Chapter 257 The Age of 85 Flowers

On the evening of April 6th, in a corner of the city, in a warm and elegant restaurant box in Donghai, soft light fell on the dining table.

Except for Chen Xiao who was busy with his studies at school and couldn't get away, the five main actors of "Chinese Paladin III" including Liu Shishi, Hu Ge and Yang Mi sat together.

Liu Shishi just hurried back from Suzhou in the afternoon. Yang Mi came to the "Myth" crew for an audition yesterday and stayed in Donghai for a day.

It just so happened that the other few people were also in Donghai, so the big stars who are usually busy running around had a rare gathering together.

Hu Ge had a smile on his face, with a hint of pride between his brows, yet he remained humble.

Today he just won the leading male role in "The Myth" with his real ability, and now he is accepting congratulations from his partners.

Everyone raised their glasses and laughter echoed in the box to celebrate Hu Ge's successful capture of this important role.

When the audition was mentioned, Yang Mi's face, which was originally full of smiles, suddenly turned gloomy. She put down her chopsticks, with a look of dissatisfaction and resignation on her face, and said indignantly:

"Honestly, I feel the audition for the female lead is unfair, and I feel like there is something fishy going on. What does Jing Tian have? He has no popularity, and no acting skills. Why was he chosen? He must be another resourceful person, so annoying."

The word "again" sounded particularly harsh. Although there was no evidence, Liu Shishi vaguely felt that Yang Mi was implying something about her.

But it doesn't matter. She now accepts the title of "resource-rich" calmly. There is no need to explain too much about some misunderstandings and doubts. The most important thing is to do her best.

Hearing this, Tang Yan gently patted the back of Yang Mi's hand to comfort her. She also felt that Jing Tian did not win the leading female role based on her own strength, so her eyes revealed understanding and support for her friend.

Yuan Hong joked at the side, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Mi Mi, who can explain the things in the entertainment industry clearly? I don't know the situation on the heroine's side, but Lao Hu must have convinced Cheng Long with his real strength."

Hu Ge smiled heartily. He knew that continuing to discuss this topic might make everyone unhappy, so he changed the subject:

"Everyone is here, so I need to let you know something. To promote Chinese Paladin III, Sister K is planning to contact the Hunan TV station to have us appear on Happy Camp, so I'd like to ask for your opinions."

When Liu Shishi heard that she was going to be on a variety show, she backed off and shook her head repeatedly: "I can't do it. I'm slow to react. I will definitely make a fool of myself on a variety show. I won't go!"

She is a slow-warm-up person and it takes her a long time to adapt to a new environment. She feels that she will not be able to keep up with the pace and will make a fool of herself if she appears on variety shows.

"Shishi, go ahead! Yanyan, you can also help persuade Shishi." Yang Mi shook Yijie's arm and acted coquettishly.

She now understands the benefits of hype. If there is a topic, there will be popularity. Naturally, she does not want to miss this good opportunity to increase exposure and topicality.

I secretly calculated that if I could get Liu Shishi to appear on Kuaiben together and send out a few press releases to promote it, it would at least be a hot search for three days and my fans would increase by at least tens of thousands.

Faced with her good sister's pleading, Liu Shishi remained unmoved. She knew very well what Yang Mi was planning.

This good friend is righteous, generous and has many shining points, which makes her cherish this friendship very much.

But she is also good at calculating, and her abacus is clacking all day long. She can clearly feel that Yang Mi is competing with her secretly, and the last time she tried to surpass her in votes was proof of that.

"Speaking of you, Shishi, and Mr. Song, it's true that birds of a feather flock together. Mr. Song doesn't seem to like being on the show, and the same is true for Shishi." Yuan Hong suddenly sighed, and he did not comment on the issue of whether to be on the variety show or not.

He is self-aware and knows that even if all the leading actors go on Happy Camp, the protagonists will definitely be Lao Hu, Shi and Mi, and he will just be a foil in the show.

In the entertainment industry, no one is willing to be a supporting role forever. Everyone longs for their own highlight moment.

Liu Shishi's eyes curved, "My husband Song is always low-key and doesn't like to show off. I feel that I am really not suitable for participating in noisy occasions like variety shows. I can only reluctantly appear on talk shows and chat with everyone."

Yi Jie clearly expressed that she didn't want to be on Kuaiben, and Hu Ge was immediately in a dilemma. He could only make plans secretly and try to find an opportunity to slowly persuade her with Cai Yinong.

"I'm going to the bathroom!" After saying that, Yang Mi left the box in a hurry.

