The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

"Kobayashi, I heard you have a new project?"

Lin Bufan had just stepped out of the Peninsula Hotel when his phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Han Sanping calling, so he answered it.

"Mr. Han, your information network is incredibly efficient!"

Lin Bufan retorted, somewhat speechless, "I really suspect you've planted a spy next to me!"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Han Sanping glared at him, but since the two were communicating by phone, Lin Bufan didn't see it.

"Right now, the whole Hong Kong entertainment circle is talking about it, it's hard not to know."

Han Sanping had long ago instructed his subordinates that they must promptly notify him of any news about Lin Bufan, especially if Lin Bufan had any film projects.

Sure enough, as soon as the news spread in Hong Kong, Han Sanping's men reported the situation to him.

"Yes, there is a project."

Lin Bufan directly admitted that he had no intention of hiding the news.

"Xiao Lin, you decide how much of the share China Film Group will get!"

Han Sanping's clear voice came through the phone.

"Mr. Han, this is an art film, and China Film Group is not suitable to invest in it."

Lin Bufan said with a hint of helplessness.

"Aiming for international awards?"

Next year's Venice International Film Festival

Films like these, which are aiming for international awards, are not suitable for investment by China Film Group, since China Film Group is a state-owned enterprise. If China Film Group invests in a film, it will inevitably raise suspicions.

At that point, let alone winning an award, they might not even be shortlisted.

"Fine, if that's the case, then forget it."

Han Sanping nodded, not too disappointed, and then changed the subject: "How confident are you that your film will win an award?"

"About 50%!"

Lin Bufan didn't make any absolute statements.

After all, with different directors and actors, it would be difficult, and even impossible, for Lin Bufan to make the same "Lust, Caution." He wasn't entirely sure if he could win an award.

"I'm saving the foreign language film slot for next year's Oscars for you!"

Han Sanping waved his hand and made the decision.

Every year, the Film Bureau nominates one Chinese film for the Oscars in an attempt to win the Best Foreign Language Film award.

Although this right is not in Han Sanping's hands, given his official background and Lin Bufan's status as an Oscar-winning director, getting this nomination is almost a certainty.

If Lin Bufan's art film can win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for China, Lin Bufan's reputation will be further enhanced.

"Thank you very much, Chairman Han!"

Lin Bufan was stunned for a moment, then expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

Han Sanping made a great contribution to the development of the domestic film industry. It can even be said that without Han Sanping, the film industry in later generations would not have flourished so much.

Even when internet capital later entered the film industry with its cash, it only made the industry more prosperous, resulting in countless films that grossed over a billion or even several billion dollars.

Later on, anyone, human or ghost, could become a director and make movies.

If you could actually make a good movie, that would be one thing, but instead, a weight-loss film raked in billions at the box office through marketing, which is extremely damaging to the industry.

……

"Let's go to Repulse Bay!"

After getting into the car, Lin Bufan gave instructions to the driver.

"Yes, boss!"

An hour later, the car stopped at the Repulse Bay mansion.

"Ah Shan, are you all alone?"

Lin Bufan walked into the villa and found Wen Yongshan curled up on the sofa watching TV.

"Director Lin, what brings you here?"

Wen Yongshan, who was curled up on the sofa eating snacks and watching a show, was delighted and surprised to see Lin Bufan, and quickly put down the snacks in her hand.

"Baby has gone to work."

"And you? Why aren't you going out to work?"

Lin Bufan sat on the sofa, casually picked up Wen Yongshan and put her in his arms, placing his large hand on her thigh.

"It's so tiring..."

Wen Yongshan pouted.

Since following Lin Bufan, Wen Yongshan's life has undergone a complete transformation.

In the past, in order to earn money, she worked herself to the bone participating in various competitions and appearances, but in the end, she only earned tens of thousands of yuan a month, and it was extremely tiring.

Unlike now, she doesn't have to do anything every day, and she has 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month that she can spend at will.

All she has to do is exercise at home and take good care of herself.

"Whatever you want!"

Lin Bufan shook his head slightly, seemingly unconcerned.

He gave each of his women a monthly allowance of 500,000 yuan so that they could freely choose the life they wanted.

"You've even developed abs..."

Lin Bufan's large hand covered Wen Yongshan's abdominal muscles, which felt soft yet slightly firm, and had a very pleasant texture.

"It's so itchy..."

Wen Yongshan burst into laughter and quickly covered Lin Bufan's mischievous hand.

"It itches, let me help you..."

As Lin Bufan spoke, a wicked smile appeared on his lips.

……

As evening approached, Lin Bufan left the Repulse Bay mansion.

Today is the 4th, and Lin Bufan will be returning to the mainland tomorrow, the 5th. Considering that Gillian has only recently started dating, he wants to spend more time with her.

"Gillian, where are you?"

However, when Lin Bufan returned to the seaside villa, he found that Ajiao was not there, so he dialed Ajiao's number.

"Honey, I'm at a bar..."

"bar?"

Lin Bufan frowned slightly, but when she arrived at the bar, she found it was a casual bar.

Following the room number provided by Gillian Chung, Lin Bufan entered the room and found that there were only four people inside, including Gillian Chung.

Besides Gillian Chung, the other three are Joey Yung, Charlene Choi, and Mandy Fok.

Lin Bufan's gaze swept over the group of people.

He had only met Rong Zuer once, at the last banquet, and they were just nodding acquaintances. When Lin Bufan returned last night, Rong Zuer had left early because of an event.

Needless to say, Ah S had a misunderstanding that night.

Huo Wenxi, Lin Bufan has already dealt with her several times.

"Honey, you're here!"

Upon seeing Lin Bufan enter, Ajiao hurriedly ran over and whispered an explanation, "The event was organized by Sister Wenxi, so I couldn't refuse!"

"kindness!"

Lin Bufan nodded slightly to Ajiao and said "Mm".

"Director Lin!"

Joey Yung, Ah S, and Huo Wenxi stood up to greet Lin Bufan.

Lin Bufan could guess why Huo Wenxi had organized the gathering tonight. It must be because of his meeting with Liang Jiahui during the day. She wanted to subtly approach Ah Jiao and try to get closer to her as his wife.

After all, she and Gillian Chung are best friends.

Compared to Rong Zuer's somewhat reserved demeanor and Huo Wenxi's naturalness, Ah S's eyes were almost entirely filled with panic when she saw Lin Bufan again.