Bai Zhu was publicly kicked off the stage, and Bai Zhilan was the most shocked of all. She became more and more aware of how mysterious, powerful, and dominant her mother was. It seems that there is nothing in the world that she cannot do or cannot achieve. No matter how difficult the situation is, she can handle it with ease. And her solution was not feeble accusations or roundabout counterattacks, but a one-size-fits-all approach that left no room for the enemy.
Bai Zhilan tried hard to control her heartbeat and asked in a low voice: "Mom, how did you do it?"
Lin Dan raised her index finger and said, "Shh, you don't need to ask anything, just go up and claim the honor that belongs to you." As soon as she finished her words, an elderly man in his fifties was helped onto the podium by a lady of etiquette.
The scene was immediately in an uproar, and netizens who were watching the live broadcast were all shocked. This person is none other than Mr. Mao Qiyan, who won the Oscar for Best Original Score last year. In terms of status in the music industry, the previous award presenters were heavyweights, and this one is at the aircraft carrier level. Compared with them, Bai Zhu is not even an ant. Invite this person to present the award to Bai Zhilan, and all the embarrassment will be turned into glory in an instant.
"This person is here, Bai Zhilan's mother is incredible!"
“This award should be the most important award today.”
All the guests present had thoughtful expressions. If before this they were prepared to watch Bai Zhilan's fun, then after this, they would only try their best to make friends with each other. How much energy does it take to invite a music giant like Mao Qiyan to save the day?
Bai Zhilan's fans who were sitting in front of their computers watching the live broadcast were originally crying with anger, but now they are overjoyed. This slap in the face feels so painful! They dared to guarantee that within five minutes, Bai Zhu’s embarrassed figure would become a hot topic. This is what it means to bring humiliation upon yourself! You are an actor, and a newcomer who just debuted not long ago, are you worthy of this award? Bai Zhilan debuted for three years and has produced countless works. How long have you been debuted and what works do you have?
Some people felt sorry for Bai Zhu and wanted to speak up for her, but when Mao Qiyan walked up to the podium, all of them shut up. If they think Bai Zhu is fully qualified to present this award, then what about Mr. Mao Qiyan who came later? What of all his achievements? Isn't he worthy of being compared with Bai Zhu? How dare Bai Zhu?
Both the venue and the internet were in an uproar over this episode. When the camera turned to Bai Zhilan, everyone saw that she subconsciously straightened her back and looked at Mr. Mao Qiyan on the stage with fanatical and admiring eyes. She is a loyal fan of the old man, and anyone who frequently visits her Weibo knows this.
Netizens were almost moved to tears and posted comments saying: [Did you see it? This is the real award ceremony, this is the real passing of the torch. Only the glorious and great predecessors are qualified to pass the torch of glory and hope to the younger generation! 】
[When Bai Zhu stood on the stage, I said this was a farce! I simply don’t understand what the organizers were thinking! The previous award presenters were King Liu, Queen Zhou, a gold medal producer, and an international pianist. But when it came to the most important award, you suddenly changed your tone and let a young newcomer in TV dramas present the award. Do you think this is appropriate? 】
The Internet was flooded with accusations against the organizer and ridicule towards Bai Zhu. The chief director was so anxious that his forehead was covered in cold sweats, and several members of the organizing committee also had gloomy faces and were anxious. There is no doubt that after this incident, the value of the Chinese Golden Melody Awards will be greatly reduced and its credibility will be questioned.
"Who did a good thing?" the chairman of the organizing committee asked gritting his teeth.
The others lowered their heads and dared not respond.
However, now is not the time to delve into it; the most urgent task is to give out the awards properly. Everyone in the entertainment industry knows how hot-tempered Bai Zhilan is. Now we can only pray that she will cooperate for the sake of Mr. Mao Qiyan and not go up and smash the trophy directly.
Bai Zhilan was indeed very cooperative. She stood up and hugged her mother, An Lang, An Zishi, and An Chongying. Then she ignored all the people around her who tried to congratulate her and walked up to the podium step by step. Her long, gorgeous skirt glowed a light pink under the light, making her look like a goddess walking out of an ethereal realm, elegant, gentle and peaceful.
Obviously, she was not annoyed by the previous episode, but was in a good mood.
She hugged Mr. Mao Qiyan warmly and told him her admiration. The old man patted her on the head, his affection for her evident. After taking the trophy, she smiled apologetically at the old man, then took out the handkerchief her mother gave her and wiped the trophy inside and out.
"Okay, this trophy is finally clean." She bent down and said to the microphone, then turned back to explain to Mr. Mao Qiyan: "Teacher, this sentence is not directed at you. I think everyone can guess who I am talking about."
There was an uproar in the audience; no one expected that she would humiliate Bai Zhu so bluntly.
