Huayu02 started by making films.

"Okay, okay, let's sign a new contract then."

The two renegotiated an agreement at the New Line office:

"Han Yi and New Line Cinema split the profits 50/50 for *Paranormal Activity*; Han Yi owns the film rights to *Iron Man*. However, Shay had a hunch and added a line at the end of the contract:"

If Han Yi initiates the production of "Iron Man," New Line Cinema will have priority investment rights.

After finishing his work, Han Yi called Chen Chen and asked her to find a few finance students from the management department who were about to do their internships to come to Hollywood, work at New Line Cinema, and jointly oversee the Paranormal Activity project.

Before leaving Hollywood, Han Yi gave Dao Rong a sum of money to prepare for the film "Memory Rift".

This film will be Dao Rong's directorial debut, and the crew will be drawn directly from the cinematography and literature departments of the Beijing Film Academy.

Dao Rong saw Han Yi off at the airport with deep affection in his eyes, and then made a phone call to call for more people.

On October 24, Zhang Yimou's "Hero" held a seven-day advance screening in Shenzhen to meet the requirement that it must have been released in its home country for at least seven days to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

On the same day, BJ.

In his newly rented studio, Han Yi was accompanying Zhang Min and Jiang Wu, carefully reading the script of "Untouchable" page by page.

"So, if I'm not white enough, not black enough, and not yellow enough... then tell me, Philip, who am I?"

Jiang Wu recited his lines with intonation, occasionally glancing at Zhang Min beside him with curiosity in his eyes.

"Okay, okay, I got it. Lao Luo, you explain things clearly to François and make sure he fully understands the script. The other lead actor will be here soon!"

Han Yi hung up the phone call from Robert in France and said to the two people in the office:

"Senior, the plans have changed. You need to go to Paris first. The other male lead has been cast, so you should go and go over the script with him. I'll be there at the end of next month."

Jiang Wu closed the script and nodded: "Director Han, this film is to be shot in French, I'm worried..."

"It's a co-production, so it will be dubbed in post-production," Han Yi said, waving his hand.

Zhang Min stood up and asked tactfully, "Director Han, should I go there earlier?"

"If you're free, go ahead. I've made all the arrangements there," Han Yi asked.

Zhang Min shook her head, looking troubled: "I have some personal matters to attend to. Could we postpone it for a few days?"

Han Yi became interested: "What's wrong? You haven't paid off your debts yet?"

"No. An agent calls me every day, trying to get me to sign with Kyushu Asia."

"What company is this? I've never heard of it."

Zhang Min explained, "It's invested by Kyushu Audio-Visual. There's an agent there who's been contacting artists in Hong Kong lately. Knowing I'm in Beijing, he comes to see me every day."

"Okay, then you go ahead and do your thing. You can come with me later if you want."

Han Yi thought to himself: This agent must be Liu Yonghui, Zhang Min's later husband. I didn't expect the two of them to have known each other for so long.

Han Yi finalized the deal, watched the two leave the studio, and then his phone rang. He answered and said:

"Old Xie, how's it going? Has it been released yet?"

Shay's excited voice rang out from the other end of the phone: "Han! The opening weekend box office figures for 'Paranormal Activity' are in! Guess how much?"

"I'm just a kid, why are you guessing? Just tell me."

"Ten million in the first week! Ten million!"

Han Yi reclined in the boss's chair and asked lazily, "Old Xie, how much did you spend on the distribution?"

"Including your production costs, post-production, and copies, it only cost $100 million in total. In just one week, it has already increased tenfold." Shay's tone revealed excitement.

"Old Xie, if you add a little more money and invest it in distribution, have the videotapes started selling yet?"

Shay quickly replied, "The distribution has already been increased, but the data for the videotapes hasn't come out yet; we'll have to wait until next week."

Han Yi took out a notebook from the drawer and said, "Okay, let's arrange it like this for 'Paranormal Activity'. Write down a few names and do some public relations in Hollywood later. They might come in handy at Cannes next year."

Shay looked completely bewildered and asked, "Han, you already know who the jury members will be for Cannes next year?"

