Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 180 The End of the Microblog Night

Hua Shao followed up with a joke: "Look at these data, it's a miracle the server didn't crash!"

He walked towards the first row of the audience, and the camera immediately focused on Gu Yang, who was sitting upright. "Director Gu, I heard that you brought the crew of 'Better Days' to the team building event today?"

On the big screen, Gu Yang nodded slightly, while Zhou Ye beside him elegantly covered his mouth and chuckled.

The audience erupted in screams!

“Speaking of movies…” Li Ai suddenly raised her voice, “Where is the crew of ‘Wolf Warrior 2,’ which has the whole nation buzzing this year?”

The spotlight immediately caught Wu Jing on the other side of the first row, who clasped his hands in greeting.

The two hosts livened up the atmosphere on stage for a while and also cued the guests in the audience.

"Please welcome Jolin Tsai—" Li Ai's drawn-out voice was interrupted by a sudden burst of electronic sound effects.

All the lights went out instantly, and the prelude to "Psychedelic" exploded like thunder in the darkness.

Twelve laser beams cascaded down from the dome, weaving a three-dimensional cage of light in the air.

As the drumbeat reached its loudest point, a spotlight with a diameter of three meters crashed down.

Jolin Tsai descended from the sky in an upside-down pose, with thousands of sequins on her gold tassel dress scattering like a shower of diamonds as she spun.

She unbuckled her safety harness with one hand and was caught by her backup dancers as she fell, a thrilling move that caused the audience to gasp in shock.

"What what..." The moment the song started, ten-meter-high pillars of flame suddenly shot out from all around the stage.

"My friends on Weibo! Let me see your hands!" Jolin Tsai shouted breathlessly, sweat trickling down her collarbone and into her sparkling collar.

The entire audience stood up in response, and even the business tycoons in the first row swayed gently to the rhythm.

As the first performing guest, she presented a medley of three dynamic dance tracks: "What What," "Psychedelic," and "Beauty Trap," igniting the atmosphere with her powerful dance moves and stage presence.

As the lights dimmed, Hua Shao's voice resonated throughout the venue: "Next up is the award for those unsung heroes who safeguard society with their expertise—the Weibo Annual Influential Event!"

The big screen lit up, and the CCTV Meteorological Observatory team's "Radish Squat Snowstorm Warning" animation took the lead.

When the team that saved millions of families with fun science popularization received the award, the person in charge, Liu Xinzhu, gave a brief but powerful speech.

"We've simply made our early warning system more practical and down-to-earth."

The anti-fraud team from the LS City Public Security Bureau followed closely behind.

When police officer Tenzin Deki's bilingual (Tibetan and Chinese) short video was played on the big screen, the celebrities in the audience recited the familiar lines along.

When the "Peaceful Yanjing" team took the stage, the entire audience was amused by their unique police comic strips.

When the Hunan flood relief team appeared, the large screen replayed the 48-hour live broadcast of life and death.

Bosyan choked up as he recalled, "We weren't internet celebrities, we were just lifeline operators."

The final appearance featured a Tsinghua University professor and hematopoietic stem cell donor Xu Aifei.

With tears in her eyes, Li Ai exclaimed, "You use knowledge to convey hope and your passion to continue life."

Hua Shao concluded: "These stories may not have the aura of celebrities, but they have touched the hearts of millions on Weibo."

When all the award winners posed for a group photo, the celebrities in the audience all stood up to pay their respects.

The applause at this moment was more enthusiastic and sincere than ever before.

The lights dimmed again, and a movie clip appeared on the huge electronic screen in the center of the stage.

As the explosion scenes from "Wolf Warrior 2," the ballet clips from "Youth," and the image of an old man gazing into the camera from "Twenty Two" alternated, gasps of amazement rose and fell from the audience.

"The winners of Weibo's Film of the Year are: Wolf Warrior 2, Youth, and Twenty Two!"

"welcome……"

Li Ai's voice trembled slightly.

Wu Jing leaped onto the stage in three quick steps, her military boots making a crisp sound on the steps.

As he accepted the trophy, he suddenly turned around and gave a standard military salute to the image of Leng Feng on the big screen.

This action caused the entire audience to erupt in cheers.

When Feng Xiaopao went on stage, he deliberately gave up the center position to director Guo Ke.

"The fact that 'Twenty Two' can stand here proves that Chinese audiences have the warmest eyes."

As he spoke, the camera panned to Yuan Quan, who was wiping away tears in the audience. She had previously launched a campaign on Weibo to support the documentary.

