There were still ten minutes left before the organizers of "A Century of Filmmakers" announced the list. Shu Peien returned to the hotel after dinner. He had originally planned to sit in front of the French window and read quietly, take notes, and wait to see the results when the time was up. However, influenced by this atmosphere, he couldn't help but become interested and decided to go out for a walk and find a bar to sit in.
At such a grand moment, when many bars were holding grand parties to announce the results of the films that could walk the red carpet for the "Filmmakers of the Century", he should not just sit in the hotel, but also go and get some of the joyous atmosphere.
He asked his assistant to bring him his coat, and when he finally found a corner of the bar to sit down, there was less than a minute left before the official announcement.
The music in the bar has stopped, and many people holding glasses of wine have stood up, ready to celebrate the work they support.
Shu Peien also opened the wine, and his assistant was holding the wine glass. Someone was already counting down the time, and the assistant was also shouting English words to the rhythm: "Ten, nine, eight... three, two, one!"
"WOW~"
Amid cheers, images of a century of film art history appeared on the TV projection wall of the bar, and the nominees for the films that had made the cut were announced promptly at twelve o'clock.
"Lies of the Winners, The Boxer..."
As each movie was read out, those who guessed correctly cheered in surprise.
"Teacher Shu, Jiang Se's "God's Redemption" is also in the list of advanced works!"
The assistant grabbed Shu Payne's wrist in a somewhat inappropriate manner, and when he saw that "God's Redemption" was also on the advanced list, he couldn't help but shout out loud.
His voice was drowned out by the shouts. Shu Payne nodded with a smile on his face.
The final result of "God's Redemption" being shortlisted was within Shu Pei's original expectation. The members of "Centennial Filmmakers" did not have any prejudice or discrimination against this excellent work just because Chinese actors played roles in the film. It was out of their pious attitude towards the film that "God's Redemption" was able to advance to its current status.
The atmosphere in the bar was quite lively. After the champagne bottles were opened, bubbles burst out, causing people to laugh. Everyone, whether they were traveling together or strangers, could have a drink in such a situation, and the topic of discussion was the advanced movie tonight.
Shu Payne is old, and he has stayed up till now without sleep, purely to get the result, and now that the result is known, he is ready to go back to the hotel.
The assistant was a young man, and he was somewhat reluctant to leave because of the special atmosphere.
Shu Pain left him alone to play, and this place was not far from the hotel, so he planned to walk back.
After leaving the bar, the streets outside were full of people. Street artists were performing in the middle of the square. A girl wearing a light headband handed him a headband of the same type as the one on her head and said to him in English with a smile:
"Sir, please support God's Redemption."
Shu Pain was stunned for a moment. The girl thought he didn't understand English, so she pointed to the headband on her head and handed the headband with flashing lights in her hand to Shu Pain.
He realized that he must have met a fan, so he took the headband and thanked him.
The girl smiled at him and then sent headbands and other small items related to "God's Redemption" to other strangers.
He walked a few steps, looked back at the girl working hard, smiled slightly, put the cute light headband on his head, and then put his hands into his coat pockets.
Domestic news media were all watching for this moment. As soon as the official website of "A Century of Filmmakers" announced the list of advanced works and confirmed that "God's Redemption" was on the remaining list, all major media used the largest space to report this news!
China News: Jiang Se finally went abroad and became the first Chinese to embark on the path of 'Century Filmmaker'!
Global Fashion: When the "Centennial Filmmakers" is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Jiang Se's appearance finally broke the regret that no Chinese had ever walked on this red carpet that was destined to belong only to the best actors and top directors. Congratulations to Jiang Se!
Daily Entertainment: After being shortlisted for the French Film Festival for two consecutive years, Jiang Se continued his efforts and "God's Redemption" successfully advanced!
Chinese Films: This year's 'Filmmakers of the Century' no longer belong only to Europe and the United States, but also to China!
Longxing Media: Jiang Se not only proved himself through his works, but also proved to the world that China can do it!
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Every media headline was hyping up this matter, and the whole nation was proud of Jiang Se and happy for her.
Tao Tao gritted her teeth, opened the webpage, and when she saw "God's Redemption" appear on the official website of "A Century of Filmmakers", she almost cried out loud.
Just as the media of 'Global Fashion' said, the movie starring Jiang Se broke the regret that there were no Chinese actors on the red carpet of '100 Years of Filmmakers' in the past, and brought joy to the people in China.
Jiang Se's efforts paid off. At this moment, Tao Tao was almost too excited to control herself. She took deep breaths again and again, but still couldn't control the tears in her eyes. The boss came out of the office excitedly:
"'God's Redemption' has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Film Award. Jiang Se will walk the red carpet at the closing ceremony of the 'Centennial Filmmakers' on the 20th."
