That year Huayu

"friend?"

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei, raised her voice and said warmly:

"What would you think if I told other people that you and I are just friends?"

Liu Yifei acted very cooperatively, gritting her silver teeth and glaring at Lin Nan, "Then you're dead..."

Huang Xiaoming was on the side, looking at the couple speechlessly.

"Okay, I admit it, it's just the beginning, don't spread it randomly."

"We don't talk so much." Lin Nan joked.

At this time, Zhen Zidan and his agent came over.

"Director Lin, here's to you."

At this moment, Zhen Zidan looked humble again.

"Um."

Lin Nan raised his glass and took a sip.

When the two of them walked away, Lin Nan looked at Huang Xiaoming.

"Is he often absent during filming and promotion?"

"this……"

Huang Xiaoming smiled helplessly and said nothing.

understood.

Some things are better expressed without saying them.

…

Today's premiere of "Ip Man 2" was considered a complete success.

Not long after the day ended, the media was reporting on the premiere.

"Based on the first film, "Ip Man 2" has more simple and family-centered elements..."

"The fighting scenes are still exciting!"

"Yang Shoucheng's bold words mean that the box office will be at least 200 million!"

"If the box office performance is satisfactory, we will consider filming a third part."

The good reputation of the first part has made a large number of viewers look forward to the content of the second part, and many theaters are already preparing to increase their film schedules.

…

"Many actors came over to say hello to me today, whom I didn't even know before."

Liu Yifei leaned on Lin Nan's arm and talked about what happened at the premiere.

"Male or female?"

"What about men?"

Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei with a joking expression and decided to cooperate.

"Then you need to explain it to me."

"Haha, you are stupid, there are no men, they are all women."

Although he was mocking Lin Nan, it could be seen that Liu Yifei was very satisfied with his attitude.

The next day, Liu Yifei, Liu Xiaoli and their assistants set off to fly to Shanghai.

Because of the incident in Yushu, this year's Bazaar Charity Night was moved forward to April.

Before getting on the plane, Ms. Liu also told Lin Nan that if she thought there was anything suitable for Lin Nan, she would buy it for him.

How touching!

…………

In just ten days, Lin Nan doubted whether Wu Ershan had taken a break during the trip.

Looking at the thick stack of footage on the table, Lin Nan was a little speechless.

"Director Lin, the entire script is here. Of course, this is "Painted Skin 2" in my own mind."

Lin Nan didn't say anything, but picked up Wu Ershan's results and started to read them.

The same script for "Painted Skin 2" was shot by Lin Nan and Wu Ershan, and the resulting film is definitely a different style.

Lin Nan can tell from the shots in his hand that Wu Ershan is better at using the environment to set off the atmosphere.

"Director Lin, how are you?" Wu Ershan couldn't help but ask after about twenty minutes.

"When I was on the set of "Painted Skin 1", I knew that your style was different from mine."

"Haha, I'm only interested in this kind of movies. I'm not as good as Director Lin, who can direct all kinds of movies."

Lin Nan nodded. Lu Yang likes martial arts, Guo Fan has good coordination skills, and Wu Ershan is outstanding in color composition...

"Your storyboarding is pretty good."

When Wu Ershan heard this, he was instantly excited.

"Then I..."

"But have you ever thought about why a movie with a cost of hundreds of millions should be given to you like this?

How many directors need this kind of opportunity? Even if I am not the director of "Painted Skin 2", the company still has Guo Fan and Lu Yang..."

Lin Nan said it very directly.

Wu Ershan frowned. He had considered this issue. There was never a free lunch in the world.

"Director Lin, can I sign in to the company?"

Lin Nan narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this. He is not going to sign Wu Ershan, those two are enough.

“I have another option here that you can consider.

I'll give you the director of "Painted Skin 2", but you need to make a few more movies for the company in the future, with your current salary, and you have to ensure the quality..."

Lin Nan gave Wu Ershan another choice.

The other party thought for a few minutes and nodded decisively.

"Director Lin, I agree to this method."

"Think clearly? I won't arrange them for you one after another. It may be on and off for several years."

"I've thought about it clearly. This method is the friendliest to me. It at least guarantees my freedom."

"Well, that's no problem."

Lin Nan asked Wu Ershan to sign the contract another day.

He has to think about the problem of "Painted Skin 2".

If the director changes from himself to Wu Ershan, will the other directors have any objections?

After a long time, Lin Nan himself laughed. "Haha, what do I want to do with this? If they have any objections, can they not join in..."

…………

China Film, Wanda, Enlight and other companies have received notices from Lin Nan Pictures.

"What is he thinking? Why should we change the director?"

"I heard from Yue Jun that he was replaced by the assistant director of "Painted Skin"."

The secretary looked at Han Sanping and explained.

"Director Lin means that if any company is worried, it can withdraw early, and then it can directly decide on the investors."

After working together for so long, Han Sanping believed in Lin Nan, but this time it was an investment of hundreds of millions!

After hesitating for a while, he decided to join.

