Huayu: The Big Players Behind the Scenes

Coincidentally, the hotel room arranged by the organizers...

Luo Dayou was also in the next room.

Looking at the two identical suites, Zhuang Huai'an understood that this was the treatment arranged for big shots.

Zhuang Huai'an, having visited Taiwan for the first time in both his past and present lives, was naturally restless and wanted to go out for a walk. He asked Zhang Lu to bring his camera, and the two of them went down the elevator.

The Golden Horse Awards are tomorrow, but the hotel lobby already feels like a banquet.

Zhuang Huai'an watched intently as big and small celebrities came and went.

The only thing that bothered him was that too many people came to say hello.

If Jiang Wen were here and knew what he was thinking, she would definitely curse: "Damn it, are you crazy?!"

In Hong Kong, you complain that people ignore you, but when you come to Taiwan, you complain that there are too many people. Isn't that just plain stupid?

Having just dealt with a few female celebrities whose attire was offensive, he then bumped into Fei Yuqing.

The patriarch's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to shake hands.

"Hello Director Zhuang, I am Fei Yuqing."

"Hello, sir," Zhuang Huai'an said with a smile, "I was just born when you became famous, do I need to introduce myself?"

"Hahahaha," Fei Yuqing's laughter was very gentle, "That's why I need to introduce myself, otherwise it would be very awkward if you didn't recognize me, a has-been singer."

"Young man, you're joking. You might not believe it, but my father really likes you. I really grew up listening to your 'When Will You Return?' Please take a photo with me and get my autograph later so I can take it back to my father."

Hearing Zhuang Huai'an say this, Fei Yuqing smiled even more gently. When outsiders talk about him, they always mention "Yi Jian Mei," but this young director always says "When Will You Return?", which shows he is undoubtedly a die-hard fan.

"Then you have to sign my autograph too. I really loved your two movies. After watching them in the theater, I even bought the DVDs. I brought them here specifically to ask you for an autograph as a souvenir."

As he spoke, Fei Yuqing actually took out two discs and a marker from his bag and looked at him expectantly.

Zhuang Huai'an did not hesitate and took the pen to start writing.

The disc of the hunt reads: "Like a phoenix soaring freely in the clouds."

The seaside town is inscribed with the words: "As light and airy as a phoenix soaring through the clouds."

Fan Zhuang Huai'an left a message on behalf of his father, Zhuang Kaixuan, wishing the singer good health and continued success.

Fei Yuqing took it and couldn't stop smiling.

These two sentences are lyrics from his song "Phoenix Soaring".

This proves that Zhuang Huai'an was telling the truth, since a man wouldn't joke about his father.

Zhang Lu conspicuously took out a Fujifilm Instax, also known as an instant camera.

"Brother Zhuang, Brother Xiao, look here."

Fei Yuqing warmly stepped forward and put his arm around Zhuang Huai'an's shoulder, smiling brightly.

The image freezes as Zhuang Huai'an takes the photograph from Zhang Lu and says with a smile, "Hey bro, let's trade!"

Fei Yu-ching picked up a pen, signed his name, thought for a moment, and then wrote: "Wishing Mr. Chuang Kai-hsuan good health and all the best, and Director Huai-an a successful career and reaching new heights."

The two stood in the hotel lobby and began talking as if no one else was around.

"Young man, did you come alone?"

"Huai'an, what do you mean by that?"

"Brother Fei didn't come?" Zhuang Huai'an joked, "Aren't you two inseparable?"

"Oh? You want to see Brother Fei?"

Fei Yu-ching countered, "That's easy, you can find some time to go on his show and have some fun."

These words actually piqued Zhuang Huai'an's interest. He had seen many clips of "Dragon Brothers and Tiger Brothers" and found them to be more interesting than mainland programs. The two brothers loved to set traps for guests by playing along.

The main point is that the positions of these two individuals are also correct.

"Sure, I'll be staying for four days, but Mr. Luo Dayou invited me to attend a Rock Records fan meeting the day after tomorrow. Do you have the time to arrange that?"

Fei Yuqing was just saying it casually, but he didn't expect Fei Yuqing to actually agree. He quickly said, "No problem. The show is pre-recorded. We can just find a studio here at Gao Xiong's place to film one episode."

Just kidding. Fei Yuqing had heard that Zhuang Huai'an had never appeared on any TV shows since his debut. Even during the promotion of his movie, he only recorded a video message on Princess TV.

This resulted in many news reports only being able to capture a clip from that VCR.

Moreover, "The Hunt" and "Seaside Town" sold really well in Taiwan; the Taiwanese people really love this kind of thing. After the Golden Horse Awards, we'll invite Chuang Huai-an onto the show again.

My God, this is going to explode!

"No need for trouble, you can just film in the north of the island, since I have to take a plane from the north of the island to get back anyway."

"Okay, it depends on your schedule."

After confirming the matter with Zhuang Huai'an, Fei Yuqing took his leave. He needed to quickly report the news to his elder brother and arrange for people to work overtime.

Zhuang Huai'an walked out of the hotel, and another person walked towards him.

"Hello, Director Zhuang."

I don't know what happened today, but I ran into several important people, all of whom Zhuang Huai'an has a good impression of.

Looking at this refined and handsome man, Zhuang Huai'an smiled and stepped forward, extending his hand: "Hello, Teacher Li Ming."

There's a rumor that Leon Lai came first, and then the Four Heavenly Kings.

The Four Heavenly Kings are just the smallest of the many accolades this person possesses; he is also a sugar pill donor, a charity ambassador, and holds a United Nations passport.

"Two hotels were arranged for this year's Golden Horse Awards. Before I came, I was wondering if I would have the honor of meeting you."

Li Ming grew up in Beijing before moving to Hong Kong, and speaks fluent Mandarin.

"That means we're quite destined to meet." Zhuang Huai'an smiled. Since they had already bumped into each other, it wouldn't be appropriate to go out again, so he invited Li Ming to walk towards the coffee shop.

The two ordered coffee and sat down. Li Ming said with a smile,

"I've watched both of your films, and the performances of the two Wangs are truly superb. This year's Golden Horse Awards will likely be decided between the two Wangs for Best Actor, and I'll have to be a runner-up again."

Zhuang Huai'an smiled awkwardly. It was indeed difficult to respond to this, because according to the original trajectory, he would have won the Best Actor award at this year's Golden Horse Awards for his role in "Three... Extremes: Homecoming".

This is also the only top-tier Chinese-language Best Actor award he has ever received in his career.

In fact, according to Zhuang Huai'an, the fact that "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" failed to win Best Actor in 97 was truly a prejudice of the Hong Kong Film Awards.

Zhuang Huai'an thought for a moment, and a thought suddenly popped into his head: he still had a trump card up his sleeve that he hadn't played yet. That movie definitely couldn't be made in mainland China, but it could be made in Taiwan.

But this can't be rushed. Even if we start filming right away, we won't be able to catch up with Berlin. We could try Cannes next year instead.

I'll take this trip to Golden Horse to see if there are any suitable local figures I can cooperate with.

If things are just as difficult here as they are in Hong Kong, then we'll see. A living person can't be killed by holding their pee, can they?