Chapter 328: Sharing Fruit
"The Weibo Movie of the Year is..." Li Hong lowered her eyes and glanced at the cue card, pausing for a moment, deliberately whetting people's appetite.
In an instant, the audience's attention was focused on several famous film directors on the left side of the front row.
Everyone knows that the honor of Film of the Year will most likely go to "Earthquake" and "Let the Bullets Fly", two blockbusters that broke the box office records of Chinese-language films.
Of course, if we insist on giving the award to Teng Huatao's "Love Is Not Blind", it would be barely justifiable.
This movie is a good example of making a small profit with a big investment, but it is unlikely since Tengda has always been open about what it does.
The answer was soon revealed. "The Weibo Movie of the Year is 'Aftershock' directed by Feng Xiaogang. Congratulations to Director Feng."
Feng Xiaogang's face suddenly broke into a smile. He stood up, hugged and greeted Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen beside him, slightly adjusted the collar of his suit, and stepped onto the stage to receive the award.
On the stage, Sa Beining cooperated with Li Hong in an orderly manner: "Let's give a round of applause to Mr. Wang Jianer, Chairman of Dongying Group, to present the award to Director Feng Xiaogang."
In the center of the stage, Feng Xiaogang, who became the focus of the audience, took the crystal trophy handed over by Wang Jianer with both hands, took a group photo, and began to give his acceptance speech:
“I am very grateful for the recognition from the organizer, Tengda Group, and Weibo netizens…”
In the audience, Li Bingbing tilted his head and said softly: "Director Feng's words are too flattering to Tengda, I feel a little..."
Huang Xiaoming took over the conversation and said bluntly: "A bit flattering, right? Bingbing, you have been busy developing in Hollywood since last year and haven't paid much attention to the domestic situation. You don't know that the entertainment industry has changed a lot now."
Li Bingbing sat up straighter and asked, "How do you talk?"
"In the past two years, first-line stars have set up their own businesses, opened companies and studios, and got involved in investment and production.
Last year, Tengda Culture took the lead in investing and helping Director Teng set up a studio. How could other big directors not have ideas?
After Huayi went public, it became wealthy and felt it had the financial resources to support new directors and wanted to get rid of its over-dependence on Director Feng. How could Director Feng not take action? "
Li Bingbing nodded thoughtfully, knowing that if he couldn't be kept here, there would be other reasons for him to stay. Feng Xiaogang's move was to put pressure on the Wang brothers and to show goodwill to Tengda.
"It's not just Director Feng. It's said that Director Yimou and New Picture are also unhappy."
"There have been rumors of discord between the two Zhangs for a long time, but they have also been working together for so many years."
"This time is different." Huang Xiaoming covered his face with one hand, leaned close to Li Bingbing, and whispered.
The director had a perfect grasp of the timing of the camera movement, and the scene of Li Bingbing's eyes wide open and extremely shocked was perfectly presented to the netizens in the live broadcast room.
"What are Huang Xiaoming and Li Bingbing talking about? Li Bingbing is so shocked. I'm curious!"
"If a top actress is stunned, it must be a shocking melon. I want to eat it."
Li Bingbing was stunned for a long while, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Isn't this a rumor?"
"There is no smoke without fire. Anyway, one thing is certain, ever since Director Yimou accused Zhang Weipin in public.
They said he was a businessman who only cared about profit and didn't understand the art of film. The relationship between the two Zhangs had reached a freezing point. Pony.com and LeTV Pictures both wanted to poach talents from New Picture.
The two were whispering as the award ceremony was in full swing on the stage. Sa Beining's words were sonorous and powerful, with witty remarks one after another, showing the CCTV host's superb language skills.
"The winner of Film Director of the Year is Director Jiang Wen!"
Li Hong took the opportunity to praise Jiang Wen's masterpiece "Let the Bullets Fly" and said, "Please invite Mr. Han Sanping, Chairman of Huaying Group, to come on stage to present the award to Director Jiang Wen."
Li Bingbing and Huang Xiaoming became more and more excited as they talked: "Tengda really cares about this event and invited so many big names in the industry. It's more lively than the three major award ceremonies."
Huang Xiaoming echoed with emotion: "We actors care about the three major awards, but the big guys don't care. I am here today just for the face of the richest man.
Tengda successfully held this Weibo Night, and Weibo's influence on the entertainment industry will be unprecedented in the future."
Movie Actor and Actress of the Year; Best Artistic Contribution Award; TV Drama Director of the Year; TV Drama Actor and Actress of the Year, the awards were announced one by one and the cake was distributed piece by piece.
"The award that will be presented next is probably what many Weibo users are most concerned about."
Li Hong blinked and raised her hand card. "Let's take a look at how exaggerated the Weibo data of this award-winning actor is. The number of Weibo topic readings exceeds 100 million! Any selfie has hundreds of thousands of reposts."
