Fringe artists in the entertainment industry

Chapter 112 110. Characteristics of the Romantic City

The sun in the romantic city seems to be very romantic, and likes to play hide-and-seek with you. It always hides quietly in the clouds when you squint your eyes to enjoy the sunshine.

During tea time, several people taking a nap in the cafe chatted about various topics casually, including novels or movies, and occasionally talked about art and philosophy.

But the more interesting topic is the discussion of women's rights by several people. After all, three of the four people present are women.

Moreover, this is France, and women’s rights are a feature here, and they are also a social topic that cannot be escaped here. Moreover, the current time is the end of the third wave of women’s rights in France, and people will discuss this topic wherever they go.

In this wave of feminism, women have won another victory. The legislation on sexual harassment at work and marital rape is the fruit of this victory.

Feminism at this time was very good. Everyone was purely fighting for more rights and equal treatment for women. Feminism had not yet developed into a "female boxing".

Chen Li'an himself also supports such a movement. Great men have said that women can hold up half a day.

Sophie Marceau took a sip of coffee and said with some disappointment: "Although sexual harassment at work has been legislated, it cannot be avoided in many cases, especially in the film industry."

"It's not that it can't be avoided, but it's that you are unwilling to stand up and say no and use legal weapons to protect yourself." Chen Li'an looked at Sophie Marceau and said: "Most people have the opportunity to refuse when faced with this kind of thing, but I just can’t resist the temptation.”

Ji Fa obviously didn't agree very much and said: "Then men have to do this kind of thing. Why should the victim stand up and stop it? It's better if you don't do it!"

Chen Li'an calmly took a sip of coffee and said: "You don't think that only actresses will encounter sexual harassment, do you? There are bad people everywhere. You can't expect bad people to change their ways. You must learn to protect yourself and punish them with the law, so that bad people can have a long memory." .”

"That's right." Bo Qing nodded in approval and said: "Only by standing up and saying no and using legal weapons to protect themselves, these people will realize that they cannot do whatever they want, and then they will be able to restrain themselves and become afraid. Just having a gun in their hand will not do it. You also have to learn to aim at the enemy’s head and pull the trigger, otherwise you will only make others happy.”

Chen Li'an looked at Bo Qing approvingly. He would not resist and would only endure silently or protest a few words. Wouldn't that add interest to the bad guys?

Bo Qing's sharp words made Ji Fa and Sophie Marceau stunned for a moment, especially the last sentence about cheering others up, which was not too appropriate.

Just imagine that when a delicate girl faces the leader's unreasonable demands, she will only cry silently and endure it coyly. Isn't this just adding to the fun?

Chen Li'an looked at Sophie Marceau and said: "Since you are pushing for sexual harassment legislation, you must use it. Otherwise, why push it? Be brave and fight back when facing sexual harassment. No role is mandatory."

"Don't look at me like that." Sophie Marceau looked into Chen Li'an's eyes and said with an unnatural expression: "I'm not talking about myself."

"Well, I know, you have a friend." Chen Li'an picked up a croissant dipped in cream and put it into his mouth. Looking at Sophie Marceau's beautiful face, she was not surprised that her friend would be sexually harassed.

Men don’t have any good stuff!

Chen Li'an himself is also a man, and he has never thought that he is a good thing, but he will not force or harass, and he is relatively a principled bad guy.

Everyone gets what they need. If you are good to me, I will be good to you. No one suffers.

Sophie Marceau always felt that there was something in Chen Li'an's words, but she didn't turn around for a while, so she had to acquiesce that she had a friend.

Ji Fa, who was sitting next to Chen Li'an, held his chin and thought about what Chen Li'an and Bai Qing said. After a while, he said, "You are right. Only a fierce counterattack will scare them."

Chen Li'an suddenly remembered Mr. Lu Xun's words, "If you don't explode in silence, you will perish in silence."

"Actually, the most critical reason is that most social resources are in the hands of men. They have more chips. Just like poisoned honey, there will always be people who can't help but want to take a bite." Chen Li'an swallowed the bread. , said seriously: "Women who want true equality must work hard on their own. Only by mastering more rights and resources can true equality be achieved."

"This is too difficult." Several women shook their heads at the same time.

Chen Li'an simply stopped continuing this topic. After all, he was a man and nothing he said was very convincing.

"Okay, it's getting late, we should go back." Chen Lian put down the coffee cup in his hand and said.

Bai Qing said lazily: "I don't want to go back, they have too many problems."

"Hold on a little longer and have a good rest tomorrow." Chen Li'an couldn't help but rub Bai Qing's head and comforted him.

Ji Fa thought for a moment and said: "The response today is very good. This exhibition has been a success. If you don't want to go later, you can."

Artists should not say too much about their works, otherwise it will affect everyone's different views on the work, and it is easy to lock the inner meaning of the art, thus losing its extensibility.