"Old Xie, I did other things before I met you. Now, just follow my instructions. Here's what I'm going to do..."

Han Yi casually named a few actors and directors, and Xie Yi nodded in agreement on the other end of the phone.

"Is that all? Han, these actors are easy to handle, but Spielberg is a big-name director. I wonder if I can manage him?"

"Old Xie, you're not without backers. Bring Warner on. Let me tell you, this Spielberg is the most important one!" Han Yi said, exasperated.

"Okay, I'll give it a try. By the way, Han, how about we come to Hollywood to make another movie?" Shay pressed.

"I'll wait a bit longer, but Lao Xie, you can assist with the preparation of 'Memory Rift'. New Line Cinema can take the lion's share of that movie."

"Okay, Han, but you're too modest. You know, Lionsgate and other companies have been asking around about the director of 'Paranormal Activity' lately!"

Upon hearing this, Han Yi suddenly remembered that Dao Rong's preparations were still in progress, so he gave a few perfunctory replies and hung up the phone, then called Dao Rong back.

Now, let's talk about Rong.

He was originally not even as good as Han Yi, but he followed behind and made a feature film. Fortunately, Han Yi paid him well.

Dao Rong returned to his rented house near Hollywood and called his fellow students at the Beijing Film Academy to start coding.

After a few phone calls, the cinematographer, prop master, and key members of the crew were all arranged.

Over the next few days, Dao Rong spent his days running to the new line. Before long, the finance staff arranged by Han Yi and the people Dao Rong had recruited were all in place.

And so, a group of people began their initial preparations in the most remote corner of the office that Shay had given them.

At that moment, Dao Rong was hunched over his desk calculating costs when the phone rang. He picked it up, glanced at it, and quickly answered, "Hello, Brother Yi, what are your instructions for calling?"

Han Yi explained the situation briefly and then asked, "Daorong, how's the preparation for the film crew going?"

"I have accomplished my mission, Brother Yi!"

On the other end of the phone, Dao Rong stood up, straightening his back as he said, "We're already in the initial stages of casting."

Has Lao Xie been looking for you lately?

"No, Yi-ge. But recently, a lot of employees have come to us asking who directed 'Paranormal Activity'!"

"Daorong, if it happens again, just say it's the director's job, don't add me. You're all alone in Hollywood, a place you don't know anyone. A little fame would be good for you," Han Yi advised.

"Brother Yi...I..."

Han Yi said impatiently, "That's all. Call me again if you encounter any problems. Also, do you know what kind of place America is? Try not to go out alone. Buy cigarettes at the tobacco shops in Chinatown. Be careful in everything you do."

Dao Rong listened to Han Yi's repeated instructions and said with emotion, "Brother Yi, I'm afraid I won't film it well and it will make you lose points!"

"Don't be afraid, there's nothing to be afraid of!"

Han Yi encouraged loudly, "Everyone has a first time. Here's what you'll do: find the actors I told you to look for, and write them down: Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart."

The Ben Affleck in this film is the Batman from the later "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," who has a pair of sexy double chins.

However, Ben Affleck is now known not as an actor, but as a screenwriter.

In 1997, Ben Affleck co-wrote "Good Will Hunting" with his good friend Matt Damon, who was always in a state of being rescued. The film was released to great acclaim.

Han Yi still chose the same actors as the original cast, but was worried that Dao Rong wouldn't be able to handle the role of Batman, so he added:

"Daorong, you negotiate the salary with him and get the contract signed. If he dares to cause trouble on set later, just fire him!"

"Brother Yi, received!"

......

In November, more than 500 people from the Hong Kong film and television industry held a march to protest the publication of nude photos of a female star being abused in Eastweek magazine.

Han Yi looked at the news on his computer and regretted that he had been reborn in the wrong place, otherwise he could have watched the live broadcast in Hong Kong.

As the end of the month approached, Han Yi embarked on his journey to Yunnan.

The plane landed at Kunming Wujiaba Airport, where passengers could transfer to a direct flight to Dali.