"Raymond Chen? That is... Director Chen Long?" Lin Ximai stepped into the entrance, and pulled the doorknob to close the door. "I remember you mentioned him the last time you were filming X-Storm in America."
The tall and beautiful door closed gently behind Lin Xi, with a crisp click of the bolts snapping together. Because the entire hallway was in a very quiet state, this small sound was particularly eye-catching.
Uno nodded lightly and said, "Yes, yes."
Raymond Chen, also known as Chen Long, is a world-renowned Chinese film director. Because his family moved to Europe in the last century, Chen Long grew up in a foreign country. It is said that his grandmother was a blond and blue-eyed Russian woman.
Lin Xi bent down and took out his slippers to put on, and said with a smile: "Why did you suddenly ask about him again? I remember it was said that he has retired?" Lin Xi raised his eyes Looking at Uno, he said, "There hasn't been any work released in the past ten years. Is director Raymond planning to make a comeback?"
Thinking of this, Lin Xi felt that the possibility was very high. The two stepped out of the hallway, and as soon as they reached the coffee table, Lin Xi asked again: "Did he want to ask you to film a movie? I remember that "Return" you just debuted was his masterpiece. "
On the small and unique glass coffee table, there is a royal blue vase with rounded lines, and a white rose is inserted obliquely in the small bottle mouth. Just one flower, blooming so calmly and glamorously, makes the whole space elegant and noble. Lin Xi's gaze was suddenly caught, and he simply sat down on the coffee table, stroking the delicate petals with one hand, while looking up at Uno.
"Actually, Raymond has been preparing a movie for the past ten years, and it hasn't started shooting yet." After a pause, Uno continued: "However, he does want me to play the leading actor."
Hearing the obvious answer, Lin Xi nodded knowingly: "Yes. About how long will you be going? Are you going to leave soon?"
"Lin Xi, Raymond invited you to audition."
"!" The movements in his hands froze for a moment, Lin Xi was taken aback for a moment, and immediately raised his head and asked in surprise: "Me? How could it be me? Could it be that you recommended it to him?"
Uno nodded without denying, closed his cold eyes, and said: "After the Bailin Film Festival ended this time, I just went to find Raymond. I asked for your "Dark War" and "Introduction" from Director Wu Zhen. The clips of "Song Jue 2", together with "Ling Shen" and "Falling Stars", are for Raymond's reference. But until today, Raymond didn't agree to let you audition." After a pause, Uno said again : "Actually, that call this morning was from Raymond."
"Why do you even want "Falling Stars"? It's just an MV that focuses on aesthetics and pictures. Does it have any special reference significance for filming?" Lin Xi asked with a frown.
Just as he finished speaking, Uno shook his head abruptly, with an imperceptible arc on his lips.
"It may not be important to other movies, but it is very important to Raymond's movie." Seeing a trace of confusion on the young man's delicate face, Uno asked: "Lin Xi, you know... "Chaconn"?"
The spacious and grand piano room at the corner of the corridor on the second floor is based on white, which is different from the architectural style on the first floor, adopting the classic German Bauhaus style. The three walls are covered with gray sound-proof felt, and the walls are extremely thick, which isolates the sound in the room from the outside world. There are not many decorations, only one glass window that almost opens the entire wall, which is placed obliquely to form a 45° angle with the ground.
The bright moonlight seeped in through the double-layer soundproof glass, and it was cool, reflecting the water-like color on the white marble floor, and also climbing onto the luxurious and reserved white tripod piano.
In the middle of the room are two people sitting and standing, one pressing their knuckles and the other listening quietly.
The elegant and soft piano sound leaked out from between those slender fingers. It is a bright allegro, but it sounds like a kind of melancholy that transcends the format and speed, and is faintly mixed in every flowing note, making the whole tune blurred. Come up with a melancholic blue.
Uno's beautiful fingers slid back and forth on the black and white keys. Every time you press a note, it is like performing an exquisite dance, which is a great enjoyment both visually and auditorily.
When the last soft and brisk ending sound stopped quietly at Uno's fingertips, Lin Xi still stood there in a daze, unable to wake up from the sad and melodious music just now for a long time.
"This piece is Bach's "Chaconne". It was originally a violin suite, but it has been changed to a piano version." The deep and magnetic male voice suddenly broke the stagnant atmosphere in the room. Uno put his hands lightly on the keys, as if this could soothe the sound of pain still lingering in the air.
