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Gu Wei and Zeng Li don't meet often.

Both of them are very busy with work, and because of their age, it is difficult for them to work together on a drama.

Gu Wei will appear on variety shows when he is not filming. Some of them are for publicity, some are for personal relationships, and some are like [Flowers and Youth], which is to travel and relax under the name of work.

Zeng Li never appears on variety shows. During the break from filming, she will only rest at home, or go shopping and eat with her close friends. Her life is relatively simple.

In the past two years, as short videos have become more and more popular, Zeng Li has liked to shoot Douyin in her spare time as a way to adjust her life and work.

"Uh~ Sister Li, I didn't expect you to be so lively when recording short videos"

After dinner, the two sat in the living room chatting and watching TV. Gu Wei was browsing Douyin with his mobile phone and happened to see Zeng Li's account.

Clicking into the personal homepage and scrolling down, Zeng Li's Douyin account has not been opened for a long time, and there are about a dozen works. At the beginning, she was a little restrained and couldn't let go, but later she became more and more casual.

Many works imitate the more popular videos on the Internet, but she doesn't have the airs of a big star or a big beauty at all, and she is very open.

The comments from netizens in the comment area are also very interesting.

[Is this Zeng Li? Isn't this an imitation show? ]

[Sister, although you are not the star with the most fans on Douyin, you are definitely the most down-to-earth]

[It turns out that big stars have such a cheerful personality in private, love it~]

[As expected, good-looking people look good in everything, even those funny actions are pleasing to the eye]

Zeng Li was concentrating on watching TV. Beijing TV was broadcasting "Glorious Times" starring Zhang Yi.

Hearing Gu Wei's words, she turned her head to look at the phone he was holding, and happened to see her funny dance scene.

". The assistants around me like to watch Douyin. They will take some photos by themselves when they have nothing to do. Later, they asked me to take photos together. It feels quite interesting," Zeng Li said a little embarrassedly.

She didn't think too much when she posted Douyin. She thought it was fun at the time. Now that Gu Wei saw it, she suddenly felt a little socially dead.

"Haha. It's really interesting. Sister Li, you are very down-to-earth and more popular."

"I just took the photos for fun. I didn't think too much about it."

"If you plant flowers with care, they won't bloom. If you plant willfully, they will grow into shade trees.

Sister Li, if you are interested, you can keep updating Douyin.

It doesn't have to be too frequent. Just let the assistant around you record a clip when you are filming occasionally.

Douyin will be a good channel for promoting new dramas in the future.

Its importance is not inferior to Weibo."

Gu Wei didn't mention the sales promotion. With Zeng Li's current fame and income, sales promotion is too low-end and lowers her grade.

Not selling goods, not making money through live streaming, it is her freedom to shoot what and when, just like the slogan of Douyin: "Record a beautiful life!"

In the absence of utilitarianism, netizens will also give the greatest kindness.

"I know, I just posted it because I felt it was interesting."

As the two talked, Gu Wei slowly lay down, resting his head on Zeng Li's thighs, moving left and right to get a comfortable posture.

"Will you go to the Golden Rooster Awards in a few days?"

"I have been filming TV series for the past two years. No works have been nominated, so I don't plan to join in the fun.

What about you?"

Zeng Li placed her slender fingers on Gu Wei's head and gently massaged him.

"I have to go. "The Wandering Earth" has been nominated for several awards, and the organizer invited me to be the guest of honor."

"Have you been nominated?" Zeng Li asked curiously.

"No, it's too difficult for a science fiction film like "The Wandering Earth" to be nominated for Best Actor.

"Better Days" which is currently being screened can be nominated, but the registration period for the Golden Rooster Awards is from May to July, so "Better Days" can only wait until the next session."

"Not only does "Better Days" have a good reputation, but the box office is so high, it has a great chance of winning the Hundred Flowers Awards next year." The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards are held every two years, rotating. If you miss one session, you have to wait another two years.

"According to my acting skills and popularity, there should be no problem, but I was the winner of the Hundred Flowers Award last year, so it's hard for the organizer to give me this award for two consecutive years."

Zeng Li smiled and said, "Your career is still long, and there will definitely be more and more similar awards in the future."

No words all night, enjoying the tenderness.

The next morning, Gu Wei took Zeng Li out of his house and went directly to the library of a university in Beijing.

When the two arrived, the crew had already arranged the venue.

Because of Gu Wei's instructions, Zeng Li deliberately wore a plain and elegant dress when she went out, and her makeup was also very light.

