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

Chapter 527 Shameless

Li Luo turned and left.

Liu Qianqian smiled and turned to sit down.

Ling'er appeared to be perfectly normal; she simply picked up her cup and gulped down a large mouthful of her drink.

"Sissi?"

Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but lean forward.

"Ok?"

Looking at her mother, Liu Qianqian said happily, "I'm a little thirsty. This orange juice tastes pretty good. Would you like some more?"

"No, no need."

Liu Xiaoli stumbled.

"Ah."

Liu Qianqian nodded with a smile.

As usual, she smiled with her rosy lips and white teeth.

It was as if all that had happened before could no longer stir the slightest ripple in her heart.

Li Luo's side.

Congratulations continued to pour in.

He had barely turned around when he was greeted with enthusiastic congratulations from Wang Zhongjun.

"okay."

Li Luo interrupted the other party's flattery, smiled and shook his head, saying, "What are my achievements compared to President Wang? Tonight's bidding king should definitely be yours, right?"

"Top Bidder".

Wang Zhongjun chuckled and winked at someone not far away: "See the Huo family father and son? That's the CEO of Yintai. And look, the president of Aston Martin China, Ms. Deng Wendi, you must know her, right?"

"The former British Prime Minister and his wife will also be arriving later."

It all boils down to one sentence.

Compared to these people, I am utterly insignificant.

Although the entertainment industry is glamorous, its rise has only been in the last few years, and it still lags significantly behind the well-established old-money families and powerful business tycoons.

However, that's the point.

Wang Zhongjun, however, did not appear overly cautious.

No matter what.

He is also a giant in the industry.

Everyone who reaches the top of the industry is confident and proud. No matter how capable you are, I won't beg you for a living. With such a hot trend, I'm sure I won't do too badly in the future.

Li Luo smiled.

He then warmly shook hands with Wang Zhonglei, Li Bingbing, and other key members of Huayi.

Zhou Xun silently raised her champagne glass.

He turned a blind eye.

Everyone maintained a fairly high level of tacit understanding.

Easing?

Wang Zhongjun certainly wanted to.

But he knew very well that it would be a waste of effort.

Again.

No matter how capable you are, I won't beg you for food. If things really fall apart, I won't bother with you. With numerous Best Actress awards to her name, Zhou Xun has no fear of not receiving film offers.

As for the ban.

The claim that it was backed by Huayi is completely unfounded.

Even without Huayi's backing, this kind of thing would be very difficult to achieve in the industry.

Otherwise, given Chen Kaige's personality...

As for Liu Yan's matter, it has been completely covered up long ago!

In fact, the so-called ban is...

In Li Luo's view, all a film and television company can do is release a bunch of smear articles to vent their anger, refuse to cooperate with their own projects, and if they get really annoyed, they can subtly criticize familiar industry peers.

They would offer a few casual remarks, like "That actor is difficult to deal with."

Those with deeply intertwined interests.

Good relationship.

At this point, people might think it's better to avoid trouble and exclude actors from the casting list.

But if they really don't give us face, there's nothing we can do!
A real ban.

Just like the current situation, Zhou Xun basically has no chance to appear in film and television works that are mainly controlled or have a major stake in by Xinghuo Films.

For example, Liu Qianqian was not involved in any of the films produced by Huayi Brothers afterward.

The relationship with the other directors.

It's not something you can easily get on board.

This gives people the misconception that she has been cut off from film and television resources by the entire mainland.

Of course, fans are unhappy about this. They feel that you have no right to blacklist your idol. He has such good acting skills and such a good appearance. He is clearly more suitable for that role. Why can't you let him play it?

From the perspective of a film and television company.

Leaving aside the unspoken rules.

Investing tens or hundreds of millions of yuan to operate a film and television project, you are not an employee of my company and cannot bring me any benefits.

Why should unrelated people be allowed to eat the pie?

Each film and television company has its own people to promote. Only by making them famous can they earn more revenue in terms of film fees, endorsements, and commercial performances. There aren't enough people in their own company to go around, so why should they share with you?

Therefore, if one does not become capital, one will often be subject to the control of others.

I greeted everyone at Huayi.

