Chapter 762: No Initiative, No Rejection
Penghu Island, also known as "Magong Island", is the largest and most populous island in the Penghu Islands.
In the southwest of Penghu Island, there are two small bays, one large and one small, connected to each other. When the wind is calm, it looks like a calm lake, so it is called "Pinghu".
In the Minnan dialect, the two words "Ping" and "Peng" sound similar, so it later became the name Penghu.
The filming ended early in the evening, and as agreed before, Gu Wei took Zhou Ye for a walk around the crew.
Although the Penghu Islands are close to the main island of Taiwan, the climate is very different.
The county's average annual temperature is 27.7 degrees Celsius.
Even though it is only February now, there is no sign of winter. Instead, the weather is pleasant and warm like spring.
After removing his makeup, Gu Wei changed into a light casual outfit: a white short-sleeved shirt with a thin denim-style jacket over it, brown casual pants, and a pair of white sneakers on his feet.
His outfit looks simple, but each piece costs several thousand or tens of thousands of yuan.
On her wrist is a new leather strap watch from the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris series, with a public price of over one million.
Gu Wei never buys clothes. Apart from the clothes given by his endorsements, he has a special private team to purchase and match them for him, taking into account both aesthetics and comfort, so that he will always look his best when being photographed.
Zhou Ye was still wearing the blue lace dress she wore during the day, carrying a small linen bag, exuding a youthful air.
Both of them were wearing masks, and Gu Wei was wearing a baseball cap on his head.
Affected by the epidemic, although the situation in Taiwan is not as serious as in China, everyone on the street wears a mask. At this time, if Gu Wei goes out for a walk, no one will doubt his identity.
The two found a local specialty restaurant to have dinner, and then decided to go to the nearby beach to watch the sunset.
Gu Wei and Zhou Ye sat side by side on a white bench by the beach.
At this time, the sun began to slide quietly, and the clouds on the horizon were dyed golden red by the sunset.
The sea surface was sparkling, as if it was also infected by the beautiful twilight, flashing dazzling light.
The waves gently hit the shore, making a soft splashing sound, accompanied by the cries of seagulls, forming a beautiful piece of music.
On the sea level, the setting sun is like a huge red gem, quietly suspended there, reflected in the sea water, as if the entire ocean is on fire.
"Is it beautiful?"
“So beautiful!”
Zhou Ye opened his eyes wide and looked into the distance, completely immersed in the beautiful scenery.
“My mother is from Shancheng, and my father is from Yuezhou.
I was born in a mountain city and moved to Yuezhou when I was very young.
Although Yuezhou is also a coastal city, it only has one outlet to the sea. There is no such beautiful beach, and you cannot see such a stunning sunset into the sea.
I actually love the sea. Every time I see it, I feel like my heart is opened up and all my worries disappear."
Zhou Ye said this and turned to look at Gu Wei beside him.
There were not many people on the beach, and the two of them took off their masks after sitting down.
In Zhou Ye's eyes, Gu Wei's profile was more attractive to her than the sunset and the sea in the distance. After taking a look, she didn't want to turn her head back.
The thin lips, high nose bridge and deep eyes, when combined together, create a shocking charm.
Before he knew it, Zhou Ye's face had slowly turned red, his heartbeat quickened, and his breathing became a little rapid.
“I’ve been to Taiwan several times before, but this is my first time to Penghu.
It is truly beautiful here, and is in no way inferior to other famous tourist destinations.”
Gu Wei didn't notice Zhou Ye looking at him, and spoke while looking into the distance.
"Penghu Island was actually very famous in ancient times. It had another name. Do you know what it was?"
After Gu Wei asked, Zhou Ye did not respond at all.
He felt a little strange and turned to look at Zhou Ye.
"Xiaoye?"
"ah!?"
Zhou Ye reacted and looked at Gu Wei. His face suddenly turned red and he quickly turned his head away, looking around in confusion.
She felt very embarrassed that Gu Wei had caught her being a bit of a fangirl and she felt like she was going to die.
I really wish there was a crack in the ground I could crawl into.
"What's wrong? Your face is so red. Are you feeling unwell?"
"Uh, no, I was lost in thought.
By the way, Brother Wei, what did you just say? "
Gu Wei smiled and said, "I said Penghu Island had another name in ancient times."
"What's the name?"
Square Pot
"Fang Hu?" Zhou Ye didn't react.
“It’s also called Fangzhang Island.”
"Could it be Fangzhang Island, one of the three legendary mountains in the East China Sea where Qin Shi Huang sought immortality?"
