Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

The next day, in less than a morning, the scenes featuring Gu Zhiyan were filmed.

Stephen Chow now understands why all the directors who have worked with Gu Zhiyan say he's a great tool.

It's not just good, it's incredibly useful!

You only need to tell him what kind of performance you need, and he will understand and present it well.

If he doesn't do it properly, it's definitely because you didn't explain it clearly.

This is a performance genius, a genius among geniuses!

Gu Zhiyan did not stay long on the set of "Kung Fu Women's Soccer" and boarded a plane back home in the evening.

Yes, I spent another afternoon with Dilraba. Stephen Chow gave Dilraba an afternoon off.

It was already past midnight when we got back to the set, and Nazha and Li Yunxiao were still awake.

The two young ladies who knew Gu Zhiyan was coming back today had been waiting for him.

No see in one day, like every three autumns.

Three autumns apart feels like a single day apart.

Of course, we should have a good talk to ease the pain of longing.

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Filming for "The Swordsman" wrapped up in late April.

On the night filming wrapped, a lively wrap party was held.

The next day, Gu Zhiyan returned to the capital with Na Zha and Li Yunxiao.

Hu Lianxin, Zhang Ruonan, Zhang Yifan, Zhang Jingyi, and Nini, several older and younger sisters, are at home.

They have been in Beijing for the past few days, participating in activities related to the Beijing International Film Festival.

Nini is also a judge at this year's Beijing International Film Festival.

In fact, Gu Zhiyan had also received a related invitation, but "The Swordsman" was in the crucial stage of wrapping up filming, and he was too embarrassed to ask for leave again, so he politely declined.

The day after Nazha and Zhang Jingyi returned to the capital, they went off to work.

Over the next two days, Da Tiantian, Liu Haochun, Yang Chaoyue, Yin Tao, and Gao Ye also returned to Beijing one after another.

They, along with several older sisters and younger sisters who were at home, were going to Qingdao with Gu Zhiyan to attend the 20th China Film Huabiao Awards ceremony.

Besides them, Ms. Lan Yu is the host of this year's Huabiao Awards ceremony, and she has already gone to Qingdao.

Gu Zhiyan received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in "Article 20" and will compete for the award against Zhang Yi, who was nominated for his role in "The Third Brigade".

Yin Tao also received a nomination for Best Actress for her role in "The Twentieth Article," while her competitor was Kara Hui, who was nominated for "I Love You!"

On April 27, the night in Qingdao was illuminated by the brilliance of Chinese filmmakers.

A host of celebrities graced the red carpet.

The male actors were almost all wearing suits, including Gu Zhiyan himself, who was wearing a bespoke black suit with a white shirt.

Compared to the male actors' black, white, and gray suits, the female actors were truly "competing to outshine each other."

Zhang Ziyi wore a black, flowing Tom Ford gown and adorned with multi-million dollar jewelry, exuding confidence and poise with every step she took, radiating an aura of power.

Mali's fitted long dress perfectly showcased her capable temperament, while Gao Ye's deep V dress highlighted her mature charm.

Zhao Yazhi and Li Ruotong made a joint appearance, becoming a beautiful sight on the red carpet. The former looked elegant and noble in a champagne-colored dress, while the latter looked capable and dashing in a white and black spliced ​​long dress.

The two appeared hand in hand, instantly evoking memories of the golden age of Hong Kong films for the audience.

Mei Ting chose a black velvet deep V dress, paired with diamond earrings and a neat short haircut, exuding a "cold and elegant queen" vibe.

Qin Hailu stole the show in a black openwork halter-neck dress, with her back completely exposed and decorated only with silver chains, paired with exaggerated ear cuffs, exuding a powerful aura.

Zhang Zifeng wore a black polka-dot halter-neck tulle dress with a low bun hairstyle. The dress was adorned with three-dimensional floral embroidery, and the cutout design at the waist revealed glimpses of skin, making her look sweet with a touch of sexiness.

Da Tian Tian's velvet strapless dress features a retro court style, with a red velvet belt and a pearl necklace. Her princess-style hairstyle exudes a sexy yet sweet charm.

