I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 435, Two Prizes Taken Away!

Best Feature Film.

There's Li Yun again, and there's this "Let the Bullets Fly" thing.

This is Li Yun's name, appearing on the Huabiao Awards stage for the second time.

The 2th time!

Although this Best Feature Film award is a collection of many films, it is a condensed version of six excellent patriotic films from the past two years.

Tangshan, 1942, Korean War, The Flowers of War, Lost in Journey, and Let the Bullets Fly.

Six movies.

Six films that achieved remarkable success.

It won the Huabiao Award for Best Story.

"A double yolk!" Jiang Chenggang exclaimed excitedly.

At this moment, Li Yun could hardly contain his excitement.

Double yolk egg!

I never expected it to be a double-yolk egg.

The same person went on stage to receive the award twice.

He's an eighth-generation director!

Oh my goodness.

Jiang Chenggang could never have dreamed of such a scene; winning the Huabiao Award for Best Actor is already an extraordinary achievement.

This is the best feature film right now.

Li Yun's name appeared again.

"Shall I go up then?" Li Yun said with a faint smile.

"Go up there."

The others were also a little envious and jealous.

Li Yun at this moment.

He stood on the Huabiao Award stage for the second time.

Walk onto this podium.

Li Yun went up again.

Only three people present stood on the Huabiao Award stage twice to receive their awards.

Li Modu, Zhang Mouzi.

There is still one Li Yun today.

Among the many middle-aged and older actors with wrinkles deep enough to trap flies, Li Yun is the youngest winner of the Huabiao Awards for Best Feature Film.

It's dazzling!

So dazzling.

"Congratulations." On stage, Li Mo also said this to Li Yun.

In the film industry, you are absolutely outstanding.

He is just as outstanding as your father.

Looking at Li Yun's youthful face, which resembled her own, Li Mo seemed to sense the era in which she had been replaced.

Perhaps it's not that hard to accept.

At this moment, Li Yun only responded indifferently.

"Thanks."

Without further ado, let's enjoy this dazzling starlight.

Zhang Mouzi simply gave Li Yun a deep look.

There were no further words spoken.

At that moment, Wang Chen was at home watching the Huabiao award ceremony.

Watching this broadcast.

They fell silent.

The Huabiao Award, as a prestigious award within the system, is highly valued and carries significant prestige.

He doesn't care about acting awards, because even if an actor becomes incredibly successful, he is still subject to the control of directors and capital.

Even the most outstanding actors won't pose a threat unless they reach the extreme level of Stephen Chow or Jackie Chan, in which case a situation of reversing the natural order might occur.

While the Best Feature Film award is a relatively large, mainstream award, it is still a legitimate prize, and its significance should not be underestimated.

What's most outrageous about Li Yun is that he took home two Huabiao Awards this time.

Two awards.

The director was even nominated.

In terms of level.

In the film industry.

If he can produce another outstanding work, his status will probably be no less than that of his father, Li Modu.

From the furnace to letting bullets fly.

An actor.

A director.

A screenwriter.

What makes Li Yun so terrifying is that he writes, directs, and acts in his own films.

He starred in the film, directed it, and wrote the screenplay.

When these three most important identities are all concentrated in one person, one cannot judge his status simply by awards or a highest achievement.

The combination of their talents can produce a strange chemical reaction.

"What kind of good fortune did the Li family accumulate over countless lifetimes to produce such a freak? Possessing such astonishing talent?"

Wang Chen didn't know what emotions to use to face the situation.

All we know is that Li Yun is a threat that cannot be underestimated.

The threat has now gained momentum.

"Why see him as a threat? You always say that art is inherently fair and just, selecting the best, but it seems you're not doing what you say right now," Xie Qingya said with a faint smile, looking at Wang Chen's gloomy face.

Although they worked in the same company, the two were not friends, but rivals.

Seeing Wang Chen's unhappy expression, Xie Qingya was surprisingly pleased.

A strangely pleasant week.

"You're sharp-tongued. If you can't produce results soon, I'll be sitting on the president's seat at Huaying. Don't let your guard down," Wang Chen said calmly. "You'd better give it your all, otherwise I won't feel any satisfaction from conquering a weakened opponent."

Wang Chen's words left Xie Qingya speechless.

indeed.

Li Yun's award had no effect on Xie Qingya's current predicament, which was her inability to produce good results.

