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Chapter 618 So eager to dedicate myself to art
"Boss, should I go over there?"

Sun Chenjun, the male lead of "If the Voice Doesn't Remember", had long wanted to join in the fun. As soon as Bai Liang arrived at the premiere, he immediately became the center of attention, while Sun Chenjun, the male lead, became just another face in the crowd.

Of course, there won't be any stupid villains trying to show off here; Sun Chenjun is thinking, "I'll join in too!"
However, before doing so, he naturally had to ask his benefactor for advice.

That is, his company's boss, Guo Xiaosi.

But at this moment, Guo Xiaosi seemed to be in a daze, staring in Bai Liang's direction, seemingly lost in thought.

Unlike Bai Liang, who didn't see him at all, he accurately spotted him the moment he entered.

"boss?"

"Huh? What for?"

After Sun Chenjun repeated what he had just said, Guo Xiaosi shook his head directly, "If you can't handle it, I will."

Sun Chenjun: ? ? ?

That sounds a bit strange.
Then he saw his boss, who was from a family with high aspirations, approach Bai Liang with a big smile and great enthusiasm to greet him.

"Hey? Director Guo? You're here too?"

Bai Liang was genuinely surprised when he saw Guo Xiaosi.

His surprise was actually a bit of a slap in the face. So you came here to support someone, but you didn't even know who was behind this movie?
Bai Liang: I know, it's about the lighting~
Guo Xiaosi felt a little embarrassed for a moment. "Shouldn't I be here?"

Bai Liang's good friend Wang Yanlin knew him quite well and quickly reminded him, "He's a screenwriter."

Bai Liang reacted quickly; he wasn't the type of player who liked to deliberately embarrass others, even if that person was Guo Xiaosi.

"I thought you were busy promoting 'The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity', Director Guo. I didn't expect to run into you here."

Guo Jingming was delighted to hear this explanation. "You still remember 'The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity'! Ah~ It's such a pity, I really wanted you to act in that movie~"

"Definitely next time."

"Really?!"

Seeing Guo Jingming's seemingly happy attitude despite not being fired from "Actors, Please Take Your Seats" halfway through and being boycotted by a bunch of people, Bai Liang quite admired his mindset.

You don't care at all?

Furthermore, if Bai Liang remembered correctly, wasn't "I'll definitely do it next time" just a polite remark? Or was he not being clear enough?
Unable to connect with the other person's train of thought, Bai Liang decided to laugh it off and move on.

His smile only made Guo Jingming even more enthusiastic.

The commotion almost triggered Zhang Ruonan's sense of justice, and she almost instinctively stepped in to help, trying to restrain Guo Xiaosi a little.
Of course, that's not surprising.

It's important to know that all the artists signed to Guo Jingming's company, including today's male protagonist Sun Chenjun, are young male artists of all styles.

Aside from publicly acknowledging his hobby, this guy seems to be losing interest in acting.

Yu Zheng next door is much more restrained in this regard, but of course, he is also much more unrestrained in another aspect, and he likes to hold debates with netizens, which is quite something.

In short, it's understandable that Guo Jingming was a bit excited when facing Bai Liang.
What a fart!
My good friend Wang Yanlin could barely contain his smile; his shoulders even trembled a few times.

The way he looked at Bai Liang was so playful and teasing, as if to say: You just casually flirted with this guy?
Bai Liang:
Previous interactions with Guo Jingming were all under the camera lens, so he's probably toned it down a bit.

This situation is indeed a bit outrageous.

Anyone who didn't know better would think they were very close!
In reality, their relationship is at most average; they've only worked together on a show. And because of Sister Meng, this "average relationship" is even less than average.

Bai Liang thought that Guo Xiaosi might believe that he was the one who kicked him out, and might even hold a grudge against him.

Now it seems they clearly didn't have that idea. Otherwise, their enthusiastic, Pekingese-like behavior would be inexplicable, with wrinkles appearing on their face from smiling so much.

Looking at Sun Chenjun, who seemed to be slowly moving closer with a cautious expression, Bai Liang felt that this young man had a tough time.

She's almost 1.9 meters tall, and she ended up with Guo Jingming.
Honestly, without some imagination or practical experience, it's impossible to even imagine it.

Anyway, Bai Liang couldn't imagine it.
Zhang Ruonan and Wang Yanlin were clearly unable to save Bai Liang; it was already good enough that the little Karamis were just standing by.

