fringe artist

Chapter 112 110. Features of the City of Romance

The sun in the romantic capital also seems to be very romantic. He likes to play hide-and-seek with you, and always hides quietly in the clouds when you squint your eyes to enjoy the sunshine.

During afternoon tea time, the few people taking a nap in the cafe chatted about various topics casually, and occasionally talked about art and philosophy in novels or movies.

It's just that the more interesting topic is the discussion of women's rights by several people. After all, three of the four people present are women.

Moreover, this is France, where feminism is a feature, and it is also a social topic that cannot be escaped here, and the current time is the end of the third wave of feminism in France, and people will discuss this topic wherever they go.

In this wave of feminist rights, women have won again. The legislation of sexual harassment at work and rape in marriage is the fruit of this victory.

Feminism at this time is very good. Everyone is purely fighting for more rights and equal treatment for women, and has not yet developed feminism into "female boxing".

Chen Li'an himself supports this kind of movement. Great men have said that women can hold up for a long time.

Sophie Marceau took a sip of coffee and said with some disappointment: "Although sexual harassment at work has been legislated, it cannot be avoided in many cases, especially in the film industry."

"It's not that it can't be avoided, but I'm unwilling to stand up and say no, and use the weapon of law to protect myself." Chen Li'an looked at Sophie Marceau and said: "Most people have the opportunity to refuse when faced with this kind of thing, but There is no way to resist the temptation."

Ji Fa obviously disagreed and said: "The man has to do this kind of thing, why should the victim stand up and stop it, as long as you don't do it!"

Chen Li'an calmly took a sip of his coffee and said, "You don't think that only actresses suffer from sexual harassment, right? There are bad guys everywhere. You can't expect the bad guys to reform themselves. You have to learn to protect yourself and punish them with the law, so that the bad guys can have a long memory." .”

"That's right." Bai Qing nodded approvingly and said, "Only by standing up and saying no, and using the weapon of law to protect themselves, these people will realize that they can't do whatever they want, and they will be able to restrain themselves and be afraid in the future. Just having a gun in hand is not enough. You have to learn to aim at the enemy's head and pull the trigger, otherwise you will only add to the fun of others."

Chen Li'an looked at Bai Qing approvingly, he would not resist but would just endure silently or protest a few words, wouldn't that add interest to the bad guys.

Bai Qing's sharp words made Ji Fa and Sophie Marceau stunned for a moment, especially the last sentence to cheer up others was not too appropriate.

Just imagine that when a delicate girl faces the unreasonable demands of the leader, she will only weep silently and then bear it shyly. Isn't this just adding to the fun?
Chen Li'an looked at Sophie Marceau and said: "Since you are promoting sexual harassment legislation, you must use it. Otherwise, why push for it? Fight back bravely in the face of sexual harassment. There is no role that is absolutely necessary."

"Don't look at me like that." Sophie Marceau looked into Chen Li'an's eyes and said with an unnatural expression, "I'm not talking about myself."

"Well, I know, you have a friend." Chen Li'an picked up a croissant dipped in cream and put it in his mouth, looking at Sophie Marceau's beautiful face, it was not at all surprising that her friend would be sexually harassed.

Men don't have a good thing!

Chen Li'an is also a man himself, and he has never thought of himself as a fun thing, but he will not force or harass him, so he is relatively a principled bad guy.

Everyone gets what they need, if you treat me well, I will treat you well, and no one will suffer.

Sophie Marceau always felt that there was something in Chen Li'an's words, but she didn't turn the corner for a while, so she had to acquiesce that she had a friend.

Ji Fa, who was sitting next to Chen Li'an, propped his chin and thought about what Chen Li'an and Bai Qing said, and said after a while: "You are right, only by fighting back fiercely will they be scared."

Chen Li'an suddenly remembered Mr. Lu Xun's words, if you don't explode in silence, you will die in silence.

"Actually, the most important reason is that most of the social resources are in the hands of men, and they have more bargaining chips, just like poisoned honey, there will always be people who can't help but want to take two bites." Chen Li'an swallowed the bread , said seriously: "Women who want to be truly equal must work hard on their own and have more rights and resources to be truly equal."

"It's too difficult." Several women shook their heads at the same time.

Chen Li'an simply didn't continue this topic anymore, after all he was a man and nothing he said was convincing.

"Okay, it's getting late, we should go back." Chen Li'an put down the coffee cup in his hand and said.

Bai Qing said lazily: "I don't want to go back, they have too many problems."

"Persist a little longer, and have a good rest tomorrow." Chen Li'an couldn't help rubbing Bai Qing's head and comforted him.

Ji Fa thought for a while and said, "Today's response is very good. This exhibition has been a success. If you don't want to go later, it's okay."

Artists should not talk too much about their own works, otherwise it will affect everyone's different views on the works, and it is easy to lock the inner meaning of art, thus losing the extensibility.

