Chapter 300: When are you going to flatter me?
The capital is very lively in July.
Students are on summer vacation, and tourists from all over the country flock here. Famous scenic spots such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall are overcrowded every day.
Especially the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square, even though it started around 5 a.m., it still couldn't stop everyone's enthusiasm.
In order to have a good view, many people simply stay away at night and lie on the ground in the square, just so that they can watch the entire flag-raising process.
However, weather is a stumbling block for tourists.
The summer in Beijing is really too hot, but the Forbidden City is better. There are main halls, high walls, shades of trees and other places where you can enjoy the coolness. There is also a place selling cold drinks inside.
The Great Wall is completely open-air, with only one section of watchtowers, but for a large number of tourists, the little area that blocks the sun is of little use.
Jinmao Mansion, top floor.
Gu Wei prepared the ingredients for hot pot at home, including several boxes of beef and mutton rolls, mushrooms and vegetables.
I took out some fruits, washed them, and then cut a watermelon.
Place the things on the table in the restaurant, pour water and ingredients into the hot pot, and plug in the electricity.
Gu Wei, who was standing next to the dining table, thought for a while, then went to the double-door refrigerator in the kitchen and took out some cold beer and put it on the table.
At this time the doorbell rang. I walked over and opened the door. Zhang Yishan, Li Xian and Peng Yuchang were standing at the door.
Gu Wei looked behind them.
"Where is Yang Zi?"
"Isn't she here yet?
We are not all the way.
I guess she is late.
You also know , it must be very troublesome for girls to take care of themselves when they go out.”
After Zhang Yishan entered the door, he said while changing his shoes.
Gu Wei raised his hand to look at his watch.
"I've prepared everything to eat. Let's wait for her a little longer, so that Yang Zi won't complain~"
"No problem, I'm not very hungry either."
After several people entered the door, they looked left and right.
The house in Jinmao Mansion is decorated in a modern minimalist style, with black, white and gray as the main colors. The entrance has a dark marble floor. There is a set of fabric sofas in the spacious living room on the right, and then there is a huge floor-to-ceiling window.
Because it is on the top floor, the view is very broad. Looking at it from this angle, I feel that my mind is much broader.
Li Xian walked through the living room to the balcony, looked at the scenery outside and said:
“The top floor is the best, stand high and look far away.
After coming up, Look, you are the only one on this floor. Is this the legendary top floor?”
"A flat floor is a flat floor. What's the rumor? Many developers are designing it this way now. This type of house is very popular."
Gu Wei said standing aside.
After entering the door, Peng Yuchang was like a restless little monkey, looking left and right.
"Brother Wei, your house is so big. With so many rooms, how many square meters is it?"
"492 square meters, six bedrooms and three living rooms."
"Good boy~
I have never lived in such a big house in my whole life."
Peng Yuchang looked like he had never seen the world.
"Boy, before you joined us, we had dinner at Gu Wei's villa. It has several floors and is no smaller than this house."
Zhang Yishan took a picture of Peng Yuchang said the shoulder.
Then he turned to Gu Wei.
“Are you no longer living in the villa in Runze Manor?”
“No, I just live here these days. It’s close to the company and easier to get back and forth.”
"Tsk tsk~ You rich bosses are different. Buying a house is like going out to buy groceries."
Zhang Yishan sighed.
"Come on, Peng Peng is just starting out now. It's normal to have no money. You have been acting for so many years.
Last year [Yu Zui] became popular again. Who would believe it if you cry about being poor?"
< br>"Hey~"
Zhang Yishan smiled and stopped talking.
Of the friends in Gu Wei's school, the one who is developing the best and making the most money is Zhang Yishan.
Last year's "Yu Zui" made him famous again, and he initially got rid of the label of a child star. He has no worries about lack of resources in film and television dramas, and advertising endorsements are coming one after another. In addition, he has caught up with the skyrocketing salary of actors in the entertainment industry, and he has earned tens of millions in the past year. No problem.
Although he is not comparable to Gu Wei, he is definitely above average among ordinary celebrities.
Although Li Xian has appeared in several hit dramas, the male protagonist in "The Princess" and the second male lead in "A Slightly Smiling Love", Gu Wei gave him a lot of resources, but the drama It's not popular, it just looks familiar to the audience.
