Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 752 Resign yourself to fate
After the Hollywood stars' climax, it's lunchtime, which is all about eating, drinking, and socializing.

It's the same everywhere; eating and drinking together is all about socializing. You can't get anything done without socializing.

Because Liu Tianxian can speak English, she can chat with anyone and took the opportunity to take a photo with several famous celebrities.

Fang Hong met with several investors and producers from Hollywood.

Actually, they were just chatting and didn't have much interaction. These Hollywood people are all very open.

Next up is the Trendsetter Awards ceremony, which I don't need to attend; it's just a publicity stunt for films that have won awards at other ceremonies.

There are also other organizations' activities, such as roundtable forums for female creators and support for film and television creation by ethnic minorities.

You can't go to too many of these events, because they all have political leanings. Even the Oscar luncheon doesn't talk about movies; instead, it talks about national policies and then criticizes them harshly.

Therefore, Liu Tianxian and Fang Hong only need to choose one or two to participate, such as an AR or virtual production technology forum.

As long as there's continuous exposure during this period, that's fine. There are always updates about Liu Tianxian on overseas internet platforms, regardless of whether foreign netizens like to see them or not. We're just going to distribute them to them, even though we've paid for it.

Photos of the two appearing at various events in Hollywood were also circulated back to China, and the media followed up with rolling reports.

And those pictures were all reposted, then accompanied by the author's own interpretation.

"Liu Yifei appeared at the Oscars luncheon, and her appearance alongside Angelina Jolie was a feast for the eyes."

"Liu Yifei's photo with Nicole Kidman perfectly embodies the beauty of the East."

"At the Oscars luncheon, Liu Yifei was in the center position; her Oscar win was a sure thing."

This report completely ignores the fact that Emma Stone was also present, and only reports on how Liu Tianxian is doing.

Most Chinese netizens don't know this person.

During this period, Liu Yifei has been participating in various print and television interviews and making appearances everywhere. She even tried on a haute couture gown for the Oscars red carpet, keeping her extremely busy.

The Oscars are fast approaching, and the opening day on February 26th is fast approaching.

Before afternoon, the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre was already packed with people from all over the world who had come to see their idols. These were all fans who had come early to secure their spots.

If you arrive late, there won't even be a seat available.

These fans could only watch from the outside and could not enter the awards ceremony venue. Entry to the awards ceremony required an invitation and was not open to the public.

Liu Tianxian arrived at the Roosevelt Hotel suite near the Dolby Theatre several hours early and settled in. A team came to do her makeup and hair.

The Dolby Theatre also has private dressing rooms, but those are for top Hollywood stars, so they don't bother with that.

The makeup took several hours. When Liu Tianxian came out, Fang Hong saw that she was wearing a light and flowing nude-colored dress, revealing fair and translucent skin.

Her long hair was also curled into a fluffy braid, which looked very gentle and girlish.

She wore bright red lipstick, sparkling earrings, and a large pink heart diamond ring on her hand, making her look both wealthy and radiant.

"Tsk tsk tsk, she doesn't look like a mother at all. She's clearly someone's rich young lady who ran off to cause trouble." Fang Hong circled around her, looking her up and down.

"Hehe. You're the real troublemaker." Liu Tianxian gently wiped the corner of her eye, tears welling up from the man's teasing.

The word "祸害" is, of course, a compliment, meaning something is good-looking.

"Oh, Miss Liu, you flatter me so much," Fang Hong said with a smile.

"Who's giving you any credit? You're a menace, a complete menace," Liu Tianxian said fiercely.

"Who have I harmed? Have I harmed you?" Fang Hong said.

"Yes, it's ruined me." Liu Tianxian slightly raised her chin, looking smug.

"Then I'll torment you." Fang Hong said, and scratched her stomach to tickle her.

"Oh, hehehe."

Liu Tianxian bent over and quickly smiled as she dodged away, saying, "Don't do that. I just changed into my dress and put on my makeup. Don't mess it up."

"Alright!" Fang Hong stopped.

Just as the two were chatting and relaxing, a white man in a suit and tie walked over. He was their temporary agent here, responsible for coordinating the arrangements for the Oscars.

“Ms. Liu, Mr. Fang, it’s time. We can proceed to the red carpet now,” the white man said.

"Okay, lead the way," Fang Hong gestured.

Two makeup assistants then helped Liu Tianxian put a dust cover on her dress to prevent it from getting dusty or dirty on the way, and then helped her lift the hem of her dress to catch up.

Other makeup artists brought their own equipment, including emergency sewing kits and makeup bags, in case of emergencies, and also to do a final touch-up before going on the red carpet.

