After being universally criticized online, I went viral on military-themed variety shows.

Chapter 927: Invitation to star in the prequel film adaptation of "Plum Blossom Order," and more good news.

Guan Shan placed the little stone, who was sitting in his lap and eating a delicious snack, into Gu Hai's arms, then got up, straightened his clothes, and prepared to go down to greet him.

Although "Cuojin Ge" won a beautiful battle against "Meihua Ling" this time, the other party's status in the industry remains unshakable.

Although many netizens felt that Director Ge had chosen the wrong female lead this time, they still acknowledged his directing abilities.

I just don't know why this person would suddenly visit today.

Guan Shan paused suddenly as he walked. Could it be that the netizens had guessed correctly?
Ge Xingzhou followed Guan Shan and stepped into the lively celebration banquet.

He showed neither embarrassment nor disappointment; in fact, he even had a clear smile on his face.

Everyone in the hall except Cheng Chuying stood up to show respect, to which Cheng Chuying rolled her eyes and said, "Shameless!"

The remark was neither too soft nor too loud, and it was just heard by Ge Xingzhou as he entered the room. He looked over with a smile and said, "Yingzi..."

"Stop. Call me Ms. Cheng, or Director Cheng. What are you doing here?"

"Let me have a celebratory drink..."

"Stop. Don't give me that nonsense in front of me. I just want to kick you out as soon as I hear it. Just tell me your purpose!"

“Alright,” Ge Xingzhou took the wine glass Guan Shan handed him and drank it down in one gulp. “Now I’ll get to the second purpose of my visit. I think everyone here is familiar with ‘Plum Blossom Order’ by now. Actually, before ‘Plum Blossom Order’ there is a ‘Plum Blossom Order Prequel’, which I plan to make into a movie. The reason I’m here today is to invite Han Ying to be the female lead in my prequel, and also Ying Zi, no, Director Cheng, I would like to invite you to co-direct with me. I just don’t know what you two think?”

Cheng Chuying subconsciously looked in Jiang Hanying's direction.

The same goes for everyone else present.

Seeing this, Ge Xingzhou's gaze became even more earnest: "Although I didn't break the contract last time, I still stood you up, Hanying. But I really think highly of you. I watched the whole 'The Wrong Golden Spear,' and to be honest, your performance in the film was truly amazing. So this time, although I'm partly trying to make amends, I feel that no one is more suitable for the female lead in the film version than you. I just don't know if you'd be willing to let me and Director Cheng co-direct your first film..."

“It’s not the first one.” Yuan Chaoyu, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, couldn’t help but interrupt him. Meeting Ge Xingzhou’s gaze, he calmly corrected him, “Hanying’s first movie was filmed with me, and I just received some good news last night, but I haven’t had a chance to tell you yet.”

Jiang Hanying immediately leaned closer to her: "What good news? You've been here for so long and you've been keeping it to yourself?"

She would have said that the moment she walked in!
"I originally planned to say this after the celebration banquet, but I didn't want to steal the limelight from today's celebration, so this is just in time."

"Say it quickly!"

"The film 'The Startled Fish' has just been nominated for Best Actress at the Nine Heavens Awards, and after a unanimous vote by the jury, our names are listed together, meaning we are both actresses."

The scene was quiet.

The Qingxiao Award is the highest award for TV dramas in China.

The Nine Heavens Award is the highest award in the film category.

Although the two awards are for different projects, in everyone's subconscious, Jiuxiao is still slightly better than Qingxiao.

Everyone present knew Yuan Chaoyu's personality.

She would never have said this if it weren't already a done deal.

Since you're saying it in front of everyone now, it means this nomination is practically secured!

Applause erupted.

Jiang Hanying looked at the person who was the first to raise their hand and applaud.

When Ge Xingzhou met her gaze, he stopped chuckling and smiled as he congratulated her, "Congratulations on receiving such a great honor for your first starring film. I will definitely go see it when it is released."

