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Chapter 366 Fan Bingbing's Ambition
Upon hearing Xiao Zhou mention *Frequency of Black Holes*, Wu Yuchen's heart stirred. His *Frequency of Black Holes* tells the story of radio signals communicating across space and time; so, paying tribute to him…

Jay Chou continued, "I was deeply moved after watching 'Frequency,' and I wanted to make a similar time-traveling film to pay tribute to you. However, it wouldn't be about father-son relationships, but rather the budding romance of young love, called 'Secret.' I hope you can give me some guidance when you have time~"

As expected, this is Zhou's directorial debut!

Wu Yuchen laughed and said, "Haha, send me the script later. I wouldn't call it guidance, but you have a lot of ideas! It's good to try things out. I support you in filming according to your own ideas!"

Hearing Wu Yuchen's words, Xiao Zhou felt greatly encouraged and became even more motivated to direct "Secret"!
After chatting with Xiao Zhou for a while, Wu Yuchen hung up the phone with a smile.

This kid is definitely at his peak right now. Last year's "Seven Mile Fragrance" solidified his position as the king of the Chinese music scene. Two months ago, to coincide with "Initial D", he also released an album called "Initial J", which includes songs such as "All the Way North" and "Drifting". The upcoming album "November's Chopin" will also include more classic songs such as "Nocturne" and "Hair Like Snow".

Furthermore, the success of "Initial D" proved Jay Chou's appeal across different fields, truly making him incredibly popular now.

Now that he wants to direct "Secret," Wu Yuchen naturally supports him, and the company will definitely help him invest and realize his dream!

Although the movie "Secret" is not very mature and can be described as a long music video, it was still a profitable project. The production cost was around 1500 million yuan, and the box office in mainland China alone was 3600 million yuan, which was enough to recoup the cost.

Logically, Taiwan, being Chow Yun-fat's hometown, should have garnered considerable support. However, after its release, "Secret" only grossed NT$26 million in Taiwan, which, based on the exchange rate of the past two years, translates to less than HK$6 million. In contrast, Hong Kong's box office exceeded HK$15 million. With contributions from other Asian regions, its total Asian box office surpassed US$10 million.

In short, given Xiao Zhou's current importance to the company, investing in a movie for him would not only make money but also satisfy his interests and appease him. Why not do it?

Just then, there was a knock on the office door three times. Wu Yuchen's heart skipped a beat, and he said, "Come in."

As the door opened, a sexy woman in a business suit walked in, wearing high heels. She wore a white blouse with the top buttons deliberately undone, revealing glimpses of her skin, and a grey knee-length pencil skirt that hugged her long, smooth legs in black stockings. Upon seeing Wu Yuchen, she couldn't help but wink at him. It was none other than Fan Bingbing!
Fan Bingbing gently closed the door and locked it from the inside. Then she turned around, casually tossed her hair, and walked towards Wu Yuchen, swaying her pert hips in her high heels.

Fan Bingbing had just finished filming "Fast & Furious 3" in Tokyo. After returning to China, she learned that Wu Yuchen was still in the country, so she contacted him and rushed over.

Looking at Fan Bingbing dressed as a sexy secretary, Wu Yuchen thought to himself that this girl really knew how to play games, constantly testing him in different ways!
Wu Yuchen also pretended to be serious and asked Fan Bingbing, "Secretary Fan, is there anything I can help you with?"

Fan Bingbing also got into character, saying in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Boss, it's time to relax every day. Let me give you a massage to loosen up your bones and relieve your fatigue~"

Wu Yuchen smiled and let Fan Bingbing come to his side to massage him, while he looked at some documents on the table.

After Wu Yuchen finished reading through the documents in his hand, he carefully felt the massage. He had to admit that Fan Bingbing's massage skills were really good. The pressure was just right, and the positions were accurate. It was obvious that she had put in a lot of effort.

He couldn't help but reach out and caress Fan Bingbing's leg, feeling its smooth and delicate texture, and said, "Secretary Fan, your attire doesn't conform to our company's regulations."

Fan Bingbing pressed Wu Yuchen's head close to her own and said sweetly, "Boss, I'm wearing such a short outfit so that you can stay in a good mood and improve your work efficiency!"

Wu Yuchen patted her bottom and sighed, "No, no, no, what I mean is, your skirt isn't short enough!"

"Boss, you're so naughty~" Fan Bingbing said coquettishly, then sat down in Wu Yuchen's lap, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.

After a brief struggle, Wu Yuchen's desire was also aroused. He pulled her up to the table, pressed her slender waist, and said, "Hold on tight."

