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Chapter 563 - 341: Super Cool Refills! (Please Subscribe)_1

Chapter 563: Chapter 341: Super Cool Refills! (Please Subscribe)_1

At the NTS Gala tonight, the film school of Mist City Arts and Science University may not have been the "lead role," but by winning the "Documentary Gold Award," it certainly gained a lot of attention.

It even made it to the trending list on Twitter, albeit ranking quite low.

Because tonight’s highlights were obviously the NTS Gold Award-winning TV drama "1939," as well as the NTS Award for Best Actor and Actress.

After over one and a half hours, the NTS Gala finally came to a close amid applause.

The directors, screenwriters, producers, stars, and actors who came to the scene had mixed feelings of happiness and loss.

Ding Yue’s trip this time was pretty rewarding.

Not only did "A Bite of Xia Country" win the Documentary Gold Award, but he also recruited a director, Su Yangfan, who specializes in science fiction.

What a great haul!

Moreover, after winning these awards, Ding Yue received a reward from the "University Honor" task, a [Master’s Degree Authorization Card] from the "University Treasure Chest," which was quite good.

All in all, Ding Yue was quite lucky this time.

After the NTS Gala ended, Ding Yue, along with his people from Mist City Arts and Science University, planned to leave NTS and head back to Shangri-La Hotel.

They would rest well tonight and return to their Mist City Arts and Science University tomorrow with honor.

"Principal Ding, are you guys returning to Mist City tomorrow?"

As Ding Yue and his team walked out of the broadcast hall of the NTS Gala, Director Su Yangfan followed them.

"Yes, the main purpose of this trip to Yancheng was to attend the NTS Gala. Now that the Gala has been successfully concluded, we will be returning by flight tomorrow."

Ding Yue looked at Su Yangfan and nodded his head.

A moment later, Ding Yue seemed to realize something, chuckled, and asked Su, "Director Su, why? Want to join us?"

Although Director Su Yangfan had agreed to join Mist City Arts and Science University, considering his position and status as a director, he could be different from other teachers, just like Professor Luo Xiang, and hold a position. Whether he gives lectures or not would depend on his schedule.

After all, Director Su Yangfan will surely be busy.

"Well, I want to check it out." Su Yangfan nodded: "I actually like Mist City. But as a director, Yancheng provides more opportunities for us."

The truth is, Su Yangfan had also started from scratch after graduating from a professional school and worked his way up from the bottom as a director.

If it weren’t for the film "Transdimensional Contact," Su Yangfan might still be an unknown small director.

Unfortunately, because of various contract disputes, Su Yangfan made "Transdimensional Contact" but didn’t earn anything except the title of director.

"Ok, our Mist City Arts and Science University welcomes Director Su. By the way, do you want to go back to the hotel with us? We can chat a bit there."

Hearing this, Ding Yue grinned and nodded.

Then he asked Su Yangfan whether he wanted to go straight to the Shangri-La Hotel with him, so that they might have more time to chat about potential collaborations tonight.

"That’s fine." Su Yangfan nodded.

At this time, directors Ma Wenhai and Chen Dachun also came out of the broadcast hall of the NTS Gala and walked past Ding Yue and Su Yangfan, stopping briefly.

"Principal Ding, congratulations. Your school’s film won the Documentary Gold Award."

Chen Dachun expressed his congratulations.

"Thank you, Director Chen." Ding Yue thanked him.

Ding Yue’s first impression of Director Chen was pretty good. About his old friend Ma Wenhai, Ding Yue had already concluded - he was an old yin-yang!

"Director Chen’s film sadly didn’t win the Gold Award for Best Actor this time, but being able to co-produce with the officials is already quite good."

Su Yangfan also gave a "high" evaluation to Director Chen Dachun’s work.

Indeed.

Tonight, at the NTS Gala, the lead actor in Director Chen Dachun’s film did not win the honor of Best Actor. Unfortunately, that honor was taken by the other nominated TV drama "Entrepreneurial Tide." Not only was it nominated for Drama Gold Award, but the lead actor was also nominated for Best Actor Gold Award for his outstanding performance!

He finally won the Best Actor Gold Award!

In this way, Chen Dachun and Ma Wenhai were out of luck at the NTS Gala this time.

Ding Yue might have chuckled at Ma Wenhai if it was Ma’s work that was nominated but failed to win.

"Director Ma, when will you shoot another science fiction film? There’s a long way to go for our Xia’s science fiction films. They need you to revive them. Let’s cooperate when there’s a chance?"