The story of Qin Shi Huang's quest for immortality is very famous, and few Chinese people don't know it.
According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas, there are three fairy mountains on the sea, namely Penglai, Yingzhou and Fangzhang. The mountains are fairylands and contain elixirs of immortality.
The "Records of the Grand Historian: The Basic Annals of Qin Shi Huang" also records that Xu Shi and others from Qi wrote a letter saying that there were three sacred mountains in the sea, named Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou.
"Yes, it is one of the three legendary immortal mountains in the East China Sea."
Gu Wei nodded.
“Ancient people believed there were five sacred mountains on the sea: Daiyu, Yuanjiao, Fanghu, Yingzhou, and Penglai.
They were each carried by three giant turtles and drifted in the East China Sea.
In addition to exotic flowers and fruits, rare animals, there are also immortals living there.
Legend has it that a giant from the country of Longbo found these five sacred mountains and caught six giant turtles with one hook.
Because the giant of Longbo Country fished away the six turtles, Daiyu and Yuanjiao lost the giant turtles that supported the mountains. They drifted to the North Pole and sank into the vast ocean. From then on, only three sacred mountains remained.
Listening to Gu Wei's story and watching the beautiful sight of the sunset into the sea in the distance, Zhou Ye's mood gradually calmed down.
“The climate here is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. It is normal that it was called the Fairy Mountain in ancient times.
Maybe there really were people who practiced Taoism here.”
"Hahaha, maybe~"
As time passed, the setting sun gradually sank below the sea level, the clouds on the horizon gradually lost their golden luster, and the whole world seemed to be shrouded in a light blue-purple hue.
The lights in the city in the distance lit up, and the already sparse crowds on the beach slowly dispersed, leaving only waves rolling in.
Gu Wei and Zhou Ye stood up and walked slowly along the beach.
Zhou Ye looked at the rising waves, took off his shoes and stepped into the water.
The white and tender feet left footprints on the fine sand, and the sea water came in and smoothed everything out.
“Haha~”
There were only two of them left around. Zhou Ye was happy to be out alone with Gu Wei. Although it was getting dark, her spirits remained high. She skipped and jumped in front of Gu Wei, her laughter like silver bells emanating from her feet as the sea water touched her feet.
The two walked for a while, and the sky around them became darker and darker. The sea breeze blew, and Zhou Ye, who was wearing a small skirt, felt a little cool. She folded her arms and walked out of the sea.
After seeing this, Gu Wei took off his coat and walked over to her and put it on her.
“It’s a bit late, let’s go back to the hotel.”
Zhou Ye felt the faint warmth on his jacket, and a faint sense of happiness welled up in his heart as if it were filled.
Looking up at Gu Wei's face, the love in her eyes seemed to be overflowing.
"Okay~"
The two walked not far from the beach and saw a black nanny car parked on the road, followed by a car.
After entering, a special person opened the car door and Gu Wei and Zhou Ye got in.
Although I'm out for a stroll, it's impossible not to have someone around me.
In fact, Gu Wei's bodyguards and some people from his personal team have always been around him, ready to appear whenever he needs them.
For example, just now when Gu Wei and Zhou Ye were walking on the beach, his bodyguard team would always pay attention to the movements around them to see if there were other people filming from a distance.
Gu Wei's annual expenditure on his personal security team is enormous, far exceeding that of celebrities in the entertainment industry. Similar to the real top wealthy people, the service he enjoys is naturally the best.
After returning to the hotel, Zhou Ye said good night to Gu Wei outside the door and then went into the room.
Only after entering the room did she realize that she was still wearing Gu Wei's clothes. She reached out and touched the clothes, and a smile couldn't help but climb onto her cheeks.
On the other side, Gu Wei returned to his room, washed up and prepared to rest.
He had no feelings at all about going out for fun today.
Zhou Ye is very beautiful and full of energy. Anyone else would definitely be attracted to her, but Gu Wei has seen too many beauties, sexy, pure, charming and all kinds of them, and most of them are very proactive.
It was more relaxing and enjoyable to go out for a walk with Zhou Ye, but that was all.
It is impossible for him to be moved like a little girl. If he were to be moved like that, Gu Wei would be moved too often.
Of course, if Zhou Ye was really very proactive, he would not refuse.
Da Mimi has the most thorough understanding of Gu Wei's character. He is a scumbag who is like a central air-conditioning person. He is not proactive, never refuses, and is irresponsible.
After washing up and coming out of the bathroom, Gu Wei sat on the sofa, opened his laptop, processed some emails from the company, and then started a video call with Yang Liwen.
