Chapter 423
"...This year's Huacai Golden Drama Awards will be open to TV series produced between 2024 and 2025. As a premier award for Chinese TV dramas, it has witnessed the birth of countless classics alongside our audience..."
Tang Yuan on stage was filled with passion, while Dong Xiaoyu, holding Zhou Xiao's hand, was trembling with nervousness, as if she was the finalist waiting to be the winner. Her legs trembled at the host's high-pitched voice.
The tickets Feng Ruogu sent to Zhou Xiao coincided with the tickets issued by the system, forming a three-ticket set. This was also a rare opportunity for the three of them to sit together offline, which made finding seats much easier.
Because of Dong Xiaoyu's i-personality, Zhou Xiao and Li Mo sat on either side of her so she could feel more comfortable. But even after careful consideration, even after factoring in the distinction between i and e, they still underestimated Dong Xiaoyu's excitement and nervousness.
The air conditioning at the Huacai Awards venue was cranked high. In the audience, Zhou Xiao held Dong Xiaoyu's hand, which had become damp and cold from her emotions. After exchanging a glance with Li Mo, they both squeezed her hand even tighter.
"My dear Sister Yu, don't get nervous even when Teacher Tang is speaking up there," Li Mo said sympathetically to Dong Xiaoyu, watching Tang Yuan deliver his passionate opening remarks on the stage. "It's so hard to get to this offline event, so you should relax a bit! By the way, are you imagining Teacher Tang to be your teacher during your graduation defense?"
Knowing Dong Xiaoyu was probably nervous about Ji Shao's nomination, Li Mo and Zhou Xiao exchanged glances and realized they couldn't bring him up at this point. So, they deliberately said this to soothe her. With Zhou Xiao's support, Dong Xiaoyu gradually began to recover.
By the time Zhou Xiao had set up the tripod, the four hosts on stage hadn't even finished their script. However, many in the audience were perhaps grateful for their interaction; after all, there were quite a few "Dong Xiaoyu" characters in the audience.
Although everyone came to the event with the idea that they could win a prize, as soon as they sat down, their stomachs started aching, and their faces turned pale as if they had to go to the bathroom. Many of the audience members looked like they were there to suffer.
If the live broadcast had cut to the audience at that moment, Zhou Xiao couldn't imagine the excitement it would have caused online. Perhaps the other upcoming awards galas would have been filled with similar sentimentality.
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On the solemn and sacred red stage, long red carpets were laid on the stairs leading up and down on both sides. Directly opposite the stage were the "ambitious people" in various suits and ties, elegantly dressed.
The battle for the Huacai Awards, a major domestic award, began last year. The only surprise for those in the industry was the daunting hit drama "The Unparalleled General," which received six nominations for the awards.
As Zhou Xiao sat in the audience, he could clearly sense the atmosphere was a stark contrast to any galas he'd attended before. Even at the "Asian Trend Music" awards ceremony, which was similar in scope, the proportion of singers and actors in the domestic entertainment industry was naturally different. But neither was the oppressive, dull atmosphere of the current scene, filled with the shimmering, shadowy shimmer of invisible swords.
As the host opened the show, the front row seats gradually filled up. When the host announced the winners for the Huacai Awards' Best Supporting Actor award: Chen Si and Ji Shao, the audience erupted in laughter.
The pairing of Chen Si and Ji Shao is rich with meaning. In previous years, when most Huacai Awards winners missed out on their nominated awards, this position was often criticized as a temporary position with a cursed buff. However, since both are from Xincheng, this opening combination seems understandable.
Every year, besides waiting for the winners, the winners of each award are also the focus of discussion. But the fact that the Huacai Awards launched Ji Shao, the ultimate traffic killer, right at the beginning is really brilliant!
The originally mediocre speed of the barrage of comments suddenly began to churn like a motor when the name "Ji Shao" was mentioned. The atmosphere at the scene also visibly changed from tense to lively.
For the Huacai Awards, Ji Shao's joining not only brings in fresh blood, but also provides an opportunity to strengthen the status and authority of the award in the hearts of young people.
