Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 362 I want a child!

"Will Mr. Chen increase his investment?"

"You see, we are doing very well now. As long as we continue to invest, I guarantee that we will surpass Hollywood in three years!"

"I'm not bragging. You see, we already have the technology accumulated, so a breakthrough is only a matter of time."

Director Hu earnestly persuaded Chen Shiping to make additional investments.

Chen Shiping just listened and decided that more investment must be made in digital special effects.

It’s just that it’s not added now, and you can’t get it just by asking for money.

"Old Hu, it's not that I don't want to increase my investment, but the group is short of money right now. You should first complete the post-production special effects for Night at the Museum. If the box office is a hit, I will give you additional investment. Otherwise, I really can't squeeze out the money."

Director Hu: “.” You are just making empty promises, right?

However, China Film Group has been making big moves in recent years, so it is normal that it has no money.

It is developing the fairy tale market for free, building a digital film base, and upgrading its cinema chains.

It's strange to have money.

Director Hu thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Chen, how about we make a bet?"

"What bet?" Chen Shiping looked at him with amusement. A professor from Peking University wanted to make a bet with him.

Director Hu immediately said enthusiastically: "If the box office of Night at the Museum exceeds 50 million US dollars, you can invest an extra 5 million every year. If it exceeds 100 million US dollars, how about an additional 10 million?"

Chen Shiping looked at him speechlessly and asked, "Director Hu, you don't usually buy vegetables at home, right?"

"No, I'm eating in the cafeteria." Director Hu said strangely.

"No wonder. Do you know what 10 million means? How much does the Ministry of Education allocate to Peking University every year? You asked me for 10 million!"

Chen Shiping wanted to knock his head off!

Director Hu scratched his head and said, "This year, the 985 universities were allocated. The higher-ups allocated billion yuan this year."

"The entire Peking University has 1.8 billion! How many departments? How many research projects? One of your research labs asked me for 10 million, and that's not counting the previous ones. Adding them together, it's almost 20 million. Do you think it's a lot?"

Chen Shiping really admired him.

Director Hu was a little embarrassed, so he coughed and said, "Five million should be fine, right?"

Anyway, I have to get some gold coins!
Chen Shiping thought for a moment and said, "If the box office is 50 million US dollars, we will add 2 million. If the box office is 80 million, we will add 3 million. If it exceeds 100 million, we will add 5 million!"

"Okay, this movie will definitely make over 100 million. I've seen it, it's definitely great!"

Director Hu is full of confidence, otherwise he would not have made a bet with Chen Shiping.

"So, the name of this special effects software is Dragon Map, otherwise I won't sponsor it."

"Okay, okay, everything will be fine once the money is in place."

"Then you guys should launch the commercial version as soon as possible. I still need to make up for the losses."

Chen Shiping chatted with him for a few more words and then left.

I was in a very happy mood when I left!

The software and hardware for special effects have both made good progress, which is very good news.

It's worth investing so much money over so many years.

In fact, the overall investment in special effects is not that much.

The total amount is just over 100 million.

But this was 100 million in the 1990s, so it’s still different.

And just for software development, 100 million is really a lot!
Part of this funding is used to train students.

After leaving Peking University, Chen Shiping hadn't been happy for a while when he suddenly remembered that he was here to check out the post-production special effects.

How come I forgot about it when we were interrupted in the conversation?

Forget it, it’s the weekend now, I’ll go watch it on Monday.

I have a dinner date with the girl tonight.

I've been so busy these days that I haven't had time to go out and relax.

Li Xiaoran is still filming a TV series, and Chen Shiping is going to meet Zhou Huimin tonight.

She came here to attend an art exhibition in the capital.

In recent years, Zhou Huimin has spent half of her time traveling to the mainland.

In terms of art, the mainland is indeed better developed than Hong Kong, and Hong Kong has a better market for collectibles.

But in terms of art, it is indeed not as good as in the mainland.

The collectibles market has nothing to do with Vivian Chow. She just likes painting and art, not collecting.

You will gain more by coming to the mainland.

Chen Shiping drove to the vicinity of Huguo Temple and circled the alley several times but didn't see the art gallery.

Who the hell would open an art studio in Huguo Temple? Isn’t this pure sin?
Chen Shiping walked around twice before he found the art studio.

There is just a wooden board at the door without any hints, it's really artistic!
When Chen Shiping arrived at the door, he was asked to buy a ticket, which cost ten yuan each.

This price is not cheap.

When art is linked to money, Chen Shiping will subconsciously treat art as a commodity.

