The Golden Rooster Awards have ended, but the excitement surrounding the award continues to ferment.
In addition to the heated discussions about the awards on the Internet, the winners have basically received many interview invitations from the media.
Many people appeared on news and TV programs, and gained a lot of traffic.
As the winner of the most anticipated Best Actor award, Gu Wei, who won the Best Actor award for the second time, was the focus of everyone's attention.
If the attention this year's Golden Rooster Awards received is rated 10 points, then 6 points go to Gu Wei.
Whether before or after winning the award, he has been the focus of discussion among most netizens and media.
Unfortunately, after the award ceremony, Gu Wei gave a brief interview to official media backstage and never appeared again.
No matter how heated the online discussions were, and no matter how much his fans hoped their idol would appear more often, no media was able to interview him.
What is circulating on the Internet are basically various video clips about Gu Wei from the night of the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony.
Over the Pacific Ocean, a Gulfstream G550 is flying from Beijing to Auckland, New Zealand.
"The internet is full of news about your award, it's getting really heated.
It’s a shame to go abroad now. According to normal procedures, it’s best to accept a wave of interviews at this time to consolidate the popularity of winning the award.”
Inside the cabin, Nazha sat on a light brown leather sofa, browsing the latest news online with a pad in her hand, and occasionally reached out to pick a grape from the fruit bowl in front of her and put it in her mouth.
She was wearing a blue casual outfit and a high ponytail. She had delicate features and fair and tender skin. Her natural beauty and good maintenance made her look not much different from when she just graduated from film school.
“Yes, there are many media invitations, and also many invitations for interview programs on satellite TV.
But we had already decided to go out and have fun, so I asked the team to postpone it.”
Gu Wei sat opposite Nazha, leaning back on the sofa with his legs crossed, holding a bound white book in his hand, flipping through it from time to time.
Winning an award is a very happy thing, especially the Golden Rooster Award, the industry's top award. Gu Wei is also very happy that he can receive this honor again.
However, he no longer cares about the fame and traffic that comes with it.
Things are different now. He is no longer the rookie who just entered the entertainment industry ten years ago.
At this time, his fame, status and achievements had almost reached the pinnacle of the domestic entertainment industry. It is not necessarily true that there will be no one to surpass him, but it is not an exaggeration to say that there has never been anyone like him before.
Gu Wei doesn't care about the fame and traffic that are hard-earned for ordinary stars.
Except for works that need to be promoted in person online, he has gradually begun to reduce the frequency of his usual exposure.
He has also decided in his heart to reduce the filming of film and television dramas in the future and spend more time on company management and personal life.
I won’t make myself as busy and tired as before.
Nazha curled up the corner of her mouth into a smile. She didn't know what Gu Wei was thinking, but she was very satisfied with Gu Wei's answer. She felt that Gu Wei had postponed his work in order to travel with her.
It made her feel that Gu Wei valued her.
My finger slowly slid across the pad screen, and the cabin fell silent again.
After a while, Nazha frowned slightly, as if she had seen some unhappy news, and pouted unconsciously: "Are you close to Nini?"
The Golden Rooster Awards brought the scandal between Gu Wei and Ni Ni to the forefront. It was because Ni Ni was so excited when Gu Wei won the award that it was hard not to think too much.
Gu Wei raised his head upon hearing this, glanced at Nazha across from him, and said with a smile, "Yes, we worked together before on [Ex-Files 3].
The relationship has always been good.
The next movie I will be starring in is also with her."
Nazha glanced at the script in Gu Wei's hand. The cover had four big words written on it: "She Disappeared."
"I know, I remember that Li Xian and Meng Ziyi from the company both starred in this movie."
There was a hint of sourness in her tone when she said this: "Nini's acting is so good, but the female lead in the company's drama was chosen from outsiders."
Gu Wei was a little amused and put down the script in his hand: "She debuted as a 'Mou Girl' and was nominated for the Best Actress at this year's Golden Rooster Awards. Of course her acting skills are good.
You know, when I cast, I prioritize the actor's acting skills and suitability for the role. Ni Ni is very suitable for the role in "She Vanished" in terms of both her image and acting skills."
Hearing what Gu Wei said, Nazha was a little unconvinced, but she didn't say anything more.
