DCFRP Extra 38

TL: Hua

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There’s a star gossip group specifically for Douguo users, and today the hottest thread is about Qi Xiaoyu and the Golden Seahorse Awards.

The title is: 《The Gamble: Can Qi Xiaoyu finally live up to expectations and bring back an award from the Golden Seahorse this year?》

Having been open for only a dozen minutes, the thread already has hundreds of replies, with a prominent “hot” tag.

Main Post:

Looking at the box office, Qi Xiaoyu’s movies in recent years can all be considered major hits, right? He’s been on a skyrocketing trajectory since “The Evil” a few years ago, especially with “Four-Dimensional Space” during the National Day holiday the year before last and “Red Moon Troupe” during this year’s Spring Festival, both with box office earnings exceeding 1 billion.

He’s also won many awards both domestically and internationally. He’s basically swept the Magnolia Award, Golden Magnolia Award, and Grizzly Bear Award. Now, all that’s missing is a Best Actor award from the Golden Seahorse Awards.

Come and place your bets! Can Qi Xiaoyu win a Golden Seahorse at this year’s Golden Seahorse Awards? And how many awards can “Red Moon Troupe” realistically win?

* 4 or more

* 3

* 2

* 1

* 0

By the way, it’s rumored that Qi Xiaoyu almost got depression while filming this movie. Are there any Douguo users who know the inside story? Let’s chat about it.

1st Floor:

This is hard to say. I chose 0.

Personally, I really like “Red Moon Troupe” and even went to the cinema to watch it four times. I have ticket stubs as proof.

As everyone knows, the Golden Seahorse Awards have always been very unfriendly to Chinese-language films. Otherwise, “Four-Dimensional Space” should have at least gotten a nomination the year before last, right? But what happened? It wasn’t even shortlisted.

2nd Floor:

Upstairs +1, “Four-Dimensional Space” was truly the biggest regret.

I bet at the time that “Four-Dimensional Space” could win a major international film festival in one go. It won the Golden Magnolia and Grizzly Bear Awards, only missing the Golden Seahorse Award. The script, story, scenes, and visuals of “Four-Dimensional Space” blew away other sci-fi movies that year, okay? Did the big boss throw away so much money for nothing?

So angry, so angry, so angry! What rubbish judges, just engaging in cultural discrimination, unwilling to acknowledge the excellence of our films.

3rd Floor:

Right, at a major international film festival, Xiaoyu won Best Actor. If he can win Best Actor at the Golden Seahorse this year, he’ll achieve a grand slam.

I’m half a “fish ball” (fan of Qi Xiaoyu), blindly choosing 4+. Although it’s unlikely, let’s just take it as a blessing, hahaha.

And regarding what the original poster wanted to discuss at the end, I’ve also heard about it. It seems Xiaoyu got too immersed in the role and developed some depression, even seeing a psychologist. But I’m not sure about the specifics, so I won’t talk nonsense.

8th Floor:

I chose 0. In my heart, “Red Moon Troupe” is definitely a masterpiece. The Golden Seahorse usually doesn’t play with us, so who cares?

10th Floor:

It would be strange if Qi Xiaoyu didn’t get depression.

“Red Moon Troupe” is so emotionally draining. Whoever acts in it would get depressed, okay? To put it bluntly, even without depression, it’s hard to handle that script.

The first half hour talks about them learning opera. The harsh winter and scorching summer were already heartbreaking, let alone what came later.

When the senior brothers, senior sisters, and Master died, I cried every time I watched it. And then the ending where the entire Red Moon Troupe disbanded, Xiaoyu standing at the theater entrance saying goodbye to everyone, then performing opera alone on the stage, and finally sitting in the rickshaw, carrying his props as he left… It was so heartbreaking. I watched the 10:30 PM showing and cried so much that my eyes were swollen the next day.

But Qi Xiaoyu’s acting was really good, without the slightest sense of disharmony. The cinematography was also super beautiful. It’s definitely his peak work.

11th Floor:

Absolutely the peak! Not only his peak, but also the peak of Chinese-language cinema in recent years.

Whether it’s the theme, plot, characters, story, or artistic expression and visual style, it can be said that no other film can compare. I dare say that even ten years from now, looking back, it will still be an insurmountable classic.

