Chapter 625: Dear Love
"I've been very busy these past few days. Even after filming, I've been getting calls non-stop."
In the crew of "Time Raiders", Gu Wei just hung up the phone and Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to him, said while eating fruit.
"Nezha is a huge hit, and as the producer, there are many things to worry about in the future. After all, I am the boss, and I can't just sit there and do nothing." Gu Wei put down his phone, picked up the water glass and took a sip.
"Yes~" Liu Yifei picked up a small piece of cut Hami melon and fed it to him, and Gu Wei also opened his mouth to eat it.
After filming for almost two months, the interaction between the two on the set became increasingly intimate.
It's not surprising to people around. When filming this kind of love movie, the male and female protagonists stay together for dozens of days in a row. They are both handsome men and beautiful women, and they play a couple in the play. It's hard not to develop feelings.
This is also the reason why there are so many couples in the entertainment industry who fall in love on the set, and many of them become couples on the set.
Of course, this also has a prerequisite, that is, the actors are relatively professional, and at least they have to devote themselves wholeheartedly to acting in the crew.
People like Da Mimi and Shuangzi take on more than ten dramas a year, running around on the crew from morning to night. They can't stay in one crew for very long. In the morning, they play lovers with one person in an urban drama, and in the afternoon they fall in love with another person in a costume drama.
They make movies purely for the purpose of making money, and it's just for the sake of getting by, so there is no environment where people fall in love because of the filming.
"I know you're amazing. Nezha made a lot of money this time, right?"
"Haha. Not bad, but now it's the release period, so it's hard to say how profitable it will be, but I'm going to aim for more than ten small goals."
Liu Yifei was a little surprised after hearing what Gu Wei said. "Small goal" was something Wanda's boss Wang said when he was interviewed by reporters in 2016. It has now become a popular Internet term, referring to 100 million.
If what Gu Wei said is true, the revenue from this movie may be more than the total amount he has earned since his debut.
"As expected, if you want to get rich, you have to be a boss. Although being an actor can earn a lot of money, it's still just a job."
Gu Wei found it a little funny.
"You only see the thief eating meat, but you don't see the thief being beaten.
While celebrities can earn a stable income from film pay, investing in movies is risky. Didn’t the movie "Journey to the West: The Women Kingdom" that is currently in theaters flop at the box office?
According to the investment amount they announced, the film will lose at least 200 million RMB."
Liu Yifei didn't refute after hearing this, but just curled her lips.
She had never seen Gu Wei get beaten up in all the years they knew each other. Instead, he had always been eating meat.
"Is Zhang Tianai still an artist under your company?"
"She has now set up her own studio, but it's still under my management. What's wrong with that?"
"Nothing, just asking casually. The movie she starred in has grossed over 10 billion yuan, and people are talking about it online." Liu Yifei said insincerely.
Others may not know, but she knows that Zhang Tianai is Gu Wei's ex-girlfriend. The two of them met when they were filming "The Blade of the Assassin". Liu Yifei was the heroine of that movie.
However, they broke up when the movie was released.
She still remembered that Gu Wei told her about it at the celebration party, and she even spat in disdain.
"I was just lucky. I caught up with the booming mainland film market in recent years and participated in a few good films," Gu Wei said lightly.
"It's true that I'm lucky, but it's not about being lucky in getting a role. It's about having a good boss and a good ex-boyfriend." Liu Yifei stared at Gu Wei meaningfully.
"Haha. After all, she's an artist under my company. She's considered the top actress in my company. It's not unusual for me to promote her if I have the right resources."
Gu Wei was also thick-skinned, so he pretended not to understand the meaning of Liu Yifei's words and explained normally.
Liu Yifei leaned back, feeling a little depressed, but she no longer dwelled on this topic.
"Sissi, the film will wrap up early next month. What are your plans after that?"
Gu Wei noticed that she was in a bad mood and changed the subject.
"I told you before that once the filming here is finished, I will have to join the Disney crew and start the pre-filming training for [Mulan]." After saying that, she thought for a moment.
"I've received several offers from film crews recently, and I'm considering which one to take."
"Movie?"
“No, they’re all TV dramas.”
"Hmm? Have you come to your senses and are planning to return to the TV drama industry?"
"I guess so. I'm still considering it. I'll only take it if there's a suitable project."
On February 28, the urban romantic inspirational drama "Dear, Beloved" starring Gu Wei and Yang Zi was broadcast on Mango TV's "Golden Eagle Exclusive Theater" at 8 pm.
