Chapter 358 Being Handsome Is the Real Advantage
The nanny car arrived at the cinema quickly, and Gu Wei and the other two got out of the car one after another wearing masks and baseball caps.
There were a lot of people in the cinema today, and the lobby was a little noisy. Many moviegoers were still discussing what to watch.
Gu Wei glanced at the display screen above the ticket office. The Mermaid had the most screenings, while The Richest Man in Xihong City, From Vegas to Macau 3, and Journey to the West: The Monkey King 3 were all screened in similar numbers.
This situation is also normal.
[The Mermaid] Needless to say, at this time, Stephen Chow's popularity and box office appeal are unparalleled. Coupled with the sentimental promotion, it is reasonable from every perspective that the theaters give [The Mermaid] the highest screening schedule.
Although [The Richest Man in Xihong City] did a good job in publicity and promotion, its popularity once surpassed the other two blockbusters. On the online ticket purchasing platform, the number of people who wanted to watch the movie was second only to [The Mermaid].
However, in 2016, Chen Teng's fame was still in its infancy, and could not be compared with Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau of "From Vegas to Macau 3" and Aaron Kwok and Gong Li of "The Monkey King 3".
In addition, Gu Wei is only a producer and guest star, not the leading actor. Although he has tried his best to use his fame to promote the movie, the effect is definitely not the same as if he had starred in it himself.
If this was a movie starring Gu Wei himself, he would be confident that it could compete with Stephen Chow in terms of popularity.
You have feelings, but my popularity is not fake, not to mention I have so many fanatical fans supporting me. It is not impossible for my movie to outperform Stephen Chow's movie on the first day of its release.
According to the current situation of the domestic film industry, the box office of popular movies will be good in the first one or two days because of the support of fans. Whether they can remain strong after these few days depends on the quality of the movie.
With Gu Wei's current status as the most popular actor in China, no matter what movie he stars in, his fans can at least help him get a box office of 200 to 300 million yuan in the first two days.
Without staying for long, the cinema left a special passage for the crew, and Gu Wei and his group went straight into the theater.
The two front rows in the middle had been reserved for them, and some of the crew members had also arrived. When they saw Gu Wei come in, everyone greeted him.
He smiled back.
After sitting down, Gu Wei picked up the big bucket of popcorn and started eating.
"Hey~ Are you here to watch a movie or eat? Last time, I ate non-stop from the beginning to the end of the movie."
Yang Mi, who was sitting next to him, frowned as he watched Gu Wei eating happily.
"I'm used to it. Of course you have to eat when watching a comedy, it adds to the atmosphere!
Sister Mi, would you like some too?"
Gu Wei turned to look at Yang Mi with an innocent look on his face. He picked up the Coke beside him and took a sip, then was about to hand the bucket in his hand to her.
Yang Mi looked at the popcorn and cola, then looked at the mineral water in his hand.
“I don’t need it. I don’t like this~”
As an actress, maintaining her figure is of utmost importance, especially during the filming period, she has to be careful not to gain weight, so she pays great attention to her daily diet and will never touch things like cola and popcorn.
Seeing that Yang Mi didn't want it, Gu Wei didn't care.
More and more people filled the theater, the seats gradually filled up, the lights dimmed, and pre-movie advertisements began to appear on the big screen.
"Goalkeepers become more skilled as they age. I don't know which leader of your team spotted me, an old demon, in such a huge crowd.
Although I am 37 years old, I developed late, so fortunately I am currently in my physical prime."
As the movie started, Chen Teng’s big face appeared on the big screen.
Although Gu Wei has watched this movie several times in his past and present lives, he still laughs every time he watches it. Chen Teng’s acting is really good in it. In addition, the plot and the actors’ lines are very interesting. No matter from which perspective, it can be regarded as one of the classics of domestic comedies.
Wang Duoyu, a goalkeeper who played for a Class C amateur football team, was expelled from the team due to a loss in a match. At the lowest point in his life, he accepted the challenge assigned by his deceased second master to spend 1 billion yuan in a month.
