New York 2006

Chapter 252 A good middle-class girl

After lunch, Luo Ji returned to the office to rest. There was still some time before the auditions started. He lazily sat in his swivel chair, put his feet up on his desk, and watched the movie "The Reader" on his computer.

Whenever he has free time these days, he watches some of this year's Oscar-nominated movies.

This is because although "Twilight" did not receive any nominations last year, as a popular movie last year, the entire cast was also invited to the Oscars.

Oscar selection is close to the academy and has no interest in commercial blockbusters.

But they also want ratings and popularity.Every year, the crews of popular movies are invited, and some actors from them will perform live, present awards as presenters, or speak directly.

This year's Oscar winner Luo Ji will also be on stage. At that time, he will take the stage to introduce a short film with Amanda Seyfried, the heroine of last year's hit movie "Mamma Mia."

Therefore, Luo Ji will watch some Oscar-nominated movies recently, otherwise it would be a bit embarrassing for him to be unable to answer questions from reporters.

"What?!" Luo Ji was shocked.

His lazy posture disappeared in an instant, and he concentrated on enjoying the movie "The Reader" being played on the computer.

The scene played at this time was of the heroine played by Kate Winslet. She was having sex with a boy, and she was completely naked.You can see the details.

"This, this is the heroine of Titanic!"

Luo Ji was stunned and froze. Just then, there was a knock on the door.He quickly pressed the pause button and then said: "Come in."

It was Fiona who walked in the door. She took out a newspaper and put it in front of Luo Ji: "Look, there is a newspaper saying that you have a problem with your investment, you are raising funds everywhere, and you may be going bankrupt."

Luo Ji picked it up and took a look. The title was very scary. Logic is going bankrupt!
He didn't even finish reading the news content and threw the newspaper directly into the trash can: "Don't read this kind of rubbish tabloid in the future. It's boring."

Fiona asked worriedly: "Aren't you going to clarify?"

Luo Ji shrugged and said nonchalantly: "There are rumors that I do illegal business, there are rumors that I and Taylor are getting back together, there are rumors that I take drugs, there are rumors that I like mature women who are older than me. If this happens every time I have to respond to every message, and I’m not too busy!”

Fiona said with a worried look: "But this is about your reputation as an investment genius. Don't you care at all?"

"No, these unsubstantiated rumors won't cause much of a problem." Luo Ji said indifferently: "Do I still need to prove my reputation as an investment genius? Look at the Internet stocks I recommend on the market. Before the financial crisis, In the past, these stocks have started to recover early."

"Well, the Internet stocks you recommended before have indeed gone up well during this period." Fiona said and then added: "Except Apple."

"I work closely with his family through various channels. How can I not know the level of Apple? They are still the world's leading company in smartphones, Internet music, and MP3 players. Sooner or later, they will rise back."

Fiona said: "Since you are not worried about this news, then I am out?"

"go Go."

Luo Ji waved his hands and said impatiently. After Fiona left, he immediately clicked on the movie to continue playing and carefully studied the acting skills of Kate Winslet, the British beauty.

Hehehe, not bad, very good!

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"Hello everyone, my name is Carey Mulligan, from the UK. I am 23 years old. I have appeared in the movie "Pride and Prejudice" and the TV series "Doctor Who"."

The blond girl opposite had short, ear-length hair that was as long as Luo Ji's hair, like a tomboy.However, she has a shallow dimple on her cheek, her smile is contagious, and her temperament is also very good, which makes people like her.

Luo Ji smiled and said, "I've seen both of the works you participated in. They were very good."

"Thank you, Logic." Carey Mulligan said thanks.

Fiona glanced at Luo Ji doubtfully. She remembered that a British actress had mentioned that she had appeared in "Doctor Who" when she auditioned.But Luo Ji later complained to her about this British national drama, so loudly that he lost interest after watching two episodes. It was not good at all.

Luo Ji looked at Mulligan and asked, "Do you know Dalula Riley?"

"Of course, we filmed "Pride and Prejudice" together." Mulligan asked curiously: "Do you know her too? She is a good friend of mine."

"Of course, she is Musk's girlfriend and we have partyed together several times."

Mulligan suddenly realized: "Oh, I forgot, you and Musk have cooperated."

Omi Entertainment Circle: You know me, I know you, perfectly in line with the six-dimensional space theory.

In fact, it may not take six steps at all, but can be done in two or three steps.This circle is actually quite small, and actors often meet at various events.

Luo Ji asked expectantly, "Can you sing?"

Mulligan said seriously: "Yes, I like music very much. I studied vocal music when I was a child."

Luo Ji continued to ask, "Then why didn't you develop your career in the music industry and instead became an actor?"

Mulligan was a little confused, but still answered seriously: "I never encountered a suitable opportunity. Later, I performed on stage several times by various coincidences, and then I became an actor."

"Hmm." Luo Ji continued to ask, "Is your hair naturally blonde, or was it dyed later?"

"intrinsic."

"What do your parents do?"

Mulligan explained seriously: "My father is a hotel manager and my mother is a university lecturer."

