Rebirth of the rich and famous

Chapter 281

"I'm sorry, I'm so excited - as I said earlier, I'm definitely more excited than Robert..."

Her words caused a burst of good-natured laughter on the stage, "This is the first heavyweight trophy I have won! I, thank the director and my mentor Taylor, and the producer Richard, USC They gave me this opportunity. Of course, they also gave me the opportunity to realize my dreams! All of us, dreamers with dreams in our hearts, need opportunities! If no one gives you an opportunity, create it yourself Opportunity—I think, this is Sundance, the paradise of independent films, which gives us the greatest inspiration..."

"Then, I want to say that in order to play the role of Joan well, I have paid a lot, experienced a lot, and have a deeper understanding of life-before filming, I stayed in the state mental hospital for a week and visited the real Joan. Abnormal killer - of course, all this is worth it! I just want to take this opportunity to appeal to everyone to care more about friends with mental disorders - I have donated anonymously to the Mental Illness Concern Foundation, but I still feel that What more should be done, besides financial help - thanks to the conference for giving me this opportunity to speak! Although I don't know how many people will see the live broadcast on TV, but I hope that because of my speech , so that more people can pay attention to them - thank you all..."

The applause was like thunder. When Song Xiaoye finished her acceptance speech, the old mayor of Park City was the first to stand up and applaud. Successively, many people stood up and cheered for Song Xiaoye.

Song Xiaoye walked off the stage, and many strangers called her name and cheered for her, as if welcoming a hero.Song Xiaoye was flattered, but after thinking about it, she realized that these people were not for her own sake, but because of what she just said.

This is the greatest advantage of Americans. They appreciate all people and things with a social heart, even if it is only superficial praise, they still do not hesitate.

Even at the dinner party afterwards, every call to congratulate her, the first thing she said was not that she had won a big prize, but "Xiao Ye, you are so handsome tonight! Really, what you said on stage Really great words - I'm so proud of you!"

After hanging up Mia's phone, it was another call from Michael and others. It might be at some kind of reception, and the voice was a little noisy. A large group of people shouted at her, "Bring back the trophy and fill it with beer."

Angered by a group of drunkards, Song Xiaoye hung up the phone, but couldn't help laughing.

The plateau climate keeps the nights in Park City as cold as winter, but spring must be creeping in quietly...

"Hi..." Hearing the greeting, Song Xiaoye turned her head and saw the oriental faces with black hair and black eyes clearly, and couldn't help laughing.

Although they are not familiar people, they are not too unfamiliar.Even speaking of it, there are also close friends.

"Ah, so..." Song Xiaoye just smiled without saying anything.

I really didn't expect that Chen Ming, the Chinese film "The Drum" shortlisted in the World Film Unit this year, is actually the eldest brother's son.

In fact, if Chen Ming talked about her debut, she would be earlier than Song Xiaoye, but she didn't pay special attention to it - she was also full of all kinds of news, how could she have time to pay attention to other people's news! ?
Even in her previous life, she didn't pay much attention to this young man who still smiled a bit shyly.

Those who came to participate in the film festival, apart from Chen Ming, there were several actors from Hong Kong who met across the ocean, and they met old acquaintances in a foreign land, and had a good chat.

Although they parted ways the next day, this night was a feast of wine.

After a night of light sleep, Song Xiaoye's spirit was not very good, and when she received Lili's call, she was not too awake.

Before leaving Park City, she received a call from Lili, and her first sentence shocked her.

"Did you donate a check of [-] US dollars to the 'Focus on Mental Illness Foundation'?" Song Xiaoye was shocked by the first sentence.She didn't mention how much she donated.

"Meet me when I get back to New York, a friend of mine is the president of that foundation - I thought, you can help us!"

Although she didn't know what Lili's words meant, she went obediently after returning to New York.

In New York, what she was most afraid of was not the always stern-faced Master Mai, but Lili.Usually, a casual glance at this charming and charming beauty would make her bow her head.

Although Lili had said that her friend was the chairman of the foundation, Song Xiaoye didn't think much about it. She didn't realize that she might not have fully understood Lili's connections until she actually met him. I foolishly thought that all of Lili's friends also owned bars, or were they actors in musicals?

"Shana French," the middle-aged woman smiled and stretched out her hand. She was graceful and noble, but her smile was sincere, not like many noble ladies, even if she smiled, she showed hypocrisy that had been concealed.

"Mrs. Franky." Song Xiaoye smiled, but unconsciously glanced behind her.

Shana turned her head and laughed, "Rick, why don't you come over? I heard that you and Ms. Ye are alumni of Marymond."

