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Chapter 288 Film Festival Jury Member Appears Online, Nominated for Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor

"Teacher You, it's been a long time."

"...Teacher Chi, it's been a long time indeed."

Teacher You originally intended to call him "Xiao Chi" without thinking, but before she could finish, she realized her mistake and quickly stopped herself, changing it to "Teacher Chi".

When Chino heard this address, he was slightly taken aback, smiled, and said nothing.

"Hello, Teacher Chi, I am Jiang Feng."

Director Jiang, who was standing next to Teacher You, saw the two greet each other and naturally began to chat with Chi Ye: "I've heard Teacher You talk about you before, but I didn't expect you to be even more handsome in person than on TV."

"Director Jiang just loves to tell the truth."

Chi Ye nodded.

Director Jiang: "..."

He glanced at his unfazed old friend and suddenly realized—Ikeno really was as rumored in the industry, a real joker!

"Teacher Chi..."

“Teacher You, please just call me Xiao Chi. If you really want to call me teacher, just add the word ‘Xiao’... At your age, I’m afraid calling me that will shorten my lifespan.”

Teacher You smiled awkwardly: "Well... then I'll still call you Xiao Chi."

Ikeno: "No, you really call it that?"

Teacher You: "..."

"Haha, just kidding. Come, come, teachers, please sit down. Don't stand and talk..."

When Teacher You and Director Jiang first met Chi Ye, they seemed to understand the personality and habits of this famous top star in the industry in just a few words... Their nervousness and trepidation lessened, and they sat down opposite Chi Ye.

"Koike, I didn't expect you to actually come this time... It's not that I thought you wouldn't come, it's just that I didn't expect you to still remember this project."

Chi Ye looked at Teacher You and said, "I still remember when Teacher You was 'exercising' with the other screenwriters on set. Back then, Teacher You was still very strong and vigorous."

"Eh……"

Teacher You blushed and waved his hands repeatedly: "The past is too painful to recall, let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it."

"Hmm... I did come here because I'm interested in this notebook."

Seeing that the two were completely relaxed, Ikeno naturally got to the point: "The only uncertainty right now is, does this script... still need investment?"

"..."

Teacher You and Director Jiang exchanged a glance, and their hearts began to pound wildly.

——There’s hope!
This is what two elderly people, both over sixty, saw through each other's cloudy eyes.

"We don't lack... but we are indeed missing a few major investors... mainly from the three major platforms. We haven't decided which one to cooperate with yet."

"Kiwi fruit, I guess."

"what?"

The two of them were stunned.

Ikeno stated frankly, "I will be collaborating with Kiwifruit in the future, and I will be able to get the largest share of the revenue. In addition, I want to invest in this project... Of course, I will not infringe on the rights of the two teachers."

"..."

That's really direct!

Director Jiang muttered to himself, but instead of being surprised, he was delighted—Chi Ye wanted to invest, and Chi Ye helped choose a platform, what did this mean?
This means that this currently hottest star and top-tier celebrity in the industry is interested in collaborating with them!
Of course, just to be on the safe side, they still need to confirm that this isn't a "dream."

Teacher You, an old acquaintance of Chi Ye, was too shy to speak up, but Director Jiang was different. Seeing that Chi Ye had already gone this far, he also asked directly, "Um... is it convenient to ask... cough cough, Teacher Chi, will you be involved in any projects?"

"Can consider it."

Done! !
Director Jiang felt his heart was about to jump out of his chest, experiencing a sudden realization like finding a way out of a dead end.

To all the capital players in the drama industry, and those lousy nobody who used to look down on our spy dramas, welcome back your king!

"Uh... I might consider it..."

On the other side, Teacher You was more composed. Hearing the ambiguity in Chi Ye's words, she couldn't help but ask, "Does it depend on your availability?"

"Schedule is one factor."

Ikeno nodded, then said, "On the other hand, how many roles have you decided on for the drama? If possible... although it might be a bit much, I would still like to have some casting power... including the female lead."

"..."

Teacher You paused, and Director Jiang also realized what was happening. The two exchanged a glance, and the latter hesitated: "The roles haven't been decided yet... There's no problem with casting, after all, Mr. Chi... you've already invested."

"It's about... this female lead... there's a big star who's very interested in this role and has been trying to 'win' it over with us..."

What's the point of trying to win them over? That big shot was only interested, but even just being interested was just as effective as Ikeno agreeing to participate, making them so excited they couldn't sleep for days.

