Full-time actor

"call……"

Countless people breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts finally at ease.

Damn it, I was scared half to death by Chen Yu's last two words.

Li An also wiped his sweat; his palms were wet. He didn't object to what Chen Yu said, but as the chairman of the judging panel, he was under pressure.

"Thank you!"

At this moment, Chen Yu bowed to everyone below the stage.

Upon seeing this, Liu Yifei immediately took out her phone and recorded this moment of glory for him.

Chen Yu returned to his seat.

After the Best Director award was presented, a small group of people in the audience silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, the situation didn't repeat itself.

In their view, Chen Yu was self-aware and did not intend to escalate the matter.

Liu Yifei held Chen Yu's hand tightly.

The two of them took a picture right in front of the trophy they had won.

"Congratulations, Mr. Chen, you have added a brilliant stroke to your life's script."

For Chen Yu right now, the Best Director award is probably more important than the Best Actor award he just won.

He already has many Best Actor awards, but only one Best Director award.

"It's definitely worth commemorating!"

Chen Yu reached out and gently pinched Liu Yifei's nose.

At this point, no one brought up the topic from before.

A melodious song drifted from the stage, easing everyone's anxieties.

The song is over.

Chen Jianzhou and Zhou Yingqi took the stage again to deliver speeches.

Everyone already knows the answer; what will be announced next is the last and most important award of this year's Golden Horse Awards.

Best Picture.

"Tonight we witnessed countless touching moments."

"This proves once again that film can transcend language and national borders."

"Next, we will present the last award of the Golden Horse Awards ceremony."

"Best Picture!"

"It not only represents the achievement of a film, but also the hard work and dedication of the entire team."

"Now, let's welcome veteran director Li Hsing from Taiwan to announce the winner of the Best Film award at the 44th Golden Horse Awards!"

As soon as Zhou Yingqi finished speaking, Li Xing went on stage.

As the first chairman of the Golden Horse Awards Executive Committee, Li Xing has directed more than 50 films.

The style has always adhered to tradition and local sentiment.

Chen Yu looked at the elderly man on the stage, who was 77 years old but still full of vigor.

In later generations, Li Xing was hailed as the foremost figure in cross-strait film exchanges.

This title alone is enough to tell you his status.

"It is a pleasure to be a presenter today."

"In my opinion."

"Film is a language that transcends geographical boundaries, and I have always hoped that Chinese-language films can continue to move forward hand in hand."

As Li Xing began to speak, the applause from the audience was deafening.

this moment.

They wholeheartedly support this statement.

"Best Picture is not only a recognition of a film, but also a result of the efforts of the entire team."

"Now--"

Let's take a look at which films won Best Picture.

Although the old man is quite old, he still speaks with a strong voice.

"Please look at the big screen!"

As Li Xing spoke, the list of nominees appeared on the big screen.

The Story of My Hometown

Survival Guide for Those Who Have No Choice

"track"

The Sun Also Rises

Better Days

The crowd below the stage began to whisper among themselves.

Viewers in the live stream also expressed their opinions, clearly having already formed their own judgments.

"Haha, I see that many people's faces have changed!"

"Yeah, that's a huge slap in the face! These people deserve to be slapped in the face!"

"Is this award going to Yu-ge too?"

"I feel it's very likely!"

"If I actually took it, it would be such a slap in the face..."

"This year's Golden Horse Awards are destined to go down in history!"
"Hahaha, this is so awesome..."

"Better Days, Best Film!"

"..."

Inside the live stream, countless netizens began spamming the chat.

This is absolutely the moment everyone is watching.

If this award is won again, then "Better Days" will definitely be a "grand slam" today.

Winning 10 out of 12 nominations is unprecedented in the history of the Golden Horse Awards.

Even in the past, the biggest winner of this year's Golden Horse Awards, "Lust, Caution," only won 8 out of 12 nominations, one less than "Better Days" now.

However, that year's "Lust, Caution" won three major awards: Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Film.

***
"..."

At this moment, countless people held their breath.

They waited for the final result to be revealed, while the audience watched the exciting clips on the screen.

All five works are top-notch productions.

Today is definitely a day when many heroes rise up.

"I'm so nervous—"

"It feels like a dream."