If successful, he will inherit a legacy of 30 billion, and the story of the movie begins from there.
Yang Mi looked at the big screen and touched his chin.
“This beginning is quite interesting~”
She knew that Gu Wei was very optimistic about this movie. Today was the first day of its release, and at least the beginning had caught her attention.
Reba, who was sitting next to her, didn't think too much about it. She had a low sense of humor, and when she saw that Chen Teng refused to play a fixed match at the beginning, but ended up losing more goals, she was already laughing uncontrollably.
Later, his teammates comforted him, saying that no one in the team thought he had fixed the match, they just thought he simply lacked the ability.
Every line in the plot can make her laugh.
On the football field, Chen Teng said to the players and coach of the former Daxiang team.
“I originally wanted to get along with you as an ordinary person, but what I got in return was alienation.
Stop pretending, I’m a billionaire, I’m telling you my true self!
The audience in the theater burst into laughter again.
The movie had been running for more than 20 minutes when the cause of the story was explained. There were continuous laughs and the jokes were delivered very cleverly, with the audience laughing one after another.
After receiving 1 billion, Chen Teng really started a month-long spending journey.
The plots and characters that appear during this period are constantly reversed. The coach's "three people and a pig", his partner and his elementary school classmate Da Congming are collectively known as "Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick", and the heroine Xia Zhu's ex-boyfriend is "really good at judging people".
The movie lasted only 118 minutes, but the laughter in the theater never stopped.
In the end, Chen Teng gave up 30 billion for true love, and unexpectedly completed the final test. The rich finally got married and gained both money and love. This also sublimated the theme and told everyone that money is not omnipotent and true love is priceless.
The film ended and subtitles began to scroll on the big screen, but the audience in the theater still felt a little reluctant to leave.
Some people laughed so hard that tears came out.
For example, Reba grinned and rubbed her face, then took a tissue from Huang Mengying next to her and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"I say, why are you so ridiculous? Although this movie is indeed very interesting, your laughter is too exaggerated!"
Huang Mengying looked at Reba and said.
"I don't want to either. I have a low sense of humor and this movie is too funny!"
As she spoke, she turned her head and looked around.
"Look at Zhang Binbin and Zhu Zhu, aren't they similar to me~"
People in the theater stood up and walked out one after another. Gu Wei was not in a hurry. He put the empty popcorn bucket and Coke cup in his hands under the seat and clapped his hands.
"Congratulations! This movie is so great! It looks like it will be a huge hit!"
Yang Mi next to him looked at him and said.
"Thanks for your good wishes, Sister Mi. I hope the movie will do well during the Spring Festival!"
Now Gu Wei has become more humble.
Yang Mi glanced at the big screen where subtitles were still scrolling and said something tentatively.
"The main attraction of this movie is Shen Teng and some of the male supporting actors who are responsible for the comedy.
The role of Xia Zhu is relatively simple, and I think I can play it without any problems~"
Gu Wei smiled.
"Sister Mi, you said the focus is on the male actor. With your status, playing a supporting role for Chen Teng, isn't that flattering him?
Zhang Tianai has always played supporting roles before, so this time she is more suitable to play a supporting role."
Yang Mi curled her lips, realizing that Gu Wei was just saying nice things again, and politely rejected her.
The two have known each other for several years, and she feels that she has a relatively deep understanding of Gu Wei.
He is the kind of person who values feelings but is also very realistic. If he has a good relationship with you, he will think of helping you within his ability, but when it comes to some more important interests, he is very sober and will not act on emotion.
This is normal. If he puts feelings first, Gu Wei's career would not be so successful. When he is with me, he takes advantage of me and still thinks of giving me some good resources. His character is better than more than 90% of the men in the circle.
Nowadays, there are many male artists in the entertainment industry who get things for free. Some even need the help of women to find resources. After they become famous, they create a single persona. It's disgusting.
Some people have multiple relationships at the same time and they are in true love with all of them, or they act like pure love gods in front of others but cheat on others behind their backs.
