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On the morning of December 12, Gu Wei's private plane landed at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport.

Gu Wei is very familiar with Xiamen, a coastal city with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

On the one hand, many of the film and television dramas he starred in were filmed here. On the other hand, he has come here every year to participate in the Golden Rooster Awards in recent years.

The organizers of the Golden Rooster Awards announced in 2019 that the Golden Rooster Awards will be held in Xiamen for the next ten years.

The reason is very simple. First of all, Xiamen City has great advantages in natural scenery, cultural heritage, infrastructure construction, etc., and the local government's strong support for the film and television industry finally led to this cooperation with the Golden Rooster Awards.

From now on, the establishment of the Golden Rooster Awards has indeed brought considerable benefits to this city.

Before and after the awards ceremony every year, the attention of the whole country will be focused here. The Golden Rooster Awards have gradually become one of the labels of this city. The fame of Xiamen City has become increasingly greater with the holding of each Golden Rooster Awards, thereby attracting more tourists and making a significant contribution to the local GDP.

In the afternoon, in the square in front of the Straits Theatre.

A 6.91-meter-high golden rooster sculpture stands tall, emitting golden light under the sunlight.

There was a red carpet underneath, and groups of media reporters on both sides of the long red carpet walkway were fiddling with all kinds of filming equipment, like soldiers wiping their weapons before going to the battlefield.

Some media professionals who look younger seemed eager to try and were clearly looking forward to the upcoming red carpet segment.

This is also normal. As the most important award in the domestic film industry today, the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony brings together almost all of the top film and television stars in the domestic entertainment industry.

Superstars and directors who were rarely seen in the past will appear on this occasion today.

"Long time no see, what have you been busy with lately?"

In the red carpet waiting area, Gu Wei greeted Xin Zhilei, who was wearing a black slim-fitting dress.

He was surrounded by several people from the "Life Events" crew.

At this year's Golden Rooster Awards, the crew of "Life Events" reaped great rewards, being nominated for a total of seven major awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Recording, and Best Editing, making it a favorite to win.

Xin Zhilei, the second female lead in "Life Events", although not nominated, still came to the scene with the crew.

After all, it is the Golden Rooster Awards, and being able to come here and show off is always a good opportunity to gain exposure.

“Don’t mention it, I was filming other scenes.

A few days ago, I was called back by the crew of "Fang Hua" to reshoot a few scenes."

Xin Zhilei smiled when she saw Gu Wei. She was very happy to meet her old friend. But when the word "Fanghua" was mentioned, her expression fell and she showed a trace of sadness.

“Hasn’t the filming finished yet?

I remember the last time we met you said that the filming was finished and asked you to go back for reshoots. It's been more than a year now, are you still reshooting?" Gu Wei was also a little surprised.

He had heard rumors about "Fang Hua" and knew that Wang Jiawei was slow in filming, but he didn't expect it to be this slow.

“I can’t even remember how many times I’ve been called back for reshoots.”

Xin Zhilei curled his lips, looking helpless.

“Acting in a TV series is like riding a roller coaster.

I was so happy when I was chosen to star in "Fan Hua", which was Wang Jiawei's first TV series.

I kept thinking to myself that no matter what, I must give 200% effort.

Only after we started filming did we realize how difficult it was.

Director Wang shoots in a completely stream-of-consciousness manner. Often times there are no lines or scripts, and he lets the actors perform on their own and find their feelings.

The repeated NGs are almost driving me crazy.

After so many years in the industry, this is the first time I feel filming is so difficult.

At the time, I doubted whether I could act.

After finishing the filming, I thought it was finally over.

As a result, he was called back to reshoot after a short while.

It’s been almost three years since the TV series started filming, and I don’t know when it will be broadcast! ”

Hearing Xin Zhilei's complaints, Gu Wei comforted her, "It should be about the same.

As far as I know, [Fanhua] has a huge investment.

No matter how much Wang Jiawei can delay, the investors behind him, Shanghai Film Group and Tencent, will not always let him do what he wants.

Modern dramas don’t take too long to be produced in post-production, and they will definitely be aired in about a year.”

Gu Wei's impression is that "Fang Hua" was broadcast at the end of 23 years, which is exactly one year from now.

This TV series directed by Wang Jiawei was very popular when it was broadcast. Characters such as "Abao", "Li Li" and "Miss Wang" became popular. Considering Xin Zhilei's current popularity, it is worth spending three or four years to make a TV series like "Fang Hua".