Although the two were classmates at Beijing Film Academy and took the same courses in college.
But Nazha knows what her acting skills are like.
She felt that she was no less beautiful than anyone else, but when it came to her acting skills, she had no confidence at all.
Gu Wei took a sip of the coffee on the table in front of him, then picked up the script to continue reading. Looking at Nazha across from him, he suddenly thought of something: "Oh, by the way, I was talking to my mom on the phone a while ago, and she asked about you~"
"Yeah?
"What did aunt say?" Nazha asked quickly.
Gu Wei smiled and said, "Nothing much. She asked me if I was busy recently and if we had time to meet."
"So what do you say?"
"I'm speaking the truth.
Just say we are both busy with our respective work and see each other occasionally~"
Nazha slapped her smooth forehead in frustration: "It's all my fault. I haven't contacted my aunt for a long time."
Nazha had met Gu Wei's parents a few years ago. She and Liu Yifei went to the charity fund founded by Gu Wei to help.
Later, she kept in touch with Gu Wei's mother, and the two got along very well.
"Have you told your aunt about our outing this time?"
Gu Wei shook his head: "My mother didn't ask, and I didn't tell her."
Nazha rolled her eyes and said, "I'll give my aunt a video call when I land. Do you mind?"
Gu Wei glanced at her, and saw through Nazha's little trick at a glance. He said indifferently, "Why should I mind?
I have mentioned the purchase of Slipper Island to them before.
It just so happens that we are here to play this time. When we get back, you can tell my mom about your experience and ask them to come over for vacation if they have nothing to do."
"Haha, I will definitely talk to my aunt about it!" Nazha replied happily.
December is usually the time of year with the most entertainment news and the busiest time for news media professionals.
After the Golden Rooster Awards, red carpet galas such as the Weibo Vision Conference, GQ Ceremony, WSJ Dinner, National Drama Ceremony, Tencent Starlight Awards, Sohu Fashion Ceremony, etc. were held one after another.
Celebrities of all sizes attended the event in their best attire, the media got ahold of it, and the constant stream of news gradually dampened the heat of the Golden Rooster Awards.
This is how the entertainment industry is. Whether good or bad, there will always be new and eye-catching news coming out, and no one can monopolize the traffic all the time.
The general public tends to be fickle and will subconsciously chase the latest and most cutting-edge news.
Moreover, netizens are fond of gossip and curiosity, and they will just glance over the good and positive news. However, if a certain celebrity gets involved in a scandal, it will easily become a hot search and become an event that attracts national attention.
On the 16th, the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar: The Way of Water" was released simultaneously around the world.
Being a fan of Cameron must be a very painful thing. Although the movies shot by this world-class director who was born as a truck driver are very exciting, the production cycle is too long.
The earliest "Titanic" took 5 years to shoot, while "Avatar", which triggered a global 3D movie craze and once again created a box office myth, took 14 years from preparation to release.
Now, 13 years later, the second part of "Avatar", "The Way of Water", is finally released to the audience.
The flowers that movie fans have been waiting for have all wilted.
This movie doesn't need much promotion. The name of "Avatar" and director Cameron are the best publicity.
In just one week, "Avatar: The Way of Water" grossed $600 million worldwide, with North America, the largest market, taking in $180 million.
As the world's second largest film market, China also had a box office of over 70 million US dollars.
Slipper Island, New Zealand.
The golden sunlight poured down like honey, coating the entire private island with a lazy warm color.
The soft white sand stretches under your feet, like sifted frosting, delicate and warm.
The waves gently lapping against the shore make a soothing sound, like nature's gentlest whisper.
A man and a woman lay side by side on a beach lounge chair, with a white parasol providing shade above their heads.
The man was wearing a pair of white beach shorts with blue flowers. His fingers were casually flipping through a book. His naked upper body showed off his perfect figure like an ancient Greek sculpture.
The woman was wearing black sunglasses and her bikini only covered the most crucial parts of her body. She was lying slightly on her side, her two long, white legs intertwined, her body motionless, as if she had fallen asleep.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty and humid scent, blew across the beach, and the shadows of the coconut trees cast mottled spots of light beside the lounge chairs.
In the distance, a few snow-white seagulls stretched their wings and circled in the azure sky. The sky was crystal clear and merged with the boundless sea at the end of the field of vision. It was hard to tell where the sky was and where the sea was.
