Fringe artists in the entertainment industry

Chapter 202 200. I just want to spend my whole life

The black Mercedes-Benz drove through the bustling streets of Paris, and the scenery on the roadside flashed by like a kaleidoscope. Every frame through the car window was a beautiful photo.

Li Dabai lay on the car window and looked at the scenery outside, her eyes full of curiosity and excitement. This was her first time going abroad, and Paris satisfied almost all her imagination.

Soon the car stopped at an apartment in Paris, and Chen Li'an and Liu Xiaoli, who were talking, also looked outside.

"Mr. Chen, we've arrived." The driver turned back to Chen Li'an and said.

The driver's English was very good and his pronunciation was very standard. Liu Xiaoli also understood it, and said to Chen Li'an with some unfinished words: "I'm here. Thank you for sending me here."

"You're welcome." Chen Li'an replied with a smile, then took out his Paris-specific business card from his pocket, handed it to Liu Xiaoli and said, "If you encounter any trouble, please contact me."

Liu Xiaoli took the white business card, which only had Chen Li'an's name and phone number written on it. It looked very high-end.

Li Dabai sat nearby and watched. This was the first time she saw Chen Li'an's business card.

After Liu Xiaoli left, Li Dabai immediately squeezed next to Chen Li'an and said, "Teacher Chen, do you still have your business card? I didn't know about it."

Chen Li'an glanced at Li Dabai and said, "That means you are not qualified as an assistant, and your salary will be deducted later."

Li Dabai immediately puffed up his mouth and stopped talking. He could deduct anything but his salary! She also hopes that Chen Li'an can give her a bonus to spend time in Paris!

After being quiet for a while, Li Dabai suddenly remembered something, looked at Chen Li'an and asked: "Teacher Chen, didn't you invite her to dinner tomorrow? She doesn't seem to have answered you yet."

"Just a polite word." Chen Li'an closed his eyes to rest and explained in a calm tone.

Li Dabai was stunned for a moment, is this Chinese politeness? Why did you feel that Teacher Chen was so sincere at that time?

Sincere? Chen Li'an feels that he is sincere to everyone, especially the beautiful ones.

Li Dabai was also shouting sincerely at this time: "Teacher Chen! Is my boss so rich? Why is her family so big!!"

Chen Li'an was looking at the note left by Ji Fa in front of the wine cabinet. He turned to look at the unfamiliar Li Dabai and didn't want to talk to her.

"Ji Fa is so stingy." Chen Li'an ignored the warning on the note and reached out to take out a bottle of wine from the wine cabinet.

However, Chen Li'an still didn't touch the bottles of Ji Fa's special wine. If he really drank such expensive wine, Ji Fa would probably eat it alive.

After Li Dabai walked around the villa, he ran back and looked at Chen Li'an and said, "Teacher Chen, why don't you buy a villa? It's really great here, and there's a garden."

"There is also a garden in the courtyard. Why don't I see you so excited?" Chen Li'an glanced at Li Dabai and said.

Li Dabai said unconvinced: "How can it be the same? The courtyards in the capital are all shabby, how can they be as luxurious as here?"

Bo. Chen Li'an pulled out the cork, put the red wine under his nose and smelled it, then said: "It's just like drinking. White wine feels earthy to you, while red wine feels high-end. To put it bluntly, you see too much and drink too much." That’s why I think other people’s things are good.”

Chen Li'an poured the wine into the decanter, looked at Li Dabai and said, "Ji Fa also likes the courtyard houses in the capital. If she hadn't been unable to buy them, she would have bought them long ago."

Many things are due to the novelty. In fact, there are a few Chinese people who like to drink red wine. When it comes to the house of a courtyard house or a villa, more people will definitely choose the former.

There are villas everywhere, but one courtyard house is sold less than one, so they are not of the same level in terms of value.

Nowadays, many people in Beijing who sell courtyard houses, buy villas and buy commercial houses will regret it in more than ten years.

After the wine sobered up for a while, Chen Li'an poured a glass for Li Dabai and said, "Try it and see if you like red wine or white wine."

Li Dabai took the wine glass and took a sip. He immediately frowned and looked at Chen Li'an and said, "Teacher Chen, why is this wine not sweet at all? It's different from what I drink in China."

Chen Li'an held back his smile and said, "The ones you drink in China are blended with grape juice, and there is also one blended with pomegranate juice, but it's quite delicious."

Chen Li'an quite liked that kind of wine. It was cheap and low-quality, but sweet and delicious. It was particularly popular among the people, but it disappeared later.

"Okay." Li Dabai put down his wine glass with some disappointment and watched Chen Li'an swaying the glass and tasting it slowly. He really couldn't figure out what he was tasting.

Li Dabai lay on the sofa a little bored, looked at Chen Li'an and asked, "Teacher Chen, are you going to Cannes tomorrow?"

