Chapter 338: Realization

On the way back, Wang Quanan appeared very excited.

He chattered incessantly to Yu Nan the whole way, as if he had endless things to say, completely ignoring Yu Nan's feelings.

Once they returned to the hotel room, Yu Nan suddenly asked, "Are the hopes for the Jin Xiong very high this time?"

Wang Quanan nodded without hesitation, laughed, and said, "There is a very high chance. The Western Film Studio is already maneuvering, and quite a few official festival people have promised to help."

He patted Yu Nan's hand and said excitedly, "Cao Yang also promised that on the jury's side, only *Tuya's Marriage* will be submitted as a candidate film for the Jin Xiong."

Yu Nan had only been testing him just now; she hadn't expected Wang Quanan to completely disregard her feelings, without a shred of comfort or a hint of guilt.

Most importantly, this man she had followed for eight years hadn't consulted her opinion, hadn't even waited one more night, and had already made his decision.

Yu Nan stared blankly at the dancing Wang Quanan, feeling momentarily dazed and somewhat like a stranger. Was this the man she had followed for over eight years?

Are you sure you can win the Jin Xiong?

Otherwise, how could you so easily abandon my Berlin Best Actress award?

Yu Nan still held a glimmer of hope and couldn't help but ask again, "Is there an 80% chance?"

80% chance!

This was the step Yu Nan gave herself.

If there was an 80% chance, would it be worth abandoning the Berlin Best Actress award for the Jin Xiong?

Regarding this question, Wang Quanan thought for a moment and said, "Cao Dao said there are too many factors to consider for the Jin Xiong's recipient; there probably isn't an 80% chance, but...?"

Afterward, he considered it very seriously for a while, then laughed and said, "The Western Film Studio says there is a 30-40% chance, and with Cao Dao's support, I think there is at least a 60% chance.

Out of 22 films, having a 60-70% chance is already very remarkable; it is definitely worth a fight."

Yu Nan twitched the corner of her mouth in a smile, feeling only a chill in her heart, followed by a thick sense of disappointment.

A 60% chance!

Truly remarkable!

"Congratulations. I hope you get what you wish for."

Yu Nan comforted herself,?

However, even so, she was still willing to bless this man, hoping he could get what he wished for.

"Let's go, let's go. I'm happy today; let's go take a bath together."

Wang Quanan said with a smile.

Yu Nan pursed her lips, forcing herself to smile more naturally, and said, "I'm tired. The film festival opens tomorrow, and we have to get up early, change clothes, walk the red carpet... there are many things to do. Let's sleep early."

Wang Quanan thought about it; that was indeed the case.

"Right, right, let's rest early. We absolutely cannot make mistakes on the red carpet; that is a very important matter."

On February 8th, the 57th Berlin International Film Festival kicked off.

Many big Hollywood names came to the opening ceremony of this Berlin Film Festival.

Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Tobey Maguire, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas...

All of these people came.

Plus Depp and Theron, it could be said that Hollywood big names were gathered.

So much so that the red carpet for this opening ceremony was exceptionally lively. A huge number of fans who had received the news in advance came, and the media reached a peak not seen in the last dozen years.

Seeing this scene of a sea of people, Berlin Film Festival President Dieter Kosslick couldn't stop smiling. He truly felt that inviting Cao Yang to serve as Jury President was an incomparably wise decision.

The arrival of many Hollywood big names brought more than just an increase in fans and media; most importantly, it brought broadcasting rights and viewership ratings.

Cao Yang, leading all the jury members, also made an appearance at the festival opening, and he, along with Berlin Film Festival President Dieter Kosslick, delivered the welcome address.

For the next few days, the jury appeared to be quite busy.

Because for all films entering the main competition section, as long as it was a premiere, someone from the jury had to attend.

The premiere of *Tuya's Marriage* was scheduled for February 10th, which was considered quite early.

Many people came on the day of the premiere, and Cao Yang brought all the jury members, appearing to give Wang Quanan plenty of face.

The organizing committee also gave *Tuya's Marriage* plenty of face, arranging a hall with over eight hundred seats.

Wang Quanan didn't ask Cao Yang to step in for this; it was likely the Western Film Studio's connections that played a role.

Li Yu also brought Jiang Yiyan and Tong Dawei.

Yu Nan stood with Wang Quanan on the red carpet, welcoming everyone. She was already smiling more naturally, likely having let go, her heart having calmed down.

The premiere date for *Lost in Beijing* was later, scheduled for February 16th.

Compared to *Tuya's Marriage*, Li Yu was far inferior.

Originally, the film festival committee had scheduled the premiere of *Lost in Beijing* for 11:40 AM, a very poor time slot that coincided with lunch, meaning attendance would definitely not be high.

Li Yu didn't have many connections in Berlin; the only person she could ask, and who could guarantee to solve it well for her, was Cao Yang.

Cao Yang had the organizing committee adjust the premiere time for *Lost in Beijing*, placing it at 3:00 PM.

This time slot was a very good prime time.

Li Yu was truly grateful to Cao Yang.

For the premiere of *Lost in Beijing*, Cao Yang, as usual, brought all the jury members.

Tony Leung Ka-fai and Elaine Jin also arrived before the film's premiere. Li Yu brought the four main actors and welcomed everyone in front of the red carpet.

Wang Quanan and Yu Nan also came; Li Yu had gone to support him, so of course, he had to come.

Tony Leung Ka-fai was just as rumored—very humble. He used both hands to shake Cao Yang's hand, though his Mandarin was a bit too "ordinary."

After attending this premiere, there was only one day left until the festival's closing ceremony.

"Director Li, can we wait for the notification to stay?"

Tong Dawei couldn't help but ask Li Yu.

Tony Leung Ka-fai and Elaine Jin were energized, all looking over with anticipation.

Jiang Yiyan also looked at Li Yu with anticipation.

"Haha, I don't know either. Everyone should just keep a normal mindset."

In the evening, Li Yu chatted with Jiang Yiyan in the room and told her that the film should be able to win an award.

Li Yu pushed all the credit to Cao Yang and didn't mention the matter of letting her choose the award, but instead told Jiang Yiyan directly that the film originally wouldn't have won an award, but Cao Dao would likely fight for one.

Then, she mysteriously told Jiang Yiyan that Cao Dao was likely giving her a Silver Bear for Best Newcomer Actress because of her identity as a Beijing Film Academy graduate.

Afterward, she laughed and teased Jiang Yiyan, "Yanzi, I don't need to tell you how to repay Cao Dao, right?"

Jiang Yiyan's heart began to beat rapidly. She had a good relationship with Li Yu, so she teased Li Yu back, "Sister Yu, if you had thought of this earlier and done it yourself, would you have had a chance to win a big award this time?"

Hearing Jiang Yiyan's words, Li Yu was stunned. Thinking of Cao Yang's handsome appearance and excellent inner qualities, her heart also began to beat rapidly a few times.

Damn it, I'm not that old; I'm only in my early thirties this year, not much older than Cao Yang. Could I also...

Pfft, pfft, what are you thinking? Cao Dao is not that kind of person.

While the two were laughing and playing, unlike their relaxation, Wang Quanan was currently anxious.

There was only one day left until the festival's closing ceremony, and the Western Film Studio still hadn't given him any definite news.

Logically speaking, the Jin Xiong should have been decided by now. Why hadn't any news leaked out?

With the Western Film Studio's connections, they hadn't even received news.

Wang Quanan couldn't help but want to call Cao Yang to ask, but in the end, he held back.

Calling at this time would make him seem so lacking in composure.

Forget it, let's wait one more day.

(End of chapter)