Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 732 The scapegoat

"Are they on the same flight?"

Listening to the secretary's report, La Peikang smiled softly and was a little curious.

"Yes, the two of them chatted with Liu Yifei for a while at the airport gate..." the assistant answered truthfully.

“Okay, I guess Matt Damon was also invited by Gu Wei. I heard that Universal wanted to invite him when they were filming Jurassic World, but failed.

I was wondering why Gu Wei suddenly went to Hollywood, it seems he went there for work."

"But it's good too. With top Hollywood stars joining the cast and Star Pictures involved in adapting the script, I believe this movie will be a big hit." La Peikang pondered thoughtfully.

Legendary and Universal Studios have discussed with China Film Group, and Matt Damon has been confirmed as the leading male actor. Other Hollywood actors will arrive in two days.

It’s just that all celebrity artists have to accept Zhang Yimou’s audition, even if it’s just superficial.

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The first thing Gu Wei did when he returned to his new house was to post on Weibo to promote "Despicable Me 3". The movie has been released for a week and the box office has exceeded million, making it the best-selling animated film in the past two years.

DreamWorks is responsible for distribution in other parts of the world, so the domestic distribution naturally falls to Star Films. However, animated films cannot be featured on variety shows such as "Running Man", so they can only be promoted again in this way.

Sure enough, as soon as Gu Wei posted on Weibo, many celebrities in the industry followed suit and called on fans to go to the cinema to support the movie.

As the saying goes, it's good to be at home for a thousand days, but difficult to be away for just one day.

We didn’t stay in Hollywood for long this time, but we still had enough steak.

In the kitchen of the new villa, Liu Xiaoli was busy preparing lunch, which was a rare occasion for her to cook. Liu Yifei was eating secretly beside her. She was nagged from time to time and she responded by acting coquettishly.

Gu Wei was half lying on the sofa, feeling the beauty of life.

After a while, lunch was ready.

Seeing the table full of dishes, Gu Wei knew he was in for a treat today.

"I've prepared the guest list. You two should hurry up and make the wedding invitations. We need to start sending them out before the end of the month."

"Some relatives and friends are abroad and need to be notified in advance so that they have time to arrange their trip..."

"And have you booked the banquet hall yet? There will be a lot of people this time, so we need a bigger place..."

The mother-in-law arranged something important, so Gu Wei naturally nodded in response while eating. As for Miss Liu, she was immersed in the "indulgent meal" and couldn't extricate herself.

Gu Wei has been keeping an eye on the venue for the wedding banquet for some time. Although places like the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse are upscale, they are a little small.

After much thought, the decision was still to hold it in a large hotel. Their marriage is a big deal in the circle, and there will be at least several thousand or even tens of thousands of guests. The transportation issue alone is a big deal.

Recently, many brands have been asking about sponsorship, from what Liu Yifei wears and accessories to casual gifts. Among them, Longfeng Jewelry is the most active. Last time, when the two got engaged, they customized a whole set of jewelry from them, which led to a sharp increase in Longfeng's sales during this period.

Now Longfeng Jewelry is eager to sponsor them a set for free, with the purpose of disguised publicity.

It’s a pity that Gu Wei and Liu Yifei didn’t want to make money at the wedding, otherwise they would probably make a lot from getting married.

Therefore, all the jewelry they wore at the wedding were custom-made by a master craftsman introduced by Han Sanping. He has been in this business for more than 30 years and has amazing skills.

After lunch, the two rested for a while.

It was not until around five o'clock in the evening that Gu Wei said hello to his mother-in-law and then took Miss Liu straight to the courtyard.

When he got back home, it was already six o'clock in the evening. The lights in the house were on. He parked the car, opened the door, and as soon as Gu Wei got out of the car, he found that the courtyard house had completely changed its appearance. Many modern facilities were added. Gu Wei suddenly felt that it would be nice to live here after getting married.

"Mom and Dad, we are back."

As soon as he entered the door, Gu Wei shouted loudly.

"They're back. Xixi is here too." Mom came over when she heard the voices, looking at the two of them with a smile on her face.

As the wedding date draws closer, Gu's father and mother are in better and better spirits.

The old couple has only one child, Gu Wei. Seeing their son getting married and starting a family, maybe they will have grandchildren next year. This makes them more happy than how much money Gu Wei earns outside.

Seeing his mother coming out by herself, Gu Wei looked back and asked directly, "Is Dad not home?"

"As for him, it's almost the end of the year, and the company is a bit busy. He's working overtime. Don't worry about him. You guys must be hungry. I'll go make dinner."

Hearing this, the corners of Gu Wei's mouth twitched slightly. It was true that the older his father got, the more he wanted to be an official. Now he was even working overtime without even considering whether his body could take it.

"Mom, I'll go help you." Arriving at the courtyard, it was time for Miss Liu to show off. The two of them walked to the kitchen one after the other. They said they were cooking, but in fact they could only cook one or two dishes. There was a nanny at home, so most things were not their turn to cook.

Holding the luggage, Gu Wei put the things he brought in the room first, and stayed in the study for a while before coming down to eat.

