Chapter 1082 1182. Perfection
The most fearful thing in a relationship is to talk too much. Liu Yi felt that this was the first time he met Wang Zimu, and he had made it clear enough, so he did not tell Wang Zimu more about Wang Mo, but turned the topic to Wang Zimu's documentary.
As the saying goes, you should cater to people's tastes. As soon as Liu Yi mentioned his documentary "The Drifting Man", Wang Zimu had endless things to say. After a while, the unfamiliarity between the two seemed to be non-existent.
"I didn't expect that you would be so courageous. You invested 200,000 yuan immediately. But it is precisely because of this that you have achieved what you have today. Brother, just for your courage, your future is limitless."
"So it's about the life of drifting in Shanghai. I also drifted here for two years. How could I lie to you? I may have performed a drama in Mingzhu City for two years before I was finally spotted by a big director in a performance and got a role."
In order to show closeness to Wang Zimu, Liu Yi even told Wang Zimu about his "black history" that he didn't want to mention, just to resonate with Wang Zimu.
As expected, Wang Zimu immediately became curious and asked about Liu Yi's experience of drifting in Shanghai.
"It's nothing, actually. Rich life is colorful, but hard life is the same. What I remember most is the instant noodles that I vomited and the rent that I always owed for one or two months. So the first thing I did after signing the TV drama contract was to treat the landlord to a meal. Without his understanding, I might have to sleep on the street several times."
At this point, Liu Yi smiled bitterly: "If that's the case, I don't know if I can stick to it."
Wang Zimu's expression was a little moved. Aren't the hardships that Liu Yi had suffered the same as what he is going through now? If he hadn't been shortlisted this time, it would be hard for Wang Zimu to say how long he could stick to it.
But he didn't know that Liu Yi was as miserable as he said.
At the beginning, he worked in the drama theater in Mingzhu City. Although his monthly salary was not much, it was enough for rent and food. The reason why he didn't want to mention this past was entirely because it was a female director who took him out of Mingzhu City and into the TV crew. The relationship between the two was very special.
Although the female director has long faded out of the circle and the other party has a family, Liu Yi still feels like a thorn in his heart when he occasionally thinks back.
Wang Zimu was stupid and didn't know that Liu Yi was also fooling him. He comforted Liu Yi very emotionally: "Brother Liu, I know an old man. He told me that in this life, there are a number of bitterness and sweetness. We should eat more bitterness first, and there will be more sweet days in the future."
"Little brother, you said it well, so I think your good days are coming soon." Liu Yi patted Wang Zimu on the shoulder with an emotional look.
Wang Zimu was very happy to hear it. He also felt that his good days were coming soon. He once dared not to think that one day he would step on the red carpet with so many big stars and directors, but today it really came true.
This feeling of dream come true made Wang Zimu walk a little bit floating during this period.
In Wang Zimu's eyes, Liu Yi has completely become his role model. This example of someone who has had the same experience as himself and has successfully turned over a new leaf is simply inspiring Wang Zimu.
He doesn't have any big ambitions, just wants to stay in this circle, and then be able to shoot some works he likes from time to time, and the income can support his life. Liu Yi is undoubtedly a typical example of this.
But if Liu Yi knew Wang Zimu's thoughts, he would definitely disagree.
When he first entered the entertainment industry, his goal was the same as Wang Zimu's, but there were too many temptations in this circle. It is basically impossible to live an ordinary life like ordinary people. The comparison between popular actors and unpopular actors alone can make many psychologically fragile people unable to bear the blow.
There is a very deep clip in his memory. It was a second-tier star from Hong Kong who came to the crew to film. That was the first time Liu Yi saw an actor from Hong Kong, and the life of that actor after joining the crew also brought great stimulation to Liu Yi.
Unlike other actors, the Hong Kong actor was accompanied by two bodyguards, and there were also life assistants, stylists and agents around him. The food and drinks were specially arranged for him by the crew. Others ate boxed lunches, he went to eat private dishes, hot pot, and skewers, Liu Yi and others drank mineral water, and the Hong Kong actor drank red wine and fragrant tea...
Especially when the fans who surrounded the crew saw him and the Hong Kong actor when he went out, Liu Yi really wanted to be famous from the bottom of his heart.
