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Chapter 754: Beautiful and Beautiful
The capital city of December has already entered winter, and the weather has become even colder after a light snowfall a few days ago.

The four seasons in the north are often more distinct, with changes in temperature as well as changes in the duration of day and night.

The days are longer in the summer, and the sun usually sets at 8 p.m., while in the winter, it gets dark around 6 p.m.

After the premiere ceremony, the creative team of "Manslaughter" has started a nationwide roadshow. Gu Wei had a rare opportunity to stay in the Beijing company for a long time to handle 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 bumper year for [Weiming World].

At the beginning of the year, the sci-fi masterpiece "The Wandering Earth" was released, and it ended up being a great success in both box office and reputation, with a super high box office of 50.84 billion yuan, ranking second only to "Wolf Warrior 2" in the domestic movie box office rankings.

A total of RMB 4.5 million was invested in this science fiction film, which was divided according to the investment ratio, bringing nearly RMB 8 million in net profit to Gu Wei and "Wei Ming Tian Xia".

This was followed by the three TV series "Sito" which was launched in March, and "The Untamed" and "The East Palace" which were broadcast during the summer.

"Sito" and "The Untamed" are web dramas. Although they are very popular, the overall revenue is not as exaggerated as "Eternal Love" and "Princess Agents".

Especially for "The Untamed" and "Ming Tian Xia", the copyright fees sold were not too high.

The main reason is that before the show was broadcast, the two leading actors, Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi, were still unknown. Even if the quality of the TV series was good, it would not be possible to sell it at too high a price, and it could only be considered a small profit.

However, when filming "The Untamed", Gu Wei's main purpose was to promote two young top stars.

Xiao Zhan and Zeng Shunxi, the two new idols who became popular through gay-themed dramas this year, are the real cash cows.

As long as they don't fail due to personal reasons, the two of them will be able to bring in at least 3 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. It is broadcasted on both the Internet and TV channels, with all kinds of ratings reaching full levels and rich income from copyright fees.

The three TV series brought a total revenue of 15 billion to Wei Ming Tian Xia, which was a huge profit overall.

Then came "Better Days" which was released in October, with a final box office of 10 billion yuan, and Gu Wei's share of the box office was about 23.86 million yuan.

[The Accidental Murderer] is currently in theaters and will not be released until next month. The box office revenue will be calculated based on next year’s data.

In 2019, the main income of "Wei Ming Tian Xia" came from these three TV series and two movies, in addition to income from the agency. The artists under him also create considerable profits for the company every year.

Although the income is considerable, Wei Ming Tian Xia's expenses this year are also not low.

Since the beginning of the year, the filming of two movies, "Life Events" and "Detective Chinatown 3", and a TV series "Joy of Life" have been planned and filmed.

The production cost of "Detective Chinatown 3" was as high as 1 million US dollars, and "Wei Ming Tian Xia" as the main investor took most of it.

As for some TV series and movies produced by other companies, there are also quite a few that Weiming Tianxia has participated in investing in, but Weiming Tianxia is not the main controller and the investment ratio is not high. Unless they sell well, the income will ultimately be limited.

At around 4 p.m., Gu Wei finished processing the last document and left the company early.

He has an appointment today, so he won't be late if he comes 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 when she heard Liu Ma's instructions from behind.

"Got it~"

"Gu Wei is such a fool. 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 might feel a little restrained coming to our house, and we used to have dinner together when we were free, so it’s normal.”

As she spoke, Liu Yifei had already put on a pair of black boots, took the lavender down jacket from the hanger beside her, put it on and was about to go out.

Liu Xiaoli hesitated for a moment.

"Will you be back tonight?"

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

I'll be back after dinner."

Liu Yifei didn't expect her mother to ask this. She replied and pushed the door open and left.

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

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

Pushing open the door of the private room, the light in the room was bright. A dark solid wood round table was placed in the middle. The decoration around it was exquisite and distinctive. Gu Wei was sitting right 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.

