Chapter 86 These two have such a good relationship...
The 40th Anniversary Celebration of "Gedu" has arrived as scheduled, with superstars, international models, and celebrities from all walks of life gathering together, creating a dazzling and vibrant atmosphere.
The level of prestige of the guests was matched by the grandeur provided by the organizers.
Starting in the afternoon, access to the nearby streets was restricted. As night fell, the area outside the venue was packed with onlookers. Some stood on stools, others climbed to higher ground, all just to catch a glimpse of the celebrities.
A red carpet stretched from the center of the street into the distance, and in front of a backdrop built at great expense, the host awaited the arrival of the stars.
The opening ceremony featured top international supermodels whose swaying figures and steady catwalks instantly transformed the event into a luxurious fashion show, filling the venue with screams and the sound of camera shutters.
This scene made Sheng Yi uncontrollably recall that charity gala dinner years ago. At that time, she was like a passerby standing in front of an estate that did not belong to her, and although the garden was full of fragrance, she had no time or energy to appreciate it.
But at this moment, everything is completely different.
"You really turned it down?" Backstage at the event, Sheng Yi had just sat down when Zeng Shaoguang saw her from afar and quickly came over. Jingjing had become familiar with Zeng Shaoguang back on set, and the two greeted each other. Sheng Yi didn't recognize the person next to Zeng Shaoguang.
The other person called out to her, and Sheng Yi looked away, nodded, and said to Zeng Shaoguang, "After looking at it, it's still not quite suitable for me."
If a suitable script comes along, she doesn't mind acting in it a second time; she genuinely felt something was missing after reading it. Perhaps this is a reward for her hard work, Sheng Yi thought. At least now she no longer has to force herself into those unsuitable roles.
Zeng Shaoguang had also read that notebook, so he naturally understood her concerns. However, he knew that although they started from the same point of reference, their paths had already diverged. The valuable resources he could only reach by standing on tiptoe were, for her, just one of many complicated choices.
He shrugged and spread his hands, looking rather helpless. "Then we'll just have to work together again next time."
No matter the occasion, Zeng Shaoguang always seemed to be able to blend himself in perfectly. Even if it weren't for her, Sheng Yi believed that he could quickly carve out a new path in his own world.
The anniversary celebration of "Gedu" brought together too many stars. Although everyone was a colleague in the same circle, it was still inevitable that there were differences in the closeness of relationships and the status of the people. While waiting, everyone naturally chose to gather with their familiar friends.
When the announcement was made, Sheng Yi had noticed that among all the people at this event, she was closest to Zeng Shaoguang, so it was only natural that she stayed with him. Apart from him, the person she was closest to was actually Xu Jiayi.
Thinking this, she actually heard Xu Jiayi's voice, "What are you laughing at?"
Xu Jiayi was also invited, and she knew it was a kind gesture, but the overly familiar tone made her wonder if she had lost a piece of her memory somewhere. Perhaps in the correct version, they were originally close?
The two looked at each other, their eyes revealing a strange look. Zeng Shaoguang chuckled twice and was about to speak when he noticed Sheng Yi's expression and shut his mouth.
Xu Jiayi's gaze remained fixed on Sheng Yi. She was wearing a coat that completely covered her dress underneath, and her long, curly hair cascaded over her shoulders, revealing a slender neck that was as white and tender as a newly sprouted bamboo shoot in the mountains. Even when she was just sitting there casually joking with people, she seemed to be surrounded by a myriad of starlight, freely distinguishing herself from her surroundings.
Several months had passed, and the woman before him had shed the dust of the past, radiating an even more dazzling charm. If she hadn't paid close attention to her, she might not have been able to notice such a transformation at a glance.
It was precisely because of her prolonged gazing that she almost stepped into a bottomless quagmire. Fortunately, someone pulled her back before she fell.
She tried to project an air of arrogance, but found that she could no longer be arrogant in front of her.
She suppressed the sudden surge of resentment in her heart and looked at Sheng Yi, saying, "Let's talk later."
Seeing her tone, Xu Jiayi's staff finally breathed a sigh of relief. Xu Jiayi's mood had been quite bad lately, no, it could be said to be extremely bad. If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't refuse the invitation from "Gedu," her manager wouldn't have felt comfortable letting her come out to work, especially since this event was so generous.
As soon as she arrived backstage, she went straight to Sheng Yi. As people who knew about their private disagreements, they were really afraid that Xu Jiayi would talk nonsense with Sheng Yi in public and then clash with him again.
Things are different now than they used to be. They understand the situation, but they're worried that Xu Jiayi might not be able to grasp it quickly enough. But thinking about it, it makes sense; Xu Jiayi isn't entirely brainless, having climbed to her current position if she wanted to.
Sheng Yi really couldn't figure out what she had to talk about with Xu Jiayi. Considering it was a public occasion, she gave a slight nod in response. Seeing that she had agreed, Xu Jiayi turned and left.
As soon as she left, Zeng Shaoguang, who had been chatting with someone nearby, came over again. Just as he was about to ask her something, someone shouted, "Teacher Sheng, get ready to go on stage!"
People around her started moving again. Makeup artists swarmed around her, making the final adjustments and checks. Sheng Yi took off her coat and handed it to Jingjing for safekeeping. Then she turned around and walked into the sea of flashing lights.
The moment she appeared at the end of the red carpet, everyone present turned their attention to her, and all the cameras focused on her.
A long black dress enveloped her exquisite figure, the solemnity of the black perfectly balancing her delicate features. The dress and the person complemented each other, creating a pure yet alluring effect, an allure shrouded in an enigma that beckons endless exploration.
