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"The host is practically my mouth double!"

"Don't rush, focus on your career!"

"I really want to see the wedding of the century, the beautiful love story of the award-winning actor and actress~~~"

"Our fairy sister just turned 18 not long ago, can we focus on her work instead?"

"Ahhh, are they finally going to announce the wedding date? I can't wait!"

"Could they have already quietly registered their marriage?"

The live stream was brought to a fever pitch because of Jingwei's question.

Everyone was chattering, talking about the sweet romance between the Grand Slam Best Actor and the newly crowned Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.

Their marriage attracted a great deal of attention.

Almost all of their fans are concerned about their wedding date, after all, the actress has already proposed, and now they are just waiting for the actor's response.

Backstage at the Golden Rooster Awards!
The statisticians were already exhausted; the ratings had been soaring ever since Chen Yu and others appeared on the red carpet.

Especially after Jingwei asked this question.

It's not just the popularity; a large number of netizens have also flocked to it.

As of now, the number of online users on the three major live streaming platforms has exceeded 800 million.

The interactive elements in the bullet comments have exceeded all expectations.

On average, 10 people flood in every five minutes, a figure that has never been seen before.

The awards ceremony is currently generating a lot of buzz, with everyone captivated by the stunning beauty and eagerly awaiting the two contestants' responses.

Since Venice, almost every major media outlet has been eagerly asking about this issue.

Chen Yu had always practiced Tai Chi.

Since confirming my thoughts with Liu Yifei last time, I naturally have a goal.

Taking the microphone from Jingwei, Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei.

The love shining in their eyes shone brightly under the camera, instantly captivating their fans.

"I have a promise with Yifei."

"The day it is completed will be the day the wedding date is announced."

"As for now, we need everyone's supervision, and we will strive to bring you more works."

Chen Yu didn't explicitly state the agreement, since they were at the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony and couldn't very well reveal that they planned to announce their wedding date after winning an Oscar.

This is blatant provocation.

"What agreement? Can you tell us to satisfy everyone's curiosity?"

Jingwei clearly wasn't going to let Chen Yu off the hook, his gaze fixed intently on the two of them.

This was definitely the hottest topic at this year's Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, besides the awards themselves.

The wedding date of the Best Actor and Best Actress.

The major media outlets have been trying to dig this out but haven't been able to, so perhaps they can use this as an excuse to ask them today.

Just as Chen Yu was about to speak and think of a way to brush it off, Jingwei turned the microphone around and said, "I think it's better for Yifei to announce the answer."

Chen Yu is such a seasoned pro.

I always give the runaround when faced with this problem.

Moreover, this time they even threw out a bait, but they only kill without burying, this guy is really despicable; many media outlets want to dig deeper but have nowhere to start, compared to Liu Yifei, who is much more honest.

He usually speaks his mind.

The interview was also a disaster, and most importantly, she was young... and easy to fool.

Seeing that the problem had shifted to them, Liu Yifei and Chen Yu exchanged a glance.

The latter naturally recalled the promise the two had made to each other.

The audience and viewers in the live stream were all eagerly anticipating the event.

It seems today is the day to reveal the answer.

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly, a hint of foxy slyness in her eyes: "Ah? I don't know anything about any agreement?"

Chen Yu: "..."

Jingwei was also completely bewildered: "Didn't Chen Yu tell you that?"

"No!"

He could lie through his teeth so easily; Chen Yu was completely impressed. Jing Wei, standing to the side, immediately asked with great gossip, "Why don't you take this opportunity to ask him properly?"

"Oh right, what agreement?"

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu with a sly smile, thinking, "Damn, he's gone bad!"
Everyone knows they've thrown the host's question back at me.

As expected of Liu Yifei.

It is undoubtedly a mudslide.

Chen Yu shook his head, keeping everyone in suspense: "It's a secret!"

"But it won't be long. We'll announce it to the world the day we fulfill our promise!"

"Let's wait for our good news!"

At this moment, Liu Yifei also grabbed Chen Yu's hand, showering them with affection.

clap clap clap!
The applause was heartfelt; everyone offered their blessings, and since they didn't want to say it, no one forced them.

The main problem is that you can't force someone to talk; you can't just pry open Chen Yu's mouth.

"Okay, let's look forward to it!"

Jingwei was also there, leading the cheers.

Everyone in the Chinese entertainment industry is quite optimistic about this couple.

What kind of agreement could the two of them have?

"It must be related to his career. Could it be after filming 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'?"

"The way Sisi looked at Yu-ge just now was so enviable."

Love cannot be hidden; if you cover your mouth, it will overflow from your eyes.

