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The Golden Rooster Awards have concluded, but the buzz surrounding the awards continues to grow.

Besides the heated online discussions about the awards, the winners have received numerous interview requests from the media.

Many people appeared on news and television programs, gaining a significant amount of traffic.

As the most anticipated winner of the Best Actor award, Gu Wei, a two-time Best Actor winner, is the focus of everyone's attention.

If the attention this year's Golden Rooster Awards received is out of 10, then 6 of those points are due to Gu Wei.

Whether before or after winning the award, he was always the center of discussion among most netizens and the media.

Unfortunately, after the awards ceremony, Gu Wei gave a brief interview to official media backstage and then disappeared from the public eye.

No matter how heated the online discussions were, or how much his fans hoped their idol would make more public appearances, no media outlets were able to interview him.

The videos circulating online are mostly clips of Gu Wei from the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony.

Over the Pacific Ocean, a Gulfstream G550 is flying from Beijing toward Auckland, New Zealand.

"The internet is full of news about your award right now, it's incredibly popular."

It's a bit of a waste for him to go abroad now. Following the normal procedure, he should be doing some interviews now to solidify the buzz surrounding his award win.

Inside the cabin, Naza sat on a light brown leather sofa, holding a tablet and browsing the latest news online, occasionally reaching out to pick a grape from the fruit plate in front of her and putting it in her mouth.

She was dressed in a blue casual outfit, with her hair tied in a high ponytail. Her features were delicate, and her skin was fair and tender. Her natural beauty, combined with good post-natal care, made her look almost the same as when she had just graduated from film school.

"There have been many media invitations, as well as numerous interview programs from satellite TV stations."

However, we had already made plans to go out and have fun, so I asked the rest of the team to cancel their plans.

Gu Wei sat opposite Nazha, leaning back on the sofa with his legs crossed, holding a bound white notebook in his hands, occasionally flipping through it.

Winning an award is a very happy thing, especially the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor, which is the most prestigious award in the industry. Gu Wei was also delighted to receive this honor again.

However, he no longer cares much about the fame and attention that comes with it.

Things are different now; he is no longer the naive newcomer who just entered the entertainment industry ten years ago.

At this time, his fame, status, and achievements in the entertainment industry had almost reached the pinnacle. It might not be an exaggeration to say that there would be no one like him in the future, but it would not be an exaggeration to say that there was no one like him before.

Gu Wei doesn't care about the fame and popularity that ordinary celebrities get with great effort.

Aside from having works released online that require his personal promotion, he has gradually begun to reduce his usual public appearances.

Moreover, he has already decided to reduce his film and television work and spend more time on company management and his personal life.

I won't keep myself so busy and tired like before.

Naza smiled slightly. She didn't know what Gu Wei was thinking, but she was very satisfied with his answer, thinking that he had put aside his work to travel with her.

This made her feel that Gu Wei valued her.

My finger slowly slid across the tablet screen, and the cabin fell silent again.

After a while, as if she had seen some news that upset her, Nazha frowned slightly and pouted involuntarily: "Are you and Ni Ni on good terms?"

The Golden Rooster Awards fueled rumors of a romance between Gu Wei and Ni Ni, mainly because Ni Ni's overly excited reaction when Gu Wei won the award made it hard not to speculate.

Upon hearing this, Gu Wei looked up, glanced at Nazha opposite him, and said with a smile, "Yes, we worked together on [The Ex-File 3] before."

The relationship has always been good.

The movie I'm going to be starring in next is also a collaboration with her.

Naza glanced at the script in Gu Wei's hand; the cover read "The Vanished Her" in large characters.

“I know, I remember that Li Xian and Meng Ziyi from the company both starred in this movie.”

At this point, her tone carried a hint of sourness: "Ni Ni's acting is so good, yet for a company production, they cast an outsider as the lead actress."

Gu Wei found it amusing and put down the script in his hand: "She debuted as a 'Zhang Yimou girl' and was even nominated for Best Actress at this year's Golden Rooster Awards, so of course her acting skills are good."

As you know, the most important thing for me when casting is the actor's acting skills and how well they fit the role. Ni Ni is very suitable for the role in "The Vanished She" in terms of both appearance and acting skills.

Hearing Gu Wei say that, Nazha was a little unconvinced, but she didn't say anything more.

