Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 692 Ma Xun wins two Oscars! Surprisingly, Zhang Yimou is the one most hurt?
"I'm coming!"

"Wow! Is that Ma Xun? Isn't he the boss? Why is he walking the red carpet?"

"So handsome!"

"Having one on each side, a sexy American girl and a sexy Chinese girl..."

"Look at Leonardo DiCaprio! He's so handsome!"

The Oscars ceremony is broadcast live; you can watch it on our domestic movie channel.

Of course, I don't do live streams every time; I just see if the price is right.

Don't worry about these details; our domestic movie fans are very happy.

After all, we had already heard that Inception was shortlisted, and besides, this movie is a Sino-US co-production.

Chinese filmmakers will definitely be appearing at the Oscars.

To be fair, Chinese people do currently perceive the Oscars as very prestigious, and the awards ceremony is indeed very impressive, featuring artistic performances, appearances by various big stars, and hosts who are well-known comedians or stand-up comedians.

Moreover, in recent years, Oscar's remarks have been relatively polite to China, unlike some so-called celebrities in the past who were simply outspoken and had to make irresponsible remarks.

Overall, Hollywood is actually quite keen to bring its films to mainland China to make money.

They really want this market.

Many people may think that the box office share we give to Hollywood movies seems quite low, usually only around 13%.

Why are they still so interested?

13% is still an increase!
To put it bluntly, Hollywood movies have conquered the whole world, and now they're only missing mainland China. So they're bound to go to great lengths to stir things up.

Moreover, the film market in most other parts of the world is actually shrinking, especially in Europe. As for other places... for example, in India, the Americans themselves know that they can't make money there.

No matter how much you invest, you won't get it back.

Therefore, shrewd Hollywood still treats Chinese movie fans quite well.

However, they don't give out awards easily.

Even so, many movie fans are still very much looking forward to it, especially Ma Xun's appearance.

This guy was actually wearing sunglasses, which was pretty cool.

And the two beauties beside me, one Chinese and one American, are both top-notch, each with their own unique beauty.

The key point is that it quite highlights the theme of Sino-US co-productions.

The current international economic theme is indeed Sino-US cooperation.

Ma Xun is also following the general trend.

Next, Jiang Wen appeared with his wife.

I must say, he really does have a certain air about him.

The rich guy he played had a truly unique presence.

Now he's walking the red carpet with his wife, which is really nice.

Naturally, this elicited another round of cheers from Chinese movie fans.

Then it was Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and Satoshi Kon.

Their appearance was, needless to say, Leonardo DiCaprio's signature smile and wave drew cheers from the crowd.

The cheers at the scene could even reach across the ocean, with movie fans in China also shouting and screaming online.

He is indeed a very handsome guy, but he is also unpredictable. Currently, he is surrounded by supermodels, and none of them are over 25 years old.

As for why this is the case, many people probably don't know, but Ma Xun knows a little bit about it.

Okay, it's just a rumor, the legendary first X person who XX did XXOO to Leonardo DiCaprio.

Therefore, Leonardo DiCaprio is quite strict about his age.

These are all rumors, and Ma Xun naturally wouldn't speak carelessly. Anyway, they will gradually come to light in more than ten years.

But the fun didn't end there. After the cast and crew of "Inception" finished walking the red carpet, two more Chinese faces appeared behind them.

"Huh? Bingbing? Zhang Ziyi?"

Why are they here?

"They must be invited guests!"

Domestic movie fans were overjoyed again. After all, Bingbing and Zhang Ziyi are both quite beautiful, and their gorgeous gowns made them even more stunning than flowers.

But the most crucial point is that the two of them are now as close as sisters!
They were really laughing and interacting a lot.

Weren't the two of them having a huge falling out before?

That's true, but didn't Ma Xun give Bingbing that trick?

You know what, Bingbing didn't kick Zhang Ziyi when she was down; instead, she helped him out.

This boosted Bingbing's reputation on the internet.

