Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 129 You're Too Hot
Chen Nuo feels very strange now.

He felt that his mind was on the verge of losing control, but was firmly held by a thread of rationality.

After these four months, he seemed to have officially split into two personalities.

It's not like that, it's real.

He felt that his side was the current Chen Nuo, a scumbag who was both a good and a bad boy, and a talented actor. He could chat with Qi Yuntian, and he could also dress up as a clown and talk to Su Mingming and Zhao Liying.

But the other side of him is the down-and-out comedian who returns to his cramped and dark rental house every day, listens to the big and small things happening upstairs and downstairs, and has no independent bathroom or toilet in the room. When he is sick, he can only stay in bed and wait to die.

He doesn't believe in kindness or hope, and he is abandoned by the whole world.

It would be fine if he was a coward, but it turns out that he has the genes of madness and violence in his genes.

As he wrote in his last diary, "Hide and Seek": "My father and I loved playing hide and seek when we were young. He would lock me in the closet for a whole day. He would stare at the closet from outside, and if I couldn't help but make a sound in the closet...my father would turn into a ghost."

Chen Nuo actually had a similar feeling when he played a mute.

It was the day when I stayed up all night and Zhang Yiyi exclaimed that it was a miracle.

Chen Nuo now feels that he is wandering in that state, and it seems that he only needs a fuse to explode and completely become a different person.

But he can't explode now, he must control himself.

Because there are still more than two weeks before May 5th when he is due to leave the filming site, and he even needs to go to Cannes to attend the premiere of Blueberry Nights.

So, he needed a buffer zone to separate him from that lunatic.

He couldn't be alone anymore.

Qi Yuntian noticed something wrong with Chen Nuo from the moment they met. Now that he didn't say anything, he became even more worried.

He sighed, carefully looked at Chen Nuo's face and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. Let's talk about your schedule before going to Cannes. Your parents should arrive in Beijing tomorrow night, and then you and your family can have a good chat. We will leave on the 12th or 13th, is that ok?"

"Yeah, no problem."

"And your two girlfriends are really going crazy this time. They all said they must see you before you go to Cannes. What do you think we should do?"

Chen Nuo thought for a while, "What do you think, let them meet each other?"

Qi Yuntian swallowed the words "Are you crazy?" that came out of his mouth, coughed lightly, and said, "Isn't it inappropriate?"

Chen Nuo has thought it through.

Now he is only 10% away from being a madman.

What else is he afraid of?
Chen Nuo said, "I don't think there's any problem. First of all, you and I both know who Xia Yehe is. Right?"

Some people say that the best place in the world to chat is when two people are driving on the highway.

This seems to be the case with Chen Nuo and Qi Yuntian now.

Qi Yuntian thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I understand Xia Yehe. She was prepared for this because she refused to be your girlfriend from the beginning. Even if she cries, she will cry secretly. And I think she has already cried this time. When the scandal between you and Janice Man first broke out in Hong Kong, she called me and was in a bad mood. But when I called her the next day, I felt she was quite normal."

Chen Nuo nodded and said, "What about Wen Yongshan? Do you think she will have problems?"

Qi Yuntian wiped his nose and said, "In that case, Wen Yongshan won't have any problem. Wen Yongshan is from Hong Kong. Hong Kong and Macau are relatively open to this. And you've already told her that she should be able to accept a meeting."

Some people always ask, what are the benefits of choosing a gay as an agent.

Chen Nuo felt that this was the biggest benefit.

If Qi Yuntian were a normal man, would you dare to let him have long-term contact with your various girlfriends, and talk about all kinds of private topics about love, and comfort them all the time?

For example, didn’t so-and-so wear a huge green straw hat and couldn’t recover for several years, so he could only vent his anger by boxing?

Chen Nuo said: "What's the problem?"

Qi Yuntian sighed and said, "Brother Nuo, you have been hiding your identity for too long. Don't you know how famous you are now? Do you know that both of my mobile phones are turned off, so I have the time to talk to you normally in the car for a while."

"If I turn on my phone, you don't know how busy I am. I guess we won't even have ten minutes of quiet time. Right now, I'm negotiating more than 10 advertisements, 7 or 8 endorsements, and countless commercial performances. I don't want to deal with anything that's less than 50 yuan. Not to mention media interviews. If you're willing, I can arrange it from now until the Mid-Autumn Festival..."

"Why did I drive this lousy Mazda when I went out to pick you up today? It's because your BMW is on the paparazzi's car list. As long as I leave the studio, there will be a few cameras following me. So, what's the problem? The Return of the Condor Heroes is so popular that all the kids on the street are holding sticks with their hands behind their backs, calling themselves One-Armed Guo'er."

"Even though Liu Yifei was in Japan, she would send back some news every now and then. But you haven't heard anything for four whole months. If your parents hadn't come forward, I'm afraid there would be a lot of media outlets that thought you were dead. So, once you show up in Beijing, it's like frying fish in a pond. I really can't guarantee that no news will leak out. Let alone meeting two people, even if you meet one, it might make the headlines the next day."

