Chapter 18 Refuse to accept the award
The venue was bustling with activity. Gu Wei and others were guided by staff to their designated seats.

The location is pretty good, with Chen Kaige and others in front, and Hong Kong stars such as Stephen Chow and Anita Yuen in the front and side.

As other crews and guests entered the venue one after another, the pre-award performance began on the stage.

The performing guests took the stage one by one and took turns to sing.

There are songs, dances, and all kinds of programs.

As the performance ended, the award host came on stage and the award ceremony officially began.

Zhang Guoli and Cao Ying walked onto the stage and began tonight's opening remarks.

The order of the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony is to first present Best Feature Film, Best Small or Medium-Cost Feature Film, Best Children's Film, Best Documentary/Educational Film, Best Opera Film, Best Art Film, and Best Foreign Language Film.

Then the awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Art Production, Best Music, Best Sound Recording, Best Editing, and Best Directorial Debut were presented.

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"Please look at the big screen. Let's see which movies are nominated for the Best Music Award?"

On the big screen on the stage, the host introduced several movies one by one.

"The winner of the Best Screenplay Award is "Fragrant Oath", congratulations."

Applause broke out from the audience below the stage, and Gu Wei and others followed suit.

"Tuya's Wedding" was nominated for six awards including Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Actress. As the awards became more and more prestigious, Gu Wei felt a little nervous.

The awards continue.

“Best Art Award: Tu Juhua - "Together Forever".”

“Best Cinematography Award: Purple Sun, Blood Valley.”

……

"Please look at the big screen. There are nominations for Best Music."

"Gua Sha, Tuya's Marriage..."

Several movies flashed back and forth on the big screen.

The host slowly opened the card in his hand.

Gu Wei and others looked at the big screen and the podium.

"The winner of the Best Music Award is "Tuya Wedding". Congratulations to Director Gu Wei."

Gu Wei straightened his clothes, went on stage to receive the award, gave a few words of thanks, and then walked off the stage.

"The nominees for the Best Actress Award are "Forever Together" and "Tuya's Wedding"..."

"The Best Actress Award goes to "Forever Together". Congratulations to Song Chunli."

Gu Wei looked at Yu Nan beside him and a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

When it came to the halftime performance, Gu Wei had a bad feeling when watching the performance on stage.

"Tuya's Wedding" was nominated for the Best Director Award and the Best Feature Film Award. In the end, the Best Director Award was won by Huo Jianqi's "Blue Love", and the Best Feature Film Award was given to "Mao Zedong in 1925".

Many people nearby looked at Gu Wei, and the atmosphere was very awkward for a moment.

The young and energetic Gu Wei stood up directly, walked towards the stage, placed the trophy for the Best Photography Award on the podium, and walked out of the venue with a dark face, ignoring the dissuasion of Yu Nan and others.

"Wow."

There was an uproar at the scene and discussions broke out immediately. The host was stunned for a moment, then he tried to comfort the guests and the audience.

Gu Wei walked out of the venue without responding to other people's greetings, and the reporters outside the venue were not clear about what had happened.

Ten minutes later, after all the reporters present learned what had happened inside, they all rushed to the hotel where Gu Wei was staying, wanting to get first-hand news.

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After returning to the hotel, Gu Wei packed his belongings and flew back to the capital overnight with his company employees.

The reporters who rushed to the hotel did not notice Gu Wei and others leaving, so they all waited at the hotel entrance until the hotel manager came out to explain the situation. Only then did the waiting reporters disperse.

All the reporters went back to work overnight to finish their articles. This was explosive news. It was the first time that someone refused to accept an award on the Golden Rooster Awards stage.

"Director Gu, there's news online saying you refused to accept the award. Is that true?"

The company employee who had just arrived at the airport with Gu Wei asked in confusion after seeing the news that had just come out online.

Gu Wei ignored the employee's questions and walked straight to the boarding gate.

At 10 o'clock in the evening, Han Sanping, who was attending a dinner party, suddenly received a call.

"What?" Han Sanping couldn't help but raise his voice after hearing the report from the other end of the phone.

The others at the table put down their chopsticks and turned to look at him.

He just waved his hand and left the room, leaving everyone confused.

At the same time, leaders of Guangguang, Huayi and the directing department of Beijing Film Academy all received the news and learned what happened tonight.

"Mr. Han, Director Gu's phone has been turned off," said an employee of China Film Group.

"This kid caused such a big incident, but he can't be contacted. What does he want to do?"

Han Sanping was really angry in the China Film Office.

"I heard from the person in charge of the hotel that Director Gu left the hotel directly at night. He may be on the plane, so the phone shows that it is turned off."

A secretary next to him said something.

"Keep in touch and inform me as soon as there is any news," Han Sanping said, leaning back in his chair.

"Alas, young people are full of energy. Why can't they keep calm?"

The director of the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, who was already resting, received the call and murmured.

After thinking for a while, he took out his cell phone and dialed. After a while, the call was connected and he said to the other end: "Dean, you have heard about Gu Wei's situation, right? I think..."

