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

Chapter 532 Moving Forward

Just hearing the name Tong Lei...

The audience at the scene didn't seem to notice anything.

After all, many people only recognize the characters and never the actors' names, but when the camera pointed at Tong Lei and the director projected it onto the big screen...

That familiar face.

Certain memories can flood your mind in an instant.

While "My Sunshine" is incredibly popular now, "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" from back then wasn't far behind. Local TV stations kept rebroadcasting it, and it was always the same show, "Wagang Village."

Standing on the stage now is Qin Shubao, wielding two maces, exuding an imposing aura.

And those sitting in the audience.

She is Li Rongrong, who suffered cruel bullying while seeking revenge for her father.

As memories fully returned.

One by one, the fans at the back of the venue stood up excitedly, and Li Rongrong and Qin Shubao's cheers and applause swept towards the front, making Tong Lei cover his mouth tightly.

Tears almost welled up in my eyes.

I never expected that so many people would still remember the role I once played.

Such noise.

It made those in the leadership seats turn their heads and look at them.

This illustrates the importance of cultural platforms. Films and television works accompany the growth of countless people, thereby influencing their values. Hollywood has swept the globe with Coca-Cola culture.

Korean wave, Japanese wave, and even Hong Kong and Taiwan wave are impacting everything.

It sounds irrelevant.

It seems like it's just about watching TV or movies.

However, these cultural carriers subtly influence the preferences and biases of generation after generation. Those who like Korean dramas subconsciously imitate the clothing and appearance of the characters in the dramas, resulting in an effeminate and feminine appearance.

She kept calling him "Oppa" (older brother/boyfriend).

Those who enjoy Japanese dramas will also become more curious about cherry blossom culture.

The impact was severe.

It can even become part of a nation's influence.

When the Korean wave swept across the world, those Koreans could gain cultural traction when picking up girls in Southeast Asia and even Europe and America, and the impact was far more profound than imagined.

The excited applause that now echoes in the venue is a cacophony of shouts for Qin Shubao and Li Rongrong.

This also witnesses the growing influence of the Chinese community.

As a major power.

Of course, culture won't be treated as a pillar industry like that.

However, it should not be ignored.

The director waves.

The camera was pointed at Tong Lei.

The excited Li Rongrong was given a few seconds to appear on stage before the camera cut back to her.

Awarded.

It's not just the other party.

The lottery draw on stage will continue.

The actor who won the Audience's Favorite Actor in a Television Drama Award is...

Reading the slightly awkward words, Tian Liang composed himself and unfolded the card in his hand. But after seeing the name written on it, he hesitated for a second, then smiled and handed it to Li Luo:

"Luo Ge."

"Why don't you read it?"

The expectant guests were startled and their backs snapped, and the room was filled with soft laughter.

Everyone's attention turned to Li Luo again.

He took the card, puzzled.

Upon seeing those three words, Li Luo smiled and nodded to Tian Liang in gratitude. Then, without thinking, he looked down at the audience and shouted in a loud and urgent voice, "Where is the 4956th soldier of the Steel Seventh Company?"

"To!"

Wang Baoqiang, sitting in the audience, shuddered and jumped to his feet.

Even though there was no microphone.

But his voice still resounded throughout the venue.

"Get on board!!!"

Li Luo's voice was crisp and clear.

"Yes~~~"

Wang Baoqiang stood ramrod straight and strained his voice.

He was so excited to be on stage for the inspection that he subconsciously joined in Luo Ge's little antics. The Golden Eagle Awards may be grand, but it is ultimately an entertainment ceremony.

Many people are trembling with fear when they go on stage, simply because they are afraid of making a mistake!
I have that ability.

Who wouldn't want to be witty and charming in front of the television?

This back-and-forth banter drew roars of laughter from the guests in the audience, and viewers in front of their televisions also laughed and clapped enthusiastically. The way He Yichen and Xu Sanduo interacted was hilarious no matter how you looked at it.

The on-site director was at a loss for words, and just grinned foolishly.

Tonight's ratings.

It was even more wonderful than I had imagined.

After receiving congratulations from the actors beside them, Wang Baoqiang and Tong Lei walked excitedly onto the stage. Although there are many winners of the Audience's Favorite TV Drama Actor Award, it is still the Golden Eagle Awards after all.

