reshape life

Lu Heng quietly looked at the man with a bright smile on the tombstone.The sky was gloomy, and at some point it began to drizzle, blurring the outlines in the black and white photos.

Lu Heng still remembers that 16 years ago, he had just stepped into the entertainment circle and knew nothing and knew nothing.It was this man who took over his agency contract and taught him how to deal with the media, how to deal with criticisms and reprimands from the outside world, how to make friends with people in the circle and accumulate his contacts, how to adapt to the life of being a public figure without privacy...

At that time, he really felt that the agent was the most powerful profession in the world, and Brother Sun was the most powerful person in the world.He is always able to face any accident calmly, whether it is the unexplained abuse and public opinion from the outside world, or the sudden scandal, the media's praise, and the seemingly friendly but pointed tit-for-tat of his peers.

Making friends, using them, making hype, being in the entertainment industry, enjoying the much-anticipated scenery, but also under tremendous pressure.He didn't even understand the concept of entertainment, so he was pushed in front of the camera, enjoying the spotlight and the pursuit of the media, while bearing all the criticisms that came to his face.On the first day, the contract was signed in a glorious manner, and when I got up the next day, I had to face the accusations of the whole world. The whole person was like a boat floating in a storm at sea, fluctuating with the wind and rain of public opinion, and there was no way to settle down at all. when.

Fear, irritability, and grievances, these negative emotions that can drive people crazy, crushed a mountain on him.It was Brother Sun, who had been standing firmly behind him, teaching him bit by bit what to do.Public relations media, guide public opinion, show the best, best, most trustworthy and most lovable side of oneself in front of the public, how to act and become fans, how to make friends with powerful people in the circle, and how to relieve pressure.

But such a strong and warm person eventually became addicted to drugs and became disrespectful.Borrowing money from all relatives and friends, selling the family car, borrowing usury, making uncles and aunts mad, and finally even himself...

A low cry came from next to his ear, Lu Heng came back to his senses, and felt his eyes were hot.He put his head down and put on his sunglasses.Walk to the family members after the funeral.

He Weiwei's complexion was pale, her lips were dry and peeling, and her eyes were bloodshot.Brother Sun's two children stood beside their mother, tightly holding He Weiwei's black windbreaker, which was so big that it didn't fit well, with a pair of small hands, and looked at everything around them helplessly with wide eyes.

Lu Heng felt a pungency rising from his throat. He took a deep breath, took out a bank card from his pocket, and handed it to He Weiwei.

"What are you doing?"

"Sister-in-law," Lu Heng only said a word, and felt his throat burning and uncomfortable.After a pause for a long time, he continued: "Brother Sun took special care of me in the past, but I was useless and couldn't help him. This money is a little bit of my heart——"

"I can't accept it!" He Weiwei wiped her eyes: "You have done enough. He took drugs... He borrowed money from you, you allow me a while, and I will pay it back..."

"Brother Sun sold his house and car before he died, and he still owes so much usury." Lu Heng said here, his eyes were filled with uncontrollable sadness, his eyes were wet with tears, and they were like those black and white eyes. When looking at He Weiwei, she was full of sincerity, a little gentle.

He Weiwei's heart softened, and she couldn't help thinking of what many film critics said about Lu Heng, "As the most outstanding martial arts movie star in the country, he has a pair of eyes most envied by actors in literary and artistic films. When those black and white eyes stare at you You feel like you are the whole world."

When He Weiwei was looked at by such a pair of eyes, she suddenly felt that her whole body was surrounded by a gentle breath. She couldn't hold back the sadness that had been suppressed for a long time, and she covered her face with her hands and cried bitterly: "I don't know...how...how did it change? It's like this..."

Lu Heng also felt the rain falling down the browbones and the gap between the sunglasses, icy cold, sliding down his cheeks.He stuffed the bank card in his hand into He Weiwei's coat pocket, and said in a low voice, "The family has no money. Sister-in-law, you have worked so hard to take care of grandson, and you have to raise two children. You must first rent a better house to settle down." You take the money first, and treat it as a loan from me. Even if you want to pay back the money, you have to settle down your home, take care of your body, and then find a stable job... Besides, I'm not in a hurry I want to use the money, I put the money here and deposit it in the bank. You know, I don’t know how to trade in stocks, and I will pay for what I buy. Instead of losing money in stocks, I might as well lend it to you. As long as you and your children live well, Brother Sun will leave. Feel free to go."

Before Lu Heng finished speaking, a piercing ringing of the phone suddenly rang in the silent cemetery.

Lu Heng frowned, saw the caller ID on the screen, took two steps to the side, and answered the call.

"...I'll go back now. Don't worry, I won't delay Director Smith's audition..."

After putting down the phone, when Lu Heng turned around again, he found that He Weiwei's mood had stabilized a lot.She calmly said to Lu Heng: "Is it the audition for that Hollywood blockbuster? I heard it's still the male number three. I wish you success."

"Thank you." Lu Heng put the phone into his pocket, thought for a while, and said, "Shall I take you back?"

"No need." He Weiwei shook her head, hugged the two children and said, "I want to stay here and stay with your grandson for a while. You go first, be careful on the road."

Lu Heng hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "My condolences."

He Weiwei covered her mouth with her hands, took a deep breath, and said to the two children, "Goodbye, uncle."

"Goodbye uncle!"

Lu Heng knelt down, touched the tops of the two children's hair, and said softly, "Goodbye, baby."

******

From the cemetery back to the urban area, one has to go through a long and narrow winding mountain road.When Lu Heng left, the rain was getting heavier and heavier, the mountain road was covered with thick fog, and the visibility in the field of vision was getting lower and lower.Lu Heng glanced at the watch on his wrist, and stepped on the gas pedal anxiously.

