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Chapter 1497 Respect is more important than love and compassion

The original version of "The Intouchables" was adapted from the true events of a paralyzed rich man in France.

Although sometimes it does not have a particularly big impact on whether a movie is about real-life events, but it also depends on the subject matter.

If a movie with a theme like "The Intouchables" is adapted from real events, the effect will definitely be much better.

For this reason, Li Yi had the idea of ​​​​visiting this neighbor.

Here, it is relatively normal for people who have just moved here to visit their neighbors. Of course, because this neighbor is quite special, Xu Nannan and Li Yicai did not go there. In fact, Xu Nannan also got the news from other communities. The neighbors got it from their mouths.

Human beings have always been fond of gossip.

In fact, the reason why Li Yi likes the story "Untouchable" is entirely because this story can be said to be about two people from completely different worlds. Differences in education, knowledge, habits, etc. cause plot conflicts and jokes; and the influence of each other And assimilation is the moving part. For Philip, sometimes what is needed is not necessarily careful service, but rather non-discriminatory treatment like ordinary people.

To put it bluntly, we are actually discussing one point, that is, what disabled people need is not pity or sympathy, but an equal vision towards ordinary people.

But it's easy to say, but really difficult to do.

Because even for Li Yi himself, to be honest, if you ask him to visit this neighbor, it will be difficult for him to completely forget that the other person is a disabled or paralyzed person.

This is the fact, and many people even feel that it is disrespectful to the other person if they do not treat the other person as a disabled person.

Yes, there are really many people who think this way.

Of course, Li Yi has not done much research on the psychology of people with disabilities. Therefore, if he really wants to shoot this movie, he will definitely need to visit some special groups to feel their inner thoughts. .

"Going to visit Mr. Phils?" Xu Nannan looked at Li Yi in surprise.

Li Yi nodded and said: "I think his story is very suitable to be adapted into a movie. Of course, you need to meet the other person in person to do it."

"But, we don't know each other, and I heard that Mr. Phils has a bad temper. Isn't that too presumptuous?" Xu Nannan frowned slightly.

"Probably not. In fact, what do you think a person like Mr. Phils needs most?" Li Yi looked at Xu Nannan on a whim and asked.

"Is this equal treatment?" Xu Nannan was not stupid, and she immediately recognized the voice of Li Yi's words.

Li Yi nodded and said: "So, if you are a normal ordinary person, then naturally you also desire normal social interaction! For this reason, you are worried that it will be a bit presumptuous, I think there is no need!"

For people like Phils, it can be said that many people think that his temper has become weird. They just think that he changed his temper after suffering a physical problem or being hit. But in fact?

This is indeed one reason, but the other reason is that he can't stand the other people's eyes, or sympathy, or pity, which may not be necessary for him. What he didn't want to see.

Perhaps what he hopes more is like Philip in "The Intouchables", he just hopes that everyone can forget that he is a disabled person, forget that he is paralyzed, and treat him as an ordinary person.

When people meet people like him, they always want to help each other inadvertently. This is naturally out of good intentions, but as everyone knows, this may not be what the other person wants.

And people like him don't like to socialize? The answer is no. He longs to still be a normal person, so naturally he also longs for the society of normal people and for people who can understand him.

Therefore, Li Yi really doesn't think Xu Nannan's worries are a problem.

However, although he decided to visit this person, it was impossible for Li Yi to come to the door rashly. He planned to write the story script of "The Intouchable" first, and then take it directly to the other party to take a look. .

In fact, Li Yi doesn't need to make it so complicated. After all, "Untouchable" does not require the other party's authorization. Although the story itself is somewhat similar to the other party, in fact, it is completely different.

Mainly because the golden finger was triggered by the other party's affairs, so Li Yi still hoped to get in touch with him.

At the same time, this is also a good prototype character. Although the original movie is used as a reference, if we can have a deeper understanding of what people like Phils think in real reality, what will they think of Li Yi? The filming of the movie was of great help.

Li Yi quickly wrote the story script of "The Intouchables", and then he and Xu Nannan prepared to visit Phils with a small gift.

However, I don't know if it was a coincidence, but when the two arrived at Phils' mansion, they found that they seemed to have arrived at the wrong time.

Because right now, there is a group of people waiting for an interview. What is the interview for?

Naturally, it was the caregiver, the caregiver who accompanied Phils.

However, this actually surprised Li Yi quite a bit, because in the movie "Untouchable", it also starts with an interview.

It's a pity that Li Yi scanned the people waiting for the interview, but he didn't find any candidates like Desis in the movie. Thinking about it, it couldn't be such a coincidence.

"Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, please come this way!" Phils' housekeeper said.

"Can we go see Mr. Phils's interview?" Li Yi suddenly asked presumptuously.

The housekeeper was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't expect that Li Yi would suddenly make such a presumptuous request.

"Sorry, I need to ask Mr. Phils!" Although the housekeeper was a little surprised, she still said gracefully.

"Of course!" Li Yi said with a smile.

"Isn't that too presumptuous?" Xu Nannan asked after the housekeeper went to ask Fiers for instructions.

"There are some, but I am very curious. Come to think of it, Mr. Phils will not blame him." Li Yi said with a smile. He also knew that his request was indeed a bit presumptuous because he had never met before, but he was indeed a little curious. The real scene What's going on, that's why I made such a request.

On the other side, Phils was a little stunned when he heard the housekeeper's words: "Li? That miracle director?"

"Yes, sir!" replied the housekeeper.

"Ask him to come over!" said Phils.