After bracing himself with his arms, Fan Bingbing deliberately arched his back slightly, then turned his head and said, "Boss, be gentle, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold back and let the people outside hear~"

Looking at Fan Bingbing's beautiful appearance, Wu Yuchen patted her buttocks and sighed that the past few years had not been in vain, as she had become much rounder than she had a few years ago. He could no longer hold back.

After a while, and several rounds of passionate lovemaking, Wu Yuchen, with Fan Bingbing in his arms, rested in a nicely decorated bedroom in his office, and said to her with a smile, "You little vixen, you're getting better and better at seducing people~"

Fan Bingbing, slightly out of breath, said, "Brother-in-law, isn't it because you like it? You were more excited than usual just now~"

Wu Yuchen smiled but didn't say anything. It was indeed his first time playing office play, especially in his own office. The experience was immediately exciting, and he was naturally more excited than usual.

Seeing Wu Yuchen's appearance, Fan Bingbing couldn't help but say, "How about I come to your office to see you for the next few days?"

Wu Yuchen patted her butt and said, "Aren't you afraid of being exposed?"

Fan Bingbing gave a soft snort: "Brother-in-law, didn't you say this was for silencing? Besides, even if outsiders hear it, who would dare to interfere?"

Wu Yuchen chuckled: "Aren't you afraid of your sister Qinqin?"

Fan Bingbing's expression changed upon hearing this: "Brother-in-law, didn't you say that Sister Qinqin went out to film a movie?"

"Yes, they just left a couple of days ago, but what if they suddenly come back?"

Fan Bingbing breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother-in-law, you're just trying to scare me. I'm not afraid of anyone else, but I'm afraid of Sister Qinqin. I'll be miserable if Sister Qinqin catches me."

In her heart, Fan Bingbing felt that Jiang Qinqin had treated her quite well, so she naturally felt a little guilty, even though she would still do the same if she were given a hundred more chances.

"Don't worry, she's in Shanxi right now and won't be back for a while," Wu Yuchen said, gently rubbing Fan Bingbing's chest to reassure her.

After hearing Wu Yuchen's words, Fan Bingbing was completely relieved and then asked, "Brother-in-law, what do you think of Sister Qinqin's new movie called 'The Dog'?"

"It's a great movie! The kind that could win awards. I recommended she take the role."

The movie "The Dog" is indeed excellent, starring Fu Dalong, who won both the Golden Rooster and Huabiao Awards for Best Actor in his previous life. Not only is his acting good, but the film itself is also excellent; it's fully capable of winning any of the three major awards.

Although Jiang Qinqin is the female lead, she has to play an ugly village girl this time, which is quite a challenge. She is also required to speak the local dialect of Shanxi, so she went to prepare in advance.

Upon hearing this, Fan Bingbing couldn't help but feel envious again. She nuzzled Wu Yuchen's arm and said, "Brother-in-law, Sister Qinqin is going to the Oscars soon, does she still care about this?" Her unspoken message was, "Why didn't you recommend me, your thoughtful little secretary?" Fan Bingbing herself really wanted the recognition from those awards!

Wu Yuchen naturally understood what she meant. He glanced at her and smiled, "You're not suitable. What kind of country bumpkin are you?"

"Hey! Brother-in-law!" Fan Bingbing protested, shaking her body.

Wu Yuchen let her shake him for a while before smiling and saying, "Didn't I already arrange two movies for you to break into Hollywood?"

“Isn’t that overseas? I need to find projects now that I’m back in China. I was already acting in movies before, I can’t just stop making movies and go back to acting in TV series, that would be going backwards.” Fan Bingbing expressed her worries.

Hearing her words, Wu Yuchen thought to himself, "This is what this girl really wanted to tell me on this trip, isn't it? She still wants good opportunities to act in movies."

To be honest, there's nothing wrong with acting in TV dramas. In fact, ten years later, many celebrities would rather act in TV dramas. Because TV dramas are better at launching an actor's career and also more lucrative than movies. Didn't you, Fan Bingbing, spearhead the productions of "The Empress of China" and "The Legend of Ba Qing"?

However, this is the current situation in China. It's not the era of internet traffic yet, and the impression that the big screen is naturally superior to the small screen is still deeply ingrained in everyone's minds.

Moreover, Fan Bingbing has always been obsessed with art or awards. In her previous life, she got together with female director Li Yu in order to win awards. "Apple" and "Buddha Mountain" were both made for the purpose of winning awards. Ten years later, she also made "I Am Not Madame Bovary" and eventually won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress.

