It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1343 Career! Women! I need to reshuffle everything!
"Netizens are all asking you to write a script for Jing Tian, ​​what are your thoughts?"

In the bedroom, on the bed, her son had just fallen asleep when Liu Yifei snuggled into Chen Fei's arms and started chatting with him with a smile.

Chen Fei's expression froze, his survival instinct instantly kicking in!
"Why would I write a script for her? Netizens are just making a fuss! Don't listen to their nonsense."

He reached out and put his arm around Liu Yifei's waist, nuzzling her hair with his nose, and coaxed her softly, "Right now, all I can think about is writing a script for my wife."

With the successful completion of filming for "Parasite," Liu Yifei has also gained considerable directing experience.

In his spare time, he has started thinking about what kind of script he should write for her.

Big-budget productions are definitely out of the question; it can only be low-budget art films, so she can practice first and then try out larger productions.

However, Liu Yifei was twirling the buttons on his pajamas with her delicate white fingertips, a half-smile on her face: "I heard that at the premiere of 'Mystery of Antiques,' Jing Tian even toasted you a few times."
They even said something like, "Thank you for your help, right? They're being so sincere, it's not like you're asking too much of you to write a script for them, is it?"

Hey!
Which grandson is gossiping outside?
Chen Fei cursed inwardly, a thin layer of sweat instantly beading on his back. He hurriedly explained, "That was just a routine social obligation."

Moreover, Huo Qigang and Guo Jingjing were both there when we were drinking. I sat up straight the whole time and didn't dare to look away! Go ask them if you don't believe me!

Liu Yifei chuckled and released her grip on his waist, saying, "You're a good girl, I'll let you off this time."

As soon as she finished speaking, she leaned forward and quickly pecked Chen Fei on the lips.

The soft touch was fleeting, but it instantly relaxed Chen Fei's tense nerves.

He let out a long sigh, then pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head as he said in a muffled voice, "Heaven and earth bear witness, besides my wife and children, all I have on my mind is the work I haven't finished."

"These past few days I've been thinking about what kind of story I should write for you, one that you could personally direct and film..."

"Stop!" Liu Yifei suddenly sat up and pressed her index finger against his lips. "It's break time now, no talking about work."

She winked mischievously and reached out to turn off the bedside lamp. "How about we 'practice' a few romantic scenarios first?"

It's rare for her to suddenly take the initiative like this!
In the darkness, Chen Fei's Adam's apple bobbed, and he immediately rolled over and sat up.

"Be gentle, what's the rush? Ouch! Don't bite there, it hurts..."

The gentle moonlight outside the window cast a hazy glow on the two intertwined figures inside the room.

At this moment, all the trivial matters concerning the script, social engagements, and work had long been forgotten by Chen Fei.

Meanwhile, in a luxury villa on the other side of the city, the air seemed to freeze.

Huang Xiaoming leaned against the living room door frame, coldly watching Yang Ying stuff clothes into the black suitcase one by one.

The clicking sound of the zipper snapping shut was particularly jarring in the silence, and combined with the cold environment, it seemed to tell a story of a completely broken relationship!
On the coffee table lay the newly effective divorce decree, which clearly stated that the two were no longer husband and wife.

"Have you checked everything? Don't forget anything."

Huang Xiaoming broke the silence first, his voice as cold as ice.

His gaze swept over the Cartier necklace around Yang Ying's neck, which he had personally bought for her on their wedding anniversary last year, but now ironically hung on his ex-wife who was about to part ways.

Yang Ying paused, frowned, and said, "I don't need your fake concern for me."

As she straightened up, the wheels of her suitcase scraped sharply on the floor, causing Huang Xiaoming to frown.

"House, car, savings—I'll take whatever the court decides. But you…" She suddenly sneered, a mocking smile playing on her bright red lips, "I heard your new movie, which you directed, flopped at the box office?"

Huang Xiaoming's pupils contracted slightly, and he swallowed his anger as his Adam's apple bobbed: "Mind your own business. The locks on this house will be changed tomorrow. Don't let me see you again."

Yang Ying suddenly grabbed her suitcase, her high heels clicking rapidly on the marble floor.

As she passed by Huang Xiaoming, she suddenly stopped, the scent of perfume mixed with a chill wafting over him: "Huang Xiaoming, you should know that from the very beginning, this marriage was something I did by using your connections, and you were after my looks."

From now on, you can go find the woman you like, the one who's willing to treat you like royalty, and I will become the most dazzling leading lady!

