Full-time actor

The winner of the 81st Academy Award for Best Actor is—

There was silence.

All eyes were on where Chen Yu was.

In their view, Chen Yu is definitely the most likely candidate to win the Best Actor award this year.

after all.

Bruce Lee became an instant hit upon its premiere.

At the time, it sparked a martial arts craze.

Whether you are a media reporter, a film professional, or a fan or netizen.

Without exception.

Chen Yu is a strong contender for Best Actor at this year's Oscars.

Li An and Zou Wenhuai exchanged a glance.

Everyone's emotions were heightened.

They made so many preparations beforehand. In order to help Chen Yu win the Best Actor award, they carried out a series of organized and planned publicity, lobbying and social activities.

To know.

These activities all require a huge amount of money to carry out.

In their view.

As long as the result is good, the process is not important.

Liu Yifei grasped Chen Yu's hand. This award was not only a battle for honor, but also a key point in their agreement.

At this moment.

The entire nation is paying close attention to this matter.

The Best Supporting Actor award was just a warm-up; they had already decided that Chen Yu would definitely win the Best Actor award.

Marion Cotillard opened the award letter in her hand.

A faint smile graced her beautiful face.

The faces of the five winners appeared on the big screen, and the entire audience erupted in cheers.

at this time.

Marion Cotillard's expression showed a moment of bewilderment.

This scene.

This sparked a flurry of speculation among the crowd.

Chen Yu remained seated, his expression unchanged, though his gaze was already fixed on the award presenter.

He could actually guess some of what was going on in that subtle expression.

"Milk, Sean Penn!"

boom--

A mixture of surprise and cheers filled the room, and Chen Yu smiled slightly.

Sean Penn!
He's also a Grand Slam winner, having won Best Actor awards at Berlin, Cannes, Venice... and he's already won an Oscar, so he's also a Grand Slam winner.

He has one more trophy, which is of the highest value, than Chen Yu.

To be honest, it's not unfair that I lost to him!

What!

Li An and Zou Wenhuai were stunned for a moment. The Oscar winner for Best Actor was not Chen Yu.
There was also a pause of a few seconds on the field.

However, enthusiastic applause soon followed.

They finally understood the fleeting confusion that Marion Cotillard had felt at the time.

It's worth noting that "Bruce Lee" is definitely the biggest favorite for this year's Oscars.

Other works are far inferior to it.

After hearing Marion Cotillard call out her name, Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu beside her.

Looking at his still calm and composed face, I sighed inwardly.

Perhaps this is why the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

A wry smile appeared on Chen Yu's lips, but he had already stood up to offer his heartfelt congratulations to Sean Penn.

The previous life.

This is the person who won the Oscar for Best Actor.

As a highly acclaimed yet controversial actor in Hollywood, Sean Penn is undoubtedly a talented Oscar winner.

The applause and cheers from the audience were extremely enthusiastic.

This time, however, it did not belong to Chen Yu.

Sean Penn came up on stage.

Even before this, he had already achieved a grand slam in acting.

He has also won Best Actor awards at the Academy Awards and the three major European film festivals.

Deserved.

Liu Yifei tightened her grip on Chen Yu's hand, unsure how to comfort her lover at this moment.

This was a long-awaited wish of theirs.

"It's okay, we'll try again next time."

Li An reached out and patted Chen Yu on the shoulder. Even they were somewhat unable to accept it for a moment.

The public relations efforts have been completed, and all the necessary funds have been allocated.

obviously.

Americans are unwilling to relinquish the title of Best Actor.

Chen Yu nodded; his disappointment was only temporary.

Life is bound to have regrets.

Furthermore, he has a long future ahead of him, and the Oscar for Best Actor is something he is determined to win.

Nolan looked at Chen Yu across the table.

They had actually anticipated this.

Major Oscar awards for acting are rarely given to people of Asian descent.

Especially actors of Chinese descent.

In particular, Chen Yu has already won an Oscar.

Therefore, Chinese actors clearly face significant obstacles when vying for the highest individual performance honors.

However, he was very confident in Chen Yu, believing that winning an Oscar was only a matter of time.

Chen Yu's emotions vanished quickly.

After all, a person won't keep falling in the same place.

Next time—

He will surely reclaim the glory that is rightfully his.

The applause from all around continued, and even some media reporters seemed somewhat disappointed.

