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

Chapter 381 Martyrs? Heretics!

2010年12月19日晚上7点，第47届金马奖执委会主席侯孝贤在台北君品酒店，设宴招待了前来参加金马奖的张一谋导演一行。

Also attending the banquet were Ang Lee, Angie Chai, the godfather of Taiwanese idol dramas, Huang Chien-yeh, the current chairman of the Golden Horse Awards jury, jury members Chu Yen-ping and Shu Qi, the previous chairman of the Golden Horse Awards Chiao Hsiung-ping, and Lin Chih-ling, the "flower of Taiwan".

During the meal, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely and chatted happily until after 11 p.m. before the meal ended, considering that the crew of the film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" had come from afar and were tired from their journey.

After the event ended, Huang Jianye had just stepped out of the Grand Hyatt Hotel when he was confronted by a group of reporters who had been waiting for him. Flashbulbs were going off incessantly, and microphones were practically shoved in his face. He frowned, but didn't stop, heading straight for the black sedan parked by the roadside.

"Could you share with our readers what Chen Nuo said at the event?"

"Chairman Huang, have you spoken with Chen Nuo about anything? Could you share that with the Taiwanese fans?"

"Chairman Huang, did Chen Nuo mention anything about hosting the Oscars ceremony during the event, or what his thoughts were?"

What kind of communication did director Ang Lee have with Chen Nuo?

"Chairman Huang, you today..."

Huang Jianye didn't say a word, bent down and got into the car. The car door slammed shut, shutting out all the messy questions. Then, the car slowly drove away.

Chen Nuo, Chen Nuo.

As a scholar, writer, film critic, stage director, and a recognized academic filmmaker at the Taiwan Film Festival, Huang Jianye actually doesn't like this mainland actor who has risen to fame so quickly.

Just as he disliked the media reporters who were crowding the entrance to the Palais de Chine Hotel.

According to Huang Jianye, both of these approaches share a common thread: they operate under the spotlight and lack a calm reflection and respect for the essence of art.

The same applies to "Under the Hawthorn Tree".

This is a movie whose fame outweighs its actual quality.

Compared to "The Best Time" and "Heartbeat", what is "Yi Yi"?
If these Taiwanese art films are profound and thought-provoking university papers, then "Under the Hawthorn Tree" is a straightforward and ridiculously simple elementary school essay.

So, although it wasn't easy, he eventually managed to accomplish something through his efforts.

It is foreseeable that, given the current public opinion environment, the result to be announced tomorrow night will inevitably bring some controversy to the Golden Horse Awards and to the winner himself.

However, for the sake of cinematic art, and to showcase the integrity of Taiwanese filmmakers.

He would simply accept it willingly.

……

At the welcome banquet, both Chen Nuo and Liu Yifei drank alcohol.

Although it wasn't much, it was enough to get both of them, who weren't good drinkers, tipsy.

Although Liu Yifei's head wasn't spinning, her body felt warm.

She never imagined that one day she would be unable to control her thoughts about that kind of thing, and would even secretly watch pay TV in the hotel. In the end, she couldn't resist anymore and went to Akihabara to secretly buy one of those things.

It's all him!
You've corrupted yourself!

Liu Yifei glared fiercely at the instigator.

She barely heard what director Zhang Yimou was saying; her mind was filled with images of what was about to happen, her slightly plump thighs pressed together under her tight jeans, occasionally rubbing against each other.

"...It feels weird."

Chen Nuo admires Zhang Yimou's drinking capacity.

He watched as Zhang Yimou clinked glasses with at least 90% of the people present, drinking 58-proof Kinmen Kaoliang liquor. But at this moment, the Shaanxi man had his brows furrowed, his face full of thought, showing no signs of drunkenness whatsoever.

"I think this time, things might be a bit risky," Director Zhang said after thinking for a long time.

Okay, he even used Shaanxi dialect, so he's a bit drunk.

Zhang Weiping said from the side, "Really? Zhang Yimou, are you overthinking it? This time, among those competing with you for Best Director, apart from Chen Desen of 'Bodyguards and Assassins' who might pose a slight threat, the others like Zhang Zuoji, Liu Jie, and Chung Mong-hong..."

"Uh, no... cough, I wasn't talking about me. Whether I get it or not, it doesn't matter," Zhang Yimou interrupted.

