In November, the weather in the north was already a bit cold. Lu Wen and Qu Yanting brought two extra thick coats and flew to Taiwan to attend the awards ceremony.
Yu Xiaoqing was recuperating abroad and didn't want to win fame, so she didn't sign up for the supporting actor competition, and Xian Qi missed the runoff. So in terms of actors, only Lu Wen and Tu Ying competed for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.
Before departure, Sister Lingling asked for lucky charms superstitiously, and gave each of Lu Wen and Qu Yanting one. She also said that she would eat dumplings when she saw off. If she got the coins in the dumplings, her dream would come true.
Lu Wen bit down, almost snapped his teeth, spat out the coins and said, "Damn, it's still dollars."
Qu Yanting also bit into it, and with a "huh" sound, he took it out from between his teeth: "Mine are Euros, which are more expensive than yours."
Sister Lingling couldn't find the steel coin, and it was a disaster for the family to have a box of commemorative foreign currency, which contained more than forty. Even if the lone star of the devil came to eat it, it would be a good sign.
On the way to the airport, Lu Wen's teeth were still aching. He was afraid that his face would not be handsome enough. When he arrived in Taiwan and got off the plane, he turned his face to the reporter the whole time. The Taiwanese media thought he had a stiff neck.
Everything is arranged by the organizer, stay in the hotel, check the process, and wait for the awards ceremony tomorrow night.
Feeling sleepless at night, Qu Yanting opened a bottle of red wine, sat down by the window to clink glasses with Lu Wen, took a sip, and released a white mist on the glass window with the mellow wine smell.
Brushing it up with his fingertips, Lu Wen licked the dampness, and said, "My dad brought me here once when I was young, and I stayed for a week. After I went back, I became a Taiwanese accent."
Qu Yanting wanted to hear: "Tell me one."
"I do not."
"Tell me one, I can't sleep anyway."
"You are really smart!"
Qu Yanting had fun for a long time, and drank the red wine at the bottom of the glass. He obviously had a lot of alcohol, but the high-altitude lights fainted in his vision. Leaning on Lu Wen's shoulder, he fell asleep in a slightly drunken state.
The next morning, the media will interview the filmmakers.
Sun Xiaojian had a shadow in his heart, so he pulled Lu Wen up early in the morning, made an appointment three chapters in advance, and said, "The reporter asked a question today, please take it easy."
Lu Wen agreed sleepily: "I know, I know."
Sun Xiaojian warned: "When you ask about your prize, be humble, don't brag, and don't make jokes out of shape."
"Yeah, I understand." Lu Wen said, "I said the key is to participate."
Seeing that his attitude was okay, Sun Xiaojian coaxed: "If the problem involves Teacher Qu, you must not be ambiguous, and you can avoid it by practicing Tai Chi, remember?"
Lu Wen muttered: "Wouldn't that seem like a cover-up?"
Sun Xiaojian said: "I beg you to cover it up!"
Fortunately, the interview was done on the basis of the crew, Qu Yanting and Tu Ying were both there, a writer and a senior actor, and Lu Wen was in the middle so there was no chance of going astray.
After the interview was over, and a few hours before the award ceremony, the artists went back to their rooms to change their clothes, do their makeup and hair. At dusk, black cars of uniform specifications gathered downstairs in the hotel.
There are two sets of pure black suits hanging in the bedroom. The size is one big and one small, and the styles are different, but the details of the gold oval buttons, silk neck ornaments and belts match one by one.
Lu Wen's suit was a tuxedo, and the slit hem made his figure more slender. The classic style shirt was simple and seamless. He buttoned it up and lightly tightened the silk tie.
Qu Yanting has also changed into a neat tuxedo, so the front of the shirt is accordion pleated, and a bow tie of the same color as the tie is worn around the neck.
Unfolding a peacock blue pocket square, Lu Wen wrapped around Qu Yanting's wrist and said, "Help me fold it."
Qu Yanting lowered his head and folded the silky square scarf in his hands, remembering a banquet in Chongqing, he waited in the empty hall to fold the pocket square, and when it was finished, Lu Wen also came over.
It seemed that Lu Wen hugged him for the first time.
Folded into a polygonal shape, Qu Yanting raised his hand and carefully put it into Lu Wen's chest pocket, but his palm did not leave immediately, pressing on that piece of chest.
"What's the matter?" Lu Wen laughed at him, "Did you ask for reward for doing the work?"
Qu Yanting asked: "Then do you have any?"
Lu Wen took out a box from his pocket and opened it. Inside was the flying bird brooch he gave to Qu Yanting two years ago. The pure diamond was pinned to the black suit. He said, "You are the most precious tonight."
Straightening his body, Qu Yanting took a deep breath: "Let's go."
The night fell unconsciously, and the black car drove slowly on the road, not far away, and they could even hear the cheers outside the venue.
