Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 257 Applause and Grand Prize

"On the day he gave me the role of Li Ningyu, he said that Li Ningyu and I were very similar, and said, Fan Binbing, you can definitely play this role well. Haven't you always wanted to prove yourself? This is your best chance."

The theater with a capacity of a thousand people was completely silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the former scandal queen on the stage.

She wiped the tears from her face. Her pair of foxy eyes, which were originally black and white, were a little red. Her nose was sniffing from time to time to control her snot. No matter how waterproof her mascara and eye shadow were, they inevitably smudged her makeup.

From the big screen, we can see that she is trying hard to control her emotions, but it seems difficult to do so for the time being.
Even though she has used the trophy in her hand to prove that she is one of the best actresses in China,

Controlling emotions is an actor's basic skill.
"After that, during the filming process, whenever I felt like I couldn't hold on any longer, I would tell myself this. Chen Nuo said you can do it, Fan Binbing, so you can definitely do it, you have to keep going!"

But the tears still blurred her eyelashes, making her top beauty recognized throughout China and even Asia look a little dishevelled.

The big screen at the scene showed Chen Nuo in a small picture in the lower left corner. He had a serious expression on his face, and he looked at the stage with extremely focused eyes and listened very seriously.

When Fan Binbing on the stage and Chen Nuo in the audience appeared on the TV screen together, the ratings of the Golden Horse Awards started to rocket and directly reached the highest peak of the night.

23%!

The number of viewers across Taiwan exceeded 430 million.

In other words, at this moment, one-fifth of the people in Taiwan Province are watching on TV the most popular female star in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, Fan Binbing, crying as she holds the trophy at the Taipei Golden Horse Awards and appears in the same frame with the most popular male actor in Asia.

The number of people watching the Golden Horse Awards live broadcast online also exceeded 800 million.

The chat box was filled with a mixture of English, Japanese, Korean, traditional and simplified Chinese characters, but no one was saying anything nice, only curses from all over the place.

Because there were too many viewers from the three East Asian countries and Southeast Asia, the small Golden Horse live broadcast room was severely congested, and the technical staff were so anxious that they were sweating profusely but could not solve the problem immediately.

At the Golden Horse Awards, Fan Binbing's excitement slowly calmed down after getting out of control at first.

“That’s how I persevered.”

"He is the first person I want to thank for standing here today. Without him, there would be no trophy. He not only pulled me back from the edge of the abyss, but also allowed me to step onto the stage of the Golden Horse Awards."

"Thank you again, Chen Nuo."

Chen Nuo on the big screen smiled and gave a thumbs up.

Fan Binbing must have seen it, and she smiled, as if a hundred flowers were blooming on the back of a golden horse.

Finally, she recovered completely and her speaking speed returned to normal.

"In addition, there are Director Ning Hao, Director Gao Qunshu and Brother Jiang Wen, they all gave me a lot of help."

"All the other actors in the play, Yu Hewei, Huang Bo, Duan Yihong and Wen Yongshan, without your excellent performances, there would be no such excellent movie."

"Especially my good sister, Miss Liu Yifei who plays Gu Xiaomeng... She is a pure and beautiful little princess. Thank you, Feifei, thank you for talking to me and encouraging me during the filming. Every time I send you a text message, I feel motivated again. I got the award first this time, but I believe in you. It won't be long before you can stand in this position."

At this time, there was another picture-in-picture on the big screen.

Liu Yifei appeared in the screen.

She was sitting on a chair, wearing a black off-shoulder evening dress, revealing her snow-white, delicate shoulders and slender, graceful collarbones. Around her neck was a silver necklace made up of diamonds of varying sizes, and she did look a bit like a princess.

It was clearly visible on the screen that this woman was truly moved by Fan Binbing's words.
Her tears were welling up in her eyes, and she was trying hard to control them from falling out.

Fan Binbing spoke faster and said, "I also want to thank my company, everyone in Huanrenxin. We are really a special and wonderful big family."