He didn't want to be in the cheers, but he seemed to be a passerby who had nothing to do with him. At that moment, he was super eager to be the protagonist who received the cheers.
He also didn't believe that Wang Zimu could calmly accept others' indifference after enjoying the cheers. This kind of star halo is definitely addictive.
While talking, the award ceremony had officially started, and Liu Yi immediately stopped talking.
He came to the scene today, neither a finalist nor an award presenter. In fact, he just borrowed the company's light and was recommended to walk the red carpet to get attention.
In addition to walking the red carpet, the biggest purpose of his visit today is actually the subsequent celebration party. It is definitely a social venue he has always dreamed of. If he can meet a few big directors there, Liu Yi will feel that his trip is worthwhile.
In fact, Huayi will not refuse people like Liu Yi. An awards ceremony cannot only invite big-name directors and stars. Artists acting as green foils can also make the awards ceremony lively.
So from the beginning of the award ceremony, Liu Yi's attitude seemed a bit casual, which was in sharp contrast to the nervous Wang Zimu beside him.
He seemed to be pulling Wang Zimu to continue chatting, but looking at Wang Zimu's appearance, he was afraid that he was not in the mood to chat with him, so Liu Yi was very discerning and did not disturb Wang Zimu, but he was also thinking in his heart, If Wang Zimu wins or loses the election later, how will he congratulate or comfort him?
Now Wang Zimu is a hot commodity in his eyes. Just now, Nie Wei remembered his name and specially encouraged him. As long as word spreads, he is sure that there will be countless film and television companies waving checks tomorrow. I want to beg Wang Zimu to film.
So Liu Yi made up his mind to have a good relationship with Wang Zimu, so that when Wang Zimu becomes prosperous, he can give him a hand.
Documentaries have never been the mainstream in the entertainment industry, and the award for Best Documentary has never been the focus of the awards ceremony. Therefore, before the awards ceremony is even halfway through, it is the turn of the shortlisted documentaries to announce the best results.
When the award presenter came out with the list of winners, Liu Yi clearly felt that Wang Zimu next to him was tense all over.
Liu Yi became a little more serious at this time. He really hoped that Wang Zimu would win the award. After all, if Wang Zimu won the award, the probability of becoming famous would be higher, and it might mean that Nie Wei appreciates him more.
Unfortunately, the result was not satisfactory, and Wang Zimu lost the election.
It was not Wang Mo who won the award. He also failed. In fact, the two people's defeats were foreseen when they were shortlisted. The reason why their documentaries competed for the last spot was because the other three shortlisted documentaries were Undisputed.
But these Wang Zimu didn't know that before he came to the scene today, he really expected that he would be as lucky as the previous two times and win this trophy. But now that he heard the result, he knew that he was overthinking it.
At this moment, Wang Zimu was filled with a sense of loss, and his whole person was decadent.
Liu Yi on the side was also a little disappointed, but after all, it was not him who missed out on the award, and the disappointment was only momentary. On the other hand, Wang Zimu's disappointed look made him feel that the opportunity to get closer had come again.
"Brother Zimu, I am lucky to win, but I am lucky to lose my life. Being shortlisted is a sure thing. Just now Nie Wei specially praised you for coming. I don't think even the award-winning director has this honor."
"So look at it, how old are you? This is your first documentary. With the experience this time, the next time will be better."
"Brother Liu, thank you." Wang Zimu thanked him sincerely. His originally disappointed heart felt warm because of Liu Yi's words.
"What's there to thank you for, hahaha, as long as you can listen to what I say, and brother, I'm not telling you, whether or not you win the award is actually secondary. You shouldn't be disappointed now, but cheer up. "I'm sure someone will come to see you during the dinner later," Liu Yi said in a low voice.
"Looking for me?" Wang Zimu was stunned, then thought of a person and smiled: "Are you talking about Director Wang Mo?"
"Who the hell is he? He definitely won't do anything good by looking for you." Liu Yi curled his lips and said disdainfully, and then seriously told Wang Zimu: "It's not that Wang Mo, I'm talking about those entertainment companies. "
"Let me tell you, Nie Wei's greeting to you, I won't say it has spread throughout the entertainment industry, but at least more than half of the people in this venue must know it. You were nominated for the best documentary again, although you didn't win the award, But being shortlisted is a sure thing.”
