Chapter 205 A Love Letter to Filmmakers (End)

"Hurry up, hurry up. If you keep delaying, you won't be able to make it to the award ceremony." Du Xiao stared at the time and urged Yan Ran.

As of today, it is exactly half a year since "Fist of Heroes" was released, and it is also the day when the Huayu Award, the domestic film award, is presented. As last year's annual box office champion, "Fist of Heroes" was a finalist as it should be.

Yan Ran's fans have been waiting for this day for so long.

"I have been a fan of her for five years since "Love at First Sight". Do you know how difficult it is to be a fan of a director? There is very little news, and I basically get my daily boredom from Xu Rui."

"There is no way. Directors and stars have different exposures. Three films in five years, from an independent film to the big screen, is not easy."

"It's really a triple jump. From winning awards for an independent film to now becoming popular all over the world, it only took three films. It's so amazing."

"Some people used to say that Yan Ran was just taking advantage of Xu Rui's popularity. Can she finally shine for once today? Let's win the best director!"

"Who would have thought at that time that "Fist of Heroes" would be more popular abroad than at home, and the overseas box office would be higher than the domestic box office. It's outrageous!"

"Yes, the global box office was 6 billion RMB, and the domestic box office was only 2.5 billion. The entire crew was surprised. Yan Ran later said in an interview that if she could predict the future, she would go to the Cannes Film Festival."

"Yes, foreign film critics have also said that it is a pity that "Fist of Heroes" did not participate in the election, otherwise it would not be a dream to win one or two awards from several nominations."

"But Yan Ran also said that the road ahead will be long!"

The online discussion was lively, and Du Xiao finally pushed the unhurried Yan Ran out: "Is Xu Rui waiting for you at the venue?"

Yan Ran nodded: "He has a performance at the award ceremony today, so he will go to rehearsal first."

"Yes." Du Xiao nodded. Xu Rui's traffic volume was too high, and the media wanted to find some news from him. Unfortunately, no dirty information was found out after so many years, so they could only make up some gossip. If Yan Ran walked on the red carpet alone today , there will definitely be new rumors.

Xu Rui was waiting for Yan Ran's call in the lounge, with Lu Ziliang accompanying him. In the past few years, he had realized the impermanence of fate. Unexpectedly, he would suddenly become the manager of a top star in the country, and he was also a singer and songwriter. Amphibious.

It is not uncommon for singers to make movies or actors to sing, but it is rare to be recognized by netizens in both fields, and Xu Rui did it with "Fist of Heroes".

After the movie was released and played on the media stream, nearly two hours of behind-the-scenes footage was released, allowing netizens to see the efforts of the behind-the-scenes team and how hard the actors worked.

Ninety percent of the action effects in the entire film are real, produced by punches and kicks. Including Xu Rui, all of them were injured after filming a scene.

Hard work always pays off. With Xu Rui's conditions, he could make a lot of money by writing songs and singing based on his talent, and he could get a top-notch salary by filming idol dramas based on his face, but in the end, he just went for it.

"Everyone has their own strengths. If you don't have this talent, no matter how hard you work, it will be in vain. It will waste the audience's time and your own time. It is better to write songs well."

This kind of noise has always existed during the filming. If the film hits the street, no one will see how hard Xu Rui works, and they will scold him for not doing his job properly and not overestimating his abilities. His efforts will instead become evidence to attack him, and many people will be proud of it. Say "I guessed it a long time ago".

Lu Ziliang made many public relations plans in his mind, such as launching a second album immediately. However, all worries were unnecessary. Xu Rui really "conquered" the audience with just one movie and won the Huayu Award. at the ceremony.

When he was distracted, Xu Rui's phone rang: "Brother Liang, Yan Ran is coming soon. I'll go find her."

"Okay." Lu Ziliang got up and saw him out, then went back to the car to wait. After a while, there was no seat for him in the venue.

…

At seven o'clock in the evening, the awards live broadcast began.

"What song are you singing later?" Yan Ran couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "It's so mysterious that you haven't told me yet. Can you tell me now?"

"Don't tell me." Xu Rui shook his head, "Why are you so curious!"

"Annoying!" Yan Ran snorted.

The two had already discussed what awards they could win before coming here. Although there were seven or eight nominations, "Best Actor" was out of the question. "Best Director" had little hope but there was a chance. The most stable award was "Best Actor". Newcomer Actor" and "Best Action Movie."

Sure enough, the "Best New Actor" selected earlier was awarded to Xu Rui. Xu Rui went on stage to receive the award, and then left after giving a satisfactory speech.

After returning to his seat, he whispered: "There will be no more awards for me. I will go backstage to prepare for the performance."

"Yeah." Yanran nodded and watched him sneak into the background.

In the nanny car in the parking lot, Du Xiao, Lu Ziliang, and Fan Shuyi crowded together to watch the live broadcast.

"Are you all ready?" Du Xiao asked, "Don't make any mistakes!"

"No." Lu Ziliang said.

"How did the organizer agree?" Du Xiao was a little curious.