It's not that all filmmakers in China are hopeless.

Hollywood is really amazing these days.

So impressive is that even Zhang Yimou, one of China's top directors, actively sought to get in touch with them; even the male lead of "The Flowers of War" was from Great Britain.

This was just the beginning; the Great Wall that followed was a real project in collaboration with Hollywood.

The Great Wall and Mulan are among the projects in the planning stages.

To put it extremely.

Zhang Yimou is a symbol of the Chinese film industry.

He represents the attitude of the film industry, and the general attitude of the film industry.

It seems to have the flavor of an inevitable trend.

Now, Wang Chen has gained even greater power; he is now even able to import foreign TV dramas.

This means he will have even greater power and resources, which is the board's decision.

The principle followed is that the minority submits to the majority.

Xie Qingya had no way to refute this.

From an artistic perspective, economic benefits, and the current trend of globalization, various factors drive China Film Group to import more works.

In fact, if we get to the bottom of it...

Many of these elements are economic.

Indeed, in a certain sense.

Importing foreign works is a very profitable business, and it's impossible to resist the huge profits involved.

Xie Qingya's only remaining card is Siege of October.

If Siege of October achieves good results, then he still has resources to work with, but if the opposite happens...

That would be a little troublesome.

Next, Wang Chen will focus on the TV series sector, including the official Game of Thrones series and various science fiction projects, all of which are highly sought after overseas.

Now it has been introduced to China.

It already had a popular base.

Many of the leaked videos have already been seen by others.

Although there are many parts that need to be censored when they are introduced to China, it can be said that a lot has been sacrificed for the purpose of introducing them to China. Many parts have been censored, and some have even been limited to online channels.

But it's okay.

If it can be imported, it will be a devastating blow to the quality of domestic films and television dramas.

Domestic TV dramas simply can't compete.

They absolutely cannot withstand Hollywood's onslaught.

They couldn't withstand the relentless bombardment from the Western world.

The consensus in the industry is that this is the last year or two of a crazy money-making frenzy. Once all Hollywood TV series are imported, there won't be any more money to be made.

A true winter is coming.

"I hope your work can have some impact." Xie Qingya thought slowly to herself, amidst the stagnant waters of the Chinese entertainment industry.

You self-directed and self-acted young man.

It depends on how far it can go.

The controversy surrounding the Huabiao Awards continues.

For Li Yun, this time he won both a Best Actor award and a Best Story award.

The Best Actor award trophy is solid gold, while the Best Story award trophy is gold-plated.

But they all represent the same thing.

Li Yun won two Huabiao Awards this time.

"Best Actor, huh? That's interesting. I can't believe I won this award."

Li Yun looked with great interest at the three awards displayed in his room.

Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Eagle Awards.

Best Actor at the Huabiao Awards.

There's also the Huabiao Award for Best Story.

The three awards represent three different fields.

In terms of acting achievements, his current accomplishments are second only to those of national first-class actors within the system.

Hua Biao, a national second-level actor, only needs one opportunity to be promoted to a national first-level actor.

Although this award is not very widely accepted outside the system.

But it was still a big step forward for me.

"Even you couldn't have imagined that the little extra from Hengdian back then could have achieved what you have today. You want your biological father's approval? I felt back then that your mindset was too narrow. What's the point of just getting approval? He's clearly someone you can surpass, someone you can look down on."

Li Yun looking at herself in the mirror, talking to herself like this is quite interesting.

That is the past of this body.

His remaining hopes and desires.

He craves recognition.

Li Yun, however, felt that this recognition was too narrow-minded; what great significance could the recognition of a scoundrel have?

And I can do more.

To become stronger, to follow my own desires.

Go and stand atop that high mountain.

How interesting!

In an instant, Li Yun wanted to relax.

It was the body's instinct telling itself to stop and rest for a while, or to gaze into the distance and pause for a moment.

Not bad.

However, Li Yun quickly became wary of this feeling.

The body was telling itself to stop; it was the lingering obsession of Li Yun, with his narrow-mindedness.

It was the predecessor of this body.

In response to inertia.

If you respond to inertia.

That would be the end of us.

The only ones laughing will be those covetous personalities who will revel in taking over Li Yun's body.

Use this body to enjoy.

