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Chapter 257 "Youth"; Zhao Xue wins double Best Actress award; Qin Ge "becomes Emperor"; Thank you, Teacher Song.

The original plan for "Golden Panda" was to have Lin Fei perform later.

After all, his status is undeniable.

Once you've invited someone over, you naturally have to give them the respect they deserve.

However, the diva sister didn't want it to be so late; she preferred to be able to sit below and cheer for Teacher Song and Earth Pictures at the crucial moment.

Therefore, the performance time is very early in the show.

The moment Lin Fei, dressed in her finest attire, stood on the stage, the audience erupted in applause.

A black embroidered long dress that reaches the ankles, featuring traditional retro Xia-style embroidery on the top, a cinched waist in the middle, and a fashionable tassel design at the bottom.

A pair of crystal high heels.

She is stunningly beautiful and exudes a powerful aura.

Countless female stars stared intently at Lin Fei's flawless, youthful face.

I'm so envious!

At this moment, the awards ceremony finally reached its first viewership peak.

It's like a sharp sword piercing the sky.

This popularity is simply terrifying!
Accompanied by a beautiful prelude, Lin Fei's clear and ethereal voice rang out—

"His unruly face was like the approaching dusk, her washed hair was like the flame in her heart, the brief revelry was thought to last a lifetime, the long farewell was the feast of youth."

The tone is so beautiful!
Even if you've heard Lin Fei sing countless times, you'll still be instantly captivated if you're there in person.

A true king speaks with a crisp, decisive voice!

Lin Fei, in particular, exuded a powerful aura, and her cool, aloof face, yet she "told" the story in a slightly languid tone.

Everyone in the audience, who had just been immersed in the tense atmosphere, instantly forgot everything else.

Why is it said that music can heal the soul?

Even the most heart-wrenching, soul-crushing songs can be a form of redemption in themselves.

In this song about youth, Lin Fei, unusually, did not immerse herself in the story itself.

She is like a stunningly beautiful but incredibly aloof singer, with a somewhat nonchalant attitude, telling everyone: This is what youth is like.

Whatever a person hears defines their youth.

"My hands on a winter night are like burning vows, your sparkling eyes are like fragile beliefs, and the years we craved have been repaid mercilessly."

She sang on stage, while the group of actors in the audience, who were all actors who were skilled in acting but not in real life, listened with utmost concentration.

It's like having one's thoughts rigidly controlled.

At this moment, all we can do is follow Lin Fei's singing.

"Crazy~"

I'm tired.

"It hurts!"

Human joys and sorrows!

In just a few dozen seconds, many people in the audience had already started to tear up.

From the day they debuted, they were obsessed with getting ahead, with fame and fortune, with climbing the ladder and competing.

No matter how calm one appears on the outside, one cannot extinguish the fire deep within one's heart that even Buddha and Taoist masters could not put out.

Once you enter this circle, isn't "crazy" just the norm?

Are you tired?

It was naturally very tiring.

Because everyone in this circle has to climb the ladder like a madman.

They also have to put in unimaginable effort to learn acting, memorize lines, and adapt to various scenarios that are difficult for ordinary people to handle...

Too many!
Is it enough to just do your job well?
In theory, this is true.

But the actual jobs of these celebrities are too complicated!

Who can... not be tired?

Even so, they still have to endure the strange looks from the world.

Many people are afraid to date, or don't have time to date. While others are celebrating and reuniting during holidays, they may still be on set in the deep mountains and forests.

To maintain her figure, she dares not eat delicious food easily, and needs to gain or lose weight in a short period of time for a role.

There are just too many tiring and painful things!
Even so, if one is not careful, they can still be labeled with the derogatory term "actor".

What a... human comedy!
Teacher Song really knows so much.

He was also in this industry, and he knew better than anyone that the underlying tone of comedy was always tragedy.

To present one's own "tragedy" and the "tragedy" of the characters to the audience through the screen.

Make them happy.

They laughed, they shouted, and they too had their moments of high spirits and extravagant spending.

then.

Youth has passed.

Through Lin Fei, this soulful singer, Song Dao seemed to convey with a divinely bestowed voice and a nonchalant attitude what this was called—

What a waste of such a beautiful day!
For whom do we toil, and for whom do we reap the rewards?
Truly, insightful yet ruthless!

Too bad!
He truly deserves to be called the godfather of the music industry.

A song that seems to have no knife.

In reality, it's because he had already reached the Grandmaster level.

Flying flowers and falling leaves can both cause injury.

then.

Viewers watching the live broadcast hosted by Orange TV witnessed a scene as bizarre as youth itself.

Everything was fine at first.

It's no different from other award ceremonies.

As a result, Lin Fei finished singing a song.

Many female celebrities at the scene were seen wiping their eyes with tissues.

Many male celebrities also looked very serious.

Her slightly reddened eyes held a hint of...admiration?
It didn't feel like listening to music; it felt like listening to a renowned teacher giving them a lecture on life.

In the online comments section, many people have already understood the song.

"The song is called 'To Youth,' but those who can truly understand it are probably no longer young."

"One cannot simultaneously possess youth and the understanding of youth."

"My youth didn't have many ups and downs. I didn't even feel it before it disappeared, until Lin Fei told me this song..."

"I didn't go to university, not because I was bad at studying, but because I was very naughty back then and played video games all day. Now I'm in my thirties and still single, delivering food in a big city. I can lie to others and say it's okay, it's fine, but I can't lie to myself. I really regret it. If I could do it all over again, I would definitely not let that time go to waste."

"What a pity that such a beautiful day is wasted! For whom do we rejoice and for whom do we feel sweetness? I couldn't hold back my tears in an instant."

"In the past, I always laughed at people who could cry while listening to songs. It's just a song, what's the big deal? But after hearing this song, I realized that the reason I didn't cry when those songs were sung was because they didn't touch my heart..."

"Song Dao's talent is unparalleled! He is so adept at any style and any type. He made me believe that there really are people in this world who know everything without leaving their homes."

