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Beijing has already entered winter in December. After a light snowfall a few days ago, the weather has become increasingly cold.

The four seasons in the north are often quite distinct. In addition to the temperature changes, there are also changes in the duration of day and night.

The days are longer in summer. Generally, the sun sets at 8 pm, while in winter, it gets dark around 6 pm.

After the premiere ceremony, the creative team of "Manslaughter" has started a roadshow across the country. Gu Wei rarely has a long time to stay in the Beijing company to deal with some year-end affairs.

In the afternoon, in the office, Gu Wei was looking at some data reports submitted by the finance department.

This year is another fruitful year for "The World of Wei Ming".

At the beginning of the year, the science fiction masterpiece "The Wandering Earth" was released, and it finally achieved a double harvest of box office and reputation, with a super high box office of 5.084 billion, second only to "Wolf Warrior 2" to become the runner-up in the domestic movie box office rankings.

This science fiction film has a total investment of 450 million yuan, and according to the investment ratio, it has brought nearly 800 million yuan in net profit to Gu Wei and "The World of Wei Ming".

Then came the TV series "Si Teng" which was launched in March, and "The Untamed" and "The East Palace" which were broadcasted in the summer.

"Si Teng" and "The Untamed" are web dramas. Although they are very popular, the overall income is not as exaggerated as "Three Lives Three Worlds" and "Princess Agents".

Especially for "The Untamed", the copyright fees sold for "The Weiming World" are not too high.

The main reason is that before the broadcast of this drama, the two leading actors Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi were still unknown. Even if the quality of the TV series is good, it is impossible to sell it at a high price, and it can only be considered a small profit.

However, the main purpose of shooting "The Untamed" is to promote two young top stars.

Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi, the two new idols who have become popular in this year's gay dramas, are the real cash cows.

As long as they don't collapse for personal reasons, the two can bring at least 1 billion in revenue to the company in the next three years.

"The East Palace" is also one of the most popular TV series this year, and it is broadcast on the Internet and TV stations, with full ratings and rich copyright income.

The three TV series brought a total of 1.5 billion in revenue to Weiming Tianxia, ​​which is a huge profit overall.

Then came the release of Better Days in October, with a final box office of 2.386 billion, and Gu Wei's share of the box office was about 400 million.

[The Manslaughter] is currently being released, and it will not be released until next month. The box office settlement revenue is calculated based on next year's data.

In 2019, Weiming Tianxia's main income came from these three TV series and two movies, in addition to the income from the agency. These artists under his management also create a lot of profit for the company every year.

Although the income is quite high, Weiming Tianxia's expenses this year are not low.

At the beginning of the year, two movies, [Life Events] and [Detective Chinatown 3], and a TV series, [Joy of Life], were successively prepared.

Among them, the production cost of [Detective Chinatown 3] was as high as 100 million US dollars, and Weiming Tianxia, ​​as the main investor, took most of it.

As for some TV dramas produced by other companies, [Wei Ming Tian Xia] also participated in a lot of them, but [Wei Ming Tian Xia] is not the main controller, and the investment ratio is not high. Unless it sells well, the income will be limited after all.

At about 4 pm, Gu Wei finished processing the last document and left the company early.

He had an appointment today, so he would not be late if he came out early.

"Wear more clothes when you go out, it's cold outside today"

In a luxuriously decorated villa in Beijing, Liu Yifei was about to go out with a small bag in her hand, and her mother's instructions came from behind.

"I know~"

"Gu Wei is really something. I asked him to come to my house for dinner, but he insisted on eating out. Does he think my cooking skills are not good?"

"Mom~

Gu Wei may feel that it is more restrained to come to our house, and we used to make appointments to eat out when we were free. It's normal."

As he spoke, Liu Yifei had already put on a pair of black long boots, took down the lavender down jacket on the hanger next to him, put it on and was about to go out.

Liu Xiaoli hesitated.

"Will you come back tonight?"

"Ahem, where else can I go if I don't come back? Of course I'll come back.

I'll come back after dinner."

Liu Yifei didn't expect her mother to ask this, so she replied and pushed the door open to leave.

A private restaurant with a remote location and beautiful scenery on the Second Ring Road.

Liu Yifei got off the car at the place, wearing a hat and mask and walked to a private room inside under the guidance of the waiter.

Pushing open the door of the private room, the room was brightly lit, a dark solid wood round table was placed in the middle, and the surrounding decoration was exquisite and distinctive. Gu Wei was sitting directly opposite the door, holding a menu and looking at it.

Seeing Liu Yifei coming in, Gu Wei raised his head and showed a sunny smile.

"Xixi, you're here~"

"How long have you been here? Am I not late?"

Liu Yifei closed the door casually, then took off her mask and hat, took off her down jacket and hung it on the hanger next to her.

