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

Chapter 621 Encountering an Old Acquaintance at the Huabiao

Beijing Exhibition Theater.

The 13th China Film Huabiao Awards will be held here.

The bright afternoon sun shone on the huge red carpet, making it look even more dazzling and intense.

Hundreds of journalists gathered.

They busily set up all sorts of cameras and microphones.

Their excited gazes frequently drifted towards the large tent at the entrance to the red carpet, filled with anticipation for the various celebrities who would emerge from it. Everyone knew that tonight's spectacle was extraordinary.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Moreover, although the Huabiao Awards are officially organized by the Film Bureau, they are actually co-organized by several other powerful departments.

Due to its special nature, this award represents an official cultural direction.

And also because of the sixtieth anniversary.

According to current information, not only will various well-known directors attend the event tonight, but also A-list celebrities such as Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, and Li Luo will appear at the awards ceremony.

Besides.

The main creators of films and television series such as "The Founding of a Republic", "Confucius", "Little Big Soldier", "Wheat Field", "Go Lala Go!", "Let the Bullets Fly", "Aftershock", "Lost in Thailand", and "The Message" are all based on this.

They all want to showcase their unique style on the red carpet.

To them.

This is also an important occasion for publicity.

The reporters were sweating with excitement just thinking about the grand spectacle to come. The star-studded scene of hundreds of film and television celebrities in attendance was a rare sight at major award ceremonies in recent years.

The reporters were busy.

Those movie fans who were lucky enough to get tickets to the ceremony were also busy.

Guided by Uncle Hat, more than two hundred movie fans excitedly arrived at the corresponding areas on both sides of the red carpet.

The number of attendees was somewhat controlled; otherwise, with all the film and television stars present tonight, attracting thousands of fans to join in the fun would have been a piece of cake.

As the time goes.

The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly lively.

"start!"

As the clock stopped, the red carpet executive director pressed the intercom in his hand.

A camera suspended in mid-air.

The camera was steadily aimed at the host who was standing in the middle of the signature wall.

Upon hearing the voice coming through the earpiece, the beautiful host, dressed in a pale yellow dress, instantly broke into a smile: "To the audience here and those watching on television, and to all viewers who love and support Chinese films."

"Hello everyone."

"I am Li Mi, a host on the movie channel."

"I am now at the Beijing Exhibition Center Theater, witnessing the grand red carpet event of the 13th China Film Huabiao Awards with everyone."

Welcome everyone!!!

The words fell.

Cheers and applause immediately erupted on the red carpet.

Moviegoers and fans who had pre-booked the movie channel cracked open their sunflower seeds, eagerly watching the images on TV, ready to count the stars along with the live footage.

The first to walk the red carpet.

He is a veteran film and television performance artist.

Although their era has passed, the Huabiao Awards organizing committee, as an official award, still extended a warm invitation to them to attend in order to thank the older generation of actors for their contributions to the film industry.

Next, the actors, big and small, appeared amidst the excited shouts of the fans.

He walked the red carpet with great confidence and pride.

At this point, it's not really about being the grand finale.

Firstly, there isn't a traffic-driven marketing strategy yet. Secondly, tonight all sorts of superstars are gathered in front of big names like Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, and Stephen Chow.

And who would dare to challenge their authority?

Truly talented actors prove their worth through their work, not by creating a false image of fame and fortune through various opportunistic tricks.

Whether you compete or not, other people's status remains the same.

Therefore, the order of the red carpet.

The actors all understood this implicitly.

Those who weren't particularly famous walked the red carpet early on, while the big stars didn't care. They just walked onto the red carpet amidst the lively greetings, not caring about who went first or last.

There's nothing we can do about this.

There are so many celebrities in attendance tonight!
Introductions continued in front of the red carpet, while the preparation area behind the tents was equally bustling with activity.

"I'm going~"

He tugged at the buttons on his shirt.

The situation before him made Li Luo unable to help but mutter a curse under his breath.

