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

Chapter 526 The Disappearing Little Dolphin
time is limited.

Yu Dong explained the project clearly in just a few words.

In fact, as soon as the words "Bodyguards and Assassins" were mentioned, Li Luo knew what movie the other party was talking about. This movie followed a similar route to "The Founding of a Republic," with the same star-studded cast.

The lineup is exceptionally strong.

However, unlike The Great Cause, the film Siege mainly focuses on the lives of people at the bottom of society.

in memory.

It seems like the box office is doing well.

It grossed two or three hundred million yuan at the domestic box office.

However, Li Luo estimated in his mind that the production and marketing budget of this movie was around 100 million, and the box office was 300 million, which would be just enough for the producers to break even.

Actors gain fame and pay, and directors also gain fame and fortune.

On the investor's side
I guess it's just for publicity.

Li Luo glanced quickly at Chen Kexin out of the corner of his eye, then continued to listen attentively to what Boss Yu had to say.

"The script for this play is very well written."

Yu Dong looked somewhat excited and spoke rapidly: "The concept you proposed is also very profound, so we want to put together an all-star cast for the film."

“Liang Jiahui, Li Ming, Wang Xueqi, Hu Jun, Simon Yam, Zhang Xueyou, Nicholas Tse, etc.”

"Everything is under contact."

"Moreover, most people have reached a preliminary agreement."

"We want you to play one of the main roles here—no, you are the male lead with the most screen time. He is a gambling addict but a highly skilled martial arts Hong Kong police officer. The role is very complex."

"It's not just about showing off your kung fu skills; it's also quite challenging in terms of performance."

Looking at Li Luo's slightly amused gaze.

Yu Dong laughed again, then spoke frankly: "This is an ensemble piece, and it is expected to bring together many big names in the industry, so there will be no absolute male lead."

"But I can guarantee that the entire plot will be connected around you as the main character."

"Filming is expected to begin next April."

"How about it?"

"I'll bring the script to your company tomorrow, and we can discuss it in more detail after you've read it?"

Many of the actors Yu Dong just mentioned are actually capable of carrying a show on their own in television and film. He wants to overpower a group of actors with his undisputed presence and achieve the status of the absolute male lead.

Don't even think about it.

As a mainland Chinese actor, Li Luo's role as the male lead in such a drama, where he plays a significant part that connects the plot, is quite substantial.

This is already a significant breakthrough in the current market environment.

If it weren't for the huge success of "Rage".

If it weren't for "My Sunshine" breaking viewership records...

Even though Yu Dong was the investor, he couldn't just force him into that position. Even so, he still faced a lot of pressure and had no choice but to make the final decision to make Li Luo the first candidate for that role.

About that.

Li Luo also sensed something amiss.

Boss Yu spoke with great enthusiasm, but Producer Chen, standing beside him, just smiled and didn't seem eager to persuade him to join.

In fact.

The same is true.

Chen Kexin actually opposed Li Luo's joining the company.

Putting aside any subtle psychological factors, if Li Luo were to join the cast, it would inevitably create significant difficulties for the subsequent casting process, especially if he were to be positioned as the male lead, which could lead to some Hong Kong actors withdrawing from the project.

some people.

She would not be willing to be his supporting character.

However, Yu Dongming made it clear that the role had to be played by Li Luo, forcing him and his other partners to back down.

However, the moment their eyes met.

On Peter Chan's face.

She still flashed an extremely warm smile.

Since the situation was hopeless, there was no need for him to express his opposition. The guy who had suddenly appeared was incredibly powerful, and bringing him in was a good option.

Moreover.

Those who can invest money are all bosses!
Li Luo smiled and looked away, carefully weighing the pros and cons.

Just a few seconds.

He made the decision in his mind.

"Thank you, Brother Dong."

Fixing his gaze on Yu Dong, Li Luo spread his hands helplessly: "Your project is really quite good, and with Director Chen at the helm, it's guaranteed to be foolproof, but I can only apologize!"

"what?"

Yu Dong was completely caught off guard.

Chen Kexin, who just released "The Warlords," is currently very popular, and the film he produced certainly seems foolproof.

Such a formidable cast and such a large production investment.

It's definitely going to be the next "The Warlords".

Totally unexpected.

Li Luo actually refused the invitation.

If the other party hadn't not even read the script, Yu Dong would have suspected that there was something wrong with the project!

"I don't have time in April."

Under the boss's puzzled gaze, Li Luo had no choice but to quickly find an excuse: "I happened to have taken on a film role around that time, and I probably wouldn't be able to make it due to scheduling conflicts. Also, there's the investment aspect..."