Such a grand event is not to be missed for domestic audiences and movie fans. On the day of the closing ceremony of "A Century of Filmmakers", it will be open to major well-known media from around the world, and the media will be invited to watch the entire award ceremony.
In recent years, Longxing Studio has developed well and its scale has been getting bigger and bigger. It is considered a leader in the industry. The boss has been writing emails to the official "Century Filmmakers" to apply for membership since a year ago. Until half a month ago, some media were banned from entering the country due to visa issues, and Longxing Studio finally had a vacancy as a substitute.
"Xiao Tao, your visa has been approved and you will leave tonight."
Half a month ago, the boss had someone start processing visas for his employees. After the rumor that Jiang Se might be the female lead in "God's Redemption" came out, he picked Tao Tao as one of the people to be interviewed.
The fact that the movie starring Jiang Se was able to advance this time was a pleasant surprise for the boss. If Tao Tao could get an exclusive interview with Jiang Se, it would undoubtedly be of great benefit to the development of the studio.
Even if Jiang Se is unable to obtain the manuscript due to his busy work, it does not matter much. What the domestic people want to see most now is probably Jiang Se's shadow appearing on the red carpet of "Century Filmmakers".
Tao Tao couldn't see the envy and jealousy in the eyes of her colleagues. Her eyes were still red. She covered her lips and nose with a piece of paper and responded with a choked voice.
Under Shu Pain's personal column in "Times Commentary", netizens who learned the news rushed to leave their names, praising Shu Pain for his foresight.
After it was confirmed that Jiang Se could walk the red carpet, the originally prepared look came in handy.
The red carpet dress Xia Chaoqun prepared for Jiang Se was the Melovin dress that was custom-made for Jiang Se in Paris earlier. There are three sets in total, and they have not yet decided which one to choose. The styling team is still discussing the details for Jiang Se's red carpet look that day.
In such a highly anticipated occasion, Jiang Se's every move is the center of everyone's attention, and no mistakes can be made.
The company was worried that Jiang Se didn't have enough staff, so they assigned a group of people to help her take care of some things. In the past few days, Jiang Se received calls from Luo Yin, Chang Yuhu, Hou Xiling, Liang Chunbo and others in the company, as well as calls from Pei Yi, Nie Dan and others. She also received a message from Dai Jia on her mobile phone, congratulating her for the movie she starred in being included in the "Hundred Years of Filmmakers" list of outstanding works.
On the 19th local time in the United States, less than twenty hours before walking on the red carpet, Mo Anqi and others were so nervous that they could hardly sleep. Jiang Se received a call from Feng Zhongliang.
"grandfather."
She lowered her voice. In the room on the other side of the suite, Xia Chaoqun and his team were still in a meeting. She had already washed up and went to bed, ready to sleep.
"Ready to go to bed?"
He heard Jiang Se lower her voice and thought she was sleepy, so he hurried to hang up the phone:
"I'll call again tomorrow."
"Wait a moment, Grandpa." Jiang Se said quickly, "I want to talk to you too."
She felt like crying when she heard Feng Zhongliang's voice. She had been abroad for a long time and had been away from home for some time. Recently, due to her busy work and the promotion of "God's Redemption", she had endless activities, like a spinning top, and had no time to call her family.
Due to the time difference, she hasn't contacted Feng Zhongliang for a long time.
Feng Zhongliang called her at this moment, probably because he missed her, and also to cheer her up. She felt a little guilty:
"I'm sorry, Grandpa. I've been very busy lately and haven't had time to call you. I made you worry."
As soon as she finished speaking, there was silence on the phone for a while. Feng Zhongliang's voice was serious, as if through his words, one could imagine his majestic look when his face was stern and his brows were frowned:
"Nervous?"
"Yeah." She responded. Jiang Se had walked the red carpet before and was watched by people, but this time the significance was different and the attention she received was also different.
The cautious attitude of Xia Chaoqun and others inevitably put some pressure on her. It seemed as if the position of every thread of the skirt had to be confirmed again and again by all the team members.
People on the Internet had high hopes for "God's Redemption" this time, which made Jiang Se nervous. Every congratulation from her relatives and friends would put her under some pressure. There were many excellent films this time. Although she was confident about "God's Redemption", she couldn't help but think of the scene a few years ago at the French Film Festival, when she finally missed the "Best Actress" award.
“You’ve done very well.”