It is awarded every two years, and only eight people can receive this award in the past two years.

Its gold content is naturally quite high.

"Next, please welcome our award presenters."

"Please welcome Tian Jin, Deputy Director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and Jiang Jianguo, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee and Minister of the Publicity Department, to present the awards!"

Looking at the man with gold-rimmed glasses and slicked-back hair walking onto the stage.

Li Luo blinked.

At this moment, the industry peers below the stage also burst into extremely loud applause. Although the latter were not familiar to everyone, the former's reputation was enough to make anyone treat them with caution.

"beard."

Gao Xixi stepped aside to the empty seat in the middle, clapped her hands, and asked in a low voice, "I heard there have been personnel changes at the new headquarters?"

While speaking.

He slightly pursed his lips towards the slicked-back hair who was walking ahead.

"I don't know."

Zhang Zhongzhi gave a vague answer and continued clapping his hands.

The awards ceremony was very simple.

First, they shook hands, then the trophy was handed over.

The two returned the way they came less than a minute after stepping onto the stage, and when their eyes met Li Luo's, their smiles were slightly more intense.

Give people the feeling.

It was as if no one knew them at all.

"Thank you to the organizers."

At He Jiong's prompting, Tong Lei gripped the trophy tightly in his hand: "As a young actor, I never expected to receive this trophy tonight. Thank you all for your recognition."

"Thank you all for remembering the role I played."

Talking and talking.

The girl's voice became somewhat choked up.

She certainly remembered the character Li Rongrong. It was because of that TV series with amazing ratings that she was able to stand out and forge her own path.

even.

Arriving on this glamorous stage.

Tong Lei's tearful eyes drew a round of encouraging applause.

Calm your mind.

Tong Lei expressed his gratitude to the producers and director of "Song of Youth" and raised the heavy trophy in his hand: "Thank you for the audience's recognition. I will definitely act well in the future."

"I will keep my passion for acting and hope to bring more excellent works to everyone."

"thank you all!"

Shaking the trophy amidst applause.

At this moment, Li Rongrong's smile was absolutely radiant.

"Thank you, Tong Lei."

He Jiong, holding the microphone, looked at Wang Baoqiang, who was standing beside him with his lips pursed: "Next, please welcome Xu Sanduo to give his acceptance speech."

"Thank you."

Wang Baoqiang took a deep breath.

He has been through many big occasions, but he feels awkward speaking and still gets nervous.

"Thank you, Director Kang."

Wang Baoqiang's hand trembled slightly as he held the trophy, and he said forcefully, "Thank you to the audience for your love, thank you to Soldier Sortie, thank you... I want to thank everyone who is related to Soldier Sortie."

His words were halting and he kept waving the trophy in his hand.

He looked very serious.

This was met with a burst of good-natured laughter.

"However."

Quickly adjusting his breathing, Wang Baoqiang swallowed: "Please allow me to tell a short story here, a story about a small extra."

Recalling the story of the extras from earlier.

The audience at the scene and those watching on television immediately became interested.

Summer of 2002.

Wang Baoqiang gripped the microphone tightly and said in a deep voice, "The sun was shining brightly, and the weather was naturally very hot. It was at the Feiteng Film and Television Base in Huairou. At that time, I was just an extra and followed the casting director into the 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber' crew."

Li Luo chuckled to himself.

The people below the stage all turned their attention to him.

倚天
It must be him.

Everyone knows that Li Luo and Wang Baoqiang have a good relationship, but many people don't know exactly how they have a good relationship, so they listen even more carefully.

"over there."

Wang Baoqiang's palms were sweating, and his eyes were full of memories: "I also met my big beard. At that time, I was squatting on the ground with a lot of extras, preparing to be the background for the actors in the play."

"I still remember the scene we filmed, where Zhang Cuishan and Yin Susu fought the Golden Lion King."

"Suddenly."

"The male lead pointed his weapon at me. You know, I was terrified. He was the male lead! I even thought I had done something wrong."

The room became extremely quiet, and everyone listened attentively.

"Welcome".

