Chapter 104 Chinese New Year
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, "The Matrix" was produced four years ago.

Over the past four years, countless fans around the world have called on Jiang Heng on major forums not to delay and to release the sequel as soon as possible.

Some fans even found the phone numbers of Hong Kong YouTeng and Beijing iQiyi and called them over and over again, annoying the company's front desk staff.

After learning about these situations and reviewing the filming plans in recent years, Jiang Heng also felt that the time was right to produce a sequel.

As for this film, he has no plans to involve other companies, including China Film.

As for the large number of foreign actors needed for the filming of the film, we can arrange for the staff of iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video to hire them directly.

At this moment, Jiang Heng was well-known internationally, and it was easy for him to find Hollywood artists and to produce independent films.

Zhou Xingxing was also pleasantly surprised when he heard that Jiang Heng was going to shoot The Matrix 2. "Ah, to be honest, I quite like the concept of that movie. It's really groundbreaking. Do you think this world is really virtual?"

Jiang Heng smiled, "I think the probability is very high!"

"Then what is the meaning of our existence and struggle?"

"To live a more enjoyable life. Even if it's really a game, krypton gold players can kill everyone and get whatever they want. Ordinary players have a hard time killing small monsters. They can't leave the novice village for a long time. They have to save up for a long time to buy a piece of equipment, and they may be killed and the equipment will be dropped. If you were in their shoes, what would you choose?"

"Well, I think it's pretty cool to be a krypton gold player!"

"That's right, we should enjoy life!"

"Then why don't you find a girlfriend?"

When Zhou Xingxing said this, he glanced at Tang Yan in the distance.

Even though Stephen Chow appears to be affectionate and has the love of his life in the movies and is still unmarried, he has never lacked girlfriends.

"Well, I haven't met anyone who's too exciting yet!"

The real reason, of course, was that he was scared of being hurt by all the girlfriends he had dated in his previous life.

Stephen Chow patted him on the shoulder and said, "When the flowers are in bloom, pick them now. Don't wait until there are no more flowers to pluck."

Without waiting for Jiang Heng to say anything, he left.

Three days later, after finishing his guest role, Stephen Chow flew back to Hong Kong to prepare for "Kung Fu".

Jiang Heng is still in the intense filming process.

It was so stressful that the crew only had two days off on New Year's Eve and the first day of the New Year, and then had to come back to film again.

Given the level of transportation at that time, most people would spend the New Year in Beijing.

Tang Yan's parents were afraid that their daughter would be too lonely in Beijing, so they rushed over early. The family lived in an apartment arranged by the company for Tang Yan, and they were able to cook and make dumplings.

"Tangtang, you must be exhausted from filming these days. Are you adapting well to the crew? Is no one bullying you?"

Even though Tang Yan had made countless phone calls during this period and had reported her situation, her mother was still worried about her daughter and would ask her questions whenever she had time.

"It's okay. I've gotten used to it a long time ago. The people in the crew also take good care of me!"

"Where's Director Jiang?"

"He is always busy, either filming on the set or working on new projects!"

"He's young, but he's quite ambitious!" Tang's mother praised, and suddenly asked, "Does he have a girlfriend?"

"Maybe, I haven't heard of it, and I haven't seen anyone come to the crew!"

"That should be the case!" Tang's mother said to herself.

Father Tang was a little unhappy, "Why do you care about that?"

"I just want my daughter to have good relationships with others. With his current status, how many detours can Tangtang avoid with just one sentence?"

Tang's father remained silent, and Tang's mother asked again, "By the way, it's New Year's Eve, did you give him anything?"

Tang Yan was confused. She was only 19 years old and had just passed the Chinese New Year. How could she understand the ways of the world? Tang's mother taught her, "He chose you to be the heroine. He has helped you. Although we can't repay him, we can't forget our roots. We should show our gratitude during festivals!"

Tang's father became increasingly unhappy, "Why did you tell her this?"

Tang's mother said, "During festivals, entertaining guests and giving gifts is a normal thing. How dare you neglect it? Let me tell you, Tangtang, those leaders may not remember if you give them gifts, but they will definitely remember if you don't give them gifts!"

Tang Yan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "He is a director, he is different from that!"

Tang's mother said, "But he is also a big boss, with so many companies under his name. Small employees are not qualified, but those executives will definitely express their opinions. You are an artist under his company, and your status is no worse than that of the executives."

Seeing that the father and daughter were silent, he continued, "I heard that there is a competition for the top actress in Hong Kong TVB, ATV, etc. It will definitely not hurt to have a good relationship with the boss."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yan just said "oh" lightly.

Tang's father just said "you" and went to the hut.

Tang's mother asked again, "By the way, what do your boss's parents do? Are they coming here to celebrate the New Year as well?"

Tang Yan said: "I heard that his father passed away and his mother remarried, so he should be alone in the capital!"

"Oh, then, then...!" Tang's mother wanted to say that she could ask Jiang Heng to come over to eat dumplings.

But looking at the crowded environment of this apartment, it’s not easy to invite anyone over!
"Tangtang, give him a call and tell him you want to send him some dumplings. Ask him if he wants them. If he wants them, send them to him. If he doesn't want them, forget it. Anyway, our intention is there!"

"Oh, okay, okay? He is from Hong Kong, he may not eat it!" Tang Yan had never experienced such a thing and always found it difficult to talk about it.

Tang's mother said, "Why are you afraid of asking? If you don't dare, just give me the phone number and I'll help you talk!"

"Well, I'll say it myself!"

She picked up the phone shyly, went back to her room, closed the door, and dialed Jiang Heng.

"Hello, Director Jiang, this is Tang Yan. Happy New Year. I'm calling to ask if you've eaten dumplings?"

"Ah, no!"

In 2002, there were not many restaurants in Beijing that served New Year’s Eve dinners. Jiang Heng spent a large sum of money to order a banquet, but it hasn’t been delivered yet!
"Well, my parents are here and made a lot of dumplings. I want to send some to you!"

"What kind of filling is it?"

Jiang Heng lived in the capital for many years in his previous life and he really liked eating.

"Three Fresh Shrimp!"

"Ugh, this is too much trouble. It's New Year's Day!"

"Then..." Tang Yan wanted to say, okay.

Fortunately, I suddenly had an idea and said, "That's not a problem. I can drive and it will be there in a moment!"

Jiang Heng stopped refusing and told him the address.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yan walked out of the room, her heart still beating fast and her cheeks slightly red.

"What did he say?" asked Tang's mother.

"He asked what kind of filling it was, and I said three-fresh shrimp, then he declined, and I almost said forget it!"

Tang's mother pressed her daughter's forehead with her flour-covered finger, "Silly girl, I'm telling you, these leaders will be happy if you send them off!"

"really?"

"nonsense!"

“Just a plate of dumplings!”

"Isn't this Chinese New Year?"

(End of this chapter)