The program will be broadcast simultaneously online by Tencent Video, iQiyi, and Mango TV.
As early as the beginning of this year, "Go Go Squid!" had already started pre-promotion. Mango TV, Tencent Video, and iQiyi invested a lot of publicity resources in this big drama to start the year.
As a contemporary idol drama starring Gu Wei, "Go Go Squid!" is undoubtedly the most anticipated and most discussed TV series on online platforms at the beginning of this year.
Countless fans and passers-by are waiting for the show to start.
With the success of two popular idol dramas, Love O2O and You Are My Glory, no one will doubt the success of Go Go Squid!.
It is normal for the TV series starring Gu Wei to be a hit. The only uncertainty is whether it will become a blockbuster.
[Go Go Squid!] is adapted from the well-known IP [Go Go Squid! with Honey Stew] by Mo Bao Fei Bao. With the addition of Mo Bao Fei Bao and Gu Wei, it should be a big hit. However, many netizens have some doubts about the fact that the heroine is Yang Zi.
The actresses that Gu Wei has partnered with before, whether it was Nazha or Reba, were all actresses with super high looks, and they were also top-tier among female stars in the domestic entertainment industry.
But as for Yang Zi, everyone has watched her grow up. Although she is popular with the audience and many people like her, when it comes to appearance, she seems mediocre in the entertainment industry where beauties are everywhere.
Moreover, her partner is Gu Wei, one of the most handsome male actors in the domestic entertainment industry. Some netizens think that the two may not be a good match to play a couple, which affects the most important CP feeling in idol dramas.
In the hotel room, Liu Yifei walked into the living room carrying a plate of washed grapes.
She was wearing a loose and baggy lavender pajamas. Her washed face was fair and delicate, and she had a pink headband on her head. She looked very cute.
Walking to the sofa, Gu Wei hugged her in his arms, lowered his head slightly and sucked on her neck.
"Stop it, it's itchy."
“It smells so good~”
"Is your TV show about to start?"
After Liu Yifei sat down, she picked a purple grape and fed it to Gu Wei.
"It starts at 8 o'clock and will be broadcast soon."
The TV opposite was tuned to Mango Channel. Gu Wei was holding Liu Yifei, who was soft, fragrant and very comfortable.
"Xixi, do you never lose weight?"
"What do you mean, do you think I'm fat?" Liu Yifei also ate a grape and turned her head to glance at Gu Wei.
“How could that be?
In order to look good on camera, many female celebrities in the circle lose weight crazily to maintain their weight, and they are often skinny in real life.
But since I met you, I've always felt that you have a very well-proportioned figure. It seems that you never make yourself too thin in pursuit of photogenic beauty."
Liu Yifei felt a little embarrassed after hearing what Gu Wei said.
"No, actually. I'm just lazy.
I don’t usually control my weight specifically. When I get a role and need to lose weight, I will focus on exercising for a while.
When I have no work and stay at home, I will gain weight again.
I'm in pretty good shape now, but I've been training a lot in the past few months because I'm preparing for Mulan."
"Female celebrities all want to always look their best. If you don't control your weight, aren't you afraid of being photographed by the media and looking ugly?"
"What are you afraid of? It's not a play anyway.
It doesn’t matter in life, whether I’m fat or thin, I am who I am.”
As expected of a woman who has been beautiful since childhood and has turned the somewhat ironic nickname "Goddess" into a synonym for her, this kind of self-confidence is not something that ordinary female stars can have.
"Amazing! Your confidence is enough to beat more than 90% of the female stars in the domestic entertainment industry.
She is worthy of being the goddess in the hearts of a generation of audiences."
"What goddess? She's more like a loser girl." Liu Yifei said with some self-mockery.
"Haha. Regardless of your appearance, your mental state is 20 years ahead of everyone else."
The two were chatting, and the music of "The Unknown" came from the TV, and "Go Go Squid!" had already started.
"Huh? Isn't this the theme song from the movie 'Nobody'?"
"Yes, both films are produced by my company, and we share the same theme song," Gu Wei explained.
Capital city.
In the living room of Jiang Peiyao's house, she and Tian Xiwei stared at the TV screen, watching the premiere of "Go Go Squid!" on Mango TV.
It is said to be Jiang Peiyao's home, but in fact it is a high-end personal apartment arranged for her by the company. It is a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment of about 80 square meters, fully decorated, and is very close to the [Weiming Tianxia] Building.
This is a free benefit that every artist under the company has.
Jiang Peiyao is from Beijing and can actually live at home, but she has been working since she started out, so she feels it is more convenient to live alone, and she can go back whenever she wants.