"As long as our fairy sister is happy, that's all that matters."

"With both of them being so good-looking, their baby's genes are bound to be excellent."

"Okay, okay, stop it. This is a live stream, not a hospital!"

"..."

Luo Jin and Tang Yan clapped enthusiastically beside them. These were their top patrons, and following Chen Yu and Liu Yifei meant they were definitely reaping all the benefits.

Whether it's Venice or today's Golden Rooster.

Wherever the two of them appear, that's where the camera is.

To know.

Normally, red carpet interviews are the most boring part.

Most of the inquiries were simply about the artwork itself.

Even such a boring segment still sparked heated discussions among viewers and netizens.

It's simply because it's Chen Yu and Liu Yifei.

Even though the interview lasted nearly ten minutes, the level of attention it generated was unprecedented.

They seem to do nothing; they are pleasing to the eye simply by standing there.

"Now, please welcome the cast and crew of 'Better Days' into the room."

"In the upcoming war of the gods, who will stand against them?"

"Let's see who the ultimate winner is today!"

Jingwei's powerful voice echoed throughout the entire grand theater, and by then all the cast and crew members had entered the inner area.

Same as before.

The first row is reserved for the leaders, while the second row is for the professional judges of the competition awards ceremony.

The third row and below are where the various production crews and actors are seated.

When Chen Yu led Liu Yifei into the venue, Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen had already found their seats, and the seat next to Jiang Wen was Chen Yu's.

He greeted the acquaintances present.

As for the live stream footage, it has been switched to the indoor area.

As Chen Yu took his seat, viewers in the live stream noticed this famous scene.

Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen, Chen Yu.

As benchmarks in the film industry, they symbolize three generations: the old, the middle-aged, and the young.

The camera lingered on the three individuals, symbolizing the past, present, and future of the China Film Festival.

"Director Chen's popularity remains as high as ever!"

Upon seeing Chen Yu take his seat, Jiang Wen, who was standing next to him, quickly made a couple of teasing remarks.

I just heard screams coming from outside. If it weren't for the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, I would have thought it was their wedding.

The words of the person beside him made Zhang Yimou look over, and when his gaze fell on where Chen Yu was, his eyes were full of admiration.

"This is what they call the younger generation surpassing the older!"

"If we don't swim faster, we'll be left stranded on the beach."

Chen Yu overheard their entire conversation.

He knew perfectly well that this was a joke directed at him.

"Director Zhang, Brother Jiang, if you keep talking, I'm afraid I'll be too ashamed to face you!"

"Haha!" The three of them looked at each other and laughed. Just then, all the lights in the room went out instantly.

A beam of light shone on the awards stage.

Ni Ping, dressed in an evening gown, walked gracefully up. It must be said that among the many hosts, Ni Ping is indeed more approachable.

"Dear audience members, it is a pleasure to spend this wonderful evening with you all."

"I hereby declare—"

"The 26th Golden Rooster Awards ceremony has officially begun!"

Wow!
As soon as Ni Ping finished speaking, enthusiastic applause rang out in the room.

Everyone is really looking forward to this year's Golden Rooster Awards ceremony.

Aside from Chen Yu's reasons, it's about today's award.

They were very curious to see who would win the grand prize today.

After all, almost all the films nominated this time are masterpieces. Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen go without saying, and Chen Yu's debut film alone has already caused a sensation around the world.

Whether in mainland China or North America.

The popularity of "Better Days" is unprecedented and will never be repeated.

only--

Putting all that aside, the competition this year has been extremely fierce.

The major awards were almost entirely dominated by Jiang Wen, Zhang Yimou, and Chen Yu.

The three of them are evenly matched in strength, but Chen Yu currently has a greater influence.

But whatever the outcome, it's been all over the internet.

Some say Chen Yu can win all the awards, while others say he can't win any. Just like in table tennis, winning the national championship is harder than winning the Olympic championship!

It's normal that the Golden Rooster Award is harder to win than the three major awards.

After all, their opponents were Jiang Wen and Zhang Yimou.

Although "Better Days" received 13 nominations, it's all just empty talk until the awards are announced.

The worst fear is that in the end, all your efforts will be in vain.

"Brother Yu is very strong, but this time he's facing off against Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen..."

"I can only wish him good luck!"

"Winning the three major awards doesn't mean you can win the Golden Rooster Award!"

"It's an old tradition in China..."

"I wonder if I'll be able to win either Best Feature Film or Best Director?"

"It's uncertain! 'Better Days' has potential, but unfortunately, potential is insignificant in the face of authority..."

"In China, seniority still matters!"