Taking advantage of the moment when her best friend left, Liu Shishi leaned forward slightly and asked with a gossipy look on her face: "Old Hu, how are you and Mimi getting along now?"

She has been keeping an eye on Hu Ge and Yang Mi. The two were obviously a little distant when they met today, and no longer as close as they were when they went to Switzerland.

"Oh! We are both too busy!" Hu Ge sighed heavily, his tone full of helplessness and fatigue.

He is now trying his best to maintain their relationship, but he is very confused and has no idea how long he can hold on.

After all, both parties' careers are in a period of rapid development. Normally, the two may not see each other for more than a month. Even if they meet, they meet and part in a hurry. Under such circumstances, it is really difficult to maintain the relationship.

When Sister Yi heard this, she knew that there was probably something wrong with their relationship. She advised: "Old Hu, you should coax girls more. Mimi is a good girl, you must cherish her."

Hu Ge nodded: "I am very serious about relationships. But this is not a solution. Now that I think about it, it's good for you to find someone outside the circle. If both of you are in the circle and have a strong sense of career, you will only see each other a few times a year."

Sister Yi rolled her eyes when she heard this, thinking to herself, "Old Hu, you are actually comparing yourself to me. Mr. Song and I have been childhood sweethearts and we are in love. You and Mimi just fell in love on the set and were attracted by her beauty. To put it bluntly, there is a high probability that you two will not be together."

Yuan Hong reached out and patted his good brother on the shoulder: "How can a man of your stature be trapped by love? Xue Jianing's example is not far away."

"Old Yuan, Mimi is still here, why are you mentioning Old Hu's ex-girlfriend?" Liu Shishi immediately glared at Yuan Hong. This guy was a nice guy, but he sometimes spoke without thinking and didn't consider the occasion.

After a while, with the sound of brisk footsteps, Yang Mi returned to the box, and everyone tacitly stopped talking about the emotional topic.

Everyone gathered until after eight o'clock, and as the night grew darker, it was time to disperse.

Liu Shishi stood aside, her eyes moving back and forth between Yang Mi and Hu Ge. After a little thought, she decided that she should try her best to bring her best friend and Lao Hu together, hoping that the two could reconcile.

So he smiled at Yang Mi and said, "Mi Mi, it's getting late. It's not safe to go alone on the road. Let Lao Hu take you there."

As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly turned around and winked at Tangren's brother playfully: "Old Hu, what are you still standing there for?"

Hu Ge was slightly stunned, but quickly reacted, with a hint of anticipation on his face: "Mi Mi, let me take you there. I'll go drive now."

Yang Mi looked at Hu Ge's sincere eyes with mixed feelings. Every bit of their time together flashed through her mind, and the sweet past formed a sharp contrast with the current alienation.

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded gently and agreed to Hu Ge's escort. Then, he became concerned about the two little sisters: "Shishi, Yanyan, how are you going to get back?"

Seeing that the task was accomplished, Liu Shishi smiled and waved her hand: "Don't worry, my assistant is here to pick me up."

Tang Yan also smiled sweetly: "I am a local of Donghai, so you don't have to worry about me. My father is waiting for me downstairs."

After the gathering, the main actors of The Legend of Sword and Fairy went back to their own business. The next day, Liu Shishi returned to the crew of Du Lala's Promotion Diary and devoted herself to the intense filming.

The days passed one by one, and in a blink of an eye it was already late April.

At 8 o'clock in the evening on April 26, the 16th College Student Film Festival was grandly held at the Beijing Olympic Sports Center.

The film festival was star-studded and dreamlike. On both sides of the red carpet, flashbulbs from various media outlets flashed one after another, as if lighting up the entire night sky, dazzling and colorful.

When it was the turn of the crew of "A Little Thing Called First Love" to walk the red carpet, Liu Shishi, wearing a simple yet elegant white dress, walked slowly onto the red carpet with lotus steps.

Yijie's makeup today is particularly delicate, and the fine foundation makes her skin as smooth as white jade.

Her eyes were bright and lively under her willow-shaped eyebrows, and there was a fresh and refined temperament between her brows, like a newly blooming white lotus, pure and beautiful.

Even in an occasion attended by many stars and big names, she still appears exceptionally dazzling, and her brilliance is in no way inferior to any of her senior big names.

As one of the four most popular young actresses, Tangren's first sister instantly attracted the attention of the whole audience. The audience exclaimed in amazement, and the shutter clicks of the media reporters were loud.

Even some senior female stars in the circle couldn't help but look sideways, secretly admiring him, while feeling a hint of pressure in their hearts.

