Chapter 81

After arriving inside the awards ceremony, Chen Mo was led by the staff to his seat.

The seating arrangement at this year’s Oscars was different.

This year, there were round tables with chairs around them, whereas before, there were rows of chairs like in a movie theater.

Chen Mo sat in the chair, then picked up the dried fruit placed on the table and ate it.

While eating, Chen Mo looked around curiously.

"Hey, Chen Mo."

At this time, Cheng Long brought Empress Gong and Zhang Ziyi over to say hello.

Chen Mo also stood up with a smile.

"Brother Long, long time no see."

Chen Mo smiled.

Cheng Long didn't treat him lightly because of Chen Mo’s age, but walked toward Chen Mo while extending his hand.

After the two shook hands, Cheng Long introduced with a smile: "Let me introduce, Zhang Ziyi, whom you’ve met before, and this is Gong Li, who was on the cover of *Time* magazine the year before last, and is now serving as a member of the Cannes Film Festival jury."

Under Cheng Long’s introduction, Gong Li extended her hand first, followed by Zhang Ziyi.

After Chen Mo shook hands with both of them, his peripheral vision glanced at Zhang Ziyi’s chest.

Mm... so white.

Did she use powder?

Zhang Ziyi noticed Chen Mo’s gaze just now and subconsciously straightened her back. She didn't mind having something happen with this perfect-looking little teenager!

If it could be photographed, she might even save a few years of detours!

"My new movie *Rush Hour 2* will be released in a few days. Do you have time to show your support and attend the premiere?"

Cheng Long asked with a smile.

Chen Mo thought about it and said helplessly: "Sorry, Brother Long, I’m afraid I don't have time. I’ve been filming for the second half of last year, and I haven't even been to school. My mom wants me to go to school."

Speaking of this, Chen Mo sighed helplessly.

Cheng Long laughed after hearing this: "Haha, right, I forgot you still have to go to school. It’s fine, studies are important."

Speaking of this, Cheng Long remembered something and said: "Right, I heard you received several nominations for this year’s Oscars. Win a few more awards and take them back."

Chen Mo smiled: "I’ll try my best."

Then the group chatted for a while longer.

Until Cameron walked toward the distance with Kate, Cheng Long then took Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li away.

Returning to a table further back, the three of Cheng Long looked at Chen Mo and Cameron in the front.

"Hey, Brother Long, people are just different. Chen Mo is so young and has already achieved this much, it’s truly amazing."

Zhang Ziyi said with envy.

Gong Li, sitting next to her, had eyes rolling, also unable to hide her envy.

"Hehe, everyone has their own fate, you can't envy it. Just do your best."

Cheng Long smiled.

Hearing Cheng Long’s words, Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li nodded.

Soon, the awards ceremony began.

First was the host’s opening talk show, then they started presenting some low-value awards, and also interspersed with performances by popular singers.

It is worth mentioning that among the invited performance guests, Chen Mo’s apprentice, Will, was also among them.

He was dressed in hip-hop attire and performed a rap.

When he was enjoying himself, he even ran off the stage to have a small interaction with his master, Chen Mo.

Chen Mo wasn't an introverted person either and played along with Will.

After playing for a while, until the organizer signaled that it had been too long, Will went to the backstage.

The awards continued...

Soon it was time for the Best Newcomer Award.

"The nominees for this year’s Best Newcomer Award are Cruise, Avia, Clauder, and Chen Mo!"

Listening to the list read by the presenter on stage, Chen Mo was stunned for a moment.

It wasn't just him; everyone at the scene was stunned.

Because Chen Mo’s name wasn't on the list of nominees announced previously for the Newcomer Award.

Now that Chen Mo’s name was suddenly added, it made Chen Mo feel uncomfortable.

Because Chen Mo could feel that the Best Actor award might be out of his reach!

However, it wasn't strange to think about it; after all, how could an Oscar for Best Actor be given to a 14-year-old child? And he was a Chinese person.

"Alright, now we enter the counting stage, please have our accountants perform the count!"

The host said with a smile.

After the words fell, three Asian men walked onto the stage and started counting.

And seeing the three Asian men, the host couldn't help but smile and say: "Alright, looking at the skin color of these three, I know they are accounting majors."

Hearing the host’s words, Chen Mo, who was already in a bad mood, had his face darken directly.

Discrimination!

He was being discriminated against again!

What does "looking at the skin color, I know they are accounting majors" mean?

Is this saying that Asians are all stereotypes?

It wasn't just Chen Mo; Cheng Long, sitting in the back row, also frowned slightly.

At this time, the host on stage caught a glimpse of Chen Mo’s dark face in the audience.

He smiled and said: "Alright, it seems I said the wrong thing, I apologize now, everyone can take out your phones and post it to the internet."

"Oh, right, your phones are probably made by these guys too."

The host’s words made Chen Mo stand up abruptly.

Then everyone’s gaze fell on Chen Mo, who had stood up suddenly.

Kate, sitting next to Chen Mo, hurriedly reached out and pulled Chen Mo, saying softly: "Hey, this is the Oscars, don't be impulsive."

And Cameron, sitting on the other side, also said softly: "Child, don't be impulsive, believe me, after the awards ceremony ends, I will join in complaining about this damn guy."

Chen Mo heard their words and gradually calmed down.

His eyes stared at the host on stage.

A few seconds later, Chen Mo sat down.

Seeing Chen Mo sit down, Cameron and Kate breathed a sigh of relief.

But the next second...

Chen Mo stood up abruptly and walked directly toward the stage.

This sudden action caught Cameron and Kate off guard.

By the time they reacted, it was already too late.

Chen Mo had already walked onto the stage.

He looked at the host with a smile.

Chen Mo’s height had grown by 3 centimeters after a year, and now he was about 1.65 meters.

And the host was about 1.7 meters.

After arriving in front of the host, the host smiled and gestured at his height and Chen Mo’s height.

Slap!

The next second...

Chen Mo slapped him directly.

The crisp sound of the slap made all the guests at the Oscar scene stunned.

The host subconsciously reached out to cover his burning face, looking at the teenager in front of him in disbelief.

Backstage.

"Wow... oh!"

Will widened his eyes watching this scene.

And on stage.

After Chen Mo slapped the host, he grabbed the microphone from the host’s hand and said to everyone below.

"Dear uncles and aunts, first of all, I’m sorry, I was impulsive, but after all, I’m just a child, children... sometimes act impulsively, I apologize for my impulsiveness just now."

Chen Mo said with a sincere tone.

After speaking, Chen Mo bowed.

Everyone: "..."

Chen Mo continued: "However, I believe everyone will forgive an underage child. After all, this is the freest country in the world, right?"

"Also, regarding discrimination, I don't think it should appear in this free country. Now, please, Mr. Host, apologize to me, the three accountants, and all Asians around the world."

Chen Mo said, turning to look at the host.

The host opened his mouth.

On the other side.

The Oscar organizers.

The person in charge of the Oscars looked at the host on stage with anger.

"Damn pig! What the hell did he do! Why did he say such things! This bastard! After it ends, I must kill this guy!"

The person in charge of the Oscars cursed angrily in a low voice.

The assistant next to him hesitated and said: "Chris (the host) used to do internet business, now the economic bubble has burst, his family has gone bankrupt, and Chen Mo’s father sold all his shares in advance, so..."

Hearing the assistant’s words, the person in charge of the Oscars roughly understood.