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Chapter 12 A Surprise from the Snowstorm
Gu Bei thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out why she was so happy.

He had invited her when he sent out the shooting plan last time, intending to reassure her, so when he first invited her, he invited her to take a walk around the set.

In the end, she didn't accept it and chose to come to the film room today.

It was something he had clearly rejected, but when it was brought up again today, he seemed so happy.

"Then you don't need to come so early like today. We'll be shooting a lot of different scenes next week, so remember to contact me in advance."

Gu Bei lowered his head and continued to devote himself to his work.

There aren't many shots left in the short film, mainly because there are so many scenes involved.

There are greenhouses, bedrooms, living rooms, dance studios and outdoor scenes, etc.

Some of these scenes take two or three shots, while others only take one.

Most of the time was spent on changing locations, and the bulk of the weekly salary had already been paid, so there was no need to worry about her coming over to disturb the filming.

The time spent concentrating on work flies by.

After a series of inspections, Gu Bei confirmed that there were no problems with the apartment scene shooting materials.

He is now sitting in the back room.

Although this is a screening room, it is dozens of square meters.

But the actual space is much smaller than a normal screening room.

Because those complicated projection equipment were also placed here, they took up most of the space, leaving only a few square meters of space for a small sofa.

The white light passed right above Gu Bei's head and hit the movie screen not far away.

He was the only one in the entire screening room.

As for Zhou Qianqian, the film room was only a small space with the front and back rooms. She finished exploring it in a short while and had already gone back to catch up on her sleep.

“There were quite a few bloopers in the footage, but we shot enough takes and had enough footage for editing.

but……"

Gu Bei looked at the notebook in his hand, which had a series of red crosses on it. "All the clips of the suit-taking-off shot can't be used. Fortunately, there is a reverse shot that can also show this action."

He thought about it in his mind and decided that there would be no problem as long as he edited it.

There is no need to organize a reshoot for such a trivial shot.

"Finally done!"

Gu Bei stood up and covered the projection lights, and a huge figure appeared on the screen.

After stretching himself, he put the film back into its place and placed it back into the silver box.

Then use the white cable tie to secure the buckle of the silver box.

Shaken a bit.

Make sure the lid cannot be easily removed.

Gu Bei walked out of the film room.

Hand over the shooting materials to be sealed to the front desk of the post-production company.

The post-production company will properly store these shooting materials and take them out when Gu Bei wants to carry out post-production.

I entered the film room at around six in the morning and was busy for ten hours straight.

Gu Bei now feels like he can eat an elephant!
"Joel called me?"

Gu Bei got in the car.

He now has a habit of checking missed calls.

I happened to see that my editor at Random House had several missed calls.

He dialed without hesitation.

"Bruce, my hero! I finally got in touch with you. I almost called the NYPD!" Joel's exaggerated surprised voice came from the phone.

Gu Bei: “…”

The image of a flexible and funny fat man emerged in his mind, that was Joel.

For a guy like this to be a book editor,

He still couldn't understand.

But respect,
Because he was the only one willing to sign with him.

A book written by a 20-year-old Chinese student would only be given a three-page review by other book editors and then rejected.

After a pause, Gu Bei said bluntly: "Tell me, how good are the sales of the new book?"

He knew that if he let Joel continue to talk freely, the other party would be able to argue with him for half an hour before getting to the point. "Oh my God! How did you know?" Joel yelled from the other side.

“Today is Sunday, and this week’s book sales figures are almost out.

If the new book doesn’t sell well, you will definitely not remember me, the small author.

So, there is only one truth, that is, the new book sales are very good!"

"No, you are wrong!"

Joel became serious for once.

Immediately, he broke the news: "Sales have exploded!"

"OK."

Gu Bei said lightly.

"OK! Just give me an OK?

Did you know that your book has been sold out in New York and there is not a single copy left?
You should really be thankful for this snowstorm; it kept those sixteen- and seventeen-year-old girls from going to the party and forced them to read your book at home and cry their eyes out!"

Joel said this very excitedly, his tone quite excited.

“There’s nothing strange about it.

Joel, remember the book reading I attended at the Fifth Avenue bookstore? When I finished reading, everyone's eyes were red.

I said to myself in my heart: You have succeeded! "

Gu Bei looked out the car window. On the big tree in front of the post-production company's door, there was still snow from the blizzard a few days ago.

This heavy snow came just in time!

Since Gu Bei is in New York, the activities and products arranged for him by Random House take priority over those in New York.

It happened to coincide with the heavy snow that occurs once every thirty years, which almost forced the first batch of readers to finish reading it, which immediately ignited word-of-mouth and even sold out in New York, a big box office. How great!

But Gu Bei really couldn't get excited.

The first print run is only 10,000 copies, and even if they are all sold out, it’s just the beginning.

Of course, the more important reason is
He was just too hungry now and didn't have the energy to get excited.

Joel on the opposite side was silent for a long time.

"F*ck! That's a great point. Write it down and save it for the interview."

Well, it's still the same Joel.

After a pause, Joel continued excitedly, "Listen, Bruce, give me next week and I guarantee you can make it to the New York Times bestseller list!"

"Overall ranking?"

"Hahaha! Teenagers."

Joel smiled awkwardly. Is it so easy to get on the overall list?
Gu Bei refused: "Forget it, I have to shoot my short film next week."

Joel wanted to continue persuading: "This is a great opportunity. It's not every day that we get such heavy snow."

"You'd better hurry up and print more! After I finish filming the short film, I will definitely participate in activities non-stop. After all, I also have a share of the profits."

"no problem!"

Joel didn't continue to persuade.

The window period for book sales is much longer than that for movies, and they have just started to gain momentum, so they still have a lot of time.

Before hanging up the phone, Joel left a message: "I have a feeling this book will be on the New York Times bestseller list for a long, long time!"

"Your hunch was right."

　Old Liu and Little Gu's Extra 1
　　In a ward in Shenzhen in 2025.

　　Lao Liu: "You're awake! Thank you so much for saving me. If it weren't for you, I would..."

　　Save others? Me? Who should I save?

　　Xiao Gu (confused face): "It's okay, Auntie, as long as you're okay!"

　　Old Liu (petrified): "You call me Auntie?"

　　Old Liu looked at the bedside information book and fell into deep thought. The man was one year older than him and wondered if he had been too lazy recently and that was why he was in such a bad state.

　　Xiao Gu (anxious face): "Then...sister?"

　　Lao Liu (with a serious face): "I'll go call a doctor for you!"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)