When she arrived at the crew, she asked the makeup artist to do a simple touch-up and then she could start filming directly.

"I've said it many times, I don't bring students." Zeng Li stood up from his desk and walked to the side with a calm face to get the information.

"Take a look at this first." Gu Wei, dressed as a student, followed from behind.

His age and appearance are not inconsistent with playing a college student.

"I have read the paper you sent in the email and replied.

I have made it very clear that I do not agree with your use of modern concepts to analyze the history of ancient literature.

So don't waste your time anymore." Zeng Li picked up the materials on the table and walked back, and the rejection in his words was obvious.

"This is not a paper, but a science fiction literature online competition. This is the schedule.

Submit manuscripts every week, and a group will be eliminated every week. The one who stays at the end is the champion."

"What's the point of telling me this?"

"You oppose the collision of modern ideas and ancient literature because it is a topic that cannot be verified.

But what if I change the way I do it."

Gu Wei pulled a chair, sat at the table next to him, and opened his laptop.

"I have signed up for the competition, science fiction theme.

The story is a collision between modern ideas and ancient systems, and the theme is if life is lived again."

"Why did you choose the theme of living life again?"

"Everyone has more or less thought about living again, because there are always too many regrets in life.

So the real meaning of this story is to cherish the present and live for beauty."

This scene only has Gu Wei and Zeng Li. The total length of the TV series is no more than 5 minutes. The lines and plot are very simple. After shooting twice, the director felt that there was no problem and passed it.

"How is it?

Do I act like a university professor?"

After shooting, the crew packed up their things, and Zeng Li stood aside.

Gu Wei gave a thumbs up

"Very elegant, like a university teacher."

Zeng Li chuckled: "When I was studying at the Central Academy of Drama, I also thought about staying in school to become a teacher after graduation. Later, by chance, I came out to film."

"The Central Academy of Drama lost a famous teacher~"

"It's not as exaggerated as you say. I know my own strengths and weaknesses. My acting skills are completely inferior to those of Mei Ting, Zhang Ziyi and Qin Hailu.

At that time, I wanted to stay in school because my acting skills were average and I was afraid that I would not have the opportunity to act after graduation."

This idea is a bit strange, but it is reasonable when you think about it.

In the film academy, those with good acting skills and potential, of course, want to go out to become stars. Only those who are not doing well or seeking stability will become teachers in school.

After the filming, Gu Wei said goodbye to Zeng Li and returned to the company with the crew.

"Director Sun, the post-production of [Joy of Life] is handed over to you"

"Don't worry, Mr. Gu, I will do my best to complete it!"

"How long do you estimate it will take to produce the finished film?"

Sun Hao thought for a while: "If there are no accidents, it should be completed within two months."

Gu Wei nodded and patted Sun Hao on the shoulder: "Thank you for your hard work"

In the office.

"Boss, I have communicated with the crew of [Send You a Little Red Flower]. They fully agree with our request and will give us 30% of the investment share"

Gu Wei nodded.

"Who are the main investors of this movie?"

"China Film, Tengxun, Hengdian Film, Ruyi Film and Television, Maoyan, Tao Piao Piao"

"So many!" Gu Wei was surprised.

Yang Dan nodded.

"Director Han Yan is quite famous. He organized the project "Send You a Little Red Flower", and many companies in the industry participated."

"We got 30% of the shares at once. Do other investors have any objections?"

"Boss, don't worry, there is definitely no objection.

I have communicated with Director Han Yan.

The shares given to us are given by other investors in equal proportion, but they have no objection at all, and they have proposed to increase investment.

Boss, your participation has made "Send You a Little Red Flower" a blockbuster that has attracted much attention in the industry from a low-cost drama.

China Film Group specially asked General Manager Fu Ruoqing to be the producer of the film to show their attention."

"Fu Ruoqing."

This Gu Wei is not unfamiliar. He is the current deputy general manager of China Film Group and the future chairman.

After La Peikang retires in 22 years, he will take over.

Han Sanping, La Peikang, and Fu Ruoqing are the three helmsmen of China Film Group in the past 10 years.

"Have the main roles of the movie been selected?"

"The female lead is Liu Haocun, a Mou girl, and the male lead's father is played by Gao Yalin, and his mother is Zhu Yuanyuan.

I heard that the director wants Xia Yu to play the female lead's father."

The story of [Send You a Little Red Flower] is relatively simple, and the main characters are the male and female leads and their parents.

'Sure enough.'

All the choices are not accidental, even with Gu Wei, the butterfly.

