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In the next few days, Gu Wei had a lot to do.

The company held a celebration party for [Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage] and invited all the people involved in the film.

From the large number of investors to all the production staff of the crew, no one is left behind.

No media was invited to the banquet, it was simply a celebration of the success of [The Return of the Great Sage].

Director Tian Xiaopeng and other crew members, Gu Wei gave them big red envelopes, which will definitely satisfy everyone based on their contribution.

Even though they may not have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future, they are both contributors to the box office success of the movie.

Gu Wei has made money, and he will never be stingy with them.

At the banquet, everyone drank and drank, and everyone was immersed in the joy of success.

"Director Tian, ​​what are your plans next?"

After everyone at the main table raised their glasses and took a sip, Gu Wei asked Tian Xiaopeng beside him.

Wang Changtian, who was sitting on the other side of him, also cast a concerned look.

"Forehead"

Tian Xiaopeng pondered for a while.

“Originally after finishing [The Return of the Great Sage], I had the idea of ​​a sequel.

The original plan was to film the story of Monkey King causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace. "

"The prequel of [The Return of the Great Sage]?"

Wang Changtian interrupted.

"right!

This section is the most exciting part of "Journey to the West". If it is filmed, it will definitely attract the audience. "

Tian Xiaopeng said.

Gu Wei could see the hesitation in his tone and expression.

"Now that you have an idea, does Director Tian still have any worries?"

"To be honest, Mr. Gu, I read a story about a mother saving her daughter in the sea some time ago, and I had a lot of feelings in my heart.

I want to make an animated movie based on this story that takes place in the ocean.

As for the sequel to [The Return of the Great Sage], I want to play it first. "

Tian Xiaopeng said sincerely.

Hearing what Tian Xiaopeng said, the smile on Gu Wei's face slowly faded.

Although Director Tian is a cartoon director, he still has his own artistic pursuits after all.

However, this kind of thing is not a good thing for investors. Countless examples have proven that when a director has a strong desire for self-expression, he is often unable to make a movie that the public will like.

It’s not that the film is not good, it’s just that the director wants to export his own ideas, and it is easy to ignore the feelings of ordinary audiences, making the film highbrow.

At this point, director Jiang Wen is the best example. His movies are mixed with too many private goods, and he stuffs everything he wants to express into them, regardless of whether the audience can accept it or whether they can understand it. , whether you like it or not.

Gu Wei remembered that during the Spring Festival of 2023, an animated film called "Deep Sea" was released, which was directed by Tian Xiaopeng and co-produced by "Deep Sea October Media" (Tian Xiaopeng's own company) and "Enlight Media".

A total of 400 million yuan of high investment, the final box office hit, about 900 million yuan, a net loss of nearly 100 million yuan.

When he watched it on the video platform later, he only felt that the animation effect of "Deep Sea" was very good, and the story was a bit like "Spirited Away", but the storytelling was a little worse. The atmosphere of the cartoon was a bit "sad", and it was really not suitable for everyone. Watch for the Chinese New Year.

Even though he knew this, Gu Wei didn't advise him.

Although most of the profits from "The Return of the Great Sage" went into Gu Wei's pocket, in terms of fame, it was director Tian Xiaopeng who gained the most.

He now holds the title of being the number one box office director for domestic films in the director circle. It can be said that he became famous all over the world in one fell swoop.

There shouldn't be too many people in the circle who want to make friends with him, cooperate with him, and send him money.

Now, no matter what Tian Xiaopeng wants to shoot, he will no longer have to worry about lack of money.

Even if he continues to cooperate with [Wei Tianxia] and [Enlight Media], he will change from his original status of being a lowly and small player to an absolute leader.

The film and television industry is such a reality. Directors who are famous and have great works have a great say, because they have no shortage of investment. Everyone knows that their films will most likely make money. Naturally, there will be countless people waving checks hoping to join in.

Gu Wei did not answer Tian Xiaopeng's words, but just said that if he needed help, he could come to him at any time. He was polite and the atmosphere at the wine table was as warm as ever.

He also has his own animation company under his name, with outstanding animation production talents such as Director Dumpling, and most importantly, "Magic Boy", a top-notch animation work in production.

In terms of animated films, we can be completely self-sufficient. After [Nezha] is finished in the later stage, we can continue to make separate animations for [Yang Jian], [Monkey King] and others, and finally bring them together, just like [Avengers], Make an animated version of the Chinese mythological universe.

Therefore, he is very indifferent to whether he can cooperate with Tian Xiaopeng again in the future.

After the banquet, Gu Wei, as the host, sent away the main guests such as Director Tian and Mr. Wang. He also got into the nanny car and arrived at the Palm Springs International Apartment in the Beijing night.

Take the elevator to the 28th floor and enter the password skillfully to open the door.

After entering, I changed my shoes at the entrance and hung my coat on the hanger nearby.

"I'm home!"

In the house, Nazha heard the sound at the door and jumped over happily.