He then went straight to the table of the 18th Culture group and shook hands with Hu Jun, Li Xiaolu, Xia Yu, and others.

Li Luo simply smiled and nodded at the people Wang Zhongjun mentioned earlier. Firstly, because social etiquette was necessary in this kind of situation, and secondly, whether they were from wealthy or not was irrelevant to him.

Especially Wu Yushen.

When the internationally renowned director met his gaze, he quickly and coldly looked away.

Li Luo had even less interest in fawning over him and greeting him.

It's somewhat understandable that the other party is feeling this way. Before "Red Cliff" even finished its run, it was overshadowed by "My Sunshine," and its box office performance was also affected. It would be a miracle if they were in a good mood!

Li Luo walked forward happily.

He suppressed a laugh and gave Zhang Ziyi a hug.

As expected of Yu Jiaolong, she actually sat at the same table with her ex-boyfriend and his father, and she didn't seem intimidated at all.

"Wait a minute."

Zhang Ziyi quickly reached out and grabbed Li Luo.

After smiling and nodding at Huang Shengyi, she pushed him to the side.

This scene before my eyes.

Huang Shengyi felt a sense of déjà vu, a feeling of bewilderment.

"Don't pull."

Li Luo stopped and chuckled as he slapped Zhang Ziyi's hand away: "Mind your manners. People who don't know better might think I'm having an affair with you. Don't you feel awkward sitting with them?"

Zhang Ziyi's cheeks twitched, as if she wanted to throw a punch.

This guy.

What a shameless scoundrel.

As for sitting at the same table with the Huo family father and son, she said she was not afraid.

"I'm not going to waste my breath on you."

Yu Jiaolong pursed her lips and said bluntly, "This is my first time as a producer, so you have to come and help out. I can't ask for too much in terms of salary; I can only give you three million."

"And then there's Fan Bingbing!"

There's a role in the movie that would be perfect for it.

"You invited her along too. Haven't I done a good job?"

"No."

Li Luo waved his hand repeatedly, looking at the other person in confusion: "What do you mean by first time being a producer? What nonsense!"

With Zhang Ziyi's explanation, he quickly understood what was going on.

Everyone wants to strive for the top.

I am like this, and Zhang Ziyi in front of me is no exception.

The other party is currently preparing a romantic comedy film called "Sophie's Revenge". She not only serves as the film's producer, but also plays the female lead in the film.

For this film.

Zhang Ziyi can be said to have used all the connections she has built up in the entertainment industry over the years.

She had originally planned to have Li Luo help her with the role, and now that "My Sunshine" has become a huge hit, she is even more determined to do so. With such popularity, joining the cast is practically an insurance policy for the box office.

Asking Li Luo is only the first step.

Next, she was asked to secure sponsorships and investments, which gave Zhang Ziyi a huge headache. She deeply realized that being a producer is not an easy job.

But once the arrow is released, there's no turning back; no matter how difficult it is, you have to keep going.

"Please help me."

Zhang Ziyi clasped her hands together, her eyes full of expectation: "I've put a lot of effort into this film. If it doesn't turn out well, it'll be a disaster. Please, this is the first time I've ever asked you for help."

When will filming begin?

After thinking for a moment, Li Luo still asked about the availability of his schedule.

I don't remember much about this movie, but since Zhang Ziyi chose to speak to me...

That's an inescapable web of personal connections.

Putting aside those in-depth exchanges, when "Raging Fire" was screened in Cannes, Zhang Ziyi used her connections to invite many big names to help support it, and it would be unreasonable not to help out.

However, it depends on the availability.

If the schedule doesn't work out, there's nothing you can do.

"Early January next year!"

Zhang Ziyi quickly raised her index finger.

"This"

Li Luo blinked; this was going to force him to fight a war of attrition!

"What is the problem?"

Zhang Ziyi immediately realized something was wrong; she had only thought about Li Luo's popularity and hadn't considered his schedule.

"Twenty days."

Li Luo did a quick mental calculation, then looked directly at the other person and said, "I'll give you a maximum of twenty days. You must finish filming my scenes during this time. After that, I'll be joining the crew to film The Founding of a Republic."