Wang Baoqiang took a deep breath and blinked his reddened eyes repeatedly: "It wasn't any scolding, but words of praise and encouragement. That big star said I, as an extra, worked very hard."

"He wants me to stand behind him."

Speaking of it.

Wang Baoqiang pursed his lips tightly.

Before the applause could even begin, he raised the microphone with a trembling voice: "For many people, this might not even be worth mentioning, but you have no idea how much recognition it is for an extra."

"It's not just a affirmation."

"The big star even asked me to come over and chat with him. Many people said he was just trying to amuse me, but I know that's not the case. I ate the first watermelon from the film crew from him, and I swear it was the sweetest watermelon I've ever eaten in my life."

"I asked the big star, 'Why are you so nice to me?'"

"He said."

"Are you from the countryside?"

"I said yes."

"He said he also came from the countryside and worked as an extra, and seeing me was like seeing his past self."

"I didn't understand what he was talking about at the time."

Wang Baoqiang sniffed and grinned, showing his big white teeth: "I still don't understand what he meant, but I remember very clearly what he said at the time."

"Stay true to yourself and believe that life will not let you down."

"but me."

"Keep this sentence firmly in mind."

“From that day onwards.”

Wang Baoqiang wiped his eyes with his sleeve and continued, "I consider him my good older brother from the bottom of my heart. We've talked about so many things, it's like a dream."

"I asked him if I could become a good actor like him in the future."

"He said."

"I will be a movie star someday."

Grinning broadly, Wang Baoqiang let tears of joy spill over: "I don't know if I can become a movie star in the future, but I know that I've come this far step by step, and deep down I just want to prove it to him."

"It also proves to others that I wasn't misjudged!"

"This trophy in my hand proves this point. I will continue to love acting and stay true to myself."

"Like Luo Ge."

"To become a very good, very talented actor!!!"

Wang Baoqiang forcefully thrust the Golden Eagle trophy into the sky. The spotlight shone on the pair of golden wings atop the trophy, which shone brilliantly amidst thunderous applause. September 1st.

Before six o'clock in the morning, a group of people hurriedly walked out of Xiaoshan International Airport and quickly got into the waiting minibus.

Everyone greeted each other.

Each person found a seat they liked and took their place.

Despite having only a few hours of rest, I had to get up under the stars to catch my flight.

But the people inside the car.

However, most of them have become accustomed to this kind of schedule.

Everyone adjusted their own state. Liu Wan and Zhao Xuejing went straight to the back of the vehicle, found a spot in the corner with their backpacks, and fell asleep immediately.

For more than a week, they barely slept in bed.

So much so that I have to take a nap whenever I can find a spare moment.

"Tsk."

Zhang Guoli flipped open the newspaper, chuckled, and looked at the large photo on it: "Look at this guy, he didn't win a single award, yet he got the most eye-catching photo. Isn't that bullying?"

Deng Jie glanced at him sideways.

The image above clearly shows Li Luo embracing Tong Lei and Wang Baoqiang on stage.

"The Golden Eagle Awards have come to a close, and Qin Shubao and Li Rongrong have reunited." "Even small extras can shine brightly; their persistent efforts allowed these two former extras to jointly achieve the Golden Eagle Award!"

Zhang Zhongzhi has a keen eye for talent and encourages younger generations to take up the baton.

"The Golden Eagle Awards were a resounding success, setting new viewership records." "Lawyer He Yichen visited the Golden Eagle stage to reminisce with Xu Sanduo about the past."

The photos featured prominently in the newspaper, along with various reports about the Golden Eagle Awards.

Li Luo's presence can be seen in more or less every instance.

He didn't win the award.

But he's indispensable to me everywhere.

Deng Jie quickly glanced at it and was amused enough to chuckle.

"That's not a very polite thing to say."

Li Luo yawned and carefully wiped the sunglasses in his hands: "Go ask Ou Tai and see if he feels he's been taken advantage of."

stunned.

Zhang Guoli was somewhat speechless.

Li Luo's appearance at the Golden Eagle Awards last night is sure to attract millions of viewers. The current popularity of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is no joke; the increased advertising revenue behind the scenes is enough to make Ouyang Changlin walk with a swagger.

The fact that Ouyang Changlin and Li Luo drank three glasses in a row after the ceremony last night is clear evidence of this.