"Well, the opening is tomorrow." Chen Li'an looked away from the spring scenery on Li Dabai's chest, put down the wine glass in his hand and said, "You can have whatever you want tonight, I'm going out later."

Li Dabai immediately sat up and looked at Chen Li'an and asked, "Then will you come back tonight?"

"No return!"

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Li Dabai looked at Chen Li'an leaving with his bag, and couldn't help but sigh that Mr. Chen always had confidante wherever he went, and they were more dandy than playboys.

But Li Dabai soon forgot about Chen Li'an. Looking at the empty villa in front of him, he couldn't help but jump up and throw himself into the sofa, having fun as he wanted!

"I want to take a bath first!" Li Dabai jumped up from the sofa and walked to the bathroom, taking off his clothes as he walked. Before he reached the bathroom door, he took off his clothes completely, and his fair skin was glowing. , jump after jump.

After Li Dabai put the water in the bathroom, he remembered something again and ran to the living room to take a sip of the glass of red wine into the bathroom.

On the other side of Paris, Chen Li'an opened the door to Sophie Marceau's apartment holding roses and the latest VCD.

But before she could speak, Sophie Marceau's slender arms wrapped around her neck, blocking everything she wanted to say.

The rose fell from Chen Li'an's hand in an instant, and its red petals scattered all over the white ground, as if being blown by a strong wind and rain.

The French rose is beautiful and full of charm. The pink buds are filled with crystal dew, and they will shrink when touched lightly. Their delicate and charming appearance is like a girl who wants to resist but welcomes you. People can't help but want to ravage her!

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Li'an picked up the rose that had been thrown on the ground, looked at the ravaged petals, and inserted it into the vase with pity to replenish its moisture.

This trip to France was very tight. Not only did Chen Li'an have to attend the Cannes Film Festival, he also had to shoot the latest VCD commercial.

After attending the opening in Cannes, he also attended an art reception, invited by an art collector who had bought his works before. After the reception, he also had to be interviewed by an art magazine.

In short, the five-day itinerary was almost fully booked, most of which were arranged by Ji Fa at short notice.

On the second day after arriving in Paris, Chen Li'an drove sleepily in the car towards Cannes. Cannes is a seaside city with beautiful scenery along the way. It was also Chen Li'an's first time here.

But now he has no energy and is not interested in the scenery outside at all. He is just sleeping soundly on Li Dabai's shoulder.

Li Dabai looked at the sleeping Chen Li'an and couldn't help but cursed: "There are so many little goblins, you will be exhausted sooner or later!"

However, Li Dabai still admired Chen Li'an. He still didn't forget to do business, and he was able to shoot the commercial in one night and all morning. He was really a master of time management.

Seeing Chen Li'an's peaceful appearance after falling asleep, Li Dabai couldn't help but reach out and gently hold his face to make him sleep more comfortably.

It was unlikely that he would die from exhaustion. Chen Li'an only slept for more than an hour and immediately felt energetic. After stretching comfortably, he looked at Li Dabai who was rubbing his shoulders and said, "How long until we arrive?"

Li Dabai moved his shoulders and said, "There are still ten minutes."

Cannes is already very lively at this time. Filmmakers and audiences from all over the world gather here to browse this very beautiful city before the movie starts.

Chen Li'an looked at the scene outside the car window and felt that the Cannes Film Festival was much better than Venice, and more people came.

However, it is rare to see oriental faces among these filmmakers and tourists. This time, the domestic films shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival are "Feng Yue" directed by Cheng and Hou Hsiao-hsien of "Wanwan Province".

After Chen Li'an recalled it, he couldn't help but sigh. Neither of these two movies had any success this time. They were just running around.

It's a pity for the movie "Feng Yue". If it could be filmed strictly according to the script like Farewell My Concubine, Director Cheng's level will definitely win the award. I can't say the Palme d'Or, but there should be hope for the Jury Prize.

But the most pity is Zhang Guorong. Director Cheng at least won the Palme d'Or, but Zhang Guorong's Farewell My Concubine failed to win the Best Actor due to a difference of one vote, and this movie has no hope.

After arriving at the hotel where he was staying, Chen Li'an asked Li Dabai to check in, and he went to meet Director Cheng and Zhang Guorong.

"Li'an, you're here." Director Cheng came over with a smile and saw Chen Li'an was extremely enthusiastic.

Chen Li'an smiled and stretched out his hand to shake Director Cheng's hand and said, "Sorry, I'm a little late."

The reason why Director Cheng is so enthusiastic is very simple. In the past few days, the movie posters drawn by Chen Li'an have been put up. Together with Chen Li'an's makeup posters, the movie has received a lot of attention. Many French artists and filmmakers have asked if Chen Li'an is coming.

