[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta":3,"chapter-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Playboy of Huayu: How Did a Celestial Immortal Transform Me?",{"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},2297739,4495,"Chapter 113: Awards Ceremony","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>(Read Chapter 113 first; the system doesn't know why it put this chapter ahead.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>September 9th, 2002, early morning, Beijing time; September 8th, evening, Venice, Italy time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a \"long run\" lasting ten days, the 59th Venice Film Festival finally entered its grand climax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the shimmering water of the Lido, gondolas swayed gently, and the red carpet stretched from the shore, welcoming one aspiring filmmaker after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closing ceremony red carpet was much shabbier compared to the opening ceremony, because more than half the people had likely already left...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since August 28th, Venice had screened a total of 144 films, but very few made it to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year was a bumper harvest for Chinese-language films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking solely at the possibility of winning, *The Missing Gun*, *Springtime in a Small Town*, *Beautiful Time*, and *Whiplash* had all received invitations to tonight's awards ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, *Dreaming Tribes* and *Dancing in the Blues* had already won the Critics Week Special Award and the Italian Film Academy Award in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of whether they were scraps or not! Tonight, filmmakers from both sides of the strait and the three regions were especially united; everyone encouraged and blessed each other on the red carpet as they walked into the auditorium together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awards ceremony was about to begin, and the entire St. Mark's Square was adorned to look dreamy and resplendent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equally resplendent was the graceful Chinese film star Gong Li, who fully embodied the demeanor of a leading lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the host of tonight's awards ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the routine opening, Gong Li still chose not to host in Italian; she seemed to have a strong heart and never cared about the eyes of the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Gong Li wore a qipao rich in national style; from the high collar and cinched waist, one could still capture the oriental charm that Western media was obsessed with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stripping away the mottled traces of time, the beauty had not yet faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the large red flowers on the qipao, which once had a rather rustic ethnic flair, had already turned into exquisite embroidery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei could not suppress her excitement, or rather, the entire crew, including the still-vigorous Tian Zhuangzhuang, was looking forward to tonight's finale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed only Boss Lu remained calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he was putting on an act; it was because Lu Kuan knew that all his previous layouts and all the cards in his hand had been played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the public relations work on Gong Li, to the hype and promotion by Takeshi Kitano, Quentin, and others, to openly echoing the Hollywood-leaning festival chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As well as his earlier enhancement of the film's commerciality and weakening of its art-house attributes during script creation and filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cards were all played, the moves were exhausted; tonight, one would simply watch the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the awards for some minor categories ended, there were already some who were happy and some who were sad; it was finally time for the more significant \"Upstream\" section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei's palms were sweaty; although it wasn't her own crew's film, Master Tian, as the producer of *Whiplash*, was very close to them, and he was a kind and benevolent person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt quite empathetic at this moment and really hoped that this virtuous elder, who had been banned for a golden decade, could receive this honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu glanced leisurely at Tian Zhuangzhuang on the side of the aisle to see what expression this fifth-generation director, who had specifically shaved his beard to come to Venice, had now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, that face, crisscrossed with gullies, remained as still as an ancient well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, Lu Chuan appeared less composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also his first film; the box office results were good, and the word-of-mouth was excellent; now, all he lacked was a presentable award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This St. Mark's Award would become the perfect footnote for the starting point of his career as a sixth-generation director!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The award presenter was Sophia Loren; the Italian actress, over seventy, opened the envelope gracefully without creating much suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Springtime in a Small Town*, Zhuangzhuang Tian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan was the first to stand up, leading the crew from both sides of the strait in offering warm applause!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled nonchalantly, straightened his lapels, stood up, hugged Lu Kuan across the aisle, and walked onto the stage to receive the award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu, with a wicked sense of humor, pulled out his Nokia 7650, aimed it at the devastated Taro, and appreciated his look of utter despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei covered her mouth and giggled; truly, don't offend anyone, but definitely don't offend this dog of a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you to the organizing committee for giving this old man some comfort I never had in my youth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you to my actors Xin Baiqing, Hu Jingfan, and Wu Jun, thank you to my investors, and I wish for Chinese cinema to get better and better! Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following was the Jury Special Award, won by the Japanese director Shinji Aoyama's *The June Snake*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Best New Actor Award was won by Moon So-ri from the Korean film *Oasis*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, we invite American film star Tom Hanks to present the Best Actor Award!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first truly significant award began, and Feng Yuanzheng also clenched his fists tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally not holding out hope, he had been restless ever since he knew he was nominated, and not just for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also for Ms. Mersin, his mentor and mother figure, who was already in her sixties and far away in Germany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom Hanks was 46 years old this year, the prime age for a Hollywood male actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this age, with some makeup, he could play any role between 30 and 55, especially for a film star with such superb acting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance received enthusiastic cheers from the audience and guests on site; it seemed the winner in a moment might not necessarily receive as much applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner of the Best Actor Award at the 59th Venice Film Festival is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu suddenly felt his arm being grabbed painfully; a glance from the corner of his eye revealed Liu Yifei's nervous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He irritably swatted away the young girl's \"An Lushan's claws.