Lin Xi sat down on the white piano bench slowly, stretched out his hand involuntarily, and caressed the vibrating keys. The corners of his lips pursed slightly, and he sighed, and said, "Before you said that Raymond's new movie was called "Chaconne", it seemed to be related to this song. Then... I can probably understand why Raymond would Please go play the leading role."
The naturally elegant aristocratic posture, and the concentrated appearance of pressing the keys in the scene just now.
Lin Xi has never seen Uno playing the piano, but... just this time, it seemed that he really saw the person he had teased—
"See through the world of mortals, stand out from all living beings. 』
When this person hangs his head and concentrates on the black and white dancing notes, it seems that he is really a god who sits on the peak and can only look up.
Uno didn't notice the slight abnormality in Lin Xi's expression. He nodded slightly and said, "So, you should also understand why the MV of "Falling Stars" is very important."
Hearing this, Lin Xi was taken aback for a moment. His memory was pulled back to that majestic church and red brick town more than half a year ago. A flash of inspiration suddenly flashed, and he exclaimed, "Is it a violinist that Raymond wants me to audition for?"
His thin lips curled slightly, and Uno nodded and said, "That's right. So, among all your works, the MV of "Falling Stars" can be regarded as the most valued by Raymond." After a pause, he continued: "Actually, this The most important reason why the film has been suspended for so many years... is that there is no other leading actor. Raymond wants an actor who fits his image, even if the appearance and acting skills are suitable, he also hopes that the actor can play the violin."
"But I don't know how to play the violin. Isn't this..." Suddenly realizing something, her elegant phoenix eyes widened, and Lin Xi asked in surprise: "You just said another... hero?!"
A faint pink color suddenly appeared on his cheeks, Uno raised his hands to cover his lips, and coughed lightly: ""Chaconne"...is a same-sex movie."
"..." After a long silence, Lin Xi chuckled. He raised his eyes and looked helplessly at the handsome man in front of him, and said, "Same-sex subjects... It's really a field I've never tried before. You put it that way..."
The voice stopped suddenly, and Uno couldn't help holding his breath, waiting for Lin Xi's next words.
Under the clear moonlight, the young Yili's brows and eyes gradually stretched out, as handsome as a green pine under the snow.
"You said that, I really want to challenge it." Uno breathed a sigh of relief, and before he could speak, he heard Lin Xi say: "But you said it was an audition before, it seems that Director Raymond is not interested in me. very satisfied?"
His fingers lightly stroked the well-spaced black and white keys, and Uno suddenly pressed a do note, and a deep and elegant voice sounded from behind the piano instantly.
"Raymond has too high demands on actors, scripts, filming, and himself, so over the years, he has only published five works. Among them, "A Dream in the Fog" and " Shocking World" are all his classic works."
Lin Xi nodded knowingly: "I know that although there are not many works, they are all high-quality. Speaking of it..." There was a hint of teasing in his voice, and Lin Xi laughed: "Raymond's least famous The movie seems to be your debut film "Return"?"
Listening to the other party's teasing words, Uno's stern face did not fluctuate at all. He lowered his eyes to cover the look in his eyes, and said, "Well, it's really unknown. I only won the best film at the Tian x Chao All Star Awards, and the best newcomer at the Golden Bull Award." After a pause, Ou Nuo added: "It seems to be the box office runner-up of the Chinese x Dynasty back then."
"..." The back molars suddenly felt itchy, Lin Xi gritted his teeth and said, "You are really... narcissistic!"
Uno twitched the corners of his lips and gave a low laugh, but didn't speak any more.
Seeing that the young man on the opposite side seemed to want to make a move, he immediately coughed and changed the topic: "Raymond's dissatisfaction with you is actually just because you don't know how to play the violin. What I've been arguing with him is— It is almost impossible to find an actor who can play the violin, and who has to pass the test in terms of acting skills, appearance, and temperament."
Hearing this, Lin Xi probably understood what the other party meant: "So... Among these elements, the least important thing is whether the violin is the same?"
"right."
With a confident and indifferent arc on his lips, Lin Xi asked, "You have so much confidence in me?"
"I believe in you more than yourself." Seeing the young man's astonishment, Uno asked again: "Are you so unsure?"
"No." Lin Xi denied it bluntly, "Actually, what I want to know most now is... when are we going to leave?"
