Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 525 False Fire
Beijing.

Park Hyatt Hotel.

A cool evening breeze swept in, quickly carrying away the heat that had accumulated throughout the day, but the area in front of the hotel showed no signs of cooling down.

Instead, as the crowd grew larger, the atmosphere became increasingly hot and humid.

Security personnel are on high alert.

They quickly set up cordon lines.

Spectators are welcome, but they must not disturb today's guests.

As the commercial vehicles arrived one after another, the fans gathered at the hotel entrance became extremely excited, staring wide-eyed at the celebrities who stepped out of the vehicles, their cameras itching to be used.

And of course, there were autographed books that were constantly being waved around.

"My God!"

"Xia Yu, He Rundong!!!"

"Li Xiang, Sister Xiang, could I have your autograph? Your 'Perfect Imperfection' is so good."

The constant screams and the ever-pushing crowds left the security personnel drenched in sweat, but thankfully, the pre-arranged manpower was sufficient to handle the situation.

One after another, glamorous celebrities appeared on stage.

2008 Bazaar Charity Night.

The event has officially begun.

Because of the dazzling success of last year's charity gala, and also because of the fashion group's tireless efforts in promoting and publicizing the event, which made people envious.

tonight.

It can be described as a gathering of celebrities.

It wasn't just celebrities who came; with the full support of the fashion group, well-known directors, international stars, film and television company owners, Olympic athletes, and domestic and foreign dignitaries all took advantage of the Olympic fever to attend the event.

Celebrities from all walks of life made appearances one after another.

Sun Honglei and Hu Jun, two handsome men, drew cheers. The next moment, Fan Bingbing and Gao Yuanyuan arrived together, which was met with screams.

Zhou Xun, dressed playfully, and Huang Xiaoming, like a prince charming.

Guo Fucheng wearing jeans and a black T-shirt.

The celebrities who appeared one after another at the hotel entrance were all big names.

With the addition of the Wang brothers, Wu Yushen and his wife, and the Huo family father and son, the sheer number of celebrities appearing was dazzling, leaving fans overwhelmed and unable to take enough photos.

A minivan slowly drove up from not far away.

Neon lights flowed across the car windows, reflecting an incredibly handsome face.

There was a hint of contemplation in his eyes.

Recalling the events of the past few days, a smile appeared on Li Luo's lips. Three days had passed since the finale of "My Sunshine".

The other three satellite TV channels endured for more than ten days before Hunan TV finally finished airing the episode.

Can't wait.

They quickly put the TV series on their own prime-time slot.

So much so that he himself was never free. After talking with Lin Yue for most of the night, he took Huang Shengyi to various places the next day to re-record the corresponding promotional programs, or to participate in autograph sessions and meet-and-greets organized by physical copyright holders.

At this point, the other actors couldn't be bothered; the more people there were, the more likely things would go wrong.

In fact, it was just as he had predicted.

Everywhere you go.

Everywhere was packed with people.

If a large group of people were sent to promote the event, the pressure on the organizers would definitely increase. The two of them rushed to finish the promotion and are now hurrying back to Beijing to attend the Bazaar Charity Gala.

I'm so busy I'm practically sweating.

"How about it?"

Li Luo turned his gaze away and smiled at Huang Shengyi, who was sitting opposite him looking nervous: "Can you still hold on? Should we leave early and go back to rest later?"

The other person was wearing a black dress, and the diamond jewelry on her earlobes swayed as the car moved.

A Chanel handbag was used as an accessory.

It looks simple.

Yet it retains a fresh and elegant feel.

Despite his glamorous appearance, his eyes were filled with deep fatigue, and he kept rubbing his wrists to relieve the discomfort caused by signing autographs for several hours straight.

"do not want!"

With her earrings swaying rapidly, Huang Shengyi said without the slightest hesitation, "I'm not tired at all right now. Let alone a charity gala, I could sign autographs for hours on end without any problem."

What a joke.

After a long period of silence, she has finally become a sensation, and what she needs now is not rest.

Moreover, it involves showcasing one's presence to the audience and peers.

otherwise.

Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

When the TV series aired some time ago, Huang Shengyi had actually been itching to watch it, but the TV station didn't dare to put in the effort because of the overwhelming Olympic fervor. Luo Ge was also enjoying watching the games.

She barely managed to stay at home.

It's a rare opportunity to go out and promote.

Physically, she was tired, but she felt incredibly happy inside.

Fearing that Li Luo would force him to go back to rest, Huang Shengyi quickly cheered up and grinned at him, showing off his white teeth.

