Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 319 Oscar Double Yolk
After Blizzard Entertainment went public in the US in February, with a month to go before the Oscars, Cao Jian was finally able to take a short break.

However, during this period, Hong Kong's film market is being decimated by two films.

The first one is "King of Comedy," written by Cao Jian and directed and starring Stephen Chow.

Cao Jian not only wrote the script for this film, but also made a cameo appearance as an extra.

This short clip, less than a minute long, brought in over 30 million yuan at the box office in just half a month, and the mainland is also preparing to import the film.

Aside from box office success, Stephen Chow's performance in this film was almost legendary.

Of course, although Cecilia Cheung played a dancer, her stunning beauty was showcased in the film, attracting countless fans.

While "King of Comedy" is incredibly crazy, the craziest of all is "Rush Hour," a kung fu comedy written and directed by Cao Jian.

After its initial release in Hong Kong, the film grossed over 20 million HKD in less than a week and 40 million HKD in two weeks, a full 10 million HKD more than "King of Comedy".

Moreover, three days after its release in Hong Kong, the film was simultaneously released in mainland China, the United States, South Korea, Japan, and other countries.

Thanks to the influence of Cao Jian and Jackie Chan, the film grossed eight million US dollars on its opening day in the United States.

Box office performance in other countries was also quite good.

In just half a month, the film grossed $150 million worldwide.

The entire Hong Kong film industry went crazy.

Previously, "Rumble in the Bronx" set a box office record that has remained unbroken for years, even by Stephen Chow.

Today, that record was broken by Cao Jian himself, who had set the record.

What does 150 million US dollars mean?
No film in the history of Hong Kong cinema has ever achieved such success.

Mr. Cao's film company is going to make a fortune this time.

The two highest-grossing films of this year's Lunar New Year were both written by him and produced by his company. It seems that he will dominate the Hong Kong film market from now on.

Although Cao Jian knew the movie was a huge success, it didn't affect his plan to take a good rest.

At this time, Boss Cao was taking Liu Xiaoli to the Alps for skiing and vacation, and also contacted an Airbus salesperson to order a private jet.

Cao Jian had been thinking about buying an airplane for a long time, and now it was only natural for him to use the money of American stock market investors to buy an airplane and enjoy it.

"It seems that my decision to be with Xiao Cao was a brilliant one. I never had the chance to ride in a private jet in my lifetime."

While looking forward to the future, Liu Xiaoli also planned how to raise her daughter.

That day, after their intimate moment in the room, Liu Xiaoli nestled happily in Cao Jian's arms: "Honey, Qianqian isn't young anymore. She did a pretty good job in 'Rush Hour.' Should we arrange one or two more movies for her this year?"

"How old is Sisi? Aren't you being a little too anxious?"

Cao Jian, however, did not want Liu Yifei to enter the entertainment industry too early.

This goddaughter is beautiful and could be a future goddess, but for a child, studying is the most important thing.

"Are you in a hurry? I heard that Zhang Baizhi acted when he was a child, and now he's become a big star after starring in 'King of Comedy'. You can't favor one over the other. It would be best if you could also write a song for Xixi."

In Liu Xiaoli's heart, although Cao Jian now quite enjoys being with her.

But two years have passed?
How long can a man's interest in a woman last?

You must make your daughter famous while this man hasn't lost interest in you.

Although Rush Hour did well at the box office, people only remembered Jackie Chan and the foreign black man; Liu Yifei's cameo as a little girl was completely ignored.

Therefore, Liu Xiaoli wanted her daughter to play a role that would be memorable.

"Okay, let me think about it."

Cao Jian was naturally aware of Liu Xiaoli's situation.

This year, I only plan to shoot one TV series, "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer". For the remaining two series, "Little Li Flying Dagger" and "Meteor Garden", I will only invest in them and provide the scripts, while others will direct them.

After all, a single series like "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" cannot be filmed in just one year.

None of these dramas have roles for little girls, so there's no way to cast this little girl.

Although TVB could arrange for her to act in the drama, Cao Jian doesn't plan to let her do it.

I heard that someone named Li Shaohong is going to film a movie called "Palace of Desire" and is currently contacting Chen Hong, Li Bingbing and others to participate.

Although he dislikes director Li Shaohong, who is known for her ignorance and fearlessness, the drama is decent. If possible, he would like to let this young girl make a cameo appearance.

As for children's songs
"Digging and digging in a small garden. With the internet not being as developed yet, isn't this song a bit too early for her?"

Let's wait until this girl is a little older.
Time flies, and just a few days before the Oscars, Cao Jian returned from his trip with his mother and daughter.

The three of them now look more and more like a family of three.

"Godfather, you can do it!"

"Come on, hubby!"

