Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 547 Wen Yongshan's Love, Yang Rong Best Newcomer!
It started raining outside without me even realizing it.

Wen Yongshan bloomed perfectly in the rainy night, like a delicate flower.

The clouds dispersed, the rain stopped, and it got light.

With a whoosh, sunlight streamed in.

Wen Yongshan knew that Ma Xun had drawn back the curtains, but she couldn't open her eyes for a moment.

Therefore, it's impossible to see it clearly at all.

Only the silhouette of a strong man could be vaguely seen.

I blushed slightly for a moment.

"I..." Wen Yongshan knew she should speak, but she didn't know what to say.

Perhaps it was because she was thinking about everything that happened yesterday, which made her blush whenever she thought about it.

It wasn't that she was completely ignorant, but when it really came to this, she was actually... completely at his mercy.

From this perspective, Janice Man lost completely this time.

But she had already admitted defeat.

So, it seems like nothing at all.

But what should I say?

Fortunately, Ma Xun's voice came through. He didn't turn around; he seemed to be looking at the scenery outside the window while saying some unimportant things.

"You are a smart girl, but you must remember that in the end, this world is all about strength. If you don't have strength, no matter what you do, it's just a bunch of useless tricks."

I was telling you yesterday that you shouldn't try any tricks on me.

I can play with you whenever I want?
"When and how to play is entirely up to me."

These words are cold and cutting, yet extremely damaging.

Wen Yongshan wasn't angry after hearing this. She just sat up, pulled the blanket over herself, and said, "Mr. Ma, I actually already admitted defeat a long time ago."

This means that she understood these principles long ago.

Ma Xun isn't really a preachy guy, but Wen Yongshan does have some substance.

It would be a shame to completely ignore this girl, after all, Wen Yongshan has already acted in "The Lotus Lantern", and she is indeed an actress who will act in the future.

Ma Xun felt that it was still usable and not a useless thing.

However, this girl is somewhat intelligent, and relatively speaking, she is not as easy to control as Xiao Mi and others.

Well, to put it simply, Ma Xun's approach is somewhat like training a hawk.

Anyone who trains an eagle knows how to train, right? It's about seeing who can endure longer and stay awake longer than the eagle.

Ma Xun was certain this tactic would work, and now look, it's proven effective.

"Okay, it's good that you can recognize this. I'll be frank with you, you're mine now, so you won't be short of resources from now on."

Decisive, straightforward, and direct.

It wastes almost no time.

Wen Yongshan even connected it to him doing his own thing... In short, Ma Xun is that kind of man.

"Do you trust me that much?"

But the girl still asked the question.

Ma Xun never turned around. He smiled and said, "This has nothing to do with trust. You are no threat to me now."

That's a really clever statement, but to my surprise, Wen Yongshan also smiled.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll become powerful and turn against you in the future?"

Hey, there's some truth to that.

Ma Xun finally turned around. "You've grown powerful? Fine, I'll wait until you've grown powerful enough. I want to see how you'll turn against me."

That kind of confidence is truly impressive.

Wen Yongshan's heart raced, and she simply got out of bed and went to Ma Xun's side.

"I'll definitely surprise you then."

In reality, Wen Yongshan was already completely devoted to Ma Xun at this moment... or rather, she had fallen in love with this man.

But...

"Let's talk about it then."

Ma Xun's nonchalant remarks clearly show that he doesn't take Wen Yongshan seriously.

Then, Wen Yongshan slowly knelt down...

……

February 26, US time.

The Oscars ceremony was held as scheduled.

The stars shone brightly that day.

This is the focus of the global film industry.

In Hong Kong, on the 28th, many people also stayed up all night.

Ultimately, the film "Infernal Affairs" is still Lin Chien-yue's work.

This is his best investment in all these years.

Of course, this guy is quite smug, as this film has already been confirmed for an Oscar nomination.

Oh, right, it's the version directed by Martin Scorsese.

However, it is directly related to us as well.

So Lin Jianyue simply set up a table and invited many friends to watch the Oscars together, eat and drink, and strengthen their relationships.

Among these friends was Ma Xun.

Of course, Ma Xun didn't come alone; he brought Wen Yongshan with him.

Back then, Wen Yongshan was just a young model... those are all things of the past.

Now that she's appeared alongside Ma Xun, her status has immediately changed.

Directors started talking to her and even offered to cast her in movies. Although these words were not meant to be taken seriously, this was completely different from before.

Ma Xun didn't say much, he just chatted with Lin Jianyue.

"Mr. Ma, what do you think of this play... hehe, what do you think?"

Lin Jianyue is getting fatter and fatter; he wasn't this fat before.

Of course, Ma Xun wouldn't say much about whether someone was fat or not; he just smiled and asked, "Didn't you ask the White Dragon King?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jianyue looked somewhat embarrassed, but then a topic immediately came up.

Someone immediately interjected, "I remember now, our filming back then didn't go very smoothly."

Liu Weiqiang, this guy is really good at flattering people these days.

Because of this topic, there's a good chance of filming.

“That’s true.”

"It was really dangerous back then."

"Something always seems to go wrong."

This is where the opportunity comes in; with everyone talking at once, someone has to step forward and say something.

Lin Jianyue laughed and then said, "Back then, we should still thank the White Dragon King..."

This guy went on and on, but it was all just bragging. When men tell these kinds of stories, they're bound to have a lot to say, and these guys all like to flatter him.