"Go tell Lin Nan that China Film Group is following. Let him be more reliable for such a big investment."

…

After reporting, Xi Ying and Ning Ying decided to continue following. He was never involved in good projects, but now that Lin Nan is willing to continue playing with him, how could he give up.

Wang Changtian is a little weak.

"Lin Nan, don't fool me, brother. He's almost a newcomer. Are you sure you want him to come?"

"Director Wang, believe me, it's just a "Painted Skin 2". The production team is still the same team as the first one. Only the director has changed."

"Let me think about it..."

"Okay, Director Wang will reply to me as soon as possible. Since I have decided on the director, I won't wait too long."

In fact, Lin Nan could roughly guess Wang Changtian's subsequent reply, and there was a high probability that he would not follow him this time.

What Lin Nan didn't expect was that the first person to make it clear that he would not participate would be Shanghai Film Academy.

"Lin Nan, if you were to be the director, the group wouldn't have a problem with it, but as a newcomer, I can't convince others."

Although Ren Zhonglun was the top executive at Shanghai Film Group Corporation, he was actually the first deputy director at the moment, and was not as consistent as Han Sanping at China Film Academy.

"Okay, then I hope to cooperate with Shanghai Film Industry next time."

"Yeah, next time."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Nan shook his head. It seemed that there was really no fate between Shanghai Film and Television and "Painted Skin".

The last phone call went smoothly. Ye Ning didn't think much about it and just agreed decisively.

"Our two families have been cooperating for so long. This matter is not a problem, it's just the money. Just call me when the quota is determined."

After a round, the most straightforward one is Wanda! This was also within Lin Nan's expectation.

He estimated that even if Wanda knew that the movie would lose money, there was a high probability that Wanda would still invest without hesitation! That’s not investing in movies, but investing in human relationships.

…

Using the first film as a reference, the following departments quickly worked out the budget for "Painted Skin 2."

"Director Lin, we have set the budget at 100 million."

Lin Nan remembers that during the first film, he was able to reduce the cost to 80 million, but several investors asked him to do it at 100 million.

"Sure?"

"Because we do the special effects part ourselves, 100 million is about the same."

"Set it at 120 million. Tiangong Color also needs to make money." Lin Nan ordered.

"Okay, Director Lin."

…

As Lin Nan guessed, Wang Changtian gave up the investment in "Painted Skin 2".

Now, including Lin Nan Pictures, there are only five investors.

…

Because there are fewer signed artists now, Yue Jun is in charge of Shanhai Media.

At this moment, Zeng Jia was talking to Yue Jun, who was reading the script.

"I will ask Director Lin if there is enough time, just take it."

Yue Jun returned the script in his hand with a strange expression on his face.

"Director Yue, I'll leave it to you."

Zeng Jia left Yue Jun's office without asking any questions.

"This is really interesting, haha..."

After muttering something, Yue Jun stood up and went to find Lin Nan.

Twenty minutes later.

Lin Nan now believed in fate a little bit.

Some things are yours as they should be, and you can't hide them.

Just like the script invitation Yang Mi received.

"How long did it take for them to turn on?"

"It will be like mid-July to the end of July."

Lin Nan nodded. In his opinion, this time was completely fine.

"Painted Skin 2" will start shooting in late May at the latest. The role planned for Yang Mi is just a supporting role, and it can definitely be completed within a month.

"Tell Zeng Jia that I can take it. It won't conflict with "Painted Skin 2"."

"Um."

…………

On the other side, Zeng Jia had just arrived at Yang Mi's residence when the call came.

"What's wrong, Jiajia?"

Yang Mi asked, looking at Zeng Jia who looked surprised.

"Director Yue said you can take part in that TV series."

Yang Mi was happy at first, then a little worried, "What about "Painted Skin 2"?"

"Haha, don't worry, Director Yue also said that this TV series will not conflict with "Painted Skin 2". Do you understand what that means?"

At this moment, Yang Mi felt that all her hardships were finally over.

"I understand, I understand, it means I have a role in "Painted Skin 2"! Haha... Come on, come out, I'm treating you."

…………

Watching the live broadcast of the Bazaar Charity Night on Sina, Lin Nan regretted not flying to Shanghai with Liu Yifei.

On the red carpet, Miss Liu looked very eye-catching in a golden dress.

It looks really good, but Lin Nan always feels uncomfortable...

"Yifei, why didn't you see Director Lin today?"

A reporter asked in an interview.

"He is busy with work and cannot spare time today. I will donate on his behalf."

Liu Yifei looks elegant in front of the camera.

"Work? Is it "Painted Skin 2"?"

Some reporters reacted quickly and asked questions hurriedly.

"um, yes."

Liu Yifei replied, not hiding anything. This was originally Lin Nan's excuse, and it was just revealed to the outside world.

A group of reporters are very excited. This news is no less than tonight's charity night.

…

I said I would write three chapters today, but I actually tried my best and only wrote a little over two chapters.

Unfortunately, it seems that I won’t be able to write before 12 o’clock. I will continue tomorrow.