HPDBC Chapter 157 How can you sleep at your age?
Chapter 157 How can you sleep at your age?
In the early hours of the second day of the Lunar New Year, the sound of firecrackers being set off by someone could still be heard from time to time.
Gu Heng was snuggling up to the soft little fox in bed, having a sweet dream.
As a result, the phone on the bedside table started vibrating incessantly, followed by a piercing ringtone.
Gu Heng, still half asleep, reached out, grabbed his phone, and pressed the answer button without even looking at it.
Before he could even speak, a roar came from the other end of the phone:
"Little Gu! Congratulations on your fortune!"
What the hell!
Gu Heng was startled awake, his drowsiness instantly vanishing. Even Yang Mi in his arms let out a soft whimper and snuggled closer to him.
Gu Heng glanced at the caller ID on his phone and rubbed his temples in exasperation.
"Third Uncle, don't you look at your age? It's already past midnight, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Han Sanping on the other end of the phone didn't care about Gu Heng's complaints at all; he was currently in a state of high excitement.
"Go away! Stop cursing me! Your third uncle is at the age where he should be working hard!"
"The opening day box office figures for 'Partners' are in! Guess how much?'"
Gu Heng yawned: "How much could it be? Twenty million at most."
"2600 million! A full 2600 million!" Han Sanping slammed his fist on the table in excitement, and the echo could be heard even through the phone.
"The film market has been completely revitalized in the last two years!"
Gu Heng smoothed his hair and said, "Yes, yes, yes, we can only make a living by relying on your visionary leadership, Chairman Han."
"Don't try to sweet-talk me, kid." Han Sanping was clearly in a great mood and boasted a few more times to Gu Heng.
Seeing Gu Heng yawning sleepily on the other end, Han Sanping reluctantly prepared to hang up the phone.
Before leaving, she couldn't resist adding a sarcastic remark: "How can you sleep at your age?!"
beep...
The phone hangs up.
Gu Heng tossed his phone onto the bedside table, preparing to drift off to sleep.
Yang Mi, standing to the side, closed her eyes and muttered, "What box office... isn't this all thanks to me..."
Gu Heng chuckled and pinched her cheek: "Yes, yes, you're the best."
To be honest, Yang Mi has been enthusiastically recommending Gu Heng's movie to her fans every day during this period.
Because Boss Gu is too lazy to bother with any fan groups.
As a result, all of Gu Heng's fans who were initially drawn to his looks and career all switched their attention to Yang Mi.
Anyway, these two are inseparable, and everyone loves them so much that they all express their support for the brother-in-law in the group chat!
The two shifted to a more comfortable position and fell into a deep sleep again.
The next morning, the entire entertainment industry in Beijing was in an uproar.
2600 million on the first day!
All the colleagues who saw this data almost popped their eyes out.
When Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One" grossed 2400 million yuan, everyone thought that was the ceiling for the commercialization of domestic films.
Who would have thought that this record would be ruthlessly trampled underfoot after only a little over a month!
While those in the circle secretly cursed Gu Heng as a perverted man who lacked martial ethics, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and admit it.
When it comes to making money, Gu Heng is still the best!
Of course, the happiest people are the investors who co-produced the product.
Huayi Brothers.
The Wang brothers, Zhongjun and Zhonglei, were sitting in their office drinking tea early in the morning, their faces beaming with smiles.
"Brother, 2600 million! This time, Huayi will make a fortune too!" Wang Zhonglei rubbed his hands excitedly.
Wang Zhongjun calmly took a sip of tea, a shrewd glint in his eyes.
"Back then, when we traded 20% of our stake in 'If You Are the One' for the investment rights in 'American Dreams in China,' Xiaogang threw a tantrum at the company, smashing a glass. Now it seems like we made the right move."
When Feng Xiaogang was mentioned, the two brothers exchanged a knowing glance and smiled.
"Second brother, this year is the most crucial year for Huayi in its preparation for listing."
