Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 144 Brother Chen, are you still coming?
At the end of the month, the new Huabiao Awards ceremony was held at the Beijing Exhibition Hall.

Mr. Li and Professor Jiang both called.

But no matter who it is, Zhen Jiecheng is determined to be a stubborn person.

"Don't go!"

"I'm not going!"

"Everything needs to be made clear. Why did you treat me like a monkey in the first place?"

"Jiecheng, this is not the time for you to act out." Cheng Hao gently advised, "Boss Han called me personally, but you were sleeping in, so I answered the phone."

"Even if you are the emperor, you have to distinguish right from wrong, right?"

"What's wrong with "Life Events"? It doesn't even give me a hair?"

"I can't be so muddleheaded."

"Don't go! Don't go, don't go!"

"dududu~"

The phone rang. Zhen Jiecheng looked carefully and quickly answered the call.

"Hey, Senior!"

"Zhen Jiecheng! What? Do you want me to send you a sedan chair with eight bearers to carry you to the Huabiao Awards Ceremony?"

"Senior, that's not what I meant." Zhen Jiecheng explained quickly.

"It's nothing! Why are you complaining about nothing?"

"Senior, I didn't! I was just busy!"

"What the hell are you busy with!" Han Shanping yelled, "Parasite has already completed the review and registered for Cannes. What are you busy with? Are you busy being a hooligan?"

"Senior, look at what you said. Are you saying that I will retire from the film industry after filming Parasite? I have to get back into new projects!"

"New project! Why did you sign up if you're not going? Don't tell me that the movie is not just yours and you have to consider the actors and other staff. I think you are just trying to be naughty!"

"You kid is full of nonsense, I really want to slap your ears and make you rub your ears."

A voice in the local accent!
After finishing the output, Han Shanping instantly felt much clearer and his tone of voice calmed down.

"This time is different from last time. I will definitely give you a prize this time."

"So you have to go, otherwise it will have a bad influence."

"Bad influence? Oh, Huabiao is so awesome, can it represent influence?" Zhen Jiecheng curled his lips, "Senior, I won't hide anything from you, I'll tell you the truth!"

"First of all, I signed up on purpose. I admit it!"

"As for the award that Huabiao hinted at, it's at most a consolation prize, right?"

Han Shanping did not answer, which was tantamount to consent.

"Then Lu Chuan's "Kekexili" will also participate. He will definitely not get a consolation prize, and he may even get more than one prize, right?"

Han Shanping remained silent.

"Damn it, Lu Chuan takes it, I won't take it, I will just watch Lu Chuan take it."

"Isn't this obviously using my butt as a footrest?"

"This is not stepping on my butt, this is clearly stepping on the face of Beijing Film Academy! Stepping on your face!"

"Get lost! You're not the only one from Beijing Film Academy, Lu Chuan is too! Huabiao does not represent influence, but you, a bastard, cannot represent Beijing Film Academy either!" Han Shanping finally spoke.

"Oh, yes, yes, you are right, Senior." Zhen Jiecheng said with a playful smile, "But Senior, you also know my bad temper."

"If I go and see Lu Chuan win the grand prize, it would be ugly if I can't hold back my anger and start making a scene."

"In order to avoid causing a bad influence, I would rather bear the blame and not go this year."

After a pause,
"Of course, the above is just one of the reasons."

"The most important thing is: last year at the Huabiao Awards, Mr. Tian scolded the jury for me."

"I am not qualified to be generous on behalf of my teacher, even if Teacher Tian takes the initiative to ask for it!"

"I have to save face for my teacher! Senior, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Han Shanping fell silent again.

After a while, he threw out a sentence,

"You can go if you want, I don't care!"

"Dudududu!"

The phone was hung up.

Zhen Jiecheng hummed a little tune and leaned relaxedly on Cheng Hao's thighs.

"See? Senior also agreed."

"So, let Ning Hao lead the team for "Nobody". He is the photographer and assistant director, so he is qualified enough."

"But Brother Hao also has "Crazy Stone" himself." Cheng Hao reminded.

"Then just shoulder it, the more capable you are, the more work you can do!" Zhen Jiecheng changed into a comfortable position, "Sister, give me a massage again."

"Yes, a little lower."

"Further down!"

