Chapter 222 Public Opinion Nomination
Chapter 222
He Mian hadn't seen Lin Yuan for a long time, and the first thing he said to him was, "You've lost weight again."
His words were filled with jealousy.
Both of them are over 30 years old, and at this age, it is obviously difficult to maintain a good figure.
He Mian isn't the kind of "white-skinned chicken" that the media mocks for having a little belly; he just really had to endure a lot of hardship when preparing for his new role.
His new role has a lot of fight scenes, so He Mian also needs to lose weight. But before he could lose weight, Lin Yuan lost weight first, and now he wants to borrow Lin Yuan's figure for a while.
"What did you do?" He Mian asked him.
Lin Yuan counted on his fingers: "Running, working out, practicing lung capacity, singing."
"I've heard that singing can also help you lose weight."
The topic just veered off course like that.
"When is the concert?" He Mian asked Lin Yuan while holding out his hand. "Where are the tickets? Give me two."
"It will happen."
With the basic preparations complete, Lin Yuan now has time to cultivate goodwill for "Double Blade".
Although Feng Zeng was very helpful, Lin Yuan did not intend to hand over all the work to his agent.
He still needs to gradually familiarize himself with the concert's format.
"You've worked hard." He Mian sighed.
“It’s not hard,” Lin Yuan said. “On the contrary, I find it harder this way.”
He Mian glanced at him; clearly, the two shared the same feeling.
The cocktail party that Lin Yuan and He Mian attended together was one of the public relations events in the industry. The public relations for the three major awards were naturally not as blatant as those for Hollywood. It was just a group of industry people getting together to exchange feelings.
Lin Yuan also participated last year.
Everyone's here, no nominees are left out. He can't stand out and openly reveal his rebellious nature; that would be too embarrassing, and those old men in the industry probably wouldn't be able to handle it.
However, Lin Yuan was still not used to this kind of occasion.
Fortunately, his "good temper" is well-known in the industry, so no one would be so blind as to deliberately make things difficult for him.
Judging from Lin Yuan's current demeanor, in a few years, he might even have a say in the three major awards. Offending him won't do any good.
Although the industry has its problems, it is generally driven by the desire to make money. Lin Yuan, aside from other things, can at least make money and win awards.
The party was lively, but He Mian drank too much. Among the nominees, he was the least experienced. Although Lin Yuan was young, his reputation was undeniable, and generally no one dared to offend him.
Like Yu Ying, according to Ms. Yu, she usually attends many events, but she is like a time bomb. No one knows when she will explode, so the atmosphere at events where she is present is generally not bad.
Everyone was getting along well, and no one wanted to be the one to cause her to explode.
“I’m quite envious of you,” He Mian said frankly.
"No need to be envious." Lin Yuan waved his hand. "That's how it is for people who go it alone."
Lin Yuan believes he was just lucky; he was fortunate to have good works, which allowed him to gradually gain control of the discourse.
Others don't have his luck, so they can only take the normal route.
After the party ended, Lin Yuan spent some more time with He Mian.
The two mainly discussed this year's nomination list. To be precise, Lin Yuan unconsciously assumed that he was He Mian's strategist and took the initiative to use his analytical skills.
He Mian: "..."
This year's nomination list is quite peculiar. Perhaps due to a lack of competition, the nominated actors are relatively concentrated, with a total of four actors being nominated for three awards at the same time.
Those who fail to win one or two awards will be automatically eliminated from the final competition.
Although there are no explicit regulations regarding the three major awards, they have gradually become a customary practice over time.
For example, at the Golden Wing Awards when Xu Lijia caused a scandal, why didn't Pan Jun, who won Best Supporting Actor, receive any support? It's because he only received recognition from the Golden Wing Awards; the Film Festival and Qingxi Awards were indifferent to his performance.
Under these circumstances, Pan Jun simply could not win over the public.
In short, He Mian only has three real competitors, one of whom is sitting right across from him at this moment.