Chen Li'an is well-known in the Paris art world. Many artists know Chen Li'an and were deeply impressed by Chen Li'an's painting exhibition at the Pippen Cultural and Art Center last year.

Director Cheng himself has a certain reputation in Cannes. This time, coupled with Chen Li'an's reputation, the movie became a small hit before the opening.

Zhang Guorong stood aside and looked at Chen Li'an, his expression was extremely complicated, and he felt like he was trying not to hit him.

"Why are you looking at me like this?" Chen Li'an looked at Zhang Guorong's strange eyes, took the initiative to put his arm around his shoulders and said, "You don't blame me for being late, do you?"

Zhang Guorong looked at Chen Li'an and said in a melancholy tone: "Gong Li arrived two days ago. Zu Xian originally planned to come with her, but was delayed by something. What do you think she would do if she saw Gong Li like she is now?"

Hearing Zhang Guorong's words, Chen Li'an put down his hands and said with a headache: "Have you told Zu Xian?"

Zhang Guorong was silent for a while and said, "No, what are you going to do now?"

Chen Li'an paused for a while and said, "I don't have any plans. Just take it one step at a time. I'll go see her first."

After saying that, Chen Li'an left. It has been six months now, so it should have been obvious. I don't know why Gong Li insisted on joining in the fun and participating in the film festival.

But when Chen Li'an saw Gong Li, he was surprised by her dress. Female celebrities all wear dresses to show off their figures. It would be too obvious for you to wear a robe.

This dress is quite nice. The loose robe is embroidered with lotus flowers. It looks very dignified and fits the movie very well.

Gong Li turned around gently and said, "How is it? Does it look good?"

"It looks good!" Chen Li'an couldn't help but nod, and then asked curiously: "How did my brother see you dressed like this?"

Gong Li said with some annoyance: "I didn't wear loose clothes that day. When he came over, the nanny opened the door directly."

Chen Li'an: "." This may be fate, Zhang Guorong likes to join in the fun!

Gong Li looked at Chen Li'an's expression and said unhappily: "Are you worried that Wang Zuxian will know?"

"How could that happen?" Chen Li'an forced out a smile and said, the pregnant woman's emotions still need to be taken care of.

At first, Gong Li was just disappointed with men and wanted to have a child, but as her pregnancy got longer and longer, her thoughts changed and she began to think about many issues from a mother's perspective.

What will the child do if he doesn’t have a father? What should I do if I can’t register? Do you want to immigrate abroad? If my child asks me about it in the future, how should I tell her that your father is a scumbag and doesn't want to get married?

Gong Li pulled Chen Li'an to sit down, touched her belly and said, "I can hear my heartbeat now. Do you want to listen?"

When Chen Li'an heard the words, he immediately leaned down and listened close to Gong Li's belly. Gong Li looked at Chen Li'an with a child-like smile on his face and suddenly asked:

"Shall we get married?"

As soon as these words came out, Chen Li'an immediately raised his head and looked at her. The room was so quiet that he could hear the sound of waves in the distance.

Chen Li'an was silent for a while and said: "We agreed at the beginning. You said you just wanted a child. I thought you were ready. In fact, it doesn't matter if you don't get married."

Chen Li'an stopped talking in the middle of his sentence. How could it not affect him? But it would be better to just kill him than let him get married.

If Gong Li forces himself, Chen Li'an may hesitate, but there is a high probability that he will still run away. For a person who has no concept of family since childhood, a person who has no expectations for marriage, and a person who just wants to spend his whole life, it is better to destroy him directly if he is allowed to get married. .

Gong Li looked at Chen Li'an for a while and then suddenly said with a smile: "I'm scaring you. I don't want to marry you, and I have to guard against you stealing food all day long."

Looking at Gong Li's flawless smile, Chen Li'an did not reveal it, but held her hand and said, "I will try my best to be a good father."

I want to be a good father, but I can’t be a husband. Isn’t it even willing to be a bad husband?

Gong Li looked at the serious Chen Li'an, a trace of disappointment flashed deep in her eyes. She chose her own path, and since Chen Li'an was unwilling to change, she should follow her own path.

The two of them tacitly agreed not to mention the topic just now, but got together and talked enthusiastically about what they would name their children in the future.

Li Dabai, who had just checked in and packed up his things in another room, sat on the bed and looked at the sea view outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Looking at the waves, he couldn't help but mutter: "Teacher Chen is really too romantic. He is even the same as Gong Li." He has a leg, how many good sisters does he have?"

"I thought I would have a chance when I came to France this time. It seems I'd better forget it, you big scumbag!" Li Dabai fell on the bed depressedly and smothered himself in the pillow.

Li Dabai was depressed for a while and suddenly thought of Liu Xiaoli, secretly muttering in his heart that this good sister probably wouldn't be able to run away either.