Chapter 613: Great Screenwriter Dongfang Ren


    "Why is he here again? Let him in!"


    "OK!"


    Chen Qi straightened his clothes, and after a while, Shu Qi walked in.


    Shu Qi is the editor-in-chief of "Film Fortnightly", a famous film critic in Hong Kong, and has also written scripts. People always confuse him with the actress Shu Qi.


    Shu Qi''s real name is Lin Lihui, a Taiwanese. Wang Jing brought her from Taiwan to Hong Kong and wanted to give her a stage name, so he took two characters from "Qinqi, calligraphy and painting" and called it "Shuqi". This argument is of course untenable, as she has nothing to do with chess, calligraphy and painting.


    It is said that the truth is that this film critic Shu Qi always wrote articles to criticize Wang Jing. Wang Jing simply named a third-level actress with the same name, which disgusted him.


    Wang Jing often does this kind of thing. For example, in "The Great Mouse", the role played by Zhang Xueyou is Chi Guoguo''s taunting Cheng Long...


    At this moment, film critic Shu Qi entered the office and said, "Mr. Chen, this year''s Academy Awards will be held at the Regent Hotel on April 3. I''m here to send you an invitation letter."


    "I seem to have already refused. I''m going to the United States and don''t have time to participate."


    "But "Life is Beautiful" is one of the top ten best films of the year. It would be a pity not to have the main creator present."


    "What''s the pity for the top ten films? If you give me the best film, I will definitely support it."


    Shu Qi couldn''t answer and could only laugh. Chen Qi said: "Look, this is our contradiction. I have always emphasized that the Academy Awards should not be regionalized and should serve the entire Chinese film industry. "Life is Beautiful" was produced in mainland China and was not eligible to participate. This kind of thing is very cheap.”


    "But the original intention of the Academy Awards was to cater to Hong Kong films. We have already allowed co-production films to participate in the competition. In fact, you can be a co-production film."


    "Why should I make a co-production? It''s your shame that "Life Is Beautiful" couldn''t win the Academy Award, not ours. When will you change the rules, when will I go!"


    "OK! OK! We have different ideas. Don''t argue. I''m sorry that you don''t have time to participate. I hope to have the opportunity in the future."


    Shu Qi is a cultural person and will definitely not compete on the spot, so she ends the conversation rationally. He turned around and walked out, and another voice came from behind: "You don''t have much time, think about it carefully, otherwise I won''t mind creating a new award!"


    New prize?


    Shu Qi''s whole body was filled with excitement, her steps paused slightly, and she ran out in a panic.


    This year is only the third time for the Academy Awards. It is hosted by a magazine with very low authority and everyone only participates out of favour. The left is very powerful. If there is a new award, it may have greater influence than the Academy Awards.


    When Chen Qi saw him leaving, he found a newspaper to read.


    Something that is related to me: Li Hanxiang''s "Behind the Curtain" received eight nominations for Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Female Lead. The male lead was Liang Jiahui, and the female lead was Liu Xiaoqing.


    The literary film "Half Man" produced by Yindu received 9 nominations.


    "Shanghai Nights", also produced by Yindu, received 6 nominations, including Best Director for Tsui Hark, Best Actress for Zhong Chuhong, and Best Screenplay for Mr. Dongfang Ren!


    Ye Tong was nominated for the leading actress for "A Wrong Love in Seven Days", and the screenwriter of "A Wrong Love in Seven Days" was also Mr. Dongfang Ren, and he got another nomination, a double nomination!


    "Why should I go to such an Academy Award? Quan Te Niang is my vest!"


    Mr. Dongfang Yan is very famous in Hong Kong. He has directed several popular movies and recently wrote lyrics, which is a cross-border development. Many companies wanted to ask him to write scripts, but they had never met him in person, so they could only contact him in a roundabout way.


    The fee is very expensive, the one-time price is HKD 80,000!


    "Speaking of which, I''m also looking forward to standing on the stage to accept the award openly. It will be interesting to see what the reaction is."


    Chen Qi''s bad taste is up again, unified Hong Kong entertainment, and the Academy Awards are naturally included.


    …


    The first nine Academy Awards had no fixed venue, no fixed trophy, no television broadcast, and no organizing committee. It has been formalized since the 10th session, reached its peak in the 1990s, and expanded to the mainland at the beginning of the new century.


    At that time, a mainland actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Wow, it was a very honorable thing.


