Chapter 1077 1177. Credibility

Chapter 1077 1177. Credibility

When Wang Zimu first submitted his work, he had no expectations, but for some reason, he had some thoughts in his mind after submitting it. As the date of the preliminary selection results got closer, his expectations in his heart increased, and he became more and more anxious.

"Impossible, it can't be me, I just want to participate."

"What if I really pass the preliminary selection, maybe the judges really like the style of my work?"

"I think my documentary is still very intentional, it seems that there is hope that it can pass the preliminary selection?"

"Forget it, forget it, let's not expect it. Why should I, a rookie director, think about these things? After all, so many seniors are participating, how can I compete."

"But what if..."

Every day his thoughts are changing. He is looking forward to it, but he is also afraid that the high expectations will disappoint him. But no matter how scared he is, he still can't help looking forward to it. As a result, Wang Zimu suffered from insomnia the night before the preliminary selection was announced.

He went out for a walk at 3:00 in the morning after not sleeping all night, and walked around the newsstand at the entrance of the community park, because the preliminary results of the Star Festival will be published in the Yanshan Wenhua Newspaper.

At 5:30 in the morning, an old man in a red vest slowly walked to the newsstand, took out the key and was about to open the door, when he saw Wang Zimu squatting at the door of his newsstand.

"Young man, what's the matter, you scared me." The old man at the newsstand touched his chest and scolded with lingering fear.

How could he not have thought that there would be someone hiding at the door of his newsstand early in the morning, and he was still silent. If it weren't for the apologetic look on the boy's face, the old man would have thought that this boy was the kind of wicked teenager who deliberately played tricks on others on the Internet.

"Uncle, I'm sorry, I'm waiting for the newspaper. I want to buy the Yanjing Wenhua Newspaper." Wang Zimu explained embarrassedly.

"You'll have to wait. The newspaper delivery guy won't come until six o'clock. Why don't you come and sit for a while?" The old man at the newsstand saw that it was not a good idea for Wang Zimu to wait outside alone, so he invited him to come in and sit for a while. After all, there was no business at this time.

Wang Zimu thought about it and felt that it was really boring to wait alone, so he went into the newsstand.

Seeing the old man cleaning the newsstand, he grabbed the rag and helped clean up. The old man refused at first, but seeing that Wang Zimu was sincere and did a good job, he let Wang Zimu help.

"Young man, you seem to be a clean person. You cleaned it up very neatly." The old man couldn't help but praise Wang Zimu when he saw Wang Zimu busying himself there.

This kid is hardworking and hardworking, and the key is that he does things in an orderly manner. Don't think it's just cleaning. If a sloppy person would probably just touch the surface and forget about it, some dead corners would not be noticed at all, but Wang Zimu even cleaned the dead corners very cleanly. This alone made the old man like Wang Zimu very much.

"Uncle, I often work in restaurants and supermarkets, so I am familiar with cleaning." Wang Zimu responded with a smile. He didn't think he would suffer any loss by helping. Anyway, he was idle, so he could help to kill time.

The key is that working can calm his heart and not make him anxious because of waiting.

"Okay, suffer more when you are young, and you will understand the hardships of life when you succeed in the future. This is the precious energy of life." The old man looked like an experienced person and explained the truth to Wang Zimu.

Wang Zimu did not show any impatience. He nodded occasionally while working and praised the old man for being right. He made the old man laugh and was in a very good mood.

"But then again, although it is good for young people to suffer a little, they should try to find a stable job. It's not a big deal for you to always do odd jobs. How about I introduce you to a more stable job?" The old man had a good impression of Wang Zimu and was even willing to help Wang Zimu find a job without fear of trouble.

"Tell me what you are good at, I will help you weigh it. Don't look at me as just a newspaper seller, but I am just playing. My child is very promising and is the boss of a big company. If you are really capable, I will recommend you to my son's company." The old man was afraid that Wang Zimu would not believe him, so he deliberately emphasized his family background.

Wang Zimu did not doubt whether the old man was bragging. The glass water cup used by the old man was not simple. Wang Zimu saw it from a boss when he was soliciting investment. At that time, he saw that the water cup looked good, so he deliberately wrote it down and prepared to buy one himself.