Although the two were classmates at the Beijing Film Academy and took the same courses in college.

But Nazha knows the level of her acting skills.

She believes she is second to none in terms of beauty, but she has no confidence in her acting skills.

Gu Wei picked up his coffee from the table in front of him, took a sip, then picked up his script to continue reading. Looking at Nazha across from him, he suddenly remembered something: "Oh, right, I was chatting with my mom on the phone the other day, and she asked about you."

"is it?
"What did Auntie say?" Naza asked quickly.

Gu Wei smiled and said, "It's nothing. She just asked me if you've been busy lately, and if we've had time to meet up or something."

"Then what do you say?"

"I'm telling the truth."

Let's just say we're both busy with our own work and only see each other occasionally.

Naza slapped her smooth forehead in annoyance: "It's all my fault, I haven't contacted Auntie for a long time."

Several years ago, Nazha met Gu Wei's parents when she went with Liu Yifei to help out at the charity foundation Gu Wei founded.

She continued to keep in touch with Gu Wei's mother, and the two got along very well.

Did you tell your aunt about our trip?

Gu Wei shook his head: "My mom didn't ask, and I didn't tell her either."

Naza's eyes lit up: "I'll make a video call to your aunt after we land, you don't mind, do you?"

Gu Wei glanced at her, and Nazha's little scheme was immediately seen through by him. He said nonchalantly, "Why would I mind?"

I've mentioned buying the Slipper Island to them before.

Since we're here for a vacation, you can tell my mom about your experience when we get back, and encourage them to come and relax here sometime if they have the chance.

"Haha, I'll definitely talk to Auntie properly!" Naza replied happily.

December is usually the month with the most entertainment news and the busiest time of the year for news media professionals.

Following the Golden Rooster Awards, a series of red carpet events were held, including the Weibo Vision Conference, the GQ Awards, the WSJ Gala Dinner, the China TV Drama Awards, the Tencent Star Awards, and the Sohu Fashion Awards.

Celebrities of all ages attended in their finest attire, and the media flocked to the event, gradually overshadowing the Golden Rooster Awards with a barrage of news.

That's how the entertainment industry is; good or bad, there will always be new and eye-catching news breaking out, and no one can dominate the spotlight forever.

The general public is characterized by a love of novelty and a tendency to subconsciously chase after the latest and most cutting-edge news.

Moreover, netizens have a penchant for gossip and curiosity. They quickly skim over positive news, but if a celebrity is involved in a scandal, it can easily top the trending searches and become a topic of national attention.

On the 16th, the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar: The Way of Water" was released simultaneously worldwide.

Being a Cameron fan must be a very painful thing. Although this world-class director, who started out as a truck driver, makes many wonderful films, the production cycle is just too long.

The earliest Titanic took 5 years to film, while Avatar, which sparked a global 3D movie craze and once again created a box office miracle, took 14 years from preparation to release.

Now, 13 years later, the second installment of Avatar, The Way of Water, has finally been released.

The fans have been waiting so long they've almost withered.

This movie doesn't need much promotion; the names of Avatar and director James Cameron are the best advertisement.

In just one week, Avatar: The Way of Water raked in $6 million at the global box office, with North America, its largest market, accounting for $1.8 million of that.

China, as the world's second-largest film market, also had a box office of over $7000 million.

Slipper Island, New Zealand.

Golden sunlight poured down like honey, bathing the entire private island in a lazy, warm hue.

The soft white sand stretched out beneath my feet, like sifted icing sugar, delicate and warm.

The waves gently lapped against the shore, making a soothing sound, like nature's tenderest whisper.

A man and a woman lay side by side on beach chairs, with a white parasol overhead providing shade.

The man was wearing white beach shorts with blue flowers, casually flipping through a book, his bare upper body displaying a perfect physique like that of an ancient Greek sculpture.

The woman, wearing black sunglasses and a bikini that barely covered her most intimate areas, lay slightly on her side, her two long, slender, white legs intertwined, her body motionless, seemingly asleep.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, swept across the beach, and the shadows of the coconut trees cast dappled light on the deck chairs.

In the distance, several snow-white seagulls spread their wings and circled in the azure sky. The sky was crystal clear and merged with the boundless sea at the edge of the horizon, making it impossible to distinguish where the sky ended and the sea began.

