In February, the crew of "The Last Farewell" boarded a plane to Berlin, Germany.

Going out with Xia Chu always eats and drinks well.With a big wave of his hand, he bought all the first-class air tickets, and the local hotel he stayed in was also a five-star hotel owned by Marriott.On the plane, everyone started to either watch a movie or sleep after putting their luggage.Xia Chu sat with Le Wei, Le Wei was reading "Lonely Planet", Xia Chu leaned his head on his shoulder, and read with him.

The two are planning a trip next year when it will be warmer, commonly known as a honeymoon.Le Wei felt that due to various objective reasons, the wedding could no longer be held. If the honeymoon was no longer possible, then the marriage would be meaningless.It just so happens that Xia Chu hasn’t given himself a vacation for many years. The last time he traveled seemed to be five years ago. He went to Phuket Island and enjoyed a Thai massage just after he landed. The company called him back because of something. No opportunity was found.

Both Le Wei and Xia Chu were busy, and they each calculated their work, and they only had about five days to spare.It is too rush to go abroad at this time, so it is better to find a place with beautiful mountains and rivers in China.Speaking of it, although the two of them often have to travel around the country for their work, there is a place that has been played badly by others, but the two of them have never been to it.

Dali.

Le Wei and Xia Chu made a decision together, and the decision was made.

Le Wei made the itinerary, Xia Chu's staff, started with reading books, anyway, there are still several months, so take your time.

The cabin lights were dimmed, and Le Wei turned on the reading light above his head. Xia Chu adjusted the seat to a suitable angle, sat on the seat with his knees hugged, and fell into Le Wei's arms.They sit in the first row and don't worry about being seen.Le Wei held the book in one hand and hugged Xia Chu in the other. Sometimes Xia Chu read faster and waited for him, and sometimes he read faster and lowered his head to kiss Xia Chu's hair.

"The book says that there are more than 300 kinds of fungi in the local area," Xia Chu said, "shall we eat them all?"

"Okay." Le Wei happily agreed to what was obviously impossible, "It is said that the free-range chicken there is also very delicious, and I will try it when the time comes."

"Yeah." Xia Chu rubbed against his arms, and pillowed it in the hollow of his shoulder.

"Do you want to live next to the Erhai Lake?" Le Wei asked.

"Yeah." Xia Chu said, "I have a friend who has a villa by the Erhai Lake. He used to ask me to play there. I will say hello to him in advance and we will live in his place."

"What friend? Isn't it interesting to you?" Le Wei was a little sour.

Xia Chubai glanced at him: "He is married, and his daughter is in junior high school."

Le Wei pouted his mouth like a little yellow duck, Xia Chu smiled and tugged him, and the two continued to watch.

When the stewardess delivered the meal, Xia Chu had already slept in Le Wei's arms for a long time.Le Wei was afraid that he would be cold, so he covered him with two blankets. Seeing this, the stewardess wanted to get another one for Le Wei. Le Wei wanted to accept it, but when he moved, Xia Chu grunted uncomfortably, as if he was about to wake up.

Le Wei didn't dare to ask for it anymore, and waved to the stewardess, signaling her to talk later.

The stewardess serves the others first.

It was rare for Xia Chu to sleep peacefully, and Le Wei pulled his blanket, thinking that he could sleep more comfortably, his eyes casually crossed the seat, and met the eyes of the two people in the back row, and the man quickly turned his eyes away.

Le Wei lowered his head and pretended not to notice Han Song.

As soon as the plane landed, intense work began the next day.

The red carpet of the opening ceremony requires the whole cast and crew to attend together as usual. Xia Chu doesn't like to show up in public, so he goes through another passage as usual. Han Song leads You Dong, Le Wei and other leading actors to attend together.Surprisingly, Qin Mengying also came.She flew directly from Thailand and arrived the day before the red carpet.Le Wei was still worried about her, what would happen if she got swollen on the plane, but on the red carpet the next day, Qin Mengying used her strength to explain what it means to be "there is no one in the young flower who can fight except me".

And she made it clear that this time she came here only to help the movie, and it had nothing to do with anyone.She came and walked gracefully. After the red carpet of the opening ceremony, she was not interviewed or photographed by the media, and immediately flew back to Thailand.

Le Wei originally wanted to invite her to have a meal and have a heart-to-heart talk, but she didn't even give him this chance.

