Miss such a good opportunity? Li Ruotong was taken aback, anxiously poking his arm, but Luo Chao remained unmoved. How could he not know what the big star was thinking? But he really wasn't suited to being a public actor, nor did he want to be.
"Life is like a play, and plays are like life," Zhou Xingchi said aningfully, "Mr. Lu, you actually don't need any acting skills. As long as you play yourself, that's enough. Am I right?"
It was originally a movie about a Zhongnanhai bodyguard, and Luo Chao was a Zhongnanhai bodyguard. Why bother acting? Just being himself would be fine.
To be honest, if Luo Chao said he wasn't moved by the invitation from such a big director as Zhou Xingchi, that would be a lie. He nodded, "Director Zhou, let think about it."
Zhou Xingchi smiled and said, "I'll wait for your call. Only you can capture the essence of the Zhongnanhai bodyguard, so without you, I can't start filming."
Just now, when Luo Chao was walking the red carpet, Zhou Xingchi arrived before him and had already seen what Luo Chao looked like. Dressed in a suit and tie, standing straight, his expression upright and unyielding, scanning the surroundings with his eyes like a vigilant leopard. If danger appeared, he would act accordingly. The aura he exuded in every movent was sothing that an average bodyguard simply couldn't possess: calm, steady, decisive, and perceptive!
Exactly because of this one glance, Zhou Xingchi was hit with inspiration, his mind filled with excitent and various ideas. However, Luo Chao's words were like cold water drenching him from head to toe.
Such a poised bodyguard is rare. Moreover, Zhou Xingchi thought Luo Chao looked a bit familiar; he had once been to Beijing to attend a CPPCC eting, and he rembered, he was indeed a Zhongnanhai bodyguard!
Yet, Zhou Xingchi's words brought imnse pressure to Luo Chao, who replied with a bitter smile, "Director Zhou, you think too highly of . I think many actors could play this Zhongnanhai bodyguard."
"So actors, no matter how good their acting skills are, can only capture the spirit but not the essence," Zhou Xingchi sighed, "I really hope you can participate in my movie. The fee is not an issue."
At this mont, Li Ruotong finally couldn't bear it any longer. Such a great opportunity, and he didn't want it. She softly said, "Director Zhou, give your number. I'll try to persuade him, and then I'll call you."
Zhou Xingchi's expression brightened. He had long noticed that the relationship between Li Ruotong and this bodyguard was different. Though it seed odd why a big star would be so intimate with a bodyguard, hearing that this beautiful movie star might help persuade him was certainly promising.
"Alright, Miss Li, I'll wait for your call," Zhou Xingchi exchanged numbers with Li Ruotong before returning to his "rmaid" crew's position.
"Such a great opportunity, how could you refuse it?" Li Ruotong asked with a sweet smile after Director Zhou left.
Luo Chao dismissed it with a shrug, "Ruotong, you know what he used to do, do you think I'm fit to be a public figure?"
Li Ruotong's heart fluttered. Luo Chao was a battle-hardened special forces soldier, with countless kills that couldn't be made public. But after thinking it through, she softly said, "You could film this one movie and then leave the entertainnt circle. Even if you beco famous, disappearing for two months, no one will ntion it anymore."
The entertainnt industry is a very brutal place. No one can remain popular forever. As soon as they fade from the public eye, they will soon be forgotten. Even the most famous stars can only be rembered by one generation—but what about the next?
"I think the new movie Director Zhou has in mind is tailor-made for you. I think you should give it a try; it would be an experience in your life," Li Ruotong continued to console him.
Undoubtedly, what the big star said was beautiful. Even if you don't want to beco famous, you can take it as a once-in-a-lifeti crazy experience. Life is short, so why not enjoy it while you can?
Yet even so, Luo Chao couldn't imdiately agree, "I'll think about it for a while, maybe I'll co around."
"Alright!" Li Ruotong nodded her little head. She had a premonition that Luo Chao would go, as he was also soone who enjoyed experiencing various lifestyles.
At this mont, all the spotlights in the conference hall were focused on a grand podium. As the curtain opened, two absolutely famous hosts from Huaxia Country walked to the front, and the male host cordially smiled and said, "Distinguished leaders, dear guests, ladies and gentlen, good evening! This is the main hall of Southeast University. To those watching on TV, you are now watching the live broadcast of the 15th Huaxia International Film Festival Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony."
The female host followed, "Today, many people here are old friends and seniors who have witnessed the growth of the Huaxia International Film Festival, so allow us to say: Welco ho. Because of the call of cinema, every year we embark on a journey back to the birthplace of Huaxia Country's cinema. In fact, cinema is also a journey back to the spiritual ho of humanity. This is a path filled with dreams and glory, but also a road full of warmth back ho. Therefore, this ho, which bears our dreams and entrusts our souls, feels especially warm because of all of you here. Thank you all."
After the hosts finished their opening speeches, the entire hall burst into enthusiastic applause, and the host continued, "The first award we are presenting is for Best Supporting Actor. Would the presenters please co to the stage?"
Award presentations are a very long process, with awards for Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Music, and so on. Luo Chao felt like sleeping through it all because he wasn't part of the industry and therefore wasn't interested in who won.
But at this mont, Luo Chao suddenly perked up when a presenter announced loudly, "The Best Director is—Director Zhou Xingchi of 'rmaid'."
Only to see Zhou Xingchi adjust his suit, smiling as he stood up from the "rmaid" crew, his silver hair quite eye-catching. The Star Kid of yesteryears had beco the respected Master Star. Ti waits for no one, invoking heartfelt sighs from many who wished to see another one of Zhou Xingchi's nonsensical codies, but such an opportunity could never co again.
No one dared to question Zhou Xingchi's directing talents. As Lin Jiaming, seated at the center of the stage, heard his na, his lips twitched several tis violently. He had brought a new film to compete, confidently believing he would win this honor. To his dismay, Director Zhou took it away effortlessly. Yet, in everyone's mind, he wouldn't even be fit to carry Master Star's shoes!
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