"Come on, she's been nominated for 13 awards! She should at least pick a few... Anyway, I think she has the best chance of winning Best Actress!"

"Yes, I feel the Best Actress award is the most likely!"

"Zhang Yimou has already swept the Golden Rooster Awards, so he'll definitely take it all this time too."

Netizens started discussing the nomination, and Chen Yu's popularity remained unshakable.

However, the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony is not just about popularity.

Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen are both top figures in the Chinese entertainment industry, and their works are considered authoritative.

Especially "A Thousand Miles" and "The Sun," which were indeed very well made.

"The first award we're presenting is for Best Music!"

The winner of the Golden Rooster Award for Best Original Music is—

Everyone watched with bated breath, and the noise on the field instantly subsided.

The first award of the 26th Golden Rooster Awards is about to be announced.

Which work could it be?

As the presenter asked questions, the suspense finally subsided: "The Sun Also Rises!"

"Congratulations!"

"Whoo~~~"

Jiang Wen's performance was relatively calm. The theme song for "The Sun" was composed by the famous Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi.

The grandeur and pathos of symphonic music perfectly embody the metaphor of the sun rising as usual.

There will always be a gap between ideals and despair.

Chen Yu applauded at the opportune moment, as everyone knows that Joe Hisaishi's strength is beyond doubt.

Most of the music he composed had beautiful melodies and was widely sung.

Examples include "Fireworks", "Castle in the Sky", "Carrying You" and "Spirited Away".

Whether it's film scores or symphonies.

His works can cover a wide range of fields.

In particular, this collaboration with Jiang Wen resulted in the use of the same song in the later film "Let the Bullets Fly".

Although Chen Yu disliked ordinary life, some Japanese filmmakers are indeed worthy of admiration, such as Joe Hisaishi and Hayao Miyazaki, who are themselves opposed to war.

Jiang Wen had already gone up on stage to receive the award.

He was carrying it on behalf of Joe Hisaishi, who of course did not come to the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony.

The first award was won by "The Sun".

As for what comes next—

The award for best art will be announced soon.

In Chen Yu's view, both "The Sun" and "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles" were worthy of this award.

The visuals of "Better Days" are not the best, but its subject matter and script are its strengths.

From a visual perspective, both works are excellent.

Zhang Yimou – "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles"!
As expected, Zhang Yimou's skills are still sharp.

"Oh oh oh……"

Screams erupted from the audience. To be precise, these awards no longer hold any appeal for these renowned directors.

However, Zhang Yimou is ultimately a smooth talker.

As the host announced the winning entry, he stood up and waved to those around him.

His actions once again excited the crowd.

For a moment, screams and cheers rose and fell in the arena.

The subsequent awards were announced quite quickly.

Best recording: "Yunshuiyao".

Best cinematography, again for "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles"!
……

With just these few awards, an invisible battle had already begun to rage on the field.

As the awards become more prestigious, people naturally have even higher expectations.

The live stream is becoming increasingly popular.

However, opinions on this arrangement are mixed, since Chen Yu's "Better Days" has not won a single award since the beginning of the event.

The entire crew sat quietly in place, showing respect to everyone present.

They showed respect to all works, regardless of which one won the award.

"Are they planning to make Chen Yu a runner-up again? The Golden Rooster Awards organizers, don't be ridiculous!"

"Get out of here, you Chen Yu fans upstairs!"

"The quality of the work was good, the competition was strong, and it is understandable that I did not win an award for various reasons."

"Exactly, I think it's a bit undeserved for 'Youth' to win the award!"

"A good movie doesn't mean it can win every award; every movie has its strengths and weaknesses..."

"The main problem is that the selection criteria are too rule-based and ignore the preferences of the general public!"

"Friends, different awards have different judging criteria, and art evaluation is inherently subjective. Let's continue!"

"..."

Compared to the discussions in the live stream, Chen Yu's reaction was not very strong.

He was actually mentally prepared.

However, to outsiders, it seemed that he was ultimately no match for Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen.

In fact, that's pretty much the case. Chen Yu's first time directing was already a perfect performance. Whether he wins the Golden Rooster Award or not is just icing on the cake.

"China's film industry cannot function without the contributions of young people..."

"..."

Host Ni Ping returned to the stage.

The next award to be presented is, of course, the Best Newcomer Award.

The award was presented by Xia Yu and Yuan Quan, a couple who are about to get married.

The two elegantly unfolded the envelope, Yuan Quan wearing a generous and poised smile: "I declare—"

"The winner of the Best Newcomer Award at the 26th Golden Rooster Awards is..."

"Tang Yan!"

Yuan Quan glanced down, then shouted loudly. (End of Chapter)