As the only Asian film selected for the main competition, "The Last Farewell" received special attention in Berlin.For publicity, Xia Chu bought the Berlin Film Festival brochure and printed You Dong's face on the cover of each book.You Dong became a hit, and when he went to have a meal, people came up to say hello in German.Although it is not the opening film, "The Last Farewell" won the highest evaluation of this film festival and is regarded as a big hit for the Golden Bear Award. The "New York Times" film critic said excitedly on his Facebook account after watching the film that this is a "movie that everyone should see at least once in their lives."Well-known domestic film critics also sincerely cheered for this film on their official accounts.

On the day of the premiere, Xia Chu rarely appeared in front of the public. In the Q&A session after the film, he confessed that the script of this film was the posthumous work of his father Xia Yingzhi. He planned to finish the filming by himself when his father finished writing the script.Unexpectedly, he passed away suddenly, leaving only this script for his son. For 15 years, Xia Chu has been looking for an opportunity to film the script. Now that the film is finally released, it must be able to comfort his father's spirit in heaven.

Legendary director Xia Yingzhi won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival at the age of 23. For him, Berlin is a blessed land, and for him, Berlin is a surprise.Germany, and even the entire European film circle has always liked this talented and aura Chinese director very much. His untimely death broke the heart of the entire European film circle, and also made Berlin invest a different kind of emotion in "The Last Farewell".On the day of the premiere of the film, the chairman of the jury of this year's film festival also came to the scene. After the premiere, he found Xia Chu and hugged him cordially.

"Back then, when your father stood on the podium, I was in the audience. I just got the chance to come to Berlin because I starred in my film debut..."

In the script of "The Last Farewell", Le Wei plays Lu Ming in a small role, but he is a key figure in the growth and transformation of the protagonist.When editing, Han Song discussed with Xia Chu and kept most of Le Wei's shots, which increased his role and made the film a standard dual-male lead movie.Le Wei didn't know this all the time, he was just an actor and couldn't participate in editing, and Xia Chu didn't mention it to him.On the day of the premiere, he watched the movie on the spot, and he was stunned.

"I..." Le Wei stared blankly at Xia Chu beside him, and said after a long time, "Is it because of the two of us... that you..."

Xia Chu smiled: "Do I look like such a person who doesn't distinguish between public and private?"

The addition of the drama was proposed by Han Song, and the final decision was made by Xia Chu, who knew the script best, and Han Song, who knew the movie best.

So far, at the age of 26, Le Wei, a traffic niche student who has been around in idol dramas all year round, claims to be good at acting, and has doubts about his real situation, officially has his own masterpiece.

Overnight, Levi's workload surged.Before, everyone paid more attention to Han Song. After the film was released, both he and You Dong became the targets of the media.You Dong's acting skills are a bit jerky, but they are real enough. Le Wei's performance is easy to handle. No matter how the characters' behavior in the play touches the bottom line, he can always grasp the degree so that people can't hate while talking about it.

Shooting, interviewing, meeting media from various countries, and discussing with film critics...the work is so much that it makes people want to cry. Le Wei rushes to seven shows a day at most, and inquires about downstream winter, which is not much less than himself.

So that night, by coincidence, everyone's itinerary was vacated by coincidence, so they met at the tavern for a drink.

There are many taverns in Berlin. The storefronts are small and there are not many seats. The boss is unsmiling but thoughtful. When he is too busy to collapse, he will sit in his store and drink a glass of German beer, as if he can cheer up for tomorrow.

Han Song, Le Wei, and You Dong lined up at the bar at 08:30 in the evening, and they clinked their cups vigorously.

All in one drink.

"Boss, three more cups." Han Song slapped the money on the table and said in English.

Three glasses were served, but the three of them clinked glasses again without speaking, and drank them all in one gulp.

In the third round, Le Wei's expression remained the same, Han Song's face was flushed, and You Dong was a little drunk.

Le Wei was thinking whether to call You Dong back first, when the door of the tavern opened and Xia Chu walked in.

As soon as he entered the door, he brought a chill, and it looked terribly cold outside.All three of them have time tonight, but Xia Chu doesn't.In the afternoon he finished talking about business, and in the evening the Yankee invited him for a drink.Seeing that he was busy in the world, he probably came over there just after the show ended.

"The release in the United States has been negotiated." Xia Chu sat beside Han Song. There was still a little residual wine in Han Song's cup. He was a little thirsty after walking all the way. He took it and drank it all in one gulp. He wiped his mouth and put the cup back on the table. "I have also found an agent for the European market. According to the plan, I will sign the contract tomorrow morning."

He reported to the director one after the other: "When the distribution in Australia and New Zealand was almost done in China, Japan and South Korea...it's not easy to talk about. It really can't go to theaters, so it can only be distributed directly online and offline. "

"Jorge from Netflix gave me a business card yesterday..." Han Song said.

