Huayu: Everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be an actor?

Have you started clearing the game with the three major European actresses since Chapter 115? (13/40)

As the domestic market grows, commercial film directors are increasingly outnumbering art-house film directors—this is a growing trend.

For the Wang brothers, they clearly prefer directors who generate box office revenue.

Awards aren't really that important to me.

But Cheng Yuan not only won awards, but also sold his overseas copyrights like crazy, and his domestic box office performance was also excellent.

How can we allow such an awesome person to exist?

The key issue is that they don't get along with Huayi.

Wang Zhonglei sometimes thinks: If only I hadn't fallen out with Cheng Yuan...

That kid caused such a stir in Cannes again; the copyright fee for his movie must be quite high.

I'm so envious.

If Cheng Yuan had joined Huayi Brothers, it would probably have already rightfully earned its title as the leading private film and television company.

What kind of company is Orange that dares to challenge Huayi?

"Sisi, do you think your director Cheng will actually bring home the Palme d'Or? A 23-year-old Palme d'Or winner, that's breaking records, isn't it? The youngest Palme d'Or winner."

Shu Chang looked at Liu Yifei and said with a smile.

"What do you mean 'my director Cheng'? When did he become 'my'?"

Liu Yifei pouted and said.

"Who can't see how he feels about you? And do you think I can't see how you feel about him?" Shu Chang said. "Don't tell me he hasn't confessed to you?"

"Confessing my feelings?" Liu Yifei asked. "Does a joke count?"

"joke?"

Shu Chang looked at Liu Yifei with a puzzled expression.

He said he was attracted to me because I was somewhat attractive, and that I should fall in love with him. He also told me not to be ungrateful, since he had only given me a chance out of billions of people...

"puff!"

Before Liu Yifei could finish speaking, Shu Chang laughed.

This confession is really a joke.

No, I'm not kidding, it's really hardcore.

No wonder he's a director and screenwriter.

"Is it possible that your director Cheng doesn't confess to girls?" Shu Chang said, "Or maybe he's afraid you'll reject him, so he confesses in this joking way."

"Who knows?"

Liu Yifei replied absentmindedly.

"You need to take the initiative," Shu Chang said. "You'll regret it if you miss this opportunity. How many people in the industry are this talented and good-looking? Are you looking for someone outside the industry? Do you even have anything in common to talk about?"

"You wouldn't happen to have a crush on Cheng Yuan, would you?"

Liu Yifei looked at Shu Chang and couldn't help but ask a question.

For some reason, I felt a tightness in my chest, as if I were afraid that something would be stolen from me.

"Yeah, if you don't make a move, I will," Shu Chang said with a smile. "Aren't you in a hurry? Aren't you scared? Aren't you panicking?"

"I'm not in a hurry, I'm not afraid! Why should I panic?" Liu Yifei said. "Come watch the closing ceremony with me in a few days."

"Okay!" Shu Chang nodded, then said with a smile, "When we're filming 'The Witch,' go knock on his door and say you want to discuss the script with him..."

""

"roll!"

Liu Yifei said irritably.

The awards ceremony was held on May 27 at the Lumière Palace, the main venue.

Cheng Yuan led the main cast to the closing ceremony red carpet.

Having received a call beforehand meant that "Love" wouldn't leave empty-handed.

Cheng Yuan and You Benchang walked the red carpet together. The old man was in good health and did not need Cheng Yuan's help; they walked side by side.

Jiang Wenli and Wu Yanshu were walking together, and the old lady was in good health.

"Is there a chance of winning the Palme d'Or?"

After taking her seat, Jiang Wenli couldn't help but ask Cheng Yuan in a low voice.

She's only a supporting actress, so her chances of winning Best Actress are almost nonexistent.

Of course, if, like in the previous film where Wong Kar-wai served as jury president, several actresses were awarded Best Actress in one film, then perhaps there's still a slight chance.

That's obviously impossible.

Wang Jiawei's actions almost ruined the credibility of the Cannes Film Festival.

She may not have a chance to win the Best Actress award, but if the film wins the Palme d'Or, it would be a huge boost for her.

So she starred in two Palme d'Or films.

Even if it's just a supporting role.

"There's definitely a chance, but whether we can win is another matter," Cheng Yuan said with a smile, looking at Wu Yanshu. "Teacher Wu has a good chance of winning, while Teacher You is relatively more competitive."

They both just smiled.

Don't you want to take it?

It seems they are not immune to the allure of international film stars; they still find international film awards tempting.

But if you say you really wanted it, it wouldn't be that much. After all, I'm getting older, and I've become less attached to some things.

The awards ceremony began soon after.

The competition is divided into two parts: the Focus Unit, the Short Film Unit, and then the Main Competition Unit.

The awards seem to be largely unchanged from the original timeline; the Best Screenplay award still went to Firth Arkin for "On the Other Side of Life".

Soon, it was time for the Best Actress award.

The winner of Best Actress at the 60th Cannes International Film Festival is: Yan Shu Wu, for *Love*....

Cheng Yuan paused for a moment, then smiled and clapped, but felt a little disappointed.

It seems the Palme d'Or is lost.

However, the Cannes Best Actress award seems quite good as well.

She is the second Cannes Best Actress winner after Zhang Manyu.

"Teacher Wu, you won an award!"

Wu Yanshu was somewhat taken aback, then couldn't help but look at Cheng Yuan before getting up and heading towards the podium.

"Wow!"

Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, who were watching the live stream, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Liu Xiaoli, who was in the next room, was woken up by the noise, turned over, and went back to sleep.

She guessed what her daughters were cheering about.

It seems that Cheng Yuan's film will win another award at Cannes.

As for what award I'll win, I'll talk about that after I wake up.

Having had two experiences, I naturally wasn't worried about my daughter.

"Is he about to win over all three of Europe's top actresses?" Shu Chang asked in surprise. "Wow! Sisi, be more proactive, one of Europe's top three actresses is beckoning to you."

After her initial shock, excitement, and joy, Liu Yifei calmed down.

"She's won Best Actress, but she probably has no hope of winning the Palme d'Or."

Liu Yifei said with some emotion, she knew very well that Cheng Yuan wanted to win the Palme d'Or.

He made this film with the goal of winning the Palme d'Or.

He created this film because "The Hunt" missed out on the Palme d'Or.

Pity.

I wonder how he's feeling.

"That's not necessarily true. Who says you can't win the Palme d'Or if you win Best Actress?" Shu Chang said. "It's not like this hasn't happened before."

"Really?" Liu Yifei said. "I don't recall it."

"Whether you take it or not, we'll find out soon enough."

Shu Chang said, and the two looked at the computer, while Wu Yanshu was already giving his acceptance speech.

"Thanks..

""

"I rejected the script when I first received it. It wasn't that it was bad, but my husband is in poor health and needs my care. I didn't even mention it to him and hid the script away."

"Later, Director Cheng contacted my daughter. After she returned, my husband found out about this. After reading the script, he strongly urged me to take the role. How many such good roles can one encounter in a lifetime? If I take the role, it will fulfill my own destiny and his."

"Thank you, Director Cheng Yuan. He is the most talented young man I have ever met. Thank you, Cheng Yuan, for allowing me to encounter such a film at this age..."

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Wu Yanshu was very composed on stage and showed no signs of nervousness.

She spoke in Mandarin, but there was a simultaneous translation.

Her acceptance speech clearly garnered a great deal of applause from the audience.

It wasn't just polite applause; it was genuine applause for this veteran actor.

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