The two chatted for half an hour before hanging up the phone. …

One o'clock in the morning, Capital Airport.

"Boss, there are reporters at the door."

"Ask the airport staff and let us leave through the emergency passage," said Gu Wei.

"Okay, boss."

After leaving the airport, Gu Wei asked the company employees to go back and rest first, and he returned to his residence alone.

"Snapped."

Gu Wei, who hadn't smoked for a long time, couldn't help but light up a cigarette. The cigarette went from his mouth into his lungs, making his head a little clearer.

"Ugh."

Gu Wei couldn't help but sigh, thinking that he had the problem of being an angry young man in his previous life, and he didn't expect that he still couldn't stand being angry after living again.

But he doesn't regret it. If a young man is not hot-tempered, he is still a young man.

"At worst, I'll be banned from coaching for five years? Ten years?"

Gu Wei was standing on the balcony, looking at the stars in the night sky outside, thinking silently in his heart.

The next morning, when Gu Wei woke up and turned on his mobile phone, he found that it had turned into a vibrator.

I picked up my phone and took a look. There were dozens of missed calls from China Film Group, Mr. Wang from Guangguang, Huayi Brothers, Feng Xiaogang, and school leaders, and even more text messages.

"Boss Han, it's me..."

"Okay, I'll go over now."

After getting up and washing, Gu Wei went straight to China Film Studio.

"Director Gu, President Han asked you to go in directly."

Secretary Han Sanping had already been waiting at the door of the China Film Office. When he saw Gu Wei coming over, he spoke directly.

"Dong dong."

"Come in," Han Sanping's voice came from the office.

"Tell me, what are you going to do?" Han Sanping said calmly, sitting on a chair.

Gu Wei looked at him, and neither of them spoke.

After a while, Han Sanping's voice sounded, "I have discussed this with the department leader. You should make a public apology to minimize the impact, and then..."

"Boss Han, I won't apologize. I will take full responsibility for all the consequences."

"Oh, you..."

Han Sanping pointed at him angrily.

Gu Wei continued, "I thought about it on the way here. Whether it's a coaching ban or other punishments, I will accept them, but I won't apologize. This happened to me, and I can't stand it. You can say I'm young and hot-headed, or I don't know how to appreciate it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Sanping's cell phone rang.

He glanced at Gu Wei and picked up the phone.

Gu Wei, who was sitting opposite Han Sanping, vaguely heard some scattered words about meetings, discussions, and notifications.

About ten minutes later, Han Sanping hung up the phone.

Looking at Gu Wei, he said, "Go back and think about it carefully. I'll let you know when there's a result. Keep your phone open so that you can find me when the time comes."

After saying that, he walked out of the office directly.

After leaving China Film Academy, Gu Wei received a call from the school director and went directly to the school.

In the office of the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy, in addition to the Director of the Directing Department and several teachers, the school's Vice President was also present.

After entering the office, Gu Wei did not hear the scolding he had imagined. Instead, one of the teachers said directly, "Isn't this an insult? Our school held a briefing and vigorously promoted the Golden Bear Award-winning film, but this is the treatment they gave us. Isn't this a slap in the face of our school?"

"Old Wu, talk less and focus on unity," the college director said to the teacher next to him.

"Okay, stop complaining. It will be bad if others hear you," said the vice president.

"The incident has already happened. I have discussed it with the dean, and the dean will also communicate with people from the film festival and other departments. No matter what the result is, we will strive to get a lighter punishment."

The vice president added.

Gu Wei looked at the teachers and school leaders in front of him, and felt a little touched.

"During this time, you should stay in school and attend classes well. When the results are out, the school will notify you. Don't be too stressed. Young people, everyone makes mistakes."

The director of the directing department said to Gu Wei.

"Thank you teachers and leaders, I'm sorry to bother you," Gu Wei said sincerely. He could feel the love of the school teachers for him.

After staying in the office for another half an hour, the vice president asked him to go back first.

The other teachers looked at Gu Wei's departing figure and said:
"Dean, this is a student trained by our school."

"We can't let those old stubborn people mess with such a good seedling."

"Dean..."

"Okay, everyone, talk less," the vice-president said angrily after hearing what other teachers in the office said.

"People in our school will definitely not let others bully them. Although this kid is talented, you have also seen his character. Now that this incident has happened, it is a good opportunity to polish him. Young people learn from their mistakes. I hope he can learn from the experience, otherwise he will suffer a great loss in the future," the vice president continued.

After leaving the office, Gu Wei did not go to class, but went directly to the company. Some things still needed to be made clear to his subordinates, otherwise it would easily make people panic.

When he arrived at the company, Gu Wei gathered everyone together and held a meeting for the employees. He assured them that the company would continue to operate normally and that the employees would not be disbanded.

After the meeting, Gu Wei called Wang Chen to the office again and explained some things to him. Finally, he asked him to continue purchasing the copyrights of novels and articles without worrying about the impact. He could just use real money to buy them without having to worry about what others might say.

(End of this chapter)