Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 619 Gossip
At Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport, Zhou Dongsheng strolled leisurely out of the business channel. He has almost become a frequent visitor to this airport.
However, as Yangcheng was his extremely stable rear base, everything was now on the right track for development and Zhou Dongsheng did not need to worry too much.
Now, Shanghai has quietly become the hub of Zhou Dongsheng's career empire. Whether it is short videos, Pinxixi, or Mihayo, which has always been in a stage of insignificant development, they are all located here.
Not to mention that there is also Mobike that is preparing to shine in the Oriental Pearl Tower, so Zhou Dongsheng naturally shifted his focus slowly to this side.
Just like Ding Sanshi, who made his fortune in Guangzhou but now lives in Hangzhou all year round, although there is currently no comparison between the two.
However, this time, Zhou Dongsheng, who rushed back to the Magic City in a dusty manner, did not come for his career, but for "unemployment".
Although there is still a huge gap between him and Ding Sanshi, it does not prevent Zhou Dongsheng from learning from the big guy with an open mind.
If raising pigs is considered as a detour for an outstanding entrepreneur like Ding Sanshi, then for Zhou Dongsheng, making a cameo appearance in a movie can only be considered as developing a side business.
Let’s put the guest appearance aside for now, as he came here mainly to keep an appointment. Since a beautiful woman invited him, there was no reason for Zhou Dongsheng to refuse.
After all, I’ve seen so many internet celebrities and anchors that I’ve gotten used to them, but I still feel fresh about this star…
Zhou Dongsheng walked out of the airport leisurely. As the boss, he had already ended his vacation, and his assistant Li Jiana had naturally returned to work long ago.
Just as Zhou Dongsheng stood still, a pure white Bentley Continental slowly stopped in front of him. This was one of the assets in Shanghai that Zhou Dongsheng had previously purchased with Principal Wang.
Although Principal Wang strongly recommended Zhou Dongsheng to enter the Rolls-Royce field, for Zhou Dongsheng, who is "young and energetic", a "classic car" like Rolls-Royce is obviously not the first choice.
In the past, he could only stare at all kinds of sports cars and drool, but he still didn't get tired of them, so he bought a Rolls-Royce. But the two-seater Bentley Continental with a big B in front of him is Zhou Dongsheng's choice.
Although it is not a mainstream supercar, it is in stock. As for those other eye-catching supercars that cost tens of millions, even if you have the financial support, you still need to wait for a while.
Even though the price is high, there is never a shortage of consumers in China who are willing to pay for this type of car, so the brand style is naturally there.
Zhou Dongsheng is naturally not going to rush into this. It is a kind of happiness to collect experiences slowly. He cannot fill up the garage all at once.
Li Jiana parked the car and got out, handing the keys to Zhou Dongsheng. She said very considerately, "Boss, I've got the car. I won't disturb you from the banquet. I can just take a taxi!"
It can be said that this is the assistant's thoughtfulness to the extreme. Zhou Dongsheng was extremely pleased with this. He raised his watch and checked it. There was indeed not much time left, so he nodded.
"Okay, then you go back first and wait for me at home." After saying that, he patted her round and smooth buttocks as usual, which made the latter complain. Then he got into the car and drove away in a cool manner.
Li Jiana watched Zhou Dongsheng go away and sighed softly, but her eyes became more determined. After all, she chose her own path. If she didn't stick to it, who would know who would be the final winner?
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Zhou Dongsheng's Bentley Continental slowly stopped under a small Western-style building. As one of the landmark buildings in the historic Magic City, each small Western-style building seems to hide many stories, making people yearn for it.
Just looking from the outside, most people would not know that there is a secret restaurant hidden inside, and choosing to dine here can obviously fully take care of the diners' privacy needs.
It has to be said that the world of food is so vast that even if one spends a lifetime it may be difficult to enjoy it equally, and the same is true for beauty.
Zhou Dongsheng walked leisurely into the small western-style building. After only three or two steps, he met a waiter in a tuxedo. He bowed slightly and asked respectfully, "Hello, sir, may I ask your name..."
"Excuse me, your last name is Zhou..." Before Zhou Dongsheng could finish, the waiter immediately understood. It was obvious that he was familiar with the reservation list. He naturally extended his hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Zhou. Please come in. I'll take you there..."
