Chapter 241 Extra 2: Xia Dan's Prize Competition (Part 2)

The next day, Xia Dan made an excuse to take a break and no one could contact her.

Even the business opportunities offered by big-name beauty brands to sign her as a global spokesperson were rejected.

A few months later, Xia Dan came back with a new film by an internationally renowned director.

That movie is a standard foreign language movie.

She plays an extremely complex femme fatale, which is different from her previous screen images.

When fans first saw the film's specs, they couldn't believe it: "Ahhh, an internationally renowned director. This is a true blockbuster!"

"No word has leaked out at all. This confidentiality work is done perfectly."

There are also Xia Dan fans who complained sweetly: "I knew she was a workaholic before, and I thought she could finally take some time off. I didn't expect she was even more tired. She went out to film a big drama. You don't need to think about how many difficulties she will face."

"Awesome, so awesome! While others are still fighting for roles, my sister has already gone overseas to grab resources. I like these kind of artists who are like plunderers. Comfort is for others. Ambition is for yourself."

Everyone became more and more excited as they talked about it, and bought tickets directly, intending to give their full support.

On the first day of the show, many people in the industry quietly entered the cinema. They were more curious than anyone else about what kind of performance domestic artists would deliver when going overseas.

As a result, during the three and a half hour movie, I was shocked by the big screen and broke into cold sweats several times.

Xia Dan plays a crazy guy in the film. The sense of oppression is too strong. Especially when the camera pushes on the eyes, it feels like being stared at by prey.

She may not be a super beauty, but every angle of her face has an indescribable charm. She is born for the big screen.

It wasn't until the movie ended and everyone walked out of the dark corridor of the cinema and felt the glaring sunlight that they finally came to their senses.

The domestic film landscape is likely to change again.

As expected, the film received widespread praise online. The first-day box office revenue reached 1 billion yuan. No foreign-language film in the past had achieved such impressive box office figures.

This kind of acting skills and box office appeal are already unparalleled.

Filmmakers were still focused on overseas results. The first day's global box office tally had reached 5 billion. A landslide!

Xia Dan is like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, carrying her acting skills to the point of devastating the world.

The people at the Film Association had mixed feelings. Normally, the emergence of a superstar in China should be a source of pride for the entire domestic film industry.

But they were stupid enough to refuse them the award, which caused so much trouble.

If the awards were given normally, the other party might not have won the Best Actress award right away, but because of their strict defense, Xia Dan became successful and Chen Duo became a super factory in the film industry.

Now wherever they go, they are ridiculed and accused of being fake.

They are even blamed for the downturn in the domestic film industry, but no one can bear such a heavy responsibility.

Originally, Xia Dan was filming in China, and the story had already spread like wildfire. Now, with her international influence, I hear that fans abroad have started digging into her.

They deeply felt that "archaeology" was not a good thing to do. They felt that they were bringing shame to the country.

If nothing unexpected happens, she will win the Best Actress award at this year's Golden Bear Awards.

There are so many people applying for the Best Supporting Actress award this year. I feel like I can't compete with her and I'm afraid of her.

Who would have thought that as the application deadline approached, I still hadn't heard that she had applied.

But suddenly I heard that Xia Dan would attend the 64th Palm International Film Festival overseas.

"Damn!" Many domestic film talents realized that she was not coming for them.

There has never been a Chinese female winner at the Palme d'Or International Film Festival. Will there ever be one?

It was obviously not made by them, so why is my heart pounding?

Domestic reporters have already flown over. Even a domestic film channel has obtained broadcast authorization and will broadcast this exciting moment on site.

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Xia Dan was going to walk the red carpet in less than an hour, and her makeup artist was waiting anxiously outside.

Xia Dan was the only one in the lounge. She was groping in her hand for a piece of fabric with a takeaway logo, which she had cut from her work clothes.

Over the years, every time she reached an important milestone, she would repeatedly stroke this piece of cloth. She wanted to always remember the way she came.

She took a deep breath, and her surging emotions instantly calmed. She put the fabric into her bag and asked the makeup artist to quickly apply her makeup.

The makeup artist's hands were shaking with anxiety. To create a flawless, exquisite look in front of the whole world in such a short time was the biggest challenge of his career.

