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

Chapter 480 This is a dirty world (8600 words, please vote)
Chen Nuo forgot where he had seen that sentence in his past life; it might have been in "Yilin" magazine, "Zhiyin" magazine, or even Hu Xijin's Weibo post.

After all, he was uneducated and his cultural level was not high at that time, so he was only fit to eat these spoiled things.

He couldn't recall the source, but at that moment, as the screen showed him kissing an ugly man, and the audience erupted in laughter, he inexplicably remembered that line—

"The scarcest thing in the world is not money, but the resources to make money."

With his eyes fixed on the big screen, Chen Nuo's thoughts had already drifted far away.

When he first saw this sentence, he didn't really understand it. It wasn't until later, when he became a moderately famous short video influencer on Douyin (TikTok), that MCN agencies came knocking on his door, offering eight-figure or even nine-figure signing bonuses, shamelessly trying to sign him. Only then did he begin to understand.

In this lifetime, having become an actor and then a boss, switching between different roles, his understanding of this statement has deepened.

The profession of actor is actually like the "late-game profession" in some online games.

In the early stages, you're very weak, and everyone can take advantage of you. You have to accept all kinds of unspoken and explicit rules. As a struggling actor, even the lady handing out lunches on set can give you a hard time.

But once you get through the early game and reach the late game, as long as you don't delete your account or quit the game, you can become the strongest player of all classes.

Because you have become a resource for making money.

Or, to put it another way, an amplifier of capital.

If you can amplify it by 50%, then most directors will fawn over you and try to get close to you.

If you can double your investment, then more than 80% of the capital will treat you like royalty.

If it could be magnified twice, even Little Chen could lick Dilraba's boots.

However, if the ultimate goal is to amplify it three to five times...

What does a man matter?!

If there were 100 actors, all 100 would just smile faintly, without any hesitation, and immediately take a bite.

Once top actors get into character, the sheer power of their self-convincing abilities makes this seem like nothing at all.

However, Chen Nuo originally planned to fake this scene.

Because he didn't take the money.

I was notified by the Oscars committee to go to the United States a few days in advance to shoot an opening segment for this year's Oscars. It was unpaid, voluntary work.

He came, and acting alongside Billy Crystal, which was already quite generous. If we were actually filming, I initially couldn't understand why he would come all the way to America to do this for free.

However, at this time, Allison, who has always been very concerned about her public image, stood up and expressed a different opinion. This ultimately led him to choose to give a breakthrough performance on the Oscar stage in front of the whole world.

Hearing Liu Yifei and the entire audience laughing heartily beside her, Chen Nuo sighed.

I hope it was all worth it.

"Is this the one you filmed when you first arrived in the US a few days ago?" Liu Yifei asked with a smile, her eyes crinkling.

Chen Nuo nodded and said "Mmm," keeping an eye on the camera's position, ready to laugh along at any moment.

"Was this requested by the screenwriter?"

"What else can I do? I have no choice but to dedicate myself to art."

"Haha, I think this is hilarious, haha. But it's just too unfair to you."

"It's normal for actors. When the camera comes on, pay attention to your expression and smile."

At this point, Billy Crystal continued to pay homage to the other seven films nominated for Best Picture in the opening short film.

Then, after completely igniting the atmosphere in the audience and in front of the television screens, he finally stepped out from behind a curtain shimmering with white light in the center of the stage, accompanied by the announcer's introduction.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

At this moment, the theater's large screen began to pan the camera, first focusing on Meryl Streep's row, then switching to Chen Nuo's face. His smiling and clapping image appeared on the screen.

Unfortunately, Liu Yifei's smile was in vain; only one of her arms was visible in the picture.

Soon, the camera cut back to the area where George Clooney was, and finally returned to the center of the stage.

Billy Crystal, dressed in a retro tuxedo, looked exactly like a mad scientist from a 60s black-and-white science fiction movie.

He waved to the audience on all sides, saying, "Thank you, thank you."

He then walked to the center of the stage, bowed with a broad smile, and said, "Thank you everyone, this applause is truly—'very loud and very close.' Today is my ninth time hosting the Oscars, so... please call me 'Warhorse.'"

With just a few words, he responded to the applause from the audience and then casually mentioned the names of the two films nominated for Best Picture—"Extremely Loud, Extremely Close" and "War Horse," which immediately drew a burst of laughter and applause.

