Chapter 1781: Thirty Years Old (1)

She frowned: "Bo Yan, you look like my mother."

Bo Yan had heard Xia Siyu talk about her mother before, but never in such a tone.

Xia Siyu explained: "My mother was very strict. If I didn't practice dancing seriously, she would hit my palm with a ruler. But apart from dancing, she was very good to me. When I went to school, she would help me get something, pack my schoolbag, and tell me not to bully classmates or fight. Just like you."

Bo Yan laughed at this metaphor. Was she praising him for caring about her, or was she disliking his nagging?

But one thing is clear, Xia Siyu is very close to him in her heart. Moreover, she gradually let go of her mother's knot. It's not that she let it go completely, and she is not qualified to forgive those who have wronged her on behalf of her mother. However, she can already talk about her mother calmly and face life seriously.

Bo Yan smiled and said, "It's good that you know, so take good care of yourself."

"I know." In fact, when Bo Yan was not with Xia Siyu, she lived well alone. But when he was around, she habitually relied on him, and now she is just returning to normal.

The two talked for a while, and Wei Jingjing finally couldn't help but urged: "Siyu, time is almost up."

After all, it was an international flight, and it would take longer to go through border inspection.

Bo Yan nodded: "Won't you give me a kiss goodbye?" He came over and wanted to kiss her, but Xia Siyu turned her face away in disgust: "No. There are so many bacteria on your mask!"

After all, it was during the epidemic prevention period. If there was no epidemic, even at the risk of being recognized, Bo Yan would come over and kiss her.

He had no choice but to open his arms: "Then hug me."

Xia Siyu turned her face away and said "huh". When Bo Yan thought that Xia Siyu was unwilling, he put down his arms, but Xia Siyu rushed over and hugged him tightly: "You too, fine."

Bo Yan didn't feel anything after saying so much before, but Xia Siyu's simple words almost broke his defense. He said "hmm", reached out to hug her, patted her on the back, then let go and nodded: "Come on!"

"You don't have to tell me, I can do it too." Although Xia Siyu was still talking back, her body language had already explained her mood. She walked towards the security checkpoint step by step, looking back every two steps, until she passed the security checkpoint and could no longer see Bo Yan, then she took a big step forward.

Bo Yan did the same, until he could no longer see her back, he turned around and walked back with the same determination.

Separation, for them, is already a very common thing. Both of them are ambitious. He will not force Xia Siyu to quit the circle and wash her hands to make soup, and she will not be content to be just an idle rich wife.

Since the goals are the same, the short separation is not a big deal.

**

Xia Siyu arrived in Los Angeles and had a fourteen-day preparation period. She had no problem with English and could communicate without any obstacles. Although a translator was hired, it was not for her, but for Xiao Tang and Wei Jingjing. Although Wei Jingjing and Xiao Tang also went to college, they had already returned to their teachers after graduation for many years. Even if they had not returned, most of the English teaching in China is dumb English, which can do reading comprehension but cannot speak.

Language problems are a small matter, as for eating habits, Xia Siyu actually grew up in Sicily since she was a child, and she is not opposed to Western food. But for the sake of Wei Jingjing, Xiao Tang and other personnel, she also hired a Chinese chef to be responsible for her team's daily diet.

Bo Yan reminded her that she contacted a lawyer and a bodyguard company as soon as she arrived. Although she could not carry a gun, the bodyguard could. She also bought medical insurance. She herself was not short of money and could afford to go to the hospital, but if the accompanying personnel also needed to be hospitalized, well, then they should all buy insurance.

In addition to these life problems, in terms of work, the director knew that she was good at kung fu, but he didn't expect that she could also ride a heavy motorcycle. It happened that when she was performing in the play, she needed to ride a motorcycle. Originally, they planned to use a double, but Xia Siyu could do it, which was quite a surprise.

As for firearms, she was also very good at it. Many Chinese actors don't know how to use guns because there is no environment for carrying guns in China, but Xia Siyu actually knows how to use them.

The director originally thought that he had picked a beautiful actress with good acting skills, but he didn't expect that she could do a lot.

After the crew was ready, they went to Quebec first. The crew here directly built a studio. Except for some outdoor scenery, most of the shooting was done in the studio. John Scott was also as rumored, very romantic. During the filming, he changed two girlfriends. Apart from his personal life, the cooperation was pleasant.

During the filming, Xia Siyu encountered another thing: her 30th birthday.

In fact, it was not a big deal. Birthdays are celebrated every year. 30 years old is just an integer.

But in China, there has been a saying since ancient times that "a man should be established at the age of 30". At the age of 30, he has basically finished his studies and is working hard in society. At the age of 30, some people have already married and even have children, and their lives have entered a new stage. At the age of 30, the youthful spirit has already dissipated a lot, and what remains is not ideals, but reality.

For Xia Siyu, the biggest meaning of 30 years old is: she failed. Before the age of 30, her mother won two Best Actress awards, retired from the entertainment industry and got married, and she was even in her mother's belly at that time.

But she still didn't win the Best Actress award and is still struggling. Although she has a husband, she doesn't want to retire from the entertainment industry, nor does she want to put her family first.

Moreover, Bo Yan can't come yet.

The crew knew her birthday and held a small birthday party. John Scott slapped the cake on her face, and she grabbed the cream and smeared it back. But after the commotion, she went back to the hotel and chatted with Bo Yan. Seeing his familiar face on the video call, she seemed to vaguely feel what thirty meant.

Although the PK with Shang Feier still expires in a year, there are three awards left. Unless she wins all, or at least wins two. Otherwise, it would be a pipe dream to win over Shang Feier.

But she has calmed down now. The only thing she is looking forward to is that she and Bo Yan will meet again at the Venice Film Festival.

Yes, "Spring Light", which has been suppressed for three years, finally entered the main competition unit of the Venice Film Festival. She and Bo Yan will also be there as the male and female protagonists. Moreover, although her 30th birthday is today according to the solar calendar, it is her lunar birthday that day, just in time to make up for her birthday.

Anyway, there are other crew members participating in the Venice Film Festival, so it is understandable to take a leave occasionally.

Soon, at the end of August, the sun in Italy was still shining, and Xia Siyu came to Venice.