There must be someone behind Liu Haocun, but it is not clear whether it is Zhang Yimou or Gu Wei.

After [One Second], she has continuous film resources, and they are all films with big directors and big investments.

To say that these roles were obtained by her audition and acting skills is purely fooling outsiders.

The plot in the novel that the audition acting skills shocked the director and that you must be the one is probably nonsense.

The real entertainment industry relies on relationships, connections, fame or traffic to get roles.

Why did Gu Wei get the male lead when he debuted? It was because he spent money, and the same was true for the early Da Tiantian.

Even Huang Xiaoming got the role of Yang Guo because he gave money to Zhang Jizhong.

Not to mention Liu Yifei, an amateur can play Bai Xiuzhu, and then Xiaolongnu and Wang Yuyan in Jin Yong's dramas. Is it just because she looks good? In the final analysis, she is following the same path as Gu Wei and Jing Tian.

"Everything else is easy to say, the key is to coordinate the shooting time."

"I have confirmed with Director Han Yan. The crew is just preparing now. The schedule is up to you, boss. They have no objection."

Gu Wei nodded.

On November 23, Gu Wei's plane took off from Beijing and arrived in Xiamen at noon.

The closing ceremony of the 32nd China Film Golden Rooster Awards and the 28th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will be held tonight at the Xiamen Straits Grand Theater.

In the afternoon, Gu Wei, who changed his clothes, took a car from the hotel to the award ceremony venue.

When he arrived, a large number of celebrity artists had gathered in the waiting area.

"Gu Wei~" Wu Jing, who had arrived a long time ago, waved to him, and Gu Wei walked to the team of "The Wandering Earth".

"Brother Jing~" He greeted Wu Jing, then looked at Guo Fan beside him, "Director Guo, long time no see!"

"President Gu's new movie is a big hit, and I haven't had a chance to congratulate him yet."

Guo Fan was smiling and in a good mood. At today's awards ceremony, "The Wandering Earth" was nominated for five awards: Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Photography, Best Sound Recording, and Best Art.

"The story is good and the audience is supportive~" Gu Wei said modestly.

"Director Guo hasn't shown up much recently. Is he fully preparing the scripts for the next two parts of "The Wandering Earth"? "

Guo Fan smiled bitterly when he mentioned this.

"China Film wants me to shoot two films in a row, and you, Mr. Gu, have agreed. I am too busy to prepare the scripts for two films at once.

This is a science fiction film, which is different from other types of films. From the world view, story background, to various high-tech equipment, there are too many things to think about."

"Haha, the more capable, the more work.

If Director Guo is too busy, you can find some professionals to help you.

There are so many professional professors in various universities in Beijing. I think we can set up a special team.

You put forward the big framework and let others fill it in. This will not only improve efficiency, but also make some content related to geographical environment, astronomical calendar, and scientific and technological equipment more credible.

Although science fiction is fantasy, it is also based on existing science. Otherwise, it is pure fantasy."

Gu Wei's idea reminded Guo Fan.

"Mr. Gu's idea is good. I will try to recruit people and set up a relevant team when I go back this time."

The first part of [The Wandering Earth] was a hit, and there will be no shortage of money for the subsequent filming. As long as Guo Fan wants, he can get whatever he wants.

"Congratulations on the movie's success! The total box office is more than 2.3 billion!" Wu Jing said beside him.

He attended the premiere of "Better Days", and he never thought that Gu Wei's feature film would get such a high box office.

After "Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth", he and Gu Wei released a movie respectively. "The Climbers" had the main theme, but the box office and reputation did not meet expectations. "Better Days" was almost pulled by Gu Wei alone, but it was a double harvest of box office and reputation.

There are always some voices on the Internet comparing him with Gu Wei, saying that his box office appeal is very weak.

Given their relationship, Wu Jing would not pay attention to those negative comments on the Internet, let alone feel jealous of Gu Wei, but he still had some envy in his heart.

"It was 2.3 billion last weekend. The box office potential has been exhausted in the last week. It's basically over."

"Won't it be postponed?"

Gu Wei shook his head.

"No, it will be released in two days.

In fact, I am quite surprised that "Better Days" can achieve this result.

I originally wanted to maintain 1 billion and strive for 1.5 billion, after all, the subject matter is too restrictive"

"It's a pity that your film was released too late, otherwise you should have been nominated for the best actor today." Wu Jing shook his head slightly, feeling sorry for Gu Wei.

"Haha, don't worry, if it doesn't work this year, there is still the year after next.

I will get the Golden Rooster Award sooner or later!" Gu Wei said rather domineeringly.