What followed was a series of the usual opening lines: teasing, blessings, and tributes, plus a few rhyming jokes—a textbook example of the rhythm of an old-school host.

However, Chen Nuo had no interest in listening.

Having hosted the Oscars twice and attended for the fourth time, he had long lost his former enthusiasm. Liu Yifei listened with great interest, laughing heartily as she watched the stage, but he seemed somewhat disinterested. Seeing that the cameras were no longer panning at him, he simply looked down and took out his phone to check for any unread messages.

There were quite a few results.

There are over 50 unread WeChat messages and more than ten unread text messages.

I'm afraid to tap on WeChat now, because if some pictures pop up, it would be embarrassing if someone saw them.

Text messages are relatively safer.

He opened the text messages, and sure enough, they were all from "old" friends over 40 years old.

The top one is Jiang Wen's:
[I often chat with Wang Shuo and Lao Ma, telling them not to worry about their image. Actually, when it comes to acting, Brother Nuo, he's absolutely the most daring and daring actor in all of China. Those two bastards didn't believe me. After today, there will be no more controversy. Destroying his image just for an award, I'm completely impressed. I admire him greatly.]

Chen Nuo smiled, feeling a little smug, and replied, "Thank you for your kind words."

You can fool Liu Yifei, but you can't fool those with discerning eyes.

This has absolutely nothing to do with any artistic dedication; it's only related to winning awards in the future.

He went all out with a male-male kiss to further solidify his reputation as a "good actor" and "daring actor" in the eyes of the academy's members.

It's important to understand that the so-called "acting prowess" label, even for those with exceptional talent, is earned through countless hard-earned performances and being fed by judges. Take Leonardo DiCaprio, for example: he went to Hoover to play a homosexual, to Django Unchained to play a villain, and to The Revenant to roll in the mud and eat raw meat.

It's not just actors, directors too.

Director Lou Ye, for example, films various scars, natural disasters, and man-made calamities, all in order to earn a few smiles from the indifferent and arrogant faces at Cannes, Berlin, and Venice.

It can be summed up in two words: fawning. That's all.

However, according to Allison, he was a bit better than Director Lou; he wasn't exactly fawning, at most he just gave him a flirtatious look. He was also a bit more relaxed than Leonardo DiCaprio; he didn't need to work so hard, he could achieve his goal with just a few seconds of screen time.

Because if simply attending the Oscars isn't impressive enough, then this short film will likely leave a lasting impression on these students and members for the next five to ten years, showcasing his Oscar nomination and his willingness to push his acting boundaries.

So one day in the future, when he actually wins a blockbuster movie and, as a foreigner of Asian descent, is vying for the Oscar for Best Actor, perhaps the scales in people's hearts will tip slightly in his favor.

That's the reason Allison convinced him.

It's all about interests, all about calculation.

This world is inherently dirty, and that's just how it works.

Based on this opinion, Chen Nuo felt that the $30 bonus he gave to the woman was not in vain.

After replying to Jiang Wen's text message, he put his phone back in his pocket.

At this point, Billy Crystal on stage abruptly changed the subject and began his usual opening song and dance performance. Simultaneously, cameramen began circling around him, indicating that shots of him would soon follow.

"#The Oscars are being held on this wonderful night# Who will win the Oscars?#"

After singing a couple of lines, Billy Crystal smiled and looked around the audience: "You didn't think I wasn't going to sing tonight, did you?"

The audience burst into laughter, and he added, "But—we need to hurry tonight. There are nine films nominated this year!"

As the music started, Billy began to sing jokes from each of the nominated films in a teasing manner.

"He doesn't want to talk, so don't force him to."

But if "The Artist" wins an Oscar...

He would say, "Merci beaucoup~ (French: Thank you very much)"

The camera then cuts to Jean Dujardin, the French lead actor in "The Artist," who smiles shyly and nods in greeting.

Then the music changed, and Billy sang again:
"This horse is yours."

This horse is the one Spielberg photographed in "War Horse".
Now the Oscars might favor this horse.
Tom Hanks is a thing of the past.

The screen then shifts to a still image of the Spielbergs smiling.

After the song ended, the music suddenly became more upbeat, and the atmosphere became lively.