"So people from entertainment companies will definitely come to you during the dinner. Maybe they will give you money and ask you to be the director to make a TV series or movie. If not, some entertainment companies will want to make documentaries. The first thing that comes to mind is not the one who just won the award, but you.”
Wang Zimu was shocked. He felt that what Liu Yi said was a bit exaggerated, especially when he described himself as being more popular than the senior who just won the award. Wang Zimu really didn't believe it.
"Don't believe it." Looking at Wang Zimu's expression, Liu Yi emphasized: "They are not targeting you, they are mainly targeting Nie Wei. You know, that person is the most popular in the entertainment industry today, and he can be called the entertainment industry's most popular one." With his golden eye, there is no one he likes who is not popular. Since he encourages you, you will definitely be popular in the eyes of others. "
Wang Zimu opened his mouth in surprise. What Liu Yi said was something he didn't understand at all.
Just because of Nie Weiyi's words of encouragement, countless entertainment company bosses were willing to spend a lot of money to make movies with him. This thing sounds unreliable.
But Liu Yi looked serious, and he couldn't help but his heart beat faster. If it was true at this time, then Wang Zimu felt that Nie Wei's few words of encouragement were like pie falling from the sky, and it hit his mouth very accurately. inside.
"So brother Zimu, you have to cheer up and try to choose some reliable companies when the time comes. Consider all the conditions. Don't agree immediately. You should understand the principle of waiting for a price, right?"
"Yeah, yeah." Wang Zimu nodded repeatedly. If it weren't for Liu Yi's reminder, Wang Zimu really didn't know how he would face those people.
Although this was said a little early, Wang Zimu was mentally prepared in advance, which was better than being at a loss when he suddenly encountered those things.
Wang Zimu's thoughts were no longer on the award ceremony. He was always thinking about which bosses would ask him to film and which one he would agree to, until a huge cheer woke him up.
"Nie Wei is on stage!" Wang Zimu could feel Liu Yi's excitement at the moment from the voice.
And Liu Yi was indeed staring at Nie Wei, the award presenter on the stage, with his eyes full of yearning.
The moment Nie Wei appeared, the whole audience cheered warmly, surpassing everyone before. This popularity was what Liu Yi had dreamed of all his life. He also knew that there was a 99% chance that he would not be able to reach the height of Nie Wei in his life, but even if he could have one-tenth of Nie Wei's popularity at this time, he would be satisfied.
The award presented by Nie Wei was the best film, and the final winner was "Dear" directed by Chen Kexin. It is worth mentioning that the heroine of this film, Zhao Wei, also won the title of the best actress at the Starry Ceremony tonight.
When Nie Wei handed the trophy to Chen Kexin, warm applause rang out again, and this applause seemed to announce the perfect end of the first Star Glory Ceremony.
"Let's go, let's go to the banquet first." Liu Yi said to Wang Zimu beside him immediately after the Star Glory Ceremony was announced.
The early bird catches the worm, and those who go early can find the target earlier and get closer.
Wang Zimu had already regarded Liu Yi as a life mentor at this moment, so he naturally followed Liu Yi obediently. After Liu Yi knew that Wang Zimu had no car, he deliberately pulled Wang Zimu into his nanny car and took Wang Zimu to the banquet venue.
The Star Glory Ceremony was held in the Workers' Stadium, and the banquet venue was naturally arranged in a nearby hotel. Hilton was lucky to be the host hotel for the first celebration party of the Star Glory Ceremony.
When Wang Zimu and Liu Yi arrived at the hotel, there were not many people there, and Wang Zimu didn't see any of the big stars and directors he was looking forward to. Liu Yi wanted to laugh after hearing this. Those big stars and directors would definitely not arrive as early as them. It's not that those people are arrogant, but those people are intercepted by the media. Unlike them, when they pass in front of the media reporters, the other party dislikes that they block the camera.
However, Wang Zimu soon waited for an acquaintance. Less than five minutes after they entered, Wang Mo also came.
When Wang Mo looked at Liu Yi who was following Wang Zimu, his face suddenly darkened.
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