"I'm pretty broke lately, so I have to decline Dong Ge's offer."

As soon as these words came out.

Yu Dong's face immediately stiffened.

It's barely understandable that he didn't have the time, since top actors can't be without film offers either; the only difference is whether they want to take them or not. It's just unexpected that even with an invitation six months in advance, he still couldn't make it.

As for poverty.

This thing is a complete rip-off.

The movie "Raging Fire" made a fortune, let alone Li Luo, the main producer. Although there is no relevant data for "My Sunshine", he still knows that various TV stations are vying for it.

With so many ads embedded in it, it's easy to make at least 20 to 30 million yuan.

Complaining about being poor in front of oneself.

It's true that some people don't treat others as friends!
"Brother Dong."

Li Luo glanced at Chen Kexin, whose smile also seemed somewhat forced, and pulled Yu Dong to a corner, saying, "It's not that I'm not being a good brother, it's just that I'm really short on money lately, and the funds from various sources aren't coming back as quickly as they used to."

"However, that's not the main reason."

"The main reason is that I'm currently preparing for a big project, and it's a time when money is flowing out like water. I don't have the spare capacity to invest in any other projects in the short term!"

These words are half true and half false.

Li Luo actually had money. The main reason he didn't want to invest in "Bodyguards and Assassins" was because of Chen Kexin, who was standing not far away, and the film's less-than-stellar final box office performance.

Chen Kexin's skills are indeed undeniable, but his business reputation with Li Luo is not high.

If I remember correctly.

After filming, they happily went to buy a big villa. The fact that a straw hat cost six thousand US dollars is something the other party did. Since such news has been circulating, it means that the truth may be even more outrageous.

It's an unspoken rule in the film crew to take advantage of their work to skim some extra money.

have nothing to say.

Everyone understands the saying that "if the water is too clear, there will be no fish."

But a straw hat costing six thousand US dollars, and supposedly even having a special person to keep it safe, is really a bit outrageous.

Their eating manners were also extremely unsightly.

Although Yu Dong and Chen Kexin seem to be inseparable now, they had a complete falling out after filming this movie.

Yu Dong is a person.

She has always been adept at social maneuvering.

He had a very pleasant working relationship with many big directors in Hong Kong and was not someone who couldn't tolerate any flaws, but they parted ways after working together on a movie that did quite well at the box office.

Therefore, it can be inferred that Chen Kexin probably went to great lengths in the film "Bodyguards and Assassins".

That being the case.

Why should I get involved?

He had even less interest in adding to Chen Kexin's villa.

However, Yu Dong is a pretty decent guy. Although he said it was to alleviate financial pressure, he also had the intention of helping me out with good projects. So even if I didn't get involved, I still had to explain myself.

There's no need to let this cause any rift in our relationship.

"what movie?"

Yu Dong immediately perked up.

Unexpectedly, while he was constantly making moves, his opponent was not idle either.

This is really good news.

I'll inevitably try to get involved myself.

"It's not a movie."

Li Luo shook his head, put his arm around Yu Dong's shoulder and whispered, "This matter hasn't been released to the outside world yet, so don't spread it around. I'm planning to build a film and television base in Zhejiang Province as a future filming location."

"The total investment is expected to be around one billion yuan, and we will need to invest more than two hundred million yuan in the initial stage."

"I'm not kidding, I'm genuinely broke right now!"

"How much more?"

Yu Dong was utterly dumbfounded, staring at Li Luo with a face full of shock.

grin.

Li Luo simply gave a thumbs-up.

"you"

Yu Dong was speechless for a moment, then blurted out, "Are you crazy?"

The sudden sound.

This drew puzzled looks from Chen Kexin and Huang Shengyi.

"No."

Lowering his voice, Yu Dong said anxiously, "Why are you playing with such heavy assets? Don't be fooled by how well the film and television bases are being built; very few of them will actually make money."

"You're making too much money and it's getting too hot to handle. You might as well come with me to build a movie theater or invest in a few more films."

"That thing is much more reliable!"

"Haha."

Li Luo shook his head, smiled, and squeezed the other's shoulder: "You have your development ideas, and I have my construction needs. Anyway, once the film and television base is built, you'll have to take care of my business if you need it."

"Uh ok."

Yu Dong nodded repeatedly, but he was clearly still reeling from the unexpected news.

It scared him.

It's not actually the amount of investment.

Rather, it was Li Luo's aggressive expansionist approach.

