Chapter 259: Being a Match Is Impossible

"Love you walking alone in the dark alley

Love the way you don't kneel

Loving you has led me to despair

I won’t cry.”

It is said that the most effective way to make someone hate a song is to set it as your ringtone.

Since the release of this song, "The Lone Brave Man" has become Gu Wei's mobile phone ringtone.

Recently he has been considering whether to change his ringtone to a different song.

Gu Wei, who was sleeping soundly in bed, was awakened by the singing. He rubbed his slightly aching head, reached out to pick up the phone on the bedside table, and looked at the time. It was already past 10 o'clock in the morning.

The filming of "The Sword Identity 2" was officially wrapped up yesterday, and a wrap-up party was held in the evening.

Gu Wei drank a few more glasses of wine at the toast of everyone, and then did some strenuous exercise in the evening, so he slept until the next morning.

After seeing the name on the caller ID, Gu Wei cleared his throat and answered the phone.

"Mr. Han, I'm Gu Wei."

The person who called was Han Sanping, the chairman of China Film Group.

"Gu Wei, I hope I didn't disturb your rest?"

"No, I just finished filming "Blade of Assassins 2" yesterday, and today I'm getting ready to pack up and go back to Beijing.

Mr. Han, what do you want to talk to me about?"

He was a little confused as to why Han Sanping called him at this time.

He is currently collaborating with China Film Group on two and a half projects. "The Blade of the Assassin 2" has already been filmed, and the post-production is the responsibility of director Lu Yang, which has nothing to do with him.

[Detective Chinatown 2] He has promised to maintain China Film's investment share in the first film, but the amount of this 10% investment still needs to be discussed.

After all, this second part is bound to make a lot of money. Except for the main controller [Wei Ming Tian Xia], other investors will need a premium.

However, the amount of the premium depends on how many other resources the investor can provide. If the investor has more other resources, the premium will be lower, and if the investor has fewer other resources, the investor will get more money.

China Film Group, Light Media, and Wanda are all like this, and they have no objection to it.

Everyone is optimistic about the future box office of "Detective Chinatown 2". The most optimistic one is Wang Changtian of Guangguang, who now has a mysterious trust in Gu Wei.

I think it won’t be a problem for “Detective Chinatown 2” to surpass the current box office champion “Fast and Furious 7”.

Another half of the project is the script "The Road of Life" written by Han Sanping's daughter Han Jianu. The script has been revised several times and is becoming more and more perfect.

Gu Wei expressed his attitude and promised to pay for the filming of the movie.

In order to avoid suspicion, Han Sanping did not allow China Film Group to participate in the investment. However, since it was his daughter's script after all, he would definitely help solve any problems during the later filming and release, so it could be considered a half-project they worked on together.

"I heard that the crew of The Great Wall asked you to play a role a few days ago, but you turned it down?"

Han Sanping asked gently on the other end of the phone.

"Boss Han, I really don't have time. My subsequent filming schedule is very full~"

Gu Wei explained.

In fact, the crew of "The Great Wall" gave Gu Wei the role played by Lu Han in the original version, but after Gu Wei read the script they sent him, he found that he had more scenes than in the original version.

I guess they added a lot of scenes to that role in order to invite him.

But Gu Wei really had no interest in playing a supporting role for a Hollywood star, even Matt Damon.

He has his own fame and resources, so there is no need for him to take the initiative to make friends with Zhang Yimou.

With his box office appeal, if there is a suitable role, Zhang Yimou will definitely take the initiative to find him. Even if he can't think of it, the investors will give him suggestions. After all, no one can resist money.

Moreover, although "The Great Wall" had good box office, its reputation was not good, which is consistent with its status as a co-production.

All co-productions, whether they are between China and the United States, China and Japan, or China and South Korea, are basically not good. They either flop at the box office or have extremely bad reputations, without exception.

So Gu Wei refused the invitation without hesitation after receiving it.

Han Sanping on the other end of the phone paused after hearing what Gu Wei said.

"I know you're very busy now and your schedule is very full.

It’s just that the movie "The Great Wall" is very important to China Film Group.

If you really don't want to play an important role, can you come and make a guest appearance as a friendly star?

It will only take a day or two and won’t interfere with your other things.

Just do me a favor.”

Han Sanping really wanted Gu Wei to star in "The Great Wall", but he did not use his status to pressure him. Instead, he sincerely asked Gu Wei for help.

"Third Master, since you said so, how can I refuse?"

Gu Wei said with a wry smile.

He finally understood what it meant to film a movie for favors, but with his fame and status, he still couldn't completely avoid this situation.

He couldn't help but give Han Sanping face. Putting aside his identity as the chairman of China Film Group, Gu Wei has actually been taken care of by him since his debut, from "The Blade of the Assassin" to "Detective Chinatown 3". If he hadn't been optimistic about Gu Wei, the filming and release of the movie would not have been so smooth.

Because of his presence, Gu Wei was able to withstand the hostility of many other film and television companies. Without China Film, when "Detective Chinatown" and Feng Xiaogang's "Private Customization" were competing, Huayi Brothers might have used some means.

