Chapter 276: Same Person, Different Fate
Gu Wei, who had already boarded the plane back to China at this time, naturally had no idea what changes his arrangements before leaving had caused in Ao Mei's heart.
He was very happy about his foreign trip these days. It was a good experience that combined work and leisure.
But he was happy, while some people couldn't laugh at all.
"What does this Gu Wei mean?
Why do you keep snatching my role?
Do you think I have no backing and can be bullied?"
Eddie Peng, who had just spoken to director Dante Lam on the phone, looked furious.
Originally, when the film Operation Mekong was first being prepared, Director Lin had intended to cast him to play Fang Xinwu, one of the main characters, and had even called him to confirm, but he had not yet formally signed the contract.
Who could have thought that Gu Wei would intervene and snatch his role away.
Eddie Peng and director Dante Lam are old acquaintances. As early as 2013, the two collaborated on an action movie "SPL: The Last Airbender".
Last year, we filmed a racing movie together [Breaking Wind].
With both of them coming from Hong Kong and Taiwan and both of them coming to the mainland to make a living, coupled with Peng Yuyan's attitude towards filming that is not afraid of hardship or fatigue, Director Lin is very optimistic about him.
So when Director Lin got the script of "Operation Mekong", the first person he thought of was Eddie Peng for the role of "Fang Xinwu" in the movie.
“There’s nothing we can do about it.
I've inquired about it, and I found out that the film's casting was influenced by the investors. Bona Film Group's Director Yu insisted on inviting Gu Wei to star in the film, and even revised the script for him.
Although Director Lin is the director of the crew, he cannot go against Bona Media for you."
Peng Yuyan's agent, Annie, a beautiful middle-aged woman, said from the side.
"I know this, but I just don't understand why I'm always so unlucky.
You mentioned Gu Wei, who had a good supporting role in "The Great Wall" but chose to come and make a cameo appearance, squeezing out my role.
The contract had been signed and I was ready to join the team, but I was told that I didn't need to go.
Now, thanks to Director Lin's connections, I thought this opportunity for Operation Mekong was a sure thing, but it's gone because of him!"
Peng Yuyan said somewhat indignantly.
Anne opened her mouth but said nothing.
Regarding the [Great Wall] incident, Peng Yuyan suffered a completely unprovoked disaster.
Gu Wei had no intention of snatching his role away. He just didn't take the originally scheduled supporting role, and it was finally changed to a guest appearance. It just so happened that Peng Yuyan's role had just the right amount of lines, so the crew kicked him out without hesitation.
The most frustrating thing is that he couldn't say anything even though he signed the contract and was replaced. After all, that was the crew of "The Great Wall" and he couldn't afford to offend any of China Film, Wanda, or Zhang Yimou.
"It's all coincidence, don't take it too seriously.
Gu Wei has no intention of targeting us. Both incidents were completely arranged by these big companies in the industry. We were just unlucky."
The agent comforted
“I know that, but that’s what makes it so frustrating.
If I compete head-on with Gu Wei, I'll lose in the end, but he might not even know I exist when he joins the crew."
Peng Yuyan said with some annoyance.
Anne stepped forward and patted his shoulder.
"There's nothing I can do. Gu Wei has been incredibly popular these past two years, and he's just proven his box office appeal. These production companies all want him on board to sell their films.
Isn’t the inspirational love movie [I heard] starring you, Chen Yihan and Chen Yanxi going to be released next month?
By the way, this drama also has a plot about the heroine having hearing impairment, and it can take advantage of the popularity of "Left Ear" after it is released.
Youth romance films are so popular nowadays, this movie will definitely do well.”
After hearing what his agent said, Peng Yuyan slowly calmed down.
He has been developing in the mainland for many years. As a Taiwanese Canadian, he has been able to develop to this point thanks to his inner determination to climb up.
Although hard work is his character, he has indeed put in a lot of effort in filming.
Eddie Peng knows clearly that he has not signed a contract with any big company. If he wants to stay in the entertainment industry for a long time, in addition to building a good network of contacts, he must have outstanding works.
That's why he cares so much about every upcoming opportunity, as they may become his stepping stones to climb up.
At the same time, in another place, also influenced by Gu Wei, Li Jiaheng's mood was better than ever.
Coincidentally, although I have never met Eddie Peng, we are both Canadian.
However, unlike Peng Yuyan who was angry and furious, Li Jiaheng was in an excited state because he had received an unprecedented "big pie".
"I don't know what Gu Wei is thinking. He didn't even give Zhou Xingchi any face. Is he a little too proud? He thinks he's the most popular person now and doesn't take anyone seriously."
Li Jiaheng has been in high spirits since he learned that he would be able to play the male lead in "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back".
They even began to mock Gu Wei for refusing this "piece of cake".
Agent Huang Bin lowered his head and thought for a while.
"To be honest, I don't understand what Gu Wei is thinking.
Originally, after I learned that the crew of "The Demons Strike Back" had contacted Gu Wei, I was ready to give up.
Unexpectedly, the situation took a turn for the better. I heard that Zhou Xingchi personally called Gu Wei but failed to impress him.
Logically speaking, the combination of Zhou Xingchi and Xu Ke, plus it is the sequel to the popular movie "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons".
This project is already the top resource in the entertainment industry, and it is bound to be a big hit.