After finishing their wine, the two began to enjoy tea. Although Lin Yuan didn't understand He Mian's choice, he said, "Won't you be unable to sleep if you drink tea so late?"
"I won't."
Lin Yuan said speechlessly, "Oh, you're awesome."
Even the paparazzi following the two couldn't help but remark that there was absolutely no competitive atmosphere between Lin Yuan and He Mian.
Besides these two, Tang Yonglei and Qin Qiu are also nominated for Best Actor this year.
I'm quite familiar with Tang Yonglei and Lin Yuan. He's the one who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the same time as Lin Yuan for "Killing". He and Xu Lijia don't get along very well.
The other person endured several years of hard work and finally landed the role of the male lead.
But this year...
Lin Yuan and He Mian both turned their gazes to Qin Qiu.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Qin Qiucai will be He Mian's biggest competitor.
"It's yours too," He Mian said. "Don't stand idly by, okay?"
Lin Yuan acted as if it had nothing to do with him, but in He Mian's eyes, Lin Yuan was also a competitor he should be wary of.
"So strict?"
“This kind of thing can’t be done sloppily, right?” He Mian looked at Lin Yuan. “It’s very important to me.”
"Okay." Lin Yuan chose to respect the other party's decision.
Qin Qiu is the male protagonist of the movie "Autumn Sunshine". This movie tells a special love story in a special era. There is not much bloodshed, but only a lot of regret.
Lin Yuan had also seen "Autumn in the Sky". In terms of story, "Autumn in the Sky" is far less complex than "Double Blade", but among a group of films that tell complex stories, "Autumn in the Sky" is undoubtedly a breath of fresh air.
Moreover, the film's emotions are very delicate.
It's truly pure emotion, pure subtlety. Because the storyline is very simple, the actors need to rely on their acting skills to broaden the story and attract the audience's attention.
Qin Qiu did this perfectly.
The male protagonist he portrays doesn't just have superficial emotions; they are deeper and more nuanced.
Therefore, he and He Mian share the same view—barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Best Actor award this time will be decided between him and He Mian.
"And you too." He Mian finally had to add Lin Yuan's name.
To the untrained eye, Ye Li might be easier to play than Shen Yuan. In the movie "Double Blade," Ye Li's presence is indeed not as prominent as Shen Yuan's.
However, those in the know can see that subtle, reserved characters are, in some ways, more difficult to portray than those who are outspoken and assertive.
Lin Yuan's role in "Double Blade" is indeed small.
However, acting skills are not judged by the length of time a character appears on screen. The scene where Ye Li is killed serves as a highlight for He Mian, but it also showcases Lin Yuan's acting skills.
Viewers may be more concerned about He Mian's portrayal of Shen Yuan's tears, but without Lin Yuan's cooperation, that classic scene would not have occurred.
In He Mian's mind, Lin Yuan was still the competitor he cared about, and always had been.
“I haven’t let my guard down,” He Mian continued, looking at Lin Yuan. “You’re not allowed to either.”
Lin Yuan gave an OK sign.
When he got home, he couldn't help but complain about He Mian—because the other party invited him for tea late at night, he didn't sleep well all night.
His mind was filled with thoughts of the concert and the three major awards, and he was so energetic that he even got up and wrote a song.
The moment Lin Yuan hummed the melody, he couldn't believe it himself.
Isn't this exactly the state he dreamed of at the end of last year?
Lin Yuan didn't fall asleep until after 4 p.m. The moment he got out of bed at noon, his first thought was—what kind of tea does that shop sell? He had to get He Mian's contact information.
...
Lin Yuan and He Mian's judgment was exactly in line with the trend of the entire awards season.
As time went on, the top contenders for the three major awards gradually emerged.
Tang Yonglei fell behind, not because his acting was bad, but because the role he played had limited room for development, preventing him from moving forward.
Lin Yuan was also excluded by public opinion.
