Chapter 619: Celebrating the New Year Together
“Am I beautiful with or without makeup?”
In the bar, Liu Yifei, wearing a black lace dress, with fair skin and attractive red lips, leaned in front of Gu Wei with her chin on her hand, looked at him and asked with a smile.
Gu Wei was stunned for a moment, glanced at her and then shyly looked away.
"Well, actually you are quite knowledgeable."
"Then do you want to eat some steamed buns?"
After she finished speaking, Gu Wei was somewhat incredulous and glanced at Liu Yifei's chest.
Who knew she would bring over a plate of Wangzai steamed buns and say, "Eat it!"
Gu Wei picked up one pill and put it in his mouth with some embarrassment.
After making a joke, Liu Yifei asked curiously.
"Have you ever had a one-night stand?"
"No, this is definitely not a matter of principle!
Whoever has it has no shame! "
Gu Wei said this very firmly, and then asked tentatively.
"You had a one-night stand?"
"I have to save face!"
"Click! This pass is done, time to call it a day!"
Director Su Lun's voice came from the loudspeaker, and Gu Wei and the other person who were performing in the venue also relaxed.
This is the last scene of the day. The hero and heroine bought lottery tickets with their foresight and went out to have fun.
Finally they went to the bar and ordered a bottle of 1999 Lafite. It turned out that they opened the wrong door. It was now 2018, and neither of them had money to pay the bill. However, thinking that they were about to win the lottery and become rich, they didn't take the money seriously.
"Your film [Nezha] is really popular right now. Most of the celebrities in the entertainment industry are helping to promote it. Wow, what a great honor!"
After returning to the dressing room to change clothes, Liu Yifei chatted with Gu Wei.
After the premiere of [Nezha] in Beijing, Gu Wei immediately returned to the crew to continue filming.
He has done everything he can to promote the film in the early stages, and the final performance of the film depends on the audience.
"Thank you very much for your help." Gu Wei took the water cup from the assistant and took a sip.
"With so many people helping to spread the word, how much can I contribute?
By the way, are you going back to your hometown for the New Year?
“No, I asked Director Xu, the crew will take a half-day break on New Year’s Eve, and shoot normally the rest of the time.
I originally wanted to ask my parents to come to Shanghai with me, but they spent the New Year in Beijing last year and don’t plan to do that again this year.”
"Is that so?"
"What about you? Auntie should come over during the Chinese New Year, right?
I remember you have a house in Tomson Yipin, so we are neighbors."
"My mother went to the United States some time ago and may not be back for some time. If nothing unexpected happens, I will be alone." Liu Yifei looked at Gu Wei with her pretty face.
"Well, since that's the case, Sister Yifei, how about we spend the New Year together? It will be more lively." Gu Wei is not stupid. After hearing what Liu Yifei said and looking at her expression, he knew what she meant. He put down the water cup and invited her.
"That's fine. It's boring to be alone during Chinese New Year," Liu Yifei agreed with a smile. "Your house or mine?"
"Come to my house. I'll ask my assistant to order a delicious New Year's Eve dinner and we can eat while watching the Spring Festival Gala," said Gu Wei.
"Um. Teacher Gu, Teacher Yifei, can you give me a few autographed photos of you?"
Just as the two were about to leave, Yang Di, who had changed out of his waiter's clothes, came over with a few photos in his hand.
In the previous few scenes, Yang Di played a bar waiter and acted with the two of them. He was also invited by Xu Zheng to make a guest appearance.
"Are you my fan?" Gu Wei took the photo and pen and started signing.
It was the first time he met Yang Di, but he had watched many of his variety shows in the original time and space and had some impression of him.
Yang Di started out as an internet celebrity and didn’t have a good image, but through his own efforts and years of hard work, he gradually became a well-known variety show star.
It is also an inspirational example in the entertainment industry.
"I really like the films shot by the two teachers. My cousins are their loyal fans. Today I finally have this opportunity. Asking for a few more autographed photos will fulfill their wishes."
After a pause, he continued.
“That way I’ll look good too.”
"Can I take a photo with the two teachers?" Yang Di asked after getting the autographed photo.
Gu Wei and Liu Yifei looked at each other and said with a smile, "Of course."
February 15th, New Year’s Eve.
In the last scene of the morning, with director Su Lun shouting the last "Cut!", all the shooting tasks for the day were completed, and all the staff had more than half a day of rest.
"Should we go to the supermarket to buy some things later?" Liu Yifei asked Gu Wei after walking out of the shooting site.
"We should definitely go shopping for some things. We have enough fruit and drinks at home, and we don't have to cook our own meals. But we haven't bought lanterns, couplets, or Chinese knots yet. It seems like without them, the New Year atmosphere won't be there."