Led by the waiter, Zhou Dongsheng walked through the corridor. The decoration and layout of this small Western-style building made Zhou Dongsheng feel as if he had walked into the scene of a spy movie.
This familiar feeling can only be described by the word "classic".
As expected of an actor, even the way he chose to eat looked like a movie scene... Before Zhou Dongsheng could continue to think, the two of them stopped in front of a door.
The waiter knocked on the door and said respectfully, "Mr. Zhou is here!"
"Come in!" A familiar magnetic voice came from inside.
When I pushed the door open, Ni Ni had already stood up to greet me. She was wearing a peacock blue dress that showed off her curvy figure to the fullest. Her wavy hair fell slightly on her shoulders, and she exuded the aura of a beauty from the Republic of China.
Especially in this scene, it does not seem abrupt at all, and the two complement each other, as if the Jinling beauty in the movie has walked into reality, making Zhou Dongsheng feel pleasing to the eye.
"You are so thoughtful, Miss Ni. This dinner is really a show of sincerity. Even the costumes and makeup are arranged. How dedicated! So dedicated!"
Zhou Dongsheng gave a thumbs up and praised, while the waiter had already closed the door and left quietly. He couldn't help but be amazed in his heart: rich people really know how to have fun.
"As long as Mr. Zhou is satisfied, I'm glad. I've been thinking about it for a long time but I really can't think of what Mr. Zhou likes. I recalled that when we first met, Mr. Zhou said he liked my masterpiece very much, so I might as well show it to him in person..."
Ni Ni smiled slightly, her pair of fox eyes were particularly charming, matched with her flaming red lips, giving her a unique mature charm, which was hard to resist without some self-control.
Fortunately, Zhou Dongsheng is no longer the same old fool now, and he will not lose his composure when facing such a small scene.
“Then I’m really feasting my eyes. For an actor as dedicated as you, your acting skills shouldn’t be just superficial, right?” Zhou Dongsheng jokingly said meaningfully.
"Oh? Mr. Zhou, do you still want to experience that war-torn era?" Ni Ni giggled and did not respond. Instead, she glanced at Zhou Dongsheng and changed the subject.
"I definitely don't want to experience the flames of war, but I can still consider experiencing the constant bombardment." Zhou Dongsheng pondered for a while and said seriously.
This reckless straight ball attack caught even the experienced Ni Ni off guard, but she didn't have time to react.
Zhou Dongsheng leaned back in his chair and said casually, "So, my guest appearance in Director Wu's movie was just a chance to experience it."
"After all, explosion scenes in movies are one of the few experiences we can have in peacetime, right?"
Ni Ni rolled her eyes at Zhou Dongsheng in a charming manner, "These words sound very different coming from Mr. Zhou, as if there is something else behind them."
Zhou Dongsheng laughed it off, thinking that the two masters had stopped fighting after a while. He then changed the subject and got down to business.
"It's rare for Miss Ni to invite me to dinner. It seems that you are the only one who can be the heroine of Director Wu's new movie."
"I have to thank Mr. Zhou for the recommendation. Your opinion as an investor has played a crucial role..." Ni Ni said with a smile on her face.
Although this movie is not a big production in terms of investment, Wu Jing is considered a senior veteran as an actor, but he is a real newcomer as a director.
Even with the support of successful experience, he cannot be compared with several famous directors in the directing industry.
However, even though Ni Ni is one of the four young actresses, film resources are rare and she cannot be picky.
Moreover, the subject matter of this film is also a breakthrough for Ni Ni's acting career, plus there is the potential benefit of making friends with Zhou Dongsheng...
Otherwise, she wouldn't have dressed up so carefully today. In the entertainment industry, the rise of any star is inseparable from the support of capital.
Even if you can lean on a big tree for shade, you still have to work hard to get the resources you need. After all, the company is also a big business, and it is impossible to share the resources equally...
As for becoming the kind of top star who can make capital compromise, this road is obviously long and arduous. Only with the support of the right time, place and people can a very small number of people reach it.
If we count the entire entertainment industry, there are so many people like this that they can be counted on one’s fingers.
