Fringe artists in the entertainment industry

Chapter 431 429. Come on, put on the blindfold!

August in Beijing is very hot, and the sun is so strong that it seems to dry you out.

Chen Li'an was wearing a gray T-shirt and squatting under the shade of a tree, eating cold popsicles.

The pineapple-flavored popsicles are sour and thirst-quenching. The hard ice cubes crunch in your mouth a few times before being broken into pieces. After eating them, you feel so comfortable all over your body.

Chen Li'an looked at the sanitation workers who were cleaning the streets on the street. He watched them pick up the towels hanging around their necks to wipe their sweat from time to time. He felt that it was really hard for them.

On such a hot day, I still insist on sweeping the streets, as if I can't feel the sun in the sky.

Chen Li'an raised his head and looked at the shining sun, feeling for the first time that it was fair and somewhat unfair.

A small tricycle was parked under the shade of a tree on the roadside. Chen Li'an looked at the kettle hanging on the handle of the tricycle and felt that the water inside must be warm.

A sanitation worker in his fifties came over with a broom, took off the water bottle on the handlebar, took a sip and put it back, as if the water was too hot to drink.

Chen Li'an squatted aside and watched for a while before leaving. It would be better to see less of this kind of scene.

Otherwise, his heart will always become soft, which will have a negative effect on his observation of life.

Art creation requires emotional involvement, but it also requires rationality and calmness.

Chen Li'an has been observing life for several days. It's not that he avoided the girls on purpose, but it's been a long time since he calmed down to create.

An artist who doesn't engage in art and spends all day playing with women... ahem, talking about love all day long is really easy to fall.

Chen Li'an walked around the streets under the bright sun without any fixed target. There were objects to observe everywhere on the streets.

Delivery workers on tricycles, postmen on bicycles, construction workers on half-lifted buildings

These are the targets of Chen Li'an's observation. These people are doing inconspicuous things, earning the lowest salary, standing on the edge of society, and even have the lowest social status.

But if a city does not have them, the whole city will be paralyzed.

Chen Li'an always thinks about those people in the entertainment and art circles. Who is more important and who has made greater contributions, those who engage in literature and art, or these people?

Chen Li'an thought about the movies and paintings he had made, and suddenly felt that those works had little impact on society.

It can even be said that it has no impact at all.

If the entire entertainment industry is shut down for a month, it won't have much impact on society, but if sanitation workers are shut down for one day, the city will stink.

Chen Li'an couldn't help but sigh. For the first time, he felt that his career was meaningless.

The weather was very hot in the evening. Chen Li'an stopped at a mobile stall selling cold drinks on the roadside, bought a bottle of Coke and took a big gulp.

There were two young workers at the stall who looked like they had just gotten off work. After hesitating for a long time, they took out two yuan and bought two bottles of soda.

You can't take soda home yet, you can only drink it here, and the bottles have to be returned.

The young worker, whose skin was dark and his clothes were soaked with sweat, held the cold soda bottle to his face for a while before opening it carefully, fearing that it would foam and waste the Coke he had worked so hard to buy.

After the soda was opened, the young man took a big sip from the bottle, then burped happily, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "It's great! I'll buy two more bottles of cold beer when I go back in the evening and watch TV. drink."

Another young man lifted up his clothes and wiped his sweat and said: "Yesterday's episode of Xiang Fei attracted so many butterflies. It was so beautiful."

"Hmm, Concubine Xiang is so beautiful, she makes me feel happy just looking at her!"

"Bah, are you in a happy mood?!"

"Just tell me whether you want it or not!"

"Okay, I want it too."

Chen Li'an listened to them discussing the plot of Princess Huanzhu, and listened to their laughter, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and the Coke in his hand became sweeter.

Entertainment is still useful. At least it can provide some spiritual comfort to these people who have worked hard all day.

Even short-term happiness is useful!

After Chen Li'an drank the Coke and returned the bottle, he hummed a song and leisurely enjoyed the summer evening breeze under the setting sun.

Although the evening breeze is very hot, it is comforting enough.

When the sun completely set, Chen Li'an returned to the courtyard of his studio. Looking at the glorious installation art in the courtyard, he suddenly felt an impulse in his heart. He should tear down the courtyard wall so that more people could see him. s work.

Covering it in the yard is of no use, but the walls of the courtyard cannot be demolished casually. Chen Li'an regretted that he set up the installation in the studio.

It’s better to do something that everyone can see in the future, otherwise artists will really be worthless.

Chen Li'an went into the house to get a basin of water to wash his face. Bo Qing came over with a cattail leaf fan dangling in his hand, looked at his sweaty T-shirt and asked: "How was the harvest today?"

Chen Li'an wiped his face and looked back at Bai Qing and said, "I have gained a lot. The vague inspiration in my mind is becoming clearer and clearer."

"That's good. It means you still have the qualities of an artist. Don't become numb, otherwise you will never be able to draw again."

Bo Qing fanned Chen Li'an a few times with a cattail leaf fan. Looking at his bangs that were wet with water, he couldn't help but push his bangs aside to reveal his pretty face.