Overall, Fan Bingbing's hard work is always evident, and she acts with her heart, unlike those actors who rely on mere numbers. However, there is indeed a limit to her acting skills. She would be fine playing roles that suit her own characteristics, but she can't compare to someone like Zhou Xun who has an innate talent.

Wu Yuchen thought for a moment and said, "Take it slow. How many movies and TV shows did your sister Qinqin act in to achieve what she has today? You can't expect to get rich overnight. Don't worry, you'll get what you deserve in the future."

Fan Bingbing's eyes lit up, and she immediately hugged Wu Yuchen, asking, "Really?"

"You still don't believe me? I'm starting a new movie next year, and there's a role for you in it."

Fan Bingbing was overjoyed, a glimmer of hope rising in her heart, and she blurted out, "Is she the female lead?"

Wu Yuchen shook his head and said, "The second female lead."

Fan Bingbing couldn't help but show disappointment upon hearing this. She had played a supporting role in "Brotherhood of Blades," a role with far less screen time than the lead. This kind of role no longer satisfied her, or rather, given her current status, it was pointless for her to take on such a role.

Wu Yuchen saw through her thoughts and said directly:

"Don't worry, you'll definitely have more screen time than in 'Brotherhood of Blades.' This time, you'll play a stunning female assassin, a role specially designed for you."

Hearing Wu Yuchen's words, Fan Bingbing finally smiled again. It seemed she was truly playing the second female lead this time: "Thank you, brother-in-law. I knew you'd care about me!"

Then Fan Bingbing asked, "Brother-in-law, what kind of story is it? Is the script finished?"

Wu Yuchen said, "It's a martial arts story. I'll give you the script later, and you'll see for yourself."

To everyone's surprise, Fan Bingbing said, "Then I'll come back to pick it up tomorrow."

Then she rubbed her smooth, soft thigh against Wu Yuchen and said in a sweet breath, "Brother-in-law, I'll bring a few more pairs of stockings tomorrow, you can tear them as you like!"

Seeing Fan Bingbing's wanton appearance, Wu Yuchen rolled over again and pinned her down...

Wu Yuchen did not spend the night with Fan Bingbing. The reason Fan Bingbing came to his office today was partly to play some role-playing games, and partly because he had to go back to spend the night with someone else. That's why Fan Bingbing was making the most of every minute!
After Wu Yuchen opened the door, he heard Zeng Li's voice coming from the kitchen: "You're back? Please sit down, I still have some soup to cook!"

After changing into a pair of slippers, Wu Yuchen walked into the kitchen and saw Zeng Li wearing an apron, looking into the pot to check the color of the chicken soup. He walked over, gently put his arm around Zeng Li's waist, and said with a smile, "Lizi, I could smell the aroma of your chicken soup from the doorway."

Zeng Li ignored Wu Yuchen and said, "It'll be ready soon. Take these two dishes out first, and we'll start eating in five minutes."

Wu Yuchen carried out the two covered dishes: a stir-fried beef with yellow peppers and a green vegetable dish. The two of them couldn't eat much; they were just two home-style dishes, but the soup required some effort to prepare.

A moment later, Wu Yuchen sat down at the dining table, took a sip of soup, and exclaimed, "Delicious!"

Zeng Li smiled sweetly and said, "Then drink more~"

While eating, Wu Yuchen asked Zeng Li, "Li Zi, have you read the script? What do you think of it?"

"After reading it, of course your writing is good!"

Zeng Li's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. Wu Yuchen claimed that this script was specifically written to promote her, and it was a true female-centric film, not just a decorative leading lady. It was also a period martial arts film, but with far more screen time than Jiang Qinqin's role in "Brotherhood of Blades" a few years prior!
Zeng Li had always known Jiang Qinqin, and naturally, she couldn't help but compare herself to Jiang Qinqin. This time, her role as the female lead in the film was so much larger than Jiang Qinqin's, which naturally made her happy.

However, Zeng Li hesitated for a moment: "It's just..."

"What's wrong?" Wu Yuchen asked upon seeing this.

Zeng Li said, "Aren't you busy running for the chief director of the Olympics? I'm afraid it will affect you! How about we film it a few years later? I don't mind."

Wu Yuchen felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this. Other actresses would have been eager to film immediately to avoid the project falling through if it dragged on. It was only because she genuinely cared about him that she said that.

Wu Yuchen waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about that. I have an advantage because Zhang and I are in the same team, and the plan is almost perfect. If we still can't get it, then there's nothing we can do. It won't affect the filming of 'Reign of Assassins' next year!"

(End of this chapter)