The organizers were sweating profusely, fearing that she was here to ruin the event, but they did not have the courage to ask her to leave. If they really do this, it will be a question whether there will be any Chinese Golden Melody Awards next year. Before this, who would have thought that Bai Zhilan’s mother was so powerful!
Mr. Mao Qiyan has eaten more salt than other people have eaten rice, so he naturally would not feel offended by such a small matter. Instead, he smiled and applauded Bai Zhilan.
Bai Zhilan calmed herself down, raised the trophy to her eyes and said, "I have learned a lot during this period of time. Before I came here, my mother told me that love is a weakness and love is armor. I have never understood how to understand this sentence, just as I don't understand what love is. If I had come to receive this award three months ago, I would have walked away in anger, and I wouldn't even thank anyone, because I think I deserve this award. The first EP I released the year I debuted topped the Chinese Golden Songs Chart and remained at the top for six months, but I missed the Best Newcomer Award; in the second year of my debut, my album sales exceeded one million, and many songs topped the major music charts, but I missed the Best Album, Best Golden Song, and Most Popular Female Singer Awards; now is my third year since my debut, and my album sales have exceeded two million. No matter what, it should be my turn to win the award, right?"
The fans in the audience shouted in unison: “Yes!”
Bai Zhilan chuckled and continued, "So I don't think I need to thank anyone. I have come this far because of my own hard work and talent. I wrote the lyrics and music for all my albums."
The audience applauded enthusiastically, obviously liking her rebellious speech.
However, she changed her tone quickly: "But just now, I suddenly understood the true meaning of that sentence. If I walked away, how would my mother feel? Would she be sad? Would she be worried? Would she be disappointed? Yes, she would, so I gritted my teeth and stayed. I even wanted to go on stage and receive the award from Bai Zhu. No matter how embarrassing it would put me, I could endure it. In order to prevent the person I love from getting hurt, I can become so strong, just like I have a soft spot, so I must build a harder armor to protect her. I finally understood that walking away is not cool and unrestrained, but cowardly, and I also understand what love is."
Bai Zhilan looked at her mother in the audience and said word by word: "Love is protection. Without the protection of the staff, how could I have these hit albums? Without the protection of the fans, how could I have achieved what I have today? Do I really not need to thank them? No, there are so many people I need to thank! Thank you to my friends who have helped and protected me on my life journey, and thank you to my mother, Ms. Lin Dan. You taught me what love is, and I cherish this feeling very much."
Before leaving the stage, she said again with tears in her eyes: "Mom, I love you!"
Lin Dan rarely has emotional fluctuations, but she couldn't help but shed tears at this moment. In fact, she didn't understand love. It was only in the process of protecting Bai Zhilan that she slowly understood this profound word.
An Lang took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears, then covered the back of her head with his big palm, pressed her tear-soaked cheeks into his arms, and gently touched her forehead with his. The two had no verbal communication, but they both felt a spiritual connection.
An Chongying kept clapping until her palms turned red. An Zishi stared at the girl on the stage with extremely burning eyes. At this moment, he felt that Bai Zhilan had taken away everyone's brilliance and color and became the only living being in this closed space. She captured his gaze, his heart, and every beating nerve.
The audience watching the live broadcast also burst into tears and took out tissues to wipe their tears. Some people cried so hard that they were out of breath and could not calm down for a long time. In just a few months, Bai Zhilan had grown so much that her spikes turned into soft wings, carrying her flying in the vast sky. Her brightness and sunshine gave hope to many people suffering from depression and also deeply touched ordinary people. She became more attractive than before.
When she walked off the stage holding the trophy and hugged her mother, everyone stood up and applauded her.
Lin Dan kept patting her daughter's back and whispered, "You are my pride."
Bai Zhilan smiled brightly, but her face was covered with tears. When her mother said to her, "I didn't give birth to you to let you suffer any injustice," all the injustices she had ever suffered became insignificant at that moment.
An Zishi clapped his hands and looked at Bai Zhilan eagerly. When he saw that she finally let go of Aunt Lin, he hurried over and hugged her, holding her arms very tightly. "I'm sorry, I used to be prejudiced against you, and I shouldn't have said that to you. You are the best!" He wanted to accompany the girl in his arms forever and ever, and witness her growth with his own eyes. This idea even surpassed his obsession with movies.
"Thank you." Bai Zhilan thanked him sincerely, then let him go and hugged An Chongying, and then An Lang. The people around her also wanted to come forward and hug her. This time she did not pretend not to see them, but responded one by one. She hugged her enemies into her arms as well, patting their backs with great affection.
A psychologist once said: Hugging your enemies in public is the first step in learning to face suffering with love. She did it, and it felt great.
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