"Hahaha, that's hilarious! Is this song really that good? I don't see anything good about it."

"You can't feel it because you're young."

……

A song, only a few minutes long.

However, those few minutes felt like a spiritual baptism for everyone present!

At the moment Lin Fei finished singing.

The applause was thunderous and incredibly enthusiastic.

The eyes that were just filled with the desire for fame and fortune have now become clear.

The leader in the middle of the front row was the first to stand up and applaud vigorously.

Then more people stood up.

In the end, everyone stood up and applauded.

The diva, who originally planned to leave the stage after her performance to continue cheering for Teacher Song, had to stay on stage.

He bowed slightly in thanks.

I can hardly understand a woman like her, who is in the prime of her youth and has all the feelings of youth.

Why were the people in the audience crying?
Ok.

It's not that she doesn't understand.

I just don't think about it.

After all, she is truly young and beautiful right now!

It wasn't hard work at all, just for Teacher Song's sake.

The applause lasted for more than a minute, gradually subsiding only when the host came on stage.

This time, the top male host of Orange TV, Yin Rong, is taking the stage.

Brother Rong is over fifty years old this year.

However, she takes very good care of herself and still looks very young.

He wasn't tall, but he gave off an impression of being full of energy and spirit.

Standing on the stage, he is the kind of person who is "always sunny and always full of passion".

But now, his eyes are red.

Clearly, the song "To Youth" also resonates with this sentiment.

"You sang so well!"

Holding the microphone, he exclaimed, "Lin Fei is truly a soulful singer, and Teacher Song is truly an unparalleled genius. The songs he writes touch the heart and soul, especially this one... The moment Lin Fei opened her mouth, she pulled me back to my school days decades ago."

Although his status is high enough to qualify him to say a few more words on this stage.

However, Yin Rong has always had excellent "stage conduct".

I am very clear about what I should do and when as a host.

It was timely to soothe the turbulent emotions that were surging within everyone else.

"Now, the tense and exciting moment has finally arrived! Next, we will announce the winner of this year's Golden Panda Award for Best Actress. Please welcome our two presenters... Ms. Wang Wen and Ms. Zhao Na, to reveal the winner!"

Following Yin Rong's voice, a man and a woman went on stage.

The man is Wang Wen, who has won the "Best Actor" award multiple times and has also delivered many outstanding performances on the big screen.

A veteran artist from the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

I had met Song Dao once before at the Mid-Autumn Festival gala.

I have a very good impression of Song!
Therefore, as soon as he took the stage, he said what Yin Rong had been too embarrassed to say earlier.

"Teacher Song, this song is really amazing! Although Lin Fei's singing is also superb, I still have to say, Teacher Song, your talent is undeniable!"

As he spoke, he gave Song Dao a thumbs-up.

The audience erupted in applause once again.

Song Dao bowed slightly.

"Alright, let's not take up any more time from the party. I'll ask you out for dinner sometime later, Teacher Song..."

Wang Wen's acting skills, needless to say, are definitely among the best.

However, he has a strong personality and a somewhat domineering temper.

When he said those words, he didn't "take care" of Zhao Na who was next to him.

Zhao Na.

I'm in my early fifties this year.

She's a very well-maintained older woman; she still looks very young.

She was wearing a burgundy dress and had her hair in a bun.

Walking down the street, people would generally mistake her for someone in their late thirties.

She and Wang Wenye are old friends, and the two have played lovers on the small screen more than once.

Therefore, they don't speak politely.

The moment he opened his mouth, he sounded like a seasoned yin-yang master—

"Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute."

Wang Wen: "What's wrong?"

"You've been rambling on and on, and then you just say: 'It won't take up much of the party time, and that's it?'"

Zhao Na rolled her eyes at Wang Wen: "So you're the only one who gets to talk, and I'm not allowed to speak?"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the audience.

Wang Wen chuckled: "Sorry, sorry, I forgot about you."

Zhao Na: "You haven't forgotten about me, have you? You were praising Teacher Song, but your eyes were glued to Lin Fei the whole time. Were you afraid she'd be upset?"

Wang Wen immediately patted his chest: "You scared me to death! I was really afraid you would say that it's because I have a crush on Lin Fei."

"That can't be!" Zhao Na said, "I observed her all night, and Lin Fei only has Teacher Song in her eyes!"

boom!
The audience below burst into another round of loud laughter.

On the screen, a close-up of Lin Fei revealed a hint of a smile on the usually aloof face of this diva.

It's obvious that the pop diva likes what Zhao Na said!
At this moment, the number of comments on the internet exploded.

"I got it, I got it!"

"Ahhh, it's so sweet!"

"Holy crap, Lin Fei can laugh?"

"I agree!"

Let's be together!

On the stage at the event.

After Zhao Na "subdued" Wang Wen, she said with a smile, "I also admit that Teacher Song writes well, but in my heart, my favorite will always be Lin Fei!"

A burst of applause and cheers immediately followed.

Zhao Na: "Teacher Lin, since I've already said all this, let's add each other on a carrier pigeon later. You can secretly tell me how you usually take care of your skin, okay?"

Lin Fei's expression is kind of cute.

No, I'm not just praising it so vehemently.

So that's why?

Her perfectly timed reaction was projected onto the big screen, instantly making countless people at the scene and online burst into laughter.

Of course, everyone knows it's a joke.

Well, it's half true and half false.

These veteran artists are all masters of creating hilarious moments.

After thoroughly enlivening the atmosphere, the outstanding performances of several nominated actresses were first shown on the big screen.

The cameras on site were scanning these people's faces.

Apart from Zhao Xue, the actresses nominated for Best Actress for both "Legends of the Fall" and "Shanghai Bund" have been nominated more than once and have all won the honor of Best Actress.

Therefore, they appear relatively calm.

Zhao Xue, who was nominated for her role in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," and another actress who was nominated for her role in a workplace drama, are both nominated for the first time.