"Leonardo DiCaprio plays the most ruthless FBI director in history."
He used to be very handsome, but now he has a lot of fat on his stomach.

But child, if you lose tonight...

Don't be sad, there's a cake waiting for you after the ceremony—

Billy dragged out the last syllable of his name in a long, exaggerated way, which drew up a burst of laughter from the audience. The camera then focused on Leonardo DiCaprio, who smiled wryly.

Then, Billy quickly walked to the other side of the stage, and the scene changed again.

Is this a dream?
yes dear,

Nolan's dreams never set limits.
A thought, a layer of reality
He was more deeply involved than in love.

As he spoke, he stepped down the stairs and walked into the passageway.

This time, the camera focused on Chen Nuo, whose slightly shy smile appeared on the big screen.

This time, Liu Yifei finally got a chance to show her face. The camera followed Billy's gaze, and the woman's well-prepared smile was finally captured.

Billy stretched out his hand slightly and sang with a smile:

"Chen, dressed in a suit, danced amidst a dizzying spin."

Like a mix of Bond and Jackie Chan,

He is the new darling of the global box office.

Each sentence was more exaggerated than the last, and the laughter from the audience grew louder and louder.

Just then, Bi Liu walked up to them with a comical yet dashing gait, and Chen Nuo watched the big-foreheaded man perform with a smile.

Billy looked into his eyes and sang:

Nolan said he is the embodiment of inspiration.
Will the Oscars, in the wake of his dream, give him an Oscar statuette?

Then, his smile vanished abruptly, his face hardened, and his tone turned somber:
But to be honest,
If there is a sequel,
I hope you won't act like that—

Mess up your hair,

Get your face dirty.
Ideally, he should be gay.

So that other film companies can share some of the profits!

"Hahahahaha!"

The whole room burst into laughter.

Chen Nuo was also smiling.

Then, Billy Crystal, with a smile on his face, sang the last line of this short segment: "At least stop going on talk shows or hosting, leave us some food~"

……

……

"Another boring Oscars, damn it. Anyone else feel the same way? Aside from the opening, the entire ceremony was utterly worthless. While Billy is one of my favorite hosts, he's really getting old; I can predict his next sentence after every one of his. Goodbye, ABC. I'd rather watch the Golden Globes replay than waste my time here. Maybe I'll come back to see if Inception actually won Best Picture."

When it was a little past 8 p.m. in Los Angeles, which was about 11 a.m. in Beijing, halfway through the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, a post appeared on Twitter that immediately attracted a lot of comments and attention.

"That's true. The Oscars are getting old, and the only person who can bring them back to youth is sitting in the audience."

"Dull and boring jokes, long and tedious pacing. When Chen and Billy first kissed, I thought this year's episode would be crazy, but I didn't expect that its excitement was only at the beginning."

"What a boring show. I went to play League of Legends after watching the first award. Does anyone here play this game?"

"I'm already at the bar, just picked up a beauty. Let me tell you a trick: I've discovered that over 50% of the young women in this country are interested in Nuo Chen. Just brag to her that you have his autograph or phone number, and there's a 70% chance she'll go home with you tonight. If Chen doesn't work, try Leo. The combined success rate will be 100%!"

"Billy can retire, I'm serious. He's still using the same old 90s stuff. We've been in the 21st century for 10 years now!"

"Only Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney can cheer me up."

"OMG, Emma Stone came out to present the award! She was like a madwoman tonight, haha!" The latest comment was right; Chen Nuo felt the same way.

Before the show started, he specifically told Emma, ​​"You can relax a bit tonight."

But unexpectedly, this woman actually let loose and put on a crazy, schizophrenic performance with Ben Stiller.

"Tonight we will be presenting the Best Visual Effects Award!"

As Emma spoke, she laughed so hard her eyes narrowed into slits, her expression exaggerated like a clown.

Ben Stiller, seemingly oblivious, stated, "The nominees this time are—"

Before he could finish speaking, Emma interrupted him with a grin: "This is my first time presenting an award!"

Ben Stiller glanced at her, his face full of helplessness: "Yes, I know."

Emma stood with her hands on her hips, striking an extremely exaggerated pose, waving an envelope in the air at the audience.

Amidst laughter from the audience, Ben Stiller gave a perfunctory smile and said, "How about it? Excited? I remember feeling pretty much the same way when I presented my first award. Okay, the nominees are—"

"Wait, wait, wait!" Emma excitedly interrupted him again.

