Huayu: Starting from "The Heavenly Bodyguard"

Chapter 138 The Twists and Turns of Europe's Three Great Trials

Regardless of whether Shen Daniu is an inner disciple or a kitchen disciple, he is now the undisputed face of the younger generation at Beijing Film Academy.

For the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, Shen Mo would have no chance of investing in films. However, he would have plenty of other intangible support.

The numerous senior brothers and sisters scattered throughout the world have unknowingly solved countless problems for Ula Grass.

Take the movie "Buried" for example. Even if the story is simple and there is no sensitive content, if it were submitted for review normally, and then there were three requests and three rejections, it would definitely not be in time.

Shen Mo carried goji berries and visited a group of relatives. Although he was ridiculed by the old men, the result was that he had to go back to his hometown to take photos. If he didn't win an award, he would break his legs next time.

Those who lack a solid foundation, if they shoot the movie first and then submit the script for review, the yolk won't be shaken apart, it's all because they have a low center of gravity.

The best-case scenario is that you're forced to drastically rewrite the script, rendering everything filmed before useless.

Without these incidents, Principal Zhang would not have been able to allow students from the Beijing Film Academy to freeload at various projects in Wula Grassland without any psychological burden.

Even Lu Taro, the former leader of the younger generation, is now extremely jealous because Shen Mo took away all the support from the Beijing Film Academy. He goes around complaining about Shen Da Niu'er all the time.

He was no longer the crybaby senior brother who could teach Shen Daniu how to use boxed lunches to seize control of the crew.

Instead, it's that damned, tearful Rikutaro who only knows how to plagiarize.

The two exchanged a few blows from a distance, and Shen Mo realized that this guy was really bored. He could cry for half the night if he called Principal Zhang.

Shen Mo called that bastard, hoping to lure the son of a bitch to the film set; there was a ready-made trap here.

That kid's too slippery; he won't fall for it at all.

I'll spare his life for now, and once I'm done with my work, I'll find a utility pole with good feng shui.

Shen Mo wanted to make a movie and compete for awards, which happened to fall into the area where his sect was truly terrifyingly powerful.

Several old men gave Shen Danu a long talk, and Shen Mo instantly understood.

The martial arts world is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and social interactions.

Having obtained the sect's secret manual, Shen Mo had also figured out the ins and outs of the three major European sects.

To put it bluntly, it's the same old story: if the judges don't have their own people on the team, you won't get any real benefit.

Even without preferential treatment, having your own people around ensures fairness.

Moreover, given the quality of "Buried," it would be difficult for the main competition to even get nominated unless someone from their own circle is the chairman of the jury.

Shen Daniu'er was really focused on "a kind of attention," another parallel unit in Cannes.

"Buried Alive" has a novel subject matter, and by using the method of evil cultivation, it elevates Liu Qianqian's acting skills to an exaggerated level.

One reason to pay attention to this unit is its inherent nature. Shen Mo discussed it with the elders of the sect, and the probability of winning the award is still very high.

The old guard in the sect had already called the Cannes judges they knew, and the conversation always ended with an unintentional mention of Shen Daniu's "Buried Alive".

Those old-timers who frequent film festivals are all part of the same circle, much like how high-ranking officials in ancient times used connections to help their children pass examinations.

As soon as you explain it, the other person understands instantly.

Shu Qi is a judge at next year's Cannes Film Festival, and Shen Mo's trip there is to make some connections beforehand.

Even with the Beijing Film Academy exerting its efforts from behind, it's still somewhat beyond its reach.

Shen Mo actually admires Shu Qi for being able to achieve a grand slam as one of the three major judges in Europe.

She also came from humble beginnings, even less so than Shen Daniu.

She was born into an ordinary family in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Her family was poor, and her childhood was full of hardship and pain. She hardly ever experienced warmth and care.

The family of four lived in a cramped rented room, struggling to make ends meet. The parents argued constantly over how to make ends meet, creating a tense atmosphere at home.

Depressing and cold.

Shuqi's parents were brutal in their parenting style, often resorting to beatings and scoldings. From a young age, she was the family's punching bag, and being scolded and beaten was a daily occurrence.

She never felt her parents' favoritism; instead, she lived in fear for many years, learning at a young age to read between the lines and live cautiously.

Because of her family's poverty, Shuqi shouldered the burden of life at a young age, taking on household chores and learning to be considerate of her parents and contribute to the family income.

Even so, it was difficult to change her family's attitude towards her. Long-term domestic violence and emotional neglect made her sensitive and rebellious, and she developed the idea of ​​escaping her family at an early age.

During her adolescence, she became increasingly rebellious, lost interest in her studies, and eventually dropped out of school at the age of 15 to leave home and make a living on her own. Without education or connections, she could only do the lowest-paying jobs, working as a waitress, salesperson, and street vendor, experiencing firsthand the hardships of life at the bottom of society.

At the age of 16, Shu Qi was discovered by a talent scout. In order to make a living and escape poverty, she had no choice but to enter the entertainment industry, which led her down a controversial path. Her early experiences became an indelible mark on her life.

She was initially discovered by a talent scout to work as a model, and later signed a contract to shoot revealing photos to support her family, bearing enormous public pressure.

In 1995, she was signed by Ko Chun-hsiung and forced to star in "Sex and Desire" to debut, where she was labeled a "sex symbol". In 1996, she was discovered by Wong Jing and went to Hong Kong, where she changed her name to "Shu Qi". She first starred in erotic films such as "Sex and Zen II", where she gained fame and controversy.

In 96, she won the Best Supporting Actress and Best New Performer awards at the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in "Viva Erotica," becoming the first actress to win a mainstream award for a Category III film role, which officially opened up her acting career.

In 1998, she won both the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Young and Dangerous: The Prequel," accelerating her career transition. In 2005, she won the 42nd Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress for Hou Hsiao-hsien's "Three Times," and her acceptance speech, "Putting back on the clothes I took off one by one," became a declaration of her transformation.

In 2001, she starred in Hou Hsiao-hsien's "Millennium Mambo," earning her first Cannes Best Actress nomination and marking the beginning of her career in art films.

This year, he starred in Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One," which grossed over 3.4 million yuan, setting a record and reaching the pinnacle of commercial value. He also served as a jury member for the main competition at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival, marking his first time on the jury of one of Europe's three major film festivals, thus enhancing his international recognition.

With acting roles spanning both art and commerce, he has been recognized by directors such as Hou Hsiao-hsien and Derek Yee, becoming a representative figure of "rebirth" in the Chinese film industry.

The shackles of the "sex symbol" label: Early experiences in photo albums and erotic films have left the "sex symbol" label following them like a shadow, leading to long-term contempt within the industry and criticism from the public. Even if they successfully transform their image, their past is often brought up again.

She fell in love with Leon Lai while filming "City of Glass," and they had a secret relationship for seven years before breaking up due to public opinion and fan pressure, which became a hot topic of discussion.

Earlier this year, a photo scandal circulated online featuring Shu Qi. She quickly clarified that it was "just a resemblance." Although it did not cause a major uproar, past controversies were brought up again.

Sometimes prejudice is like a mountain; on the way up, your past becomes a series of sharp blades, piercing you like a thousand arrows.

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