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Chapter 153 The Golden Rooster Divides the Cake, "If·Love" Kills the Quartet!

The Golden Rooster Award, right? It's really a sad thing to say.

The various personal connections behind it, seniority rankings, and semi-official influence have created the Golden Rooster Award. After entering the 21st century, the reputation of the Golden Rooster Award is getting worse every year, and the criticism is getting bigger and bigger every year.

But the old guys at the Golden Rooster Awards still stick to their old ways, ignore all criticism from the outside world, go their own way behind closed doors, and still play their own game.

This year's Golden Rooster Awards is an obvious example.

On the morning of September 9th, Wu Yuan arrived at the hotel where he was staying with Chen Kun, Zhou Xun and Zhang Guorong.

Within two hours, Zhang Xueyou from the crew of "If Love", and Liu Yifei, Hu Ge, Luo Jin, Zhou Yang, Zhu Yawen, and Yuan Hong from the crew of "Your Name" came to the hotel to meet up.

"Director Wu, can we win the prize?" Liu Yifei asked excitedly as soon as they met, holding Wu Yuan's hand.

I don't know if she was excited for the nomination of the film, or because she was able to hold Wu Yuan's hand through this.

Wu Yuan shook his head with a smile, took his hand out of her palm, and patted her on the shoulder: "It's good to be nominated, and I don't have extravagant hopes for winning."

"Our "Your Name" is not a movie that the Golden Rooster judges will like."

God is sorry, you want a group of old men in their 70s and [-]s to agree with the love story of high school students in "Your Name" who travel across time and space and go in both directions. What kind of joke is this?

Hu Ge on the side was more clear. He nodded and said excitedly: "Being nominated for the best feature film is already the greatest recognition for us."

"Okay, I appreciate your contented and happy attitude." Wu Yuan laughed.

For the new actors of the "Your Name" crew, it is already a matter of excitement to be able to come to the Golden Rooster Awards to see the world.

Everyone talked and laughed and sat in the living room of the big suite. After changing into dresses and suits and doing makeup, it didn't take long before the two crews were notified that they could go to the venue to walk the red carpet.

The crew of "If Love" was a little earlier, and stepped onto the red carpet just after five o'clock.

The crew of "Your Name" was relatively late, and they didn't walk on the red carpet until after six o'clock.

Wu Yuan and the crew members got off the two concierge cars. He took Liu Yifei and Hu Ge to the red carpet on the left and right, and the others followed the three of them.

"Ahhhhhh!!! Yifei!! Sissi!! I like you!!"

"Ahh!! Hugo is so handsome!! Hugo look at me!!"

As soon as they stepped onto the red carpet, the local fans, who were blocked by security guards on both sides, erupted into loud screams and cheers.

The reporters on both sides who had been prepared long ago were also taking photos frantically.

Wu Yuan, who was almost used to this kind of thing, even if he didn't wear glasses, he didn't even blink his eyes, but the pace on his feet quickened a lot.

Liu Yifei, Hu Ge and others who walked the red carpet for the first time were still a little nervous and at a loss, not knowing what to do to react well, but under the leadership of Wu Yuan, they walked to the end of the red carpet in two steps.

By the time he realized it, he was already being interviewed by CCTV.

Today's Golden Rooster Awards were broadcast live by CCTV, and there were interviews with reporters after the red carpet.

Wu Yuan held a microphone with the CCTV logo on it and greeted the camera with ease.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he said hello, the host reporter brought up a somewhat sharp topic.

"Director Wu, the outside world says that this year is the first year of co-productions between mainland China and Hong Kong Island. What do you think?"

"Do you think co-productions between Mainland China and Hong Kong Island are promising?"

"Co-productions." Wu Yuan opened his mouth and glanced at the live broadcast camera. Although he didn't like co-productions in his heart, he still nodded and said, "Co-productions are the general trend now."

"The glorious era of Hong Kong films has passed. In the future, the Chinese film market will be in the mainland. If Hong Kong films want to develop well, they must cooperate with the mainland for a win-win situation."

However, he still couldn't hold it back, and said in a strange way: "But I've also heard that many directors on Hong Kong Island are peddling dog meat, just hiring a few mainland staff members for the production team, and grandiosely applying for co-production qualifications. "

"And it was approved, so with the treatment of a co-production film, I will make a Hong Kong film made by the Hong Kong Island team and actors."

"I think this behavior must be strictly investigated, and a good policy cannot be ruined by a small amount of mouse shit."

The reporter originally just wanted Wu Yuan to say a few words about the family scene in Hong Kong, the mainland, but Wu Yuan immediately started to complain. He had to quickly change the subject and said: "Well, thank you Director Wu for your suggestion."

"Then during this trip to the Golden Rooster, "Your Name" was nominated for three awards, what expectations does Director Wu have?"

