Chapter 81: Dinner Reunion: After just a moment, he held his breath.
【Centralized processing center for domestic entertainment products’ tear pools:
"Lin Guyu and Li Cong also reunited in the autumn of the tenth year after their separation. And will you two, who separated in the autumn of seven years ago, meet again?"
Summer is coming again. Do you still remember who you were seven years ago? Who was the other "we" standing next to you? [Image × 9]
[Can someone please count how many manuscripts Shengyan has submitted to Kufen Station? I don't even dare to count. I get one every other month. It's like a monthly cycle.]
[Oh my god, Shengyanpi is so long-lasting… This isn’t one year, this isn’t three years, this is seven years, and they’re still on it.]
The former American sister is back, and the feast is still going on. Does anyone understand how passionate I was back then? Their love was also passionate, and of course, the be's was also passionate [lit up a cigarette]]
The nine photos you submitted aren't that clear, who knows... We went from clarity to blurriness together, and time has separated us. Accepting the award on your behalf was truly unparalleled, and it was so heartbreaking. You said "we" back then, but it doesn't count now?
[Hot news: Shengyan and I have been apart for longer than they have been together]
[Can you please stop hurting me in the comment section? ]
[I won't tell you I'm still looking forward to seeing them together... I've been summoning spirits for seven years now, who would understand? I'm really turning into a living fossil... I still can't move when I occasionally click on their CP videos.]
Only those who've been fans of this couple know how good they were back then. From then on, any other couples I've been fans of always felt a little underpowered. This is the true value of the American couple dominating the Chinese entertainment industry for five whole years. Even though other couples have since taken their place, oh well! Shengyan, you guys really ruined me!
[Haha, same-sex marriage is legal now, but they haven’t even appeared together at the banquet, haha (don’t mind me if you’re crazy)]
The curse of the fangirl has always haunted me. I really want to know what you were thinking when you posted a hotel selfie with Zhu Shengting, what you were thinking when you unfollowed him on Weibo after seeing the announcement that he was retiring, what you were thinking when Zhu Shengting mouthed "I love you" at the end of the live broadcast after filming wrapped, what you were thinking when you were making the song "Insincere Feelings," and what you were thinking when you were staring at the white cat ears at the Berlin Film Festival...
[Also, can you explain why that birthday cake and that silver jewelry ring from seven years ago reappeared after the birthday and then disappeared after they broke up? Also, why has Zhu Shengting been following He Yan for so many years without unfollowing her? These are truly among the world's top ten unsolved mysteries. I'm a little bit uneasy.]
Actually, you've all moved on, with brighter prospects, more glorious honors, and more friends. Only I'm stuck where I am, because I'm too greedy. I don't want your ending to be just a sloppy one.
Can Director Zhu and Singer Producer He appear in the same frame again, even if it's just rolling their eyes at each other? Please tell me.
[Haha, actually, since both of them are still in the entertainment industry, I believe there will always be opportunities! Isn't it just seven years? There are still three years left until ten years!]
[It’s true that from high school to work, my friends have all gotten married and had children, but we haven’t been in the same frame together]
Most people were reminiscing about the past in the comment and repost sections, but as the data for this Weibo post climbed, some discordant voices naturally emerged.
[The feast has been dead for years, what's anyone still dreaming about? It would be more practical to wait for the main character to officially announce their partner. Anyway, it's not a show.]
[Is it annoying that even after seven years, some of these guys' fans are still like sticky plasters that can't be shaken off?]
Who's trying to scam Zhu Shengting, the youngest-ever Best Director winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards? Is this something you can't afford to scam? Everyone is welcome to come and see Zhu Shengting at the Huatong Awards ceremony tonight.
[The resourceful guy who made several movies is back again. Can his popularity compare to He Yan, the top producer in the Chinese entertainment industry who has won three Golden Voice Awards nominations and three awards and has over a dozen hit songs?]
[Tingsi and Yansi, you two have been bickering for almost nine years now, aren't you tired? Let me ask you, it's true that once you're enemies, you're enemies for life. The bond between you two is deeper than the original owner's. You're not even on the same track now, yet you can still linger on for the rest of your lives.]
[Tingsi and Yansi, listen to me and stop arguing. Shengyanbi has become ashes and Shengyan and Tingsheng will not be in the same frame. Don't worry. Zhu Shengting basically stays abroad. Besides, this is a domestic entertainment CP crying grave bot, not a place for you Tatas. Take a break. It's so hot, you are so angry.]