Zhang Weiping glanced at Liu Yifei and suddenly realized, "Yifei... Tang Wei, Xu Fan, and Lü Liping, none of them are weak, so it's a bit difficult. But it's not impossible. At least that woman Lü Liping didn't dare to attend the awards ceremony this time if it weren't for Nuozi. If you ask me, Yifei isn't out of the question."

Hearing this, Chen Nuo felt that Zhang Weiping was trying to smear him.

The feud between Lü Liping and Sun Haiying and him dates back to a long time ago.

Lü Liping returned to acting last year with a film called "Play Cool Youth," for which she was nominated for Best Actress, but chose not to attend the Taipei awards ceremony. This was quite unexpected.

However, that's the common sentiment of all rainbow people in Taiwan, and it has nothing to do with him.

“I wasn’t talking about Yifei,” Zhang Yimou said. “Let me be frank, Zhu Yanping and Shu Qi were having drinks today and they spent the whole time chatting with me. They barely interacted with Nuozi’s side.”

Don't you find it strange? I come here often, but it's not so easy for Nuozi to see me. Look at Lin Chi-ling, that's the norm.

"What were these two people talking about with me? I was puzzled at the time."

"Then I thought, could it be..."

"You know, the Golden Horse Awards results were announced a month ago, right?"

After Zhang Yimou finished speaking, the room fell silent.

More than ten people were looking at each other in bewilderment.

Whether it was the staff of the Hawthorn Tree Studio, the assistant director, or the CEO's secretary,
Or perhaps it's a celebrity's parent.

They went over Zhang Yimou's implied meaning in their minds several times before they could figure out what he was hinting at.

It's not that people are stupid, but what he said was just too outrageous.

Even though Liu Xiaoli is furious with someone right now, she never imagined that his Golden Horse Award for Best Actor would be up for grabs!
Is that even possible?

After being nominated for Best Actress, Liu Yifei read many media reports about this year's Golden Horse Awards.

Among these reports, one point is generally agreed upon: the winner of this year's Best Actor award is the least surprising.

Look at his competitors.

Qin Hao, who starred in "Spring Fever," was someone Qin Hao had previously defeated at Cannes. Now that "Mother" had been replaced by "Under the Hawthorn Tree," would Qin Hao be able to win? No one would think that way.

Wang Xueqi's performance in "Bodyguards and Assassins" was certainly good, but the role offered limited room for him to develop his own story, and he relied more on the ensemble cast for his own benefit. Moreover, Wang Xueqi lost to him by a large margin at this year's Hundred Flowers Awards.

And Ethan Juan in "Monga"...

You should ask Ethan Juan if he dares to have this dream.
Even though Doze Niu, the director of "Monga," is one of the 17 Golden Horse Awards judges this year, if Ethan Juan were to beat Chen Nuo, the credibility of the Golden Horse Awards might be completely destroyed.

Even Mikasa TV, the most pro-independence and reactionary local television station in Taiwan, only dared to whisper a few words when analyzing the Golden Horse Awards, saying, "It's not entirely without a chance."

To have an idol drama actor surpass an actor who has already won Berlin and Cannes, and is only one Venice Film Festival away from achieving a grand slam of European film awards, while also being a Blue Dragon and Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor, a Hundred Flowers Awards Best Actor, and an Oscar Best Supporting Actor...

Unless the judges are insane, they would never do such a thing.

Because the day after they do this, they will definitely be bombarded with criticism from the whole world, yes, from the world's media until they become depressed.

Director Zhang Yimou... is probably overthinking it.

Liu Xiaoli wasn't the only one who thought so; Zhang Weiping clearly felt the same way. He chuckled and said, "Mouzi, you... Yes, that's right, they cast their votes two or three weeks in advance. But don't forget, voting is anonymous. Once the ballot is cast, it's in the hands of the notary, and they don't know the final result."

Zhang Yimou shook his head, his eyes glazed over, and his face visibly flushed. "I hope I'm just overthinking it. But something just feels off. Sigh... never mind, I'm going to sleep. Everyone should get some rest."

……

……

In the dark room, the curtains blocked out the faint light of the Taipei night sky, leaving only the bedside lamp casting a dim, yellowish glow.

Chen Nuo leaned against the headboard, his shirt half-undone, while Liu Yifei straddled his lap, her black velvet skirt pulled up to her waist, revealing her fair and slender thighs.

She was breathing rapidly, her cheeks were burning, and her fingers gripped his shoulders.