Casual conversations continued.

A few minutes later, more dense footsteps approached.

A figure flashed by.

Yu Dong was the first to get into the car.

Following closely behind were Wang Changtian, CEO of Guangxian; Wang Zhonglei of Huayi Brothers; Zhang Long of Changhong Film & Television; and then their assistants and other accompanying personnel.

"General Manager Yu, General Manager Wang, General Manager Wang, Brother Long."

Li Luo quickly stood up and shook Yu Dong's hand first: "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of Xinghuo Film and Television Base. Please forgive us if there is any inadequacy in our hospitality!"

"Hey."

Yu Dong shook his arm, smiled and turned back to say, "Our CEO Li's acting skills are getting better and better. I clearly remember that I begged him to come and take a look."

"Hahaha."

A burst of laughter erupted inside the minibus.

After the last time the news was revealed.

Yu Dongfei said he would come to join in the fun on the day of the groundbreaking ceremony.

The others were invited by Li Luo. These guys were all his past or future business partners; in other words, they were all potential clients of the film and television base.

The film and television base, covering more than 3,000 acres, cannot be built and then left to gather dust.

It was opened to other film crews for shooting.

It is an inevitable choice.

Even if you want to attract tourists, you need to film enough TV shows and movies at the base to make it attractive enough.

As for whether it can attract film crews to come and shoot movies.

First, you need to consider the attractiveness of the location and what services the film and television base can provide. However, the most important thing is relationships. As long as you have good relationships with everyone, it doesn't matter where you shoot.

Anyway, the money has to be spent.

Considering that it would be fine if they did it themselves, it would be easy to feel unhappy if Yu Dong appeared in the news of the groundbreaking ceremony while the others didn't even receive a message.

Li Luo simply sent out invitations, and the CEOs of film and television companies he had previously collaborated with personally called him.

In addition, directors with whom they had previously collaborated were also invited.

Like last night's bearded man and Gao Xixi.

some things.

It's not right to favor one over the other.

Calling people over can also add a lot of momentum to the groundbreaking ceremony of the film and television base.

This was actually a way to reassure the local authorities, firstly to show them that Xinghuo Film and Television has a significant reputation in the industry, and secondly to demonstrate that they truly valued this matter.

After receiving such an invitation, Wu Dun, being in Taiwan, sent Zhang Long as his representative.

Wang Zhongjun couldn't find the time.

Let Wang Zhonglei come and check out the situation.

They are partners now, but they might become competitors at any time in the future. Of course, he wants to use this opportunity to figure out Li Luo's development intentions.

As for the bearded man and his companions, they had their own things to do.

All I can do is apologize.

However, with Huayi, Bona, Guangxian, and Changhong in attendance, the event is already quite grand.

Huayi can be considered a giant in the film and television industry.

Bernard is a publishing mogul, while Guangxian is a media tycoon.

Changhong Film & Television is not to be underestimated. Its works such as "The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan", "The Divine Doctor and the Heroine", "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", and "Kung Fu Dunk" have made waves in the film and television market.

If there were a power ranking in the entertainment industry, these four companies would probably all be on the list.

This is no small operation.

As for the actors, Li Luo did not extend any further invitations. He only briefly explained the situation to a few close friends beforehand, which drew many surprised inquiries.

"Mr. Li."

Wang Changtian gripped Li Luo's hand tightly: "Quite a show of force!"

"Don't"

Li Luo laughed heartily and shook his head, saying, "Compared to you guys, I'm just dabbling in this. My main goal is to set up a filming location for future shooting, and this way, we can reuse it and save some money."

"Congratulations, Mr. Li."

Wang Zhonglei happily stepped forward to shake hands.

He felt that he was just there to join in the fun. The groundbreaking ceremony site was just a piece of broken land, and he couldn't possibly see any strategic intent there.

"plum"

Before Zhang Long could finish speaking, Li Luo grabbed his shoulder and slapped his back repeatedly.

They managed to break up the word "total".

He shook his head with a smile and slapped Li Luo on the shoulder.

Amidst laughter and conversation.

The minibus slowly started moving.

We set off towards Tonglu, bathed in the morning sunlight.

Even though it's only six o'clock.

