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Chapter 492 Passionate Kiss with a Big Star in the Street
"Xiaoming, I might have to break my promise this time," Wei Ping'an said apologetically.

The original plan was for him to accompany Xizi to Hong Kong first, stay for a few days to let the child get used to it, and then let Jiefang take over for him. During the more than one month of filming, Wei Jiefang would take care of the child in Hong Kong.

His main purpose in going to Hong Kong was to see Lao Gui; there were some things he needed to clarify.

"However, Fangzheng still has some work to do, and I can't leave him here. I can only go in a few days. You know what I mean by this."

Uncle Ping An can't go, and Lao Wei can't go for the time being either, as he has to go back to his hometown to fulfill his duties as the principal of his primary school.

Wei Ming said, "It's okay, Xiao Hong and I are still here. Oh, Gong Xue is also going to Hong Kong. Xi Zi will definitely be very happy with her there."

"Oh, Comrade Gong Xue is going too." Wei Ping'an exchanged a glance with his brother and sister-in-law, and the three of them revealed a mysterious smile.

"Then it's alright," Wei Ping'an said. "I'll go to Hong Kong with your dad then."

After Wei Ming's study abroad was confirmed, some procedures still needed to be completed. During this period, "The Spring of the Shepherd's Class" was a huge hit in major cities across the country, with popularity comparable to "Mom, Love Me Again" and "Shaolin Temple". Even on weekdays, the screenings were always packed.

To allow more cinemas to screen the film and more viewers to watch it, the film delivery crew nearly broke their bicycle chains. Now it seems that even 404 copies are a stretch.

Film critics such as Zhong Dianfei praised "The Shepherd's Spring" in a film magazine, saying it brought Chinese cinema into a new era. After watching the film three times, he wrote a detailed review, analyzing and affirming the film from multiple aspects, including technical means, story content, cinematography, art direction, and music.

Many seasoned film fans watched the movie and then read Zhong Dianfei's film review, and then watched the movie a second or third time. They felt that the more they watched, the more they appreciated it, and they discovered many details that they had not noticed before. It is no wonder that it is a masterpiece that can win the championship at the world's most influential film festival.

Even non-film buffs and ordinary viewers can enjoy the visuals, performances, and music to the fullest. It is a film with no viewing barriers and is extremely enjoyable to watch.

Xie Jin didn't watch it three times. He was busy preparing for "Wreath at the Foot of the Mountain." He only watched it once when he had some free time. This one viewing made him exclaim, "The younger generation is truly formidable!" He told those around him that if he were to direct it, he definitely wouldn't be as good as Wei Ming: "It was right that he didn't give me this story in the first place."

The release of this film has made Xie Jin more cautious about his work on "Garland at the Foot of the Mountain," and he hopes to work with Wei Ming to promote the improvement of the quality of Chinese-language films.

But relying solely on him and the Shanghai Film Studio was not enough; they needed to seek support from the military and treat the filming of this movie as a tough battle.

In Shaanxi, the crew of Xi'an Film Studio's "Life" had already started filming, but when they learned that "The Shepherd's Spring" had been released, director Wu Tianming still took all the staff to watch it at the nearest screening location.

Because the decision was made rather hastily, after communicating with the cinema, they could only sit on the steps or stand at the back of the screening room to watch.

This was also the first time Zhang Yimou had watched this internationally award-winning blockbuster for which he served as the chief cinematographer. It was even better than he had imagined. After all, there was no such wonderful background music when it was filmed. Moreover, the plot and the music were perfectly integrated, and many of the editing techniques also inspired him.

After watching the movie, director Wu Tianming nudged him and said, "Just wait for your Golden Rooster Award nomination next year."

Zhang Yimou's wrinkles smoothed out. "Is this really okay? This is my first time being a photographer."

Wu Tianming added, "Add our 'Life' and your classmate Chen Kaige's 'Yellow Earth,' and we might get nominated for the next two years, and who knows, we might even win an award."

A spark ignited in Zhang Yimou's heart. He suddenly remembered what Wei Ming had said to him: "Old Zhang, I think you might just become an excellent director."

If I could actually win the Golden Rooster Award for Best Cinematography, wouldn't it be easier to ask Xi'an Film Studio for permission to switch to directing?