And before becoming such top stars, they also need enough capital to pave the way for them.
"A good blacksmith must have strong skills himself. If Miss Ni didn't have the ability, and Director Wu didn't pursue perfection, even if I were an investor, Director Wu wouldn't take the risk of letting me take over..."
"Don't even mention that I'm an investor, even the coal bosses wouldn't be afraid," Zhou Dongsheng joked.
"The coal boss doesn't have Mr. Zhou's ability." Ni Ni chuckled, hinting at something.
Just at this moment, the door of the room opened and the waiters began to serve the dishes one after another. The topic naturally came to an end, and instead they started chatting about some family topics and interesting things in the industry.
While eating and chatting, Zhou Dongsheng was devouring the food. Ni Ni had already put down her cutlery very self-disciplinedly. Looking at Zhou Dongsheng's uninhibited eating manner, she could not help but support her face with one hand and looked at Zhou Dongsheng with envy.
Obviously, for female stars, body management is the top priority. The opportunity to eat and drink without any scruples is rare throughout the year.
If you want to be respected in front of others, how can you avoid suffering behind their backs?
Zhou Dongsheng didn't have so many concerns. After eating and drinking, he wiped his mouth with a napkin without any image. "Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Ni. I wonder when Miss Ni will join the group?"
"As far as I know, we have a scene together in the script, which is one of the reasons why I recommended you. After all, for an amateur guest role like me, it's more comfortable to act with someone I'm familiar with..."
Zhou Dongsheng said this cheerfully, never mentioning the little thoughts in his heart.
"I see. As far as I know, Director Wu has chosen to start filming in Beijing next month. We will then officially join the crew. Most of the scenes can be completed at domestic film and television bases, but for a few scenes we have to fly to Africa..."
Ni Ni said as a matter of course that these requirements are obviously normal for actors.
"I believe that with Mr. Zhou's conditions, it will be no problem for him to complete the performance of this guest role..."
"Why don't you take some time out, Miss Ni, to rehearse the scenes together and discuss the script content, so that you can give a layman like me some guidance. This way, I will have a better idea of what to expect when I audition..."
"Why not do it today?" Zhou Dongsheng said with a dagger in his eye.
"Since Mr. Zhou has said so, I can't refuse..." Ni Ni glanced at Zhou Dongsheng with her fox eyes and did not refuse.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Ni. Let's go to a quieter place!" Zhou Dongsheng said seriously.
Just as the two hit it off and walked out of the small villa together and got into Zhou Dongsheng's white Bentley Continental, a camera quietly recorded this scene in a corner that the two did not notice.
The paparazzi holding the camera was shocked and quickly pressed the shutter button with great excitement. He couldn't help but feel excited, "My efforts to wait for such a long time were not in vain!"
"I actually captured this big news, a gossip about a young man who is as famous as Principal Wang and the four little beauties. This will definitely be able to sell for a good price, hehehe!"
The paparazzi showed an expression of satisfaction. As for the truth, it was obviously not something he needed to worry about. After all, the general public prefers to see what they want to see rather than the so-called truth.
Meanwhile, Zhou Dongsheng seriously sought advice on acting and found a quiet place to act with Ni Ni.
Although Ni Ni is not a veteran actor and her acting skills have not reached the god-like level, her professional performance as a professional player still easily reduced Zhou Dongsheng to dust.
Although the two did not have many scenes together, Zhou Dongsheng was amazed by the basic skills of getting into the role and delivering the lines, as well as the progressive levels of acting skills, all of which were explained by Ni Ni.
As the saying goes, life is like a play, and it all depends on acting skills, but not everyone can become an actor.
As the saying goes, every profession has its own expertise and every different profession has its own difficulties. Zhou Dongsheng was convinced and studied very seriously under Ni Ni's guidance.
Although it was a cameo role, even if it was just for fun, it had to be played seriously. Moreover, Zhou Dongsheng didn't intend to just play a cameo role...
He even has the idea of making an autobiographical film based on his true self, so naturally he has to put in some effort.
Even if you play yourself, you still need acting skills...
No words were spoken that night.
The next day, a piece of gossip about Zhou Dongsheng and Ni Ni instantly caused an uproar on Weibo...