Zhen Jiecheng doesn't care whether the judges look unhappy or not. You are not my father, why should I lick your face and serve you to make you happy?
Go to hell!
Besides, if someone flatters you, will you just give me a good face?
"A World Without Thieves" is gone, and then what?
It was just given an award for Outstanding Foreign Co-production, and it was a damn poor award.

On the contrary, for "Kekexili", even though it had been exposed that "plagiarism existed", Lu Chuan won the Best Director Award and the Best Feature Film Award.

He really has no shame at all!

The next day, the entertainment pages directly published Feng Xiaogang's black face, and Ning Hao, a new commercial director, did not escape the paparazzi's instigation.

After all, with the achievements made by "Crazy Stone" this summer, he should not miss the Outstanding New Director Award.

Although Huabiao gave the Outstanding Digital Film Award and the Outstanding Film Technology Award, these two are combined into one award and are multi-yolk eggs.

"I am already very satisfied!"

"After all, Jie Cheng didn't have any, and I already got two!"

"Hahaha!"

"Thanks to Huabiao, the jury, and the audience for their support for Crazy Stone."

"Thank you everyone!"

Ning Hao was so proud, looking like a loser who had never eaten bran before, and he came to the company the next day after winning the award.

He had no idea that the previous version of "Crazy Stone" was far inferior to the current one in terms of production, cast and performance, but he still easily won the Outstanding New Director Award.

There are many reasons why he didn’t get it this time, and being implicated by Zhen Jiecheng was obviously one of them.

"Jiecheng, I guess you're waiting for Parasite to win a big prize, and then you can show off at our domestic awards, right?"

"Yes, and also wrong!"

"Oh, what do you mean?" Ning Hao asked curiously.

"First, it's not certain whether Parasite can win. Cannes is not my family's workshop. Can you just win the award if you say so?"

"Secondly, even if Parasite wins the award, will those men on the jury bow their heads? What are you dreaming of!"

Hearing this, Ning Hao scratched his head.

"Not really, right? They've won an award at Cannes, so how can our domestic awards not recognize it? I've only heard of people praising their own people, or people carrying their sedan chairs, but I've never heard of people shooting themselves in the foot."

"Not really? Haha." Zhen Jiecheng curled his lips, "Just wait, sooner or later I'll let you see it."

It would have been fine if Wang Xiaoshuai's "Qinghong" had not been registered, but Gu Changwei's "Peacock" was registered for the Golden Kun Award, which was separated from the Hundred Flowers Awards for the first time this year and has been awarded every few years since then.

It is still unclear what the final outcome of this life will be, but in the previous life, "Peacock" was nominated for three Jin Kun Awards, but ultimately only won the Best Supporting Actress award.

Oh, by the way, Lu Chuan’s “Kekexili” won the Best Feature Film.

It managed to get to the top by stepping on the Berlin Film Festival Silver Bear Award, how magical!
Lu Chuan comes from an academic background, but isn’t Gu Changwei the same?

Ultimately, it all comes down to relationships, connections, and the mood of the man.

The 32-word principle of the Jin Kun Award is written on paper, but in the minds of the jury members, only eight of them are kept in mind: winds come from all directions, and you take the helm yourself.

No prejudice? Bullshit!
Follow the good advice? Hammer!
Art is democracy, and academics are supreme? Whoever believes this is an idiot!
Of course, if the academics are obedient and well-behaved, they will definitely be able to get a place in the queue; it is just a matter of time.

As for the others, I will definitely do it next time. What if the old man is in a good mood one day and gives one to me?

"Since they won't give in, why did you sign up?" Ning Hao pondered for a long time, still puzzled, "Aren't you just asking them to slap you in the face?"

"You know shit!" Zhen Jiecheng crossed his legs. "No prizes? Then I have to sign up even more!"

"It's a commercial film. If someone signs up but the person himself doesn't go, I don't care if he doesn't give it to me. If he gives it to me and the crew members take it on his behalf, they are the ones who are embarrassed, and I won't say a good word about them."

"I have not only signed up for award-winning art films, but I have also gone. If he doesn't give me the chance, wouldn't that be like giving me a reason to cause trouble? If he gives me the chance, it would be like bowing to me, and I will win back Director Tian's face. And if he still doesn't get my approval, I will continue next time."

"Anyway, I am a dog, I have no shame."

"If they have the guts, they'll be as shameless as me!"

