Chapter 576 Famous Scene Witness
Not long after Gu Wei sat down, today's Bazaar Charity Night officially began.
The opening guest performer was the young diva Jolin Tsai, who sang four songs in a row with energetic songs and dances, which electrified the whole audience!
Then the host Hua Shao came on stage and, after an opening speech, announced the official start of the 2017 Bazaar Charity Night.
What followed was the most eye-catching segment of the charity night over the years, a group photo of all the stars.
Hua Shao held up a cue card and called out the names of the celebrities one by one. Su Mang was making "ooh-oh-oh" sounds on the side to create an atmosphere that made Gu Wei almost laugh.
Of course, as a professional star, he managed his facial expressions perfectly and stopped his impolite behavior in time, keeping his usual gentle smile on his face.
As the stars whose names were called came on stage one by one, more and more people appeared on the stage, and the famous scene of this year's Bazaar Charity Night began.
To put it bluntly, it is a battle for the C position.
"C position" is the abbreviation of the English word "center", which means center or center.
In the entertainment industry, there is a concept of "debuting in the C position", which is used to describe artists who are easily remembered because of their strong professional qualities and many shots, and become the core or soul figure of the team.
The C position in a group photo refers to the most obvious position in the middle of the photo, the so-called place where the stars surround the moon.
When celebrities in the entertainment industry take group photos, the most popular stars usually stand in the middle. Often, the status of each member of the team can be seen through the photos.
For example, when Gu Wei was filming a movie before, in the group photo at the opening ceremony, the director usually stood in the middle, he and the heroine stood on both sides, and the remaining supporting actors stood on both sides.
This situation is not limited to the entertainment industry, but exists in all industries and even families.
Leaders and respected people will always be in the center of the photo.
If everyone's status is similar, or there is no clear-cut superior-subordinate relationship, the C position becomes a position that many stars want to stand in.
After all, everyone in the entertainment industry is seeking fame. The C position in a group photo is the most eye-catching position, and most stars definitely hope that they can be noticed by the audience.
Everyone wants to be in the center, but no one dares to grab it openly. After all, there are so many audiences watching, and celebrities also have to pay attention to their eating manners.
Gu Wei was one of the first stars to go on stage, but he did not stand in the middle but walked directly to the side.
On the one hand, he really didn't want to stand in the middle, and on the other hand, there were indeed too many stars coming today. After going on stage, most of the male stars consciously stood on the side, leaving the middle space for the gorgeous female stars.
In less than 5 minutes, dozens of stars came on stage and the scene became chaotic.
To be honest, Su Mang and Hua Shao's management and coordination skills are really poor, and they didn't think about the positioning of the stars in the group photo beforehand. When the time came, the two of them kept shouting for one person to stand over here and the other to move closer. It seemed like they were trying very hard, but the effect was not very good.
Su Mang, in particular, kept shouting at the stars to move up or down, squat a little, squeeze in, etc. It seemed like he was shouting at the cabbage sellers in the vegetable market. Some of the stars themselves were not very happy either.
It’s a good thing when many stars come and the place looks lively and starry.
But the domestic entertainment circle is so small, and celebrities may have friends or conflicts with each other.
Gu Wei saw the two Bingbings standing in the middle. At first, they were standing side by side, but after Yao Chen came over, he didn't know who pulled him over and forced him between the two of them.
The discord between Li Bingbing and Fan Bingbing has a long history. Both of them became famous very early, and were listed as one of the "Double Ice and Four Dan" stars. They were also stars under Huayi. The competition for the top spot and the scramble for various resources had long made the two of them competitors who disliked each other.
Now on the stage, Yao Chen became a shield between the two of them.
Coincidentally, Yao Chen was standing on Fan Bingbing's side, and Qin Hailu, who came on stage later, was standing on the other side for some reason.
These two people also have grudges.
It is said that when Fan Bingbing walked on the opening red carpet wearing a "dragon robe", he stunned the audience and became famous all over the world in an instant.
Qin Hailu then posted a cryptic tweet: "I wear my ambition on my body, how frank!"
This prompted Fan Bingbing to immediately counterattack: "If she thinks it's ambition, then that's her ambition, not mine."
"I don't care at all if people say I'm ambitious or anything like that. They think too much. This dress may not suit her."
Later, Qin Hailu said in an interview that her original intention was not to declare war on Fan Bingbing.
However, the two developed a grudge because of this and never had any contact with each other again. They also ignored each other every time they were on the same stage!
Just when the two were getting tired of each other, Yang Mi's Little Times sisters came over. Fan Bingbing's eyes lit up and he pulled Yang Mi over, standing between her and Qin Hailu.
The Tiny Times sisters, who were originally supposed to stand together, separated, with Guo Biting and the other two standing further apart.
After a short period of chaos, the five people who finally stood in the center of the stage were Zhang Ziyi, Liu Jialing, Zhang Shaohan, Li Bingbing, and Yao Chen.
The others came up and stood in the C position. Zhang Shaohan greeted this one and talked to that one, and unknowingly stood in the middle.