Zhou Xiao had easily taken the camera off the tripod. At this moment, Ji Shao's back in Zhou Xiao's camera seemed to be echoing Ji Shao's front that the director was aiming at in real time on the big screen.
When the handsome young man's face, smiling, appeared on the big screen, the audience, which had been slightly noisy just a moment before, suddenly fell silent. Even though the camera was following him directly, even though it was being broadcast live on the big screen in the center of the stage, the young man's pine-like temperament was imprinted in everyone's mind at that moment.
When did the silence begin to be broken?
Perhaps it was the moment when the young man stood on the red carpet in front of the steps, wearing a high-end tailored suit, and stretched out his hand to Chen Si who was walking towards him.
Under the spotlight, Ji Shao lowered his head slightly to look at Chen Si. His profile was particularly handsome against the backdrop of light and shadow. His tall figure, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist outlined by his suit, seemed to have unconsciously transformed the young man from youth to maturity in the eyes of the audience.
This kind of temperament is so rare in today's domestic entertainment industry that the fans in the venue have already imagined hundreds of TV dramas in which their own artists collaborated with Ji Shao during this short break.
"Oh my god, this is a real young man! How badly did we eat before?" Some people in the front row of the audience began to be shocked, and these words soon attracted the approval of others.
"It's time for us to eat better!" "I think Ji Shao will definitely have plenty of dramas in the future." "I feel like his looks are really versatile." "..."
Given Ji Shao's physique, he should be able to easily lift his co-stars in a drama, right? The audience is really fed up with those weak male actors who need the crew's props to do princess hugs.
There were even some of the same wealthy sibling fans who had joined Chen Si and Ji Shao last year. The moment Chen Si's hand rested on Ji Shao's arm, the audience watching the livestream, like the audience at the event, screamed like crazy, their adrenaline surging, for no apparent reason.
As the first popular artist to be nominated for the Huacai Awards, the sudden cheers from the audience made the artists, directors and behind-the-scenes workers in the front row subconsciously look back to see what was happening.
When they realized it was because Chen Si was holding Ji Shao's arm, almost everyone's face showed an expression of "I can't do anything about you." However, even among those who were dissatisfied, these artists who were nominated for the Huacai Awards for their acting skills always managed to maintain a decent smile on their faces.
The one with the brightest smile among the group was probably Zheng Cheng, the director of "The Unparalleled General." As his shrewd eyes rested on those whose smiles were still somewhat forced, the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes deepened even more. Meanwhile, Huang Xiang, standing nearby, noticed his director and, after his gaze shifted over, joined in the laughter.
The majestic music came to an abrupt end when Ji Shao and Chen Si stood in the center of the stage. Ji Shao leaned slightly to the side and smiled at Chen Si beside him, "Hello, Teacher Chen Si!"
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When Yu Jing, who was officially announced as the "Best Supporting Actor", went on stage to receive the award and give his acceptance speech, netizens focused their attention on Ji Shao's outfit for the Huacai Awards.
——A certain blog——
@Internet Star Chaser Level 10 Player V: [Seduction] Is there anyone who can calculate the price of my husband's outfit tonight?
PS: Image source @季韶同款博V
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The pictures show the brands of suits, shoes, jewelry, watches that Ji Shao wore to the event today, as well as the cars that drove to the scene.
Uncle Wei has already claimed the suit online, saying it was custom-made for Ji Shao. And if you add WP's multi-million dollar diamond bead, the price seems a bit steep.
[The leather shoes are from ES, priced over 10,000 yuan. It is a top Italian handmade custom brand. Visually, it is the cheapest among them [collapsed]. Ladies in the comment section, don’t underestimate Baifei. The price on the official website is really a lesson for you.]
AS Auto's official Weibo account has already followed Ji Shao. I think this is the first time it's followed a Chinese celebrity, right? If this car really has a representative, it would definitely be a meteoric rise...
