Chapter 592: A rational and sober step back
In mid-December, the last shot was shot and Gu Wei officially finished filming.
He joined the crew at the end of September and has been filming for less than three months so far.
However, although the male lead has finished filming, the filming of "The Story of Minglan" will continue.
After all, this drama is centered around Minglan, and the various supporting characters also have a lot of roles. According to the shooting plan, the crew will not be able to wrap up filming until February next year.
During the day on the set, everyone held a small wrap-up ceremony for Gu Wei.
In the evening, the crew arranged a wrap-up party. Hou Hongliang also came back a day early. Director Zhang Kaizhou, screenwriters Zeng Lu and Wu Tong, and the main creative team all celebrated together.
After eating and drinking, Gu Wei returned to the hotel room with the help of Zhao Liying.
"Director and Mr. Hou are such idiots. They're all ganging up on you!"
After entering the house, Gu Wei sat on the sofa to rest. Zhao Liying acted like a little wife. She boiled some hot water, poured it into a cup, found a jar of honey from somewhere, added a spoonful of honey into it, blew on it, and then brought it to him.
“Haha, they have experience.
When we were filming Nirvana in Fire, I got Mr. Hou and Director Kong drunk with me before. With that experience, I’ll definitely drink with them next time.”
Gu Wei took the cup of water and took a sip slowly. A warm current entered his stomach and he felt much more comfortable.
"You should also be careful. Even though you are young now, drinking too much alcohol will eventually harm your health."
Gu Wei put down the water cup and reached out to hug Zhao Liying in his arms.
"Don't make trouble, I'll go run you a bath.
You reek of alcohol, drink this glass of water and take a shower."
"Yes, my lady." Gu Wei smiled and kissed Zhao Liying's fair little face, then let her go.
After a while, Gu Wei finished drinking the honey water in his hand, and Zhao Liying also came out of the bathroom.
"Why are you pulling me?"
"You'll have to wash soon anyway, so why don't we do it together to save time and water."
"I surrender to you." Zhao Liying was so small that she gave up resisting when she was held in Gu Wei's arms, and had to go into the bathroom with him.
Gu Wei washed off the smell of alcohol, and Zhao Liying became fragrant and soft after washing.
Soon the two came out of the bathroom and went into the bedroom.
"Are you going back to the capital tomorrow?"
After the second round, Zhao Liying rested her head tiredly on Gu Wei's arm, her small hands sliding back and forth on his strong chest.
"Yes, the romantic film I star in will be released at the end of the month, so I'm going back to promote it.
The company has two more movies to be released before the Spring Festival, and there are many things waiting for me to deal with."
"Are you going to be on the Spring Festival Gala this year?"
"I'm not going. The Spring Festival Gala production team sent me an invitation last month, but I declined.
After three years, the Spring Festival Gala has little meaning to me and is too energy-consuming.
But I promised to perform at their New Year's Eve concert on Mango TV this year."
"What about you? What are your plans after filming [The Story of Minglan]?" Gu Wei grabbed the little hand on his body, and then slowly clasped their fingers together.
"I'm going to take a break."
"oh?
This doesn't sound like something our workaholic Ying Bao would say." Gu Wei was a little surprised.
"I'm different from you. I started from a very low point and had no choice but to work hard on filming.
So since his debut, he has been like a fully wound spring, always running at full capacity.
I need to seize every hard-earned opportunity, so I have been working hard.
Fortunately, I have been lucky and have come to where I am today.
But it is indeed very tiring, and if the spring is too tight, it may break. It is time to adjust and take a break.
Not only the mind, but the body also needs a certain amount of rest. Just like the scar on your back you mentioned the other day, you need to deal with it when you have time.
And I plan to think carefully about my next plan.
I feel like I’ve reached the end of my career in the field of period dramas, and maybe it’s time to consider a shift.”
“It’s a good thing to try more different types of roles.”
Zhao Liying put her little face on his chest, and Gu Wei lifted her hair with some pity.
When she first debuted, everyone called her the female version of Bao Qiang. Although Zhao Liying's starting point was not as low as Bao Qiang, she also worked her way up from the bottom step by step.
It doesn't matter that her family is not well off and she has no connections. She is not a professional, and her small round face does not make her a beauty in the traditional sense.
These shortcomings are stumbling blocks on the road to fame.
But Zhao Liying relied on her strong character, never-give-up spirit, and a little bit of luck to overcome all her shortcomings and reach the top position among female stars in the domestic entertainment industry.
