"I grew up overseas as a child. Even though it was in the Chinese District, I always felt out of place with them. Most of the ti they were friendly, but the emotions they occasionally revealed would make you feel uncomfortable. After all, our skin colors weren’t the sa, and even if we got along well, it always felt as though there was a barrier."
But in recent years, there have been quite a few kids in the acting industry who grew up abroad. Many went to North Arica, and there are also those in Europe. For these kids who had the opportunity to go abroad, their cultural level goes without saying, their English is decent, their families are well-off, and they have both an outgoing side and a sensitive and fragile side.
However, apart from those who are focused on surviving overseas, most of these kids return ho to make their way, rarely fighting to make it in foreign lands. One reason is the sense of belonging, and another is that the developnt dostically is indeed quite good now, with many opportunities; it’s challenging to climb to the top abroad.
Upon hearing Xia Siyu’s words, Bo Yan indeed felt a sigh of relief. Since returning from Cannes, he had been worried, afraid that she would head abroad for a long-term job or settle down. She was already quite free-spirited, and wandering was the most natural thing for her. It was alright in the country, as he could wander around with her, but once she went abroad, he wasn’t sure if he would follow, perhaps only visiting a few tis a year like her parents do if ti allowed. After all, distance only creates distance, it doesn’t create beauty.
If she occasionally took on a job abroad, it wouldn’t be a big deal. He himself had landed a role in a film set to start production overseas, depicting the story between international students and the second and third-generation local Chinese. However, due to the pandemic, the shooting schedule was uncertain.
In any case, they were like that dostically too. After all, they were both actors and had their own work. Even if one of them withdrew from the industry to return to family life, hoping to be together constantly, they would have to follow the crew every day, flying everywhere dostically and abroad.
As long as they’re not too far apart, it wouldn’t be a problem.
But after Bo Yan let out a sigh of relief, he laughed at himself in private. Xia Siyu’s answer had been so firm just now, but if the opportunity was presented to him, would he waver?
n can be quite peculiar creatures at tis. In the face of career and love, they generally choose career but hope the woman chooses love between the two. Of course, Xia Siyu’s choice wasn’t for love; she probably hadn’t thought it through thoroughly, just an instinctual understanding of being abroad. But this instinct, surprisingly precise, would be hard for others to resist if tempted by it.
Though Xia Siyu had just confidently answered "yes" when asked earlier, her response further solidified Wang Ju’s determination to sign her.
He said, "Siyu, I have a project on hand now, the audition is coming up soon. I wonder if you have ti to take a look."
Upon hearing about the project, Shang Feifei and Li Yiru, standing nearby, brightened up: "Director, please don’t play favorites. If there’s a chance, we’d like to compete for it together."
Shang Feifei had collaborated with Wang Ju several tis before, but working with a famous director was always a good thing, no one would complain about too many opportunities.
Li Yiru also said, "Director, my fee is cheaper. I’m not aiming to snag the leading female role, just seeing if there’s a suitable supporting role like the third or fourth female part for , you could let know." Li Yiru also said, "Director, my fee is cheaper. I’m not aiming to snag the leading female role, just seeing if there’s a suitable supporting role like the third or fourth female part for , you could let know."
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