The journey was very stable and there was no ups and downs. Apart from a few fans who wanted to sign, I didn't encounter anything else.

However, Zhang Kui didn't seem to be in a good mood along the way, and he kept his face hanging.

"Xiao Zhang, what's wrong? You are nominated for the best director this time. Are you unhappy?" Cheng Guochao couldn't help it and asked.

Zhang Kui said with a bitter face: "Director Cheng, don't mention it, I feel uncomfortable when I mention this."

"Hmm?" Cheng Guochao didn't quite understand.

"Hey, I definitely have no hope of winning the award this time, but you have great hope this time." Zhang Kui said.

He was nominated for the last time in "The Hacker", but he didn't win the award in the end. This time he was nominated for the best director again, but there was still no hope. After all, the halo of the film's results is all shrouded in Xu Shi, and the fact is the same.

Just like when Cheng Guochao was filming "One Man's Martial Arts World", his halo was all over Xu Shi's side, and his chances of winning the award will naturally decrease.

"Don't be discouraged, everything is still hopeful before it is announced." Cheng Guochao comforted.

However, obviously his comfort effect was not very good, so Zhang Kui still had a bitter face.

But Zhang Kui still thanked: "Thank you, Director Cheng. I want to congratulate Director Cheng first this time. You have great hope."

"Don't say that, everyone has the same chance now." Cheng Guochao said modestly, but he could see from his eyes that he was in a very good mood at this time.

Just as Zhang Kui said, the probability of him winning the award this time is very high. First, he has enough qualifications, and second, Xu Shi rarely intervenes in the movie "The Witch", so it can be regarded as a movie he directed independently.

In addition, the box office of "The Witch" is here, and the reputation is also very good, so the chance of winning is naturally high.

"Director Cheng, do you think I want to follow Brother Xu for a while?" Zhang Kui asked.

This is something he has been troubled by recently. He originally wanted to make several movies with Xu Shiduo to accumulate experience and connections.

However, the two consecutive nominations for the best director slowly changed his mentality.

Because such nominations are just nominations, others may have a chance to nominate, but he is just running with him, and he is very clear about this.

So now he is increasingly trying to prove himself. Only by making movies independently can he win the Best Director Award, just like Cheng Guochao.

Cheng Guochao was not surprised at his problem at all, and he could understand Zhang Kui's mentality.

"It depends on what you think. If you feel that your abilities are enough, then I will talk to Xu Shiti. I believe Xu Shi will not deliberately suppress your abilities. Xu Shihui believes that you know more than me." Cheng Guochao said.

Before Zhang Kui could think in his mind, he continued: "But you have to think clearly, if you are planning to make an independent movie now, Xu Shi will definitely find another director, and at that time, you will have no chance to go back on your word.

This is a relative choice. If you have confidence and ability, then go and go with Xu Shiti. If you feel that you are still a little short of ability, then follow Xu Shi honestly and learn more skills."

After Cheng Guochao finished speaking, he stopped saying anything and let Zhang Kui think about it himself.

Zhang Kui was indeed hesitant. Xu Shi was of course very good to treat him. Zhang Kui also knew this, so he never thought of truly leaving Xu Shi.

He wanted to shoot movies independently, but was filming for Jingwumen, rather than leaving Jingwumen.

But as Cheng Guochao said, if he chooses to shoot a movie independently this time, it will be difficult for him to come back in the future, and there will be other people in his position to replace him by then.

As he thought about it, Zhang Kui fell into deep thought.

............

The situation on Xu Xiaoxiao and She Yueling are the same as Zhang Kui and the others, and She Yueling also knows that she can't compete with Xu Xiaoxiao.

However, She Yueling's mentality is much better than Zhang Kui, and she has adjusted her mentality a long time ago. She came with a travel and knowledgeable attitude at this time, so she seemed very excited along the way.

Lin Yuming followed Xu Shi. This time he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor. He has great hope of winning the award, and he is also looking forward to it.

Although the impression of him has changed on the Internet, if he can win an award, he will be able to prove himself even more.

"Brother Xu, do you think I can win the award this time?" Lin Yuming asked expectantly.

Xu Shi replied perfunctorily: "Can, can, can, can."

It’s not that he doesn’t want to answer Lin Yuming seriously, but that Lin Yuming has asked more than a dozen times, which is indeed a bit annoying.

Seeing that Lin Yuming was still trying to talk, Xu Shi hurriedly said, "After arriving at the hotel, we will disband each other, but the phone must be open at any time, and we cannot turn off the phone or play without power."

"knew."

They did not lead a team when they came here this time. Xu Shi was not used to serving so many people. He was not missing any arms and legs and did not need anyone to serve him.

I only brought two agents and two makeup artists to help deal with work and hand over the matters with the organizer.

Lin Yuming originally brought a lot of people when he met with Xu Shi and the others, but seeing that so many people from Xu Shi and the others had only four people, he immediately asked the others to go back, leaving only one agent.