[Who wants to argue with you, a bunch of people who are just entertaining themselves? Why not look forward to our top producer in the domestic entertainment industry, national singer He Yan, attending the NEW top luxury fashion dinner tomorrow night? Thank you]
*
"Teacher He, I have sent your makeup plan for tomorrow to your email, please check it." Lu Zhi is a fashion stylist who has been in office at He Yan Studio for a month. Every time she finalizes the makeup plan for a major event, she will send it to He Yan for review.
In fact, Lu Zhi was still a little trembling when facing He Yan, because she had just arrived and He Yan was a nationally famous artist.
But He Yan is really just as everyone says on the Internet, gentle, polite and friendly.
At this moment, He Yan opened the one eye that was not touched by the makeup artist's brush, smiled gently and nodded at her, like a gust of spring breeze, "Okay, I understand."
It just so happened that the makeup artist had already finished the makeup and started doing the hair. He Yan opened his phone and email to check the plan.
Lu Zhi sat aside, drank a sip of water, and waited for He Yan to finish reading the plan.
He Yan looked at the plan, his eyes froze, and his sliding hand paused somewhere. "Is the theme of NEW this season the universe?"
"Yes, Brother Yan," Lu Zhi explained, swallowing hurriedly. "This season's theme is the grand and romantic imagery of the universe, like the stars, the moon, and the sun. So this time I chose the 'Moonlight White and Breeze Clear' outfit, a white V-neck suit embroidered with stars and moons, paired with a pair of pure black leather boots. As for accessories, I wanted to keep it as simple as possible, so I only paired it with a new silver full moon bracelet from NEW."
"Brother Yan, do you think there is anything that needs to be modified?" She observed He Yan's expression. It was hard to tell whether the other party was satisfied or dissatisfied, but she always felt something was strange. He Yan seemed to be distracted for a moment.
After a few seconds, He Yan relaxed his nerves. He closed his phone and looked at himself in the mirror. "No problem, this is fine."
"Okay, Brother Yan," Lu Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and stood up. "Then I'll go talk to Sister Xiaomin. I'll be leaving first."
He Yan looked at her in the mirror and nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.
After the hairstyle was done, the makeup artist left the lounge. He Yan's thoughts drifted away in the silent room. He couldn't help but open his phone again. Lu Zhi's plan was still displayed on the screen.
He looked at the silver full-moon bracelet and thought, this one is more refined, beautiful, and more ingenious. It is an excellent work by a top designer and has no flaws.
There are no bold letters on it, nor are there subtle uneven rings at the wrist buckle.
Very similar, but actually not the same at all.
He probably can't remember it clearly, but he still remembers it clearly.
But when I think about it now, there are no waves in my heart. A few years have passed quickly, love has faded, hatred has faded, and everything has passed away quietly in the silent years.
The traces left behind are from yesterday, but yesterday has gone far away and turned into years.
*
"I declare that the film that won the Huatong Award for Best Original Story is—"
"Parasitic Drive! Congratulations!"
There was thunderous applause from the audience, and the camera swept across a sharp and handsome face that gave people a strong impact.
In front of everyone's gaze, Zhu Shengting buttoned up his suit, stood up, and strode towards the podium.
He bowed to the presenter, accepted the trophy, looked towards the camera and spoke, his acceptance speech as concise as ever, "I'm very grateful to Hua Tong for giving 'Parasitic Drive' such a valuable award. I'm also very grateful to all the people who worked so hard on and off the stage. Thank you!"
Applause broke out from the audience again. Zhu Shengting walked off the stage with steady steps, holding the trophy amid the applause.
After all the awards were presented, Zhu Shengting, as the winner of two awards, had to appear for an interview.
He took off his black suit jacket and handed it to Zhan Ming, took a sip of water, and walked into the interview room.
The male reporter was a little excited to see him. When he saw Zhu Shengting come in, he shook hands with him and then started the interview.
Zhu Shengting carefully distinguished the Hong Kong Mandarin and listened to the questions.
The reporter asked three movie-related questions and also asked Zhu Shengting about his feelings after winning the award. Zhu Shengting answered each question seriously.
When it came to the last question, the reporter asked him whether he would choose to return to the mainland for stable development in his subsequent work after winning two mainstream foreign director awards and the Huatong Award for his two films in recent years.
Zhu Shengting tilted his head and smiled, then gave an ambiguous answer, "Actually, I haven't completely left yet, but in the future, maybe, if there's a chance."
The reporter breathed a sigh of relief after asking five questions. Zhu Shengting cooperated more than he had expected, and even greeted the camera in Cantonese at the beginning and end.
After finishing the interview, Zhu Shengting took the suit jacket from Zhan Ming's hand and put it on quickly. Zhan Ming followed Zhu Shengting with big strides, pulling a suitcase.
