Now that we've arrived at this point, it's easy to see that tonight's awards ceremony is bound to be extremely dramatic.
"Nervous?" Gu Yu turned his head slightly, his lips barely moving, and spoke to her in a low voice.
"A little bit." Ye Chu lowered her head, using her long hair to cover her face, and quietly answered him.
"Don't be afraid." The live broadcast hadn't started yet, and Gu Yu quietly reached out and took Ye Chu's hand, which was a little cold from nervousness.
His actions made Ye Chu's ears turn slightly red, but at the same time, they calmed her somewhat uneasy heart.
"I've thought it all through," Ye Chu said, her head bowed. "No matter the outcome, I'm already incredibly happy."
"Um."
The two held hands quietly, not paying attention to who came in and took their seats, simply enjoying the warmth of each other's hands.
The live broadcast started simultaneously as the awards ceremony officially began, and only then did the two let go of each other's hands.
The various awards, both big and small, were presented from 7:30 to 8:30, and then the final highlight began.
When the host began announcing the nominees for Best Actress, everyone focused intently.
"He Siyu, Vanishing Smoke"
A clip from this actor's movie began playing on the screen, eliciting waves of applause from the audience.
Ye Chu watched the movie on the big screen with everyone else. She remembered this film; it was released around the same time as "Shadow" and had a high box office. Its main appeal was its novel subject matter. The film used the story of a courtesan named Qingyan as its main thread, weaving together the rise and fall of a dynasty. The film's pacing was excellent, and the plot was of high quality. Ye Chu had also seen it in the cinema and quite liked the actress's performance.
"Huang Xinjie, Xue Xi, 'We Must Part'"
Another round of applause erupted, and a woman with an expressionless face appeared on the screen, standing on the rooftop. The camera then panned to various scenes of bullying, followed by footage of her clutching her pristine white dance dress backstage as paint was splattered on her. The camera then flashed rapidly, showing her angrily roaring in confrontation, her alone, huddled in a corner crying, and finally, her choice to jump.
Ye Chu also remembers this movie. Although it wasn't released at the same time, it was very popular, so Ye Chu remembered it.
"We Must Part" is the only film this year about school violence, and it has sparked heated discussions among netizens, resulting in high box office and popularity. Of course, this is also because the film itself is very compelling.
"Xu Jiali, The Nightingale"
"The Nightingale," a film set against the backdrop of warlord conflicts during the Republican era, tells the story of Nightingale's undercover mission. The entire film is fast-paced, with many scenes keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, their emotions gripped by Nightingale's every move, fearing her exposure. One viewer commented after watching the film, "The tension in 'The Nightingale' was absolutely incredible; it made me even more nervous than watching a suspenseful horror movie."
"The last one is Ye Chu, Yuan Ai from 'Shadow'."
"Ahhh!"
The messages in the fan group were flying everywhere again.
"Did I hear that right, ladies? A Best Actress nomination! Ahhhhh!"
"You heard right! I heard it too! It's true, he really got nominated!"
"My God, the moment I heard the name Ye Chu, tears welled up in my eyes..."
"My daughter is so amazing, I'm so moved I'm crying."
"She did it, she did it, she deserves it."
"I couldn't stop crying. I really had been waiting for this day."
"Waaaaah, I'm so happy to be nominated! It would be great if I could win, but it's okay if I don't. Being nominated is amazing, oh my god."
"I'm content, Mom is content, my daughter is amazing, I'm crying and laughing like an idiot right now."
"Besides 'ah ah ah,' I can't say anything else."
After the short film ended, the most tense moment arrived. The host kept everyone in suspense, and the camera captured the expressions of all the nominees.
Ye Chu tried her best to keep her facial expression steady so that no one could see her nervousness.
"Xu Jiali!" As soon as the three words were uttered, the entire audience applauded. The two-time Best Actress winner stepped onto the stage with an elegant smile and composed steps.
The camera also focused on the other nominees, all three of whom were applauding, but Ye Chu's smile was particularly radiant.
Having prepared herself mentally beforehand, Ye Chu was able to let go of all her nervousness and anxiety when she didn't win an award, and instead smiled with remarkable composure.
The leaves were both amused and exasperated by what they saw.
"I'm a little bit disappointed, okay, baby?"
"The kid is laughing like a silly goose. I know you're already satisfied with just being nominated, but we still need to show a little bit of ambition, okay?"
"I think another reason why the child is laughing so happily is that she is sitting next to her idol."
"I just noticed, haha, I can already imagine how happy Chu Chu is, and Mom is happy too."
"I'm dying of laughter, this kid must be the one laughing the most in the whole room, hahaha."
"This is the first time I've seen someone so happy after losing the election. My daughter is truly extraordinary."
After the Best Actress award is announced, it's time for the Best Actor award.
When the host announced the name "Gu Yu," no one in the audience showed any surprise. The camera cut to Gu, who was dressed in a black suit with jewel-blue cuffs that shimmered under the lights.
Because Ye Chu was sitting right next to him, the camera clearly captured her beaming smile and adoring gaze as she looked at Gu Yu, and of course, it also captured her incredibly fast-moving hands taking the photos.
The fans exclaimed, "Oh my god, silly girl! Your fangirl behavior has been recorded! You need to watch your image!"
Fans commented, "So this is what I usually do when I'm a fan?"
Besides the winner, the camera also focused on Qin Ke, who is widely recognized as Gu Yu's rival. Gu Yu also performed very well this year, but ultimately lost out due to a lack of experience.
The awards ceremony has come to an end, leaving some happy and some sad.
Ye Chu and Gu Yu ultimately didn't leave through the main entrance, nor did they leave through the back door with the rest of the group. Instead, they slipped into the emergency exit and slowly made their way to the exit together.
Ye Chu was very happy the whole way because Gu Yu had won the Best Actor award again. Gu Yu's mood was actually relatively calm. After all these years, he had become much more indifferent to such things. However, seeing Ye Chu's excitement, he felt a little happy as well.
The stairs leading to the underground parking garage were almost at the end when the two of them stopped at the same time.
Under the bright incandescent light, Ye Chu found Gu Yu's face rather dazzling. He leaned down and placed a light kiss on her forehead, a fleeting touch, before saying, "Don't wear backless dresses like this next time."
"Huh?" Ye Chu didn't react.
"I don't like it."
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