Xia Chu nodded: "I know, I have been in contact with him, and I will discuss the specific situation with him first, and I will come out if I can't figure it out." He stretched out two fingers, also in English, "A glass of beer, thank you .”

After finishing speaking, I remembered that I didn't bring any money, so I asked Han Song, "Did you bring any money? Pay for me."

Han Song obediently helped him pay.

When the beer came, Xia Chu drank half of the glass in one go, and wanted to continue drinking, but Han Song stopped him.

"Drink it slowly." Han Song asked in a low voice, "How about you drink so much cold water now?"

After all, the miscarriage happened last month, so Han Song persuaded her.

But Han Song shouldn't have said this.

Xia Chu's expression was slightly startled, and then he realized that Le Wei was also there.

The habits of more than ten years cannot be changed overnight. When talking about work with Han Song, he easily ignores the existence of Le Wei.

This is not the first time, he glanced at Le Wei, Le Wei didn't mean to blame him, but looked at him with piercing eyes, as if admiring his obsession with work.

Xia Chu put down his glass, pursed his lips, raised his head and said, "There is some good news, do you want to hear it?"

These words were directed at You Dong and Le Wei, You Dong immediately said: "What good news?"

"The Queer Film Festival in Australia has officially invited us and promised to cover all our expenses." Xia Chu said, "In August this year, everyone can go to Australia at public expense."

You Dong raised his hand and cheered.

"It's great! You can go to see the kangaroos!" You Dong looked at Xia Chu with adoring eyes, "Mr. Xia, you are really amazing."

Xia Churou said: "You are also very good, you are already a leading actor in a movie at a young age."

"Maybe you can be nominated for the Silver Bear Award." Han Song added.

You Dong's ecstatic expression froze on his face: "... Huh?"

"In about a day or two, all the nominations will come out." Han Song and Xia Chu exchanged glances, "Best Actor Silver Bear Award, we have submitted your names."

This time, Le Wei and You Dong are confused together.

"A film can be reported to two...two people?" Le Wei asked.

Xia Chu said: "Bruno suggested that." Bruno is the chairman of the jury, Xia Chu looked at Le Wei, "He appreciates your performance."

Le Wei still looked surprised, and You Dong beside him was about to go out for a lap.

"Mr. Xia!" You Dong jumped off the high stool, holding Xia Chu's hand with both hands, "Thank you! Thank you for choosing me to play this role! Thank you for giving me this opportunity! Thank you for believing in me! Thank you..."

Han Song tut: "What about me?"

You Dong turned around and bowed wildly: "Thank you too, Director Han! Thank you for teaching me acting! Thank you for not disliking me for my inexperience! Thank you..."

The atmosphere dropped to freezing point for a while.

After all, You Dong is young, thank you for being so embarrassing by him, there is no one else.

Everyone chatted in the tavern for a while, and You Dong was so drunk that he couldn't lift his head, so he proposed to go back.Han Song was worried and wanted to see him off, so his eyes fell on Xia Chu, Xia Chu said, "I'll sit down for a while."

Le Wei said: "I will accompany you."

Han Song didn't say anything, and walked away with You Dong.

As soon as Han Song left, the seat next to Xia Chu became vacant, and Le Wei sat in it.

"How is it?" Levi asked, "Are you tired?"

They live in different rooms, and their itineraries do not overlap. These days, they are busy with their own things, and they get together less and leave more.As the saying goes, Xiaobie is better than newlyweds. I haven't seen you for a few days, and I have a lot of things to say in my heart, but now I really sit together, but suddenly I don't know what to say. I just think it's good to sit quietly like this.

Xia Chu shook his head, and stroked Lewei's forehead hair.In the afternoon, Le Wei just attended a film festival and sprayed a lot of hairspray on his hairstyle.Before he came out, he washed his hair in a hurry, and went out without drying it. At this moment, his hair was completely unstyled, and a few strands of his forehead hung down wantonly, blocking his eyes whenever he moved.

Xia Chu pushed it away, and her hair drooped down, and Xia Chu pushed it away again, and her hair drooped down again disobediently.Xia Chu wrinkled her eyebrows and competed with her hair. This look is really cute.Le Wei grabbed his hand with a smile, brought it to his lips, and kissed it lightly.

Xia Chu looked away, two rosy colors appeared on her cheeks, she didn't know if she was a little drunk or ashamed.

"Boss," Xia Chu pulled out his hand, speaking in English, "please give me another glass of wine."

