Chapter 320 (Bonus Chapter)
320:
Netizens who are sending private messages to the official Weibo account to ask when the movie will be released: !!
[Wow! It's got a release date! That's so sudden!]
So, we can meet on the first day of the Lunar New Year this year?!
That means there are only a few months left?!
Ahhhh, I can't wait!
And just like that, #SummerAwards# and #SummerReleaseDate# both became trending topics.
A passing netizen exclaimed in surprise again: "Another award? Who is it this time?!"
Didn't this film just win an award? It won another one?!
[The winner of this award is...? Mu Shaowu?]
[It wasn't Mu Shaowu, it was the film that won an award! Best Film! Mu Shaowu was just speaking on behalf of the film crew.]
[That scared me to death! I thought Mu Shaowu won an award! His acting skills are just...unbelievable!]
Mu Shaowu's fans: ...What? Can't we allow her brother to improve?!
[Best Picture? That should be pretty good!]
I also think that Golden Phoenix is a brand with a high quality guarantee!
No wonder they kept delaying the release date; they were waiting to announce it after winning the award!
That's true.
From the very beginning, Feng Que planned to take the film festival route. Winning awards was one aspect, and winning awards could be used as a publicity tool.
Sure enough, many netizens became interested when they heard that the film had won an award, especially an award from an international film festival like the Golden Phoenix.
What should I talk about? I happen to have time on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
[Best Picture? I'm a little curious about that.]
[I must say, everyone in this movie, from the director to the lead actors, is handsome!]
I read the synopsis; it's a family drama, which seems quite suitable for the Spring Festival season.
Of course, there are also some pessimistic voices.
Can a movie with Mu Shaowu really be a good movie?
[I'm not kidding, but I'm really worried about Mu Shaowu's acting skills.]
These award-winning films these days are often too sophisticated for the general public; if I were to go in, it would just be another hypnotic film.
[Can a fan tell me if this is an art film? If it is, I won't go, I'm afraid I won't understand it.]
Mu Shaowu's fans quickly and enthusiastically recommended the film, saying: "[It's not an art film, it's about family, you'll definitely understand it!]"
[This is a clip of Mu Shaowu's nomination. Does watching this clip make you feel more at ease?]
[Those interested can participate in a giveaway by retweeting for a chance to win free movie tickets!]
The fans quickly got to work, and Mu Shaowu, holding the trophy, walked off the stage with Feng Que.
He was in a good mood, and his steps were much lighter as he walked.
Looking at his expression, Feng Que smiled and said, "Are you very happy?"
Are you unhappy?
"I'm quite happy," Feng Que said.
But it's strange.
In the past, when he won awards, he felt happiest.
Now, however, he was too preoccupied with the joy of winning the award to care about the fact that Mu Shaowu was happy about it.
"Here you go." Mu Shaowu returned the trophy to him.
Feng Que refused, saying, "This trophy is for you."
Mu Shaowu laughed again.
He felt it was unnecessary. "You gave me the opportunity to receive the award, you gave me the speech, and now you want to give me the trophy too? What, is this my personal award?"
Feng Que shook his head and said, "This trophy is the result of our collective efforts, and among us, you are the most indispensable."
"You are the lead actor, the key to the play, the soul of the film. If you don't perform well, the film won't win any awards."
"Mu Shaowu, others may think your acting skills are still lacking, but I think that at least at that time, in this drama, you acted very well, very well."
"So I think you're a better fit for this trophy."
He looked into Mu Shaowu's eyes, the spotlight reflecting in them, making them appear gentle and affectionate.
"This is the starting point of your acting career, but it won't be the end. Next time, when you receive your own individual trophy, give this to me."
Hearing this, Mu Shaowu blinked unconsciously. "What if I can't get it?"
Feng Que lifted his hand and held the trophy up to his eyes. "Don't underestimate yourself. The judges won't award Best Picture to a film with a weak lead actor."
"You need to see this trophy, put it in the most prominent place, not only in front of your eyes, but also in your heart."
"That's why I'm giving it to you."
Unlike Mu Shaowu, Feng Que has always been very confident in his profession.
He dared to say he would go back to China to film, and he said Mu Shaowu's acting was unsuitable, even if he was a top star, he didn't care. He said Ye Qingxi was the actress he wanted, even if it meant taking on Mu Shaowu, whose acting he previously thought was unsuitable, he felt he had the ability to train her.
He no longer needs trophies as a form of recognition.
For him, the trophy was just like Ye Qingxi's—an icing on the cake.
It would be good if they had it, but they wouldn't care if they didn't.
But Mu Shaowu was different.
Mu Shaowu is very aware of his shortcomings in his profession, so he is often insecure about his acting skills.
In the past, Feng Que thought this was a good thing.
In this way, he won't become arrogant because he's a top star, and he'll still humbly learn and improve his acting skills.
But now, Feng Que hopes he can be more confident.
Not only should you know your shortcomings, but you should also believe in your potential and recognize the progress you have already made.
That way, he won't feel unworthy in such a setting, in front of these trophies.
Feng Que disliked his sense of unworthiness.
This is very different from the usual Mu Shaowu.
He is usually confident and flamboyant.
But ironically, he lacks confidence in the career he loves.