You could clearly tell they were a little nervous.

Beside Zhao Xue, Qin Ge, who was also nominated for Best Actor, smiled. Tonight, he was also nominated for both "film" and "television".

Wang Wen finally opened the envelope in his hand. After opening it, he glanced at the face, which was covered in wrinkles but still had a refined appearance, and a signature wicked smile appeared on his face.

"Oh, it's her!"

A slight commotion immediately arose from the audience.

Wang Wen handed the letter to Zhao Na beside him: "You read it."

Zhao Na took it and glanced at it, her eyes immediately starting to search downwards.

On the big screen at this moment, all four nominated actresses began to look a little nervous.

Even those who have won this trophy may secretly wish to take another "Golden Panda" home.

Zhao Na said, "She's a girl who debuted at a young age. I even played her mother in a drama back then. She's very beautiful and has a lot of talent. She's a quirky and clever girl. She's young, but she's been in the industry for many years and is a senior to many older actors..."

boom!
The implication of this statement is far too obvious!

Of the four nominees, only Zhao Xue truly met the criteria Zhao Na mentioned.

"She is Zhao Xue from my own clan! My precious daughter! Congratulations, Xiao Xue!"

Wow!
A burst of incredibly enthusiastic applause suddenly rang out.

on the big screen.

Although the other three nominees looked disappointed, they all smiled, applauded, and offered their blessings.

Zhao Xue, who was sitting in the second row, was stunned for a few seconds.

She only snapped out of her daze when Qin Ge smiled and reminded her.

She pursed her lips tightly and stood up.

He first bowed to thank the people who were applauding around him.

She then gave Qin Ge a gentle hug, stood up, and walked out, lifting her skirt.

Instead of going directly onto the stage, he boldly walked around to Song Dao's front, bowed to each of the leaders one by one, and finally looked at Song Dao with his arms outstretched.

"Oh oh oh!"

A cheer immediately erupted from the crowd.

Then came even more enthusiastic applause.

Song Dao stood up, intending to give Zhao Xue a polite hug.

The girl, however, embraced him tightly, like a swallow returning to its nest.

"Congratulations!"

Song said with a smile.

Zhao Xue quickly let go, her face flushed, and a radiant smile appeared on her face.

After going on stage, you should hug Zhao Na.

Zhao Na looked disgusted: "You didn't even come up and hug me right away, I'm not happy!"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from below.

Although he said that, he still gave her a big hug.

"Congratulations, Xiaoxue! You've finally gotten what you wanted!"

"Thank you, Aunt Zhao!" Zhao Xue said with a mischievous smile.

Then he left Zhao Na's embrace and looked at Wang Wen.

Wang Wen: "I know you don't want to hug me, so hurry up and bring the golden panda over, you can hug it!"

Zhao Xue bowed slightly in greeting.

He took it from Wang Wen with both hands.

Thank you again to the two award presenters. At the prompting of Wang Wen and Zhao Na, I came to the microphone in the center of the stage.

Stand aside and bow.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted.

Zhao Xue took a deep breath, her eyes slightly red, and said softly, "I was very surprised to receive this panda award. Thank you to the judging panel, and thank you to Director Yang and Teacher Yuan. Not only did you let me experience being a female knight-errant, but you also helped me win this award. Thank you to my partner, Brother Jing, and all my colleagues in the crew. I can only win this award because of your hard work!"

"I also want to thank Teacher Song and Sister Fei for those super classic TV drama theme songs and insert songs. I can sing them all now!"

Applause started again.

Zhao Xue said, "As everyone knows, I debuted as a child star, and people all over the country have known my face for a long time. But the more familiar I am with this, the more difficult it is to break through."

Therefore, I would like to express my special thanks to one person here.

That is…”

The camera had already positioned itself to project Song Dao's face onto the large screen at the scene.

Zhao Xue said, "I am brave!"

puff!

This turn, like drifting around a corner, caught many people's attention.

Laughter erupted from the audience.

Zhao Xue smiled radiantly; she had won the Best Actress award.

Even though this is only the TV drama segment, it doesn't matter. In this half, she is already the queen.

They are the biggest winners!

It's okay to be a little mischievous.

"Thanks to my courage, I read that novel repeatedly a long time ago, more than once!"

"Thanks to my courage, during a break from filming, I put on the ancient costume I secretly customized, wrapped myself in a coat, and flew to Earth Pictures for an interview."

This incident caused quite a stir at the time, and many people remember it.

However, when Zhao Xue says it now, it gives people a different feeling.

Just like the song "To Youth" says, "I'm tired."

It really wasn't easy!
"Okay, now that I've thanked myself, I need to thank someone else, Teacher Song. Thank you so much!"

"You not only made my artistic career, but also became a guiding light on my life's journey."

"Joining Earth Pictures is the first time in my life that I've made a decision about my own future."

"Thank you for taking me in, and even more so for your support."

"Thank you!"

Zhao Xue bowed deeply towards Song Dao in the audience.

Her dress was very conservative, reaching all the way to her neck, but Zhao Xue was still radiant tonight!
With these words and this deep bow, she provided the best explanation for the hug she had just received.

She straightened up and once again raised the adorable yet gleaming golden panda-shaped trophy high in her hand.

The applause of the audience was thunderous.

……

"Congratulations Zhao Xue, your years of hard work have finally paid off."

Two female hosts took the stage together.

"Next up is the award for Best Actor in a Television Series at this year's Golden Panda Awards. Please welcome our presenter!"

Amid applause, two actors who had both won Best Actor and Best Actress awards in the Xia Kingdom's television drama field took to the stage.

These two aren't that old, only in their early forties.

Without much banter, after the brilliant performances of the male lead nominees from several dramas on the big screen, the envelope was opened directly.

"The winner of this year's Xia Guo Golden Panda Award for Best Actor is... Tong Lu from 'Burning Years'!"

The moment the results were announced, Qin Ge's smile froze slightly on the big screen.

However, it recovered in an instant.