Among all the people, she had the smallest status and the least fame. Li Bingbing was chatting with Liu Jialing across her, while Fan Bingbing was greeting and interacting with Yao Chen, which made Zhang Shaohan, who was standing in the middle, very embarrassed.
Gu Wei stood at the very edge, leaning forward slightly, and had a panoramic view of everything happening in the middle of the stage.
It’s not as satisfying to eat melons in the news as it is to eat them in person.
The middle position has basically been arranged, and it is not easy for Zhang Shaohan to change her position. However, with her current fame, standing among all the celebrities, it is foreseeable that she will be criticized by netizens.
While Su Mang was arranging everyone's formation, he also noticed Zhang Shaohan standing in the middle and said "Shaohan, squat down" twice. He didn't know if Zhang Shaohan didn't hear him and didn't move.
"Why are you standing here? Su Mang will definitely call you later."
Standing next to Gu Wei were the five beauties from Ode to Joy. Jiang Xin and Wang Ziwen stood at the innermost, followed by Zeng Li, Yang Zi and Qiao Xin. Gu Wei was next to Qiao Xin.
"There are ladies in the middle, so it's fine for you to stand here. Or I can stand behind you and Sister Li, and with my height I won't be blocked." Gu Wei looked indifferent.
Yang Zi looked inside and felt that what he said was right.
The middle row is full of female stars, and the male stars are either standing on the side or at the back.
The scene was chaotic for a while, and finally Deng Chao called out to the male stars to come forward and sit on the steps in front, so that the team of dozens of people could line up normally.
Everyone was lined up, and when Su Mang said to start taking pictures, Zhang Ziyi started to use her big move. She suddenly took off half of the clothes she was wearing and put her hands on her hips. It was obvious that she wanted to stand out among the many female stars.
Since she didn't take the center stage today, she had to do something to attract attention. Given Zhang Ziyi's personality, it's not surprising that she would do such a thing.
On the other side, Liu Jialing wore sunglasses the whole time, probably to block his eye roll.
The chaotic group photo session finally ended, and the Bazaar Charity Night continued.
The Tiny Times sisters group, led by Yang Mi, came on stage to sing a song "Time Cooks Rain", and the five beauties of Ode to Joy, including Zeng Li and Yang Zi, also sang a song "Sisters".
Then came rounds of charitable donations.
The theme of this year's Bazaar Charity Night is "Accelerate for Love", and the donation target is still the Siyuan Bazaar Ambulance Project.
This charity project is dedicated to solving the dilemma of having no vehicles to send for life-saving services in impoverished areas, and to contributing to improving the local medical treatment environment.
Donations on site are made in units of fleets, with 700,000 donated for one ambulance fleet.
In addition, some celebrities took out some of their own items for auction on the spot, and donated all the proceeds to charity.
Director Feng took out a painting he had drawn. Gu Wei didn't understand art and couldn't see what was so good about the painting, but this masterpiece was eventually bought by a wealthy businessman at the scene for a sky-high price of 4.5 million.
"I never thought that Director Feng has such high attainments in the field of painting. I am really ignorant." The boss who sold paintings came on stage to take a photo with Feng Xiaogang. Gu Wei applauded and sighed.
"The boss's surname is Chen, and he has been a good friend of Director Feng for many years." Li Bingbing whispered to Gu Wei beside him.
Another round of charity donations ended, and Gu Wei stood up and walked backstage.
He also has a performance at today's Bazaar Charity Night.
After baby and Nini finished singing the song "The Moon Represents My Heart", the stage became completely dark.
The noise at the scene gradually calmed down, and suddenly a beam of light hit the center of the stage.
Gu Wei was wearing a neat black suit and sitting upright in front of a piano. He was facing the audience sideways, with a pair of white and slender hands resting on the keys. His angular profile firmly attracted everyone's attention.
At this moment, Gu Wei was like a real prince, with noble temperament and perfect appearance.
The audience was silent and everyone held their breath, as if the man on the stage was the center of the world.
As his hands moved, pleasant piano sounds spread out. As the beautiful prelude ended, Gu Wei also opened his mouth to sing.
"If you were a firework on the sea
I am the foam of the waves
At one moment your light illuminated me
”
The magnetic voice filled the whole venue, and Gu Wei played and sang one of his original songs "Chasing Light".
"This guy, apart from anything else, his looks and talent are really impeccable.
It’s been like this for so many years.”
Yang Zi, who was in the audience, was listening to the song and looking at the figure on the stage that attracted everyone's attention, and muttered something.
Zeng Li beside her listened to Yang Zi's words and looked at Gu Wei on the stage, with a slight smile on his lips and some pride in his eyes.
"Yang Zi, I heard that Gu Wei and a few of you college alumni often have dinner together. Can you invite me next time?
I want to get to know him, too." Qiao Xin stared at the stage, his hands clasped in front of his chest, his face somewhat intoxicated.
