Chapter 162: Anger turns beauty into beauty
Li Chen was still flying in the sky, and Baihua also announced the list of nominees for this year.

When we arrived in Los Angeles, it was already past 30 a.m. on the 1th, local time.

Tim came to pick up the plane, and a group of bodyguards escorted Li Chen into the extended Lincoln.

As soon as he got in the car, Li Chen called Miss Liu to let her know he was safe. It was already the afternoon of the 30th in China.

"you arrived?"

"Yeah, just landed."

"By the way, Mr. Han called you but your phone was turned off, so he called me. I told him that you were still in heaven." Miss Liu said with a smile.

"Yes, I saw the text message reminder. I will reply to him later."

After hanging up the phone, Li Chen called Han Sanping again.

Han Saping was very happy on the phone. He chatted with him for a long time and asked about the situation of "Thieves Gate".

Finally, Han Sanping suddenly said, "Li Chen, the nomination list for Hundred Flowers has been announced."

Li Chen was stunned. Before he could react, Han Sanping said, "I have something else to do here. I won't talk to you for now."

Li Chen frowned slightly while holding the phone, somewhat confused.

Why does Lao Han mention the Hundred Flowers nominations for no reason?

Li Chen called Yang Siwei again.

As soon as I heard Yang Siwei talk about the Hundred Flowers nomination list.

Li Chen's mind was suddenly filled with thoughts of the lawsuit.

Ms. Liu was nominated for Best Actress and he was nominated for Best Newcomer!
What’s even more exaggerated is that the main theme movie "Zhang Side" was also nominated for the Hundred Flowers Best Film Award together with "Those Years".

The difference in box office between the two is eight times! It's so unreal.

Is this the result of what the Hundred Flowers Organizing Committee said about adding online voting and voice telephone voting?

Is that fair and just?
Are there really so many netizens, ordinary people and theater managers who voted for this main theme film?

Li Chen scoffed at this.

This main theme film is the premiere of the first movie that Li Chen participated in after his rebirth.

There's no way, Lao Han is the producer of this drama.

It has been more than two years since he attended the premiere in September 04.

He remembers it very clearly, it is now September 06.

If it hadn’t been nominated for the Hundred Flowers Awards, he would have almost forgotten about this drama, even though the Hundred Flowers Awards are held every two years.

From a rules perspective, it seems like there's nothing wrong with this drama being nominated.

But this is the Hundred Flowers Awards, an award chosen by the audience, and they dare to play it like this.

It seems that my thoughts are too simple and naive.

He also came to his senses after hearing what Han Sanping had just said.

He is the producer of "Zhang Side", and it is very considerate of him to say this.

It was almost as if he had said explicitly that "Zhang" would definitely win the award.

At last year's Golden Rooster Awards, "Zhang" gave way to "Kekexili".

Rikutaro still has a solid background!
This year I plan to make up for it!

And there is an 80% chance that there will be more than one prize, and it will definitely not be a small prize.

Li Chen dared to guarantee that Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and Zhou Xingchi, who were nominated for Best Director, would most likely not attend.

As for Tang Jili, it’s hard to say.

Li Chen cursed in his heart, what the hell is this?

Fortunately, he did not allow "Painted Skin", "Lost in Thailand" and "Father's Love" to sign up.

I just wanted to make room for Miss Liu.

So I only signed up for "Those Years", and now it seems that it was a mistake.

Otherwise, a lot of his company's works would have been lost and ended up just accompanying the prince to study.

That was really embarrassing. The organizing committee was thick-skinned, but he was thin-skinned and couldn't afford to embarrass himself.

Li Chen called Yang Siwei again.

Yang Siwei was stunned: "Boss, why are you suddenly not going?"

"In the online poll, Yifei is highly favored as the best actress. I believe she will get a lot of votes."

Yang Siwei was puzzled. With Yifei's overwhelming number of fans, wouldn't it be a piece of cake for her to win the award?

How come the boss suddenly decided not to go?

When she signed up, her boss said that the right time, right place and right people were all right. But things changed too quickly.

Li Chen didn't want to explain any more: "Why so many questions? Just do as I say."

"Even if Xixi won the award, you can just accept it on her behalf."

As soon as the words came out, Li Chen felt a little stiff again. After all, Yang Siwei was still young.

