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Chapter 357 Oscar for Best Director (Subscribe!)
Today Weibo's stock market opened.

Quite a few people are paying attention to it.

Chen Dong is one of them.

"It's 21 dollars, up 23.5%. It's not as exaggerated as when Huayi went public, but it's still very impressive. After all, Weibo's market value before its listing was twice that of Huayi's current market value."

Chen Dong calculated the current market value of Weibo, which is approximately US$43 billion.

This means that in just three days, his net worth increased by 2 million US dollars, or over 10 billion RMB.

This speed of making money reminded Chen Dong of what Jack Ma said in the future: I am not interested in money, money is just a string of numbers to me!
In the past, Chen Dong only thought that he was pretending, but now, he has empathy.

In short, the fun of making money is lost because it is too easy to make money.

Chen Dong is not a miser.

Suddenly, he also came up with the idea of ​​establishing a charitable foundation.

Of course, this idea was not mature enough, it just planted a seed in Chen Dong's heart.

Then his attention was diverted by a call from Leonardo.

……

"How about it, Leon, do you have a good chance of winning the Oscar for Best Actor this time?"

Facing the "concern" that Chen Dong showed as soon as they met, Leon spread his hands and said with a slightly wry smile: "I have tried my best, and the rest... is up to fate..."

"Then I hope fate will favor you."

"Thank you."

Today, Chen Dong not only met with Leonardo, but also Megan Fox and other main creative staff of "Comet" came out to get together.

Early morning two days later.

Liu Yifei climbed out of bed with a big belly and turned on ABC's global live broadcast of the Oscar Awards ceremony.

It's red carpet time, and she just happened to catch Chen Dong and the main creative team of "Comet" walking on the red carpet.

Liu Yifei looked at her husband's tall, mature and handsome figure in the picture. She couldn't help but be filled with pride and love. She put her hands on her belly and whispered to the second child in her belly: "Baby, look how great your dad is!"

The baby, who always likes to be quiet, seemed to have heard his mother's admonition and gently kicked her belly.

This made Liu Yifei very happy. She stroked her belly and kept talking to the other person.

Even when watching the live video in front of me, I became absent-minded.

By the time she was distracted, the red carpet had ended and the award ceremony officially began.

The camera quickly swept across the faces of the guests in the audience, and Liu Yifei caught her man at a glance.

I noticed that he was whispering with Director Li An next to him. Unfortunately, I couldn't hear clearly what they were talking about, but they were actually laughing so happily.

In fact, it is some commercial mutual praise. After all, the relationship between Chen Dong and director Li An is just acquaintance.

When they noticed the camera was scanning them, they tactfully stopped chatting.

Chen Dong even gave a thumbs up to the camera.

On the stage, a male and a female host were already in place, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana.

Neither of them is a professional host, but an actor, and is considered to be a relatively famous actor in Hollywood.

Chen Dong was somewhat surprised that the Best Foreign Language Film Award was placed first at this year's Oscars. He remembered that this award was always presented in the middle before.

But there is no entanglement...

Five films were nominated. Chen Dong remembered that the Chinese quota seemed to be given to Feng Xiaogang's "1942", but "1942" was not on the list of these five films.

The winning film is "Amour", a film about love directed by Austrian director Michael Haneke.

It tells the story of two retired music teachers who are over 80 years old and still in love with each other. Even if one of them is sick and bedridden, the other is willing to take care of the other.

This movie portrays love in a great, yet real and touching way.

Chen Dong had also worked for him in his previous life. He quickly recalled it again in his mind. For some reason, he was inexplicably reminded of the movie "Hidden in the Dust" in which Hai Qing starred for free and was banned.

Although "Hidden in the Dust" magnifies the suffering and misfortune compared to this film, the love it interprets is more in line with the implicit emotional outlook of the Chinese people.

"Next up is the Best Original Screenplay Award..."

Chen Dong, who was a little distracted, was brought back to his senses by the host's voice on the stage.

Best Original Screenplay Award, he saw the name of "The Night the Comet Came" on the rolling big screen.

I am a humble director, but I am also the screenwriter of this film.

However, this award was not given to Chen Dong.