It seemed that they had not seen each other for several months. No one knew how long Qi Yuntian had been holding back these words. He blurted them all out in one breath without taking a break.

Finally, he said earnestly: "Brother Nuo, I know you have always wanted to be an ordinary person, quietly earning money and filming movies, but times have changed. Everyone knows that The Return of the Condor Heroes will be a hit, but I can guarantee that even Zhang Da Huzi could not have predicted that it would be this popular."

"I regret to inform you that the days when you could walk around Shanghai with your hands in your pockets and meet Xia Yehe openly are gone. Everyone could be a paparazzi. No matter what you do, there will be eyes watching you from behind. I even want to hire some bodyguards for you because you really need them."

Chen Nuo said half-threateningly and half-seriously: "If you keep making things so serious, I might go crazy now."

Qi Yuntian smiled and said, "But I have to say it, in case you don't understand the current situation. You are really angry."

Chen Nuo said: "Then what do you say we should do?"

Qi Yuntian said: "In fact, if you want to meet them, there is only one way to do it with the least noise, which is to go abroad."

Chen Nuo was surprised and asked, "You mean, let them accompany me to Cannes?"

Qi Yuntian was speechless and said, "Them? Are you really determined to have two of you? Sorry, Brother Nuo, I really didn't consider that you had such ambitions. I only wanted one of them. I'll take a separate plane from you and then meet up in France. In fact, all the celebrities in China play like this, renting a big villa with a swimming pool and having a life of two... or three."

Chen Nuo nodded: "That's settled. If you want to go, both of you can go together. You can buy their tickets then. I really want them to meet each other, why are you dragging it out?"

Chen Nuo was really determined this time. If he was going to be a scumbag, he was going to do it clearly.

Since by some strange coincidence I have developed an indissoluble bond with both women, and we both know it, why should I pretend?
Most importantly, he has limited time.

By the end of the month, he joined the crew of The Dark Knight. The film would be shot until October or even November. Given his condition by then, it would be impossible for him to meet them in the middle of the film. So they would be separated for another five months. No matter how much of a scumbag he was, he couldn't bear it.

Since the person involved said so, Qi Yuntian had no choice but to nod. Anyway, once he went to France, as long as he didn't hang around on the streets, it shouldn't matter.

Qi Yuntian continued, "Also, Zhang Yiyi wants to see you about something."

"what's up?"

Qi Yuntian said, "Isn't he selecting a female lead for his movie? He hasn't decided yet and wants you to help him choose an actress. He said on the phone that you promised him that you would make a cameo appearance in his new movie, right?"

Chen Nuo said: "That's true, but it's been so long, and he still hasn't made up his mind?"

Qi Yuntian exclaimed, "Who said it wasn't? Director Zhang is so impressive now. It's the last round now, and there are only two or three actors left. He wants you to help him make up his mind."

Chen Nuo asked, "The last round? Did Zhang Yiyi select many rounds this time?" Qi Yuntian smiled and said, "As many as the emperor selecting concubines, but you can call him directly to ask for the exact number."

Chen Nuo took his original phone and called Zhang Yiyi.

Hearing Chen Nuo's voice, Zhang Yiyi almost cried.

The first sentence was: "Brother Nuo! You finally came out!"

Zhang Yiyi's heroine was chosen in four rounds.

The new film he is preparing this time is not a makeshift one like "The Dumb's House".

There are four investors alone. In addition to Zhang Yiyi and Li Xiaotian’s film company, there are Poly Huayi, China Culture, and New Culture Group, all of which are big players.

Because Zhang Yiyi is really popular now.

There are very few directors like him in China whose films can be shown in domestic theaters and receive international recognition.

It can even be said that the fact that "Mute" sold for more than 1000 million yuan established his position as one of the best directors of art films.

Even though Gu Changwei's "Peacock" seems to have a similar box office, Poly Huayi, as an investor in "Peacock", naturally knows that in terms of cost return, the two are simply incomparable.

Therefore, when the news of the new film came out, all parties were eager to participate. After a lot of competition, only these three companies were left to sit at the table.

During this period, apart from occasionally participating in activities to make some money, such as participating in the Yahoo talent show that used Chen Nuo's name to hype up the show and resulted in Zhao Liying being eliminated, Zhang Yiyi devoted all his attention to the preparation of the new film.

Until today, after various elimination processes, there are only two actresses left to compete in the final round.

Zhang Yiyi said on the phone, "There were three at first. My favorite was Hao Lei, but she told me a few days ago that she had signed with that bastard Lou Ye, and she has no schedule this year. So, there are only two left now. Hey, if you are free, come to my company tomorrow morning and help me pair them up. I really beg you."

Zhang Yiyi even said "please". Although it was a joke, Chen Nuo was quite surprised and asked, "Why must I be the one? Can't you just find someone else to act with you?"

Zhang Yiyi was silent for a moment.

After a long while, he changed his tone and said in a very serious tone, "Because I found that I am a little self-doubting now. I began to fear failure. If the arrow was not on the string, I might not dare to shoot. You know, before I became mute, I was always a loser. I was wondering if my last success was just an accidental success, a success brought to me by you. I am not afraid of you laughing at me, Chen Nuo, I not only want you to act with me, I actually hope you can help me make the final decision."

