novellhall Chapter 40: You hot Li Binbin, you big rascal!
Chapter 40: You hot Li Binbin, you big rascal!
The rumors on Sina Entertainment are getting more and more intense.
When it attracts the attention of all parties.
Wei Yi, however, was busy speeding up his progress in mastering the Immortal Cauldron.
In fact, he was aware of the gossip on the Beijing Film Academy forum, Tianya forum, and even Sina Entertainment.
The reason is that Wei Yi now has someone with whom he is getting better and better.
My senior brother also loves gossip.
Li Hua now loves reading all the gossip and news about him.
finish watching.
And yet, they are particularly happy to complain to him.
As a result, Wei Yi now has a gossipmonger when it comes to scandals.
Meanwhile, Mu Tingting was in Hengdian, thousands of miles away, worrying that he was getting involved with Fan Binbin.
Ok.
He quickly got together with Xiao Fan.
I already had lunch with them yesterday.
It was just one day later.
It was when rumors were spreading everywhere.
He ate with someone again.
This time the restaurant is even more upscale, located on the 66th floor of the China World Trade Center, the Cloud Top Western Restaurant.
It is said that Fan Binbin booked the private room a week in advance. The floor-to-ceiling windows face Chang'an Avenue, and the night view covers an entire wall.
Fan Xiaopang wore a black fitted dress tonight.
Not the kind of gowns that make you vie for attention on the red carpet.
The waist was perfectly fitted, and she wore a beige trench coat over it.
Her makeup was very light, and the brightness in her eyes and brows was toned down by a third.
It might be because of the last time the photo was taken.
I think he likes this one.
Wei Yi was still wearing that black windbreaker, zipped up to his chest, revealing the collar of his white T-shirt.
He glanced at the layout of the table as he entered the private room.
Candles, champagne, a two-seater, and a night view from the 66th floor.
The preparations were quite thorough.
"Good evening, Sister Binbin."
Wei Yi greeted him with a smile, "Wow, this restaurant is so high-class. Dressed like this, I almost wouldn't have been able to get in if I hadn't mentioned your name!"
Fan Binbin covered her mouth and laughed, "No way, and I'm just a minor celebrity. Mentioning my name won't help."
"But I really did give you your name. And you really let me in."
Wei Yi had just pulled out a chair and sat down when a sudden "ding-dong" sound went through his mind.
[Detected that a Celestial-grade Cauldron has actively arranged a courtship ritual. Current environmental compatibility: 87%. Host is advised to seize the opportunity and strike while the iron is hot.]
Courtship ceremony...
This broken system really knows how to add drama.
"Director Wei?"
Fan Binbin had already raised her glass, the candlelight casting a warm glow on her face through the champagne. "The first glass is to Director Wei. Without you, I still wouldn't be able to sleep because of the Marie Claire cover."
"Each gets what they need. You have a good foundation, I just brought out that foundation in the photos."
Wei Yi touched her, and his words were perfectly tactful.
Fan Binbin's eyes lit up: "A mutually beneficial arrangement? Then what does Director Wei 'need' now?"
After asking the question, she stared straight at him with her fox-like eyes, a sly smile playing on her lips.
"Can Sister Binbin give me whatever I 'need'?" Wei Yi picked up a napkin. "If so, then I'll tell Sister Binbin what I 'need' right now."
"I don't have that kind of ability. What if your 'need' exceeds my capabilities?"
"I promise it won't exceed your capabilities."
"Forehead……"
Fan Xiaopang didn't expect this kid to be so frank and direct.
She could only smile and say, "We'll talk about that later. Let's eat first; drinking on an empty stomach makes you get drunk more easily."
She picked up the menu and started flipping through it, then called out the names of the dishes. The waiter left, and the two of them were left in the private room again.
The appetizers have been served.
Fan Binbin put down his wine glass and straightened his expression: "Director Wei, where is your film at now?"
"The project has passed the China Film Group's review, with an investment of ten million yuan. The script is a mix of comedy and thriller. The main creative team hasn't been decided yet, but if you're willing, you can be the female lead."
"Of course I'd like to. We agreed on it yesterday. But could you tell me about the script?"
Wei Yi picked up his wine glass and took a sip.
"It's a play within a play. The story has two layers. The first layer—on the surface—is a short, one-shot thriller set in the Republican era called 'The Old House.' It tells the story of a detective from the Republican era who, along with his female assistant, investigates a murder case in an abandoned old house."
"One-shot film?" Fan Binbin was taken aback.
"Yes. It was filmed in one take from beginning to end, without any editing. In this final cut, all the accidents that happened during filming—actors forgetting their lines, props breaking, cameramen going to the wrong spot—are all captured on screen. The first thirty minutes that the audience sees are a terrible movie full of loopholes, awkward acting, and shaky camera work."
Fan Binbin blinked: "So this is a..."
"Don't rush," Wei Yi continued, "That's the first layer. The second layer is the behind-the-scenes story of making this terrible movie..."
Wei Yi gave Fan Xiaopang a general overview of the plot of the script.
In fact, this play has an original version.
Its original version is called "One Cut of the Dead".
It's a neon movie that appeared in 2018.
The total filming cost was less than 200,000 RMB.
It grossed over 100 million RMB at the box office after its release.
It's an investment miracle in the global film industry.
However, its original background and style are not suitable for the current situation in China.
If it were filmed exactly like the original, even with the support of the Beijing Film Academy, it would probably be difficult to pass the censorship.
