Chapter 490 Classic Scene
When Song Ci and Liu Shishi walked onto the red carpet hand in hand, the media area instantly became boiling with excitement, and fans in the isolation zone in the distance also burst into screams and cheers.
Song Ci usually only appears in financial magazines and CCTV news footage, but now it has entered the noisy and flashy entertainment industry, which is itself a huge news flash.
Moreover, it has been a long time since the last time the two of them appeared together in public at an entertainment event. Scarcity makes things valuable, and every second they spend together at this moment is worth a thousand gold.
The flash lights intertwined into a sea of blazing light, illuminating the figures of the loving couple on the red carpet.
The online live broadcast room has long been flooded with barrages of comments.
"My brother-in-law is so handsome! He doesn't look like a tech tycoon at all, he's clearly a top star!"
"Liu Shishi's current state is indeed like marrying for love!"
"Wealth, beauty, and love! This couple has the perfect life script."
"Who would object to being the most handsome couple in the entertainment industry? A feast for those obsessed with looks!"
The fans cheering for Liu Shishi on both sides of the red carpet, especially her little lions, were so excited that they could hardly control themselves and shouted at the top of their lungs.
Even reporters who are used to big scenes were taken aback and once again intuitively felt Liu Shishi's stable popularity and the appeal of this national couple.
In front of the autograph wall, hosts Hua Shao and Li Ai had adjusted their states, but they still couldn't hide a hint of nervousness when facing Song Ci.
"Mr. Song, Mrs. Song, good evening! Welcome to Weibo Night." Hua Shao spoke quickly but his words were clear and full of respect.
Song Ci smiled faintly and nodded slightly. The sense of alienation around him made the two famous speakers tactfully turn their attention to Liu Shishi.
"Teacher Liu, first of all, congratulations! 'Silent Shorthand' was a huge hit. Everyone is looking forward to your next work. Can you tell us when we'll see it?"
Liu Shishi turned her head to look at her husband beside her, her eyes gleaming with sweetness and her face beaming with smile.
"Thank you, everyone. The new work will be ready soon. My husband and I," she paused, and gently shook her hand, which was interlocked with Song Ci's fingers, "will spend our honeymoon holiday and will probably join the crew of "The Imperial Doctress" in May.
If all goes well, we expect to see you all next Spring Festival."
…
Compared to the frenzy outside, the inside is a little more "reserved", but equally star-studded.
When the two entered, the guests who were originally chatting turned their heads and many nodded in greeting.
Walking straight to the center of the first row, several industry giants were already seated, including the chairman of Huaying and Mr. Wang of Guangxian.
When they saw Song Ci, they immediately stood up and shook hands and greeted him warmly.
"Mr. Song, your demeanor is even better than before!"
"Mr. Song, Madam, good evening."
Song Ci responded calmly, while Liu Shishi stood beside her husband, smiling elegantly, and occasionally talking in a low voice with familiar company leaders. The husband and wife were in harmony and had a tacit understanding.
After taking his seat in the center of the first row, Weibo President Liu Yan, who was on the left, quietly reported the progress of the evening party before it even started: "Mr. Song, tonight's scheduled time is two hours and twenty minutes. The main parts include..."
Song Ci glanced across the venue and nodded occasionally.
“The Weibo Super Topic feature has been online for more than half a year and its effect has far exceeded expectations. Data has grown rapidly, and user stickiness and activity are extremely high.
It has now replaced Baidu Tieba and become the core platform for domestic celebrity fan operations, content aggregation, and interest communities. Many celebrities and agencies attach great importance to it.
Song Ci nodded calmly, his expression unperturbed. "Well done. Weibo has reached a stage where it's the only dominant player, lacking any competition of the same magnitude. We can just optimize step by step."
Outside, as the finale, Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao and Hu Ge walked side by side on the red carpet, instantly triggering a new wave of screams.
As the three male protagonists of the upcoming film "Chinese Partners", their joint appearance is obviously intended to promote the film.
All three are handsome men, but each has a very different temperament. When they arrived at the autograph wall, hosts Hua Shao and Li Ai naturally turned the focus to the new film.
After the promotional interaction about the movie, Hua Shao turned his gaze to Hu Ge, who was smiling silently beside him, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"Teacher Hu Ge, there's an interesting nickname online lately: 'The Manliest Man in the Entertainment Industry.' What do you think?"