On March 23, when Cao Jian went to the awards ceremony, the mother and daughter encouraged him: "Try to bring back two little golden statuettes."

"come on."

Although he knew that cheering them on was useless, Cao Jian didn't want the two of them to be disappointed so soon.

Upon arriving at the Titanic film set, the entire crew proceeded in a grand procession to the awards ceremony at the Temple Theatre in Los Angeles.

"James, I heard you're planning to make a movie called Avatar."

In the car, Cao Jian chatted with director James.

"There is such a plan, but the current filming technology cannot achieve the effect I want to present. Let's wait and see."

James actually already had plans for his next film project in mind.

After all, the Titanic made investors a fortune.

It will be even easier to secure investment for the next movie.

Sure enough, Cao Jian then said, "If you need investment, just let me know. I'm really looking forward to this movie title."

"Aren't you afraid of losing money?"

James looked at Cao Jian with curiosity. Although "Titanic" made 20th Century Fox a fortune, the other party was still cautious in its investments. How could they be as easy to talk to as Boss Cao?

Moreover, it seems like an economic crisis is coming this year, and many companies are experiencing a downturn, so everyone is being very cautious about making large investments.

"I believe you."

Cao Jian waved his hand, indicating his support.

"Cao, you're a good person."

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Cao Jian was almost speechless. You, James, are giving me the "friend zone" card?

It's good that you're a man.

The car soon arrived at the red carpet of the awards ceremony.

When James, Cao Jian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Winslet, and others stepped out of the car together, the surrounding audience went wild.

"Little plum!"

"Winslet!"

Although Leonardo DiCaprio didn't even get a Best Actor nomination this time, it doesn't affect his status in the hearts of female viewers at all.

Of course, Fat Rose is also quite popular.

The cheers around them were deafening and extremely noisy, and reporters even came over to interview them.

"King Cao!"

"Mr. Cao!"

Amid the cheers, a voice speaking in Chinese stood out.

"Is someone calling me?"

Amidst the noise, Cao Jian faintly heard someone calling his name, but when he turned around, there were too many people and he couldn't find anyone calling him at all.

Did I hear that right?

He shook his head, casually gave some interviews to American media, and walked directly into the ceremony venue.

"He must have heard me, but he doesn't seem to have seen me?"

Among the crowd, Ma Huateng, who had been in the United States for several days, felt extremely anxious as he watched his idol walk into the venue.

He went to Blizzard these past few days, but because he didn't make an appointment and was just a fan of Cao Laoban, he wasn't notified at all.

Therefore, he could only wait at the awards ceremony to try his luck, but he missed out again.

How can I see him?

Ma Huateng wanted to give up, but remembering Boss Cao's investment acumen, he decided to wait until the other party came out and then try to see if he could get to know him.

If all else fails, he'll have to continue staking out Blizzard Entertainment. Cao Jian had no idea someone wanted to see him. Upon entering the venue, the entire crew was seated in the center, waiting for the awards ceremony to begin.

Not long after the Titanic crew entered the venue, an old man walked onto the stage to the sound of music.

After the introduction, a huge cruise ship appeared on the big screen.

This feels like a critical hit right from the start.

At the same time, it also suggests that there is only one biggest winner tonight, and that is Titanic.

With nearly two billion US dollars in box office revenue worldwide, that's no joke.

Then, Leonardo DiCaprio on the screen spat out a mouthful of phlegm, which landed right in a man's face.

"Ha ha."

The entire audience burst into laughter at this amusing editing.

It turns out that these were just scenes from this year's Best Film selection, simply strung together in this way.

The funniest thing is that a man is lying on the sofa while Leonardo DiCaprio is sketching with a paintbrush.

"interesting."

Cao Jian smiled knowingly; this kind of comedic effect is something that could be learned in China.

Soon, the man who had been spat on appeared as a guest, and the ceremony officially began.

The first few awards had nothing to do with Cao Jian, and even nothing to do with "Titanic".

Titanic didn't win its first award until it got the Best Visual Effects award.

With this beginning, the next step was when this movie caused a bloodbath at the awards ceremony.

The film, which is currently showing in theaters worldwide, swept all five awards: Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Effects, Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction, and Best Editing.

"Why isn't it my godfather's turn yet?"

Inside their villa in Los Angeles, Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei were watching a live stream together.

The little girl was already quite eager to see Cao Jian, but in the first hour of the show, the camera only panned across the person they wanted to see once.

"almost."

Liu Xiaoli was also anxious; she desperately wanted her husband to bring home one, or even two, Oscars this time.

As a Chinese, she was also very clear that with his Oscar win, Cao Jian's position in the entertainment industry would be unshakeable.

Last time, Cao Jian did not intend to have CCTV broadcast the ceremony.

But the central bank still sent people.

They also wanted to see if Cao Jian could win an award.