"Haha~ I'm sorry to bother you this time. If you have any problems in the future, just tell me.

Although I'm old, I still have some connections in the community. As long as it's not a matter of principle, I'll help you in any way I can."

Han Sanping smiled and promised.

"Third Master, you are too polite. Miss Han and I have a movie to collaborate on. We are family."

In exchange for Han Sanping's promise, his guest appearance in "The Great Wall" also took their relationship a step further, so it wasn't a loss at all.

After a few more polite words, Gu Wei hung up the phone.

Yang Mi, who was lying on his side, was awakened by the noise of Gu Wei making a phone call.

Her white and tender little hands were placed on Gu Wei's strong chest, one of her round and slender thighs was riding on Gu Wei's body, and her body was tightly pressed against his side. Her sleeping posture was not very good.

"Who is calling you so early?"

Yang Mi opened his sleepy eyes, frowning slightly, like a lazy cat.

"It's already past 10 o'clock, Sister Mi."

The hand placed on Gu Wei's chest scratched it habitually. The touch of the muscles was very good, and the slender jade hand slid down naturally.

"It's not even noon yet, and the filming is finished, so of course we need to take a good rest.

Who is disturbing my sweet dream so early in the morning?

"Han Sanping from China Film Group~"

Gu Wei said with a slight smile on his face.

"Han Sanping?"

Yang Mi muttered softly, then exclaimed:

"The chairman of China Film Group, Mr. Han Sanye, the eagle from the mountain?"

"Next time I see Mr. Han, should I tell him about you calling him Zuoshan Diao?"

Gu Wei said to Yang Mi with a smile.

"Uh~ it was a slip of the tongue, definitely a slip of the tongue.

I have always admired Mr. Han and have heard about his deeds, but unfortunately I never had the chance to meet him in person."

Yang Mi tried to make amends.

"Do you have any new projects to collaborate on with China Film Group?"

She knew that one of the producers of the recently completed "Assassin 2" was China Film Group Corporation, and it seemed that Gu Wei had always had a good relationship with China Film Group Corporation since he entered the circle.

However, Yang Mi was still surprised that Han Sanping called him personally, because he was the chairman of China Film Group and one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry.

“I was approached for a role in the Sino-US co-production of the blockbuster film The Great Wall, but I turned it down.

Mr. Han wanted me to make a cameo appearance, as a friendly gesture.”

As soon as Gu Wei finished speaking, Yang Mi heard his hand tighten, and Gu Wei couldn't help but gasp.

"Sister Mi, be gentle and take care of your own happiness."

Gu Wei frowned and blurted out.

"I'm sorry, you scared me just now."

Yang Mi apologized repeatedly.

"Is it that Hollywood-level blockbuster 'The Great Wall' directed by Zhang Yimou?"

She asked again.

"Yes, this is probably the only movie in China with the title 'The Great Wall'."

Gu Wei said nonchalantly.

"You even refused this movie. What were you thinking?"

Yang Mi's voice rose a little, she was very confused.

"The role I was initially given was just a supporting role with a lot of screen time. The real protagonist of the show is Matt Damon, so it's not interesting to play a supporting role to him."

Gu Wei explained.

"You really are..."

Yang Mizhen hesitated for a long time but didn't say anything else.

"I don't know how to say hello to you. With a movie of this caliber, every actor in China would be scrambling to be in it. Even just showing up would be bragging rights. How come you don't value it at all?"

Yang Mi was heartbroken by Gu Wei's waste of resources. If she could get an invitation, even if it was just one line and a few shots, she would not give up.

A movie of this level, coupled with director Zhang Yimou, was the top-notch resource she had always dreamed of.

"I've already said that I'm not the main character, and the movie didn't involve my investment. For that little pay, it's not worth it to play a major supporting role.

Even if it’s The Great Wall, I don’t think my other films will be any worse than it.”

What Gu Wei said was the truth.

"Did you agree to make a guest appearance later?"

"Well, the invitation the crew sent me was originally rejected, but since Director Han called me personally, I couldn't refuse his favor.

Fortunately, he was very considerate and helped me change my role to a guest appearance."

In fact, Gu Wei was quite satisfied with the revised guest appearance. It didn't waste time and he could gain popularity, which was a good deal.

"After [Left Ear], your box office appeal was recognized by everyone. You single-handedly boosted the box office of a low-budget film to over 700 million yuan, which is a bit exaggerated.

Director Han insisted on having you act in the film so that he could leverage your influence to promote the film and get more people to the cinema."

Yang Mi analyzed.

Gu Wei also understood this. He was now like Chen Teng in the future. Whenever he appeared in a comedy movie, it would definitely attract a large number of audiences to watch the movie.

As a result, the Happy Twist team had no respect for their reputation anymore. No matter what they were filming, they would bring Chen Teng in. Even if he only played a supporting role in a few scenes, they would promote him as the leading actor.

There is even a movie starring Huang Cailun called "Hotel Impossible", in which Chen Teng himself does not appear at all. There is only a paper man of his image in the movie.

"The investment in Great Wall is said to be $150 million. The cost is too high. I can understand why Mr. Han did this."

(End of this chapter)