CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 334: HOW DID SHE BECOME THE FIANCÉE?

As long as there is enough reason, it’s not a problem to thank oneself.

Moreover, Qi Hao indeed makes people feel emotional.

A billionaire who holds a vast amount of premium stocks and runs several very promising companies, he is also a very talented director whose films are both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

No matter what he does, it seems more promising than being an actor.

If such a person doesn’t have passion, then what does he have?

Who’s bold enough to compete with him in passion?

The audience naturally gave him a warm applause.

Even if someone thinks Vincent Gallo’s acting is good, once they consider Qi Hao as a billionaire, they are instantly filled with admiration for him.

The subsequent best director Silver Lion Award was taken by Alex de la Iglesia for directing "Sad Trumpet Tune."

The Jury Grand Prize Silver Lion was awarded to Jez Skolimowski for directing "Necessary Killing."

Both of these are films with high expectations.

Yes, films highly anticipated for the Golden Lion Award.

But obviously, they no longer had a chance for the Golden Lion Award.

As expected, the Golden Lion Award...

was given by Quentin to his ex-girlfriend Sofia Coppola.

There’s no need to repeat Quentin’s clichés and hypocrisy before presenting this award,

since he had already said during the first press conference of this festival on September 1 that he would not avoid favoritism in awarding.

"If my mom were competing and made a good film, I would have no reason not to give her an award."

Though Quentin ultimately couldn’t give the Golden Lion to his mom, he still bestowed this immense honor in the global film arena to his ex-girlfriend Sofia Coppola.

People shouldn’t view others with malice, but this outcome obviously reveals Quentin’s motives to everyone.

When the award was announced, there was sparse applause in the award hall, and boos erupted in the press room.

Clearly, this was an unexpected result.

Yet Coppola appeared relatively calm.

In accepting the award, she talked extensively about her father, Francis Ford Coppola.

"Somewhere" is a film with strong autobiographical elements, reflecting both her father and herself.

This reminded Qi Hao of "My District Chief Father."

Others are honest and undisguised.

At the press conference held after the award ceremony, Coppola, dressed in a green short skirt, calmly expressed that winning was entirely unexpected.

Similarly, at the press conference, Quentin, embarrassed by reporters from various countries deliberately touching on sensitive questions, repeatedly responded with flushed face and middle finger.

Flushed face...

Uh, at least it shows the guy still has some sense of shame.

Just not much.

But such weak excuses forced him to refuse answering similar questions several times.

Qi Hao couldn’t help but feel somewhat sympathetic toward this guy.

Due to the lack of controversy over the best actor award, at the press conference, Qi Hao mainly talked about his start in the industry and his acting philosophy.

Life experiences starting as a small supporting role.

Starting out as a small actor at sixteen, taking thirteen years to reach the stage of the Venice International Film Festival and be crowned best actor.

Getting to the Venice International Film Festival is truly inspirational.

When the media learned that Qi Hao had spent three months in rural observation for this film, countless days and nights in contemplating the role, it became no surprise he performed it so vividly.

As early as Qi Hao touched the trophy, the system prompted him that the task was completed.

However, he didn’t immediately confirm.

On the 28th of this month, there’s a Changchun Film Festival, and Qi Hao is nominated for Best Actor.

Then he can see if he wins again.

If he doesn’t get the best actor at Changchun, there’s the 19th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival on October 16, where the 30th Public Film Hundred Flowers Awards will be presented.

This year, it’s the turn of Hundred Flowers Awards.

Golden Rooster is the expert award, Huabiao Award is the government award, while Hundred Flowers Award is the audience award.

Audience Award!

Best actor chosen by the audience!

In terms of acting skills, he may not be the coolest.

In terms of audience, he may not, no, he definitely is the coolest.

If Qi Hao doesn’t win the Hundred Flowers Award, he would dare claim there’s definitely foul play involved.

In addition, there’s also the Golden Horse Awards on November 20.

Although it’s not easy to win domestic awards after winning international ones, it’s not unheard of.

"In the Mood for Love" in 2000 let Liang Chaowei win the best actor at the 53rd Cannes International Film Festival and the 20th Xiangjiang Golden Image Awards.

Moreover, Liang Chaowei’s "Chongqing Forest" and "Infernal Affairs" won both Golden Horse and Golden Image best actor awards.

Many have won both Golden Horse and Golden Image best actor and best actress.

Zhang Manyu’s "Ruan Lingyu" even won the Berlin best actress as well as Golden Image and Golden Horse best actress.

Qi Hao can absolutely wait until after the Golden Horse Award ceremony to settle this mainline task.

Baihua Film Emperor is pretty certain.

Changchun Film Emperor and Golden Horse Film Emperor are not stable, but they have a considerable probability.

Anyway, at least there’s Venice and Baihua as a guarantee.

By then, he can most likely obtain more substantial rewards than "Mainline Task 1."

Qi Hao returned to his country to a warm welcome.