The boss answered "Yes" loudly, but did not move.

It took Xia Chu three seconds to realize that he didn't give the money.

Xia Chu looked at Le Wei, and Le Wei looked at him.

Embarrassed, neither of them brought any money, and the one with the money left.

Xia Chu laughed, "Forget it."

But Le Wei signaled him to wait, turned his head, and discussed with the German boss with a big beard and big belly: "Boss, I will put on a show for you, can you give me a glass of wine for free?"

"No." The boss spread his hands, "No money, no wine."

"Comeon!" Le Wei showed the unique charm of a big star, "I promise you will not be disappointed! If you don't like it after my performance, you have nothing to lose, right?"

"But what if I like it?" asked the bearded boss.

"Then give me a glass of wine, one glass is enough." Le Wei said, "Isn't happiness worth a glass of wine?"

"OK, deal." The bearded boss smiled, "Please."

There is a row of glasses on the cabinet behind the bar. This pub not only serves pure German ale beer, but also has bartenders on site every weekend.The glasses, which come in various sizes, are reserved for the bartender and put away when not in use.

Le Weiquan borrowed it and asked the boss for another pitcher of water.He poured water into each glass, some half full, some only the bottom.Xia Chu already guessed what he was going to do, so he couldn't help laughing, but he didn't say anything.Le Wei wanted to ask the boss for a pair of chopsticks again, but he was a little hesitant—would a German tavern have chopsticks?

The boss opened the drawer, pulled out the bimetallic chopsticks, and handed them to him.

"We often receive Chinese guests." The boss said.

Le Wei smiled and thanked, tapped his right hand slightly on the cup in front of him.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's showtime."

Le Wei put his left hand on his lap, and held the chopsticks with his right hand, knocking on the cups in front of him one by one according to the rhythm.

The cups are filled with different amounts of water and have different sizes. With different percussion strengths, musical notes are naturally presented.

but……

The boss laughed: "Little Star"? My five-year-old son can also play this song. Do you want to exchange this song for my wine? No, no, no."

Le Wei smiled slightly, without rebuttal, and continued to knock.

The frequency of the right hand suddenly changed, and the rhythm suddenly accelerated. Originally, it was just a simple "Twinkle, twinkle, littlestar", but suddenly there were many notes that were scattered up and down.When Le Wei moved his wrist, what he knocked out was just a low-pitched "Duo", and when his arm was raised, the cup made a high-pitched high-pitched sound.He knocks extremely fast, and I have never seen him practice in private, and I didn't expect such a repertoire to exist.The boss stopped laughing, the smile froze on his face, he was stunned, Le Wei showed a "not bad" expression, and turned to look at Xia Chu.

There is a half-old silver tall candlestick on a corner of the bar, with many candles scattered on it.Candle tears flowed down and dripped on the silver pattern of the candlestick, making people instantly think of European castles.In the candlelight, Xia Chu supported his chin with one hand, looked at him with a smile, his slightly drunk cheeks were stained by the candlelight, so soft and beautiful that Le Wei had an illusion, as if the fragrance of roses was floating in the air.

Only then did he raise his left hand, as if playing the piano on cups of different sizes with chopsticks.

Mozart's Little Star Variations.

The boss put away his smile and appreciated it seriously.Le Wei's hands fluttered, and it was just a simple cup for drinking. It didn't even contain wine, but ordinary clear water, but the melody of music flowed out.The simple repetition is also pleasant, the sudden variation is also moving, the notes are intertwined and separated, crisp and interesting.

In fact, how can a cup compare to a piano? There are no chords, no resonance, and even the notes are very straightforward, but on such a winter night, on the streets of Berlin, in a tavern, a piece of music, for a glass of wine, the happiness at this moment is probably not inferior to Timeless love movie.

Xia Chu looked at Le Wei, and Le Wei also looked up at him.

Xia Chu suddenly kissed her.

Lips stick together, unwilling to separate.I don't know whose lips opened first, and the tip of the tongue stuck in, entangled with each other, only circled around each other once, and then separated by coincidence.

Xia Chu looked into Le Wei's eyes, they were too close, the tip of their nose was against the tip of their nose, and their breathing was entangled.

Le Wei also shook his eyelashes, as if he didn't know how to proceed.

The bearded boss took the wine glass and poured a full glass of wine.

"This is the best malt wine in my store." The boss shrugged. "Unfortunately, no one drinks it."

"No, someone is drinking." Le Wei turned to look at the boss, and raised a finger, "Wait, just one minute."

He held down Xia Chu's head and kissed it again.

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