She took a few deep breaths, pretending to be on the verge of losing control, and said with a laugh, "Let's joke around! You act all cool, and I'll throw cold water on you. You flirt with me, and I'll tell you to get lost, you clown! Then everyone laughs, and you look all wronged and say you want to go home to your mom."

Ben Stiller shook his head, rubbing his forehead. "I don't think... this idea is very good. How about we just give out the awards first?"

“Then let’s try a different approach,” Emma said, gesturing wildly. Suddenly, she said in a low, hoarse voice, “I can declare that I’ve lost my voice…”

Changing the subject abruptly, she immediately regained her normal voice: "But actually I'm perfectly fine. When the actual performance starts, I'll just suddenly burst out singing a song, for example—"

She pouted, struck a strange pose like an opera singer, and sang in an exaggerated bel canto:
"#Real Steel Fist and Hugo are both top-notch movies#!"

Then, as if struck by inspiration, he exclaimed, "My God, let's do it this way! I'm going to go back on stage and do it all over again!"

As she turned to leave, Ben Stiller quickly grabbed her arm: "Wait, Emma, ​​I know you're excited, but nobody really wants to see you improvise. Let's... do the awards ceremony, okay?"

Seeing Emma Stone so different from usual, Chen Nuo found it hilarious and started clapping with a smile.

Keep in mind that Emma Stone is more than two years younger than him, and she's not even 24 yet! She's more than a year younger than Liu Yifei. To perform such a challenging act in front of so many experts at such a young age without any stage fright definitely requires an incredibly strong heart.

Emma Stone is indeed a born actress. No wonder she was able to win over such a difficult character as Wong Kar-wai with just one audition.

He wasn't the only one who realized this; his applause was followed by applause from the entire audience.

Amid the applause, Emma seemed even more excited, completely ignoring Ben Stiller's attempts to dissuade her. She glanced down at the audience and shouted, "How about this, I'll pull someone up from the audience and dance with me!"

As she spoke, she actually looked down at the audience, then, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, excitedly pointed in a certain direction and shouted:
"Chen! Come up here! Dance with me!"

She spread her arms, swayed her hips, and shouted, "Come on, come dance with me! You even kissed Billy, what are you afraid of dancing with me? Come on, let's dance!"

Seeing her crazy and erratic behavior, the whole audience burst into laughter again.

The camera cuts to Chen Nuo in the audience.

On the screen, he could be seen pursing his lips with a helpless expression, shaking his head with a wry smile.

He slowly raised his right hand, and the audience finally saw it clearly:

His right hand was intertwined with the hand of someone on his left.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."

Laughter erupted instantly in the audience, and even Emma Stone on stage couldn't help but laugh.

Since the scene ended in laughter, the play had to be retaken; the happy and excited mental patient couldn't continue acting.

Speaking of which, Chen Nuo really is a troublemaker, causing Emma's performance to be abruptly cut short. Ben Stiller then smoothly continued, "Please see the list of nominees."

Then, Emma Stone, now back to normal, uttered: "Inception."

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

This is the first award for Inception tonight.

Sure enough, the Best Visual Effects award was widely considered the least suspenseful one tonight. If even the most stunning visuals that have amazed everyone in the world can't win this award, then there's no point in holding the Oscars next year.

The special effects artists from Inception were sitting in the last few rows of Chen Nuo's group. As they walked over, Chen Nuo smiled and gave each of the four extremely happy men a high-five and a hug.

Then, employees from several outsourcing companies excitedly held up their Oscar statuettes on stage and talked a lot of nonsense. For the first time, the names of several production companies appeared on the stage of tonight's Oscars ceremony.

Warner Bros., a revitalized China, and of course—

When Peter Beb pronounced "China Hengdian" with a slightly sarcastic accent, Chen Nuo couldn't help but glance back. Chairman Xu, sitting in the back row, was grinning from ear to ear. He was probably even happier than if his net worth had increased by several hundred million in the few hours he'd been sitting there.

Starting with this award, it seems that a certain stalemate has been quietly broken.

Over the next hour, the name "Hengdian, China" was mentioned three more times on the Oscar stage: for Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Cinematography.

