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The red carpet event was officially kicked off by Derek Yee, Stephen Fung, and Hu Xing'er with their film "The Fourth Act," which marks Stephen Fung's return to the forefront after many years of working behind the scenes.

At the event, Stephen Fung admitted that he was moved by the depth and tension of the story when he first read the script, and that the role was extremely groundbreaking and challenging, so he resolutely chose to make a comeback and participate in the film.

Hu Xinger revealed that she plays a female star in the film, a character with a complex and obsessive personality, which is completely different from her easygoing and peaceful self in real life. It is a brand new acting experience for her.

Wearing nearly 20-centimeter silver high heels, Hu Xing'er could only move slowly and carefully to maintain her perfect look. The contrast between her professionalism and cuteness became a funny and memorable moment that night.

Following closely behind were Ni Hongjie, Yu Entai, and Wen Qi, who appeared with their new work "Burn, Dad!" The three formed a heartwarming "family of three" in the drama, instantly evoking a wave of nostalgia across the internet.

Twenty years ago, "My Own Swordsman" swept the nation. Ni Hongjie's Zhu Wushuang and Yu Entai's Lü Xiucai were the source of youth and laughter for a generation.

Twenty years later, the former Tongfu Inn partners reunite on screen and also gain a well-behaved and lively "new daughter" named Wenqi.

The interview atmosphere was gentle and healing, and Ni Hongjie smiled and said, "It's been twenty years since we last collaborated. I'm so lucky that we have a lovely little daughter together."

Yu Entai was filled with emotion: "Twenty years have passed, and we are working together again. It feels like our original intentions have not changed and we are forever young. It warms my heart."

Wenqi, full of wit and charm, chimed in with a playful remark: "I was born!"

The relaxed and lively interaction brought laughter to the entire media audience, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The comedic highlight of the red carpet undoubtedly came from the cast of "Welcome to Dragon Restaurant," led by Shen Teng.

Shen Teng, Wen Muye, and Jiang Qiming appeared side by side, bringing their own strong sense of variety show entertainment, instantly capturing the attention and popularity of the entire audience.

As a powerful actor with 40 billion yuan in box office revenue, Shen Teng's popularity among the people is self-evident. Shouts of "Brother Teng, look this way!" rose and fell on both sides of the red carpet.

He cooperated with all the camera crews throughout the process, appearing approachable, relaxed, and down-to-earth, and earnestly introduced his new character.

In the film, he plays a chef who experiences a life-changing event and restarts his life. He uses his signature "Teng-style humor" to joke about the difficulty of the role: "Playing a chef is quite a challenge for me. I usually mainly eat, and I have almost never tried cooking in practice."

Despite the jokes, he was very dedicated. He sincerely revealed that before filming began, director Wen Mu also arranged for a professional chef team to train them repeatedly to hone their basic skills such as chopping vegetables, tossing woks, and seasoning. The crew also had a dedicated food director to guide them on details throughout the process, striving to present the most authentic image of a chef with a down-to-earth, everyday feel.

Two hilarious and viral moments were born in this episode.

One is the famous scene of squatting to sign autographs in Asia. The autograph board was too high, so Shen Teng casually squatted down to sign. Wen Muye and Jiang Qiming followed suit, and the three of them squatted down to sign in unison, making for a funny and heartwarming scene.

Secondly, there's the memorable scene of the greeters. After signing their names, the three of them wore exclusive welcome sashes with the film's title on their shoulders, instantly transforming into restaurant greeters. This contrasting and humorous moment went viral on short video platforms across the internet.

Subsequently, the cast and crew of the spy thriller "Kashmir Princess," directed by Liu Weiqiang and starring Chen Kun and Gao Yuanyuan, made a stunning appearance, becoming the highlight of the red carpet.

Wearing a dazzling sequined gown, Gao Yuanyuan looked absolutely stunning. Her figure was slender and graceful, her skin was firm and radiant, and her gentle and elegant demeanor captivated the audience, making her a trending topic on social media.