When Chen Nuo lowered his head and kissed her collarbone, gently biting it with his teeth, Liu Yifei's body trembled, and she let out a soft moan.

Then he ran his palm up her thigh and could feel the woman's tense muscles trembling slightly. Heat emanated from her skin, mixed with sweat or something else, feeling sticky and scalding.

It's unclear where Chen Nuo touched with his finger.
Liu Yifei's expression suddenly froze, as if she had been hit with a stick.

Immediately afterwards, his body began to tremble as if he had the malaria syndrome.

Chen Nuo knew that women's bodies were like this, so he didn't panic like he had the first few times. Instead, he rolled over and pinned the woman's plump body down on him again.

carry on.

She lifted her legs, wrapped them around his waist, and put her arms around his neck.

Their shadows overlapped and flickered on the wall.

Five minutes later, the two shadows merged together and froze.

The woman's breathing gradually calmed down, and the fine beads of sweat on her forehead glistened in the dim light.

Liu Yifei released her arms from Chen Nuo's neck, leaned back limply, and slid onto the pillow. She felt completely broken, her legs draped weakly over him, and she let out a low sigh, a sigh of contentment and languor.

Chen Nuo also pulled himself out, rolled over and lay down on one side, his chest heaving violently, sweat dripping from his temples.

It's really hot even though I haven't taken my clothes off.

Actually, it wasn't just Liu Yifei; when Zhang Yimou was rambling on and on, he didn't really listen either.

Although he had just had a gunfight with Tong Liya a few days ago,

But having not seen his angelic girlfriend for so long, the novelty was overwhelming, and he couldn't think of anything else.

So, after returning to the room and closing the door, without even taking off their clothes, the two of them were instantly aroused.

He heard Liu Yifei mutter, "It's all your fault..." Her voice was hoarse and soft. Then, the woman pulled the blanket over herself, turned her back, and curled up like a kitten.

Chen Nuo didn't respond, and it was unclear what was causing this little tantrum.

He propped himself up, grabbed the water glass from the bedside table, took a big gulp, and then lay back down.

At this moment, only their breathing could be heard in the room, the salty smell of sweat mingling with the warmth in the air, slowly dissipating.

Chen Nuo felt that among the women, Liu Yifei's most distinctive feature was that she was very sensitive and very easy to satisfy a man's desire to conquer.

Secondly, compared to other actors, although her legs are not long and her waist is not thin, she has small bones and lots of flesh, like a fleshy cushion, which feels very tactile from the front and back.

Another feature is the "one-line sky" design, which is quite pleasing to the eye.

"What are you thinking about? Chen Nuo, why are you ignoring me when I'm talking to you?"

"Tired."

"Hmph, you're only in your early twenties, and your stamina is already so poor. What will you do in the future?"

"What do you mean, 'what to do'? What do you want to do?"

"This is so annoying, it's all your fault!"

This was the nth time Chen Nuo had heard the girl say those three words. He was completely baffled and was about to ask when his phone on the bedside table suddenly vibrated, and a text message arrived.

Liu Yifei was very alert. She turned around abruptly and propped herself up, looking more like a cat. Her eyes glowed in the darkness, and it felt like the fur on her neck stood up.

"Who is it? It's so late."

Chen Nuo didn't know who it was either, because there were just too many candidates, but he remained very calm. "I don't know, let me see... Hmm?"

"Huh? Who is it?"

"It's your mother."

"Hey, A?"

"Aunt Liu asked me to come over for a moment, saying she wanted to talk to me about work."

……

The official hotel for the Golden Horse Awards organizing committee this year was the Grand Hyatt Hotel, but considering the special circumstances of the Under the Hawthorn Tree film crew, they were arranged to stay at the Mandarin Oriental. The environment there is quieter, and it is less likely that they will be chased by reporters when they come and go.

However, compared to the Grand Hyatt Taipei, the Mandarin Oriental Taipei's rooms are not as well soundproofed.

Liu Xiaoli originally planned to find another time to talk to Chen Nuo.

However, as she listened to the noises coming from next door, and that familiar yet unfamiliar cat's meow, her heart ached unbearably.

Knowing that the awards ceremony wouldn't end until a certain time tomorrow, and that Sissi and she would be flying back to Japan the following day to resume filming, while he would be flying to the United States, the only time they would likely be able to talk was tonight.