The three individuals received their awards, gave speeches, and then left the stage.

Hua Shao suddenly raised his voice: "The next award may make history at Weibo Night... Director of the Year Wu Jing!"

The explosion special of "Wolf Warrior 2" was played on the big screen. When the cannon fire of the warships blocked out the sky, the lights in the entire venue suddenly turned red.

When he took the stage for the second time, the trophy almost slipped from his sweat. "Thank you to all the audience members. It is you who have given Chinese films more possibilities!"

The music awards ceremony began with the sound of a piano.

Lang Lang's performance of the excerpt from "The Yellow River" was like surging waves crashing against the shore, the black and white keys surging with the momentum of war and conquest under his fingers.

"The title of 'Most Powerful Classical Musician of the Year' is well-deserved." As Li Ai exclaimed, Lang Lang had already mischievously taken a selfie with his phone towards the audience, and the camera captured Deng Chao making a funny face imitating his piano playing.

When the "Most Influential Music Figure of the Year" was announced, Wu Moufan's silver hair flashed like a shooting star under the spotlight.

He accepted the crystal pendant trophy: "This award belongs to all Chinese rappers."

Suddenly, a chorus of "freestyle" cheers erupted from the audience. He laughed and improvised a verse, ending with the line, "Thanks to Weibo for recording every breakthrough moment," which rhymed perfectly.

When Dimash's dolphin-like high notes pierced the night sky, several female celebrities in the front row covered their ears in unison.

During the chorus of "The Crown of Thorns," he rose three octaves in a row. This performance, comparable to a sonic weapon, made Mao Buyi, who took the stage afterward, seem exceptionally quiet.

As he sang "Sorrow" while holding a wooden guitar, his gaze swept across the audience behind his glasses: "Thanks to Weibo, even people who are not good at speaking can be heard."

The two of them won the New Force in Music award!

Gu Yang nodded slightly from below the stage. Xinghe Media was in contact with this talented writer.

TFBOYS' appearance triggered the wildest screams of the night.

The final performance was by Brother Chun!

Wearing a 3D projection suit, as the prelude to "A Trip" began, the patterns on her clothes changed with the notes: from the flying apsaras of Dunhuang to space rockets, finally settling on the Weibo slogan "Make the world more beautiful".

The Weibo Night event boasts the most awards!

Any celebrity with a bit of fame who participates can win an award.

Weibo's Entertainment Figures of the Year: Jolin Tsai, Huang Bo, and He Jiong.

Weibo's Most Influential International Artist of the Year: Chun Ge (Chris Lee).

Weibo Star Charity Award: Li Bingbing, Da Hei Niu (Li Bingbing's nickname), Huang Xiaoming, Baby (Angelababy), Su Mang.

Weibo's Male Gods of the Year: Wang Kai, Lu Yi, Tong Dawei, and Zhong Hanliang.

Weibo's annual goddesses: Yuan Quan, Hu Jing, Liu Shishi, and Ni Ni.

Weibo's Most Powerful Actors of the Year: Liu Tao and Pan Yueming.

The most searched celebrities on Weibo this year: Li Moufeng and Angelababy.

Weibo's Most Popular Celebrities of the Year: Zhang Yishan, Nazha, Jing Tian, ​​Guan Xiaotong, Yang Zi, Zhou Ye!
Weibo's Most Improved Artists of the Year: Hou Minghao, Chen Ziyou, Ju Jingyi, Zhong Chuxi, Wu Xin, Tian Xiwei, and Zhang Jingyi.

Positive Energy Idol of the Year: TFBOYS

As time went by, the gala finally entered its final stage.

The air inside the Water Cube seemed to boil, and the starlight effects on the dome suddenly switched to a golden mode.

Hua Shao unbuttoned the second button of his suit jacket, his voice unusually solemn: "Next up are the two most anticipated awards of Weibo Night—Weibo King and Queen!"

Li Ai picked up the conversation, her high heels clicking crisply: "These two titles not only represent the peak of popularity, but also the ultimate certification of influence on Weibo throughout the year."

The big screen flashes images of past winners!
2010: Cai Kangyong and Yao Chen. Cai Kangyong became the first King thanks to the influence of "Kangxi Lai Le", while Yao Chen became the first Queen as the "Weibo Queen", setting a precedent for the amount of interaction on Weibo and participation in social issues.