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not like you're winning the award, why are you joining in the excitement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on! Hold on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The makeup artist tied my bow tie too tight; I need to loosen it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience laughed; it had to be someone from Hollywood who knew how to create a show effect; the three major European festivals rarely had such hippie-style award-giving manners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuanzheng became \"Feng Yuan-stunned,\" staring wide-eyed at the Oscar-winning actor on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his breath, feeling that in his thirty-plus years of life, there had never been such a suffocating moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the heart hanging in the balance was dead or alive, the answer was about to be revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom Hanks was very satisfied with his comedic effect, then immediately straightened his face to read the list of winners again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner of the Best Actor Award at the 59th Venice Film Festival is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"*Whiplash*, Yuanzheng Feng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone else was still stunned, Liu Yifei could no longer suppress her scream and stood up to applaud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was so happy for Feng Yuanzheng, especially after hearing him recount his experience studying in Germany on the square that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew he desperately wanted to dedicate this award to his mentor far away in a foreign land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Lu! Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuanzheng was already teary-eyed, no longer possessing the composure of a powerhouse actor from the Beijing People's Art Theatre, and hugged Lu Kuan tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Feng, you deserve it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Zhuangzhuang also hugged him in greeting, but as he watched Feng Yuanzheng walk onto the stage, he sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Lu, it's already very good to be able to win Best Actor the first time; don't think too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan felt a bit bitter; he understood what Tian Zhuangzhuang meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a masterpiece like *Happy Together* couldn't take home both Best Director and Best Actor, let alone him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, Boss Lu found it hard to suppress that sliver of hope in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had also worked so hard for so long; the efforts, layouts, and schemes surrounding the award were truly painstaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei didn't understand so much and still excitedly applauded for Feng Yuanzheng on stage, listening to his emotional speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuanzheng adjusted his emotions for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't even know how I walked up here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience laughed and kindly offered applause again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being able to receive this honor today, I want to thank my motherland, my parents, and my unit, the People's Art Theatre.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I must thank my director, Lu Kuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although he is only in his twenties this year, he is the most talented and gifted director I have ever encountered; I am so lucky to have been chosen by you to participate in this excellent film!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worthy of being the film festival with the longest tradition in Europe, the on-site executive director perfectly cast a spotlight on Boss Lu's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan, who had been joking and celebrating with little Liu beside him, quickly managed his expression, sat up straight, and nodded politely in acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuanzheng changed the subject: \"But I don't want to give this trophy to Director Lu Kuan, nor do I want to give it to myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and said emotionally: \"I want to dedicate this Best Actor honor to my mentor, Ms. Mersin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were the one who took in a poor kid who couldn't even afford to eat in Germany and took care of me like a mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You created every favorable condition without asking for anything in return, allowing me to focus on advancing my acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without you, there would be no Feng Yuanzheng today and no Best Actor trophy today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mersin, meine Mutter, ich liebe dich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(German: Mersin, my mother, I love you!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersin was a student of Grotowski himself and was a highly prestigious acting professor within Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no shortage of audience members moved to tears, and like the highly empathetic Liu Yifei, they offered warm applause to the emotional Chinese actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Lu sighed inwardly, thinking that a sincere heart is a place of practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only an acting fanatic like Feng Yuanzheng could dedicate himself to acting so purely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Best Actor crown in the bag, his expectations for the Golden Lion Award were no longer as intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight or nine out of ten things in life are unsatisfactory, but at least he got a Best Actor award; this trip wasn't in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the Best Actress crown, won by American actress Julianne Moore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julianne Moore was the lead actress in *The Lost World: Jurassic Park*; she won her first Oscar in 2015, becoming the first person in history to achieve the \"Triple Crown\" plus an Oscar for Best Actress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Best Director and the Grand Jury Prize were won by filmmakers from Scotland and Russia respectively, and immediately following was the unveiling of the Golden Lion Award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand prize, of course, had to be presented personally by the jury president, Gong Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She elegantly came to the front of the stage, opened the envelope, and faced the audience, preparing to read the nominated films and the winning film.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, by the time the ceremony reached this point, some sharp-nosed reporters and filmmakers already felt that the wind was blowing in the wrong direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asian cinema seemed to be in the limelight, and an American actress had also snatched the Best Actress award, yet European cinema had gained very little, mostly just scraps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Kuan also grumbled in his heart, could it be that this Dehadeng was trying to ally with Cao Cao to resist the Wu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asia and Hollywood declaring war on Venice together?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are trying to turn the world upside down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently exchanged a glance with Tian Zhuangzhuang, and both saw a glimmer of hope in each other's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The nominated films are: 'Sisters of the Brothel', 'Whiplash', 'Dolls', 'Frida', and 'Love's Journey'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The film that ultimately wins the Golden Lion Award at this film festival is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2060,"2026-06-20T06:05:17.358Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6f6b9eb203ee88d94e77d4d00e90f1f8aa2d6522c1db4cc0849ade78c81ddd63","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-114","the-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-chapter-112",343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-playboy-of-huayu-how-did-a-celestial-immorta-cover.jpg"]