Chapter 133 The 133rd Melon Met Again
The weather in Country M has been good recently. After taking the photos, Chen Que changed into a set of casual clothes. The light pink one makes him look very young.
Xu Qingye walked around Chen Que and was very satisfied with his look. He reached out to take off the decorative glasses that Chen Que was wearing and put them on himself.
"How about I wear it?"
Xu Qingye is a little nearsighted, but the degree is not severe, so he doesn't wear glasses very often. He only wears them for a while when he is tired from work.
His glasses are of ordinary style, but Chen's are designer ones, which are much more exquisite.
Chen Que actually likes dressing up very much. He matches his private clothes by himself, and also has various accessories and jewelry. He not only buys them for himself, but also for Xu Qingye. Xu Qingye's clothing style has improved a lot.
"nice."
Shen Que nodded and reached out to help him put his glasses on more straightly.
"I met a very interesting Chinese uncle today and talked to him about movies for a while. Why are there so many Chinese people here even though they have all gone abroad?"
Xu Qingye casually mentioned his encounter with Dai Qingyue. Somehow, he had a very good impression of Dai Qingyue. Maybe it was because he was a handsome old man. He was quite obsessed with looks.
"There are so many Chinese people here, so it's normal to run into them. What are your plans now? Do you want something to eat?"
Shen Que looked at the time and it was almost time for dinner.
"Let's have hot pot or something. Anyway, we have to have Chinese food."
Xu Qingye no longer had any enthusiasm for those beautiful meals. It was better to eat something hot when the weather was cold.
Shen Que nodded and searched for the nearest hot pot restaurant.
The hot pot restaurant was very popular, and the two of them had to wait in line for a while before it was their turn.
There were quite a few Chinese people in the hot pot restaurant, but no one noticed the two of them.
However, this was just what Xu Qingye thought. In the evening, Xu Qingye still saw the video of himself and Shen Que eating hot pot, but it was not on Weibo, but in a fan group of Shen Que.
Quebao’s mom fans: Ahhhh, it’s Chenque, the distance is a bit far so the photo is not very clear, and I didn’t dare to get too close.
Miaojiang who is eating melons: If there is only one person, I am not sure, but the one opposite must be the assistant. Look, he is putting the meat into his own bowl. What a familiar scene.
Quebao’s mom fans: Ah, it seems so now you say that, hahahaha, the assistant brother is still so cute. I took a quick look and he is quite handsome. He is definitely ready to make his debut.
The group chat was in full swing. Xu Qingye was silent for a long time while watching the video. The main angle of the video was facing him. In the video, he was picking up meat with big chopsticks. On the other side, Shen Que just ate some vegetables the whole time. Looking at it this way, Shen Que looked a little pitiful.
"What are you doing?"
Xu Qingye was lying on the bed and browsing his phone. Shen Que came over and patted him, then lay down on the bed without changing his clothes.
"Nothing, just playing with my phone. What about you? Who are you talking to on the phone?"
"Chen Mu called and asked me to buy something for her."
"How can you be free? Tell me what you want to buy and I'll go get it."
Xu Qingye took the initiative to take on the purchasing job. Shen Que had commercial activities to attend and had to walk the red carpet, so he had no time to go shopping.
"Well, thank you for your help."
Shen Que nodded and forwarded Shen Mu’s shopping list to Xu Qingye.
There are many films at the film festival, including many from China. Xu Qingye made a list of the films he planned to watch.
"Nightfall" is also among them, but Xu Qingye plans to watch it on the last day.
"Let's go watch Bloom. I invested a portion of this movie, but I don't know if I can make it back."
Without mentioning anything else, Xu Hong's acting skills are still very good, otherwise she would not have won the title of Best Actress many times. What Xu Qingye is worried about is not her acting skills, but that other configurations cannot keep up. Low-budget movies are prone to encounter various problems.
"Blooming" focuses on the life difficulties of middle-aged women. This is a relatively old-fashioned subject matter, and how to make it new and innovative is a test of the director and screenwriter's skills.
Xu Qingye only had a rough idea of the story at first. If it was filmed normally, it would be a good work. Whether it would stand out would depend on the post-production.
There were not many people in the theater, with only a few sitting in groups of three or four. Xu Qingye pulled Shen Que to find a seat. The movie would not start for a while, so Xu Qingye sent a message in the work group. Yi He and Cao Muan were ready to come, so Xu Qingye sent them the hotel location.
The familiar opening credits began to play, and Xu Qingye put away his phone and watched it carefully. At the beginning of the movie, the mother played by Xu Hong was busy in the kitchen in simple clothes. She was cutting vegetables skillfully. Her husband and children were sitting in the living room watching TV, and she was the only one busy there.
Xu Qingye was a little dazed as he looked at the people on the big screen. Xu Hong acted very well and there was no sense of incongruity at all. She seemed like a woman who would give everything for her family.
The pace of the film is unexpectedly fast. Xu Qingye initially thought that suffering would be the main theme and that a large amount of space would be used to describe the pain and oppression in her life. Unexpectedly, this part was over in just twenty minutes.
The rest is all her story of chasing her dreams. When she was young, she had a dream of music, but it was delayed because of marriage and childbirth. In order to break free from the repressed life, she started her dream again, and unexpectedly she met a group of like-minded people.
The second half of the movie is lighthearted and inspiring, forming a sharp contrast with the life in the first half. He finally understood why the name was changed to "Blooming". The tone of the whole story has been changed, but it is unexpectedly interesting.