2011: Feng Shaofeng, Yang Mi

The "Feng Mi CP" who became a sensation due to the hit drama "Palace" became a phenomenon, with the two topping the charts in terms of Weibo topic volume and fan activity. Yang Mi even set a record for "Weibo's Most Influential Artist of the Year".

2012: Wu Qilong, Yao Chen

Wu Qilong regained popularity with his role as the Fourth Prince in "Scarlet Heart", while Yao Chen continued to spread positive energy as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. The two won awards again for their acting skills and their charitable influence, respectively.

2013: Chen Kun, Liu Shishi
Chen Kun's "Power of Walking" charity event sparked nationwide participation, and Liu Shishi became a national goddess for her role as Ruoxi in "Scarlet Heart". Both of them have received high recognition for their artistic temperament and sense of social responsibility.

2014: Lu Han, Baby
Lu Han topped the list as the Guinness World Record holder for "most commented Weibo post," while Baby became an all-around queen due to her appearance on "Running Man" and her fashion resources. The two represent the golden age of returning idols and variety show queens.

2015: Wu Moufan, Zhao Liying
Wu Moufan successfully transformed his image with "Mr. Six", while Zhao Liying broke viewership records with "The Journey of Flower" and became the "Queen of Ratings". The two represent the balance between popularity and strength respectively.

2016: TFBOYS, Fan Bingbing
TFBOYS won King for the first time as a group, becoming a national idol group, while Fan Bingbing won Queen for the international influence of "I Am Not Madame Bovary".

"This year, we will witness history once again!" Hua Shao suddenly raised his voice, "First, let's unveil the Weibo Queen—"

The large screen began rapidly playing clips of the candidates' films and television programs.

Bai Qian in "Eternal Love" wields her sword to slay demons; Xia Tian in "Reset" races through parallel universes; Tong Wei in "The Negotiator" battles wits in the business world.
The final shot freezes on a close-up of Yang Mi smiling through her tears.

"Congratulations, Yang Mi!" Li Ai's voice was drowned out by screams.
On her way to the stage, she exchanged glances with Baby and lightly touched fingertips with Liu Shishi, perfectly portraying the superficial friendship among the post-85 generation of actresses.

"From 'Palace' to 'Eternal Love,' you've created so many classic characters."

Hua Shao presented a trophy shaped like a crystal scepter, saying, "But the audience's favorite is probably still 'Da Mi Mi,' who loves to make fun of herself and catch jokes on Weibo."

When Yang Mi accepted the trophy, she smiled slyly and said, "Looks like my identity as a comedian can't be hidden anymore."

She suddenly turned to the audience, "But today I'm going to be serious! Thank you to all the fans, it's you who have brought the name 'Yang Mi' from behind the character to the spotlight."

……

"This one is even more impressive!"

"It dominated the trending topics on Weibo 228 times throughout the year, and the total number of views on Weibo topics exceeded 500 billion!"

As soon as Li Ai finished speaking, all the lights in the room suddenly went out.

The big screen lit up with clips from "Wolf Warrior 2," showing Gu Yang, playing the rich second-generation heir Zhuo Yifan, holding a toy gun and shouting, "I am a soldier!"

The scene then shifts to behind-the-scenes footage of him asking Wu Jing for advice on fighting moves on set.

"From spoiled brat to passionate warrior," Hua Shao explained, "this mischievous kid made the name Gu Yang memorable to audiences across the country."

The scene shifts to "Go Go Squid!", and a close-up of Han Shangyan taking off his championship ring and putting it on Tong Nian's hand elicits screams.

The director immediately switched the camera to Zhou Ye in the audience, who was unconsciously rubbing her ring finger with a faint smile on her lips.

"Beneath the aloof and handsome exterior lies a pure and innocent heart," Li Ai exclaimed. "Han Shangyan made Gu Yang the nation's boyfriend."

In the movie "Better Days," Xiao Bei's outburst in the interrogation room suddenly appears, and Gu Yang's roar with bulging veins instantly silences the scene.

"This role transformed Gu Yang from an idol into an actor,"

The last scene played was a clip from "Qingqing's Daily Life" featuring Yin Zheng's confession in the rain.

When Gu Yang choked up and said, "I don't want the world, I only want you," the camera panned to Tian Xiwei in the second row.

The red dress she was wearing today was just like the wedding dress in the drama. When she saw herself appear on the big screen, she hurriedly made the signature gesture from the drama.

"Weibo King - Gu Yang!"

The entire Water Cube seemed to have been put on pause.

