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Chapter 309 The Battle for Best Actor
So, it's the aunt who's going up now?

While everyone was inwardly complaining, they all stood up and greeted Jin Sui.

Light & Shadow Dreams is one of Hong Kong's top entertainment capital companies, but with the decline of the Hong Kong entertainment industry, Light & Shadow Dreams has also declined considerably.

This decline persisted until "My Love from the Star".

After several works such as "My Love from the Star" and "Big Boss" were broadcast and released, with the rise of Ikeno's career, the once-great beast of the old era, Light and Shadow Dream, finally opened up the mainland market as it wished.

Compared to other large capital firms in Hong Kong, Guangying Shimeng is clearly more attractive in the Chinese entertainment industry because their slogan is: "Sign with our company, and you will likely have the opportunity to cooperate with Chiye in the future."

The company's favored artists may even be directly introduced into named characters in Ikeno's works.

This is very attractive to many newcomers, and even to those who are neither high nor low in the Chinese entertainment industry.

So, strictly speaking, the reason why Hong Kong entertainment circles dislike Chi Ye is actually because they envy and are jealous of the current success of "Light and Shadow Dreams". They also want to become the next "Light and Shadow Dreams".

But clearly, Ikeno is already "full" and there are no seats left for anyone else.

When the time and place came to Hong Kong, the film industry was undoubtedly one of the most powerful forces in the region. It's no exaggeration to say that in terms of influence at the Hong Kong Film Awards, this year's film industry might be weaker than the Xiang family's, but it certainly wouldn't be much weaker.

So, the moment "Auntie" appeared, many guests on "All the Way to Blooming Flowers" felt that something was wrong.

Shi Jinwei turned back to look at Chi Ye: So what you mean by "don't need" is this "don't need"?

As expected, it's "not needed"...

To be able to live off a woman to this extent is quite an achievement.

She felt inexplicably conflicted. Although she was reluctant to admit it, for a moment she felt a little inferior about her family and background.

Shang Jie wasn't as "sentimental" as her. Although Shang Jie was most used to being sentimental, it was clear that she, whose mind was only on watching entertainment and reading novels, was currently most concerned about the issue of Chi Ye's address.

"aunt?"

Shang Youshu covered her mouth in surprise: "They've already called her aunt, so how far are we from an official announcement?"

Chiye: "?"

After exchanging pleasantries with the big names on the show this year, he heard the sound, glanced over here, his gaze lingering on Sister Shang and Shi Jinwei for a moment before he looked away, a smile playing on his lips.

"You still know to call me auntie? I told you to call me before you came here, and now look how good it is."

This year, she walked up to Chino without saying the rest of her words, but Chino probably understood what she meant—look, the rumors outside are spreading like wildfire, they really won't let me have some peace and quiet.

"Mr. Sui, hello."

At this moment, Aunt Mao and Zheng Chun Chun also came over. The two of them hesitated for a while, but seeing that Jin Sui hadn't noticed them, they thought about it and took the initiative to go up and greet them.

In any case, they are now in Hong Kong. It would be really unreasonable for them not to greet them when they are on someone else's turf.

at the same time…

Chi Ye's background is truly impressive. He personally visited the set this year, which means he's likely to win something at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards.
This is really...

A person with connections!
"...Sister Mao, Xiao Zheng."

This year, I naturally got to know Aunt Mao and Zheng Chun Chun. The former debuted too early, and we had a "close relationship" before... so I guess we've met a few times. As for the latter, I've only heard of her and seen her, but I'm not familiar with her.

“It’s been such a long time since we last met. I remember the last time we saw each other was four years ago at the Shanghai Film Festival…”

As Aunt Mao spoke, her gaze kept glancing at Chi Ye.

Chino was a little annoyed by her gaze: "What are you looking at?"

Aunt Mao: "..."

Is this Ike no one mentally ill?
I only glanced at you a few times, and you're already going to criticize me?

"Um... how did your show recording go?"

At this time of year, she also noticed that the atmosphere between Chi Ye and Aunt Mao was a bit strange. She glanced at Chi Ye without making a sound, signaling him not to act crazy if there was nothing wrong.

Ikeno shook his head: "Not very smoothly."

This year: "...Never mind, I didn't ask."

"Come here, I need to talk to you about something."

She greeted the others again before pulling Chi Ye aside and starting to whisper among themselves.

……

"Is it the new year yet? Oh dear, why didn't anyone remind me?"

