176: Yang Mi: Lao Chen, I've finished filming my new movie, come pick me up!

"You seem to have become more proactive." Chen Le looked at Naza, trying to see any change in her expression.

"What kind of change is that? Haven't I always been like this?" Naza's face turned slightly red, not quite understanding Chen Le's words.

"I'm just in a good mood today, how is it different from usual?" Naza continued.

Chen Le nodded and didn't dwell on it any further.

It was another sleepless night.

Two weeks passed quickly.

During these two weeks, Chen Le basically spent all his time with Naza, strolling around every day and visiting some scenic parks in Yanjing whenever they had time.

And today, Goodbye Mr. Loser passed censorship.

Upon hearing the news that it had passed, Chen Le immediately notified Zhang Li via wechat, telling her to start promoting the new movie, Goodbye Mr. Loser.

"Sister Li, you can start the promotional work."

On the other side, at the company, Zhang Li received Chen Le's message and immediately arranged for people to start promoting the new movie.

She had already had the promotion team preparing for a long time, just waiting for the movie to pass censorship.

Soon, the internet was flooded with news and trending searches about Director Chen Le's new work, Goodbye Mr. Loser, being released soon.

Coupled with the inherent traffic of Chen Le and Goodbye Mr. Loser itself, it instantly attracted the attention of many netizens.

"Director Chen Le has a new movie out?"

"It's finished filming so quickly? Is it about to be released?"

"I remember it just started filming at the end of February or early March. It's only been three months, and it's already being released!"

"His speed of making movies is too fast; I can't even keep up."

"This movie is called Goodbye Mr. Loser (Xia Luo's Troubles). Is it a foreign movie?"

"No, the protagonist of this movie is named Xia Luo. Xia Luo, Te Fannao (is very troubled)."

"Good grief, this name is really unique."

"I kind of want to see this movie."

The discussions among netizens were mostly filled with curiosity, surprise, and anticipation for the movie.

After just one day, the buzz on the internet was already huge.

At home, Chen Le scrolled through the news. Seeing such a big reaction, he was quite satisfied. He had been afraid that filming this movie several years early might result in a flop, but looking at the current popularity, even at worst, he would break even.

Of course, he was still quite confident in this movie.

After all, in his previous life, this movie had earned a higher box office than lost in thailand.

It could be described as a sensation that became a classic of a generation.

As time reached July, Naza went on break and went home.

Chen Le suddenly became solitary once again.

That day, while Chen Le was at home, he received a call from Yang Mi.

"Old Chen, my new drama has wrapped up. I'm coming back this afternoon, come pick me up." Yang Mi's voice was filled with joy.

She had been away filming for three or four months, and it wasn't until yesterday that her character's scenes were finished.

Having not seen Chen Le for several months, she missed him very much.

During these months, she often messaged and chatted with Chen Le, but they couldn't meet in person.

After all, the current wechat didn't have a video call function like in later generations.

Chen Le remembered that this function seemed to have been launched only in the last year or two.

"Okay, I'll come pick you up." Hearing Yang Mi's words, Chen Le immediately nodded.

"By the way, Old Chen, I saw your new movie has started promotion. When do you plan to release it?" Yang Mi asked.

"It'll be released in August. There has to be some time for promotion."

"I think I also filmed a movie before that's also being released in this year's summer slot." Yang Mi remembered something and suddenly spoke up.

"What movie?" Chen Le was a bit curious and thought about it carefully.

What movie of Yang Mi's in 2012 would be released in the summer slot?

But after thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with it.

Just then, Yang Mi spoke.

"It seems to be painted skin: the resurrection."

"Oh, that movie!" Hearing the name, Chen Le remembered it instantly.

"It seems to have just been released a few days ago; I didn't pay much attention." Chen Le continued.

He indeed hadn't heard much news about this movie; it must have been relatively low-key.

"Mi Mi, was your filming these past few months smooth?" Chen Le asked with some concern.

"It was smooth, just a bit tiring." Yang Mi said, her tone carrying a trace of imperceptible fatigue.

Hearing this, Chen Le said softly, "Mi Mi, you don't need to push yourself so hard. As long as you earn enough money to use, there's no need to be so busy. I think you could take more breaks."

"Sigh, I want to as well, but I'm not a Great Director like you who can live off one movie for several years." Yang Mi sighed. Actors were like this, always having to stay busy.

Compared to a Great Director like Chen Le, being an actor was truly a tiring profession.

"Haha, Mi Mi, no need to be so busy. I can support you by filming one more movie. At our age, we should enjoy life. When we're old, we won't be able to enjoy it anymore. We should play while we can and eat what we want."

"Sigh, I want to too, but I still have to keep busy for a few more years." Yang Mi sighed and didn't agree with Chen Le.

She couldn't stay idle; being busy was more acceptable to her than being bored to death.

"Alright, then I'll see you this afternoon."

In the afternoon, Chen Le arrived at the airport.

He saw Yang Mi walking out of the exit, wearing a pair of ultra-short denim shorts and a tight T-shirt.

A sun hat, sunglasses, and a mask completely covered her appearance.

Fortunately, Chen Le knew what clothes she was wearing beforehand, and seeing those long legs, he recognized her at a glance.

"I'm here!" Chen Le waved toward Yang Mi.

Yang Mi spotted him immediately. Ignoring the gazes of the people around her, she quickly walked over.

"Old Chen! Long time no see." Yang Mi gave Chen Le a big hug directly.

Feeling the familiar fragrance lingering at the tip of his nose, Chen Le smiled and patted Yang Mi's back.

"Mi Mi, long time no see, I missed you too."

Chen Le also said the same.

"Come on, let's go home." Chen Le helped Yang Mi with her luggage and smilingly took her hand.

"Okay." Yang Mi had a happy smile on her face.

Unfortunately, she was wearing a mask, so Chen Le couldn't see it.

On the way home, Yang Mi chatted with Chen Le about things that happened during filming.

There was constant laughter all the way.

Back at home, seeing the familiar room, Yang Mi lay lazily on the sofa, her fair and slender legs resting on it, with no concern for her image whatsoever.

Only at home could she completely relax and not have to worry about the eyes of outsiders.

After Chen Le finished putting away her luggage and came back, he saw at a glance that Yang Mi was lying on the sofa watching TV.

"How is it? It's more comfortable lying at home, right?" Chen Le teased.

"Yeah, lying like this, I don't even want to move." Yang Mi nodded.

She had just returned and it was a rare relaxation.

"I'll go cook for you then." Chen Le asked with a smile.

"Okay, Old Chen, you know what I like to eat." An expectant smile appeared on Yang Mi's face.

She also hadn't eaten the meals Chen Le cooked for her in a long time.

"I know." After Chen Le finished speaking, he went to cook.

Soon, a steaming hot meal was ready.