Once inside, with the heating on full blast, Shen Jinchen finally took his coat back.

For reasons unknown, the organizers arranged for Shen Jinchen, who came with the "Mist" team, to sit in the front row, opposite Luo Jiu.

This person was not easily fooled either; he directly switched places with the person next to Luo Jiu in private.

It's amazing how fate works; sitting next to Luo Jiu was none other than Mr. Cardit Charles, the former investor who wanted to replace the script for "The Mist" and said that whoever invested in the film would lose money.

On the surface, Luo Zhe is a gentleman, but in reality, he has a sharp tongue and will inevitably mock you whenever you meet him.

This Mr. Cardit Charles has invested in several films in an attempt to enter the domestic market, but none of them are of any noteworthy quality. I wonder what connections he used to get into this film festival.

Having lost all face in front of everyone, they all left, and Shen Jinchen managed to snag a seat for free.

"Welcome everyone..."

The host, an internationally renowned artist, finally began tonight's awards ceremony after a lengthy opening speech.

The Mist team garnered numerous nominations, with the Mist appearing in almost every nominated scene.

"The 89th Silver Bear for Best Director goes to... Luo Zhe, a young Chinese director from the crew of 'The Mist'!"

Hearing that Luo Zhe had won the award was expected, but Luo Jiu still breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was so old, he still had the mentality of a child, awkward and arrogant to the extreme, but she was still happy for him. He had done it, bringing home his second award for his directing career.

After that, apart from the screenwriter Xiao An, who won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay, "The Mist" did not win any other awards. However, for the production team, it was still a source of pride for the country.

"Next, we will be presenting the Best Newcomer Award."

The female host looked down at the audience while holding her prepared remarks, and blinked.

"The results are in my hands. Before that, let's take a look at the big screen and see which beautiful ladies have been nominated."

The themes are diverse, ranging from time travel and the future to modern workplaces—all kinds of genres are available. But Luo Jiu's performance stands out as a breath of fresh air amidst the dazzling array of performances.

"Alright, let's cut to the chase and save the biggest surprise for the last item. So... the award-winning actress is... Ms. Luo Jiu from the 'Mist' drama crew!"

Luo Jiu's heart skipped a beat. Reassured by Shen Jinchen, she mechanically stood up and walked towards the awards stage.

The moment she received the trophy, a smile immediately spread across her face. She then picked up the script that Chen Jinchen had given her before she went on stage.

Fluent English flowed from her lips; she spoke confidently and eloquently. A beam of warm light shone down from above, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Luo Jiu's figure.

From that moment on, everyone around her recognized this woman from the mysterious East. She was so confident, gentle, and possessed a unique charm that captivated everyone.

The moment Luo Jiu stepped off the stage, her forehead and legs felt weak, and her palms were sweating uncontrollably. Heaven knows how nervous she had been.

"It's okay, Jiu'er is the best."

Luo Jiu was embraced by Shen Jinchen, and the man's heat immediately warmed her.

Next up is the announcement of the Best Actor and Best Actress awards.

Shen Jinchen unfortunately missed out on the Best Actor award, which was won by an actor from a neighboring production.

He is invited to the film festival almost every year, but he has almost always been a runner-up. This time, he finally won.

The organizers even turned the camera to Chen Jinchen's face, but there was no embarrassment or disappointment as expected, not even a blessing or a smile. He was busy talking to his girlfriend.

Even just a side profile was enough to make fans scream with excitement.

"Next up is the last award of this film festival: the Silver Bear for Best Actress. Let's look at the big screen."

Having already won the Best Newcomer Award, even if she were nominated for Best Actress, she would most likely just be a runner-up. Luo Jiu no longer cared about it, and everyone else had already given up on the award.

Even a few seats apart, they were already discussing where to have dinner tonight and what fun things to do in Berlin. They were also asking if they could ask to stay a few days longer, since it's not easy to come all this way.

Afraid of upsetting Luo Jiu, Shen Jinchen was currently biting her ear, his alluring voice reaching her ears, which only Luo Jiu could hear. She couldn't help but blush, her ears turning red and her cheeks turning red as well.

"The winner of this year's Silver Bear for Best Actress is—Ms. Luo Jiu!"

After a moment of silence, gasps of surprise suddenly erupted. Countless gazes came from all directions, filled with curiosity and inquiry.

What kind of charm does this extraordinary woman from the East possess that enabled her to stand out at the film festival and win two important awards in one go?

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Luo Jiu stood up once more and slowly, step by step, walked towards the awards stage.

She was wearing high heels, yet she seemed to be walking on clouds, so unreal. She had even forgotten the most basic self-control regarding her facial expressions.

"Miss Luo Jiu."

The award was presented by Ms. Jessie, a regular jury member of the film festival. Normally, even if Luo Jiu were shy, she would shamelessly approach this goddess and strike up a conversation.

But now, Shen'er has vanished without a trace. After a simple hug, she was left all alone on the stage.

This was a stage exclusively for Luo Jiu, with a beam of light shining down from above her head. Today, she wore a long, silver-white dress, bathed in soft, warm light, making her look like an angel descended to earth, breathtakingly beautiful.

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