Chapter 664 Fortunately I have you
"Mr. Gu, how are your preparations for [Detective Chinatown 3] going? When do you plan to start filming?"
At the banquet, when the wine was high, Wang Changtian asked Gu Wei a question that he had always been concerned about.
When he heard him mention [Detective Chinatown 3], Xu Zheng, whose face turned a little red, also pricked up his ears.
The "Detective Chinatown" series is currently recognized as one of the most profitable IPs in China. The box office of the first film exceeded 1 billion, and the second film reached 3.9 billion. Before the release of "Wolf Warrior 2" and "Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World", it firmly occupied the throne of the domestic movie box office champion.
Moreover, unlike the "Monster Hunt" series which ruined its reputation, the second part of the "Detective Chinatown" series is still very good. The audience has been looking forward to the third part of this IP. According to the current size of the film market, as long as the third part is not particularly bad, it will definitely have no problem exceeding the box office of the previous one.
"Well?"
Gu Wei pondered for a moment.
"Mr. Gu, Detective Chinatown 1 was released at the end of 2013, and Detective Chinatown 2 was released in the summer of 2016. According to the schedule, the third part should also have started preparations.
Movie fans and loyal fans of the Detective Chinatown series are already eager to see the third installment."
After Wang Changtian finished speaking, Xu Zheng next to him curled his lips in disdain.
"I don't know if the fans are anxious or not, but you are definitely anxious, anxious to make money."
Because the "Detective Chinatown" series of films was originally produced by "TVB Worldwide", "China Film Group" and "Light Media", and later when the second film was released, other companies in the circle were introduced. However, apart from "TVB Worldwide", the majority of the production was still produced by "China Film Group" and "Light Media".
Wang Changtian is always thinking about "Detective Chinatown 3", and making money is one aspect of it.
[Guangzhou Film Group] is a listed company. If it invests in a movie that sells for 4 billion or even 5 billion yuan at the box office, it will greatly boost investor confidence in the stock market. When the share price of Guangzhou Film Group rises, Wang Changtian will earn more than just the box office share.
Judging from the current potential value of the "Detective Chinatown" IP, Wang Changtian believes that it is possible for the third film to break 4 billion or even 5 billion.
It can even challenge the 6 billion domestic film box office record of "Wolf Warrior 2".
"Mr. Wang, to be honest, I've actually been preparing for Detective Chinatown 3 for a long time, but the main reason is that I've never been very satisfied with the script."
Gu Wei glanced at Wang Changtian and Xu Zheng who was standing next to him with a curious look on his face.
"Everyone knows that the Detective Chinatown series is a comedy detective film. The first film became a hit thanks to its captivating detective storyline mixed with comedy elements.
The second film inherited the story relatively well and was not too disappointing, so it was able to maintain its box office reputation.
I attach great importance to this IP. After all, I am also the director of the "Detective Chinatown" movie. This series of movies is like my own children. I will not easily release it to the public until it is polished to perfection."
It is definitely not possible to shoot [Detective Chinatown 3] according to the original version, as that would only damage the reputation of this IP.
The original story is like a hodgepodge. Everyone clamored and turned the original detective comedy into a pure nonsensical comedy. Many plots have no logic and are funny for the sake of being funny. It has somewhat lost the original essence of this IP - solving cases.
So Gu Wei has been asking the company's screenwriting department to come up with a new script, but there is nothing suitable yet.
"I understand this. Only good films can achieve good results. There is nothing wrong with Mr. Gu's approach."
After Gu Wei said this, Wang Changtian had no way of asking any further questions and just smiled and praised him.
"Mr. Wang, don't worry. I estimate that in another six months or so, the script will be polished to a point where it can be finished. Detective Chinatown 3 will be able to start filming next year at the latest."
Gu Wei finally gave Wang Changtian some hope and promised a rough time.
Palm Springs International Apartments.
After washing up in the living room, Nazha curled up on the sofa and watched TV.
She was wearing a light yellow home clothes with short sleeves with cartoon patterns. It was loose and comfortable, covering up her beautiful figure. She was wearing a pair of ultra-short shorts that revealed her two long, straight, white legs.
One leg is crossed up, and the other is hanging outside and swinging up and down. The white and tender little feet are painted with red nail polish, which looks very cute.
"ah"
It was getting late, Naza yawned and turned to look at the clock hanging on the wall.
"Why haven't you come back yet?" he muttered.
I have something on my mind, so the TV series I used to follow every day are no longer interesting.
Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard the sound of the door opening outside.
Nazha's face changed, revealing a surprised smile. She jumped off the sofa, put on her pink bear slippers and ran to the door.
"You're back!"
At the entrance, Gu Wei came in and was changing his shoes.
Naza shouted and threw herself on him happily.
"Didn't I tell you not to wait for me? I have an appointment."
Before returning to Beijing, Gu Wei chatted with Nazha and knew that she was in Beijing during this period, so he made an appointment with her to visit her after work.