Many of the audience members were parents with children, and the children spontaneously applauded after the movie ended.

At this moment, Zhang Yimou became even more determined to become a director like Wei Ming, who would inspire spontaneous applause.

As the production manager of this film, Han Sanping is genuinely proud, as this is currently his most prestigious qualification.

His advanced studies at the film academy have ended, and he's about to return to the Emei Film Studio. He should be able to be promoted and given important responsibilities when he gets back.

Before leaving, he hosted a dinner for Wei Ming, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, Feng Xiaoning, Ge You, Xizi and other main creators of the film. Li Baotian was not there; he had already taken on the film "Human, Ghost and Love" and went to a rural opera troupe to experience life there.

Several people, as the main creators of the film, raised their glasses together to celebrate the film's success. The adults drank alcohol, while Xizi drank Beibingyang soda.

Upon learning that Wei Ming was about to take Xizi to Hong Kong to film a movie, and that Xizi would be the male lead, Feng Xiaogang hurriedly said, "Teacher Xizi, don't forget us when you become famous in Hong Kong! Don't forget us when you're rich and powerful!"

Xizi waved his little hand: "We're all brothers."

Wei Ming slapped him on the head: "You have no manners."

Ge You laughed and said, "Hey, you can't say that. Xizi is your brother, and you are our equal, so we are all brothers, no problem."

Feng Xiaoning laughed and said, "Yes, yes, that makes sense."

Chen Kaige joked with Ge You, "I think you're perfectly fine too."

Ge You quickly smoothed her not-so-thick hair: "Go away, go away, you're hitting my sore spot again."

They both grew up in the Beijing Film Studio compound. Chen Kaige was five years older, so Ge ​​You had to call him "Brother Kaige".

After the joke, everyone was curious about what story Wei Ming was filming in Hong Kong.

Wei Ming explained to them that it was a family comedy specially made for Christmas.

He added, "This movie is also from DreamWorks."

Hearing that it was DreamWorks again, Han Sanping took it to heart. Even if DreamWorks wasn't Wei Ming's, it was probably closely related to him, and basically, they wouldn't object to how much money he spent.

"Director Wei, if there are any opportunities for co-productions in the future, could you please introduce us to DreamWorks and let us collaborate with our Emei Film Studio?"

Wei Ming laughed and said, "Sure, but the number of co-production projects the country can secure each year is quite limited. It won't be easy for Emei Film Studio to win them. If you become the director of Beijing Film Studio in the future, Lao Han, you might have more opportunities for cooperation."

Upon hearing Wei Ming's words, Han Sanping, who had never even become the director of the Emei Factory, exclaimed, "I dare not even think about it!"

Chen Kaige didn't take it seriously. Beijing Film Studio was the top film studio in the country. Although Han Sanping was well-connected and his family were officials, he was from Sichuan. How could he possibly get a chance?

He preferred to support Zhuangzhuang in taking over, and then transfer himself to the Beijing Film Studio to become a powerful figure.

Towards the end of the drinking session, everyone started gossiping. Feng Xiaogang started by talking about the grandson of that man surnamed Zhu.

He was originally arrested last year, and the circumstances were considered very serious. However, he was detained for more than half a year without trial or sentencing. Then, after the nationally sensational cases in Neimeng and Tangshan occurred in the middle of last month, he was formally prosecuted at the end of last month.

Wei Ming knew that once this case got serious, the verdict and execution would be quick—sentenced, executed, and buried all within the same month.

In his previous life, Wei Ming was deeply moved when he read the news in the newspaper: "Indeed, this is a new society and a new era, where even princes are subject to the same laws as commoners."

However, once they achieved a certain status, they began to crave the existence of privileges.

People don't want to suffer, but they all want to be superior to others.

After finishing the meal, Wei Ming rode his bicycle home with Xizi. They were leaving tomorrow by plane.

On the way, Xizi also told Wei Ming about how his classmates watched "The Shepherd's Spring".

“There were other children from other schools at the time. When I came out, they all surrounded me. They used to call me Little Gourd, but now they call me Pipi.”

Wei Ming laughed and said, "This shows that the character you played has deeply resonated with people. In the future, people may still call you Abin."

