Entertainment: Who still wants to fall in love when there are cheats?

Chapter 122 Acting on a whim

Looking at Gao Yuanyuan, who was cooking skillfully in the kitchen with a happy smile on her face, Li Boda couldn't help but feel a little wavering.

After all, she's beautiful, has a great personality, can cook, and is incredibly gentle and considerate. Who wouldn't be moved by such an outstanding woman? After all, this is Gao Yuanyuan!
However, Li Boda's attraction was only fleeting.

Li Boda still doesn't want to get involved in matters of the heart.

Gao Yuanyuan is indeed very good now, and the two of them are very happy and comfortable together, but what about in the future?

Who can guarantee that things will always be like this?
The term "seven-year itch" is no joke. Who knows what will happen after seven years? If seven years is fine, what about fourteen? Twenty-one?

Seize the moment, don't get emotionally involved, and enjoy what you should enjoy – that's the most comfortable and suitable state.

After regaining his composure, Li Boda felt relaxed again.

However, it must be said that the allure of a gentle life is a graveyard for heroes.

During the time he spent with Gao Yuanyuan, Li Boda had no desire to go out to work; in fact, he thought it was quite nice.

Li Boda and Gao Yuanyuan's life was disrupted only when Wang Jie, Li Boda's executive agent, arrived.

When Sister Wang saw Gao Yuanyuan at Li Boda's house, dressed in casual clothes, her expression couldn't help but show some strangeness. She hadn't expected that Li Boda would actually be with Gao Yuanyuan.

When Gao Yuanyuan saw Sister Wang arrive, she knew that Sister Wang had come to see Li Boda to discuss work-related matters. So, after pouring Sister Wang a glass of water, Gao Yuanyuan discreetly went to her room to give Li Boda and Sister Wang some space.

"Boda, are you and Gao Yuanyuan together?" After seeing Gao Yuanyuan return to her bedroom, Sister Wang asked Li Boda in a slightly lower voice.

"Well, I guess so," Li Boda said, scratching his head.

"...Whatever. You're not young anymore, it's normal to find a girlfriend. Just don't mess around. A lot of people in the industry, especially actors from Taiwan and Hong Kong, always order takeout when they're filming in Hengdian or somewhere. If that gets leaked, who knows what will happen? So having a girlfriend isn't a big deal, as long as you don't let it get out easily." Sister Wang nodded, without telling Li Boda to break up or stop dating.

"Taiwanese and Hong Kong actors like to order takeout?" Li Boda became a little interested, his mind filled with a bit of gossip.

"The actor who played Gui Hai Yi Dao in last year's 'The World's Number One' likes to order takeout. Don't follow his example," Sister Wang reminded him.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless." Li Boda laughed. If he wanted a woman, wouldn't it be better to just find a high-quality actress in the industry? Why bother ordering takeout?

"Actually, I trust you quite a bit." Sister Wang nodded. "You don't plan to officially announce your relationship with Gao Yuanyuan, do you?"

“No, not at all. There’s no need for an official announcement. After all, between her and me—” Li Boda didn’t finish his sentence.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore, let's get down to business. Regarding the scripts for art films, after you mentioned it last time, I've also gathered some information, both suitable and unsuitable ones, and found quite a few. However, art films are different from TV dramas. Whether you can land a role actually depends on the director's choice. Compared to TV dramas and commercial films, directors of art films have more say in casting. After all, art films, as you know, place more emphasis on the plot and the actors' acting skills."

As Sister Wang spoke, she took out some scripts. Some of these scripts were complete, while others were incomplete. She even had some information that only contained news but no scripts.

After all, although Li Boda is a star actor, he has never made a movie before, so the film industry may not recognize him, let alone art films.

Sister Wang has been going all out lately, traveling all over the country to find scripts for Li Boda. She didn't even have a peaceful New Year.

"I don't have much ability to find movies like those of big directors such as Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, so these are all I can help you find."

"Don't say that, Sister Wang. You've already helped me a lot. As for Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang, it should be said that I, as an actor, didn't do a good enough job, and they didn't even open their eyes to see me." Li Boda shook his head with a smile.

"I'm just glad you don't resent me for not being able to help you much. Actually, I've heard quite a bit of news lately. Directors Jia Zhangke and Li Yang are both planning to make new movies this year, but unfortunately, it's said that the male leads in their films are all older. You're too young and don't fit their requirements at all. They're both top-tier directors of art-house films, what a pity," Sister Wang sighed.

