Chapter 147

The Iio International Film Festival is the highest-ranking and most influential international film festival.

The film festival lasts for ten days and kicks off at the end of September. All films that have been released in various countries within September of this year and within the first anniversary are allowed to register for the selection.

At 6:50 in the evening, as night fell, the opening ceremony of this year's film festival entered the final ten-minute countdown.

The venue was brightly lit. The ceiling lights and the flashing cameras were indistinguishable from each other. The wide and smooth red carpet stretched all the way to the far end. Countless reporters holding microphones and staff with cameras stood on both sides of the red carpet. Black metal railings served as cordons to separate the crowd. The venue was bustling with noise and everyone was paying attention to the movements at the entrance.

Almost there.

The global live broadcast has been launched, and people from all over the world can watch it online through the platform.

Xinghuo is the only officially authorized platform in China.

【Ahhhhhh has it started yet? 】

[One minute left!!!]

[Is it tonight? So exciting!!!]

Before seven o'clock, the number of people online on the Xinghuo platform had exceeded one million.

It is common knowledge that Li Pho and Bai Gaoxing will walk the red carpet of the film festival tonight. This is the first time that this young couple will attend a formal event together, and because they participated in the same movie, they were nominated for an official award from Ion Taichung, which is bound to make people excited.

[I wonder if these two will wear couple outfits, hehehe~]

[Now that I mention it, it seems like I have never seen Xiao Bai in a formal suit. If I could see him tonight, it would be like watching their wedding! ]

[You can wear anything on the red carpet, as long as it's not too eye-catching... But I believe that my white son will look good in newspapers! ]

The Ionian International Film Festival was held in the largest opera house in Country F. The highest camera overlooked most of the venue, clearly illuminating the stacked stairs and corners hidden behind the curtains, and also incorporating the star-like flash lights.

There are so many people. Everyone watching the live broadcast thought so, trying to find the people they want to see among the dense crowd.

However, every star walking the red carpet or the judges arrived at the entrance by car, so it was difficult to spot them.

At this moment, Bai Gaoxing was sitting in the car with Li Pu. The fiery atmosphere around them made him feel a little uneasy. The light shone through the car window, making his snow-white hair sparkle.

"Don't be nervous."

Looking at Bai Gaoxing's trembling eyelashes, Li Pu held his hand and comforted him softly.

Bai Gaoxing turned around and nodded, "Yeah!"

The people walking the red carpet in front of them have disappeared, and it will be their turn soon.

At the same time, the audience in the Xinghuo live broadcast room keenly sensed that the anticipated event was about to come, and they subconsciously held their breath in front of the screen, their hands busy typing.

【Ahhhhhhh it’s coming it’s coming! 】

【Teacher Li!!! Teacher Xiaobai!!!】

[As expected, we are riding in the same car, huhuhuhuhuhu~]

A black car slowly drove into the venue and stopped at the red carpet at the entrance. The sensitive reporters at the scene moved their cameras towards that direction.

The car door was slowly opened, and a man in a black suit got out first. Countless flash lights around lit up in an instant, almost illuminating the entire venue into daylight.

Three years ago, Le Pho walked alone on the red carpet of the Ionian International Film Festival, where he won the highest award as an actor.

Now, he already has someone to walk the red carpet with.

The handsome man stretched out his hand into the car, and a white and slender hand stretched out from the car and reached into his palm.

The moment the two hands clasped together, one could hear the thunderous cheers and applause coming from the audience.

The live broadcast room is no less exciting.

【Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Shiro! 】

[kswlkswl, the two of you, stick together for me! ! ]

[They really... I can't take it anymore. ]

[Teacher Li is so handsome, I am tired of talking about him. Has Xiaobai grown up a bit? He is more handsome than before!!]

In the camera, a young man with pure white hair smiled with his eyes tilted, his dark eyes dotted like stars in the night sky.