If we could get Ikeno and that big shot together, then…

Their project will instantly become the top-tier project in the industry, bar none!

Indeed, nobody wants to "give up".

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Ye was also surprised: "A big shot? Who is it?"

Are there still people with "keen eyes" who can spot talent?
“Hmm…” Teacher You glanced at Chi Ye, then suddenly thought of the “grudges” between that big shot and Chi Ye. After a pause, she said, “Ling Bingbing.”

"Ling Bingbing?"

Ikeno was indeed stunned for a second.

But in an instant, he felt relieved.

No wonder Ling Bingbing is giving Xia Xia all sorts of resources, and also giving Shang Jie... even the pliers.

No, what right does she have to use pliers?

Chi Ye still doesn't understand how Qianzi got in. Before the last screening of "Flu" in mainland China, executives from major cinema chains contacted her to curry favor. Now, Ling Bingbing is also "generous" in helping the poor.

What do your pliers have to do with me? How did they end up in the "family group"?

"Ah."

Director Jiang, equally anxious, observed Chi Ye's micro-expressions: "Sister Bingbing... Sister Bingbing is very interested in this role... mainly because she hasn't acted in many years, and she's never filmed a TV series before. This is a rare opportunity..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chi Ye's phone rang. He wanted to hang up, but after seeing the caller ID, he had no choice but to answer: "Hello? Auntie."

"Ah... really? Okay, I understand. I'll have someone book the tickets later... See you in Hong Kong."

After saying that, he hung up the phone and looked at the two elderly people apologetically: "Um... I have something to take care of. I'll have the person in charge of the studio come over to continue the discussion with you... We need to have the right to choose the actors because I really want to promote the artists in my own studio... They haven't been signed yet, but they should be signed soon."

"But you two don't need to worry. I won't make random choices if the acting skills and professional abilities aren't up to par... That's all for now. We'll talk more about it later when we have time."

Chi Ye stood up and shook hands with Teacher You and Director Jiang, exaggeratingly saying, "You're really still going strong even in your old age."

Teacher You was embarrassed.

Director Jiang's eyes flickered, and he suddenly inquired, "Um... Mr. Chi, the voice on the phone just now... was a bit loud. I heard... the Hong Kong Film Awards. Are you going to attend the Hong Kong Film Awards?" Chi Ye smiled slightly, "I was nominated for Best Actor. I'll try my luck this time."

Teacher You and Director Jiang had a meal together.

Try your luck?

Judging from your expression, you don't seem to be going out to try your luck.

And if Ikeno wins the Academy Award…

The Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor award, which almost no one in the younger generation of the Chinese entertainment industry can "touch"...tsk tsk, is this Chi Ye's first authoritative Best Actor award?
Hmm... If Chi Ye really dislikes Ling Bingbing... then perhaps he should politely decline Bingbing's offer?

The two exchanged a glance, and Director Jiang's mind raced.

……

Hong Kong Film Awards.

One of the most prestigious awards in the Asia-Pacific region, and also one of the most difficult awards to obtain among the three major awards in the Chinese entertainment industry.

There are various reasons, so I won't go into detail.

When Ikeno won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Big Boss," the film was submitted for nomination for the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ikeno knew about this at the time, but he didn't expect to be nominated so easily.

And judging from his performance this year, he has a very good chance of winning an award.

Zhao Tai – Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor.

It's no wonder it's a film invested in by the Hong Kong film industry, with the involvement of this year's production team, plus Ikeno's current explosive fame and achievements—when "Brother" was released, Ikeno's film achievements were not as outstanding as they are now.

At the time, he was even Wu Zhenyu's second villain.

But after "Girl" and "Flu", Ikeno has become a top-tier film star in the Chinese entertainment industry. Moreover, he is a top star with a huge following than other middle-aged and young actors, and a five-time winner of the Golden Melody Award.

Following the custom in Hong Kong, people will subconsciously compare the current Chi Ye with the former Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong... Of course, there are four Heavenly Kings, but there is only one Chi Ye in the Hong Kong entertainment industry now.

With so many advantages, it's no surprise that Ikeno has attracted the attention of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

What surprised him was actually something else—

Upon learning that he had been invited to the Hong Kong Film Awards this year, Ikeno also received news from the "Girl" film crew.

"Girl" also submitted to many film festivals this year, but due to its low production costs and its previous dealings with the film industry, it did not generate much buzz.

— Meanwhile, the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan nominated "Girl" for several awards.

But they probably won't win an award.