Continue to smile and applaud.

It can't really be said that "Brother Jing" didn't win the award.

Although his performance was excellent and groundbreaking, it still lacked the "national recognition" of the quirky and universally loved "Rong'er," falling short of the mark.

Tong Lu's performance in "Burning Years" can be described as perfect!

It's not just because this period drama has significant political implications.

Tong Lu, also a young actor, choked up several times and shed tears on stage when he went on stage to accept the award.

Despite his young age and handsome appearance, Tong Lu is not a "star," but a pure actor.

Aside from filming, he rarely appears in the public eye.

They put in so much hard work for this film.

Now that we've finally achieved something, it's understandable that we're excited.

However, this guy wasn't the type to lack emotional intelligence; during his thank-you speech, he specifically mentioned Song Dao—

"Director Bao told me before that if I were lucky enough to win an award, I must thank Teacher Song and Teacher Lin Fei. Those two theme songs are really too good! Zhao Xue just said that the theme songs of The Legend of the Condor Heroes are good, and it is true, I can sing them all! But I want to say that 'The Greatness of Heaven' and 'As You Wish' will always be the most beautiful songs in my heart!"

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Song Dao and Lin Fei, who were once again "put on" the big screen, nodded slightly in greeting.

Song discovered that award ceremonies in the film and television industry are quite good.

Whether or not you win an award is secondary; the main thing is that you can really see so many outstanding actors on this kind of occasion.

It's no exaggeration to say that most of the people present are top actors in the Xia Kingdom's entertainment industry, and there is a possibility of future collaborations.

The following awards, "Best Director" and "Best TV Series," were both won by "Legends of the Fall."

on the big screen.

Director Yang's face remained expressionless.

Having started out filming martial arts dramas, he is used to being "ignored" or even "discriminated against".

To be honest, he was quite surprised that Zhao Xue was able to snatch the Golden Panda Award for Best Actress from "Legends of the Fall".

That was a pleasant surprise.

It can only be said that the most important "passionate" scenes are basically focused on the male lead and a few important supporting characters.

Although the "mother" gave a particularly brilliant performance, she suffered from not having enough screen time.

After receiving the award, Bao Chunlai did not leave the stage.

Instead, she stood with another gray-haired actress, an older artist, among the award presenters.

He casually handed the "Golden Panda" to a staff member, then smiled and said into the microphone, "The judging panel was pretty wicked. They told me I should be a presenter, and I was thinking, 'Oh, then I'm definitely not going to be part of the award ceremony. It'll just be either Lao Gao, Lao Yang, or Lao Li, those old friends. It doesn't matter to anyone...'"

The directors who were mentioned all had smiles on their faces.

This group of people are all longtime friends, and they often collaborate with each other.

Given the directors' already elevated status, these occasions are their domain.

"But to my surprise, they gave me the award, and then turned around and asked me to present it to someone else. To be honest, I really wanted to switch places with this old friend who I don't even know yet..."

Because Director Bao's move was a "seamless transition," he essentially "stole" the host's job.

So at first, no one knew what kind of award it was.

However, some people had already guessed it when he got to this point.

"That's right, it's the Lifetime Achievement Award!"

"Teacher Liu, have you ever won this award?"

Bao Chunlai looked at the white-haired old lady and asked.

"I have received it," the little old lady replied gracefully and calmly.

Director Bao was stunned.

His dumbfounded expression was hilarious.

The director's acting skills are naturally beyond question.

Director Bao sighed, "I really envy you guys. I'm so old, and the jury doesn't even give me any consideration."

The old lady smiled and said, "It's alright, you're not old at all. Besides, this award can actually be awarded posthumously!"

Director Bao's eyes widened immediately, and he patted his chest angrily.

This scene drew laughter from the audience.

The applause was continuous.

Director Bao took the envelope from the staff member: "Here, let me see which old friend it is. We're so lucky this time..."

He opened the envelope, took out the letter inside, glanced at it, and a happy smile immediately appeared on his face.

"I think this award is well-deserved for this person!"

As he spoke, a large number of martial arts films began playing on the big screen at the scene.

From decades ago, in the memories of previous generations, it was played in a flash mob format all the way to the most popular series in recent years, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

The background music at the event also introduced the various highlights of director Yang Siyuan's career.

The staff behind the scenes really put in a lot of effort.

Not only were all the classic scenes from these martial arts films edited together, but they were also accompanied by those popular classic soundtracks.

Especially The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

In the scene with background music, "Guo Jing" uses the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" to fight, which is simply extraordinary.

Another round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Yang Siyuan, who had been sitting there calmly and composedly, was slightly taken aback.

The old man was a little taken aback.

Me? A lifetime achievement award?
This is not some "shameful" or consolation prize, nor is it awarded every year.

Getting it won't be that easy.

There really has to be something that can convince the public; otherwise, even if the award presenters dare to give it, the recipients might not have the guts to do so.

Why should someone receive a "lifetime achievement award" if they haven't made any outstanding contributions in a particular field?
A group of renowned directors from the film and television industry, including Gao Qun, Director Zhang, and Director Li, who were standing around Yang Siyuan, all stood up and applauded enthusiastically.

The old man stood up, shook hands with several old friends, and then bowed to the back of his head.

The applause grew even louder.

After going on stage, he first shook hands with the two people, and then accepted the golden panda from Director Bao.

Director Bao patted him on the back.

Men are young until they die.

Even when we're old and frail, our brotherhood will never change.

Yang Siyuan walked to the center of the stage and bowed deeply to the audience once again to express his gratitude.

Amidst enthusiastic applause.

He walked up to the microphone and said, "This is really unexpected. I never thought that someone like me who makes martial arts films would win this award. I am very grateful to the jury for their consideration!"

"But I have someone to thank even more!"

Song Dao's face reappeared on the big screen.

The celebrities present couldn't help but laugh.

It's supposed to be a grand event for the film and television industry, but why does it feel like a music awards ceremony?