Other movies and TV series have also approached him, and they are basically the second and third male roles, which can be regarded as third-tier roles.
Needless to say, Peng Peng is still a newcomer and relies on the company's resources to take on roles.
After a few people chatted for a while, the doorbell rang.
Peng Peng, who was nearest, went to open the door.
No surprise, Yang Zi arrived.
“Sister Zi~”
“Peng Peng, you are all here!”
Yang Zi asked looking at Peng Peng who opened the door for her.
"Well, we are all here, and the only thing missing is Sister Zi!"
Yang Zi was wearing a white waist dress and a brown sun hat on her head.
After entering the door, take off your hat and put it aside.
"We're just waiting for you. We're all hungry. Do you want to punish yourself with three drinks later?"
Zhang Yishan looked at Yang Zi who walked in and didn't get up. He sat on the sofa carelessly and said to her.
"Punish yourself, you big-headed devil, you are the only one who has a lot of troubles.
It's too busy outside today, otherwise I would have arrived earlier!"
Yang Zi is not used to his faults, Fight her directly.
"Gu Wei, please comment. We four big men are waiting for her alone. Shouldn't she be punished?"
Zhang Yishan tried to get Gu Wei to stand up for him.
"Okay, everyone is here, let's eat, the water in the hot pot is boiling!"
Gu Wei looked at them funny and changed the subject.
A few people washed their hands and sat down in the restaurant.
Everyone has been good friends for many years, and there was no ritual. They all picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
To be honest, it seems a bit strange to eat hot pot in the summer, but Gu Wei and the others like it.
The air-conditioning in the room is blowing hard, the hot pot soup base is boiling in the middle of the dining table, and the shabu-shabu is paired with refreshing ice-cold beer, which is one word "cool"!
They have been filming in various places before, and finally they all have time, and then they have the opportunity to get together.
"Yang Zi, have you finished filming your TV series [Yangko]?"
After Gu Weina ate a few pieces of meat, he picked up the cut watermelon next to him and took a bite .
"Don't mention it. This TV series was only finished at the beginning of this month. Guess how long it took to shoot?"
Her little face wrinkled up when she mentioned this, not very happy.
"It was only completed this month?
Last year when we had dinner, you said you were working on it. It has been 8 or 9 months, right?"
Li County said in surprise.
"Haha, the filming lasted for 344 days. Fortunately, I was able to ask for leave during the period, otherwise it would have delayed things too much!"
Yang Zi complained.
“It took almost a year to shoot, which is a bit long~
But it’s carefully crafted. Maybe the director will shoot it carefully, and it will be a big hit when it is finally released!”
< br>Gu Wei comforted her.
"Haha~ I think so too, but the subject matter of this TV series determines that the chance of a big hit is too small.
In recent years, the only Anti-Japanese War films include "Bright Sword" in 2005 and "Snow Leopard" later. It’s a hit.
Look, there hasn’t been one hit in recent years.
Everyone thinks it’s an anti-Japanese drama now.”
Yang Azusa sees clearly.
"You're right.
But I can't blame the audience, the anti-Japanese war dramas are really too shocking now.
Tearing up Japanese soldiers with your hands and hiding thunder in your crotch, isn't this a magical drama? ."
Zhang Yishan takes over.
“So there is no future in making anti-war dramas.
I finally understand that if you want to be popular now, you have to make idol dramas.
Especially the costume fairy idol drama.
Look at last year's Gu Wei's "Ancient Swords and Legends" and this year's "Flower Thousand Bones", how popular they are!
Of course, now that the film is well done, it is very popular, just like your movie [A Slight Smile Is Alluring]. "
Yang Zi said to Gu Wei and Li Xian.
"Come on, you can play a heroine in an anti-Japanese drama. To play an idol drama, you have to be a beauty, like the heroine Naza in Gu Wei's drama.
You can do it. "
Zhang Yishan grinned and winked at Yang Zi.
"Smelly Zhang Yishan, why am I not a beautiful woman.
You are the ugly one. You are so ugly that you can play the male lead and play with a beautiful woman. Why can't I?"
As she spoke, Yang Zi reached out and slapped Zhang Yishan opposite her.
"Huh? A gentleman talks but doesn't do anything. I never said I was handsome, I just look like an ordinary person. How else could you be my sister?"