Uncertainty can allow everyone to use their imagination and substitute themselves into what they see. Once it is qualitative, the artwork will lose its meaning.

"Then I won't go, and I don't like to explain my works over and over again." Chen Li'an responded immediately, then turned to look at Bai Qing with great interest and said, "Let's go to visit other places, how about Notre Dame de Paris? "

"I don't want to go, I just want to sleep." Bai Qing said listlessly, as if a sleepy bug lived in his mind.

Bai Qing didn't want to go, so Chen Li'an had no choice but to turn his gaze to Ji Fa, but Ji Fa also shook his head and said, "You don't have to go, I have to go, you'd better go by yourself."

"Okay then, I'll go by myself." Although Chen Li'an wanted to ask Sophie Marceau if she had time, but she just met and couldn't send out an invitation.

"That's it. I'll go to the exhibition hall. Bai Qing will go home and rest. Go and play by yourself."

Ji Fa made a final conclusion, and then hastily ended the afternoon tea.

Bai Qing went home to rest, and Ji Fa also left. Chen Li'an glanced at Sophie Marceau who hadn't left yet, nodded at her and said, "Then I'm leaving too, see you next time."

Sophie Marceau hesitated and said, "Can I join you? I think you have your own unique views on women's rights, and I want to chat with you."

"Of course." Chen Li'an said with a smile, who would refuse to have French roses with him.

The two got up and left the open-air coffee shop. Chen Li'an looked at Sophie Marceau and asked, "Is Notre Dame Cathedral far from here? Walk or take a car?"

"It's not far, just cross the Seine River, we can walk there." Sophie Marceau wanted to take this time to have a good chat with Chen Li'an.

The Seine River across Paris adds too much scenery and romanticism to the city.

Chen Li'an and Sophie Marceau walked on the bridge, chatting softly about each other's different views on the equality of men and women. Although the topic was very contradictory and serious, the two had a very happy chat.

Sophie Marceau found that Chen Li'an had his own unique views on many things, as well as some pessimistic conjectures.

"Why do you think that the continued development of women's rights will make France worse? Shouldn't it be better?" Sophie Marceau is very surprised by the conclusion Chen Li'an just said.

Chen Li'an smiled and said: "Naturally, the healthy development of a good order will not happen, but as women's rights succeed time and time again, and after a certain degree of influence in politics, it will become a tool in the hands of some people, and it will only continue to Amplify the concept of feminism and gain more benefits."

"You mean it will become a tool in the hands of politicians?" Sophie Marceau asked subconsciously.

Chen Li'an nodded and said, "It's not just about politics, it's also about business behavior. Everything is afraid of extremes, too much."

"We don't have extreme women's rights here, we are all rational." Sophie Marceau defended her organization.

Looking at Sophie Marceau's serious look, Chen Li'an explained: "I didn't say anything about you, don't be nervous, I personally support you very much, so I hope you can succeed."

Hearing Chen Li'an's explanation, Sophie Marceau was also a little embarrassed, because she was a little impulsive just now.

The gentle spring breeze blew, and the hair on Sophie Marceau's face was blown up. The rosy skin was exposed to Chen Li'an's gaze, and then turned slightly red.

Because of the embarrassment just now, Sophie Marceau changed the subject and said: "We are coming soon, let's hurry up, the door will be closed before seven o'clock."

Chen Li'an looked up at Notre Dame Cathedral across the river, and said with a smile, "It seems to be too late."

It's already six o'clock now, even if they arrive, they won't be able to visit for a long time. Instead of rushing to see the flowers, it's better to come back next time.

Sophie Marceau said apologetically: "I walked too slowly, I should go to the church to discuss those issues with you."

"It doesn't matter, it will be the same next time." Chen Li'an said nonchalantly, wouldn't it be more interesting to go shopping with French roses than Notre Dame de Paris.

Seeing that Chen Li'an didn't care, Sophie Marceau found a topic and asked: "I heard that you are still an actor, are you a movie actor?"

It can be considered barely. So far, Chen Li'an has not released a movie, nor has he won any awards. It seems inappropriate to brag about being an actor outside.

"Yes, I made a movie last year, and I'm still making a second one." Chen Li'an explained, and then said: "This year's Venice Film Festival should be able to see my debut."

Sophie Marceau pulled her hair back, exposed her crystal white ears, looked at Chen Li'an and asked, "Why did you choose to be an actor?"

"Because I like it, I can't explain it clearly. It's like painting. It's hard to control my dislike. I like to experience different lives in movies. Although it's very fragmented, it still gives people a different experience.

"In June, I must go to Venice to see your debut novel. I am very curious about what you will look like in the movie."

"Okay, but now may I invite you to dinner?"

"Of course, I look forward to continuing to chat with you, you are a very interesting person!"

　Almost fell asleep writing.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)