It's not that no one has filmed the musical journey of middle-aged people, but the protagonists are often men, and there are not many films with middle-aged women as the protagonists. Moreover, Xu Hong's image contrast is quite outstanding. When she stood on the stage with full makeup and sang confidently, the word "bloom" naturally appeared in my mind.
The withered flowers bloom again under the watering of dreams. Xu Hong did it, and her performance was full of vitality.
At the end of the movie, the daughter watched her performance in the audience holding her child. She looked at her mother with envy, but also hoped that her mother could go home to help her take care of the child. In previous movies, the mother would eventually soften her heart, put everything aside and return home to play the role of a mother.
But in this film, the mother ultimately rejects her daughter.
"I have my own life, and so do you."
What is being escaped is not only the law, but also the awakening of the spirit. This movie uses rock elements to visualize this kind of freedom.
The soundtrack is great, with different music used to represent the moods of different periods. The music forms a link with the protagonist's mental state, making the whole story exciting and vivid. Even without the cloak of suffering, the story remains equally exciting.
The previous "Escape" was too superficial, but the current "Bloom" is more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
The lights in the screening room came on and the cast list scrolled across the screen, but Xu Qingye didn't stand up immediately.
"What do you think?"
Xu Qingye turned his head to look at Shen Que. Shen Que was good at writing film reviews, so he also had a lot of insights into movies.
"The subject matter is very different from what I initially imagined. The rock elements incorporated are very soulful, connecting the entire story and enriching the expression of dreams. It seems unconventional, but at its core it is firm. From the beginning of rediscovering the dream to the end, the entire character image is established. Although it seemed a bit exaggerated at first, I completely understood and accepted the story by the end. A story that can be recognized is a good story. Xu Hong's acting is also amazing. The contrast between the beginning and the end is very big. She is full of charm when she is on the stage."
Shen Que had a good impression of this drama. It did not over-exaggerate the suffering, nor did it use an overly sentimental filming method to tell the story of dreams. It told the story naturally, and everything was just right.
"It seems that I am sure to get my money back."
Xu Qingye rubbed his hands excitedly. A lot of the investment money was from Chen Que, so naturally he didn't want to lose money. He had to earn it back for Chen Que.
"You're quite a money-grubber."
"Well, because it's all your money, I'm afraid you'll cry if I lose it."
Xu Qingye smiled embarrassedly. He reached out and pulled Chen Que to stand up, ready to take a break before watching the next one.
"Xiao Xu, we meet again."
Xu Qingye and Shen Que walked out holding hands, and when they were about to leave the theater, someone patted their shoulders.
Xu Qingye turned around and was a little surprised to see Dai Qingyue. He had a good impression of this uncle and felt that it was a fate to meet him now.
"What a coincidence, we meet again."
Xu Qingye greeted him and turned his head to Shen Que and said, "This is the interesting uncle I told you about yesterday."
"Hello."
Chen Que greeted Dai Qingyue. Seeing Xu Qingye getting a little excited, Dai Qingyue chased after him. Only then did he realize there was another person. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the two were holding hands with their fingers interlocked. It was obvious what their relationship was.
"Hello, my name is Dai Qingyue, and I'm a film critic for now."
Dai Qingyue quickly withdrew his gaze from the two people's clasped hands. He did not discriminate against homosexuals. Besides, he liked Xu Qingye very much, and he also had some feelings for Shen Que. At least Shen Que's appearance looked good.
"I searched your name yesterday and I realized you're too modest. The documentaries you made won many awards, and even your photography is very famous."
Xu Qingye looked at Dai Qingyue. He had mocked him yesterday for doing unprofitable jobs, but when he got home and searched, he was slapped in the face. Dai Qingyue had already reached the top, and anyone who reached the top in any profession would never lack money.
"It's all just empty reputation. We're so lucky to meet again. I'll treat you to lunch. I know a good Chinese restaurant nearby that serves authentic Chinese food."
"You're welcome then."
Xu Qingye nodded. Shen Que naturally had no objection. He had a good impression of Dai Qingyue. He was easygoing and elegant. Yesterday, he and Xu Qingye watched his work together. He was indeed a very powerful person.
The documentaries shot by Dai Qingyue are all about folk customs and intangible cultural heritage. They are very interesting to watch and the awards he won are also very valuable.
As for his photography works, they are all good enough to be published in national geography magazines. How can a person be so brave as to do this, doing this and that all the time!
After leaving the screening room, Xu Qingye habitually put on a mask, and he asked Shen Que to put one on as well. Shen Que's face was quite attractive. Although people from other countries didn't know him, some would occasionally try to strike up a conversation with him.
Xu Qingye wore a mask, revealing only a pair of beautiful big eyes. Dai Qingyue looked at him and suddenly became dazed.
When only a pair of eyes remained, the sense of familiarity became even stronger. He had just come out of the screening room and watched Xu Hong's work for more than an hour, so he naturally remembered what Xu Hong's eyes looked like.
The eyes looking at Xu Qingye at this moment are very similar to Xu Hong's.
"Uncle Dai, what's wrong with you?"
Xu Qingye looked at Dai Qingyue who was suddenly stunned, and waved his hand in front of him.
"I'm fine, just a little blurry. By the way, do you like Xu Hong very much? Yesterday you were standing in front of the poster for 'Snow Burning', and today you were watching Xu Hong's new work. To be honest, I rarely meet young people who like Xu Hong. Xu Hong was the goddess of our generation."
Dai Qingyue quickly calmed down and asked casually.
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