The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 477 The most handsome boy at the Academy Awards

Li Shengyao woke up at ten o'clock in the morning, and then asked the hotel customer service to bring breakfast to the room. After breakfast, he performed two software hardening projects with Zhang Bingbing, and then asked Zhang Bingbing to go back to her room.

"Bah, scumbag."

Yan Bingbing took her shower gel and left quickly.

Li Shengyao was lying down to catch up on sleep. At four o'clock in the afternoon, the phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Cheng Long calling.

Cheng Long has finished filming "Air Rescue" and this time he returns to Hong Kong Island, just like Lee Sing-yew, to be an award guest.

He invited Li Shengyao to have dinner with him.

In the evening, they have to attend the Academy Awards gala. Many female celebrities often only drink a little water in order to stay in shape and avoid going to the toilet many times.

But there was no need for Li Shengyao to do this. He then got up and rushed directly to the hotel Cheng Long had agreed on.

When they arrived at the place, in addition to Cheng Long, Li Shengyao also saw the fat guy Zeng Zhiwei, Alan Tam, and Hong Jinbao.

Cheng Long was still wearing a Chinese tunic suit, and he also wore a pair of cloth shoes embroidered with golden dragons.

Zeng Zhiwei wore an ordinary casual suit with a pair of jeans and a pair of height increasing shoes.

Among these four people, Alan Tam should have been the most handsome when he was young, but his appearance is not very good at this time.

Hong Jinbao is still very fat, holding a cane in his hand, and looks very imposing.

Several of them are considered big bosses in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

After sitting down and chatting for a while, I found out that they were attending the Academy Awards together that night.

Two hours later, Li Shengyao, Cheng Long, and Hong Jinbao appeared together at the Grand Theater of Hong Kong Island Cultural Center, and strode onto the red carpet amid the hoarse shouts of the master of ceremonies.

None of them are popular celebrities, and fans on both sides of the red carpet reacted indifferently, but photographers and entertainment reporters were very happy.

"Brother, will you still cooperate with Director Li?"

"Brother Sanmao, when will "Bangkok Rescue" be released?"

"Director Li, who did you invite to spend the night with us last night?"

Reporters from Hong Kong Island are more direct than those from the mainland. If you answer seriously, you will be in the game.

Lee Sheng Yew ignored the reporters, stayed on the red carpet for a while, accepted an interview with the red carpet host, and then entered the Grand Theater.

Eric Tsang and Alan Tam were arranged to sit in the back. Lee Sing-yew, Cheng Long, and Hung Jin-bao sat in the front row, with Lee Sing-yew sitting in the middle.

Photographers at the scene took photos wildly, flashes flashing brightly.

Li Shengyao smiled and waved at first, but later he felt his eyes felt uncomfortable and lowered his head, not looking at the flash.

After the photographers left, many people came over to say hello to Li Shengyao, Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao.

Not only Hong Kong Island, but also celebrities from the mainland and Wanwan came here.

And the one they talked about most was Li Shengyao.

"Hello Director Li, I like "Sicario" very much. This movie is so cool."

"Director Li, I like acting very much. No matter what the role is, please consider me."

"Director Li, "Sicario" is so great. I have watched it three times. I still get nervous every time I watch it."

Actors and stars in Hong Kong all take the initiative to speak Mandarin when facing Lee Sheng-yew.

Cheng Long sat next to Li Shengyao, smiling and listening with some emotion in his heart.

Ever since he became popular, he has been the most watched person in the Chinese film and television industry. No matter where he goes, there are many people who flatter him, but it seems that is no longer the case.

Sure enough, it is still old.

It wasn't just Cheng Long who was feeling emotional, many people at the scene saw it.

There is no doubt that in today's Chinese film and television industry, who would you like to be favored the most? Naturally it is Lee Sheng-yew.

After all, Fenghua not only produces movies, but also TV series, as well as variety shows, and video websites.

If someone wants to flatter someone, it really only takes a matter of minutes.

