I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Anyone with a stake in the production or commercial operation of any of the competing films is ineligible to serve as a member of the jury.

The three major European film awards have a long history. While their selection systems have both strengths and weaknesses, their influence is unparalleled worldwide.

Whether it's an individual or a nation, receiving these three major film awards is a source of great pride, and without a doubt, these three film awards represent the highest honors in the world of film.

“and Wennai Li…”

Just then, the computer screen emitted the voice of the award presenter once again.

Xu Xiaozhong and Master Han were dumbfounded.

As two big names in the entertainment industry, they certainly understand English.

"Digging!"

"Digging!"

Both bigwigs unleashed a torrent of profanities.

"Hahaha! I knew Li Naiwen would win the award."

Xu Xiaozhong laughed heartily.

"He really hit the jackpot." Han Sanye looked jealous. If Li Naiwen were from Beijing Film Academy, he would probably be even happier than Xu Xiaozhong.

"Old Han, I have to go back to school now, I have to go."

Xu Xiaozhong stood up excitedly and said.

"Where are you going? Didn't you come to find me? We haven't finished discussing important matters yet," said Third Master Han, his face darkening.

"That little thing is fine, I have important matters waiting for me to go back to the Central Academy of Drama to handle!"

"What a trivial matter! I know you too well. You just want to go back and have the students put up banners so you can show off!" said Master Han.

"Hehe, you really understand me, Lao Han. Okay, I'm off now."

Cheng Sheng and Li Naiwen both won awards, which is a once-in-a-century publicity opportunity for the Central Academy of Drama. He must get people to hype it up as soon as possible.

"damn it."

Watching Xu Xiaozhong's departing figure, Han Sanye cursed inwardly, thinking: "If only my alma mater could produce someone as formidable as Cheng Sheng someday."

The Beijing Film Academy was once very prestigious, dominating the Central Academy of Drama. However, in the past year or so, the Central Academy of Drama has turned the tables and is now dominating the Beijing Film Academy.

Lee Nai-man won Best Actor.

At this moment, netizens watching the live stream were shocked, and they kept typing on their keyboards, posting their thoughts online.

[Terrifying, a newcomer won the Best Actor award.]

Before this, probably no one knew who Li Naimun was.

[Li Naiwen truly had a peak right from the start. Although not as stunning as Xia Yu's Best Actor win at Venice in 17, it's still incredibly impressive. And have you noticed that both Li Naiwen and Xia Yu are from the Central Academy of Drama?]

[Wow, is the Central Academy of Drama specifically for training Best Actor winners?]

I truly believe now that the Central Academy of Drama produces actors.

Lee Nae-moon is awesome!

[So Long, My Son is amazing! Buried was nominated for two awards and won both.]

Cheng Sheng is the strongest director in my heart, without a doubt. He won two Best Actor awards, one Best Newcomer award, and one Best Film award for the film he directed. Now, he's writing a screenplay for Ning Hao and has actually won Best Screenplay and one Best Actor award. That's terrifying!

[Hehe, when this news gets back to China, all those male actors in the entertainment industry will probably be groveling before Cheng Sheng. Two movies, three Best Actor awards—who else can do that!]

Indeed, if starring in one of Cheng Sheng's films could earn an Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival, male actors in the film industry would truly fawn over Cheng Sheng.

I'm really looking forward to Cheng Sheng's new movie. If he wins Best Actor for this film next year, Cheng Sheng will be a legend.

[Could Cheng Sheng be gay? Otherwise, why doesn't he promote a Best Actress award?] [Hehe, I guess so. I heard Cheng Sheng doesn't even have a girlfriend yet.]

[This is insane! Aren't there rumors online that Cheng Sheng is having an affair with his sugar daddy and his mistress?]

That's just a rumor; I think it's all false.

Liking men is not shameful, it's just a pity for those ambitious actresses.

[Upstairs, you're right. If I were Cheng Sheng, I would have already resorted to unspoken rules. With just a flick of my finger, those ambitious female celebrities would obediently submit.]

【…】

In a residential community in Songjiang District, Shanghai.

Li Xiaoran was wearing a face mask, eating a fruit salad, watching a live stream on her computer, and then tapping on the comment section below the live stream.

When he saw everyone suspecting that Cheng Sheng was gay, he couldn't help but spit out the crumbs he had chewed.

Xie Na, who happened to be sitting opposite, was annoyed when she was sprayed directly at. She said, "Xiao Ran, what are you doing?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just couldn't help it." Li Xiaoran quickly apologized, then handed a tissue to the other person.

Xie wiped her face and walked over, saying, "What's so funny? I almost choked on my laughter."

"Come and see for yourself."

Li Xiaoran moved the computer screen slightly.

Xie Na glanced at her sideways and said, "The Venice Film Festival awards ceremony is being broadcast live. What's so interesting about that? Wait, who is Lee Nae-moon? He actually won Best Actor. Is he Korean or Japanese?"

Hearing Xie Na's words, Li Xiaoran rolled her eyes at her and said, "Have you been ignoring entertainment news lately? You're supposed to be a host on Hunan TV!"

"Could Li Naiwen possibly be a Chinese?"

Xie Na's eyes revealed disdain, clearly showing that she looked down on domestic actors.

Hearing Xie Na's words, Li Xiaoran felt a little displeased. If Xie Na weren't her best friend, she would never have given her a kind look.

Li Xiaoran didn't want to talk about this topic, and pointed to the comments section, saying, "Look at these comments, these people are actually saying that Director Cheng Sheng is gay."

Upon hearing the name Cheng Sheng, Xie Na immediately became interested. She moved closer to the computer and looked at the comments in the comment section, then burst into laughter.

"Xiaoran, these netizens' speculations aren't entirely unfounded; they might actually be true!" Xie Na said with a smile.

"No, no, don't talk nonsense. If outsiders find out about this, it will cause you trouble," Li Xiaoran said.

"What are you afraid of? I'm right here. Do you think you'd spread what I said?"

Xie, acting like a close friend, sat next to Li Xiaoran and put her arm around her shoulder.

"We're best friends, of course we won't tell anyone."

Li Xiaoran said.

"I knew you were the best for me."

After saying that, Xie Na immediately started playing around with Li Xiaoran, and they really looked like a pair of good sisters.

Of course, if Li Xiaoran knew what Xie Na would do in the future, she probably wouldn't really consider her a good sister or best friend.

Li Xiaoran is a native of Kyoto, and her parents even own a house there! They are considered a wealthy family.

Back then, Xie Na was no different from millions of other young people who came to Beijing to work hard. She arrived in Kyoto with dreams in her heart, but what awaited her were all sorts of challenges from reality.

At the most difficult moment, Li Xiaoran took the initiative to lend a helping hand.

She not only let Xie Na move into her home, but also took meticulous care of her in every aspect of her life, like a devoted "housekeeper." (End of Chapter)