So, once the sound disappeared, Liu Xiaoli didn't hesitate any longer and immediately sent a text message.

A little while later, the doorbell rang.

Liu Xiaoli went over and opened the door, saying indifferently, "Come in."

Then, the two sat facing each other in the room.

Liu Xiaoli said, "Xiao Chen, do you know why I called you here?"

Chen Nuo said honestly, "I guessed a little bit."

Liu Xiaoli said, "Since that's the case, and it's getting late, I'll get straight to the point. Was that news on the internet a while ago true?" After saying that, she looked intently at Chen Nuo.

Sure enough, it was because of this.

Although Liu Xiaoli didn't say it explicitly, he didn't want to play dumb, so he nodded and said, "It's true."

Liu Xiaoli's heart sank.

Back in Cannes, the sounds she heard when she went out to get water at night were definitely not just the wind, nor were they her imagination.

It's Fan Binbing!
"Fan Bingbing is really pregnant... with your child?"

"Ah."

"gave birth?"

"Ah."

"you……"

Liu Xiaoli felt dizzy for a moment and held her forehead with her hand.

Chen Nuo quickly said, "Aunt Liu, be careful, don't fall."

Liu Xiaoli opened her eyes and couldn't help but yell, "It's none of your business! How can you do this to Qianqian? Do you even know how much Qianqian trusts you, and this is how you treat her?! Tell me, what are you going to do?"

What can Chen Nuoneng say?

As a mother, she stood up for her daughter and angrily cursed him as a scumbag. How could he possibly talk back?

He could only sigh and say, "Sister Xiaoli, it's not actually what you think. But it's done now, and I don't regret it. I know it's my fault, and I'm sorry to Qianqian. I'll go over there now and explain things to her."

After saying that, Chen Nuo turned around and prepared to leave.

Liu Xiaoli hadn't expected this man's mother to be so quick to turn on her, like a dog. Seeing him turn away, she felt a pang of anxiety and immediately called out, "Wait a minute!"

During this time, she accompanied Liu Yifei to Japan while she was filming. Spending so much time together, the mother-daughter relationship gradually returned to the point where they could talk about anything. The real beginning of their repairing relationship started with that time they bought lingerie in Germany.

So she knew exactly how much this man meant to her daughter! If Chen Nuo really went over there and said she had a child or something, the consequences would be unimaginable. "Are you crazy? If you go and tell her that now, do you even want her to attend the Golden Horse Awards tomorrow?!"

“That’s true. Well… I’ll tell her the truth after the awards ceremony tomorrow.”

Liu Xiaoli stared at him intently and asked, "Can you tell me honestly how many women you have? Besides Xixi?"

Gao Yuanyuan had asked him the same question before, but he hadn't answered. Now, facing his girlfriend's mother's heartbroken questioning, Chen Nuo could only honestly reply, "Four."

Liu Xiaoli found that when she heard the number, she not only wasn't angry, but actually felt a sense of relief.

She could tell the boy wasn't lying.

But if there were four, she didn't know why... she didn't feel like it was a lot.

Upon reflection, this is likely related to her friendship with Chen Jinfei and her time mingling in the circle of the wealthy when she was younger.

At that time, she had witnessed too many unbelievable situations... so well, Liu Xiaoli even felt that if those people were in the same position as the boy, it wouldn't be surprising to add a 0 after the 4.

Liu Xiaoli was determined to be completely open today, and immediately asked, "I know Gao Yuanyuan is in there, and now Fan Binbing is too. Who else?"

“Janice Man, and there’s another one… um, someone outside the entertainment industry, someone you don’t know.”

Hearing that Janice Man was also included, Liu Xiaoli's anger subsided a little, and she asked, "Janice Man? How come she... I heard from Qianqian that you told her that you hadn't seen each other for a long time, right?"

"It really has been a long time..."

Liu Xiaoli said, "So what's your relationship with her now? Tell me, as long as you tell the truth, Auntie won't blame you."

Faced with Aunt Liu's concerned gaze, Chen Nuo was suddenly moved.

Even though he's in this state, his aunt still doesn't blame him?

Putting herself in his shoes, Chen Nuo knew she definitely couldn't do it. All she could do was take a knife and slowly torture the person who had wronged her daughter.

It seems he really misunderstood Aunt Liu before.

No wonder so many people these days are obsessed with getting involved with the "auntie" circle, refusing to take any shortcuts. Aunties are just so wonderful!