On the other side, Yangzi emerged from the toilet, her eyes lighting up upon hearing the voices around her. Then, she clapped her hands with a hint of regret, saying, "I should have held it in a little longer."

Sister Shang asked curiously, "What? Does Teacher Yangzi also have a habit of holding things in?"

Yangzi: “?”

"also"?
Realizing she had misspoke, Sister Shang smiled and waved her hand, "It's alright, you can still make it now."

"...I'll go take a look."

Yang Zi twisted her fat waist, feeling a little itchy, and reviewed the greasy smile she had practiced in private for a long time. Then, with a smirk, she walked in the direction where Jin Sui and Chi Ye had disappeared.

What's with Yang Zi's expression?

"That's scary."

"Don't worry, it's Yangzi who went. Chi Ye and Jin Sui are going to be disgusted."

"..."

After discussing for a while, Shi Jinwei was in a low mood and turned around to go back to her room to rest. Shang Jie, on the other hand, peeked around, scratching her head, wanting to go over but feeling a little embarrassed.

The remaining few people were whispering among themselves.

"Looks like there's hope."

"Not necessarily... By the way, how did she become Aunt Ikeno this year? Isn't Ikeno's surname Ikeno?"

Aunt Mao had indeed been away from the entertainment industry for a long time, so she asked with great confusion.

"Huh?" Zheng Chun Chun was taken aback, puzzled. "You didn't know?"

"what do you know?"

"This summer."

"What happened this summer... Huh? You mean Ikeno and Jin Xia?"

Zheng Chun Chun glanced around and lowered her voice: "Anyway, Chi Ye's nickname is Chi the Soft Rice."

"...This is okay?"

Aunt Mao opened her mouth, then suddenly realized, "No wonder he was so confident about winning the award this time."

"...Now we just hope the other companies will keep pushing him. Even if he comes this year, it's not certain what will happen. After all, she has been trying to break away from the Hong Kong entertainment circle and integrate into the mainland in recent years."

"Hopefully."

...Aunt Mao and Zheng Chun Chun are actually just individuals. Their so-called hope that Ikeno will crash at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards is also due to personal grudges.

However, some individuals and interest groups do not share their views.

Both Si Zi and Zhu Yaolin have limited influence in Hong Kong, but they are paying unusual attention to this year's Hong Kong Film Awards.

"The message from Mr. Li yesterday was that there has been a lot of commotion in the Hong Kong entertainment circle recently, and the Hong Kong Film Awards organizing committee has been hesitant about whether to directly award the Best Actor award to Ikeno."

A certain place in mainland China.

The cast and crew of "Jiangyuan Lane".

The four characters, adorned with ugly makeup, made their already ugly face even uglier, adding ugliness upon ugliness.

He had just finished filming and immediately returned to his trailer, where he received the latest news about the Hong Kong Film Awards.

He was very satisfied with the result.

"What exactly happened?"

"It's mainly related to resources. Several Hong Kong capital firms are envious of the current development momentum of Guangying Shimeng, but after contacting Chi Ye, they have been met with a setback, so they are getting a little anxious."

Do you think they can really influence the Hong Kong Film Awards committee?

"...I guess so?"

The agent hesitated: "After all, they are some of the giants in the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and they have a lot of influence in the Hong Kong Film Awards."

"...He's this age, and not everyone thinks that way. After all, the Hong Kong entertainment circle naturally feels close to Ikeno, unlike here. Ikeno used to be a 'promoted young actor in the Hong Kong entertainment circle'."

Four-character's mind was the best among the trio. Although he wasn't that old, he had indeed guessed the current situation of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Chi Ye is a rising star promoted by Hong Kong investors. This fact and this label have been circulating in the mainland entertainment industry for several years. But who is behind this marketing of this hot topic? Besides the Hong Kong investors themselves, who else is it?
Therefore, the Hong Kong entertainment circle is absolutely "dependent" on Ike. They have a natural affinity for Ike. Compared to other young actors in the mainland entertainment industry, considering Ike's current status, achievements, and most importantly, future development, this Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor seems surprising at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it is completely impossible.

"Then you mean...?"

The agent looked at Lin Yangqianrui.

With Chi Ye's further development, he has completely threatened the status of the four characters in the film industry, even more so than Zhu Yaolin.

"We still need to target him from the marketing and film aspects... Winning the Hong Kong Film Award is a surprise, but not being a surprise is the norm."

The four characters looked at the agent: "We must get the Huabiao next month."