To be honest, if a female celebrity in the entertainment industry wants to become famous, or even a top star, external conditions are secondary; it all depends on herself.
Those who think that female stars become famous because of unspoken rules, such as sleeping with directors, producers, and even sponsors, can only say that they are too simple-minded.
Wang Sicong once said in an interview program that about 100,000 college students graduate from domestic performing arts schools every year.
If there are half men and half women, there will be 50,000 girls.
Originally, those who can enter the acting major must be of above-average appearance. If we pick out the best-looking one-fifth among them, there will be 10,000 people.
Judging from the current income situation of domestic entertainment stars, any third or fourth-tier star can have an annual income of more than 10 million. Among these 10,000 beauties, there must be quite a few who can accept the unspoken rules and are willing to pay for fame.
This is just one year, and every year the same number of beauties graduate from school and enter the entertainment industry.
When everyone can accept the unspoken rules, who can stand out from the tens of thousands of beauties?
There are probably only a few dozen truly famous female celebrities in the entertainment industry who can be remembered by the audience, and there are even fewer who can reach the level of Zhao Liying and Yang Mi.
According to the data released by the Forbes Celebrity List this year, Zhao Liying's annual income is 190 million yuan, and Yang Mi's is 200 million yuan, both of them are billionaires.
Can you really get ahead by just being good-looking and sleeping with someone?
Talent, character, hard work and opportunity are the foundation of success.
There are indeed unspoken rules, but they are more common at the lower levels. Many actor coordinators, deputy directors, and assistant deputy directors of film crews spend more money than big stars like Gu Wei. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are bridegrooms every night.
All they can decide on are some insignificant supporting roles or even extras, but even so, there are still plenty of girls willing to give their all.
When it comes to the real male and female protagonists and important supporting roles in a play, the first thing to consider must be the actor's fame and acting skills. Unless they have a very strong background like Da Tiantian, it is still very difficult to rely on unspoken rules to become the male and female protagonists of a big production.
The most practical point is that the investment in current film and television dramas is too huge.
For example, Ni Ni told Gu Wei about the TV series "The Rise of Phoenixes" in which she starred. The salary of her and Chen Kun alone was as high as 150 million yuan, and the total investment in the TV series was as high as 400 million yuan.
Which investor or producer would be willing to risk losing hundreds of millions for a heroine who got promoted through unspoken rules?
So whether the entertainment industry is chaotic or not, the middle and lower levels are indeed more chaotic.
Truly famous actors, stars, directors, screenwriters, and producers are all busy making money.
After filming a movie, you can make a few million at least, or tens or even hundreds of millions at most. With that kind of money, you can buy any pretty girl.
The two of them just stayed there quietly, no one spoke.
Zhao Liying lay on Gu Wei's body, but her eyes were staring blankly somewhere else, not knowing what she was thinking about.
"pity."
After a long time, she murmured two words.
"What a pity?" Gu Wei's hand gently stroked the other person's hair. The room was very quiet, and he could hear it even though it was very quiet.
"It's a pity that you can only be Gu Wei, and it's impossible for you to become the real Gu Tingye." Zhao Liying raised her head slightly and looked at Gu Wei's handsome face, but what flashed through her mind was his appearance in the drama.
She was originally lying on Gu Wei's chest and felt the real touch of her body, but now it seemed a little unreal.
"Why not? You said before that I was the best candidate for Gu Tingye."
Zhao Liying shook her head slightly.
"You will never be the Gu Tingye who is devoted to Minglan. Of course, I will not be the Minglan who can manage the family seriously.
We are actually quite similar in some ways.”
Gu Wei understood what Zhao Liying meant. He didn't say anything, but just looked at her quietly.
“We are all too clear-headed and rational to know exactly what we want and what we don’t want.
I always weigh the pros and cons, and never let other things affect me when I need to make a decision," Zhao Liying continued.
“It seems to be true, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
No matter when, rationality is always easier to succeed than emotion."
Zhao Liying nodded slightly.
"So I can't possibly change myself for you, and you won't either. Ultimately, we both love ourselves more."
What they said was confusing, but they both understood what the other meant.
Gu Wei and Zhao Liying, whose relationship was originally limited to good friends, naturally broke through the last obstacle during the filming of "The Story of Minglan".
Because of the filming, both of them immersed themselves in their roles, just like a real couple.
However, this situation came to an end with the completion of Gu Wei's filming.