“It’s alright, if they don’t have anyone suitable, we’ll just look for someone else.” Li Boda shook his head, feeling quite regretful as well.

After all, Jia Zhangke's art films have won numerous awards abroad. As long as Li Boda can participate in Jia Zhangke's films, he can be labeled as a talented actor.

The same goes for Li Yang; his previous film, "Blind Shaft," won numerous awards.

"I haven't heard anything about directors like Wang Xiaoshuai and Zhang Yang having any film shooting plans this year. Director Lou Ye, on the other hand, seems to have some plans, but there's no news yet, so we'll have to wait a bit. And we don't know what kind of movie he's making, or if there's a suitable role for you. After all, Boda, you're just too handsome. Most art films aren't suitable for you, since art films are usually about poor people or petty thieves..." Sister Wang couldn't help but glance at Li Boda. That handsome face meant he didn't need talent to make a living; he could be fed a fortune just by his looks.

Such a beautiful face, making art films? It's almost laughable.

However, since it was Li Boda's wish after all, she, as the executive agent, could only listen. Then Li Boda began to look at the complete or incomplete scripts that Sister Wang had brought, such as "The Heavenly Dog," "Turbulent Times," "Tuya's Marriage," "The Lazy Boy," and "Dreams Come True," etc.

After reading through all these scripts, Li Boda found that most of them were not suitable for him, because the male leads in these films were generally older or simply not suitable for him.

Of all these scripts, the one that Li Boda regrets the most is "Dreams Come True".

The script for "Dreams Come True" is actually about the entertainment industry, specifically the relationship between actresses and male directors.

The character of the male director made it hard for Li Boda to look away.

Upon seeing this role, Li Boda realized that he could be an actor, but he could also be a director.

If you're an actor, you might not be able to find suitable roles or the roles you want to play. But if you're a director, you can write your own script, set up your own crew, and then make the films you like and the films you want to make.

Didn't he always want to play a business genius or a domineering CEO? But there are no such roles in mainland China.

If he became a director, he could easily make a TV series of this type, directing and acting in it himself.

However, looking at the script for "Dreams Come True," Li Boda was speechless again.

Because this character, this male lead, this director is an old man in his fifties or sixties!

This script is about a young female star and her relationship with a director in his fifties or sixties.

Li Boda can't possibly play a director in his fifties or sixties, can he?
Although Li Boda felt he had no problem, the director would definitely not use him.

Finally, Li Boda reluctantly put the script down, but couldn't help but glance at it again.

Then, among the other scripts, Li Boda realized that there was only one role he could play: "The Lai Boy".

The main characters in this script are three young hoodlums in their early twenties.

Three thugs got into a fight with another thug and knocked the other guy unconscious. Thinking they had killed someone, they ran away.

During his escape, he experienced betrayal and death, and finally decided to go back and turn himself in. When he returned, he found that the thug was not dead at all, and they were completely unharmed.

It's a rather absurd and ridiculous story, yet it's also true.

However, although Li Boda was quite suitable for the role in this script, he preferred other scripts.

Because this script lacks depth!
For art films, how can you showcase your acting skills if you lack depth?

If he can't showcase his acting skills, then what's the point of making art films?

Li Boda even preferred the script "The Heavenly Dog" to the script "The Lai Boy".

A retired hero wounded in battle protects the forest, fights against evil forces, and ultimately uses his life and blood to protect the state-owned mountains and forests.

However, the role in the script "Tian Gou" was not suitable for Li Boda, or rather, in the eyes of the director and others, Li Boda was not suitable for the role of Li Tian Gou in the script "Tian Gou".

After putting the script down, Li Boda couldn't help but glance at the script for "Dreams Come True," which he had previously placed aside.

"Sister Wang, could you help me find out if there are any roles similar to 'genius director'? Director or cinematographer, both are fine," Li Boda said to Sister Wang.

"Huh?" Sister Wang was a little confused.

Li Boda previously wanted to play a "domineering CEO," then suddenly wanted to act in an art film, and now says he wants to play roles like a "genius director" or "photographer." He really does act on a whim.

(Hey handsome guys and beautiful ladies, do you know any movies or TV shows where the main character or supporting role is a director? If so, leave a comment here.)

(End of this chapter)