Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 650 The Engagement Day Was a Complex Story
Wu Chen was unaware of the Film Association's ulterior motives; he was preoccupied with something else.

When would be the best time to release the theme song for "My Warmest Thirty Days"?
From a purely marketing perspective, using the theme song as the "vanguard" or "air support" of a film is currently the most mainstream and effective approach.

They are usually released two weeks to one and a half months before the movie's release.

Its core objective is singular: to maximize marketing effectiveness.

The audiences for movies and songs do not completely overlap.

Some people may not be interested in the film's subject matter, but they are fans of the singer of this song, or are simply attracted by the song itself.

Through songs, these "music fans" can be converted into "potential movie viewers," achieving a "breakthrough" effect in promotion.

But Wu Chen hesitated.

Because this song is not just background music in the movie.

It was the surprise Shen Shi'an gave to Lin Zhiyao at their wedding in the pouring rain, and it was the catalyst for the emotional climax of the entire film.

That was a gift he gave to Liu Yifei.

He hopes that when Liu Yifei, and all future moviegoers, see that scene, they will experience the most complete and intense emotional resonance.

They didn't want this surprise to be diminished in any way by the advance "spoiler".

"Let's release it as a single on digital music platforms after the movie is released."

Wu Chen finally made a decision in his heart.

He was willing to sacrifice some of the pre-release publicity to preserve this unique and complete emotional experience that belongs only to the movie theater.

Just then, a pair of soft little hands gently put an earphone into his ear.

"Hey, listen to this. Liangying's new album just came out, it's pretty good." Liu Yifei's voice, with a hint of playfulness, came from beside her.

Wu Chen smiled and tightened the white earphone.

The melodious and familiar tune immediately flowed into my ears.

“If you do it this way, there won’t be any stereo sound.” Wu Chen turned his head to look at her. “Why don’t you just play it directly from the speakers?”

"Hehe, I just love listening to music like this, one earphone each, with you."

Liu Yifei leaned on Wu Chen's shoulder with a grin, the other earphone still in her own ear, "And with you here, it feels really immersive."

Liu Yifei was wearing a comfortable cotton loungewear set. Her face, without any makeup, carried a hint of lazy satisfaction as she stretched.

The summer sun was shining brightly, but it couldn't penetrate the room; the cicadas' chirping was faint.

The room is quiet and intimate, reserved only for the two of them.

Time seemed to slow down at this moment.

“Oh, right,” Liu Yifei said as if she suddenly remembered something, “Why did you buy so many of Liangying’s albums? I saw Xiang Zhuo carrying several boxes the other day, planning to give one to everyone?”

Fortunately, Wu Chen was prepared and answered without changing his expression:
"We're all friends, she's releasing a new album, we have to support her, right?"

"Oh, right. I guess I've been buying too little before!" Liu Yifei grinned, believing her.

However, when Zhang Liangying was mentioned, she suddenly thought of something and whispered in Wu Chen's arms, "Liangying... she must really want to get married."

"Oh?"

"Didn't she say at her album launch that day that she didn't want to keep her marriage a secret and wanted a stable family? If she did get married, she would definitely tell the whole world."

Listening to Liu Yifei's whispers, Wu Chen's heartstrings were gently plucked.

He turned his head, looked at the person in his arms, and suddenly said, "What do you think about setting our engagement date for December 16th?"

Liu Yifei was lost in her own thoughts when she heard these words and was stunned for a long time.

She slowly raised her head, and a trace of confusion flashed in her clear eyes. Then, it was as if a pebble had been thrown into the calm lake, creating ripples.

The water shimmered, and an indescribable light quickly gathered in her eyes.

December 16th was the day she and Wu Chen officially met for the first time many years ago at the Beijing Film Academy.

"You remember it quite clearly." Liu Yifei reached out and hugged Wu Chen's neck, her cheeks flushed, as bright as peach blossoms on a branch.

"Then you have to praise me for my good memory."

Wu Chen smiled and gently ruffled her soft hair. Since neither of them had any objections, the news naturally needed to be shared with the family immediately.

When the call reached Yuan Xiaoqin, she was overjoyed after hearing the news.

"It should have been done a long time ago! Why set the date so late!"

On the other end of the phone, Yuan Xiaoqin was happily talking to herself while seemingly flipping through something, making a rustling sound as she turned over papers.
She muttered to herself, then suddenly her eyes lit up.

"November 22nd, the year of Xinmao, the Rabbit. Auspicious for marriage, moving, and engagement. Wow!" Yuan Xiaoqin's voice suddenly rose, "You chose a good date! Did you and Qianqian study the calendar together?"

"We don't watch these things."

After hearing this, Wu Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

Meanwhile, Liu Yifei returned to her mother Liu Xiaoli's place.

After all, the two villas are not far apart.

As Liu Xiaoli gently reminded her, a lovely blush always tinged the back of her ears.

"That's good, that's good. Remember to call your dad too and ask him."

"Uh-huh!"

Liu Yifei nodded gently, like a chick pecking at rice.

And that's how it was settled.

Of course, at present, it is only the timing that is confirmed. As for the many subsequent matters, they don't need to worry about them for the time being.

However, quite a few people in the entertainment industry got married this June.

However, just after Deng Chao and Sun Li held a grand wedding in Shanghai, Hong Kong media broke the bombshell news that Cecilia Cheung had divorced Nicholas Tse.

The former's popularity was almost completely wiped out overnight by the latter's dramatic breakup, filled with all sorts of sensational gossip.

Rumors of "fighting with mother-in-law" and "fighting for custody of son" have been circulating endlessly.

Netizens are thoroughly enjoying the gossip.

"Well, this time it wasn't because I was tactless. I didn't say anything, but the two of them still got divorced."

"Judging from what the Hong Kong media said, it shouldn't have much to do with that photo of her and Mr. Chan on the plane a while ago, right?"

"Interesting, very interesting!"

Just as netizens were still discussing it heatedly, people in the industry were stunned by another piece of news.

Because Lu Zheng is up to his old tricks again.

Perhaps they learned from their previous experience, or perhaps they simply couldn't find any big-name directors in China willing to take on the project.
This time, he somehow managed to recruit a South Korean director named Kim Se-hoon, who announced that he would be directing a romance film called "New Mom, Love Me Again".

The female lead is still Jing Tian.

This time, the male lead she co-starred with was the popular young actor Lu Yi.

"Damn, they're rich! It's only been less than two months since 'Warring States' went bankrupt!"

"Wow! Jing Tian's life is just too good."

The industry was filled with mixed feelings, but Wu Chen felt a little ashamed when he received Lu Zheng's call.

"Director Wu, do you have time to attend the press conference for Tian Tian's new movie next week?"

I must say, the idea for this new romance film was inspired by you, Director Wu!

Lu Zheng sounded very confident on the other end of the phone.

"I've studied it carefully, and it's true, I feel that handsome men and beautiful women are perfect for shooting romance films!"

Furthermore, to hone Tian Tian's acting skills, we specially added more scenes for her this time. In this film, Tian Tian will be taking on a challenging role—a mother of a five-year-old child!

Hearing this, Wu Chen couldn't help but scratch his head.
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Romance films are theoretically quite suitable for Jing Tian, ​​but giving her the role of a mother with children is a bit hard to describe.
It must be said, Lu Zheng is capable!

(End of this chapter)