Lu Wen spread out his palms and asked in a low voice, "Are you nervous?"
"It's okay." Qu Yanting put his hand on it and changed his words again, "It seems a little bit."
The lines of the palms fit together. Lu Wen wiped away the moisture between Qu Yanting's fingers with his dry fingertips. The light ahead became brighter and brighter. When the car stopped, the body was surrounded by dozens of flashing lights.
Click, they let go only a second before pushing the door open.
Lu Wen got out of the car first, held the door for Qu Yanting himself, and stepped from the dark car to the crowd, screaming loudly, and they walked up the long red carpet side by side.
Fans yelled their names, like guests in high spirits, and the host introduced their experiences, like reminiscing about the process of getting to know each other. Lu Wen and Qu Yanting walked over together, stopped, and looked back in unison.
It turns out that they have traveled such a long way, and when they turned around again, they signed their names on the high place of the exhibition board.
The interior of the venue was magnificent, and the filmmakers were guided to sit down one after another. Lu Wen remained elegant since he left the house. After sitting down, he relaxed and wanted to pull his tie.
The location is in the middle and the front, with a good view, Qu Yanting said: "The steps are on the left, go up to the stage from there."
"Oh." Lu Wen looked around, "Hey, is that Director Hu Qing?!"
Qu Yanting looked over, and it was true that the only time he met Director Hu Qing was when Zeng Zhen was the host. At that time, he never dared to think that one day he would be able to attend the awards ceremony with him.
Hu Qing probably never imagined that the top player in the industry, Zeng Zhen, would disappear, while Qu Yanting, who had almost given up on his dream, would take over.
In a distracted effort, the host stepped onto the gorgeous stage, and after a round of applause, the live broadcast of the Golden Horse Awards on both sides of the strait officially began.
The camera kept scanning, and everyone was looking their best. Qu Yanting had a backache after sitting for a long time, and occasionally twisted undetectably. Lu Wen caught it out of the corner of his eye, without turning his head, he just put an arm on it.
Qu Yanting was a little stiff, and whispered: "I'm fine."
Lu Wen pretended not to hear, and put his palm on Qu Yanting's lower back, just as the photographer pushed the camera forward, he raised his face, rubbed someone's waist and smiled brightly at hundreds of millions of viewers.
After awarding awards such as editing and art, original film songs were performed on stage. The female singer's voice was gentle and powerful, matching the film clips played back on the screen.
Lu Wen envied: "I also want to go up and sing."
Qu Yanting said: "You are envious of those who sing open-air karaoke in the park."
Lu Wenchang thought: "I think it's good to sing the theme song. When I have enough songs, I will release an original soundtrack album. Let Huanlu ring the bell every day after get off work, and play my song."
Qu Yanting: "..."
After the song was sung, the award ceremony was about halfway through. The host cheered up the atmosphere and said, "We invited Director Hu Qing to fly over from the United States. Director Hu, do you know why?"
The camera cut to the audience, and Hu Qing said solemnly: "I am more popular."
There was a lot of laughter at the scene, and the host said, "Not only are you popular, but you are also the idol and target of many new directors."
"Don't brag for me." Hu Qing stood up and said in a Taiwanese accent, "Hey, hurry up!"
The host said: "Applause welcome the heavyweight award presenter, Hu Qing, for presenting us the 'Best New Director' tonight!"
Hu Qing walked onto the stage and took the card with the list of winners. He didn't open it right away, and didn't make any jokes. He pointed directly at the big screen: "Let's take a look at the five finalists."
The five movie clips were broadcast in sequence, and after the fourth clip was finished, the confrontation between Meng Chuntai and Tang Deyin appeared on the screen.
One of the nominees for "Best New Director", "Hiding", Qu Yanting.
A few months ago, Qu Yanting signed up for this award for his directorial debut. He didn't have much confidence, and secretly digested the huge surprise after being shortlisted.
Hu Qing approached the microphone and said: "The first trophy I won was the new director of the Golden Horse Awards. In fact, it is more difficult to get than the best director, because there is only one chance."
For the first time, everyone wanted to be full of cheers. Qu Yanting pursed her thin lips, clapped her hands together, and pressed her hands together, as if clenching her beating pulse.
Hu Qing opened the card, glanced at it, and put it behind his back. He looked at the curious faces with a smile and said, "This person once met me once."
The host asked excitedly: "Is there such a fate? Have you ever talked?"
Hu Qing replied: "I asked him why he studied directing, and he said it was his dream, and it was also his father's dream."
Qu Yanting's nasal cavity was sour, and his front teeth left deep and red marks on his lips. He wanted to cry so much, so he closed his eyes tightly and waited for the answer he dreamed of.
Hu Qing solemnly announced that the winner of the Golden Horse Award for Best New Director - "a poetic name, congratulations, Qu Yanting."
