During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 861 The High-Speed ​​Journey to Win Over Mother-in-Law Ni Ni

The entertainment industry was incredibly lively before Chinese New Year's Eve.

The premiere of "The Mermaid" has just passed, and the premieres of "From Vegas to Macau III" and "The Monkey King 3" are following one after another.

The production companies of the two Hong Kong films were quite in sync, scheduling one film for the morning and the other for the afternoon, perfectly balancing the timing.

Wei Jin did not attend the premiere of "From Vegas to Macau III" because he did not have a good relationship with Berna and Huaxia Star and was too lazy to join in the fun.

But with the resources of these two production companies and the cast, the premiere was no small affair.

Countless celebrities and artists from Hong Kong and mainland China attended the event, making the red carpet exceptionally dazzling.

In addition, Andy Lau, along with the God of Songs and Zhang Jiahui, sang "Tun'er" a cappella in front of numerous media outlets, making the premiere incredibly popular.

When Wei Jin returned to his villa in Yanjiao from the Golden House, he saw that news of "From Vegas to Macau III" had already made headlines.

However, perhaps it was the increasingly prosperous mainland film market, or perhaps it was the success of "Chasing the Dragon" that gave Wang Jing the confidence;
In short, from the producers Lung Wu and Yu Pangzi to the director Wang Jing and actors Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat, and others, everyone is full of confidence in "From Vegas to Macau III".

When asked by the media about box office results, they unanimously shouted the slogan of 20 billion yuan in box office revenue!

It must be admitted that Hong Kong directors are really daring when it comes to shouting slogans, wow.
"Dad, dinner's ready!"

Wei Jin was brought back from his reverie by his son Wei Xu's sweet, childlike voice. He looked up and saw the little guy running towards him on his short legs.

With arms outstretched, Wei Jin lifted Wei Xu, who was not yet three years old, high up, spun him around, and kissed his rosy, pink little face twice.

"Alright, my good boy."

Although the scale of the afternoon's premiere of "The White Bone Demon" was not as large as yesterday's "The Mermaid" or "From Vegas to Macau III", the lineup was still impressive.

Gu Changwei, Jiang Wen, Ning Hao, Xu Zheng, Zhang Yimou, and other big-name guests were all present.

At the invitation of Aaron Kwok and Gong Li, Wei Jin also took Zeng Li to the set for a tour—Sister Li had a very pleasant working relationship with Gong Li in "Sheep Without a Shepherd" and they got along well.

However, Wei Jin left the scene when the movie was only halfway through because he received a message from Yan Danchen—her mother had taken care of it.

Yan Danchen's mother arrived at noon. Originally, Wei Jin planned to personally pick her up at the airport.
After all, they've gotten someone else's daughter pregnant, so they deserve respect.

But this idea was rejected by the senior student.

In her words, her family didn't even know she was pregnant. Wei Jin's intervention was too direct, and she wasn't prepared at all.

So, with the help of her senior, her assistant picked up Yan's mother and, after communication, notified Wei Jin.

Upon arriving at the Ziyu Hua Mansion, Wei Jin had just entered the house when he heard Yan Danchen's voice, "Mom, the baby's father is here."

"Huh? Oh, okay."

Clearly, in just over two hours, Yan Danchen's mother hadn't yet recovered from the "surprise" of becoming a grandmother.

Upon seeing Wei Jin, she seemed somewhat at a loss for words.

Thank God, although Yan's mother was a hospital accountant and her husband was the chairman of the trade union of an old state-owned enterprise, their family was relatively well-off.

In my decades of life experience, the most prominent figures I've ever met are the local leaders of Xiangtan.

And those people are probably far inferior to Wei Jin, Asia's richest man.

"Hello Auntie, this is Wei Jin. I'm so sorry I couldn't come to pick you up in person."

Wei Jin adopted a very humble attitude. She was the mother of his own woman and the grandmother of his own child. What airs did she have to put on?

His immediate apologies made Yan's mother feel a little embarrassed, and she became more polite instead.

"It's okay, I understand you're busy with important matters."

Seeing that Yan's mother was in a stable mood, Wei Jin secretly winked at Yan Danchen. Only a sweet little girl knows how to handle her parents.

However, despite thinking this in his heart, Wei Jin verbally criticized himself again.

"Auntie, we should have invited you and Uncle to come to Beijing for a visit a long time ago, or to Xiangtan to pay our respects, but firstly, we simply couldn't find the time, and secondly, we were afraid it would be too abrupt."

As Yan's mother listened, she also subtly observed Wei Jin. She had to admit that the boy was indeed very good-looking.

With his impeccably tailored suit, tall and muscular physique, handsome face, and the air of someone who has long held a high position, everyone would have to say – "Young man, you're really handsome!"

No wonder his own daughter was willing to give herself to him and have his child without telling her family, and didn't even want a formal title!