53rd Floor:

The “fish ball” upstairs dares to boast, claiming with a loan that no one can surpass it within ten years?

73rd Floor:

With this opera troupe theme, do I need to boast with a loan?

Do you want me to throw official reports in your face? The president of the National Peking Opera Company said that Peking Opera talents like Xiaoyu are rare in a century, okay? Are you also going to say that’s boasting with a loan?

Moreover, the actors in this movie were all born into theatrical families and all respectfully call him Teacher Qi.

Xiaoyu spent several years polishing this work. Now he himself said in an interview that he might gradually retire in the next few years.

I’ll just leave my words here. Unless Qi Xiaoyu himself makes another movie with this kind of theme, no one else will be able to surpass it.

87th Floor:

Replying to the 53rd floor, hasn’t “Red Moon Troupe” already swept several award ceremonies at home and abroad? What’s there to boast about?

Winning the Golden Seahorse would be the icing on the cake. Not winning wouldn’t diminish its artistic value in the slightest.

However, the person upstairs is right about one thing. Qi Xiaoyu himself said he wants to gradually retire. I still hope he can achieve a grand slam before retiring. Otherwise, it always feels like a bit of a pity.

250th Floor:

Don’t reply to the person above. The 53rd floor is a fan of some “top-tier idol,” constantly mentioning Xiaoyu, delusionally wanting to become the second Qi Xiaoyu, haha. Wait until their own idol can even deliver a decent line.

285th Floor:

All I can say is that hard work doesn’t go to waste. Watching the interview videos, people from the Peking Opera Company all say that this result is what he deserves.

Although most people chose 0 and 1, I’m going to stubbornly choose 4, hahahaha. No matter how those judges evaluate it, in my heart, he deserves a grand slam.

But what’s going on with the depression? I’m so worried. Is he thinking of retiring because of depression? Please, please don’t do anything rash.

500th Floor:

Right, and he even saw a psychologist.

But I heard he’s already better.

The reason, well, most people understand. After all, he has a powerful figure doting on him. As soon as filming wrapped, he was taken out for trips to relax, getting whatever he wanted. Even keeping a beauty in a golden house wasn’t this extravagant.

507th Floor:

Wait a minute, sister upstairs! “Trips to relax,” I want to hear a more detailed version!!!

Ah, why am I eagerly eating dog food?

526th Floor:

Raises hand, I want to hear too. Where did the powerful figure take Xiaoyu to travel? Sister, where did you get this news? Why haven’t we seen any flight information? And no one has run into them?

618th Floor:

Replying to everyone upstairs uniformly.

Of course, the powerful figure travels by private jet to private islands. Where would there be flight information? And how would anyone run into them?

I have a friend who specializes in high-end private customized tours. They happened to take the powerful figure’s order, so a little news leaked out.

Anyway, it was super romantic the whole time. I heard that a month in advance, they had people plant irises all over the island. A special platform for watching the sunrise was built on the beach, and fresh fruits and vegetables were delivered by helicopter every day.

Wasn’t Valentine’s Day right in the middle of it? The powerful figure even hired an orchestra to perform on the island.

Oh, and Xiao Hei went too.

Didn’t Xiaoyu post a photo of the dog in the iris field on Weibo? It was taken there.

654th Floor:

Holy crap, their wedding back then was already so enviable.

And now, even after a year of marriage, it’s still this romantic. This is truly fairy-tale love.

So jealous, so jealous.

687th Floor:

Wishing I were a dog for one day.

699th Floor:

Really want to possess Xiao Hei and experience the daily life of this wealthy couple up close.

766th Floor:

Why are you all so excited?

Hasn’t the powerful figure’s way of doing things always been at this level or higher in recent years?

Aren’t the new properties under the Xun Corporation just birthday gifts for Qi Xiaoyu?

And buying out all the app splash screens to promote “Red Moon Troupe,” isn’t that both extravagant and romantic?

With such a powerful figure around, how could Qi Xiaoyu stay depressed for long?

788th Floor:

Adding another anecdote about the powerful figure doting on his spouse.

I heard that those costumes in the movie that cost millions were all bought by the powerful figure and given to Qi Xiaoyu, not rented.