All filters and mysteries disappeared without a trace.

But this gallery is quite interesting, with two sets of four courtyards, each of which is decorated very artistically.

But they are basically all avant-garde art works, which seem to be out of place with the courtyard house.

Chen Shiping walked around inside for a while before he saw Zhou Huimin looking at a painting seriously.

Chen Shiping walked behind her and looked at the painting, his brows unconsciously frowned.

A black and white painting that looks a bit scary, with a hint of horror.

However, this should be considered a good work. Any work that can bring emotional stimulation is a good work.

It's embarrassing to see the calmness of the painting.

Either the painting is not good, or the person is not good, but it is more likely that the painting is not good.

Zhou Huimin looked back at Chen Shiping and silently took half a step back. From a distance, it looked like she was nestling in his arms.

"Do you like this painting?" Chen Shiping asked softly.

Zhou Huimin shook her head and said, "I don't like it."

"Where are your paintings?" Chen Shiping asked curiously.

He was quite surprised that all of Zhou Huimin's paintings were exhibited.

I knew she was pretty good, but I didn't expect her to be this good.

Zhou Huimin turned around and looked at him and said, "I won't tell you. Go find it yourself."

"I've written my name on it, so it's easy to find." Chen Shiping said confidently.

Zhou Huimin smiled slightly, put her hands behind her back and said, "I changed my name. If you find it, I'll treat you to dinner tonight. If you can't find it, I'll go back to the hotel and drink alone."

Chen Shiping: “.” This woman is too much!
Let’s go look for it first.

There are hundreds of works of various sizes in the entire gallery. Excluding those paintings that appear abstract at first glance, there are not many worth looking at left.

Chen Shiping was walking in front, and Zhou Huimin followed behind without saying a word, hoping to see if he could find it.

When Chen Shiping passed by a large oil painting, a trace of disappointment flashed in Zhou Huimin's eyes. She took a step forward and bumped into his back.

"You drew the man's back just now, didn't you?"

Chen Shiping came to his senses and pointed at the painting and said to Zhou Huimin: "This is it!"

Zhou Huimin's eyes sparkled as she looked at Chen Shiping curiously and asked, "How did you guess that?"

"It may be telepathy." Chen Shiping said with a smile.

Zhou Huimin did not worry about the answer and the truth, she just wanted to hear what she wanted to hear and make her fantasy come true.

"You really know me well. That painting is of mine. Doesn't it look like your back?"

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "I didn't see it, but I saw you from this perspective."

Zhou Huimin suddenly pursed her lips and looked like she was about to cry.

Chen Shiping was shocked. What happened?
Zhou Huimin sniffed and said, "Let's not watch it anymore. Let's go."

"it is good."

After the two went out and got in the car, Zhou Huimin held Chen Shiping's hand.

Chen Shiping smiled slightly, held it in his backhand and rubbed it for a few times before saying, "Let me take you to eat roast duck."

Zhou Huimin looked at him and smiled and said, "Do you people in Beijing like to take people to eat roast duck?"

"No, I just want to make it for you myself. Don't you like it?" "Yes."

"Then let's go!"

Chen Shiping started the car and drove towards the roast duck restaurant.

In the private room of Quanjude, Chen Shiping personally wrapped a roast duck roll for Zhou Huimin under her gaze.

"Come on, this must taste amazing."

Chen Shiping handed the roast duck roll to Zhou Huimin's mouth. She opened her mouth and took a light bite, with a smile in her eyes.

Zhou Huimin likes to be with Chen Shiping very much, and he always reaches the maximum emotional value inadvertently.

"Is it tasty?"

"Uh-huh!"

Zhou Huimin also immediately started to pack one for Chen Shiping and handed it to him, saying, "Ah, open your mouth."

Chen Shiping smiled and bit her fingers into his mouth.

"You bit me." Before Zhou Huimin withdrew her hand, she felt Chen Shiping gently biting her finger.

The warm feeling and slight pain made her feel a surge of emotions in her heart.

A minute later, two unfinished roast duck rolls appeared on the table.

Neither of them continued to eat the roast duck, but kissed each other, trying to satisfy the hunger in each other's hearts.

I don't know how long it took before the two slowly separated, and their lips were unusually red.

"Do you want to eat more?" Chen Shiping asked, hugging her waist.

Zhou Huimin shook her head, and the two of them looked at each other and immediately stood up, took their things and left.

Twenty minutes later, in the hotel room, the two people had been kissing since they entered the room.