Instead, it was awarded to "Django Unchained" directed by Quentin Tarantino, who is known as a genius in Hollywood.

This is the movie that Leonardo had previously rejected in order to star in "Comet".

"The Night the Comet Came" was nominated for every remaining award except Best Supporting Actor.

So in the following period of time, every main creator of the film, including Chen Dong, perked up.

The Best Supporting Actress award was announced and was awarded to Anne Hathaway, who won the award for "Les Miserables".

The Best Supporting Actor award went to Christoph Waltz for "Django Unchained."

Chen Dong noticed that Leonardo was a little too nervous at this time, and even clenched his fists unconsciously, so he reached out and patted his shoulder, comforting him: "Relax, bro."

Leonardo turned around and smiled at Chen Dong, saying four words: "I don't regret it!"

Chen Dong was startled.

But he quickly realized what was going on, smiled bitterly and shook his head, wanting to say, even if you had chosen to star in "Django Unchained", you would never have won the Oscar for Best Actor.

Well, although this is the truth, it is difficult for Chen Dong to say it out loud.

When the host on the stage read out the next award, it was Megan Fox's turn to get nervous.

"Next, let us congratulate... Megan Fox. Congratulations to her for winning the 85th Academy Award for Best Actress for her outstanding acting in The Night of the Comet. Congratulations again, and please invite Miss Megan Fox to the stage to receive your glorious trophy."

Liu Yifei saw through the live video that the host on the stage had finished the introduction, but Megan Fox was still sitting in her seat, as if she had lost her soul.

She enviously thought: "If I were in her position, I would probably be in the same situation now!"

But when I think about the fact that this Oscar-winning actress was brought up by her own man, I can't help but feel proud.

At the Oscars ceremony, Megan Fox finally reacted after being reminded by people around her.

She hugged everyone who stood up to wish her well, especially when she hugged Chen Dong, she burst into tears of joy.

"Director, thank you, thank you for helping me realize a dream that I never dared to think of before."

"Congratulations and best wishes...Okay, Megan Fox, go up on stage to receive your award. Your presenter can't wait."

Megan Fox nodded, but she had not yet calmed down from her excitement. When she let go of Chen Dong, she quickly left two lip prints on his cheeks.

Now it was Chen Dong's turn to be dumbfounded.

He looked at Megan Fox's back as she rushed to the stage with her skirt lifted up, and there seemed to be a hint of aggrievedness in his eyes, because this kind of benefit, bah, this kind of advantage, could not be taken back.

At this moment, he suddenly shuddered, not knowing what was going on. He could only sigh and wipe off the lipstick on his face. When Megan Fox went on stage to give her speech, she undoubtedly thanked director Chen Dong again...

As for Leonardo, well, he missed the Oscar for Best Actor again.

When the host announced that the winner was Daniel Day-Lewis instead of him, Leonardo was not as emotional as he was at the beginning.

He even smiled and joked to Chen Dong: "Actually, I have a feeling it's not me."

"It's okay, I'll come again next time. We Chinese have an old saying, good food is never too late."

Megan Fox on the side also comforted: "Leon, how about I let you touch my trophy?"

"Fox, you should keep it for yourself. Chen just said that if he didn't get it this time, he can get one for me next time. Good things come late."

"..."

Chen Dong exclaimed that someone was spreading rumors in front of him. What a guy.

This is because I’m afraid he can’t hear me.

But before he could refute anything, tonight's Oscar winner had already returned to his seat with the trophy, and the last two highlights of the night were about to begin.

Even though Chen Dong didn't have much hope of winning the award, at this moment, his heart was still lifted.

"The next winner is Best Director."

"The person who received this award is neither white nor black, he is a yellow person, an Asian."

As soon as the host said this, the camera immediately turned to Chen Dong and director Li An.

"Yes, this director also won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival."

"Not only that, he also served as the president of the jury of the Venice Film Festival."

There are more and more hints, but the scope cannot be narrowed down.

Because both Chen Dong and Li An meet the above conditions.

In fact, this period of time was the most torturous for both of them.

So the two of them looked at each other, both with a helpless expression.

Fortunately, the host didn’t keep the audience in suspense any further.