Then, Li Chen softened his tone again.

"Take a close look at the shortlist yourself. If you still don't understand, you are a hopeless case!"

"Or maybe one day you can change your name from Yang Siwei to Yang Tianzhen." Li Chen said, trying not to laugh.

Yang Siwei was depressed and hung up the phone.

Yang Siwei looked at the shortlist again.

I also tasted a slightly different flavor.

In particular, "Zhang Side" was nominated for Best Picture, as well as Wu Jun, who played Zhang Side, who was nominated for Best Actor, and Zhang Yu, who played Ren Changxia, who was nominated for Best Actress.

Yang Siwei was scratching her head. She didn't know either of these two people and had to look up information online to match them up.

She has never even seen a movie.

"No wonder the boss didn't go, the secret is here!"

How could a movie that she hasn’t even seen be nominated for the Hundred Flowers Awards?

After Li Chen finished calling Yang Siwei, he called Miss Liu.

When Miss Liu heard that they were not going to Baihua, she was immediately puzzled: "Why not? Didn't we agree on this?"

Li Chen didn't keep her in suspense: "The situation here is a bit complicated. You won't win the prize even if you go. Why bother being played around by others?"

"How do you know I won't win? Everyone says I have a good chance of winning."

Li Chen said with a headache: "Just listen to me, I won't harm you. If you really win the award, you can still get the award even if you don't go."

"I'm afraid that if you go, you'll end up being a runner-up. You might as well take your movie 'Love Winner' to participate. At least it won't be embarrassing if you lose."

"After all, the box office is so small. The box office of Those Years is one of the top three domestic box office. You and I can't afford to lose this person."

Miss Liu was speechless, as she knew Li Chen.

For Li Chen to say this, he must have some inside information.

Miss Liu was in a low mood: "Well, it's almost the end of the year and I'm very busy! If I don't want to go, then I won't go!"

Li Chen laughed and said, "Don't be discouraged. You will win a prize sooner or later."

Li Chen felt at ease only after he had settled Miss Liu.

The box office of "Father's Love 2" reached 1250 million on the second day.

1350 million on the third day.

In comparison, Chenglong's "Baby Plan" is slightly inferior.

While Li Chen was away, Yang Siwei led the crew of "Father's Love 2" to strike while the iron was hot.

Continue to promote on shows and issue press releases.

When the host asked about Li Chen, the public only then knew that Li Chen had gone to Hollywood.

"Insidious 2" will be released at the end of the month.

During the National Day Golden Week, "Father's Love 2" was released for 9 days and the total box office exceeded 1.2 million.

The box office of "Baby Project" was less than 6000 million.

The box office of "The Banquet" has remained around 1.07 million, and its potential has been exhausted.

Netizens talked a lot.

"Feng Kuzi has once again become a member of the 100 Million Club Directors!"

"Leo's movies have already created a brand effect. Even if he makes art films in the future, the box office will not be less than 100 million!"

"Huayi's The Banquet and Baby Project both had higher investments than Father's Love 2, but in terms of box office, it would take both combined to compete with Leo."

"Huayi has lost all its money. In addition to the taxes that should be paid on the box office of "Baby Project", there is also a share of the box office from Chenglong!"

"Now we have to wait and see Curse of the Golden Flower at the end of the year. If Zhang Yimou also fails and can't beat Painted Skin at the box office, then Leo will be the only one left!"

"The world is changing, Leo is about to be crowned."

Feng Xiaogang no longer cares about the crazy remarks of these netizens.

I devoted myself to the filming of "Assembly".

He can't even speak with confidence because he can't break into the 200 million club.

"Father's Love 2" undisputedly dominated the National Day box office with its huge box office advantage.

By mid-month, one month after The Banquet was released, the box office finally settled at 1.09 million.

A few days later, after three weeks of release, "Baby Project" had grossed 7500 million.

"Father's Love 2", which was released one day later than "Baby Project", also broke 1.5 million at the box office.

Even so, the daily box office of "Father's Love 2" is still around 150 million.

Industry insiders predict that the box office of "Father's Love 2" will eventually settle at around 1.6 million yuan.

At this time, there are less than 10 days left until the opening of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

The film festival organizing committee is also repeatedly confirming with a number of big names whether they will attend.