Everything constitutes a beautiful and lazy picture.
"ah"
After a while, the bikini beauty woke up from her nap, yawned, raised her arms above her head and stretched, making her curvy figure even more attractive.
"Wake up~
Did you get enough sleep? "
Gu Wei, who was reading a book on the other side, looked up and glanced at her.
“Well, I was just planning to lie down and rest for a while, but I didn’t expect to fall asleep.
But it’s really comfortable~”
Nazha raised her fair arms, picked up the iced juice drink on the small table beside her and took a sip.
"Maybe I used up too much energy from snorkeling and surfing. I'm so tired~"
"That should be it~"
When Nazha said this, her stomach growled.
She put her hand on her stomach a little embarrassedly: "Uh, I'm a little hungry~"
Gu Wei put down the book in his hand: "What do you want to eat?"
There is no shortage of food on the island, and someone will deliver it every day.
There are several chefs in the restaurant, specializing in Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisine. They were all hired from Auckland to be responsible for the meals during the vacation.
Therefore, the two of them have a wide range of dining options every day and can taste a variety of delicacies without leaving the island.
"I've eaten a lot of seafood these past two days, let's change it up today~"
Gu Wei thought for a moment: "How about French food?
I remember one of the chefs on the island was good at French cuisine.
If you like Wagyu beef, you can ask the chef to make a fillet steak and a French beef stew, which will be just right for you to replenish your energy."
"Okay~" Nazha agreed with a smile.
She was satisfied with Gu Wei's choice, and even happier that he remembered her taste.
Soon, the two of them were enjoying this French meal.
The dining place is not in the restaurant, but in a place specially built for eating.
The wooden plank road extends about 100 meters from the restaurant on the beach into the sea. Under a white pavilion, a rectangular dining table is covered with a neat white tablecloth. Gu Wei and Nazha sit on either side, dining between the sea and the sky, enjoying the intoxicating scenery.
Before they knew it, they had been on Slipper Island for five days.
This is their own world, beautiful and without anyone to disturb them.
The two of them sleep until they wake up naturally every day, then swim and play, do some water sports, have a big meal and taste delicious food when they are hungry, lie down on the beach when they are tired, bask in the sun and take a nap, and occasionally take a yacht out to sea. Their life is extremely leisurely and comfortable.
After dinner, Gu Wei took Nazha to a spa to relieve the fatigue of the day.
During this time, he received a call from home and chatted with him for a while.
"Did Mr. Yang call you?" Nazha asked curiously after seeing Gu Wei hang up the phone.
"Yes, tell me about some recent things in the company.
"[The Accidental Murder 2] will be released at the end of the month, and the company is currently focusing its main efforts on promoting the film."
"I've been watching the news these past couple of days, and Avatar: The Way of Water is incredibly popular, with huge box office numbers worldwide. It won't have any impact on Manslaughter 2, right?"
Gu Wei smiled and said: "As the second film of Avatar, the box office of Waterway will definitely be good.
I expect the global box office to reach at least $2 billion.
However, this movie is unlikely to become a hit in China."
"Why?
I remember that when "Avatar" was released in the country in 2009, it set a box office record at the time.
Now that the second film has been released, it has received good reviews. Even if it fails to break records, it shouldn’t be difficult to get 30 to 40 billion at the box office, right?” Nazha asked curiously.
Gu Wei shook his head: "Things are different now.
[Avatar] is indeed the world's top IP, and James Cameron's fame and appeal are strong enough.
But in today's domestic market environment, it is almost impossible for a Hollywood movie to get a box office of 4 or 5 billion yuan in China, or even break the box office record.
Speaking of which, there are many reasons for this.
Domestically, our country is becoming increasingly powerful, people's sense of national pride is growing, and they have become disenchanted with those American blockbusters that always seem to save the world.
Everyone thinks that Americans can do it, so we may be able to do it too. Why can't we let the Chinese save the world?
This is also the reason why "The Wandering Earth" and "Wolf Warrior" have high box office.
On the other hand, Hollywood movies themselves have not been doing well in recent years, using the same routine for decades.
In the past, you could still watch special effects, like the Transformers series and Avatar.