To be honest, Yan's mother was indeed very angry at first.

Because she had taught Yan Danchen to be independent since she was a child, but now she has become someone's mistress in a clandestine way, which has made her lose all face!

If time could turn back a few years, she would definitely make Yan Danchen abort the child and cut all ties with Wei Jin.

But Yan Danchen is no longer young; she's 38 this year. She definitely has to have this child, otherwise it will be difficult to conceive in the future.

In that case, rather than forcibly separating Wei Jin and Yan Danchen, it would be better to give the child a complete family.

Moreover, this kid is really generous, giving away a house worth over 40 million yuan and more than 20 shops in Beijing.

Yan's mother didn't know the exact value, but she heard from her daughter that the annual rent alone could bring in tens of millions.

In addition, there is a family trust fund, which, according to the asset structure in the document, is conservatively estimated to be worth more than one billion yuan. What more could she possibly want?

Now, seeing Wei Jin's humble and polite attitude, Yan's mother's resentment is gradually diminishing.

After personally tasting the Hunan cuisine prepared during the Wei and Jin dynasties that evening, Yan's mother, though not saying it aloud, was actually becoming increasingly delighted, like a mother-in-law meeting her son-in-law.

After all, one can say that the Wei and Jin dynasties were philandering, but one can never say that the Wei and Jin dynasties were bad.

In terms of temperament, appearance, wealth, status, and way of handling things, he may not be perfect, but he is certainly outstanding.

After setting aside her prejudices, Yan's mother found her son-in-law incredibly appealing!
So, after Wei Jin left, Yan's mother pulled Yan Danchen aside and expressed her opinion.

"Don't worry, Danchen, I'll talk to your dad."

"Well, thank you, Mom."

As the sun rises and sets, another day has passed, and only two days remain until Lunar New Year's Eve.

The last highly anticipated film of the Spring Festival season, "Detective Chinatown," held its premiere.

Compared to the grand and high-profile events of its competitors, this premiere was much simpler, taking place at the Shanhe Cinema's flagship store in Beijing.

Despite the low-key approach and the fact that it was nearing the end of the year, the event still attracted a considerable number of attendees thanks to the prestigious reputation of Shanhe Media and the hype surrounding the screenwriter Wei Jin and the directors Yan Fei and Peng Damo.

Xu Guangtou and his wife, Deng Chao and his wife, Huang Xiaoming, Yang Ying, Zhou Xun, and others—almost all of Beijing's top-tier artists—were present. In addition, numerous industry producers and directors, such as Chen Hong, Zhang Yimou, Lu Yang, Guo Fan, and Jia Zhangke, also showed their support.

Even though the top executives of major companies in the industry couldn't attend, they all sent representatives.

Therefore, the star power on the red carpet at this premiere was not dim, but rather dazzling, keeping the media reporters who came to cover the event extremely busy.

When Wei Jin's assistant, Tian Xiwei, finally appeared, the reporters reacted as if they had smelled a shark stalking blood.

The flash of the camera never stopped, turning the evening in Beijing into daylight.

Seeing such a scene for the first time, Tian Xixi was so nervous that she didn't know what to do. Her little hand, which was holding Wei Jin's arm, looked very stiff.

Wei Jin understood the girl's feelings and patted her hand with a smile to comfort her.

At the end of the red carpet, after posing for photos with the media, Wei Jin refused to answer questions and led the little girl directly into the venue.

At this point, there was still more than half an hour before the premiere began, and socializing was the main focus.

As the main focus today, the creative team behind "Detective Chinatown" is clearly the core of the social gathering.

The honest and simple Wang Baoqiang and the funny Xiao Yang both have good emotional intelligence and are able to handle this situation with ease and confidence.

Wearing a bright red dress, Ni Ni exuded a powerful aura and looked incredibly dazzling.

Despite her young age, Zhang Zifeng has been in the entertainment industry for many years. Influenced by her mother, she appears poised and confident when following her around.

Liu Haoran, a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, was somewhat at a loss as he faced such a large occasion for the first time, following behind the two directors.

Of course, with the arrival of Mr. Wei, the focus of the event began to shift, and both the production company executives and celebrities came to greet him.

This scene also made the assistant, Tian Xiwei, realize the status of her boss in the entertainment industry.

After a period of tedious socializing, the premiere finally began with the arrival of host Xie Nan.

For films controlled by Shanhe Media, the premieres are always simple, without any fancy gimmicks, just interviews and interactions.

However, compared to when they made "Goodbye Mr. Loser," Yan Fei and Peng Damo, who have now joined the 10 billion yuan director club, have a different status in the industry.

Over the past year, they have fully adapted to their new identities, appearing very confident on stage and frequently uttering memorable quotes during interactions.