"I hope it's like what you said~" Xin Zhilei nodded slightly. She also had high expectations for "Flower City", but the filming has taken such a long time and she didn't know when it would be finished, so she was a little anxious.

"By the way, when are you going to shoot [Joy of Life 3]? Will I have a lot of scenes?"

Gu Wei thought for a moment and said, "The script has been completed and we plan to start filming in the second half of next year."

As he said this, he smiled and looked at Xin Zhilei: "Don't worry, you will have a role as the 'Saintess of Northern Qi'."

"Is this the finale of Season 3?"

Gu Wei nodded: "Yes, it was originally planned to be a trilogy.

Season 3 will be the final season of the series.

Like the 'Battle of Dadong Mountain', 'Death of Chen Pingping' and 'Final Showdown between Fan Xian and Emperor Qing' in the original novel, they will all be presented in the third part."

After Gu Wei confirmed that the third season would be the final season, Xin Zhilei felt a little reluctant.

Now that "Fang Hua" has not been aired yet, "Haitang Duoduo" in "Joy of Life" is her most popular role.

Most of her popularity in the past two years comes from this hit drama.

As the two were chatting, other people in the venue couldn't help but look in that direction.

The red carpet waiting area is quite large, and all the big and small stars attending the Golden Rooster Awards are waiting here to walk the red carpet.

Gu Wei is a star among stars, and his appearance unconsciously attracts the attention of many people.

He has many acquaintances here, including the crew of "Life Events", "Miracle: The Dumb Kid" and "Changjin Lake".

Wen Muye, Yu Dong, Wu Jing, Guo Fan and others came over to say hello and chat.

There are only three movies related to Gu Wei in this year's Golden Rooster Awards. "Life Events" and "Miracle: Stupid Kid" were both invested and produced by "Wei Ming Tian Xia", and Gu Wei was the leading actor and one of the producers of "Changjin Lake".

These three films are all favorites for this year's Golden Rooster Awards. Peng Yuchang, the lead actor of "Miracle: The Silly Kid", and Wu Jing, the lead actor of "Changjin Lake", were nominated for Best Actor, just like Gu Wei.

"Is the promotion of [The Wandering Earth 2] going to start?" Gu Wei asked Guo Fan.

“It has already started, I came to the Golden Rooster Awards just to promote the movie!
It just so happens that the two main actors of our movie are here." Guo Fan glanced at Wu Jing beside him and raised his eyebrows at Liu Dehua not far away. After he finished speaking, Wu Jing smiled and interrupted, "I was just betting with Director Guo on who would win the Best Actor award this year."

"Oh, what did Director Guo say?" Gu Wei also looked at Guo Fan.

Guo Fan was somewhat helpless: “How would I know that?

However, among the five nominated actors, Shen Teng did not come. He was nominated based on the comedy film "Lone Moon", and his chances of winning are too small.

Among the remaining four people, Mr. Gu, you actually have the highest probability of winning the award. However, you already won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor two years ago. If you win it again this time, it will be your second Golden Rooster Award. I don't know whether the jury will give you this honor.

As for Brother Jing, Director Xu Zheng and Peng Yuchang, I think their chances of winning are about the same."

Gu Wei nodded in agreement. What Guo Fan said was pretty much what he thought.

"How about this, whoever wins the prize owes the other a drink?" Wu Jing suggested.

Gu Wei laughed and said, "Haha, that's no problem, it should be so!"

The three of them chatted and laughed. Wu Jing mentioned the movie that Gu Wei had shot before: "How is the post-production of [Extreme Rescue] going? When is it going to be released?"

He does appear in this movie, although in only a few shots.

“It’s being done and it’s estimated to be completed in about two months.

As for the release, we have discussed with Lionsgate and it is tentatively scheduled for next summer."

"Will it be released simultaneously around the world like John Wick 4?" Guo Fan asked curiously.

Gu Wei smiled and nodded: "Yes, although it is a Sino-US co-production, it enjoys the same treatment as Hollywood movies in terms of release.

North America and Europe use Lionsgate’s channels.”

“This is the first time in China that a domestic film has been released through Hollywood channels.

I hope that "Extreme Rescue" can be a big hit at the global box office.

This is the first time that Chinese films have truly gone abroad and are now going global!"

Guo Fan said with a blessing tone.

Gu Wei nodded slightly.

In fact, the model of "Extreme Rescue" is not new in China. The earliest "The Great Wall" is almost of this type.

It’s just that “The Great Wall” failed to achieve global synchronization. It was first released in China, and then released in North America and other countries around the world.

Moreover, the leading actor of "The Great Wall" was a white man after all, and the box office and reputation were relatively poor, so it was considered a failed attempt.