So he hopes he can be more confident, at least believe in himself, that he's not so bad anymore.
Mu Shaowu was taken aback by his words and felt a little awkward.
He quickly looked away and said nothing more.
Feng Que didn't say anything more and turned to continue walking back.
Mu Shaowu followed beside him, his eyes unconsciously glancing at him. He felt that his mood was very strange, like the surface of water swaying, sometimes rising and sometimes falling. The vibration was not strong, but there was a noticeable slight and hazy tremor.
He looked down at the trophy in his hand.
Although this is not his personal trophy.
However, it seems that it is indeed inseparable from his performance.
So, he must have acted really well.
Mu Shaowu slowly curved the corners of his lips into a smile.
My mood was like being showered with sunshine.
He sat down next to Ye Qingxi again.
Feng Que sat down next to him again.
Mu Shaowu handed the trophy to Ye Qingxi. Ye Qingxi looked at it and felt that it was no different from the one she had received.
"It's really beautiful," Ye Qingxi said.
Mu Shaowu nodded, "Your Uncle Feng said that this trophy will be given to me, after all, I am the lead actor."
"Thank you, Uncle Feng." Ye Qingxi peeked out and whispered to Feng Que.
Feng Que smiled slightly and replied, "You're welcome."
Ye Qingxi handed the trophy, which had temporarily returned to her hands after Mu Shaowu left, back to Mu Shaowu.
"This is yours too, Dad."
Mu Shaowu chuckled.
Well, his son gave him a trophy, and Feng Que gave him a trophy.
He had only two trophies, and now they're both his.
He returned home with a full load.
He smiled as he looked at the two trophies in his hands, feeling unexpectedly happy despite it being his first time attending the Golden Phoenix Awards ceremony.
The awards ceremony concluded after the last award was presented.
Ye Qingxi left the venue with Mu Shaowu and Feng Que.
They gave an interview off the field.
Ye Qingxi smiled as she listened to the reporter's question, "Of course I'm happy to win an award, and I hope everyone will come to see our movie."
Mu Shaowu also said, "I have gained a lot this time. I hope that the Golden Phoenix Awards will continue to improve and that I can bring more and better works to the event in the future."
Feng Que was far more famous than them in this setting, and thus attracted far more reporters, both Chinese and foreign.
Feng Que answered the questions with great grace. When asked about his experience working with Mu Shaowu, he smiled and replied, "Teacher Mu is a very dedicated actor with high professional standards. He is also very humble and pragmatic. If it weren't for his outstanding performance, our film wouldn't have won Best Film this time. I hope to continue working with Teacher Mu again if there is an opportunity in the future."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxi immediately looked at Mu Shaowu and said, "Dad, Uncle Feng wants to continue working with you."
Mu Shaowu: ...
Mu Shaowu heard it too, of course. He was indeed highly professional, humble, and pragmatic. Was this really him?
Is Feng Que sure he hasn't mistaken the person?
After answering several questions, Ye Qingxi, under the protection of Mu Shaowu and Feng Que, finally escaped the reporters' barrage of questions.
He got into the car and only then did he have time to reply to his WeChat messages.
Ye Qingxi doesn't have a Weibo account, so naturally she doesn't need to post on Weibo.
But Mu Shaowu did, so after returning to the hotel, he even posted two Weibo posts.
One is a very official propaganda post.
Mu Shaowu V: [I'm very happy that "Summer" won the Golden Phoenix Award for Best Film. I'm also very happy to have participated in "Summer," and I hope everyone can go to the cinema on the first day of the Lunar New Year to see our film.]
One of them is very personal.
Mu Shaowu V: [I'm so happy for Xiao Xi that he won an award for his first film. Actually, he's the best actor I've ever seen.]
Netizen: [Tsk, toothache.]
[I can't take it anymore! Can't you two just create a private praise group chat face-to-face? Why do you have to praise us like this so we can't be envious?!]
[So sweet! So sweet! So sweet! You are all the best actors I have ever seen!]
I love this father-son relationship! They look so healthy!
[Winning an award at such a young age shows that Xiao Xi is truly talented! Teacher Mu, you must let him follow in your footsteps.]
But Xiao Xi sings very well too; he could follow in his aunt's footsteps!
Please, these days, singing doesn't offer the same career prospects as acting!
[But if singing can get you onto the stage at the opening ceremony of a world championship, can acting do the same?]
[I don't care, Xiaoxi is definitely going to be acting!]
[Nonsense! Xiao Xi has already become Kang Lao's student! How could she not pursue a career in music!]
[Acting!]
【Sing! 】
If Heaven hadn't created Ye Qingxi, child stars would have been plunged into eternal darkness!
[If Ye Qingxi hadn't been born, the children's voices would have remained in eternal darkness!]
Mu Shaowu: ...Well, this is still in the early stages and you're already fighting!
Is it possible for him to both sing and act?
Just like now, this doesn't seem like a difficult thing for his son, does it?
It just means he might not be very friendly.
When Mu Shaowu thought of Ye Qingxi's statement that he had discovered he actually quite enjoyed acting, he couldn't help but worry about his father's heart.
I really hope his dad went to bed early tonight, so he didn't see or hear anything.
Otherwise, how could he possibly sleep?
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