So what if I work with celebrities?

"Brother Zan, you've finally shown up! Look at these photos, I took them. These people went too far, daring to throw paint on us!"

Guo Suying placed the photos one by one on the desk, the bright red paint and characters resembling scenes from a horror movie.

Xu Zan picked it up and looked at it, but didn't say anything.

"Brother Zan, look how outrageous they are! Say something!" Guo Suying was short but had a strong voice.

"What did Big Brother say?" After a long while, Xu Zan asked slowly.

"My brother said it was done by people from Sihai, but they haven't caught them red-handed."

Xu Zan nodded, picked up the phone with her right hand, flipped through the phone book with her left, and quickly dialed a number. "I need to call Japan. The number is ****. Please connect me, thank you!"

This era is still too backward. Making long-distance calls requires transfer, which often takes a long time, and sometimes you can't even get through.

Nowadays, many overseas workers often send letters or telegrams.

Sending a telegram sounds like something outdated.

There's no way around it; in this era, travel is slow, and you don't have many friends in your life. Some people can easily disappear along the way.

After a long while, the call finally connected. "Hello, oh, Aunt Deng, this is Xu Zan. I'm looking for Teresa Teng."

"Oh, are you recording a program? No need, it's like this, could you please tell her for me? 'Miss Granny' has been nominated for the Golden Horse Awards, I don't know if she has time to come back and attend."

In 1976, Teresa Teng entered a period of rapid career growth, which lasted for about three years before being interrupted by the passport scandal.

At this point in time, she should be preparing for her first solo concert in Shinjuku. It's unclear whether she will be able to return to Taiwan to participate in the Golden Horse Awards ceremony.

Xu Zan pondered who he would walk the red carpet with if Teresa Teng couldn't attend. Recently, he had been in the spotlight with Sylvia Chang, and he needed to cool down.

Suddenly I remembered that Hu Yinmeng, who played He Xiangning in "The Eight Hundred Heroes", is an actress from China Film Group. However, she lacks good directors to promote her and has always played tragic roles.

Of course, if he were to invite her, some magazines would inevitably report that he had fallen for Hu Yinmeng, but anyone with eyes could see that it was impossible for him to be dating so many girlfriends at the same time.

The Golden Horse Awards organizing committee used funds to publish information about the nominated films in major newspapers, magazines, and midday television news.

"Liu Jiachang's 'Plum Blossom' and Xu Zan's 'Miss Strange' are competing for Best Feature Film. Who will win?"

"Who will secure the Best Supporting Actor award in the competition between Lang Xiong from 'Miss Granny' and Lang Xiong from 'Wolf Fang Pass'?"

Will Teresa Teng win Best Actress for her role in "Miss Granny"?

Did the multi-million dollar director win numerous awards through back channels?

Hsu Tsan originally planned to go to Japan at the invitation of Toei Animation to strengthen business exchanges and attend Teresa Teng's solo concert.

However, with the Golden Horse Awards being held a month earlier, this plan had to be scrapped.

Ding ding ding~

Guo Suying held a stack of documents. "Brother Zan, sign these. They're all about financial transactions. Oh, while you were away, China Film Group called and said they'd handed over the post-production of 'Eight Hundred Heroes' to us."

Under Xu Zan's influence, the people around him also unconsciously started using the word "we" in their conversations.

This kind of conversation technique, which subtly brings people closer together, is very effective.

"Hmm... We can't edit it at the company. I'll contact a good post-production company and have it done there."

Xu Zan considered that Panda Entertainment Company had been somewhat unstable recently, and if it were left here, there was no guarantee that something wouldn't go wrong.

He was busy all day, working on post-production, getting nominated for a Golden Horse Award, and receiving offers of collaboration from actors.

The paper cups in the trash can were emptied and refilled repeatedly. Even Guo Suying complained that her legs were getting thin from carrying tea all day.

Around 9 p.m., Xu Zan received a call from Brigitte Lin.

"Brother Zan, I bet you should have time to answer the phone now. Congratulations on having two films nominated for the Golden Horse Awards."

It was clear that Brigitte Lin was in a good mood. According to the telegram sent back by Chen Yaoyi, the filming of "I Am a Seagull" was basically coming to an end.

