HEIFEIGU -Chapter 159

After receiving the suggestion, Tingyun Entertainment gradually released Yin Wenshan’s films on major video platforms.

The fan who suggested it was an expert editor, and delivered several high-traffic mashups.

Yin Wenshan’s aura was noble and mysterious.

The mashups were high-quality, successfully drawing many people to theaters.

Curious viewers were pulled into Yin Wenshan’s own black-and-white dreamscape.

Old films lacked color or special effects, relying entirely on plot and acting—but surprisingly, they were captivating.

Attendance for Yin Wenshan’s screenings kept rising, especially midnight sessions, which could even sell out on Friday nights.

Many young people, across a century of time, became his fans.

Every year’s end is the busiest season in the entertainment industry.

All sorts of awards, events—like dividing pork: you get some, I get some.

Even if the prestige is a bit low, showing your face is still a measure of popularity for the year.

The entire Shan Hai Wu Ming crew attended, recently doing team-building through various events.

After returning from abroad, Xie Jixing took on a major xianxia (fantasy martial arts) film.

A leading man role with martial arts-heavy plot—he’s been training in seclusion.

No official media, not even selfies.

His social media had been stagnant for two months.

Fans could only amuse themselves in the super-topic.

He finally appeared recently, and the custom suits and leather shoes from abroad came in handy.

Although Xie Jixing hadn’t walked many red carpets before, with Qian Shuyun by his side, he wasn’t nervous at all.

Battle-hardened Qian Shuyun on the left, mega-popular Luo Feiang on the right, yet Xie Jixing in the middle didn’t lose presence.

He calmly greeted the cameras, the small red mole under his eye complementing the ruby on his high-end brooch.

On his wrist was a luxury watch worth millions.

Fans spammed the comments:

【Goose has become a big star too, so happy!】

【Who would’ve thought that less than a year ago, the guy streaming from a tiny basement is now walking the red carpet in million-dollar luxury items.】

【But I miss it too—back then we could see Xingxing daily, he’d always entertain us, now it’s hard to see him even once.

Also, it’s been ages since Goose roasted someone, I miss it.】

Just as fans finished commenting, a careless reporter asked Xie Jixing:

“Mr. Xie, I noticed you walked the red carpet with Mr. Qian, and you’re wearing matching rings. What capacity are you attending this event in?”

Clearly trying to stir up romance rumors, completely ignoring Xie Jixing’s own value.

“Capacity?”

Xie Jixing’s eyebrows lifted slightly. He pulled an invitation out of his pocket and handed it to the reporter.

“What is this move?”

Seeing the reporter freeze on the spot, Xie Jixing gave a puzzled look. “Can’t read?”

“It’s okay.”

He took back the invitation and read it aloud loudly.

“Dear Mr. Xie Jixing, we sincerely invite you to attend this grand ceremony with the utmost anticipation and sincerity.
This year, your superb acting skills and dedication have brought to life roles that deeply touched audiences, earning widespread admiration.
We look forward to celebrating this occasion with you!”

After reading, his eyes curved into a smile. Looking at the reporter with a gentle grin, he said, “Now, you know in what capacity I came, right?”

【Sss! That smell is so familiar.】

【Hahaha, Goose’s true self has appeared again.】

【Why did you insist on provoking him? (laugh-cry emoji)】

Whether it was Xie Jixing live-streaming in a tiny underground room, down on his luck, or Xie Jixing shining on the red carpet, he was always the same in the hearts of his fans. His change in circumstances hadn’t made him timid or insecure.

Shan Hai Wu Ming was both critically acclaimed and a box-office hit, dominating both revenue and industry reputation, naturally earning its share of awards.

Luo Feiang received several awards for Best Supporting Actor and Most Popular Actor.

Meng Zezhou and Jiang Yueli took home awards for Best Breakthrough and Annual Breakthrough.

Xie Jixing was awarded Annual Rising Star and Best New Actor.

Qian Shuyun, on the other hand, was kicked into the director category, completely separating from acting, and won several Best New Director awards.

A double-male-lead film and yet not a single “Best Actor” award.

The small-time haters in the entertainment section started hopping again.

【I’m dying laughing. Critically acclaimed AND a box-office hit, but no Best Actor.】

【Exactly. The highest-grossing film. First place, but who knows if it was manipulated? So many awards at the end of the year, and still no Best Actor. Whether it’s actually good or just hyped should be obvious by now. If the lead actors can’t deliver, how can the film be good?】

Haters are unreasonable. As long as something is popular, they’ll find any angle to bash it.

Naturally, fans and neutral viewers couldn’t let it slide and joined the debates.

