my gilded age

Chapter 167
There is a kind of flower called Epiphyllum, which only blooms at night, as if it doesn't want people to see it. After the flower blooms for a long time, it will wither immediately. Only the moment when the flower blooms is extremely beautiful.

But people will eventually see it, and after seeing it, it will be unforgettable, and they will have a lot of emotions. Even if they have emotions, they will unconsciously come up with many stories.

A flash in the pan, just for Wei Tuo, this story is very sad and beautiful.

The blooming of epiphyllum is very short-lived, but some things are very long-lasting and can be delayed.

Bai Shiqiu never imagined that he and Zhou Gongzi filmed "Baby in Love" in 2002, but it ended up being postponed until Valentine's Day in 2004.

In fact, it's not a delay, but the two heads of Rongxin, Li Xiaowan and Li Shaohong, are really too serious and attach too much importance to this movie.

The movie "Baby in Love" went through a very long post-production period, during which Rong Xin's Shuang Li took it to France to do post-production special effects. France is relatively artistic, at least for the two of them. recognized.

This movie is an absolute big production this year. The previous "Cell Phone" achieved good box office results, and many people are optimistic that this work will achieve better results.

Many aspects indicate this.

Rong and Xin are both involved, and their works are guaranteed ratings in TV dramas.

Mr. Zhou gave a passionate performance. In all previous interviews about this movie, Ms. Zhou emphasized that this movie was the one she was most immersed in. She even entered a state of selflessness many times. It's 'baby', 'baby' is her.

In addition, that is the new niche student, Bai Shiqiu.

Nowadays, Bai Shiqiu's fame is rising. In the previous works, although there were not many protagonist roles and most of them were supporting roles, these roles were all good and they were very popular on the Internet.

A lot of people were arguing on the Internet before, should Huang Rong and Ouyang Ke be together?

Moreover, Bai Shiqiu is also a very successful young actor on the drama stage.

With strength, good looks, works, and a professional background, how can such a person not be popular?

Although it can't be compared with some seniors, many people already know about Bai Shiqiu, especially some young people.

With the accumulation of so many factors, it is difficult for this "Baby in Love" not to be popular.

But some people don't see it that way.

……

"Brother."

"Lao Bai, come on, let's have a drink."

Bai Shiqiu naturally had to do a lot of local promotion. The main market for the movie "Baby" was the capital. Fortunately, he didn't have to go too far. During the period, Yu Dong came to see him for a drink.

While drinking and chatting, Bai Shiqiu felt that Yu Dong had something to say.

"Brother Dong, do you have anything to say?"

"Old Bai." Yu Dong also looked around, "What do you think of the movie "Baby"?"

"That's OK."

"Let's tell the truth, brothers."

"There are indeed some..."

"Old Bai, many directors of theaters have told me that after watching the film, they have no idea, but this show was made by those two girls. They are too powerful to be provoked."

After this, Yu Dong was in a state of bitterness.

Bai Shiqiu understood at that time, and he also understood originally that this movie was not good enough by Shuangli. It may be quite artistic and scary, but it is difficult to make money.

Although Bai Shiqiu worked hard to make the ending less bloody, this is just the ending, and the entire film may still be difficult to reverse.

What movies have people from theater companies not seen?

How could they not see whether it could make money?

So……

"Brother Dong, why are you telling me all this? I'm just an actor."

When Yu Dong heard this, he smiled and said, "Old Bai, don't play this trick with me, Brother Dong. Don't I know what your strength is? In this way, did you Red Star make another movie?"

Bai Shiqiu also smiled, "I just got the screening permit."

Now everyone understands this and there is no need to hide it.

Yu Dong said directly: "The leaders told me that once the movie "Baby" doesn't work, you have to make up for it with another movie. Everyone wants to make money. How about your Red Star movie?"

"It's still a horror movie." Bai Shiqiu replied.

"Okay! That's great!" Yu Dong can't be happy about this, "Share, the people over there told me, you can share."

Bai Shiqiu has always been a person who wants more benefits when he sees them, otherwise he would not be where he is today, so he said with a smile on his face: "Brother Dong, I am too anxious about this matter. We Red Stars have put our trust in this film." Extremely high expectations, we originally wanted to promote it..."

Before Bai Shiqiu could finish speaking, Yu Dong hurriedly said, "Stop it, stop it. I obey you, Lao Bai. Just tell me directly. What are your conditions?"

"Guaranteed share."

"How much guarantee?"

"Our Red Star needs at least 500 million."

"What about the box office split line?"

"800 million."

"Old Bai, you are dark enough."

"The details can be studied further."

"Baby in Love" Shuang Li kept shouting that this is an art film, with Ye Jintian joining the cast and French post-production. At this time, everyone else is talking about art, and the two profiteers are talking about money.

……

Yao Xiaona was idle, and a fool gave her 100 yuan. The movie tickets were very cheap. February 2th was Valentine's Day in the West. She was a big girl and she had never been in love before. , wouldn’t it be okay to watch a love movie?

She is a girl who is almost 24 years old. She also wants to indulge herself and have a vigorous relationship, but some people refuse to let her go. She has no choice but to resist that person.

"Baby in Love", starring Mr. Zhou and Bai Shiqiu.

There are various promotions of this movie on posters, on the Internet, and on TV, which is indeed very attractive.

It's just that this Bai Shiqiu seems different from the one she saw. This Bai Shiqiu is a bit mature. In the movie, his name is Liu Zhi.

