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Chapter 637 Director Wang, I Like You

"3 million?" Han Sanping was stunned when he saw Wang Shu confidently say this number.

He knows Wang Shu better.

Since Wang Shu said it could reach 3 million, then the number 3 million is most likely just a minimum estimate, and the number he estimates in his heart will only be higher.

The production cost of "The Night the Comet Comes" was only 1000 million yuan. Even if another 3000 million yuan was added for publicity and promotion, the total cost was only million yuan.

With a cost of 3000 million yuan, it would be a profit if the box office exceeded 3 million yuan, let alone million yuan or even higher.

Thinking of this, Han Sanping sighed silently in his heart.

This low-cost, high-grossing film is undoubtedly an extremely good achievement for him.

During his term of office, China Film Corporation can participate in the production of this kind of film, which will be of great help to his future work.

But he also understood that for a talented and capable director like Wang Shu, his appetite should not be too big, and Wang Shu should be given the opportunity to make money on his own.

Otherwise, the cooperation cannot last long.

Wang Shu smiled and replied, "3 million should be possible."

"Haha." Han Sanping came back to his senses and laughed, "Then I'll wait for your celebration banquet."

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Wang Shu returned to the villa.

I just made a cup of tea and took a sip when I received a call from Yang Mi: "Director Wang, are you back in Beijing?"

"Yeah." Wang Shu responded.

"Then I'll go and wish you a happy new year." Yang Mi said in a sweet voice.

This is an affirmation, not a question.

Wang Shu wanted to refuse, but felt that refusal would be a bit discouraging, so he immediately said, "If you are not busy, then come on."

"Yeah, I'm not busy." Yang Mi said playfully.

"Then come on." Wang Shu said with a smile.

An hour or two later, Yang Mi appeared in Wang Shu's villa.

Last year, Yang Miyou came to Wang Shu’s house to pay New Year’s greetings and knew the place.

Wang Shu took the fruit basket brought by Yang Mi and said jokingly, "It's enough if you just come. Why are you being so polite?"

This is a polite phrase used during New Year greetings. Whenever someone brings a gift, they will say this.

Moreover, according to the custom in Wang Shu’s hometown, New Year’s greetings are only given in the morning, not after noon.

But when we are outside, and the friends are of the same age and seniority, there is no need to be so particular.

Yang Mi did not respond to this, but moved closer to Wang Shu and sniffed, and asked in surprise: "Director Wang, have you been drinking?"

She knew that Wang Shu didn't like drinking, but now he was drinking.

What's happening here?
Could it be that before this, other actresses had come to wish Wang Shu a happy new year and had dinner together?

Thinking of this, I felt a little unhappy.

Wang Shuying said, "I went to Mr. Han's house to pay New Year's greetings this morning, and he asked me to have lunch at his house."

When Yang Mi heard this, she suddenly understood and the bitterness in her heart disappeared.

She said with a smile: "So you went to Mr. Han's place."

After saying that, he blinked and said, "Did Director Han ask you to continue making blockbusters?"

The questions seemed to be asked casually in line with the topic, but in fact they were filled with hidden intentions.

If Wang Shu answered yes, then she could take the opportunity to ask if there was any opportunity for him to participate.

Wang Shu laughed when he heard this and said jokingly, "You guessed this?"

"Of course!" Yang Mi snorted complacently, and then asked with sparkling eyes, "What did you say? Did you agree to Mr. Han?"

While Wang Shu invited her to sit down, he responded, "I'm going to work with Paramount to make a movie next. How can I have the time to make a blockbuster in China?"

"Although Mr. Han mentioned this, I declined."

Yang Mi also knew that Wang Shu didn't have time and it was impossible for him to agree to Han Sanping's request. Although she knew it, she still had some expectations.

Now that he had clearly heard Wang Shu's answer, he couldn't help but look a little disappointed.

She has terminated her contract with Rong Xinda, and now definitely needs high-quality film and television resources to go higher and further.

I had originally placed my hopes on Wang Shu. Even if an Oscar-winning director like Wang Shu couldn't play the leading role, he could at least play a supporting role.

Who knows, the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

Yang Mi was quite strong in her heart. Although she was disappointed, she hid it completely in her heart. She also laughed and complained from Wang Shu's perspective: "Boss Han is really something. He knew you wanted to cooperate with Paramount, but he still dragged you to talk about these things."

After saying that, he pretended to suddenly remember something and asked, "Director Han doesn't seem like someone who would give up easily. Since Director Wang is going to cooperate with Paramount next, has he asked you about what you will do after the cooperation with Paramount?"

Wang Shu poured a glass of water for Yang Mi and responded, "Yes, but I have scheduled another movie in Hollywood after my collaboration with Paramount."

"After the two dramas are finished, they will be shot next year."

"As for whether we will be filming in the country next year, I can't say for sure."

"When President Han heard what I said, he stopped talking."

Yang Mi picked up the cup and wanted to drink water, but stopped immediately after hearing Wang Shu's words. She asked again in surprise: "After cooperating with Paramount, will you make another movie in Hollywood?"

"Yes, I have this plan." Wang Shu replied with a smile.

If Yang Mi hadn't asked her if she had a chance to act, since Wang Shu had said it was being filmed in Hollywood, it already meant that she had no chance.

There is no benefit in asking these questions except to appear utilitarian.

