[John Wick 4] has quite a lot of scenes set in France, and many shots in the entire movie were filmed here.
For example, in front of the Arc de Triomphe in Place Charles de Gaulle, the Château de Chantilly, the Opera Garnier, and the Sacre-Coeur, the scene of the final duel in the movie.
The crew will shoot here for about a month, then move to Berlin and Japan, and finally fly back to New Jersey, USA to complete all the filming.
It was already mid-January when Gu Wei came from China. He had been filming in Paris for two weeks until New Year's Eve.
Foreigners certainly have no concept of Chinese New Year, so all the filming on the crew went on as usual, with no changes from usual.
After returning to the hotel after filming during the day, Gu Wei's phone has been busy all the time.
I first made a video call with the company and talked about work for a while, and then started replying to the overwhelming number of New Year greetings messages.
There are business partners, as well as good friends inside and outside the circle.
Then there are some “friends” with whom I have a particularly good relationship.
Nazha and Liu Yifei spent the New Year with their families, and when they had nothing to do, they would send a few WeChat messages to ask about his current situation.
Reba and Zhang Tianai were both filming for "The Wandering Earth 2" and only had half a day off for the Chinese New Year. They each called him via video to chat with him for a few minutes.
Judging from the situation on the other side of the camera, both of them are in the hotel, but they said that the crew will arrange a New Year's Eve dinner later, and Guo Fan organized everyone to have fun together.
Of course there were other people as well, and most of them sent WeChat messages, and Gu Wei patiently replied to them one by one.
This situation is normal during the New Year holidays, and he has gotten used to it. He considers it a happy trouble.
".It's fine here, don't worry.
Of course foreigners don’t celebrate the Chinese New Year, but Chinatown in Paris is very lively.
I haven’t eaten yet. I’ll go out to eat later.
Please help me take good care of my uncle, aunt, and uncle and aunt."
Gu Wei was on a video call with his parents at home when the doorbell rang.
He walked to the door with his phone and opened it.
Yang Chaoyue was standing outside wearing beautiful clothes, and she smiled sweetly when she saw Gu Wei opening the door.
"Boss, Happy New Year!"
Gu Wei nodded to Yang Chaoyue and waved her in, his eyes still fixed on the phone screen.
"Mom, I have a colleague here, so I won't talk to you for now."
"Who is this little girl?"
Mother Gu on the other end of the phone also saw Yang Chaoyue.
“I already said that he was a colleague from the company, and he was filming with me in France.
You don’t usually pay much attention to the entertainment industry, so you probably don’t know him.”
After explaining a few words to his mother, Gu Wei hung up the video call.
"Boss, am I disturbing you from chatting with your family?"
After entering the room, seeing that the call was over, Yang Chaoyue asked hesitantly from the side.
Gu Wei tapped his phone twice more and said nonchalantly, "It's okay. I've already been chatting with my parents for a while. I'd hang up even if you didn't come."
After saying that, he put down his phone and looked at Yang Chaoyue.
The little girl looked obviously dressed up. She wore a double-faced wool coat with patchwork plaid on the upper body, a sweatshirt of the same style underneath, dark blue tight jeans on the lower body, and a pair of brown Martin boots on her feet.
Her hair was tied up with a wide purple lace headband, and her collagen-filled face was delicately made up.
Her makeup and outfit give her the vibe of a heroine in a Korean drama.
"Boss, what shall we eat later?"
Noticing Gu Wei's gaze on him, Yang Chaoyue secretly rejoiced in his heart that his careful preparations before coming here had not been in vain.
"I've booked a Michelin-starred restaurant on the banks of the Seine.
Are you used to French food?
“No problem, I can eat anything.”
Gu Wei nodded.
This time when he went abroad to film, Xiao Chaoyue was the only one with him, and of course Gu Wei had to ask her to go along during the New Year.
After chatting for a few more words, the two left the hotel, got in the car and quickly arrived at the restaurant they had booked.
"Wow, the scenery here is so beautiful!"
Following the waiter's instructions, the two sat down at the reserved seat. Yang Chaoyue sighed as he looked out the window at the glittering scenery on both sides of the Seine.
"Boss, look over there is Notre Dame Cathedral. I was there a few days ago~"
Yang Chaoyue doesn't have many scenes in the crew. When he has nothing to do, he will visit famous places in Paris. It really feels like he is here for a trip.
She has visited iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame de Paris.
“The scenery is beautiful, for sure, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to come here.
There will be plenty of time for you to enjoy the scenery later, so order your food first~"
Gu Wei said without looking up while holding the restaurant menu.