In the hotel corridor, Zhou Chengyin finished smoking and was about to return to his room when he ran into Zhu Shengting, who was hurrying on his way. He was stunned for a moment, "Director Zhu, are you leaving Hong Kong and returning to the United States now?"
Zhu Shengting stopped, patted Zhou Chengyin on the shoulder, and raised his lips to greet him, "Congratulations, today's best actor."
Zhou Chengyin handed him a Marlboro and said, "You are the one who contributed most to the creation of Parasitic Drive."
Zhu Shengting took it but didn't smoke it. He put it behind his ear and said, "Senior Zhou, you're welcome. I'll be leaving now. We'll see you if we can work together again."
Zhou Chengyin stepped aside to make way, and Zhu Shengting turned back and added, "But I'm not going back to the United States. I'm flying back to Uptown."
Before Zhou Chengyin could react, Zhu Shengting had already gotten into the elevator and went downstairs.
In the elevator, Zhu Shengting took the Marlboro cigarette from behind his ear and handed it to Zhan Ming, who took it skillfully and put it into the iron box.
Zhu Shengting didn't smoke before and still doesn't smoke now, but when someone offers him a cigarette, he will take it out of politeness. He just never smokes it. After the person leaves, he will put the cigarette hanging behind his ear and give it to Zhan Ming to deal with.
"Has the car arrived?" Zhu Shengting looked at his watch. There were still two and a half hours before the plane took off.
Zhan Ming checked his phone to confirm, "Brother Ting has arrived."
Zhu Shengting nodded and followed the others to the underground garage.
The light from the black Bentley's headlights was a bit dazzling in the dim garage, but Zhu Shengting's bright eyes were unaware of it.
He wanted to chase after a beauty that was even more dazzling than this, even though it might hurt his heart. He was willing to do so.
*
"Brother Yan, jewelry." Huang Min handed the silver bracelet to He Yan. She always felt that this jewelry looked familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it.
He Yan took the silver ring and put it on his right wrist. "How many minutes until the party starts?"
"Brother Yan, you can enter in fifteen minutes." Huang Min glanced at the schedule.
"Okay." He Yan nodded.
When He Yan entered the venue on time in a neat white suit, his strikingly beautiful face attracted exclamations from fans in the back row as soon as it came into everyone's sight.
He was seated at the center of the round table in the front row, and the artists at the same table stood up and shook hands with him one by one.
Sitting on He Yan's right is the artist Tong Muqian, whom he met when they worked together on a drama a few years ago. He is a very lively and outgoing actor, three years younger than He Yan. However, he has good acting skills and good resources, so naturally he is also a big star.
Tong Muqian didn't feel awkward at all because he hadn't seen He Yan for a long time. He started chatting with He Yan as soon as the topic came up.
"Brother Yan, who do you think the mystery guest is tonight..." Tong Muqian leaned close to He Yan and whispered.
He Yan was a little confused and frowned slightly, "Is there a mysterious guest today?"
"Brother Yan, haven't you read the invitation? There will be a mysterious guest coming to NEW's fashion dinner tonight. The invitation also says that he will be invited right after the show starts. He must have invested in the NEW brand. You see, he invited most of the people in the entertainment industry this time. I wonder what kind of heavyweight he is." Tong Muqian guessed.
He Yan didn't take it seriously and didn't really care. He responded casually, "That must be a big shot, perhaps a top foreign designer."
“Snap—”
The lights were turned off, indicating that the dinner was about to begin.
"Good evening, dear guests."
The host's voice rang out in the dim environment, and the artists around were whispering, wondering why the lights weren't turned on.
"Next, I will introduce to you our NEW mystery guest tonight, who is also our new brand friend and partner."
"It's about to be announced!" Tong Muqian said excitedly.
He Yan was finally piqued. He wondered who could have made such a grand event and kept it so mysterious.
“Snap—”
When the gorgeous lights come on and sweep across the crystal chandeliers, it's as if you're in the brilliant universe and the endlessly romantic galaxy.
There was only a simple beam of white light shining in the center of the stage.
The host didn't say anything else, and everyone's eyes were involuntarily cast on the white light.
He Yan's eyes were blinded by the changing lights. He blinked and looked towards the center of the stage.
For just a moment, he held his breath.
All the flowing brilliance freezes at this moment, and the seven years of time that have been anchored somewhere rotate, are twisted and reshaped.
The person standing in the white light and being the center of attention raised his eyes that were both strange and familiar to He Yan.
He Yan was fixed in the center of the audience by that gaze.
There is nowhere to hide.
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