This place wasn't unfamiliar to him; the premiere of "Ip Man" had been held at the Beijing Exhibition Theater, but the scene before him still gave him a little fright.

"So many people!"

Zhao Xuejing then exclaimed in surprise.

After the guests get off their cars at the awards ceremony, they can walk a short distance to the open-air corner outside the venue.

Security is tight here.

Reporters and fans are prohibited from approaching.

Once the guests have finished preparing here, they can walk forward onto the Huabiao Awards red carpet.

There were at least a hundred people gathered here, including actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, and various assistants. Behind Li Luo, there were also a line of commercial vehicles waiting to arrive.

Various kinds of casual conversation.

She constantly asked her assistant to check her appearance.

Various handshakes, hugs, and greetings to familiar friends.

Its liveliness.

It's practically like a wet market.

"Let's go!"

Set your mind.

Li Luo strode forward.

Aside from occasionally going out for promotions, he has been buried in filming at the Xinghuo Film and Television Base for nearly two months. Now, the dark mass of people in front of him makes him feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Fortunately, he has always been good at adapting.

With a faint smile on his lips, Li Luo unabashedly unleashed his aura.

Zhao Xuejing quickly followed.

She had to follow her boss around at all times before he walked down the aisle, offering him water when he was thirsty and wiping away his sweat. Although she might not always be of any use, she couldn't be absent when needed.

With each step.

We soon approached the preparation area.

Although only two people walked over, the dashing figure of the guy was just too eye-catching.

In here.

A beautiful woman in a long black dress turned her head unintentionally.

Their eyes lit up instantly.

"Brother Luo!"

A joyful, hurried shout.

The surrounding chatter instantly fell silent, and all eyes turned to Li Luo, gazing intently at this handsome guy in a black suit who looked clean and refreshing.

"Hey!"

Looking at the woman in the long black dress, Li Luo laughed heartily and opened his arms wide: "Vivian, long time no see!!!"

The former was not polite either.

She laughed loudly and hugged him tightly.

"Wow~"

The moment she leaned close to her ear, the woman in the black dress smiled even more broadly: "You've kept your figure in good shape, your abs are still rock hard. I wonder if the rest of your body is still the same?"

"Shall we find an opportunity to spar?"

"Okay!"

Li Luo showed off his pearly white teeth.

The two were instantly separated.

His gaze swept over the ample cleavage on the tuxedo before he smiled and showed his palm.

He stood proudly with his chest out.

Vivian Hsu slapped him across the face without hesitation.

The last time they met was at Fan Weiqi's house watching a horror movie together. However, even though they hadn't seen each other for a long time, the two of them weren't too awkward with each other, after all, they were both playboys who frequented the dating scene.

There's no need for so much hesitation.

"Brother Luo~"

Another shout rang out.

The woman next to him, dressed in a black evening gown, gracefully extended her hand.

Unlike Vivian Hsu, the other woman's dress featured a black tulle skirt with exquisite patterns, making her look more dignified and elegant, though she also possessed a sexy figure with prominent curves.

She looked extremely graceful.

"Pei Ci?"

Li Luo blinked, then chuckled and shook hands with the other person: "I never expected you to be here too."

His eyes are as bright as a torch.

It seemed capable of piercing through an evening gown.

You can see her porcelain-white skin clearly.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

She felt like ants were crawling all over her body from his stare, but Wu Peici still maintained her elegant demeanor and smiled, "I'm here today to promote the film. Congratulations to Brother Luo on his nomination for Best Actor."

"Thank you."

Li Luo also expressed his gratitude sincerely.

The instant their hands parted, their fingertips brushed across each other's palms like lightning.

in the air.

Sparks faintly appeared.

"Congratulations, Brother Li Luo."

A woman in a flowing red dress approached, her elegant features stammering slightly before she smiled and extended her hand: "It seems you already know Pei Ci. How was the filming of Zhen Huan?"

"pretty good."

Li Luo shook hands again and greeted the other party politely: "Congratulations on Director Xu's new film, and I wish you great box office success!"

"Thank you."