Jiang Hanying was also impressed by him.

First, he was criticized by Director Cheng, then Xiaoyu interrupted his invitation, but now he can still congratulate her with a smile.

This composure is comparable to that of a director.

"You should talk to Guan Shan. If his schedule is right, I'll take the job."

The female protagonist, who humbles herself and speaks earnestly, is someone you shouldn't refuse.

As for the unpleasantness of being stood up before, she doesn't always hold a grudge.

Guan Shan's expression softened.

He secretly hoped that Jiang Hanying would accept the offer. It wasn't that he was afraid of offending the famous Director Ge by refusing her offer after she came to him in person, but rather that it was indeed a very good opportunity.

But if Jiang Hanying still refuses, he won't persuade her to agree.

As long as the child is happy.

Although Cheng Chuying disliked Ge Xingzhou intensely, she secretly nodded in agreement after hearing Jiang Hanying's decision.

She wasn't wrong about him; he's a clear-headed and intelligent child!
As for co-directing with Ge Xingzhou, "My name will have to be listed before yours."

Ge Xingzhou never expected her to agree to his proposal. Overjoyed, he nodded without hesitation: "No problem, thank you Director Cheng for agreeing to cooperate with me!"

"If Hanying hadn't agreed, I wouldn't have bothered with you."

*
The release of the Jiuxiao Awards nominations shocked not only Jiang Hanying's fans, but also caused a stir in the industry.

[What? A Best Actress nomination? Are you sure you didn't misspell the name?]

Am I the only one curious about when Sister Ying went off to film another movie?

[I'm curious too. There's absolutely no information. Where exactly was it filmed in secret?]

[No publicity, no notification, no information, I'm a nobody!]

All I want to know right now is when it will be released!

The nominations have already been announced, which means the film is finished and should be released soon.

[Two female leads nominated, huh? I've seen that for a few years now.]

[Tag Jiang Hanying, just a heads-up: the nomination and winning trophies for the Jiuxiao Awards are not pure gold!]

[You can't get over the "pure gold" meme, can you?]

……

Many people in the industry have also been inquiring about it.

The recent huge success of "The Wrong Golden Spear" propelled Jiang Hanying from a second-tier actress to a first-tier one.

Before they could even figure out how to deal with this person's aggressive approach, another nomination for the Nine Heavens Award appeared!

Is the momentum really that strong?!
What exactly makes "The Startled Fish" worthy of a nomination for two female leads?
Despite the disbelief and inability to accept it, the Jiuxiao Awards ceremony arrived as scheduled.

This time, it's a true star-studded event.

A casual glance at the camera reveals either big-name movie stars active on the big screen or renowned film and television directors and screenwriters—each a household name.

Jiang Hanying did not wear a dress from Dieying this time. She couldn't borrow one when she attended the opening ceremony at the beginning of the year, but she still refused the high-end designer dress that was offered to her by the person who called her to lend it.

She found a piece of fabric she had kept at the bottom of her trunk, cut it in two, and asked her aunt to find someone to make an award ceremony dress for her and Yuan Chaoyu respectively.

Although the final winners hadn't been announced when the clothes were being made, even just being nominated meant receiving a trophy, so of course you had to wear your favorite clothes beautifully.

Yuan Chaoyu had already prepared a high-end haute couture dress, but when she received a video call from Jiang Hanying, she heard as soon as she answered, "I had Pei Yuan send the dress to you. Wear it to the awards ceremony!"

"I'm all ready."

"I guarantee you'll like this one I'm giving you."

Yuan Chaoyu: "...Are you that sure?"

"because I like it."

This logic... is perfect!
Shortly after hanging up the video call, she received a plain gift box from her assistant, without any fancy brand logos.

But I still opened it with a sliver of hope.

The Tianshui River meanders around the human world, leaving behind a touch of emerald green.

Right now, right in front of her!