"Qi Yuntian, President Qi, I have won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress. Can you smile more when you see me in the future?"

"And my agent, Xiaoye, thank you for your care all the time."

"And of course my mom, dad, and brother. You have been my support all along. I love you."

"Sorry, I'm out of time. Finally, I would like to thank the Golden Horse Awards, Chairman Jiao Xiongping, and everyone on the jury for giving me this award. Thank you all!"

Chen Nuo didn't know what Fan Binbing looked like when she won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress. But from his current feeling, this woman looked really beautiful when she won the award.

Even though she was a little out of control at the beginning, the elegance and beauty she displayed when she finally held the Golden Horse trophy and thanked the audience was so impressive that few female stars could match her in the next decade or so.

"Congratulations. I watched the movie The Sound of Wind. Ms. Fan Binbing acted really well. She really deserves the award."

Suddenly a voice came from the side.

Liu Xinyou didn’t know where she got the courage from. Maybe it was because she knew that if she didn’t do something, she would never have another chance.

As everyone knows, Chen Nuo will present the final grand prize, Best Feature Film, with Li An tonight.

It is estimated that this man will go backstage in a few minutes, and he will definitely not return to his seat after the award ceremony.

This means that if she doesn't say or do something now, she will probably only have the fate of sitting next to him.

You will definitely regret it for the rest of your life.

I heard Chen Nuo say "thank you"
Liu Xinyou's heart was beating very fast. She hesitated again and again in her heart. It felt like there was a stone blocking her throat, and the words she had prepared could not come out.

But at this time, she saw a staff member bending over and walking towards her.

This is the person who leads the award presenters backstage.

He's going to present the award.

"Chen..." Liu Xinyou was startled by her own voice. It was so soft that even she couldn't hear it.

He immediately closed his mouth, swallowed his saliva, and then said again: "Chen Nuo, can I exchange phone numbers with you?"

Seeing Chen Nuo looking at her with a somewhat surprised look, Liu Xinyou's heart was beating like a drum, and she quickly explained: "I like your movies very much. I have seen every one of your movies, really. Can I treat you to a meal after the show?"

Eating was impossible.

If Chen Nuo was really willing to accept appointments with some Taiwanese female artists, it would definitely not be the turn of Miss Liu, whom he met for the first time today.

Miss Lin Chi-ling, one of the two beauties in Taiwan today, who also appeared at the Golden Horse Awards tonight, stunning the audience on the red carpet in a low-cut white dress that squeezed her breasts, and making the spotlights of reporters flash non-stop, should be ranked first.

At the beginning of the year, he had just returned from the United States with an Oscar, and Miss Lin specifically asked her agent to contact Qi Yuntian to arrange an appointment with him in Beijing.

Later in the second half of the year, he came back from South Korea. Qi Yuntian said that Miss Lin’s agent called him again and said that Miss Lin was coming to the mainland to participate in an event again, and asked if they had time to have dinner together.

He still refused.

And this morning, the call Qi Yuntian received was the third one.

This time, it was Sister Zhiling herself who had a direct conversation with Qi Yuntian on the phone.

When Qi Yuntian was imitating other people's speech in private with Chen Nuo, he really brought out the gay side of things and imitated the tone and accent so vividly that Chen Nuo almost laughed to death.

Qi Yuntian's face now only appeared in front of him occasionally when they were alone in private. The rainbow youth a few years ago had disappeared in time without him noticing.

Qi Yuntian raised his orchid finger, shrilled his voice, and imitated the sound of the clip, saying: "Mr. Qi, Zhiling really has no other intentions. Mr. Chen Nuo came from afar, and Zhiling, as the host, of course, has to host a banquet to entertain him. Mr. Chen Nuo won glory for us Chinese at the Oscars, and Zhiling is really happy. I want to encourage Mr. Chen Nuo and hope that Mr. Chen Nuo can make more and better movies in the future, and then Zhiling will be very happy."