When the Best Cinematography award was presented, Chen Nuo couldn't help but think of Darius Congee. He had worked with this Iranian-American twice, and he knew, of course, that the old man's biggest hope was to win an Oscar for Best Cinematography. However, it seemed unlikely that this wish would come true. James Pritzker was even prepared to use money to pave the way in Venice; how good could *DORP* possibly be?

In fact, the cinematographer is the weakest profession in the entire film crew; you can always find many angles to blame the cinematographer.

The awards ceremony continued, and the Best Original Screenplay award, which was also a strong contender, ultimately lost to Woody Allen for "Midnight in Paris".

After that, the long awards ceremony was finally coming to an end.

When Meryl Streep raised her Oscar for the third time and spoke in a tone that filled the young actors in the audience with envy and awe, she said, "When I heard my name called, I instantly imagined half of America saying, 'No way? It's her again?'... But, let them say what they want, I am truly grateful to all my colleagues and friends—"

At this moment, the trending topic "Chen Nuo kissed a man" that had been on Weibo for over an hour finally exploded.

At noon on this weekend, netizens who had slept in came online, instantly igniting the discussion.

Honestly, this is no small matter in China. A man kissing another man in public—for most people, it could be a lifelong stain on their reputation, like those two couples, Chen Sicheng and Qin Hao…

Therefore, it seems reasonable for some people to question or ridicule it.

Unfortunately, this time they ran into the "glutinous rice" army.

Because she had a chance encounter with someone offline during the Spring Festival, she became an overnight sensation and became a fashion blogger with 13 followers, Meimei Xiaobaiyang, who was the ringleader of a criminal gang.

That girl with long, flowing hair now not only posts her beautiful photos, but also frequently organizes various activities on Weibo.

Because he distinguishes between public and private matters and does not arbitrarily belittle others, he is straightforward and honest. More importantly, he was once only one seat away from God, but now he is a very important figure among the vast number of fans.

On that day, wherever she went on Weibo, countless fans followed.

For example, an account called "I am Niu Niu's dad" posted in the super topic: "What an ugly man, how could Chen Nuo bring himself to kiss him?"

She then reposted the comment: "Looking at your Weibo photos, your wife is so ugly, how do you usually kiss her? You can even act like that, why are you asking others?"

Following her repost, a group of fans flooded her Weibo with insults, forcing her to delete the post in the end.

Other forums and online communities like Baidu Tieba and Tianya were also doing the same thing. Initially, there weren't many people questioning it, but soon the entire Chinese internet was united in its voice.

"My husband has really sacrificed a lot for his acting skills and suffered a lot. It breaks my heart."

"Ahhh, I'm so envious!"

"Every bit of Nono's success is earned through her acting skills!"

"It's heartbreaking. How dare Liu Yifei laugh? Doesn't she know how much Nuonuo is hurting inside? She's unworthy of her position; they'll break up sooner or later!"

"Keep it up, Nono! With your dedication, you definitely deserve an Oscar!"

Chen Nuo himself was unaware of these controversies and didn't even think about them.

When Natalie Portman went on stage to present the Best Actor award, he remained calm and unmoved.

It's worth mentioning that before Natalie's appearance, a tribute to deceased filmmakers was shown. Elizabeth Taylor, Steve Jobs, and pop icon Whitney Houston, all of whom passed away in 2011, appeared in this tribute video.

Afterwards, the Oscars screened a short film featuring a group of filmmakers sharing their understanding of "film".

There are superstars, such as Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise;

There are also supporting roles, such as Jonah Hill, who co-starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in "The Wolf of Wall Street," and Octavia Spencer, who just won the Best Supporting Actress award.

He was also among them.

When this world-famous big-mouthed female star finished sharing her thoughts on movies, she said that movies can help people rediscover themselves and find what they cherish.

Then, he appeared in the black-and-white short film wearing the same brown and yellow striped casual shirt he had worn that day.

It was on the same day the opening short film was being recorded that the organizers invited him to join at the last minute. There was no preparation, no script; they just asked him to say whatever came to mind, to talk about the meaning of film. He hadn't prepared anything, and no one was writing him a script, so given his level of education, he couldn't offer any lengthy explanations.

The message was very short, almost nonsensical, consisting of only a single, simple sentence.

This is what he decided to say after thinking for a long time: why he would continue to make movies even after making a lot of money; it's also his true feeling.