"Of course I look forward to it. Although this is the second time my film has been nominated, it is my first time to participate in the Golden Rooster Awards."

Wu Yuan spoke eloquently: "Being nominated represents the recognition of the jury. If you can win the award, it will be even more complete."

Everyone can talk about the scene.

"Can you tell the audience about your new movie "Painted Skin"?" The host gave Wu Yuan a chance to promote the new movie.

"Painted Skin will be the first magical blockbuster in China. The story of this film is brand new, completely different from the previous "Painted Skin" filmed in Hong Kong Island. The special effects are also at the Hollywood level."

"I believe that when this movie is released, it will bring a novel audio-visual feast to all domestic audiences."

"I also want to use this movie to tell our domestic audiences that we in China can also make our own magical blockbusters!"

After a little bit of "Hong Kong Island co-production", Wu Yuan's next interview was more polite.

The host asked a few more innocuous questions, and ended the interview in a friendly manner.

Wu Yuan also led the actors into the awards ceremony.

As soon as he entered the scene, Zhou Xun, who had arrived earlier, trotted over and grabbed Wu Yuan's arm: "Director Wu, did the reporter ask you about "Painted Skin"?"

"Why, did I ask you?" Wu Yuan glanced at her sideways: "You didn't say you missed something, didn't you?"

Liu Yifei, who was standing behind the two, saw Zhou Xun's intimate movements, frowned, and stepped forward to squeeze between the two, "Director Wu, Mr. Zhou, what are you talking about?"

Zhou Xun stared at the little girl with some amusement, and waved his hand: "What is your name, Mr. Zhou, you can call me Brother Xun or Sister Xun."

As a veteran in the field of love, she could tell the little girl's thoughts on Wu Yuan at a glance, and the carefree Zhou Xun didn't mind this, so she reached out and patted Wu Yuan's shoulder:

"How can it be!"

"The reporter asked me what role I was playing, and I said that the director asked me to play the leading role." Before he could finish his words, Zhou Xun laughed.

Wu Yuan also shook his head and laughed, "You still know how to talk nonsense."

Talking and laughing, Zhou Xun also led the crew of "Your Name" to their seats.

The organizers arranged it very cleverly.

The crew of "Your Name" was sandwiched between the crews of "If Love" and "House of Flying Daggers", and the crew of "Mobile Phone" was in front.

After Wu Yuan sat down with the crew members, tonight's Golden Rooster Awards Ceremony officially started.

"Brother Xun, I'm afraid you will win a Golden Rooster Actress this time." Watching the lively opening dance on the stage, Wu Yuan teased Zhou Xun with a smile.

It's not a joke, Wu Yuan really thinks that Zhou Xun should win the golden rooster, and it is even possible to win all three golds at once by relying on "If·Love".

Originally, on the original track, she won the Golden Horse and Golden Image Best Actress with "If Love".

Now "If Love" has been replaced by Zhang Guorong to direct, the finished film and Chen Kexin's version can be regarded as bright for a while, and it is very likely to win another Golden Rooster Best Actress.

Without him, Zhang Guorong is now the favorite of the Golden Rooster jury.

When "The Undertaker" was shortlisted that year, Wu Yuan didn't go. Zhang Guorong, as the crew representative, honored the Golden Rooster and won the Golden Rooster Best Actor.

This year, he came to the Golden Rooster with his own directorial works, considering his identity as a Hong Kong filmmaker, and the fact that the crew are all from Hong Kong circles.At present, the higher-ups are promoting the great unity of the film industries of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the united front. Zhang Guorong will definitely not be able to get the same treatment as Chen Kexin.

Take a look at the shortlist.

"If Love" was nominated for five awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography!
Even if the best feature film is unlikely to be awarded, the best actress and best director awards can still be expected.

Wu Yuan feels that among these five awards, the one most likely to win is the Best Actress.

In conjunction with the weekly news, the honor of the three golden actresses is added.

But Zhou Xun doesn't see it that way, she doesn't think she can win the golden rooster.

"Director Wu, please stop coaxing me, I'm not a child." She rolled her eyes: "With the International Chapter and Teacher Zheng in front of me, how can I win the Best Actress?"

Not to mention the International Chapter, Teacher Zheng is the heroine of "Beautiful Shanghai". She is a senior who was born in 1936. She has acted in dramas and movies for almost 50 years.

The movie "Beautiful Shanghai" is another movie about women, and almost all the highlights in the movie are given to women.

With his performance in the movie, Mr. Zheng is indeed worthy of being a golden rooster actress.

Zhou Xun didn't think he could compete with her. Even if he did, he would be criticized by the outside world, thinking that she was not worthy of her name and her virtue.

Wu Yuan did not argue with her. He shook his head and said to Zhang Guorong: "Leslie, I think you are going to win the best director today."