Even Xie Nan, who has a strong hosting background, sometimes can't keep up with what they say. It just goes to show that they are worthy of being from Happy Twist, as they have a natural sense of humor and comedic timing.

Bao Qiang, who had just been promoted to director, was also a focus of reporters' attention, with many wanting to know the specifics of "Buddies in India".

Fortunately, Baoqiang knew when to stop talking about other things and only discussed topics related to "Detective Chinatown," revealing a lot of anecdotes from the filming, which drew laughter from the audience.

The other main cast members also talked a lot about behind-the-scenes stories from the filming, as well as their gratitude to the production team. In particular, Xiao Yang, who was pre-selected by Wei Jin, was incredibly cheesy.

The ceremony concluded, the lights dimmed, the dragon emblem appeared on the screen, and the story began.

Qin Feng and Tang Ren, one a simple-minded goofball and the other a witty and calm man, create a wonderful chemical reaction when paired together.

Obviously, compared to "Fame and Fortune," which is also a suspense comedy, "Detective Chinatown" has a lighter plot.

The story was intricately linked from beginning to end, the actors all delivered excellent performances, and the set was filled with laughter and joy.

Finally, the scene where Zhang Zifeng's character, Si Nuo, gives the "Kubrick Gaze" is truly chilling, eliciting gasps from the audience!
Even after the movie ended, the audience was still discussing it, and their emotions were finally relieved during the end credits song.

Hearing the thunderous applause from the audience, Wei Jin, sitting in the front row, turned around and glanced at the scene. A satisfied smile appeared on his lips, and he then clapped softly.

Sitting next to Wei Jin, Fiber Optic Old Wang, who had managed to snag a share, was all smiles. It's true that only those with thick skin can get enough!
The creative team took the stage again, and the media became even more enthusiastic.

"Director Yan, Director Peng, this is a wonderful movie, but does Zifeng's smile at the end mean that a new story will unfold?"

Yan Fei and Peng Damo exchanged a glance, and the former replied, "The script was written by Director Wei, so perhaps it would be more appropriate for Director Wei to respond?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the media microphone was shoved to Wei Jin's lips. He looked at the two guys on the stage, smiled, and pointed his index finger.

Clearly, Yan Fei and Peng Damo are no ordinary people either.

Although they didn't directly ride on Boss Wei's popularity like Ning Hao and Lu Yang, they still wanted to take advantage of the opportunity.

Wei Jin did not hide anything from this, and gave a positive answer as soon as he took the microphone.

"Indeed, 'Detective Chinatown' is a series of stories, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, there will be plans for a sequel. As for when it will be launched, that still needs further discussion."

As soon as the words were spoken, all the main creators on stage became excited, because everyone knew the importance of the original cast!
"Mr. Wei, you've always been accurate in your box office predictions. What are your expectations for 'Detective Chinatown' during the Spring Festival?"

"You guys always like to ask these kinds of questions. Actually, box office revenue isn't my biggest concern, and you can't define a film's success by numbers."

Wei Jin added calmly, "The important thing is whether everyone can feel joy and gain emotional value during the movie viewing process."

"Keep pretending, keep pretending, you're really good at pretending!"

Many reporters and guests at the scene rolled their eyes and muttered complaints in their hearts, but the next moment they heard even more pretentious words.

"Of course, if I had to give my opinion, to be on the safe side, let's start with a small goal: to break the records of the two directors, let's say 15 billion."

The premiere has ended, but the promotion for "Detective Chinatown" is far from over; the crew won't be able to take a holiday this Spring Festival.

But there's no other way; if you want to reap the benefits of the Spring Festival film season, you have to accept this arrangement.

Therefore, Mr. Wei decisively rejected the invitations from the other female celebrities and instead chose the female lead, Ah Xiang.

However, to Wei Jin's surprise, Ni Ni squatted down as soon as he got into the car.

"Ah Xiang, Tang Ren will be heartbroken if you do this."

Wei Jin made a joke, but his body language betrayed him, as one of his large hands had already slipped inside the V-neck of the red dress.

The scorching heat made Ni Ni tremble, but she was not disturbed and ignored the ever-changing situation, focusing only on her work.

As the saying goes, perseverance pays off. A short while later, Ni Ni was able to see her long-awaited friend.

Although her good friend was listless at the moment, Ni Ni was filled with joy and her face was full of intoxication at the mere thought of their reunion.

Then, fearing that her good friend might catch a cold, Ni Ni indeed offered warmth.

"Hu~~"

As Wei Jin breathed a sigh of relief, he also returned the favor by giving Ni Ni pointers on her acting skills.

This well-intentioned gesture has really put Ni Ni through a lot of hardship, because she hasn't eaten meat for more than half a year since the movie wrapped up. How could she possibly resist?
So, unable to wait until she returned to the golden house, she got up in the steadily moving vehicle...
"Oh, boss!"

(End of this chapter)