Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 208 Hong Kong Film Awards, Best Actress Wang Chunxian!
"Look how happy you are!"

"Of course, I love these two cute little guys very much."

"You! What are you talking about!"

"Ah? Sister, what's wrong with this word?"

"My dear sister, you don't know that what he just said is Liu Bei's words in Romance of the Three Kingdoms!"

"What happened to Liu Bei?"

Ma Xun is happy to be a father. He has two little kids in his arms and he really loves them.

As soon as I said this, Sister Qing heard it.

Ma Xun responded straightforwardly, "What's wrong with Uncle Liu? I'm just expressing my love for him."

This sentence left Sister Qing at a loss for words.

I had no choice but to ask Xian for help.

"Sister, look at him~"

Unfortunately, Wang Yanxian is reasonable. "It's nothing. Don't think too much about it."

Sister Hong seemed to be alone and helpless at this moment, and couldn't help but said unhappily: "Then you will definitely stand on his side in the next matter!"

What happens next?
"Ha... that's no big deal."

Wang Binxian's nonchalant performance left Sister Hong completely helpless.

Ma Xun also laughed, "Anyway, as long as the child has the surname Ma, it doesn't matter what name you want to give him."

Oh, so that’s what it is.

It’s not a small matter. The child is born but has no name yet.

As for the question of whose surname to take...Sister Hong really wants to take hers.

Unfortunately, it seems now that Xianxian changed his mind at the last minute.

Maybe he had been persuaded by Ma Xun before.

"Forget it, let's call it Ma, but you have to give me some suggestions on naming."

Sister Hong behaves like this, but she actually has her own little plan.

Ma Xun naturally saw it clearly as well.

You know, Xianxian was conceived first, and Hongjie came later.

But the order in which the children were born was that Sister Qing’s son was born first.

Obviously, she did something.

But it’s okay, it won’t matter in these few days.

But because of her little trick, Ma Xun had to decide on the surname.

You must follow me!

And this name...

The surname is Ma, and the son of Sister Hong is the eldest... Bo, Zhong, Shu, Ji.

So, Maber...

How about, east, west, south, and north?
Ma Dong...

just forget it.

"This name is really hard to come up with. It's about horses galloping or something like that. You can decide."

Ma Xun then became a hands-off boss again.

Of course Sister Qing disagreed, but unfortunately, Ma Xun was really not good at naming.

Later, Hyeong-hyun joined in and everyone had a discussion.

I didn't expect any amazing name.

Let's talk about other things.

"Of course the reason I asked you two to come to Hong Kong this time is because of the Academy Awards."

Ma Xun did not hide this, he really meant it.

By the way, it hasn’t been long since Bianxian and Qingjie gave birth to their children, and they haven’t even finished their confinement yet.

But now this Academy Awards really needs the two of them to come.

After all, our film "The Aboriginal Story" has already been shortlisted.

I must mention that it is really thanks to Han Sanping that he was nominated for this Academy Award.

During the filming, if he hadn't insisted on finding more Hong Kong filmmakers.

Then our film is not eligible for the nomination.

But since we've been shortlisted, we can't make this trip in vain.

"What do you mean???" Sister Hong and Binxian looked at Ma Xun.

Ma Xun directly raised a question.

“We are now nominated for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay.

Well then, guess which award we will win?"

How can I guess this?

……

The mainland's TV drama market is still in the midst of a fierce battle.

"Young Justice Bao" was an unstoppable success.

After breaking through 30% viewership, it could no longer exceed 40%.

But it is a viewership rate that other TV series can hardly achieve.

However, there have been a lot of negative reviews about this drama.

"Plagiarizing Kindaichi!"

"This drama is too unbearable! It's not a costume drama at all!"

“The lines are so modern!”

These comments are indeed worthy of criticism.

However, the dominance of this drama remains unshakable.

As for whether these comments are slander from other competitors.

There is no way to check this matter now.

After all, our Internet in China is still in a state of barbaric development.

There are all kinds of rumors and nonsense on the Internet right now.

In particular, some individuals have become public intellectuals and always brag about how great foreign countries are.

There is no way to deal with this matter now.

Let’s not talk about the public opinion level for now. Just looking at the competition in TV dramas, someone has come out to disrupt the situation.

"Never Close Your Eyes"!
This Haiyan drama is about to be aired.

Haiyan is from the same circle as Wang Jue. He, Wang Jue, Ma Weidu and others founded the Haima Film and Television Creation Studio.

That’s right, and that’s how the TV series came about.

Of course, that dance hall actually exists, and it belongs to Ma Weidu.

There are definitely not that many stories in it, just like there is a drunkard in the first episode, Brother Qianer.

Now Haiyan’s new play is coming again, and this time eight local TV stations will be broadcasting it together!

The momentum alone is powerful enough.