Shake his head and smile.

Li Luo looked at the crowd that was right in front of him.

As Liu Wan opened the car door, he leaped out of the car.

The moment both feet touch the ground.

Then came a sudden burst of screams.

"Li Luo!!!"

"He Yichen, ahhhhh, Zhao Mosheng!!!"

The mere sight of Li Luo was enough to excite people, and when Huang Shengyi took his hand and stepped out of the car, the crowd waiting outside the hotel instantly erupted in cheers.

This is the posture.

It was like a sudden flood.

The security personnel were so frightened that they quickly linked arms with each other to form a defensive line and try their best to block the crowd.

Everything that happened before my eyes.

This dispelled the last trace of fatigue in Huang Shengyi.

She looked radiant, exuding charm with every gesture, her eyes sparkling like stars. After exchanging a glance with Li Luo, she smiled and strode forward.

I quickly signed a few names.

The two left the screams behind and walked forward along the giant logo of Bazaar.

not far away.

That was the red carpet at the gala.

Because of the large number of celebrities and big names gathered today, a cordon was set up next to the red carpet, and security personnel stood with their hands behind their backs to prevent reporters or unidentified people from rushing over.

During the Olympics, organizing such a large-scale event cannot afford any mistakes.

Any problem that arises.

The organizers will be left with more than they can handle.

The reporters are mainly concentrated here, there are at least fifty or sixty people, and all kinds of photography equipment are everywhere.

"Mr. Li Luo."

Upon seeing the golden couple arrive together, the staff quickly gestured to the car parked at the start of the red carpet, saying, "Ms. Huang Shengyi, would you mind taking a photo here?"

Huang Shengyi readily agreed and was about to take a step forward.

"No thanks."

Li Luo quickly grabbed him, smiled and nodded, then walked around the gleaming car and headed straight for the starting point of the red carpet a few meters away.

Seeing this, the staff could only smile and back away.

Let's wait for the next star to appear.

"what?"

Huang Shengyi looked quite puzzled.

"Event sponsor".

Li Luo walked slowly forward, casually explaining, "That car is obviously a brand that sponsors this charity gala. If we stand next to it for a photo, they can easily post it online tomorrow."

"Without saying anything, they can create the illusion of a spokesperson."

"They didn't pay."

"There's no need for me to promote others!"

Looking at Shengyi, he continued in a low voice, "You need to be careful of these little traps in the future. Refuse any product offered to you for a photo, especially if it's a competitor's product. You could easily end up in a lawsuit."

"it is good."

Huang Shengyi indicated that he understood.

She opened her mouth, then awkwardly closed it again.

With only one or two meager endorsements to her name, Huang Shengyi couldn't think of any way to get into a lawsuit. She wanted to ask Brother Luo about the endorsements, but she was a little embarrassed.

I asked Lin Yue before, and she said that we were in contact.

Ask further questions.

It seems like they have no patience at all.

However, Huang Shengyi is indeed quite poor recently. The salary he received for "My Sunshine" was not bad, but after deducting taxes and company profits, he didn't have much left.

Their fame has increased.

If income doesn't keep up, you'll only struggle to make ends meet.

Everyone has seen that you are famous all over the country. It is a common understanding that big stars make a lot of money. Should your family give you some money to improve your life, or even buy a house or a car so that your family can live a good life?

Relatives get married, have birthdays, or celebrate holidays.

You have the nerve to give a red envelope containing only a few hundred yuan?

Between classmates.

Should we get together to celebrate?

You, Huang Shengyi, are already this famous. Do you really have the nerve to treat everyone to a simple stir-fry at a roadside stall? You should at least arrange a meal or two at a high-class hotel. Otherwise, you won't be able to justify it!

Whether it's clothing, food, housing, or transportation, all of these factors are forcing people to increase their spending.

It's better if someone else suddenly becomes famous.

Huang Shengyi has been famous for more than three years since the release of the movie "Kung Fu", but he has not made much money because of Starway's high commission rates and the contract termination lawsuit.

But from other people's perspectives...

As a big star, you should already be making a lot of money.

She's now in a situation where she can't express her grievances. If it weren't for Brother Luo's supplementary credit card and the occasional financial support, she wouldn't be able to maintain this lifestyle.

Although it was only natural to spend money on flowers, the process was ultimately not very efficient.

Fame without profit.

Anyone would feel uncomfortable in this situation!

Given their familiarity with each other, Li Luo could immediately see what Sheng Yi was thinking, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he smiled and stopped behind the celebrities waiting to enter.