In fact, with the rapid development of the domestic film and television market, major film and television companies have taken steps to expand, but there are actually not many companies that dare to invest heavily in building film and television bases.

Xinghuo Film and Television was only officially established last year, but this year it dares to invest heavily in building a film and television base.

That's a bit too fast.

"okay."

Seeing Huang Shengyi waving, Li Luo strode towards him.

Yu Dong followed instinctively.

"no."

Li Luo looked at him, both amused and exasperated.

"Okay~"

Yu Dong waved his hand, shook his head, and turned to leave: "I originally wanted to invite two people from your company to act in the play. If you really don't want to see me, then forget it. I'll just find someone else to act!"

"President Yu, Brother Yu."

Li Luo grabbed him in a flash, chuckling as he pulled him toward the red carpet: "Who's complaining about you? Come on, let's walk the red carpet together, brother."

"Hey~"

"Let go of me right now. Who said we're brothers? Have some self-respect. Mind your dignity."

"Damn, they're filming all the time."

Under the hilarious gaze of the reporters, Yu Dong was dragged onto the red carpet by Li Luosheng, while Huang Shengyi couldn't help but laugh and quickly followed, leaving Chen Kexin standing there dumbfounded.

The three walked along the red carpet and stopped at the autograph area.

Standing between Li Luo and Huang Shengyi, Yu Dong was both amused and exasperated as he endured a barrage of photos.

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He quickly made way for the two of them.

The popular male and female leads took a photo together, followed by individual shots.

Huang Shengyi quickly changed into various poses, and no matter how intense the flashes were, she couldn't blink an inch. She continued shooting for almost a minute before finally walking away, satisfied.

We arrived at the end of the red carpet.

Yu Dong dodged to the side with lightning speed.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough that in the blink of an eye, more than a dozen reporters swarmed around Li Luo and Huang Shengyi.

Shaky camera work.

He excitedly kept thrusting the microphone forward.

Startled, Li Luo quickly shielded Huang Shengyi, and the two retreated to the backdrop. Fortunately, the security personnel were prepared and quickly blocked their way. Su Mang, who had rushed over, also quickly maintained order.

"Squat down, squat down, the person in front, squat down."

"Don't block the camera."

"Don't push, don't push any further forward, please maintain order during the interview."

After a period of commotion.

The interview scene was barely kept under control.

"Li Luo."

The reporter, crouching down in front of him, raised the microphone high and excitedly asked, "What do you think of the current high ratings of 'My Sunshine' and its performance in breaking the ratings record of 'Dae Jang Geum'?"

"See with your eyes."

Li Luo squatted down, making it easier for the other person to lift him.

There was an awkward silence for a second. Then, a burst of laughter erupted.

"Feel sorry."

Li Luo clasped his hands in apology to the female reporter who was grinning so hard you could see her back teeth, and then said with a relaxed smile, "Actually, I really didn't expect to be so popular with the audience."

"I have some news to share with you."

"I read in the newspaper today that many viewers successfully confessed their love by using cold medicine. To be honest, seeing this happen makes me happier than seeing a record-breaking viewership."

"Thank you so much for your support, and I wish all my fans happiness and joy!"

There was an uproar at the scene.

The reporters then clapped excitedly.

Stories that extend from film and television to real life are always entertaining.

"in addition."

Li Luo continued speaking, bowing repeatedly to the camera, saying, "Some people, however, are not so happy, like me standing in front of you!"

Such a turning point.

Let this corner be completely silent.

Everyone stared at Li Luo, wondering what was bothering him.

"real."

Li Luo looked at the camera with a distressed expression, clasped his hands in a pleading gesture: "Dear fans and drama enthusiasts, please stop waiting outside my company. I have been forced to wander outside for twenty days."

"Twenty days."

He held up two fingers towards the camera and said pitifully, "If you guys keep guarding me like this, I'm going to be voted the laziest boss of the month. At least let me go back to work, okay?"

"Otherwise, all my salary will be deducted!"

Seeing his expression and hearing his words, the whole audience burst into laughter. Everyone almost dropped their microphones, and the photographers' lenses shook.

Such movement.

The reporters who remained in the photo area could no longer contain themselves.

They all ran over, surrounding the end of the red carpet in layers.

Chen Kun and Zhao Wei, who had just arrived at the scene, were bewildered by what they saw. Even Peter Chan, who was standing on the red carpet, was unsure whether to continue walking.

He also secretly regretted it.

Why didn't you take the initiative to invite Li Luo to join earlier?