But now special effects are everywhere, and domestic audiences have seen enough of them, so naturally they won’t buy it anymore.
[Avatar: The Way of Water] is average in content. It’s not a bad movie, but it’s also nothing new.
In terms of audio-visual, Cameron's technology is undoubtedly the best in the world, but it is still within the framework of 3D and has not made any new breakthroughs.
Look, the movie only grossed over 400 million yuan in its first week in China. At this rate, it's basically a billion-yuan hit, but it won't be a huge hit."
Nazha nodded slowly: "It is true what you said. It seems that apart from the movie [John Wick 4] that you participated in, there are very few Hollywood movies that have high box office in recent years.
In this way, [The Way of Water] will have no impact on [The Accidental Murder 2] which will be released a week later."
"Haha, to be frank, the fact that John Wick 4 was able to achieve such a good box office in China was mainly due to my appeal.
If someone else had played the role, it would have been difficult for this movie to break 500 million yuan at the domestic box office! "
Nazha didn't feel anything was wrong with Gu Wei's slightly arrogant words.
His image as the box office king of the Chinese film industry has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.
After so many years of releasing one hit movie after another, even the most demanding people have recognized Gu Wei's dominant box office appeal in China.
The two chatted while having the spa, and it was completely dark by the time the massage was over.
At night, water villas extend into the sea.
On the big bed in the bedroom, an exercise more intense than that during the day had just ended.
Nazha fell weakly on Gu Wei, entangled with him like an octopus.
"We're going back the day after tomorrow, right?"
After a long time, she propped herself up slightly and gently stroked Gu Wei's strong chest with her delicate hands.
“Yes, the flight the day after tomorrow.
Why, you don't want to leave?"
"I can't bear to leave. I've had so much fun these past few days. This vacation is so comfortable!"
Nazha's face flushed, she raised her head slightly and looked at Gu Wei, with a look of reluctance in her eyes.
I don’t know whether she is reluctant to go out on vacation or reluctant to spend time with Gu Wei every night.
After all, after returning to China, they will both be busy with their work, and a period of separation is inevitable.
Gu Wei's big hands moved from the other's beautiful white back to the front, feeling the softness and smoothness, and chuckled: "When have you ever been unhappy or uncomfortable when you came out to play?
I'll come out later when I have time.
Even if I'm busy with work, you can come by yourself.
If you feel bored, you can call your sister, uncle, aunt, or close friends to join you."
“Hmph~
I don't want to, I want to be with you, I want you to accompany me"
Nazha said this proudly and put her face on Gu Wei's chest.
The two of them were affectionate for a while, and Nazha thought of something and looked a little hesitant.
"Gu Wei~"
"What's wrong?" Gu Wei also noticed her expression. Nazha rarely called him by his name directly.
"I want a child"
"Huh?" Gu Wei was a little surprised.
"You always say you're still a child, why do you suddenly have such thoughts?"
“Ah, that’s what I said, but we are the same age, and I am 30 this year.
Although this age is not considered old for a female star.
But this is also the golden age for having children."
As she spoke, she looked at Gu Wei expectantly.
"Did my mother say something to you?"
When she first arrived in New Zealand, Nazha made a video call to Gu Wei's mother and the two chatted for a long time.
"No, Auntie just asked about my daily life and didn't mention anything about this.
This is my own idea!"
Nazha's tone gradually became firm.
She knew that Gu Wei would not change his mind for her, and she felt that she would never be able to live without him for the rest of her life.
She is very happy and enjoys her current life.
But if they don't get married, she is afraid that something might happen between them in the future. It would be better for her to give Gu Wei a child now, so that no matter what problems they encounter, they will not be separated.
At least in the eyes of Gu Wei's parents, she is a real daughter-in-law.
Gu Wei didn't know what Nazha was thinking, but he didn't object.
The two have been together for more than ten years, and the other party is his first love in his life. It is impossible to say that there is no affection between them.
And having a child is not a difficult thing for him.
With his current net worth and wealth, it wouldn't matter even if he gave birth to a football team like Musk did.
"Well, do you agree?"
Nazha was a little anxious when she saw Gu Wei didn't say anything.
Gu Wei raised the corner of his mouth, turned around and pressed Nazha under him: "There is no reason for me to disagree.
Without further ado, let's start working hard today." (End of this chapter)
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