Soon, the housekeeper walked out and invited Li Yi and Xu Nannan to where the interview was taking place.

It was the first time that Li Yi met Phils, a wealthy man who was said to be from a British aristocracy.

It has to be said that although Phils was in a wheelchair and paralyzed from the neck down and could not move, his first impression on Li Yi was still very good.

how to say?

According to Hua Guo, that is, he is full of poetry and calligraphy. Phils sits in a very upright posture and always has a faint smile on his face.

When Li Yi was looking at him, Phils was also looking at Li Yi curiously.

Of course he knows Li Yi, a director hailed as a "miracle" by Hollywood. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Phils! I'm Li Yi. I just moved here! This is my wife." Li Yi stepped forward and greeted with a smile.

"I know you, but I didn't expect that I would become a neighbor with the director of Miracle!" Phils did not have a bad temper as rumored. Of course, maybe his bad temper was not so direct.

In fact, Li Yi was a little curious. What would it be like for a seemingly well-educated person like Phils to get angry?

It was just a momentary thought!

"You seem surprised?" Phils seemed to notice Li Yi's unexpected reaction and asked with a smile.

Li Yi nodded and said: "Yes, it is different from the rumored Mr. Phils."

"Oh? What's the rumor about me?" Phils seemed a little curious.

Obviously, it is difficult for outside rumors to reach Phils' ears.

"Well, your temper is a bit bad, but to be honest, I can't tell at all." Li Yi said with a smile.

"Actually, I do have a bad temper. The rumors are not wrong." Phils also said with a smile.

Li Yi shook his head and said: "To be honest, it's hard for me to imagine what it would be like for someone like you to have a bad temper. Sorry, my words were a bit..."

"It's okay! People outside have been waiting for a while, maybe we can talk later?" Phils smiled and shook his head, then said.

"Of course! Do you mind if I'm here?" Li Yi asked.

"Of course!" Phils said.

Soon the first interviewer walked in. He was well-dressed and about thirty years old.

From his self-introduction, Li Yi knew that this person had rich experience as a private escort, and he also had many certificates. It was obvious that he was indeed a man of real ability.

Li Yi has been observing Phils's reaction, and he found that Phils has been acting calm.

From the outside, it is impossible to tell what he is thinking.

Soon the first one left, and Phils suddenly turned to Li Yi and asked: "Li, what do you think of Mr. Arenas?"

Li Yi was a little surprised that Phils would actually ask himself.

You must know that this is to recruit a caregiver to accompany him, but Li Yi still said: "This is an experienced caregiver. In terms of quality, he is quite good, but I don't think you will choose him."

"Oh? Why do you see it?" Phils was a little curious.

"Because the way he looked at you, Mr. Phils, was full of sympathy and pity!" Li Yi said.

"Isn't this bad?" Phils said still with a faint smile.

"Maybe it should be considered okay for other people? But Mr. Phils, you obviously don't like it." Li Yi said.

"Because perhaps other disabled people like Phils would want to be accompanied by someone with experience, compassion and compassion, but Mr. Phils does not need such a person." Li Yi continued.

A touch of surprise finally appeared on Phils Gujing Bubo's face.

He looked at Li Yi with a look of surprise.

But he didn't say anything, but continued the interview, and soon the candidates came in, went out, came in and out one after another.

I have to say that the charm of money is still very powerful.

Although Phils is paralyzed, he has a lot of money. To hire a escort this time, he must have paid a very high price. Among these people, it can be said that they are all elites in this industry, and some of them even paid for it. Some celebrities have worked there.

And it's not just a superficial job, it all requires a certain amount of experience and ability.

But the result was just as Li Yi thought, none of these people could satisfy him.

"Actually, I took the liberty to come here this time because I heard about you, Mr. Phils. It happens to be very similar to the story of a new film I prepared, so I came here specifically to disturb Mr. Phils." After all the candidates have finished the interview , Li Yi then spoke.

"Oh?" Phils was a little surprised.

Li Yi took out the story script of "The Intouchable" and put it in front of Phils.

The housekeeper next to her picked up the script, opened it, and placed it on the shelf in front of Phils' wheelchair for Phils to read.

Li Yi did not disturb Phils. At the beginning, Phils still looked indifferent, but soon his face finally showed an expression of surprise, surprise, and astonishment!

He couldn't help but raise his head and glance at Li Yi.

At this time, his mood was not calm at all. Li Yi gave him a story script, which was not very detailed, just a rough outline.

There are definitely no lines or anything like that. It can be said that this is more like a synopsis of the story.

But even this still shocked Phils, because he discovered that he was almost exactly the same as the man named Philip in the story.

The key is, even the mentality is exactly the same. He suddenly thought of what Li Yi said before. At this moment, he finally understood why Li Yi said that.

He himself was completely involved in this story, and even had a desire in his heart. He longed to have a friend and confidant like the Desis in the story!

Unfortunately, he searched for a long time but could not find such a person.

He used to be a nobleman and a rich man. Even though he is disabled and paralyzed now, he still doesn't want to be looked at with pity or sympathy. What he hopes even more is that people don't regard him as a special disability. People treat people as if they can be treated as equals.

Perhaps the previous applicants were indeed very capable in the professional field and had very rich resumes. Some of them had even served rich people who were more famous and wealthy than him, but he didn't like them.

Because each of them looks at him with sympathy or pity. Yes, this is indeed the quality and love that people like them should have, but it is a pity that he does not need it and does not want it!

In fact, indiscriminate sympathy and pity are the same as contempt. What they need is respect!

This may be the most important thing to him!

(End of this chapter)