It's normal for the Best Actress winner to give special thanks to him, since Zhao Xue is an artist under Song Dao's company.

Best Actor Tong Lu also needs to thank him; well, those two songs definitely boosted the drama's ratings.

When Director Bao, who won Best Director, went on stage, he also thanked Song Dao for the two songs he wrote.

Director Yang, who received a lifetime achievement award, actually mentioned it again!

Moreover, it's clear to everyone that the winners of these major awards in the TV drama category are all truly sincere.

It's definitely not the kind of commercial hype.

The bosses and executives of various film and television companies sitting at the scene were all speechless.

So Song Dao, who didn't go on stage tonight, is the biggest winner, right?
This terrifying influence was something even Chen Qingshan at the height of his power could not possess.

This young man is truly amazing!
Song maintained a humble smile on his face.

On stage, Yang Siyuan said with some emotion, "To thank Teacher Song, we must first thank Teacher Song's...friends!"

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the audience.

People both at the scene and online were completely unable to hold back.

The phrase "Teacher Song's friend" has become a meme!
Whether we admit it or not, it doesn't matter anymore.

"The excellent martial arts novel written by Mr. Jin Gu made this TV series possible. I was really touched and surprised that Teacher Song Dao was able to find me again after I had retired from the industry for many years."

The old man changed the subject: "You have such a good eye!"

The audience burst into laughter again.

Actually, setting aside the occasional "behind-the-scenes moments," the humorous moments of each film and television awards ceremony are quite entertaining.

But moments this joyful are truly rare.

The fairness of the judging process also shows that this year's Golden Panda judging panel has truly learned from the lessons of the Xia Guo Music Awards.

Opinions may vary on who has the better acting skills, but it is a generally accepted rule that those who are not good at acting are not qualified to win awards.

If this is broken, it will inevitably cause an uproar in public opinion.

This has happened before, and more than once!
Young and beautiful actresses, with the support and backing of capital, can easily defeat veteran actors with superb acting skills.

It's really not fresh at all.

But this time, overall, the people who "deserved to receive the award" did, and no one caused any trouble.

As Song Dao was mentioned several times, many people realized what was going on.

With this young master in the room, it's true that most people wouldn't dare to mess around!

The old man, clearly delighted, joked, "If Song Dao hadn't brought wine to my house, written me a letter, and drunk with me, I really wouldn't have come out to film this drama."

Without this drama, there would be no surprise today!
Yes.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is a tremendous recognition for me, but also a heavy responsibility.

Although I am quite old, from now on I will contribute my share to this industry with a more responsible attitude.

Thank you, Song Dao; thank you, Teacher Yuan Ping; thank you to all the benefactors and friends I have met in my life!

Thank you! "

……

With the end of the "first half," the organizer, Orange TV, appropriately introduced several young artists that they wanted to promote.

Let them go on stage and perform.

Actually, the person I originally wanted to choose was Liu Nian'an.

After all, they are popular young people who were cultivated by their top music variety show and have already begun to develop into top stars.

Unfortunately, Liu Nian'an brought this upon himself.

It was also a case of "being born at the wrong time".

If it were during the period when Orange TV was fiercely competing with Song Dao and Fei Yang's faction, they probably wouldn't have cared about anything.

They might even deliberately cause trouble for Song Dao.

But not now.

The host, Lü Lingyun, threw down her microphone at the registration desk, causing a huge uproar online. In the past, after the trending topic was suppressed, at most a few words would be uttered and that would be the end of it.

Not only is it impossible to suspend work, but it is also impossible to get the high-ranking leaders of the station to come and apologize.

These high-ranking officials are all genuine senior officials within the system, holding official positions in the state propaganda apparatus.

As it turned out, their choice was correct.

Liu Nian'an is courting disaster again tonight!

Not inviting him was absolutely the right decision.

The arrival of Song Dao and Lin Fei, in particular, brought unimaginable popularity to the awards ceremony.

Coupled with the relaxed and humorous atmosphere of the entire stage tonight, the ratings have reached a new high in recent years!
The leaders of Orange TV absolutely love this kind of ebb and flow.

After several song and dance performances, the event moved into its second half.

This is also the most exciting moment of this year's "Golden Panda".

In the hierarchy of the film and television industry, movies have always held a high position.

Even the most accomplished TV stars want to break through and prove themselves on the big screen.

As the second half began, the first awards were presented to animated films.

It can be said that there is no one who can fight against the "Great Sage" monkey!
"Monkey King: Hero Is Back" received four nominations: Best Animated Feature, Best Art Direction, Best New Director, and Best Screenplay. It won the first three.

Especially the first two awards, Best Animation and Best Art Direction, were probably the two least suspenseful awards at this year's "Golden Panda" Awards.

Baozi winning the Best New Director award was somewhat unexpected for Song Dao.

However, the moment he stepped onto the stage, hearing the thunderous applause from the audience, Song Dao understood something.

This film is not only successful in the commercial field, but also achieved great success in cultural promotion and export!

However, many people are blinded by its phenomenal box office success and fail to see its merits.

Both the plot and the "description" of Eastern mythology have had a tremendous impact on the civilization and culture of this world.

When Baozi went on stage, he couldn't stop talking about "Teacher Song". This guy usually seems a bit socially awkward, but he becomes very talkative when it comes to big occasions like this.

On stage, he talked about his experiences of being ignored and living in a basement, eating boxed lunches that cost ten yuan or so, and how his dreams from childhood were not understood and were even ridiculed.

Finally, he said that without Teacher Song and without the story of Monkey King: Hero Is Back, he would still be that steamed bun living in the basement and eating steamed buns.

Amidst the good-natured laughter, Baozi's eyes were red.

Many young and beautiful female celebrities look at him with pity and "love".

Teacher Song is "too tall," it's not easy for her to reach.

Baozi, who can fool outsiders into thinking he doesn't have much money, is just as dazzlingly wealthy and eligible bachelor in front of these shrewd female celebrities.