As soon as these words came out.

Zhang Ziyi looked at Li Luo in surprise.

She was certainly aware of this tribute drama, and even had a role in it herself. The competition for the role had been brewing in the industry recently, and she was surprised that Li Luo had already secured the role so early.

What role are you playing?

Yu Jiaolong couldn't contain her curiosity.

"Jiang Jingguo".

Seeing the other person's surprised expression, Li Luo quickly added, "Don't spread this around, or it will cause trouble. I only have twenty days available. Can you please just say the word?"

"What happens next?"

Zhang Ziyi hesitated for a moment, then immediately tried to move back.

It's estimated that Li Luo won't be able to film that tribute drama for long, and the character probably won't have many scenes. If it can be postponed, the filming won't be so rushed.

“From now on, it belongs to Brother Hendrik Willem Van Loon.”

Li Luo's words left Zhang Ziyi speechless.

He has a great cause ahead of him and an elder brother behind him.

This guy.

Resources are truly abundant.

Zhang Ziyi gave him a playful glare and could only extend her hand: "I'll have someone bring the script to your company when I have time. You'd better give it your all, or I won't let you off the hook if you lose money."

"Oh?"

Li Luo swiftly scraped the other person's palm.

That slight itch made our Yu Jiaolong girl's heart burn with desire, and she flirted with him and shook off his hand.

I greeted everyone I knew.

Li Luo was finally able to lead Huang Shengyi to their seats.

I had barely sat down and hadn't even had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief.

This prompted some teasing.

"Yo."

Wearing a white dress that revealed one shoulder, dressed like an ancient Greek goddess, Fan Bingbing raised her champagne glass and gestured to the side, saying, "As expected of Boss Li, we had to go around the whole circle before it was our turn." "Exactly."

With a flick of her short hair, Gao Yuanyuan clinked glasses with him: "Who cares, he's so popular right now, we're not even worth a glance!"

The cup made a crisp sound.

The two sipped their champagne.

Huang Shengyi tried his best to suppress his laughter, while Yu Dong and Chen Kexin, sitting on the other side, couldn't help but chuckle as well.

"Mr. Yu?"

Li Luo completely ignored those two guys.

"Is such that."

Yu Dong smiled and clinked glasses with him, then leaned closer and whispered, "There's a comedy film called 'Stubborn Radish,' and they're planning to cast Huang Bo as the male lead. Filming is expected to start in mid-December."

"See if you can get him to free up some time to act. The salary is actually negotiable."

Listen to the sound.

Li Luo instantly understood what it meant.

Before the release of "Crazy Racer," it was Huang Bo's personal order to cover up his schedule. When Huang Bo became the male lead of a movie that grossed over 100 million, his salary would be incomparable to what it is now.

Yu Dong was actually well aware of his arrangement.

With the success of "Crazy Stone" as a precedent, no one doubts whether the racing car can be successful.

Everyone understands that Huang Bo's salary will definitely increase after the movie is released. At this time, they want to take advantage of the situation and offer him a higher salary to be attractive.

"no problem."

After thinking for a moment, Li Luo grasped his hand: "Just accept a friendly price for the fee, thank you for your consideration, Brother Dong."

"Thanks!"

Yu Dong immediately smiled and then said in a low voice, "There's also 'Bodyguards and Assassins.' Don't worry about it. This has nothing to do with you. There's a character in it who is a perfect match for Bingbing."

"His role is also very important."

"Stop covering it up all the time, we don't need a few bucks."

Coincidentally not.

Because of the upcoming release of "Painted Skin," Fan Bingbing's film contracts were also blocked by Li Luo, which made Yu Dong both amused and exasperated.

This guy.

They're way too confident in the movies they make!

"Oh~~~"

Li Luo instantly recalled that Xiao Pang had indeed played a role in that movie, being able to take on a major female role in such a big production.

In terms of resume, it definitely deserves a significant mention.

"Bingbing~"

He clicked his tongue, his voice becoming much louder: "I don't think this actress is suitable for your film. She even dares to make fun of the boss, so what wouldn't she dare to do?"

"refrigeration."

