In an instant, the group that had initially thought Ye Chen and his group were just there to make up the numbers and who had looked down on them exchanged bewildered glances.
"The Night Is Coming? The production team behind that sci-fi movie that's recently become a hit in China?"
"They actually came too."
"I didn't expect that the Hong Kong Film Awards jury would invite the director team of 'The Darkest Hour' this year."
The crowd whispered amongst themselves, extremely curious about Ye Chen and his group.
This is a formidable competitor.
"Even if 'The Night Is Coming' is a huge hit now, so what? It's only been in theaters for a few days. It can't possibly be a match for us."
"They suffered from the disadvantage of time and were destined to be defeated by us."
"Just treat them as people who are there to make up the numbers."
Of course, many people at the scene still held Ye Chen and his group in utter contempt even after learning their identities.
If we wait another six months, or even just two or three months, they will definitely not be a match for "The Night Is Coming".
But now, sorry to say, the "Night Is Coming" film crew is destined to be their stepping stone!!!
"The Night Is Coming film crew, oh, I see, please come with me."
After the staff member made a gesture of invitation, they led the way.
In no time, the staff led Ye Chen and his group to their seats. These were seats towards the back of the awards ceremony venue.
"See? Even the people who arranged the seating felt they had little hope."
"Since they've been assigned here, they're definitely just there to make up the numbers..."
After noticing Ye Chen and his group's location, everyone paid even less attention to Ye Chen.
"You're here to compete for the Best New Director and Best Visual Effects awards, aren't you? Too bad, you've met your match. You're destined to be our losers."
Ye Chen sat down and glanced around when a young man in a white suit, who looked somewhat cynical, walked over and said with a sneer.
"By the way, you might not know who I am. Let me introduce myself. I am Peng Heqi, the director and male lead of 'Youthful Confession'."
A cynical young man confidently introduces himself.
"Boss, his father is the famous film director Pang Tak-wai from Hong Kong, and his mother was a once popular actress."
After learning the other party's identity, Ye Chen's employee quietly introduced them to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen suddenly realized that this was a second-generation actor.
"I don't know who gave you that confidence."
Ye Chen coldly retorted.
Forget about second-generation film stars, he has blacklisted countless truly great directors as well.
In Hong Kong, Ye Chen can still blacklist anyone he wants with just a word.
This is the terrifying power of Ye Chen's network of connections!
"Who gave me this confidence? It's my dad, of course. You're destined to be my loser."
Peng Heqi didn't hold back and openly challenged Ye Chen.
This is his first film as both director and actor. His father will spare no effort to promote him. With his father's influence in the film and entertainment industry, would the judging panel dare not give him the Best New Director Award and the Best Visual Effects Award?
"You'll all be crying soon."
After saying that, Peng Heqi arrogantly left.
As time passed, more and more film crews arrived, and the number of people increased.
More people at the scene started paying attention to Ye Chen, but most of them, like the others before, thought that Ye Chen and his group were just there to make up the numbers, at most a nomination, just there to be there as foils.
Ding-dong.
Just before the awards ceremony was about to begin, Ye Chen suddenly received a message.
This is another piece of good news.
After Ye Chen understood what the good news was, he suddenly realized that they might actually have a chance of winning the prestigious Best Film award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
I'm pretty much guaranteed to get the Blackstone Group shares that will be awarded as a reward for this challenge.
When the time came, the two renowned hosts took to the stage, and the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony officially began.
The first award to be presented was the Best Newcomer Award, which was ultimately won by Peng Heqi, who had previously provoked Ye Chen.
After receiving the award, Peng Heqi went on stage and deliberately waved the trophy in Ye Chen's direction, showing off to the extreme.
During his speech, Peng Heqi deliberately made sarcastic remarks about Ye Chen. Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone knew that Peng Heqi was referring to Ye Chen's "Dark Night Is Coming" program team.
Ye Chen's reaction from the audience was rather lukewarm.
This Best Newcomer Award is for actors, and it's considered one of the less prestigious awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ye Chen and his team never intended to compete for it, so it didn't really matter to them.
Following the Best Newcomer Award, the Best New Director Award will be given out, which is even more important.
"The nominees for Best New Director this year are 'Night Is Coming,' 'Confessions of Youth,' and 'The Lone Ranger'..."
The guests on stage announced the nominations.
Ye Chen's "The Night Is Coming" and Peng Heqi's "Confessions of Youth" were both nominated.
Peng Heqi held the trophy in his hand, turned to look at Ye Chen in the back row, his eyes full of provocation and smugness.
At this moment, Peng Heqi seemed to be saying that he would still be the winner of the Best New Director award, and Ye Chen, you can continue to be my supporting actor and foil.
"I hereby announce that this year's Best New Director award goes to... *The Night Is Coming*!!!"
Amidst the anticipation of countless people, the guest announced the final winning entry.
Ye Chen's "The Night Is Coming" stood out and won this year's Best New Director Award!
In an instant, the scene erupted in uproar.
The award being given to Ye Chen for "The Night Is Coming" was unexpected by everyone present.
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