Wang Zhongjun put down his teacup and tapped his fingers on the table.
"We need to find a way to completely pull Gu Heng onto Huayi's bandwagon."
Wang Zhonglei was taken aback: "What does Big Brother mean...?"
"Give him shares!" Wang Zhongjun said decisively. "With Gu Heng's investment, or even just his appearance on our shareholder list, Huayi's IPO share price will definitely surge even higher!"
"If we're going to do it, we'll make it the first listed company in the Chinese entertainment industry!"
Throughout the Spring Festival, the box office performance of "American Dreams in China" was nothing short of insane.
Time Cinemas has even given it a special 60% screening rate!
Why wouldn't we screen our own boss's movie?
It continued until the seventh day of the Lunar New Year.
After a full week in theaters, the box office figures for the first week of "American Dreams in China" have been released, and the entire internet has fallen silent once again.
2.1 billion!
Looking at this number, the film and television company bosses in the industry were so envious they were practically bleeding with envy.
Everyone had a clear idea: this is going to be another film that will join the 4 million club!
Where was Boss Gu, who was at the center of the public opinion storm, at this moment?
He and his film crew had already landed on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia by plane.
The final major scene of the "Brotherhood of Blades" production was filmed here.
This scene will solidify the status of Jiaqian Jushi as the pinnacle of combat power in the entire series!
In late winter and early spring in Inner Mongolia, the cold wind feels like a knife scraping against your face.
But this couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the crew at all, because today they were filming the final battle!
Ding Xiu fights alone against the Jurchen cavalry!
Behind the monitor, Lu Yang, wrapped in a thick military overcoat, was so nervous that his palms were sweating profusely.
"All teams, prepare! Departments, pay attention! Action!"
The moment the clapperboard was struck, a murderous aura instantly filled the grassland!
In the distance, dust billows as a whole Jurchen cavalry charge forward, their thunderous hooves shaking the earth!
Immediately afterwards, a hail of arrows rained down like locusts!
The camera focuses on Gu Heng.
He was still dressed in plain clothes, and his eyes were so cold that they were frightening.
Facing the rain of arrows, he didn't even blink. He swung his long Miao sword to parry the arrows!
Unfortunately, the warhorse couldn't dodge in time, and after being hit by the arrow, it let out a mournful cry and collapsed to the ground.
Just as the warhorse fell to the ground, Gu Heng smoothly rolled over, perfectly dissipating the impact.
The movements were swift and decisive!
The moment they stood up, the Jurchen cavalry were already upon them.
Infantry can break through cavalry!
Gu Heng wielded his Miao sword with wide, sweeping movements, and suddenly leaped down with a powerful slash!
With a "thud," the cavalryman at the forefront was cut off from his horse!
Immediately afterwards, the second rider brandished his scimitar and slashed diagonally.
Instead of retreating, Gu Heng advanced, using the back of his blade to forcefully knock away the opponent's curved sword. He then ducked down and used the blade to sever the horse's leg!
The warhorse neighed and knelt down, and the cavalryman fell off. Before he could react, Gu Heng turned around swiftly and the blade sliced across his neck!
A series of quick steps combined with a slashing strike!
Gu Heng was like a ruthless meat grinder, weaving through the cavalry formation and breaking through their ranks one by one.
Blood splattered all over his head and face, which, combined with his roguish yet handsome face, exuded a chilling madness and ruthlessness.
The last cavalryman fell in a pool of blood.
Gu Heng, carrying the blood-dripping Miao sword, slowly leaned against a withered tree, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.
Thirteen cavalrymen, wiped out single-handedly!
"Click! Pass!"
Lu Yang was so excited that he jumped up from his chair, his eyes turning red.
Holy crap! That's incredible! Absolutely incredible!
He had even thought about what to say during the subsequent interviews.
"The whole thing was done in one continuous shot, isn't that daring! One continuous shot."