Gu Wei thought for a moment and said.
"Then let's go to the supermarket to buy some things later," Liu Yifei suggested.
"Shall we go to the supermarket?
Are you sure it's okay?"
"It's okay, wear a mask and a hat. It's New Year's Day and no one will pay attention to you." Liu Yifei unconsciously grabbed Gu Wei's arm and shook it like a spoiled child.
"Okay
Let’s go change clothes now. I remember there’s a supermarket near [Shanghai International Finance Center] near Tomson Place. It should have everything we want to buy.”
Gu Wei thought about it and felt that there was nothing wrong with what Liu Yifei said.
Most families buy what they need before the Chinese New Year. There won’t be too many people in the supermarket on New Year’s Eve, so the two of them shouldn’t be recognized even if they are fully armed.
"That's settled then!" Liu Yifei happily turned around and went to the dressing room to change clothes.
After leaving the crew, the two got into Gu Wei's nanny car.
A black Mercedes-Benz was driving on the road towards Lujiazui.
According to statistics from the Shanghai government in 2017, the permanent population in Shanghai is about 25 million and the floating population is about 10 million, which means that the total population of Shanghai is about 35 million on normal days.
But during the Spring Festival, the number of people celebrating the New Year in Shanghai was only 18 million, nearly half the usual number.
Just like what Gu Wei had seen in Beijing during the Chinese New Year a few years ago, there were far fewer vehicles on the streets of Shanghai on New Year's Eve, and there were very few people on both sides of the road. The whole city suddenly became much emptier.
However, although there were fewer people, the shops on both sides of the street were decorated with red couplets and red lanterns. The government also wrapped small red lanterns on the trees and telephone poles on both sides of the road, creating a strong New Year atmosphere.
The vehicle quickly drove to the underground parking lot of [Shanghai IFC], and two men got out of the car fully armed.
It’s true, it’s hard to tell that it’s Liu Yifei herself after she puts on her everyday glasses, mask, and hat.
But even so, Gu Wei was still not too reassured, so he asked his assistant and the two staff members who were responsible for his daily security to follow him from a distance to prevent any situations.
The two took the elevator upstairs and went directly to the Shanghai Life Supermarket in the mall. Gu Wei took a cart at the door, and the two of them went in and started shopping around.
There were indeed not many people in the supermarket today, and there were only a few customers inside.
But this is normal. It is already the afternoon of New Year's Eve. Normal families will gather at home to prepare for the reunion dinner for the New Year. Who would come to the supermarket to shop now?
Liu Yifei seldom goes to big supermarkets. She grew up in a wealthy family and is a little princess who has never had to do housework. She is usually taken care of by her mother and never has to worry about trivial matters in daily life. So after entering the supermarket, she is very interested in many things.
She looked here and chose there, like a little girl who had never seen the world.
"The Spring Festival couplets are here." She walked in front, and Gu Wei followed behind pushing the cart.
In front is a shelf filled with various couplets.
The two of them walked up to her and Liu Yifei started to pick and choose.
"The entrance door must be sealed, but should the doors of the inner rooms be sealed?"
"You don't need them for the room. Just choose a large couplet. Buy some blessing characters, Chinese knots, window decorations, and lanterns."
"I understand!" After Gu Wei said that, Liu Yifei agreed happily and began to choose from various options.
"It's a pity that there are no fireworks for sale." After choosing the couplets and lanterns, Liu Yifei said with some regret.
“People who sell it won’t let it go.”
"Of course not Tomson Yipin, but the Bund should be okay, right?"
Shanghai has clear regulations on the use of fireworks during the Spring Festival. Whether buying or setting off fireworks, you need to go to government-designated locations.
"Yes, but it would be inconvenient for the two of us to go out and set off fireworks."
"I know, it's nice to watch the Spring Festival Gala at home." Liu Yifei also knew that she and Gu Wei didn't want to go anywhere.
"Do you want to buy some drinks?" The two continued shopping in the supermarket. When they reached the beverage area, Liu Yifei was attracted by the dazzling array of drinks on the shelves.
"We have some wine and beer at home, and you can buy whatever else you want to drink."
"Hehe, that's fine, I'll just take it."
After some selection, Liu Yifei finally chose several different flavors of juice, as well as cocktails, which she obviously couldn't drink, but Gu Wei let her do it.
The shopping cart was already full, and Gu Wei pushed it towards the checkout area.
"Gu" passed by the place where clothes were sold. Liu Yifei was about to call Gu Wei, but then she realized that it was not appropriate to call his name in public.
"Little Guzi!"
Gu Wei stopped and looked at Liu Yifei helplessly.