But at this moment, Tonglu was already in a state of uproar.

A month ago, there was a rumor that Xinghuo Film and Television was going to build a film and television base in Tonglu. People who heard it looked at the person spreading the rumor as if they were crazy. How could they say such nonsense?

What conditions does Tonglu have that would attract large-scale cultural projects?

The river and mountain scenery here is quite nice.

But below.

There is also Qiandao Lake, a national tourist destination.

On the humanistic environment.

On the market.

There's Hangzhou city firmly above them, keeping them firmly under control.

They're the provincial capital, how could such a good thing possibly fall into the hands of our small county? Hengdian next door may be a town, but after all these years of development, its scale is not much different from that of a city!
However, with the broadcast of "My Sunshine".

Out-of-towners kept appearing on that wasteland in Jiangnan Town. These people carried blueprints and instruments and conducted various surveys, stirring up clouds of dust in the scorching summer sun.

Many of them.

He speaks with a strong Beijing accent.

One of the older men was supposedly a famous director who had made some films.

This way.

Everyone immediately became agitated!

Some curious people even excitedly offered cigarettes, asking if the place had really been acquired to build a film and television base, but were only met with a smiling wave of the hand in refusal.

It's not that I'm concerned about demolition and relocation.

This piece of land may seem large, but it covers more than 3,000 mu.

But this place is located on the outskirts of the county and town, with only one or two small villages inside, so the demolition won't affect us.

If it really develops...

It's actually a good thing for everyone.

The county-level economy is not easy to boost. If a large film and television base were to be established there, everyone would be able to find work directly or indirectly from it, whether it's building houses or developing tourism.

There is work to be done.

Then you won't have to leave your hometown.

This makes life feel more promising.

Therefore, who wouldn't think about it?

Even without getting a word from them, the appearance of these people from the capital still caused the news to spread rapidly, but this news became an unspeakable secret.

I'm afraid that once I tell everyone, it won't work anymore!
Amidst this sense of uncertainty and uncertainty, the issuance of a demolition order caused an uproar throughout Tonglu.

During those days, everyone would inevitably discuss the film and television base during their leisure time, and they even thoroughly researched what TV shows and movies Xinghuo Film and Television had produced.

It is said that the boss of that company is Qin Shubao, who used to lead troops into battle in TV series.

Zhang Wuji was also on the other side.

He even made a movie that grossed over 100 million yuan!

Here.

Ten p.m.

The guy who played that really handsome guy in that show that aired on Hunan TV was the boss.

Some people nodded excitedly.

Some people were full of doubts.

After some discussion about whether that young man, who hadn't even grown a full beard, had the ability to cause such a big incident, busybodies started going to that wasteland in Jiangnan Town every day.

Watching all the changes with bated breath.

They really did demolish it!

They received excellent terms, and apart from a few individuals who wanted to push their luck, everyone happily signed and sealed the documents.

The county held banquets one after another.

It's underlined.

The machines roared to life!
One group after another of strong young men wearing red, white, blue, and yellow hats appeared.

It looks fresh.

Days passed by, and makeshift houses were erected on the wasteland. Various construction machinery worked day and night, making a constant rumbling noise. Soon, a small piece of land was leveled near the national highway.

The greenhouse was erected.

Inside, rows of seats were arranged.

The huge background wall looks quite impressive, with clean excavators and dump trucks neatly arranged on both sides.

The red balloons were then secured, and vertical banners were raised.

The carpet stretched out all the way in, with colorful billboards on both sides, all featuring movies and TV shows that the handsome young man had acted in, as well as those featuring actors from the other company.

Everything in front of me.

It was completed in less than a month.

And the foundation stone laying ceremony is about to take place.

Squinting at the banner above the archway, which read "Tonglu County Xinghuo Film and Television Base Project Opening Ceremony," the old man sitting on the nearby hill finally felt satisfied and took a deep breath of his pipe.

As the smoke drifted by.

He tapped the edge of his shoe with his pipe, then slowly disappeared into the shade of the trees with his hands behind his back.

"day."

Things will get better.

The old man's soft sighs drifted away on the gentle breeze blowing from the Fuchun River amidst the bustling activity at the groundbreaking ceremony.

(End of this chapter)