Chapter 591: Public Screening, Engagement Plan

"You come back alone!

What are you doing here alone?

Why do you have the nerve to come back alone?

You are alone, so you don’t have to come back!

Get out of here quickly.

…”

At the door of his home, Lin Nan held the suitcase with his right hand and huddled his left hand in the pocket of his down jacket, shivering in the cold wind of several degrees below zero.

In this way, he still had to work hard to keep a smile and accept the "cynicism" of the old Lintou, not to mention the "torture" in his heart.

"How about we go in first? It's very cold outside."

Lin Nan said with a playful smile.

"You can freeze to death..."

Although he was still cursing, Old Lintou had already moved away.

He looked at Lin Nan with an "angry" look, and let her carry the box across the threshold and walk towards the backyard.

The pile of exquisite and conspicuous gift boxes in the corner made Lin Nan a little confused at first glance, but he soon realized it.

“It’s a mess, every year we give it away, and there are more and more people.

Apart from talking about the movie studio, the company, and the actors in the studio, I didn’t say a few words, just put it down and leave. Doesn't it really affect you? "

Lin Nan put the suitcase away and shook his head at Lao Lin; "As long as it's not too expensive, it's not a big deal if you just keep it since it's been delivered."

"Well, as long as it doesn't affect you. Look at what you want to eat for lunch. I'll sort it out for you later..."

Old Lintou was relieved, hunched over, looked up at his son, and asked naggingly.

By this time, Lin Nan's nose was inexplicably feeling a little sore.

No matter how much you fight him at first, you will eventually become worried about him and what he is going to eat...

Everything is always so natural, as it should be for decades.

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As New Year's Eve is approaching, the entertainment industry is becoming more and more lively, and there are also a lot of big news in the industry.

Even though Lin Nan was in his hometown, he saw Xiaoma's "Letter to the Film and Television Industry" posted on the official website and Weibo.

CCB Culture did not take any action and temporarily gave up on allowing Xiao Ma to fulfill its obligation to repurchase shares at a premium after the bet failed.

The other major shareholders, unusually, did not add insult to injury.

The widow of Big Dog Brother has officially taken over as the chairman of Pony Media, and also serves as the general manager of Pony Pictures left after Zhong Lifang resigned.

In this announcement, it was clearly stated: Xiaoma will continue to move forward and operate normally, and all film and television businesses will not be affected in any way and will operate as usual.

Not only that, Xiao Ma also liked all the top film and television companies in the industry on Weibo and sent New Year blessings.

I hope we can help each other and cooperate more in the future.

To be honest, Galloping Horse is still working hard to maintain its image and posture as the "top film and television company" in the industry.

But its final "show of goodwill" to other companies was an inferior one.

Even if you have no muscles to show off on the "battlefield", you cannot take the initiative to show your kindness. This will only appear that the leadership is "weak and can be bullied" and "has no confidence."

In addition, whether Xiao Ma admits it or not, in the eyes of other big companies in the film and television industry and the upper echelons of the industry, it is now a second-rate company.

The film and television companies of Xiaoma and Aite are no longer on the same level and level.

From now on, there is a high probability that no top company in the industry will really bother with Xiao Ma.

Falling behind means falling behind, and the possibility of catching up again is slim to zero.

…

Lin Nan was lamenting that the paparazzi are really powerful.

The news of his return to his hometown spread like wildfire after only one day.

Starting from taking photos when leaving the airport, I actually followed him all the way.

Even the ten minutes when he was "battled" by Lao Lintou at the gate were filmed from a distance, and the short video has become a hot spot on the Internet.

Many acquaintances in the industry joked on Weibo:

"Look, this is the treatment you get when you go back to your hometown alone, without Yifei, and let the cold wind blow for ten minutes before talking!"

"We great directors also have times when we are obedient, flattering with a smile, and do it in spite of ourselves. Tsk tsk, it is indeed bloodline suppression, the old man is awesome!"

"Yifei, where are you? Your family Lin Nan needs support..."

"Fortunately, I won't go home this year. I sympathize with Director Lin."

…

After making a video call with Liu Yifei in the morning, Lin Nan didn't take much time to relax, and there were many guests.

In addition to Xiying and some film and television companies, there are also several people in the industry who want to treat him to dinner, such as Yan Ni.

It was impossible to go, so Lin Nan could only decline politely, saying that when he returned to the capital after the Spring Festival, we would have the opportunity to meet again.

He had to follow Lao Lintou to worship his ancestors, going in a hurry and returning in a hurry.

In a blink of an eye, it’s New Year’s Eve.

Yue Jun's phone call came over.

"According to the news from the theater chain, tomorrow's "Taking Tiger Mountain" will have the highest filming rate, with a minimum filming rate of 43%, and Wanda will arrange it to 53%.

Followed by "Havoc in Heaven" with 30%, and "Macau" with 15%. "

"It means that these three movies basically share 90% of tomorrow's movie market."

"Yes, especially for us, on average, it's probably closer to half."

Lin Nan had nothing to say. The first day's film schedule represented how optimistic the theaters and the market were about the film before it was released.

As for the subsequent film scheduling rate, whether it will fluctuate significantly depends on the box office performance and reputation on the first day.

"I know, thank you for your hard work."

"That's right, I have to live up to my annual salary and dividends, haha..."

...

Lin Nan hasn't watched the Spring Festival Gala for several years, because it's getting less and less interesting.

But Old Lin has watched it every year, which is a habit he has maintained for many years.

Especially this year, it's rare that Lin Nan accompanies him to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

But in Lin Nan's eyes, how can this be the Spring Festival Gala?

This is simply a "report performance" of Huayi artists, another "Huayi Annual Meeting".