Although people like Gu Wei are a bit scumbag, they are already very real.
First, make it clear that both parties are willing and will not use emotions to deceive.
The second is to really provide resources, which is something that most people are unable to do.
Yang Mi has been in the entertainment industry for so many years that it might be an exaggeration to say that she has reached the top now, but there are not many actresses in the circle who truly surpass her in fame. It is definitely safe to say that she is one of the top actresses in the domestic entertainment industry.
Over the years, she has seen many different kinds of male actors, but what annoys her most now are those who say how much they love you and that they are truly in love with you.
There is no action at all, but he is invincible in talking. He says one thing in front of you and another behind your back, and then another in front of the public.
She has always believed that men are unreliable, and only her own fame and the money she earns are real.
What’s the point of love? Money is what matters!
After watching the movie, the crew members' short New Year holiday also came to an end. Everyone returned to the hotel to rest and recharge their batteries. Next came the busy and intense filming work, and there would be no time to rest until the end of the filming.
Da Mimi, who is career-oriented and focused on making money, pulled Gu Wei into her room after returning to the hotel.
Although love is not important, it is still necessary to live happily every day.
In her heart, the reason she has been able to maintain a good "friendship" relationship with Gu Wei is partly due to friendship, partly due to interests, but more importantly, it is because Gu Wei is handsome.
It's just like a man's reaction when he sees a beautiful woman. It's said that it's easy for a woman to pursue a man, but the premise is that the woman is a beautiful woman.
By the same token, Gu Wei's looks, figure and "Kung Fu" make him the best man in Da Mimi's eyes and he has the highest attraction to women.
Besides, Gu Wei is much younger than her, so no matter how you think about it, she always gets the upper hand when she is with him.
Just like Li Bingbing, a top actress in the circle who has never been married and was once one of the "Double Ice and Four Dan".
In recent years, she has been looking for some handsome young men who are more than ten years younger than her to be her boyfriends. With her more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, can't she see why the young men are dating her? They just get what they want.
Just like a rich man in his forties looking for an 18-year-old beauty, everyone loves beauty, regardless of gender.
Having a handsome young man of Gu Wei's level as a good friend, they can always communicate with each other frankly, and can also help each other in their careers. No actress would want to end this relationship.
The only thing that made Yang Mi feel a little regretful was that he couldn't enjoy it alone.
I have to say that this world really is a world where looks matter. Good looks are really important to a person.
This situation has continued from ancient times to the present and has never changed.
If you are good-looking and have some talent, then no matter what you do, you will be successful. On the contrary, an ugly person will have to pay more to reach the same level.
For example, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, known as "Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick", had different looks. One was visited three times at his cottage, while the other was unsuccessful in finding a job.
The "Records of the Three Kingdoms" describes Zhuge Liang as "a very majestic appearance, unusual among his contemporaries." It is said that he was eight feet tall, with a face as handsome as a jade, and was a truly handsome man.
It is normal that Liu Bei values him so much since he is handsome and talented.
In the fourth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, an incident occurred. The top scholar Guo Chong was demoted to second place because of his ugly appearance, while the handsome Wu Zongbo was promoted to the top scholar.
This shows how much importance ancient people attached to appearance.
In modern times, this situation has not changed at all. If you are good-looking and have a special skill, you will be a king in any industry, and it will be much easier for you to succeed than ordinary people.
Of course, if you have nothing but good looks, the probability of you going astray is relatively high.
The reason why Gu Wei was able to reach the top so quickly after entering the entertainment industry and become a top star was partly because he had foresight and made many good films, but his overwhelming appearance was also very important.
He gladly accepted Da Mimi's invitation.
Don’t worry about who is taking advantage of whom. With Gu Wei, you may make a lot of money, but I will definitely not lose anything.
You value my good looks and fame, and I covet your beautiful figure and beauty. We each get what we need, and what matters is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.
Of course, as one of the male partners, Gu Wei has to pay more when he takes action.