This regret isn't because Sean Penn didn't deserve the award, but simply because everyone's emotions were too high regarding Chen Yu's win.

At this moment.

A bloodbath has already erupted in the live stream room.

"As expected, the Oscars won't be given to Chinese people easily."

"What happened to the promise that art knows no borders?"

"I feel so sorry for our Brother Yu. His performance in the movie was absolutely world-class."

"In my heart, Brother Yu has long been the uncrowned king."

"It's already a huge breakthrough. After all, Brother Yu has shown the world the strength of Chinese actors."

"Sean Penn is very strong, okay?"

"It's not shameful for Brother Yu to lose to him!"

"In terms of awards, I guess Lao Pan is one step ahead of him. It can only be said that Brother Yu is unlucky this year, encountering such a strong opponent!"

"Yes, Sean Penn is very strong!"

Netizens were discussing it animatedly.

to be frank.

The moment the result appeared, their hearts were also empty.

They were just one step away from the highest honor.

The problem is that the skill is there; all that's lacking is a little bit of luck.

The grand prize is undoubtedly the one that will be awarded.

"Slumdog Millionaire" won the Academy Award for Best Picture; "The Dark Knight" and "Bruce Lee" were somewhat inferior.

No different from the previous life.

The Oscar race has now come to an end.

Some people are happy that someone is worried.

Nolan then came to Chen Yu and hugged him tightly.

"Although the Oscars may not recognize it, the market and the audience have already acknowledged your talent."

Chen Yu nodded.

I couldn't laugh or cry for a moment.

Even though he wasn't the one who won the award, the people present seemed even more downcast than he was.

Try harder next time!

In Nolan's view, he naturally preferred Chen Yu.

He never deliberately tries to please anyone, and Chen Yu is the only filmmaker he feels a deep connection with on a spiritual level.

Other filmmakers gradually arrived.

Most of them came to comfort Chen Yu.

This event truly shocked them, since before this they had all believed that the sole recipient was Chen Yu.

Everyone dispersed.

Chen Yu and the Bruce Lee crew are also preparing to leave.

As for now.

The area outside the Kodak Theatre was already crowded with media reporters, who were eagerly awaiting Chen Yu's appearance.

After all, this is somewhat unbelievable to anyone.

If it were Chen Yu instead...

I'm afraid they can't accept such a thing either.

As the Bruce Lee film crew appeared at the entrance of the Kodak Theatre, media reporters swarmed in.

"Hey! Chan."

"Your performance in the movie 'LEE' has won praise from all movie fans. As a strong contender, it is a great pity that you did not win the Best Actor award today."

"How are you feeling right now?" A group of reporters had completely surrounded Chen Yu and his group.

obviously.

The degree to which one will not give up until the goal is achieved.

Chen Yu looked at the reporter in front of him. When he first heard the news, he was not actually disappointed.

Just as he thought, he accepted his defeat to Sean Penn wholeheartedly.

"To be honest, my heart did stop for a moment just now."

"but--"

"Whether it's the director, our main actors, or my loved ones, they have all been silently supporting me."

"That feeling of regret has completely disappeared."

Chen Yu smiled and nodded.

He answered his questions and feelings without any hesitation.

Even though everyone knows that, in terms of influence and box office success, "Milk" is indeed not as popular as "Bruce Lee"!
The reason for this result is clear to everyone.

However, Chen Yu's candid answer was truly impressive.

The reporters continued to ask questions.

After answering a few questions, Chen Yu and the others finally got into the car to return to the hotel.

As for now.

The media reporters at the scene couldn't wait to issue press releases.

[Just one step away! Chen Yu missed out on the Oscar for Best Actor!]

[The biggest regret of the Oscars: Chinese actor Chen Yu missed out on Best Actor!]

[The Uncrowned King: Chen Yu's Oscar Journey!]

[Chen Yu nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars, but "Bruce Lee" failed to win!]

Chen Yu wins Best Supporting Actor, shining brightly at the Oscars again tonight!

【…】

The press releases were overwhelmingly about Chen Yu.

In an instant, it made headlines on major websites, clearly attracting the attention of many fans and netizens.

Even many movie fans abroad felt some regret about this.

This incident shocked the entire internet, and some people even began to express their opinions about it.

only.

The matter is over, and saying anything more won't make a difference.

The car slowly drove back to the hotel.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei looked at each other in silence.

The grand banquet has ended, leaving behind only a sense of melancholy.