Uncertainty allows everyone to use their imagination and immerse themselves in what they see. Once it is determined, the artwork will lose its meaning.

"Then I won't go. I don't like explaining my works over and over again." Chen Li'an responded immediately, then turned to Bai Qing with interest and said, "Let's go visit somewhere else, how about Notre Dame de Paris? "

"I don't want to go, I just want to sleep." Bai Qing said in a low spirit, as if there was a sleepyhead living in his head.

Bo Qing was unwilling to go, so Chen Li'an had no choice but to turn his attention to Ji Fa, but Ji Fa also shook his head and said, "You don't have to go, I have to go, you'd better go by yourself."

"Okay then, I'll go by myself." Although Chen Li'an wanted to ask Sophie Marceau if she had time, he couldn't send out an invitation because they had just met her.

"That's it, I'll go to the exhibition hall, Bai Qing will go home and rest, and you can go and play by yourself."

Ji Fa made a final summary and then hastily ended the afternoon tea.

Bai Qing went home to rest, and Ji Fa also left. Chen Li'an glanced at Sophie Marceau who had not left yet, nodded to her and said, "Then I'm leaving too. See you next time."

Sophie Marceau hesitated and said, "Can I come with you? I think you have your own unique views on women's rights, and I want to chat with you."

"Of course." Chen Li'an said with a smile. Who would say no to French Rose?

The two of them got up and left the outdoor coffee shop. Chen Li'an looked at Sophie Marceau and asked: "Is Notre Dame Cathedral far from here? Walk or take a car?"

"It's not far. It's just across the Seine River. We can walk there." Sophie Marceau wanted to take this time to have a good chat with Chen Li'an.

The Seine River that crosses Paris adds so much scenery and romanticism to the city.

Chen Li'an and Sophie Marceau were walking on the bridge, chatting softly about their different views on gender equality. Although the topic was very opposing and serious, the two chatted very happily.

Sophie Marceau discovered that Chen Li'an had his own unique views on many things, as well as some pessimistic conjectures.

"Why do you think that if women's rights continue to develop, France will become worse? Shouldn't it be better?" Sophie Marceau was very surprised by the conclusion Chen Li'an just said.

Chen Li'an smiled and said: "Significant and healthy development will naturally not happen, but with the success of women's rights again and again, and a certain degree of influence in politics, it will become a tool in the hands of some people, and it will only continue to Magnify the concept of women’s rights and gain more benefits.”

"You mean it will become a tool in the hands of politicians?" Sophie Marceau asked subconsciously.

Chen Li'an nodded and said: "It's not just politics, it also involves business behavior. I'm afraid of going to extremes in anything, and going too far is not enough."

"We don't have extreme feminists here, we are all sensible." Sophie Marceau defended her organization.

Looking at Sophie Marceau's serious look, Chen Li'an explained: "I didn't say anything about you, so don't be nervous. I personally support you, so I hope you can succeed."

Hearing Chen Li'an's explanation, Sophie Marceau was also a little embarrassed. She had been a little impulsive just now.

The gentle spring breeze blew by, and the hair on Sophie Marceau's face was blown up. Her fair and rosy skin was exposed to Chen Li'an's gaze, and then turned slightly red.

Because of the embarrassment just now, Sophie Marceau changed the topic and said: "It's almost here, let's hurry up, it will be closed before seven o'clock."

Chen Li'an looked up at Notre Dame de Paris across the river and said with a smile, "It seems it's too late."

It was already six o'clock, and even if they arrived, they wouldn't be able to visit for long. Instead of rushing to see the flowers, they might as well come back next time.

Sophie Marceau said apologetically: "I walked too slowly. I should have discussed those issues with you at the church."

"It doesn't matter. It'll be the same next time." Chen Li'an said nonchalantly. Isn't shopping with the French Rose more interesting than Notre Dame de Paris?

Seeing that Chen Li'an didn't pay attention, Sophie Marceau found a topic and asked: "I heard before that you are an actor. Are you a movie actor?"

Barely considered, Chen Li'an has not had a movie released so far, and he has not won any awards. It seems inappropriate to brag about being an actor.

"Yes, I made a movie last year, and I'm still shooting the second one now." Chen Li'an explained, and then said: "You should be able to see my debut film at this year's Venice Film Festival."

Sophie Marceau pulled up her hair, exposed her crystal white ears, looked at Chen Li'an and asked, "Why did you choose to be an actor?"

"Because I like it. It's something I can't explain. Just like painting, it's hard to control whether I like it or not. I like to experience different lives in movies. Although it's fragmented, it still gives people a different experience.

"Then I must go to Venice in June to see your debut film. I'm very curious about what you will look like in the movie."

"Okay, but now can I invite you to dinner?"

"Of course, I look forward to continuing to chat with you, you are a very interesting person!"

I almost fell asleep while writing.