But he never complained or felt tired.
Since our goal is the same, it would be meaningless to worry about whether you do more and I do less during the cooperation process.
Gu Wei has always believed that those who are capable should work harder.
He is young and strong, so it doesn't matter if he does more.
Only by putting in more effort can you get higher rewards. Gu Wei never cares about the gains and losses in this regard.
On the contrary, Da Mimi often felt sorry for Gu Wei because he had to give so much, but she was limited by the inherent physical disadvantages of girls and could not help more.
At this time, Gu Wei would give her advice. It doesn’t matter if you are not able to do it. There is more than one way to reach the finish line. If running is not an option, you can ride a bicycle, take a train or even a plane.
Anyway, the end point remains unchanged. As long as you try more, you will definitely find a method that suits you.
As the saying goes, "softness overcomes hardness." Gu Wei only has brute force at most, but Da Mimi can fully use her brain to try more new things, and Gu Wei also supports this.
The next morning, the alarm on his cell phone rang on time, and Gu Wei reached out to turn it off.
Yang Mi, who was sleeping soundly, opened his eyes, yawned, and stretched.
Gu Wei beside her had already woken up and was leaning on the headboard, swiping back and forth on his mobile phone in his hand, with the quilt covering his waist. His naked upper body had smooth lines on his chest and abdominal muscles, and his extremely handsome face was a feast for the eyes for Yang Mi who woke up early in the morning.
"Morning, Sister Mi~"
Noticing that Yang Mi had woken up, Gu Wei put down his phone and smiled widely.
"Good morning~"
Da Mimi looked at Gu Wei's upper body and felt her throat a little dry. She sat up, reached over Gu Wei, took a bottle of mineral water from the bedside table on the side, and took a sip with her head tilted back.
The natural scenery was beautiful during the period, but Gu Wei was not an outsider, so she didn't care.
"What's so exciting this morning?"
Feeling much better after replenishing water, Yang Mi turned to look at Gu Wei who was looking at his phone with a smile on his face and asked.
"[The Richest Man in Xihong City] grossed 190 million yuan on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and received good reviews online."
Gu Wei was obviously in a very good mood. When he woke up in the morning and opened his mobile phone, the movie's first-day box office results gave him a surprise.
“So high?
Wouldn’t that be the box office champion on the first day of the Lunar New Year?
It's another movie that grosses over a billion dollars!"
Gu Wei's words surprised Yang Mi. She felt that for Gu Wei, making his movie a hit was as easy as eating and drinking.
The billion-dollar movies that are out of reach for everyone in the film industry are like cabbages at the market, for him to pick and choose.
"Based on the first day's box office and online audience reviews, there's no doubt the movie will break 1 billion. However, yesterday's national box office champion wasn't [Xihong City's Richest Man]."
"Isn't 190 million the highest box office?"
Yang Mi asked in surprise. She felt that the current film market was becoming more and more magical. She herself had released three films this year.
Excluding the film "Assassins 2" that I collaborated with Gu Wei, "I Am a Witness" had a box office of 210 million yuan and "Season 2" had a box office of 340 million yuan. Although the reputation of both films was average, they all made money.
According to Gu Wei's first-day box office of 190 million, it would almost catch up with the final box office of "I Am a Witness" in one day, and it would definitely exceed the box office of "Fall in Love with You" after another day of release.
Isn’t this the single-day box office champion?
"Zhou Xingchi's The Mermaid grossed 250 million yuan on its first day, becoming the national single-day box office champion yesterday!"
Gu Wei said calmly. He was not surprised that he could not beat Zhou Xingchi, nor was he depressed.
"Zhou Xingchi, no wonder."
Yang Mi murmured after hearing this.
She has a deep connection with Zhou Xingchi. When she was less than five years old, Da Mimi was selected to star in Zhou Xingchi's movie "The Legend of Drunken Master", in which she played one of Su Can's children.
It was her exposure to acting since childhood that made her interested in the acting profession and eventually she embarked on the path of an actor.
(End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