【Are these minor awards that important? Not winning doesn’t mean the film is bad.】

【If you can’t even get the minor awards, how can the film be good?】

【The main goal for Shan Hai Wu Ming should be next spring’s Golden Film Awards. That award is specifically for films; these other ceremonies aren’t important.】

【Is the Golden Film Award easy to get? Just say you want it and you get it? Again, if you couldn’t snag a Best Actor here, how will you grab one there?】

【But the Golden Film Awards have indeed become harder. Since foreign films were allowed to participate from two years ago, the difficulty has increased significantly.】

【However, its authority and prestige have risen as well. The past two years, foreign films took the awards. Honestly, I still hope our own films can win.】

【Rational discussion: I don’t think Shan Hai Wu Ming will win Best Actor at the Golden Film Awards. Xie Jixing is still too green. Although he acted well, he lacks experience; he might not even get a nomination. Qian Shuyun, on the other hand, is consistently high-quality and performed well in this film, but he already won Best Actor at the Golden Film Awards four years ago. I checked—rarely does the same actor win Best Actor twice within ten years. So, I’m not optimistic.】

Indeed, the primary target for Shan Hai Wu Ming was the Golden Film Awards the following year.

This award has been around for decades and is the most authoritative in the domestic film industry.

But as netizens said, winning it is extremely difficult.

This year, the competition was fierce.

Besides the blockbuster Shan Hai Wu Ming, there was the pre-New Year box office champion sci-fi film Return to the Mother Planet.

The highly-discussed feminist film Her Bones had sharp content and a unique perspective. Though its box office lagged slightly, it was a strong contender for awards.

In addition to these domestic hits, two overseas films were also excellent: the romantic art-comedy Seeking Me and the satirical realism film Empty Ceiling, both performing well.

Breaking through would not be easy.

When the Golden Film Award nominations were announced, netizens were slightly shocked.

Shan Hai Wu Ming received a total of 8 nominations:

• Best Supporting Actor – Meng Zezhou
• Best Supporting Actress – Jiang Yueli
• Best Original Screenplay
• Best Original Music
• Best Director – Qian Shuyun
• Best Actor – Xie Jixing, Qian Shuyun
• Best Film

#GoldenFilmAwardNominations# instantly trended at number one.

【Did I see that right? Both male leads of Shan Hai Wu Ming got nominated?】

【Counted them—wow, 8 nominations!】

【From experience, the more nominations, the lower the chance of winning.】

【I’m panicking, especially for Best Actor—both nominated, feels like neither has a chance.】

【Return to the Mother Planet is an ensemble; male lead isn’t outstanding. Her Bones is female-focused, male lead is minor—might still have a shot?】

【But the male leads in Seeking Me and Empty Ceiling are incredibly strong. The male lead of Empty Ceiling is even a national treasure in his country.】

【Please, I swear I’ll eat vegetarian and meat alternately all my life if Qian Shuyun wins Best Actor! He really needs this award.】

【Please, I swear I’ll eat every meal with the neighbor upstairs if Xie Jixing wins Best Actor! He really needs this award.】

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On the day of the Golden Film Awards, Xie Jixing and Qian Shuyun woke up early to get styled.

Because the next film was a xianxia (fantasy martial arts) film, Xie Jixing hadn’t cut his hair, which now reached past his shoulders.

His hair was naturally thick, smooth, and black. When doing certain things, Qian Shuyun was almost obsessed, wishing he’d just keep it long.

The stylist tied his hair into a high, multi-layered ponytail, giving him a heroic yet elegant look, with a touch of classical charm.

His outfit wasn’t the typical suit. He wore a modern Chinese-style long shirt.

The shirt was simple and elegant, but the shoulders had intricate embroidery. It was formal enough for the occasion but not overdone.

Xie Jixing had been training intensively recently, his muscles more defined and attractive.

The shirt’s hem was tucked into a wide black belt, emphasizing broad shoulders, slim waist, and long legs—proportions that looked incredible from afar.

Qian Shuyun also avoided conventional suits.

If Xie Jixing had to describe Qian Shuyun’s look, it would be “extra flashy.”

Since they started dating, Qian Shuyun’s aura had changed. Occasionally, a subtle hint of flirtation showed through.

As Qi Zhen put it, “more sexual tension.”

Qian Shuyun’s hair was slicked all the way back into a glossy pompadour, highlighting his slightly mixed-blood facial features and excellent bone structure.

The golden-rimmed glasses with a gold chain softened the sharpness of his features.

He chose a nontraditional satin shirt in light coffee, shimmering with movement.

His vest was loose, with a wide cross-collar in gunmetal gray.

The suit jacket had fitted shoulders but a relaxed hem, adding an elegant, lazy charm.

The highlight was the tie: a thick corduroy deep-brown tie, clashing with the light silk, paired with the gold glasses chain and pocket watch chain at his waist.

With Qian Shuyun wearing it, Xie Jixing called the ensemble “extra flashy.”