Although he was somewhat reluctant, Rick Franky, who came over, acted quite gentlemanly in front of his mother, and even kissed the back of Song Xiaoye's hand very politely.

Song Xiaoye smiled, equally generous and decent, "Although I haven't studied in Marymonde for a long time, Senior Franky has always taken care of me - the prince of Marymonde, but he is very popular with all the girls in the school..."

This is true, but the prince is willing to be the queen's knight.

"Really? I really hope that Rick will focus on other girls - being a prince is much better than being a knight..."

Shana's understatement made Song Xiaoye's eyes flicker slightly.Although there was no embarrassment on the face, the eyes were still avoided.

"Mommy," Rick frowned, obviously not enjoying the subject.

Shana smiled slightly, and did not continue talking, but looked at Lili who had been silent all the time with a smile, and said: "Lili and I are good friends, and she is one of the directors of our foundation, so please ask Ye I entrust her with the full power of the young lady - I think Miss Ye will also give Lili this face..."

Song Xiaoye raised her eyebrows and looked at Lili, but Lili put down her coffee cup slowly and said calmly, "That's right, Shana knows what you said at Sundance..."

When Lili said this, Shana smiled. Although she didn't speak, Song Xiaoye sensitively guessed that the reason why Shana knew about her acceptance speech was that Lili should have relayed it.

On the night she won the award, Lili did not call to congratulate her. She did not expect that she would watch the awards ceremony that night.

Unconsciously pursing her lips, Song Xiaoye was in a good mood.

"Although our foundation has been doing things all these years, in fact it doesn't have too much influence in the society. Although it raises money every year, but..." Lili smiled wryly and did not continue.

Shana was very frank, "It is undeniable that some people engage in charity work for the sake of fame, but our foundation really wants to help those in need—although many people don't believe us—Ms. Song , I have talked with Lili, I hope you can be the image spokesperson of our foundation."

"Me?!" Song Xiaoye looked at Shana in surprise, not knowing what to say.

There are many privately run foundations in the United States, but generally speaking, the chairman of the foundation is equivalent to the spokesperson of the foundation.In other words, the higher the prestige of that chairman, the greater the influence of this foundation.

In Shanna's capacity, the Foundation should be very influential in the upper class...

With a slight flicker in her eyes, Song Xiaoye thought of Shana's words just now, and she understood a little bit.

They wanted to use her not to raise money for charity, but to let the people living at the bottom trust the foundation and receive better help.

And all this is not because she is an actor who is not well-known in the United States, but because of her acceptance speech.

"Can I say no?"

Song Xiaoye smiled bitterly, "Although I feel that my fame is too small to be of any use, I really hope that I can help more people."

Hearing Song Xiaoye accepted the invitation, Shana laughed immediately, "Thank you, I often tell my son that the world would be a better place with a little more love - to be honest, I would rather have one more star in this world than one less politician……"

Rick made a bitter face, looked at the smiling mother, wanted to say something, but finally swallowed it back.

Although Franky is from a family of politicians, Shanna really looks very different from those politicians' wives, "They all say mental illness, it's here—there's something wrong with the brain, but I think,"

Shana patted her heart, "Actually, our hearts are hurt—here is the most vulnerable baby, and it's easy to get hurt!"

At this moment, the beautiful lady showed a hint of melancholy. Although she didn't narrate too much, Song Xiaoye couldn't help guessing what kind of story she had.

Shana, and Lili, are the directors of the foundation all hurting themselves...

Shaking her head, she shook off that weird thought, looked at Shana with a smile, and shook her head with a smile after hearing her question clearly.

"No, there is no need to discuss with my agent—well, if Madam wants to pay me, then—"

Glancing at her with contemptuous Rick, Song Xiaoye said lightly, "One dollar is fine!"

Shana was taken aback, then burst out laughing.

"Okay, then one dollar. Miss Ye, arrange the studio, and I will contact you personally."

Rick turned his head, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Such small things are usually done by assistants. He really doesn't understand why his mother looks at Song Xiaoye differently.

"Rick, you'll send Miss Ye back in a while!" Shana smiled and turned her head. Although she could see the reluctance in her son's eyes, she still made the decision with a smile.

Song Xiaoye didn't even give Song Xiaoye the chance to refuse.

Being sent by Rick, Song Xiaoye always felt a little weird.

Because of Eliza, she and Rick were not exactly friendly.

The car was parked under the apartment building. She got out of the car and said goodbye with a smile, but was stopped by Rick, "What I wanted to say just now—I hope, you don't misunderstand!"

(End of this chapter)