"Sissi, 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. Is there anything else you would like to eat?" Gu Wei handed the menu to Liu Yifei and pointed out the dishes he had ordered.

"Sure, they are all my favorites."

Gu Wei smiled and said, "We have 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 be fine."

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

"When I came out, my mom complained, saying that you didn't come to eat at home, maybe you disliked her cooking skills."

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

"How could that be? Didn't I tell you last time that I feel embarrassed to always go to your house to disturb my aunt, and I always feel a little restrained in your house~"

"Next time you come to my house, explain it to my mom."

Liu Yifei said this as she picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth.

This braised pork with dried bamboo shoots is her favorite dish. The braised pork is juicy, with alternating fat and lean meat. Paired with dried bamboo shoots, it has a rich taste and makes her feel very satisfied every time she eats it.

"What have you been busy with recently?" Gu Wei also picked up some food and started eating. The two of them had become so close over the years that they were very casual about eating together.

"I've been very idle recently. After filming Mulan, I basically had no work. I stayed in the United States for a while. After returning to China, I only shot for two magazines and participated in a few activities for endorsements."

Liu Yifei was not idle while talking, and picked up some shrimps and pork ribs.

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

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

Gu Wei smiled and said, "No wonder you look a little plumper today than last time. It seems that your face has become rounder, Xixi."

"You said I was fat!" Liu Yifei said dissatisfiedly, but she did not stop eating at all.

“She’s not fat, but has a round and smooth body.

The aesthetic standards in the entertainment industry today are actually a bit distorted. Everyone likes fair, young and thin people. Many female stars make themselves look skinny in order to look camera-friendly. I don’t like that.

You look just right like this, a very healthy beauty!" Gu Wei praised with a smile.

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

"I haven't had much work recently and haven't paid attention to my body management.

Plus, I was exercising a lot while filming Mulan, and after it was over, I stopped exercising and quickly gained weight."

Liu Yifei explained that she was aware that she had gained some weight recently, and people around her, including her mother, had told her about it.

It’s just that she has a very casual personality and doesn’t want to control her weight too strictly unless it is required for filming.

What she thought in her mind was, "As long as I am happy, you have no right to interfere with the rest!"

“I haven’t congratulated you on your movie’s box office success yet!

The performance in [Better Days] was really good, I think it should be no problem for me to win a few acting awards for the role of Xiao Bei."

"Thank you~"

Liu Yifei then said with emotion: "When I first worked with you on "Blade of the Assassin", I never thought that you would make such rapid progress in the film industry. Not only is your box office top-notch, but your acting skills are also getting better and better."

“It’s just talent and hard work.

You should have seen how hardworking and motivated I am when we were filming "Blade of the Assassin"!" Gu Wei boasted without blushing.

“Hehe~ I didn’t see you working hard, but I did see you dating on the set.

After filming "Embroidered Spring Blade", you found a girlfriend. You are quite hardworking in dating."

"Forehead
Xixi, do you have any work arrangements next? "

Gu Wei changed the subject somewhat awkwardly. He worked with Liu Yifei in his first film after his debut. After that, the two kept in touch and maintained a friendship. They knew each other very well and she knew a lot about him.

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

There are some projects contacting me at the moment, but the team suggested that I wait until "Mulan" is released, so I haven't accepted any roles for the time being.

I don’t plan to keep myself too busy. I will only film one or two plays a year at most, and spend the rest of my time traveling and reading books.”

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

Remember what I told you before?"

"You mean filming a TV series?
I thought about that too, and what you said makes sense.

Before [Mulan], I actually took on a film called [The Records of Nanyanzhai], and it was actually quite comfortable to return to the familiar field.

What about you?

What are your plans for future work? "

"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 Taiwan, it is best to choose a local location.”

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and said, "I see. Is it similar to [Detective Chinatown]? The background must be set outside, otherwise it won't pass the review in China."

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

Part of it is because of this consideration, and part of it is because the prototype of the protagonist in this movie is Taiwanese.

Speaking of this, Liu Yifei became even more curious.

