Chu Youyuan was still very much looking forward to his international film debut, but when he saw the clothes prepared for him by the crew, he couldn't help but be surprised.

What's that?

It is clearly a big red stand-up collar formal suit from decades ago, the front two are like square pockets drawn with a ruler, and there is a golden coil dragon embroidered on the back that occupies almost the entire piece of fabric! God, it's still embroidered with sequins!

"Chu, this is your costume, hurry up and get ready, we'll take makeup photos later."

Makeup photos?!

NO！

Chu Youyuan, who had just been blinded, would never allow himself to meet the test of the people of the motherland with such a rotten shape that was low and scummy, this was not just a matter of being unsightly, but very ugly! Ugly that detracts from dignity!

So he didn't hesitate to find the director, "Mr. Jensen, I think we need to negotiate on certain issues. ”

Jensen looked at Chu Youyuan, who was supposed to stay in the locker room, and nodded, "No problem, but what do you want to say?" ”

"This," Chu Youyuan raised the clothes in his hand, "I think this dress is very problematic, if all my costumes in the movie are of this level, I think our market in Huaguo is in jeopardy." ”

After all, it is a protest costume with the director, and the difficulty coefficient is still quite large, so although the content of Chu Youyuan's words is very strict, the tone and expression of his speech are very relaxed, so that it will not cause people an aggressive sense of discomfort, and it is relatively easy to succeed.

Jensen was stunned, took the costume and looked at it a few times, puzzled, "No problem, if the size is not right, you can find props"

"NO," Chu Youyuan shook his head and said patiently, "It's a matter of style and shape, I can say very responsibly that no one will wear this kind of clothes in China, whether it is in the past, present or future." In fact, if anyone had such a dress, they would probably die of laughter. ”

And his character in the film is still a black hand/party leader, isn't it funny, whose leader who goes international will have such a terrible taste!

The reason why he can eat well in the industry is that Jensen is good at listening to other people's opinions and the spirit of building a good life definitely plays a big role.

Seeing that Chu Youyuan was so sure, Jensen pondered for a moment and called out to the person who was in charge of designing the actors' costumes, "Chu, tell him your opinion again." ”

Although everyone is very eager for the big market in China, and often says that they will give special benefits to the Chinese people, in fact, few people really understand Chinese culture. What's more, they simply took the scattered information that had long been outdated, or even hearsay, and launched it after integrating their own understanding, and then said to everyone categorically, "This is Chinese culture!" ”

This is true for those who have some knowledge of foreign cultures, and even more so for ordinary people, who make up the vast majority of the country. You must know that the process of film and television drama dissemination is also the process of cultural export, and many people simply understand the outside world through guò, if the film creates such a so-called image of Chinese people, then ...... How dangerous is it!

And if he really accepted such a costume, how disappointed and angry would the Chinese audience be after the film was broadcast?

As a Chinese star, especially a star with a sense of national pride and responsibility, Chu Youyuan thinks that he can't turn a blind eye knowing that he will embarrass the country, and says that he looks good with his conscience.

It's hard, really, it's ugly!

The designer's self-esteem is quite strong, and he is obviously not very happy after hearing that someone has questioned his work, but Chu Youyuan is a native of China, and he seems to really have more say than himself, and Jensen is also there, because he is not angry.

"WELL," he called up the previous design materials from the tablet he carried with him, broadcast them to Chu Youyuan little by little, and gushed endlessly, "As you said, our entire team attaches great importance to the Chinese market, so we specially created this role." And in order to impress everyone, and in order to let your compatriots feel everyone's sincere feelings, I deliberately consulted a lot of information, and integrated the most Chinese totem ......"

Chu Youyuan listened carefully with a smile on his face throughout the whole process, and nodded with his explanation from time to time.

Uh-huh, yes, yes, and then you gave me such a lump of/after working hard for more than half a month!

Oh, and of course the impression will be impressive, because there is nothing in the world that could be more ugly! Really, rare in the world!

However, no matter how bad the real effect of the clothes is, it is still the crystallization of people's wisdom, Chu Youyuan still gave great affirmation first, and thanked him on behalf of the people of the whole country, and finally put forward his own small opinion euphemistically:

"Times are advancing, brother, and I thank you for your efforts against my fellow citizens, really, but I think we have other options."