Although many people in the circle, including Lin Nan, are mentally prepared.

But when the Spring Festival Gala really started, he realized that his previous mental preparation was still insufficient!

Huayi can be said to have stuffed all its own celebrities and relatives into it.

Those Huayi artists and celebrities who didn't appear on the Spring Festival Gala were not unable to appear, but because of schedule conflicts.

"Do you recognize these people?"

Suddenly, Old Lin pointed to the skit "Help or Not" in the TV series and asked Lin Nan.

"Well, I know him."

Lin Nan nodded and said. Even if there are people he doesn't know, he must know him.

"In the past two years, only these two people's skits are worth watching, but they are not as good as before.

Chen Peisi used to act so well, why doesn't she act anymore? Even Zhao Benshan and others are gone..."

Lin Nan smiled and said perfunctorily: "Maybe she is too old to act anymore."

He would not say that the former was banned, nor that the latter were forced to retreat by the Spring Festival Gala's repeated "elimination" and "interference in creation".

Lin Nan looked at Shen Teng and Ma Li on the TV series, and they were indeed good.

It has been many years since Lin Nan watched the Spring Festival Gala patiently for the first time, but it was worth it.

"Oh, this little girl is amazing! She turned circles for 4 hours..."

Amid the praise of Old Lin, Lin Nan turned off the TV and prepared to go to bed.

The next morning, just as the sky was getting light, Lin Nan was awakened by the crackling sound of firecrackers.

Old Lin was also knocking on his door, "Hurry up, the dumplings are ready for you."

"Right away."

Lin Nan finished in no time, walked out of the room, and began to wash up.

The hot dumplings were already on the table, with the Kitchen God, the God of Wealth, etc. in front of them.

Old Lin and Lin Nan sat down face to face.

"You should go back to the capital this afternoon."

"Ah? Why?"

Lin Nan hurriedly swallowed the dumplings in his mouth and looked at Old Lin, a little puzzled.

"Isn't the movie you shot released today? Go back and watch it, and spend more time with Xixi. I will also visit relatives starting tomorrow."

Old Lin said decisively, not discussing, but ordering, and added: "You stayed in the house for four days this time, which is enough."

Lin Nan did not speak, but nodded silently, "I know."

The two of them ate breakfast like this, very quietly, very harmoniously, as if they had returned to many years ago.

The media and online news have begun to flood the screen, in addition to yesterday's Spring Festival Gala, there are today's movies.

"Feng Xiaogang is suspected of abusing his power for personal gain. He has jammed Huayi actors and artists as guests of the Spring Festival Gala..."

"Xiao Caiqi, a contracted actress of Tangren, became famous overnight and performed for 4 hours in the Spring Festival Gala."

...

"The Spring Festival season is full of war.

"Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy", "Journey to the West: Havoc in Heaven", "The Man from Macau", "Ex-Files"... several domestic films were released at the same time today, and the battle started."

"According to the cinema chain, the average screening rate of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" today is as high as 46%, the highest among many movies!"

The text messages and messages sent to Lin Nan's mobile phone are all New Year greetings.

He was talking on the phone with Liu Yifei, joking:

"The old man asked me to leave in the afternoon and come back to accompany you, as if he was afraid that his daughter-in-law would run away."

"Hahaha, then you have to hurry up, I can run fast."

Liu Yifei's laughter was lazy, "Turn on the sound."

Lin Nan understood instantly, took the phone and ran to the old Lin, in his puzzled eyes, raised the phone: "Uncle, I'm Xixi..."

Alas, how to say it? Lin Nan was a little speechless.

It was the fifth day since he came back, and it was the first time he saw so many wrinkles on the face of the old Lin!

Ten minutes later, the old Lin threw the phone to Lin Nan with a smile, and then changed his face:

"Have you booked the flight? Hurry back in the afternoon, what a look..."

Uh... This change of face is faster than turning a book! Lin Nan smiled and said nothing.

The first day of the Chinese New Year, the box office of the Spring Festival, is the focus of the entire film industry.

Especially this year, Lin Nan entered the Spring Festival period for the first time, and it was a mainstream commercial film that had never been seen before, so the industry was even more looking forward to the box office data.

At around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Old Lin wanted to drive his jeep to take Lin Nan to the airport, but he refused.

It was still at the gate, minus three degrees, and the cold wind was biting.

"When you go back, be good."

Old Lin opened his mouth, as if he had a lot to say, but he held back.

Lin Nan knew what he was going to say, and after putting the luggage in the trunk of the taxi, he walked up to him.

"Dad, I plan to get engaged this year."

The unexpected words made Old Lin a little confused, and then he grinned and laughed, and then asked:

"What did you say, say it again."

"I said, I plan to get engaged this year. Well, in the second half of the year."

"Haha, good, good. Good second half of the year, good second half of the year. You bastard, you finally remembered the business! Let's go back quickly..."

Old Lin smiled and urged Lin Nan to get in the car. He felt like he couldn't wait for him to go back to the capital, as if the daughter-in-law he had set his sights on would really run away.

"You also go inside. It's quite cold outside. This store will open half a month later. Take more rest."

Lin Nan sat in the back seat and warned through the car window.

"You still care about me. Hurry up and go." Old Lin said unhappily.

"Master, let's go."

Lin Nan waved to Old Lin and said to the driver.

Watching the taxi gradually go away, Old Lin showed a relieved smile on his face.

Although his figure looked more and more hunched, at this moment, his spirit was better than ever.

"This guy, finally remembered the business, what a good girl. Haha, hahaha..."

Old Lin couldn't help laughing, and the louder he laughed, he couldn't stop. The pedestrians on the street couldn't help but look at him.

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