An hour later, she arrived at the venue by car. She slowly got out of the car, wearing a traditional Chinese cheongsam. All the cameras immediately went off.

Especially foreign reporters, they have seen Xia Dan's crazy look in the movie. Her current makeup has a unique Chinese restraint, but the ambition can still be seen in her eyes.

She is simply the darling of the camera.

"Dandan... look here." The foreign reporter said in broken Chinese.

"Dan." The foreigner's voice was thick with accent.

In the crowd, there was a person whose speed of continuous snapping shocked many foreigners.

The domestic cameras seemed to notice it at the same time as Xia Dan.

Domestic fans also saw it.

"Fuck, tears came out in an instant, Sister Duo!!!"

"Who says it's not a two-way journey? I carry my battle shirt to fight, and you go overseas to cheer me on. Girls' friendship is so beautiful."

"Let me introduce you again. The one standing before you is the top-ranked fangirl in the nation, the producer of the amazing maps, and her battle records are available for review!"

"I'm a fan of Xia Dan. Xia Dan thanks Chen Duo on every important occasion, but Chen Duo has never responded. I really feel sorry for her. But today, I want to say that I was wrong. Sister Duo, you are the one who understands romance the most."

"Did anyone see that? The moment Xia Dan saw Sister Duo, her eyes softened."

"Sure enough, she's the only one who can make crazy women become obedient."

"Ahhh, it's a sight to behold. Master Scissorhands, please slow down the editing. I can't wait."

"Just a glance and they captured the feeling of a movie. They are indeed movie stars!"

The trending search suddenly exploded with five entries, all of which mentioned Chen Duo.

Friends of Chen Duo in China are no longer surprised to see her. Chen Duo's trending search physique has been seen many times in the past few years.

After it was over, even domestic reporters were curious and asked Chen Duo how she got in.

Chen Duo said it was a camera sponsored by a luxury brand. Not only does she have connections in the film industry, but she also has considerable purchasing power among the wealthy. It was just a camera position, no problem.

People across the country were watching the award that night.

But those who applied for the award at the same time as her were also very talented, and even Xia Dan’s fans didn’t dare to say that she could win the Best Actress award this time.

Everyone consoled themselves: "Being shortlisted is already great. After all, it's our first time going to sea."

"Being nominated is unprecedented. Don't be too disappointed even if you don't win."

"Our sister Dan has experienced several ups and downs in the film industry. She's not even thirty yet, so she has a promising future."

I said this, but I was very nervous inside.

All the filmmakers in China are paying attention. Although there is a feud with Xia Dan, this is a battle of honor.

Finally, it’s time for the Best Actress award.

Many people watching the live broadcast fell silent.

Someone else said: "I was born with poisonous milk, I will go for a while."

“I don’t dare to look anymore!”

"I'm going to quit. Let me know when the time comes."

"The Best Actress award goes to an actress from the mysterious East. She tells an incredible story with her superb acting skills. She is Xia Dan..."

"Yeah." The domestic filmmakers who were watching the live broadcast punched the air heavily.

"Ahhhhhh." The live broadcast room was full of meaningless shouts.

"Xia Dan is awesome!"

“That’s awesome!”

At this moment, the spotlights of the whole world were on Xia Dan. Her eyes turned red almost instantly, and she finally stood up surrounded by a group of people.

Her walk to the stage wasn't long, but she took each step slowly, just like the journey she'd taken on a film. Finally, she stood at the podium: "Thank myself," she said her first words. The audience erupted in applause.

She wanted to reach the highest position step by step. She did it!

She raised the medal and said again: "Thank you director, thank you judges, thank you movie for bringing us together, and thank you Chen Duo. I will never forget her help to me. Thank you." After that, she bowed deeply.

That night, Chen Duo's amazing photo of Xia Dan went viral. It was the look in her eyes when she received the award.

“That’s the taste.”

“No one can capture Sister Duo’s feeling!”

"We have the map of the shock circle!"

"Thank you, Sister Duo, thank you, Xia Dan. Ahhhh... I'm so happy today! Unprecedented awards, great friendships. This world can't be without girls!!"

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