The news that Gao Fei's "Black and White Edge" was nominated for the JiaDa Film Festival and received multiple awards quickly became hot news upon its arrival in China.
When the official account of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television sent out a congratulatory message.
In just two minutes, nearly a dozen official accounts, renowned newspapers, and media outlets all reposted and celebrated.
That evening, the news topped the trending searches on the platform and was pinned to the top by all three major platforms.
The three major platforms even turned the cast photos from "Black and White Edge" into website headlines.
As soon as one opened the webpage, they would see a giant headline: "Congratulations to 'Black and White Edge' for its Golden Tree Award Nomination."
Furthermore, various plugins on the platform were updated with photos of Gao Fei and others, showing a great deal of support.
Not only the three major social platforms, but also many domestic video websites, music websites, online games, and more, all replaced their covers with stills from "Black and White Edge" and joined the celebration.
Why were the online platforms making such a big fuss?
Because "Black and White Edge" was not only the first film from Longguo to be nominated for the Golden Tree Award.
It was also the first time a Longguo film had been nominated by a film festival overseas.
It was a new milestone in the history of Longguo cinema.
While not a nationwide celebration, it was one of the most exciting days for the general public in Longguo.
On the three major social platforms.
Regarding "Black and White Edge"'s nomination for the Golden Tree Award, Best Screenplay Award, and its promotional video nominated for Best Short Film Award.
As well as Gao Fei's nomination for Best Newcomer Award, and his composed movie song nominated for Best Theme Song Award.
The popularity had already exceeded 100 million within half an hour.
In the trending topics, fans of Gao Fei, his anti-fans, and neutral netizens all offered their blessings and comments.
"From Gao Fei's college entrance exam interview last year, to the song 'Classmate' that amazed the nation. Then to the new military song, the new recruitment promotional video, and the recruitment theme song, along with the impact of three military merits.
Followed by the novel "The Double Face" becoming a sensation across the internet, bringing many to tears, and the movie 'Black and White Edge' once again leaving audiences with lingering emotions and making them cry.
Finally, the film went abroad, was nominated for a film festival, and received award nominations.
He used one year to amaze everyone step by step, leading the film abroad and showcasing the spirit of Longguo people on the international stage.
Comrade Xiao Gao is the most outstanding celebrity idol, bar none! I will only follow you from now on; you are the only idol in my heart."
"I've been a Gao hater for a year, constantly criticizing Gao Fei. Although I don't know why I hate him, I just want to curse him a few words, maybe out of jealousy.
But this time, I won't hate him anymore because he took the film abroad, truly standing on the international stage, not being defeated, and even nominated for various awards.
This time, I'm truly convinced! Gao Fei, keep it up, even if it's just a nomination, you must win an award!
This is the glory of our Longguo, you must win an award. As long as you win one award, I'll decide not to criticize you for a month."
"As a neutral netizen, I am indescribably excited to see our country's film nominated for the first time at a film festival by the organizing committee.
Comrade Xiao Gao, we have witnessed your growth.
Whether you win an award or not after the nomination, this time you will have the support of the entire internet.
Go for it!"
The comments in the trending topic section were surprisingly united.
Gao Fei's fans, anti-fans, and neutral netizens were all cheering for the film and him.
Unfortunately, both domestically and internationally, there are always some strange individuals among netizens.
"It's just being nominated for the JiaDa Film Festival and the Golden Tree Awards, acting like it's the Oscars of Borlavey. What's there to cheer about? I'm really tired of you people."
"Who said that? Is a mere Golden Tree Award, Best Newcomer Award, and the like, worth such a grand celebration? You're all so excited about being nominated for the first time!"
"Wake up, it's just a nomination, the award ceremony hasn't even announced the results yet. What are you all so excited about? With the production of 'Black and White Edge', it'll be lucky to get past the nomination stage. The three blockbusters from Borlavey are bound to win all the awards."
"In my opinion, it might just be a nomination, and then completely out of the running. Can domestic films compare to those three blockbusters from Borlavey? Go back to sleep, you're all just making up the numbers!"
As soon as the "fake foreign dogs" appeared, the topic community became utterly disgusting.
Gao Fei's anti-fans were the first to engage, unleashing a barrage of insults at these "fake foreign devils."
"F*** your mother, a bunch of a******s, have you been kneeling for so long you can't stand up? You don't support your own country's films and go to support foreign ones. How much are you willing to kneel? F*** you."
The anti-fans' comments were extremely vulgar, instantly overwhelming and beating down those sycophantic "fake foreign dogs."
At this moment, not only the fans but also the anti-fans stood on the same front. All netizens were joining forces to attack the users who suddenly appeared to mock the "fake foreign dogs."
A historic moment for Longguo cinema being mocked by "fake foreign dogs" had ignited the wrath of the public.
The three major platforms immediately took action, permanently banning dozens of accounts belonging to these "fake foreign dogs."
Those "fake foreign dogs" who dared to step out and mock were completely silenced.
With the voices of dissent gone, the topic community returned to cheering and celebrating.
...
Eleven o'clock in the evening.
Kyoto Purple Light Mansion Villa.
"Minister Tian!"
"Xiao Gao, your song has once again amazed our country's elders."
Tian Zhenbin laughed heartily over the phone and said, "Your song is very suitable for international tastes for an international performance, and it was approved unanimously.
Everyone is eagerly anticipating your performance at the film festival awards ceremony."
After a few compliments, Minister Tian continued, "The administration has already prepared a performance hall for you. Besides connecting with the JiaDa Film Festival, you may also need to perform a few more songs in the performance hall.
The administration wants you to prepare four or five more songs, just in case."
"Okay, no problem!"
"You agreed so quickly, do you have enough time to prepare?"
"Five songs? I can prepare them in one day at the fastest, and two days at the latest."
Tian Zhenbin on the other end of the phone didn't know how to respond for a moment.
Because those elders wanted to participate in Gao Fei's creative process, but this kid was like a machine, not giving them any chance to speak.
"Alright, prepare well and hand it over to me when you're done!"
"No problem!"
Tian Zhenbin hung up the phone with a sigh.
The elders' requests might only be conveyed to Comrade Xiao Gao on the day of the rehearsal.
Gao Fei put down his phone and looked at the soaring popularity on his computer due to his nomination and "Black and White Edge"'s entry into the film festival, feeling a surge of emotion.
The film festival awards ceremony would be broadcast live globally, and Longguo would also broadcast it online and on television channels.
He was finally moving from the internet to the nationwide audience's view.
Gao Fei's gaze shifted to the design images on another computer. This was an opportunity!
...
May 8th, the JiaDa Film Festival Awards Ceremony finally arrived.