No wonder, even though this one has short blond hair, she still can't hide the temperament of a good middle-class girl.Moreover, she has a tender face and does not look as old as 23 years old, only 18 years old.

Luo Ji continued, "Can you perform a song live?"

"Of course." Mulligan smiled, and then said: "My best is ballads. Can I sing your "Perfect" next?"

Luo Ji smiled and nodded: "Of course."

Carey Mulligan's voice comes through, and her timbre is average.However, there is no problem with her singing skills, and her emotions are also on point.Apparently he studied music.

Fiona's interviewers were a little confused and couldn't figure out what Luo Ji was causing trouble. How did I sing the song during the MV audition?

Bang bang bang bang, the song ended and Luo Ji applauded: "Kerry, your performance is very good."

"Thank you." Mulligan said immediately, "But I'm here to audition for the music video."

Luo Ji responded: "Okay, then make a sweet expression."

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After a long time, Fiona patted Luo Ji gently and pointed to her watch.Luo Ji took a look and saw that twenty minutes had passed since the audition.

Luo Ji nodded: "Ahem, Miss Mulligan. During the filming of the music video, would you like to grow your hair longer? Change it to shoulder length. I think this is more in line with the character in the script."

Mulligan asked: "When will the MV be shot?"

"Within this month."

"It may not be shoulder-length in such a short period of time." Mulligan then said: "But I can wear a wig. I don't know what kind of hairstyle I need during the filming? I can buy one."

Luo Ji thought for a moment, then took out a piece of white paper and spent three minutes drawing a hair design.

Luo Ji then waved his hand to signal Mulligan to come over: "It's probably a hairstyle like this, just shoulder length. What do you think?"

Mulligan said seriously: "Yes, I can handle it."

"I think this hairstyle suits you better."

"I think it's pretty good too, thank you Logic." Mulligan said with a big smile.

"Cough cough cough." Fiona coughed twice and pointed at her watch.

Luo Ji nodded to express his understanding, then took out a business card and handed it to Mulligan: "This is my business card. You can contact me anytime when you have time."

Mulligan was pleasantly surprised, smiled and nodded: "I will."

Luo Ji said, "Okay, you go out and call the next auditioner in."

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Luo Ji was very unusual during the audition just now, and everyone present noticed it. This was the person who took the longest to audition for him today.

The MV director asked tentatively: "Are you very optimistic about her?"

"Yes." Luo Ji nodded, and then said, "Let's identify her as the heroine of the "I Do" MV!"

"Is it so easy to decide?" Jeff Basker immediately objected: "This is the MV with the highest presence of the heroine among all your songs. I think Daddario is actually more suitable."

The chief director of the MV said: "D'Addario's temperament is not suitable for this song. Her breasts are too big. I think Jennifer Lawrence is more suitable. This song has the potential to become a hit. You must know that wedding songs have always been very popular in Europe and the United States." Best-selling. The right MV heroine is very important! It can expand the popularity of the song."

Fiona tried to smooth things over: "Stop arguing now and let's see. The audition isn't over yet, and you might meet someone better."

Luo Ji made the final decision: "It's her, Fiona, please record it." Jeff Busker and the MV director's faces dropped. They were both top people in the industry, and they felt a little unhappy at being rejected.However, their resentment soon dissipated. Geniuses always have their own opinions, and they comforted themselves in this way.

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At eight o'clock in the evening, all auditions ended.The five auditioners were all very tired, but they all persisted. They drank coffee to refresh themselves and discussed the candidates for today's audition, hoping to select the candidates tonight.

Fiona smiled and said: "I think Blake Lively is very suitable. Not only is she famous, but she is also close to your age, so she is very suitable to appear in "Someone You Loved"."

Luo Ji directly retorted: "Her image in the TV series "Gossip Girl" she is currently starring in is so inconsistent with my music style."

The chief director of the MV echoed: "Indeed, she is so famous now that her style has long been finalized in the minds of the audience."

"Okay." Fiona said regretfully. She liked this TV series quite a lot.

The chief director of the MV continued: "Already famous actors like Blake Lively, Emma Roberts, and Kristen Stewart cannot be hired. They are already famous, and it is easy for the audience's attention to deviate from the song. Focus on them.”

"Yeah." Luo Ji nodded in agreement. His girlfriend Christine didn't say hello to him today, so she came to the audition to join in the fun.

Jeff Basker said: "Then choose actors who are not famous?"

"Yes." Luo Ji said affirmatively.

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Fiona took the determined candidates and read them to several people.

"Five Hundred Miles", Taylor Swift.

"Shallow," Lady Gaga.

"Memories" was shot by Logic alone.

"Victory," Sarah Brightman and Burbank Symphony Orchestra.

Luo Ji nodded: "These songs were decided in advance and were not part of the audition process. The only pity I have is that the New York Symphony Orchestra is unwilling to participate in the filming of the music video."

The director of the MV smiled and said: "Your pure music is indeed great, and they also participated in the recording of the song. But if you want to conduct the New York Symphony Orchestra to shoot the MV, they will definitely not be willing to agree."

Jeff Busker smiled and said, "Logic, do you want to elevate yourself with the New York Symphony Orchestra?"

