I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

"I?"

Jiangsu Ying hesitated for a moment, feeling a little tempted.

She had acted before and was passionate about acting.

If she hadn't become Cheng Sheng's assistant, she probably would still be working in the entertainment industry.

Now that she has the opportunity to act, she certainly wants to, but with so many things going on at the company, if she goes to film, who will take over her work?

"Jiangjiang, don't worry, filming won't interfere with your work."

Xing Aina also noticed Jiangsu Film's concerns.

"I... I'd better ask the boss first!" Jiangsu Ying said hesitantly.

"Okay, I'll keep that role for now."

"Thank you, Sister Aina," Jiangsu Yingguo said gratefully.

Many people already know that Ning won Best Director at the Venice Film Festival.

The leaders of the Beijing Film Academy are also paying attention to news about the Venice Film Festival.

The leaders of Beijing Film Academy were thrilled to hear that Ning Hao had won the award.

Ning Hao is a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, so now the Beijing Film Academy also has someone to promote their work, and finally the Central Academy of Drama doesn't have to take the lead.

"We'll have a banner custom-made. This time, we're going to pull it all the way from the Beijing Film Academy to the Central Academy of Drama, so they can see that our directors at the Beijing Film Academy are no less capable than those at the Central Academy of Drama!" a leader from the Beijing Film Academy shouted excitedly.

"Wait, order two banners, one for Zeng Li, she's also a graduate of Beijing Film Academy."

Another leader from Beijing Film Academy shouted.

"Great, great! This time, Beijing Film Academy must outshine the Central Academy of Drama."

The leaders of Beijing Film Academy all said happily.

With one Best Director and one Best Actress, the Beijing Film Academy has achieved a resounding victory at this year's Venice Film Festival!
Central Academy of Drama?

Not a single award.

Haha!

Thinking of this, the leaders of Beijing Film Academy were very excited. Some suggested that they go to the entrance of the Central Academy of Drama to show off and let the people at the Central Academy of Drama see that Beijing Film Academy also has talented people.

Of course, this suggestion was rejected, after all, they had just had a fight with the Central Academy of Drama not long ago, and the higher-ups had warned them!
If they cause trouble again, they'll probably all suffer the consequences.

"Thank you."

Ning Hao accepted the award from the guest, and facing the camera, tears welling in her eyes, she said, "Thank you to our country, thank you to my wife Xing Aina, thank you to the judges, and thank you to everyone who participated in the production of this film."

"I would also like to especially thank my boss, Cheng Sheng, who gave me a lot of advice and inspiration in terms of the creation of this film..."

Sitting below, Cheng Sheng listened to Ning Hao's remarks. When he saw a camera pointed at him, Cheng Sheng smiled at the camera and waved.

After delivering her acceptance speech, Ning Hao returned to her seat amidst applause.

As soon as he sat down, Huang Bo snatched the trophy from his hand.

"I hope I can win this award someday," Huang Bo said with envy.

"Neck, you should focus on being a good actor first before thinking about becoming a director," Liu Hua said with a smile.

"Hey, let me touch the trophy," Guo Tao said to Huang Bo, rubbing his hands together.

"Give it to me, I haven't even touched it yet!" the brother-in-law said.

"Hey, you guys be careful. If you fall, I'll smash your heads in."

Seeing the group fighting over the trophy, Ning Hao said with a grim expression.

While the group was joking around, the final Golden Lion award arrived.

"Director Cheng, aren't you nervous?"

Liu Ye looked at Cheng Sheng, who had a calm expression, and asked curiously.

"What's there to be nervous about? It's not like we haven't won this award before," Cheng Sheng said calmly. In fact, after exchanging Best Film for Zeng Li's Best Actress award, Cheng Sheng knew he wouldn't win the award, which is why he appeared so nonchalant.

"Director Cheng is still superior in terms of character," Liu Ye said, giving a thumbs up with heartfelt admiration.

If it were him, he wouldn't have such a calm demeanor.

"God..."

The guest opened the envelope and exclaimed in surprise, which startled everyone below.

What exactly did you see?

Everyone was very curious about why the guest had such a reaction.

"Foreigners always make such a fuss. It's just an award winner! Why are they acting like they've seen God?" Jiao Junyan complained.

That exclamation just now really startled her.

"There must be something amazing about him to make him act like this," Cheng Sheng said calmly.

"What's so surprising? It's obviously you, boss, who's going to win the award!" Jiao Junyan said.

Cheng Sheng didn't answer, but secretly shook his head. If he were the one who won the award, the guests' reaction would be different.

But the guests' reactions were too much, which puzzled Cheng Sheng.

I felt that the Best Film award was different, which is why the guests reacted so strongly.

"If God has a gender, then she must be female; if God gives any instructions, it must be to teach us resilience and compassion in suffering; if God has any revelations, perhaps they are hidden in the subtle moments of ordinary life; if God has any arrangements, it must be to make our encounters the most beautiful gift of fate..."

After listening to the guest talk at length about God, everyone was completely bewildered.

All I asked you to do was announce the award winner!

How did this turn into talking about God?
This guy doesn't seem like some kind of fanatical believer in God!

Damn it, what the hell is going on?!
Can you please shut up?

Even the host standing next to the guest looked annoyed, feeling that the guest they had found was a bit unreliable.

If you truly appreciate it for your faith, you can find another time to promote God's existence. There's no need to ruin the film festival!
Just as the host was considering whether to kick the guest off the stage, the guest excitedly said, "If God has any favoritism today, then His favoritism will be Chinese films."

"I have a soft spot for Chinese films! We won an award."

Zeng Li was taken aback, then exclaimed excitedly.

Because "Ten Red Army Soldiers" was nominated for Best Film, and it was also a Chinese film.

Cheng Sheng's lips twitched slightly. There was also "Still Life" nominated for Best Film. If nothing unexpected happened, then "Still Life" would win.

"It's a shame this foreigner isn't going to a temple to chant sutras instead of babbling on and on."

Huang Bo mocked.

"That's how foreigners are, always making a big fuss. It's just a matter of saying one sentence, but he's been going on and on for almost five minutes," Ning Hao said dismissively.

"Do you think Director Cheng or Director Chia Chang-ko won the award this time?"

"I can't believe it," the brother-in-law said curiously.

“I bet on Director Cheng,” Huang Bo said.

"Director Chia Chang-ko, right? I've seen 'Still Life,' and it's definitely a classic film," Liu Hua said.

"Director Ning, what do you think?" the brother-in-law asked Ning Hao.

"Use your eyes to see!" Ning Hao joked.

On the stage.

The guest continued, "This Venice Film Festival belongs to China, to Chinese cinema, and to Chinese filmmakers. Let's congratulate Jia Zhangke on 'Still Life'..."

Listening to the guests' exciting shouts, everyone became focused.

Chia Chang Ke!
"Still Life"!
The camera panned across Jia Zhangke and the others in the theater, and everyone's attention followed. (End of Chapter)