After hearing this, Chen Nuo laughed so hard that he rolled over on the bed.

I don't know if it's true. However, Sister Zhiling seems to be really sincere. She has almost visited Zhuge Liang three times.

But Chen was really ruthless and refused.

However, he actually wanted to ask Sister Zhilin, if you are so happy for the Chinese and touched by the Chinese, why do you want to marry a Japanese in the future? Do you think the Japanese need your encouragement more?
Although they are both Taiwanese, Chen Nuo would not beat the Taiwanese girl to death with one blow.

After politely rejecting Annie Liu, he still gave her a way out, saying that time was too tight and he had to return to the mainland soon to film a movie.

So, if you don't mind, please leave your phone number. We'll contact you next time you come to Taiwan.

This is not a lie, because President Han has returned to the screen after who knows how many years, picked up the director's baton, and has carefully prepared for the filming of "Founding of a Republic", which will be a tribute to the motherland's National Day next year.

They were waiting for him, a loyal soldier of the Fourth Field Army, to return and fire the first shot to liberate the country.

Liu Xinyou's heart, which was slightly disappointed, started beating again after she got the phone number.

The poor lesbian didn't know that the phone number she got would only lead to Qi Yuntian's exclusive phone which would never be answered and could only be used to reply to text messages.

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Chen Nuo followed the Golden Horse staff to the backstage.

When I passed by the interview area, I saw Fan Binbing, who was in high spirits.

The woman was holding the heavy Best Actress trophy and had finished putting on makeup. She was surrounded by a dense crowd of reporters. While she was posing for photos, she also took the time to answer some questions from the reporters, appearing to be quite at ease.

Fan Binbing was being interviewed and didn't notice him.

Chen Nuo is not a fool. It is impossible for him to go over and say hello at this time and steal the limelight from the new Golden Horse Film Queen.

So he immediately quickened his pace and followed the staff along the wall to the backstage preparation room, where he met Ang Li, who had arrived earlier and whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

After the meeting in Sheshan, although they occasionally called each other, and after the Oscars, this guy even called to congratulate her, but this was the first time they met.

However, it doesn't seem unfamiliar.

At home in Taipei, Li An is obviously more relaxed and outgoing than when he was in mainland China.

When he saw Chen Nuo, Li An did not shake hands with him. Instead, he followed Western etiquette and took the initiative to hug him and said, "Congratulations. The Whispering Wind won many awards today. I went to the cinema to see it. It's a really good movie."

Chen Nuo quickly replied: "Thank you. In fact, if it weren't for your help back then, there wouldn't be any news now." This is true.

The crew of Half the Wind was all recommended by others.

Without Park Rumu’s costumes, Rodrigo Prieto’s photography, and the participation of the rest of the original Lust, Caution cast, would The Whistleblower be what it is today?

As many mainland media said, "It has a superb texture," "It has set a benchmark for spy movies in the next 20 years," and "From photography to costumes, from sets to special effects, it shows deep sincerity."
So that while it set box office records in mainland China, it also dominated major award ceremonies across Taiwan, Mainland China and Hong Kong?

Chen Nuo was sure that it was impossible.

Because a movie really can't be made by one person.

No matter how people outside evaluate him, Li An is indeed a very Confucian man. After listening to Chen Nuo's words, he did not mean to take credit for it. He even smiled shyly and said, "No, it has nothing to do with me. It's all your own fault. Seeing that you have won so many awards and sold so many box office tickets, I am really happy for you."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and a Golden Horse Awards staff member nearby handed over two cue cards and said, "Director Li, Mr. Chen Nuo, this is the award speech we designed for you. Would you two like to review it in advance?"

After he said this, Chen Nuo remembered that this was indeed a problem.

It was the first time for him to present an award with someone else, and he and Li An should really think carefully about what to say on the stage.

He looked at the set words on the Golden Horse hand card.