Zhang Ziyi was deeply moved and even publicly admitted that some of her previous words to her friends were inappropriate.

Although the topic of the "carpet star" wasn't mentioned directly, everyone could tell. Besides, it wouldn't be appropriate to say it directly anymore, as that would be another insult to Bingbing.

Therefore, during Zhang Ziyi's low period, Bingbing gained a lot of goodwill, and her fans and other supporters became even closer to her.

Zhang Ziyi also looks at Bingbing differently, and now that there is a chance to come to the Oscars, the two of them will come together.

The situation is that... Zhang Ziyi doesn't have any works to her name, so if we're going to be honest, she's just a "carpet star" this time too.

Being a "carpet star" alongside Bingbing once is enough to make amends, isn't it?

Moreover, this can also be seen as a way to protect Bingbing. Everyone has had their moments of being a "carpet star," so netizens should be gentler with their criticism in the future.

However, it's uncertain whether the two of them will continue their feud. It's quite common in the entertainment industry for people to be all smiles on the surface while doing shady things behind the scenes.

Fortunately, they did a pretty good job of putting on a show.

And so, it seems that all the Chinese faces at this year's Oscars are now behind us.

The internet in China is buzzing with excitement, but some people are feeling down.

"How come this guy is actually going to get an Oscar?"

I'll just have to work overtime today, and Jia Yueting is going to throw things again.

Zhang Zhao didn't know what to say, so he could only force a smile and say, "There's definitely no chance of winning the grand prize."

"Where are your American friends?"

Jia Yueting thought about this again, and Zhang Zhao had a headache for a while.

I do have American friends, but are they omnipotent? Can they know everything? Can they handle everything?
After mentally considering all sorts of things, Zhang Zhao smiled and said, "Boss, don't worry, Ma Xun won't win any big prizes this time."

That makes sense, and he went on to give an analysis.

"Avatar was the big winner at the Golden Globes, which are a bellwether for the Oscars. And James Cameron's ex-wife Bigelow's Hurt Locker was also a huge hit, so don't worry."

That makes a lot of sense, and Jia Yueting finally calmed down a lot.

But he actually had a special idea...

"Old Zhang, do you think Ma Xun... he won't have a chance to go on stage and receive the award?"

Yes! That's the point that Jia Yueting is most jealous of!

If Ma Xun were to go on stage to accept an award, no matter how big or small it is, he would be stealing the spotlight!

Jia Yueting couldn't stand it; he couldn't bear to see Ma Xun doing well!
Fortunately, Zhang Zhao understood his mindset, so he gave a very standard answer: "Probably not, after all, Ma Xun is the boss of this movie."

In fact, Zhang Zhao overlooked some details, namely that Ma Xun in the movie "Inception" was not just a simple boss!
……

Others were also unhappy, such as Yanzi and Zhang Yimou. Yanzi, needless to say, had been secretly cursing Ma Xun all along.

Unfortunately, it was of no use. It seems this guy is planning to ask for something else soon.

Furthermore, Zhang Yimou is quite simple... his jealousy level is no less than Jia Yueting's!
Being forced to revise the script is something no director can tolerate.

Moreover, the key point is that this matter has been leaked!

Zhang Yimou doesn't usually go online much, but he does have a team, and recently they showed him some online comments.

"The latest gossip is that the script for 'The Flowers of War' was leaked, and it turns out that Ma Xun forced Zhang Yimou to revise the script!"

"Huh? Ma Xun has his eye on Zhang Yimou? Wasn't it him who forced Zhang Yimou to revise the script last time?"

"Never mind all that, anyway, Zhang Yimou is no good at telling stories!"

"I feel that Ma Xun's revised script is better than Zhang Yimou's original one."

"But this time, the forced changes, coupled with the elaborate show they put on, are completely different..."

"No matter what, Zhang Yimou has lost a lot of face!"

Good heavens, who spread this?!
These comments aren't trending yet, but they're spreading, and the key is, you can't do anything about it.

