Chapter 311 Fortunately, it was me who met
Time flies, and it is already September.
A large part of the filming of [Detective Chinatown 2] has been completed.
During the lunch break that day, Gu Wei received a long-distance call from China.
After more than three months of filming, "The Richest Man in Xihong City" starring Chen Teng and Zhang Tianai officially wrapped up yesterday.
The person who called Gu Wei was Zhao Mingcheng, the general manager of the film and television company, who was also the producer of the movie "The Richest Man in Xihong City".
"Have you communicated with directors Yan Fei and Peng Da Modao? How long will the post-production cycle be?"
Gu Wei asked.
"After discussion, the two directors estimate that the film will be ready in 2-3 months.
but"
Zhao Mingcheng on the other end of the phone paused.
"What's the problem?"
"[Happy Twist]'s film [Charlotte's Troubles] will be released at the end of September, and that film is also directed by the two directors.
They need nearly a month to promote the film, which will delay our post-production."
Gu Wei frowned slightly.
"It's early September now, and I plan to release [The Richest Man in Xihong City] during the 2016 Spring Festival. There are still about five months left, so it's still in time.
Besides, it’s only natural for people to promote their own films.”
"Understood, Boss. Even though the director won't be here, our company has the most professional editors, so the progress shouldn't be delayed too much."
Zhao Mingcheng then reported to Gu Wei some of the company's affairs this month.
"By the way, go to the company's copyright library and find a novel called [11 Secret Agents and the Imperial Concubine].
Give it to the editorial department and ask them to adapt the novel into a TV series.
[The Richest Man in Xihong City] has finished filming, and the company’s next project will be this one.”
Gu Wei began to assign tasks again.
"Yes, Boss, do we still need to use the name of the original novel in the newly written script?"
"The protagonist of the novel is called Chu Qiao, so the script is called 'Princess Qiao's Biography'.
When the script is out, send Zhao Liying an invitation to play the female lead."
"Boss, aren't you considering our company's actors?"
Although the personnel and finances of the agency and production companies are separate, Zhao Mingcheng subconsciously thinks that they are all one family because of the boss Gu Wei.
“Several actresses in our company are not yet capable of carrying a drama with a strong female lead.
Zhao Liying is just the right person.”
"Princess Agents" achieved unprecedented success in its original time and space, and is definitely one of the most popular TV series in 2017.
Zhao Liying's performance is one of the main reasons for the success of this drama.
Other characters can be replaced, but the heroine definitely cannot be replaced.
Nowadays, such hit TV series in the domestic entertainment industry can earn at least 100 to 200 million yuan, and it is very likely that the net profit can reach 400 to 500 million yuan.
Gu Wei doesn't want to put this TV series, which is destined to be a big hit, at any risk simply to promote his own stars.
What if the actors themselves are not good enough and the TV series fails to become as popular as the original one?
Who can make up for the hundreds of millions of profits he lost?
After hanging up the phone with Zhao Mingcheng, Gu Wei called Yang Liwen again.
After filming [The Richest Man in Xihong City], Zhang Tianai became free.
Lu Yang's "Assassin's Blade 2" has been scheduled to be released during this year's Lunar New Year holiday.
With Gu Wei and Yang Mi starring in this version of "The Sword Identity 2", the box office is sure to be high.
At that time, Zhang Tianai, who plays "Ding Baiying" in the film, will become a small hit.
Immediately after the Spring Festival, "The Richest Man in Xihong City" will be released. With its excellent box office performance and reputation, Zhang Tianai, the female lead, will reap another wave of dividends.
In Gu Wei's estimation, by this time her status could basically be pushed to the level of a first-line actress.
Before Zhang Tianai became popular with "Go Princess Go", although she was very famous, her actual achievement was just the heroine of a hit online drama.
Half a year later, she had starred in two hit movies, as a supporting actress and the leading actress, and gained both popularity and achievements, becoming a top actress in the domestic entertainment industry.
Gu Wei told Yang Liwen that they should be cautious when it comes to accepting roles and endorsements for Zhang Tianai in the second half of the year, and that it would be better to have nothing rather than something that is not good enough. After the two movies are released, her resources and commercial value will definitely soar, so there is no need to rush for quick success.
After hanging up the phone, Gu Wei looked at Nazha who was eating not far from him.
He has made clear arrangements for the two main female artists in the company.
Since the hit drama "Love O2O", Nazha has become as popular as a top actress.
Once the film "Detective Chinatown 2" they are currently shooting is released, the film will have actual achievements.
In Gu Wei's opinion, "KIKO" is no less important than the so-called heroine "Chen Ying" in terms of both her role and importance in the movie.
The most important thing is that "KIKO" is the official CP of "Qin Feng".
Moreover, the character of the two-dimensional high-IQ girl will definitely attract fans.
When the movie is released, Nazha, the second female lead, will definitely gain more than the female lead Liu Yifei.
