Chapter 568: Chapter 567: Distance (5)
Fans watch movies for the good looks. Regular audiences watch movies for the story. And she watches movies for both the story and, of course, the acting skills. She would meticulously contemplate Shang Feifei’s performances, in addition to Bo Yan’s.
Shang Feifei won the Best Actress award with this film. But to be fair, her performance was slightly inferior to Bo Yan’s. If it weren’t for the difficulty in securing a second Gold Oscar, Bo Yan would deserve a second Best Actor trophy. Yet, a good actor is capable of bringing their partner into character, and that is exactly what Bo Yan is like.
Although Xia Siyu was confident that she had greater potential and more spiritual energy than Shang Feifei, Shang Feifei indeed did well in this film. Her acting was layered, and she truly deserved the Best Actress title.
Despite being proud, Xia Siyu was not foolish. She had a clear understanding of those who were more capable than her, like Bo Yan. She truly respected Bo Yan’s professionalism and theoretical knowledge. That was the only thing that could make her bow her head when she was initially hostile towards him.
Bo Yan was also quite astonishing. In everyday life, he seemed aloof, as though no one was worthy of his attention. Yet, in films, his peach blossom eyes were expressive and reticent, capable of conveying endless emotions with just a single shot. He could express the joys and sorrows within without needing to cry or laugh.
No wonder, after acting in a film with him, Shang Feifei initially had the illusion that Bo Yan might like her, which led her to pursue him, though, of course, it led nowhere in the end.
Putting herself in their shoes, when she acted with Bo Yan in “Storm,” she was indeed influenced by him. “Spring Light,” this film that she had fought hard for after reading the script, might not have been pursued with such determination had it not been for Bo Yan’s presence. With Bo Yan around, it felt as though a Sea Needle had steadied her thoughts.
She trusted her own judgment, and even more so Bo Yan’s. Bo Yan was full of confidence in this project, and she found herself unconsciously influenced as well.
Today on the train, with cameras following her, Bo Yan knew she was working, and since they had already contacted each other at noon, he would not disturb her now. Although they were far apart and not communicating with each other, through his movie, one acting and one watching, it was as if they were communicating across the void.
Qin Baizhou felt a bit jealous, especially when he saw Xia Siyu’s gaze growing more focused and admiring. He coughed once, but since it was the middle of the night and most people on the train were asleep, he didn’t dare to make too much noise and could only remind her in this way.
But Xia Siyu was straightforward, and unless you spoke clearly, she truly wouldn’t grasp your hints. She followed along watching the movie next door, which made Qin Baizhou cough many times. Xia Siyu frowned and turned to Qin Baizhou, “Do you have a cold?”
Qin Baizhou shook his head.
“Then why do you keep coughing?”
Qin Baizhou was at a loss for words. Before he could finish speaking, the movie was still playing, she didn’t say anything else to him, and continued watching the movie.
Once the movie had finished, a mother remarked, “Bo Yan is really handsome.”
Xia Siyu’s brow furrowed slightly. Her expression didn’t seem like she was jealous but rather contemplative, “He’s okay, I guess.”
“Just okay? He’s the handsomest man in the entertainment industry, almost without fault. I wish my child’s father was like that.”
Xia Siyu thought about this fellow’s lustful behavior and frowned even deeper, “He’s just so-so.”