If an award is won, the movie channel will buy the footage of the ceremony and broadcast it on television to a national audience.

The viewership ratings will definitely be very high.
After the Best Actress award was presented, a band unexpectedly appeared on stage.

Is this a performance?

As many viewers in front of the television were wondering what the next program would be, the band's conductor began to wave his baton.

With the music of "My Heart Will Go On" playing throughout the Oscars venue.

"If Xiao Cao performs this music live, does he have a chance to win at least one award?"

Listening to the melancholic music playing on the television, Liu Xiaoli, sitting in front of the TV, grew increasingly expectant.

Not only was she hoping, but the representatives sent by CCTV and Ma Huateng watching the big screen from the sidelines were also silently praying that Boss Cao would win an award this time.

In this way, it can be considered as bringing glory to the country.

After the symphony performance, the award presenters went on stage.

"The nominees for Best Original Score are John Williams for *Breakfast*, Danny Elfman for *Good Will Hunting*, and Jian Cao for *Titanic*."

After introducing the five nominated films, the presenter opened the envelope.

"It shouldn't be a big problem."

The performance just now made Cao Jian believe that he could win at least one award.

But at this moment, he was still a little nervous.

After all, this is the Oscars.

If I win the award, I will be the first person of Chinese descent to do so, not just an overseas Chinese.

This honor is even more impressive than Jackie Chan's.

In front of the television, Liu Yifei had already clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and was in a prayer position, but she was also straining her ears, wanting to hear her godfather's name.

At the ceremony, the award presenter couldn't help but smile as he looked at the names on the envelopes.

The name above truly deserves its reputation.

He immediately announced: "The winner of Best Original Score is JIAN CAO's *Titanic*!"

"clap clap"

Applause immediately erupted in the audience.

"Oh! My godfather won an award! He won an award!"

In front of the television, Liu Yifei opened her eyes, screamed and cheered, her eyes immediately locking onto the television.

"We really won an award!"

Outside the venue, Ma Huateng also excitedly gripped the whole box, seemingly even more excited than if he had won the award himself.

The cameras at the scene immediately focused on Cao Jian.

"YES!"

Cao Jian pumped his fist, and amidst applause and everyone's gaze, stood up and embraced James.

The applause lasted for almost a minute, and only gradually subsided when Cao Jian walked onto the stage.

"call!"

I took a deep breath. Although I was excited, this wasn't my first time receiving an award. I had a similar experience at the Hong Kong Film Awards before.

Although the influence of the two stages is vastly different.

Let me calm down first.

After receiving the gleaming golden statuette from the guest, Cao Jian stepped forward to the microphone, made a joke, and then said, "Although I don't like to express my gratitude, I still want to thank Director James and the crew members for being here. Without you all, my music wouldn't have achieved its current effect."

I also want to thank the people around me for their support and encouragement. Finally, I thank my motherland; without its nurturing, I wouldn't be standing here. And I also thank my teacher, Mr. Hu Weili.”

Cao Jian's words were very sincere; he not only quietly thanked the woman beside him, but also his country and his teachers.

“He still remembers us.”

Liu Xiaoli, watching the broadcast, had tears welling up in her eyes.

She thought that if Cao Jian's other women knew that their men were thanking them on a stage like the Oscars, they would probably cry tears of joy.

But Cao Jian's words of gratitude to the motherland were immediately recorded by CCTV reporters.

This ceremony must be broadcast domestically.

Even someone as famous as Mr. Cao, who won an Oscar, didn't forget his motherland. This is incredibly educational.

After that, several more awards were presented.

But knowing Cao Jian, we're waiting for him to receive another nomination: Best Original Song.

This award is far more prestigious than Best Original Score.

"My Heart Will Go On" has now sold nearly 30 million copies worldwide, which is an incredible achievement.

Half an hour later, a long-legged beauty walked onto the stage; it was none other than Hollywood singer Madonna Ciccone.

This person is very famous, and the fact that she is presenting this award shows that it is of great significance.

At the introduction of the beautiful woman, they were to perform the three songs selected as the best songs.
When Celine Dion sang "My Heart Will Go On" live, everyone knew that Mr. Cao was sure to get a double win this time.

Unlike previous Best Original Score awards, this time, many people were waiting to hear Cao Jian's name.

Congratulations to "My Heart Will Go On" and JIAN CAO for winning Best Original Song!

When Madonna Ciccone, the award presenter, announced the name, Liu Xiaoli, watching on television, excitedly hugged her equally excited daughter.

He won two Oscars on his first nomination – he succeeded!

I must see him!

Off the field, Ma Huateng felt a surge of pride as a Chinese when he heard Cao Jian's name.

At the same time, he was even more determined that no matter how difficult it was, he had to get to know his idol.
(End of this chapter)