I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Other female celebrities probably wouldn't be interested in such a movie.

With her baby face and innocent look, Cheng Sheng, who knows Ah Sa's situation, feels that she gives off a cute and unexpected charm.

"Director Cheng, may I ask how explicit the film is? Does it involve nudity, or...?"

"Ah Sa."

Huo Wenxi was stunned, and called out to stop Ah Sa from continuing.

She never expected that the usually well-behaved Ah Sa would want to star in such a movie.

Whether she's completely naked or only showing her upper body, appearing in such a movie would be a major blow to Charlene Choi's image.

The company wouldn't agree to Ah Sa starring in such a movie.

"Sister Wenxi." Ah Sa pouted; she really wanted to give it a try.

Gillian looked at her best friend in shock; it was the first time she had ever known that her best friend could be so bold.

She thought she was the bravest one, having a wild time with that man, but it turned out her best friend was even wilder.

“Ah Sa, the company won’t agree,” Huo Wenxi said, shaking his head.

"Director Cheng."

When Ah Sa realized that pleading with Huo Wenxi was useless, she could only look to Cheng Sheng for help.

Cheng Sheng was speechless. Ah Sa really has a soft spot for this kind of movie!

"Ah Sa, the company will blacklist you."

Huo Wenxi's face was gloomy.

It feels like the sky is falling.

She really didn't expect Ah Sa to be so persistent.

Emperor Entertainment has spent so much money to cultivate Charlene Choi (Ah Sa), and they won't allow her to act recklessly until they've squeezed every last drop of value out of her.

"Sister Wenxi, no matter what, I..."

"Please don't argue, let me finish what I have to say."

Seeing that Ah Sa was about to argue with Huo Wenxi, Cheng Sheng quickly interrupted.

Huo Wenxi and Ah Sa couldn't help but look at Cheng Sheng.

Cheng Sheng said calmly, "Acting in this movie might damage Ah Sa's image, but it's not entirely without benefits. If she performs well in the movie, she has a high chance of winning an award."

"Win an award? The Hong Kong Film Awards for Best New Performer?" Huo Wenxi said coldly.

What's the point of winning a newcomer award?

Charlene Choi's public image is ruined, and her future is probably over.

Emperor Entertainment doesn't need a newcomer award to embellish its image.

The effort and the reward are disproportionate.

In Huo Wenxi's view, it is still the company that suffers the loss.

“Miss Huo, if Director Chen Kaige and I joined forces just for that little Hong Kong Film Award, that would be an insult to us,” Cheng Sheng said calmly.

"Not the Golden Horse Awards? Is it one of the three major European awards?"

Huo Wenxi was taken aback, realizing that Cheng Sheng was right. If two top directors in China were to collaborate and only win the Hong Kong Film Award, it would be an insult to both of them.

If it's not the Hong Kong Film Awards, then it must be one of the three major European awards.

This excited Huo Wenxi.

The three major European awards are not ordinary awards; they are world-class awards.

If Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) could win any one of these awards, it would be a huge achievement for her.

If she wins the Best Actress award, then it wouldn't matter if Ah Sa took her clothes off completely in the movie.

Damaging his image?
Does winning the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award matter?
Disappointed fans?

Does it matter if you're a Cannes Best Actress winner?

Under attack from public opinion?

Does winning the Berlin Film Festival Best Actress award matter? In Huo Wenxi's opinion, if she wins one of the three major film awards, Ah Sa would accept any sacrifice she makes.

There are precedents for this.

Zhang Manyu won the Best Actress award at the Berlin Film Festival in 1992 for her film "Ruan Lingyu," marking her first international success.

In 2000, she won the Best Actress award at the 57th Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film "CLEAN," becoming the first Chinese actress to receive this honor.

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Island Special Administrative Region and the Secretary for Home Affairs both congratulated her.

In an interview, veteran filmmaker Wu Siyuan praised Zhang Manyu for winning the Best Actress award at Cannes through her perseverance and hard work, saying it was truly commendable and reflected the spirit of Hong Kong cinema and its people.

He said that, in fact, the production environment for films on Hong Kong Island is not very good, but under such circumstances, so many good directors and actors have emerged, which is the spirit of Hong Kong films.

With her two wins of the three major European film awards, Cheung Man-yuk has become a unique figure in Hong Kong.

It can be said that among Hong Kong actresses, Cheung Man-yuk is in a class of her own; no matter how famous an actress is, she cannot compare to her.

If Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) can win the Best Actress award at Cannes, or at Berlin and Venice.

Emperor Entertainment will package her as the next Zhang Manyu for promotion, isn't that better than her current status?
"Director Cheng, is it really possible to win one of the three major European awards?" Huo Wenxi asked, his lips trembling.

"If her acting isn't terrible, she'll definitely win an award," Cheng Sheng said.

Cheng Sheng wasn't lying; after all, the 2013 film "Blue Is the Warmest Color" won numerous awards.

It won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as the FIPRESCI Prize.

This film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Golden Globe Awards.

It was also nominated for Best Film at the 26th European Film Awards.

She also won Best Actress and Best Foreign Language Film at the 39th Los Angeles Film Critics Circle Awards.

Best Foreign Language Film at the 12th San Francisco Film Critics Circle Awards.

At the 26th Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, Zhang Manyu won the Most Promising Actor award.

In 2022, although this film did not directly win an award at the 14th César Awards, its lead actress, Adele Exarchopoulos, received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for other works, demonstrating her continued influence.

It can be said that one movie made her a top actress.

"Director Cheng, I need to make a call back. This matter is too big for me to decide."

Although Huo Wenxi has the final say on matters in mainland China, he still cannot make decisions regarding Charlene Choi's future.

"Wait a minute."

Cheng Sheng shouted.

"?"

Huo Wenxi paused for a moment, then looked at Cheng Sheng with a puzzled expression.

"Whether Ah Sa will star in this movie is your business, but I can't guarantee that Ah Sa will be in Chen Kaige's new film. After all, as I said before, director Chen Kaige has the final say on the new film," Cheng Sheng said calmly.

"This……"

Huo Wenxi was stunned, realizing he had been overjoyed for nothing.

"Director Cheng, could you give me a chance?"

At this moment, Ah Sa said solemnly.

Cheng Sheng looked at Ah Sa for a few seconds and saw that Ah Sa's eyes were very persistent, and he immediately understood.

Cheng Sheng still admires Ah Sa very much. Although it is a bit daring for her to star in so many films with explicit content, it also shows her love for film.

“I can recommend you to director Chen Kaige. As for whether you can land the role in the new film, that depends on your own abilities,” Cheng Sheng said.

"Thank you."

Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) bowed deeply in gratitude, her eyes filled with sincerity.

Seeing this, Huo Wenxi walked to the side, took out his mobile phone, and made a call to Hong Kong Island.

Gillian looked at her best friend with envy, never expecting that she would be the one who gained the most from this trip.

It's a pity I'm not as daring as Ah Sa. (End of Chapter)