But whether it is great directors like Zhang Yimou, Li Chen, or Feng Xiaogang.

Or big names like Chenglong, Liu Dehua, and Liu Yifei.

They were all practicing Tai Chi, and their responses were all quite particular: I’ll definitely come when I have time.

The subtext is that I'm sorry if I don't have time.

The organizing committee knew that Li Chen was in Hollywood.

But Liu Yifei is in Beijing. As long as Liu Yifei comes, Li Chen will definitely come as well.

If the dazzling celebrity couple Li Chen and Liu Yifei didn’t come.

Then the momentum of this Hundred Flowers Film Festival will definitely be greatly reduced.

The organizers also prepared a Qiantang River Avenue of Stars, which cost 16 billion yuan to build.

If there are no big-name stars to support it, this avenue would be nothing like the Avenue of Stars.

Is it worthy of the 16 billion yuan spent? Is it worthy of the Qiantang River?
Liu Yifei was annoyed by the relevant personnel of the organizing committee.

In a fit of rage, he took his two assistants and rushed to the airport with his suitcase.

Unexpectedly, he was caught red-handed by reporters at the airport gate.

Today, Liu Yifei has short hair that reaches her neck and wears a pair of black sunglasses that cover half of her face.

Wearing a khaki stand-collar windbreaker, he looks dashing and heroic.

But as soon as he got off the car, he was blocked by reporters.

"Yifei, where are you going? Are you going to Hollywood to see Director Li?"

"Yifei, you're not going to this year's Hundred Flowers Festival?"

"Yifei, everyone is optimistic about you as the female lead of Baihua. Do you have anything to say?"

Liu Yifei always kept smiling.

I secretly thought, "Director Li, Director Li, please don't blame me. As a boyfriend, sometimes you should stand in front of me."

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "Director Li called me suddenly and asked me to go to Hollywood without saying anything."

"So I'm afraid I can't attend the Hundred Flowers Film Festival. Sorry, please make way."

More than a dozen media outlets were in an uproar.

According to this meaning, the celebrity couple Li Chen and Liu Yifei will not participate in this year's Hundred Flowers Awards.

Liu Yifei shook off the reporters and quickly entered the airport.

Then he called Li Chen.

Now it is impossible to hide it, and he had originally planned to launch a surprise attack on Li Chen.

I guess the news of her going to the United States will be on the Internet soon.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to report to Li Chen in advance.

After hearing this, Li Chen didn't blame her. Just come.

Otherwise, I would be alone in Hollywood, leaving Miss Liu in Beijing and not attending the Hundred Flowers Awards. And I would have to deal with these reporters and media, which is really not right.

As soon as the news of Liu Yifei's trip to the United States was posted online, it caused heated discussion.

The artists of Rongchen Film Company were also very curious.

The crew of "So Young" has already started nationwide promotions.

The first round includes nationally renowned universities.

When we arrived at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, it was Hu Ge’s home turf.

Hu Ge and Yang Mi had already known each other for a long time, so they spoke without reservation.

On a luxurious minibus heading to Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Hu Ge and Yang Mi sat together.

"Why don't Director Li and Yifei participate in the Hundred Flowers Festival?"

Yang Mi was also confused: "I don't know. I heard from Siwei before that Senior and Yifei are going to participate."

"Maybe something has happened. I don't know, but the senior will definitely not inform me of any decision he makes."

Hu Ge nodded and smiled, "That's right, Director Li always does what he wants."

"I've heard Siwei complain that taking care of you four artists is not as hard as serving Director Li alone."

Yang Mi laughed: "She is thinking in pain and happiness. She is actually happy in her heart. Who doesn't know that she is the senior's number one fan?"

Liu Yifei made it clear that she would not participate in the Hundred Flowers Awards.

The reporter also called several other well-known directors and A-list celebrities.

It seems that it is because Liu Yifei is taking the lead.

Everyone also released the seal.

"'Assembly' is about to start filming, I don't have time!"

"The Olympic Committee has other matters to attend to, so I'm afraid they can't spare the time."

At this point, Baihua was embarrassed.

The one who has been confirmed to be able to attend is the last year's Hundred Flowers Award heroine Fan Qiaoqiao.

There is also another Bingbing from Huayi.

Because of "A World Without Thieves", she was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

But there is a high probability that Shuang Bing will not attend the opening ceremony.