"I wasn't waiting for you on purpose. I was watching a TV series, so I was a little late."
Naza said in a somewhat naive tone.
Although she considered meeting Gu Wei as her top priority, she also wanted to save face.
After she finished speaking, she smelled something and leaned forward slightly to sniff Gu Wei.
"You smell so much alcohol! You drank so much today!"
He frowned slightly and said worriedly:
“Even if you work, you should do it in moderation. Your health is the most important thing.”
“I know~
Everyone was very happy at the celebration party for "Super Time and Space Cohabitation" today, so we drank a few more glasses.
Besides, Director Su Lun is a big drinker, and it would be awkward for me not to accompany her if she, a woman, drinks with me."
"It's a movie celebration party, no wonder."
Naza nodded, then rolled her eyes.
"Sister Yifei isn't drunk too much, is she?"
"She was filming in the United States and couldn't come back to participate because she didn't have enough time," Gu Wei replied casually as he walked into the living room.
"That's such a pity!" Nazha said this, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
"Don't sit down yet. I've put hot water in the bathroom. Go take a shower first to get rid of the smell of alcohol and relieve fatigue." As soon as Gu Wei sat down, Nazha pulled him up.
"Then come with me, it would be perfect for us to take a bath together." Gu Wei stood up and held her in his arms.
"Oh, stop it. I'll go get you some pajamas, and then I'll make some honey water for you to drink after you finish washing. It's good for your health."
As she spoke, Nazha came out of Gu Wei's arms and went to the bedroom to get clothes.
Gu Wei shrugged and walked towards the bathroom.
As the two spent more and more time together, even Nazha began to feel like a good wife and mother, and knew how to care for and take care of others.
After a while, Gu Wei finished his shower and sat on the sofa wearing the same couple pajamas as Nazha, hugging each other in his arms.
One hand was around Nazha's slender waist, reaching under the edge of her loose clothes, and the other was placed on her white and smooth thigh.
Nazha held a small plate of grapes, ate one herself and fed one to Gu Wei.
"Are you watching Story of Yanxi Palace?"
Gu Wei ate grapes and watched the drama on the TV opposite.
"Yes, this drama is very popular recently. I have been following it."
"Although that girl is used to plagiarizing, I have to say that his dramas always have some very attractive points."
“I think Story of Yanxi Palace is very well made. The actors in the lead roles are not famous stars, but the plot is very attractive.
Qin Lan, who plays the Queen, is truly beautiful, and She Shiman’s villain role is also exceptionally well-acted, with absolutely top-notch acting skills.”
Nazha spoke with certainty, and she seemed to be a fan of the drama "Story of Yanxi Palace".
"Oh, even our Nazha can comment on Sheh Shih Man's acting skills." Gu Wei joked.
"Although my acting skills are average, I am a graduate of Beijing Film Academy after all, so I have a certain level of appreciation. Don't forget that we are classmates."
Gu Wei smiled and nodded.
"Why did you praise the second and supporting female leads, but never commented on the female lead?"
"This." Nazha thought about it.
“Actually, I think the female lead is pretty good, but I feel like she has no expression at all and her face is a bit stiff, but it doesn’t fit in with the plot and she looks pretty good.
Speaking of which, Wu Jinyan is our senior, two years older than us. She was previously unknown, but now she has become an instant star."
Naza sighed.
The entertainment industry is like this. Many stars became famous because of a certain drama or a certain role, but there are even more people who may never get the opportunity to become famous even after filming for their entire lives.
The heroine of "Story of Yanxi Palace", Wu Jinyan, also graduated from Beijing Film Academy and is a senior of Gu Wei and Nazha in the previous two years.
It’s been 5 or 6 years since I graduated that I finally encountered this opportunity to become famous.
"She is already very lucky. Our school's acting department has two classes, and there are dozens of graduates every year. Together with the graduates from the Central Academy of Drama and the Shanghai Theatre Academy, the three major domestic universities send nearly 200 new actors to the film and television industry every year.
If we include art schools such as PLA Academy of Arts, Communication University of China, Zhejiang University of Media, and Southern China University of Art, there will be even more people.
There are only a handful of people who can really become famous, most of them are struggling at the bottom."
After hearing what Gu Wei said, Nazha raised her head slightly and looked at his face.
"Yes, thank goodness I have you."
"Haha~Naza, don't worry, you are so beautiful, you are unique among these people, you will be famous sooner or later."
"Hey, that's not it.
It's not as exaggerated as you say.
Even though I was the school belle of our class, there was one school belle in every class of Beijing Film Academy, so that’s a lot.
Not to mention people far away, Meng Ziyi and Zhou Ye in the company were both school beauties of their class.
And as you said, there are other schools as well.”
As she spoke, Naza seemed to recall something.