However, after he searched the price of the water cup on the Internet, he immediately gave up the idea of ​​buying it. A cup for drinking water, no matter how beautiful it is, in his opinion, it is not worth spending more than two thousand to buy such a water cup.

And since the old man of the newspaper can afford such a cup, it at least shows that his family is very good. Even if it is not as exaggerated as he said, it is at least well-off, much richer than him.

"Old man, I'm a director." Wang Zimu hesitated for a moment, but still answered.

"Director, what's that?" The old man didn't understand.

"It's the one who makes movies. You see those TV series, movies, etc., they are all made by directors." Wang Zimu explained patiently.

"So you make TV series, then what have you made? Tell me, I might have seen it."

The old man's words made Wang Zimu blush. Apart from making a documentary with all his money, he didn't have any other works. He couldn't answer the old man's question.

As people mature with age, the old man could see the embarrassment on Wang Zimu's face and knew that this young man was probably not doing well in the director's circle.

"Haha, don't be discouraged. You are only in your thirties, which is the time when you are struggling in life. When my son was your age, his career had just started. I remember that at that time, he would start working before dawn. It’s very hard to go out to the vegetable garden outside the city to stock up and then go to the morning market early in the morning.”

"Thank you." Wang Zimu thanked him sincerely. He knew that the old man was sincerely comforting him, but it was funny that he liked to show off his son.

Wang Zimu understood this very well, and even envied him. After all, his son had abilities, and he was naturally worthy of being a father to show off. He just didn't know that one day he would be able to stand out, so that his father could meet people like the old man in front of him. You can show off yourself.

"By the way, young man, why are you waiting to buy a newspaper so early in the morning?" The old man suddenly asked curiously. After all, few people would wait at the door of the newsstand early in the morning just for a newspaper. .

Of course, Wang Zimu would not hide it and told the old man everything.

"So what kind of list is that, young man? The old man thinks your name must be on it." The old man patted Wang Zimu on the shoulder and encouraged him.

As soon as he said this, before Wang Zimu could react, a man driving a battery-car and wearing postal clothing parked the car at the door of the newsstand, and then took out a large stack of newspapers from the cloth bag in the back seat.

"Young man, this is the Yanjing Wenhua Newspaper!" When the old man saw the visitor, he immediately patted Wang Zimu on the back.

When Wang Zimu heard this, he quickly ran out of the newsstand without saying a word. Before the newspaper deliveryman could deliver the newspaper to the newsstand, it was intercepted in his hands halfway.

The postal worker who delivered the newspaper looked strangely at the excitement of the old and the young. He scratched his head and cursed a few words, then drove to continue delivering newspapers to the next newsstand.

After Wang Zimu returned to the newsstand with the newspaper, the old man and the young child immediately took out a newspaper and looked through the list.

"Is it this, the preliminary list for the Star Festival? My eyesight is not good, old man. I can't see these small prints clearly. Look for it yourself." The old man at the newsstand quickly handed the page with the list to Wang Zimu.

Because it is a preliminary list, there are many works and names, so it is naturally impossible to print it in large fonts, so it is all printed in "small five" sized fonts, densely covering half of the page.

Fortunately, the shortlists are also categorized. Wang Zimu first found the shortlist of documentaries. There were about fifteen or six works. After a quick glance, he quickly found a familiar name in the list, and his heart skipped a beat. Start accelerating.

"Old man, old man, I'm in, I'm on the primary list, I'm on the list, hahahahaha, I'm in!!!" Wang Zimu excitedly grabbed the old man's arm and shook it, almost flying with joy. .

"Oh, oh, young man, let me tell you that you can come in. My old man's words are always accurate, but please let go of your hand first. I am already seventy years old. If you continue to hang around, my old bones will be broken." Falling apart."

"Sorry, sorry, I'm so happy, sir. Please sit down." Wang Zimu quickly let go of his hands and apologized constantly.