This level of popularity is truly terrifying!
Such a lively scene made Su Mang, who was in charge of hosting the party, sweat slightly with excitement.

She hurried forward, glancing back every few steps, and apologized, saying that the red carpet event would be temporarily suspended for a few minutes. She explained that there was no other way to stop it given the current situation, as there were no reporters to take pictures of the remaining celebrities.
"No, no, no, I am not He Yichen."

"I'm just an actor. I'm glad that everyone likes the characters I play. Actually, I'm not as perfect as He Yichen."

"I'm very happy to be able to work with Brother Luo on this drama."

"When we were filming."

"It reminds me of when we were studying at Beijing Film Academy. Li Luo was a cool and aloof god back then, hahaha, you probably wouldn't guess."

"Luo Ge is not only an outstanding graduate of Beijing Film Academy, but he was also a representative of the freshmen when the semester started."

"Even more amazing than He Yichen!"

"Top bidder?"

"Let it be. Charity is not about being the first, but about everyone's participation."

"Of course I've been watching the Olympics. I've been cheering for our athletes all this time. They are all fantastic. Regardless of their results, everyone deserves applause and cheers."

Li Luo and Huang Shengyi handled all sorts of problems with ease.

As the lights kept turning on.

They managed to turn the red carpet event into a private interview session!
Inside the banquet hall not far away.

Despite the presence of numerous celebrities and stars at the event, the girl sitting in the center of the venue wearing a pale yellow sundress was extremely eye-catching.

Her hair was piled high and braided into a thick braid that hung down to her waist.

The jewelry designs are simple.

Yet it shone with a dazzling light as the lights shone.

Her skin was as smooth as jade, and her pale yellow dress drew a full and perfect arc.

A pure and stunningly beautiful face.

It's so captivating that it's hard to look away.

The girl simply sat quietly, yet radiated a starlight that rivaled anyone else's, attracting cameras to constantly surround her, and requests for autographs and photos poured in.

Despite being extremely annoyed.

But she still tried her best to fit in.

After each photo with a bright smile, the girl would unconsciously touch the jewelry on her wrist, giving the impression that a child had accidentally wandered into an adult's banquet and could only find some peace through familiar objects.

On the wrist.

It was a tiny dolphin covered in diamonds.

It's clear that she's been wearing it for a long time; the jewelry has even developed a sheen.

As the girl stroked it.

The baby dolphin leaped lightly through the air.

The next moment.

It was then pinched by slender fingers.

After hesitating for a few seconds, the girl reluctantly took off her jewelry and carefully put it into her handbag when no one was looking. She then put on a faint smile, a smile like a mask.

Suddenly.

A commotion erupted from the entrance of the banquet hall.

Such a commotion drew everyone's attention, and whenever this kind of commotion occurs, it is always an undisputed celebrity or big shot, such as Zhang Ziyi, the Wang brothers, or the Huo family.

Of course, it is also indispensable.
Li Luo!

The photographer responsible for recording the charity gala carried his equipment and, with the help of his assistant, steadily backed away. Under the lens's gaze, a golden couple quietly appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall.

The woman slightly raised her chin, exuding a sense of confidence and self-assurance.

The man put on a suit.

His handsome face and well-proportioned figure made the ladies' eyes light up, and they could picture him looking dashing on TV.

Don't assume that people in the same industry don't watch the show.

Many people simply don't like watching the shows they act in. If they have the time, they'll usually make time to watch the popular movies and TV shows on the market, otherwise how can they keep up with market trends?

As I watched, I became quite engrossed.

"My God!"

"He's here."

"Who?"

"Li Luo, He Yichen!!!"

"Wow, it really is him. This guy is really handsome, even more so than in the TV series."

A sudden sound.

It made the girl in the yellow dress stiffen all over.

But then she relaxed in an instant and casually raised the crystal goblet in front of her.

Take a small sip
This drink has a slightly bitter taste.

Whispers instantly filled the conference hall, and gazes filled with a variety of emotions—puzzling, excited, curious, and disdainful—quickly fell upon Li Luo, who stood steadily with a faint smile on his face.

In terms of fame, status, and ability, he was not the most powerful person present.

A wildly popular drama.

There were quite a few people present who could outmaneuver him.

However, no one could stop Li Luo from being at the height of her popularity. Her TV series was being broadcast nationwide, so it was no surprise that she became the focus of attention.

All eyes turned to look at them.

Huang Shengyi's thigh muscles tensed up suddenly, making it difficult for him to breathe.

An excited thrill.

It goes straight up from the coccyx to the top of the head.

