Chapter 754: Pearly and Beautiful
Winter has already entered the capital in December, and the weather has become increasingly colder after a light snowfall a few days ago.
The four seasons in the north are often relatively distinct. In addition to changes in temperature, there are also changes in the duration of day and night.
The days are longer in summer, and the sun usually doesn’t set until 8 p.m., but in winter, it gets dark around 6 p.m.
After the premiere ceremony, the creative team of [Manslaughter] has begun a nationwide road show. It is rare for Gu Wei to stay in the company in Beijing for a long period of time to handle some year-end matters.
In the afternoon, in the office, Gu Wei was looking at some data reports submitted by the finance department.
This year is another bumper year for [Wei Tianxia].
The sci-fi masterpiece "The Wandering Earth" was released at the beginning of the year. In the end, it gained both box office and word-of-mouth success, with a super high box office result of 5.084 billion, ranking second only to "Wolf Warrior 2" in the domestic box office rankings.
A total investment of 450 million yuan was invested in this science fiction film, which was divided according to the investment ratio, bringing a net profit of nearly 800 million yuan to Gu Wei and [Wei Tianxia].
This was followed by the three TV series "Si Teng", which was launched in March, and "Chen Qing Ling" and "Donggong", which were aired in the summer.
[Si Teng] and [Chen Qing Ling] are online dramas. Although they are very popular, the overall income is not as exaggerated as before [Three Lives Three Worlds] and [Chu Qiao].
Especially for [Chen Qing Ling] and [Wei Tian Xia], the copyright fees sold are not too high.
The main reason is that before this drama was broadcast, the two leading actors, Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi, were still very transparent. Even if the quality of the drama was good, it was impossible to sell it at a high price and it could only be considered a small profit.
However, in filming "Chen Qing Ling", Gu Wei's main purpose was to promote two young top actors.
Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi, the two new idols who have exploded in popularity this year, are the real cash cows.
As long as there is no collapse due to personal reasons, the two of them can bring at least more than 1 billion in revenue to the company in the next three years.
[Eastern Palace] is also one of the hit TV series this year, and it is broadcast continuously on the Internet. It has full ratings and rich royalties.
The three TV series brought a total revenue of 1.5 billion to [Wei Ming Xia], making a huge profit overall.
Then there was "Young You", which was released in October, with a final box office of 2.386 billion, and Gu Wei's share of the box office was about 400 million.
[Manslaughter] is currently in theaters. According to the schedule, it will not be released until next month. The box office revenue will be calculated as next year's data.
In 2019, [Wei Tianxia]'s main income comes from these three TV series and two movies, in addition to the income from the brokerage company. These artists under his will also create considerable profits for the company every year.
Although the income is quite high, [Wei Ming Xia]’s expenses this year are not low.
Since the beginning of the year, we have been preparing to film two movies, [Life Events] and [Detective Chinatown 3], as well as a TV series [Celebrating More Than Years].
The production cost of [Tang Detective 3] was as high as 100 million US dollars, and [Wei Tianxia], as the main investor, took most of it.
As for some other companies, [Wei Ming Xia] has participated in many film and television dramas, but [Wei Ming Xia] is not the main controller, and the investment ratio is not high. Unless it sells well, the income will be limited. .
Around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Gu Wei processed the last document and left the company early.
He has an appointment today. Come out early so you won't be late.
“Wear more clothes when you go out, it’s cold outside today”
In a luxuriously decorated villa in Beijing, Liu Yifei was about to go out with a small bag in her hand, when Liu’s mother’s instructions came from behind her .
“Got it~”
"It's true that Gu Wei asked him to come to our house for dinner and insisted on eating out. Does it mean that he thinks my cooking is not good?"
"Mom~
Gu Wei may think that he comes to us. My family is quite restrictive, and we used to make appointments to eat out when we were free. It’s normal.” Take off the purple down jacket and put it on before going out.
Liu Xiaoli hesitated.
"Are you coming back in the evening?"
"Ahem, where else can I go if I don't come back? Of course I'm back.
I'll be back after dinner."
Liu Yifei I didn't expect my mother to ask this, so she replied and opened the door to leave.
A private restaurant in the Second Ring Road with a remote location and beautiful scenery.
Liu Yifei got off the bus at a certain place, wore a hat and a mask and walked to a box inside under the guidance of the waiter.
Opening the door of the private room, the room was brightly lit, with a dark solid wood round table in the middle. The surrounding decoration was exquisite and distinctive. Gu Wei was sitting directly opposite the door, holding a menu and looking at it.
Seeing Liu Yifei come in, Gu Wei raised his head and showed a sunny smile.
"Sissi, you're here~"
"How long have you been here? Am I not late?"
Liu Yifei closed the door, then took off her mask, hat, and down jacket and hung them on a hanger nearby.
