Chapter 235 The Cake is for You
The filming of "Assassin Spring Blade 2" is about to start, and the other main actors except Gu Wei have also gathered in Beijing.
On March 4, the crew held a grand launch conference titled "Iron Bones and Sword Soul, Tempering Blood" at the Wangfu Hotel in Beijing.
Director Lu Yang and starring actors Gu Wei, Yang Mi, Zhang Yi, Lei Jiayin, Zhang Tianai and Li Yuan were present.
Xin Zhilei, who played "Ding Baiying" in the original version, was replaced by Zhang Tianai.
This is of course due to Gu Wei. During the preparation stage of the crew, after Gu Wei got the script, he recommended Zhang Tianai to Lu Yang to play "Ding Baiying". Later, through the audition, it was found that she could indeed grasp this role.
Zhang Tianai has a heroic appearance and is full of aggression. As long as she doesn't slouch in the action scenes later on, there will be no problem for her to play the role of "Ding Baiying".
With the support of Gu Wei, the male lead and investor, Lu Yang simply didn't ask anyone else to audition and directly decided on Zhang Tianai.
On the same day, the crew released a video of the film's start of production, revealing the two years of refinement and polishing of the film; and released a concept poster with a very passionate comic style, announcing that the film will officially start shooting on April 10 in the ancient city of Taierzhuang, Zaozhuang, Shandong Province.
During the National Day holiday in 2012, the movie "The Blade of the Assassin" brought a strong wave of revival of martial arts to the Chinese film industry, and won recognition from the industry with its word-of-mouth and box office success.
Director Lu Yang is known as a "genius director" for his low-cost, high-efficiency and excellent filming.
After a two-year hiatus, Lu Yang is back with his new work [Embroidered Spring Blade II: Shura Battlefield], reinterpreting the six words "Flying Fish Suit, Embroidered Spring Blade".
At the press conference, the leading actors gathered Lu Yang, Gu Wei, and Yang Mi in the middle, each holding a prop long sword with a sheath, for the media in the audience to take pictures.
Director Lu Yang revealed that "The Blade of the Assassin 2" is the prequel to "The Blade of the Assassin 1", and the story takes place in the time and space before the first film.
This made the reporters very curious, but when asked about the specific plot, Lu Yang avoided talking about it.
Because the filming has not started yet, the main creators did not reveal too much about the characters.
The new female lead Yang Mi revealed to reporters that the role she plays in the play this time is "very mysterious and complicated", and the identity of the role is consistent with her own hobbies.
This aroused the strong curiosity of the media, but Gu Wei did not reveal too much about his role, just smiled and said, "I will also wear Feiyu clothing and wield an embroidered spring sword."
Several new actors also did not escape the reporters' questioning.
Zhang Yi said with a smile:
"I haven't read the script yet, but the director and his team said they would give me the Feiyu suit after filming. That would be the happiest thing for me, so I was fooled into coming here."
Zhang Yi’s revelations caused laughter at the scene.
Lei Jiayin said sincerely:
"I haven't acted in a costume movie before, and it's been a long time since my last one, so I'm very excited. I'll start training tomorrow, and the director has given me a goal: to lose 20 pounds!"
Zhang Tianai, who spoke last, broke the news:
"I play a 'female fighter' role in the movie. I have been training for two days at the director's request. It's very hard, but I am still very happy and looking forward to it."
Finally, the main creators on the stage lined up in a row, with their swords half-unsheathed, and ended the press conference with a handsome and stylish group photo.
After the press conference, Gu Wei chatted with Zhang Yi for a few more words. Of the main creative members of the crew, Yang Mi and Zhang Tianai need not be mentioned. Lei Jiayin was once an actor under Gu Wei. He played "Brother Bei" in his movie "Detective Chinatown", and the two were also very familiar with each other.
Only Zhang Yi and Gu Wei met for the first time.
There are not many people in the film and television industry that Gu Wei admires, and Zhang Yi is one of them.
He has an average appearance, some even say he is ugly, and comes from an average family background. His first girlfriend, with whom he had been in love for many years, broke up with him because he was poor.
He was not a graduate of any professional school. He only studied acting in the Harbin Drama Academy for half a year, and then simply served as a soldier for 10 years.
It was with this condition that Zhang Yi, with his love for acting and hard work, stepped up step by step to the position of Best Actor.
The most rare thing is that after he became successful, he has always maintained a low-key attitude towards life. He has never been involved in any scandals, and he never appears on variety shows to make money. He just focuses on filming.