"We need to let it cool down for a while before we talk about it."

"Bang~"

The crystal glass in her hand clinked, and Fan Bingbing, who had suddenly appeared, blinked: "Hey, boss, when did you get here? I didn't notice you just now. You look really handsome today."

"How handsome is he?"

Li Luo looked at her with a smile.

"Excellent!"

Fan Bingbing grinned and gave a thumbs-up.

The two bantered back and forth, eliciting laughter from the crowd. Led by Li Luo, Fan Bingbing, with a broad smile, toasted Yu Dong and Chen Kexin to express her gratitude.

Even though we don't know what we'll be filming yet.

But one thing is certain: Brother Luo would never betray himself.

Just as Little Fatty was about to happily return to his seat, Li Luo stopped him again and gestured with his chin towards a spot not far away, saying, "Don't sit down yet, come with me to offer Sister Ziyi a drink!"

The relationship was certainly in place.

However, one should not be ambiguous when expressing gratitude.

Fan Bingbing was taken aback at first, but she immediately realized something and followed Li Luo over with great joy.

Unexpectedly.

Suddenly, Luo Ge got himself two film contracts.

Both Peter Chan and Zhang Ziyi are now top performers in the industry.

We can act together.

Countless people in the industry dream of this.

However, Huang Shengyi and Gao Yuanyuan were not among those who envied him. The former was still basking in the glory he had just experienced and was happily pondering what kind of charity item he should bid on with the 800,000 yuan that Brother Luo had given him.

And the latter.

Gao Yuanyuan is one of the few female celebrities in the industry who doesn't have a strong career drive.

I know my acting skills aren't very good.

Anyway, if there are roles I like, I'll happily go and film them; if not, I'll travel and have fun. Since Brother Luo is around, I'm not afraid of not having roles to play, so there's no reason for me to feel jealous or envious.

Looking at Li Luo's back.

Gao Yuanyuan's bright eyes curved into crescent moons.

Noticing Gao Yuanyuan's expression, and then looking at Huang Shengyi who was excitedly drinking champagne, Yu Dong shifted his gaze to Fan Bingbing, who was clinking glasses with Zhang Ziyi and standing next to Li Luo, chuckling softly.

"Depend on!!!"

Realizing something instantly, Boss Yu felt an overwhelming surge of envy and curses in his mind.

Amidst the various jokes and banter of the guests.

Various relationships were established, and cooperation intentions were reached privately, perfectly demonstrating the social nature of this occasion.

Flowers are in full bloom everywhere, and exquisite ice sculptures gleam under the lights.

The five-ring logo is hung high.

The highly anticipated banquet hall continued to welcome various celebrities. When Kung Fu Emperor Jet Li appeared, the entire audience was stirred up again. He exuded a powerful aura with every gesture.

When representatives from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the former prime minister and his wife appeared.

The entire audience stood up.

They were greeted with enthusiastic applause.

Various fine wines and delicacies were served in a continuous stream, and the charity gala officially began amidst the clinking of glasses.

With last year's precedent and the added boost of the Olympic Games, it's a perfect opportunity.

As the auction items were brought out.

The act of holding up signs continued unabated at the scene.

"This is a one-of-a-kind jade jewelry necklace in the world. The entire piece is set with 18K white gold, and 127 natural black diamonds and 191 white diamonds are pavé-set at various points of the necklace."

"Hu Jun offered 700,000."

"The central stone is a top-quality white glass-type jadeite cabochon weighing 56.52 carats."

"Mr. Zhang from South Beauty offered 850,000 yuan."

"The necklace is estimated to be worth 660,000 RMB, showcasing the natural, vibrant, and transcendent qualities of superior jadeite."

"One million from Mr. Li of Xinghuo Films."

"Mr. Zhang of South Beauty Group, 1.05 million."

"Mr. Li of Xinghuo Films, 1.1 million."

The host, Ke Lan, had no time to introduce the jade ornament. She was making all sorts of noises as her mouth chattered away. The rapidly rising price caused an uproar in the audience, and Hu Jun was so frightened that he quickly put down his bidding paddle.

No one expected it.