By the time I reached the bed, I was left with only a few pieces of clothing.

On the big white bed, the two of them hugged each other tightly and cuddled.

Chen Shiping was breathing heavily and pressing on her.

Lifting one of her legs, she leaned forward.

They both let out a satisfied gasp at the same time.

I don’t know how long it took, but the man was lying on the bed, gasping for breath, his body covered in sticky sweat.

Zhou Huimin turned over and pressed on Chen Shiping, stroking his nose with her fingers and said, "Do you know why I drew your back instead of your face?"

Chen Shiping guessed something, but still pretended not to know and asked, "Why?"

Zhou Huimin rested her head on his chest, listened to his strong heartbeat and said:
"This way you will belong to me alone, and no one who sees the painting will be able to guess who he is."

Chen Shiping reached out and touched her hair and said, "Why don't you settle down in the capital?"

"Hmm" Zhou Huimin refused with a nasal tone.

Chen Shiping didn't ask any more questions and just hugged her.

Zhou Huimin suddenly raised her head, leaned close to his mouth and kissed him, saying, "Will you accompany me to the art exhibition tomorrow?"

"Or this one today?"

“No, it’s the Chinese Art Exhibition.”

"Okay."

Zhou Huimin rested her head in his arms again, tilted her head back to stare at his earlobe, opened her mouth and bit it gently.

Chen Shiping hummed comfortably, and his hands began to move.

After a few minutes of rest, it's time to start the next one.

The next day, Chen Shiping and Zhou Huimin were unable to go to the art exhibition. They woke up because they were hungry.

It was already past three in the afternoon when we finished eating.

You can't stay at an art exhibition for long before it closes.

I'll go and see it tomorrow.

But they couldn't stay in the hotel all the time, so Chen Shiping took Zhou Huimin to see a movie.

The post-production will be completed the day after tomorrow, so I can take her to see it.

In the screening room of the Digital Special Effects Laboratory, the student union administrator finished playing the movie and left.

Digital projectors no longer require manual film changes.

Chen Shiping and Zhou Huimin sat there watching the movie quietly.

But when the heroine appeared, Zhou Huimin suddenly pointed at her and said, "Is she the one... the one?"

"Chen Zihan."

"Yes, she is very beautiful. I especially like her performance in "Autumn in My Heart."

“That’s a villain.”

"That's what I like, too. Beautiful women are still popular even if they are bad."

"Then I'll introduce you to him later."

"No, I just like that role."

"I'll ask you to play a villain later, haha."

"Okay, I haven't acted in one yet, and I also want to play a bad woman."

The two chatted while watching a movie.

The filming of the day after tomorrow was indeed very good, and the special effects in post-production were also perfect.

The technology of real shooting and digital restoration perfectly restores the scene of the doomsday disaster.

Zhou Huimin was so attracted by the movie that she watched it seriously without saying a word.

Chen Shiping began to think about how to promote the film if it was released the day after tomorrow.

Do you want to spread a rumor about the end of the world?

This is a movie released at the end of the century, so perhaps some doomsday and romantic promotional elements should be added to it.

Young couples will definitely buy it.

Chen Shiping watched and pondered, and slowly formed a plan in his mind.

When the movie was over, Zhou Huimin couldn't help but ask, "If the world really ends, will you look for me?"

"meeting."

"Really?"

"real."

“But we don’t have any children.”

"Yeah, you can have that."

The two looked into each other's eyes and stood up at the same time, one to pick up something while the other turned off the equipment.

After leaving school, I went straight to the hotel.

Creating a human being requires opportunity.

Chen Shiping didn’t think too much about it. It’s not easy to have a child.

But Zhou Huimin said it at that time, so could he say no?

It was another sleepless night tonight, but I saved a lot of money tonight.

Umbrellas also cost money.

The next morning, Chen Shiping was woken up by Zhou Huimin while he was sleeping.

"Get up! We have to go to the exhibition today, otherwise the Dujingcheng Station will be closed."

Chen Shiping was woken up and asked to wash up with sleepy eyes.

I didn't wake up until I went out.

Chen Shiping was not very interested in art exhibitions, but Zhou Huimin was very interested in them and even shared with him the styles and schools of different oil paintings.

The two of them wandered around for more than two hours before leaving the exhibition.

Zhou Huimin stood on the side of the road and stretched, then turned to look at Chen Shiping and said, "I'm sleepy, can I go back to sleep?"

"Just sleeping?"

"Well, we have to do something else."

(End of this chapter)