Hearing these words, Uno's dark and quiet eyes flashed a look that really happened. He smiled lowly and hooked his lips, looked at Lin Xi's eagerness to try, and said, "I know that it will be Ye Yiyi's engagement banquet in a few days, and we must come back. So... the plane ticket to Germany in the early morning of tomorrow, I have already ordered Zhao Xian."
"So soon?" Although Lin Xi couldn't wait, Lin Xi didn't expect that the other party had already arranged everything. "Are you not afraid that I will reject this film? You know, China is still relatively conservative. It may be difficult for this same-sex film to be released in mainland China. Many male actors in mainland China will also reject same-sex films."
Uno raised an eyebrow lightly when he heard this: "Will you refuse?"
"Of course not." Lin Xi replied with a smile. Being able to cooperate with Raymond Chen and Uno, this kind of opportunity... He absolutely cannot give up!
"Even if you say no, I think, when you see the script... you'll cry and beg Raymond to give you another chance."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xi asked amusedly, "Is that good?"
As soon as the words fell, Lin Xi didn't get a reply from Uno. The latter slowly closed his eyes, staring at the quiet and beautiful keys for a long time, but no one spoke for a while.
A depressing atmosphere slowly enveloped the spacious piano room. Just when Lin Xi felt that something was wrong and wanted to ask, he suddenly heard Uno sigh and said: "When I heard this story for the first time, I was fourteen years old. At that time, I was thinking that people all over the world must know this story. Maybe this is the source that I didn’t notice when I first chose the path of acting.”
Lin Xi couldn't help being shocked when he heard the words, he hesitated for a while, but he still couldn't help asking softly: "When you were fourteen?"
Uno nodded lightly: "Yes, fourteen years old."
The elegant and cold voice was still echoing in the room, but Uno slowly raised his eyes and looked at Lin Xi seriously and solemnly. The deep pupils are like an abyss, making it impossible to see the bottom.
"Lin Xi, this is a... true story."
In the dark and vast night, the moon is already incomplete. I do not know when, the weather gradually downcast. Clouds of dark clouds floated over this vast sky, covering the original brilliance of the moon from time to time, leaving behind the empty noise of the city.
A white Boeing 747 international flight took advantage of the heavy night, cut through the air and flew to the highest floor, leaving this sleeping land. Arrived in Frankfurt for a connecting flight, and then flew to Berlin. When Lin Xi set foot on this land, more than ten hours had passed.
The rest on the plane must be greatly reduced, but Lin Xi didn't feel a little tired. He looked around this familiar place energetically, as if thinking of himself six years ago when he went abroad to film for the first time.
"When we came to Berlin six years ago, it seemed that we really didn't have much time for a little shopping." Sitting in the spacious and comfortable back seat of the car, Lin Xi leaned back on the chair, but looked far away, staring out the window. But every grass and tree passed by.
Hearing this, Uno also turned his head and followed Lin Xi's line of sight, looking out the window. On the vast and flat square, it happened that a group of white pigeons suddenly flew into the air with their wings fluttering. There were about forty or fifty of them. From a distance, they looked like white wings, flapping their wings and flying towards the blue sky.
"When this audition is over, if you have time, we can go to Bodhi Tree Street together." A voice with a low smile rang in Lin Xi's ear, "I said before that I really want to bring you here."
"okay."
The black and atmospheric Maybach drove smoothly on the smooth and clean streets of the foreign country. As the travel time increased, the beautiful and magnificent high-rise buildings on both sides of the road gradually became rare, and finally stopped in front of a three-story simple red brick house.
The whole house doesn't look big from the front, even the flower bed at the door is bare, not even a single weed, it seems that the owner is not a person who pays attention to details. On the narrow open space in front of the door, there are some tall boxes for one person who don't know what to do. In a well-secured residential area, the owner doesn't seem to worry about theft at all, and let these boxes take up not much space.
"Is this the home of director Raymond?" Lin Xi didn't realize until Uno stretched out his hand and pushed open the small old and red iron door, "Shouldn't we go directly to the set to audition?"
Walking on the crowded path, Uno shook his head and said, "Raymond is a little... different. When you see him, you probably understand."
Lin Xi couldn't help being surprised when he heard the words. Just as he was about to ask another question, he suddenly heard a loud and serious voice in front of him: "Mantes, you are too slow to come!"