Huayu: A Commercial Director

Chapter 220 Winning the Award, Holding
Gravity received 10 nominations, and The Pursuit of Happines received 3.

However, many people think that it's not bad to have happiness knocking on the door.

Even with only three nominations, all three are major awards: Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Director.

"Will, are you nervous?"

Will was sitting on Chen Shouzhe's left and Sandra on his right. Hearing Chen Shouzhe's words, Will finally put his trembling legs down.

"Chen, aren't you nervous?"

"I'm doing alright. I'm not as eager for awards as you actors. For me, the movie is already made, and all that's left is for the audience to judge. The box office results are in, and I've already gained the audience's recognition, so I don't care about awards," Chen Shou said with a smile.

“Chen, your level is too high. We can’t do what you do. You’re the big boss,” Sandra said with a wry smile.

“If I could earn as much money as you, I’d have it easy too. This is my first Oscar nomination, Chen, thank you,” Will said hurriedly.

"Buddy, take a deep breath. You need to relax. There's still some time before the show ends. Enjoy the performance on stage first," Chen Shou said with a smile.

Just then, the camera captured this moment, and Chen Shou appeared on the screen with a hearty smile. When he saw his face on the screen, he raised an eyebrow, showing that he was truly relaxed.

Backstage, the organizing committee members watching the scene via video were whispering among themselves, commenting on the footage Chen Shouzhe had just captured.

"This commercially renowned director seems very relaxed."

"The amazing people of the East come from an ancient and mysterious country."

"They're rising up over there and have already become the world's second-largest voting bloc. We need their market."

"He also sees the whole world as his voting bloc."

"Unfortunately, he is not well-regarded in his own country, while companies in our country are scrambling to acquire him."

"After all, he can bring in enough box office revenue."

"The two movies together grossed over a billion US dollars. Who wouldn't be envious?"

The other nominees at the awards ceremony, like Chen Shouzhe, all saw it. They didn't expect Chen Shouzhe to be so relaxed. This was the Oscars stage, and it was the first time they had ever seen him so relaxed. It felt like he was in a public bathhouse, and even if he was seen naked, he didn't care whether he was dressed or not.

The footage was broadcast live to China, where it's already morning. Princess Six is ​​currently live streaming, and there's also text updates on Weibo.

Many people are paying attention to the Oscars, and with the simultaneous broadcast on Princess 6, domestic viewers saw Chen Shou's relaxed expression and left messages on various platforms.

"I've finally confirmed one thing: Chen Shouzhe really doesn't care about so-called awards. You can tell he's very relaxed even through the screen."

"Everyone else was incredibly nervous and looked very serious when they went to the awards ceremony, but he just didn't seem to care at all."

"As expected, it's within the scope of human control, so they don't care, right?"

"I have a feeling he just came out of a public bathhouse."

“Will and Sandra next to him were extremely nervous, but he was the only one smiling happily.”

"If he wins the Oscar for Best Director, some people in China will probably be even more furious."

After the opening performance, the awards ceremony began.

Start with small awards. Gravity has been shortlisted for 10 awards. It's impossible for it to be like Always, which is just being touted around by some chicken. We've spent so much real money on public relations. If we don't win a few awards, who will do public relations for the Oscars after that?

"The winner of the Best Original Score at the 89th Academy Awards is Gravity."

Chen Shouzhe and the Gravity crew all stood up and applauded. After winning the first award, Chen Shouzhe didn't go up; instead, he hugged the music director and invited him up.

Next was Best Art Direction, which he didn't win, but then Gravity seemed to have a cheat code.

Best sound editing, best sound effects, best visual effects, best editing, best cinematography – all five awards.

Six out of seven were selected, a powerful move that shocked the Hollywood celebrities present.

Meanwhile, domestic viewers watching the broadcast could only express their literary talent with phrases like "Holy crap!" and "Awesome!"

After all the smaller prizes were over, it was finally time for the meat and vegetable prizes.

"The winner of the Best Original Screenplay at the 89th Academy Awards is 'The Pursuit of Happyness,' written by Chen."

When the guest on stage called out his name, Chen Shou was surprised to find that he had actually won an award. He had thought that he would be a runner-up in "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" this time.

The people around them were already clapping, and Will was so excited that he hugged Chen Shou tightly. Reba in the distance stood up and clapped excitedly.

"Uh, Best Screenplay." Chen Shou was a little surprised. At the same time, he was worried that he might not get both Best Director nominations.

"Chen, it's you! You won the Oscar for Best Screenplay!" Will thought Chen was too excited to remember and hugged him excitedly.

"Will, calm down. I think you're more agitated than I am," Chen Shouzhe said, patting him on the shoulder.

"Chen, aren't you excited at all?" Will looked at Chen Shou with an incredulous expression.

"I won Best Screenplay, but what about Best Director? Never mind, I'll go up and accept the award first," Chen Shou said with a shrug.

"Uh, Chen, you'll definitely get Best Director." Will calmed down and realized that he had won Best Screenplay, but what about Best Director? Compared to Best Screenplay, Best Director is definitely better.

After Chen and Will parted ways in their hug, Sandra came up and gave Chen a hug, whispering in his ear, "Chen, don't worry, I believe you will succeed."

"Thank you." Chen Shou nodded, let go, and walked to the stage to receive the trophy and certificate from the presenter.

"Thank you to the Oscar committee for recognizing me. This year I brought two films to the Oscars. Those who know me should know one thing: when I was choosing between becoming an art-house director or a commercial director, my friends helped me choose the path of a commercial director."

Over the years, I have been pursuing a commercial path. Of course, I have not given up on becoming an art-house director. I have many great scripts in my mind, and perhaps in the near future I will bring those scripts to life as films one by one.

Today is just the beginning; the road ahead is long!

After a brief speech, Chen Shou stepped down from the stage.

"That was a fantastic speech! This is just the beginning, guys, we still have awards to present. Next up is the Best Actress award!!!"

The host took the microphone and shouted to the audience.

Chen Shou returned to his seat. Sandra next to him was very nervous, but she completely relaxed a few minutes later.

Not her.

"Sandra, here you go!" Chen Shou handed her the trophy.

"List……"

Sandra covered her mouth with one hand, tears streaming down her face, and accepted the trophy from Chen Shou's hands. This scene was captured by the camera and displayed on the screen.

Before the award-winning actress even went on stage, Chen Shouzhe, sitting in the audience, had already given the Oscar to his actress.

(End of this chapter)