She was wearing a light yellow cartoon pajamas, a pair of white bear slippers, her hair was tied into a bun, revealing her perfect profile and jawline, her slender neck, fair and tender skin, and her big eyes. Gu Wei, who had just walked in, had a bright smile on his face.

As soon as Gu Wei turned around after hanging up his clothes, Nazha threw herself into his arms.

She put her arms around his neck and clamped her two straight and slender thighs around his waist.

Gu Wei put his hands on Nazha's hips and picked her up.

"So happy?"

"Of course, I haven't seen you for a long time after filming for such a long time~"

Nazha hung on Gu Wei like a koala and said coquettishly.

"I usually call you and send you WeChat messages~"

"How can that be possible? You don't even come to visit me."

Gu Wei carried her to the sofa in the living room and sat down. Although Nazha weighed less than 100 pounds, it was not a problem for Gu Wei to hold her all the time, but it was more comfortable to sit down.

"You are filming, and I am filming too, and there are other things. I am much busier than you, okay?"

After returning from the Chinese New Year, Nazha received an invitation from the crew of "Martial God Zhao Zilong" to play the most beautiful woman in the world, "Diao Chan". She didn't return to the capital until the crew finished filming a few days ago.

This drama is a TV series led by the famous producer and director Cheng Lidong, and the producer is also his company [Zhejiang Yongle Film and Television].

Director Cheng was originally a host on Blueberry Channel and has extensive connections in major TV stations. He once served as the producer of "New Water Margin" and "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties".

Zhao Mingcheng, the general manager of Gu Wei Company, is an old friend of his.

This time, Nazha was chosen to play the role of "Diao Chan" because her image suited her. With her relationship with Wei Ming Xia, Nazha just auditioned and joined the cast. Then the company also arranged for Meng Ziyi to play the role. Female number three.

"If you are so busy, you still have time to spread scandals with others? And there are still two of you!"

After Gu Wei sat down, Nazha sat on his lap. When she said this, she straightened her back and put her hands on her hips, which was quite impressive.

The two people she was talking about were of course Yang Mi and Liu Yifei.

Gu Wei put his hands around her slender waist and gently pulled her into his arms, and Naza fell flat on Gu Wei's strong chest.

Then he lowered his head and looked down at her beautiful face.

"We haven't seen each other for two months. Has Xiao Nazha lost her temper?"

Then he lowered his head and kissed her.

After a long time, the two separated, and Nazha's fair face turned red.

She collapsed in Gu Wei's arms, leaning her face against his chest and patting him gently with her soft little hands.

"I hate it. I can't breathe for such a long time~"

Gu Wei put his arms around Nazha's slender and soft waist, lowered his head and sniffed her hair.

"How was this filming trip? Did you encounter any trouble?"

"Fortunately, the filming of this movie went very smoothly. I played the most beautiful woman in the Three Kingdoms, 'Diao Chan'. It was not difficult. The lines and other things were quite simple. I am best at playing beautiful women."

Nazha is still a little proud.

"You are so beautiful, it will be easy for you to play the role of a beautiful woman~"

Gu Wei also continued her words and praised her.

“There are so many beauties in our crew, and Lin Yoona, who plays the heroine, is very beautiful!

I am nothing. "

Nazha said modestly.

"Oh, the one that our beautiful lady Nazha praises seems to be really beautiful."

Gu Wei has never seen Lin Yoona in real life, either in his past life or in this life. He only knows that she is the face of the "Thigh Era".

Listening to what Nazha said, she couldn't help but feel a little curious.

"How do you get along with the other actors on the set?"

"It's pretty good. Maybe it's because we all had the experience of leaving [Sugar Man], and the leading actor Lin Gengxin is very friendly to me.

The heroine Lin Yoon-ah is a Korean actress and she seems to be a nice person. Unfortunately, she cannot speak Chinese and it is difficult to communicate with her. "

Ziyi and I get along well with other people.

Everyone is very friendly. "

Nazha counted the other people in the crew with an innocent look on her face.

"It's a coincidence that next week I will be guest-starring in [The Great Wall]. Lin Gengxin is also in this movie, and we are acting as colleagues. I will thank him for his care on the set when the time comes."

Gu Wei had been a director, and he knew that the crew was a small society with distinct classes.

The first group is the director, producer, and male and female lead. If you have the care of these people in the crew, then other people will be very kind to you.

Just like how he took care of Reba during the filming of "Gu Jian Qi Tan".

"You thank him for me? In what capacity?"

Nazha looked at Gu Wei with a sideways face.

"Of course it's the boss, what else could it be?"

Gu Wei smiled and scratched Nazha's small nose and said with a smile.

"Hmph~ How can a boss come to an employee's home all the time?"

"Excellent employees have helped the boss earn a lot of money after work. Isn't it reasonable for the boss to come and reward them?"

Gu Wei spread his hands and said.

"Scoundrel, scumbag!"

Nazha whispered.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing, I compliment you on your handsomeness~"

"It goes without saying that everyone knows this~"

In the evening, Gu Wei watched TV with Nazha.