Huang Xiaoming didn't speak, but just stared at her coldly, pondering to himself.

Where does her confidence come from? Who is helping her behind the scenes?

"Bye-bye, domineering CEO."

boom--

As the door slammed shut, Huang Xiaoming stared at the empty living room, then suddenly grabbed a glass from the table and smashed it against the wall!
The moment the glass shattered, moonlight streamed in through the French windows, illuminating the mess on the floor and his clenched fist, which trembled slightly.

His wife died, and the child was awarded to the other party.

It's laughable that he invested and built connections everywhere, only to end up like this now—it's truly ironic!
The shards of glass reflected the cold moonlight as he stared at the mess on the ground, the anger surging in his chest gradually transforming into a chilling calculation.

He bent down and picked up a piece of broken photo frame from the corner.

The smiles on his and Yang Ying's faces in that once sweet wedding photo have long been shattered by cracks.

He ran his fingertips across the beautiful face in the photo, then suddenly scoffed and threw the frame into the trash can.

"Stupid woman!"

He loosened his tie, sat on the leather sofa, and lit a cigarette.

Amidst the swirling smoke, a new message lit up on my phone screen.

It was sent by Yang Ying: "The property division agreement will take a month to officially take effect. Let's announce our divorce on the day it takes effect."

"Are you in such a hurry? Don't you want me to have a peaceful New Year?"

"You're already divorced, what's the point of celebrating the New Year? Just announce it as soon as possible, so as not to delay either of us."

Looking at the reply, Huang Xiaoming stubbed out his cigarette, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

He truly hadn't expected that this woman could be so ruthless!
"it is good."

After replying to the message, he grabbed his car keys and strode out the door.

In the garage late at night, the Maybach engine roared like thunder, as if venting its owner's anger.

But just then, a message from the agent suddenly popped up on the car's screen: "Xiao Ming, Mr. Cao from New Classics Media has sent a message wanting to meet with you to discuss a new project collaboration. Are you free tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM?"

Huang Xiaoming's grip on the steering wheel suddenly tightened, and a smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

The turning point in your career has come at just the right time!
"Yes, I'll be there on time tomorrow."

After replying to the message, he stepped on the gas and drove towards his parents' house.

Neon lights flashed past the car window, and his thoughts drifted to more secluded corners. Yang Ying's greed, ambition, and ruthlessness had already been fully revealed in their seven-year marriage.

Now that she has chosen to leave, it is actually a good thing.

He always knew that what he wanted was a docile and obedient kitten, an accessory that could adorn his life but would not try to take a share.

He loved Yang Ying back then, but he didn't see through her disguise.

Having gone through such a painful experience, he will definitely never look for that kind of woman again.

Those young, beautiful, unambitious new actresses, or wealthy but naive girls from privileged backgrounds, flashed through his mind one by one.

In the rearview mirror, his eyes gradually turned cold and sharp, much like a beast before a hunt.

"Starting tomorrow," he muttered to himself, accelerating towards the brightly lit city center, "I'm going to reshuffle my career and my women!"

On the passenger seat, the divorce agreement was fluttered by the night wind, as if foreshadowing the complete cooling of a man's heart.

……

On its opening day, the suspense/adventure film "Mystery of Antiques," starring Lei Jiayin, Jing Tian, ​​and Li Xian, grossed 5236 million yuan at the box office.

The film has received extremely polarized reviews, with its Douban rating dropping to 6.3, and its adaptation style has been heavily criticized.

"Hollywood blockbusters such as No Time to Die, Zootopia, and The Banker have all been pulled from theaters."

"The box office of 'Fame and Fortune' has exceeded 8 million RMB, and the estimated box office is 11 billion RMB."

Early this morning, various trending news items were constantly appearing online.

Chen Fei looked at these latest news updates as he left home and arrived at the company.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he heard Wang Baoqiang's signature loud voice and hearty laugh: "Director Chen! We've finally waited for you."

Turning around, I saw Wang Baoqiang walking over carrying a stack of scripts, with half of a crumpled script sticking out of his sweatpants pocket, looking just like a child holding his beloved baby.

"Director Chen, take a look!" He handed over the script, excitedly saying, "The script has been approved. I and the writing team stayed up for three nights in a row to completely revise the rhythm of the fight scenes, and even added new Easter eggs to the scenes between Su Mu and Xiang Tenghui!"

"is it?"

Chen Fei took the script and led him into the office.