Li Luo immediately adopted a reckless and domineering attitude.

He simply smiled and nodded at his competitors, then raised his bidding paddle repeatedly with an unwavering expression.

The light fell on him.

Every single strand of hair was illuminated and shone.

The action of raising a sign.

It made him look even more handsome.

Li Xiaolu stared blankly at that profile, her heart pounding wildly at the sight of such a handsome gesture. Her breasts, encased in a strapless dress, rose and fell incessantly, a sight to behold.

Not far from her.

Liu Qianqian, also wearing a sundress, stared intently at Li Luo, noticing the smile that appeared on his lips.

Li Bingbing bit her lip lightly, the license plate she was holding seemed ready to spring into action.

Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, and Huang Shengyi all sat upright, maintaining faint smiles in front of the camera, fully enjoying the glory brought by that man.

"Mr. Zhang of South Beauty Group, 1.15 million."

"Mr. Li of Xinghuo Films, 1.2 million!!!"

With Kolan's decisive statement.

Li Luo, with unstoppable momentum, successfully bid for the first item of the evening, setting a great precedent for the charity gala with a bid of 1.2 million.

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Li Luo straightened his suit, smiled, and stood up gracefully.

He nodded in acknowledgment first.

Then, she strode onto the stage with her long legs and held the glass-type jadeite necklace high in the bright lights of the cameras.

tonight.

For him, it was already the end.

Everyone has money, but we can't let you take all the limelight.

Next.

Liu Qianqian frequently raised her placard.

He spent 450,000 RMB to bid on the crystal necklace.

When that graceful figure walked lightly onto the stage, the reporters excitedly snapped photos. However, everyone looked at Su Mang with dismay, wondering why Li Luo wasn't allowed to go up and present the auction items at this moment.

The latter was even more frustrated; what could she do if Li Luo refused to respond?

Everyone knows that would generate more buzz.

At Li Luo's reminder.

Huang Shengyi was extremely excited when she bid 550,000 for a handbag. When she walked onto the stage and faced the applause of the audience, all the fatigue from the past few days vanished, and she excitedly raised her chin high.

Big names from all walks of life also made their moves, bidding for various items at different prices.

Deng Wendi broke the record with a single purchase of 3.6 million.

The audience erupted in applause.

However, most of the celebrities who appeared were just like usual, quietly serving as a beautiful backdrop. There's nothing to say about that; not everyone is willing to throw away the money they've worked so hard to earn.

For Su Mang.

As long as these celebrities are willing to appear, using their influence to help promote the charity gala's visibility is enough.

Title after the award.

It was acquired by Deng Wendi for 3.6 million.

The top bidder was Mr. Shen from Yintai Group, whose offer reached 2.8 million.

Driven by the fierce initial auction, the auction amount soared, directly reaching a total charitable donation of over ten million.

When the total amount is calculated.

The charity gala was filled with applause that lasted for more than a minute.

Next.

The ten annual charity stars took to the stage to receive their trophies.

Huang Xiaoming walked steadily onto the stage, but hesitated and slowed down just as he was about to head straight for the center of the stage. However, when he inadvertently looked down at the audience, he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

His junior classmate sat steadily in his seat.

He crossed his legs comfortably.

Inside the crystal glass I held, the blood-red liquid swayed gently.

The other party was clinking glasses and drinking with CEO Bernard and a famous director from the Hong Kong entertainment circle. The group was chatting and laughing quietly, showing no intention of going on stage.

The things I'm still struggling with, the things I'm still fighting for.

Is it
The other party had already given up on it.
At Su Mang's urging, Huang Xiaoming walked dejectedly to the center of the stage, desperately forcing a smile on his face.

fingertip.

It was already deeply embedded in the palm of my hand.

The audience at this moment.

I noticed Fan Xiaopang, who exuded unparalleled charm, forcefully squeezing into the center of the photo area. I watched Huang Shengyi carefully accept the charity star trophy, and then I saw Liu Qianqian nervously adjusting her posture.

Then they were greeted by Huang Xiaoming, a senior with a strange smile.

Li Luo raised the crystal glass high and smiled and nodded to the people standing on the stage.

(End of this chapter)