Hello Mr. King - Chapter 39

Chapter 39

It was the same host like last year . He was humorous and witty with his words . The host managed to regulate the atmosphere without breaking a sweat .

 The award ceremony was quickly underway in an orderly fashion . The awards in the early segments had nothing to do with “University Dream . ” Their film didn’t appear in the segment at all .

 It wasn’t until the nomination for the best filmography in the most prestigious segment did their film appear . A clip was played on the big screen .

 Yun Xiangxiang couldn’t help but palpitate when she saw the clip that was played . It wasn’t because she took part in it . Rather, the shooting of the film was extremely gorgeous if she watched it with a third person point of view .

 The shot that was taken from high up in the sky actually made the mountain shrouded with poverty looked like an artwork .

 The scene spanned from midsummer until early spring . The scenes of the four seasons; the blizzards; the forests in the mountains and its precipice; the idyllic countryside; they were all exceptionally magnificent . The viewers couldn’t help but feel fascinated themselves .

 “The award for best filmography goes to Xie Jinyue – “University Dream”!” The awarding guest announced “University Dream”‘s first award . The cameraman stood up excitedly . He shared a handshake with Han Jing before going onto the stage .

 Next up was the award for best screenwriter . “University Dream” was not nominated for it . The award for best male actor in a leading role came up next . That award was remotely impossible to be related to their film . It didn’t even have a male protagonist in it .

 The award for best actress in a leading role would be announced next . The guest presenters grasped the tempo and atmosphere and chatted a bit before announcing the nominees . The first three nominated films included a Hong Kong film and two foreign films . Lastly, “University Dream” was nominated again .

 Yun Xiangxiang watched the clips of the other three films carefully . She didn’t have much confidence in getting the award since she felt that the competition was fierce .

 The clip that was played for “University Dream” showed the scene where Xia Hong nearly fell when she slipped during her climb up the cliff in winter . In her despair, she grabbed hold of a rope that saved her .

 Everyone felt a knot in their stomach when they saw the delicate girl getting frozen until her lips turned purple . The blood that dripped from her forehead sank into the snow before unfurling into a striking crimson .

 The blood was real . So was the snow . The film originally didn’t have this scene . It happened because an accident occurred . The less scripted it was, the more authentic the horror would be . When the scene was complemented by the precariousness of the venue, the audience couldn’t help but worry for her .

 “The award for best actress in a leading role is…” The announcing guest drawled . Lights kept swimming back and forth on the four nominees before disappearing . The guest then raised his voice and announced, “Nina – “Jungle Survival”!”

 In the end, the award for best actress in a leading role was snatched away by a friend from a foreign country . A beam of light shot down on the sexy blonde with blue eyes . She clasped her hands over her mouth and hugged the director before slowly walking towards the stage .

 Han Jing stretched out her hand to pat Yun Xiangxiang as a sign of consolation .

 Yun Xiangxiang turned her head aside and smiled at her . She didn’t expect to get the award for best actress in a leading role that fast . Yun Xiangxiang didn’t feel disappointed even if she didn’t get the award in both nominations .

 She thought that it was acknowledgement enough that she got nominated as best actress in a leading role for both the films she took part in .

 The award for best director would be up next . This was Han Jing’s first piece . There was an award for best director in an earlier segment . However, Han Jing was not nominated .

 “…Han Jing- “University Dream”!” It was quite unexpected that she would be nominated in this most prestigious segment .

 Han Jing showed an expression that was full of . She did not think that she would be nominated . Yun Xiangxiang started feeling nervous all of a sudden . She was even more eager than Han Jing . There was a feeling of urgency in her heart . She hoped that Han Jing would get the award .

 “I hereby declare that the winner for the award of best director is Milles- “Release the Soul”!”

 Yun Xiangxiang was stupefied . She actually missed the announcement of Milles’ nomination . She glanced in his direction involuntarily . The young man who came from France stood up delightedly and strolled to the stage .

 Yun Xiangxiang took a leaf out of Han Jing’s book . She gently patted the back of Han Jing’s hand as consolation . Han Jing glared at her with a smile .

 1Time passed by . Soon it was the climactic close . The award that was coming up would be the second most prestigious one – Judges’ Award .

 Among the nominated films, three were foreign films . One of them was Milles'”Release Your Soul” . The last nominee was Han Jing’s “University Dream” once more .

 It was a shame that Han Jing lost out to Milles once again . His “Release the Soul” got two awards in one fell swoop . It became the focus of the award ceremony immediately .

 Yun Xiangxiang regretted the fact that “University Dream” did not get the award . However, she was happy for Milles .

 “Next up will be the most exciting moment of the night . I’ll have to thank the organisers for letting me announce the winner for this big award . ” The guest presenter was an old artist from China . He was still boisterous even when he was over sixty years old . His voice was firm and powerful . “This old man here will try not to annoy you . Now, the nominees are “Abyss of Sins” .

 The lights fell upon the main creators of “Abyss of Sins” . They were pleasantly surprised .

 “”Lantern of Detainment”…”

 It was a nostalgic film set in the early years of modern day China . It was said that it broke box office records for its genre earlier in the year . Yun Xiangxiang went out of her way to watch it when she regained her body . It was shot well . The atmosphere and feeling were in there .

 “”Release the Soul”…”

 Yun Xiangxiang did not expect Milles’ film to be nominated again . Seems like he had a good harvest tonight . Until now, no movie had taken the Judges’ Award and the award for best film at the same time . Would Milles create a miracle?

 “”University Dream”!”

 Yun Xiangxiang and Han Jing looked at each other . Both of them did not expect the film to be a nominee for the most prestigious award . They would have been nominated three times and three times they met Milles .

 Yun Xiangxiang only missed Milles'”Release the Soul” out of these films as it wasn’t shown in China . “Abyss of Sins” and “Lantern of Detainment” were both great pieces of work .

 “University Dream” was Han Jing’s maiden piece after all . Even though she did have impressive knowledge in theory, it was a different story when it came to execution . Both of them were prepared to be foil since they didn’t have enough experience .

 “The award for the best film goes to…” The awarding guest raised his voice, “”University Dream”! Congratulations!”

 Han Jing and Yun Xiangxiang were both dumbstruck . They looked at each other incredulously . It wasn’t before the lights focusing on them did Han Jing pulled Yun Xiangxiang up and walked up to the stage .

 The award for best film wasn’t given to a single person . It was usually given to the director and the lead or the director and the producer . It was the most prestigious acknowledgement, even if it wasn’t the kind of glory for a single person . Yun Xiangxiang and Han Jing both got a trophy respectively .

 [Ah…! My muse’s award-winning film! Please appear in theatres soon, “University Dream”!]

 [I watched the clips and I declare myself to be shook]

 [Seems like it will start showing from Eighth of July . That is still half a month away {?}]

 [It’s a shame I can’t admire my muse’s beauty in this film {?}]

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