The agent paused for a moment before nodding: "The company is already putting in a lot of effort. Wu Jing has taken the initiative to nominate you for Best Actor, so your chances are very high."

The Huabiao Award for Best Actor has become increasingly prestigious in the Chinese entertainment industry in recent years. After the Golden Horse Awards' scandal and the Hong Kong Film Awards' stagnation, the three major awards for Best Actor in China have been replaced by the new three.

They are: Golden Rooster, Huabiao (ornamental column), and Hundred Flowers.

The new generation of audiences and fans in mainland China are not as concerned about the three major film awards as they were in the past. In fact, by leveraging the Huabiao Award, a film award with a strong sense of prestige, the team of the four-character actor can even create the "illusion" of his meteoric rise.

He is on par with Ikeno, and even surpasses him in terms of official positioning. At least in the eyes of the industry and fans, he has a very high chance of success.

"What did Zhu Yaolin say?"

"He's been filming a new project lately, and I heard he's juggling both film and television work, working incredibly hard and hardly taking a break."

Upon hearing those four words, I immediately felt immense pressure.

Hey guys, are you all this slick now?

"It seems the outcome of our competition will depend on our next work."

"...It's more about movies; TV series don't have much of an impact anymore."

The agent said this.

In fact, many people now believe that the current landscape of young male celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry has formed a "three-strong" situation, while some say it is "one strong and two super strong," with Chi Ye being the "one strong."

Unfortunately, neither Zhu Yaolin's fans nor anyone in the industry would consider Chi Ye as the "only one".

This is a very realistic view. The so-called top three young actors mainly represent the three most popular young actors in the film industry right now. All the resources for young actors in the film industry will be tilted towards these three.

The only difference is who receives more and who receives less.

If one person confirms their availability, the other two will naturally receive more resources and treatment.

This is the true meaning of the so-called "three strengths".

As for the drama industry... not many people actually pay attention to it, because at the current level of Chi Ye, Zhu Yaolin, and the other two, a hit drama is just icing on the cake. Without drama works, it won't affect their current careers.

Aside from box office success, the only factors that can influence the three men's current careers are awards.

For example, the Hong Kong Film Awards, which is currently attracting much attention from the entire entertainment industry due to Ikeno's nomination.

……

On the fourth day of filming for the program "All the Way to Blooming Flowers", the guests had already changed their accommodations. A few days later, the Hong Kong Film Awards were officially held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

That day, a scene unlike anything seen at mainland film festivals unfolded.

Many prominent figures from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong attended the event for various reasons, but the most attention was still drawn to the numerous prominent figures from Hong Kong.

The Four Heavenly Kings, veteran actors and big names from various Hong Kong television stations—almost all of them, except for Stephen Chow, were present.

Here, the various teams from the mainland, including Chi Ye, didn't seem as dazzling.

Of course, it only "appears" to be true.

"Don't be too nervous tonight... okay, I shouldn't have said anything."

The cast and crew of "The Boss".

Director Chen, Teacher Wu, and other familiar old friends gathered together. Among them, Teacher Wu and Director Chen are both locals from Hong Kong. The two greeted the other members of the crew, while Teacher Wu took a moment to try to comfort Chi Ye.

—Recent rumors and the fact that several Hong Kong capital groups have never had much contact with Ikeno have led to a surge in public discussion.

Let alone outsiders, even Teacher Wu himself is now a little curious about whether Chi Ye can successfully win this year's Hong Kong Film Award.

Strictly speaking, this award is the most important one in Ikeno's film and television career since his debut, without exception.

But as soon as he was about to speak, he saw Ikeno looking down at his phone and suddenly stopped talking.

Yes, who is he?

Do I need to comfort him?
Stop messing around. We might as well comfort Director Chen and see if he can win a "Best Director" award.

Hmm... If Ikeno wins the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, then "Brother" will probably miss out on the Best Director award.

Like all major awards, the Hong Kong Film Awards are distributed in a cut-and-share format, and for some reason, this distribution is far more stringent than that of mainland Chinese awards.

Generally speaking, for highly prestigious awards such as Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Film, each film crew can only win one at most, with the rest reserved for other film crews by default.

"The Boss" is one of the few Hong Kong films that has become a huge hit in mainland China in recent years. It is also a crime film with a lot of explicit content, so its chances of winning awards are almost 100%.

Rumors suggest that, based on the film itself, "The Boss" is most likely to win Best Picture or Best Director.

However, due to Ikeno's personal reasons, he has now been awarded the title of "Best Actor".

(End of this chapter)