After sitting down in his office chair, he opened the script and traced the red marks left by the revisions and annotations with his fingertips.

From the camera work in the fighting arena to the hidden metaphors in the dialogue, every detail exudes a stubbornness.

He flipped through the pages one by one, reading very slowly, even checking each change in the clapper sheet.

Wang Baoqiang paced back and forth beside him, the soft rustling of his shoes against the floor reflecting his nervousness and anticipation.

"Done!" Half an hour later, Chen Fei finally closed the script, a smile playing on his lips. "The action scenes are intense enough, and the emotional storyline is well-developed. I guarantee the audience will be satisfied."

"Haha." Wang Baoqiang slapped his thigh, unable to hide his excitement. "So, should we announce it to the public now? Or what? I've even thought of a trending topic: 'A Shocking Opening in an Octagonal Cage'!"

Chen Fei took out his phone, glanced at his schedule, and nodded decisively: "Okay, strike while the iron is hot, and have the publicity department release a press release within half an hour."

This is right during the Lunar New Year film season, when movies are generating a lot of buzz and viewership, so releasing this announcement now is perfectly appropriate.

Upon hearing this, Wang Baoqiang quickly left the office.

Before we knew it, it was ten o'clock.

Feiyue Films' official Weibo account promptly pushed out a major announcement, with the pinned post featuring a highly impactful concept poster:

Against a dark background, the rusty octagonal cage door is half-open, letting in a blinding beam of light. Inside the cage, the outlines of boxing gloves and a sweaty back are vaguely visible.

The caption below is concise and powerful: #The project in the octagonal cage has been officially approved!#
"Feiyue Films and @Wang Baoqiang Studio jointly announce a major new project! The inspirational realistic drama 'In the Octagonal Cage' has officially launched!"
This film will focus on the inspiring journey of a young fighter's triumphant comeback! It realistically portrays the struggles against fate and ignites a spark of hope with stunning visuals! The passion is boiling; we await the opening of the octagon!

At the same time, Wang Baoqiang's studio also reposted the message, along with a photo of him standing in front of a movie poster, with the caption: "This time, we want everyone to see the true meaning of 'living like wild grass, indomitable'!"

The news immediately went viral on Weibo's trending topics.

Within half an hour, hashtags such as #OctagonalCageProjectApproval#, #WangBaoqiang'sLatestDirectorialWork#, and #OctagonalCageConceptPoster# successively topped the trending search list.

Netizens flooded the comments section, sparking heated discussions.

"Is Baoqiang going to direct again? 'The Octagonal Cage'? That title sounds really exciting, is it an action movie?"

"Wow! This concept poster is awesome! It really sets the atmosphere perfectly. I'm begging for filming to start soon!"

"Wow? Wang Baoqiang wrote, directed, and starred in this? And it's a realistic drama? That's impressive! Has the grassroots success story evolved to this extent?"

"I almost forgot, Bao Qiang is also an action actor. Feng Yuxiu is incredibly handsome, they're a perfect match to play a fighting coach!"

"Why does the project approval announcement say 'based on a true story,' and what is the real-life prototype?"

As discussions continue, the topic's popularity continues to rise.

The Baidu Index for "In the Octagonal Cage" surged by 300% within an hour of its release! Over 10 registration messages flooded into the "want to see" reservation channels on major ticketing platforms as soon as they opened.

Wang Baoqiang's strong public appeal once again boosted his popularity, and "In the Octagonal Cage" spread across the entire internet in just one day.

At the same time, casting notices for the relevant actors were also released.

The character "Sister Su Mu" has once again become the object of pursuit for all the post-95s and post-00s actresses.

Her character is a paralyzed girl who lives in poverty but is extremely kind-hearted. She takes care of a group of children on her own and supports them as a family.

In his casting requirements, Wang Baoqiang wrote: Sister Su Mu is one of the key characters who drive the plot, and her character revolves around resilience, sacrifice, and a glimmer of light.

That one sentence alone immediately excited all the actresses of the right age.

Even if such a role isn't the main character, if played well, it can definitely leave a lasting and memorable mark on the history of Chinese cinema!

In an instant, a flood of actors' personal profiles poured into Wang Baoqiang's studio like snowflakes.

At the same time, Chen Fei arrived at the editing room to see how far Han Jianu had progressed in editing "Parasite".

But to his surprise, as soon as he pushed open the door, he was met with a pair of resentful eyes...

(End of this chapter)