In addition, the red carpet goddesses created one memorable moment after another.

Dilraba wore a bright fuchsia haute couture tulle dress, looking radiant and captivating, and commanding the highest popularity that night.

Sixty-three-year-old Ye Tong, with her natural silver hair and simple white dress, exudes elegance, relaxation, and composure. Her unique temperament, honed by the passage of time, quickly went viral and topped the trending search list.

The most endearing and unexpected moment at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival came from the main competition jury president, Leung Chiu-wai, and his wife, Lau Ka-ling.

As the chairman of the jury for this year's Golden Goblet Awards, Liang Chaowei, who should have been composed, displayed exceptional personal qualities throughout the event.

On the red carpet, he held Liu Jialing's hand tightly, appearing reserved, obedient, quiet, and introverted; Liu Jialing, on the other hand, was graceful, poised, and confidently posed for photos in front of the camera.

While Carina Lau was elegantly working, Tony Leung stood quietly to the side with one hand in his pocket, watching her tenderly, creating a striking contrast.

The group photo session was particularly amusing. Leung Chiu-wai momentarily lost his bearings and cautiously took small steps to adjust his position, inadvertently blocking Xin Zhilei behind him. His gentle yet clumsy appearance was perfectly captured by the camera, prompting netizens to jokingly comment, "Leung Chiu-wai, making a mistake with utmost care."

As night deepened and the red carpet came to a close, the highly anticipated Golden Goblet Awards ceremony officially began, with tearful moments, exciting highlights, and iconic scenes of legacy unfolding one after another, keeping the event high-energy throughout.

The awards ceremony was both fun and heartwarming. Liu Jialing took the stage to present the Best Actor award and generously praised Yu Shi's outstanding physique, creating a lively atmosphere.

After cleverly handling the situation and saving the day, she quipped, "What are we filming? Playing your mother?"

The witty jokes ignited laughter throughout the venue, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.

The most exciting moment of the night was when Zhang Songwen won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actor.

With his nuanced performance in "The Hideout" entirely in authentic Cantonese, he portrayed complex human nature layer by layer, successfully winning the Best Actor award in the main competition unit of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, thus achieving a perfect "breakthrough" in his acting career.

Receiving the Golden Goblet from jury chairman Liang Chaowei, Zhang Songwen's voice choked with emotion and his eyes were sincere as he slowly expressed his original aspiration: "Choose one thing, and be loyal to it for a lifetime."

These six short words encapsulate decades of dedication and perseverance, and the craftsman's original aspirations.

As soon as he finished speaking, all two hundred Chinese and foreign filmmakers in the audience stood up and applauded for a long time in respect. The scene was solemn, moving, and deeply touching.

The biggest surprise of this year's film festival came from Zhong Kaifeng, a post-95s new director.

His debut film, Atlantic, unexpectedly won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Film.

The young director took to the stage to accept his award, shedding tears as he sincerely shared his original intentions for creating the film. Tony Leung revealed the inside story of the judging process, stating that the film received a unanimous vote from the jury, and that its strength and sincerity were entirely deserved.

The most tear-jerking and powerfully meaningful moment of the entire ceremony belonged to Lu Yan, a centenarian legendary filmmaker.

Lu Yan, who turned 100 by Chinese reckoning, received a lifetime achievement award. Despite her advanced age, she was still energetic and articulate on stage, humorously calling herself a "post-00s generation in the film and television industry," and stating firmly with her eyes: "I still want to act."

Zhang Yimou personally went on stage to present the trophy and flowers to this film veteran who spans centuries.

Two generations of filmmakers engaged in a dialogue across time and space, passing on their passion and legacy. Lu Yan slowly recounted her decades-long journey overseas, upholding her original aspiration and dedication to promoting Chinese-language films, her words filled with sincerity: "As long as I can still act, I will never stop."

The entire audience of filmmakers stood up and paid their respects for a long time. This iconic scene of cinematic heritage that transcends time topped the charts online overnight, becoming the most heartwarming and impactful classic moment of this year's Shanghai International Film Festival.