When the nominees for Best Director were being announced, Wang Sheng wasn't nervous at all.
He didn't have the same anticipation as Sheng Tang.
Wang Sheng knew that Sheng Tang had submitted the theatrical release for the awards, and he thought the chances of winning were slim.
Getting a nomination alone had already excited him.
He never thought he would really get the trophy.
So when his name was called, Wang Sheng didn't react. He just instinctively smiled and clapped along.
The producer next to him nudged him, and he finally snapped back to reality, "Me?"
His voice was a bit loud.
Everyone around heard it.
The microphone also caught his voice, and his not-so-loud "Me" echoed through the entire venue, eliciting good-natured laughter from everyone.
Even the guest on stage teased him, "It seems Director Wang was lost in thought! Let me read it again: The winner for Best Director, Wang Sheng, 'The Road to Elevation'."
The laughter in the room grew even louder.