It wasn't just because of that vague and unattainable ideal, but also because—

“It’s your heart, not your mind, that tells you.” He crossed his arms, paused, then looked up at the camera. “What makes you happy?”

That's all. It wasn't particularly clever, and it even felt a bit empty.

But Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to him, seemed to understand what he was saying after listening, and suddenly gripped his hand tightly.

Then she leaned closer and whispered, "ME TOO."

Ok.

……

And so, it was time for the penultimate award of this year's Oscars: the Best Actor award.

By this time, the awards ceremony had gone a bit overtime, so Natalie Portman went on stage and, without saying a word, stood in front of the microphone and began to introduce the five most anticipated Best Actor nominees of the year using her prepared lines.

"It is my honor to introduce the nominees for Best Actor tonight."

“Leonardo,” Natalie said, turning to Leonardo DiCaprio first, “what we’re seeing isn’t just a biographical film. Because of your brilliant portrayal of Hoover, we’re seeing a man with a rich inner world and complex emotions. Your performance brings him vividly to life in the story, and your interpretation of him is deeply moving…”

When Chen Nuo saw Leonardo DiCaprio's image on the big screen, although he was smiling on the surface, he knew from the fact that the man kept touching the ring on his hand that he was extremely nervous.

Then, a clip of Leonardo DiCaprio from Hoover was shown on the big screen. It must be said that, aside from being a little overdone, there was nothing wrong with it, at least in Chen Nuo's eyes.

Then there's George Clooney.

"George, you accomplished the impossible. In front of the camera, you remained elegant and restrained, yet your performance revealed pain and struggle. Your performance in 'The Descendants' unveiled the complex inner world of a father, a husband, and a man..."

Then there's the male lead, the artist, Jean Dujardin.

"Jean, your appearance in the United States was truly unique. Every move you made brought us back to the golden age of silent films a century ago. You spoke with silence and told the story of an era's glory and sorrow with your eyes..."

Next, after Jean Dujardin's brilliant performance in "The Artist" was played, it was his turn.

When Natalie Portman looked over, Chen Nuo felt Liu Yifei tighten her grip on his hand, even more so than before.

Moreover, the woman's hands seemed to be sweating, feeling damp.

He didn't have time to look at Sissi's expression right now, because the camera was right in his face, and Natalie said in a soft, admiring tone:
"Chen, what you showed in Inception was the ultimate immersion and self-analysis. You didn't just play a character, but rather, after peeling back the layers, you revealed the soul struggling between consciousness and subconsciousness. You led us into a man's subconscious, a labyrinth of regret, love, obsession, and inner struggle. You dissected the complex psychological layers of the dream protagonist so movingly, yet always maintained restraint, revealing the truth. This makes us marvel once again at your age and the unparalleled talent you possess."

The audience burst into applause.

His highlight clips were then played on the big screen.

Chen Nuo stared intently at the screen. In the scene, he was speeding across endless snow-capped mountains on a motorcycle, fighting against others in a bizarre and fantastical zero-gravity corridor, and strolling through turbulent city streets with a little girl in tow. In the final scene, he lay alone on the beach, slowly opening his eyes. Those eyes held a deep pain, yet also an indescribable tranquility.

At that moment, he felt his blood boil, every drop burning hot. An uncontrollable excitement and longing surged within him—he finally understood why Leonardo was so obsessed with that glittering trophy.

It turns out that these moments of being recognized are so intoxicating.

Chen Nuo pondered silently, his heart surging with emotion.

However, when the camera cut back to the scene, only a faint, shy smile remained on his face, concealing his burning desire.

After the last person, Gary Oldman, finished his introduction.

Natalie opened the envelope and read: "Jean Dujardin. The Artist."

At that moment, Chen Nuo didn't think about Harvey Weinstein or Leonardo's regrets, but genuinely applauded this French actor who had reached the top so early in his career.

Jean Dujardin's performance in "The Artist" is indeed one of the best Oscar-worthy performances in recent years, and he truly deserves the title among the leading men of this year's film.

As an actor, how could he deny that?
This year's Oscars were destined to be out of his reach. For him, the most important thing is simply standing here today.

One day, he will return, and under the spotlight, he will step onto that stage, personally hold up the laurel wreath that belongs to him, and crown himself.

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