Huayu 1999: Starting with nothing but getting something for nothing

"Yang Sang, you are always so intelligent. That's exactly what I was thinking. I hope you can help me, as well as Director Cheng Er."

"Of course, it's just that Bingbing is especially busy. She went to a commercial performance before dawn today. Besides, Fukasawa-kun, you forgot, February 4th is New Year's Eve. Oh, right, Japan doesn't celebrate the Lunar New Year."

After the Meiji Restoration, the Japanese New Year became the Gregorian calendar.

Of course, like most countries in East Asia, Ryukyu has always celebrated the Lunar New Year.

"......."

After a series of phone conversations, Fan Bingbing, Cheng Er, and Huang Haibo flew to Osaka on January 31 for a three-day promotional trip.

Of course, there is compensation.

It's just not high: Fan Bingbing's fee was 30 RMB, Haibo's was 10 RMB, and Cheng Er's was 5 RMB...

Around noon, Yang Che called Wang Fei. When Wang Fei answered after two rings, Yang Che was actually a little touched.

Indeed, Gao Yuanyuan sometimes throws a little tantrum.

"Sorry, I've been busy all morning."

"Um."

"Can I come to your place?"

"There are paparazzi, probably because they know you're in Hong Kong."

"I'm asking you."

Wang Fei paused for a moment: "When are you going back to the mainland?"

Yang Che's lips curled up: "Tonight."

"Then what are you doing here? Don't tell me you didn't know I was returning to Beijing today."

Yang Che was a little embarrassed: "I missed you."

"Don't give me that. Fan Bingbing's gone?"

He left very early this morning.

"Oh."

"See you at the airport tonight."

Aren't you coming over now?

"No."

Wang Fei hung up the phone immediately, which was clearly impulsive.

Yang Che naturally had to go. After saying goodbye to his friends, Jiang Zhiqiang, and a group of film producers, he took a car from Jiang Zhiqiang's company to Baosongyuan. He didn't even dare to take a taxi.

A surprise attack is impossible because we need to contact them in advance; otherwise, we won't even be able to get into the community gate, as they check outside vehicles very strictly these days.

Following the paparazzi incident, Baosongyuan Property Management suffered a major setback. The person in charge was dismissed, and Wang Fei and some other residents were exempted from three years' worth of property management fees...

Yang Che couldn't possibly contact Wang Xiufang; it hadn't come to that point yet.

When Wang Fei received his call, she was secretly delighted, but her tone was cold.

After Yang Che entered the room without incident, he realized that he was a little nervous.

Wang Fei also seemed a little awkward, and looked away, asking softly, "Have you eaten?"

Yang Che smiled and said, "No, I was already on my way when I called you earlier."

Wang Fei glanced at him: "Nothing else, steak and bamboo-pressed noodles, okay?"

"Okay."

Wang Fei did not cook. After instructing Wang Xiufang, he went upstairs on his own.

After finishing a half-full meal, Yang Che hurried upstairs. He stopped when he saw her hunched over her desk, busy at work, because she was humming to herself from time to time.

Two minutes later, Wang Fei looked up at him, her expression remarkably calm.

Yang Che walked up to her, picked up the paper, and was dumbfounded. He couldn't understand it because Wang Fei hadn't written down what she wanted to express; it was all sheet music. He silently read a passage, but still had no idea what it meant.

"Old Wang, you know my skill level is only so-so. Without hints, I won't understand."

Wang Fei rolled her eyes, snatched the item, and said irritably, "Stop pretending to be confused."

Yang Che chuckled and placed his right hand on her shoulder.

Wang Fei flinched: "Get out. You've ruined my perfect inspiration."

Yang Che gently kneaded it: "Tell me about it. I don't really understand what you're trying to say, but I just feel really happy."

Wang Fei pursed her lips: "Cinderella discovered that she wasn't the only model who could wear glass slippers."

"Uh... the prince mentioned this before."

Wang Fei glanced at him for several seconds before saying, "You're right to feel it's cheerful. The music should be lively and short, but not overly jubilant. Think about it carefully."

Yang Che didn't really understand these things, but he already knew which song it was.

"Okay, you'll be staying in Beijing for a few more days, right? We can chat anytime."

Wang Fei raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"

"I'm staying at your place."

Wang Fei didn't say anything, but stood up and kissed him.

Then, somehow, the two of them ended up back in the bedroom.

after awhile.

Wang Fei opened his eyes: "What are you doing?"

Yang Che, who had just opened the bedside table drawer, took out a box of Smurfs and shook it.

Wang Fei reached out his hand.

Yang Che grinned and handed it over.

Unexpectedly, Wang Fei took it and tossed it aside, saying, "I don't need it for the next few days, um..."

"call."

After that, the two basically stayed together, and the same was true the night they returned to Beijing, when Yang Che checked into Jialin Garden.

The next day, January 28, the two went out early in the morning to do their own things.

Wang Fei went to see his daughter, Yang Che went to the Beijing Film Studio to collect payment, then went to Fengtai to see his girlfriend, and returned to Jialin Garden in the evening.

The next few days were similar. Wang Fei had to go out, after all, it was the end of the year, and Yang Che would also go out to give gifts such as tea to teachers and leaders of China Film Group, such as Han Sanping.

Another noteworthy event was that Yang Che gave the people of Tazhai a year-end bonus.

Those earning more, like Yu Wenhao and Zhang Jianbin, each earn 16,800 yuan; Liu Chang earns 10,000 yuan; Ma Shu earns 3,000 yuan; Li Xiangdong earns 5,000 yuan; and Zhou Liren earns 3,000 yuan. Even part-time males who didn't go home for winter break earn 1,500 yuan.

As for dividends, there will be none. Although the movie has officially ended its run, Han Sanping said that the first payment will not be received until the end of March at the earliest.

The total box office revenue in China reached 6500 million yuan, with the production company receiving 2145 million yuan.

..........

When they have nothing to do, the two of them stay at home, cooking, writing songs, drawing, writing scripts, telling dirty jokes, and making love.

At least Wang Fei's "Five-Part Love Song" has been completed, with her composing the music and him writing the lyrics.

Both of them felt that the four days at Jialin Garden went by very quickly.

Wang Fei never invited any friends home, while Wang Xiufang would come every morning to bring groceries and tidy up the house before leaving.

Yang Che didn't go to the Workers' Stadium to watch Wang Fei sing. She sang "Seeing the Smoke Again," wearing a green striped leather skirt, with long hair draped over her shoulders, and a bright smile.

I saw it on TV; I think I've seen the other timeline before, but I don't remember it very well.

After all, he really didn't remember the person who sang "Me and My Motherland" at the beginning. When the announcer was introduced, he thought he had misheard. He was quite surprised when the singer disappeared from the screen. It wasn't until the singer started singing that he realized, "Oh, it will be a few more years before that person is unable to perform on stage. Right now, it's fine."

The hosts are Ya Ning and Ke Lan.

Ya Ning is indeed handsome; people now call him the most handsome host in China.

Ke Lan was also quite naive. Her previous boyfriend, Li Yapeng, was stolen away by Qu Ying, and then by Zhou Xun... Of course, later Ke Lan also interfered in Geng Le's relationship, and then Huang Zhizhong's.

........

On February 1st, Wang Fei, who had started her period, flew to Gangcheng, while Yang Che returned to Courtyard No. 2. The two did not discuss the future.

There's no need to say anything; we both know the truth, and we just drift along like this, oblivious to everything.