Then this kid actually made a joke about Song Dao—

"Thank you, Teacher Song... and Mr. Wu Cheng'en, a friend of mine, for writing 'Journey to the West'."

After a segment of song and dance, and after going out to relieve themselves, the group of celebrities, feeling relaxed and their emotions stabilized, were completely unable to stop laughing.

The number of comments online was also overwhelming.

"I'm dying of laughter, my stomach hurts from laughing so much. Thanks to Teacher Song's friend, this has become a meme."

"Wow, steamed buns can be funny too?"

"Boss Bao is so funny!"

"No way, your inspirational story just got me getting into the groove, and then you turn around and do this? Damn it, crying and laughing like a lunatic. Luckily I was on the subway, everyone saw it!"

"No, was Journey to the West also written by Song Dao?"

"if not?"

"Everyone should think about this carefully. If you sort out the information here, you'll know that whether it's 'Journey to the West,' 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio,' 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' or 'Water Margin,' the copyrights of these works have long been acquired by Earth Pictures. Who would believe that the authors have nothing to do with Earth Pictures? Although I also think it's a bit far-fetched that Song Dao wrote them all, I can accept it when I think about how this bastard is a super genius."

As the awards ceremony continued...

Earth Pictures is finally starting to "show its power"!

Unlike the TV drama category, "Legends of the Fall" became the biggest winner.

In the film category, the prediction that "Wilderness Love" might become a dark horse, as held by Song Dao, Lin Fei, and others, did not materialize.

First, it won the "Best Cinematography" award for "Lurking".

This kind of small technical award was neither unexpected nor a pleasant surprise for Director Zhang's team.

However, the "Best Screenplay" award was later given to "Lurking," finally allowing Song Dao, who had been mentioned all night, to take the stage for the first time tonight.

The moment his name was read out, the audience erupted in applause.

They gave the second-highest level of enthusiastic applause after Lin Fei finished singing "To Youth".

Song's appearance on stage contributed to the highest viewership rating of the night!

He was even taller than Lin Fei on stage!
"Best Screenplay" is not really a major award in the true sense.

However, it is often associated with "Best Movie".

Once again, Song Dao, a top star in his own right, became the youngest and most recognized big shot in the Xia Kingdom's entertainment industry.

The level of attention they receive is naturally incomparable to that of others.

I received the trophy from two incredibly passionate industry veterans who are also screenwriters.

Song walked to the microphone, calm and composed.

"Actually, this trophy should be given to the real people who created the story. It's not that I made up a good story, but their real experiences that touched everyone. So, thank you to those predecessors who gave their youth and sacrificed their lives for the country!"

There was thunderous applause.

That's not pretentious at all.

Anyone who has seen the movie "Lurking" is deeply moved by the spirit of sacrifice of those predecessors.

"I would also like to thank Director Zhang and his team, as well as all the cast and crew for their wonderful performances, which have made this true story widely known."

"Thank you to the judging panel for their fairness and impartiality."

"thank you all!"

The penultimate sentence brought a knowing smile to many people in the audience.

But in the minds of discerning people, there's only one thought: It has to be you! And it still has to be you!

In the next major event, the Best Supporting Actress award was won by a young actress from Star Avenue, who was not nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Lurking".

As for "Brother Lei", well, there wasn't even a nomination.

There's really no way to fix it, it's just too bad.

Sun Kai, a top celebrity who was invited to the event and was sitting in the audience, didn't even have the chance to be a runner-up.

All I could do was awkwardly laugh the whole time.

However, deep down, a decision gradually solidified within me.

I must find an opportunity to work with Teacher Song on a film!

Just look at Qin Ge and Zhao Xue and you'll know.

He received nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress for just one film; I'm so envious of him.

When it came to the "Best Supporting Actor" award, among the nominees for "Lurking," only Fang Zexi remained the most composed.

He's won the Best Actor award more than once.

I took the initiative to downgrade to a supporting role because I was moved by the film's storyline.

Whether he wins an award or not, no one can deny his achievements.

The result was exactly as everyone expected.

The Best Supporting Actor award went to Fang Zexi.

His brilliant performance in "Lurking" was shown on the big screen, and even though it was only a few dozen seconds long, it was still very moving.

He vividly portrayed the complex and contradictory emotions of a soldier's perseverance, a father's love, and a husband's forbearance and restraint.

This single edited scene was enough to elicit heartfelt applause from many in the audience.

When Fang Zexi went on stage, he didn't make any jokes, because his role didn't allow for any jokes.

After a sincere thank you, he gave the audience at the scene and those watching the live stream a surprise.

She covered the song "At Least I Still Have You".

At the height of his digital album's popularity, Fang Zexi performed the theme song from "Lurking" live, showcasing his almost perfect emotional intensity.

While he was singing, clips from the end of the film were playing on the big screen.

Two elderly people, with white hair and frail bodies, gazed at each other affectionately as they sat together watching the sunset, a sight that moved countless people to tears.

After Fang Zexi stepped down.

And finally, the climax of the night has arrived.

The first award presented was for Best Actress!

Having already won a Golden Panda Award, Zhao Xue felt she had no desires left.

Veteran artists who have been in the industry for many years have all become TV queens, which is considered to be the pinnacle in the field of television dramas.

Like singers like Lin Fei and actresses like Han Ling, they can become members of the top tier of the pyramid.

However, when the award presenter took the stage and her brilliant performance in "Lurking" was shown on the big screen, she couldn't help but feel nervous.

The four nominated actresses displayed in split-screen mode all had similar expressions.

Apart from Han Ling.

With her performance in "Demon Love," the young actress received another nomination for Best Actress.

However, she knew better than anyone else that no matter who won the award, she had no chance of winning!

First of all, the film "Demon Love" has inherent flaws; it is a purely commercial blockbuster.

Even though the Golden Panda Awards have already recognized high-grossing commercial films to some extent, with films like "Lurking" and "Wilderness Love" having stronger storylines preceding it, it would be nothing short of a miracle if it could win the Golden Panda Award twice.