The old man at the newsstand was actually not angry at all. On the contrary, he was very happy. He patted Wang Zimu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Looking at how serious and careful you are in your work, I know you are a promising person. So why did you be selected for the Star Festival?" TV series, that’s because they have a vision.”

"Old man, this is a documentary, not a TV series..." Wang Zimu interrupted for the first time to remind.

"I know, documentaries are pretty much the same anyway. Don't interrupt, just listen to me." The old man glared at Wang Zimu, and after the latter apologized repeatedly, he continued with satisfaction: "Didn't you say there was something else? Are you going to review it? I’ll stop talking, old man. Your documentary will be included in the review, and it’s guaranteed to win.”

Although Wang Zimu knew that the old man had never watched his film at all, and he even didn't understand the review system, this did not hinder Wang Zimu's inner joy and gratitude.

"Old man, if I really win the prize, I will definitely treat you to dinner at the most luxurious hotel in Mingzhu City." Wang Zimu said with a smile.

"Hahaha, you are a good boy." The old man was very happy to be coaxed by Wang Zimu.

Wang Zimu looked at his watch at this time and felt that the time was almost up, so he said goodbye. However, before leaving, he took out another fifty cents and wanted to buy a copy of Yanjing Wenhua Newspaper as a souvenir.

Because he felt that he was extremely lucky to be included in the preliminary review list, and he never thought about going through the re-examination. After all, if he passed the re-examination, he would be on the shortlist, and he would even be able to walk on the red carpet and meet so many stars and famous directors. Gathering together, he really couldn't even dream of that day.

So he wanted to buy a newspaper and keep it. After all, it was the biggest 'honor' he had ever received as a director. Even if he didn't work in this industry in the future, at least with this preliminary list, he would still have something worth remembering.

"What are you paying for? I'll give it to you, old man." The old man at the newsstand waved his hand and refused to accept Wang Zimu's coins at all.

Wang Zimu didn't insist, and said thank you, then turned and walked towards a nearby breakfast restaurant, so that he would have enough energy to work hard.

But just before he took two steps out, the old man at the newsstand suddenly shouted from behind him.

"Young man, have confidence in yourself. I believe you will pass the review. I'm waiting for you to treat me to dinner."

"I will definitely treat you to a meal." Wang Zimu was startled, then smiled brightly, waved behind the old man, and ran to the breakfast shop. He was afraid that if he stayed, he would be moved to tears by the old man's sentimental words.

A list of preliminary selections touched the hearts of countless people in the entertainment industry. Although the Starry Ceremony was only the first session, its influence was not small at all. In particular, the competition also created a review organization similar to the film academy, which gave this awards ceremony a brand of fairness and justice.

Of course, the credibility and influence of the awards ceremony still depend on long-term operation and accumulated reputation, but many people in the circle are optimistic about the development of this awards ceremony and think that it has the potential to at least sprint for the gold award. Therefore, many people are very much looking forward to whether they can win the award in the first session.

The sales of Yanjing Wenhua Newspaper also reached a small climax on the same day, selling nearly 20,000 more copies than usual, all of which were consumed by fans of those stars in the entertainment industry.

Unfortunately, this is the only good opportunity. When the review is done, the official website of the Star Festival will be designed and launched. The list will be published on the official website of the Star Festival.

In fact, if it were not for the temporary reasons, Yanjing Wenhua Newspaper would not even have the opportunity to publish the preliminary list this time. At that time, the official website designed by Wang Zhonglei incorporated too many Huayi elements into it. Nie Wei rejected it immediately after reading it.

In Nie Wei's words, when others clicked on the designed website, they knew it was the official website of the Star Festival, and those who didn't know it thought it was the official website of Huayi.

Then Nie Wei directly proposed a modification, removing more than 90% of Huayi elements from the official website, and only retaining the name of Huayi in the list of sponsors.

This matter also caused a joke in the circle.

After all, other film companies would like to replace the name of the award ceremony with their own company name when they hold an award ceremony, but Nie Wei did the opposite. He avoided what others wanted, but the more he did so, the more people in the circle believed that Nie Wei really wanted to hold a fair and just film award.

For many people, this is absolutely great news.

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