Chapter 299: Chapter 9: Superstar (9)

Li Shuning flicked her hair and smiled, “When I was an extra, I was curious about everything. At that time, I worked very hard. Naturally, I thought about the Best Actress award. If you don’t think about this award, as an actress, aren’t you missing something? Someone said, a soldier who doesn’t want to be a general isn’t a good soldier. Do you agree, Ding Xiang?”

The director beside her was stunned. A soldier who doesn’t want to be a general isn’t a good soldier. That phrase is really insightful.

Yes, if an actress has such a goal and always strives for it, it must be fulfilling, right?

And having the Best Actress award as a goal gives you more motivation, doesn’t it?

The director glanced at Ding Xiang. Today, she was wearing a black suit, but nothing inside. When she leaned slightly forward, her chest was faintly visible.

This Ding Xiang, a minor celebrity, came here with no works to her name, yet dressed provocatively every day. For someone like her, the director was actually quite disgusted.

Recalling the subtle changes in feelings he had towards Li Shuning before, the director felt a bit ashamed. How could he negate the person he initially valued because of someone’s words?

For the first time, the director faced Ding Xiang seriously. This woman was not going to be content. Moreover, she was a classmate of Li Shuning. In the future, Li Shuning might be dragged down by her.

Ding Xiang was momentarily at a loss for words, smirked lightly, and left. She wanted to sit with Li Shuning and her group, but there was no seat available, and she wasn’t that close to Li Shuning. Plus, Li Shuning’s words had made the crew look at her with some disfavor.

Seems like I said the wrong thing, and Li Shuning managed to turn the tables.

But it doesn’t matter, hmph, I already have some ideas. Li Shuning, how can I not use your fame after I brought you to be an extra?

The ceremony had begun, with guests starting to present awards.

Li Shuning’s movie had yet to appear on the list.

Sitting in the corner, Ding Xiang sneered. Domestic actors might be well-known, popular, and big stars at home, but abroad, they have little influence.

Li Shuning hasn’t grown to that level yet. Best Actress? Wishful thinking.

If this movie didn’t even get a nomination, it might spark some negative discussions back home.

Then, I could release some dirt on her privately.

Hmph, it’s so infuriating. Why should she be famous and so popular?

“For the Best Cinematography award, the nominees are…” The presenter was a previous Jia Country Best Actress award winner. She smiled at first, then paused.

“’Joyful World’…”

Li Shuning and her team were caught off guard by the nomination, a sudden pleasant surprise. Only three major awards remained: Best Cinematography, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

They held little hope for the latter two awards, thinking they were just there to make an appearance, but gaining a nomination was already a massive surprise.

On the big screen, other five nominated works were slowly shown.

Kaelin opened the envelope with a broad smile, “Congratulations to ’Sky Adventure’.”

Cheers erupted from the left side of the venue.

Though ’Joyful World’ was nominated, it unfortunately didn’t win an award.

Ding Xiang’s heart sank.

Thus, although the film was nominated, it falls short compared to actually winning. This way, Li Shuning’s impact wouldn’t be as significant.

Next up was the Best Actress award.

Even Li Shuning straightened up, a bit nervous.

But seeing the presenter on stage, she couldn’t help but laugh. She’s weathered storms, so why feel nervous now?

Li Shuning relaxed, wearing a slight smile, elegant and composed.

On stage was Zolin, the previous Best Actor award winner.

“Who are the Best Actress nominees? I think everyone is eagerly waiting, so I won’t say much. ’Sunshine Youth’ Anna, ’Heaven, Heaven’ Roland, ’Redemption’ Winnie, ’Lonely World’ Daisy, ’Joyful World’ Li Shuning, ’Stranger’s Smile’ Luo Lin.”

Ding Xiang gasped, damn it, ’Joyful World’ really got a nomination, and the lead actress Li Shuning, damn it?

Even a nomination would likely elevate Li Shuning’s standing back home by several levels.

Such a level is rarely achieved by domestic films at festivals like this.

Zhang Ying was also tightly hugging Li Shuning, her face smiling, but tears were also falling. She was so happy and it wasn’t easy at all.

But Li Shuning remained smiling, it’s just a nomination after all.

As Zolin announced the nominated films, the big screen started showing trailers of the movies.

Inside the hall, several reporters from prominent domestic media were already making phone calls to their home countries.

This is big news, Best Actress, Li Shuning actually got a nomination, and this news returning home would be explosive.

Ding Xiang clenched her hands, silently praying, “No awards, don’t let her win, whatever happens, please don’t win.”

Zolin glanced around, smiled, and said, “The ancient country’s kung fu, to be honest, I’ve admired it for a long time. Many aspects of the work are incredible. Congratulations, Li Shuning.”

At this moment, the perpetually flashing big screen froze on an image of Li Shuning standing with a sword on a cliff from the ’Joyful World’ trailer.

“Ah…” Xiao Ya screamed loudly, many people brought by Li Shuning stood up, hugging and cheering.

The crew members also stood up, congratulating Li Shuning.

Even Brother Fei smiled and offered a few words of congratulations to Li Shuning.

At this moment, a very prominent spotlight shone on Li Shuning.

Li Shuning’s elegant yet playful image suddenly appeared on the big screen.

Li Shuning went on stage. Although she hadn’t expected to win before, since the film was submitted, anything was possible, and some speeches had been prepared in advance.

In this award hall, there were journalists, directors, actors, and various people from all over the world.

However, standing on the award stage, Li Shuning felt no anxiety, as if she naturally belonged to this stage, so outstanding and dazzling.

In front of everyone, she remained calm, maintaining her characteristic indifference.

After Li Shuning finished her speech, she received a wave of enthusiastic applause.

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