Chapter 137
What does it mean to have two individual nominations?
To put it simply, Yu Lin, the winner of the Best Actor award at the Amaterasu Awards that just ended a while ago, has been an actor for 17 years and has only been nominated for the major award seven times.
Yu Lin is an example of a late bloomer. Although he was a professional, he was not very successful in his early years. Some drama critics harshly described him as a "skilled craftsman" in acting, implying that he has more skills than talent. He is an actor who has truly worked his way up from being unknown to being nominated and then to becoming the Best Actor, step by step. His first nomination came when he was 28 years old, but that year he still lost unfortunately.
Xie Xichao, with just two plays, accomplished what Yu Lin took ten years to accomplish. Even worse, because he received two nominations. Although it was just one more item, the difficulty increased countless times.
And this year, he is even only twenty-four years old.
Almost as soon as the news came out, it directly topped the trending search list. Some usually calm marketing accounts couldn’t help but swear: “Holy crap?! What kind of sky-fallen purple star is this? Am I dreaming?”
Xie Xichao has been called Purple Star since the start of the talent show. In the idol race, he directly proved this title with his final C position and a debut album. After his transformation, the number of his black fans increased sharply. Although his performance remained outstanding, the number of times this title was mentioned inevitably decreased.
Because of this, many black fans who like to stir up trouble once claimed that Jie Xichao's transformation was a disguised form of "going downhill".
These two nominations are like a slap in the face to this rhythm.
He is still the guy who does his best in everything he does.
Even though he changed the track, Xie Xichao has always been on the road of creating miracles and has never stopped.
Many fans were so excited that they burst into tears. Compared with the bloody incidents in previous times, although public opinion expressed surprise this time, it was generally positive.
The comments section is mostly filled with similar remarks.
"Two nominations, awesome, only Jie Xichao can be nominated. I like both roles, they really deserve to be nominated."
"I'm dying of laughter. The data blogger has been guessing for half a month whether Xing Shuo will nominate for Best Supporting Actor or Best Actor. Xing Shuo: I'll give it to both. Hahaha. The people who made fun of it said this wave of excitement is fun, please give more."
"I think the predictions for who will make it between Jingyin and Taoyan are 50-50. In terms of the level of the character's fame, it's definitely Taoyan. Some bloggers think that since he's still a newcomer, Xingshuo may not dare to give it a nod. In the final analysis, both of their characters are very outstanding, so the analysis can only be made from off-field factors. But Xingshuo doesn't do these things when giving awards. If they're good, they'll give it, and if they're not, they won't. So I think it's actually quite reasonable."
“+1, although I was surprised, but when I think about it carefully, he did act well, so what if I give it to him (I’m not a fan, hahaha, I just think Xing Shuo’s performance is quite appealing, and it indirectly proves that as long as the acting is good, nothing is impossible, age and experience are not a problem, and talented actors will have a future”
After reading tens of thousands of comments, Fang Qingqing, who had been worried that Jie Xichao would be attacked again after receiving two nominations, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the high-ranking trending searches and Jie Xichao's soaring statistics, she couldn't help but want to find her own artists to share her joy. The call was made and the other end picked up after a while. Before anyone spoke, Fang Qingqing heard the sound of wind in the background.
*
When Jie Xichao was talking to Fang Qingqing on the phone, Ji Yan was sitting beside them to rest.
Looking down from a high place, the view is always particularly broad. His pounding heart hadn't calmed down yet, but he was already savoring the feeling of adrenaline rush. Until this moment, he finally understood why Jie Xichao made bungee jumping a regular activity in his life after filming the group variety show.
When Jie Xichao finished his call and came over, Ji Yan had already fallen into a trance. Jie Xichao waved in front of him to bring him back to his senses. The two of them packed up their things and went downstairs.
The privacy here is extremely good. Next to the bungee jumping spot is a homestay for rest, and there are not many people along the way.
Xie Xichao booked a suite with two bedrooms and a living room, and walked in. He went to take a shower first, and when he came out, Ji Yan had already changed into a bathrobe and was lying there playing with his cell phone.
Hearing the noise, he waved his phone at Jie Xichao:
"Brother, congratulations."
Xie Xichao had just learned the news from Fang Qingqing, so he was very calm at the moment: "Thank you."
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a message on his phone with the note "agent": "Grandfather, can you give me a definite answer, when will you be back? [Cangsang]"
He paused and said, "Your agent sent you a message."
Ji Yan pulled back and glanced.
"Oh." He also said calmly, "It's okay, leave him alone for a while."
Xie Xichao burst out laughing.
Neither of them spoke. They each lowered their heads and focused on their own things. The sound of wind in the bamboo forest outside the window was quiet.
After a while, as if he had made up his mind, Ji Yan spoke: "Brother, I will go back the day after tomorrow. After the filming of "Tao Xia", my agent has a pile of scripts. I have to go back and pick some so that I can arrange my time."
Xie Xichao nodded: "Okay."
Ji Yan met his clear eyes and paused for a few seconds.
"Thank you, brother." he said.
The youthfulness and carelessness of the past have faded away. From the moment they met again, Ji Yan showed the calmness of a grown-up. And at this moment, he said this sentence sincerely and solemnly.
However, Xie Xichao knew that this thanks was not just because of the original acting contract.