In other situations, Chen Nuo might have been able to play a joke on Zhang Yiyi.
But at this moment, when he heard what Zhang Yiyi said, he immediately felt the same way.

"Okay, I'll come to your company tomorrow morning."

……

……

Zhang Yiyi's film company is located in an art village on the outskirts of Beijing.

At 9 o'clock the next day, when Chen Nuo and Qi Yuntian arrived, Zhang Yiyi and Li Xiaotian were there to greet them at the door.

Zhang Yiyi looked at the three cars that followed them and finally stopped on the side of the road, and the cannon cameras sticking out of the car windows, and smiled: "Chen Nuo, you are really famous now."

Chen Nuo first hugged Li Xiaotian, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and then turned around and said unhappily: "Greedy."

Zhang Yiyi laughed, opened his arms, hugged him tightly, and said, "It's been a blink of an eye and I haven't seen you for more than half a year."

After saying that, he let go of her hand and looked her up and down, and asked in surprise: "Have you gained weight?"

Chen Nuo hummed: "I gained 20 pounds."

Zhang Yiyi was amazed.

There were so many paparazzi taking pictures at the door, and it was not a place to chat, so they didn't say much. Under the guidance of Zhang Yiyi and others, Chen Nuo and Qi Yuntian walked into their literary and artistic company.

After sitting in the conference room dedicated to auditions, a beautiful woman with long legs and black stockings came in and made tea for everyone.

After that, Chen Nuo chatted with Zhang Yiyi and the others for a while, and then a long-haired woman in her 30s with a pretty face came in a bit hurriedly, saying repeatedly: "Sorry, sorry, I'm late."

Zhang Yiyi stood up with a smile and said, "It's okay. Come, let me introduce you. This is my good friend Chen Nuo, and this is his agent Qi Yuntian. This is Li Yu, my girlfriend and director."

Before coming, Qi Yuntian told Chen Nuo that Zhang Yiyi had a girlfriend who was also a director, so he was not surprised at this time and shook hands with her calmly.

But Li Yu was quite uneasy.

She is an art film director and is quite famous in the circle.

Since her first documentary in 96, she has won many awards in China. Now, she has a certain influence in the international arena. In 2000, "This Summer" won the Elvira Natalie Award at the Venice Film Festival. Last year, her "Red Face" was nominated for the Golden Lion Award for Best Film at the 62nd Venice Film Festival. Although she missed the award in the end, as one of the few female directors in the industry, it is already an impressive achievement.

By fate, she met and got together with Zhang Yiyi, who is five years younger than her, some time ago.

She had always heard Zhang Yiyi talk about Chen Nuo, but had never met him. The reason was that the other party had spent a full four months immersing himself in the role.

She found it incredible.

As soon as he sat down, he couldn't help but ask, "Chen Nuo, I heard from Yi Yi that you spent four months experiencing life in order to shoot this Warner movie, and only returned to Beijing yesterday. Is that true?"

Chen Nuo nodded, "Really."

"But why?" Li Yu asked incredulously, "Is it worth it? No matter how powerful Warner is, no matter how famous Batman is, you're just making a commercial blockbuster. The Joker is just a comic character, and a villain. Why did you spend so much time doing this? I really can't understand it. Can you explain it to me?"

In fact, Zhang Yiyi, her, Li Xiaotian, and even other friends in the circle have discussed this issue during casual chats. No one understands why Chen Nuo would make such a big fuss over a villain role in a commercial film.

Indeed, Batman is an awesome, world-famous superhero movie, but you are not playing Batman, just the villain. No matter how hard you try, can you overshadow Batman?
Seeing that Li Yu looked a little agitated, Zhang Yiyi quickly tried to smooth things over, saying, "That's just her personality, don't be offended. She's fine normally, but she gets anxious when talking about movies, eh."

Li Yu also reacted. Indeed, she was too impatient. Who would ask such aggressive questions right after sitting down? Chen Nuo didn't owe him money.

She tucked her hair behind her ears a little embarrassedly and apologized, "I'm sorry, it's mainly because I've been thinking about this problem for a long time and I can't figure it out. Sorry."

Chen Nuo discovered that none of Zhang Yiyi and the others seemed to understand why he did this.

But he has asked himself this question countless times, and he answered immediately: "Actually there are not so many complicated reasons, it's just because I like this role."

Li Yu didn't know that Chen Nuo was telling the truth, she thought it was just an excuse made up by the other party.

I couldn't help but sigh inwardly, as expected, no one can escape the world of fame and fortune.

Indeed, that is Hollywood after all, the dream place for filmmakers all over the world. You can earn US dollars there. No matter who you are, if there is an opportunity, you will try your best to get in.

Aren't Li Lianjie, Cheng Long, and Zhou Runfa all like this? There's nothing strange about it.

Li Yu then stopped talking and listened to the idle chat between a few men.

After about ten minutes, the beautiful receptionist who had been making tea knocked on the door and said, "Director Zhang, Fan Binbing and her agent have arrived."

(End of this chapter)