He was leaning on the sofa, Nazha was nestled in his arms, holding a plate of lychees in her hand, and from time to time she would open one and put it in Gu Wei's mouth.

The two of them were watching the Diamond Private Theater on Mango Channel. Gu Wei's two TV series last year, "Gu Jian Qi Tan" and "Shanshan Is Here", were both broadcast in this theater.

What is being aired now is a recently popular TV series [Flower Thousand Bones].

It is said that since the beginning of 2015, there have been frequent hit dramas, first it was "The Legend of Wu Mei Niang" co-broadcasted by Mango Channel and Blueberry Channel, and then Tang Yan and Zhong Hanliang's version of "Why Shengxiao Mo" was broadcast exclusively on Lychee Channel.

Then there is "Flower Thousand Bones", a collaboration between Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua.

Especially [Flower Thousand Bones], the popularity is surprisingly high.

Since its launch, this TV series has maintained the first place in its time period in terms of ratings and viewership share, and the number of online clicks has also remained high.

Many scenes in the TV series have also triggered a craze for imitation among netizens, and "prehistoric power" has become a hot word on the Internet.

Not only did it break the Chinese weekly drama ratings record set by "Gu Jian Qi Tan", but it also surpassed "The Legend of Wu Mei Niang" and took the first place in many online broadcast data.

The TV series has not yet finished airing, and its online views have almost reached 10 billion.

It can be said that "Flower Thousand Bones" truly broke out of the industry and became a phenomenal TV series.

Zhao Liying has really established herself on the front line through this TV series. Last year, she collaborated with Gu Wei on "Shanshan Is Coming", which became a hit and she became a star. In just six months, "Flower Thousand Bones" really made her a star. She has become a top actress not inferior to Yang Mi, Tang Yan and others.

Since the TV series was launched, Zhao Liying's Weibo followers have increased by more than 20 million, and countless passers-by have become "fireflies" of Zhao Liying's fans because of the TV series.

Huo Jianhua, who plays the male protagonist, also took a step forward in his career with "Flower Bones".

Gu Wei has been in the movie industry for the past two months and doesn't pay much attention to popular TV series. Even so, every time he turns on his phone, he can always see Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua on the hot search list.

"Do you like this TV series very much?"

Gu Wei asked Nazha in his arms.

She chose the TV series, and she has been watching it with gusto since it started.

“Of course, [Flower Thousand Bones] has become very popular during this period, and I’m following it every week.

I really like the character ‘Xiaogu’, it’s so cute! "

Nazha's eyes were fixed on the TV screen, and she replied to Gu Wei without raising her head. She even laughed stupidly when she saw the sweet plot.

Gu Wei lowered his head and took out his mobile phone and sent a WeChat message to Zhao Liying.

"Congratulations to [Hua Qiangu] for the big bang!"

He has always had a good relationship with Zhao Liying. He had been busy and neglected her before. Today he thought it was appropriate to congratulate her.

"The TV series has almost finished airing, and you just came to congratulate me. The news is too ill-informed! (glaring)"

What Gu Wei didn't expect was that Zhao Liying's WeChat message came back instantly.

"I've been busy with the movie lately, so I've been a little neglected. I hope I'll treat you to dinner next time I get the chance!"

"As promised, I definitely want to eat.

I remember that after recording [Running Man] last year, you said you wanted me to act, but why was there no news? "

Gu Wei didn't expect that she would mention this matter before contacting Zhao Liying.

"You are a big star now, are you still in need of acting?"

"You know I'm a big star, why don't you come to me quickly?"

"As ordered, I won't keep the big star waiting too long."

In Hengdian Film and Television City, Zhao Liying was lying on the bed in the hotel room applying a facial mask after filming for a day.

She held the phone with both hands, looked at the message Gu Wei replied on it, and burst out laughing.

"That's pretty much it. I don't care if you have a good attitude~"

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Gu Wei's action of sending a WeChat message attracted Nazha's attention, and her eyes turned from the TV to Gu Wei's mobile phone.

"Who are you talking to?"

she asked curiously.

"Zhao Liying, [Hua Qiangu] has such good results, congratulations to her."

Gu Wei then said without hiding anything.

"Do you have a good relationship with her?"

"Well, it's not bad. You forgot that I worked with her on my movie "Shan Shan Is Coming" last year.

She is now on a new level with each drama, and her development momentum is so strong! "

Listening to what Gu Wei said and glancing at the text typed on his mobile phone, Nazha suddenly felt that the "Flower Thousand Bones" on TV was no longer fragrant.

She suddenly raised her head and kissed Gu Wei on the face.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Wei asked inexplicably.

"I'm sleepy, let's go rest~"

Nazha frowned slightly and looked at him with a pair of big watery eyes, with a pitiful expression like a kitten waiting for its owner to feed her.

Gu Wei glanced at WeChat, said good night to Zhao Liying, put the phone aside, stood up, hugged Nazha horizontally, and walked to the bedroom.

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