On the evening of the 25th, the opening ceremony and cultural evening of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival was held at the Hangzhou Grand Theater.

Judging from the "grandness" that a national film festival should have, the opening ceremony on the evening of the 25th can only be described as dim.

This is different from some commercial fashion award ceremonies where big names gather in fancy dresses.

This year's Hundred Flowers Awards opened without any celebrities to support it.

Instead, it is composed of hundreds of artists from 26 ethnic minorities.

Coming from distant grasslands or deep in the mountains.

Present fresh songs in a unique and original performance style.

It is very original.

However, it did not meet the expectations of the organizer, Hangzhou Municipal Government.

In their opinion, the opening gala should at least be a star-studded concert of classic movie songs.

That would be worthy of their 1.6 billion.

Rather than the cover versions by today's peasant artists.

Or Zhang Yimou's original live-action song and dance performance "Impression of West Lake" would also be fine.

Rather than the current original form in the grand theater.

The lack of star power became a persistent embarrassment throughout the festival.

Although the organizers spared no expense this time and advertised Hollywood.

A huge amount of money was spent on building a star avenue.

The celebrities’ hand prints will be left on it.

But judging from the current situation, there may not even be a few footprints, let alone hand prints.

The organizers were doomed to be greatly disappointed.

Judging from the Hundred Flowers nomination list.

Despite the emergence of big names such as Zhang Yimou, Li Chen, Liu Yifei, Cheng Long, Zhou Xingchi, Zhang Ziyi, Liu Dehua, Li Lianjie, and Feng Xiaogang.

But none of these people showed up.

The reason is that they said they all had work to do.

It was not until the Hundred Flowers Awards were announced that the organizers figured out why these people didn’t come!
I cursed these old guys in the association to death in my heart.

On the evening of the 28th, Sina broadcast the entire Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony online with text and pictures.

It was still a little after five in the morning in Hollywood when Li Chen was pulled out of bed by Miss Liu.

I insisted on staying with her and waiting for the heroine of Hundred Flowers to be revealed.

Yang Siwei went to the scene instead of the two and directly turned on the hands-free function of his mobile phone.

When Li Chen heard that the Best Supporting Actress Li Qiaoqiao lost to Yuan Qiu, he knew what was going on.

It’s time to announce the Best Actress.

Miss Liu sat up straight.

The live voice came from the phone.

"Best Actress winner: Liu Ruoying!"

Li Chen's suggestion was just as expected.

Miss Liu relaxed all over, like a deflated ball, and her disappointment was beyond words.

When she heard the word "Liu", she thought there was no one else except her.

Because a few minutes ago, she was leading by 25 votes.

How come just a few minutes later, Rene Liu surpassed her by 8 votes and was elected Best Actress with 33 votes!
Looking at Miss Liu's drooping face, Li Chen hugged her in his arms.

"Okay, don't be like that, we don't want the golden rooster and the hundred flowers!"

"How could this happen? I'm clearly ahead!" Miss Liu said with a bitter face.

Li Chen's clear voice rang in her ears like a bell breaking through the fog.

"The Best Supporting Actress went to Yuan Qiu from Hong Kong Island, so the Best Leading Actress must go to Liu Ruoying from Taiwan. This is called sitting in a row and eating fruit, and it is important that no one is left out!"

"What a pity! I'm afraid Liu Ruoying herself didn't even know she won the prize. She didn't even show up!"

Li Chen sneered.

Miss Liu suddenly realized: "This is why you didn't ask me to attend!"

Li Chen laughed: "Well, what else? I'm afraid you'll cry when we get there!"

"You, the most popular heroine of Baihua, have failed. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. I'm afraid you can't accept it!"

Li Chen’s words came true!
Ms. Liu, who was nominated for Best Actress, did not attend the event. With Li Chen there to comfort her, she was very disappointed but she did not cry.

But Li Qiaoqiao, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, burst into tears.

When I heard about the scene, my eyes became moist and my expression was sad.

Afterwards, she burst into tears when facing the celebration banquet prepared for her by more than 30 fans.

She said on the spot that Baihua was treated unfairly. She had come so far and made so much effort, but in the end this was the result!
Not to mention Li Qiaoqiao, even the media and reporters were shocked by the award results.