Xu Jinglei wanted to say something, but in the end it turned into a polite thank you.

Over the past few years.

Li Luo's rise to power was so rapid it was almost frightening.

So she couldn't bring herself to complain about Li Luo turning down the offer to star in "Du Lala's Promotion Diary," since they had only worked together once, and Li Luo was just a minor supporting actor with very little screen time.

I wouldn't say I owe myself a favor.

The original Li Luo.

At this moment, he has become Brother Luo.

She can joke around, but she can't be allowed to complain about anything.

After a brief greeting, Xu Jinglei was so bewildered by the changes on both sides that she even forgot to introduce the crew members around her, and could only stare blankly as Li Luo walked forward.

I saw more than just two or three familiar faces.

With each step.

Tao Hong's sister-in-law appeared before us.

Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang, and others also appeared at the same time.

Coincidentally not.

Huang Bo, Ning Hao, and a few others went with them.

When these guys saw Li Luo appear, they immediately rushed towards him excitedly.

They are shaking hands and hugging.

Various shouts of "Lok" rang out.

Before Ning Hao could even give a signal, a sexy woman dressed in a deep V-neck dress excitedly stretched out her hands: "Hello, Brother Luo, I'm actor Yu Nan. It's a pleasure to meet you, Brother Luo. You're even more handsome than I imagined."

This is very embarrassing.

The movie "No Man's Land" has already finished filming, and this is the first time Li Luo has seen the female lead in the movie.

no way.

He is just too busy.

In addition, knowing that the movie would take several years to come out, he simply let Lin Yue casually sign on as a producer and that would be enough, letting Ning Hao do whatever he wanted.

These people.

I'm here today to do some promotion as well.

It was clear that Huang Bo, Yu Nan, and Xu Zheng were all very excited.

With both "Stone" and "Racing" doing better and better at the box office, they naturally hoped to take "No Man's Land" to the next level.

However, all of this was destined to be filled with regret.

Hello, Yu Nan.

Resisting the urge to look at the deep V-neck, Li Luo frowned and shook his head repeatedly: "Although I know it's a fact that I'm handsome, you don't need to bring it up at this time."

"Count them carefully to the side."

"Just for that sentence, how many people do you expect me to offend?"

"what?"

Yu Nan was instantly flustered.

Staring blankly at the faces of Ning Hao, Huang Bo, Xu Zheng, and Wang Baoqiang, it was clear that each of these guys had a distinctive appearance.

Ning Hao and the others were clearly stunned, and then instantly became furious.

These people's facial expressions changed.

Tao Hong's sister-in-law burst into laughter upon seeing this.

"Hahaha."

"Your mouth is so sharp!"

"How wicked!!!"

Ji Xiaofu's chuckle seemed somewhat abrupt in this setting, drawing the attention of most people in the preparation area, who turned around in confusion.

The next moment, Li Luo was seen laughing as he darted out from the crowd.

The hearty laughter flowed like a spring in all directions, quickly dispelling the slightly tense and serious atmosphere.

A handsome figure.

This made many people's hearts skip a beat.

Li Bingbing, dressed in a fiery red dress, smiled. Liu Jialing, a beautiful woman, flashed a hint of allure in her eyes. Fan Bingbing rolled her eyes at her playfully. Gao Yuanyuan's smiling eyes were like crescent moons.

Yang Mi almost jumped for joy.

Zhang Ziyi took a deep breath.

Zhou Xun, Lin Chi-ling, and Zhang Jingchu all squinted their eyes simultaneously.

Various gazes.

Like thousands of sharp arrows, they shot towards him.

This is, after all, a gathering of filmmakers, and no one can ignore the guy who, with his own hands and feet, made it fourth in the annual box office last year and then won the box office champion with a record-breaking performance.

This result.

The gold content is really high.

It's worth noting that last year, renowned directors such as Wu Yushen, Feng Xiaogang, Zhou Xingchi, and Chen Kaige all released their works.

The battlefield is also filled with superstars.