Tang Yan kept rubbing her hands together, filled with anticipation for what was to come.

It's almost like a dream that "Better Days" is in almost every award category.

Upon hearing Tang Yan's words, Liu Yifei looked to her side and saw that Chen Yu was the calmest.

Throughout the entire process, there was absolutely no sign of tension.

Chen Yu really didn't have any ideas.

He said everything he needed to say.

He was certain that "The Youth" would win at least one of the following: Best Actor, Best Director, or Best Film, so that he could say what he wanted to say.

This is clearly very likely.

What he didn't expect was that "Youth" had already won two of the three awards.

Whether he wins the Best Picture award or not, it doesn't really mean much to him.

It has already won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival and the Golden Horse Award, so Chen Yu really doesn't value it much.

On the contrary, he had never won Best Director, so Chen Yu was somewhat motivated.

The atmosphere on stage was clearly heated, with everyone waiting for Director Li Xing to announce the final result.

"Now I will reveal the answer to you."

The winner of the Best Film award at the 44th Golden Horse Awards is—

Everyone held their breath.

Watching Li Xing slowly open the award letter.

This moment undoubtedly made everyone's hearts leap into their throats.

Their eyes gradually became fervent.

The moment of truth has finally arrived.

Li Xing looked at the card in front of him and smiled slightly after noticing the name on it.

The scene before them left everyone with no choice but to speculate.

"Better Days!"

"Congratulations!"

boom!
The announcement of the final grand prize clearly surprised countless people, including many netizens!
Is it "Better Days" again?
How can it be?

Countless people stared blankly at the stage, some even looking at Chen Yu in disbelief. This guy had won Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and even Best Picture?

Is this still justified?

Many people were complaining there, clearly unhappy.

Even Chen Yu himself didn't expect that this year's Golden Horse Awards would be so optimistic about "Better Days".
"However, it seems that 'Better Days' was a huge hit at the Hong Kong Film Awards in my previous life!"

The film "The Youth" won nine awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards in its previous life, except for Yi Yangqianxi's Best Actor award, which is the same as the Golden Horse Awards today.

The only variable lies with Chen Yu.

Therefore, it's quite normal for the Golden Horse Awards to be optimistic about it. After all, Chen Yu himself felt that his version of "The Youth" was better than his previous one.

This isn't self-praise, but rather a reflection of his years of experience acting in films. His performance is a plus for this movie, a level that Yi Yangqianxi hasn't reached yet.

clap clap clap!
The entire audience erupted in cheers. At the moment the answer was revealed, many people who knew Chen Yu could not contain their joy.

but--

Many of them still didn't look too good.

Despite the dissatisfaction, "Better Days" ultimately prevailed.

It taught everyone a harsh lesson.

Jiang Wen was most convinced.

He was the first to stand up and hug Chen Yu in front of him.

"Impressed!"

"That's awesome! They smashed through the Golden Horse!"

"You took so much..."

Jiang Wen was extremely agitated and pounded on Chen Yu's back with abandon.

The latter couldn't help but feel a bit dumbfounded.

this moment.

"Better Days" has toured major film festivals around the world.

Especially domestically, it has almost reached a point where no one can rival it.

The person in front of him finally let go, and Chen Yu had already looked at Liu Yifei beside him.

The latter's eyes were bright.

His mind and eyes were filled with Chen Yu in front of him.

At this moment, silence speaks louder than words. Even though Liu Yifei didn't say anything, Chen Yu had already heard a thousand words.

The two embraced in front of the camera.

This drew cheers from the crowd once again, and the joy was infectious.

Even the viewers in the live stream nearly fainted.

this moment.

The god of Chinese cinema has arrived!

"Congratulations, Brother Yu."

"Thank you, thank you everyone for your support."

All around him were sounds of congratulations, and Chen Yu embraced each of them.

Finally, he looked at the person beside him.

"Go!"

Let's chase our dreams together.

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei and the others exchanged glances for a moment.

Given the Golden Rooster Awards, everyone was already mentally prepared.

This time, there was no hesitation; she went on stage directly with Chen Yu.

This is the best that belongs to all of them.

The four walked toward the awards stage.

The handsome men and beautiful women drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Tang Yan quietly wiped away her tears; she was just too sentimental.

In addition, she is prone to tearing up.