"Of course not, I just arrived and ordered some dishes. Do you think there is anything else you want to eat?" Gu Wei handed the menu to Liu Yifei and pointed out which ones he had ordered.

"Sure, they're all my favorites."

Gu Wei smiled and said, "We've known each other for so many years, I probably have some idea of ​​what you like to eat."

"Haha, no need for more, just a vegetable salad will do."

After Liu Yifei finished speaking, Gu Wei called the waiter in and ordered more dishes. Soon, the dishes just ordered filled the table in front of him.

"When I came out, my mother complained, saying that you didn't come to eat at home, and you didn't like her cooking skills."

Liu Yifei sat next to Gu Wei, wearing a black and white striped sweater and a blue hairband on her head. She had delicate features, fair skin, and a pleasant and tranquil temperament.

"How could it be? Didn't I tell you last time? I'm embarrassed to always go to your house to disturb auntie, and I'm always a little restrained at your house~"

"Explain it to my mother next time you come to my house."

Liu Yifei said, picking up a piece of braised pork and putting it in her mouth.

This Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots and Vegetables is her favorite dish. The braised pork is juicy and alternately fat and lean. When paired with dried bamboo shoots and vegetables, it has a rich texture and makes her very satisfied every time she eats it.

"What have you been busy with lately?" Gu Wei also picked up some food and started eating. The two of them had become very familiar with each other over the years, and it was very casual to eat together.

"I've been very busy recently. After filming [Mulan], I basically have no work. I stayed in the United States for a while. After returning to China, I only shot two magazines and ran a few endorsement activities."

Liu Yifei was not idle while talking, and added shrimps and ribs.

"No wonder~" Gu Wei turned around and looked at the other person.

"What's the wonder?" Liu Yifei asked in confusion, holding her chopsticks in her mouth.

Gu Wei smiled and said, "No wonder I saw you a little richer today than last time. I feel like your face has become rounder, Sissi."

"You said I'm fat!" Liu Yifei said dissatisfiedly, but she didn't stop eating at all.

"Not really fat, just round and beautiful.

The aesthetics of today's entertainment industry are actually a bit deformed. Everyone likes to be thin and white. Many female celebrities make themselves skinny and bones in order to be photogenic and beautiful. I don't like it.

You are just right like this, very healthy and beautiful! "Gu Wei praised with a smile.

"Hmph! Who wants you to like it?" Liu Yifei said arrogantly, but she was satisfied with what Gu Wei said and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.

“I also haven’t had much work recently, so I haven’t paid attention to my body management.

In addition, I exercised too much while filming [Mulan], and I stopped exercising immediately after the filming, and I quickly gained weight.”

Liu Yifei explained that she also knew that she had been a little fat recently, and people around her, including her mother, had told her.

It's just that her personality is very casual, and she doesn't want to control her weight too strictly unless filming requires it.

What she was thinking was, 'As long as I'm happy, you can't control the rest! ’

“Congratulations on your movie’s box office success yet!

[Young You] is really a good performance. I guess it will be no problem to win a few acting awards for Xiaobei's role."

"Thank you~"

Liu Yifei later said with emotion: "When I first worked with you on [Xiu Chun Knife], I never imagined that you would make such rapid progress in filmmaking later on.

Now not only is the box office top-notch, but his acting skills are also getting better and better."

“It’s just talent and hard work.

When we filmed "Xiu Chun Dao", you should have seen how hard-working and motivated I am! "Gu Wei boasted without blushing.

"Huh huh~ I didn't see the hard work, but I did see her falling in love on the set.

After filming [Xiu Chun Knife], you will find a girlfriend. You are quite diligent in dating."

"Forehead

Sissi, what work arrangements do you have next? "

Gu Wei changed the subject with some embarrassment. He worked with Liu Yifei in his first drama. After that, the two kept in contact and maintained a relationship of friends. They knew each other very well, and the other party knew many things about him.

Liu Yifei continued to eat vegetables: "Let's see, it hasn't been decided yet.

There are some projects currently approaching me, but the team suggested that I wait until "Mulan" is released, so I haven't taken any roles yet.

I don’t plan to keep myself too busy. I’ll do one or two dramas a year at most and spend the rest of my time traveling and reading.”

Gu Wei nodded: "It's good to slow down the pace, it suits your personality.

Do you remember what I told you before? "

"You said filming a TV series?

I've thought about it too, and what you said makes sense.

Before [Mulan], I actually took over a film called [Nanyanzhai Notes], and it was actually quite comfortable to return to familiar territory.

And you?

What are your future plans? "

"I have a new movie that will start shooting in Taipei in a few days."

"Taipei?

Why do you want to shoot there? Liu Yifei asked curiously.

"Because the story takes place in Wanwan, it is best to choose a local location."

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes: "I see, is it similar to [Tang Detective]? The background must be chosen outside, otherwise it will not be able to pass the trial in China."