I don’t understand why Gu Wei refused?”
"Haha~ No matter why, it means he doesn't have this blessing.
God has destined this opportunity to be mine, and no one can take it away from me!"
Li Jiaheng smiled happily. It was no wonder that he was so excited. As a Chinese Canadian, he also knew the weight of the three words "Zhou Xingchi".
The investment cost of the film exceeded 400 million yuan. Just as his agent said, this "cake" is definitely the top resource in the entertainment industry.
Huang Bin looked at Li Jiaheng's excitement and did not stop him. He encouraged him with a smile:
"Ah Heng, we don't need to think too much about why Gu Wei rejected us. Now that this opportunity has fallen into your hands, you must seize it.
Make the movie well and, ideally, get along well with Director Zhou and Director Xu. This is a golden opportunity for you to soar to fame.
With the success of this movie, it won’t be impossible for you to catch up with Gu Wei! "
After hearing what his agent said, Li Jiaheng smiled widely and was already looking forward to becoming the number one of the young generation in the domestic entertainment industry.
The plane from London to Beijing was about to land. Gu Wei had never thought about how huge an impact his casual decision would have on other people's work and life.
But even if he knew, he wouldn't care too much.
This is how the world is. People always influence each other, and the stronger they are, the more resources they possess and the greater their influence on others.
During the days when Gu Wei was abroad, a striking event occurred in the domestic entertainment industry, which cooled down the much-discussed incident of Huang Zitao forcing his way into a fashion show.
On the afternoon of May 27, Huang Xiaoming posted his marriage certificate on Weibo, and Baby later reposted it, announcing that the two were officially husband and wife.
527 is also the homonym of "I love my wife", which is another way for the leader to express his love to his young wife.
It is understood that 38-year-old Huang Xiaoming and 26-year-old baby have been in love for 5 years; on February 28, 2014, baby's birthday, the two appeared hand in hand to announce their relationship.
It is also rumored that their wedding will be held in October this year.
After the good news was revealed, a set of sweet photos of the two were released to add to the joy, and Huang Xiaoming's friends in the entertainment industry also sent their blessings.
When the incident happened, Gu Wei was having a lot of fun with Ao Mei in the presidential suite and didn't care about anything happening outside.
He only found out about this when his plane landed at Beijing International Airport and he got in the nanny car and was heading home and checking his phone.
On Weibo, Gu Wei sent belated blessings to the two.
[Congratulations to Xiaoming and baby on their happy marriage. We wish you both happiness and a baby soon!]
Not long after, Gu Wei received a reply from Huang Xiaoming under this comment.
【Thank you very much! 】
I don't know whether it is operated by him or his team.
The brief interaction between the two on Weibo did attract the attention of some netizens, but it did not cause any waves. After all, there are so many celebrities who have expressed their blessings to Huang Xiaoming online in the past two days that everyone has become numb.
Although Gu Wei is famous, the blessings came later to him, and he is no different from others.
Less than two days after Huang Xiaoming officially announced his marriage, on the 29th, another bombshell news broke online.
On the evening of the 29th, Fan Bingbing and Li Chen announced on Weibo that "we" are officially together, and attached a photo of the two of them.
Needless to say, "Fan Ye" is now the real top female star in the domestic entertainment industry, and her fame is absolutely top-notch.
"Big Black Bull" has become a household name and has a high national popularity due to the hit show "Running Man" over the past year.
The high-profile announcement of their relationship naturally attracted the attention of many netizens.
However, this is not the key point.
Just two hours after the two officially announced their relationship, Li Chen’s ex-girlfriend Zhang Xinyu posted
“Sometimes the person you thought was by your side for life may suddenly disappear without you even having the chance to hug him.
Three years have passed in a flash.
No matter what the outside world thinks.
You must be happy! Mu Zi said Chen. "
As soon as the Weibo post was published, the enthusiastic onlookers unexpectedly pushed Zhang Xinyu to the top of the hot search list.
Later, Zhang Xinyu's best friend broke the news on Weibo that Li Chen and Zhang had been in contact since their breakup two years ago and had reunited quietly until October last year. He "had bought a diamond ring and was ready to propose to Xinyu", but was unfortunately intervened by Fan Bingbing.
Zhang Xinyu did not refute the news, but continued to post "chicken soup" on Weibo.
This news immediately ignited netizens' enthusiasm for watching the drama.
When the situation developed to this point, Fan Bingbing could not help but intervene personally and started to quarrel with Zhang Xinyu on Weibo.
Li Chen then published a long article on Weibo, criticizing his ex-girlfriend Zhang Xinyu and showing no mercy to his old love, while he was extremely doting on his new love Fan Bingbing.
Regarding what happened between them, except for a small number of fans who took sides, most netizens just kept a bystander mentality.
Gu Wei was browsing his phone and joining the crowd.
He is the one who knows the answer.
No matter how Xiaoming and baby show their love in a high-profile manner and their sweetness makes everyone envious, or Fan Bingbing fighting for love, or Li Chen angrily fighting his ex-girlfriend to protect his girlfriend.
When they look back a few years later, they may think that they were very stupid.
Who could have imagined at that time that within these two days, two couples officially announced as lovers in the entertainment industry would eventually become strangers.
(End of this chapter)
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