"I like to drag my opponent to the same level as me, and then beat him to death with my rich experience!"

Hearing this, Ning Hao was dumbfounded.

He narrowed his eyes to look like Buffett Zhao, and pointed at Zhen Jiecheng with a trembling finger.

"屮!"

"You are really a dog!"

"Aren't you afraid that your ancestors' graves will be dug up if you do this?"

"Oh! There is such a good thing?" Zhen Jiecheng clapped his hands happily, "Then I can stand on the moral high ground and accuse them!"

"Paddle! Paddle as hard as you can!"

"Because of the wars several generations ago, I don't even know where my ancestors' graves are. This is a good opportunity for me to find my roots."

"As for my grandfather, he didn't even have a coffin. After going through the crematorium, it was incomplete."

"As the eldest grandson, I made the decision for my grandfather: It doesn't matter to him!"

"You" Ning Hao's lips trembled.
Thousands of words poured into my throat, and finally merged into one word:

"屮!"

It's not just Ning Hao who's good at this, Feng Xiaogang's is even better.

As the third commercial director in the country's billion-yuan club, he was not only ignored by the Huabiao Award, which advocates "getting closer to business and embracing the market", but was also not let go by the Beidouxing Award of that year.

Feng Xiaogang has achieved great success, but he still does not get the respect he deserves.

"Days Related to Youth" has been completed, and Ye Jing and Wang Shuo are promoting it all over the streets, trying to sell it for a good price.

This youth drama, adapted from Wang Shuo's novel "All About Playing", is a rival to "Romance of the Second Generation". News about it was revealed last year before filming even started.

Among them, the topic about the character of "Feng Pants" was particularly eye-catching after the producers actively promoted it.

Ye Jing looked everywhere for special actors, and after careful selection, he finally decided on a satisfactory "Feng Pants".

His face shape, facial features, and body shape are very similar to those of the young Feng Xiaogang. Feng Xiaogang knew with his buttocks that this character's image in film and television would definitely not be much better.

If Wang Shuo and Ye Jing could give this character even a positive setting, Feng Xiaogang would dare to wield the knife on the spot. Then soak it in wine, seal it, and give it to Master Shuo as a gift, to replenish the body and strengthen the yang!
At the beginning of autumn in 2005, the entertainment industry was full of vitality.

Part of its vitality was nourished by Feng Xiaogang's bitter tears.

Yi Yang Finger officially entered the entertainment industry and fell in love with Chen Yufan in the drama "Days Related to Youth", performing a beautiful love story of a pair of girls who abstained from virginity.

Another person who made his mark through this drama was Wen Zhang, who got a role through Gao Yuanyuan's introduction.

Feng Xiaogang, who had a premonition that "Feng Pants" would become a mocking label, made a strong transformation and threw himself into the ancient costume martial arts blockbuster "Night Banquet", vowing to change his appearance.

Zhen Jiecheng was busy writing a report on his Olympic campaign plan when Li Yunlong was yelling on CCTV's prime time "Which bastard reported me?"

"Jiecheng, how about taking a break before writing?" Cheng Hao brought over a bowl of cooled mung bean soup. "Drink some first, and then I'll give you a shoulder massage."

"OK, all right."

Zhen Jiecheng nodded, stretched his arms and cervical spine, picked up the mung bean soup and drank it in a few sips.

Then relax and lean back in the sofa chair, enjoying Cheng Hao's massage with just the right strength.

"Damn, it's so tiring to accompany the prince to study!"

"But I have to put my heart and soul into the performance and pretend I know nothing, which is even more tiring."

"The campaign will be held on the 19th and 20th."

“On December 12, there will be another mobilization meeting.”

"Then on January 1 next year, there will be a second round of elections."

"Oh, some trouble!"

"Yeah, you've worked hard!" Cheng Hao leaned forward and pressed his face against Zhen Jiecheng's cheek, rubbing it gently. "Although according to what you said, Director Yimou has basically been chosen. But I believe that our Jiecheng's talent and efforts will never be ignored, let alone wasted."

"mu~ma!" He gave her a kiss, "Jiecheng's daddy is the best!"

Zhen Jiecheng: ⊙０⊙

Well, Cheng Hao is right!

So I have to listen to Cheng Hao and take a break before writing again.

Zhen Jiecheng doesn't have many merits, but the most commendable thing is that he listens to advice.

"Dudududu!"