Lu Ziliang smiled and said, "I originally disagreed, but you know, official events also have sponsors. Guess who paid for them?"

"emmm..." Du Xiao said he understood.

After a while, the name of "Fist of Heroes" was shouted again in the venue. Not surprisingly, it was the best action movie!

Amidst the applause, Yan Ran walked up to the podium. After the host handed her the trophy, he stopped her and did not let her say her acceptance speech: "Don't worry, the process Yan directed you today is different from others. You will also receive a special gift.”

"Ah?" Yan Ran was a little confused.

The host smiled and said: "Because there will be a performance after the award is given, at the request of the performer, we will advance the stage to before you give your acceptance speech."

Yan Ran knew it was Xu Rui's idea as soon as she heard it, but before she could say anything, the lights on the stage went out, and then in the darkness, it seemed like a Milky Way flowed in, placing her in a starry sky.

The prelude of the music sounded, and Xu Rui slowly walked out from the backstage, holding a microphone: "The stage for today's performance is a new song called "Love Letter to Filmmakers." This song is dedicated to all filmmakers in the history of Chinese films. "

In the nanny's car, Du Xiao was confused: "What's going on? Wasn't it given to Yan Ran?"

"The pattern, sister, the pattern must be opened!" Fan Shuyi likes to use this word recently.

Du Xiao ignored him.

On the stage, singing sounded.

"How many people love the grace you left behind on the screen

How many people love your independent attitude

your eternal innocence

Child's expectations

The helplessness of self-admiration

Who understands the sorrow you carefully hide?

Who understands the memory on your faded face

You are flawlessly chic

Fear in my heart

Slowly oozing out the paleness

You are struggling to pursue eternity

Life is bumpy and unpredictable, regretful

You foolishly pursue perfection

But I keep getting misunderstood

To hurt, to give up, to blame

What sorrow, what sorrow, why bother to get rid of sorrow and suffering

Why laugh and curse hate and love

The world is just a place for you to stay

The Milky Way is where your soul wanders

The world is just your invisible dream

An accidental dream, an earthly dream

Use your body to dream of silver-colored dreams

"Dream within a dream"

Listening, many people understood. This song is indeed not sung to Yan Ran alone. There is beauty and purity in this song, but there is also regret and sadness. The "you" in the song represents every filmmaker. , directors, actors and even moviegoers.

This song is about movies and life, and it seems to have a hint of "the world is not worth it".

However, at the end of the song, Xu Rui came to Yan Ran, knelt down on one knee, took out a jewelry box from his pocket and opened it to her.

The singing stopped, but the beautiful accompaniment was still there. Xu Rui took the microphone and said: "For directors and other filmmakers, shooting a film is like creating a world. Your daily life is to create a world that makes you and the audience happy." A dream that is immersed in with the outer body.

But for many people, movies are beautiful, but life is broken, and I want to promise you that you don’t need to use your body to have silvery dreams. I will do my best to light up your dreams. Let life be brighter than the Milky Way!

Yanran, will you marry me? "

On the stage, Yan Ran bit her lip gently and blinked her eyes a few times, obviously not wanting to let tears stay. She took the microphone handed over by the host and said with a smile: "There are a few lines in the song just now that I remember are 'Human World'" It's just your place of residence, the Milky Way is the place where your soul wanders.' I want to say now, both my heart and my soul, I just want to be with you.

So, I do! "

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" Du Xiao cried before Yan Ran in the nanny's car.

Fan Shuyi turned around and handed the paper over. He looked back and saw Lu Ziliang secretly wiping his eyes with his sleeve. He thought about it and pretended not to see it.

Li Chuanping was working overtime, and the award ceremony was playing in the small window of his computer. He quietly sent a message to Xu Rui: "I was so moved. I even want to resign and go to Hongmeng Pictures to let you support me for the rest of my life!"

Amidst the applause of the audience, Xu Rui put a ring on Yan Ran, and the two walked off the stage without even giving an acceptance speech.

…

In the interview area, countless reporters surrounded the two people.

"When are you planning to have the wedding?"

"This time I won the 'Best Action Film' but missed the 'Best Director'. Is there anything you want to say?"

"You won the 'Best New Actor' award for your first movie. Will your focus shift to the film and television industry?"

Xu Rui is well versed in dealing with the media. Faced with many problems, he calmly talked nonsense: "I was quite worried that I would be scolded for being so pushy, but then I thought about it. We usually keep a low profile. Once in a while, everyone should be able to forgive.

In the future, I will still focus on music. In terms of film and television, I hope everyone will pay more attention to Yan Ran and Hongmeng Pictures. "

The reporters were dismissed with a lot of chatter, and the two people hurriedly left the venue.

As soon as he arrived at a place with few people, Xu Rui took Yan Ran's hand.

Yan Ran lowered her head to look at the held left hand, and her eyes fell on the ring finger. The ring was more beautiful and dazzling than the moonlight tonight: "This hold will last a lifetime and never let go."

Xu Rui smiled and said: "I can't ask for it."