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Chapter 99 The Value of Tang Jinshan

Finally, the awards ceremony began.

Tang Jinshan, Zou Wenhuai, Yang Shou, and other bigwigs sat in the front row.

Li Jiaxin and Guan Zhilin were both at loggerheads and refused to back down.

Tang Jinshan could only let them sit down on either side.

Fan Shuibing and Zhang Chuanmei sat next to Rosamund Kwan.

The atmosphere at the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was quite relaxed.

Tang Jinshan also experienced it firsthand for the first time.

Andy Lau was nominated for Best Original Film Song for both "You Are My Woman" and "There Were So Many Fireworks Last Year".

Szeto Kam-yuen and Yau Nai-hoi were both nominated for Best Screenplay for their respective works, "The Longest Nite" and "Unexpected".

Tung Wai was nominated for Best Action Choreography for both "King of Killers" and "Phantom Commando".

Yu Chia-an was nominated for Best Art Direction for both "The More You Enjoy It, the More You Fall" and "City of Glass".

There are an unusually large number of people receiving dual nominations this year; there really is a wealth of talent!

Perhaps this is a harbinger of the end of Hong Kong cinema?

It's always the same few people coming and going.

What's even more interesting is that all of these double nominees failed to win.

There was only one exception.

Shu Qi was nominated for Best Supporting Actress this year for her roles in "Young and Dangerous: The Prequel" and "The Storm Riders".

She was also nominated for Best Actress for her role in "City of Glass".

Absolutely dazzling.

She ultimately won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Sister Thirteen in Hung Hing.

With two nominations, one of them has finally secured a spot.

However, it's highly likely she won't get a role in the female lead's story.

Regarding Best Newcomer.

From the perspective of those who came after, the nomination was of considerable merit.

Nicholas Tse – *Young and Dangerous: The Prequel*

Chen Guanxi – *Beautiful Boys' Love*

Wu Yanzu – City of Glass

Mong Ka-wai – "Very Sudden"

Koo Cho-lam – "Last Year There Were So Many Fireworks"

Three of them debuted in "Beautiful Boys' Love," a drama invested in by Tang Jinshan!

There were even rumors at the time that he had some kind of special hobby.

And now they're all in the spotlight; fate is truly amazing!

The quality of "Bishonen" is truly impressive!

Tang Jinshan's investment in movies is truly impressive!

Although the films he invested in flopped at the box office for four consecutive years, he still made a lot of contributions to Hong Kong cinema!

Perhaps it is just as he said when he stood in front of the media.

The movies he invests in never lose money, and he never judges success or failure by box office performance.

Even if the box office flops, as long as money is poured in, it will still cultivate a large number of industry talents.

That's amazing!

That's incredibly impressive!

Who wouldn't admire such magnanimity?

Moreover, he wasn't just talking nonsense.

Four movies cost over 9000 million yuan, and only a small portion of the investment has been recouped?

What a noble sentiment and idealism this is!

He truly burns with passion for his dreams!

Burning real gold and silver!

So what if he dated a few female celebrities?

It's all consensual; who knows how many people might even throw themselves at you.

Young Master Tang is just a greenhorn of nineteen!

It's still undetermined.

It's those media outlets that are acting inhumanely for the sake of sales.

That's too harsh on him!

Even if he continues to be a refined and elegant gentleman, so what?

They have money, and they have their own way of living.

It's not up to others to criticize.

As long as he continues to love movies, that's fine.

Sometimes I hate that I'm not a woman.

Even if it's just a rumored unusual hobby, that would be fine!

How can we not give them even the slightest chance!

When the nomination list was played live, the lights shone directly on Tang Jinshan in the first row.

Then, seeing him with Li Jiaxin and Guan Zhilin on either side, everyone's expressions became even more interesting.

What a wonderful life!

I'm jealous!

Ultimately, the Best Newcomer award went to the rising star Nicholas Tse.

He's now thriving in both music and film.

And they all won Best Newcomer.

If history doesn't change in the future, he will still win the Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor, becoming the only person in this field to achieve a grand slam.

Then came the presentation of the Best Actress award.

Gong Li and the princess went on stage as award presenters.

This treatment is top-notch.

Coincidentally, both of them are from mainland China.

Some things are actually changing.

Five nominations for Best Actress.

Li Jiaxin – *Beautiful Boys' Love*

Chiu Shu-chen – "The More Pleasant, the More Degenerate"

Shu Qi – City of Glass

Anita Yuen – "I Love You"

Sandra Ng – *Young and Dangerous: Sister Thirteen*

The camera panned across the five nominees, all of whom looked tense.

These artistic affirmations are even more important to these female artists.

Because none of them can guarantee box office success.

The camera then focused on Li Jiaxin and Tang Jinshan again.

However, for Li Jiaxin, the nomination itself is the greatest affirmation.

She did want to win an award, but it was just a thought.

Her nomination this time is most likely due to the script being tailor-made for her.

This will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

She's more suited to being a decorative vase.

The winner of the Best Actress award at the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards is—Chingmy Yau!

Gong Li and the princess didn't play with suspense much and announced things very quickly.

In an instant, Chingmy Yau was extremely excited.

After being nominated three times, she finally won the award!

She played two roles in "The More You Love, the More You Fall," aiming for an award.

Tang Jinshan was also very happy for her.

When he learned that Chingmy Yau had been nominated for Best Actress, he even sought help from Wen Juan.

Five million dollars was spent without anyone noticing.

These interest payments will be collected from Qiu Shuzhen sooner or later!

Unfortunately, she doesn't know yet that behind her success, there is a man who has been silently supporting her.

As she walked onto the stage, Chiu Shu-chen accepted the trophy and was moved to tears.

There are just too many controversies surrounding her.

Withdrawal from the Miss Hong Kong pageant due to chin surgery, the infamy of being the other woman with Fatty Wang, filming adult films, breakup with Shen Jiawei, and rumors of an affair with Tang Jinshan —

These are just a few examples, and the list goes on.

And now, she has finally proven herself!

She finally made it to this stage!

Standing under this spotlight, enjoy this moment of glory!

Even if I retire now, I will have no regrets.

Tang Jinshan also gave a warm round of applause.

He also orchestrated the award for Chingmy Yau.

So, how prestigious is Tang Jinshan's award at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards?

As a result, his actions displeased Li Jiaxin.

It's that bastard's woman again, going against her!

If she knew that Tang Jinshan had pulled some strings and that she had a share of the money spent, she would have been fined.

It probably exploded on the spot.

Next up is Best Actor.

It was taken by Yellow Dog's "Beast Cops".

The award presenters were Zhang Manyu and Mei Yanfang.

Zhang Manyu has often been compared to Gong Li, and their appearance together today will likely generate even more buzz among reporters tomorrow.

Then the Best Director award was presented, and Tang Jinshan went on stage.

The organizers also arranged for him to be accompanied by a female guest, Yang Ziqiong.

Thankfully it wasn't Gong Li, otherwise there would have been plenty of news to write about.

The Hong Kong Film Awards still wouldn't dare use him as a gimmick.

"Young Master Tang, as a film investor, you must value the director highly, right?"

Yang Ziqiong smiled.

"Indeed, when I invest in a movie, I usually look at the director and the script first, but the actors are also very important. For example, a kung fu actress like you, Sister Qiong, is irreplaceable."

Tang Jinshan laughed.

"Thanks!"

Yang Ziqiong laughed heartily.

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