Hu Ge was visibly taken aback, his face full of confusion. "Ah? The most courageous? Where did that come from?"
He subconsciously looked at Huang and Deng, who were both equally confused, and then showed an expectant expression.
Hua Shao suppressed a laugh and prompted, "Then let me remind you, years ago in Chinese Paladin III, Jing Tian slapped Long Kui. Netizens say you're the only one who's ever slapped Liu Shishi. Such courage isn't something that everyone possesses."
The scene was quiet at first, then laughter and booing broke out.
The live broadcast room was instantly flooded with comments:
"Hahaha! Hua Shao, you are such a good questioner!"
"Kill people and destroy their hearts!"
"Jingtian did it, what does it have to do with Hu Ge?"
Hu Ge finally reacted and sweat broke out on his back. This question was really a trap.
But he quickly regained his composure and gave a helpless wry smile: "Oh, Master Hua, this old story is making me break out in a cold sweat."
After making a self-deprecating remark, he solemnly clarified, "First of all, the word 'hit' is not accurate. It was necessary for the plot, using a combination of positioning and camera techniques, and there was absolutely no actual harm done to the opposing actor. Shishi is very professional, and we had a great time working together."
Then he changed the subject, speaking humorously and modestly: "Secondly, you are flattering me, but you are also pitting me.
Who doesn't know that Shishi has a happy family and is highly respected? If this title is given, I'm afraid that tomorrow I won't be on the hot search list, but will be hung on the wall by the 'little lion'.
After deftly resolving the awkwardness, he smiled and bowed slightly towards the camera: "How about I take this opportunity to formally apologize to Shishi?
In the play, it was Jingtian who did it, but as the actor, I still feel the lingering fear. Shishi, Mr. Song, it was necessary for my work back then, so please forgive me if I have offended you!
This answer was met with applause and laughter from the audience. Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao smiled and gave him a thumbs-up.
Hua Shao was also very satisfied: "Teacher Hu Ge's answer is perfect!"
After Hu Ge finished signing, he walked backstage with the other two. Once he was off camera, he breathed a sigh of relief, secretly complaining in his heart: This host almost killed him.
Shortly after the three of them took their seats, at exactly 8:00 p.m., the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed and the spotlights focused on the stage.
Weibo Night officially kicked off with powerful music and light shows.
The show started with a group dance performance, where several young men with avant-garde looks danced in a neat and powerful manner, causing screams from the audience.
Song Ci casually swept his eyes across the stage, pausing for a moment on four particularly eye-catching young people, recognizing them as the "Four Returnees" who would make huge waves in the next few years.
Liu Yan on the left whispered, "Mr. Song, this is EXO, the most popular boy band in South Korea. They are very popular in Asia. The ones on the stage are members of the Chinese team."
Song Ci nodded slightly, his tone calm, "Yes, I've heard something about it. This kind of young idol is very valuable for brand promotion and market penetration targeting young consumer groups."
There is no fanaticism of fans in his eyes, only calm assessment. In his eyes, the top stars on the stage are first and foremost traffic carriers with commercial value and resources that can be used for business development.
Weibo Night progressed steadily amidst the bright stars and warm applause.
One after another, prestigious awards were handed out: "Weibo's Most Inspiring Person of the Year," "Weibo's Most Influential Person of the Year," "Weibo's Most Breakthrough Person of the Year," and so on.
On the stage, hosts Hua Shao and Li Ai skillfully mobilized the atmosphere of the entire venue with their professionalism and tacit cooperation.
"I believe that many netizens and fans are looking forward to the award that will be presented next!" Hua Shao's voice was loud and passionate.
"Let's unveil the Weibo Male God of the Year! They are: Huang Xiaoming, Chen Xiao, Deng Chao, and Mark Chao! Congratulations to all four!"
Li Ai smiled and continued, "Congratulations to the four idols! Please invite them to the stage to accept this recognition from the Weibo platform and the love from hundreds of millions of netizens!"
"At the same time, we are honored to have invited a distinguished guest to present the awards to the four male gods! Please welcome Mr. Han Sanping, Chairman of the China Film Group Corporation!"
Amidst the warm applause of the audience, four male stars with different styles but equally dazzling walked onto the stage, received the trophies from industry leader Han Sanping, and delivered speeches.