Therefore, with the support of the system's capabilities, Wei Yi made some modifications to it.
This makes it more in line with national conditions and easier to pass censorship.
But the essence of this film is the play within a play. The first half is a "bad movie", the middle part is funny, and the heartwarming core of the last part remains unchanged.
The reason I chose to film it was simply because of what happened at the very beginning.
Wei Yi didn't think the Beijing Film Academy could attract much investment for a complete new director like himself.
The high-ranking officials at Nortel may have a biased view of themselves, but that doesn't mean others do.
Unless the Beijing Film Academy invests its own money to produce it.
This is precisely because we are considering that the investment may not be very large.
Wei Yi selected and chose.
Ultimately, they chose a script that had a low cost and could be easily adapted to suit the national context.
Who would have thought that Lao Tian and his team would be so effective, actually managing to get China Film Group involved?
Who would have thought that Lao Han was Lao Han, with such boldness, would spend ten million in one go?
Unfortunately, the script had already been given out.
Lao Tian and his team are really awesome again.
The project was approved and launched in less than two weeks, leaving Wei Yi with no way to change it at the last minute.
In the end, they had no choice but to decide to film this movie.
He has already decided to cast Fan Binbin as the female lead.
Fan Xiaopang asked about it.
He gave her a brief explanation.
After listening, Fan Xiaopang exclaimed in admiration, "This script sounds so original!"
"Oh, right."
She quickly steered the conversation to the real heart of the scene, "Director Wei, there's something else."
"Um?"
"My mom got a call at noon. Anna Wintour personally selected the photos you took for me, saying they'll be featured in the next issue of Vogue International."
"I also heard that LV sent you an email saying that your work has been seen by their creative director at their New York headquarters and they really like it."
Wei Yi nodded: "Congratulations. LV did indeed have this issue."
Fan Binbin was taken aback by his indifferent reaction.
She said half of these were sharing good news.
Half of it was to see how much he cared about fashion resources.
He only replied with this one sentence.
"This is not something I should congratulate myself on."
Fan Binbin looked at him, her tone becoming serious. "I've been in this industry for six years and haven't even graced the cover of a major domestic women's magazine. You shot a set of photos that landed me in the international edition of Vogue. LV, Hermès, and Dior are all taking notice of you. Anna Wintour specifically requested to work with you in the New York Times. Director Wei, do you even know your current standing in the fashion world?"
Wei Yi remained silent, waiting for her to continue.
Fan Binbin took a deep breath.
"I'd like to ask you to help me get into the fashion industry. My current position is awkward—not to mention someone like Gong Li, even Zhang Ziyi is beyond my reach. Even Zhou Xun and Zhao Junqi are way ahead of me."
"The title 'Four Dan and Two Bing' sounds impressive. But I know I'm actually at the bottom of the group. I only managed to get here by riding on the 'Two Bing's' coattails."
"I am self-aware. I know it's too difficult for me to make a name for myself through acting."
"I thought of other ways, such as fashion. But no one in China has really succeeded in the fashion industry yet. Director Wei, you have this path, and I want to walk it with you."
Wei Yi put down his knife and fork and sat up straight.
"Sister Binbin, you've been honest with me, so I'll be honest with you too. I should be able to get resources in the fashion industry, but that's a side job."
"My primary profession will always be directing. If you just want a cinematographer, I'll help you, and I'll help more than just you."
"But that's business. If you want a director, then this film will be our first collaboration."
Fan Binbin paused for a moment, then seized on another key point in his words: "What does 'helping more than one person' mean? Who else? Is it Gong Li?"
"It's not Gong Li, it's someone else. Li Binbin's sister called me on my way here, wanting to talk to me. She said her sister is also willing to act in my movie without pay. She also said her sister is more famous than you, so she would definitely be a greater help to my movie."
Fan Binbin paused, holding his fork.
I'm so hot, Li Binbin, you big tide mackerel!
She cursed inwardly.
But it only lasted for a brief half-second on the surface.
She quickly regained her smile and adjusted her strategy.
"Director Wei." She stood up and refilled Wei Yi's glass, her tone softening from businesslike to gentler, "You're eighteen, you got a perfect score on the college entrance exam, why do you insist on entering the entertainment industry?"
Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?
"Um, is there a difference?"
"have."
"Well... let's hear the lie first."
"The lie is that I just want to make movies and become a director."
"And what about the truth?"
"The truth?" Wei Yi's gaze fell on her. "Because I want to sleep with a female celebrity."
What the hell!
Fan Xiaopang was shocked.
How could this person do this? How could they be so direct!
Fan Xiaopang gritted his teeth, "Then, Director Wei, your girlfriend..."
Fan Binbin's gaze swept over his face. "You wouldn't mind if we had dinner alone tonight, would you?"
Wei Yi's lips curved into a smile: "She'll get used to it."
Ambiguous. Neither admitting to being restricted, nor denying the existence of a girlfriend.
Fan Binbin understood.
She chuckled twice, then a resolute glint flashed in her eyes.
You're so hot, Li Binbin!
I'm going all out.
After pouring Wei Yi the wine, she did not return to her seat.
Instead, she lifted the hem of her evening gown and strode forward with her long legs.
He actually sat directly on Wei Yi.
Her voice was alluring and low as she spoke, "Director Wei... how about this?"
"Won't your girlfriend be angry if she finds out?"