A powerful scream burst out from under the seat, and it came out of Lu Wen's chest. He didn't care what kind of suit or leather shoes he was wearing, and he didn't care about the eyes of everyone, so he hugged Qu Yanting tightly.
Qu Yanting was out of breath: "Don't..."
Lu Wen yelled: "You won the award! Teacher Qu, brother, baby! You have won the best new director! You are the fucking best!"
Qu Yanting's bones were about to be strangled. When Lu Wen let go of him, there were several folds on his flat suit. He didn't care about tidying up, and got up and walked to the stage in front of him.
It is a completely different world on stage and off stage. Once you stand up, you can overlook the surroundings and become the center of attention. Qu Yanting shook hands with Hu Qing, received the trophy, and bowed to stand still in front of the microphone.
Everyone looked at him, and he raised his face to look at the high dome.
I don't know if his dad can see this scene.
Qu Yanting calmed down and said, "Thank you for this happy beginning. My dream is to have my name on the screen. My ambition is to win the best director one day."
He is calm and full of vitality, gentle and sonorous: "My father told me that movies are an eternal and bright universe. I am willing to be small, but I don't want to be dim. "Hiding" is the first light that illuminates me. My wish It is in this universe, to be a star that will only go out when it burns out."
The sound of breathing was drowned in the thunderous applause, and Qu Yanting's eyes lit up, seeing Lu Wen standing up and applauding for him.
Returning to the seat, Qu Yanting's heartbeat hadn't slowed down yet, and the scene just now flashed back and forth in his mind. Afraid it was a dream, he grabbed Lu Wen's hand and pinched it hard.
"Uh!" Lu Wen snorted, "Domestic violence will happen as soon as he becomes famous..."
Qu Yanting opened the corners of her mouth, her stamina surged up, she was smugly beautiful: "I won the best new director."
Lu Wen approached and whispered, "Isn't your ambition the best director? I'll paint the word 'new' for you when you get home, and you will be."
Qu Yanting punched him in the ribs: "Did you burn the buns again?"
"Nonsense, you've already won the prize." Lu Wen was in a good mood, "We are a family, it's fine if one of us wins the prize. To be honest, I want to go to the night market now."
They took a short errand, and when they listened to the lecture, the action design, visual effects and photography were all awarded. Lu Wen said, "Do we look like we are sitting at the same table?"
Qu Yanting said: "I've changed my mind, I don't want to meet you in middle school."
"Why?" Lu Wen frowned, "You really got an award?"
Qu Yanting thought about it, if he met Lu Wen when he was studying, he probably chatted in class, dated after school, eloped during the holidays, and knew how silly he was without doing his homework every day, he probably wouldn't be able to pass the college entrance examination.
Interspersed with a song performance, and then awarded the best new actor, the awards ceremony was long and grand, and the guests on the scene gradually revealed their fatigue in the second half.
The screenplay, music and songs were presented in sequence, and as the end drew to a close, everyone regained their excitement.
The most anticipated award in every awards ceremony is undoubtedly "Empress of Glory". The best actress woke up the audience and ushered in the biggest climax tonight after the awards.
The host said: "The following is the announcement of the best actor, tonight's Golden Horse actor."
I don't know if it's a coincidence or a deliberate arrangement, there are two awards presenters in total, one is a talented actor who has won the best actor award, and the other is Qu Yanting who has just won the award.
Apart from being a rookie director, Qu Yanting is also a well-known screenwriter. He has been shortlisted for Best Original Screenplay twice, but tonight is his first time attending the awards ceremony.
Standing on the stage again, Qu Yanting was even more nervous than before. He handed the card to his partner and said, "Please."
The other party opened it for a glance, and asked with a smile, "Director Qu, do you have a favorite candidate?"
Qu Yanting maintained a decent smile, but did not answer directly: "I think everyone has it in their hearts."
The other party introduced five candidate actors in turn according to the shortlist, and the fifth one was introduced to Lu Wen. He said, "Director Qu, Lu Wen once said that you are his bole, so how much confidence do you have in him?"
Qu Yanting did not evade this time, saying: "Eighty percent."
"Higher?"
"Whether he wins or loses, I have 80% confidence in him."
"why?"
Qu Yanting said: "More than half of my confidence comes from my admiration for his current situation. My confidence is not capped because I always have expectations for his future."
Lu Wen wasn't sure if he blushed, but he felt hot.
The shortlisted movie characters were shown on the big screen, and "Hiding" chose the end of the movie. Meng Chuntai took out a pistol/gun, pulled the trigger, and sought a rebirth in the despair.
With the sound of "bang", the venue fell silent, and the guests read: "This year's Golden Horse Awards, the winner of the Best Actor is—"
Qu Yanting was holding a heart, but the other party stopped abruptly and handed him the card in an atmosphere of extreme tension.
