The awards ceremony of the International Film Festival was held at the exclusive venue of the International Film Festival competition.
Inside the venue, there was a work wall.
The works on these walls were all champion works from previous International Film Festivals.
A total of fifteen works, made into crystal photo frames, were hung on that wall.
This was a symbol of honor, and being on this wall represented top works in the Blue Star film industry.
The winner of this year's International Film Festival, "The Wandering Earth," would also be hung on this wall, becoming the sixteenth film work on the wall.
Of course, it would also be the first Chinese film work on this wall.
The awards ceremony was about to begin.
Many people had already arrived at the venue.
Those who received invitations to the International Film Festival were all extremely influential figures in the industry.
Representatives from major film and television companies, international superstars, and globally popular actors.
Of course, there were also various screenwriters, directors, and music producers from the films participating in the International Film Festival.
As the most outstanding producer in the United States, Sean, although he lost to Ting Yu in the Times Music King, still maintained a very high level of popularity.
The theme song for the American film "Planet Disaster" this time was his creation.
Therefore, he also came to attend the International Film Festival.
Along with him were Kim Sung-hyun from South Korea and Miyamoto Sawa from Japan.
Even though the films from their respective countries did not make it into the top three, any team that participated in the International Film Festival would receive an invitation. It was good to attend such a grand event in the film industry, even without winning an award, as one might meet potential collaborators.
"Haha, Sean, Miyamoto Sawa, long time no see." Kim Sung-hyun saw Sean and Miyamoto Sawa chatting at the venue from afar and quickly walked over with a smile.
"Kim Sung-hyun, you're here too?" Sean said with a slight smile.
"Just came to have a look since I had nothing else to do," Kim Sung-hyun replied.
"For these award ceremonies, we're just here to fill the seats," Miyamoto Sawa had been quite dejected by Ting Yu during the Times Music King but had recovered somewhat and was no longer as stern as before.
"It doesn't matter. I'm hoping to meet some directors and screenwriters in the venue and see if there are any opportunities for collaboration," Sean said with a confident smile.
"Whether we collaborate or not, I don't really mind. I'm mainly interested in meeting those actresses," Kim Sung-hyun pointed to a few actresses surrounded by people in the distance. These were currently the most popular actresses in the world, most of whom played leading roles in major films.
"As expected of you," Sean gave him a knowing look.
"Haha, just a small personal hobby," Kim Sung-hyun waved his hand.
He was not lacking in money or fame. His identity as a Korean chaebol was different from that of other countries, and he did not lack status.
His only hobby was women.
After getting tired of Korean girl groups, he wanted to meet more girls from other countries.
"Huh, why is he here?" Miyamoto Sawa suddenly spoke.
Sean and Kim Sung-hyun followed his gaze.
They saw Su Yu entering the venue from outside. Beside him was a beautiful Chinese woman, holding his arm, with a hint of nervousness on her face.
"Ting Yu!" Sean exclaimed.
Then, with a shared glance, they all walked towards him.
"Haha, Ting Yu, long time no see!" Kim Sung-hyun said with a loud laugh as he approached.
During the Times Music King, they were all rivals, so it was normal to have some friction. After the competition, they were all top talents in the industry. The best way to interact was to become friends, as there might be opportunities for collaboration in the future.
After the show ended, they all added Su Yu as a friend and occasionally kept in touch.
Although they weren't exactly friends, they were part of each other's network.
"Ting Yu, long time no see," Sean also greeted him with a smile.
Only Miyamoto Sawa smiled and nodded at Su Yu without saying anything.
Others might have been fine, as they only lost in the competition. However, he not only lost the competition but also had his fiancée like Ting Yu. What made it even more unbearable was that his exclusive singer, Tao Xiang Nai, had also been conquered by Ting Yu and had fallen for him completely. Miyamoto Sawa felt he would forever live in his shadow.
"You guys are here too?" Su Yu raised his eyebrows in surprise upon seeing a few familiar faces.
"Heh heh, Ting Yu, you've become quite famous all over the internet lately!" Kim Sung-hyun initiated the conversation.
He was naturally referring to the diamond ring at Su Yu's wedding.
The world's top diamond, "Meteorite," had been bought by Ting Yu. Even Kim Sung-hyun, as a Korean conglomerate, was extremely envious of how spectacularly he had shown off.
"Just a false reputation," Su Yu waved his hand. He didn't buy the diamond ring to show off; otherwise, he wouldn't have waited so long after buying it to reveal it at the wedding.
Just then.
A commotion erupted at the venue.
A staff member with a microphone announced that the awards ceremony was about to begin, and everyone followed the crowd towards the awards ceremony hall.
"The ceremony is starting," Sean said with a smile as he glanced at the entrance.
"Haha, why don't we sit together?" Kim Sung-hyun suggested, and then continued, "After all, this awards ceremony is about the film industry. We musicians are just here to make up the numbers. They'll accept their awards, and we can discuss music together, what do you think?"
In his opinion, attending such an awards ceremony was the most boring thing, as he couldn't be on stage. It was better to discuss music together and improve collectively.
"I think it's a good suggestion," Sean nodded.
He felt the same as Kim Sung-hyun, and they were not the main personnel, so they didn't have to sit with the crew members. They could sit anywhere in the back.
"I have no objections," Miyamoto Sawa nodded in agreement.
Su Yu, however, waved his hand.
To everyone's surprise, he smiled and said, "I have something to do, so I can't stay to chat about music with you all. I'll find you after the awards ceremony."
"What is it?" Kim Sung-hyun asked.
"You'll know soon enough," Su Yu said with a mysterious smile.
Then, he waved goodbye to everyone and led Gu Qianqian towards the venue.
Kim Sung-hyun stared at Su Yu's retreating back with bewilderment, then turned to Sean and Miyamoto Sawa, "What is he up to? Did he act in 'The Wandering Earth'?"
Only those involved with the crew would have something to do at such an awards ceremony.
"I watched that movie, and it's impossible for him to be in it," Sean also shook his head, confused.
"Perhaps he just doesn't want to sit with us?" Miyamoto Sawa said calmly.
"That's unlikely. Although we targeted him during the Times Music King period, he added us as friends after the competition ended, didn't he?" Kim Sung-hyun frowned.
"Never mind, Ting Yu has always been a loner. He was like this before, so it's not strange," Sean said with a light smile.
During the previous competition, Su Yu had always kept to himself, so this behavior was not surprising.
"Alright, let's sit together."
Kim Sung-hyun and Miyamoto Sawa nodded.
Then, the three of them followed the crowd and walked into the venue.