Sa Beining said passionately: "She is the regret and white moonlight of countless people in "The Myth"; she is the representative of strong urban women in "Du Lala's Promotion".
She is also the intellectual, elegant, and considerate confidant in "Love Apartment 2". Let us congratulate Liu Shishi, Weibo's most popular actress of the year! "
As soon as the host finished speaking, Liu Shishi's figure appeared on the big screen on the stage.
The number one actress of Tangren was dressed in white clothes as white as snow, and she was beautiful and elegant. The moment she heard that she had won the award, her delicate face broke into a bright smile.
Liu Shishi stepped onto the stage with a swaying figure, graceful and graceful, but with a unique heroic spirit.
"Please welcome Ms. Liu Yan, President of Weibo, to present the award to our popular actor!"
At this moment, the picture on the electronic screen jumped and divided into four parts. The camera fell on Hu Ge, Nie Yuan, Yu Bo, and Tong Dawei. These four were male stars who had worked with Liu Shishi.
The four people had different expressions, some were happy, some were relieved, and some were appreciative, all expressing their congratulations to their former partner.
Li Bingbing stared at the big screen and nudged Huang Xiaoming with his elbow: "Do you men like this style?"
"Liu Shishi is indeed good-looking, but I like bright and colorful ones."
"The difference between light complexion and dark complexion?" Thinking of Huang Xiaoming's girlfriend Yang Ying, Li Bingbing tapped his chin lightly.
Although both Yang Ying and Liu Shishi are beauties, they have completely different styles. Yang Ying has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and is very beautiful; while Liu Shishi gives people a cool and elegant feeling.
The electronic screen on the stage jumped again, and this time the director focused the camera on Song Ci.
The richest man raised his head slightly and gazed at the stage. Liu Shishi's figure was reflected in his starry eyes, and there was an unconcealable tenderness in his eyes.
Li Bingbing also noticed Song Ci's expression on the screen and chuckled, "It seems that our richest man particularly likes this one."
Huang Xiaoming acted like an experienced person and commented: "There were rumors about the two of them on the Internet before, some true and some false.
But Song Ci definitely likes pure and elegant ones. This look doesn't seem fake. It's a subconscious expression when a man is sincere."
The live broadcast room was filled with comments: "Song Ci looks at a woman like this, which woman can stand it!"
"Love at first sight, the couple feeling is perfect."
"Something's wrong! This isn't the first time Song Ci has looked at Liu Shishi like this. It was the same at the previous Xiaomi mobile phone launch conference."
"Men are all fickle. They always have this expression when they see a pretty girl."
"Then I have to argue for the richest man. He really doesn't look at other women that way."
"Maybe Liu Shishi's appearance is completely in line with the richest man's aesthetic."
"Master Liu looks dull and not pretty at all."
"My relative is a journalist. He told me a big news a while ago. Liu Shishi and Song Ci have a special relationship. Anyone interested can go to Tieba to read the news. Weibo is not allowed to post it."
The Weibo Night awards ceremony is coming to an end, and the two most important awards are about to be presented.
Li Hong and Sa Beining read out the names of the two winners amid great anticipation.
"The exciting moment is coming! The Weibo King of the Year is Huang Xiaoming, and the Weibo Queen of the Year is Fan Bingbing! Congratulations to our King and Queen, please come up and receive your awards."
"Please give a round of applause to Mr. Song Ci, Chairman of Tenda Technology Group, to present the awards to the two of you."
"Congratulations, Xiao Ming." Li Bingbing sincerely congratulated his friend on winning the final grand prize of Weibo Night.
Although the Weibo King is not a professional award, it is a reflection of popularity. Today’s capital and brands value popularity the most, and winning the award helps to increase the commercial value of celebrities.
In the same row, Fan Bingbing smiled brightly. He stood up to accept blessings from the people around him and prepared to go on stage.
When I walked through the aisle and saw Zhang Ziyi sitting next to me, who had entered the venue in a low-key manner at some point, I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Zhang Ziyi gritted her teeth, thinking that she had been unlucky in the past two years, with all kinds of negative news surrounding her. She urgently needed a hit work to restore her reputation.
Huang Xiaoming followed behind Fan Bingbing. As a well-known good guy in the domestic entertainment industry, he lifted her skirt like a gentleman.
Although Shuang Bing has a bad relationship, he and Li Bingbing are close friends, but he also has a good relationship with Fan Bingbing. The two have worked together on "Love Call Transfer 2" and "The Orphan of Zhao".
Taking advantage of the gap between Song Ci and the first King and Queen taking the stage, the director turned the camera to several big stars sitting in the second row.
The expressions of the several people were different. Zhao Zhatian looked disdainful, Zhou Xun looked indifferent, Zhang Ziyi's face was full of frost, and as for Li Bingbing, he simply closed his eyes and adopted the attitude of "out of sight, out of mind".
The real reactions of the big actresses made netizens exclaim that it was exciting.