"Director Wu, what's wrong with you today?" Zhang Guorong raised his head and gave him a funny look, "Why are you so predictive? This is not your style."

Wu Yuan showed an enigmatic smile, "I'm not making predictions."

As soon as the words fell, the Best Actress award was just announced on the stage.

"The winner of the Best Actress Award at the 24th China Film Golden Rooster Awards is—"

"Congratulations! Zheng Zhenyao's "Beautiful Shanghai"!"

"And the weekly news, "If Love"!"

Double yolk eggs!
Golden Rooster Award featured double yolk eggs!

Zhou Xun was stunned, with his mouth open with an expression of disbelief, and he tugged on Wu Yuan's suit jacket: "Yuan'er, you really got it right!"

"Sister is the Golden Rooster Queen!"

It can be seen that Zhou Xun was really shocked and excited to the extreme, and he called "Yuan'er".

Wu Yuan laughed, stood up, picked up Zhou Xun and hugged him: "Go to the stage to receive the award, the new Golden Rooster Actress."

After a brief surprise, Zhang Guorong stood up with a smile on his face and hugged Zhou Xun: "Congratulations."

The other cast members and actors around him all sent congratulations.

Under the congratulations, Zhou Xun proudly raised his chin and walked quickly onto the stage to accept the award.

"Thank you, thank you Golden Rooster for presenting this award to me. This is the first domestic best actress award I have won. I will never forget this day."

"I would also like to thank Director Wu Yuan, who approached me with the script of "If Love" and asked me to play the role of Sun Na."

"I really like Sun Na very much. When filming, I once thought Sun Na was me, because I really resemble her so much."

"Finally, I would also like to thank our director Mr. Zhang Guorong, he is really an excellent director and a genius!"

"Singing is beautiful, and acting is a best actor. Now that I am a director, I can make such a good work."

"He is one of the best talents in the entertainment industry that I have ever seen, even better than Director Wu."

"After all, Director Wu doesn't know how to release records." At the end, Zhou Xun showed a mischievous smile.

Wu Yuan, who was sitting under the stage, also shrugged his shoulders helplessly to the camera that was facing him.

The other guests and the audience all burst into laughter.

Wu Yuan really rarely feels frustrated, but in front of Zhang Guorong, who is an all-round singer, dancer, director, and director, he rarely feels frustrated.

"Director Wu, do you want to release an album next year?" Zhang Guorong smiled and bent down to Wu Yuan's ear: "I can help you contact outstanding producers in Hong Kong and Taiwan."

"With your face, if you become a singing and dancing idol, you will definitely become popular."

Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to Wu Yuan, also covered her mouth and smiled, "Brother, or you and I will go to Japan to learn singing and dancing!"

"In my heart, you are the best, and you can do what others can do!"

"You two should forgive me." Wu Yuan shook his head violently with a face of resistance: "Just being a director is tiring enough. I don't have Leslie's energy."

While joking, Zhou Xun had already returned to his seat with the Best Actress trophy, and the awards ceremony continued.

Chen Kun, who had been quietly watching the awards process, showed a bit of anxiety on his face, and said in a low voice: "Yuan'er, do you think it is possible for me to win the best actor?"

"You have a very good mouth. Congratulate me in advance for winning the Best Actor Award."

Metaphysics is not advisable!

Wu Yuan laughed and shook his head, and said seriously: "Kun'er, the movie "If Love" is all about Xun'er. You actors are all here to set her off."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to get the movie king."

"I just think there's no chance."

Chen Kun actually understands this truth. It was Zhou Xun who excelled in "If Love", not him.

But after hearing what Wu Yuan said, he still sighed in disappointment.

Who doesn't want to win the actor?
On the stage, the award ceremony continues.

After another Best Supporting Actor Award was presented, the award presenters began to present the Best Director Award.

Zhang Guorong became visibly nervous.

He has won many awards for singers and actors, and he is rarely nervous about winning awards.

But for the director category, this is the first time he has been nominated!

Although I have been comforting myself in my heart, as a new director, being nominated for the second work is already a success, so don't expect too much to win an award, but when it comes to this time, it is inevitable that I am nervously looking forward to it, hoping for a miracle.

"The winner of the Best Director Award at the 24th China Film Golden Rooster Award is——"

"Congratulations! Peng Xiaolian's "Beautiful Shanghai""

"There is also Zhang Guorong's "If Love""

Zhang Yimou and Wu Yuan, who were also nominated, both missed out on this award, no matter whether they were the number one domestic directors or the world-renowned directors.

Zhang Guorong was stunned as if he had been hit by a pie falling from the sky.

It was Wu Yuan and Chen Kun who reacted quickly and shook his shoulders from left to right, waking him up.

"Director! You have won an award!"

"Leslie, come on stage to receive the award!"

(End of this chapter)