Well, now he knew where those awkward lines of praise that Miss Liu, who asked him for her phone number, had gotten from when she was on stage with her partner.

He looked up at Li An, and Li An was looking at him too.

The two looked at each other, obviously understanding each other, and they both laughed.

The 30-something staff member at the side said in a timid tone: "Director Li, Mr. Chen Nuo, is this not possible?"

Chen Nuo looked at Li An, who was smiling and silent, and played the villain without hesitation, "Well, it's a bit strange. I don't think there's any need to say these things."

The staff member said cautiously: "But, this is all the honor you two have brought to our Chinese-language films..."

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"...Director Li, some people say that you have brought a lot of honor to Chinese-language films. What do you think?" Chen Nuo stood in front of the podium and spoke into the microphone in front of him.

Li An smiled and ignored him.

because,

When Li Lianjie won the Best Actor award in absentia, and Chen Kexin also won the Best Director trophy, beating Ning Hao from The Whistleblower, Sylvia Chang, and Feng Xiaogang.

After Chen Jianzhou and Cheng Yuling, one in Taiwanese accent and the other in Hong Kong accent, said in unison: "Welcome Director Li An and actor Chen Nuo to present us with the Best Feature Film at this year's Golden Horse Awards."
Li An and Chen Nuo finally walked out from behind the curtain backstage, one on the left and one on the right.

Amid the applause, Li An walked and waved to the audience with a smile.

But Chen Nuo was not so elegant. He just went about his business as usual and walked to the podium to meet Li An.

Chen Nuo just opened his mouth and spoke the lines he and Li An had agreed on.
Li An looked at the audience and said nothing helplessly.

The reason was that Chen Nuo's voice came through the loudspeaker and was instantly drowned out by the louder sound waves.

While he was speaking, the audience applauded unexpectedly and did not stop tactfully.

It was as if the people in the audience didn't want to listen to him at all.

Even Chen Nuo maintained his composure and waited for more than ten seconds, and the people below the stage saw him and Li An standing on the stage.

The applause did not diminish, but instead grew louder and louder, with some people even whistling sharply.

He had no choice but to temporarily give up the idea of ​​speaking as soon as possible, and stood on the stage somewhat helplessly, hoping that this sudden situation would be resolved quickly.

The last time he won an Oscar, he suddenly forgot his lines on stage, which left him with some trauma.

Chen Nuo was really afraid that his short memory would make him forget the words he had just agreed on with Li An.

But this time, it didn't go as he wished.

The stars and audiences attending the Golden Horse Awards tonight seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for him.

The applause had been going on for nearly a minute and there was no sign of stopping. Some people, who seemed to be excited for some unknown reason, suddenly stood up, forcing the entire audience to follow suit and stand up.

Janice Man stood up with an indescribable spirit, looked at him with her head held high, and clapped very loudly. If a reporter had taken a photo, no one would have believed that this was his ex-girlfriend.

Liu Yifei next to her showed a proud smile and clapped her hands, inexplicably exuding a sense of "old lady" in her smile.

Fan Binbing, who had just returned to her seat, smiled exceptionally brightly. She placed the Golden Horse Award she had just won on Chen Nuo's empty seat. This woman's clapping posture was so graceful.

Chen Nuo saw Chen Kexin clapping his hands with a smile on his face, looking very happy.

Feng Xiaogang on the other side clapped slowly and reluctantly, and while standing, he looked like he wanted to sit down immediately.

Not only did Chen Nuo feel less and less at a loss for words the more he watched, but there were also people in the director's room who were at a loss for what to do with this plot that was not in the script.

Some even asked the director, "What should we do? We are almost out of time. Should we ask the on-site staff to stop it?"

The director turned around and looked at the person who was speaking with a strange look in his eyes, but said nothing.

Another person next to him coughed lightly and said, "It's almost over anyway, it doesn't matter."

"Oh." The man agreed and continued to look at the screen wall in the guide studio.