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After the promotion period of "Tao Yan's Summer" ended, Xie Xichao began his vacation.
This time was actually not the time he had planned to take a vacation. But he asked Fang Qingqing to give him half a month.
He said, "I can't stand it anymore. I need to relax."
Although this was said half-jokingly, it is also the truth.
Even though he is a performer, Xie Xichao is still a human being. Everyone has some degree of empathy.
The somewhat depressing script of "Tao Yan's Summer" is the most mentally draining. It is not so much that he gave himself a vacation because of the intensity of work, but rather that he was adjusting his emotions which had become sensitive due to being too involved.
Many people say that Jie Xichao has been working hard in recent years, but in fact he is just walking on a high-voltage line. If it really affects his health, he will stop.
So, while people on the Internet were still shedding tears over the aftereffects of "Tao Yan's Summer", the person involved had already begun happily checking travel guides and planning his trip route.
But before he left, there was a little tail following him.
When "Tao Yan's Summer" reached the top of the popularity list of the current drama, the crew held a celebration party.
Everything was fine at the banquet, except that the supporting male character was drunk and grabbed the male lead's sleeve with tears in his eyes and refused to let go. Xie Xichao had no choice but to drag the man back despite the strange looks from the crew.
The next day, Ji Yan woke up from a hangover in the hotel, and Jie Xichao was sitting next to him, writing songs with headphones on.
Seeing that he was awake, he took off his headphones.
"I'm going on a trip soon," he asked. "My flight is for next week. Do you want to come with me?"
*
When did you discover that Ji Yan was in an abnormal condition?
Ji Yan also asked Jie Xichao this question. Full of confusion.
And Xie Xichao’s answer was: the first time I saw you.
His experience in the system gives him a keener insight than others. The moment Ji Yan stood in the yard and looked up at him, he realized that there seemed to be some problems with this originally sunny and cheerful boy.
But at that time, Xie Xichao chose to keep this doubt.
He is not one to interfere too much with his friends. All living beings suffer, and this circle is particularly stressful, so many people have physical and mental problems. Some people don't want their problems to be known to others.
Of course, when Ji Yan really needs him, he will not be stingy with his help.
Ji Yan's question is very simple.
He became famous at a young age and joined a big company. There is also the heat of the talent show. Nowadays, although he is not as popular as Jie Xichaohong, he is also a well-known traffic actor. If he doesn't have too many aspirations for himself, then the regular fans brought by the above alone will be enough for him to stay in the entertainment industry for a lifetime.
But he does.
He said, "Brother, you know, my agent said that with my face, I can act in idol dramas until I am 30 years old. When I heard this, I actually felt terrified."
He said that he has been working non-stop on the crew in recent years, filming dramas non-stop. Some of them flopped and some exploded. The hit drama made him a popular young actor with countless fans. Even if the drama fails, the fans he has accumulated will help him save his reputation.
He said he also wanted to hone his acting skills, but he really didn't have the time. In addition to the film crew, the company also arranged variety shows for him.
He said that "Tao Yan's Summer" was the most painful but also the most reassuring group he had ever joined.
In this group, he seemed to have rediscovered the original intention of the word "actor" for the first time.
When he said these words, he and Jie Xichao were at the beach, with waves beating against the beach and only the sound of the quiet wind around them.
He said, "Brother, how did you manage to make up your mind and do what you want to do from beginning to end?"
When he said this, his tone was full of confusion. This reminded Jie Xichao of the other person's sparkling eyes during their first performance on stage.
Jie Xichao understood his confusion and hesitation. As a friend, he gave him heartfelt advice that belonged to him.
He said seriously: "As long as you feel it, it is indeed what you want to do."
Ji Yan was stunned.
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In fact, Jie Xichao understood why Ji Yan chose him as the person to confide in.
Entered the talent show as an amateur. Negotiate with Sheng Hong. Add your own creations to your debut album. After reaching the peak of his idol career, he chose to transform himself, and when his role became a big hit, he chose a niche art film.
To outsiders, it seemed like he was always walking on a single-plank bridge.
He succeeded every time. But behind every success is a desperate attempt.
Is there no possibility that he could fail?
Yes.
Even though he came from the system, Xie Xichao never thought that his choice was 100% correct. Because he knew that in addition to strength, there was another thing called destiny in this world.
So, how can we avoid falling into endless internal friction?
Xie Xichao has only one answer:
Make every choice you make feel at peace with yourself.
He didn't know whether Ji Yan listened to him or not, but when Ji Yan left, he looked much more relaxed than when he came. Xie Xichao sent him to the airport, and he said, "Brother, let's film together again if we have the chance."
Jie Xichao smiled and said yes, then he set out on his planned journey again.
Snow mountains, deserts, forests. Xie Xichao abandoned all thoughts and distractions and embarked on his solitary journey in extreme and tranquility.
And on the last day, he no longer dreamed of the boy sitting quietly under the sycamore tree. He exhaled lightly, and when he opened his eyes again, his vision was clear.
He sent a message to Fang Qingqing and boarded the return flight the next day.
This time, his destination is City G.
He traveled for half a month, and the interval between Xingshuo's nomination and awards ceremony was also half a month.
In a blink of an eye, it was time for Xing Shuo's award ceremony.
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