Ikeno didn't really care about the Golden Horse Award, because the award had a bad reputation. Although it was still one of the three major awards, as a mainland artist, there was really no need for him to care about whether he could win the Golden Horse Award.

Afterwards, he speculated and vaguely realized why the Golden Horse Awards had nominated "Girl".

It is most likely related to influenza.

Although "Girl" wasn't heavily promoted by Taiwanese investors, "Flu" was!
Flu is now ranked No.1 in Taiwan's all-time box office, and it is the only film that has become a huge hit in Taiwan in recent years. It is also a global hit.

At the same time, the film also balances commercial appeal with human interest, and Ikeno's portrayal of a "middle-aged man" is a complete departure from his previous roles, showcasing a significant improvement in his acting skills...

Therefore, "Flu" is bound to be nominated for the Golden Horse Awards next year, and it wouldn't be surprising if it won an award.

Who will be attending this year's Hong Kong Film Awards?

Two days later, Ikeno returned to the studio, packed his things, and asked Coco about her.

After the Hong Kong Film Awards nominations, there is still some time before the official event. During this period, Ikeno, as a rising top-tier film star, will naturally not be idle.

The casting for "The Martian" needs to be finalized, and then filming can begin. The studio needs to expand its scale and sign new talents. In addition, the publicity work for "Goblin" needs to be prepared, because the post-production progress of "Goblin" is quite promising, and the expected broadcast time should be earlier than planned.

In short, the schedule is too full, and there's no way to stop.

"Hmm... In recent years, many of the films nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards have been Hong Kong films, but this time there are quite a few mainland films as well... Most of them are art films, and there are very few commercial films, none of which were nominated... By the way, Xiang You kept tagging you on Weibo the other day, I forgot to tell you."

"what?"

Chino was taken aback: "Why did he tag me?"

"...He said he wanted you to prove that you are his best brother and that Jiang Cheng was just trying to ride on your coattails."

Chiye: "?"

What kind of trouble is Xiang Duohua up to now?

"Never mind him... Has everything been arranged at the Beijing Film Academy?"

"Yes, the school is really looking forward to us attending the Beijing Film Festival."

"...I'm really looking forward to it too."

Chino paused for a moment, then waved his hand: "Let's set off then."

Today's itinerary is to go to the Beijing Film Academy to select promising talents that our studio has already screened, and then sign them.

This matter has been ongoing since the middle of last year, but Ikeno's schedule was too full and he couldn't find the time. This time, he finally had the opportunity to attend the Beijing Film Festival, which allowed him to pass by and give the studio a clear confirmation.

The Beijing Film Festival is actually an event similar to the Capital Film Festival. As one of the cradles of Chinese film stars, Beijing Film Academy has established the "Beijing Film Academy Award" in recent years. The winners of this award are generally outstanding alumni of Beijing Film Academy.

For example, last year Huang Bo and Zhu Yaolin won the award together, and the media praised them, saying, "Our alma mater is proud of us."

This caused quite a stir at the time.

Ikeno was invited to the Beijing Film Academy as one of the "judges" and guests, which can be considered as a leap in status and "class".

Of course, his young age and appointment as a "judge" would certainly draw a lot of criticism. The Beijing Film Academy would never have invited Ikeno, but unfortunately... this time, "Flu" really brought a lot of help to Ikeno's career.

Given that the judges were also referred to as "guests," and considering the upcoming collaboration opportunity for Chi Ye Studio to "select" talent at the Beijing Film Academy, the school was indeed interested.

—It is said that the Beijing Film Academy produces stars, but it is more inclined to produce traffic stars. So who is the father of today's traffic stars in the Chinese entertainment industry?

Pond top flow!

Forget about his idol background. At this level of popularity, whether he's an idol or not is no longer important. What matters is that he has become an undeniable force in the new generation of Chinese cinema.

"By the way, isn't Sister Shang a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy?"

On the way, Chi Ye suddenly remembered Shang Jie, who seemed to have vanished into thin air since their parting at the parking lot.

"Yes, she'll be going this year too; her magazine, *Girl*, was selected."

Coco nodded.

"Then she has truly returned home in glory."

Chi Ye paused, then asked suspiciously, "How many pounds have you gained this time?"

Coco: "...Brother Chi, you'd better watch your mouth. Don't deliver a fatal blow to Sister Shang at this 'highlight' moment, or she'll go crazy."

"Don't worry, she won't. She'll just ignore me."

　I have a follow-up check-up tomorrow, so I need to get some rest early tonight. Sorry for the single update today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)