Everything together creates a beautiful and languid picture.

"what"

After a while, the bikini-clad beauty woke up from her nap, yawned, stretched her arms above her head, and her curvaceous figure became even more alluring.

"Awake~"
Have you had a good night's sleep?

Gu Wei, who was reading a book on the other side, looked up and glanced at her.

"Yeah, I only planned to lie down and rest for a while, but I ended up falling asleep."

But it really feels so comfortable~

Naza raised her fair arm, picked up the chilled fruit juice drink from the small table next to her, and took a sip.

"I guess I used up too much energy snorkeling and surfing before, I'm too tired~"

"Probably so~"

At this point, Naza's stomach growled.

She awkwardly placed her hand on her stomach: "Um, I'm a little hungry." Gu Wei put down his book: "What do you want to eat?"

The island has no shortage of food; it is delivered daily by designated personnel.

The restaurant has several chefs, each specializing in Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisine. They were all recently hired from Auckland to prepare meals for the holiday.

Therefore, the two of them have a wide range of dining options every day, and can enjoy various delicacies without leaving the island.

"I've eaten a lot of seafood these past few days, let's change it up today~"

Gu Wei thought for a moment: "How about French food?"
I remember one of the chefs on the island was good at French cuisine.

"Since you love Wagyu beef, you can ask the chef to make a filet mignon and a French stew, which will give you a good boost of energy."

“Okay~” Naza agreed with a smile.

She was satisfied with Gu Wei's choice and even happier that he remembered her taste.

Before long, the two were enjoying this French meal.

The dining area is not in a restaurant, but in a specially built place for eating.

The wooden boardwalk extends about 100 meters from the seaside restaurant into the sea. Under a white pavilion, a rectangular table with a neat white tablecloth is set up. Gu Wei and Nazha sit on either side, dining amidst the breathtaking scenery between the sea and the sky.

Before they knew it, the two had been on Slipper Island for five days.

This is their own private world, beautiful and undisturbed by anyone.

The couple sleeps until they naturally wake up every day, then swims and plays in the water. When they are hungry, they eat a big meal and enjoy delicious food. When they are tired, they lie on the beach, sunbathe and take a nap. Occasionally, they will take a yacht out to sea. They live an extremely leisurely and carefree life.

After dinner, Gu Wei took Nazha to a spa to relieve the fatigue of the day.

During that time, he received a phone call from China and chatted for a while.

"Did President Yang call you?" Nazha asked curiously after Gu Wei hung up the phone.

"Yes, he told me about some recent things that happened at the company."

The movie "Sheep Without a Shepherd 2" is set to be released at the end of the month, and the company is currently focusing its main efforts on promoting it.

"I've been watching the news these past few days, and Avatar: The Way of Water is incredibly popular, with huge box office returns worldwide. I hope it won't have any impact on Sheep Without a Shepherd 2?"

Gu Wei smiled and said, "As the second installment of Avatar, 'The Way of Water' is sure to do well at the box office."

I predict that the global box office will easily exceed $20 billion.

However, this movie is unlikely to be a hit in the country.

"why?
I remember that when Avatar was released in China in 09, it set a box office record at the time.

"Now that the second movie is out, and the reviews are pretty good, even if it can't break records again, it shouldn't be difficult to get three or four billion in box office revenue, right?" Nazha asked curiously.

Gu Wei shook his head: "Times have changed."

Avatar is indeed a top global IP, and James Cameron's fame and appeal are strong enough.

However, in today's domestic market environment, it is almost impossible for Hollywood films to achieve four or five billion yuan in box office revenue in China, let alone break box office records.

There are many reasons for this.

Domestically, our country is becoming stronger and stronger, and people's national pride is increasing. We have lost the mystique of those American blockbusters that always save the world.

People think that if Americans can do it, we might be able to too. Why can't we let the Chinese save the world?

This is also why "The Wandering Earth" and "Wolf Warrior" had high box office returns.

On the other hand, Hollywood movies themselves have been disappointing in recent years, using the same formulas to make films for decades.

In the past, you could at least enjoy the special effects, like the Transformers series and Avatar.

But now special effects are so common that domestic audiences have had enough of them and naturally won't buy into them anymore.

Avatar: The Way of Water is decent in terms of content; it's not a bad movie, but it doesn't offer anything particularly original either.