"You are so good-looking, and I still feel amazing after all these years."

Chen Li'an couldn't help but laugh and said: "You are also good-looking, but for an artist, the face is the most useless thing."

Bo Qing chuckled and suddenly remembered something. He put down the fan in his hand and said, "I went to an art exhibition today and found that many of the paintings in it were plagiarized. I really responded to your words and even lost my face!"

Chen Li'an asked curiously: "Whose art exhibition? How dare you hold an art exhibition after plagiarism?"

"Why don't you dare? It was copied from an unknown painter abroad. Ji Fa and I saw that painter's works when we were in France before, so we can recognize them. Most people really can't recognize them if they haven't seen them before."

Bo Qing couldn't help but get angry when he talked about this. He ran to the table inside and took out a magazine and handed it to Chen Li'an and said, "Look, there are comments from some critics in the art circle on the plagiarizing painter. Not one of them People can tell it’s plagiarized.”

After Chen Li'an took it and read it for a while, he couldn't help but frown and put the book aside. He looked at Bo Qing and said, "This matter is not as simple as plagiarism. This painter is very popular now. If the plagiarism thing comes out, , the domestic modern art circle will be completely slapped in the face.”

"Yes, it is equivalent to obliterating the efforts of all artists and denying domestic modern art." Bai Qing couldn't help but sigh and said: "How dare he!"

"The information used is poor. There are barriers to information at home and abroad. And you also said that he is a little unknown artist abroad. When no one knows about it, he can copy it as much as he wants."

Chen Li'an sat in a chair and thought for a while, feeling that he had to intervene in this matter. This plagiarist now dared to hold an exhibition blatantly, and he was already somewhat famous.

If you become a representative of domestic modern artists in the future, and then are found to have plagiarized, it will really disgrace the domestic art circle!

Chen Li'an thought for a while and looked at Bo Qing and said, "Do you still remember the name of that foreign painter?"

Bo Qing nodded and said, "Of course, are you looking for evidence?"

"Well, this matter must be taken care of." Chen Li'an grabbed his hair and said: "Although it is a dog trying to meddle in other people's business, once this matter breaks out, it will affect all artists in the country, and it will affect all artists in the world in the future. But it’s really shameless.”

Bo Qing nodded and said, "I understand. I'm going to call Ji Fa and ask her to help find evidence."

"Okay, then I'll wait for your news. I'll contact Mr. Yang later and let the plagiarist know first and ask him to stop the exhibition."

Chen Li'an said, taking off his T-shirt, finding a clean T-shirt and getting ready to go out.

He went to see Old Man Yang for a drink, but he didn't know if his wife would give him a drink now.

In a tavern in Dengshikou at night, Chen Li'an and Director Yang were sitting at a small table chatting. The water on the table was almost eaten up, and there was not much left in the bottle of Erguotou.

Chen Li'an picked up the cup and took a long sip. He looked at Director Yang and said, "That's what happened. Go back and talk to the painter. Ask someone from the Artists Association to deal with it in a low-key manner. Don't make any noise. Otherwise, those people in newspapers and magazines will Anyone who praises him has no shame in his face."

Curator Yang hummed and dropped the peanuts he had just picked up. He said with a hint of anger in his tone: "Actually, this kind of thing is not uncommon in China. It's just that this guy is a little bolder and a little luckier."

Chen Li'an nodded and said with some melancholy: "In industry and commerce, we just copy foreign countries. If we do the same in art, it will be over."

"That's right. Science and technology and industry need to be accumulated and learned from. But it's outrageous if art is copied." Director Yang put down the chopsticks in his hand and said, "I'll stop his art exhibition tomorrow to save the money." Come out and be embarrassed!"

Chen Li'an looked at the somewhat angry Curator Yang and asked curiously: "Old man Yang, have you also written a review for that guy?"

Director Yang blushed, looked at Chen Li'an angrily and said, "Drink your wine! Even though you have so much wine, I can't stop your mouth!"

"Haha, you really wrote it!" Chen Li'an immediately laughed happily, picked up the glass and touched Director Yang's wine glass and said: "I didn't expect that you, Old Man Yang, would also wink at the day. It's worth a drink!"

"Go away!" Director Yang glared at Chen Li'an angrily, then picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

At around nine o'clock, after Chen Li'an sent Director Yang home, he was going back to the studio to sort out his inspirations and officially start creating tomorrow.

But halfway through the car, he received a text message from Li Xue.

The text message said that the movie Li Bingbing starred in returned home during the Chinese New Year and won an award in Venice. Although Li Bingbing, the heroine, received nothing, it was still good news.

After reading the text message, Chen Li'an was silent for a while and called Li Bingbing. The phone rang several times before he was answered.

Li Bingbing, who was in Venice, had just come out of the closing ceremony. He was standing on the side of the street in Venice holding his mobile phone and looking at the sparkling river without saying anything.

Her current mood was as turbulent as the river in Venice. She was conflicted and even wanted to curse into the phone.