Li Shengyao didn't know what others were feeling at this time. He kept smiling and put the business cards in his pocket.

Now that it is a public place, celebrities are too embarrassed to give him a note, so they give him a business card.

Both men and women were involved, and a few actresses even pinched his fingers.

When Wang Jing, a fat mantis, was interviewed, he said that he never made unspoken rules for female celebrities, and people always knocked on his door.

Li Shengyao believes this statement.

Soon, more and more actors came over, and the largest crew was that of "October Siege".

Although this movie only had a box office of [-] million in the Mainland, it may not have recovered its money.

But it was already the most successful movie in Hong Kong last year.

When the crew walked on the red carpet, the fans screamed very loudly.

Lee Sheng-yew thinks they should be professional fans. In fact, even though there are many stars in this movie, they have very few fans in Hong Kong Island.

Li Yuchun has many fans in the mainland, but almost none in Hong Kong Island.

Nicholas Tse might have been considered one of Hong Kong's top performers ten years earlier, but not so much later. He hasn't held a concert at the Coliseum in who knows how many years.

The movies he starred in were really mediocre at the Hong Kong Island box office.

Li Shengyao and Cheng Long were surprised when they heard the fans' screams. When the emcee said it was the crew of "October Siege", everyone smiled tacitly.

"Good evening, Director Li."

Not long after, the crew of "October Besieged City" entered the Grand Theatre, Jian Bingbing came to Li Shengyao, lightly parted her red lips, and said something lightly.

She wore a navy blue dress tonight, and her whole body was radiant. The other actors in the cast made her look like a country spirit girl or a spirited boy.

"good evening."

Li Shengyao responded, thinking about the confrontation last night, his heart moved slightly.

In the afternoon, Cheng Long joked that he wanted to replenish his body and ordered several seafood dishes, but Li Shengyao found them too fishy and didn't eat much.

Now he feels a little regretful. He should have eaten more seafood to replenish his body.

After all, 13 years later, when I was young, I went to the sea to detoxify. At that time, I had to think carefully about what I wanted to eat.

Don't just fail to replenish your body, but also directly shorten your life.

"October Siege" is the last crew to enter tonight, and the organizer deliberately builds momentum for them.

Soon after, the awards show officially started. The hosts were Zheng Danrui and Zheng Yulin. Both of them are masters, interesting in speaking and able to make jokes, which made the audience laugh.

However, Lee Sing-yew didn't understand Cantonese very well and couldn't empathize, so he just smiled and clapped his hands.

The awards show is going on like this. Although Hong Kong movies are getting weaker and weaker, the ceremony that the Academy Awards should have at this time still exists.

There are not only big-name award presenters, but also many program performances.

Li Shengyao had been sitting for almost an hour, and it was finally his turn to play.

He was going to present an award to the Best Actor. The nominees this time were all powerful ones, including Wang Xueqi, Simon Yam, Lau Ching-wan, and Aaron Kwok. Among them, Yam Yam had two movies, namely "Days and Nights in Tin Shui Wai" and "The Thief of Time".

Li Shengyao came backstage and saw an unexpected actress.

"Director Li, I've looked up to you for a long time."

Lin Qingxia is wearing a purple dress. Despite her age, she is still very comfortable.

She did not have plastic surgery and aged completely naturally.

Li Shengyao did not expect that the award partner arranged for him by the organizer would be Sister Qingxia, so he immediately stepped forward and said, "Hello, Sister Lin."

Lin Qingxia covered her mouth and laughed.

The two then chatted and exchanged contact information, and then went on stage to present awards together. This time the award-winning actor was Ren Dahua.

After the awards ceremony was over, Lee Sheng-yew returned to the auditorium and sat there for about half an hour before the Hong Kong Academy Awards ceremony came to an end.

This time the best actor is Simon Yam, the best actress is Hui Yingsheng, the best supporting actress is Ye Xuan, the best newcomer is Li Zhiting, and the best film is "October Siege".

All the awards are relatively normal, a bit expected.