Since the selection of the Four Little Flowers in March, several actresses born around 1985, as the best of the new generation in the entertainment industry, have officially begun to enter the Chinese entertainment stage.

They are attracting much attention and have a bright future. Competing on the same stage with senior actresses in the circle, they fully display the outstanding style of the 85 young flowers, which is like the beginning of a new era in the entertainment industry.

After Liu Shishi entered the inner venue with great grace, the award ceremony soon began.

Because the movie "A Little Thing Called First Love" won multiple nominations, her seats along with the director and male lead Chen Xiao were relatively close to the front.

The eldest sister sat dignifiedly in her seat, with her hands gently folded on her knees, her back straight, and her eyes looking at the stage intently. In front of the camera, she looked charming, gentle and moving.

At this film festival, she received two nominations, which was the first time that a new generation of 85 actresses was nominated for a film award. It was an important moment in her career and was of great significance.

The ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner. The atmosphere was tense and warm. Soon, it was time for the much-anticipated "Best Actress" award to be announced.

Liu Shishi's heartbeat quickened a little and she clenched her fists slightly. Although Cai Yinong had given her a heads-up in advance and she knew that there was a high probability that she would be a runner-up, she still had a glimmer of hope deep in her heart, fantasizing that a miracle might happen!

However, just as Sister K expected, Zhou Xun won the final award thanks to her amazing and stable performance in the movie "Li Mi's Conjecture".

Liu Shishi's eyes flashed with disappointment, full of regret that her efforts did not get the expected rewards. But after a moment, she adjusted her mood and smiled gracefully. As the saying goes, it is better to lose the battle than the people, and she applauded and congratulated with the audience.

As the awards were announced one by one, it finally came to the much-anticipated announcement of "Most Popular Actress".

The eyes of the whole audience were focused on the stage. The host was holding the envelope that would decide who would receive the honor. He paused slightly, deliberately creating a tense atmosphere.

Then he slowly opened the envelope and read out the name "Liu Shishi" clearly and loudly.

Instantly, the whole audience burst into applause, and the actress stood up gracefully, with surprise and emotion flashing in her eyes. She walked onto the stage gracefully, took the trophy, and smiled at the audience and colleagues below.

The host was all smiles as he handed the microphone to the newly crowned "Most Popular Actress" and congratulated enthusiastically: "Congratulations, Shishi. Please give your acceptance speech."

Liu Shishi took a deep breath and calmed down her excitement: "Thank you all for your support. This honor not only belongs to me, but also to everyone who supports me.

I want to thank the team of "A Little Thing Called First Love", and of course, I want to especially thank the screenwriter Mr. Song for creating such a beautiful story. It is the joint efforts of everyone that give me the opportunity to stand here. . . "

Sister Yi's voice was gentle but firm, every word was full of affection, and her eyes swept across the audience, conveying her gratitude and determination.

In a corner of the audience, Zhang Jingchu looked at the shining Tangren No. 1 actress on the stage, feeling an indescribable sense of urgency in his heart. Various complex emotions flashed through his eyes, including reluctance, envy, and even worry about the future.

"She is one of the four most popular young actresses in mainland China right now! She is indeed very beautiful, no wonder she was able to beat you to win the award."

Hearing the sigh of his partner Li Lizhen, Zhang Jingchu nodded slightly, his face looking a little ugly, as if someone was revealing a scar that he didn't want to mention.

After she was banned from the wives' circle, she had no choice but to go to Hong Kong to avoid the limelight. She originally planned to lie dormant for a few years, accumulate strength, and then return to the domestic entertainment industry.

But the situation in the entertainment industry today is very different from the past. There are four actresses standing at the top of the female stars and are transforming towards capital.

Below them are the new generation of 85 flowers, young and beautiful, popular and surging to catch up. Actresses like her who are in the middle are the most embarrassed now.

Li Lizhen seemed to have sensed Zhang Jingchu's disappointment, and said in a low voice: "The entertainment industry is like this, with each generation replacing the old, no one can stay popular forever, but I didn't expect the younger generation to take over so quickly.

I heard that she, Liu Yifei, and Yang Mi were all born after 1985, and now they are only 22 or 23 years old, but they are already famous. Jingchu, the blooming period of female stars is only a few years, you seniors have to work harder. "

Zhang Jingchu was naturally unwilling to admit that he was not as good as his juniors. He bit his lip and said with a hint of stubbornness and unwillingness to admit defeat:

"But they just got promoted by luck. They don't have the real power to back it up. I want to see how long they can stay popular. I don't believe they can stay popular for ten or twenty years."

(End of this chapter)