Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 423 Sissi sent me
After the trophies were presented, it was time for the acceptance speeches. Sissi started with a Hong Kong phrase, "Thank you so much, Hong Kong Film Awards."

Just when everyone thought she was going to speak in Cantonese, she switched to Mandarin.

"The trophy in my hand is very warm. First of all, I would like to thank the Hong Kong Film Awards and the judges for giving me this recognition, and also for Xiao Wei. When I was playing Xiao Wei, I was always thinking about her softness and fierceness. I am especially grateful to director Chen Jiashang for helping me capture the soul of Xiao Wei. I would also like to thank everyone in the crew. It was you who made me feel like I was her when I stood in front of the camera. I would also like to thank the audience. Some people told me that they remembered Xiao Wei. This makes me feel more at ease than anything else. The vitality of Hong Kong films has always touched me. This honor today will make me have even more respect for acting. I want to continue to play warm and compassionate characters in the future."

His final words were "Thank you everyone," followed by a bow and a decisive exit.

The applause was thunderous and loud.

Liu Jing was especially excited, even happier than if he had won the Best Actor award himself.

"Liu Yifei just won an award and received so much applause. The other four nominees this year also performed very well. We just discussed who could win: Sister Bao's performance in 'Tin Shui Wai' was amazing, Karena Lam's work ethic was very serious, and Prudence Liew also acted very well. Barbie Hsu is a famous host, but I didn't expect her to act so well." Zeng Zhiwei took the stage, and the next segment was about to begin.

“Some people said I was a jinx, but now you all see. What that person said was completely unreliable. My words are very accurate. Liu Yifei won the award, didn’t she?” Sandra Ng laughed.

"Isn't that Peter Chan? Actually, he's the one who's jinxing us," Zeng Zhiwei said with a grin.

“That’s why he wasn’t nominated for Best Director,” Sandra Ng responded.

"That's a pity, otherwise I would have personally presented the award to Liu Jing, just like Ms. Liu Yifei did."

"Haha, he won't win even if he's nominated. All the nominated directors this year are very strong. This year's films are all different styles, and I think there are a few conditions for being a Best Director. First, I really like wearing glasses, and both Derek Yee and Andrew Lau wear glasses, and having a little bit of gray hair is even better. The most impressive thing is that they can direct actresses to win awards, but they have absolutely no ulterior motives." Sandra Ng laughed heartily.

"Oh, I thought he'd have to grow his hair long..." Zeng Zhiwei joked, and the whole audience burst into laughter, knowing that he was referring to Peter Chan.

Sisi smiled too. She was happy to receive the award, regardless of whether she understood it or not.

The audience laughed, and she was genuinely happy, so she just laughed along.

"Here! This is for you." Sisi shoved her Best Actress award trophy into Liu Jing's arms.

"Can't you take them all?" Liu Jing asked in confusion, looking at the two trophies, one in his left hand and one in his right.

"They gave me two pearls as a gift, you gave me a trophy, so I'll return the favor with a trophy. An eye for an eye. How about that? Isn't that generous of me? This is my first Best Actress award." Sisi said proudly.

"Your cup is bigger than mine." Liu Jing toyed with the trophy. After all, she was her own sister; it was a complicated situation.

Is it inappropriate to use the phrase "an eye for an eye" here?

If she knew what the original poem was, she probably wouldn't be so arrogant.

You know I have a husband, yet you still give me two bright pearls.

I feel your tender affection, which I tie to my red silk robe.

……

Tears stream down my face as I return the pearl to you; I regret that we didn't meet before I was married.

Of course, this poem should not be taken literally; it has nothing to do with romantic relationships.

Liu Jing didn't explain; the clearer the explanation, the more trouble he would cause himself.

Once Xixi understands, she will definitely plant this poem in the names of Liu Shishi and Yang Mi.

"Yours is even longer than mine." Sisi pouted. This person is really disgusting; he can make suggestive remarks about anything.