The man behind him turned his fingers around his temple twice, facing the director.

The chief director raised the corner of his mouth, turned his head and whispered to his assistant: "After this is over, let this idiot pack up and get out. Chen Nuo and Li An are standing together, and I want to clap my hands. My god, this idiot is really crazy."

After waiting for a long time, the enthusiastic applause that had never been seen at previous Golden Horse Awards finally subsided.

By the time the audience had taken their seats again, this year's Golden Horse Awards had indeed exceeded the time limit by several minutes.

Chen Nuo didn't know what to say at this time, so he had to pretend that nothing had happened and recited the line he and Li An had agreed on like a repeater: "...Director Li, some people say that you have brought a lot of honor to Chinese-language films. What do you think?"

Li An said into the microphone: "I don't think I did anything. I just did my job well. As for the honor, it was all the love from the audience and judges."

Chen Nuo was preparing to say the next line according to the script.

Unexpectedly, Li An continued, "What about you? The friends at the scene just applauded you. How do you feel about that? Do you want to say something to them?"

This unexpected remark made Chen Nuo a little confused.

What does it mean to applaud me?

If you say this, won't the media put me in a difficult position tomorrow?

Chen Nuo reacted quickly and smiled and said, "Thank you. Of course I want to thank the audience for the applause. But I also know that this time it was because of you, the director, that I got a chance to work with you. I hope that the next time I come to the Golden Horse Awards, the Executive Committee will arrange such a good partner for me."

Li An did not refute, but smiled and said in a particularly gentle tone: "When is the next time? Will you come next year?"

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "If any of my works are shortlisted, of course I will come."

Li An seemed to have achieved his goal and stopped forcing him. He changed the subject and said, "We are now going to award the Best Feature Film. Chen Nuo, your film "The Sound of Wind" is also on the list of candidates. Are you nervous?"

Chen Nuo spoke frankly: "I was nervous. I didn't think I would be nervous before I came here, but when I really stood here, I suddenly felt that I really wanted to win this award. Because this is the Golden Horse Awards, no matter which film wins this award, it is a great honor."

The big screen suddenly showed the image of Jiao Xiongping and the other people on the executive committee. Jiao was seen saying something to someone next to her, her face smiling so much that her eyes could hardly be seen.

Li An also smiled and said, "Then let's see who will win the Best Feature Film Award at this year's Golden Horse Awards."

After saying that, he tore open the envelope.

Chen Nuo was really nervous at this time.

Not only because this guy Li An didn't say a word according to the script, but every time he threw out some questions, he had to rack his brains to answer.

Also as he just said, he really wants to get this award.

he thinks,
Among the 23 Golden Horse Awards, this is the only award that is a general commendation for the entire crew.

To be honest, there were at least a thousand staff members involved in the filming of The Whisper of the Wind. How many of them would care about whether a big star like Fan Binbing could win the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress?

How many people would care about a promising director like Ning Hao, and whether he would win the Best Director award and pave a bright future for himself?
Whether these millionaires win awards or not is none of their business. Even if Chen Nuo wins a great prize at the Oscars, it won't necessarily make them get an extra 50 yuan in salary.

However, the best movies are different.

This is a bargaining chip that they can use with confidence no matter which crew they go to in the future.

This final grand prize is truly awarded to all those who participated in the filming of the movie. Wherever they go, they can say that they had a part in it.

So, when Li An opened the envelope, he read out in a calm tone: "The winner of the 45th Golden Horse Awards, Best Feature Film, is The Whistleblower."

Chen Nuo could no longer suppress his joy and excitement. He stood on the stage and laughed without restraint.

His smile with all his white teeth was displayed on the big screen at the scene, and also appeared on the TV screens of every household in Taiwan Province, as well as in the finally expanded online live broadcast room. It became the most profound image engraved in everyone's memory at this Golden Horse Awards.

　6000 words, goodbye Golden Horse Awards.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)