If there is a good movie, he will take it. If there is a good TV series, he will also take it. He is not the one who will not act in TV series after acting in movies.
I have always positioned myself as an actor, an actor who loves acting.
There are not many actors like Zhang Yi in the entertainment industry, and there are even fewer who have his fame and status.
"Teacher Zhang, this is our first meeting. I've seen both [Soldier Assault] and [My Captain, My Regiment]. Your acting was fantastic. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future!"
Gu Wei said to Zhang Yi with a smile.
"The filming will start in a few days, and I'll need your continued care, Mr. Gu Wei."
Zhang Yi could feel the kindness that Gu Wei showed to him. As the saying goes, "give me a peach, and I will repay you with a jade pendant." Gu Wei was so enthusiastic, so he naturally would not lose his manners.
After the press conference, Gu Wei first took Zhang Tianai back to the company.
"Xiao Ai, you must pay close attention to the training for [Blade of the Assassin]. Although you are only the second female lead in it, this role is very outstanding. As long as you perform well, your film career will be much smoother.
I believe that many female action roles will come to you."
On the way back to the company, Gu Wei said to Zhang Tianai.
In fact, if you don’t look at the ranking, Gu Wei thinks that the character “Ding Baiying” is more outstanding than “Hokusai” played by Yang Mi.
Of course, the prerequisite is that you must play well.
"I understand. I will definitely work hard."
Zhang Tianai wore a white suit today, paired with white trousers. She had beautiful black hair and bright facial features, giving off the style of a strong career woman.
However, when she spoke to Gu Wei, she was always weak and a little cautious, which was completely opposite to her appearance and dress, creating a sense of contrast.
"Are you free tonight? I want to have dinner with you."
Zhang Tianai asked.
Gu Wei looked at her expectant eyes and said embarrassedly:
"Xiao Ai, I'm so sorry, I already have an appointment with someone today."
"Okay then~"
Zhang Tianai said with some disappointment.
Gu Wei looked at her and frowned slightly.
After a while, the two arrived at the company.
Gu Wei called Zhang Tianai to his office and took out an exquisite little box from behind his desk.
"This is a New Year's gift I specially prepared for you. It's a little late, don't mind. I was too busy before and didn't have time."
Zhang Tianai took it with some surprise and opened the exquisite little box. Inside was a Tiffany gold sapphire bracelet that looked dazzling and noble.
"Do you like it?"
Gu Wei asked with a smile.
"Yeah, I like it!"
Zhang Tianai nodded happily.
Taking the bracelet out of the box, Gu Wei carefully put it on Zhang Tianai's fair wrist.
The dazzling gold and sparkling sapphire paired with Zhang Tianai's slender white wrists are extremely beautiful.
"It seems to suit you very well. I didn't make a mistake."
Gu Wei fiddled with Zhang Tianai's little hand and looked around.
"Thank you for the gift~"
Zhang Tianai smiled happily at Gu Wei.
"Why are you being so polite to me? You are my employee now. It's normal for a boss to care about his employees."
Gu Wei said with a gentle smile.
"By the way, after we finish filming [Blade of the Assassin 2], the company will have a very important film project called [The Richest Man in Xihong City].
This movie will be one of the two most important projects of our company this year. I expect its box office to exceed that of my movie "Detective Chinatown". Then you can join the crew directly and play the female lead.
After [The Blade of the Assassin 2] and [The Richest Man in Xihong City] are released, you will be able to firmly occupy the first-tier position and you won’t have to worry about film and television resources in the future.”
Gu Wei painted a big rosy picture for Zhang Tianai.
Unlike other bosses, Gu Wei’s cakes are always eaten last, and they are absolutely delicious.
"I'll listen to you and the company's arrangements!"
It was Gu Wei who brought her to where she is today. Now that he has arranged so many high-quality resources for her, of course she will do whatever he asks her to do.
In Zhang Tianai's heart, Gu Wei is the true noble person she has ever met in her life.
The only pity is that the two broke up because of their own reasons.
This also became the only knot in Zhang Tianai's heart.
So now Gu Wei's image in her heart is very complicated, with love, resentment, admiration, dependence, gratitude, etc.
After all, there are several couples who will spare no effort to help each other after breaking up. Besides, it was not Gu Wei's fault when they broke up. It can only be said that it was fate.
There is no point in thinking too much. In short, Zhang Tianai feels that his current life is pretty good. He has become a big star that he never dared to imagine before. His future is bright and he is not willing to ask for more.
(End of this chapter)
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