The main theme film "Zhang Side" won three major awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Actor.

The highest-grossing movie "Those Years" ended up with a bald head.

Best Supporting Actor Xie Tingfeng defeated Liu Dehua and won the honorary award!

The Best Newcomer award was given to Sun Li. Fortunately, it was not given to Li Chen, otherwise Li Chen would be more disgusting than eating a fly.

I heard that the average age of the 101 audience judges selected is 38 years old.

After the award ceremony, Ms. Liu felt listless for the rest of the day.

Li Chen specially accompanied her for a whole day, but there was no effect.

The two of them strolled along the beach, looking at Miss Liu who was in a bad mood.

Li Chen held her hand and said, "Let's go home and vent your anger!"

Miss Liu was stunned: "What are you venting your anger for!"

"Just follow me!"

Li Chen took her and went back to Shuijing Wu without saying a word.

After arriving home and returning to the bedroom, Li Chen turned on the computer.

Miss Liu seemed to understand.

She quickly pulled his sleeve and said softly, "What are you going to do? Don't be impulsive. I'm fine."

Li Chen patted her cheek and said softly, "I know my limits, don't worry."

Miss Liu’s guess was correct, Li Chen was about to fire again.

Li Chen quickly typed out a blog post.

At this time, the Internet was already in an uproar.

Netizens are even more disgusted, especially Liu Yifei’s fans!
"Where did you find the 101 audience judges? Mars or Uranus?"

"How many out of ten people who watch movies across the country are 38 years old? What? We are under 30 and didn't pay for the tickets? Are we not considered audience members?"

"Luckily no one from Australia Island came, otherwise there wouldn't be enough prizes to share!"

"I finally understand why Leo asked my fairy to go to Hollywood! Well done!"

"The Hundred Flowers Awards should have been a grand event for the film industry, but celebrities are unwilling to show their support. They really need to reflect on this."

"The reporter interviewed a famous director by phone, and he clearly stated that he would not participate in this film festival."

"He also said frankly that the current Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards are simply incomparable to the past, when the best actor and actress were really chosen by public vote."

"But the results of the selections in recent years have been really disappointing. It's hard to regain the credibility it once had."

“If the selection results are truly fair, can filmmakers not support their own film festival?”

The last sentence hurts.

Although people from the Film Association are still defending how many changes they have made this year, it is hard to be convinced when you think back on the results.

Netizens flocked to Li Chen's blog to leave messages, asking if this famous director was him.

No one expected Li Chen to reply.

At this critical moment, a blog post by Li Chen completely caused an uproar in the circle.

"Let me first answer the questions that netizens and fans are concerned about. That famous director is not me."

"But I want to make one thing clear: please do not send invitations to Rongchen Pictures to the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards in the future."

"When will the golden rooster break dawn and the flowers bloom?"

"I won't need your invitation, I will sign up to support it, and celebrities will also participate enthusiastically."

"Who would be so bored as to travel thousands of miles to Europe to attend someone else's film festival? Why don't you reflect on this?"

"The golden rooster is powerless and the flowers are withered, but the two families are still one family!"

“Since the main theme movie has been decided, you can just find a few more main theme movies and pick one that you approve of.

"Why deceive yourself by opening up online voting and increasing telephone voting?"

"Why did they go to the trouble of hiring 101 38-year-old laborers and dozens of commercial films to direct this farce of covering one's ears and stealing the bell?"

"There are still two people out of the 101 who haven't come. Maybe these two people who didn't come have a change of heart."

"I'm not saying that mainstream movies are bad. The spirit contained in mainstream movies is worth promoting."

"But no matter how good a mainstream movie is, it has to be watched by people, only then it will be meaningful!"

"What we should reflect on is how to make people willing to watch mainstream films?"

"Let the audience voluntarily pay for tickets and go to the cinema, instead of arranging batches of people to be educated passively."

"It's not like you guys, operating behind the scenes and trying to attract attention."

"Who is educated in this situation? No one is educated!"

“If you understand movies, do something meaningful for the film industry. If you don’t, don’t act recklessly.”

Miss Liu standing by couldn't help but swallow secretly.

She opened her clear eyes wide and looked at her boyfriend in shock.

This, this, this won’t cause any trouble…

(End of this chapter)