Next, he opened up and told Liu Xiaoli about his situation with Janice Man.

"...I disagreed at first, but she felt guilty and insisted on breaking up. Although we were officially separated, we were actually still together..."

"...Even now, there are some things I haven't had a chance to explain to her clearly, but I think she's already guessed them. That's why she hasn't returned to the capital..."

"...However, after the Golden Horse Awards, I plan to transit through Hong Kong..."

After listening to the long story, Liu Xiaoli finally understood what was going on between the two of them. Although Chen Nuo hadn't said much, she, as a woman, could imagine some of the subtle details of their relationship.

Then she sighed softly and asked, "What are you planning to talk to her about in Hong Kong?"

"Let's talk this out and see what happens."

"What would you say if she decided to continue the relationship?"

"I agree."

"You..." Liu Xiaoli's temper flared up again, "What about Qianqian?"

"Uh, before I went to see Janice Man, didn't I break up with Sisi?"

Liu Xiaoli was furious at the man's heartless behavior. "How could you do this?!"

Chen Nuo said speechlessly, "Aunt Liu, didn't I just say that I would tell her after the awards ceremony tomorrow?"

Liu Xiaoli said angrily, "Chen Nuo, actually, Auntie can turn a blind eye to many things, but you can't go too far. It's never too late to mend your ways. As long as you break off with these women and devote yourself to Qianqian from now on, then I can actually forgive and forget. Okay?"

"Um, Auntie, I already have a child... Let me put it this way, if I had to wrong someone, I could only choose Xixi..."

Liu Xiaoli almost swore, but she held back in the end.

Suppressing her anger, she continued, "Xiao Chen, Xiao Chen, I used to trust you a lot. Speaking of the child... tell me honestly, were you already planning to break up with Qianqian this time? I'm asking you, if that's the case, then why did you just now..."

Why are you working so enthusiastically?

Chen Nuo replied somewhat awkwardly, "Uh, I'm not planning to break up. Auntie, a child is a child, and a girlfriend is a girlfriend. I keep them very separate."

What the hell do you mean by "separately"?

Is this human language? Is this something a human being could say?

Liu Xiaoli's mind was buzzing. Looking at the other person's serious expression, she felt like her common sense had been completely overturned. After regaining her composure, she asked, "So what are you planning to do? Do you think Qianqian will just accept it once she finds out?"

"Um, I'm going to lay the groundwork slowly. I believe she should be able to do it, right?"

Is this a new way of saying "if we can reach an agreement, we'll talk; if we can't, then get lost"?
How to lay the groundwork?

Liu Xiaoli really couldn't figure out how to lay the groundwork for Liu Yifei to accept that her boyfriend had an illegitimate daughter, who was born to her best friend!

Isn't he far too confident? Liu Xiaoli truly felt she had learned something new today.

Just as she was about to berate the other party for their shamelessness, the doorbell rang again.

Liu Xiaoli immediately stopped talking. At this time, there could be no one else outside the door except Liu Yifei.

"Aunt Liu, it must be Xixi. Uh, what do we do now?"

Liu Xiaoli gritted her teeth, and in just a few seconds, her mind flashed through an estimated 100,000 possible solutions, much like a quantum computer.

But in the end, she squeezed her eyes shut and forced out a sentence through gritted teeth: "Don't say anything yet, let me think about it first."

"Okay, Auntie."

……

……

When Liu Yifei walked hand in hand with Chen Nuo on the red carpet of the 47th Golden Horse Awards, she felt excited, thrilled, and happy.

Walking the red carpet with him again brought back so many memories for her.

From LA to Taipei, from the Kodak Theatre to the Taipei Taoyuan County Performing Arts Center, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the journey has been fraught with ups and downs.

However, holding his hand made her feel that it was all worth it.

However, she wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Chen Nuo had acted a little strange after chatting with her mother about work next door last night.

So, as the two walked the red carpet and entered the Taoyuan County Performing Arts Center, about to separate and take their seats, Liu Yifei couldn't help but ask, "Chen Nuo, are you alright? You seem a bit unhappy."

Chen Nuo paused for a moment, hesitated, then sighed and said, "I think what Director Zhang said last night made a lot of sense, I..."