"His debut film at the age of 19 won the Best Screenplay Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. The film Inception he co-produced with director Christopher Nolan grossed $6 million worldwide. His Interstellar... He is China's genius director, Mrdongchen."

Chen Dong actually thought that the winner would most likely be director Li An, and he would be the supporting actor.

But unexpectedly, he was the protagonist.

When all the spotlights were directed at him, Chen Dong felt as if the whole world had gone silent.

Gradually, all I saw were flowers and all I heard were applause.

It feels wonderful, like a bird flying in the sky...

"Director Chen, congratulations!"

Unfortunately, before Chen Dong could enjoy himself enough, he was awakened.

Looking at the hand that Director Li An held out to him, Chen Dong shook hands with him with a smile on his face, and added in his heart: Sorry, Anzi, I stole your luck!

When facing Leonardo, Chen Dong saw a hint of resentment in his eyes, but this guy was indeed a big enemy.

He worked hard on this movie for more than half a year, but in the end he only worked for others and got nothing in return. How miserable it is!

Chen Dong almost softened his heart and asked him to make another foreign language film to win awards. Fortunately, Megan Fox pushed Leon aside, rushed to Chen Dong, and made him hold his words back.

Facing Megan Fox's generous hug again, Chen Dong was so scared that he took a step back and avoided it. He looked at her warily and asked, "You won't sneak attack again this time, right?"

Megan Fox shrugged her shoulders and pretended to be sad. Seeing that time was dragging on, Chen Dong stopped joking with her and stepped forward and gave her a gentle hug. This time he was not attacked by surprise, so Chen Dong straightened his clothes a little and strode towards the stage.

"Thank you for giving me the Best Director trophy for The Night the Comet Came. To be honest, I am very surprised, but also very surprised..."

"I won't say any more. I would like to thank my wife for her silent support, Leonardo for his contribution to this film, Megan Fox, all the crew members, and myself. Thank you!"

Chen Dong completed his thank-you speech in a very formal manner, then returned to his seat with the trophy.

What he didn't know was that while he didn't cry when he won the award, someone at home was shedding tears of excitement for him through the screen.

Liu Yifei didn't know what was wrong with her. She couldn't help herself when she saw Chen Dong standing on the podium and giving his speech, especially when he said thank you.

"Mom, why are you crying?"

"Mom didn't cry, she was touched."

"Why do we cry when we are moved?"

"I will shed tears if I am moved..."

"Mom, let me wipe it for you."

"Well, thank you, Xiaobao."

Liu Yifei did not reject her son's concern. On the contrary, because of the relationship between them, the depression that had accumulated over the pregnancy days was swept away.

"Mom, why are you so touched?"

"Because your dad won the Oscar for Best Director."

"Is it great?"

"Yeah, very impressive."

"Then when I grow up, I will also win a Best Director award."

"Okay, Mom will wait."

Liu Yifei looked at her son who looked more and more like her husband, and she felt proud but also warm at the same time.

The Oscars ceremony.

The final grand prize was also announced at this time.

The Best Film award went to "Argo."

In the eyes of many people, the reason why this movie won the crown tonight is not because it is so good.

It's because of political correctness.

Because this movie tells the story of six diplomats and civilians from the U.S. Embassy in Ichiro being detained by the local Revolutionary Guards and the public, and how CIA agents infiltrated and successfully rescued the hostages.

On that day, the news that Chen Dong won the Best Director Oscar directly ranked first on many Chinese media websites.

When "The Night the Comet Came" was released, a huge wave of popularity descended upon this movie, which directly surpassed Wang Jiawei's "The Grandmaster" by a huge margin.

More importantly, Wang Jiawei's "The Grandmaster" has not won any award at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Fatty Yu never expected that his plan to have "The Grandmaster" copycat "Comet" would fail before the day of its release...

I am very unwilling to accept this, after all, I have spent several million on the initial publicity. But it is useless to be unwilling. Netizens already have a scale in their hearts. If I continue to make trouble, it may have the opposite effect.

"Oh, if I had known that Chen Dong could win the Oscar for Best Director, I would have avoided his schedule."

(End of this chapter)