Zhang Jingyi wore a black square-neck fringed maxi dress from Burberry's Fall/Winter 2025 collection, paired with Cartier Panthère de Cartier jewelry. Her retro updo and fair skin created a striking contrast, earning her praise as a "Hong Kong style beauty awakening."

Zhang Ruonan made a fresh appearance in a nude gradient tulle dress. The layered design of the skirt resembled blooming petals. Paired with pearl hair accessories and pink makeup, she looked sweet and charming.

Zhang Yifan made her first appearance on the Huabiao Awards red carpet. She chose a traditional-style rose-red suit, paired with black wavy hair, and the skirt incorporated ballet-style tulle elements, creating a light and graceful overall look.

Guan Xiaotong's red carpet look has backfired again; her wig and black sequined dress have been ridiculed as making her look like a "black garbage bag."

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Gu Zhiyan made his grand entrance as the last person to appear, and his appearance on the red carpet immediately ignited the entire audience.

Gu Zhiyan, who has always been a focus of attention, is now the focus of attention even more.

As the strongest contender for this year's Huabiao Best Actor award, if Gu Zhiyan wins this trophy, he will achieve the feat of "winning the Huabiao Best Actor award twice" and "winning the grand slam of the three major Chinese film awards twice".

Gu Zhiyan is also considered a strong contender for the award, with many believing he will beat Zhang Yi to win both Best Actor awards.

That confidence was even stronger than Gu Zhiyan's own!

After walking down the red carpet, Gu Zhiyan did not linger and went straight into the inner area.

Inside the venue, the atmosphere was bustling with activity. Red velvet seats were laid out in layers. As a national-level film award, this grand ceremony brought together most of the film and television professionals in China.

At this time, there was still half an hour before the ceremony officially started, and filmmakers were chatting and exchanging pleasantries backstage and inside the venue.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is my cousin, Chen Meng."

As soon as they saw Gu Zhiyan enter, Huang Xiaoming immediately led Chen Meng straight to Gu Zhiyan.

His main task today was to take his cousin to the event to see their idol.

"Brother Xiaoyan, I'm your fan, can I take a picture with you?" Chen Meng asked excitedly.

"Okay," Gu Zhiyan nodded and smiled, "Speaking of which, I'm also a fan of yours. It's an honor to take a photo with an Olympic champion."

Gu Zhiyan wasn't just being polite; he genuinely admired this Olympic champion who had brought glory to the country on the field.

Whose four years isn't four years? Right?

"Brother Yan, you're too kind."

Hearing this, Chen Meng grinned from ear to ear and raised his phone to take a picture.

The two took several photos from different angles. Chen Meng was in high spirits, adjusting his position while chatting and laughing, and took many sets of photos.

After the group photo was taken, she couldn't wait to take out her phone to select the original image, did some simple editing, and then posted it directly to her personal Weibo account.

The accompanying photos are several pictures of her and Gu Zhiyan together, with a short and straightforward caption: My dream has finally come true, I met Brother Yan!

The sight of top figures from the arts and sports worlds appearing together was so stunning that the topic almost instantly went viral online, quickly rising to the top of the trending searches and dominating the entire internet within just over ten minutes.

The topic exploded on Weibo, with netizens from all walks of life flocking to discuss it.

Some people marveled at the breaking down of the fourth wall, with an Olympic champion chasing after a top movie star, and top figures from two different fields appearing together, a clean and inspiring scene.

Some people became fans of Chen Meng because of his genuine and adorable contrast; he's a ruthless and domineering champion on the field, but a sincere and gentle ordinary movie fan in private.

Many people praised Gu Zhiyan for her patience, gentleness, and excellent manners throughout, always being dignified and humble whether facing seniors or juniors from other fields.

The term "cross-over junior" is truly absurd. Don't be fooled by the fact that Chen Meng is younger than Gu Zhiyan. While Chen Meng was winning world championships left and right, Gu Zhiyan hadn't even won a Best Actor award yet!