Liu Jing was shocked. "I was speaking normally, and you actually made a suggestive joke. What kind of fairy sister is this?"
"Ahem, this trophy is really beautiful." Sisi was quite embarrassed. I think I misunderstood. What should I do? Phew, at least I didn't embarrass myself too much.

"How could it not look good? This is the fifth-generation trophy, designed based on a Miss Hong Kong." Since it was in public, Liu Jing didn't drive along.

"Miss Hong Kong? That's amazing!" Sisi exclaimed in surprise.

“Don’t be surprised, one day I’ll have them design the Hong Kong Film Awards trophy based on you.” Liu Jing said confidently, only to be defeated by Xixi.

"No! Let them design it according to Yang Mi's specifications. I don't want to be kissed by a thousand people and touched by ten thousand."

Yang Mi +1
Yang Mi isn't here, yet her presence is everywhere. It's not just when chatting with Xixi, but also when she's with other women; Yang Mi is frequently mentioned.

On stage, the Best Director Award is being presented.

In the audience, Xixi was asking Liu Jing a question.

She was used to it; when in doubt about domestic matters, she would ask her husband, and when in doubt about external matters, she would ask her younger brother. Liu Jing was her Baidu (a Chinese search engine for information about search engines).

From childhood to adulthood, she has always received satisfactory answers to her questions.

After criticizing Yang Mi, she seemed to realize that she had gone a bit too far, as if she were talking about Yang Mi in some way.

"Who is that Miss Hong Kong? Did she also win the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress?" Sisi quickly tried to find an excuse.

"No, not at all."

Liu Jing became even more curious about what exactly happened between Yang Mi and Qianqian that day.

Yang Mi simply said, "It's all taken care of," and if asked again, she would say, "Don't ask anymore."

Sisi's answer was even simpler: "Go ask Yang Mi."

"Why use her image?" Sisi was also curious, but her curiosity was different from Liu Jing's.

"The first-generation trophy was a simple silver metal figure. It had its arms outstretched in an embrace, without any specific facial features, just like a sculpture. The second generation was changed to a male figure holding up a planet, but the craftsmanship was particularly rough, and the transparent planet was easy to fall off," Liu Jing explained.

"Oh my god, this is a product from a small workshop." Sisi was shocked, and the trophy in her hand instantly lost its luster.

"Many people didn't approve of the second-generation trophy, so for the third Hong Kong Film Awards, they directly switched to the third-generation trophy, a blue crystal cube. Not only did it lack distinctiveness, it was also easily broken," Liu Jing said with a wry smile.

"And then it was eliminated after another edition?" Sisi clicked her tongue in amazement. The Hong Kong Film Awards had lost their luster.

“You’re right. The fourth edition had a new design, a muscular runner with two faces, one in front and one behind, which people jokingly called the ‘two-headed monster.’ It was designed by a sculptor, with the two heads symbolizing the dual perspectives of the director and actor in filmmaking. But people disliked the strange design, feeling it lacked artistic beauty and lowered the prestige of the Hong Kong Film Awards.” Liu Jing sighed, “Designing the trophy is really not easy.”

"And then it was used for another term?" Sisi guessed again.

"No! This time it's been used for several editions, I forget exactly how many. When I first debuted, it was already the fifth generation trophy, which is the one I'm holding now, and it's still in use now. The Golden Statue Goddess holding a planet symbolizes the Pearl of the Orient, and the goddess is based on former Miss Hong Kong, Cheng Man-ya. She starred in a movie called 'Why Me?', and the silhouette of her taking a bath through a curtain is considered a classic by the audience and was also adopted by the Hong Kong Film Awards as the design draft."

"Oh, the designer must be a man, let's find Yang Mi instead," Xixi muttered to herself.

Yang Mi +2
A short film was playing on the big screen, obscuring Xixi's voice. Liu Jing didn't hear it clearly, and even if he had, he would have to pretend he didn't.

"What year was the first time you went to the Hong Kong Film Awards? I think it was around 95 or 96." Sisi couldn't remember clearly; it was so long ago, and she was less than ten years old at the time.

She remembered that Liu Jing brought back a plastic trophy, a souvenir bought from outside, which was a gift for her.