August 12,
At dawn, Zhen Jiecheng's cell phone rang.

As soon as the call was connected, Director Tian on the other end couldn't wait to speak.

"Jie Cheng, are you awake?"

"Teacher, I got up a long time ago and will leave soon."

"Well, then come pick me up and we can go together."

"Okay, teacher. Do you want me to bring you breakfast? Cheng Hao got up early and cooked porridge."

"No, I'm eating."

"Okay, wait for me."

After hanging up the phone, Zhen Jiecheng drank the remaining vegetable and egg porridge in the bowl. Without disturbing Cheng Hao who was catching up on his sleep, he quietly opened and closed the door and drove straight to the residential area where Director Tian lived.

As a result, as soon as I arrived at the gate of the community, I saw Director Tian waiting on the roadside.

"Where's your pass?" Director Tian glanced at it after getting on the bus and immediately asked, "Did you forget to bring it?"

"I have it, but I haven't put it on yet."

"Then put it on quickly!"

"Okay!" Zhen Jiecheng nodded, quickly hung it up, and then immediately drove to Kuangou on the outskirts of Beijing.

When they arrived outside the venue, they were shocked to see several security guards checking vehicles one by one. Zhen Jiecheng's originally relaxed expression couldn't help but become serious.

It is of special significance to hold the election for chief director here, because the application report for the Beijing Olympic Games was completed in Kuangou.

As a place for entertaining important guests for a long time, the scenery is beyond words. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side, it is a perfect holiday resort.

Zhen Jiecheng wasn’t sure whether it was open to the public on normal days, but it was obviously impossible today!

All the reporters present wore official media logos, and a specific video recording team was responsible for preserving each team's statements.

The staff brought out the agreement, and all those who participated in the campaign or attended the meeting had to sign a confidentiality agreement. They also patiently explained that any equipment with recording, photographing, or other functions was not allowed to be brought into the venue. No campaign content could be leaked to the outside world, even the candidate's own proposal.

After Zhen Jiecheng signed his documents and handed over his phone, he followed Director Tian and briefly greeted a group of familiar faces.

Everyone knew that this was not a social occasion, so they were all quite restrained.

But when he saw Chen Kaige wearing a white shirt, black suit, and sunglasses, walking towards him like a gangster boss with a heartless pace.

Zhen Jiecheng couldn't hold it in any longer and opened his mouth:

"Brother! So handsome!"

"Hahahaha, I'm already 53, I'm no longer handsome!"

"No, no, no! Being handsome knows no age, it's all about temperament!" Zhen Jiecheng gave a thumbs up, "No wonder my sister-in-law has eyes only for you. With the accumulation of years and your knowledge of poetry and books, it would be strange if my sister-in-law is not fascinated by you!"

As soon as Zhen Jiecheng opened his mouth, he involuntarily activated the passive ability of Beiying Succubus and started talking nonstop.

"I guess, with the way you're dressed, if you weren't out for the election today, your sister-in-law would be worried at home, afraid that you'd bring her a sister."

"Go away! Stop teasing me, kid." Chen Kaige said with disdain but with a smile on his face.

He put his arm around Zhen Jiecheng's shoulder and looked at Director Tian.

"Old Tian, ​​Jiecheng calls me Senior Brother and you Teacher. We are classmates, but I have lost my seniority for no reason. Isn't that inappropriate?"

"What's appropriate or inappropriate? It's up to each of us!" Director Tian glanced at his watch. "Okay, take your hands off Jiecheng's shoulders and pay attention to the occasion! It's almost time, let's go in!"

"Okay, let's go!"

Chen Kaige took the lead and set off with high spirits.

At eight o'clock, the leaders of the organizing committee arrived.

The first round of elections has officially begun!
Thirteen teams were selected from more than one hundred teams. Each director/team was limited to 50 minutes to submit their planning proposals first, and then the person in charge made a presentation.

According to the process, a draw will be made first, and then people will go on stage one by one.

The team that drew number 1 was the Gehuazhongyan bidding team led by domestic rock legend Cui Jian.

“I didn’t think too much about it. It was more of a feeling, which was actually our belief in our own abilities, as well as a feeling for our environment and our times. So when these two things collided, I immediately had a desire to create.”

Cui Jian's opening remarks seemed bland, but this did not disappoint everyone.