Andy Lau, Li Ming, Jay Chou, Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Jet Li, Ge You, Tony Leung, Mai Kaneshiro—these names are all household names, yet they are the biggest winners.

You can't argue with that!

the most important.

Li Luo is still a top contender for Best Actor at tonight's Huabiao Awards.

Although the Huabiao Awards' judging criteria place more emphasis on social significance and mainstream values, Zhang Hanyu, who has won numerous awards for "Assembly," is the biggest favorite, it cannot be denied that he also has a good chance.

“Alo”.

Shouts echoed throughout the venue, and Zhang Guoli waved repeatedly: "Hurry up and come over, we're getting ready to go in!!!"

Standing prominently beside him was director Huang Jianxin.

Also, there is the well-known actor Tang Guoqiang.

There's no need to think too much about it; it must be the creative team behind the TV series "The Founding of a Republic."

Come to me first!

Two voices rang out in unison. Zhang Ziyi and Huang Baiming, who were standing at the front, looked at each other in surprise. The former was surrounded by Fan Bingbing, Lin Xinru and others, while the latter was surrounded by Ye Weixin and Xiong Dailin.

The crews of "Sophie's Revenge" and "Ip Man" are now facing off.

"No no no."

Then an even louder voice dominated the entire venue, accompanied by a series of claps: "A Luo, come here quickly, hurry, hurry, I need to get in early to prepare for hosting the awards ceremony."

Chen Jiashang opened his mouth, but could only smile helplessly.

Their heads all turned in unison.

Look at Hendrik Willem Van Loon emerging from the crowd.

Let your mind work again.

Everyone looked at Li Luo.

At that moment, countless eyes lit up with a green light.

"No."

Li Luo chuckled and looked back helplessly: "Let me calculate how many more times we'll have to walk the red carpet later?"

There have been four trips so far.

And then there are films like "Painted Skin," "Lost in Thailand," and "No Man's Land," all watching enviously.

His lighthearted words caused an instant silence in the room, followed by a burst of laughter that filled the entire space. It sounded quite joyful, but the underlying emotions were far too complex.

He waved his hands repeatedly, embarrassed.

Li Luo walked quickly towards where Fang Long was.

Along the way.

Handshakes and greetings followed one after another.

When he encountered acquaintances, he would pause briefly to greet them. In front of industry veterans, Li Luo would hurriedly extend both hands to say hello, trying to make a good impression on himself.

Having confidence and strength is not enough; you also need a good reputation to navigate the world.

in this regard.

Andy Lau is someone I look up to.

When I arrived at the "The Message" film crew, there was another round of lively greetings.

The cast of this film is truly impressive, boasting both talent and good looks. It will officially premiere at the end of September, and the production team has been promoting it vigorously recently.

A simple handshake is all it takes to greet each other.

Huang Xiaoming watched Li Luo's departing figure with a faint smile.

That opportunity.

He ultimately refused.

Although you will lose a lot, such as the opportunity to appear and shine in hit movies, and the corresponding increase in experience and salary.

Available.

There are also many.

In his view, the most important thing is being able to stand confidently in front of his junior.

A temporary win or loss doesn't really matter.

Spirit.

This is the most precious thing.

If he were to take the easy way out and play the role of Li Luo's apprentice, Huang Xiaoming fears he would never have the courage to challenge Li Luo again.

Thanks to his performance in the movie "The Message".

There's also the highly anticipated youth idol drama, "Summer's Desire."

Next.

I can also keep striving forward.

Watching the guy who was laughing and embracing Fang Long, then striding towards the red carpet, Huang Xiaoming narrowed his eyes slightly, his chin gleaming like a blade in the afternoon sunlight.

"To our viewers here and those watching on television."

"Next up is the cast and crew of 'Little Big Soldier.' We are joined by Brother Hendrik Willem Van Loon, Li Luo, and the members of the New Seven Little Fortunes. It's clear that Brother Hendrik Willem Van Loon is in a very good mood."

"I wonder what kind of work he and Li Luo will bring us in their first collaboration."

