Global Film Emperor

Chapter 229 Successful Ending
What does it feel like when the entire Xiangjiang Cultural Grand Theatre is bathed in gold light, with hundreds of beams shining on you? At least for Lu Ze.
That was fucking awesome!

The moment Zheng Weihua uttered Lu Ze's name, all the main creators of the "Big Boss" crew jumped up and cheered, celebrating the birth of this newly crowned Best Actor.

Actually, it wasn't just the "Big Boss" crew; the "King of Boxing" crew also excitedly left their seats and clapped and cheered for Lu Ze, who was three rows away from them.

Because Lu Ze was also one of their people, and he had left a very good impression on them when they were filming "The Boss". Most importantly, they originally only accompanied Tang Juan to the awards ceremony, because Tang Juan was the only one who had any hope, but in the end, this last hope was dashed.
Now that Lu Ze has won the Best Actor award, as a mainland Chinese, Lu Ze has vented their anger and made them feel incredibly satisfied and exhilarated!

Lu Ze was suddenly pulled over by Song Qingmin and given a tight hug. Song Qingmin clapped his hands behind his back, making a thumping sound. Song Qingmin was also happy. This junior actor was good at acting and knew how to get along with people. How could he not like him? Seeing him win the award, Song Qingmin was also very gratified.

"Congratulations, Mr. Lu! How about we treat you to dinner tonight?"

"No problem, I'll definitely treat you."

After hugging the main cast and crew, Lu Ze looked up. The golden light was a little dazzling, but the psychological enjoyment suppressed the physical discomfort. He enjoyed the applause and the cheers from the audience on the second floor.

He straightened his suit, turned around and waved to the second floor, which was met with a burst of screams. He remained calm, left his seat, and went to the back row to hug the people from the "The King of Fighters" crew.

"Congratulations, Xiao Lu, you're twenty-nine years old, right? That's really young."

Tang Juan hugged Lu Ze and gently patted the dust off his shoulder. From the day she became acquainted with Lu Ze, she was amazed by his excellent acting skills and strict self-discipline.

Currently, the only young actor who can truly compete with her in a thrilling performance is Lu Ze. Such a young actor is unlikely to only have one Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor. However, she really didn't expect that the second Best Actor award would come so quickly. In just a year and a half, she won the second award.

"Thank you, Aunt Tang. I'll go on stage now."

"Go quickly, go quickly."

Tang Juan waved, and Lu Ze turned and strode towards the stage. Artists around him kept offering their blessings, and Lu Ze politely responded. He then took a few steps up the stairs, walked to Zheng Weihua and Ma Yulin, shook hands with them, and accepted the trophy from the emcee.

It was heavy and felt great in his hand. When Lu Ze held this gleaming little golden statue, he couldn't help but fall in love with it, and then he couldn't resist giving it a kiss before bowing to the audience.

Zheng and Ma stepped aside and left the stage, making him the center of attention. Such a moment of glory is a rare opportunity for a pure actor.

"After a year and a half, I finally got it. Thank you to the organizers and the judging panel. Thank you for your hard work."

"Go Lu Ze!!!"

As the applause erupted, a girl's desperate shout came from the second-floor audience seats. Lu Ze looked up and saw the girl clinging to the railing in front of her, covering her mouth, her eyes red. It was clear that she liked Lu Ze very, very much.

"You too, keep it up."

Lu Ze was surprised that someone would like him so much, whether it was for him as a person or for the character he played.

He doesn't have much of a public profile in his personal life. He doesn't appear on variety shows, doesn't take photoshoots, and even his everyday photos are taken by Wang Zixuan. As for his role, frankly, it's just a movie. He was somewhat flattered to receive such affection, so he narrowed his eyes and gave the girl a bright smile.

"Lu Ze is so handsome! He's lost weight and his looks are back to their peak. This is what real male handsomeness is! His smile is so captivating!"

"Lu Ze is totally a walking hormone! He's not some fair-skinned, cute puppy with brightly colored hair. This stubble gives him a pure, wild vibe, hmm~" "High EQ, handsome, warm, mature and gentle male mom, I'm in love!"

Many people were charmed by Lu Ze's smile. While his looks may not be as striking as today's young heartthrobs, his natural charm is undeniable. He has fair skin, short, thick stubble, and well-defined features. His striking eyebrows and large, bright eyes give him a very energetic appearance. In fact, this kind of look is quite popular in everyday life. Logically speaking, Lu Ze has rediscovered many people's aesthetic standards.