Before me was a long wall of posters, covered with the logos of the organizers and sponsors. Stepping onto the red carpet, I reached the autograph and photo area, where several guys in black pants and white suits were excitedly taking pictures together. The guy standing in the very center was also currently very popular.

Just as Han Geng was enjoying the shower of flashing lights.

A gasp suddenly rang out from the crowd of reporters.

Immediately afterward, to his bewildered gaze, the cameras in front of him shifted simultaneously, and the flashing lights followed the change in angle, heading towards the starting point of the red carpet.

Not
Just kidding!

I just got into position, what's with stopping the photo now?!
Han Geng was so angry he almost jumped up and down.

Since his popularity skyrocketed, he had never experienced such a humiliating scene, especially in public. He tightened his jaw and squinted at the starting point of the red carpet.

The next moment.

His expression quickly became conflicted; in front of that man, this humiliation didn't seem so unacceptable after all.
Anyway, it's not the first time!

A sudden flash of light, and the unwavering stare of a popular boy band.

This left Li Xiaolu completely taken aback.

But the sudden exclamation from Luo Ge made her realize something was wrong. She hurriedly turned her head to look behind her and saw an incredibly handsome face, with the other person blinking and greeting her quickly.

It was a very casual gesture, but it made the girl's heart flutter.

Lost in thought.

The girl stumbled to the side.

As Li Xiaolu swayed, her floral strapless mini-dress fluttered, and her extremely full breasts trembled along with it, almost making Li Luo's eyes pop out.

He had noticed Li Xiaolu's excellent figure when they were drinking at a nightclub before.

The opponent was slender, but possessed C-level lightning.

A typical example of slender branches bearing large fruits.

No wonder he made Nai Liang so infatuated; no man could resist such a childlike charm.
"Be careful."

Li Luo swiftly reached out and supported her slender waist.

After helping Li Xiaolu regain her balance.

They quickly pulled it back in.

With so many cameras pointed at him, he dared not make any unnecessary movements. Even looking at Lei Zi just now was done in the blink of an eye. If he were caught staring at Lei Zi, it would be no joke.

Her outburst, the sudden joy of seeing a handsome man, and the feeling of his warm hand stroking her waist.

This caused Li Xiaolu's face to flush instantly.

"Brother Lolo".

Swallowing hard, Li Xiaolu hurriedly stepped aside, saying, "You can go to the front of the line!"

"Thank you."

Li Luo smiled and waved.

He showed no intention of moving at all.

The more you are in public, the more you need to be mindful of your words and actions. You must never do anything out of line in front of the camera, because who knows how people will react afterwards.

A casual remark about bullying someone with power would be enough to get him into serious trouble.

Flashbulbs came flying.

The blows lashed out at the group of people.

Realizing that now was not the time to back down, Li Xiaolu hurriedly stood back up.

There's no excitement to watch.

Li Luo showed no intention of coming over.

At the staff's prompting, the reporters reluctantly turned their cameras back to film Han Geng's somewhat stiff smile.

Not all fires are the same; false fire can't compare to real fire.

He has many representative works to his name.

It shattered the viewership record of "Dae Jang Geum" with a bang. The cast consisted entirely of mainland Chinese artists, not some Hong Kong-Taiwan co-production. When the news came out, everyone felt incredibly relieved.

Li Luo is now a highly sought-after figure by the media, with countless people eager to secure an exclusive interview.

But that guy hid very well.

Let alone an exclusive interview.

You can't see anyone at all except when they're doing promotions!

These days, it's rare to see such popular male and female leads appear, so reporters have no interest in taking pictures of anything else. At this point, they can only press the shutter button listlessly.

The camera moves away.

Li Xiaolu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly turned around and smiled at Huang Shengyi, then fixed his gaze on Li Luo's face.

Gee.
So handsome!
Although I had a few drinks with Brother Luo at a nightclub before, it was extremely regrettable that he disappeared without a trace, so much so that I didn't even have a chance to exchange phone numbers.

I was upset for several days afterward.

Tonight, I'm going to get my hands on that phone no matter what!

No matter what.

We all share a connection through wine.

This is the director with the most money in his pocket that she can easily get in touch with. With such a good foundation of acquaintance, even a fool would know to stick close to him. Not to mention that Brother Luo's cool and arrogant hairstyle is exactly what she wants.

"Luo Ge."

Li Xiaolu smiled sweetly and excitedly clenched her fists, saying, "Your new drama is so good! I've been watching it at home every day lately!"

Despite this, the strapless dress covered Da Lei quite well.