Zhao Liying came to her senses immediately. She knew that Gu Wei would never change his playboy behavior because of her, and she herself would never accept this kind of shared love.
After all, although she likes Gu Wei, as she just said, she loves herself the most.
Moreover, unlike Nazha and Zhang Tianai, who were solely supported by Gu Wei from the very beginning, Zhao Liying has relied on herself to get to where she is today.
For her, love is the icing on the cake, not a necessity.
As a top female star in the domestic entertainment industry and a billionaire, there is absolutely no need for her to share a man with others.
Zhao Liying lowered her head again and put her face on his chest.
Gu Wei slowly stroked the other person's hair with one hand, looking at the person beside him, feeling a little lost in his heart.
From this point of view, as a top female star who is devoted to her career, Zhao Liying is more sober than Yang Mi.
When the filming of "Gu Jian Qi Tan" was completed, Da Mimi, who was also immersed in the role, expressed her intention to have a deeper relationship with Gu Wei, but Zhao Liying was extremely realistic.
He is not troubled by emotions at all and always makes decisions that are best for himself.
No wonder she can succeed. If a person can make judgments without being influenced by any emotions, then success is only a matter of time.
Of course, such people are also scary.
"Aren't you tired like this?"
“It’s okay. I come from a humble background, and if I want to stand out and succeed, I have to work harder.
I also fantasized about love when I was in my early 20s, but compared to my career, so-called love was still too illusory.
Later I got used to it slowly and didn't think much of it anymore.
Isn’t there a choice between love and bread? I would definitely choose bread without hesitation…”
Gu Wei's warm big hand slowly slid down Zhao Liying's black hair, passed by her slender neck, delicate and smooth back, and finally rested on the scar on her spine.
“Although my abilities are limited, I can still help if there is anything in the entertainment industry.
If you have any confusion or questions that you can't decide, I can give you advice.
I believe I have some insights into most things.”
"Of course I know." Zhao Liying said with a smile as she felt the warmth of the big hand behind her.
“It’s a bit of a failure to say the least, after all these years in the entertainment industry I don’t seem to have many friends.
So I will definitely cherish you as my big star friend." As she said this, she propped herself up, leaned forward slightly, and gave him a gentle kiss.
How could Gu Wei bear such teasing from her?
He reached out and held Zhao Liying's little face, leaned his head over, and kissed her intently, then turned over and pressed her under him.
The next morning, when Gu Wei woke up, the beauty beside him had disappeared.
I sat up and stretched, thinking about our chat last night, feeling a little lost.
Sometimes people are just so mean. They know they are very bad and have no intention of taking responsibility, but they feel sorry for the other party because they are too clear-headed and heartless.
However, the little emotion is fleeting. Just as Zhao Liying said, Gu Wei has always loved himself the most. Even if he is good to the people around him, he will never be completely reserved.
I took my phone from the bedside to check the time and found a piece of paper next to it.
Gu Wei took it and saw that the handwriting on it was neat and beautiful.
“I’m going to the theatre, so I won’t say goodbye to you.
I left some honey and hot water in the living room. Don’t forget to drink a cup after you get up. It’s good for your health.
If possible, drink in moderation. If not, pretend to be drunk. I think this should be easy for you.
After all, health is the most important thing.
It’s such a pleasure to work with you, Gu Wei, again, just like when we were on “Come, My Mr. Love” four years ago.
I have a feeling that our drama “The Story of Minglan” will be a huge hit, and may even surpass my previous best-performing drama “The Journey of Flower”.
If possible, I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again
Okay, if I say too much, I'll seem too slow.
Let's go out for dinner together when we're not busy.
It’s your treat.”
Gu Wei looked at the paper in his hand, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
He seemed to be able to imagine what Zhao Liying looked like when she wrote these words.
He used to write these things for others, so it was quite novel to receive something written to him for the first time.
He put the letter in his hand aside, put on his clothes and walked out of the bedroom.
There was hot water in the living room and a jar of honey on the side.
Gu Wei slowly prepared some honey water and drank a glass.
The sunlight from outside poured in, making the living room bright.
Not long after, the young assistant knocked on the door and came in to pack Gu Wei's clothes and luggage.
"Boss, should we go directly to the airport, or should we stop by the crew to say hello before leaving?" Yang Chaoyue packed up all the clothes in the closet, folded them one by one and put them into the suitcase.
"Go straight to the airport~"
(End of this chapter)
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