"Of course not. I just arrived and ordered some dishes. Do you think there is anything else you would like to eat?" Gu Wei handed the menu to Liu Yifei and reached out to point out which ones he had ordered.
"Okay, they are all my favorite foods."
Gu Wei smiled and said: "We have known each other for so many years, I probably have some idea of what you like to eat."
"Haha, there is no need for more, just a vegetable salad"
After Liu Yifei finished speaking, Gu Wei called the waiter to come in and add more dishes. Soon the table in front of him was filled with the dishes he had just ordered.
"When I came out, my mother complained, saying that if you don't come to the house to eat, you don't think her cooking is good."
Liu Yifei sat next to Gu Wei, wearing a Wearing a black and white striped sweater and a blue headband on his head, he has delicate features, fair skin, and a pleasant and tranquil temperament.
"How could it be? Didn't I tell you last time? I'm embarrassed to always go to your house to disturb auntie, and I'm always a little restrained at your house~"
"Wait a minute Please explain it to my mother when you come to my house next time”
Liu Yifei said, picking up a piece of braised pork and putting it in her mouth.
This Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots and Vegetables is her favorite dish. The braised pork is juicy and juicy, with alternating fat and lean textures. It is paired with dried bamboo shoots and vegetables. It has a rich texture and makes her very satisfied every time she eats it.
"What have you been busy with recently?" Gu Wei also picked up some vegetables and started eating. The two had become very familiar with each other over the years, and eating together was very casual.
“I’ve been very busy recently. After shooting [Mulan], I basically have no work. I stayed in the United States for a while. After returning to China, I only shot two magazines and worked for a few endorsement agencies. Activities”
Liu Yifei was not idle while she was talking, and added shrimps and ribs.
"No wonder~" Gu Wei turned around and looked at the other person.
“What’s the wonder?” Liu Yifei asked in confusion, holding her chopsticks in her mouth.
Gu Wei smiled and said: "No wonder I saw you a little richer today than last time. I feel like your face has become rounder, Sissi."
"You said I'm fat!" Liu Yifei He said dissatisfiedly, but he didn't stop eating at all.
“Not really fat, just round and beautiful.
The aesthetics of today's entertainment industry are actually a bit deformed. Everyone likes to be thin and white. Many female celebrities make themselves skinny and bones in order to be photogenic and beautiful. I don't like it.
You are just right like this, very healthy and beautiful! "Gu Wei smiled and praised.
"Huh! Who wants you to like her?" Liu Yifei said arrogantly, but she was satisfied with what Gu Wei said, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
"I also haven't had much work recently, so I haven't paid attention to my body management.
In addition, I exercised too much while filming [Mulan], and I stopped exercising immediately after the filming, and I quickly gained weight.”
Liu Yifei explained that she also knew that she had been a little fat recently, and people around her, including her mother, had told her.
It’s just that her personality is very casual, and she doesn’t want to control her weight too strictly unless filming requires it.
What she was thinking in her heart was, ‘As long as I’m happy, you can’t control the rest! '
"Congratulations on the box office success of your movie!
【Young You" is really a good performance. I guess it should be no problem to win a few acting awards for Xiaobei's role. .”
"Thank you~"
Liu Yifei then said with emotion: "When I worked with you on [Xiu Chun Knife], I never imagined that you would make such rapid progress in the film industry later. Now you are not only a top-notch box-office Chen, your acting skills are getting better and better."
"It's just talent and hard work.
You should have seen it when we filmed "Xiu Chun Dao". What a hard-working and motivated person I am!" Gu Wei boasted without blushing.
"Humph~ I didn't see the hard work, but I saw the love on the set.
After filming [Xiu Chun Knife], you will find a girlfriend. You are quite hardworking in love."< br>
“Um
Sissi, do you have any work plans next?”
Gu Wei changed the subject in embarrassment. He worked with Liu Yifei in his first film. Since then, the two have been in contact and maintained a relationship of friends. They know each other well and know many things about him.
Liu Yifei continued to eat: "Let's see, it hasn't been decided yet.
There are some projects currently contacting me, but the team suggested that I wait until "Mulan" is released, so I haven't taken any roles yet. .
I don’t plan to keep myself too busy. I will do one or two dramas a year at most and spend the rest of my time traveling and reading.”
Gu Wei nodded: “Slow down the pace. It’s pretty good. It fits your personality.
Do you remember what I told you before?”
"You said filming a TV series?
I've thought about it too, and what you said makes sense.
Before [Mulan], I actually took over a film called [Nan Yan Zhai Transcript] , it’s actually quite comfortable to return to familiar territory.
What about your future work? ”
"I have a new movie that will start filming in Taipei in the next few days."
"Taipei?
Why do you want to film there?" Liu Yifei asked curiously.
“Because the story takes place in Wanwan, it is best to choose a local location.”
Liu Yifei rolled her eyes: “I know, is it similar to [Tang Detective]? The background must be chosen outside, otherwise it will not be approved in China”
Gu Wei smiled and said: "Sissi, you are getting smarter and smarter, almost.