This is a look that the stylists and makeup artists selected from countless options, based on Sheng Yi's own features. They had already witnessed this flowing charm firsthand, and now, it is Sheng Yi who will use their heartfelt intentions to conquer everyone.
Her bright, nimble eyes darted about, and her sparkling gems shimmered with dazzling light.
In an instant, only shouts filled the sky.
The photographer, who was snapping photos, had been speaking in a businesslike tone, calling out, "Teacher Sheng, look this way!" But the next second, he couldn't help but scream, "Sheng Yi, look at me! Ahhh!"
The entire red carpet event was broadcast live. Upon hearing this pig-like scream, the live chat was filled with sympathetic mockery: "If I were there, I'd probably be even more embarrassed than him, hahaha."
"Another one has gone mad."
"Sorry, I forgot to wear my glasses today. Can someone help me see if my girlfriend looks even more beautiful today?"
"Yes, yes, I always feel that she looks more beautiful every time she appears than the last time. Is it because my filter is too strong? I would like an objective evaluation."
"Faced with such objective beauty, I'm sorry to say I can't lie."
Sheng Yi's arrival was like a gentle breeze, lightly sweeping across the red carpet. In those brief moments, the thoughts of people both on and off screen had already drifted away with her.
The camera shutters that were flashing wildly just moments ago became sparse, and the audience waiting in front of their screens began to lose their patience. "What a boring red carpet. When will Wen Shili appear?"
"He'll probably be the grand finale. The organizers are so cunning. I bet half of the viewership for this live stream came from Sheng Yi and Wen Shili. Now that Sheng Yi is gone, Wen Shili is the only one worth watching."
Magazine staff: "..."
Of course, they also know that in today's era of booming traffic-driven economy, certain levels of sophistication still require audience acceptance. That's why artists like Wen Shili, who combine both style and popularity, are so rare.
"Otherwise, why would I waste this time on something else? Why would I choose to stand here like a waiting-for-husband statue?"
"Sister-in-law, someone's trying to steal your husband!!"
"Why don't you let your sister-in-law speak? We haven't even gotten close to her. Does such a person really exist?"
"How about we take a gamble...?"
The red carpet event was broadcast live. As celebrities walked past the screen, the comments section was filled with people discussing who had kidnapped Wen Shili, and they were happily making bets on the matter again.
The deity himself is already chatting inside. Fortunately, there's no live stream inside.
Zeng Shaoguang has always been very outgoing. In the short time it took Sheng Yi to walk the red carpet, he had already made the atmosphere more relaxed in the unfamiliar setting. When he returned from his walk on the red carpet and sat down next to Sheng Yi, many people gathered around to chat with them.
The two came from the same drama, and the organizers arranged for them to sit together. Of course, their teams also had to coordinate this. Sheng Yi looked at the new assistant beside him and whispered, "Why did you change teams?"
Zeng Shaoguang's eyes flickered, avoiding her gaze, and he replied in a low voice, "Change it if you want."
Sheng Yi was used to his endless chatter, so this sudden pretense felt a bit off. She looked up in confusion, but Zeng Shaoguang just shrugged and smiled relaxedly at her. Sheng Yi understood; it was inconvenient to talk about this. She chuckled and didn't ask anything further.
Sheng Yi was surrounded by a group of people, and Xu Jiayi couldn't even squeeze in. She could only hear someone laughing and joking, "The two of you have such a good relationship."
Thanks to their previous actions, the title of "revolutionary friendship" has truly spread both inside and outside the circle. Sheng Yi also imitated Zeng Shaoguang, shrugging his shoulders, looking troubled, and spreading his hands in a helpless gesture, which made everyone laugh again.
On the other end, netizens were frantically wiping their screens: "Ahhhh! Was that Teacher Wen just now?! I definitely saw it!"
"Yes, yes, I thought I was seeing things or hearing poorly. How did the screen suddenly go black?"
The host's introduction had barely finished, and Wen Shili was still only a shadowy figure in the distance, when the live stream suddenly went black. The chat was flooded with question marks and exclamation marks: "What happened??"
Backstage at the event, the staff were also going crazy. "How many times have I told you to be prepared today? Don't you know how much traffic Wen Shili generates?"
Faced with the boss's anger, the worker replied nervously while continuing to work, "I'm sorry, we're already working on repairs."
"What's the point of repairing it now? Everyone's gone!!"
The leader slammed his fist on the table and shouted "I'm leaving!" with an aura that shook the heavens and the earth. Unfortunately, the viewers in front of their screens had no idea what had happened. They were sending comments and switching between different networks, and of course, all they got in the end was the signal that the live stream had ended.
Wen Shili's time is extremely precious. The magazine's initial agreement with him was that he would only make a brief appearance on the red carpet, and his attendance this time was purely out of respect for the editor-in-chief. Otherwise, their 40th anniversary celebration might have relied solely on its so-called "prestige" to maintain its success, having the title but making no real impact.
Having "prestige" is certainly good, but it doesn't translate into attention and traffic. In this market, traffic equals money. Who would turn down money after putting in so much effort to organize an event?
The excitement when everyone knew Wen Shili was coming is now replaced by heartache as they watch the live stream crash.
Because Wen Shili didn't have an interview segment like the others, the moment he appeared on screen caused a massive surge in viewership, which they could only watch helplessly as it crashed to the ground, leaving a group of viewers waiting to be calmed down.
Netizens who had been waiting for a long time without success have rushed to the official Weibo account of "Gedu" and are demanding that the editor hand over high-definition photos of Teacher Wen as atonement. Inside the venue, Wen Shili himself, in high-definition photos, is being guided to his seat by staff.
As I passed by a table, I overheard someone say, "Those two have such a good relationship."
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