"Well, let me see. I'll call you next time I have the chance." Among the five beauties in Ode to Joy, Qiao Xin has the best relationship with her except Zeng Li, so Yang Zi couldn't refuse directly.
After saying something perfunctorily, she glanced at Qiao Xin, who looked infatuated.
"Don't say I can't introduce you. Even if I did, it would be useless. Your looks are obviously not what Gu Wei likes. You're not even as good as that junior high school girl Peng Peng brought last time."
At the table of the Tiny Times sisters, Xie Yilin showed her infatuated look without any hesitation.
"Mi Mi, you are so lucky. You have worked with a top man like Gu Wei several times. I envy you so much. If I could play a couple with him, I would be willing to pay for it instead of the salary."
I wonder if beautiful women always have friends of average looks around them.
Among the four sisters in Tiny Times, except Yang Mi, the other three are Taiwanese actors. Xie Yilin, who has the most ordinary appearance, is the one with whom she has the best relationship.
"Wake up and stop having such unrealistic dreams." Yang Mi rolled his eyes at her and turned his gaze back to the stage.
But then again, it’s not Xie Yilin’s fault for being a fangirl.
Gu Wei's conditions are indeed unique in the entertainment industry in all aspects, and she knows this very well.
"Men who can play the piano are so handsome." Tang Yixin praised Gu Wei on the stage.
"Hey, your husband is still here, okay? Isn't it a bit bad to praise another man in front of me?
And I can play the piano too." Zhang Ruoyun beside him said with some surprise.
"Hehe, husband, you are the most handsome. Although you can't play the piano as well as Gu Wei, and your singing is not as good as his, but in my heart you are still ranked the most handsome!" Tang Yixin turned around to comfort her boyfriend.
"Although it's a compliment to me, why does it sound so awkward?" Zhang Ruoyun muttered.
"Shall I invite Gu Wei to perform at our wedding?"
"Really? Will he agree?"
Gu Wei is such a big shot!" Tang Yixin was a little surprised.
"It shouldn't be a problem. We have a good relationship. He shouldn't refuse such a small thing." Zhang Ruoyun scratched his head. "But if Gu Wei performs at my wedding, won't he be too prominent? Otherwise, I should keep a low profile and just invite him to attend."
"I'll listen to you," Tang Yixin smiled sweetly.
Zhao Liying, who was sitting at the same table with them, looked at the intimate couple with eyes full of envy, but then she suppressed this emotion deep in her heart.
For her at the moment, romance is too abstract and pursuing a career is the most practical thing.
After thinking about it, his eyes drifted towards the stage.
And there is no suitable person.
“.
I can follow you
Like a shadow chasing the light sleepwalking
I can wait at this intersection.
Whether you will pass by
”
Gu Wei's hands kept pressing on the piano keys, and the song reached its climax. The wonderful music filled the entire venue, giving the audience the most pleasant enjoyment.
Among the stars who performed before him, only Jolin Tsai was a professional singer, and the others were actors singing.
The stage of the Bazaar Charity Night was not very formal, and there was no need for lip-syncing, so to be honest, the effect was quite average.
The main thing is the stars singing to entertain the audience.
But Gu Wei's level of playing and singing is so high that it immediately raises the quality of the program to another level.
Fortunately, he was followed by a solo performance by Zhang Liangying. Although Zhang Liangying was not as popular as Gu Wei, her singing was still impeccable.
"Xiaoming, do you think Gu Wei has a girlfriend?
When you got married in 2015, I was very optimistic about him and Nini, but it seems that they didn't talk later." Whenever Li Bingbing saw Gu Wei, she couldn't help but feel like a matchmaker.
Huang Xiaoming looked at her helplessly.
"Sister Bingbing, do you think Gu Wei is someone who needs a girlfriend given his conditions? Don't worry about it.
He is more popular among female celebrities than you think.
Isn’t there a saying now that Gu Wei is the “nanny dad” of the Chinese entertainment industry?
"What does the 'domestic entertainment dad' mean?" Li Bingbing was a little confused. In the past two years, she has paid less attention to the domestic entertainment industry and has been focusing on Hollywood.
But it is indeed very effective, from the earliest "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" to "Resident Evil 5", and last year he also collaborated with Jason Statham to shoot the action science fiction film "The Meg".
It is said that Marvel is also looking for her to star in the superhero movie "Tiger Shadow".
"Whoever Gu Wei works with becomes famous, and whoever he 'nurses' becomes famous, so he is called 'Nurse Daddy'," Huang Xiaoming explained.
"Haha, there is such a saying." Li Bingbing couldn't help laughing.
Huang Xiaoming shrugged.
“It feels a bit mysterious, but it’s true.
The female stars who have worked with Gu Wei are now either top stars or first-line stars, and they are all famous.
So he is very popular among female celebrities."
After saying this, his gaze turned back to the stage.
“Sometimes I’m glad I was born early. If I had been born a dozen years later and debuted with Gu Wei, I wouldn’t be doing well now.
Just like those young male stars in the circle today, they can only try to make themselves more famous under his shadow."
(End of this chapter)
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