but secretly...

Zhang Yi sat there honestly and chatted with Cao Baoping about the script.

Zhang Yi was overjoyed when he suddenly received a call from Lin Nan today.

There is another drama, for Zhou Xun, but this already makes him very satisfied. Who is Zhou Xun? The actress who won the Hong Kong Film Award and the Golden Horse Award.

If he hadn't signed with Lin Nan's company, this opportunity would definitely not have fallen to him.

Word spread quickly that Lin Nan had returned to China and invested in a film professor from the film school.

Everyone recalled Lin Nan's speech when he graduated in 2002. He didn't talk big words, but actually did it.

Cao Baoping's investment from Lin Nan also had a considerable impact on the college teachers.

Many people are eager to try it and have some ideas.

"Sister Xue, what, you also have a notebook for me?"

"No, I just came to ask, have you really invested in Professor Cao?"

"I voted. It's 10 million. I've met all the leading actors."

"Then I will come to you if I have plans in the future." Xue Xiaolu said with a smile.

"No problem, but I want you to know."

"I know, at least the book can't be bad. That's what I do."

…

"You really don't want to go?"

"No, I'm not familiar with it."

It was a good idea to go to the Jingtian EP press conference with Lin Nan, but before leaving, Liu Yifei regretted it.

"Then I went?"

Liu Yifei glared at Lin Nan, walked forward and stood on tiptoe.

Lin Nan is familiar with this move!

"ah!"

"Why did you bite me?"

The girl now had a proud smile on her face.

"It's not broken. Okay, you can go ahead now." Liu Yifei waved her hand with a hint of cunning.

"I'll take care of you when I get back." Lin Nan said harshly before getting into the car.

"I'm afraid you won't succeed, hehe."

Lin Nan drove alone and rushed to the press conference.

Jing Tian was currently wearing a white sweatshirt and jeans, with her long hair hanging loosely on her shoulders, looking youthful and lively.

He was just a little absent-minded, but he still kept a smile on his face and faced every guest and reporter.

"Director Lin has returned to China, he should be here." Lu Zheng said.

Today the EP and the movie were released at the same time. Previously, the focus was on the movie, but with Jing Tian participating in "The Martian", the focus today has become the EP.

Lin Nan walked over alone to meet many media reporters. Many people wanted to ask him for interviews, but he refused.

"Director Lin Nan is here."

I don't know who said something, and everyone at the venue immediately looked towards the door. Lin Nan followed the welcome guests.

Jing Tian and Lu Zheng were both in the background. When they heard Lin Nan's arrival, they also breathed a sigh of relief. The former's absent-minded state suddenly disappeared.

"What's wrong with your lips?"

Ning Hao asked.

"I'm getting angry and a little swollen."

"I think he was bitten, right?" Ning Hao said maliciously.

"Director Ning is so experienced? Does that sister know?" Lin Nan also responded.

"Pretend I didn't say anything, don't throw dirty water on me."

Jing Tian walked out from behind, filled with joy.

"Director Ning, Brother Lin."

"Why am I Director Ning and he is the eldest brother?"

Ning Hao's question made Jing Tian a little at a loss.

"Because I am old enough to be a brother, and you are old enough to be an uncle."

"Then let's call Director Ning." Ning Hao said helplessly.

At the beginning of the press conference, the media miraculously discovered that a movie was said to be released today, but not much was said about the movie at all. The most talked about was Jing Tian's EP and MV.

"Who Are You", "A Chance Encounter with Andersen", "I Don't Know Love".

Ning Hao is very important. It was his first time to direct a music video for a newcomer, Jing Tian.

The old story of Lin Nan's photography was also brought out.

"At that time, I asked Director Lin to come to the shooting site to play. As a director, he couldn't help but get started when he saw the camera. In the end, he just took the shot..."

Ning Hao is pretty good at adapting.

Some media had guessed that Lin Nan could come to the press conference. After all, one of the actors in "The Martian" included Jing Tian.

"Director Ning, what do you think of Jing Tian's acting skills?"

This is simply an additional question.

"The MV does not require much acting skills, and it is not a movie. At that time, Jing Tian was still a complete newcomer and had never been exposed to acting. You can ask Director Lin this question."

"Ning Hao tricked me!"

Lin Nan complained crazily in his heart.

Looking at Ning Hao's smile, Lin Nan knew that he did it on purpose.

Let him answer this question, he simply doesn't look down on the crew of "Anaconda", but this is the reality.

But okay, sometimes the starting point is too high, which is not a good thing. Let this kind-hearted evil person do it.

"Actually, Jing Tian can't talk about acting."

As soon as Lin Nan said these words, all the media present were shocked. Is this meant to cause trouble?

Even Lu Zheng on one side looked a little unnatural, and Jing Tian's face turned a little pale.

"But the advantage is that she is an amateur and has a blank sheet of paper, so the effect is better. You can ask her. I almost made her cry many times on the set. The basics are a bit poor, but she made rapid progress in those two months. If you study in school for a few more years, the effect will be even better..."

After saying that, Jing Tian's face looked much better.

The media could tell that although Lin Nan approved of Jing Tian's acting skills, he was actually doing it for her own good. If he praised her blindly, it might be counterproductive.

…

"Brother Lin, thank you."

"Your starting point is among the newcomers, the highest among them. The supporting roles are okay, but you can't handle the protagonist. Your acting skills will be your biggest flaw, and it will also be where others find fault.

Go to school and study hard, let Mr. Lu take smaller steps, and don’t always think about getting big..."

Lin Nan's remarks at Jingtian's EP press conference were quickly reported.

"This is the correct way to support you. Point out your shortcomings and give suggestions instead of praising your acting skills and character attitude. That seems too fake..."

After spending a day with Liu Yifei, Lin Nan was ready to set off again and go to Hollywood.

Who knew, he would be pulled into adulthood again.

"Director Yu, Director Zhao, I will never direct a TV series again. "Lotus Lantern" is the first and last time."

"I didn't expect you to come, but let's put your name on the head office? We will finish from beginning to end, and it's not like we won't pay labor fees."

Director Zhao Jian said with a smile.

"Dan Chen's schedule cannot be missed, and Shu Chang's film has no points. Many actors have to be re-cast. If you don't show your name, we will really only have Jiao Enjun as the main creator..."

Only then did Lin Nan realize what the script was.

"Are there any potential candidates for the role?" Lin Nan asked.

"After all, this is also produced by CCTV. There are many people auditioning, and we are still choosing."

"Show me the list." Lin Nan said.

This scene is just right. Zhao Jian smiled and took out a stack of audition rosters from the document bag.

"Just like Yawen back then, if you have anyone, you can recommend them."

Zhao and Yu expressed their intention with a smile.

Looking at the roster, my dear, "Lotus Lantern" is indeed a hit drama, a prequel, with more than double the number of people who originally auditioned for it.

Following the list, Lin Nan found Zhou Yang as expected. He had a bright smiling face in the photo and "Warmth and Light Within" in his resume.

I really don’t know how she has developed in the past two years. They are all unknown dramas. The company under Yangma only has many such dramas, but they are not commercialized enough.

"What, you know him?"

Zhao Jian came over and took a look.

"Nortel Level 02? He even filmed your movie!"

"Director Zhao, Director Yu, just her, I'm only here in name."

Lin Nan returned the booklet.

"Okay, no problem, haha."