Admittedly, his performance in Double Edge was acknowledged, but the problem is that he has already achieved a grand slam.
Unless he is the most favored of the three major awards, the organizing committee has no reason to give him another award.
"It's certainly a pity for Lin Yuan, but there's nothing we can do about it. He probably won't get the three major awards anytime soon."
"Not necessarily... I quite like the character Ye Li."
"If Lin Yuan wins three more major awards, or even just one, he'll be on a roll."
Lin Yuan is not even in the scope of this year's awards season discussions.
In conclusion, He Mian and Qin Qiu are still the more favored candidates.
As to who actually took it, onlookers have differing opinions.
Qin Qiu's side also needs this award very much.
Unlike He Mian, the other party is an actor who broke through from small roles in art films. His acting career has experienced many twists and turns. He started from being an extra, gradually became familiar to the audience, and then slowly became a supporting actor and then a leading actor.
His experience as an extra allowed him to work with many of the industry's top directors, and his acting skills improved in the process.
Although He Mian has considerable popularity, Qin Qiu received more sympathy votes.
In the entertainment industry, He Mian is a typical lucky guy. His acting career has been smooth sailing with almost no setbacks, and he rarely even plays supporting roles.
Such people are often envied.
If He Mian had faded into obscurity along the way, that would be one thing, but since becoming famous, He Mian has always been at the forefront and has never experienced a decline.
When others see him, they think he'll get another chance, since he has good resources and won't lack movie roles.
Qin Qiu is different. As a representative of ordinary people, the fact that Qin Qiu and He Mian appeared on the same nomination list means that both of them have reached the peak of their acting careers.
"In the entertainment industry, what are some nobody?" Feng once scoffed at the media reports, saying, "They're all just trying to increase their chances of winning awards."
“Even if you were a nobody before, and you were able to play the lead role, that’s no longer the case. You can’t even see truly low-budget films anymore, let alone be discovered by the three major awards.”
The agent pointed out to Lin Yuan the real nobodys in the entertainment industry: "Look at the contestants from your cohort of 'Tomorrow's Star,' those ranked tenth and below are all nobodys."
“Sob story marketing is common,” the agent said, “but I don’t really like it.”
"Soon, the audience will notice something is wrong. His spending habits are no longer the same as ordinary people. He lives in a big house and drives a luxury car. Is he still that marginalized nobody? No, he's not anymore."
Lin Yuan wrinkled his nose: "At least he didn't say anything nasty to He Mian."
Feng looked at him with an expression that said, "I brought an idiot with me." He said, "The more Qin Qiuyue emphasizes his difficulties, the more He Mianyue becomes a point of comparison."
"He Mian is among the nominees this time. I guess he should be very happy. It's rare to have such a pure control group. His popularity will rise a lot."
Lin Yuan: "..."
Sure enough, Lin Yuan saw the related reports just one day later.
In this report, Qin Qiu was described as a weed that strives to grow no matter how many hardships it faces, and never backs down for a moment.
He Mian is like a delicate flower in a garden, nurtured and raised by her agency, and surrounded by fans wherever she goes.
"Weeds and delicate flowers finally met at the three major awards."
"While He Mian was enjoying the glory of being a front-line worker and hiding in a warm RV in winter, Qin Qiu was reciting his lines over and over again in a cold rented room."
"No one knows when their paths will cross in the future."
"What was an easy step for He Mian took, Qin Qiu took a full 40 years to complete."
Lin Yuan: "..."
First, He Mian did not make it that easy.
Secondly, it's clearly a movie for four people, so why don't he and Tang Yonglei have their names mentioned yet?
However, this time, none of the judges for the three major awards expressed any preference before the ceremony.
Because of the keywords—Lin Yuan and Tang Yonglei.
If these two appear together, it seems they can summon a Xu Lijia.
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Author's Note: It's here!!! [Shrug][Shrug][Shrug]
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