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Chapter 234 Crying and Laughing
"The shortlisted candidates for this year's Feitian Award for Outstanding Directors are Cai Donghai from "Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong"... Zhang Mingyuan from "Soldier Assault"..."

At the Feitian Awards, the announcement of the shortlist of outstanding directors could be heard.

The moment he heard that he had been shortlisted, Zhang Mingyuan's whole body became visibly tense.However, the camera was pointed at him, so he had to keep a calm smile.

Xu Chuan, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help laughing when he saw Zhang Mingyuan in this state.

It's not that I'm laughing at Zhang Mingyuan's nervousness. As a director, I have never won an award of this level. Nowadays, it is quite normal to be a little nervous. There is nothing funny about it.

What’s really funny is what happened just now about the singing bet between Tianhang and Zhang Mingyuan.

Zhang Mingyuan probably thought that after setting up a Flag, the probability of winning the prize would be greater.Therefore, he actually agreed to Fu Tianhang's bet.

Good guy, Uncle Zhang's singing... Let's put it this way, have you ever heard Zhang Songwen sing "Listen to the Sea", have you ever heard Zhang Chaoyang sing "Dear, That's Not Love"?
Zhang Mingyuan perfectly blends the essence of his two masters.

Needless to say, the old Zhang family still has a way of singing. The good ones are just like Jacky Cheung's; the bad ones... Emmm, it's hard to comment anyway.

Thinking of this, Xu Chuan deliberately whispered to Zhang Mingyuan who was pretending to be calm next to him: "Director Zhang, I'm about to go up and receive the award. Are you ready for your acceptance speech?"

"Look at what you said, it's not necessarily true." Zhang Mingyuan waved his hands quickly after hearing this. He didn't dare to open champagne at halftime.

Without waiting for Xu Chuan's reply, he continued in a low voice: "Actually, although I have never won this kind of grand prize, I have won some other small prizes. The acceptance speech is nothing more than those things, and there is no need to prepare in advance. "

"It makes sense." Xu Chuan could hardly hold back after hearing this, and Lao Zhang's current mental state was too funny.

While the two were talking, the award presenter on the stage also opened the envelope and began to announce the list of outstanding directors this time.

Just as Xu Chuan guessed, the award presenter said into the microphone: "The winner of this year's Feitian Award for Outstanding Director is..."

As soon as this voice sounded, Zhang Mingyuan instinctively held his breath.

The hands of the actors on the "Soldier Assault" crew were ready to applaud.

Relatively speaking, Xu Chuan seemed really calm because he felt that this award belonged to Zhang Mingyuan.

A drama like "Soldier Assault" is a vertical comparison of the entire history of film and television dramas.With the four competing dramas, why should they compete with Zhang Mingyuan for this outstanding director?

In ten years, people will still watch "Soldiers" and watch it often.There's no telling what these people's drama will be like.

The fact was just as Xu Chuan expected. Under the expectation of everyone, the award presenter raised his voice and said: "... Zhang Mingyuan of "Soldier Assault", congratulations to Director Zhang."

As the award-giving guest finished speaking, a burst of applause broke out at the ceremony.In particular, the young actors in "Soldier Assault" were so hard-working in filming.

As for Zhang Mingyuan himself, who won the award, his emotions suddenly had nowhere to go.When something you have been looking forward to comes true, it is inevitable that there will be some unreality.

"Director Zhang, stop being dumbfounded. It's time to go on stage to sing... No, it's time to go on stage to receive the award." Fu Tianhang urged when he saw that Zhang Mingyuan was sitting still.

This urging brought Zhang Mingyuan back to his senses, and also made several people in "Soldier Assault" laugh out loud again.

After hugging and shaking hands, Zhang Mingyuan went on stage to applause, then received the trophy from the award-presenting guest and stood in front of the microphone.

"Thank you, thank you to the jury for awarding this honor to me." Zhang Mingyuan shook the trophy on his hand and said.

After finishing speaking, he hesitated for a moment, took out a note from his pocket and unfolded it: "Sorry, I'm afraid I missed the person I want to thank."

"Hahaha." The moment they saw Zhang Mingyuan take out the cheat sheet, everyone at the scene was happy.

Especially Xu Chuan's face changed shape with laughter.You know, a few minutes ago, Zhang Mingyuan vowed to himself that "there is nothing to prepare."

Director Zhang on the stage took a note and thanked everyone one by one, from family members to colleagues, from the army to the crew.

However, Xu Chuan is not included in this list of thanks.

Everyone present knows the reason why. It is definitely not that I have forgotten it, but that I want to express my gratitude at the end.

This is also true. Zhang Mingyuan on the stage put away the note and continued into the microphone: "Finally, I would like to express special thanks to our producer Mr. Xu Chuan."