Liu Yifei was taken aback. She leaned closer and whispered, "You think you..." She deliberately lowered her voice because the hall of the thousand-person performance center was bustling with noise and the lights were dazzling. The surroundings were crowded with directors in suits, celebrities dressed in formal attire, and media reporters carrying cameras.

Not far away, Shu Qi, dressed in a gold gown, was smiling and exchanging pleasantries with Feng Xiaogang and Xu Fan; the figures of Ang Lee and Hou Hsiao-hsien conversing in hushed tones were faintly visible; Maggie Cheung and Sylvia Chang were surrounded by several people, chatting and laughing. The air was filled with the scents of various perfumes, mingled with bursts of laughter.

However, the moment they stepped into the hall, Liu Yifei clearly felt that everyone's attention was drawn to them.

Shu Qi's smile stiffened, and Feng Xiaogang deliberately turned his face away. Ang Lee and Hou Hsiao-hsien stopped their conversation and looked over. Liu Yifei knew that Zhang Manyu knew the man and had talked to him several times. As an award presenter, the Berlin and Cannes double Best Actress winner, who was specially invited by the Golden Horse Awards, smiled radiantly and raised her hand to wave gently in his direction.

Not wanting others to hear, Liu Yifei leaned close to Chen Nuo's ear and whispered, "...Do you think you won't win Best Actor this time?"

Chen Nuo smiled and waved to Zhang Manyu in response, while whispering, "Yes, just make sure you keep a straight face then."

Liu Yifei chuckled and said, "How could that be? I don't believe it!"

Chen Nuo is definitely lying.

He didn't think about being a movie star or anything like that at all.

The Golden Horse Awards, haha.

In another ten years or so, who the hell will still say they've won a Golden Horse Award?

To be honest, the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor feels like it will be used as an insult.

So, after he finished exchanging pleasantries with some old friends and sat down among the Best Actor nominees for the night, his mind wasn't on the matter at all.

Chen Nuo thought this was absolutely amazing.

What about keeping it secret?

As it turns out, it seems like everyone who should have been kept in the dark now knows.
On the contrary, those who might not need to hide it, such as his parents, have absolutely no suspicion now.

Is there anything more absurd in the world?
After greeting the other actors who were also candidates, he took his seat but lost the will to speak, becoming lost in thought.

Qin Hao sat to the side, wanting to speak several times, but seeing the other person's serious expression, he suddenly lost his courage.

He noticed that Ethan Juan, sitting on the other side, seemed to be doing the same thing, hesitating to speak several times.

Their eyes met through the person in the middle, and the two well-dressed Best Actor nominees simultaneously curled up the corners of their mouths.

It's clear that the young Taiwanese actor, like him, had never even considered becoming a Best Actor.

That's absolutely true.

Qin Hao went to see the movie "Under the Hawthorn Tree" three times when it was released.

Despite the simple plot and underdeveloped characters, he delivered a performance that was deeply moving and heart-wrenching. His Berlin Film Festival Best Actor award is absolutely well-deserved, and it's definitely not because Yu Nan spoke up for him!
Therefore, Qin Hao really didn't think he had any chance at today's Golden Horse Awards.

As the media has said, from his mother to the hawthorn tree, what remains unchanged is that he is still a runner-up.

Those words really hurt.

But after feeling upset, Qin Hao comforted himself, saying that he wasn't the only one.

Are the other candidates different too?
Who isn't just a runner-up?

So, when the awards ceremony reached the Best Actor segment, and presenter Ti Lung announced, "The winner of the 47th Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor is Chen Nuo for 'Under the Hawthorn Tree'...",
Qin Hao was not surprised at all.

Just like a math problem 1+1=?, the answer is already in my mind, so the teacher doesn't need to write down the 2.

However, no one expected, and no one noticed, the expressions on the faces of the judges seated below the stage were unusually interesting at this moment.

Including:
American-Chinese, Bai Ruiwen.

Taiwan Province: Huang Jianye, He Ping, Jiang Xiuqiong, Yang Lizhou, Zeng Zhuangxiang, Li Fuxiong, Niu Chengze, Lao Jiahua, Guo Lixin, etc.

Hong Kong: Tam Ka-ming, Shu Qi, Lang Tian, ​​Cecilia Yip, Chan Lok-yung, etc.
Mainland China: Zhang Yuan and Gao Qunshu.

If you pay attention, you'll find that there are 17 judges this year, one more than the previous year.

Of these, nine are from Taiwan Province.