It's really troublesome for female celebrities to walk the red carpet, as they need to be taken care of in every way, while it's much simpler for men.

A large group of people left the suite and entered the corridor. The elevator was guarded by a dedicated person and led directly to the underground parking garage.

A high-end black minivan was parked not far from the elevator entrance; this was arranged in advance.

Liu Tianxian and Fang Hong sat in the back seat, while the others rode in another car. The car drove slowly, as it was a short 15-minute drive.

There is a temporary service area in the underground passage of the Dolby Theatre, which is not open to the public. Cars arrive here by following the signs.

This is the final adjustment stage for celebrities on the red carpet. With the help of her makeup team, Liu Yifei removed her dust cover.

The hairstylist applied hairspray to her nails again; the makeup artist pressed blotting paper and touched up the highlights; the nail technician wiped the reflective layer off her nails.

The styling assistant used static-eliminating spray, as confirmed by the agent just now.

Every step of the process is meticulous, and missing any step could lead to an unexpected incident.

Because all the external lenses are high-definition lenses, even the smallest pores can be captured clearly.

A female celebrity went directly to the red carpet without touching up her makeup, and was photographed under high-definition cameras with her nose showing signs of makeup loss and oiliness. The topic of "makeup disaster" garnered over 2 million views that day.

So anyone who takes a chance and gets caught in an unflattering situation will be bombarded with comments from netizens saying they've become ugly.

Guided by his agent, Fang Hong walked down the red carpet hand in hand with Liu Tianxian.

The moment she stepped onto the red carpet, shouts and flashing lights erupted from both sides.

Black-clad bodyguards patrolled the red carpet to prevent any collisions.

The radio also provides live broadcasts in eight languages, creating a lively atmosphere, as if one were in a bustling dream.

With a smile on her face, Liu Tianxian slowly walked towards the front of the red carpet, lifting her skirt, and occasionally posing for photos by the reporters present.

The reporters present included not only international entertainment journalists but also domestic entertainment journalists. Sina, Sohu, NetEase, Universal, and Phoenix Entertainment all sent reporters.

Because Liu Yifei was there, they could get firsthand information and reports. There are still many Liu Yifei fans in China who are paying attention, even though it's late at night there. Liu Yifei could hear all sorts of shouts for her, some calling her by her Chinese name, others by her English name; fans from all over the world were there.

Standing on the Oscars red carpet, she was the most eye-catching presence at that moment.

However, you can't stay for very long; you can only stay for one minute before you have to leave. Unlike Cannes, where you can linger and security will help you leave if you don't want to.

Amidst the flashing lights, Liu Tianxian walked to the main photo wall area, where she paused for 15 seconds to allow officials to take her official photos.

Then they walked to the fashion media triangle area, where they were photographed by fashion media such as Vogue, Elle, and BAZAAR for about 10 seconds, with strict rules.

They all turned sideways and then straight up, and took a group photo with Fang Hong, their arms around each other's shoulders.

Next is the media interview area, where the two major television media outlets, TNT and ABC, are limited to 20 seconds each.

There are time limits for everything. If there were no time limit, the people who came after would have to shorten their time. The entire red carpet event has a set time limit.

"How do you feel as a Chinese person here?" a television reporter asked.

"Today, Chinese people make up 2.3% of Hollywood professionals, but tonight we make up 7% of the red carpet. We prefer to be ambassadors for film." Liu Yifei knew they were going to ask about her identity, so she was prepared not to answer.

"Does your dress today showcase Eastern aesthetics?" the reporter asked.

"Beauty belongs to humankind, just as light and shadow belong to the camera lens," Liu Tianxian said.

"So, do you need to address your Chinese audience?" the reporter asked.

"Art doesn't need a translator; they'll understand even if I don't explain it." Liu Tianxian avoids discussing such topics.

If I say that, they'll just translate it wrong. In such a big event, with hundreds of millions of viewers around the world watching, saying the wrong thing could cause a huge problem.

Her answers today were all prepared drafts, unlike her usual way of answering questions, where she usually prefers to speak the truth.

Generally, there are only a few questions, and after passing through them without any major incidents, we enter the Dolby Theatre Auditorium.

The entire venue resembles a circle with a dome, giving it the visual appeal of a European castle.

The seats were divided into three sections, arranged in a tiered fashion. Fang Hong and Liu Tianxian followed the signs and sat in the middle seats, which gave them a commanding view of the stage. The seats were dark gold in color.

The stage was covered by a red curtain and was not open at the time, but it didn't look very big; it could only be described as exquisite.