"Actually, I'm quite grateful to Ms. Cai. She took a liking to me at first sight and signed me, a newcomer who knew nothing, to [Sugar Man]. Later, she also provided me with a lot of resources, hoping to make me famous."
"Old Cai's vision is truly impeccable, as can be seen from the leading actors in the Chinese Paladin series: all of them, regardless of gender, eventually became top stars in the entertainment industry.
She originally wanted to sign Liu Yifei and Yang Mi, but unfortunately they didn’t like her small temple.”
Nazha raised her head slightly and looked at Gu Wei's face.
"I've been in touch with my senior sister since I left Sugar Man. She said Sugar Man is getting worse and worse, and that Mr. Cai seems to have given up and isn't as dedicated to the company as before."
Gu Wei shrugged.
"Her model is doomed to fail in becoming large and strong.
The artists that were trained left one after another, leaving only Brother Hu who stayed because of friendship.
The decline of [Sugar Man] is only a matter of time.”
Nazha turned sideways and hugged Gu Wei's waist.
"Lucky to meet you"
Gu Wei raised his hand that was resting on Nazha's long white legs, lifted her chin, and lowered his head to gently kiss her pink and attractive lips.
After kissing twice, they separated and said softly:
“It’s my luck to meet you”
Listening to Gu Wei's love words, Nazha's eyes were blurred and her heart was melting.
She put her arms around his neck and asked for a kiss.
Gu Wei didn't hesitate to hold Nazha's back with one hand, and put the other hand into her clothes, concentrating on fighting with her.
After a while, the two slowly separated, their foreheads touching, their mouths breathing rapidly, as if all the oxygen was taken away by the other.
"Let's go back to the bedroom." Gu Wei said softly.
"Yeah," Nazha's response was as soft as a mosquito.
After saying that, Gu Wei stood up, held the other person's hips, and walked towards the bedroom with Nazha in his arms.
The next morning, soft sunlight shone through the window onto the big bed in the bedroom.
Nazha, like Sleeping Beauty, opened her eyes with her eyelashes trembling slightly.
Last night's exercise was very intense, and she, who was not good at long-term exercise, eventually fainted from exhaustion.
After a deep night's sleep, she regained her strength. Now when she wakes up, the feeling all over her body can be described in two words - clear!
Sitting up from the bed, Naza raised her arms and stretched.
The white and smooth body is beautiful under the sun.
"Wake up, good morning~"
Gu Wei appeared at the bedroom door. He was wearing a kitchen apron and holding a small spatula in his hand.
Nazha saw Gu Wei covering his full chest with some embarrassment.
"Good morning~
I thought you left this morning."
“I have work today, but don’t worry.
I heated up some bread and made an omelette.
You can get up now and have breakfast right away."
He smiled as he said this.
"Don't block it, it's not like I haven't seen it before, not to mention you last night..."
"I'll get up right now and prepare dinner!" Nazha interrupted Gu Wei shyly. Some things can be done but not said. She had already devoted herself to it at that time and of course was extremely proactive and willing to do anything. However, she would always feel embarrassed when she woke up the next day.
"Okay, breakfast will be ready soon."
Gu Wei smiled and turned to leave the bedroom.
After he left, Nazha held her little face and blushed a little when she thought about her condition last night.
The two of them have been together for such a long time, and she has always been more passive.
Maybe it’s because we haven’t seen each other for a long time. After getting into the mood last night, Nazha was unusually proactive and tried a lot of new things.
I feel a little embarrassed when I think about it now.
“But it’s really comfortable. I’ll try it next time.”
Naza thought to herself.
Not long after, Nazha got up, dressed, and washed up briefly before coming to the restaurant.
Breakfast was ready and the two sat down to eat.
"How many days can you stay in Beijing this time?" Nazha asked after taking a bite of bread.
"Tomorrow night's flight"
"So anxious?"
"The crew is waiting for me to return to film and run some errands, so of course I have to go back early after finishing my work."
"Okay then." Nazha's expression was obviously a little disappointed.
"I have to work. In our industry, if we don't collaborate on filming, it's normal to be apart more often than together."
“I know~
But I still can't bear to do it.
You promised me you would go on vacation this year."
Gu Wei smiled.
"Don't worry, I won't forget.
After the next film is finished, we will go out together for a few days and have a relaxing vacation."
"Is it the drama 'Eastern Palace' that I filmed with Ziyi?" The stars under 'Wei Ming Tian Xia' are quite familiar with the dramas produced by it.
"Yes, we've signed Meng Ziyi for several years now, so we have to make a movie to promote her."
Nazha looked at Gu Wei and curled her lips.
"With a 'showbiz dad' like you playing the male lead, it's hard for this drama not to be a hit. Meng Ziyi will definitely be a hit this time."
After hearing her words, Gu Wei smiled maliciously and leaned over to say something in Nazha's ear.
"Ah, if you say that again, I won't..."
Naza said in shame and anger.
(End of this chapter)
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