“The director will cut shots!”
"I've heard that the four soldiers are not on good terms. It turns out to be true."
"It seems like they are not convinced. So, what works will Fan Bingbing produce this year?"
Not only netizens have this question, several young actresses are also dissatisfied. Fan Bingbing did not have any hit works in 2010, and in terms of popularity and number of fans, they are not inferior at all.
Especially Wang Luodan, who felt that she was the Golden Eagle Goddess last year, and her movies and TV series were both hits, so the Weibo Queen should be in her pocket.
Wang Kai, who was standing beside him, heard Wang Luodan's angry words, thought for a moment and analyzed: "The Weibo Night award is a popularity award after all, and it's not a selection of Best Actress or Best Actress that requires work support.
Weibo Queen just needs traffic. Fan Bingbing stunned Cannes last year in a dragon robe, and it was indeed a hot topic. "
Wang Luodan pouted and muttered, "A carpet star who only knows how to hype himself up."
On the stage, Song Ci took the gilded trophy and flowers from the emcee and solemnly handed them over to the newly crowned Weibo King and Queen.
Then, under the guidance of the host, he took a group photo with Fan Bingbing and Huang Xiaoming.
"Thank you, Mr. Song. Please return to your seat and watch the ceremony."
The two grand prize winners then gave their acceptance speeches, and the first annual Tengda Weibo Night ceremony finally came to a successful conclusion amid flowers and applause.
At one o'clock in the morning, everything was quiet. The bedroom in Jingyuan's house was filled with an ambiguous warm light, and a charming atmosphere still lingered in the air.
Liu Shishi curled up lazily in her husband's arms, her messy hair and fine beads of sweat on her forehead showed that the young couple had just enjoyed a romantic encounter.
Song Ci stroked his wife's hair with one hand and handled work messages on his mobile phone with the other.
Liu Shishi was refreshing the hot searches on Weibo. Last night's Weibo Night received unprecedented response. Various celebrities came and went, various press releases were flying around, and they took turns to be on the hot searches.
"Zhang Ziyi is quite cunning!"
Song Ci's hands kept moving, and he asked casually, "What happened to her?"
"She didn't make it to the red carpet!" Liu Shishi clicked on the relevant topic and shared the news with her husband. "After the show, a reporter asked her if she was being a big shot. Yiyi, guess how she responded?"
Song Ci guessed according to normal thinking: "Find an excuse and say that you missed the red carpet time."
"Yes! She said she was sick and had a fever these few days. She was about to walk the red carpet when she suddenly felt unwell and returned to the lounge to take antipyretics.
He missed the red carpet appearance after taking the medicine and even posted a medical record on Weibo.
She didn't look sick at all last night. This is clearly putting the blame on Tengda for her failure to walk the red carpet."
Song Ci frowned slightly: "She really said that!"
Liu Shishi nodded and showed her husband Zhang Ziyi's Weibo updates on the screen. The other party's euphemistic caption was full of ulterior motives: "Look, this is the medical record she posted."
"As expected of a famous actress, she still has some skills. Has there been any official response from Weibo?" Song Ci asked Miss Liu. His subordinates had not reported the matter to him yet, and he was very curious about how Liu Yan would handle it.
Liu Shishi clicked on the official Weibo statement again: "Weibo issued a notice with two main points.
First, they thanked Zhang Ziyi for attending Weibo Night despite being ill; second, they apologized to the staff for their negligence, which caused her not to walk the red carpet. It was handled quite decently.”
"I understand." Song Ci nodded slightly, approving of Liu Yan's handling method, which not only preserved the image of the event but also avoided the escalation of the situation.
Since Zhang Ziyi has put herself in a weak position, netizens always sympathize with the weak, so there is no need for Weibo to continue to dwell on it.
"Husband, this matter has just passed, and you don't care about it?"
"Who am I? Why should I worry about such trivial matters?" Song Ci put down his phone and gave his wife a gentle kiss on the forehead.
"If you want to be serious about this, you have to first prove that her illness is fake, and then you have to go to the hospital that issued the medical record. There's no need to go to great lengths over such a trivial matter.
The ins and outs of the matter are well known to the people in the entertainment industry. If a commotion really breaks out, it will have a bad impact on Weibo Night. There is still a long way to go, and Liu Yan will have plenty of opportunities to deal with her later."
"That's right!" As soon as her husband said that, Liu Shishi stopped dwelling on the matter and continued to browse the trending searches, "Fan Bingbing is so glorious! Husband, I also want you to give me an award."
"There will be a chance. The next year's Weibo Queen will most likely be between you and Yang Mi."
"How can the ratings of this melodramatic drama "Temptation to Go Home" be so high! Mimi is popular again!"
"Madam, have you recovered your strength?" Song Ci's eyes were filled with lust. "You should return to the crew tomorrow afternoon. Let's hurry up."
(End of this chapter)
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