Bai Liang and Guo Xiaosi were chatting, and they couldn't even really get a word in edgewise.

Fortunately, Wang Changtian arrived at that moment.

As the CEO of Enlight Media, he and Bai Liang didn't have any serious film collaborations, but they became acquainted last year through "Ne Zha".

So their relationship seemed quite close, and she was incredibly affectionate towards Bai Liang.

This is the destiny that brings us together to make money; it's stronger than any other relationship.

At this point, it felt like the big shots were chatting in a group, and the younger members of the group wisely refrained from joining in and instead huddled together.

However, Zhang Ruonan was pulled aside by her agent at this moment, "President Bai will be seated in the first row later. Ruonan, you should take the initiative and sit next to him. Are you even listening to me?"

"Ah! I heard that!" Zhang Ruonan nodded quickly after a moment of stunned silence.

Seeing her seemingly expressionless face, the agent thought she was resisting, so why did she give her a "psychological counseling" session?
"Don't overthink it. We just want you to communicate with him more. The proposals we've submitted to him haven't come to fruition yet. You want to work with him, right?"

Zhang Ruonan nodded repeatedly; who wouldn't want that!

Chen Duling, the last actress to play the female lead in Bai Liang's film, did not win the Best Actress award, but the Best Actress nominations at the Hundred Flowers Awards and the Golden Rooster Awards are already an achievement. Coupled with her skyrocketing status and popularity, she can be said to have made a fortune!
It's precisely because the other party didn't have enough capital and strength to fully capitalize on this wave of success. If it were her, with the backing of a major company like Enlight Media, who wouldn't be a top-tier female star?!
In conclusion, it was a complete waste to give Chen Duling such a great opportunity. She couldn't seize it!
Zhang Ruonan: I'll do it!

After promising her a bright future, her agent added a subtle hint: "You did quite well last year, and you seemed to have a good chat with his mother, right?"

"Uh-huh."

"But you're still not proactive enough."

These words startled Zhang Ruonan. "Huh?"

Having already hinted at it to this extent, after thinking for a couple of seconds, the agent felt he might as well make his words even clearer.

"Ask him about his plans tonight."

That makes it quite obvious.

The agent noticed that Zhang Ruonan seemed to tremble slightly.
He quickly softened his tone to soothe her.

After all, it can't be compared to South Korea; some things still require mutual consent.

Zhang Ruonan tried very hard to control her emotions, preventing herself from accidentally laughing out loud.

Is there really such a good thing?!

Forget about willingness; she simply desperately wanted to dedicate herself to art.
Of course, that's a bit too blunt. Bai Liang isn't some middle-aged or elderly person who needs to talk about Buddhist scriptures while taking medication to get the effects. He's the kind of person who's easy prey in the entertainment industry.

A bunch of female celebrities have been eagerly waiting for this opportunity, but now the company has found a way to create one for her. What more could she ask for? When everyone took their seats just before the movie was about to start, Bai Liang was indeed arranged to sit in the first row.

Just as Guo Xiaosi was about to go closer, he suddenly felt a blur before his eyes, as if a large black rat had darted past.

Upon closer inspection, oh~ it's the female lead from our movie.

She executed a powerful leap perfectly, displaying agility that belies her slender figure.

After Bai Liang finished his business pleasantries, Wang Yanlin, who had been chatting with him, thought, "Okay, I'll sit next to Zhang Ruonan then."

It's because Bai Liang was sitting in the very edge of the first row.

He felt it was polite to not steal the spotlight, while his good friend felt he was just a supporting character and it was appropriate for him to sit on the side.

As a result, our female lead didn't sit in the center position properly, but instead moved over there.

Sun Chenjun, the male lead who was a little late, took advantage of his height and long legs to sit down next to Wang Yanlin.

What he was thinking is unknown, but Guo Xiaosi finally arrived at that moment.
Then, without hesitation, I took his seat.

As the male lead, Sun Chenjun was constantly being ushered around just to find a place to sit down. He felt a bit bitter, but he couldn't say anything.

However, because of all this fuss, it took two or three minutes just to sit down, and the host had already come on stage before everything was fully arranged.

Bai Liang had indeed never heard of the movie "If the Voice Doesn't Remember," but it was created by the same team behind "Cry Me a Sad River."