Enjoy everything Li Yun has worked hard to achieve, enjoy the family love, romantic love, and ambiguous friendship that Li Yun has gained, and all of these feelings.

In the blink of an eye.

The decline occurred.

"What a pity, you almost let your desires be overshadowed by the little glory you gained, and you almost became complacent."

It's unclear whether the director's tone was one of regret or something else.

If Li Yun really stops, this ever-growing personality will gradually erode Li Yun's will and take its place.

If Li Yun doesn't stop having fun, wouldn't it be more worthwhile to seize everything when Li Yun achieves even greater success?

"Is that so? I certainly won't let my guard down. I don't want everything I've worked so hard for to become a wedding dress for you. A decadent mindset is just something a small-minded person would spread. I've never thought of stopping here, nor can I stop here."

Whether it's the symptoms of schizophrenia or one's own desires.

All of these factors spurred Li Yun to continue moving forward.

"Director, how can I get rid of you? It's been a long time since you appeared in my mind, and I've made quite a few films, but you still exist in my thoughts."

The same goes for superstars. However, superstars don't have a very aggressive mindset; they just want to sing quietly.

That's it.

"You want me to tell you how to cure me? Friend, stop trying so hard to make me laugh."

Regarding the question of the director's personality.

Li Yun shrugged.

"I always felt that you would be the last personality to stay in my mind."

"Hehe, who knows?"

The aftermath of the Huabiao Awards is still unfolding.

Li Yun's next plans are probably to film the TV series "The Three-Body Problem" and the movie "Dying to Survive".

A TV series and a movie.

In chronological order.

They should have filmed "Dying to Survive" first.

Now is the time for the honors bestowed by the Huabiao Awards to take root and flourish.

The amount of money invested, the director's reputation, and the cast of actors that can be attracted.

In this day and age.

What kind of celebrities will the script for "Dying to Survive" attract?

Li Yun was very curious.

Li Yun seized the opportunity and didn't waste the hype, completely launching the "I'm Not a Medicine God" project.

As a winner of the Huabiao Award, Li Yun's upcoming projects are attracting much attention.

It did receive some response at first.

But this script.

Is it really a bit too novel?

"What exactly is the positioning of your script?"

At this moment, Jiang Wen was looking at Li Yun's script, feeling somewhat confused. It looked a bit like an art film.

This is a very new movie.

A subject matter that leaves people scratching their heads, seemingly an art film that won't make money? Was it made to win awards?

However, judging from this script, there are also some commercial elements involved.

The most important thing is the angle from which this topic is approached.

Terminally ill patients.

This is the standard entry point for art films: the emotions before death, tear-jerking scenes. Sorry, this is all Jiang Wen can imagine.

It's not anything particularly novel.

At least it's better than letting bullets fly.

It has indeed lost some of its novelty.

After all, art films have been labeled as critically acclaimed but not commercially successful since their inception.

After receiving the Huabiao Award.

They seem to have lost interest in commercialization.

That's how the project "Dying to Survive" came about.

The project for the science fiction TV series was registered under the name "The Three-Body Problem".

It was labeled as a subsidy scam at first glance.

A science fiction TV show that's just trying to scam subsidies.

A strange artistic theme that the market doesn't seem likely to choose.

"It's a reasonable choice for Xiao Li to use art films to enhance his resume after winning an award."

Li Yuxuan pondered for a moment.

Li Yun's choice was very reasonable.

We're taking a steady and pragmatic approach; there may not be any surprises, but we're unlikely to make any mistakes.

"Who told you this is an art film? Did you say that? Or did I say that?" Li Mo said calmly.

Li Yuxuan's idea was simple: because the subject matter of this movie, from its theme to its synopsis, didn't offer anything that would make people feel good.

A work that fails to stimulate dopamine is destined to have mediocre commercial success.

At this moment, Li Yuxuan joked.

"If it's a commercial film, it's doomed just from reading the script."

"Your taste is questionable, isn't it?"

"Heh, I don't know anything about acting, but I'm quite the expert when it comes to watching movies. I've been watching them since the very first film by New China, 'Wolf Fang Mountain,' and I'm still this old now. Don't underestimate me!"

Faced with Li Yuxuan's reasoned arguments, Li Mo didn't say anything, but just quietly looked at the little goldfish she was raising.

Maybe.

Will he one day transform into a dragon and leap over the dragon gate?

(End of this chapter)