Gu Wei smiled and said: "Sissi, you are getting smarter and smarter, almost.

Part of it is this consideration, and part of it is because the prototype of the protagonist in this movie is from Wanwan people.”

Speaking of this, Liu Yifei became even more curious.

"The prototype is from Wanwan people?

Are you going to make a biographical movie? "

Gu Wei shook his head and briefly told her the plot of "Zhou Chu's Elimination of Three Evils".

After hearing this, Liu Yifei's eyes widened in surprise: "The background of your film really wouldn't pass the censorship in China.

Why did you think of making this type of movie? Can you portray such a crazy murderer? "

"You're underestimating my acting skills, aren't you? You just praised my acting skills."

"Your acting skills are good, but you are a bit too handsome, and your image does not match this kind of murderer. If Wang Baoqiang plays the role, it will be about the same."

Liu Yifei knew Bao Qiang. We all filmed "Tang Detective 2" together. She also watched Wang Baoqiang's "Destined to Die" and was deeply impressed by the ruthless robbery and murderer in it.

"Just put on makeup. As long as I grow a beard, darken my face, and shave my hair thin, I can look like a killer!"

As he spoke, Gu Wei narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Yifei with a murderous look.

"It's true what you said. It's okay to act ugly on purpose." Liu Yifei thought about the image Gu Wei described.

"Having said that, I'm starting to look forward to what effect your performance as this crazy murderer will have.

You have played policemen and special forces before. Is this your first time playing a bad guy? "

"Chen Guilin is not a complete bad guy, and of course he is not a good guy either. Just like the name of the movie, he is "Zhou Chu", one of the three evils and the hero who eliminates them. He is a very complex character. , he represents "craziness" which is chaos but also perseverance and perseverance."

Liu Yifei's words made her feel a little itchy.

"Is there a role suitable for me?"

Gu Wei shook his head.

"The movie has only one protagonist - Chen Guilin, the others are supporting roles, and there are no female roles suitable for you."

Liu Yifei said regretfully: "What a pity. This must be a particularly interesting movie."

The two chatted while eating, telling each other about each other's recent work and life. Gu Wei would share some interesting things he encountered during filming.

Liu Yifei would complain to Gu Wei when she was unhappy with her life and work.

Gu Wei listened carefully and gave her some pertinent suggestions.

The two have known each other and become friends. They have been getting along like this for many years and they both feel very comfortable with each other.

It was getting dark outside, and it was almost time to eat.

Liu Yifei put down her chopsticks and touched her slightly bulging belly.

"I've eaten so much again. It seems I can't do it without exercise. If this continues, I will die of weight."

Gu Wei raised his hand to look at his watch.

"It's still early, and this place is quite close to my home. Would you like to come over and sit down?"

Liu Yifei was a little moved after hearing this, and then remembered what her mother asked before going out.

"what?"

“Watch a movie, have a glass of wine, whatever.

Long time no see. Don’t you want to stay with me for a while? Gu Wei asked with a smile.

"Who misses you?

What is my relationship with you? Why do I miss you? Liu Yifei said softly.

The relationship between her and Gu Wei was quite confusing. They were just friends at first, and then became closer and closer as time went by. However, because of Gu Wei's playboy character, she never crossed that line.

On New Year's Eve in 2018, during the filming of "Cohabitation in Time and Space", the two of them crossed the line because the night was so beautiful.

Later, Liu Yifei simply gave up on her, because she already liked Gu Wei.

However, although her relationship with Gu Wei has improved, she still has her own persistence.

Gu Wei doesn't want to fall in love, and she won't go up to the pole to ask for anything. She is Liu Yifei, and she will never bow her head for someone or compromise.

If she really fell in love with Gu Wei, she would definitely not be able to bear all the romance around him, and Gu Wei would not give up.

If you can go forward, you can go back, so this year she didn't care even if she didn't see Gu Wei for more than half a year. She just asked him to have a meal with him when they were both free, just like before.

"You don't miss me, but I still miss you, Sissi.

By the way, have you seen the film [Manslaughter] that I produced? You can watch it in my private theater at home."

"Well~ let's go watch a movie then"

Liu Yifei was thinking about refusing, but her mouth refused to obey her and agreed.

When she didn't meet Gu Wei, she was an independent woman and felt that nothing mattered. But after meeting her, she found it really difficult to refuse his invitation.

After finishing speaking, Liu Yifei silently scolded herself for being useless.

‘Just go to the movies and go home immediately after the movie. I’ve already told my mother.’

Gu Wei didn't understand the tangled emotions in her heart, and said with a smile: "Then let's go back now. I happened to have a few bottles of good wine in the house in the No. 1 courtyard of the embassy. My father was here with me to celebrate the New Year. I left it, but I didn’t finish it.

We can open a bottle and try it when we get back."