Chapter 1738 - 843: Paying for Justice (2)

Chapter 1738: Chapter 843: Paying for Justice (2)

Zhou Yun said, "Sister Ning Yao indeed performed well in ’Treasure,’ her nomination is completely justified."

"Yeah, and Yin Lin lost twenty pounds to play a critically ill patient. Even though the film’s reputation is just average, her performance and personal sacrifice were acknowledged by many," Wu Chengbao said, "These are two seed candidates."

Every time when competing for various awards, these things come up.

Zhou Yun felt fortunate, having won an award early on, her expectations for these awards were not so high anymore. Otherwise, she might not be able to approach this matter with such a calm heart.

Of course, even having won an award, one still desires to win the next one.

It’s an uncontrollable human desire.

As a result, while discussing Ning Yao’s performance in ’Treasure’ at noon, in the afternoon, Ning Yao called Zhou Yun asking if she was in Shanghai.

Zhou Yun said she was.

Ning Yao invited her out for coffee.

The two arranged to meet at a very secluded, private café.

Zhou Yun was initially surprised at why this café looked seemingly empty; a glance at the prices swiftly explained it.

However, this café was really stylishly designed, not only artistic but also beautiful.

The vivid wall murals imparted a serene sense of release throughout the space.

Zhou Yun felt tempted and took out her phone, asking Ning Yao to take a few photos of her.

Ning Yao gladly helped Zhou Yun take them.

"Do you want me to take a photo of you?" Zhou Yun asked.

Ning Yao shook her head and said, "I’ve been here several times and already took many photos, but let’s take a selfie later, we haven’t seen each other in a while."

In fact, it had been less than a month.

The two had just met in Berlin.

Due to the film ’Treasure,’ their relationship had become closer than before.

Zhou Yun considered how Ning Yao had missed out on the Best Actress award at the Berlin Film Festival this time and couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.

Zhou Yun asked, "Sister Ning Yao, when will you be joining a crew next?"

Ning Yao nodded, saying, "I accepted a film, I’m joining the crew this May."

"What kind of film is it?"

"Suspense crime," Ning Yao said, "I play a mother who has to kill a thug who broke into her home to protect her child, it’s quite thrilling."

"Hmm? It sounds so interesting."

"Yeah, and the script is very concise. The story happens entirely in one place, at the home of the character I play. There are only a few main actors, no crowd scenes. My team says it’s like a ’scripted murder’ story," Ning Yao said.

Zhou Yun said, "Then it should wrap up quickly, right?"

"It will be done in about twenty days," Ning Yao said, "Not time-consuming."

Zhou Yun nodded.

"That’s great."

Ning Yao asked, "What about you?"

"I have a clear schedule for now. I’m looking at scripts but want to take a good rest while I can," Zhou Yun said, "There are a few films coming out gradually, I’ll focus on promoting them for now, and we’ll see about other things later."

Ning Yao nodded, "You really haven’t stopped filming in the past two years, working without rest."

"I always felt I was just starting out in the industry, lacking security, wanting to seize every opportunity I have, not daring to let go," Zhou Yun said, "Now I’m gradually daring to relax a bit. I’ve filmed a few projects to fall back on, so even if I take a break, I won’t be without work for long. I think this sense of confidence really correlates with time. After a few years as an actress, I gradually grasped some of the tricks in this industry, and only then did I dare to give up certain things."

"Haha, I understand what you mean, I feel the same. When I started acting, I didn’t have any clue, didn’t dare to speak much, just obediently did whatever others said. I’m almost thirty now and only starting to assert some demands on my work."

As they talked, Ning Yao suddenly said, "By the way, Xiao Yun, has that Li ZhenTai from Korea contacted you again?"

Zhou Yun shook her head in confusion, "No, why would he contact me?"

"He relayed through some people that I should best not go to Korea, otherwise he’d make me pay," Ning Yao said with a smile, "I was stunned when I heard that; after high school, I practically never heard anyone say this type of thing. I thought maybe he’d threatened you too."