When Feng Zhongliang heard her admit it, his tone couldn't help but be protective:
"Yesterday afternoon, I went to Pei's house and watched "God's Redemption" with Mr. Pei. The old man praised you for your good acting and earned face for us."
"God's Redemption" has not been released yet, but if Mr. Pei wants to watch it first, it is naturally not a problem.
When the movie entered China, the Pei family got a copy first. Yesterday, when Feng Zhongliang went to the Pei family and heard Mr. Pei praising Jiang Se, he felt particularly proud and emotional. "He also said that he would ask your Aunt Ning to call you and ask you to keep up the good work."
Feng Zhongliang comforted Jiang Se in this way. He was not good at using such a tender tone. In the past, when he chatted with his granddaughter, he mostly acted like an elder.
At this time, such compliments were said a little stutteringly and not smoothly, but it made Jiang Se feel more comfortable.
"Did your Aunt Ning call you?"
"Yes."
As soon as she answered, Feng Zhongliang continued:
"It's okay after the fight. You see, your family members all support you. If you can win an award abroad, then take it. If you can't, forget it. Whether you get the award or not, in grandpa's heart, you are the best."
He raised his voice a little:
"When your grandfather was awarded the medal, he couldn't sleep for several days, couldn't eat, and was in a trance. Your grandmother said, what's there to be nervous about? Eat when you need to eat, sleep when you need to sleep, there will be many more honors like this in the future. I thought about it and realized that this was true, so I wasn't nervous anymore." He said this, intending to make his granddaughter happy:
"How could I have known that your grandmother would do such a thing? If I don't do this in the future, I will lose the opportunity to gain glory again."
He was referring to the fact that he later left China for Hong Kong with his family for the sake of his family's livelihood. Jiang Se laughed at his words. He heard it and breathed a sigh of relief:
"That's right."
After a few words, someone seemed to push the door and enter the study room from Feng Zhongliang's side. The voice sounded like Xiao Liu's. Before she asked, Feng Zhongliang said:
"Go to bed early. Grandpa will be waiting to see you in front of the TV tomorrow."
She responded and hung up the phone. In Feng Zhongliang's study, Xiao Liu whispered:
"Master, Miss Feng Nan has been 'sent back' to Hong Kong. I have called the eldest master and told him that you want someone to keep a closer eye on Miss Feng Nan."
Feng Zhongliang nodded. The smile on his face when he was chatting with Jiang Se disappeared completely when he mentioned Feng Nan.
"Keep a closer eye on her."
He rubbed his eyebrows. In fact, what he originally told Xiao Liu was to ask him to find someone to take Feng Nan back to Hong Kong and put her under house arrest.
At least, during the period when Jiang Se is promoting her new movie, she must not be allowed to get into any trouble.
At that time, Feng Nan posted the message online in anger. No one else noticed it, but it was soon discovered by the people who were watching Pei Yi, who informed Feng Zhongliang.
Some "housework" still needed to be solved by himself. He frowned, and the good mood brought by the call with his granddaughter was reduced because of Feng Nan. Xiao Liu said:
"The eldest master has already promised that he will not let her make you angry again."
Feng Qinlun already knew that the old man was very dissatisfied with him because of the kidnapping of "Feng Nan" that year, and he was also worried that the old man would be prejudiced against him when he inherited the estate a hundred years later. At this time, the old man's words were like an imperial decree, and he dared not disobey.
Feng Zhongliang nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
In an old block in the imperial capital marked with the word "demolished", rows of old buildings form a sharp contrast with the new buildings in the distance.
This place looks like an old thing that is about to be eliminated, exuding a decayed smell. Because it was not demolished in time, the original owner rented it out to migrant workers.
During the day, this place seems unusually quiet. This is Jiang Zhiyuan's "new home". When he received Dai Jia's call, he quit his job, moved out of his original address, and got out of the control of the Feng family. He lived in this mixed area, hiding from people, hiding during the day and moving at night.
This simple building is more than 40 years old. It looks very dilapidated, with the outer walls mottled and falling off, giving it a shaky feel.
The room was also very simple, and Jiang Zhiyuan had a bag of simple luggage thrown casually in the corner.
He sat on the edge of the bed, a cigarette between his lips, a note in one hand and a cell phone in the other.
There was a string of numbers written on the paper. Because it was often rubbed by his fingers, the edges of the paper were rough, but he still cherished it very much.
Jiang Zhiyuan had memorized the numbers above by heart, but in the past few days he still took it out from time to time to look at it and put it in his pocket, for fear of losing it.
This was the phone that Dai Jia gave to him after they met that day. It had Jiang Se's phone number on it. Dai Jia emphasized that this was Jiang Se's personal phone. (To be continued)