After the party, there was a celebration banquet.

Li Shengyao passed naturally, he still passed with Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao.

When the three of them arrived, they were like magnets. The banquet hall, which was originally relatively open, suddenly gathered together, and a group of directors and actors gathered around it.

Say good things to those who say good things, and make toasts to those who make toasts.

Simon Yam, who had just won the Best Actor Award, and Hui Yingxing, who had won the Best Actress Award, did not have such a good reputation. "This is the real boss."

"The entertainment industry is such a reality. Only you have enough energy, and you are my father."

Someone sighed, then squeezed over with a wine glass.

The magnet phenomenon between Lee Sing-yao and the other three lasted for about 10 minutes. Then the crowd gradually dispersed and the star actors returned to normal.

Director Li originally wanted to bring a glass of water, but then found a place to sit down quietly.

However, he found that many people were staring at him. It was conceivable that once he was alone, someone would quickly join him.

He walked directly to Yan Bingbing and said, "Let's sit together."

Li Bingbing didn't know what Li Shengyao was thinking, and thought that Director Li had other thoughts. She couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, then raised her glass and said, "Let's go."

Li Shengyao sat down with Bo Bingbing.

Seeing that he was in company, the others didn't come forward to chat.

"You are quite popular today."

Yan Bingbing said casually.

"What you said is wrong. I am not popular today, I am popular every day."

"Tch, let's see what you can do. Do you have such a reputation in Hollywood?"

"still has not now."

"Are you looking for me?"

Li Shengyao glanced at Fei Bingbing and felt a little dazzled, too white.

"I don't want to have an awkward conversation with anyone, so I came here to find you."

Li Bingbing rolled her eyes, "You are using me as a shield."

"I'll introduce you to resources. It's useless for you to talk to those little stars ten thousand times. If you sit with me, the big guys will naturally come to you."

"boast."

At this moment, a middle-aged man with glasses and no hair walked towards Li Shengyao holding a wine glass.

When the others saw him, they all gave a flattering smile and moved out of the way.

This person is Lin Xiaoming, the CEO of Universal, the largest film investment company in Hong Kong.

After entering the new millennium, the Xiang brothers, Lin Jianyue, and Yang Shoucheng gradually reduced their film investment.

Although Yinghuang boasts very loudly, in fact, there is no guarantee of one movie every year.

Currently, the only film company that is really investing heavily is Universal. "October Siege", "Dragon Play with the Phoenix", "New Shaolin Temple", and "Detective Dee: The Tongtian Empire" all have Universal investments.

Lin Xiaoming came to Li Shengyao and said, "Director Li, I'm glad to meet you."

"Boss Lin is being polite."

"Director Li, our Worldwide is the most powerful film investment company in Hong Kong Island. If you have anything to cooperate with, just ask, I am absolutely willing to cooperate."

Huanyu can be regarded as a relatively far-sighted film investment company.

When Lee Sheng Yew traveled back in time, the Ying Huang and Xiang brothers had long since stopped working in the film industry, but Huanyu was still making films.

Like "Sweeping Drugs 2" and "Bomb Disposaler 12", although they didn't make a lot of money, they were definitely profitable.

"Okay, I'll consider it if necessary."

Lin Xiaoming chatted for a while, then had a drink with Li Shengyao, and then left.

Fei Bingbing stood by and watched with a smile. Seeing that Lin Xiaoming was so polite to Director Li, her eyes changed slightly.

After Lin Xiaoming left, the voices of chatter in the banquet hall became a little louder, and when the atmosphere recovered a little, the scene suddenly became much quieter.

I saw a short, middle-aged man with no hair and glasses walking towards Li Shengyao holding a wine glass.

This man's facial features are not very good. It's not that he is ugly, but his eyes are growing downward, which makes him look very sad.

The nose is not high or big, the mouth is slightly protruding, and there is almost no obvious jawline.

This kind of appearance will leak money.

If Lin Xiaoming has a high-end elite temperament, this person feels like a small citizen.