After being praised and thanked solidly, the designer seemed to be angry for most of the time, and he was silent for a long time before he was embarrassed, "But Chu, we are about to take makeup photos, and then design and find someone to sew I'm afraid it's too late, you must know that the one you hold in your hand took me more than ten days, and it was sewn by hand!" ”

Chu Youyuan's facial muscles twitched uncontrollably, and then nodded in understanding, "Yes, I have long been shocked by its exquisite craftsmanship, and I also regret that we have a small difference in aesthetics between us, but how about you look at these?" ”

The makeup shoot is only focused on these two days, and it will definitely be too late if it is redesigned and sewn, but what if there is a ready-made one?

Since you want to come and bravely overturn the achievements of others, you must first have a backup option that is clearly superior to the Buddha-figure. So before coming over, Chu Youyuan had already called Pei Ran, who was still in China, and asked him to quickly send a few retro-style traditional clothing series of domestic brands.

The same has a strong Chinese style, the same retro style, and even these clothes have embroidered dragons, but how can they be so good-looking and so high-end!

And Chu Youyuan is also very clear about his position, he is only the male number four, and it is already very kind for the crew to agree to change his costume, and he must not gain an inch. Therefore, Chu Youyuan did not show how luxurious and eye-catching those were, and chose a few low-key, mysterious embroidered clothes. This will not steal the camera, but also satisfy himself and his compatriots, and even more in line with the character characteristics of the male No. 4.

After looking at Chu Youyuan's mobile phone, the designer had to admit that these clothes did seem to be more pleasing to the eye than his own works.

"Hmm, okay," compared the two, the designer also felt that Chu Youyuan, a resident of his country, had made a more correct choice, "But can it be in time?" ”

This means agreeing to change.

Chu Youyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled more and more humbly and kindly, "Of course, these are all finished products, and they will arrive tomorrow if they are delivered by international express." ”

And the biggest feature of Chinese clothing is that it is loose, even if it is a little out of the way.

Seeing that they had reached an agreement, Jensen couldn't help but smile and patted Chu Youyuan's shoulder, "You look like a real king, very good at expressing your preferences and thoughts directly, cool!" ”

Yes, Chu Youyuan's role in the film is Wang, the number one surname in China.

Chu Youyuan smiled and expressed his gratitude to him and the designer again, after all, as the fourth male lead, he suddenly asked to change his costume or something when the movie started filming, which was indeed a bit capricious.

"It's nothing," Jensen didn't care, "we're glad to have a professional to help us come up with suggestions for improvements, after all, we're all for the film, aren't we?" ”

In fact, he really doesn't care much about the clothing and styling of the male number four, after all, he is just a supporting role, and even once thought that the designer's one was good, how representative and recognizable, isn't it?

But since there are professionals here to help them improve for free, and the crew can win the favor of the Chinese people through this little episode later, why not?

Pei Ran's work ability was undoubted, he came over with a large row of clothes that night, and when he arrived at the hotel where Chu Youyuan was staying to meet him, it was already three o'clock in the morning.

"You Yuan, I must say that your actions are indeed a bit too risky."

God knows that after hearing Chu Youyuan explain the reason why he was looking for clothes, Pei Ran was almost scared crazy, was this a casual joke? A duck that can't get hold of it is about to fly! And if he had an unpleasant quarrel with the crew for the first time he participated in a foreign film, it would be even more difficult to gain a firm foothold there in the future.

No matter how big a coffee is in China, Chu Youyuan, who is standing on the international stage, is completely a newcomer, but in such a situation, he even had the audacity to protest to the crew and ask for a change of costumes!

Damn, it even succeeded!

Chu Youyuan thanked him very gratefully, and then began to try on clothes, if there is anything inappropriate, it is best for them to modify it now, otherwise it is easy to cause trouble.

"I know," standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling dressing mirror, Chu Youyuan straightened his collar and cuffs, with an indescribable determination in his expression, "But I have to." ”

It is precisely because he is not famous now, so when everyone sees him, they will not call him by name, but will subconsciously shout, "Huaguo Boy", "Asian Kid", followed by "Chu".

Therefore, even if you can get by in China, you can't do it here.