As the three were talking, Teacher Chen Daoming came over from a distance, accompanied by Brother Cheng Long and Liu Dehua. He also noticed that Gu Wei and Wu Jing were there, and the few of them gathered together and started chatting again.

As time goes by, more and more people gather in the red carpet waiting area. In addition to the invited big stars, there are also many young new faces.

"This is the world of the big guys. I wish I could get into that circle someday."

In the corner of the venue, the slender Wang Hedi looked in the direction of Gu Wei and others with envy.

"Either they are super famous, or their agency has connections that allow them to star in big-budget movies," said Wang Xingyue, who is also tall next to him.

Neither of them were nominated or invited guests, but they came here because they were shortlisted for the "Starry Sea Young Actor Selection Program" proposed by the Film Channel.

To put it simply, this plan is to select some young actors with potential in the market, provide them with some resources and training, and enable them to grow as quickly as possible.

It is a recommendation model, and some senior actors, directors, or film and television company bosses have the right to recommend.

People like Liu Haocun, Wang Hedi, Wang Churan, Wang Xingyue, Zhai Zilu, Zhang Linghe, Zhang Yifan, Zhang Yishang are all on the "Starry Sea" plan list, a total of 40 young actors.

These people all came to the Golden Rooster Awards today, to show their faces, and then perform together at the awards ceremony.

“But Didi, you are already very famous now, this year’s [Cang Lan Jue] is so popular.

If you keep working hard, maybe a big director will take a liking to you and ask you to star in a movie!"

Wang Xingyue's words made Wang Hedi's mouth curl up. The popularity of [Cang Lan Jue] did bring him considerable fame.

The flattery from his fans makes him feel that he is now one of the most popular stars!

"By the way, didn't you say before that you knew Gu Wei? Now that I have the chance, go over and say hello.

There are many big stars and directors over there, what a great opportunity to expand your network!" Wang Xingyue thought of something and turned to encourage Wang Hedi.

“Uh, forget it!
Brother Wei is chatting with someone else, it would be rude for me to disturb him."

Wang Hedi was a little timid. He had met Gu Wei on the variety show "Taohuawu" before, but Gu Wei was a flying guest at the time and left after only one or two days.

The relationship between them is not as good as he boasts to others.

Wang Xingyue turned his head and glanced at Wang Hedi, his lips slightly raised, but he said nothing more.

He knew very well that the other party was just bragging and just wanted to squeeze him.

These young actors from the "Starry Sea" project are not far from each other, and they will walk the red carpet together later.

Wang Churan naturally noticed Gu Wei's arrival, but she did not go over rashly. Instead, she thought about sending a WeChat message when she had time to see if she could make an appointment with him after the Golden Rooster Awards.

“Senior Duffy, I remember that Senior Gu is the major shareholder of Jiaxing Media, so he is your boss.

Have you ever met him when you were at the company? "

Wu Shile, who was wearing a little white dress, looked at the tall and handsome figure not far away and asked curiously to Zhuang Dafei beside her.

She is a student of the 19th grade of Beijing Film Academy, and Zhuang Dafei is of the 18th grade. Both of them can be considered Gu Wei's junior schoolmates.

"I haven't seen him. Senior Gu Wei seldom comes to Jiaxing." Zhuang Dafei was wearing a sky blue dress and had a cool temperament. She blinked her big eyes and looked at the radiant figure not far away.

She is also a fan of Gu Wei. When she first entered the entertainment industry, she wanted to join "Wei Ming Tian Xia", but failed. As a second choice, she joined Jiaxing.

“It’s a pity that my senior’s company hasn’t recruited new artists in the past two years, otherwise it would be great to join his company.

Not only can I see my idol often, but I don’t have to worry about resources! ”

Wu Shile is not very old. He played "Huang Zhitao" in the urban family education drama "Little Joy". He is new to the film and television industry and has no fame yet.

When she was at Beijing Film Academy, she often heard teachers talk about how outstanding senior Gu Wei was, and she was a little fan of him.

Gu Wei is considered to be the best actor trained by Beijing Film Academy in the past decade. No one can compare to him in terms of fame, film and television works, and various awards, even if the criteria are relaxed to nearly 20 years.

With such outstanding students, the school will naturally promote them vigorously.

Although Beijing Film Academy is already the top art school in the country, there are also the Central Academy of Drama and the Shanghai Theatre Academy that are on par with it.

Cultivating students like Gu Wei also made it a step ahead of the other two schools. (End of this chapter)