Yao Yuanqian was shocked at that time, "...Lu Lingyu? Are you kidding me?"
Yes, as the leader of Great Wall Film and Television, Yao Yuanqian is basically on an equal footing with the big guys in the industry, and he is even half a height taller.
But there are still some people who need to be half a head shorter. It has nothing to do with capital, but with qualifications and honor.
Directors like Lao Yezi, Xu Wei, and Ji Yuchang, and among the actors, there are Lu Lingyu and Wei Jihong——
Lu Lingyu participated in several variety show interviews in the early days of Xiangjiang. It is now a show that fans miss and watch occasionally.
Can Lu Lingyu be allowed to participate in the "new variety show"?
It was like telling him that Lu Lingyu was going to make a new movie and the director was still new in the industry.
"Shocking!"
But the next moment, Yao Yuanqian couldn't help but gasp, "Yubao, how sure are you?"
Xia Yu smiled, "10%."
"Yicheng..." Are you kidding me? Yichen, how dare you? You are really big-hearted.
As if responding to Yao Yuanqian's inner complaints, Xia Yu said calmly, "If you don't ask for advice, you won't be 10% sure."
Yao Yuanqian: "..."
I'm quite old.
Do you actually think what she said makes sense?
Yao Yuanqian originally wanted to be together.
Xia Yu refused.
"This is our little sisters' dinner party. Uncle Yao, please don't get involved!"
Of course, the tone is definitely more "tactful" and the appearance is passable, but that's generally the meaning.
Over there, Yao Yuanqian's "superior" aura that he has cultivated over the years almost collapsed, 'little sister?'
Yao Yuanqian: "..."
You call me uncle?
Do I call Lu Lingyu Sister Yu?
Are you polite!?
If Xia Yu knew his inner thoughts, he would probably complain: "I've already called you uncle, isn't that polite enough?"
Serious.
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Lu Lingyu has always been at the forefront of Hong Kong female artists in terms of dressing. Many of her early looks, whether on screen or in real life, were very fashionable and eye-catching.
Even though she is now in her fifties, she still has her unique style when it comes to dressing.
It is roughly due to the influence of colonial culture in the early days of Xiangjiang. Her delivery probably has some imperial aristocrats or a punk style with a free atmosphere - today she is wearing casual clothes, a tightened striped shirt and khakis.
Colorful high-waisted trousers, free and elegant, with a kind of beauty that you can't tell what's so beautiful about her, but it's hard to ignore.
Xia Yu asked Meng Dong to arrange and book this Cantonese-style morning tea last night.
As soon as she entered the restaurant, Lu Lingyu saw Xia Yu sitting in the corner by the window.
Xia Yu heard the footsteps, turned his head slightly, and saw Lu Lingyu wearing sunglasses, slightly picking up the nose pads of her sunglasses, with a smile on her face.
Because of their relationship with Liang Quanzhen, the two could barely be regarded as "senior sisters." After spending ten days together during the film festival, Xia Yu couldn't tell whether their relationship was considered acquaintances or just acquaintances, so she stood up immediately and went to greet her.
"Sister Yu!"
Lu Lingyu waved her hand, "Don't be so polite, just be whatever you usually are!"
For someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Lu Lingyu, it's like drinking a glass of old wine that has been stored for many years. The spiciness is gone, but what's left is mellow. Drinking it is both refreshing and relaxing, and you may get tipsy.
, but not intoxicating.
Xia Yu usually had similar feelings when chatting with Mr. Zhuang and Teacher Yong Xia, but they were more like a cup of tea.
Xia Yu knew that this was the backward compatibility ability of those "experienced people".
Sometimes when encountering such people, Xia Yu would usually be wary - do they have other motives?
But Xia Yu would not be "afraid" of them because of this. After all, Xia Yu seemed more like the person with a purpose.
"Have morning tea first, or talk first?" Lu Lingyu took off her sunglasses.
“Let’s talk after we’re full?”
"Are you hungry?"
The two looked at each other and smiled, and Lu Lingyu said, "Suddenly, I remembered that we had dinner together last year!"
"Time flies so fast!"
Xia Yu waved, the waiter had already prepared the morning tea and served it as you ordered.
Although it is easy to feel sleepy when talking after eating, this is not the kind of situation that requires a high degree of mental use.
The Cantonese-style morning tea is exquisite and compact, with a wide variety of varieties. Even a spicy gourmet like Xia Yu couldn't help but try them all!
But because they had to talk about something, the two of them had their morning tea and were only half full.
While having morning tea, we also talked about the recent situation, mainly about Xia Yu.
After all, Lu Lingyu usually spends the past six months playing cards with friends, exercising and traveling.
As she said, "An older, boring woman, nothing worth paying attention to!"
"I saw the final makeup photos of "Trafficking Crime". You sacrificed a lot. Now you look like you have almost recovered. Did the filming go well?"
Lu Lingyu obviously has ideas about this subject and is quite curious.
The waiter came over to clear the table and brought a pot of tea and a pot of coffee——
Even though Lu Lingyu has been away from acting for many years, her current status is not only due to her talent for acting, but also her hard work - she has made more than 80 movies and TV series in the 20 years since her debut.
You must know that it has been seven or eight years since Xia Yu debuted, including the two years she was hidden, and she has only filmed a total of six movies.
This is why even today, even if the Hong Kong film industry has declined, it is still remembered by the majority of audiences.
Because during its two decades at its peak, it shot too many wonderful movies and trained a large number of outstanding actors.
Xia Yu took a sip of coffee and said with a smile, "We encountered some minor difficulties and solved them."
"That's good."
The two talked about the small difficulties Xia Yu encountered on the crew of "Trafficking Crime" and interesting things——
Mainly just to get acquainted with each other.
After a long while, the two of them talked about serious matters.
Lu Lingyu is not a shy person. Before agreeing to come out, she made it clear, "I may not agree, but if it doesn't work, just treat it as a dinner party!"
With this premise of tacit understanding, Lu Lingyu spoke more directly.
"You called me out this time, saying you had something to ask me for help? What specifically?"
Xia Yu put down the cup, straightened his body, and even smiled seriously.
"I recently plan to take on a slow variety show, with the general theme of 'healing anxiety through stories and travel'. I will share the lives of artists, amateurs, and ordinary people during the trip - to truly feel it and discover the healing food during the trip.
Scenery, stories..."
Xia Yu was talking and Lu Lingyu was listening. She didn't directly point out Xia Yu's purpose, but asked her, "Do you know that I have no intention of coming back?"
"I know." Xia Yu smiled.
There have been endless news about Lu Lingyu's death in recent years. Even Lu Lingyu's old friends for more than ten years can't figure out what she is thinking - of course, in addition to not acting in these years, she still has some activities.
For example, attending fashion shows, concerts... I can't say that I have completely retired, I can only say that I want to see if she is interested.