Two years later, he seemed to have lost some of his cuteness, his facial features became more delicate and beautiful, and part of his hair was pulled back to style his hair, making him look dazzling and attracting everyone's attention.

They both wore black formal suits, with light-colored patterns on their chests. Li Pu's dark gray lining was low-key and mysterious, while Bai Gaoxing's silver lining was gorgeous and dazzling. They both wore a silver rose boutonniere on their left chests, and the only two buttons were unbuttoned, which made them look relaxed and casual instead of too serious.

As the two stood on the red carpet, their fingers crossed and clasped together, the flash lights at the scene lit up again.

It has long been an annual tradition for celebrity couples to walk the red carpet together, but this is the first time to see such a young and good-looking couple on the red carpet at Ivy League.

The crowd was very enthusiastic, with countless cameras focused on Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing. Seeing this, other stars queuing behind them couldn't help but move away, fearing that if they went up together, the cameras wouldn't be able to capture them.

There were only Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing on the entire long red carpet.

【Hahahahaha, I cleared the field accidentally! 】

【I take screenshots! Screenshots! I take screenshots! 】

[They are so beautiful in the same frame! I declare them the most beautiful couple on the red carpet! ]

【!!! The couple watches they are wearing! Gino’s latest model this year! 】

[Weibo has already posted pictures from the scene, even close-up shots of the face are so beautiful!!!]

This is the first time that Bai Gaoxing has actually stepped onto the red carpet. When he was still a parrot, he could only watch the fun from the audience. Now that it’s a real person’s turn to go on stage, I have to say... I’m quite nervous.

Bai Gaoxing could hardly see the surroundings. Magnesium lights and flash lights surrounded them. The air temperature kept rising, and the already warm night became even hotter.

But soon, he knew it was time to go.

The hand holding him moved slightly, leading him to take a step forward. The sound of shutter clicks continued, and languages ​​from various countries mixed together, all asking them to wait a moment.

Li Pho walked on the red carpet with Bai Gaoxing, holding hands tightly, with smiles in the corners of their eyes and brows.

【Teacher Li is so proud ahhhhhhhhh! 】

[I have a career and love, it is nourishing. 】

[Speaking of moisturizing, Xiaobai also~ hehehehe~]

[White with a hint of red, hmm... the face is pretty, the hands are pretty too. 】

[Shut up! Be careful your live broadcast room will be blocked! ]

The two were stopped several times along the long red carpet. They stayed for a full five minutes on a stretch that should have taken only a few dozen seconds.

There are more pictures posted on Weibo.

The photos taken on the scene had no filters. The two of them walked towards the lights from all directions, as if they were covered in bright starlight all the way, and the whole person was shining.

Not only photos, but even animated graphics of the appearances.

The scene where Li Pho took Bai Gaoxing's hand and led him out of the car was romantic and beautiful; the two of them walking side by side on the red carpet were full of aura; and the scene where Li Pho turned around and whispered to Bai Gaoxing, and Bai Gaoxing looked up with a brilliant smile, touched everyone's heart.

[Reporters love Xiaobai so much. I have heard many people shouting his name (ps: I am studying Italian)]

[He is so eye-catching! He is a pretty boy with white hair. His raw photos are very good. The media at the film festival likes to take beautiful and eye-catching photos. Otherwise, the topic every year starts from the red carpet~]

Netizens are right. Bai Gaoxing with white hair is like the most eye-catching spot in front of the camera, more attractive than the pure blonde hair in foreign countries.

Eye-catching. No one is more suitable for white than him. The extreme light color that others would avoid looks perfect on him. He looks pure and beautiful. The wisps of gray hair on his head are shaped by the silver hair accessories, reflecting the crystal light. It is inconspicuous, but it is the highlight.

Just like that, they walked along the red carpet, up the stairs, around the corner, and finally sat down inside the venue.

"Oh, you're here too."

A familiar voice sounded, and a woman in a dark blue dress sat down next to them, with a teasing smile under her exquisite makeup.

Li Pu took a long time to recognize her. "Hou Ying?"

