Rebirth: How A Loser Became A Prince Charming - Chapter 430

Chapter 430

Before his voice could fade away, loud laughter broke out . Everyone fixed their eyes on Michael Douglas, the winner of the Oscar for Best Actor in 2000 .

Douglas, who was older than Catherine Zeta-Jones by 20 years, had won his first Oscar after they’d gotten married . As a result, people said that he had won the award because of Catherine’s fortune .

It was an Oscar tradition to make dirty jokes during the ceremony . If one didn’t know, they would have been confused .

The crowd quieted down eventually, and the large screen on the stage changed . Director Zhang couldn’t help but straighten his back . Finally, the time had come .

"Let’s announce the Best Foreign Film of the 75th Oscars . The nominees include ‘El Crimen del padre Amaro’ from Mexico, ‘I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore’ from Germany, ‘The Man Without A Past’ from Finland, and ‘Heroes’ from China . "

The highlights of each film were played on the screen as the host made an introduction . When he came to "Heroes", the black solemn Qin palace appeared on the screen . Li Lianjie was standing in the center of the frame with a murderous look on his face . Red satin ribbons, yellow sand and white petals were dancing around him .

It was a typical, yet impressive oriental film . Even informed famous directors couldn’t help but fix their eyes on the screen .

It was a pity that the highlights lasted no more than 10 seconds . Before people could get a general idea, the video switched fast to another film .

Finally, the light on the screen faded away . Steve Martin opened the envelope that contained the name of the final winner . "The winner for Best Foreign Film of the 75th Oscars is . . . ‘I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore’ from Germany!"

Caroline Link, who was sitting only two rows in front of Zhang Yimou, hugged her producer upon hearing the news . In her film, the female director had depicted a cruel war from an exquisite point of view . The film’s alternate title was "Nowhere in Africa" .

Another reason the film had won the award was the ongoing war in Iraq . American people were sympathetic about the devastation caused by the war .

The camera turned in the direction of Qin Guan and Director Zhang . Qin Guan was in no mood to expose himself in such a way, but Director Zhang remained calm and expressionless . When he looked at the female director though, he seemed jealous . Words couldn't express his feelings .

That award had been his goal for so many years . It was an acknowledgement of all the zeal he had put into his work . His heart was full of mixed emotions . Men did not shed tears easily though, so the Chinese man had no outlet for his feelings .

Silence . Endless silence . This was the closest he had ever gotten to winning an Oscar . It was a pity that he had missed his chance .

The rest of the ceremony was peaceful for Director Zhang and Qin Guan . The next jokes and awards had nothing to do with them .

The stars were twinkling above the theater as everyone went out . Some people looked happy, while others looked depressed . After one day of noise, the place finally quieted down . Sister Xue was waiting for them .

Director Zhang looked unconsciously at the clean night sky and covered his eyes gently with his hand .

"Are the stars dazzling?" Sister Xue looked up at the sky .

Zhang Weiping held his laughter back . He had originally wanted to comfort his old friend .

Director Zhang felt at a loss . He didn’t know whether he should cry or laugh . Actually, he was luckier than most people in the film circle .

He had been to the Walk of Fame . He had attended an Oscar ceremony . His film had been nominated for an award .

His dream would go on . Cheers! To the filmmakers and directors in China!

"We should drink something . "

"Yes, it's a pity to attend such a show and not have a late night snack . "

"There’s a canteen over there!"

They bought Mexican corn cakes from a canteen beside the theater, ignoring the looks they got from everyone around them . They couldn’t resist their stomachs and the temptation of delicious food .

This was also the most delicious Mexican food in Los Angeles . A large box of Tito’s Tacos cost only 20 dollars . They enjoyed their cakes without dignity at the entrance of the theater .

The cakes were made of fresh corn kernels instead of corn flour . The brown cakes were sweet and fresh . There was New Orleans roast, fresh red onions, and green peppers in the cakes . Combined with some green onions and black pepper, the cake was really a surprise .

Qin Guan took a big bite . The onlookers around him swallowed their saliva . That Asian boy seems to be enjoying his cake so much!

The roast was tender with a crispy crust . The pressure of his teeth made the juices flow out and ran down along his mouth .

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