Every time Liu Jing goes home, he brings some gifts; he never comes empty-handed.

The disheartening thing is that most of them are tutoring materials, textbooks, and books.

"Well, I'm in the audience, not here to receive an award. I've been in the industry for over a decade and haven't won a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor. You're not as good as me," Liu Jing remarked.

"Don't be discouraged. Jackie Chan has been in the industry for decades and has never won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor," Sisi comforted him.

"..."

Liu Jing mourned for his elder brother. The Hong Kong Film Awards have been held for 28 sessions, and Jackie Chan has been nominated for Best Actor 10 times.

This most outstanding actor in Hong Kong has never won an award; he has been a runner-up ten times.

He always performs exceptionally well, and every defeat he suffers is one that everyone accepts wholeheartedly.

"They really are brothers in misfortune," Sisi muttered.

Liu Jing grunted and suddenly didn't want to talk anymore.

As the short film ended, Carol Cheng announced the list of winners, and Sissi applauded enthusiastically.

When Best Director Ann Hui took the stage, Sisi was a little surprised, "I thought our director had won the award."

"Heh, I wonder who won the award, their hands are all red from clapping." Liu Jing grumbled.

"She's a female director, and I really like her films 'Ordinary Heroes' and 'Women at Forty.' I'm proud of her, and I don't care how famous her films become." Sisi stubbornly refused to admit that she was wrong.

"Oh, I like 'Men at Forty'."

You look like you're forty.

Chen Jiashang did not win Best Director, nor did "Painted Skin" become Best Film; "Ip Man" did.

For Liu Jing, this awards ceremony is over after winning Best Actress.

For Sissi, this was the first time she had won a Best Actress award, and she only ended the event with regret after everyone else had left.

Wang Pangzi treated everyone to dinner that evening. The food was plentiful, but the drinks were just average. Wang Pangzi rarely drinks, but tonight he was in a good mood and made a point of having a small drink.

Liu Jing and Qianqian also joined in for a couple of drinks. Even without cigarettes or alcohol, they chatted happily; Fatty Wang never let the conversation die down. Don't let his size fool you; he's not just a gluttonous bum, he's got real substance.

He produced films at a rate of three or four per year, and he handled the most business among all the branches of Spring and Autumn.

Wang Pangzi's films are all about big-name actors. Mainland actors can't adapt to his style, so many artists work alongside him, ensuring they never lack work.

Back at the hotel, before the door was even fully closed, Xixi grabbed Liu Jing and started kissing him.

Dang clang...

The trophy, which was treasured during the awards ceremony, fell onto the carpet with a rustic sound.

She ignored it all, as if it didn't exist.

It was time to test his lung capacity. As expected of a Grammy-winning singer, Liu Jing felt a little dizzy before being allowed to breathe some fresh air.

Soon his body was completely released, and Ultraman's opponent was also released.

The person was still at the door, and the bed was still a distance away; they had already done what needed to be done.

That night, the fairy sister was ruthless and taciturn, unleashing one powerful move after another.

Before even reaching the bed, Liu Jing felt as if divine intervention had arrived.

With a thought, the lottery started; it wasn't even midnight yet, so it wasn't overnight.

Congratulations! You've won the song "Left Finger Pointing to the Moon." Please choose a suitable time to claim your prize.

Reflexively, Liu Jing took it directly.

The soaring song echoed in my mind, drowning out the celestial cries.

"Fuck..."

Liu Jing listened attentively and silently shook his head. This song couldn't be sung by Qianqian; someone else had to be chosen.

"You're lying in the floor right now, hurry up..."

The phone rang again and again; it was "Kangmei's Love".

Both of them won awards today, and those who are even slightly familiar with them will send congratulatory text messages, while those who are closer will call directly.

A road stretches to the ends of the earth, leading straight to the sky.

Two hearts, clinging together, stay close.

The wind cannot blow away the vow, but it can stir my heart.

Rain won't dampen the romance, so there's no need for an umbrella.