There were a total of 8 judges from Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas Chinese in the United States.

Why is it designed this way?

It's because the previous 46th Golden Horse Awards produced the first-ever tie for Best Actor.

Last year, after seven consecutive tie-breakers with 8 votes each, a director from mainland China suggested that, similar to the Golden Rooster Awards, Huang Bo of "Cow" and Nick Cheung of "The Witness" should share the Best Actor award for the night.

Hou Hsiao-hsien invited a total of 17 judges this time in order to prevent this situation from happening again.

However, Hou Hsiao-hsien's intentions were good, but this art film director overlooked a detail.

According to the voting rules of the Golden Horse Awards, judges are required to recuse themselves and abstain from voting when there are interested parties involved.

In other words, among the nine judges from Taiwan, director Niu Chengze will abstain from voting this time because "Monga" was nominated for Best Actor.

At this point, the ratio of judges from Taiwan to judges from mainland China, Hong Kong, and overseas is once again 8:8.

So when Ti Lung finished speaking and continued talking instead of stopping, the entire audience exclaimed "Ah!"
Qin Hao's mouth dropped open.

At that moment, he truly couldn't believe what he was hearing.

His mind even went numb for a moment.

why?
Why did the Golden Horse Awards do this? Did they think they'd had enough after 47 years?

Qin Hao started to have wild thoughts.

Otherwise, he truly couldn't understand why he would hear such words from Dillon:

"Also, 'Monga', starring Ethan Juan."

Ti Lung's voice sounded somewhat distorted through the amplified speakers, and no one knew what this veteran Hong Kong action star was cursing in his heart at that moment.

Vivian Hsu, who was also an award presenter, seemed at a loss for what to do.

And in the audience, besides the dozen or so judges...
Everyone is stupid.

Li Anmu remained seated.
Hou Hsiao-hsien, who was sitting next to him, truly followed the rules and didn't look at the list.
So at this moment, he bent his knees slightly, stood up, and turned to look at Huang Jianye in the back row.

Huang Jianye heard this result.

He originally thought he would be very happy and proud. Because this was the result he had obtained after countless heated debates at the judging panel meeting.

No judge dared to let Ethan Juan beat Chen Nuo.

So... let's call it a draw.

Through his and Niu Chengze's efforts, the eight Taiwanese judges reached a consensus.

Because they believe that this is not just about deciding the winner of a Best Actor award, but also about resisting the encroachment of mainland Chinese films on Taiwanese cinema!

Let's take a look at this year's Best Actor nominees. There are four people in total, three from mainland China and one from Taiwan.

If this continues, can the Golden Horse Awards still be considered a Taiwanese award?

They must stand up!
Huang Chien-yeh and the other seven Taiwanese judges, with this martyr's mentality, cast 11 consecutive rounds of 8-8 scores. Finally, Huang Chien-yeh, the chairman of the judging panel, announced that, following the precedent of the previous session, they would award another tie!

Now, he has achieved the result he wanted.

Once Ti Lung announced the winner of the Best Actor award at this year's Golden Horse Awards, everything was set in stone. The 47th Golden Horse Award for Best Actor will be shared by Chen Nuo and Ethan Juan.

However, at that moment, Huang Jianye found that his lips were very dry and his palms were sweaty.

Not only did the audience erupt in uproar, but the murmurs and exclamations that rose from all sides were almost louder than the applause, turning the originally solemn and dignified Golden Horse Awards ceremony into a noisy and bustling scene like a street market.

Because of them, most of the people in the first three rows around their seats turned around and looked at each of them with strange eyes.

Hou Hsiao-hsien was standing directly in front of Huang Chien-yeh when he turned around and their eyes met.

Huang Jianye saw that this middle-aged man, who was the chairman of the Golden Horse Awards at the time and was usually gentle and refined, had an extremely complicated look in his eyes at this moment, with surprise, doubt and confusion intertwined.

What's even more striking is the almost scorching indignation and anger in his eyes, and the chilling expression on his face.

Just like more than 500 years ago, in the gloomy and dimly lit hall of the Inquisition, the papal judges stood on the high trial platform, reading in a cold tone the appearance of Bruno as he was tied to the stake and burned to death.

That was by no means watching a martyr who was willing to die for his beliefs.
Rather, it examines an unforgivable heresy that openly challenges divine authority, deviates from the established doctrine, and attempts to overthrow the entire established order.

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