Because he came back with the film crew.

There were many people with mixed interests, making it impossible to keep the itinerary completely secret.

However, Qi Hao didn’t intend to avoid the media.

Returning home wealthily is like wearing brocade clothes at night; wearing brocade clothes at night is not as good as returning home in glory.

"Hello! Mr. Tree" shone at the Venice International Film Festival, and Qi Hao won Best Actor, which is definitely a proud achievement.

Though Han Jie didn’t directly win an award, being a screenwriter and director, getting nominated for the main competition is an honor in itself.

Moreover, producing a Venice Best Actor is also something to be proud of.

With just this one film, Han Jie becomes outstanding, and at least in the short term, he doesn’t have to worry about getting investment for his new films.

Of course, he indeed doesn’t need to worry about investments.

His script and direction brought at least one Venice Best Actor trophy for Qi Hao, with a high possibility of other Best Actor trophies as well.

What a generous kindness this is.

Other actors might not recognize it as much, but Qi Hao absolutely certifies it as gold.

Little known to the public, Han Jie’s film brought Qi Hao not just the Best Actor title, but at least 500,000 Apple stocks.

The earnings are at least a billion.

As long as Han Jie is alive, just shoot to your heart’s content, whatever you shoot will be funded.

Moreover, getting blocked by media at the airport positively boosted the box office of "Hello! Mr. Tree".

Qi Hao and An Feng kept a low profile at the airport.

They left interview opportunities as much as possible to Han Jie and Tan Nao.

It wasn’t easy for them.

After returning, Qi Hao continued promoting "Hello! Mr. Tree" and "Those Years".

"Hello! Mr. Tree" is unlikely to see big improvements, but the necessary promotion must still be done; it’s a matter of attitude.

The promotion of "Hello! Mr. Tree" primarily involves interviews.

Qi Hao, Han Jie, and others participated in several interview programs and film exchange salons consecutively.

Discussing the creation of the film and talking about Venice.

Then extending to the overall artistic films.

When someone gains extraordinary experiences and deep spiritual satisfaction in society, they inevitably start spreading their thoughts.

Some people associate this with preaching.

Thinking they’re awesome and should teach others how to live.

Actually, they got it wrong.

It’s like writing a book: its purpose isn’t to educate others but to perfect oneself.

It’s a continuous process of pursuing self-improvement.

Qi Hao’s training space felt a bit like force-feeding... oh no, it’s cramming, anyway, he was stuffed full.

He can only thoroughly digest those trained skills by genuinely acting and improving his performance theory.

Qi Hao called this behavior self-dismantling.

As for the promotion of "Those Years," it’s actually mainly about spreading dog food.

It’s not that there aren’t other means, but spreading dog food is the most cost-effective.

When accepting his award speech at the Venice International Film Festival, Qi Hao referred to An Feng as "fiancée."

Wasn’t she his girlfriend?

How did she become fiancée?

However, it’s clear that Qi Hao’s words weren’t a slip of the tongue; though excited during the speech, he was conscious, and his speech was very organized, a classic way of expression.

In other words...

The two are not only officially announcing but even planning to get married.

Thankfully, An Feng’s tummy wasn’t protruding.

Her condition on the Venice International Film Festival’s red carpet was incredibly good; otherwise, people would have suspected she was pregnant.

Qi Hao’s "official certification" further ignited the already hotly publicized relationship rumors.

More effective than any publicity method.

Zhanqi Laiden also played a "reverse buying headline" trick at this time.

Firstly, to avoid arousing official displeasure.

Two stars dating, what’s the big deal, a little commotion and they’re on the headlines repeatedly.

The headlines aren’t idiots.

Secondly, to avoid arousing public resentment.

Some people originally had no feelings towards Qi Hao and An Feng, neither liked nor disliked them.

But opening web pages to see the two of them every time.

Over time, it’s hard not to develop resentment towards them.

The so-called reverse buying headline means when the heat is too high, suppress it, pulling it down from the headlines, and when the heat is too low, release it, letting the heat rise again.

Control the heat within a certain range.

"Those Years" doesn’t worry about publicity at all.

Currently, "Those Years"’s box office continues to grow.

In its first month, the total box office has surpassed 650 million.

Interestingly, "Great Earthquake" also has a box office of 650 million.

"Great Earthquake" premiered on July 22, should have been off the screens in August, but was extended for another month and is still showing.

"Those Years" was released on August 16, meaning it equalled the box office in just half the time of "Great Earthquake."

If nothing unexpected happens, the box office will soon surpass "Great Earthquake."

After all, "Great Earthquake" is only making a few million daily, while "Those Years" still has a daily box office of tens of millions.

Industry insiders estimated "Those Years" to reach an 800 million box office.

If Qi Hao and An Feng get married recently, it might even hit 1 billion.

However, it doesn’t matter.

Even if the mainland box office doesn’t reach 1 billion, the global total box office will definitely hit it.