However, their drama will be broadcast next month, which means it will be competing with CCTV's "Swordsman".

But it doesn’t matter, this drama is a modern drama, and it is broadcast on local TV stations, so, in the final analysis, it is not a conflict.

But no matter what, it is absolutely certain that the current TV drama market is extremely hot!
This puts Cai Yinong under even greater pressure.

She is determined to suppress the movie "Legend of Heaven and Earth" this time.

If I take it out immediately, wouldn’t it be cannon fodder?
So, this woman began to pretend to obey Zhou Zhengyi, Shi Li and others while secretly disobeying them.

And those bosses are still in Hong Kong.

In fact, their behavior is very interesting.

There was nothing wrong with Shi Li and Zhou Zhengyi, but everyone knew it.

There are many benefits in Hong Kong!

If something happens and they can't fill the hole, they can just run away.

It’s much more convenient than the mainland.

These guys are very cunning.

Anyway, no one talks about this, we're just arguing about it.

But, I can't just do nothing and argue with Cai Yi on the phone.

Look, the Academy Awards are here!

"Boss Zhou, the bet we made earlier was a brilliant move!"

"That's right! 500 million, we will definitely win!"

"With these 500 million, we can relax a lot."

"What are you talking about! It's just a mere 500 million, it's nothing!"

"Yes, it's really nothing!"

These bosses have to continue pretending even at this point.

How shameless!

However, everyone's attitude towards Zhou Zhengyi has indeed improved a lot.

That seemingly random bet before.

Now it turns out to be a very beneficial thing for everyone!
To be honest, if they could have an extra 500 million now, it would really be a relief!

So, they are sure that Zhou Zhengyi will win?

This means that Ma Xun will definitely lose, and his film "The Abbey" will not win any awards!
This conclusion really makes sense.

As for the Hong Kong Film Awards, it is obvious that they are petty.

The movie "The Abbey" did achieve very good results in Hong Kong.

However, in the eyes of the Hong Kong film industry, this film was shortlisted by taking advantage of a loophole!
In essence, it is still a mainland movie.

But I am indeed qualified to be shortlisted.

To meet the requirements, all you need to do is to be Hong Kong people in the six important positions.

There is another important supporting role in our play.

Luang Phor Lo, also known as Ms. Luo Lan.

Her resurgence in popularity in recent years has a lot to do with the many low-budget ghost films made in Hong Kong.

In almost every horror movie, she, Long Po, appears.

Interestingly, Ms. Luo Lan was also nominated for Best Actress this year.

At this age, how could an old lady have a chance to become a film queen? But from the perspective of public opinion, basically no one is optimistic about her.

Last year, a super newcomer emerged in Hong Kong.

Cypress branches.

Her appearance has alleviated the problem of lack of successors in Hong Kong films to a certain extent.

But in reality, she was the only one.

What is missing is still missing.

But Hong Kong people and Hong Kong filmmakers don’t think so.

They also think that Hong Kong's film and television industry has no shortage of new talent.

Bai Zhi was not only nominated for the Best Newcomer Award for two films, but was also nominated for Best Actress.

"Star Wish".

Interestingly, Ms. Luo Lan was nominated for Best Actress not because of a horror film.

It’s “Explosion Cop”!
It must be said that this movie is indeed very interesting.

But it is definitely impossible for this old lady to win the award.

Many people hold this idea.

And just like that, the award ceremony of the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards began.

First, the red carpet ceremony.

coming!

"Ah! Hyung-hyun! Hyung-hyun!"

"Where did you go before? Why haven't you heard from me for so long?"

"Bong-hyun! Get the heroine!"

Sister Hong and Bianxian walked the red carpet together, and they were also accompanied by Xiao Xiaomi and Han Jianiu.

But judging from the fans' reactions, it is obvious that Wang Yanxian is the most popular.

There's nothing you can do about it. Sister Qing isn't jealous about this.

"I don't believe it. I don't stand a chance for the Best Director award!"

"Ha... that depends on what Ma Xun does."

What they both said makes a lot of sense!

Ma Xun must do something!

Of course, but at this moment... the chairman of this year's Academy Awards appeared in front of the reporters' cameras.

"Mr. Wu, after this Academy Awards, do you plan to continue serving as chairman?"

"Oh, I won't do it this time."

"So, regarding the promotion of film exchanges between the mainland and Hong Kong..."

"Please rest assured that the film exchanges between the mainland and Hong Kong will not stop. Even if I am no longer the chairman, the next chairman will definitely promote this matter."

The answer was very good, and the reporter also set several traps for the Chairman.

There is no way around it because the chairman of this year’s Academy Awards is Wu Siyuan!

Wu Siyuan is, after all, a mainlander, although he has been traveling back and forth between the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan for many years.