However, the upper half of her breasts was fair and white.

It was still shaking violently.

Those smooth, fragrant shoulders and delicate collarbones were simply mesmerizing.

"real or fake?"

Li Luo forced his gaze to stay focused, maintaining a faint smile on his face.

There was nothing he could do.

Vaguely.

I could already feel the murderous aura surrounding me.

Despite his smiling face, Huang Shengyi was extremely displeased with this guy who dared to flirt with his man in public. He unconsciously took a step closer to Li Luo to assert his dominance.

Li Xiaolu is incredibly shrewd.

He instantly sensed the hostility and realized that his actions had been too obvious.

But she wasn't afraid.

Gritting her teeth, she was determined to proudly puff out her chest.

"Li Luo!"

The sudden shout brought everything, which was about to become tense, to an abrupt halt.

"Brother Yu Dong".

Li Luo turned around, smiled, and grabbed the person's hand.

"Depend on!"

Yu Dongteng clenched his fist and punched him in the chest: "You didn't handle this well. Why didn't you contact me when you were preparing for 'My Sunshine'?"

"You'll be punished with a drink later!"

He didn't hit with much force, but the envy in his eyes was overwhelming.

This guy.

There was a loud clang from the gong.

The ratings shocked his industry peers. When Yu Dong saw the news in the newspaper, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded. It was obvious that this drama, "My Sunshine," would make him a fortune.

"Good good."

Li Luo laughed and shook hands with Chen Kexin, who was standing next to Yu Dong.

These two guys have been getting very close lately, and news reports have recently surfaced that they are preparing a big-budget film.

The so-called penalty drink.

It was just a joke!

We all have a good relationship, but it's not fair to get involved in every project together.

"Congratulations, Mr. Li."

With a flick of her long hair, Chen Kexin tightened her grip on Li Luo's hand: "Your TV series was very well made. Give me a call when you're filming a new drama, and I'll come to the set to visit and learn."

"Don't dare to take it seriously."

Li Luo smiled and shook his head repeatedly.

Amidst light laughter, the group shook hands and greeted each other.

Seeing Li Xiaolu's eager look, Li Luo casually introduced her, and the latter immediately stretched out her hands, regardless of Yu Dong's identity as a film company tycoon or Chen Kexin's status as a Hong Kong director.

All of that was enough to make her look up to them.

There's a shortcut for mainland actresses to gain prestige these days: they can go and film co-productions with big-name Hong Kong directors.

Many top-tier actresses are taking this path.

no way.

It's just that the situation is unfavorable to us.

There are only a handful of directors in mainland China who are truly capable, and even if they do their best, the number of actors they can bring along is quite limited. Commercial films are the specialty of Hong Kong directors, so it's understandable that they can only watch with envy.

Once you get into this industry, no one doesn't want to rise to the top. Only those who can't grab resources resort to marketing a persona of being nonchalant and detached from worldly affairs.

Yu Dong and Peter Chan shook hands with smiles that were neither warm nor cold.

Li Xiaolu tactfully stepped aside.

Relationships aren't easy to build, and a big shot like the other party isn't someone you can easily sway with just a few words of kindness. They're not the type to lack women, no matter who else is.

However, she looked at Li Luo with sparkling eyes. Everyone said that Brother Luo had a wide network of connections, and now she had finally witnessed it firsthand.

"Tell you something."

Nodding apologetically to Huang Shengyi, Yu Dong put his arm around Li Luo's shoulder and walked to the side: "Director Chen and I are currently working on a movie called 'Bodyguards and Assassins.' Would you be interested in investing in it?"

"Oh, and the male lead too."

I looked at Peter Chan, who was quickly catching up, and listened to his words drifting into my ears.

Li Xiaolu was so excited he almost trembled.

Although it had nothing to do with her, she was surprised to hear the big shots discussing the project. She had heard of "Bodyguards and Assassins" before, which seemed to be in the project approval stage and had an estimated production budget of over 100 million RMB.

Thinking of that number, and then looking at that tall figure surrounded by bigwigs in the film industry and renowned directors from Hong Kong, I felt a surge of emotion.

Li Xiaolu's eyes almost shone.

It was just a fleeting moment.

Huang Shengyi blocked her view with a blank expression.

"cut."

Li Xiaolu felt disdain in her heart, but a smile appeared on her sweet face. She smiled and nodded to Huang Shengyi, and then, with the prompting of the staff, she stepped onto the red carpet.

Her waist swayed.

She quietly and forcefully puffed out her proud chest.

(End of this chapter)