…

1067th Floor:

Me, the little fairy myself, am here to kindly remind everyone not to chat in this thread anymore.

Hurry and go to Weibo to take a look.

The official Weibo of Weihao Hotel is holding a lottery event. On the day of the Golden Seahorse Awards ceremony, they will draw 100 people, each winning 10,000.

1098th Floor:

Not just the official Weibo of Weihao Hotel, all the companies under the Xun Corporation are holding lotteries!

Adding up, they are drawing 1,200 people and giving away a total of 1.2 million!

This will be awarded as long as Qi Xiaoyu wins an award that day.

OMG, I’m not choosing 0 anymore! Qi Xiaoyu, go for it! You must win an award for me!!!

1224th Floor:

My god, the powerful figure is so rich!

…

1554th Floor:

I’ve forwarded every official Weibo post!

Now I’m just waiting for the Golden Seahorse Awards to come quickly!

****

“Xiaoyu, we’re here.”

Yu Xiaosheng glanced out the car window. The entire place was filled with reporters, cameras, and flashing lights, illuminating the night as bright as day. He turned to look at the car interior—Qi Xiaoyu was half-lying in the car seat, half his face hidden in the shadows, still asleep.

They had just arrived in Province N yesterday after crossing half the globe from City S. They hadn’t adjusted to the time difference yet, and then they immediately had to put on makeup, change clothes, take photos, and rush to the awards ceremony. Truly a series of exhausting events. Moreover, ever since filming wrapped, Qi Xiaoyu had always looked preoccupied, so Yu Xiaosheng didn’t dare to wake him up too abruptly.

A BMW in front was waiting in line to enter, and it would be a while before it was their turn.

After waiting for a while, Yu Xiaosheng gently shook Qi Xiaoyu’s shoulder and said softly, “Xiaoyu, wake up; it’s almost time for you to walk the red carpet.”

“Hmm?” Qi Xiaoyu’s eyelashes fluttered. He seemed trapped in a nightmare and couldn’t wake up for a moment.

Yu Xiaosheng gently called his name a few times.

Qi Xiaoyu slowly woke up from his dream.

He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the lights shining through the car window, then shook his head, trying to shake off the lingering images of the dream.

Before his eyes, it seemed as if the light and shadow of war still flickered, Xun Qian’s figure in military uniform walking towards him flashed by, and he seemed to still smell the scent of his master’s cigarette and the aroma of cooking from the kitchen…

He seemed to have… had a very, very long dream.

In the dream, all regrets were compensated for, and all sorrows no longer existed.

Those past events that he couldn’t let go of had taken on a different ending…

For a moment, reality and dream intertwined, making him unable to distinguish where he was.

Seeing his expression, Yu Xiaosheng joked, “Are you too tired and haven’t adjusted to the time difference? Or are you nervous? Relax, it doesn’t matter if you win an award today. After all, the film’s reputation and box office have already proven everything.”

“Hmm,” Qi Xiaoyu responded vaguely.

After a moment, he suddenly asked, “Where’s Jiang Sicheng? Where is he?”

“Huh?” This time it was Yu Xiaosheng who was completely confused. “He… just became a father. He should be at home feeding Jiang Xiaobao baby formula.”

“Oh.” Qi Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then showed a relieved expression. “That’s good.”

Yu Xiaosheng continued to look at Qi Xiaoyu with a puzzled gaze, not knowing why he seemed a bit strange after waking up from a nap in the car.

Qi Xiaoyu sat up, lowered his head, and chuckled softly to himself. Then he picked up a bottle of mineral water from the seat beside him, unscrewed the cap, and took a big gulp.

Tonight was the opening ceremony and awards gala of the Golden Seahorse Awards.

“Red Moon Troupe” was nominated for 9 awards, including Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Foreign Film…

Ever since the nomination list for the Golden Seahorse Awards was announced, Qi Xiaoyu and “Red Moon Troupe” have sparked round after round of discussion, making it to the top of the trending topics countless times.

Tonight, as soon as Qi Xiaoyu’s photo was posted, it had already garnered over a million likes.

The door of the BMW in front was opened, and the crew members were getting out.

