As the artist approached the venue, Xu Zhaozhao turned off her phone.
Xu Zhaozhao's seat was very close to the front; apart from the judges' seats in front of her, she was in the first row.
Gu Qingyan's status means he naturally doesn't need to participate in this kind of selection.
She looked up and saw the name "Gu Qingyan" on the table directly opposite her.
The space is still empty.
Suddenly, the words Gu Qingyan had said to her before she went to sleep the night before flashed through her mind: "Your little boyfriend will come to see you"...
So, will he come back?
The White Swan Awards ceremony is about to begin.
Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the venue, and the media, who had stopped talking, raised their cameras and started snapping pictures at the entrance.
There's only one possibility that could excite these media professionals at the same time—they've smelled the scent of explosive news!
Xu Zhaozhao's curiosity was piqued by their reactions, and she looked towards the door.
A graceful figure walked in through the door, a perfect smile on her face.
Xu Zhaozhao's smile vanished, and she looked coldly at Qin Yueling.
She was wearing the exact same red dress as her, and even her accessories and hairstyle were identical.
This isn't just a case of wearing the same outfit; it's an imitation.
However, the question of who imitated whom remains unanswered, and it is this question that allows the media to make a big fuss about it.
More importantly—Qin Yueling was sitting right next to her in the empty seat.
[Huh? What's going on? Why is Qin Yueling dressed exactly like Xu Zhaozhao?]
Who is the fake?
To be honest, Qin Yueling didn't quite pull off this outfit, but... isn't this just too awkward? [sweat]
[Ugh! My tendency to embarrass others has kicked in again. Help! It's one thing to wear the same clothes, but these two are even sitting next to each other! Help! Help!]
...
Unsuspecting netizens could only speculate.
But Xu Zhaozhao, who knew the truth, sensed something else entirely.
This look was finalized by her and her team after two days of deliberation; it was definitely not copied from Qin Yueling.
I'm not wearing this outfit to compete in beauty.
Qin Yueling's appearance at the Swan Awards ceremony wearing the same outfit as her was, in effect, a declaration of war against her.
Whoever wears the clothes you're wearing and stands on the podium today will be the ultimate winner.
When Qin Yueling sat down next to Xu Zhaozhao, she pretended to be surprised when she saw what Xu Zhaozhao was wearing.
Then, she sat down, looking aggrieved.
This is a trick Qin Yueling often uses: pretending to be a victim.
By this time, many comments in the comment section had already begun to side with her.
Judging from Qin Yueling's expression, she seems unaware of the situation. Sister Zhao wouldn't...
【Sister Zhao, you're so foolish! I feel so bad for you being smeared by this bitch [crying]】
【Our Lingling is innocent, okay? She's just a minor actress who's been bullied by you privileged actors all along. Anyone with eyes can see that!】
[That's right, that's right! Xu Zhaozhao must have used some underhanded methods to deliberately make her wear the same outfit as Lingling!]
...
Xu Zhaozhao has never hidden her power in the entertainment industry, which now serves as evidence that she plagiarized Qin Yueling.
Her feigned pitifulness had no effect on Xu Zhaozhao, nor would she indulge her.
The camera was pointed directly at them, and Xu Zhaozhao, with her face close to Qin Yueling, gave her the middle finger, showing her contempt for her behavior.
She still had the bright red nail polish she had done for filming on her fingernails, and her raised middle finger was very eye-catching under the lights and in front of the camera.
Qin Yueling's expression stiffened noticeably.
【This young lady is truly elegant! I admire her work!!】
[This is hilarious! Sister Zhao went all out right up close, and the fairy quickly revealed her true form!!!]
[Giving the middle finger at the Swan Awards ceremony, our Sister Zhao is truly one of a kind [facepalm]]
[Stop pretending, you innocent little flower! You really think you're innocent? Here's a middle finger for you! [middle finger][middle finger]]
【Goddess~ Why didn't you copy Zhao Jie's white jade bracelet too? [winking]】
[Even a slight deviation from the topic leads to a whole new discussion. Sister Zhao gave me the middle finger, and I... I had to sit down while holding on [shy][facepalm]]
...
The comments section was in complete chaos.
The truth is unclear, but because Xu Zhaozhao has far more fans than Qin Yueling, she still has the upper hand in terms of public opinion.
"Welcome everyone to the 21st 'White Swan' Awards ceremony."
Just as the host walked onto the stage, Xu Zhaozhao retracted her middle finger.
She looked at the stage with a normal expression, as if nothing had happened, and the person wearing the same outfit as her was practically invisible.
The pace is very fast.
First, there's the selection of the best TV series.
Xu Zhaozhao's "Crossing the River Moon" and Qin Yueling's "Farewell to You" along with several TV series that Xu Zhaozhao hadn't paid attention to were nominated together.
When the two walked onto the stage wearing identical outfits, the atmosphere in the entire venue froze.
The Swan Award is decided by a vote of the judges on-site.
Xu Zhaozhao silently observed the seated judges. Unfortunately, apart from the empty seat in the middle for "Gu Qingyan," she was not familiar with the others.
There was also someone she knew—that disgusting CEO Wang.
She glanced at Qin Yueling, who seemed confident of victory, and suddenly understood why Qin Yueling had been so bold as to declare war on her.
Thus, her defeat seemed inevitable.
She led Gu Yulin onto the podium, glancing down at him.
Gu Yulin then let go of her hand, ran to the host's side, and then left with the host.
By the time the host returned, it was time to collect and count the votes.
The actors waiting for the results couldn't see the tickets, but the audience could, and could see who each anonymous vote was cast for.
This also ensures fairness to a certain extent.
When the last vote was cast, netizens went wild.
How could this be the result?!
[Is this a shady deal? I'm truly speechless. Which statistic of "Farewell to You" can compare to "Crossing the River Moon"? [Speechless]]
Is it so hard to acknowledge someone's excellence? Lingling has already won the Best Actress award; her talent is recognized!
[I refuse to accept this!! If judges can't be impartial, shouldn't they be judges at all?! [Roaring]]
...
But rules are rules, and when the host is about to announce the final result...
"Wait, I haven't voted yet."
The voice came from the entrance of the venue, and everyone present recognized it immediately.
The astute media snapped photos of the entrance to the venue, the sounds of cameras clicking and flashing lights filling the air.
Gu Qingyan, with his left hand in his pocket, slowly walked into the venue wearing a black suit.
Xu Zhaozhao stared at him blankly, her focus was a little strange—not only had he rushed back from abroad, but he even had time to put on makeup.
"I'm sorry everyone, the flight is delayed."
Gu Qingyan ignored the flashing lights and went straight to his seat.
"but……"
He lowered his head, picked up his pen, and wrote a few words on the ballot on the table: "I vote for Xu Zhaozhao."
I didn't choose "Crossing the River Moon," but rather Xu Zhaozhao.
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