    It’s April 3rd in the blink of an eye.


    The Regent Hotel is in a prime location in Victoria Harbor and enjoys the best harbor view. It was opened in 1980 and is very, very new.


    In the evening, guests from all walks of life arrived one after another. Fu Qi led the Yindu team, and Li Hanxiang had his own company, leading Liang Jiahui and Liu Xiaoqing. Yes, Liu Xiaoqing came to Hong Kong.


    Zhuang Cheng also came with Ye Tong, Xia Wenxi, and Li Lizhen. There are also celebrities such as Hong Jinbao, Zhong Zhentao, Wu Yiuhan, Zheng Yuling and other shortlisted stars. It is much more lively than the first one. After three years of running, everyone''s participation in this award is also deepening.


    We entered a banquet hall with a big round table and a stage in front of it, just like a banquet.


    Everyone took their seats according to the crew and company. Liang Jiahui and Liu Xiaoqing were included in the crew of "Curtain Behind the Curtain", following Li Hanxiang.


    Li Hanxiang saw Liu Xiaoqing looking around and asked, "What are you looking for?"


    "Let me see if Comrade Chen Qi and Gong Xue are here?"


    "They''re not participating tonight."


    "Why don''t you participate? Didn''t "Life is Beautiful" win the top ten best films?"


    "That''s not clear. Let''s take ours."


    Li Hanxiang coughed. To be honest, his impression of Liu Xiaoqing was very subtle. This woman ignored the shooting plan and went out to do acupuncture without permission, which made him very angry. However, he also admitted that she was skilled in business and generous and loyal to people. She was a rare kind in Hong Kong. Big woman”.


    The award ceremony has not yet started, and a few people were chatting. Liang Jiahui said: "Master, when will the film you talked about with Brother Qi be filmed?"


    "Don''t mention it! That guy fooled me with pictures, and now he doesn''t even see the script!"


    "What movie?" Liu Xiaoqing interrupted.


    "Telling a love story between two women! Are you interested? If you want to act, I will keep the role for you." Li Hanxiang said deliberately.


    "No, no!"


    Liu Xiaoqing rarely refuses, the love between two women? Hey, it’s better to be a man! Awesome!


    Li Hanxiang was actually very depressed. He originally planned to make five movies, "Burning the Old Summer Palace", "Listening to Government Behind the Curtain", "Tongzhi Zhongxing", "Reform" and "Eight-Power Allied Forces", to completely show the history of the late Qing Dynasty.


    As a result, the co-production agreement changed, subsequent filming failed, Chen Qi deceived people again, and Director Li was now in a vacant period.


    After a while, the award ceremony began.


    The third Academy Awards only has 12 awards, and there are also the top ten Chinese-language films of the year, which were announced in advance, and "Life is Beautiful" is among them.


    Generally speaking, the atmosphere is still that of a party within the circle, without a strong sense of ritual.


    There were no male or female supporting actors, and there was only one Best Newcomer, which was given to Zheng Yuling. The best action director went to "Five Lucky Stars". When the best screenplay was awarded, the guests on the stage read:


    "Dongfang Ren''s "Seven Days of Love", Tan Guangyuan''s "The Arena", Shi Yangping''s "Half the Man", Li Hanxiang''s "Behind the Curtain", Dongfang Ren''s "Shanghai Night"!"


    There is no big screen, so we can only rely on manpower. The guest also joked a few words: "This Mr. Dongfang Ren is so awesome that he has two nominations. I wonder if he will show up tonight?"


    “…”


    Fu Qi and Zhuang Cheng were the only ones who knew the truth, and they lowered their heads and suppressed laughter.


    Then listen: "The winner of this year''s Academy Award for Best Screenplay is "The Seven Days of Love". Congratulations to Mr. Dongfang Ren!"


    "Whoosh!"


    Everyone stretched their necks to watch and were very curious, but unfortunately the real owner didn''t come.


    Zhuang Cheng came on stage, took the trophy and said: "I will accept the award on my behalf. Thank you all, thank you very much! This gentleman really wanted to come, but something really delayed him. Please let me apologize. If there is another chance next year, he will definitely come to the event in person. "


    "Whoosh!"


    Fu Qi took the lead and clapped his hands, almost dying of laughter. Xiao Chen won the golden rooster and then the golden statue. He is also a great screenwriter.


    (End of chapter)