She and Tian Xiwei have become good friends since they starred in "You Are My Glory" together.
Now that both of them are artists under [Wei Ming Tian Xia], their relationship is naturally closer.
Jiang Peiyao plays the heroine's best friend "Sun Yaya" in "Go Go Squid!", which is the second or third female role. She is very interested in this film.
Tian Xiwei simply loves watching her boss's dramas. She is a fan of Gu Wei and has been a fan since she was in middle school.
Employees who have now become idols can be considered to have achieved a phased success in their star-chasing journey.
The TV is currently showing the first episode where "Han Shangyan", played by Gu Wei, goes to an Internet cafe to surf the Internet. He is wearing a black sportswear and carrying a sports bag as he walks to the counter.
"Wow, the boss's look is so cool. The look in his eyes just now gave me an electric shock," muttered Oda, who was sitting on the carpet leaning against the sofa with a bag of potato chips in his hand.
"Indeed, compared to 'Yu Tu' in [You Are My Glory], 'Han Shangyan's' temperament is more severe." Jiang Peiyao nodded in agreement.
The plot on TV develops little by little. Tong Nian, who is in charge of the Internet cafe, falls in love with Han Shangyan at first sight when she sees this man of unknown origin.
She wanted to get to know Han Shangyan, but was too shy to speak up, so she used the excuse of a lottery at an Internet cafe to get Han Shangyan's WeChat account.
He repeatedly reminded Han Shangyan to pay attention to the Internet cafe regularly, as there would be various benefits, and welcomed Han Shangyan to visit again.
"This plot is so reasonable. The internet cafe girl will definitely fall in love at first sight when she sees the boss's handsome face, unless she is blind.
I envy Yang Zi. I wish I could play a couple with my boss someday. I would be so happy.” Tian Xiwei held her face in her hands, grinning foolishly as she envisioned a bright future.
"Then you have to tell the boss. Last time at the premiere of Nezha, you just greeted the boss when you saw him. Your usual clamor has disappeared."
"I'm embarrassed to do that in front of the boss, and I want to act more like a lady." Oda grinned, and her big eyes took up a lot of space on her palm-sized face, making her look very cute.
"Sister Yaoyao, you are here, you are here"
The two watched and chatted, and the plot had entered the second half of the first episode. The heroine's best friend "Sun Yaya" appeared and chatted with "Tong Nian" in the classroom.
"Sister Yaoyao, I think you are prettier than Yang Zi. You might be more suitable to play the leading female role."
Tian Xiwei looked at the TV showing Tong Nian and Sun Yaya together and said casually.
"Don't talk nonsense, Senior Yang Zi has a very good personality. We got along very well during the filming."
"No, to be honest, if we just look at your looks, you are definitely better."
The Golden Eagle Exclusive Theater broadcasts two episodes every day. It was already 9:30 when Gu Wei and Liu Yifei finished watching the second episode.
"That's great. I didn't expect that you and Yang Zi would look like a good match in an idol drama together." The ending song was playing on TV, and Liu Yifei said while leaning in Gu Wei's arms.
"Don't netizens say that I have a versatile physique? It's very easy for me to create a CP feeling with actresses." Gu Wei raised his eyebrows and said self-promotingly.
Liu Yifei turned her head slightly, looked at Gu Wei's face and smiled.
"What are you laughing at?"
“In fact, I have only watched one drama starring Yang Zi, which is Home with Kids, and my impression of her is always “Xiaoxue”.
I remember you always work with beautiful female stars. What were you thinking when you cast Yang Zi in this idol drama?
Gu Wei felt helpless.
"Please, this is not nice.
Isn't Yang Zi beautiful?"
Liu Yifei looked at Gu Wei with her beautiful big eyes.
"Well, Yang Zi and I are college classmates, we have a very good relationship and have been friends for 7 or 8 years.
Working with her is also a help to her. If there are no problems, after the broadcast of "Go Go Squid!", Yang Zi will become a big star and her popularity will reach a new level."
After hearing his words, Liu Yifei nodded. She had also heard about Gu Wei's friendship with Yang Zi, Li Xian, and Zhang Yishan.
Zhang Yishan starred in the hit online drama "Yu Zui" that year, and Li Xian also became popular because of last year's "Princess Agents". Now it's Yang Zi's turn.
"I think your classmates from college must be regretting not getting on good terms with you back then. Otherwise, they could have easily become second- or third-tier celebrities by just using your resources."
"It's not as exaggerated as you say."
(End of this chapter)
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