Aside from the grand and impressive award ceremonies held in China, the award ceremonies in other countries are generally not very large, including Cannes, which tends to feel rather small and immature.

Even so, what belongs to others is authority!

This isn't meant to be sarcastic; the stages of major award ceremonies in China are incredibly grand and impressive, while award ceremonies in other countries seem rather small and insignificant.

Since the awards ceremony hadn't started yet, many foreigners in the venue were whispering and exchanging pleasantries.

Fang Hong and Liu Tianxian could only wait for the ceremony to begin. Fang Hong held her hand and noticed that it was trembling slightly. He said, "Are you nervous before it even starts?"

“I’m a little worried that I won’t win the award. How disappointed I would be! My fans would be disappointed, my family would be disappointed, and you would be disappointed too!” Liu Tianxian said.

"What's there to be disappointed about? There are plenty of people who are full of expectations but don't win awards. If everyone is disappointed, then how can we live?"

Fang Hong said it didn't matter, and added, "If we can't get it, we can't get it. We'll just try again next time."

"Hmm." Liu Tianxian felt much more at ease.

They might say they don't care, as if they have profound thoughts, but when it comes down to it, they actually care a lot.

Just as the two were talking, Hendrik Willem Van Loon suddenly appeared in the seat next to them, smiling at them and wearing black-rimmed glasses.

"Hey, big brother, what brings you here?" Liu Tianxian asked in surprise.

"I arrived last night. I was going to let you know in advance, but I figured you're both busy, so I didn't want to bother you," Fang Long said, shaking hands with both of them.

It seems that there was no estrangement due to past grievances, and they still appeared very enthusiastic.

If such a person were born in a chaotic ancient era, he would definitely be a powerful and influential figure, possibly even becoming an emperor. He is loyal and warm-hearted to everyone.

Moreover, he saw through women early on, resolutely refusing to acknowledge the daughter born to Elaine Ng without a paternity test. He is very principled and possesses many admirable qualities.

It is said that once, when Hendrik Willem Van Loon was filming in Africa, his friends in Hong Kong gathered at a hotel to celebrate his birthday. Upon learning this, he called his assistant and asked him to settle the bill.

It's no exaggeration to say that someone like that makes friends everywhere.

Henrik Willem Van Loon then asked again, "So, are you confident you'll win the prize?"

"How can you talk about confidence or not? It's hard to say!" Liu Tianxian said seriously.

Fang Hong remained silent, listening to their conversation.

“If you don’t win an award, then your money has been wasted.” Hendrik Willem Van Loon knew the inside story and rules here.

"There's nothing we can do. We've done everything we could. Let's leave it to fate!" Liu Tianxian's tone lacked confidence.

“That makes sense,” Hendrik Willem Van Loon nodded.

"How is Xiao Fangzi doing lately?" Liu Tianxian asked with concern, after all, her husband also had a responsibility since his son couldn't come out right now.

"Well, what else can we do but keep them? Let's see if we can do something else. Anyway, we can't get into the entertainment industry."

Henrik Søren Kieran sighed and said, "He brought this on himself. It's good to teach him a lesson so he can learn to be a better person."

The way he said it made it clear that he blamed no one but his son for his own actions, which made Fang Hong feel a little better.

Just as the group was chatting, Yu Xian suddenly appeared and looked at them.

"Hey, aren't you filming Aquaman?" Liu Tianxian asked, quite surprised.

“Yes, but we took a day off from filming today to come here specifically to attend the Oscars and see you win. If you win and no one cheers for you, how lonely would that be, right?” Yu Xian smiled, shook hands with Hendrik Willem Van Loon to acknowledge them, and then sat down next to him.

"You'd lose a lot if you didn't film a single day, wouldn't you? Aren't you afraid Warner Bros. will fire you?" Liu Tianxian threatened.

“What’s there to be afraid of? They have plenty of money. What’s a little loss? Besides, I might finish filming for them ahead of schedule, which would save them a lot of money,” Yu said.

"Where's your girlfriend? Is she coming?" Liu Tianxian looked around but didn't see Guo Biting.

“She can’t come in, so I let her watch TV at home. Watching TV is the same thing. Why should a woman show her face in public? Being a good wife and mother is what she should be doing,” Yu Xian said.

"You're quite traditional," Liu Tianxian said.

“I think he’s right. Women should do what women should do, and they shouldn’t do what they shouldn’t do.” Hendrik Willem Van Loon agreed.

Both of them were very traditional and believed that women should support their husbands and raise their children.

(End of this chapter)