Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

The awards ceremony began, and the huge auditorium was packed.

Tidal Swinton, the president of this year's Berlin Film Festival, led the jury in their speeches on stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, dear film lovers, tonight we gather in Berlin to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the art of cinema..."

Over the past few days, the jury has witnessed countless amazing works, and we have selected tonight's winners in an absolutely fair, open, and impartial manner...

Everyone perked up, knowing that an even more agonizing period was about to begin.

"Why didn't I see the 'Mei Lanfang' film crew?" Jiang Wenli asked.

The others began searching the auditorium, but they couldn't find Director Chen. Instead, they spotted Zhang Ziyi sitting in the guest section.

"Didn't you attend?"

Ge You and Li Xuejian were somewhat surprised. Even if they weren't invited, they should at least maintain appearances, so they didn't attend the awards ceremony at all.

The awards ceremony began on stage, and the group stopped talking.

First, awards will be presented in the Short Film category, the New Generation category...

An hour later, the awards for the other categories were presented, and it was time for the most intense and exciting main competition category.

"Received the Alfred Bauer Award..."

The very first award resulted in a tie, which is quite rare.

Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts...

Outstanding music awards...

As awards were presented one after another, the number of competitors decreased accordingly.

"The Silver Bear for Best Screenplay goes to—[The Messenger], congratulations!"

Wang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. [Hunting] had a chance to win the award, and he had taken another step forward.

"Best Actress Silver Bear – Bjette Minismeier, [the perfect second pair], congratulations!"

Upon hearing this voice, Jiang Wenli smiled and clapped, knowing that her chances of winning the award were slim and she didn't have high hopes.

After the Best Actress took the stage to accept her award and delivered her acceptance speech, the jury members continued to present the next awards.

On the big screen, several films nominated for the award flashed by, including "The Hunt".

At this moment, Ge You's squinting eyes lit up. Having won the Cannes Best Actor award, he also longed for the Berlin Best Actor title.

Wang Xuan also became nervous. If Ge You won the Best Actor award, his chances of winning other awards would be slim.

Very few films can win two awards at the same time, unless the jury has a particular fondness for them.

Of course, it's possible that there will still be opportunities through [hunting].

But if Ge You doesn't win Best Actor, then he can still hope for the Golden Bear, or at the very least, a Silver Bear.

On stage, the judges opened the envelopes and read aloud:

The winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival is: Ge You – for [The Hunting]. Congratulations!

Many film crews in the venue came over and gave him a warm round of applause.

Ge You was one of the hot contenders for Best Actor, so this result is not surprising.

At this moment, Ge You was completely lost in thought, her face showing confusion and astonishment.

Wang Xuan's chest heaved slightly, a mix of emotions spreading through him—a mixture of surprise and regret.

"Director Wang, thank you..."

Knowing that he had won an award meant that his chances of winning another award were slim.

"Congratulations, Teacher Ge You."

Wang Xuan gave him a hug.

Congratulations!

Jiang Wenli and Li Xuejian smiled and hugged him one by one, congratulating him while also showing envy in their eyes.

"Come up on stage to receive your award."

Wang Xuan reminded him to move aside.

The judges are reading out the reasons for awarding the prizes:

"—Perfectly portrays the helplessness of an innocent person who has nowhere to prove their innocence, allowing the audience to empathize with loneliness, injustice, and the coldness of human nature. The performance is realistic, penetrating, and extremely convincing."

Ge You accepted the trophy and certificate and stood in front of the podium:

"Thank you, thank you Director Wang Xuan, he is a very talented director..."

"Old Ge looks like he has thick eyebrows and big eyes, but he's a master at flattery."

Jiang Wenli joked with a smile.

Wang Xuan smiled helplessly; he felt embarrassed by what he had been told.

···

Back home, it was already early morning.

Netizens who stayed up late to watch the live text and image broadcast were instantly energized when they saw Ge You win the award; the night was definitely worth it.

The news has gone viral on various forums, praising the youngest nominated director for producing a Berlin Film Festival Best Actor.

Meanwhile, inside a hotel in Jiaozuo.

Jing Tian wasn't very happy. Compared to Ge You winning the Best Actor award, he hoped Wang Xuan would win the award.

She sat in front of the computer, wearing pink pajamas, yawning sleepily, but her eyes were still fixed on the updated picture, a photo of Wang Xuan smiling and clapping.

"Xuanxuan, don't be disappointed, there will be other opportunities later."

Jing Tian murmured to herself with heartache.

……

"Master, you've already done a great job."

……

Wow, my son has produced a movie star!

Wang Ma was so excited that she danced with joy.

Mr. Wang yawned, "It's a pity, since it wasn't my son who won the award, there's no photo to hang up."

···

Ge You returned to his seat with the Best Actor trophy and certificate, an irrepressible smile on his face.

At this point, the draw continued, awarding the remaining three grand prizes.

Knowing his chances were slim, Wang Xuan relaxed considerably and even had the mood to joke with Ge You:

"Teacher Ge, you absolutely have to treat us to a meal."

"Haha, what do you want to eat...?"

At this moment, the presenter announced the winner's name: "The Silver Bear for Best Director goes to: Wang Xuan – [The Hunting], congratulations."

Boom!

Wang Xuan felt like he was hallucinating. He looked at Ge You next to him, who was looking at him with a surprised expression.

"We won an award! We won another award!"

Ge You was very excited, as were Li Xuejian and Jiang Wenli who were standing next to her.

Guan Xiaotong shouted excitedly, "I won an award! I won an award!"

After a brief moment of mental blankness, Wang Xuan smiled and stood up to hug each of them.

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Wang Xuan walked gracefully towards the podium.

"—【The Hunt】uses a small yet deadly lie to construct a modern allegory about humanity, society, and morality. The director uses the most detached lens to tell the most painful story..."

"Thanks."

Wang Xuan accepted the palm-sized Silver Bear award and a certificate with both hands, raising them high to signal to the audience.

"Excellent director, you may now give your acceptance speech."

Standing in front of the microphone, Wang Xuan paused for a moment, then parted his lips slightly:

"There's a girl who's been waiting for me to confess my feelings. She always reminds me unintentionally, but I don't want to rush into expressing my feelings because I don't have a good gift to give her."

Thank you Berlin for letting me win the Best Director award.

I want to give this trophy to her; I'm sure she'll love it.

His unconventional remarks eased the tense atmosphere somewhat.

Thunderous applause and whistles erupted from the crowd, congratulating the lucky girl.

Ge You and the others smiled and guessed who the girl Wang Xuan was talking about was.

She's beautiful, polite, and has a great presence; she's definitely a good match for Wang Xuan.