Mo Mo, Li Kun, and the makeup artist all crowded around, quickly touching up Qi Xiaoyu’s makeup, fixing his hair, and adjusting his clothes. The atmosphere inside the nanny van suddenly became serious.

Yu Xiaosheng watched from the side, rubbing his hands. He advised Qi Xiaoyu not to be nervous, but he himself was quite nervous. Although he said it didn’t matter whether they won an award or not, he still hoped that Qi Xiaoyu could achieve a grand slam before retiring, and among the major international film festivals, this one was the most difficult.

He looked at the scene outside, licked his lips, and changed to a more relaxed topic.

“Mr. Xun is already inside the venue. Are you going back together later?”

“Hmm. Tell Zhang Han to drive the car over. After the awards ceremony, I’ll leave with him.”

“Okay.”

The group in front had already reached the center of the red carpet. It was almost their turn.

The security guard opened the car door, and Qi Xiaoyu got out of the car.

The other crew members from the car behind also got out when they saw Qi Xiaoyu get out, gathering around him.

There were a total of seven people, with Qi Xiaoyu in the very center.

He wore a dark burgundy velvet suit with a black shirt underneath, leading the crew through the interwoven net of flashing lights.

Images from his dream still flashed in his mind as he walked forward against the lights.

The starry sky twinkled overhead. In his chest, it felt like a clear breeze had swept through, without a trace of the regret and reluctance he had felt during filming.

The night was beautiful, the summer scenery of Province N was stunning, and Xun Qian was waiting for him inside.

They stopped on the red carpet to take photos and sign autographs.

Then they took their designated seats and waited for the awards ceremony to begin.

They listened as one award after another was announced, hearing waves of countdowns and applause.

Then, amidst rounds of applause, “Red Moon Troupe” won Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design…

And Best Actor.

In an instant, the flashing lights were even more intense than on the red carpet.

All eyes and cameras focused on Qi Xiaoyu.

On the stage, the host said, “With his ultimate performance, he presented unparalleled Eastern classical aesthetics, recreating the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of an era. Congratulations to the winner of this year’s Golden Seahorse Award for Best Actor, Qi Xiaoyu!”

Applause surged like a tide.

Followed by the spotlight, Qi Xiaoyu stood up, left his seat, and walked down the steps. When he passed through the guest area, he stopped right beside Xun Qian.

The lights continued to flash, the cameras fixed on the two of them.

Qi Xiaoyu leaned down and whispered in his ear, “The costumes you gave me, I like them.”

Xun Qian looked up at him. His gaze was always affectionate, but at this moment, it seemed to hold something different. He smiled and gently squeezed Qi Xiaoyu’s hand. “I gave you so many costumes; which one are you talking about?”

Qi Xiaoyu blinked. They seemed to have shared the same dream. “I like every single one.”

****

Half an hour later, the thread about Qi Xiaoyu on Douguo refreshed, and hundreds of new posts appeared.

The thread guessing how many awards Qi Xiaoyu could win at the Golden Seahorse Awards climbed even higher.

4043rd Floor:

The original poster’s imagination isn’t big enough! How come the highest option is only 4? It should be 7 or more!

4988th Floor:

The part where Xiaoyu stopped to whisper to the powerful figure just now was so sweet! What awards ceremony? This is clearly a public display of affection!

5045th Floor:

What exactly were they whispering about there? And holding hands? Did they think we wouldn’t see just because their movements were small?

If you have the guts to show affection, then show it openly!

5055th Floor:

Right! The stars in their eyes when they looked at each other! It’s killing me with sweetness!

5056th Floor:

Am I the only one who cares about the lottery results?

They’re giving away 1200 prizes, hahahahaha, will Weibo crash?

5476th Floor:

Breaking news! Just came back from Weibo; it’s already crashed. Nothing is loading.

Although the programmer brothers are going to have a hard time, I’m so happy and want to laugh.

I even want to wish the powerful figure and Xiaoyu many happy anniversaries so they can often hold lotteries, hahaha.

5477th Floor:

Same as upstairs, this kind of dog food, I actually want to eat it every day, orz

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——————The End——————

Hua: Thank for reading (๑´• .̫ •ू`๑)