After all, there are just too many rumors circulating on the internet in China right now. Since there's no real-name registration system, people can say whatever they want.

If you take it too seriously, you might end up making the rumors true.

Zhang Yimou was furious!

And now, Ma Xun has even gone to the Oscars!

Even more angry!
Zhang Yimou really wants an Oscar, but he absolutely cannot give up everything in China. After all, he's not stupid; everything he has in China is the result of his years of hard work, and he hasn't had it easy.

Fortunately, strictly speaking, Inception cannot be considered a completely domestic film.

Overall, it's still a Hollywood movie.

Anyone can see that.

But if Ma Xun were to accept the award... he couldn't!
Zhang Yimou was thinking this, but he couldn't say it out loud.

……

Inside the Kodak Theater.

The Oscars ceremony has begun, and the hosts are cracking all sorts of jokes.

Honestly, Americans have a very low threshold for humor.

Ma Xun sat in his seat, surrounded by beautiful women on either side, and they...

"It seems unlikely that we'll win the grand prize," Yan Danchen said softly.

Yes, winning the grand prize is very difficult, as you can tell from Martin Scorsese's mournful face.

Although, this is how this guy usually looks.

Ma Xun gently patted the back of her hand, and another beauty arrived.

"Do I have a chance to become a Best Actress?"

Best Actress?

This year, Sandra Bullock starred in "The Blind Side," a film adapted from a true story about a big, simple-minded black man playing football, with some artistic embellishments.

But this movie is too politically correct.

Moreover, Sandra Bullock is the most powerful actress in Hollywood after Julia Roberts.

"No chance." Ma Xun was being far too blunt.

Scarlett was furious, but she couldn't show it, so she simply stomped on his foot.

Oops, I missed it, and now... ah~
Ma Xun simply rubbed against Scarlett's calf; her stockings were indeed quite smooth.

This little trick is alright.

So, if there's no big prize, wouldn't all our efforts have been in vain?

of course not!

Ma Xun said in a low voice, "We've been nominated for many awards."

Yes, there are small prizes, and...

Suddenly, an award is about to be announced.

"Photography is an art..."

First, you need a sophisticated presentation, then you can present the awards.

That's right! Our film "Inception" has been nominated for Best Cinematography.

So, this cinematographer's rival is Avatar!
Wow! Is there a chance?
After a series of incoherent narrations, finally...

"The 82nd Academy Award for Best Cinematography... Searching for the horse! Inception!"

what? !

why?
Everyone was shocked.

Although Ma Xun's name is preceded by the film's cinematographer, he is none other than Pfister.

but!

Should Ma Xun be included?
Regardless, everyone congratulated him, and Scarlett and Yan Danchen even kissed him.

When Ma Xun went up to receive the award, everyone finally understood!

It's that scene of the explosion on the streets of Barcelona!
"This ingenious design came from Mr. Ma!"

Okay, that makes perfect sense!

Let's give them a round of applause!
Meanwhile, on the Chinese internet, it was absolutely explosive.

Could Ma Xun really win a photography award?

But if he designed that shot, then it's definitely acceptable.

However, this puts a lot of pressure on Zhang Yimou.

Well, Jia Yueting is already so jealous that she's throwing things around.

But is it just photography?

Not long after, another prestigious award was presented!
"The script is the real key to a film..."

"The 82nd Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay...Looking for Ma! Inception!"

what? !

His script...yes, it's his script!

This original screenplay is no small prize; the screenplay is the foundation of a play.

In fact, this award is only slightly less prestigious than Best Picture and Best Director.

However, the current situation is that, after all, actors are more eye-catching and have more fans, even though they are considered to be below the level of award-winning actors and actresses.

But this award going to Ma Xun... is so unexpected!
Moreover, comments about this quickly appeared online.

"Good for you! Zhang Yimou should have listened to Ma Xun!"

"I told you long ago, Zhang Yimou can't tell a story!"

"Zhang Yimou, just admit it!"

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yimou was the one who was hurt the most!
(End of this chapter)