This is also Gu Wei's little selfish desire.
After all, although Liu Yifei is his good friend, Nazha is his true family.
Nazha, who was eating, saw Gu Wei staring at her and felt a little puzzled, thinking that a grain of rice was stuck on her face.
She reached out and wiped her face left and right, but found nothing. She smiled happily at Gu Wei.
This made Gu Wei speechless, thinking to himself.
'Luckily it was me who met him, otherwise I would have been fooled by people all the time with my stupid appearance!'
The filming in the afternoon went smoothly as usual without any problems. After a month of cooperation, the crew was like a high-performance engine that would run efficiently as long as it was refueled.
In the evening, after work, Gu Wei did not eat at the hotel. Instead, he simply dressed himself up and went on a date with his executive agent Yang Dan.
Although his current assistant has been replaced, to be honest, Xiao Chaoyue can run errands and do physical work, or organize Gu Wei's personal belongings, but the real work still has to be done by Yang Dan.
A high-end Japanese restaurant in Midtown Manhattan.
Gu Wei and his companion were led by a waiter in kimono to a Japanese-style tatami box.
The sliding door opened, and Miss Jingtian and her female agent were already waiting inside.
She was wearing a light pink dress with lace decorations, with her beautiful black hair loose, her face was fair and flawless, her facial features were delicate, and she looked bright and generous.
Gu Wei couldn't help but sigh after seeing it, "What a beautiful and beautiful woman in the world."
"Teacher Gu, we meet again."
When Jingtian saw Gu Wei coming in, a sweet smile appeared on his fair face.
"Miss Jing is still willing to invite me to get together on the other side of the ocean, thousands of miles away. It's not easy for me to accept the invitation!"
Gu Wei and Jing Tian sat opposite each other on the tatami, while Yang Dan and the other party's agent sat behind them respectively.
"I already told you to just call me Tiantian, Teacher Gu, have you forgotten?"
Jingtian said in a feigned dissatisfaction.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault. I'll have a drink as punishment later.
Then Tiantian, don’t call me Teacher Gu all the time. You can call me Gu Wei or Brother Wei. My friends all call me that.”
Gu Wei said naturally.
“Haha~”
Jing Tian covered his mouth and chuckled, looking at Gu Wei with his big watery eyes.
"I remember that Brother Wei, you are a few years younger than me, right?"
Gu Wei shrugged and said:
"I don't judge based on age. Although you're a little older than me, Tiantian, you look so youthful and beautiful. It's no problem for you to call me Brother Wei. Do you want me to call you Sister Tiantian?"
"No, just Tiantian is fine. Calling me sister makes me feel old."
These were all just jokes with Jing Tian. After Gu Wei gained his current fame and status, although he was young, people in the circle who knew him, unless they were much older than him, would generally call him Brother Wei.
Just like Lu Han and Huang Zitao, neither of them is older than Gu Wei.
But if Gu Wei called them Brother Lu or Brother Tao, none of them would dare to answer.
In society, when people interact with older brothers and sisters, age is not the only factor considered; status is the important factor.
During the day today, Jingtian sent a WeChat message to Gu Wei, saying that she happened to be in New York and knew that Gu Wei was filming there, so she wanted to invite him out for dinner.
Since he had time in the evening, Gu Wei agreed.
The two chatted for a while, and then all the ordered Japanese food was served.
It’s actually very simple, sashimi and sushi, as well as some caviar, but there are many types, and some are very rare ingredients.
“This restaurant is a Michelin three-star restaurant, and all its ingredients are carefully selected high-quality seafood or famous brand aquatic products.
This is top-quality bluefin tuna belly, dipped in Osetra caviar, it's incredibly delicious."
Jingtian introduced it to Gu Wei very enthusiastically.
Gu Wei didn't hesitate and directly picked up the pink tuna slices and put them into his mouth with the dark and translucent caviar according to Jing Tian's method.
The fish feels very oily and melts in your mouth. It tastes like cool and fluffy ice cream, with a unique flavor.
“Yes, it tastes great~”
Hearing Gu Wei's praise, Jing Tian was happier than when he had eaten the delicious food himself.
"No need to introduce me, just eat it too."
Gu Wei said.
"Okay~"
As he spoke, Jingtian picked up a piece of crystal-clear sweet shrimp nigiri sushi and began to eat it in small bites.
"By the way, Tiantian, why did you come to New York suddenly?"
Picking up another piece of salmon sashimi and putting it in the bowl, Gu Wei asked casually.
"Legendary Pictures' film Kong: Skull Island is about to start filming, and I'm the supporting actress.
So I came to America."
Jingtian naturally returned to the Tao.
"Legendary Pictures is located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on the Pacific coast of the southwest United States, while New York is on the Atlantic coast of the southeast, and the two places are quite far apart.
Is it possible that [King Kong: Skull Island] will start filming in New York?"