Zhang Yi While blocking Yang Zi's hand, Shan Shi said coquettishly, not even trying to embarrass himself in order to antagonize her.
"Who is your sister? I tell you that I am so beautiful!"
Yang Zi couldn't hit him, so she put her hands on her hips and said angrily.
"Okay, okay, just say a few words while wearing a shirt, our sister Zi is the most beautiful!"
Gu Wei watched the two people quarreling from the side and started to act as a peacemaker.
He thought for a while and said to Yang Zi beside him:
"Have you accepted the film [Ode to Joy] that will be filmed in the second half of the year?"
< br>"Yes, one of the female supporting characters, how did you know?" Yang Zi asked in surprise.
She has some connections at [Noon Sunshine].
She played the heroine in "War in Changsha" produced by "Noon Sunshine", and the director of that drama was also Kong Sheng.
“I have cooperated with [Noon Sunshine]. Last year, I filmed a film [Langya Bang] with them, which will be released in the second half of this year.
[Ode to Joy] is a movie that will be released soon. He always mentioned to me that [Noon] is a big project that he attaches great importance to this year. If you perform well, there is a high chance that it will be a hit.”
Gu Wei explained.
"Is it true?
You have said so, it seems that I am paying more attention to this TV series!"
Yang Zi listened to Gu Wei's words very much Happy.
She admired Gu Wei's vision in selecting dramas very much.
It can be said that all of the TV series Gu Wei has filmed since his debut have been hits, without exception.
“A sister I have a good relationship with, Zeng Li, plays the heroine “Andy” in [Ode to Joy]. Mention my name during filming, and you can look after each other on the set.”
[Ode to Joy] Although this TV series is a group portrait, it has the so-called "five beauties".
But according to the role, Andy is the real heroine. The other four can be the heroine or the supporting female character.
“Okay, no problem.”
Yang Zi happily agreed.
When filming in the same crew, it would be much more convenient to have a friend with you.
A few people were chatting, eating and drinking, and the atmosphere was particularly pleasant.
Even Peng Peng, who is usually shy and rarely talks, joined in the chat.
Yang Zi started drinking juice, but later she couldn't resist Zhang Yishan's encouragement and opened a bottle of beer and started drinking it, looking like a hero among women.
"Hey~Gu Wei, I heard that Yang Mi's home is a few floors below this building?"
After taking a sip of wine, Yang Zi remembered something and asked Gu Wei in a low voice.
After hearing her question, the others stopped talking and looked at Gu Wei with gossipy faces, waiting for his answer.
“Yes, it’s on the dozen or so floors of this building.”
Gu Wei said helplessly.
"Then you two."
Yang Zi's heart of gossip is about to pop out.
“We are very good friends. After all, we worked together on a TV series and made another movie this year.
I invested in her company a while ago, and now I have
By the way, Yang Mi has not been out filming recently, and is still in Beijing.
She might be at home at this time. Would you like me to ask her to come up and hang out with us? "
Gu Wei said to Yang Zi.
"No, no, I'm just asking~
I've read a lot of your news before, all out of curiosity. . "
Hearing that Gu Wei wanted to call Yang Mi over, Yang Zi quickly waved his hands and said with a sneer.
"You, you are such a gossip at a young age, and you also say that you are a great beauty. Which great beauty is as gossipy as you?"
Gu Wei raised his hand and flicked Yang Zi's head.
"What, you are younger than me, you are saying I am young, and what does appearance have to do with gossip."
Yang Zi groaned and muttered.
Li Xian, who was eating on the side, remained silent.
He and Gu Wei are good friends and they are artists under Gu Wei's company.
I know a lot about some of Gu Wei's private lives, like Zhang Tianai, who is owned by the same company, and Nazha, who has become popular recently.
He has filmed movies with them all and knows a little about their relationship with Gu Wei.
But he never mentioned Gu Wei's private life in front of anyone.
Li County saw clearly that Gu Wei was handsome, rich and famous, and it was normal for him to have good luck in love affairs.
The most important thing he should do as a friend and employee is to shut up.
Anyway, Gu Wei and he are good friends. As for his private life, it has nothing to do with him.
We are all adults and have the right to choose our own lifestyle.
He took a bite of the fungus in the hot pot and was about to eat it when he heard Gu Wei's voice in his ear.