The next second, a deafening roar of screams nearly lifted the dome off the sky.

The camera panned across the audience, where fans were holding up light boards that read "Accompanied by the Milky Way" and waving them wildly, while several fan site administrators were trembling with excitement.

Gu Yang slowly stood up, his black suit appearing even more imposing against the backdrop of the gilded chair.

Just when everyone thought Gu Yang was about to go on stage, he suddenly did something unexpected.

He turned around and pulled Zhou Ye, who had stood up and was clapping enthusiastically, into his arms.

Zhou Ye was caught off guard and bumped into his chest. Her wide eyes were filled with astonishment, and her slightly parted red lips were clearly captured by the camera.

"My glory is half due to you."

Gu Yang whispered in her ear, and his voice was caught on the microphone that was handed to him.

The scene exploded instantly.

The screams from the fans were deafening, and one girl even covered her mouth and cried.

The flashes from the media area created a silvery downpour, and Hua Shao had to shout "Calm down!" three times into the microphone to barely control the situation.

The most exciting part is yet to come.

After releasing Zhou Ye, Gu Yang suddenly turned to Tian Xiwei in the second row, a roguish smile playing on his lips: "Teacher Tian, ​​aren't you going to give me a congratulatory hug?"

He deliberately increased the volume to ensure that every microphone could pick up the sound.

Tian Xiwei's red dress swayed suddenly in her seat. She first pointed to herself in disbelief, and after Gu Yang raised an eyebrow in confirmation, she retorted with Li Wei's classic line from the drama: "Lord Yin Zheng, isn't this against the rules?"

The crowd erupted in even louder cheers.

Fans started chanting "Give me a hug!" rhythmically, and even Yang Mi clapped and cheered along on stage.

The director cleverly switched the camera to a picture-in-picture mode—Gu Yang's outstretched arm was on the left, and Tian Xi's slightly flushed cheeks were on the right.

"It seems our King's coronation ceremony needs a special segment," Li Ai said, fanning the flames with amusement.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Tian Xiwei finally stood up.

She walked towards the corridor in her high heels, but stopped abruptly two meters away from Gu Yang, making a gesture reminiscent of Li Wei's bow in the drama: "Your Majesty, I congratulate you."

This witty response brought laughter to the audience.

Gu Yang, however, persisted, taking several large strides to her and embracing her tightly in front of countless cameras!
When Gu Yang finally walked onto the stage alone, Tian Xiwei's ears were so red they looked like they could bleed.

He accepted the heavy crystal trophy and took a deep breath: "That part... is destined to trend on social media tomorrow, right?"

A self-deprecating opening remark instantly diffused the awkwardness.

"Thank you to all the actors I worked with. Without Zhou Ye's Tong Nian, there would be no transformation for Han Shangyan!"

“Without Tian Xiwei, Li Wei, Yin Zheng would always just be a cold-faced young master…” He paused, “Of course, the person we should thank most is Brother Wu Jing, who woke up Zhuo Yifan in ‘Wolf Warrior 2’.”

"He's the one who led me onto the path of acting..."

Wu Jing smiled with slightly red eyes in the audience.

As the golden paper flowers fell from the sky, Gu Yang looked up at the starlight-lit dome.

He raised the crystal trophy, the reflected light shining on his face: "Some people say that actors born after 95 can't carry box office and ratings, and that we can only make sweet romance dramas."

Suddenly turning to the audience, she said, "But look at Zhou Ye, Tian Xiwei, Zhang Jingyi, and others sitting there. We raked in 29 billion yuan at the box office with 'Better Days,' opened up new avenues for period dramas with 'Qing Qing Daily,' and challenged the e-sports genre with 'Go Go Squid!'."

Wu Jing clapped enthusiastically from the audience, her eyes brimming with pride.

The camera panned across the young actresses. Zhou Ye proudly straightened her back, Tian Xiwei quietly wiped the corner of her eye, and Zhang Jingyi was clapping earnestly.

"This award is not the end."

Gu Yang's voice suddenly became firm, "I assure all my predecessors that the post-95 generation will not let Chinese film and television suffer a decline. We will prove it with our strength..."

He paused, raised the trophy, and pierced through the shower of golden rain. "Our journey to the stars and the sea has only just begun!"

The last sentence was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

The actors born in the 95s in the audience stood up in unison, and even the bigwigs sitting in the capital area nodded slightly.

At this moment, no one saw them as juniors who needed to be mentored, but as a new force undergoing a change of dynasty.

(End of this chapter)