It's better not to ask.

She sighed softly, as if hinting to Wang Shu: "I wonder when I can go to Hollywood too."

"There will be a chance." Wang Shu heard this and said nice things with a smile.

In the original timeline, not only did Yang Mi fail to reach the international stage, she also began to go downhill after reaching her peak.

Yang Mi, as well as many other actors, seem famous but have little box office appeal.

One by one, they have become variety show stars.

Appearing too much in variety shows will mean wasting one's future in the industry.

Unless you become an investor yourself, you will only get further and further away from the film industry.

Yang Mi rolled her eyes at Wang Shu after hearing what he said. She was embarrassed by the rolling eyes, but in fact, she was happy to hear the nice words.

Wang Shu took advantage of this gap to wash some fruits and put them on the coffee table.

The two chatted for a while, and then it was getting dark outside and it was getting late.

Wang Shu arrived home at four in the afternoon, and then received a call from Yang Mi. It took Yang Mi nearly two hours to get to Wang Shu's place.

It was already six o'clock in the evening when she arrived at Wang Shu's house.

It's already seven o'clock in the evening.

Wang Shu immediately said, "Are you hungry? Let's go out for dinner together?"

Yang Mi came to pay New Year's greetings with gifts, so she should be treated to a meal. It's a matter of courtesy.

No matter whether Yang Mile was happy to eat it or not, he had to do it.

Yang Mi thought for a moment and said, "Director Wang, I heard that you can cook. How about we eat at your house? I can also try your cooking skills."

Wang Shu heard this and said, "There aren't many vegetables in the refrigerator."

Yang Mi smiled and said, "I can't eat much, just give me something."

Actors need to manage their body shape, but Yang Mi didn’t say this on purpose.

Wang Shuying said, "That's fine."

"There are tomatoes and potatoes in the refrigerator. I'll make some fried tomato eggs and spicy potato shreds. I'll also bring some preserved food from my hometown, so I'll make some more preserved food."

"Yeah." Yang Mi nodded quickly.

The tomatoes were not kept in the refrigerator, but outside.

Because tomatoes are easy to rot in the refrigerator, they can be preserved for a few more days if left outside.

Wang Shu lives alone in Beijing, has no nanny, and often cooks for himself.

Of course, if the villa needs cleaning and dusting, he will ask a cleaner to come.

On weekdays, he is alone.

Rural people are used to it, and nowadays even if they have money, they don’t hire a nanny.

Yang Mi followed Wang Shu to the kitchen. Seeing Wang Shu showing off his cooking skills, she insisted on helping him.

Wang Shu saw that she was really bored, so he teamed up men and women to do the work more easily.

Logically speaking, Yang Mi came to wish everyone a happy new year with gifts.

Since she is a guest, it would be inappropriate to ask her to help with the cooking.

But, since Yang Mi is happy, there is nothing to say.

Besides, we are all young people, so just be happy.

The meal was ready amidst laughter and joy.

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, spicy and sour shredded potatoes, steamed sausage, and fried cured chicken.

Four unpretentious dishes.

No cooking, just oatmeal for two people.

The main reason was that Yang Mi didn't want to consume fast carbohydrates, and Wang Shu happened to have oatmeal at home, so she made some oatmeal and ate it.

Among these four dishes plus oatmeal, only the steamed sausage and fried cured chicken are unhealthy.

Dinner of oatmeal with scrambled eggs with tomatoes and spicy shredded potatoes is healthy and appetizing.

Yang Mi took a bite of the scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and her eyes suddenly lit up and she praised it repeatedly.

Wang Shu saw this and thought it was a bit fake.

There are several home-cooked dishes, especially scrambled eggs with tomatoes, which is a dish that even a novice can make. It can’t be called delicious at all, but it can only be considered pretty good.

He responded twice and started chatting while eating.

Yang Mi doesn’t eat much, not because the food Wang Shu cooks is bad, but because she needs to manage her figure.

If you eat too much at dinner, you will easily gain weight.

After a while, dinner was over.

Wang Shu went to the kitchen to wash dishes, and Yang Mi followed him.

Not only did he follow, he also took the initiative to help.

If someone doesn't know her, based on her previous actions of volunteering to help in the kitchen and now rushing to help wash the dishes, they would inevitably think that she is a good wife and mother.

However, these were just Yang Mi's pretense.

The truth is, she is not that kind of person at all.

To be exact, it's not just Yang Mi who is like this, many people are like this.

Before confirming their relationship, men and women will package themselves to be perfect.

Once the relationship is established, they stop pretending and all their flaws are revealed.

If you can tolerate and endure each other, then stay together.

No, the breakup is over.

Soon, the dishes were washed.

It was already quite late at this time, and Yang Mi lived with her parents and needed to go home.

"Director Wang, I'm going back." Yang Mi looked at Wang Shu with some reluctance in her eyes.

"Well, drive carefully on the road." Wang Shu continued.

Yang Mi got her driver's license in 2006 and bought a Mercedes-Benz C280 after starring in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy III".

She didn't expect that Wang Shu didn't try to keep her, but instead asked her to be careful on the road. She felt a little disappointed.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.

Wang Shu walked towards the door and opened it.

However, as soon as he opened the door, he felt a warm embrace on his back.

"Director Wang, I like you!"

(End of this chapter)