The male protagonist of "Home Alone" is named Bin. His grades are unclear, but he is very mischievous. His four older brothers and sisters are all troubled by him. He is the problem child in the family. Teacher Xi has already started studying the script for his next role. (Pinyin version)

When the movie "The Shepherd's Class" was first released, many primary and secondary schools in China had not yet started their holidays. Because it was a film that brought glory to the country, many urban primary and secondary schools, such as Peking University Affiliated Primary School, organized group screenings after the final exams and before the holidays. Wei Ming never expected that his first movie would receive such treatment.

However, he has no say in the domestic box office performance, since he has already made a fortune from the copyright. He is now more interested in seeing how the film performs in foreign markets, especially the US and Japan.

Judging from the communication between Melinda and Tokuma Shoten and Amblin, Tokuma Shoten is still doing dubbing work and plans to release the film in September, October or November after the busy summer movie season.

Amblin has no plans to dub the film; they will simply use DreamWorks' English subtitles. They intend to release it on a small scale in December, then conduct award campaigning, and expand the screening scale during the awards season.

Wei Ming took Xizi directly back to the Overseas Chinese Apartment. His luggage had already been brought over, and they would depart directly from there tomorrow.

Wei Ming also had Li Zhi send a fax on Hu Weili's side, in the name of Hong Kong Dream Factory, inviting him to work there for a period of time. If Hu Weili wanted to quit his job and then apply for immigration, there would be many procedures to go through, and it wouldn't be quick.

At Tuanjiehu, Biaozi asked his mother to take their daughter to bed that night, as he was saying his final goodbyes to Yanzi.

The nearly 200-pound muscle bar was grinding against her body, and even a martial artist like Huang Qiuyan could barely withstand it.

But even after they parted ways, she remained wild.

In the next room, Biao's mother pricked up her ears with curiosity. Could she be pregnant with a second child? The country doesn't encourage that these days.

The government doesn't even encourage a man to have two girlfriends.

Zhu Lin is sleeping with Gong Xue tonight in Nanluoguxiang.

However, the nights when it was just the two of them felt boring and dull, a waste of such a big bed.

The next morning, Zhu Lin helped Gong Xue get ready and took her to the alley entrance. They didn't go to the airport to avoid attracting attention.

Zhu Lin sighed, "I don't know when we'll be able to get all three of us together again."

At Beijing Capital International Airport, Wei Ming arrived first with Wei Hong and Wei Xi, followed by Hu Weili, Biaozi, and finally Gong Xue.

Although they arrived last, there was still enough time. Xizi immediately rushed over to cuddle with Xue's mother, Xiao Hongbiaozi greeted Gong Xue, and Hu Weili needed Wei Ming to introduce him.

There were six of them in total, and they all sat next to each other, so they weren't lonely on the way.

Hu Weili immediately got to work, thinking about discussing the script with Wei Ming, and he was now figuring out what style of background music to use.

It just so happened that Xizi was also studying the script, so Wei Ming asked him to sit with Hu Weili, so that the old man and the young man could study the script together.

While waiting for their flight, Wei Hong took out her Nintendo handheld console, which Biao Zi envied. Wei Ming then asked Biao Zi and Xiao Hong to sit together so they could exchange experiences playing video games.

"Aren't there any games involving boxing or martial arts?" Biaozi offered his opinion.

Wei Hong, without looking to the side, said, "I'll tell your aunt later; they're developing a new game."

Wei Ming naturally sat with Sister Xue, but he couldn't go too far, with so many people on the bus and so many eyes watching. The two of them, one holding a newspaper and the other reading a magazine, exchanged opinions on each other's contents from time to time, and before they knew it, more than three hours had passed.

"Is this Hong Kong?" Xi Zi exclaimed, as he was the only one of the six people who was visiting Hong Kong for the first time.

“Is this Hong Kong now?” Although Hu Weili was born in Hong Kong, his memories of Hong Kong are mainly from his parents’ oral accounts and a few photos, and he feels quite unfamiliar with the city.

"Here, here!" Liu Rulong waved while holding up the sign.

When the plane arrived in Hong Kong, it was just past lunchtime. Ah Long and Long Aotian came to pick them up. Knowing there would be many people, they brought two cars.

"Let's have a meal here."