On the contrary, everyone was looking forward to his next proposal presentation.

However, the Gehua Zhongyan team's plan was full of large-scale theatrical evening party templates, which made everyone frown. Even though Cui Jian added many ideas and thoughts, the essence did not change.

To make a simple analogy, it is probably similar to a hot pot. Although Cui Jian prepared a variety of raw materials, in the final analysis it is still a hot pot flavor.

It is conceivable that in the later scoring phase, Cui Jian’s score will not be high.

The second team to take the stage was the Children’s Army Team.

I have to say that the soldiers are reliable, and the applause after the presentation was obviously much warmer.

Next it was Li An's turn. As a director from Taiwan, Li An's fame to the mainland people mainly comes from the fact that his 01 film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, making him the first Asian director to win the award.

But in fact, Li An won two Berlin Golden Bears in 93 and 96, and this achievement has already helped him become a world-class director.

Facing such a big boss, everyone's expectations were raised. And Li An did not disappoint everyone's expectations.

The project focuses on using modern imaging technology to reflect China's traditional culture, transforming the four sides of the Bird's Nest into a large screen.
One after another, specific plans were proposed, causing everyone to frown, ponder, and discuss in a low voice. When the presentation was finished, there was even more applause.

"Let's not talk about other things, at least in terms of reflecting Chinese culture, Director Li should have gotten the highest score!" Zhen Jiecheng whispered.

Hearing this, Director Tian raised his eyebrows.
"Higher than yours?"

"Teacher, that's Li An! There are two golden bears!"

This is just now. When Brokeback Mountain comes out next year, Li An will win the Venice Golden Lion and the Oscar for Best Director. As for the American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards, let alone!
Later, in 07, "Lust, Caution" won the Golden Lion Award for the second time.

Two Golden Lions and two Golden Bears, that’s ridiculous!

"Don't be humble when you should be, and don't be proud when you should be." Director Tian glared at him, "Remember this, show your best and most confident attitude, and fully present your plan. I don't think your ideas are worse than others, especially the ignition design."

"No matter if it's Li An or Wang An, do your best to get the highest score! This is not about being competitive. This is the 100-year Olympics, a national event. Do you understand?"

"I understand!" Zhen Jiecheng nodded quickly.

As a reborn person, I have witnessed several Olympic Games after 08, each one worse than the last.

Although Zhen Jiecheng has a great sense of pride in the 08 Olympics, his sense of involvement is still not deep, even though Zhen Jiecheng knows very well that the 08 Olympics is an important node in building the self-confidence of the Chinese nation.

However, at this moment, facing Director Tian's sharp eyes, solemn expression, and every word he read.

Zhen Jiecheng couldn't help but think of the houses in his rural hometown where the elders were still alive, and the portraits of great men hanging in the center of the main hall, which had remained the same for decades.

For some reason, I felt my shoulders became heavier.

The calm attitude also turned into solemnity.

So he nodded again and repeated:
"Teacher, I understand!"

Zhen Jiecheng's mental activity did not last long before it was interrupted by applause from the audience again.

Looking up, I saw Brother Chen holding his head high and walking towards the center of the venue to the applause.

"Brother Chen, you have to thank me!"

"If I hadn't read your poem by Du Fu first last time, you would have been teased or even mocked for it in the future!"

Zhen Jiecheng thought so.

On the stage, Chen Kaige had already begun his opening remarks.

Just the first sentence made Zhen Jiecheng's eyes widen involuntarily!

“I heard Jie Cheng’s speech at the last mobilization meeting and was very touched.”

"Like Jiecheng, on that night a few years ago, when I learned that the Olympic Games would be held in our capital, I was watching TV at that moment and saw the smiles on the faces of people across the country!"

"Perhaps it was because of a spiritual connection that I also thought of Du Fu's poems."

"And a poem written by a great man that gave me my name!"

After saying that, Chen Kaige coughed and cleared his throat.

"The title of the poem is: "Five-character Verse: Happy to Hear Good News"

Raise your head, with the fullest emotion and tone:

"The autumn wind blows over the river, and the vast wilderness reaches the sky."

"A beautiful order follows a person, and the bright moon rises beside the clouds."

"No news from home, no news from my wife and children."

After a pause, the tone rose and became louder.
"The whole universe is looking forward to it, and the triumphant song is playing in the border town!"

(End of this chapter)