Although his parents are average, he is rich. This person is Li Zekai, the youngest son of the richest man Li.

Li Zekai was a playboy before he got married, and most people in the entertainment industry know him.

At this time, Mr. Li was holding a wine glass, followed by two bodyguards.

"Director Li, I've looked up to you for a long time."

"President Li is too polite."

"Hahaha, our surname is Li. We were a family 500 years ago. Today is also a coincidence. I was discussing business next door. I heard you were here, so I came over to see you. You don't need to see anyone else."

"of course not."

Li Shengyao then chatted with Li Zekai for a while. Li Zekai was mysterious and said that he wanted to cooperate with Li Shengyao on some projects, but he did not say much about the specific projects and said that they would discuss it in depth later.

After Li Zekai left, other people in the banquet hall looked at Director Li a little differently.

Although they had known for a long time that Director Li had great reputation and that he was the top capital, everyone at the scene slightly raised Director Li's level a little higher when Lin Xiaoming and Li Zekai came over to toast.

"What cooperation does he have with you? To flatter Liang Luoshi?"

After all, Yan Bingbing still has limitations, thinking that wealthy businessmen invest in the film and television industry just to flatter women.

Li Zekai is not a simple grandson. Although many self-media say that he is mediocre, if you take a closer look at his family history, you will find that he is really capable and is not a second-generation ancestor like Wang Sicong.

Li Zekai won the largest communications company in Hong Kong Island in 08. At least 300 million people in Hong Kong Island have to pay him phone bills and Internet bills. From this business, he will earn billions next year.

Then this guy will start a TV station, and he will start a video site for Southeast Asia.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, Li Zekai's viu video APP began to develop its efforts in Southeast Asia in 2016, two years earlier than Ayote, and three years earlier than Netflix and Disney.

Moreover, Li Zekai knew that Southeast Asians like to watch Korean dramas. His video website purchased a large number of Korean dramas and quickly occupied the market. When Aiyouteng entered Southeast Asia, Li Zekai's video website already owned 20.00% of Southeast Asia's share. It was successfully listed and made a lot of money. money.

This vision is very awesome.

In this life, Lee Sheng-yew hit Korean dramas hard, and Korean dramas overwhelmed him. Southeast Asia is now dominated by glamor dramas.

Li Shengyao felt that Mr. Li wanted to buy a Fenghua drama from him.

"You may not look at his age, but he is very independent, and he is not someone who spends money randomly just to flatter women."

As soon as Li Shengyao finished speaking, the scene became even quieter than before, but he saw several people appearing at the gate, led by a pair of elderly people, who were Fang Yihua and Shao Yifu.

At this time, Fang Yihua helped Shao Yifu forward.

Shao Yifu is getting older and has rarely been out in recent years.

I didn't expect to appear here today.

From a distance, Li Shengyao and Shao Yifu met their eyes, and he immediately greeted them.

TVB will be sold to mainland capital in a few years, why can't it be Director Li?

Run Run Shaw came here to see Li Shengyao. Instead of holding a glass of wine, he just pulled Li Shengyao and whispered a few words.

"That bad boy Li Zekai wants to start a TV station. He should ask you to cooperate. Director Li, you should ignore him."

The richest man Li is a British comprador, and Li Zekai will soon become a Ghanaian national.

Given his identity, Li Shengyao would naturally not cooperate with these young men.

"Uncle Six, don't worry, I know what's going on."

Cheng Long and Hong Jinbao heard the noise outside, saw Shao Yifu, and immediately came out to chat.

After a while, Shao Yifu left.

Lin Xiaoming, Li Zekai, and Shao Yifu came to Li Shengyao one after another.

Director Li can be said to be the most respectable person in the banquet hall.

Li Bingbing raised her wine glass and looked at Director Li with a half-smile.

"What are you looking at? Have you never seen such a handsome man?"

Li Shengyao felt a little weak in his waist, "Would you like a midnight snack, mutton hot pot, leeks, celery..."

(End of this chapter)