She's not like Teacher Song, who creates miracles all the time.

On stage, the male guest opened the envelope, glanced at it, and handed it to the female guest next to him with a smile.

The female guest's expression was a bit exaggerated.

It doesn't seem like it was acted out.

"Wow!"

"That's really great!"

"I hereby announce that the winner of this year's Golden Panda Award, in the film category, is..."

"Zhao Xue!"

"Congratulations, please come up to the stage to receive your award."

Han Ling blinked, her face remaining relatively calm, and clapped with a smile.

The other two nominated actresses had a moment of sadness and disappointment in their eyes.

But in the next moment, they all smiled and applauded.

However, the look in his eyes as he gazed at Zhao Xue was filled with an intense and uncontrollable envy.

I never expected this!

A child star who started his career on television actually won two major awards in two different segments in one night.

The prestige of this double Best Actress award certainly doesn't compare to Han Ling's double Best Actress in Film award.

But it's sure to generate a lot of buzz!

It's inherently difficult for child stars to grow up.

How can you change people's preconceived notions about you when you have a face that is familiar to audiences across the country and are so beautiful?
Then it becomes even more difficult to transition from the small screen to the big screen!

In the entire Xia Kingdom's entertainment industry, there are only a few "prodigies" who can not only dominate the small screen and easily win the Best Actress award, but also run to the big screen and snatch the Best Actress crown in no time.

Even so, they usually prove their abilities on the big screen first before going on to film TV dramas.

Zhao Xue, who debuted as a child star, spent many years on the small screen before transitioning to the big screen and winning Best Actress, is an unprecedented first in the Xia Kingdom's entertainment industry!
So the moment she heard her name called, Zhao Xue, who had just won the Best Actress award and was only very happy but hadn't shed a tear, couldn't control her tears and they streamed down her face.

When they got on stage and received the trophy from the guests, they were still in a daze, a little dazed.

The female guest presenting the award, a former film queen, hugged her with a smile for a while before her emotions gradually calmed down.

Walk to the microphone in the center of the stage.

First, bow.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

"I... I'm a little confused, and I didn't prepare a speech."

A burst of good-natured laughter immediately followed.

"I actually wanted to hug Teacher Song just now, but I was afraid that rumors would spread all over the place tonight, so I didn't dare."

The laughter from the audience grew even louder.

You know what, she said she'd do it on stage, but if she actually went and hugged him again, just like she said, she'd definitely be on the front page tonight.

"Actually, I would like to hug my real-life counterpart, Mother Zhou. I didn't even portray one percent of her story back then, but the judges recognized it and gave me this trophy."

"Therefore, Zhou's mother, and people like her, are the most worthy of respect!"

"Thanks to the selfless dedication of our predecessors, it is because of their bloodshed and sacrifice, and their lifelong dedication, that we have the opportunity to stand here today."

The audience erupted in applause.

Zhao Xue hadn't prepared any acceptance speech, so she didn't say much, but her performance was unanimously recognized.

……

"We really shouldn't judge people with prejudice. I dare say that Zhao Xue's acting skills have been severely underestimated in the past!"

"Although she debuted as a child star, Zhao Xue has been seeking breakthroughs all these years. She has no shortage of acting skills, she just needs a good script!"

"In 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' she was the clever and mischievous Huang Rong; in 'Lurking,' she was a top-notch female agent who endured humiliation and hardship. She also subverted our traditional perception of her as a skilled and nimble fighter. This Best Actress award is truly well-deserved!"

"My previous impression of Zhao Xue was from that well-known TV series she starred in when she was a child. She played the cool and infatuated female swordswoman in Chinese Paladin. I wasn't surprised that she could play Huang Rong, but I was really shocked that she could play Li Qingman in Lurk!"

"So there are still many good actors, but good directors and good scripts are always scarce in the market."

"Xiaoxue is the biggest winner tonight, she's amazing! A double award winner for both TV series and movie, who else can compare?"

"The real biggest winner is Earth Pictures, right? Song Dao, isn't he?"

"Even the female celebrity next door is so envious she's crying!"

……

After Zhao Xue stepped down from the stage, she was awarded the "Best Feature Film" award.

That is, what people consider the "best movie".

At this point, people were almost certain that Earth Pictures' "Lurking" would be the biggest winner tonight.

The facts are as expected.

"Best Feature Film" was won by "Lurking".

The person who went on stage to receive the award was Kang Peng.

Pengzi is also getting better.

I never dreamed that one day I would be able to stand on this podium representing the company to receive such a top award.

Fortunately, despite the turmoil in my heart, I had to remain calm on the surface.

We can't let Master Jing down!

After a brief thank you, he happily left the stage with the trophy.

While the "Best Feature Film" award carries significant weight, people are actually more focused on the Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director awards.

So, the next best actor.

Old Qin visibly tensed up.

His very close sister, Xiaoxue, has already won awards, and the film has also won Best Screenplay, Best Feature Film, and Best Supporting Actor.

Now it's just him and Director Zhang left.

Director Zhang estimates there shouldn't be any major problems, except for him.

Wang Xiaobo had previously won an award, and there was a strong call for him to win his first Best Actor award.

Before the answer is revealed, no one can guarantee that they will succeed.

Not to mention that among tonight's Best Actor nominees, there is a formidable opponent.

"Demon Love," starring Huang Hai!

This man, who isn't good-looking, has made his way in the entertainment industry entirely through his acting skills and high emotional intelligence. Even when he's in a blockbuster commercial film, his superb acting skills are not to be underestimated.

At this moment, the award presenter on stage had already opened the envelope.

Qin Ge sat there quietly, her expression uncontrollably stiff.

Even when he saw his own reflection on the big screen on stage, he didn't want to hide it.

I, Lao Qin, want to!

The various celebrities in the audience all looked on with anticipation.

"The winner of this year's Golden Panda Award for Best Actor in the Film category is... Qin Ge!"