Following Zhang Mingyuan's words, the camera also cut to Xu Chuan at the right time.

In the entertainment industry, calling you "teacher" is mostly just polite.What Zhang Mingyuan calls him now represents his personal respect for Xu Chuan.

He respects Xu Chuan, and Xu Chuan naturally has to respect him.

Therefore, Xu Chuan, who was originally happy to see his teeth but not his eyes, was now sitting upright and smiling in the camera.

Not to mention, Zhang Mingyuan's words "Mr. Xu Chuan" seemed to have changed his temperament in the eyes of everyone.

"I am 57 years old this year. I entered the industry at the age of 26 and have been in the industry for 31 years now. I am not afraid of everyone's ridicule. I have not achieved any outstanding results in these 30 years.

Even in 16 or 17, I felt that my directing career was coming to an end.Those two years were really difficult. I was rejected countless times, literally countless times. "

When Zhang Mingyuan said this, his eyes turned red.The hand holding the trophy was harder, so hard that it was shaking.

Obviously, Xu Chuan only had a rough understanding of Zhang Mingyuan's experiences in those two years.Mainly because it was difficult for him to ask, and Zhang Mingyuan was not willing to say it in front of him.

Relatively speaking, some people present knew much more inside information than Xu Chuan.Now hearing Zhang Mingyuan's words, people who have experienced the same experience feel the same, and some people look embarrassed.

In this mixed mentality, Zhang Mingyuan's speech was "interrupted" by a burst of applause.

Another point is that although Zhang Mingyuan has never won a grand prize like the Feitian Award.But he has filmed some TV series with good ratings before.

If he really had no good works at all, he wouldn't have been able to work for so many years and would have been eliminated by the market long ago.

Therefore, when he said that he had not achieved outstanding results, it could be said to be a form of self-effacement, perhaps with a hint of complaint.

"Thank you." Faced with the applause and encouragement, Zhang Mingyuan thanked him and continued: "Although I am not particularly old among directors, I am indeed at an age where I am about to retire.

Therefore, I have been thinking, either forget it or just retire like this.However, I really can't just leave this industry where I have worked for half my life.

Even if I have to leave, I still want to use an excellent creation to bring a perfect end to my career.I believe every literary and art practitioner has this desire.

But there are not so many wishes in this world that can come true.I often ask myself, do I really have a chance to have a perfect ending for myself? "

At this point, Zhang Mingyuan paused, and there was another round of applause.

After thanking him again, he continued: "Sometimes, I have to say that opportunities always come at unexpected times. In 18, by chance, I participated in a program called "I am an Actor."

On this show, our producer Mr. Xu Chuan and I met for the first time.As everyone knows what happened later, I was entrusted by Producer Xu to direct the filming of "The Beginning".

The play has achieved unprecedented response and excellent results.Not only that, it also plays a milestone in the development of our online drama market.

After filming this drama, I was thinking that if "The Beginning" was the last drama of my directing career, it would be a perfect ending.

If I have to say I have any regrets, it is that the episodes of this show are too short.It was at this time that Producer Xu sent me the script of "Soldier Assault".I don't know how to describe to you my feelings after reading the script.I only know that this will be a good drama, the best drama that I can produce in my 31 years in the industry.

Facts have proved that my idea at the time was not wrong. This is indeed the best drama I have been able to produce in my 31 years in the industry.I have a real masterpiece. "

Speaking of this, Zhang Mingyuan seemed a little emotional, and he seemed to feel proud.His eyes, which were red at first, are now red again.

"Therefore, I would like to solemnly thank Mr. Xu Chuan again for his trust in me. Thank him for giving me two such good projects when everyone was not optimistic about me.

If it weren't for his trust, I think I might not have the opportunity to stand on this awards podium and talk about this in my life. Thank you! After Zhang Mingyuan finished speaking, he nodded slightly in the direction of Xu Chuan.

Upon seeing this, Xu Chuan immediately stood up and bowed to Zhang Mingyuan.At the same time, he muttered in his heart: "Old Zhang, you are so insensitive! If you want a new project, just tell me, don't do this, I can't stand it anymore."

This scene made the audience burst into applause again, and also aroused the desire for discussion among the audience watching the live broadcast.

[The 57-year-old director is so grateful to a 20-year-old producer. It’s really weird the more I watch it]

[Actually, there is nothing strange about it. Regardless of his age, Xu Chuan did take advantage of Zhang Mingyuan when he was in the most difficult time. Is it normal for him to be grateful to Xu Chuan? 】

[More than just making a fortune, one of the two dramas "The Beginning" and "Soldier Assault" is a milestone in online dramas, and the other is the highest-rated star drama in recent years. This is directly from the basement to the ceiling]

[There is a saying, people who cooperate with Xu Chuan in the entertainment industry have very high profits in the end]

[This is mainly because he is generous and never afraid of others stealing his limelight.Look at him, and then look at those artists who compete for acting roles and force screenwriters to delete other people's scenes. I can only say that people are most afraid of comparison]

[I'm not his fan, but I recognize this guy's style. Whether it's words or actions, he's really impressive]

Zhang Mingyuan's speech is now coming to an end.