“The prototype is Taiwanese?
Are you going to make a biographical film?

Gu Wei shook his head and gave her a brief account of the plot of "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils".

Liu Yifei widened her eyes in surprise after hearing this: "This film of yours really won't pass review in China.

How did you come up with the idea of ​​making this type of movie? Is your image suitable for playing a crazy murderer like this?"

"You underestimated my acting skills, didn't you? You just praised my acting skills."

"Your acting is good, but you're a little too handsome. Your image doesn't match this kind of murderer. It would be better if Wang Baoqiang played the role."

Liu Yifei knew Baoqiang. They had filmed "Detective Chinatown 2" together. She had also seen "A Touch of Sin" directed by Wang Baoqiang and was deeply impressed by the ruthless robber and murderer in the film.

"With makeup, as long as I grow a beard, darken my face, and shave my hair thin, I can be a crazy killer!"

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

".What you said is true. It should be okay to pretend to be ugly on purpose." Liu Yifei imagined the image described by Gu Wei.

"I'm already looking forward to how you'll perform as this crazy murderer.

You used to play policemen and special forces soldiers. Is this your first time playing a villain? "

"Chen Guilin is not a completely bad guy, but 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, but also the hero who eliminated the three evils. He is a very complex character. He represents "idiocy", which is confusion but also persistence and perseverance."

These words made Liu Yifei feel a little itchy.

“Is there a role suitable for me?”

Gu Wei shook his head.

"There is only one main character in the movie - Chen Guilin. The others are all supporting roles, and there are no female roles suitable for you."

Liu Yifei said regretfully: "What a pity, this must be a very interesting movie"

The two of them ate and chatted, telling each other about each other's work and life in recent times. Gu Wei would share some fun and interesting things that happened during filming.

Liu Yifei would also complain to Gu Wei about things that were unpleasant in her life or work.

After listening carefully, Gu Wei will give her some constructive suggestions.

The two became friends after they met, and this was the way they got along for many years, and they both felt very comfortable with each other.

It was getting dark outside and we were almost done with dinner.

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

"I've eaten so much again. I have to exercise. If I continue like this, I'll get fat to death."

Gu Wei raised his hand to look at his watch.

"It's still early, and this place is pretty close to my home. Do you want to come over and sit for a while?"

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

"what?"

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

It's been a long time since we last met, 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 should I miss you?" Liu Yifei said in a tender voice.

Her relationship with Gu Wei was quite complicated. They were just ordinary friends at first, but as time went by, their relationship became closer and closer. However, due to Gu Wei's playboy personality, they never praised that relationship.

On New Year's Eve in 18, during the filming of "Time Raiders", the two of them crossed the line because the night sky was so beautiful.

Later, Liu Yifei simply gave up, since she had always liked Gu Wei.

However, although her relationship with Gu Wei has taken a step further, she still has her own persistence.

Gu Wei doesn't want to fall in love, and she won't ask for anything. She is Liu Yifei, and she will never bow her head to someone, nor will she give in.

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

If you can go further, you can also retreat, so she didn't care even though she hadn't seen Gu Wei for more than half a year this year. She just asked him out for dinner when they were both free, just like before.

"Even though you don't miss me, I still miss you, Xixi.

By the way, have you seen the film “Manslaughter” that I produced? You can watch it in my private cinema at home.”

"Well, let's go watch a movie."

Liu Yifei was thinking of refusing, but her mouth agreed involuntarily.

Before I met Gu Wei, I was an independent woman and didn’t care about anything. But after meeting him, I found it really difficult to refuse his invitation.

After saying this, Liu Yifei silently cursed herself for being useless.

"I'm just going to the movies and will go home right after the movie. I've already told my mom."

Gu Wei was not aware of the tangled emotions in her heart, and said with a smile: "Then let's go back now. It happens that there are a few bottles of good wine in my house in the No. 1 courtyard of the embassy. My parents put them here when they accompanied me during the New Year, and they were not finished.

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

(End of this chapter)