He catches it with sweaty hands, close to the microphone, his fingers trembling when he opens it.
It’s like calling “the leading actor” on the set, and it’s also like calling “big fool” at home. The name that has been called countless times is like a fire at this moment. Qu Yanting choked with depression and called softly to the audience: “Lu Wen, come here .”
Lu Wen nailed himself in the seat and was stunned for more than ten seconds, the camera was about to hit his face.
Not knowing how he got on the stage, nor how he stood in front of the microphone, Lu Wen was a little dazed, and when he held the trophy, he rubbed Qu Yanting's hand, and then quietly regained his senses.
He opened his mouth, his mind went blank, and he forgot all the versions of his acceptance speech.
Qu Yanting whispered: "Blind self-confidence."
Oh yes, Lu Wen held the microphone, I am a blindly confident person... He remembered, but he got stuck when he was about to say it.
In fact, he was not particularly confident. For a while, he felt that he was a very bad person who could do nothing well, let alone create surprises for the world.
His original intention was not noble at all, he just took an actor as a job that he had no choice but to change careers, and it was fine if he did not dereliction of duty.
Are those who support him very tired? After all, he always gets into trouble and doesn't learn his lesson afterwards.
Relying on his fearlessness, he groped and stumbled to the present.
Lu Wen could not utter a single word of the well-written words, and Lu Wen silently pondered. If he continued, he might cause a broadcast accident. He rolled his Adam's apple, and finally thought about the speech he wanted to say.
"Meng Chuntai has always been cowardly, but I am brave. But Meng Chuntai was brave in the end, so I will be brave until the end."
After Lu Wen finished speaking, he turned around and looked at Qu Yanting with unclear vision. He kissed the trophy, shed tears, and said in a characteristic low tone: "Thank you for being by my side."
The awards ceremony came to an end, and Lu Wen and Qu Yanting held hands until the curtain came to an end.
After the end, the media swarmed in. Both of them were dumbfounded. Surrounded by the microphone, they either responded or laughed, and their attitude was extremely good, but they didn't say a single useful word.
Sun Xiaojian went crazy, left Lu Wen to hide in the bathroom and called home: "I'm promising! I brought out the actor, climbed up to the big director, and wrote the autobiography of the gold medal manager when I got back!"
The backstreet outside the venue was bustling with crowds of black cars with their engines beeping in the night. They came neatly when they arrived, but were in a mess after the venue was over. Each car had a sign on it.
Lu Wen and Qu Yanting came out and stood on the steps looking for the car that picked them up.
In the chaos, someone waved his hand, and Qu Yanting said, "Director Hu is saying hello to me."
Lu Wen let go of him: "Then do you want to go there?"
"Okay, I'll go and say hello." Qu Yanting said, "Get in the car first and wait for me."
Lu Wen took off his tuxedo, walked to the side of the street and looked at the signs on the car windows one by one, and found the car of the "Hiding" crew. He opened the door and got into the rear compartment.
Xu was a little sudden, the driver turned to look at him for four or five seconds.
It wasn't the driver who came, Lu Wen snapped his fingers in the air and said, "Master, I've made you so handsome?"
According to work requirements, the driver confirmed, "Are you from the crew of "Hiding?"
Lu Wen nodded, took a bottle of Perrier and unscrewed it, poured down half a bottle, then hugged the pillow on the car and rubbed it, waiting for about ten minutes.
A figure approached from a distance. The driver was prepared this time and got out of the car ahead of time and opened the door.
Qu Yanting couldn't help being stunned when he walked outside the carriage. Lu Wen turned his face to look at him, holding a half bottle of water, and he was also stunned. They confronted each other for a long while, in Taiwan, where he won the award.
Lu Wen asked in a daze, "Did I get on the wrong car again?"
Chongqing, Jiangbei Airport, the first side of the accident has flown away. Two years ago, Qu Yanting burst into tears for some reason.
He got into the carriage, huddled with Lu Wen, and said, "You are allowed to take a ride this time."
White exhaust gushed out in the dark night, and the car was driving steadily along the long street. Lu Wen and Qu Yanting were talking, their voices gradually became smaller and they could not be heard clearly.
"I'm reminded of a quote by Malloy Sandor."
"Who is this person?"
"A writer."
"Oh, what did he say?"
—Life is a series of incredible events.
From when Lu Wen got into Qu Yanting's car by mistake, to when they were both side by side.
In the situation like yesterday, holding the glory of the present, rushing to the distance of their tomorrow.
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The author has something to say: The serialization of the past five months, thank you for your support. The end of last year was not going well, so I wanted to write a generally happy story before starting the article. There are still too many shortcomings and flaws. I am grateful to every reader tolerance. In fact, there are a lot of things I want to say, but my mind is as blank as a film king. In short, thousands of words can be combined into one sentence, Aiwen Qu Xing loves everyone!