"Can you please stop calling me like that? It makes me feel like I'm about to enter the palace."
"Haha. It's not convenient to call you by your name right now," Liu Yifei said softly, taking two steps and holding Gu Wei's arm. "Just call you classmate Gu. You're my junior after all."
"What are you going to buy again?"
"Look at this red blouse, isn't it pretty? It's just right to wear it today, it will be very festive." Liu Yifei picked up the red clothes on the shelf, a woolen blouse, there are styles for men and women, and also for children. It is obviously a customized New Year version.
This kind of comprehensive supermarket sells everything, including clothes, but you can't expect much in terms of quality or appearance.
"Then let's pick out two pieces that are suitable for both of us."
As he spoke, Gu Wei told Liu Yifei his size, and she happily started choosing clothes.
After buying everything, the two checked out and left the supermarket.
The shopping cart was full. Fortunately, there were staff members around Gu Wei who were ready to take orders at any time. They moved the things into the car, and the two of them got in the car and returned to Tangchen Yipin Community.
"Boss, put everything away and I'll be back." When they arrived at Tomson Yipin Community, Liu Yifei went home to change clothes, while Yang Dan directed others to deliver the things Gu Wei bought to the room.
"Wait, there's something I need you to take care of."
Gu Wei called Yang Dan and then assigned her a task.
"I understand. I will definitely do it beautifully for the boss!"
"Okay, I always trust you to do things."
Yang Dan left with the staff, and Gu Wei began to sort out the things he had just bought.
Not long after, the doorbell rang. Liu Yifei was standing outside wearing the red blouse she had just bought at the supermarket. After entering the door, she turned around in front of Gu Wei.
"How is it? Does it look good?"
At this time, she was wearing a New Year's style red sweater on the upper body and light blue casual trousers on the lower body. Her hair was tied up high and she had some light makeup on her face. She looked very beautiful.
"It's beautiful and festive!" Gu Wei praised.
"Hehe, I look in the mirror and think I look pretty good too.
Why don't you change into your clothes? Hurry up and change, we still have to work!"
As she spoke, Liu Yifei pushed Gu Wei towards the inner bedroom.
After a while, Gu Wei also changed his clothes and came out of the room. The two of them were wearing red sweaters that looked like a couple's outfit, and they stood together in great harmony.
"Do you know what we're missing now that we're standing together?"
"What's missing?" Liu Yifei was confused.
"There's a child missing to stand in the middle, so there are three of us in the family."
"Go to hell, who wants to follow your family of three."
After chatting for a while, the two of them started to work.
I bought so many things and have to arrange them bit by bit.
First, the outermost couplets are pasted, then the word "Fu" on the door. After that, the lanterns, window grilles, Chinese knots and other decorations in the house that are full of the flavor of the New Year are placed.
As the saying goes, work is easier when men and women work together. After an hour of working together, the two of them finally finished arranging all the things that needed to be posted and hung.
"Once these things are put in place, the room will immediately be filled with the atmosphere of the New Year!" Liu Yifei stood in the middle of the living room, looking at the house she had decorated with great satisfaction.
“Indeed, this is how the New Year should be.”
Gu Wei was equally satisfied.
"Are you hungry?"
After leaving the crew at noon, the two had lunch, went to the supermarket to buy some things, and went home to prepare. It was now almost 4 o'clock.
"Um, I didn't feel it while I was working, but now I'm a little hungry."
Gu Wei checked the time and said, "I've already ordered the New Year's Eve dinner. I can ask the hotel chef to come and cook it now. It will probably be after 5:30 when we can eat."
"OK"
Gu Wei made a phone call, and soon the chef from a nearby hotel came with semi-finished ingredients. Not long after, a table full of fragrant New Year's Eve dinner was ready.
"Sir, all the dishes are ready, please enjoy your meal."
"Excuse me, Master."
After the chef said something to Gu Wei, he turned and left with his assistant.
"Master, it's Gu Wei and Liu Yifei. They're celebrating the New Year together. Could they be boyfriend and girlfriend?"
As the two chefs walked out and got on the elevator, the young kitchen helper couldn't help but talk excitedly.
When he first entered the room, he was very surprised to see two big stars in the room, but having his master by his side was the most important thing to do, and now that he had left, he could finally say what he wanted to say.
"I don't care what big stars they are, to me they are just customers who spend money.
Don't say too much when you go out. This is [Tangchen Yipin], and the people who can live here are not ours to discuss.
You have no proof, and whether others will believe you or not is a big deal. If the news gets out, you will definitely lose your job."
The chef sternly warned the apprentice beside him.
"I understand, Master."
(End of this chapter)
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