Hou Ying's film was also nominated, and as the brand spokesperson, she was also invited to participate in this film festival.

After not seeing her for two years, she looked more mature, revealing confidence and composure from the inside out.

Bai Gaoxing remembered this woman whom he had met once - on a video call, and also with the little duck she raised.

"Why, you still don't recognize me?" Hou Ying couldn't help laughing. "Well, I've been too busy flying around these past two years. Fortunately, we still have alumni friendship."

The woman's eyes fell on Bai Gaoxing, with a hint of admiration in her eyes, and then she sighed: "I never thought that you'd already gotten married after not seeing you for two years."

She stretched out her hand, "Hello, Xiaobai~"

Bai Gaoxing also extended his hand and shook hers, saying obediently, "Hello, Sister Ying."

"Emma, ​​you're so cute." Hou Ying's accent came out. "If Li Pu bullies you in the future, I'll beat him up for you!"

Bai Gaoxing chuckled, attracting the camera next to him.

When the live broadcast camera cut to this point, the domestic Xinghuo platform set off a new wave of popularity.

[Hou Ying!! She went there too! ]

[She has made three movies in the past two years, right? They are all big productions. I heard she was nominated in every one of them. That’s amazing.]

[Hahahaha I miss them so much. The last time they got together was two years ago when they were promoting an event.]

【Yingying saw the expressions of Teacher Li and Xiaobai from a distance: Huh? Dog food? Then she sat over there in confusion for a long time, hahahaha! 】

Director Sun and Frank sat to their left and right, bringing their respective screenwriters and others. The two directors turned around and said hello. Then came Darren and Nitia. Not long after, Huang Shaqing and Xia Tian also came, and a circle of familiar people sat around them.

The film festival has many parts, from the opening ceremony to the closing awards ceremony, and movies are shown from morning to night during these ten days.

It was during this period that Bai Gaoxing had the opportunity to carefully watch the two movies he had acted in. The role of Noah in "Casino" and the mysterious parrot in "Birds" amazed him, as if the roles were not played by him.

The main actors of both movies were all present, and the supporting actors with important roles were also present. But when "Birdsong" began to be shown, Huang Shaqing couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Li, didn't you say that Dabai will also participate in this film festival?"

This matter has become a hot topic in the country, but it is the first time that animal actors have been invited to participate in a film festival.

Countless people were looking forward to Dabai being called up to receive the award, and were also looking forward to seeing the big snow-white bird in the live broadcast camera.

However, only Li Pu and Bai Gaoxing were present, and there was no sign of the parrot.

Li Pu's expression was calm and composed. "There are so many people here. Dabai might be scared. It's waiting in its habitat."

Bai Gaoxing felt embarrassed and couldn't help coughing twice.

"Oh~" Huang Shaqing believed it, but was a little puzzled, "Isn't Dabai not afraid of people? Is it because there are too many people here? Yes, the flash is too bright, it scares me."

The other party convinced himself with reasons.

Bai Gaoxing and Li Pu looked at each other and smiled at the same time.

Someone in the live broadcast room was also confused, [Yeah, I heard that Baymax was also taken to the film festival, why is it not there? ]

[Maybe they are afraid of stress, just like the last Golden Tung Award ceremony, I guess it was Teacher Li who helped to accept the award. ]

[But I saw the bird bag in the live broadcast last time. Teacher Li didn’t take anything this time. ]

[After all, it’s an international film festival, with many people around. Teacher Li might be worried that the bird might be taken away with its bag or get hurt?]

But it’s very strange. Since everyone said that Dabai was invited to the film festival, he can’t wait in the hotel for so many days. Is it that the more important thing is to participate?

Contrary to what netizens speculated, Bai Gaoxing had actually already made the decision with Li Pu.

Since we have come to the film festival, we cannot leave any regrets.

If "Casino" won the award but "Birds of Prey" did not, he would go on stage to receive the award as "Xiao Bai" with Li Pho.