Chen Li'an sat in the car and listened to Li Bingbing's breathing on the other end of the phone without saying a word. After a long time, he said: "Congratulations. Let me celebrate you when you return to China tomorrow. The Singapore Film Festival has helped you smoothen the relationship. Now, I can win the title of International Best Actress next time I go to a film festival."

Li Bingbing felt very complicated after listening to Chen Li'an's words. In the end, he just sighed and hung up the phone.

This was the first time she took the initiative to hang up on Chen Li'an. During this period, she had been avoiding Chen Li'an and Li Xue. She really didn't know how to face them.

Whether to withdraw from this relationship or accept Li Xue to join in is something she cannot accept.

Li Bingbing wanted to quit this relationship more than once, but he couldn't let go of Chen Li'an, nor the benefits that being with Chen Li'an brought.

"What should I do?" Li Bingbing looked at the river in front of him and really wanted to jump down to wake himself up!

It's obviously like this now, why don't you recognize the reality! Still hesitating here!

Chen Li'an put away his mobile phone and looked at the scenery outside the car window. Suddenly he no longer wanted to go back to create and asked the driver to turn around and go home.

Since the last time Li Xue said she went back to talk to Li Bingbing, there has been no movement since then.

During this period, Li Xue reported to work normally, but did not mention anything related to Li Bingbing. Li Bingbing was busy attending the Venice Film Festival and did not come to see Chen Li'an.

Chen Li'an sent a text message to Li Bingbing a few days ago, but she didn't reply.

Chen Li'an even doubted whether Li Xue and Li Bingbing had a falling out. No matter what, there had to be an answer.

If the Venice Film Festival hadn't ended and Li Bingbing went home to collect the award during the Chinese New Year, Chen Li'an wouldn't have known what excuse to contact Li Bingbing.

He is just a scumbag, not a bully, so he can't force Li Bingbing.

In the evening of the next day, as soon as Chen Li'an came out of home, he received a text message from Li Bingbing.

Chen Lian sat in the car and looked at the text message on his phone and couldn't help but sigh. The text message contained Li Bingbing's new address.

She moved away from her original place and no longer lived with Li Xue.

After meeting Chen Li'an, Li Bingbing was cold-faced at first, but when he saw the roses and gifts handed over by Chen Li'an, he immediately couldn't stand it any longer. Tears fell and he beat him in Chen Li'an's arms. scold him.

"Why. Why do you want to be with Xiaoxue!"

"She is my sister! How could you do this!"

Chen Li'an allowed Li Bingbing to beat him, and it took a while for Li Bingbing to regain his composure.

Li Bingbing raised his head and looked at Chen Li'an and said, "What are you going to do? What do you want me to do?"

Chen Li'an did not answer Li Bingbing's question, but took her hand and said, "I bought you a gift specially, please open it first."

Li Bingbing was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that Chen Li'an would still want to show him the gift at this time.

Chen Li'an opened the gift box, and the sparkling ruby ​​pendant inside immediately caught Li Bingbing's attention.

Chen Li'an picked it up and said, "I specially asked someone to take a photo of this. I heard it belonged to a princess in France in the Middle Ages."

Li Bingbing looked at the necklace with mixed emotions. The ruby ​​was beautiful, but Chen Li'an was a scumbag. He was so scumbag!

Chen Li'an walked around behind Li Bingbing and put the necklace on her, and said softly: "I hope you can wear it next time you receive the Best Actress Award. The most beautiful gem goes with the most beautiful you."

As he spoke, Chen Li'an smiled and said as if he was joking: "There was another person who wanted to rob me during the auction. He kept raising the price to more than 7 million, but it is worth spending no matter how much money I spend for you."

Li Bingbing raised his hand and stroked the cold ruby ​​​​on his collarbone, and the determination he finally made in his heart collapsed again.

This man is really irresistible!

While Li Bingbing was still dazed, Chen Li'an hugged her from behind and kissed her neck. His hot breath sprayed on Li Bingbing's delicate skin, making her moan softly.

It was like the sound of a starter's gunshot. Chen Li'an directly picked up Li Bingbing and walked towards the bedroom.

After a while, Chen Li'an's voice came from the bedroom.

"I know you don't know how to face me now, so I prepared a blindfold for you."

"I specially picked this eye patch. It's very beautiful."

Li Bingbing looked at the blindfold and closed her eyes and let Chen Li'an put it on her. She really didn't want to see Chen Li'an's face right now, otherwise she wouldn't be able to help but slap his handsome face!

After putting on the blindfold, all of Li Bingbing's senses were amplified. Chen Li'an's touch and loving words in her ears made her slowly let go of the barriers in her heart and began to slowly enjoy the joy of this moment.

But what she didn't see was that the bedroom door was quietly opened, and a woman who was eighty-nine similar to her walked in quietly.

Li Xue looked at Chen Li'an and Li Bingbing with a blushing face. Seeing such a ridiculous scene, she felt like she could hardly stand.

Chen Lian hooked his fingers at Li Xue. She swallowed and walked over obediently, kneeling on the bed next to Li Bingbing.

In the dim bedroom, Chen Li'an squinted at this scene and exhaled slowly. He had achieved a new achievement in his life!