The pouring rain washed down the gravel and soil on the mountain, and blocked the winding road. Lu Heng stepped on the brake in time. come down...

Lu Heng's eyes went dark, and he didn't know anything.

******

"Second baby, second baby..."

After an unknown amount of time, my father's deep voice sounded in the darkness.Lu Heng stood where he was, feeling as if his body was being pushed and pulled.A little light suddenly appeared in front of the black lacquer.Walking along the light, the light is getting bigger and closer, and the next second, the eyes are suddenly dark.The walls and roof covered with newspapers, which have not been seen for many years, come into view, and then the father's swarthy face, speaking in a local accent, said: "Hurry up, people from the program team It's time to come."

Lu Heng stared blankly at everything in front of him, the dilapidated house, the outdated furniture, the walls covered with newspapers, the hard earthen kang under him, his father's dark and thin but much younger face, the chickens and dogs barking outside the house. The hoarse crying of the child gave Lu Heng the illusion that he was still dreaming.

But all this is so real.It's unbelievably real.

In Lu Zhenjun's eyes, Lu Heng's overly shocked and stunned face thought that his son was worried about his life for the next seven days.He rubbed Lu Heng's head with some distress.Too little language and honest habits made him not know how to comfort his son, so he could only urge him forcefully: "Get up quickly, don't wait for someone to come, you are too lazy to be bedded."

Lu Heng subconsciously asked, "Who wants to come?"

"From the program team." Lu Zhenjun thought for a while, and added: "Since we promised others, we have to do it. When we are in the city, remember not to accept people's things casually, and don't let people think that we rural people are shallow-skinned and look down on us. .”

The program group... "Exchange Life"?

The information he got from his father made Lu Heng clenched his fists in disbelief.

That's what happened when he was 14 years old.

Wei Linxuan, the only son of the chairman of China Emperor Entertainment, planned the first reality show in his life at the age of 15, allowing the pampered dude in the city to exchange lives with the simple and kind-hearted mountain boy in the countryside for a week, thus starting To let the young people in the city know themselves, cherish the present, and let Shanwazi broaden his horizons and study hard.

Resurrection, Lu Heng was noncommittal about whether the program itself had such a positive meaning.But I know that this program has really attracted the attention of many people.As soon as the program was broadcast, it set a national ratings record of 10.6%, which also aroused violent repercussions in the society.Huaxia Emperor Entertainment took advantage of the opportunity to launch the "Under the Same Sky" charity fund, and cooperated with local governments and enterprises to do charity together. While shaping the conscience of charitable enterprises, it also expanded the relationship between Huaxia Emperor Entertainment and Wei's Group. It can be called fame and fortune. receive.It is said that Wei Shi's stock skyrocketed by dozens of percentage points because of this.The founder of the program, Wei Linxuan, was also praised by the news media as the most outstanding planning genius in the 21st century.

Afterwards, Wei Linxuan launched several popular variety shows one after another, successfully regaining the market share seized by several other entertainment companies.Another big effort annexed Star Entertainment and several other record and film companies, entered the film and record industry, invested in the establishment of two major literary websites, Qihang and Jinjiang, and fully integrated resources in the capital model of adapting popular songs from online novels to games, movies and TV shows. With a unique vision, he invested in mobile communication, network information and other industries, and even acquired several leading companies in related industries one after another when the global economic crisis was bad. Finally, he led Huaxia Emperor Entertainment to become a new generation of entertainment giants.

Compared with the new club with a brilliant record, Lu Heng, who also became popular overnight because of "Exchange Lives", seems to have a bad luck.After the show was broadcast, Lu Heng's simple and healthy image was loved by the audience.Huaxia Emperor Entertainment's biggest competitor, Star Entertainment, wanted to take advantage of the hype of "Exchange Life", and contacted Lu Heng privately to discuss signing matters without telling the program team.

Lu Heng, who also wanted to become a star, hit it off with Star Entertainment.After the two parties secretly signed the contract, Star Entertainment specially held a press conference.After the news spread, all the media were in an uproar.They all jumped out to accuse Lu Heng of being ungrateful and tearing down bridges.

At that time, Lu Heng was young and energetic. He had just stepped into the entertainment circle, and he didn't even understand what a competing company was, so he was unanimously accused of speaking in front of the media. Huaxia Emperor Entertainment, which took it seriously, also lost the popularity it had just accumulated.

Many fans felt that Lu Heng was a cool person and misbehaving, and there were a lot of fans who turned fans to black fans.

Luckily, Lu Heng still managed to live up to his expectations. He had filmed a few movies and TV series with good box office ratings, and had his agent, Brother Sun, and the public relations team to help with public relations. Finally, he gained a firm foothold in the industry.

It's a pity that less than two years after he joined Star Entertainment, under the control of Wei Linxuan, Huaxia Emperor Entertainment, whose strength has soared, annexed Star Entertainment with the support of Wei's Group, and Lu Heng's agent went back and forth after going around. old club.However, Sun Ge was persuaded by his friends in the circle to switch to Yingdun, and ended up being unkind. Not only did he lose his job, but he also became addicted to drugs. In the end...

Thinking of the landslide he encountered on the way back from the funeral, Lu Heng stretched out his hands uncertainly, touched his cheeks, and touched the back of his head.Turning his head to look at a broken desk calendar placed on the old and faded table——

December 2000, 5

Sure enough, it was 16 years ago when "Exchange Life" came to Lujia Village to record the program.