Wei Ming knew that Xue Jie and Xiao Hong were craving that fried chicken burger, so they ate a premium version of Holiland at the airport.

Holiland's bubble tea now only has one basic flavor left. If you want to try other flavors, you have to go to Nian Nu Jiao, but unfortunately, Nian Nu Jiao hasn't been able to get into the airport yet.

"Ah Long, could you take the three of us to see the old man?" Wei Ming pointed to the three men surnamed Wei.

As for Liangzi, she was responsible for taking Gong Xue and Hu Weili to different destinations. Gong Xue was taken back to Wei Ming's house, while Hu Weili was to stay with the other new employees of the Shanghai Animation Film Studio.

It just so happens that Minglong Media is preparing to produce a TV animation for "History Cat" and also needs traditional background music. This job can be handed over to Hu Weili in the future.

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"Brother, where are we going?"

On the bus, Xizi looked at the unfamiliar high-rise buildings for a while and asked Wei Ming a question.

Wei Ming: "Do you remember your father telling you before you left that there was a grandfather in Hong Kong?"

Xizi: "I think I did say that."

Wei Ming: "Today I'm taking you to see that grandfather."

Xizi didn't really understand this grandfather and didn't take him too seriously.

Upon arrival, Wei Hong stopped directly on Amin's floor, while Wei Ming led Xizi upstairs.

After knocking on the door, they were greeted by Grandma Ni.

"Ah Ming is here! Oh my, this must be our big star, Ah Xi." Lin Ni squatted down and pinched Xi Zi's cute cheeks.

"Ah-Xi, call out to someone."

Xizi was very good at handling things: "Hello, sister."

He knew that theoretically he should call her "Auntie," but lowering his generation would make the woman happy.

Linni was indeed very happy; this child had such a sweet tongue. But she still corrected her, saying, "No, you should call her Grandma, not Sister."

Xizi opened his mouth wide. He really couldn't understand this. Theoretically, he should call her Auntie, but ethically, he should call her Grandma?

Lin Ni led Xizi inside. Just as Wei Ming was about to close the door, Wei Hong came up and said, "Amin isn't home; she went to her pipa lesson."

Amin is also on vacation, using the time to learn more skills in order to better pursue her music career.

Upon hearing this, Wei Ming breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he could now focus on spending time with his sister that night.

He turned his head and saw the formally dressed Old Ghost. Lin Ni took Old Ghost's arm and said, "I'm your grandma, and this is grandpa."

Looking at the old ghost and grandma Ni, who seemed to be from two different generations, Xizi learned a Chinese proverb on her own: "A beautiful flower stuck in cow dung."

However, when the old man took out a longevity lock made of gold and hung it around his neck, Xizi suddenly felt that this old cow dung was not bad at all; it must be very nutritious.

"Is this true?" He took a small bite, bending his neck as he did so.

Old Ghost laughed and said, "Of course, Grandpa knew you were coming, so he specially found a shop to order it. It weighs more than two jin."

Two jin is more than 1000 grams, which, according to the current gold price, is nearly 20,000 RMB, not a small amount.

Wei Hong nudged Wei Ming: "Is this something only boys have?"

Wei Ming: "I don't have any either."

Seeing the siblings whispering and feeling a little jealous, Lin Ni laughed and said, "Yes, we have both, but we don't know what you like, so we haven't made any yet. Xiaoming, you're a writer, how about we make you a golden pen?"

"Let's go with the gold keyboard."

The old ghost snorted, "Then it can't be satisfied with just two pounds."

"Can it be a little smaller? I don't mind."

Lin Ni then asked, "And Xiao Hong, what do you like? You study math, how about the abacus?"

Wei Hong quickly waved her hand, saying that she already had a golden abacus, and it was an antique, quite valuable.

She thought for a moment and said, "When my aunt's game console is finished, please make me a gold game console based on that model."

Lin Ni shook her head with a wry smile: "Your grandfather is addicted to video games now, he's glued to his console all day long."

The old man who picked up Xizi vehemently denied it: "I didn't, I was just learning about the preferences of young people."

Xizi integrated quickly. Before coming, he was worried about language barriers, so he specially learned Cantonese, but everyone spoke Mandarin.