After all, he has gone abroad, and his words and deeds represent not only himself, but also thousands of Chinese people. is not only responsible for himself, but also responsible for the vast number of domestic audiences and fans, he wants everyone to know that even if he works hard alone, he has not embarrassed everyone.

The two have been partners for so long, Pei Ran naturally understands his concerns, "Alas, it's hard for you." ”

In China, Qi Huang can almost cover the sky with one hand, and his artists naturally have no chance of being wronged. But abroad, it is just the most ordinary one in the vast galaxy, even if it is big, you have to start from scratch.

If it is an ordinary artist, in order to please the director and crew, I am afraid that he will do everything he can, not to mention putting forward opinions, even if he is afraid of something, he will swallow his anger, where can he be as "arrogant" as Chu Youyuan?

However, there are also benefits of chess risky moves, and after this matter is exposed in the future, Chu Youyuan will definitely be praised in China, plus a gimmick such as "actors personally participate in costume discussions", which will definitely further stimulate everyone's curiosity, and then further promote the box office.

And he himself relied on this incident to swipe a sense of confidence and goodwill in the director and props team, so that everyone knows that Chinese people are not all silent, at least there is a hot-blooded boy in front of them who dares to think and do.

You know, foreign countries always prefer people who have something to say.

After asking the assistant who came with him to record the inappropriate places, Pei Ran said again, "Actually, you don't have to be in such a hurry, you are still young, and there is nothing wrong with steady step by step." ”

Maybe others can't see it, but Pei Ran, who has shared ups and downs with Chu Youyuan for many years, can clearly feel his silent anxiety.

This situation is not a day or two, but Chu Youyuan's personality is relatively calm, and his expression management is also in place, so no one has found out.

The trivial matter of changing costumes, which seems to be a great accident and coincidence, may seem to others to be just a pursuit of excellence in the career, but this is precisely the concentrated outburst that Chu Youyuan has suppressed for a long time.

It is done, and he will take a big step forward; Defeated......

Chu Youyuan was speechless for a long time after hearing this, and only after a long time did he whisper, "Brother, I want to get married." ”

"Huh?"

Pei Ran didn't come back to his senses for a while, and he didn't understand what marriage had to do with this.

Asked the assistant and tailor to go next door to change clothes, Chu Youyuan motioned for Pei Ran to sit on the sofa, poured him another cup of coffee, and then said seriously, "I want to get married." ”

"You Yuan," Pei Ran's brain hole was uncontrollable for a moment, and the whole person was panicked, "You don't want to quit the circle, do you?!" ”

"You're thinking too much," Rao is such a strict occasion, after hearing this, Chu Youyuan couldn't help but roll his eyes, "I still have to make money to support my family, besides, I also like acting." ”

"Oh," Pei Ran, who had been promised, let out a sigh of relief and sneered, "Okay, okay, you go on." ”

With such a stir for him, the atmosphere that had just been condensed disappeared without a trace, Chu Youyuan shook his head helplessly, and suddenly there was nothing more to say.

"It's nothing, I just feel that I should work harder, otherwise how will I be the head of the household in the future?"

After solving the imminent matter, Chu Youyuan lost his sleepiness.

For the convenience of work, the hotel where Chu Youyuan stayed was located on the outskirts of the city, and it was quiet outside at this time, and even a figure could not be seen, only a few wild cats passed by quietly occasionally, and the swift shadows were like ghosts.

It's already half past four in the morning, and in the case of Huaguo, it's half past four in the afternoon.

He suddenly wanted to hear Song Yan's voice.

**********8

At the same time, in the other hemisphere, Song Yan was worried about a box of cigarettes.

Alai, who grew up living a precarious life, never thought about the future, and in fact, there was no future for people like her. All she could do was try to live and live each day, because at some point she would die in an accident and disappear into the world as quietly as she came.

In such an environment, no one can expect any elegant or civilized behavior from Alai.

Therefore, although she is a young girl, Alai is extremely dependent on tobacco and alcohol, almost a kind of cigarette Cheng dù, and there are many scenes in the script where she smokes and drinks.

However, in fact, Song Yan not only didn't drink a drop of alcohol, but also didn't even touch the cigarette box.

But in order to turn herself into a real Alai, Song Yan must learn to smoke and drink.