Made great contributions to our Chinese films.

It made famous big stars like Bruce Lee, Big Brother Long, Jet Li and so on.

Moreover, it has promoted the exchange of film and television talents between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau.

It can be said that Mr. Wu is truly a big boss among big bosses.

However, this year is also his last time as the chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

After all, I have been doing this for five years.

It's time to step down.

But the question remains: he is a mainlander after all.

Look at these reporters, it seems like they can’t wait for you, Old Wu, to get out of here.

In fact, this is also a current unhealthy trend in the Hong Kong film industry.

Of course no one said it explicitly.

But Mr. Wu himself also has his own feelings about attitude.

In fact, he personally knows the Hong Kong film industry very well, and that's what these guys are like.

However, this last session...someone wants to take advantage of it.

After finishing the interview, Wu Siyuan came to the venue of the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, which is the second floor of the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

It's an office, push the door and go in.

"Hello, Mr. Wu."

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Wu."

The place is already full of people, but this person is a bit strange!
The Hong Kong Film Awards Association is actually a union of several associations.

There are associations of photographers, directors, actors, theaters, and so on.

There are thirteen in total, but the ones who really hold power are mainly the Hong Kong Directors Guild and theaters (that is, cinemas).

The director is responsible for filming, and the theater is responsible for showing it.

Even if you are an investor, as long as you want to make a movie, you have to go through our two associations.

Therefore, these two associations have a particularly great influence on the Academy Awards.

But now, not many people come to these two associations.

Especially in the theater, Zou Chongheng came.

Golden Harvest Cinemas.

As for the director, Chen Jiashang came.

As for the others... Young Master Thirteen is here!

"Oh, long time no see. Didn't you say you were in Beijing for medical treatment?"

"Now that I feel better, I will come back to Hong Kong to have a look."

This Thirteenth Young Master must represent Yongsheng.

But that's not weird enough.

The real culprit is an 'outsider'.

Ma Xun!

Why is he here?

Is he qualified?
Yes, just now, he revealed his identity.

That’s the representative of the Film Producers Association!
Business Association... This is the Movie Dealers Association.

The reason why Ma Xun has this qualification is because of Jiang Zhiqiang’s contribution.

In fact, this association has no say because its main business is reselling copyrights... Ma Xun's main business.

Definitely qualified to come!

So, what exactly did Ma Xun do?

"Mr. Ma, I have heard of your name a long time ago."

"Mr. Wu, I have heard a lot about you."

Ma Xun must have been very polite to Wu Siyuan.

No matter how you look at it, this person has made great contributions. Ma Xun must respect Mr. Wu.

Although, the guys in this office don't have much respect.

Then...

"Okay! I will personally host the award ceremony for the important awards of this year's Academy Awards!"

Huh? The prize is only announced now?
Yes, that’s it!

This Academy Awards is actually a makeshift team!

There have been many problems before.

The Best Actress award was not given to Carina Lau that year. In fact, someone changed the title at the last minute!
Just look at Carina Lau’s expression at the time and you’ll know that she was definitely chosen as the Best Actress.

Sister Jialing will remember this for the rest of her life.

But that’s actually nothing!
And the grand prize was given to someone who didn't come...actually, the wrong envelope was given.

But we have to make the best of it.

There were so many mistakes in this award ceremony!

In fact, not only the Hong Kong Film Awards, but also various international film festivals or major awards abroad will have mistakes.

However, in terms of probability, these mistakes are indeed rare.

but!

Some people will take advantage of these mistakes, or simply change the results!
Interestingly, the ones who make the mistake are often the big winners.

Therefore, as the chairman of the Academy Awards, Wu Siyuan just needs to give out the grand prize!
You can do whatever you want with the small prizes.

And this time the prize draw is actually a competition of everyone’s strength!

"Mr. Ma, you have to keep a close eye on it."

"Thirteenth Young Master, I absolutely believe that the Academy Awards are fair."

Tit for tat!

The Thirteenth Young Master was in a weird mood.

Ma Xun had something else in his words.

fair?

What is fairness?

The Academy Awards are indeed decided by voting, but as long as the boss speaks, the result will change!
When the envelope was delivered to the award ceremony, it was captured by the camera.

What voting results mean nothing!
And Ma Xun came here...which means, don’t even think about changing the outcome!

……

As opposed to the tit-for-tat on the second floor.

There was a peaceful atmosphere at the award ceremony of this art center!
Everyone was smiling and looked relaxed.

It seems that no one cares too much about the awards.

It’s okay if you don’t give it to me.

But in fact, everyone who comes in definitely wants it!
And at this time... an important award has arrived!

"The Best Actress winner of the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards is... Wang Yanxian! Congratulations for "The Absolute Abbey"!"

In an instant, all the cameras were focused on her...

(End of this chapter)