In the evening, my mother cooked noodle dumplings, which were the best she made. They were topped with clams, shrimps, green vegetables and scallion oil. They were simply delicious. Paired with a few of his favorite dishes, Gu Wei would eat four or five bowls every time and would not put down the bowl until he was full.

At the dinner table, my mother and mother-in-law asked similar questions, such as preparing invitations and notifying relatives in advance.

Fortunately, the Gu family is a native of the capital, and almost all of their relatives and friends are also here. The farthest ones are in the surrounding provinces and cities, so it is relatively convenient to travel back and forth.

The three of them chatted and ate until almost eight o'clock, when Dad Gu leisurely returned home.

"Dad, I heard from mom that you've been working overtime every day recently. Can your body bear it? Otherwise, I'll ask someone to talk to your leader and get you a lighter position."

Reaching out to take the briefcase handed to him by his father, Gu Wei spoke directly.

Father Gu glared at him and said, "What are you talking about? I, your father, have always been in good health. Besides, I don't work overtime every day. It's only a few days at the end of the year because I'm busy. Don't listen to your mother's exaggeration."

"Also, please stop saying hello to our leader all the time. Now he is being very enthusiastic towards me in the company. This is not good..."

As soon as Mr. Gu opened his mouth, he scolded Gu Wei. Liu Yifei, who was standing next to him, pursed her lips and almost couldn't help laughing.

"Dad." Seeing that Gu Wei was about to be scolded again, Miss Liu spoke.

"Hey, my daughter is here." Father Gu smiled immediately after seeing Liu Yifei, then took a look at her and continued, "Why are you losing weight again? This is not good. You young people should eat more and pay more attention to your health."

"Yes, Gu Wei said I was a little fat. I've been trying to lose weight recently, Dad." As soon as Miss Liu opened her mouth, Gu Wei felt that he had to take the blame again.

Sure enough, Dad Gu glared at him again and said, "Why are you trying to lose weight? Don't listen to him."

Gu Wei touched his nose, not knowing what to say. Liu Yifei winked at him secretly, looking as if she was gloating.

After Mr. Gu finished his meal, the family took a walk in the courtyard together. Everything about the capital is good, except that it is a bit dry. People who come here for the first time will find it very uncomfortable.

Walking along the lotus pond, listening to the sound of flowing water, you can see that the water is relatively clear under the lights and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers.

"I have arranged everything at home. I will start sending out invitations at the end of the month. Several close relatives need to come over, and Xiaowei will come with me then." Dad said, "You are the only one in our Gu family who is about the same age who is not married. Once we get married by the end of the year, your mother and I will feel at ease..."

Gu Wei is away from home all year round due to work reasons, so when he hears his old father's nagging at this moment, he feels a sense of familiarity.

Gu Wei and the boss walked in front, while Liu Yifei followed a few steps behind, holding Gu's mother's hand.

"I've heard about what happened to you abroad. These foreigners have always been like this. We only allow them to make money from our hard-earned money. When our people develop over there, they launch public opinion to suppress them, or they secretly rob us..."

"You did a great job, Xiaowei. Remember one thing, no matter how high your status is or how much money you make, you must never forget your country." Dad Gu said earnestly.

This made Gu Wei a little confused. His father rarely talked about these things with him, so what happened today?

But thinking about the fact that my father has been working in a government unit for many years, it is normal for him to say these things. "Well, I understand. China is my root, and what I have done over the years is also to promote Chinese culture."

"That's right. You're a big director. I don't know much about making movies, but you should maintain good relationships with other units and associations in China. If they invite you to any activities or meetings, try to make time to go..."

Hearing this, Gu Wei instantly understood that someone must be doing the old father's work, maybe it was the old guys from the Golden Rooster and Directors Guild.

It has to be said that Gu Wei is an oddity among mainland directors. He has not joined the Directors Guild and has never been to the Golden Rooster Film Festival since he was banned from directing.

However, when the Golden Rooster Awards banned directors, Gu's father also scolded the other party in private. So it is unlikely that the Golden Rooster Awards can do Gu's job. It is most likely the Directors Association.

"Xixi, how is your mother-in-law doing recently?" Holding Liu Yifei's little hand, Gu Ma asked.

"Mom, mom is very good." It must be said that Liu Yifei didn't know who she learned this from, but she calls her biological mother "mom" and her mother-in-law "mom". She is well versed in the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

"Invite my mother-in-law to our house for dinner when you have time. I haven't talked to her for a long time."

"Xixi, when do you and Xiaowei plan to have a baby?" As they were chatting, Gu's mother's topic changed and Liu Yifei blushed.

"Ah, I don't know. There will be a movie being filmed after the New Year, and Gu Wei asked me to be the leading actress." Well, as soon as Liu Yifei opened her mouth, she sold out Gu Wei again.

Hearing this, Gu's mother's eyes turned fierce when she looked at Gu Wei. When Gu Wei was chatting with his father before, he always felt that something was wrong.

When I turned around, I saw Miss Liu's smiling face. Then I looked at my mother and instantly felt bad.

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(End of this chapter)