"Hahaha, you saw it!"

The song "Victory" is pure music played by a symphony orchestra, with only a short female bel canto in it.

According to Luo Ji's current status, he must be the best at what he does.

The accompanist Luo Ji chose for "Victory" was the New York Symphony Orchestra, and the female bel canto was Sarah Brightman, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.She is a British national treasure singer. She also sang the theme song of the Olympic Games "Me and You" last year, which is quite famous.

When Luo Ji proposed to shoot a music video, Aunt Sha agreed to participate, but the New York Symphony Orchestra refused.The New York Symphony Orchestra is the world's top symphony orchestra, and due to some of its own reservations, it was unwilling to let Luo Ji serve as the conductor in the music video to direct their performance.

Luo Ji could only settle for the next best thing and chose a local symphony orchestra in Los Angeles to conduct it.

Fiona continued.

"Sugar", Penny, Alexandra, Miriko Tamura, etc.

"Let Her Go" by Alexandra Daddario.

"Someone You Loved", Jennifer Lawrence.

"Can't Help Falling In Love", Wang Keying.

"How Long Will I Love You" by Evan Rachel.

"I Do", Carey Mulligan.

Luo Ji looked at the other people and said in a questioning tone, "Is that settled?"

"Ok."

In addition to Carey Mulligan, Penny also stars Evan Rachel.Luo Ji, the other character, considered the opinions of several people, so that their right to make suggestions would not be in vain.

Several people looked very good at this time and were very satisfied with Luo Ji's choice.

The chief director of the MV said with admiration: "Logic, your second album is absolutely a hit. The songs in it are so good."

"What are your favorite songs?"

The chief director of the MV said seriously: "'Perfect' and 'Let Her Go', I think these two songs have the deepest feelings you put into them."

Luo Ji nodded and then asked, "Which MV script do you like best?"

""Sugar"!" the MV director said without hesitation: "This is so interesting. The singer directly landed at the fans' wedding. This will definitely become a hit. Logic, how did you come up with this idea? You are so talented. ”

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At eleven o'clock in the evening, after a busy day, Luo Ji and Fiona got in the car and drove home.

Fiona complained: "Really, you are working so late today. You will definitely be scolded by Sammy when you go back."

Luo Ji played with his cell phone and said without any worry: "It's a small matter, as long as I act coquettishly towards Sami, she will never be angry."

"Okay." Fiona paused for a moment, then she continued: "Feili, do you like Carey Mulligan?"

Luo Ji stopped playing with his phone and looked at Fiona in confusion: "Why do you say that?"

Fiona said bluntly: "You interviewed her for so long, asked about her family situation, and gave her your personal business card. What did you mean when you said you didn't like her? Why didn't I see you giving your business card to anyone else? ."

Luo Ji: "..."

Fiona continued: "Taylor told me that the reason why she fell in love with you. In addition to the good impression at the beginning, there was also the day you sent her to the airport and you tidied her hair."

Luo Ji asked in confusion, "Taylor, are you still telling you this?"

"Of course, we have a good relationship."

"Ok."

"Don't change the subject." Fiona continued: "You said you like Carey Mulligan?"

Luo Ji said without any guilt, "It's nothing."

Fiona continued: "Don't quibble, otherwise, when you first met her, why did you style her hair just like you did to Taylor? Okay! Only now do I understand that this is your way of picking up girls."

Luo Ji immediately retorted: "What the hell? It's boring! I was thinking about the MV."

Fiona smiled and said: "You're still pretending. After so long, I finally figured out your aesthetics. You don't like mature women at all like the media said. What you like is the kind of beautiful women with the temperament of a middle-class good girl." Girl. Carey Mulligan’s temperament is very strong today.”

"Ha..." Luo Ji's head was full of questions.

"Taylor, Robin and Kristen are all such good girls in private. They all have such a temperament." Fiona was very sure of her guess. She then said playfully: "By the way, is this kind of aesthetic? Is it related to the middle-class family life you had when you were a child?”

Things seemed to be unfolding in a strange direction. The reason why Luo Ji was so kind to Carey Mulligan was because she was from Tianqi!

When Luo Ji and Taylor performed a cover of "Five Hundred Miles", Tianqi released a MV for the song. I don't know if it was a MV or maybe a clip from a film and television clip.

There is a woman named Carey Mulligan in the video. Luo Ji has always been very kind to people from Tianqi.

Luo Ji looked at her and said, "Have you recently studied psychology on your own and begun to analyze me?"

Fiona smiled and said, "I have read a few psychology articles recently."

"It seems you have scratched the surface."

"What? I don't believe it!" Fiona said in surprise.

Luo Ji explained: "I just think her voice is very good and I want the music company to sign her."

Fiona looked suspicious: "Really?"

Luo Ji told the truth: "When she takes the initiative to contact me, I will give her a music contract. Just watch if you don't believe me."

"Uh...Okay, okay." Fiona fell silent immediately.

Luo Ji continued to play with his phone, and while he was playing with it, he suddenly stopped.

Do I really like this kind of good girl from a middle-class background?

(End of this chapter)