"How's the copyright negotiation for [Joy of Life] going?"
[Joy of Life] was completed around the end of last year, and we have been negotiating copyright issues with the platforms and satellite TV stations.
"As for online copyright, Tencent, iQiyi, Youku, LeTV and even Mango TV all want to buy the exclusive broadcasting rights.
They have all seen the film and all agree that "Joy of Life" will become a super hit costume drama with a male lead, just like "Nirvana in Fire".
In addition to your fame, boss, several platforms also highly recognize the quality of the TV series "Joy of Life" itself.
Several companies are now bidding continuously, and it is not ruled out that they will cooperate to purchase together in the future."
Gu Wei nodded.
“Online copyrights go to the highest bidder.
If the price is the same, Tencent will give priority. After all, we have a closer cooperation with Tencent, and Tencent Video is currently the best publicity channel.
What about local satellite TV? What is its current status? "
"Regarding local satellite TV, the competition was still led by Mango TV, Blueberry TV, and Lychee TV, and later Dragon TV and Beijing TV joined in.
A few days ago, CCTV contacted the company and said that they were very interested in "Joy of Life".
I have sent the film to the film purchasing department there, but have not received a reply yet."
Speaking of this, Gu Wei's interest immediately piqued.
"CCTV? Which channel?"
"CCTV Channel 8!"
“The TV drama channel, this is the best way to get on satellite!
Contact CCTV-8 and discuss it. If the copyright fee is not too different, it would be best to sell the first broadcast rights to CCTV-8."
There is still a gap between CCTV and local channels. Even Mango TV, the leader of local stations, cannot compare with CCTV.
This is the gap in audience base.
Generally speaking, if a local satellite TV program has a viewership rating of 1 or above, it is considered a hit; if it is 2 or above, it is considered the hottest drama of the year or even the best drama of the year.
But on CCTV, a slightly better drama can get a viewership rating of 1, and it is much easier to get 2 than on local stations.
When local stations compile statistics, they generally do not include CCTV. Instead, they compare the local stations together to see who is the ratings champion.
If "Joy of Life" is broadcast on CCTV-8, its influence will far surpass that of local satellite TV stations.
"I understand~"
At the dock, police cars surrounded the area, and Gu Wei was handcuffed and taken to a police car by Wang Qianyuan.
Farther away, various media outlets were filming the police and Gu Wei inside, shouting loudly, and faintly heard the words "Do you regret it?"
As a criminal being tortured, Gu Wei's face showed no negative emotions such as frustration, sadness, fear, etc. Instead, he was very happy.
The police car door opened, and Gu Wei was about to get in when he suddenly raised his hands high and shouted in the direction of the crowd outside, "My name is Chen Guilin!"
He smiled and repeated it word for word.
"Chen! Gui! Lin!"
Wang Qianyuan behind him had to press his head and push him into the police car.
"Okay, let's go in~"
Both of them got into the police car, and the camera moved from close to far.
The director's voice also came over.
"Crack! Very good, this one passed.
I declare that [Zhou Chu Eliminates the Three Evils] has officially wrapped up! "
After saying this, the crew members cheered.
"Brother Yuan, you've worked hard recently. Please come and make a guest appearance."
Gu Wei and Wang Qianyuan got out of the police car and walked to the side. The assistant handed them towels and water, and the staff helped Wang Qianyuan take off the special props on his eyes.
Policeman Chen Hui, played by Wang Qianyuan, was injured while chasing Chen Guilin and lost the sight in one eye.
So the subsequent shots of him all show one eye with a prop.
"Filming is not hard at all, it's all work.
Our movie is really good, I like it very much, but the role of Chen Hui has too little room to play, I feel like I should be able to play those two wanted criminals."
"Haha, maybe next time, if there's a good script, we can work together again."
Wang Qianyuan has no shortage of roles to play now.
Although he is not a handsome guy and does not have many fans, he is an absolute talent in the eyes of many directors, and his tough guy image has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. He has played the leading role in all the movies he has taken part in in recent years.
The reason I was able to play the policeman in "Chu Zhou" was entirely because of Gu Wei's favor.
"What are your plans when you return?"
"Let's take a break first, and then continue filming."
"What movie?" Gu Wei asked curiously.
"A crime drama called [The Wandering Blade].
It’s a story about revenge.”
Gu Wei thought about it, but had no impression at all.
After the filming was completed, the crew booked a banquet hall in a nearby hotel that night to hold a wrap-up party.
(End of this chapter)
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