Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: My Childhood Sweetheart is Boss Yang

Since Wang Baoqiang is incredibly popular right now, Gu Heng thought, why not capitalize on this popularity and make a movie while the iron is hot?

He went through the list of films in his mind, and the only one he could think of that was most suitable for Wang Baoqiang, with a short shooting period and a high return on investment, was "Lost in Thailand".

It's the end of October now, and a month is more than enough time to film this kind of low-budget road comedy.

Barring any unforeseen problems, once the editing and post-production are done, it should be released in February next year, around the time of the Chinese New Year.

There is enough time.

Moreover, it perfectly capitalizes on the popularity of the Spring Festival travel rush, making it a match made in heaven.

As for the director...

Gu Heng touched his chin, feeling a little awkward.

The company currently only has Ning Hao as a director it can count on, and he's currently filming "Crazy Racer" in Xiamen like a mad dog, so he's completely overwhelmed.

There was no other way but to reluctantly let Master Gu personally take up arms and go into battle.

Anyway, this film isn't technically very advanced; it mainly relies on the script and the chemistry between the actors.

Having memories of a past life means it's just a matter of replicating them.

However, there is a small problem here.

It's 2006 now, and the character "囧" hasn't become popular yet.

In the general public's understanding, this thing is still within the realm of classical Chinese, and it still means "brightness".

But in Gu Heng's view, this character looks like a bitter face, born to express helplessness and embarrassment.

Whether it's popular or not is not important.

The important thing is that Gu Heng wants it to become popular.

It has to be said, this is the true face of capitalists. If I set my sights on you, you're destined to become famous, whether you're naturally famous or not.

Pshaw! That's not right.

Gu Heng is an ambitious young man who is about to realize his dreams on New Year's Eve.

Young entrepreneurs.

unlucky!

How can you call yourself a capitalist?

After planning everything, Gu Heng immediately called Su Qing and the publicity team to the conference room.

"Sister Su, we have a big job coming up."

Gu Heng pointed to the large "囧" character on the whiteboard and began to brainwash his subordinates.

"We'll stick to the online approach. Don't netizens these days like to use 'orz' to express disappointment and do a forward bend? Change it to '囧rz'!"

"Youku needs to cooperate too. Have Gu Yongqiang find some comedians to upload parody videos related to '囧rz'. I want this '囧' character to spread to every corner of the Chinese internet before the movie's official promotional campaign even begins!"

Watching the boss spitting as he spoke on stage, Su Qing and the rest of the publicity team listened, completely bewildered.

But that familiar feeling of being powerful, even though I don't understand it, came back again.

Since the boss said this word could become popular, then it definitely will become popular!

After the meeting, Su Qing was instructed to prepare for the preparation and project approval of "Lost in Thailand".

The film doesn't cost much; a few million is enough to make it. The main thing is to win over Xu Zheng.

Having finished all the official business, Gu Heng checked his watch; it was lunchtime.

Tonight we are to have dinner at the Yang family's house. This is the Empress Dowager's decree, and we cannot disobey it.

Gu Heng drove his car and, familiar with the area, arrived at Yang Mi's apartment building.

As soon as he entered the house, Gu Heng keenly sensed that something was wrong.

It's true, a man's intuition can sometimes be more accurate than a woman's, especially when he's done something wrong.

Gu Heng couldn't help but shudder.

Old Yang was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper when he saw Gu Heng arrive. He maintained his usual serious yet kind father-in-law demeanor, which was perfectly normal.

It's perfectly normal that Yang Xiaomi, who had just washed her hands, rushed towards him as soon as she saw him.

but……

Ms. Yang Chunling, who was busy in the kitchen, was acting very strangely!

How can I describe that look in your eyes?

The light seemed to sweep over him subtly, with a hint of something more.

Did I not do my hair properly before I went out today?

Gu Heng was filled with doubt.

Soon, a guess automatically formed in his mind.

Did Ms. Yang know that he had eaten her daughter?

That's not hard to guess.

You know your own daughter best.

Yang Mi has been in such a great state lately, with a face like a peach blossom, eyes full of spring, and walking with a swagger, clinging to Gu Heng like she has no bones.

How could a mother not notice?

Gu Heng's only hope now is that Ms. Yang hasn't told Comrade Lao Yang about this yet.

After all, if Yang Xiaolin found out that his own cabbage had been eaten by a pig, wouldn't he give him a taste of American-style iaido right in front of him?

The atmosphere at the dining table was incredibly strange.

Yang Chunling, sitting opposite Gu Heng, picked up a piece of pork kidney and put it in Gu Heng's bowl, saying with a smile, "Little Gu, you work hard, eat more of this to replenish your energy."

Repair?

What should I supplement?

This is a blatant insinuation!

Gu Heng secretly glanced at Ms. Yang and met her with a mocking expression.

It's confirmed, it's absolutely true!

She knew!

On the other hand, Yang Mi was still carefree, eating and drinking as usual, and even secretly putting green peppers that she didn't like into Gu Heng's bowl, completely unaware that their little affair had already been exposed to the Empress Dowager.

Yang Chunling looked at Gu Heng's constipated yet forced smile, and her smile deepened.

This kid, usually as shrewd as a monkey and decisive in the business world, has finally met his match.

It's good that you still know fear.

Actually, she didn't care about these things. The two children had grown up together since they were little, knew each other well, and Gu Heng was successful and good to Mimi. It was just a matter of time before this happened.

As long as Gu Heng doesn't let her daughter down in the future, that's fine.

After finally making it to the end of the dinner, Gu Heng got up to say goodbye.

"I'm leaving too! I'm going to Gu Heng's to get some review materials; the homework Teacher Cui assigned is still with him!"

Yang Mi wiped her mouth, grabbed her bag, and was about to run out.

Yang Mi was completely unaware of the frantic gesturing from Gu Heng beside her, and thought he was exchanging flirtatious glances with her.

Comrade Yang frowned, about to speak, "It's so late..."

"Let them go."

"Just read your newspaper, stop talking so much nonsense," Yang Chunling retorted, shutting down Old Yang's words.

……

Back in the courtyard house in Fuxiang Hutong, the door was closed.

Gu Heng let out a long sigh and collapsed onto the sofa.

"What's wrong with you? You look like you've lost your soul." Yang Mi leaned closer and reached out to poke his face.

"What do you mean you lost your soul and almost lost your life?" Gu Heng pulled her into his arms and said with a wry smile, "Your mother knows."

"What do you know?" Yang Mi blinked her big eyes, looking completely bewildered.

"You know about us... you know." Gu Heng slapped her on the butt. "Are you really stupid or just pretending? The way your mom looked at me at dinner today almost skinned me alive."

"ah?!"

Yang Mi then realized, "No...no way? My mom didn't tell me."

"Tell you? Tell you what? You better watch your tone, daughter!"

Gu Heng rolled his eyes. "She probably noticed your unusual behavior at home. But it looks like she hasn't told your dad yet, otherwise I would have gone in standing up and come out lying down today."

Yang Mi stuck out her tongue and buried her head in Gu Heng's chest: "Then... what should we do?"

"What can we do? Just let it be."

Gu Heng sighed, then a mischievous smile crept across his lips as he flipped her over and pinned her beneath him. "Now that your mother-in-law knows, we can't let her down, can we?"

"What expectations... um..."

Yang Mi tried to argue, but her lips were already sealed.

The two of them instantly piled on top of each other.

The moonlight outside the window was perfect, and the spring sunshine inside the room was even more intense.

Now that it's been exposed, why pretend to be a virtuous gentleman?

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