Watch one.

There were a lot of people at the premiere today, and Yao Xiaona looked very strange because she was alone.

This kind of time, this kind of place, this kind of movie, of course it’s a perfect match.

I felt a little inexplicably angry, but I still sat down and watched. Maybe I was inexperienced and empty-handed, so I didn’t buy anything.

I have forgotten how many times I have been in love.

It ended in failure every time.I'm tired of taking care of other people.

I still want someone to take care of me.

Hey, getting married is different.

You can't just turn around and leave.

But you have to be careful, you have to be prepared, wear a body armor and a helmet, otherwise, if you are not careful, your blood and flesh will be blown away.

On the big screen, Liu Zhi was talking with his legs crossed and a cigarette in his mouth. The video he filmed of himself at this time was from the video tape.

When Yao Xiaona saw this scene, she really couldn't believe that the person in front of her was the guy who had been following her before, even though they both drove BMWs... Wait a minute.

is a car.

Is this acting?

Yao Xiaona was asking herself, she knew that the person in the play was different from the real one, but they seemed to be the same. They all had a feeling of being free and easy, very self-conscious, and very proud, but the one in the play was also mature. There are too many.

And next...

"What's going on?"

"Baffling."

"It feels a bit...scary."

There are many strange shots and some inexplicable scene transitions, as if Liu Zhi and the baby were originally at Liu Zhi's home, and then somehow, they went to a construction site... and the sheets were rolled.

Yao Xiaona doesn't watch many movies, let alone a movie like this.

In her opinion, it wasn't very weird or scary, but rather novel.

till the end……

"Wow! So that's it."

"Oops! Are the two of them together?"

"Is this a waste of our time?"

At the end, everything was revealed. Although Bao Bao had delusional disorder, Liu Zhi also had it. He appeared in the mental hospital. That day, he saw a strange girl, Bao Bao.

Now, his eyes were dull and he had that weird smirk on his face.

What is the meaning of everything that happens in the movie?

A singing voice appeared with melodious guitar.

Maybe it’s loneliness~
The air becomes very thin, and the neon lights in the city bloom into the desert~
Still waiting for you~
My heart is about to die, something needs to stimulate my soul~
Too deep~
too much~
Love can go crazy~
Let you~
free~
Enjoy my misery~~
This city is so empty~
This memory is so fierce~
This street is busy with traffic~
Your brows are so heavy~
I miss you so much~
Alone~~~
……

This part of the song caught Yao Xiaona's ears, and she immediately understood why Bai Shiqiu wanted her to watch this movie.

Not a movie at all...

It's this song!

No, it’s also a movie. This song interprets the entire movie.

Men and women in the city, lonely men and women, their love may be just their imagination, just like in the movie. In the end, there is such a song.

alone.
The voice belonged to Mr. Zhou, and Yao Xiaona could hear it completely. Her singing voice was not bad, but in terms of technique, there were other things... What if she sang by herself?

It will never be so bland, and there is no need for a guitarist to accompany her.

She can definitely sing more turns and more beautiful changes.

In the theater, the lights were on, but the music didn't stop. The music didn't stop. Yao Xiaona didn't move. It wasn't that she didn't move. In her mind, she was singing this song.

Her eyes didn't stop, she was staring and waiting, until the CAST tumbling for a long time, she finally confirmed that this song was indeed written by Bai Shiqiu.

Although, I knew early on that it was originally called "Empty City".

I couldn't help but close my eyes, and kept singing this song in my mind, again and again, and each time I indulged myself more...

It turns out that I have always been so lonely.

"Girl, what's the matter with you?"

"Oh, hug... sorry."

The movie theater needs to be cleaned in order to welcome the guests of the next show, but the cleaning lady found a girl who never left.

Yao Xiaona was trembling a little, but in the end she insisted on rushing to the bathroom. She just...

sniff~
The cleaning lady smelled it and said, "What's that weird smell?"

On February 2th, Red Star Bar will hold an event, buy one get one free.

But today, Bai Shiqiu welcomed a very anxious guest.

"Bai Shiqiu, I can join your Red Star."

"Welcome, let's chat inside."

"It doesn't need to be so troublesome, but I have to explain some things clearly. I really want to try other music, but I don't want my dad to know about this kind of attempt. Or, I must not let him know."

Facing Yao Xiaona, Bai Shiqiu estimated that she had watched the "Baby" and the "Empty City" he made for her should have had an effect.

Regarding Yao Xiaona's father, Bai Shiqiu had heard some rumors. The original fate of this talented female singer was closely related to her father.

Wild yellow green must be kept in a small cage and presented to the public.

The spirituality is gone.

Bai Shiqiu scratched his chin, "I just have a job right now. Our Red Star is going to shoot a big drama, "Swordsman", and I will sing all the songs for you. How about it?"

When Yao Xiaona heard this, she was very disappointed, "Is this any different from what I used to do?"

At this time, Bai Shiqiu became old-fashioned and said, "Sister Na, don't be anxious. I went to see you before, right?"

"Yes." Yao Xiaona still didn't understand.

Bai Shiqiu looked around and said: "Actually, what I originally planned was to hold a music festival, a rock music festival."

"Ah?" Upon hearing this, Yao Xiaona's eyes finally lit up.

An epiphyllum, in bud.

　Thank you for your support, thank you.

　　I have been thinking about a name for a long time, and finally I came up with this one. I really... I won’t say more, please give me some support, thank you very much.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)