[When I heard someone say my son is a resourceful guy...my family burst into laughter and I had no intention of arguing with them. I was lying on the sofa watching the Huacai Awards live broadcast, and I felt so happy~~~]
Everyone is counting the money, but I'm the only one kowtowing to Xincheng, begging them to arrange a youth idol drama for Ji Shao in the future!
[Sisters in the comment section +1, but let Shao Zi go make movies, his face was born for the big screen!!!]
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The Huacai Awards ceremony.
As the awards were handed out one after another, the air in the venue seemed to thin out. The tense atmosphere around them made it seem as if one was actually there, unable to breathe.
However, Dong Xiaoyu, who was between Zhou Xiao and Li Mo, was in much better shape. When the host announced the winners for the "Best Newcomer Award," the applause from the artists' booth started even before the audience did.
"Let us welcome the winner of the Huacai Golden Drama Awards' Best Newcomer Award—"
"Ma Congyue! Mr. Ma!"
In the front row, a thin but energetic elderly man stood up amid applause. When his face appeared on the large screen on the stage, the audience, both in the audience and in front of the screen, gasped.
Ma Congyue, the villain of classic Chinese dramas, remains a childhood memory for many. However, as a National First-Class Actor, his acting skills are superb, and his portrayal of these characters resonates deeply with audiences. It's said that when he won Best Actor for his portrayal of a decent actor, some viewers suspected the actor was actually his twin brother.
As a retired artist from New Town Entertainment, he rarely appeared in the entertainment industry after promoting Ji Shao during "Star Road 101". Some actors who were nominated but felt their chances of winning were initially considering canceling their schedules, but upon learning that Ma Congyue would be coming, they quickly rushed over.
The old man walked steadily, and after accepting the award envelope from Tang Yuan, he smiled and encouraged him. He looked up at the audience in front of him. Standing on the stage he hadn't seen in a long time, it felt like returning home, relaxed and comfortable.
"I'm honored that the Huacai Awards invites me to witness the rise of newcomers," Ma Congyue said with a smile. The traces of time left on his face seemed to have quietly erased a lot of the shadow he brought to the audience.
"I'm sure you all don't want to hear a long rant from an old man like me, so I'll keep it simple. After everyone has watched the selected clips, I'll just announce the winner of the Huacai Awards' Best Newcomer Award, okay?"
As soon as Ma Congyue finished speaking, the large screen behind him displayed the clips of the five selected candidates. And from the moment Tang Yuan announced the finalists, the close-up shots of the five people were constantly displayed on the screen. However, when the selected clips were played, the small box was placed in the upper left corner.
Star luck and spirit are so magical. When Ji Shao was in the same frame with the four people, almost at the same time, everyone's mind popped up that today's newcomer award would definitely be won by Ji Shao.
A large screen showed Xie Zhengyun fighting bravely on the battlefield. Zhou Xiao found the director's submission very interesting. The subtle difference was that this scene marked a turning point for Xie Zhengyun in the play, and also a breakthrough for Ji Shao's acting.
All in all, under the sharp eyes of the professional judges, they can easily detect the improvement of Ji Shao, a newcomer, in this play.
Zhou Xiao felt that Zheng Cheng was very attentive, and as a fan, she felt a sense of gratitude towards him for this scene. During the rerun of "The Unparalleled General," a fan analyzed this scene on the Super Thread, calling it a truly worthy entry for the Huacai Awards' "Best Newcomer" award.
I just wonder what the director will choose in the "Best Actor" segment? Will he choose to feature Ji Shao and Huang Xiang together?
While Zhou Xiao was pondering, the nimble old man on the stage had already opened the envelope. Before he even read the words, Zhou Xiao knew the answer from the familiar face.
"The winner of the 30th Huacai Golden Drama Awards' Best Newcomer Award is—"
"Ji Shao!"
The old man's voice and the audience's voice overlapped at this moment. On the big screen, Ji Shao, one of the five grids, slowly stood up under the strong hug of the excited Huang Xiang and Zheng Cheng.
With the light of the rising sun, he walked quickly towards the old man in the center of the stage who was waiting for his arrival with his arms outstretched.
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