"Sigh, no one invited me to the Golden Horse Awards. Brother Zan, do you want me to buy you some souvenirs?" Lin Qingxia spoke quickly at first, then spoke romantically.

Xu Zan could picture her struggle just now, and said softly with a light laugh, "With rumors flying everywhere right now, it's not appropriate for us to appear in public together."

"Sigh, I really have nothing to do with Qin Han anymore. Zan-ge, you have to believe me!"

"Of course I believe you. Focus on filming. Oh, and bring me some good food!" Xu Zan comforted the girl, secretly overjoyed.

"Okay."

Lin Qingxia talked for a while about the film crew and the news she heard in Hong Kong: Luo Wei was going to take the main creative team of "New Fist of Fury" to Taiwan for promotion.

……

Although the first Golden Horse Awards were held in 1962, its predecessor, the "Taiwanese Film Exhibition," began in 1957 and took shape after the promulgation of the "Regulations for Rewarding Mandarin Films."

After nearly two decades of development, the Golden Horse Awards have become the most representative film award in the Chinese-speaking world. Its purpose is to encourage and support the better development of Chinese-language films.

There are many types of awards, and sometimes special awards are set up to reward films that have a huge impact on society.

In previous years, films that won Best Feature Film were mostly social issues, but with the changing international situation, Best Feature Film often carries a certain political color.

Now it has become a stage for fame and fortune, where major film studios will show off their skills to make their films, directors and actors shine at the ceremony.

As September drew to a close, Xu Zan saw Hu Yinmeng again in her office. She was wearing a cheongsam, and it felt as if the light had been drawn away as soon as she entered.

She didn't have a small, delicate face; Xu Zan, with her extensive acting experience, noticed this immediately. She was very slender, and her weight was estimated to be no more than fifty kilograms.

She has a cool and aloof face, but her figure isn't perfect; she has neither a large bust nor a shapely bottom. This is awkward; she doesn't meet the standards of a pure and innocent woman, nor does she look like a porn star.

No wonder Central Motion Picture Corporation mostly gave her roles as virtuous wives who committed suicide, and later she was cast as a female ghost.

Since having Hu Huizhong and Zhang Aijia by his side, Xu Zan has become more picky about actresses. He won't sleep with just anyone; they must have unique characteristics.

"Director Xu, I heard from Manager Ming that you need me as your female companion when you go to Golden Horse Awards?" Hu Yinmeng said.

"I can hear some Liaoning accent in your Mandarin. Are you from Liaoning?" Xu Zan asked.

"Yes, my dad is from Liaoning."

"Okay, let's get to know each other over the next few days, just to avoid any awkward situations. Let's have dinner together tonight!"

The dinner wasn't held at a restaurant, but at Xu Zan's apartment, where a restaurant chef prepared a table full of dishes.

Hu Yinmeng is quite interesting; she has a mysterious air about her. She speaks English and has read many books on occultism.

Her appearance is full of Eastern aesthetics. Although she lost some of her charm after getting double eyelid surgery, she is still very beautiful.

However, after a glass of red wine, she revealed a side deeply influenced by Western philosophy.

Hu Yinmeng swirled her wine glass, her flushed cheeks adding to her allure. "Director Xu, Brother Zan, I'm truly grateful for this opportunity. I wonder if we'll ever be able to work together again in the future."

She slowly stood up, walked behind Xu Zan, rubbed his shoulder, and slowly bent down. "Shall we have a drink?"

Amidst the clinking of wine glasses, the peach blossoms remained, couples in pairs, even Xu Zan couldn't help but marvel at her uninhibited nature.

No wonder he studied in the United States.

……

Xu Zan walked arm in arm with Hu Yinmeng on the red carpet, basking in the flashes of cameras from various media outlets. Many celebrities were invited to the ceremony.

The Wynners also came to the event, bringing their movie "The Wynners and Uncles".

A reporter from the United Daily News interviewed Hu Yinmeng, asking her who she thought would win Best Film and Best Director at this year's Golden Horse Awards.

She stood there pondering. She had followed Xu Zan, and it seemed wrong not to praise "Strange Girl," but it wouldn't do if she did.

After all, Hu Yinmeng was also an actress in the movie "Plum Blossom" and had a good relationship with Liu Jiachang.

"I have high hopes for 'Plum Blossom' and 'Miss Strange,' but this matter should be left to the professional judging panel."