“The company will launch a fairy tale drama at the end of the year, and I will be the male protagonist.
I'll send you the script later, and of course Peng Peng.
You two see if there is a suitable role. ”
“Oh, okay! ”
Li Xian agreed while eating.
For Gu Wei, he has always had some gratitude in his heart. After graduation, he had no films to shoot, and he was unemployed after graduation. .
At that time, he was not famous at all, and when he was most helpless, Gu Wei took the initiative to lend a helping hand and let him star in his company's TV series.
Later, Mr. Yang from Gu Wei Agency approached him, and he signed the contract without hesitation.
After [Prince Princess] became popular, he became a little famous, and the company's various resources were never cut off. It can be said that his life was very comfortable.
“Thank you, Brother Wei!”
Peng Peng, who was sitting next to him, thanked him happily.
"Why thank me? Isn't this what I should do!"
Yang Zi, who was sitting on the other side, looked envious.
She looked at Gu Wei next to her, grabbed his arm with both hands, and shook it gently.
“Brother Gu~”
“Poof!”
Gu Wei almost spit out the beer he just took.
He reached out and slapped Yang Zi's hand away from his arm.
“Little Monkey Zi, please tell me!”
“Brother Gu, you see you let Li Xian play the male lead of [Princess] before, even this guy Zhang Yishan [Yu Zui], we are so strong, when will you praise "Little Monkey Purple"? "
Yang Zi drank some wine, her cheeks were slightly red, and she looked at Gu Wei with a pair of big eyes.
"Eh! How disgusting!"
Zhang Yishan complained on the opposite side.
"Get out!!"
Yang Zi turned to Zhang Yishan and shouted, then looked back at Gu Wei with a smile.
This face-changing skill has been perfected.
Although she knew Yang Zi was joking, she was telling the truth.
Gu Wei scratched his head.
“Aren’t you going to shoot [Ode to Joy] in the second half of the year?”
“I will have time after the filming, and I will wait for your call, Brother Gu~”
< br>Yang Zi's deliberately fake voice made Gu Wei's skin crawl.
"In the first half of the year, the company did receive a very good IP, which can be turned into a TV series. I think it has a high chance of becoming popular.
It will only be launched next year as planned. I will keep this heroine for you. Okay?"
Gu Wei thought for a while and said.
He originally wanted Yang Zi to star in that drama, so he just took this opportunity to speak out.
In fact, in the domestic entertainment industry, Yang Zi and Zhao Liying are more similar.
They are all very dramatic.
Looking at the hit TV series these two have acted in, if their roles were replaced by other actors, they might not be popular, or not to that extent.
Many TV dramas are really made up of people, and replacing people really doesn’t work.
"Hahaha~ It seems that I, Yang Zi, will be popular next year!"
After Gu Wei's promise, Yang Zi stopped pretending and let out a bold laugh.
"The villain has succeeded, isn't he~"
Zhang Yishan will not let go of every opportunity to hit her.
But Yang Zi, who was happy, didn't care and ignored him.
After a while, everyone finished eating and helped Gu Wei pack up his things.
No one left in a hurry. Under the guidance of Gu Wei, Zhang Yishan took the youngest Peng Peng to the game room to play.
In this house in Jinmao Mansion, Gu Wei also designed a game room similar to the one in Shanghai. It contains various game consoles and the most advanced game computers, which is definitely popular among young people.
Yang Zi was sitting on the sofa, using the remote control to select TV programs.
Gu Wei and Li Xian were sitting on the other side chatting.
“In more than two months, our company will cooperate with Tengxun Video to produce some online dramas specially for them. By then, you will have many opportunities to play the male lead.
This company We will definitely keep an eye on our own actors.”
Li Xian nodded when he heard this. He had also heard his agent talk about it recently.
“Starting next year, the company’s self-produced dramas will be filmed on two or three lines. I have already thought about leaving you a male lead in a large-scale costume drama.
This is your responsibility Just know it, don’t talk about it outside.
The company will send you the exact news when preparations begin.”
“Aren’t you going to act?”
Li Xian asked doubtfully.
"I have too many projects at hand, and I can't even perform them.
And there are many people looking for me outside."
Gu Wei said with a bitter smile.
“You are really troubled by happiness!”
Li Xian said with envy.
(End of this chapter)