Everyone in the crew of "Soldier Assault" has forgotten about the singing bet just now, but Zhang Mingyuan obviously has not forgotten it.

I saw him say: "Finally, before I delay everyone for a minute, just before the awards ceremony, I made a bet with several young people in our crew.

He said that if I could win this award, I would sing a piece of "Invisible Wings" on stage, and I would sing..."

Before Zhang Mingyuan finished speaking, there was a burst of cheers from the scene. Compared to the slightly sad atmosphere just now, everyone still preferred a more relaxed atmosphere.

Therefore, as soon as he said this, not only his colleagues in the audience booed, but also the host next to him.

Seeing so many people booing in the audience, Zhang Mingyuan's face instantly turned red with embarrassment. He cleared his throat and said, "I'll sing a chorus. My singing is average. Please bear with me."

After saying that, he sang a cappella directly: "I finally saw all my dreams blossoming, and the young singing voices chasing me were so loud..."

When Zhang Mingyuan's singing sounded, the scene became quiet for a moment.Immediately afterwards, there was an unbearable sound everywhere.

The audience watching the live broadcast was even more stupid.

[What am I looking forward to? 】

[I thought you said you usually sang about humility, but I didn’t expect you were praising yourself]

[Where are the buffaloes braying? 】

[Director Zhang, we are almost sixty, so we must not follow Xu Chuan to learn how to do things in the evening.]

[Good guys, are all the people on your crew so good at living? 】

I can’t sing anymore, I really can’t sing anymore.After Zhang Mingyuan sang a few words, he quickly ran away from the stage with the trophy, his face as red as pig liver, making everyone present laugh.

Fu Tianhang was shaking with laughter.

After Zhang Mingyuan came back, he smiled and said, "Director, why are you singing these few lines? Didn't you agree on a whole chorus?"

"Go, go, go." Zhang Mingyuan cursed a few words.

"Hahahahaha." As soon as these words came out, several people couldn't help laughing again.

At the same time, a new round of awards began on the stage, this time for outstanding screenwriters.

Unsurprisingly, "Soldier Assault" was once again shortlisted for this award.

A few minutes later, the presenting guest took the envelope and said: "The winners of this year's Feitian Award for Outstanding Screenplay are... Zhu Lanyun and Xu Chuan for "Soldier Assault"."

Yes, the Feitian Award for outstanding screenwriting can be awarded to all screenwriters of a drama at the same time.

On Earth, "Love Between Mountains and Seas" won the Outstanding Screenplay Award. This drama had six screenwriters, and all six screenwriters won the award.

Compared to Zhang Mingyuan who just won the title of Outstanding Director, this time after "Soldier Assault" won the title of Outstanding Screenwriter again, the expressions of many people present were not so natural.

There are only 4 individual awards in total, and you have won two for "Soldier Assault". This makes the other crew members so happy.

Xu Chuan didn't care whether they were happy or not, but calmly went on stage to receive the award and gave a speech.

"Teacher Zhu is not in good health, so I will accept this award on my behalf..." On the stage, Xu Chuan basically attributed all the honor of this award to Zhu Lanyun.

To be honest, if Zhu Lanyun hadn't brought the script to the relevant units at that time, the filming of this drama would not have been so smooth.Moreover, the script of this play was indeed changed by Zhu Lanyun.

After thanking Datong on behalf of Zhu Lanyun, Xu Chuan returned to his seat.

At this time, "Soldier Assault" already had three flying trophies, which can be said to be the envy of other crew members.

Of course, in the hearts of Xu Chuan and others, this award has come to an end, and the rest should have nothing to do with them.

Soon, the shortlist of outstanding male actors began to be announced.

"Mr. Xu, do you think we can be shortlisted?" Wu Yuqing asked Xu Chuan nervously. For him, being shortlisted is success.

"Maybe, you might be shortlisted." Xu Chuan thought for a moment and then said to Wu Yuqing.

But these words are comforting.

Because Wu Yuqing has a disadvantage, that is, when he plays Xu Sanduo, it is easy for people to miss his acting performance, and everyone will think that he is acting in his true colors.

It might be better if he had other TV series to compare with.

But the problem is he doesn't.He has only one previous movie, and in that movie, the character he played was similar to Xu Sanduo.

Excellent actors consider their character creation ability.Those who are classified as true-character actors will not get awards because they do not reflect your character creation ability.

(End of this chapter)