Accompanied by a burst of rousing music, Lao Qin clenched his fist and swung it.

at last!

finally come!

I finally did it!
There were no runners-up.

Qin Ge stood up and politely hugged Zhao Xue and a group of familiar friends.

He walked out amidst applause and even ran up to Song Dao, giving him a tight hug.

"Teacher Song, thank you so much!"

Old Qin's voice was clearly choked with emotion.

Song Dao smiled and said, "Congratulations, you deserve it!"

Qin Ge's portrayal of "Mr. Liang" in the film can be described as quite brilliant.

In Song Dao's opinion, the two important male characters in "Lurking"—Qin Ge and Fang Zexi—were performed better than Zhao Xue!
However, looking back at the results, the reason why Zhao Xue won the award was not solely due to her outstanding acting skills.

Based on true events, politically correct, with godparents and Sister Zhou subtly hidden behind the scenes.

They are all invisible driving forces.

But this kind of push doesn't make people feel disgusted.

It's countless times better than those film and television companies that rely on capital to drive and operate.

After Lao Qin went on stage, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket.

"I'm different from Xiaoxue; I was prepared."

A burst of laughter immediately erupted from the audience.

"The reason I was prepared is because this is not only my first time being nominated for a major film award, but also an opportunity that I have longed for from the bottom of my heart!"

"If I miss this opportunity, I may never have such a good chance again."

"Here, I want to thank..."

Old Qin was a little excited, and Sister Xi, the owner of Tianxi in the audience, was equally excited.

We finally managed to keep one!

The notoriously stingy major shareholder finally decided to give up some shares to keep Lao Qin and Huang Hai, the two pillars of the company.

While this Best Actor award certainly belongs to Qin Ge, it is also a tremendous honor for Tianxi Media!

Two Best Actor winners from one family!

Well, not bad.

Sister Xi was almost in tears at this moment.

Fortunately, he didn't completely offend Song Dao. Fortunately, he won Song Dao's forgiveness through his intelligence, wit, and thick skin.

In fact, she knew that if Song Dao really wanted to poach Qin Ge, even if she offered him shares, she wouldn't be able to stop him!

Qin Ge had also said this to her and the major shareholder.

I stayed simply because I was nostalgic.

Shares are a good thing when a company is run well and makes a lot of money.

The operation was mediocre, it went bankrupt, or it was even a burden!
Therefore, we must maintain good relations with Song Dao and the Fei Yang faction in the future.

Song Dao is like a king, an ancestor. Whatever he says goes, and whatever he tells you to do goes.

All you need to do is be a good nanny and provide good service.

Will suffice!

Looking at Qin Ge on the stage, Sister Xi secretly made a decision.

……

This is the end.

At this year's Golden Panda Awards, "Lurking" has already received six of the seven nominations!
In addition, it won a minor technical award, "Best Original Score," which is not worth mentioning.

They've become the biggest winner tonight.

none of them.

Only the Best Director award remains.

No matter how you look at it, it's impossible for it to fall into someone else's hands.

In particular, Director Zhang received nominations not only for "Lurking", but also for "Demon Love"!

How to lose?
Although many people online are speculating whether there will be any unexpected problems with the grand prize.

But it turns out.

The judging panel for this year's Golden Panda Awards is really "following the rules".

Not a single surprise.

I'd rather be criticized by other "niche" art-house film directors who have also received various nominations than be attacked by the general public.

Therefore, the Best Director award was given to Director Zhang.

Old Zhang remained even calmer.

After going on stage, he took the trophy from the two guests and walked confidently to the microphone in the center of the stage.

"Here, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Teacher Song..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "It's Teacher Song."

The audience couldn't help but laugh.

Director Zhang said, "Since my actors have already said all the thanks to the original story, I won't repeat them. The reason I want to thank Teacher Song is because he was the first person to decide to make this story into a movie after hearing it!"

“Back then, Earth Pictures was not the rising industry giant it is today.”

"Everyone thinks making movies is profitable, but they don't realize that the risks are equally huge!"

"It's more dangerous than playing the stock market."

boom!
Another burst of laughter erupted from below.

They then couldn't help but applaud enthusiastically.

It still has to be Director Zhang.

Only true top-tier figures like this can say whatever they want so freely.

"The total investment in this film is not considered large by the standards of the film industry; it's about the amount of money invested in a well-made art film these days. But making this decision comes with risks!"

"Before filming, I asked Song, 'What if we lose all our money? Will it affect Earth Pictures' next steps?'"

"Song told me, 'Director Zhang, it's okay. I never intended to make money from this film. I just wanted everyone to see this story. If all else fails, I'll upload it to video websites. As long as people can see it and know that there is such a group of people who have sacrificed for us, my goal will be achieved.'"

For what seemed like the umpteenth time, enthusiastic applause erupted at the scene.

The online comments were overwhelmingly positive.

"Sir, you are righteous!"

"I believe what Director Zhang said."

"Brother Gou is indeed a person with sentiments."

"Most people wouldn't dare to make a film like this."

"When you focus on creating content and have a lot of passion for it, everyone can naturally feel it."

"No wonder Earth Pictures made so much money, no wonder Song is so awesome!"

With a heartfelt speech from director Zhang, who won "Best Director," the Golden Panda Awards ceremony finally came to a close.

In the film category, there were no Lifetime Achievement Awards this year.

That night, Earth Pictures, Fei Yang Group, Song Dao... all emerged victorious!
In a true sense, they became the biggest winner of this year's Golden Panda Awards.

They basically dominated all the trending topics on the internet.

#Zhao Xue wins Best Actress award in both film and television#
#QinGeBestActor#
#Lin Fei's Youth#
#Fang Zexi Best Supporting Actor#
#The biggest winner of "Lurking"#
Various related terms are neatly arranged from top to bottom.

However, what dominated the headlines was still "that man"!
If you didn't watch tonight's live stream, you might not even understand what that term means!
#Teacher Song's Friend#
(End of this chapter)