Compared to the cheers of the audience, the envious and jealous looks from his peers were obviously incredibly exhilarating.

"Mr. Li."

Su Mang took a deep breath, smiled, and raised his arm forward.

At the other party's prompting.

Li Luo smiled and walked forward.

"Mr. Li."

With a flash, a beaming face appeared before them: "Congratulations on your new show breaking ratings records! Eighteen consecutive weeks at number one is truly amazing!!!"

Li Luo stopped walking and stared intently at the outstretched hands.

And at the entrance to the banquet hall.

At this moment, Chen Kun and Zhao Wei also appeared and happened to notice the scene in front of them. The two instantly recalled the extremely embarrassing scene that also happened at the charity gala last year.

Their eyes met in a flash.

"Is there going to be some excitement?"

"Hard to say."

"Do you think Li Luo won't get angry?"

"It's hard to say, but he's capable of doing that kind of thing!"

Between the electric light and flint.

The two old friends finished their conversation.

"Thank you."

Before the other person's hand could remain suspended in mid-air for long, Li Luo laughed and clasped his hands together, saying, "Teacher Huang, you flatter me. Just call me Xiao Luo. We're both from Beijing Film Academy, no need to be so polite."

"Hahaha."

Huang Lei felt relieved and shook his arms repeatedly, saying, "President Li is right, we are all from Beijing Film Academy. But I am not exaggerating at all. It is really not easy to achieve this result."

"As a member of the Beijing Film Academy, I am truly honored."

The name is Xiao Luo.

Huang Lei dared not utter another word.

He didn't want to go through what happened last year again; the right thing to do was to let bygones be bygones.

Although he didn't need Li Luo's help, the entertainment industry has never been one to go against famous people. Who knows if they'll ever work together again? Forget about saving face.

Huang Lei's comment, "I am honored to share this honor," made Li Luo wave his hands repeatedly.

He performed the camaraderie among his fellow students again in front of the camera before smiling and continuing forward.

"Look."

"That's why they're so popular!"

"He's such a show-off."

"It's like you're saying everyone puts on an act."

Chen Kun and Zhao Wei exchanged glances again, and both stopped in their tracks. It was clear that it was Li Luo's turn to take control, and neither of them wanted to go in now and let their junior overshadow them.

Inside the banquet hall at this moment.

Li Luo and Huang Shengyi walked steadily forward amidst calls of "Brother Luo" and "Sister Shengyi," responding warmly to everyone who greeted them.

Regardless of whether you know them or not, or whether you've dealt with them before.

Moreover, Li Luo reminded him.

Huang Shengyi also behaved extremely humbly.

If someone treats you with respect, you should repay them tenfold. Especially in public, if you act arrogantly, you will attract envy and resentment, and you might get tripped up at any time.

After walking a short distance further, Li Luo involuntarily stopped.

Her lips were slightly pursed.

He stared intently at the girl in the pale yellow halter dress.

In Jiuzhaigou.

I once flew across the lake with the other person, leaving a series of ripples on the calm surface.

On Yandang Mountain.

They once again drew their swords and swung them towards the sea of ​​clouds.

Outside Xiangyang City.

Everyone galloped away on horseback, plunging into the midst of fierce fighting.

And now.

All of that is like smoke in the wind.

"Xiao Luo, President Li."

Sitting next to her, Liu Xiaoli hurriedly stood up. After stammering for a few moments, she finally managed to say, "President Li, things are very different now. More than two years have passed."

This handsome young man has already joined the ranks of directors with hundreds of millions of yuan in earnings.

The two characters are Xiao Luo.

I can no longer bring myself to say it.

Knowing that the other person had secretly dated his daughter for a period of time made his feelings even more complicated.

"Aunt Liu."

Holding the other person's hand, Li Luo's smile remained bright.

"Senior."

Liu Qianqian stood up gracefully, a faint smile on her face: "Long time no see, congratulations on your new drama breaking the ratings record."

"Thank you, junior."

Li Luo smiled and shook hands with her.

Subconsciously.

My gaze fell on the junior's wrist, which was bare as if nothing had ever existed there. The time we spent laughing and joking together on the film set had vanished with it.

How could Liu Qianqian not notice such obvious stares?

My heartstrings trembled.

Her smile became even more perfect.

Liu Xiaoli looked over in confusion, only to be shocked to find that the jewelry her daughter had worn for over two years and never took off in private had vanished.

A sudden jolt went through her heart, but Liu Xiaoli didn't have time to think about it further.
Li Luo simply smiled and nodded.

Turn around and leave
(End of this chapter)