Seeing that he was having a great time with the old man, Wei Ming felt relieved: "Then I'll leave Xiao Hong and Xi Zi in your care for a while. I'm going into seclusion to create something, so Xiao Hong, don't come back to my place tonight."

"Oh? Okay then." Xiao Hong could live with Amin, so she didn't mind living with her older brother.

Old Ghost: "So, are you coming back for dinner tonight?"

"No, I have business to discuss. Let's eat out." With that, Wei Ming turned and left, returning to his home in Causeway Bay to pick up Gong Xue.

"Sister, get in the car!"

Today, he and Gong Xue want to live a normal, ordinary love life, something that is impossible in China.

Before starting the car, they shared a passionate kiss. After arriving at a shopping mall, they went in hand in hand and started browsing lingerie stores.

I need to buy stockings and underwear; I might need them tonight.

Upon leaving the store, seeing a couple embracing in public, Wei Ming immediately kissed Sister Xue on the lips.

Gong Xue shuddered; it was too exciting!
Why do some people feel that foreign countries are free and are keen to go abroad? Regardless of whether it is truly free or not, at least in a completely unfamiliar environment abroad, no one knows you, which is already very attractive to many people. They no longer need to suppress their feelings for the sake of saving face.

They can do whatever they want, as long as they adhere to the bottom line of the country's laws. Morality, especially traditional Chinese morality, will no longer be binding.

Sister Xue enjoyed the atmosphere where she could freely express her love. When Wei Ming let go of her, she even retorted, showing her initiative.

If Zhu Lin, who has never left the mainland, saw this, he would definitely say: Xiaoxue, you've gone astray!
Wei Mingdao: "The movie 'Lucky Stars,' adapted from the previous comic in 'Madman Comics,' should have already been released. Should we eat first and then watch the movie, or watch the movie first and then eat?"

"Let's look at it first, I'm not too hungry yet."

"Hmm, maybe we can buy some popcorn mats."

I put the clothes in the car first, then found the nearest movie theater, but when I went in, it was full of foreign films; it turned out to be a Western film theater.

A significant number of foreigners were at the scene, all buying tickets for "Octopussy," which was about to be shown.

Wei Ming: "Since we're already here, why don't we watch this today? It's a story about a British agent."

"Yes, I've heard Ah Ying talk about him, James Bond, right?"

"Sister, you're awesome! Let's go!"

"Octopussy" is the first one to air, and it has been running for more than a week. There are still many viewers.

Sister Xue watched this movie with the intention of learning English, as she felt that being able to speak English was extremely important in Hong Kong.

Sometimes when you go to a store and speak Mandarin, the staff may not understand you or may not want to understand you, and their attitude may seem unfriendly. However, if you switch to English, their attitude will completely change.

So you have to learn English!

After learning for a short while, Bond ended up in bed with a female character.

Is it really that fast?
She didn't even notice what was happening. Were the male lead and this female character lovers?
How come she stole Bond's antiques after sleeping with him?
This female character is a member of the Octopus organization. Later, Bond sleeps with the leader of this organization, and it seems that the leader's role is more like that of the female lead.

Gong Xue was surprised by the open views on men and women in Europe and America, and no one in the audience thought there was anything wrong with it.

She glanced at Xiao Wei furtively, wondering if this situation was common among the three of them abroad.
However, considering that Xiao Wei will be studying in the United States for a long time, and if he is surrounded by such easy temptations, it would be too worrying. Lin Jie and I would probably not be able to sleep soundly.

Besides the plot where Bond can sleep with whomever he wants, there are many other scenes in this movie that left Gong Xue in awe.

For example, there's a big fight between Bond and the villain on an airplane, and the plane is already airborne, with Bond clinging to the plane and fighting with the villain.

Although she knew it was definitely fake, it looked very realistic.

Wei Ming felt it was very fake, far inferior to Mission: Impossible, but it was already the most advanced filming technique of this era. At least you can't see such exquisite and thrilling special effects in the Aces Go Places series.

However, he also noticed the presence of surveillance equipment in the movie. Does video surveillance already exist overseas?
Wei Ming's heart skipped a beat. He would have to install it on the courtyard house. He felt it was worth the money for safety!
The movie's over, and I've had dinner. Time to go home and do some exercise to help digest!
(End of this chapter)