[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-hong-kong-1984":3,"chapter-hong-kong-1984-hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Hong Kong 1984",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2224029,4066,"Chapter 45: Golden Horse","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Outside the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, camera flashes sparkled like countless stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Xiang! Look over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qian! Over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian stepped onto the red carpet in a dark-patterned suit, with Lin Lin Qingxia holding his arm, looking elegant and moving in a champagne-colored gown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nervous?\" Lin Lin Qingxia asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian's lips curved slightly: \"Compared to the Golden Film Awards where I had twelve nominations and won nine, this time with only nine nominations, the pressure is much less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a familiar teasing voice came from behind: \"Wow, is our great Golden Film Award director being so humble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two turned around to see Hui Hui Yinghong walking over with Hou Hsiao-hsien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Hui Yinghong!\" Lin Lin Qingxia said with delight, \"You're here too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hui Hui Yinghong blinked: \"How could I miss such a lively occasion? I heard that tonight a certain director is about to rewrite the history of the Golden Horse Awards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hou Hsiao-hsien smiled and patted Xiang Qian's shoulder: \"Young man, I look forward to your performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the awards ceremony venue, celebrities from Taipei's literary and artistic circles had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Golden Horse Awards ceremony begins now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humorous opening by hosts Harlem Yu and Xu Xu Xidi drew laughter from the entire audience. Xu Xu Xidi suddenly changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Harlem, I heard there's a particularly amazing movie tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harlem Yu pretended to be exaggerated: \"Amazing? That's an understatement! I heard the jury was too afraid to go to the restroom while watching the film, fearing they'd miss a single frame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On cue, the large screen cut to a clip from \"Parasite,\" and understanding applause rippled through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Winning three awards in a row)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Art Direction...\" presenter Zhang Zhen opened the envelope, \"Parasite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Cinematography...\" Shu Qi parted her red lips, \"Parasite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Original Screenplay...\" Ang Lee announced with a smile, \"Xiang Qian, Parasite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xiang Qian took the stage for the third time, he had already learned to mock himself: \"Thank you to the judges; it seems I need to prepare a few more acceptance speeches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the stage, benevolent laughter erupted. As Ang Lee handed over the trophy, he whispered, \"The screenplay was brilliantly written.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Director Lee,\" Xiang Qian replied sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Actor...\" presenter Harlem Yu slowly opened the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the large screen, close-ups of the five nominees alternated; when Cheng Long's image appeared, warm applause filled the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner is... Cheng Long! For Parasite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long dashed onto the stage in a single stride and excitedly hugged Xiang Qian: \"Qian! I knew making a movie with you would never go wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the microphone, suddenly becoming serious: \"Truthfully, filming this movie made me rediscover acting. Thank you, Director Xiang Qian, for pushing me to break through my limits...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice suddenly choked up: \"After so many years, I've finally proven that I'm not just good at fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera captured Xiang Qian's gratified smile, while Zhou Zhou Huimin secretly wiped away tears in the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Director...\" presenter Wong Kar-wai appeared wearing his signature sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leisurely opened the envelope, a slight smile on his lips: \"Xiang Qian, Parasite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous applause shook the hall. Xiang Qian took a deep breath and walked onto the stage; Wong Kar-wai rarely took the initiative to embrace him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your visual language reminds me of my younger self... though you are much better than I was back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian accepted the trophy: \"Thank you, Director Wang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the hall: \"This award belongs to the entire team. When we were shooting on location in Taipei, we encountered typhoons and equipment failures... but everyone persisted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Feature Film...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presenter Director Li Xing opened the envelope amidst applause, suddenly widening his eyes: \"Again... Parasite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire crew cheered and rushed onto the stage. Cheng Long directly hoisted Xiang Qian onto his shoulders, while six Golden Horse trophies gleamed under the spotlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Taipei; thank you to all the audience.\" Xiang Qian's voice choked slightly, \"Film allows us to gather across the strait; this is the most precious award of all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the victory banquet, a champagne tower reflected the smiling faces of everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Long held up his trophy, showing it off everywhere: \"See this? Best Actor! A genuine Best Actor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhou Huimin smiled and handed him a tissue: \"Brother Long, you've got wine stains on your tie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hou Hsiao-hsien approached with a wine glass: \"Young man, are you interested in coming to Taipei to film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiang Qian was about to answer, a familiar voice interjected: \"Director Hou, poaching talent isn't very nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to see Run Run Shaw approaching, supported by Fang Fang Yihua. The scene instantly quieted down somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle Six! How did you come?\" Xiang Qian asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run Run Shaw patted his shoulder: \"At such an important moment, of course I had to witness it personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the quiet of the deep night, Xiang Qian and Zhou Zhou Huimin stood on the hotel balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night view of Taipei spread out below them, with the Taipei 101 building brightly lit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six Golden Horse Awards...\" Zhou Zhou Huimin gently stroked the trophy, \"Now all of Asia is talking about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Qian gazed into the distance: \"Do you know what I want to do most right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Celebrate? Sleep? Or...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I most want to take you to eat through every stall in the Taipei night markets,\" he smiled, \"I heard the oyster omelets at Shilin Night Market are especially delicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Zhou Huimin burst out laughing: \"A great director's wish is that simple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simple is best,\" Xiang Qian said, holding her hand, \"Just like when we first met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night breeze blew gently, and the city lights in the distance sparkled like a galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this night, glory and warmth intertwined, and their story continued to be written.\u003C\u002Fp>",985,"2026-06-17T20:39:14.290Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","a4270cfd9abcda5fbf5c3479624b27da0ed1782113fcf19949e8919279b86d1b","hong-kong-1984-building-a-cultural-empire-chapter-46","hong-kong-1984-entertainment-empire-chapter-44",152,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhong-kong-1984-cover.jpg"]