If "Birds of Prey" won the award but "Casino" did not, he would be brought to the stage by Li Pho to receive the award as "Da Bai".

If he has neither, then he will be at ease and the whole audience will applaud.

If I get both... well, that shouldn't be possible, right?

However, if he gets both, he will go up first as Xiaobai, then as Dabai, and then let Li Pu take Dabai away directly at the end.

Soon, the award ceremony officially began.

"Birdsong" is Director Sun's attempt to break through the film's rhythm. It won five technical awards including Best Director, Best Visual Effects, and Best Screenplay, which can be said to be a complete success.

There are no awards for actors, so it looks like Baymax won't have to perform tonight.

Bai Gaoxing breathed a sigh of relief.

But the next second, the host on the stage gave a mysterious smile.

"As everyone knows, the Iris International Film Festival has always had a 'Special Actor Award', which evolved from the 'Best Animal Actor Award' and is awarded to those special actors."

A clip of a white parrot began to play on the screen, and the crowd burst into laughter, already understanding what the authorities meant.

No! Shouldn't this award come after the Best Actor Award?

Bai Gaoxing was stunned, and then he heard Huang Shaqing in the front row sigh: "Oh, it turns out that the award will be released after the movie it is given to."

I never expected that the first winner would be "Dabai"!!!

The host had already started reading the award speech. Bai Gaoxing felt someone pulling him, and then he saw Li Pho standing up.

Huang Shaqing looked at him, "Where are you, Teacher Li?"

Li Pu: "Go to the toilet."

Bai Gaoxing panicked: "I need to go to the toilet too."

Huang Shaqing looked at the two people walking away in confusion, and said to herself: "I'm going to give the White Collar Award soon, and I'm going to the toilet?" Go together? ?

In the bathroom, the dress that had been taken off was folded neatly, and a big snow-white parrot was combing its fur in front of the mirror.

"Ahhhh my fur is crooked!"

Because the hair was moussed, the feather crest was fluttering in all directions, and the parrot shape looked very funny.

Li Pu hid the smile in his eyes, turned on the tap, and washed him with water. After finally washing the feathers, Bai Gaoxing was put under the heater to blow dry.

Turned back into a big fluffy parrot.

"Okay." Bai Gaoxing's voice trembled a little. He flapped his wings and climbed from Li Pu's arm to Li Pu's shoulder. He adjusted the feathers on his wings at the last moment.

On stage, the host has already read the last sentence: "...to the most special actor, Dabai."

The whole audience was silent, waiting for someone to come up to the stage to receive the award.

Everyone knows that these special actors are difficult to control, and are usually led on stage by the director, their owner, or an actor with whom they have a good relationship.

[Oh my god, I'm getting nervous.]

[I just saw Teacher Li walk over. He must have gone to the backstage to wait for the award.]

【Teacher Li received the award for the first time tonight, applause~】

[It’s a pity that I can’t see Dabai! 】

[It's okay. If Teacher Li is in the class, then Da Bai is in the class.]

【……】

[What the hell! What the hell! What the hell! ! ! ]

【Ah ...

[The scene in the dream ahh ...

[How did he do that? This man is so amazing!!!]

[Is this really possible? I’m crying! ! ! ]

On the other side of the award podium, a man in a black suit walked over slowly. The light shone on him, and also on the snow-white shadow on his left shoulder.

The snow-white parrot landed steadily on his shoulder. Its round, black eyes blinked a few times and its crest fluttered.

Li Pho stood still, facing the audience, and the parrot on his shoulder turned around, fully exposed to the camera. %This% work% is% produced% by%

Without a leash or leg ring, the big bird just stayed quietly on the man.

No one expected that someone would bring a special actor to the awards podium, and there were screams of surprise from the audience, followed by enthusiastic applause.

In the exciting atmosphere, the snow-white parrot spread its wings, and its beautiful feathers were reflected under the magnesium light, dazzling and eye-catching.

"Hello, big ga!"