The movie "Cry Me a Sad River" is much more famous. Although Bai Liang has never seen the movie, the name is quite well-known.

What do you mean by looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle?
Of course, the quality of the film itself isn't a big issue.

Bai Liang can even watch "Shanghai Fortress", so what else can't he stomach?
Oh right, "Cry Me a Sad River" received a failing grade, only around 5.

But this score is already the highest among Guo Jingming's works as a director and screenwriter.

It can be considered his "peak work" in the film and television industry.

As for "If the Voice Doesn't Remember," I haven't watched it yet, and I don't know if I can pass the test.

A premiere is obviously not something where you just show the movie.

Nonsense segments and performances—without these, how could it be considered a premiere rich in elements?

As expected, Bai Liang was indeed mentioned.

After the main cast members took turns going on stage to greet everyone and share their filming stories, the host also introduced Bai Liang, a guest who came to support the event.

Yes, only he was introduced.

The effect was excellent; the audience at the premiere gave it a good laugh with screams, which really excited Guo Jingming.

Similarly, the fart Bai Liang had let out earlier was also served on the table.

"Teacher Bai Liang is here to observe his competitors."

Bai Liang: Yes, yes, that's right. I'm here to observe potential competitors, worried they might steal my box office crown!
His candid admission pleased the film's creators greatly.

That's incredibly kind of you!
The audience is quite looking forward to it, after all, Bai Liang said so.

The media personnel present were particularly invigorated, ready to pay close attention and watch the film with utmost care.

Many of them had originally planned to embellish the film and try every possible way to hype it up, well, they'd already been paid.

Now it seems unnecessary?

Consider the promotional elements of this film, "If the Voice Doesn't Remember," which is adapted from a novel, featuring a different male lead and a female lead with depression.
Clearly, this thing was trying to piggyback on the popularity of "Better Days" during its promotion, finding a bunch of similarities.

Meanwhile, the male lead's superpowers also have a touch of fantasy, making this aspect comparable to "How Long Will I Love U".

Brilliant marketing!
Bai Liang only acted in two movies with long emotional scenes, and both of them were piggybacked on by the film company.

The element of depression in the female lead's character in the film is quite avant-garde, making it seem different from typical romance films.

So, the media professionals who hadn't had high hopes perked up, thinking there might be a pleasant surprise.

They don't believe in screenwriter Guo Jingming or director Luo Luo, and the male and female leads aren't particularly noteworthy either, but "superstitious" belief in Bai Daxian isn't shameful.

Even if Bai Liang only stood off-screen and gave a shout-out this time, his previous achievements are the best endorsement!

However, two hours later...
Media professionals: ? ? ?
Confused, bewildered, terrified. Completely baffled.

In short, I really want to call the police; the production company should pay for their tickets to this movie.

Damn it, Bai Liang got paid too?!
How did this bastard even realize that this movie had the potential to be a box office champion?

Bai Liang: I didn't see that coming. I said maybe~
Isn't there a chance that every movie released this year could dethrone it as the box office champion?

This is not a lie.

He would say the same thing when he went to the premieres of "Shock Wave 2" and "Warm Hug".

Both are available.

Ni Ni and Li Xin are still waiting for him~
Anyway, it all comes down to who can withstand this poisonous milk.

As for receiving money or anything like that, that's definitely not the case.

However, during the movie, Zhang Ruonan leaned slightly to one side and brought her legs closer together.
Bai Liang definitely didn't reach out to touch it; he wasn't invited.

But the pretty girl's slender, wavy-cut top did indeed rub against his thigh more than once, and her thigh occasionally made some contact with his.

It feels pretty good; the stockings are quite smooth.

This cautious yet slightly shy probing is, in some ways, more interesting than him directly touching someone's leg.

Of course, after the movie ended, Zhang Ruonan, who had initially been somewhat excited, began to feel disheartened.

Fortunately, she focused a lot of her energy on secretly testing Bai Liang with her legs.

Otherwise, if I had focused all my energy on the movie, I probably wouldn't be able to laugh by now. I can only manage a slightly stiff smile now.

The main reason is that she subconsciously compared herself to Chen Duling in "Better Days".

After comparing them, I feel like I'm done for~
Of course, she felt that the movie was "not good enough" was not her problem.

The problem lies with the "male lead"!

(End of this chapter)