Lin Jianyue boasted for a long time, feeling quite pleased with himself. Of course, this could also be considered as praising the White Dragon King.

However, in Hong Kong, the White Dragon King is truly a powerful figure, and many people believe in him and seek his advice.

I won't go into details.

Ma Xun remained calm on the sidelines, because Lin Jianyue hadn't answered the question he had just posed.

Only after he was satisfied with his boasting did he return to Ma Xun and say:

"Oh dear, this is the Oscars, even the White Dragon King can't control it, so I won't ask."

Sure enough. Ma Xun knew that was the case, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled and gave Lin Jianyue his favorite saying.

“I had contact with director Martin before, and he is very confident this time.”

That's enough!

Lin Jianyue's eyes lit up. Putting aside him, the key was that guy Liu Weiqiang.

"Mr. Ma, I didn't expect you to be familiar with such a great director as Martin."

This remark was originally smack of flattery, given his admiring tone.

However, people soon realized that Liu Weiqiang was not up to the task.

"Mr. Liu, what are you saying? Mr. Ma is a big shot. He's just a director named Martin."

Immediately, others chimed in.

"That's right, someone like Mr. Ma would be an honored guest even for the Oscars."

"That's right, Mr. Ma is really showing off!"

Good heavens, Liu Weiqiang, the first to try and curry favor, has been completely outmaneuvered by his own successors.

Ma Xun was already laughing inside, while Wen Yongshan was starting to feel like she couldn't hold it in any longer.

So Ma Xun had no choice but to say, "Well then, I'll just say it straight: this movie should win an award, and the Best Director award will definitely go to the great director Martin."

what? !

These words shocked everyone present.

If it's just Ma Xun's simple prediction, that's fine, but what if it's not?
Doesn't this mean that Ma Xun has a direct path to the Oscars?
He knew the outcome beforehand!

Actually, the Oscar results... aren't really a secret.

Of course, it's not easy to do either.

When it comes to voting, some brilliant people can use certain channels to combine the voters' preferences or their past evaluations of certain movies.

That's right, it can be done through technology.

But now, almost everyone... especially in the Hong Kong film industry, is flocking to the American Oscars or Hollywood.

Seeing their groveling and fawning manner filled Ma Xun with utter contempt.

But now, it's really fun to play tricks on them.

Lin Jianyue couldn't help but ask, "Really?"

Ma Xun nodded.

"Great! If it works out, I'll definitely work with Mr. Ma on a movie!" Lin Jianyue's words got everyone excited.

Ma Xun said what was on his mind: "I haven't agreed yet."

However, there are clearly benefits involved, so let's not rush into it now and talk about it later.

So, what were the results of this year's Oscars?
as predicted!

When the Best Director award was announced... it really was Martin Scorsese!

The key point is that there's also a Best Picture award later... and it really is "The Departed"!
Oh dear! This is...

"Mr. Ma, you're really something!"

Since Lin Jianyue said this, it's clear how happy they were.

However, it seems there's a problem on the US side.

Because the host still referred to this movie as a Japanese film.

Well… Ma Xun had actually given some instructions beforehand, but judging from Director Martin's expression, he was probably not happy either.

Fortunately, old man Martin did correct him.

So, this matter...

"Ugh! I feel so suffocated!"

"I can't hold back anymore! I have to condemn this!"

"Yes! We must issue an article!"

These Hong Kong filmmakers were all filled with righteous indignation.

The posts I can publish... I dare not criticize anything, I only dare to talk about my hardships.

To gain sympathy?
Ma Xun saw right through these spineless cowards.

But what about the benefits that follow...?

"Mr. Ma, there's no need to say more. Next up is the Hong Kong Film Awards, so please rest assured, Mr. Ma."

Did Lin Jianyue just make a promise directly?

In any case, Ma Xun is now doing business with no capital.

He doesn't care about any promises.

If it succeeds, it's free money.

No way... hehe, this fat guy will owe me a favor.

……

April 15th is the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony day.

This day was also a star-studded one.

Gong Li was definitely the most eye-catching person that day.

But if we're talking about something a little less desirable...

Zhang Ziyi and Bingbing!

Indeed, the two of them appeared as if they were conjoined twins.

Such a grand event for Hong Kong cinema has attracted countless eyes.

Trying to grab some attention is a good option.

However, the two of them didn't forget to introduce some of their new movies.

He said it directly to the interview camera:
"We want to collaborate on a really fun movie!"

That's good, it didn't mention chick flicks.

And then... Yang Rong!
That's right, it's because of "Curse of the Golden Flower".

But it's not over yet.

And Hao Lei too!

She's from "Fearless".

However, she was not nominated for Best Actress this time, but for Best Supporting Actress.

So, they... wait a minute, it seems they all have something to do with Ma Xun.

And today, Ma Xun naturally appeared at the award ceremony.

Fortunately, he came alone.

So, who will win the award?

The awards ceremony will officially begin, but let's start with an artistic performance.

But after this performance...

"Best Newcomer, five actors impressed us the most this year! Wu Jingtao, his performance in 'Father and Son' was outstanding, Huo Siyan..."

Goodness, Huo Siyan has also made the list.

Yes, she did come, but Ma Xun didn't pay much attention to her.

But who will ultimately receive the Best Newcomer award?

"Wu Jingtao! Yang Rong!"

Double yolk egg?
Ma Xun saw Lin Jianyue's promise.

This fat guy is pretty good at his job; he probably really intends to cooperate with me.

(End of this chapter)