The flash lights below the stage lit up, recording this star-studded moment.
Feeling the warm atmosphere on the scene, Song Ci nodded slightly, and was quite satisfied with the award setting and overall effect of this year's Weibo Night.
His eyes flicked over to Mark Chao, who was accepting congratulations on the stage, and he tilted his head slightly to ask, "Mark Chao? Did he have any particularly outstanding masterpieces last year?"
Liu Yan immediately leaned forward slightly and responded quickly, "Mr. Song, Mark Chao starred in 'First Time,' 'Black & White', and 'Searching' last year. These films performed well at the box office and received good reviews.
After his relationship with Gao Yuanyuan was exposed, he continued to dominate the entertainment headlines, and the topic and attention were very high.
Song Ci nodded in understanding and then instructed, "Yes. Awards like 'Weibo Male God' and 'Weibo Goddess' are popular among netizens and generate a lot of discussion. We can keep them as a permanent part of the awards program."
"I understand, Mr. Song." Liu Yan agreed immediately.
While the two were talking, the award ceremony on the stage was nearing its end.
Hosts Hua Shao and Li Ai stood in the center of the stage, and their tone became more passionate.
"Having admired the charm of these four male gods, let us now welcome an even more dazzling moment together!"
Li Ai announced with a smile, "We're about to announce the Weibo Goddesses of the Year! They are: Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Tong Liya, and Angelababy! Congratulations to all four goddesses!"
"Congratulations to the four of you! Please invite the four goddesses to move to the stage!" Hua Shao took over and announced, "Please invite Ms. Liu Yan, President of Weibo, to present the awards to the four goddesses! Applause!"
Below the stage, Liu Shishi looked at the four graceful, bright and elegant female stars who were receiving applause and the spotlight, and a hint of mischief flashed across her eyes.
She nudged her husband gently with her elbow, tilted her head, and asked with a playful and innocent smile, "Honey, who do you think is the most beautiful of these four people on the stage?"
At this moment, the live camera accurately captured a close-up of Song Ci and Liu Shishi, clearly presenting the subtle expressions of Liu Shishi's questions and Song Ci's reactions to all the viewers.
"What is Shishi saying to Song Ci?"
"Ahhh, I'm so curious! Is there a lip reader who can translate it online?"
"Shishi's smile is so cunning, it seems like she's giving Director Song a hard time!"
"Pay attention to Song Ci's expression! He seemed stunned for a moment!"
In the camera, Song Ci was obviously stunned when he heard his wife's sudden "life-threatening question".
He subconsciously looked up at the four actresses on the stage who were competing with each other for beauty, then quickly looked away at his wife who was smiling and waiting for his answer.
In a flash, a "classic quote" somehow flashed through his mind, and the surprise on his face quickly turned into extreme calmness and seriousness.
He tilted his head slightly, approached Liu Shishi, and answered in a calm tone, as if stating objective facts:
"Shishi, you know, I'm a bit face-blind and can't tell who's pretty and who's not."
"Hahaha." Liu Shishi obviously did not expect her husband to give such a "killer" answer.
He was stunned at first, but then he couldn't help laughing at this outrageous answer that was full of desire to survive. He laughed out loud, his eyebrows curved into beautiful crescents, and he quickly covered his mouth with his hands.
This scene was captured by the camera and ignited the enthusiasm of netizens again:
"Shishi is laughing so happily! So what did Song Ci say?!"
"I'm so anxious! Is there anyone who can lip-read at level ten?"
"I know a little! Shishi seemed to ask, 'Who's the prettiest person on the stage?' and Song Ci's answer seemed to be, 'I'm face-blind, I can't tell.'"
"The above seems to be correct! I read it roughly like this!"
"Hahahaha! Face blindness? Rich man, that's such a perfunctory excuse!"
"Show! God show! This desire to survive is at full capacity!"
"Song Ci: Beauty is like a floating cloud to me, I only have eyes for my wife!"
Amidst laughter and cheers, Weibo Night finally reached its most anticipated climax, announcing the most important honors of the year: Weibo King and Weibo Queen.
Hua Shao stood in the center of the stage, his tone more passionate than ever before, full of a sense of ceremony: "Now, we will announce the two most important honors of the night!