"Welcome, Ms. Shu Qi."

"She gave an outstanding performance in 'If You Are the One,' for which she was nominated for the Outstanding Overseas Chinese Actress Award. This pink evening gown is a very beautiful and charming combination."

"Next up, please welcome the cast and crew of 'Sophie's Revenge'."

"A group of actors, including Zhang Ziyi, Li Luo, Fan Bingbing, and Ruby Lin, walked the red carpet. This romantic comedy film, which was released on the 14th of this month, has already grossed over 100 million yuan at the box office."

"Congratulations everyone."

"Please come over for a brief interview."

"At the 13th Huabiao Film Awards, Ziyi was nominated for the Best Actress Award for her role in 'Forever Enthralled'. How are you feeling right now?"

"Welcome to The Message."

"A cast of talented actors including Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, and Huang Xiaoming will bring us a spectacular spy thriller."

"good afternoon."

"Does anyone have anything to share with the fans?"

"Now approaching us are director Huang Jianxin, actor Tang Guoqiang, actor Zhang Guoli, and actor Li Luo."

No matter how experienced the host is.

He was still tripped up by the guys who kept appearing in front of him.

In her heart.

It was a mix of laughter and tears.

Actually, there were actors who walked the red carpet repeatedly, but did they have to make it like a runway show, making this guy walk it three times in just over ten minutes?

Viewers watching on television burst into laughter.

"Sorry~"

Li Luo proactively approached the microphone and repeatedly clasped his hands in greeting to the camera: "It just so happens to be the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Since this is my first time attending the Huabiao Awards, I couldn't come empty-handed, so I brought some gifts with me."

"I hope everyone doesn't mind."

"see you later!"

Although it is somewhat flamboyant.

But when it's time to promote, you have to promote.

I came here with my own work, which is much more justifiable than those who just come to crash the red carpet. If I can't even save face, how am I supposed to make a living in this industry?

The buzz generated through publicity.

They brought back loads of pure silver.

With a dashing smile, Li Luo pressed his fingertips to his lips and blew a kiss towards the camera.

Such an action.

The audience screamed wildly.

Tang Guoqiang laughed loudly, put his arm around Zhang Guoli's shoulder, and then called Zhang Guoli to give a thumbs up to the camera. Such scenes were commonplace for our Mr. Zhuge.

When I was young.

He was also a handsome young man who captivated countless young women.

The night is getting darker.

Amidst the excited snapping of photos by reporters.

Renowned directors and stars such as Zhang Yimou, Wu Yushen, Chen Kaige, Zhou Xingchi, Zhou Runfa, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Liu Jialing, Guo Fucheng, and Zhao Wei graced the red carpet, making the awards ceremony even more dazzling.

And these.

Of course, this is only a part of it.

More directors, producers, executive producers, and related professionals entered the venue through the VIP entrance.

As long as you can free up the time.

It's best not to miss such events.

coming.

You might not have noticed.

However, the absence of people with recent works makes them stand out particularly at this time.

Amidst the chaotic noise.

The theater, which can accommodate more than 2,000 people, was gradually filled.

And at this time.

Li Luo, wiping the fine sweat from his forehead, hurriedly entered the venue. After smiling and nodding to Han Sanping and the other leaders, he followed the seat number on the invitation to a seat slightly behind the center.

"Brother Luo, Brother Luo."

It didn't take much effort to notice the waving.

The Huabiao Awards organizing committee was very thoughtful, arranging for the cast and crew of several films, including "Painted Skin," "Ip Man," "Sophie's Revenge," and "No Man's Land," to be together.

It's just that it's too thoughtful.

Fan Bingbing, Gao Yuanyuan, Zhang Ziyi, Xiong Dailin, Yang Mi and others were all in a small area.

This is an individual.

They all looked at him with smiles.

While inwardly groaning, Li Luo maintained a standard smile on his face.

There wasn't a single stumble.

Head held high.

Hold your chest out.

He casually walked into the flower bushes, one hand in his pocket.

(End of this chapter)