The two remained there until they returned to their hotel room.

Liu Yifei then hugged Chen Yu in front of her.

There were no words spoken, just a long and quiet embrace.

She was showing Chen Yu through her actions.

No matter what happens, she understands Chen Yu's feelings.

Chen Yu's fingertips caressed Liu Yifei's back.

Perhaps only when the two of them are alone together can he let down his guard.

"That little golden statuette cannot define you."

"The soul you infused into Bruce Lee has long surpassed all awards."

Faced with Liu Yifei's comforting words, Chen Yu chuckled quietly.

"I was just wondering—"

"Our appointment can't be fulfilled as scheduled again."

A smile spread across Liu Yifei's lips, and the next second she slowly leaned closer.

Then he planted a kiss on Chen Yu's lips.

"I will always be with you."

Tonight is clearly going to be a sleepless night.

It's not just Chen Yu and Liu Yifei; the entire internet is buzzing about it.

It's clear that people don't agree with this result.

So much so.

Discussions among movie fans and enthusiasts occasionally circulate online.

Besides.

Shen Xiaoqin and Liu Xiaoli, far away in the capital, also felt a little regretful.

They knew how much effort their child had put in to win this award.

but.

Regardless, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei will always be their pride.

Being able to stand on the Oscar stage in place of Chinese-language films is already the highest honor.

Apart from family members.

Filmmakers across China felt somewhat disappointed for Chen Yu.

To know.

To date, Chen Yu is the only Chinese actor to have been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor twice.

No one else has ever received such an honor.

Even the Hua Yi brothers, who were at odds with Chen Yu, felt somewhat melancholy.

It's not so much for Chen Yu, but mainly because this is a breakthrough for Chinese-language films.

……

the next day.

Chen Yu's phone kept ringing.

The two of them went to bed very late last night, and were still a little sleepy when they picked up their phones.

as predicted.

Filmmakers across China sent their congratulations.

They remained silent about Chen Yu missing out on the Oscar for Best Actor.

Winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor is already an unparalleled honor.

But there are always those who dare to speak out.

"Being able to stand on the Oscar stage is a victory in itself."

"Winning awards is never the end goal for us Chinese filmmakers; it's just a way to prove that we can do better in this area."

as predicted.

Zhang Yimou's way of comforting people is always so unique.

Chen Yu replied to Zhang Yimou's message.

Only then did he lie back down on the bed.

News of Yang Mi, Wang Jingchun, Diao Yinan, and others followed one after another.

Without exception.

Everyone is congratulating Chen Yu on winning Best Supporting Actor.

Liu Yifei whimpered twice before throwing herself into Chen Yu's arms.

"Why did you wake up so early?"

They will stay in Los Angeles for another day.

As for Li An and Zou Wenhuai, they had already rushed back to China early in the morning.

"The first draft of the Joker script has been completed."

"I arranged to go to Warner Bros. with Nolan yesterday to give the script to Manye."

Hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei finally came to her senses.

This time, there was no need for much discussion.

It's just a formality; all you need to do is hand over the script to them.

"You should sleep a little longer."

"When I get back, I'll take you for a walk around the neighborhood."

Chen Yu's words clearly piqued Liu Yifei's interest. They usually traveled to various countries and returned home immediately after the event.

They never lingered for long.

This time.

Finally, she was given a chance.

buzzing-

The moment the phone rang, Chen Yu was already dressed.

"wait me back."

When I came downstairs again, Nolan was already waiting in the lobby.

Compared to yesterday's suit and tie, today's casual outfit makes him look more approachable.

"OMG."

"It seems you didn't sleep well last night."

The two got into the car, while Nolan sped off.

Chen Yu was holding the first draft of the Joker in his hand, which was absolutely irresistible to Nolan.

at that time.

He was genuinely shocked when Chen Yu proposed to complete the script independently.

The car came to a smooth stop in Warner.

The two then walked into the headquarters.

Barry Manyer had clearly been waiting for a long time, and only got up to greet them when he noticed Chen Yu and Nolan appearing in the office.

"congratulations!"

"A clown from the East."

"You truly shone at yesterday's awards ceremony."

Barry Manye embraced Chen Yu, a momentous occasion that was not only a personal compliment but also a historically significant one for Warner Bros.

"Thank you!"

"I've brought the first draft of the script for 'Joker'!" (End of Chapter)