For safety reasons, security asked the girl to return to her seat. She waved to Lu Ze, turned around and went back to her seat. Lu Ze put the trophy on the table, exhaled, and then spoke.

"After five years in the industry, achieving this result is truly a dream come true. Originally, my goals were small, and I didn't dare to ask for too much. I just hoped that everything would take its time and that I could be true to myself. But fortunately, I received help from many benefactors, and Director Song was one of them. Without him, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to play the role of Jia Helong. So this award should belong to Director Song. Thank you."

"There are so many people I want to thank, but once I got on stage, I didn't know where to begin. There have been so many things happening over the past year and a half, so I want to thank you all for not giving up on me, for giving me encouragement and comfort, and for pulling me out of the shadows. Thank you."

Everyone understood what he meant. He was probably thanking those who had been there for him when he was suffering from stomach problems, as well as the friends who had pulled him out of the grief of Jiang Wenshu's death. This gratitude was especially precious because of them. Everyone understood, so the applause was even more enthusiastic than before, encouraging Lu Ze to get out of his predicament.

"I won't go into the hardships and bitterness of the process. The suffering and exhaustion are things I have to endure. This is the profession I love, so I persevere for it. Actually, it's not that hard and tiring for everyone. I enjoy it. In short, I feel ashamed to accept this award. But as a greedy person, I want to continue to strive for the next goal and try to bring you other good works. I hope that every time I appear on the screen, I will have made great progress and bring you surprise after surprise. Wait for me. Thank you everyone."

He picked up the trophy, waved to the audience, and walked off the stage. The lights no longer shone on him. When the spotlight came, he was not arrogant. When the spotlight faded, he lost his brilliance again, but he was still somewhat extraordinary.

"It's done! Great! Let's revise the copy quickly! Let's strike while the iron is hot and release it tonight to generate even more buzz."

At the headquarters of Tiancheng Media in Shanghai, Guo Mingde and Zhuang Yu were closely monitoring the awards ceremony. The moment Lu Ze left the stage, Guo Mingde yelled at the scriptwriters. Not for any other reason than that after Lu Ze won the Best Actor award, they wanted to release the first trailer for "To Live" online, using the newly crowned Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor as a gimmick to quickly boost the trailer's traffic and create momentum.

While it might sound like they're taking advantage of Lu Ze, why not take action and promote themselves when Lu Ze's popularity is at its peak? Are they going to wait until the hype dies down before trying to ride on Lu Ze's coattails? That would be the mark of a complete idiot.

Immediately, Tiancheng's headquarters became busy. The copywriting was quickly revised to reflect the confirmed promotional methods, and the trailer, which had been released three days in advance, was about to be tested for its effectiveness.

After Lu Ze received his award, it was time for the selection of "Best Director" and "Best Film". As expected, Song Qingmin went on stage and accepted his fifth "Best Director" trophy.

And of course, "Brother" also won the "Best Film" award, making it the biggest winner of the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards. Of the four most important awards, except for "Best Actress", all went to "Brother".

Lu Ze could already foresee how much news about "The Boss" would be in tomorrow's headlines. However, the fact that he won the "Professional Spirit Award" again was a pleasant surprise.

However, this award is not very prestigious and can be considered a consolation prize. Everyone has witnessed how much Lu Ze put into the film "Big Boss," so this award is just something the Hong Kong Film Awards use to praise Lu Ze for his dedication.

When he went on stage again, Lu Ze didn't say much. Just like he had said earlier, no matter how hard or tiring it was, it was his job. He had taken the money, so it was his duty to give something for the movie. He wasn't someone who liked to play the victim in front of the camera. He simply said a few words and went off the stage, which earned him unanimous praise from netizens. However, they started tagging those popular celebrities, which stirred up some hatred for Lu Ze.

The final Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mr. Yu Zhan, who is 82 years old. He is not an actor, but a producer who has worked his whole life, participating in the production and distribution of more than 160 films. He deserves this award.

Music filled the stage, and amidst cheers and laughter, the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards came to a successful close. "Big Boss" emerged as the biggest winner, taking home seven awards, a truly fruitful achievement.

After informing the "King of Boxing" crew that he wouldn't be inviting them to the dinner, as it would be a bit awkward for the two crews to be together without knowing each other, Lu Ze promised to get together with them again after the Golden Rooster Awards in September. Only after receiving their consent did Lu Ze leave.

Many reporters stood outside, vying to interview the creative team of "The Boss" with questions. After barely managing to handle them, Lu Ze got into his car and headed to the agreed-upon restaurant. The battle at the awards ceremony was over, and the battle at the dinner table was about to officially begin.

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(End of this chapter)