They represent the top figures on Weibo who have enjoyed unparalleled popularity, influence, and deep affection among netizens over the past year! The winners of the 2012 Weibo King and Queen are…"
He deliberately stretched out his voice, exchanged glances with Li Ai, and announced loudly together, "Hu Ge! Liu Shishi! Congratulations, both of you!"
The moment the results were announced, the spotlights were all on Liu Shishi and Hu Ge.
When she heard her name, Liu Shishi's face broke into a smile of joy and understanding. She had anticipated this result.
2012 was undoubtedly another peak in her career: at the beginning of the year, the movie "Charlotte" became a dark horse and raked in 1 billion yuan at the box office, breaking the record for Chinese-language films.
Mid-year, "Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky" dominated the screen, and Xuanyuan Yu'er became the last phenomenal top-tier character of the Tieba era, with unparalleled topics and popularity. This Weibo Queen is well-deserved.
Liu Shishi stood up gracefully, but did not walk towards the stage immediately. Instead, under the gaze of the audience, she gently leaned over and kissed her husband Song Ci on the cheek.
This scene instantly set off cheers from the entire audience. She then adjusted her skirt and walked elegantly and confidently onto the stage.
Hu Ge consciously fell half a step behind, like a respectful "little follower", appearing particularly low-key behind the brilliant Liu Shishi.
Hua Shao's voice rang out: "Please welcome Mr. Song Ci, Chairman of Tengda Group, to present the Weibo King and Queen awards! Applause and welcome!"
Song Ci stood up amid thunderous applause, straightened his suit, and walked onto the stage with steady steps.
The live broadcast room was instantly flooded with comments like "Husband gives an award to his wife!" "Official sweets!" "His eyes are almost tearing!"
On the stage, Liu Shishi looked at her husband walking towards her, her eyes filled with undisguised love and pride.
Hu Ge quietly moved to the edge of the stage and smiled bitterly in his heart: The organizers really know how to make things happen.
Song Ci took the trophy, shook hands with Hu Ge first, and briefly said "congratulations".
Then he walked up to Liu Shishi, his eyes softened, and solemnly handed "Weibo Queen" to her.
The two touched their fingertips lightly and smiled at each other. This scene was captured by the camera and became the most classic picture of the night.
In her acceptance speech, Liu Shishi sincerely thanked the platform, the crew, and the fans. Finally, she looked at Song Ci and said, "Thank you, the most important person in my life, for your continued support and companionship."
Just as the two were about to leave the stage, Hua Shao suddenly asked them to stay: "Mr. Song, please stay!"
Song Ci stopped and looked at him with a slightly questioning expression.
Hua Shao mustered up his courage and said, “This is a rare opportunity, I would like to interview you.
You and Mrs. Song were childhood sweethearts, hailed as a model couple. How do you feel about personally presenting her with the award today? Can you share your secrets to getting along?
The whole audience fell silent, all eyes focused on Song Ci. Liu Shishi also stopped, looking forward to it with a gentle smile.
Song Ci was silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to his wife, his calm eyes gradually filled with rare warmth.
Taking the microphone, he spoke in a low and steady voice: “In the past, I was more likely to watch her from the audience and be happy for her achievements.
Today, I personally handed the trophy to her. It felt more direct and made me prouder. There's no way to get along.
We met when we were little, grew up together, witnessed each other's youth, and accompanied each other through many important moments. This experience itself is irreplaceable."
"The outside world has given us many labels, but to us, we are our true love and each other's strongest support. We are also like family. No matter how stormy it is outside, we can always feel at ease when we go back."
Finally, in a tone that is almost chanting, he said with deep emotion: "There are countless kinds of people in the world, don't pursue them like floating clouds. This person is like a rainbow, you only know his existence when you meet him."
After a second of silence, the audience burst into the warmest and longest applause.
Tears glistened in Liu Shishi's eyes, and her smile was bright and satisfied.
The comments in the live broadcast room were completely out of control: "Fairy love!" "This poem is perfect for them!" "When the boss gets romantic, it's deadly!"
Song Ci handed the microphone back, took Liu Shishi's hand, and walked off the stage side by side amid applause.
Hu Ge then followed with a sense of relief, and sighed in his heart: This award ceremony is really a test of one's mental strength. He, the background board, finally made it through.
Because of this rare scene, tonight's Weibo Night is destined to become a classic scene that fans will talk about for a long time.
(End of this chapter)
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