"Oh~"
Yang Chaoyue agreed and picked up the menu at hand.
After taking a look, she raised her head awkwardly and said, "Boss, I don't understand. Can you help me with the order?"
Gu Wei nodded and ordered some dishes in French with the waiter beside him.
"Would you like some wine to go with your meal, sir?"
Gu Wei glanced at Yang Chaoyue, who looked confused across from him. "Is there any wine suitable for ladies?"
"We have white wine from Château Mouton Rothschild. It has a sweet taste and distinct layers, and is very popular with female customers."
"Okay, let's do this!"
The male waiter left and Yang Chaoyue blinked his big eyes.
"What did you order?"
Gu Wei explained: "Lamb chops and salmon, pan-fried foie gras, caviar, truffles, bacon and chestnut soup are all his signature dishes.
Oh, and I also ordered a dessert for you: chocolate ganache with chocolate ice cream."
"Thank you, boss. I love ice cream the most!"
Not long after, their dishes were served and Gu Wei and Yang Chaoyue began to eat.
"Happy New Year!"
Before starting to eat, Gu Xianwei raised the wine glass in his hand!
"Happy New Year!"
The two of them clinked their glasses and each took a small sip.
“It tastes good~”
After drinking, Yang Chaoyue started eating, tasting each dish and praising it.
"It's a Michelin three-star restaurant, and the chef has a high reputation in the culinary world. It's normal that the food tastes good."
After eating for a while, Yang Chaoyue asked curiously, "How much is our meal?"
Gu Wei did some calculations in his mind: "About two thousand~"
"This location, Michelin three stars, is only over 2,000, which is quite cheap."
"EUR."
"ah?"
With a cry of surprise, Yang Chaoyue looked down at the dishes on the table.
"Fifteen thousand for such a small thing, this is too expensive!"
Gu Wei took a bite of foie gras and took a sip from the wine glass.
“This bottle of white wine costs nearly one thousand euros.
This is a high-end traditional French restaurant in Paris, and the price is normal."
After knowing the price, Yang Chaoyue seemed to have feelings for the lamb chops in front of him. He cut it with a knife and fork and chewed it hard.
“It’s too expensive. If it were me, I would definitely not be willing to eat here.
I thought the taste was good, but at this price, it’s just average.”
Gu Wei was a little amused: "You are a big star now, and you still care about this little money?"
"Although I've made some money as an artist in the past two years, what if I lose my popularity and stop making money? I'll be left with nothing.
So, we should not be too extravagant in our daily lives. It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. We must save money!"
"Wow! I didn't expect Chao Yue to know so much. What he said makes a lot of sense!"
"Of course. Although I have a low level of education, I have experienced a lot and have seen big scenes!" Yang Chaoyue said with some pride, raising his head slightly.
A smile appeared on Gu Wei's face.
The two of them ate and chatted, admiring the beautiful night view of the Seine from time to time. Soon they finished half a bottle of white wine and all the food on the table.
“I’m so full!”
After finishing the last piece of meat on his plate, Yang Chaoyue patted his slightly bulging belly and said with satisfaction.
"He has dumplings on his menu. Today is New Year's Eve. Would you like some?"
Gu Wei asked, wiping the corner of his mouth with a napkin.
“I really can’t eat anymore.”
"Okay, now that you've finished eating, let's go.
Today is New Year's Eve, Chinatown will be very lively, should we go and have a look?"
Yang Chaoyue thought about it and shook his head.
"It feels quite cold outside. I want to go back to the hotel to watch the Spring Festival Gala."
Gu Wei laughed and said, "You are quite young, but your living habits are very old-fashioned."
"It's like this every year~" Yang Chaoyue muttered softly.
After leaving the restaurant, the two returned to the hotel.
Yang Chaoyue did not return to his room, but followed Gu Wei to his room to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
On the sofa in the living room, Yang Chaoyue took off his coat and naturally hugged Gu Wei's arm, watching the Spring Festival Gala on the TV opposite.
“This year’s show is pretty good.
The opening songs by Deng Chao, Li Yuchun and Yi Yang Qianxi were quite funny.
Brother Chao, dressed in red, jumped around like a monkey and nearly disappeared from the screen several times. He was supposed to be singing but he turned it into a comedy show." Gu Wei said while watching the TV.
Yang Chaoyue nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, I also think Deng Chao is funny.
The skit performed by Chen Teng and Ma Li later on was also pretty good.
And the dance they did afterwards, I think it was called [Only Green], it was so beautiful!"
After watching two more shows, Yang Chaoyue turned to look at Gu Wei.
"Do you remember when was the last time we celebrated Spring Festival together?"