In terms of audiovisual aspects, Cameron's technology is undoubtedly the best in the world, but it is still within the framework of 3D and there are no new breakthroughs.

Look, this movie only grossed a little over 400 million yuan in its first week of release in China. At this rate, it'll basically be a blockbuster that breaks 1 billion yuan, but it's unlikely to be a huge hit.

Naza nodded slowly: "If what you say is true, it seems that apart from the movie you participated in, 'John Wick 4,' there have been very few Hollywood movies with high box office in recent years."

In this way, "The Way of Water" will have little impact on "Sheep Without a Shepherd 2," which will be released a week later.

"Hehe, to put it bluntly, the fact that 'John Wick 4' was able to achieve such good box office results in China is basically due to my appeal."

If they had cast someone else, this movie would have had a hard time even breaking 5 million yuan at the domestic box office!

Gu Wei's slightly arrogant words didn't bother Nazha.

His image as the box office king of Chinese-language films is already deeply ingrained in people's minds.

After so many years of releasing one blockbuster film after another, even the most demanding people have come to acknowledge Gu Wei's dominant box office appeal in China.

The two chatted while getting their spa treatments, and by the time the massages were over, it was completely dark.

At night, the water villas extend into the sea.

On the large bed in the bedroom, an activity even more intense than during the day had just ended.

Naza lay helplessly on Gu Wei's body, entangled with him like an octopus.

"You're going back the day after tomorrow, right?"

After a long while, she slightly propped herself up and gently stroked Gu Wei's muscular chest with her delicate hand.

"Yes, the flight is the day after tomorrow."

What, you don't want to leave?

"I'm so reluctant to leave! I had such a wonderful time these past few days, this vacation was absolutely amazing!"

Naza blushed and looked up at Gu Wei with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

I don't know if she was reluctant to leave her vacation or reluctant to part with the time she spent with Gu Wei every night.

After all, once they return to China, they will both be busy with their own work, and a period of separation is inevitable.

Gu Wei's large hand moved from the other woman's snow-white back to her front, feeling its softness and smoothness, and he chuckled, "When have you ever not had fun or felt uncomfortable when you went out to play?"
Let's come out again when we have time.

Even if I'm busy with work, you can come over by yourself.

If you feel bored, you can invite your sister, uncle, aunt, or a close friend to join you.

“Hmph~
"No, I want to be with you, I want you to stay with me."

After saying this with a haughty air, Naza pressed her face against Gu Wei's chest.

After a moment of tenderness, Naza seemed to remember something, and her expression turned hesitant.

"Gu Wei~"

"What's wrong?" Gu Wei also noticed her expression. Naza rarely called him by his name directly.

"I want a child."

"Hmm?" Gu Wei was somewhat surprised.

"You always say you're still a child, how come you suddenly have this kind of thought?"

"Oh dear, we've said that, but we're the same age, I'm turning 30 this year too."

Although this age is not considered old for a female celebrity.

But this is also the prime age for having children!

As she spoke, she looked at Gu Wei with anticipation.

Did my mom say something to you?

When she first arrived in New Zealand, Nazha made a video call to Gu Wei's mother, and the two chatted for a long time.

"No, Auntie just asked about my daily life and didn't mention anything about this."

This is my own opinion!

Naza's tone gradually became firm.

She knew Gu Wei wouldn't change his mind for her, but she felt she would be inseparable from him for the rest of her life.

She is very happy with her current life and enjoys it.

However, she was afraid that if they didn't get married, something might happen between them in the future. So she thought it would be better to have a child with Gu Wei now, so that no matter what problems they encountered, they wouldn't separate.

At least to Gu Wei's parents, she was already a real daughter-in-law.

Gu Wei didn't know what Nazha was thinking, but he didn't object either.

They've been together for over ten years, and she's his first love. It's impossible for them not to have feelings for each other.

Moreover, having children is not a troublesome thing for him.

With his current net worth and wealth, even if he had a football team like Musk, it wouldn't make a difference.

"So, do you agree or not?"

Naza became anxious when she saw that Gu Wei was not speaking.

Gu Wei's lips curled up as he turned and pinned Nazha down beneath him: "I have no reason to disagree."

"Let's not delay, let's start working hard today." (End of Chapter)