After arriving at the hotel, Xu Shi went out for a walk like everyone else, and he was alone and no one else, so he seemed very comfortable.

I went to some famous attractions, looked at the scenery, and bought some snacks. Xu Shi was quite happy that afternoon.

This is his rare leisure time. When the award ceremony is over, he will be busy.

In the evening, Xu Shi called everyone back, then dressed up and went out for dinner together.

Tonight, Xu Shi invited some moviegoers from Xiangjiang to dinner and asked others to accumulate more relationships, and even Lin Yuming did not stop him.

Xu Shi has always had a good impression of Lin Yuming. Although he debuted as a traffic star, he is willing to work hard and endure hardships, which is great.

There are many people who gave Xu Shi this time, but there were seven or eight people who came to the actors and actresses, plus some well-known directors and screenwriters, and there were about twenty people.

Xu Shi is now different from the past. He has fully proved his strength. Although he is still very young and has been in the industry for a short time, his grades are here.

The most important thing is that Xu Shi has not supported him for so long, and everything has been achieved through his own hard work.

If Cheng Guochao helped Xu Shi the most and most in the entertainment industry, the rest of the people were basically exchanged interests.

This also led to these old seniors not having the feeling of the seniors when facing Xu Shi.

During dinner, everyone didn’t talk about any professional topics, basically talking about gossip and life.

Just like ordinary people, bragging is not bad.

This meal is to get familiar with it and lay some foundation for future cooperation.

At this banquet, Xu Shi was the well-deserved protagonist. After all, the mainland action movie market is almost monopolized by Xu Shi.

If these people want to enter the market and get a share of the pie, they must have a good relationship with Xu Shi.

This is also one of the reasons why everyone gives Xu Shi this way. Xu Shi is now considered a big shot on one side. At least in action movies, there is no one who can compete with Xu Shi.

After the guests and hosts had fun, everyone went back to their own houses.

In the next two days, Xu Shi and his friends kept wandering in Xiangjiang, which made them relax.

The real awards ceremony began soon, and Xu Shi and the others also cleaned up and put on formal clothes.

It is worth mentioning that the clothes of Xu Xiaoxiao and She Yueling are all designed by Gu Youlan, which looks quite eye-catching.

As for Xu Shi, he didn't wear it too eye-catching, just a black suit, but it looked extremely energetic when worn on him.

The process is still the same, and there is nothing to say, it’s just that they have very few fans this time.

Only Xu Xiaoxiao has more fans, and many of them come from China to cheer for her. She is considered a fan of the iron fans.

As for Xu Shi's fans, I'll take a look.

Xu Shi has always disliked running a fan group, and everything goes with the flow, so the cohesion of fans is naturally a bit short, such as even fewer fans. However, everyone still likes Xu Shi's movies very much, which is beyond doubt.

Walking the red carpet, signing, taking pictures...

After a set of procedures, Xu Shi and others sat in the venue.

After sitting down, Xu Shi and the others were not idle either. Many people came to say hello, and Xu Shi and the others had to respond.

And there are also many truly respected seniors sitting here, and Xu Shi and the others need to go and say hello.

After working hard, it was only when it was almost time to start.

"Huh, I finally got free, but that's fine. I was a little nervous at first, but now I'm not nervous at all." Cheng Guochao said with a long breath.

"Director Cheng is so nervous. You must be going back to a trophy this time, so you are naturally full of confidence." Xu Shi joked.

"Tsk, don't talk about me, what about you? I have no idea. If you win the award this time, you will be a double-winning actor. At your age, although it is not a record-breaking record, it is very rare." Cheng Guochao said.

Of course, Xu Shi knew about these things, and it was basically difficult to break records at age.

There are those who won the double awards for a movie at the age of 18, and those who are twenty, who are also. How can they break the record?

"I don't care. Anyway, it's just like that if I have it or not." Xu Shi seemed very relaxed, which is also a true portrayal of him.

After all, he does not have much obsession with movies. He is the best to win an award, and it doesn’t matter if he can’t get it.

Moreover, he has won a movie champion and has satisfied the little vanity in his heart.

Then Xu Shi saw Lin Yuming rubbing his hands constantly and couldn't help but say, "What's wrong with you? The temperature is over 20 degrees now, so it's not cold, right?"

Lin Yuming said: "I am nervous. This award is quite important to me. I really hope to win this award."

"Don't be nervous, yours is yours, and with your acting skills in "The God of Medicine", it is very likely that it is yours." Xu Shi comforted him.

Before Lin Yuming could answer, the award ceremony began. Lin Yuming immediately stopped and looked at the stage with anticipation, hoping that he could go up to receive the award today.

First there is a performance, and then the host announces the award.

At the beginning, it will be considered a less important award, or an award with little attention.

Such as Best Photography Award, Best Editing Award, etc.

These awards are actually very important to many filmmakers, but they are not very important to the audience. They only care about the actors' awards, and then the director will, and the rest are not very concerned.
To be continued...