Part of it is this consideration, and part of it is because the prototype of the protagonist in this movie is from Wanwan people"
Speaking of this, Liu Yifei became even more curious.
"The prototype is from a Bayanese?
Are you going to make a biography-type movie?"
Gu Wei shook his head and briefly told her the plot of "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils".
Liu Yifei's eyes widened in surprise after hearing this: "The background of your film really cannot pass the censorship in China.
How do you think of making this type of film? Your image can Do you want to play such a crazy murderer?"
"You are looking down on my acting skills. You just praised my acting skills."
"Your acting skills are good, but you are a bit too much. He's handsome, but his image doesn't match this kind of murderer. If Wang Baoqiang plays the role, he'll be just fine."
Liu Yifei knew Bao Qiang. We all filmed "Tang Detective 2" together. She also watched Wang Baoqiang's "Destined to Die" and was deeply impressed by the ruthless robbery and murderer in it.
"Just put on makeup. As long as I grow a beard, darken my face, and shave my hair thin, I can be like a killer!"
Said Gu Weimi He raised his eyes and looked at Liu Yifei with a murderous look.
"It's true what you said, it's okay to act ugly on purpose." Liu Yifei imagined the image described by Gu Wei.
“Having said that, I am beginning to look forward to the effect of your role as this crazy murderer.
You have played policemen and special forces before. Is this your first time playing a bad guy? "
"Chen Guilin is not a complete bad guy, and of course he is not a good guy either. Just like the name of the movie, he is "Zhou Chu", which is one of the three evils and the one who eliminates them. A hero is a very complicated character. He represents "obsession", chaos, persistence and perseverance."
Liu Yifei felt a little itchy after saying this.
"Is there a role that suits me? ”
Gu Wei shook his head.
"The movie has only one protagonist - Chen Guilin, the rest are supporting roles, and there are no female roles suitable for you."
Liu Yifei said regretfully: "What a pity, this must be a particularly interesting movie."
The two chatted while eating, telling each other about each other's recent work and life. Gu Wei would share some fun and interesting things he encountered during filming.
Liu Yifei would complain to Gu Wei when she was unhappy with her life and work.
Gu Wei will give her some pertinent suggestions after listening carefully.
The two have known each other and become friends. They have been getting along like this for many years and they both feel very comfortable with each other.
It was getting dark outside, and the meal was almost done.
Liu Yifei put down her chopsticks and touched her slightly bulging belly.
“I’ve eaten so much again. It seems I can’t do it without exercise. If this continues, I will die of weight.”
Gu Wei raised his hand to look at his watch.
"It's still early, and this place is quite close to my home. Do you want to come and sit here?"
Liu Yifei was a little moved after hearing this, and then remembered what her mother asked before going out.
“What are you doing?”
“Watch a movie, drink a glass of red wine, whatever.
Long time no see, don’t you want to stay with me for a while? ?" Gu Wei asked with a smile.
"Who misses you?
What relationship do I have with you? Why do I miss you?" Liu Yifei said softly.
Her relationship with Gu Wei was quite confusing. They were just ordinary friends at first, and then became closer and closer as time went by. However, because of Gu Wei's playboy character, she never crossed that line.
On New Year's Eve in 2018, during the filming of "Cohabitation in Time and Space", the two of them crossed the line because the night was so beautiful.
Later Liu Yifei simply gave up on her, because she already liked Gu Wei.
However, although her relationship with Gu Wei has improved, she still has her own persistence.
Gu Wei doesn't want to fall in love, and she won't get up on the pole and ask for anything. She is Liu Yifei, and she will never bow her head for someone, nor will she give in.
If she really fell in love with Gu Wei, she would definitely not be able to bear all the romance around him, and Gu Wei would not be able to give up.
If you can go forward, you can also go back, so this year she didn't care even if she didn't see Gu Wei for more than half a year. She just asked him to have a meal with him when they were both free, just like before.
“You don’t miss me, but I still miss you, Sissi.
By the way, have you seen the movie [Manslaughter] that I produced? You can watch it in my private theater."
"Well~ let's go watch the movie then"
In Liu Yifei's mind She thought about refusing, but she refused to obey.
When she didn't meet Gu Wei, she was an independent woman and felt that nothing mattered. After meeting her, she found it really difficult to refuse his invitation.
After finishing speaking, Liu Yifei silently scolded herself for being useless
'Just go to a movie and go home immediately after the movie. I have already told my mother.'
Gu Wei didn't know the tangled emotions in her heart and said with a smile: "Then let's go back now. I happen to have a few bottles of good wine in the house in the No. 1 courtyard of the embassy. My mother put them here when she was celebrating the New Year with me, and I haven’t finished them yet.
We can open a bottle and try it when we go back."
(End of this chapter)