Before the Golden Rooster Awards

In September, the autumn sky is a clear, deep blue. The sunlight is no longer scorching, but rather gentle and warm.

Lin Yu, who had just gotten off the plane, looked at the crowds of pedestrians and passengers at the airport and almost couldn't help but shout: Your emperor... um... I, Lin Yu, am back!

"Boss! What are you looking at?" Huang Bo, who was pulling Lin Yu's suitcase, asked.

"Uh...it's nothing, let's go!" Lin Yu suppressed his childish thoughts and replied:

"Alright! Keep up, the car is just ahead."

After Huang Bo finished speaking, he pulled Lin Yu's suitcase and led the way.

A few minutes later, the two walked to a black sedan. Huang Bo first put Lin Yu's luggage in the trunk, and after seeing that Lin Yu had taken the initiative to sit in the passenger seat, he walked over to the driver's seat.

"Boss, are you back this time to attend the Golden Rooster Awards?" Huang Bo asked with a grin after getting into the driver's seat.

"Yes! But to be honest, there's probably not much hope. The main prizes for this year's Golden Rooster Awards are likely to go to 'Hero' and 'Infernal Affairs,' and I wasn't originally planning to submit it. I only submitted it because I couldn't persuade President Han." Lin Yu said somewhat helplessly, thinking about the Golden Rooster Awards, which were held two months earlier than in his previous life.

He already had enough of "Hero," but now he has to add "Infernal Affairs" to his list? Lin Yu remembered that in his previous life, Hong Kong and Taiwan were only included in the selection process in 05. Could he have remembered wrong?

"That's hard to say, what if? Besides, our film 'Lost in Thailand' has three nominations this time, maybe it'll win one!" Huang Bo said with a smile.

"Stop daydreaming, okay? Hurry up and take me back, I still need to adjust to the time difference!" Lin Yu said and then closed her eyes.

Seeing Lin Yu's exhausted face, Huang Bo didn't say anything more and focused all his attention on driving.

The Golden Rooster Awards in Lin Yu's life are similar to those in his previous life, but there are also some differences. For example, the Best Newcomer Award. Lin Yu remembers that the Golden Rooster Awards in his previous life did not have this award. It was only awarded once in 03 and then canceled. But in this life, it has become a fixed award of the Golden Rooster Awards, just like other awards.

Coincidentally, Lin Yu's film "Lost in Thailand" received three nominations, including the Best Newcomer Award! Wan Qian was also nominated. If Lin Yu's film were to have a stroke of luck and win an award, the most likely one would be the Best Newcomer Award for Wan Qian.

As for the remaining awards, Best Editing and Best Screenplay, Lin Yu felt that unless he was dreaming, it would be a miracle if he won them.

More than an hour later, Lin Yu, who had been taken home by Huang Bo, slept soundly for a whole day before contacting Wan Qian, who had been nominated, and "some" other people who wanted to go to the Golden Rooster Awards with him. Oh, by the way, it's worth mentioning that Lin Yu's Golden Rooster Awards have always been held in the summer, and each year it takes place in the first half of September.

The 2003 Golden Rooster Awards were scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on September 5th.

When Lin Yu led Wan Qian and the others to Xiamen, it was already the afternoon of the 4th.

That evening, Lin Yu, along with Wan Qian, Huang Bo who had shamelessly followed along, Xu Zheng and his wife who had been invited by Lin Yu, Wang Baoqiang, and others, had a small gathering together.

However, the atmosphere at the gathering was a little awkward because Lin Yu and Wan Qian inadvertently learned that Xu Zheng had once tried to play matchmaker for them.

"I'm sorry, Director Lin. I just thought you and Wan Qian were a good match, so I... My bad, my bad! I'll punish myself with a drink!" Xu Zheng stood up, raised his glass to Lin Yu and Wan Qian, and then drank it all in one gulp.

"It's alright, Brother Zheng," the young lady said with a smile.

Wan Qian has let go of the past. She knows that the man in front of her has no feelings for her at all, and thankfully she didn't fall too deeply in love.

Lin Yu was also a little dumbfounded. If he hadn't already had a clear goal, he might have actually given Wan Qian a try.

"Since you've said that, what else can I say?" Lin Yu said with a wry smile.

Seeing that the two didn't seem to mind, Xu Zheng's worries gradually subsided.

"Look at you, always meddling in other people's business. You've learned your lesson, haven't you!" Tao Hong, sitting next to Xu Zheng, slapped Xu Zheng's arm and said.

"Director Lin, Qianqian, I'm so sorry. That's just how my family is. We always mean well but end up doing the opposite of what we want. I'll raise a glass to you as an apology. I hope you won't take it to heart."

"It's alright! Sister Taohong, it's nothing serious, it's not a big deal." Lin Yu also raised his glass in return to Taohong.

Wan Qian echoed Lin Yu's sentiment and then drank the red wine in her glass.

After this little incident, everyone gradually relaxed. Xu Zheng and Huang Bo took the lead in livening up the atmosphere by bragging and teasing Wang Baoqiang. The two girls would occasionally chime in with a comment, and then they would burst into laughter.

Lin Yu also told them about the various problems he encountered while filming movies abroad, occasionally throwing in a joke that made everyone laugh.

They chatted until 11 p.m. before reluctantly returning to their respective hotels.

The 23rd China Golden Rooster Awards ceremony officially began at 7 PM the following afternoon…

The arrival time of Lin Yu, Wan Qian, and other members of the "Lost in Thailand" crew was scheduled by the organizers to be slightly later than the arrival time of other film crews.

Lin Yu and the others had no objections to this, after all, strictly speaking, he was still a newcomer, so it wouldn't be a problem to put him at the beginning, let alone at a relatively later time slot.

Moreover, although "Lost in Thailand" did well at the box office, it was among the worst films in terms of awards.

After waiting for more than half an hour, Lin Yu and Wan Qian, who were in the same car, finally had their moment to walk the red carpet, which everyone was looking forward to.

Today, Lin Yu was dressed a little more formally than usual, wearing a custom-made blue suit, and the silver Rolex watch he was wearing, a brand new model from 03, added a touch of nobility to his already handsome face.

Wan Qian, on the other hand, wore a fitted, winged strapless dress, paired with tassel diamond earrings, a half-up hairstyle, and red lipstick, exuding both elegance and a cool, edgy vibe.

Lin Yu got out of the car ahead of time and walked to Wan Qian's car door. He reached out his hand to the young lady who was dressed so beautifully that even Lin Yu was amazed by her appearance today. Wan Qian smiled slightly and then took Lin Yu's hand.

As the couple stepped onto the red carpet, numerous media outlets snapped photos of the golden couple.

The fans on both sides were also shouting excitedly for Lin Yu...

"Handsome guy! Look this way!"

"Lin Yu! Lin Yu! I'm your fan!"

"Handsome guy! Who's next to you?"

Wow! This is the most eye-catching couple I've seen today!

"Lin Yu! Is that Lin Yu? What's that handsome guy's name? And who's that young lady next to him?"

"Hey! I can tell you haven't seen 'Lost in Thailand.' 'Handsome Guy' is what Lin Yu is called in the movie!"

"Hey! Wait a minute! Didn't Lin Yu come with the crew of 'Lost in Thailand'? Who's this girl?"

"This girl looks a bit like that female teacher in the movie! I never expected her to be so beautiful in real life!"

"It really is! I recognized her too, it's that female teacher! I think her name is... Wan Qian! Yes! That's Wan Qian!"

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