Qianqian could sense Liu Jing's hesitation and quickly urged him on.

Today, she won Best Actress with Liu Jing's help, while Liu Jing also won Best Asian Film.

The two won a big prize together, a truly remarkable story.

She hopes to fight to the top, ideally to climb to the summit together.

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of rushing water rang out, signaling the end of the game.

A cheerful mood, a comfortable body, and a refreshed mind make one feel relaxed and invigorated.

Sisi placed the two trophies on the pillows of the big bed, one on each side.

"Hey! There's one on the left and one on the right, where am I supposed to sleep?" Liu Jing came out of the bathroom and found that there were no beds left.

"I don't care where you sleep, I'll sleep by myself tonight," Sisi pouted.

"Damn it, my bed is gone just like that? Am I supposed to sleep on the sofa? You're blaming the cook after you've eaten your fill, that's not how you behave." Liu Jing said irritably.

"Go to the next table, there's definitely a seat there," Sisi said with a grin.

Liu Jing's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. "What...what do you mean?"

He and Xixi didn't stay at the hotel partnered with the organizers, but stayed somewhere not far from Jiahe. Liu Jing was going to Jiahe on business the next day.

Tang Yan lives next door; she must be back by now.

"Literally, I'm going to sleep. Do as you please." Sisi pulled the blanket over herself and soon began to snore.

"Xixi, don't joke around. You know what kind of person I am," Liu Jing said seriously.

Sisi twitched the corner of her mouth, turned over, and continued to pretend to be asleep.

"I am leaving."

"I'm leaving now."

"I'm really leaving."

"I am leaving……"

"Aren't you annoying? Can't I get any sleep? I gave you a chance, and you didn't even take it. I'm not testing you; I'm not that bored. This is a reward for you." Sisi suddenly sat up, mumbled a few words, and then went back to sleep.

Understood.

Liu Jing gently opened the door, gently closed the door, and gently rang the doorbell next door.

"Do I have to spell it out like this? Don't I have any pride? If you dare not come back after this is over, you're dead." Xixi muttered, sitting up in bed. How could she possibly fall asleep?

She got out of bed barefoot, took out a copy of "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" from her suitcase, and sat on the bed to read it.

ding dong...

ding dong...

The door opened a crack, and half a head peeked out. "What, it's you?"

"Who do you think it is? Or are you waiting for someone?" Liu Jing asked warily. Through the crack in the door, he could see that Tang Yan was wearing pajamas.

My hair is still a little wet; I just took a shower and it hasn't been completely dried yet.

Tang Yan immediately understood; she was starting to suspect something.

She opened the door wide, letting Liu Jing come and go as he pleased, and explained calmly, "It's so late, who could I be waiting for? I thought it was Qianqian, but it was you. What brings you here? Where's Qianqian?"

"Sisi is asleep." Liu Jing quickly glanced around and found nothing suspicious, but the large book on the bedside table caught his attention.

"Pride and Prejudice, do you like this book?" Liu Jing picked up the book, and a notebook fell out, with excerpts of sentences written on it.

"I struggled in vain for a long time, but reason could not suppress my emotions. Please allow me to tell you how passionately I love you."

"I would rather be happy than maintain my dignity."

"If he hadn't hurt my pride, I might have easily forgiven his arrogance."

"You have captivated me, made me utterly lost in love. I love you, I love you, I love you."

"Marital happiness is entirely a matter of luck."

……

Liu Jing was moved and flipped through a few pages, only to find the content was different again.

This is a complete poem: "How can I let you meet me at my most beautiful moment? For this I have prayed before Buddha for five hundred years..."

"Wood, you'd better leave quickly. When Qianqian wakes up and finds you're not here, she'll definitely suspect I'm here." Tang Yan boiled a kettle of water, found some tea leaves, and brewed tea for the uninvited guest.

"Sissi sent me."

Dang clang...

what……

First, the teacup fell to the ground, then there was a scream, and Tangtang was scalded.

Favorability +1
Tang Yan's favorability has reached 90 points; her bond skill is being generated.

(End of this chapter)