Smoking may seem simple, but it's just a matter of putting a small cigarette roll to your mouth and breathing, like drinking juice.

But when Song Yanzhen did this, he found that he was wrong.

“…… Poof, ahem, ahem, ahem! Ahh ”

After only one puff of a cigarette, she was choked half to death because of the wrong way of breathing, and for a while she burst into tears, and the wolf bèi was not human.

The burning sensation that seems to burn even the air in the lungs is truly unforgettable!

And at this time, Chu Youyuan's call suddenly came without warning.

After seeing the caller ID on the screen, Song Yan was stunned at first, and then he wanted to cough out all his internal organs.

I was really afraid of something, because I was worried that Chu Youyuan would be distracted, so Song Yan didn't tell him that he had taken on such a difficult role by himself, if he waited for a while, all the efforts he had made to conceal it would be in vain!

The results of active confession and passive discovery are certainly different.

In order to calm her breathing, Song Yan didn't answer the phone for a long time, and Chu Youyuan opened his mouth and asked her what was wrong.

"Ah, it's okay," Song Yan lied casually, "I just ate some spicy duck neck, and I accidentally choked on it, it's so spicy, hahaha." ”

She coughed so hard just now, as long as she opened her mouth to speak, she couldn't hide it from anyone, so she had to find this excuse.

Fortunately, she usually likes to eat spicy things, and Chu Youyuan has also witnessed the scene where she is spicy and speechless, so she didn't have any doubts, but just told her not to be greedy, otherwise she would be prone to stomach pain.

Song Yan is not good at speaking, and when she listens to the other party's soft words and warmth, she is even more weak-hearted, she is afraid that she will lose the chain at a critical time, so she quickly changes the topic.

"It's still early in the morning over there, why don't you sleep? Is something wrong? ”

"No," Chu Youyuan explained, "I just woke up suddenly, and I couldn't sleep, so I wanted to call you, after all, we were about to turn on the phone, and I wouldn't have time to call in a few days." ”

Song Yan didn't doubt him, nodded, and asked again, "How are you over there?" I'm afraid of disturbing you, and it's not good to call casually, are the crew still easy to get along with? Did they exclude you? You didn't experience racism/discrimination, did you? ”

Chu Youyuan smiled, "You think too much, everyone is out to work seriously, how can you be so naïve?" ”

Racism/discrimination and geographical exclusion certainly exist, but they are only a minority, especially with the convenience of transportation and communication, the population movement is unprecedentedly frequent, if it is really only based on race and geography to determine heroes, then the earth does not need to turn.

The two chatted for a long time, but Song Yan thought about it again and again, and still told him that he had received a new film contract. After all, he is also a first-line actor in China, and if he hasn't worked for such a long time, he will feel that something is wrong, Chu Youyuan is not a fool, it is better to blindly conceal it.

However, what Chu Youyuan heard must have been deleted, and all the thrilling information was blocked, and in the end, all he learned was that his girlfriend was going to make a blockbuster with a well-known director, and he directly pointed the finger at Linde.

Fortunately, Chu Youyuan is a person who is extremely respectful of others, as long as others don't take the initiative to say something, he will never ask to the bottom of it, otherwise Song Yan will be in vain no matter how much he hides it.

"Du Yun?" After knowing who the director was, Chu Youyuan was also happy for her, "Did he take the initiative to invite you?" That's pretty good. ”

Although Xiao Jingyuan and others have also praised it before, it feels quite different to hear the affirmation of her boyfriend with her own ears. After a few smirks, Song Yan couldn't hide his excitement and said, "Yes, I was shocked at the time, but I was still very happy, and I hope I won't live up to his expectations." ”

"Of course not," Chu Youyuan said categorically, "Since he took the initiative to choose you, it proves that you are worthy, and you have the strength." ”

It is said that bystanders are clear, anyway, Chu Youyuan is sure that his girlfriend's acting skills are definitely among the best in China, and if he takes a step back and puts it among young actresses, he doesn't say anything. Du Yun took the initiative to invite her, which can only show that he is very discerning.

His girlfriend is so powerful, he can't relax, he must work hard, work hard!

Separated by half a world, the two chose to report good news instead of bad news, which cannot but be said to be a tacit understanding.

No matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as we work together, it's fine, right?