Gu Wei thought for a moment and asked with some doubt.
“I’m here for the New York Film Festival, which is happening in a few days at Lincoln Center.
Brother Wei, if you are interested, you can come and have a look.
With your fame and status, the organizers would be very happy if you could participate."
Jingtian suggested somewhat positively.
When she said that, Gu Wei also remembered that although the New York Film Festival could not compare with big film festivals like Cannes and Berlin, it was also an international A-level film festival.
He had some impression of this film festival. He remembered that Wang Baoqiang's earliest film "Hello, Mr. Tree" won the Best Actor Award at the "New York Film Festival".
"I don't have the time. I'm very busy filming right now. The daily filming schedule is very tight."
"Is that so?"
Jing Tian was a little disappointed. She was thinking that if Gu Wei could go, they could walk the red carpet together.
"By the way, Brother Wei, what kind of role do you think I am suitable for?
Since my debut, I have filmed many dramas, including movies and TV series, and have tried big investments, big directors, and big stars.
But it seems the results are never as good as we expected.”
Jingtian frowned slightly and spoke in a somewhat depressed tone.
She was very familiar with Gu Wei's career experience, so she was extremely envious of his situation where he became popular no matter what role he played.
She felt that she was no worse than Gu Wei in terms of resources. She acted in many dramas, but all of them were failures. Not only did she not become popular, but she also had to endure criticism from the audience.
"This one?"
Gu Wei looked at Jing Tian. Her big watery eyes were filled with confusion.
"Tiantian, are you filming movies all the time now?"
"Yeah, don't all actors want to be in movies?"
“You’re right, actors ultimately want to prove themselves on the big screen.
But one thing is that movies require a high level of personal acting skills.
Moreover, it is difficult to make the audience remember you in just two hours.
So if you want a movie to be a big hit, the movie has to be a big hit and you have to act really well.
If these two points cannot be achieved, making a movie is worse than making a TV series.
In fact, in comparison, TV dramas are more popular, and good acting can gain more popularity and national recognition."
Gu Wei picked up a piece of squid sushi that shone with silver light and slowly put it into his mouth. He could feel the tentacles of the small squid still moving in his mouth.
"That
Brother Wei, do you have any TV series that would be suitable for me? I can invest in it. Money is not a problem."
Jingtian asked somewhat directly.
"Unfortunately, my company doesn't have any projects suitable for you in the near future."
Gu Wei slowly shook his head.
Of course he knew what kind of role Jing Tian could play to become famous, but why should he help her?
Gu Wei’s dramas are all hits, and he has no shortage of investment money.
Moreover, the past two years have been the time when Jingtian entered Hollywood and created the Big Sweet Movie Universe.
People with good resources have no friends.
After Gu Wei said this and she heard this, who knows what she really thought in her heart.
Seeing Gu Wei's refusal, Jing Tian didn't ask any more questions.
The two of them ate, chatted, and drank some sake.
The sky gradually darkened. After a hearty meal, Gu Wei took Yang Dan and said goodbye to Da Tiantian, and promised to invite her out for dinner after returning home.
After Gu Wei left.
Jingtian's face was calm as he thought about what he had just said.
"Sister Chen, do you think what Gu Wei said is right?"
Her agent Chen Jing, who was sitting behind her, thought about it.
"That makes sense. It's hard to imagine that he's so young and hasn't been in the industry long, but he has such a thorough understanding of movies, TV series, popularity, and national recognition.
No wonder he is so popular now. All his movies and TV series are big hits and he has never failed.
It seems that they really have the vision and ability.
I thought about it carefully, and realized that most of the most famous female celebrities in the entertainment industry today became famous through TV dramas.
I only acted in movies after I gained fame and status."
"Then I..."
Jingtian was a little hesitant.
“Don’t worry, you are no longer just in the domestic entertainment industry, this is Hollywood.
Although what Gu Wei said is true, there is a female star who became an international superstar purely through movies.”
Chen Jing said.
"Zhang Ziyi?"
“Yes, you have entered Hollywood now and can follow Zhang Ziyi’s original path.
And with Legendary Pictures as your backing, you will only have a smoother journey than her.
Our goal now is not simply to become a domestic star, but to become an international superstar."
Chen Jing encouraged Jingtian excitedly.
"Hmm~ I understand. I will definitely work hard to develop in the direction of international Zhang!"
Jingtian clenched his fists, looking as if he was excited.
"Of course, you still have to maintain a good relationship with Gu Wei.
He has an extraordinary status in the domestic entertainment industry and is now recognized by everyone as a box office magic drug.
If there is an opportunity to work together in the future, he will also be a good helper."
"If possible, I would certainly like to be as close to him as possible. After all, Gu Wei's status, fame, appearance, and personality are impeccable."
Jingtian looked up into the air as if thinking about something, and muttered.
(End of this chapter)
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