My eyes welled up with tears when I heard "Better Days" being called out.

Liu Yifei squeezed Tang Yan's hand.

The two looked at each other and laughed.

The four of them stood on the stage, causing a sensation throughout the audience.

Hou Hsiao-hsien couldn't help but feel a little depressed backstage.

Having learned from past mistakes, he was genuinely afraid of what Chen Yu might say.

Recalling his acceptance speech for Best Director, Chen Yu probably won't be so unrestrained this time.

All eyes fell on where Chen Yu was.

It would be a lie to say you are not worried.

Now all we can do is pray that Chen Yu doesn't cause any more trouble.

Director Li Xing accepted the trophy from the emcee, while Chen Yu stepped forward first.

Chen Yu held Li Xing in high esteem.

It's not just his photographic works, but more importantly, his actions.

During this sensitive period in cross-strait relations, we still use cultural soft power to bridge the gap.

Although he never mentioned it directly, he devoted his life to building a common market for films across the Taiwan Strait.

This alone was enough to earn Chen Yu's admiration.

"Congratulations, Chen Yu, your film 'Better Days' has overcome numerous obstacles."

"I hope you can continue to maintain your passion for film and create more excellent works."

"One day, Chinese-language films will shine on the world stage."

Li Xing solemnly handed the trophy to Chen Yu.

It's more like passing the baton from one hand to another.

"Thank you, Director Li Xing!"

Chen Yu accepted the trophy from Li Xing, and at this moment, his respect for the person in front of him had reached its peak.

A group of four people stood on the stage.

The media reporters in the audience were already scrambling to take pictures.

They achieved an epic leap; "Better Days" has indeed reached an unparalleled level of success.

"Better Days" did it!

Chen Yu raised the trophy in his hand.

His vigorous and spirited performance drew cheers from the audience.

Jiang Wen looked at Chen Yu and, mimicking Liu Yifei's actions, took out her phone. This sacred moment definitely needed to be recorded.

have to say.

This guy has truly brought honor to his family today.

"I didn't expect to be back on stage so soon."

"Thank you to the Golden Horse Awards jury for bestowing upon me this weighty honor."

"The fact that 'Better Days' won such a big award is thanks to the entire crew."

"Also featuring the outstanding performances of Tang Yan and Luo Jin."

"especially--"

"The person next to me, I've mentioned him many times, but I still want to talk about him!"

"Ms. Liu Yifei, she is truly a wonderful actress!"

"It was her companionship and support that gave me the perseverance to keep going."

The voice just fell.

Chen Yu took Liu Yifei's hand.

Applause erupted from the audience, clearly a blessing for the perfect couple.

"As a new director, winning Best Picture is a crucial moment for me."

"It is also my honor."

Some people present breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Chen Yu only went on stage to give his acceptance speech and did not cause any further trouble.

Although there was a scare, there was no real danger.

After all, as the last award, Chen Yu is unlikely to cause any more trouble.

"I am especially grateful to Director Diao Yinan for his guidance, which helped me navigate the filming process."

"I hope that a ray of light can shine into the lives of those teenagers who are still struggling to grow up."

Tang Yan and Luo Jin stood beside him.

They really hit the jackpot this time, since they'll be featured in reports from major media outlets from now on.

This honor is entirely due to Chen Yu.

Liu Yifei's gaze fell on Chen Yu's position.

Their eyes were overflowing with love, and their hands hadn't let go since the beginning. They let the whole world witness their sincere love.

"Thank you for your support. I will strive to create more great works in the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone thought Chen Yu would not say anything more.

Just as my heart was settling back into place, I saw Chen Yu leaning towards the microphone again.

Finally, please allow me to say something unrelated to the main topic.

"I hope that when the Golden Horse Awards come back in the future, it will become the China Film Golden Horse Awards!"

"Thank you!"

wow——

That last sentence was clearly the decisive blow.

The fighting escalated to the point where no one present had time to react!

What do you mean?
China's Golden Horse Awards?
The Golden Horse Awards have always been the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards; no one has ever called them the China Golden Horse Awards.

This guy's intentions are crystal clear!
Damn it, you're here again?

Countless Taiwanese people in the audience were clearly going crazy!
Including a host of media reporters! (End of Chapter)