"I have some impression of you, it seems like it was when you first became my assistant.
I remember I had a performance on the Spring Festival Gala that year." Gu Wei said after thinking for a while.
“Yes, this is my first year as your assistant.
You came home after your performance on CCTV and asked me to have New Year's Eve dinner with you.
Do you know what I was thinking at that time?"
"What do you think?" Gu Wei asked curiously.
"I was all set to go back to the dorm and cook instant noodles by myself that day, but you called me over to have New Year's Eve dinner with you, and then watch the Spring Festival Gala like we are doing now. I was so touched.
I thought at the time, I'm so lucky to have such a handsome, gentle and considerate boss. I'm willing to do anything he asks me to do!
“It’s not as exaggerated as you say.
I was alone at that time, and I asked you to stay as a dinner partner, because it would be boring to be alone otherwise." Gu Wei touched her head with amusement.
“But I was really touched.
To be honest, boss, you are the best person I have ever met in my life of more than 20 years.
Whether it's his appearance, personality, or attitude towards people, there's hardly anything wrong with him."
“I feel a little embarrassed by what you said.”
"Really? In the two years I've been your assistant, I've noticed you're incredibly kind to everyone around you, and everyone appreciates your kindness."
Speaking of this, Yang Chaoyue secretly added in his heart: "It's just that my romantic luck is a little too strong, otherwise it would be perfect!"
Yang Chaoyue has a filter in his mind for his boss Gu Wei.
She has always believed that it was all because of her boss that she, a little girl from the village, became a big star today.
The first turning point in her life was an interview for the position of Gu Wei's personal assistant at Wei Ming Tian Xia.
This allowed her to enter a whole new world and see a wider scope, and the salary was also very generous.
The second turning point was when her boss suggested that she become an artist and then pushed her to participate in the talent show "Produce 101".
This time, it truly transformed her from an ordinary girl into a female star loved by many fans.
To put it more seriously, Gu Wei was kind enough to give her a new life.
The Spring Festival Gala programs finished one after another, and Yang Chaoyue yawned while watching the TV.
"No, I might not make it to midnight today, so I won't be able to stay up until the New Year."
"It's better to rest early. The crew still has to shoot as usual tomorrow~" Gu Wei also nodded.
Yang Chaoyue put her arms around Gu Wei's neck and said coquettishly: "I'm so sleepy, carry me to sleep~"
Gu Wei had no choice but to get up and carry her into the bedroom.
After putting him on the big bed, Yang Chaoyue did not loosen his arms. Instead, he pulled them down hard and raised his head to kiss Gu Wei.
The two kissed for a while and then separated.
"Didn't you say you should go to bed when you're tired?"
"I don't need to film tomorrow, so I can get up as late as I want." Yang Chaoyue breathed slightly, with a ripple in his eyes, and answered the question irrelevantly.
Gu Wei smiled and shook his head, looking at the sweet and lovely Xiao Chao Yue under him, and leaned down again.
The 2022 Spring Festival Gala had a mediocre reputation. There were occasional highlights, but overall it did not bring any surprises to the audience.
After New Year’s Eve, we officially enter the most important period of the year - the Spring Festival period.
On the first day of its release on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the movie "The Battle of Changjin Lake" won the national box office championship that day with its extremely high screening schedule and popularity.
The box office on the first day was 740 million yuan, leading the entire Spring Festival period.
"Yang Jian: The Legend of Nezha" followed closely behind, with a box office of 380 million yuan on the first day, thanks to the popularity of "Nezha".
"Four Seas" and "Léon: The Professional" ranked third and fourth, with box office revenues of 260 million and 240 million respectively.
The fifth is "Boonie Bears: Return to Earth" with 150 million yuan, and "Sniper" directed by Zhang Yimou ranked sixth with only 60 million yuan in box office on the first day.
The box office performance of all movies released during the Spring Festival on the first day has a lot to do with the previous publicity.
For example, "Watergate" achieved an exaggerated box office of over 700 million yuan in a single day because of the huge success of "The Battle at Lake Changjin".
[Yang Jian] is because of the residual energy of [Nezha].
[Si Hai] relies on the appeal of Han Han and Shen Teng.
[Leon: The Professional] was made possible by the early publicity efforts of Happy Twist.
However, after the first day, the reputation of all the released movies could no longer be concealed.
Because there are too many people watching movies during the Spring Festival, the publicity and reviews of a movie can usually be controlled for one or two days, but during the Spring Festival, the reputation of the movie will definitely ferment after one day of release.
The box office performance of a movie in the days after the first day of the Lunar New Year is the true reflection of the quality of the movie. (End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