Ding Yue glanced at Ma Wenhai and couldn’t help but ask with a laugh.

"Hmph."

Ma Wenhai let out a cold smirk, looking at Ding Yue mingling with a "second-rate director" Su Yangfan, who’s known for his sci-fi TV series, and shook his head, "No need!"

In Ma’s eyes, Su Yangfan is just a second-tier director.

Ma prided himself on creating sci-fi films, while Su only produced sci-fi television. They were on different rungs of the ladder in the industry.

Ding Yue, upon hearing this, maintained a smile on his face, expressing his regret saying, "Ah, that’s a pity."

When Ding Yue had just asked Director Ma Wenhai about a future collaboration opportunity, it was merely a courteous exchange.

However.

If Director Ma Wenhai surprisingly agreed, Ding Yue had a plan in place. Perhaps there could actually be a collaboration with Director Ma.

Although Director Ma Wenhai’s temperament was a bit unpredictable, his directorial skills were unquestionable, particularly when working with sci-fi content.

The failure of his last sci-fi film, "Space Fortress", which premiered at the National Day Golden Time, was due to poor casting decisions and a flawed storyline, resulting in a production that audiences struggled to accept.

However, it seemed that Director Ma Wenhai held somewhat of a bias against him.

"Just wait and see. With my next movie, I will reposition Xia Country’s sci-fi films at the peak of the world cinema!" Ma Beihai vowed with conviction.

"Oh? Wait a minute, when exactly did Xia Country’s sci-fi films stand on top of the world?" Ding Yue casually shrugged and questioned.

If Ding Yue remembered correctly, from his understanding, it was indeed Ma Wenhai’s films that opened the door for sci-fi in Xia Country. However, compared to the international, especially Hollywood films, a gap still existed.

Upon hearing Ding’s comment, Ma Wenhai felt slightly awkward.

Are you deliberately arguing with me?

"Principal Ding."

Suddenly, a female voice echoed from not far away.

Turning toward the voice, Ding Yue saw Director Liu Mei of NTS’s first channel approaching.

"Director Liu."

Ding Yue enthusiastically greeted Director Liu Mei.

Thanks to her, "A Bite of Xia Country" won the NTS Gala’s Best Documentary tonight. She deserved his gratitude.

Without her last-minute nomination, "A Bite of Xia Country" wouldn’t have even been showcased at the NTS Gala.

Ding Yue was so involved in university affairs that he completely overlooked the chance to nominate for the NTS Award.

So, "A Bite of Xia Country" essentially stumbled into a nomination. By winning the Best Documentary Award, they truly hit the jackpot!

"Director Liu, our ’A Bite of Xia Country’ from Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television Institute won the Best Documentary Award. I must thank you for it."

Ding Yue smiled and expressed his gratitude to Director Liu Mei.

Although he didn’t mention his gratitude to Director Liu Mei in his acceptance speech, he had to show his gratitude now.

"It was nothing. The award reflects the quality of your work," Director Liu Mei replied with a smile. "By the way, Principal Ding, ’A Bite of Xia Country’ has been very well received since it was aired on our NTS Channel. With tonight’s award, its impact has risen significantly. Have you considered producing the second season? We at NTS are very interested in continuing our collaboration."

So, Director Liu Mei had come to discuss a future collaboration! Ding Yue was under the impression she had merely come to congratulate them.

Collaborating with NTS on the sequel to "A Bite of Xia Country" would undoubtedly be a great opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue immediately nodded and replied, "Of course. Collaborating with NTS to produce the sequel would significantly improve our production standards at the Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television Institute."

This could be another excellent chance for the Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television Institute. Their documentary production team could collaborate directly with NTS to create a sequel, a unique opportunity that other institutions could only dream of!

Perhaps only Yancheng Media University, a top-notch institution in domestic media, would have the opportunity to collaborate directly with NTS.

The first season of "A Bite of Xia Country" was successful. As long as the second season maintains the same standard and offers a fresh perspective on Xia Country’s cuisine, it would suffice to release one season per year.

An opportunity like this was too tempting to resist.

Naturally, it was a great chance for his film and television team at Mist City Arts and Science University to continue creating new productions and generate significant achievements and influence. Why wouldn’t they go for it?

"That’s fantastic! After some preliminary discussions, if your school continues to produce the second season of ’A Bite of Xia Country’, we will reserve an excellent broadcasting slot for its premiere next year. We can also provide some guidance and collaboration for the production,"

Liu Mei replied happily on hearing Ding Yue’s response.