Gu Wenhua jumped up in excitement!
As a newcomer, winning an award of the caliber of Ying Shi Award is indeed something to be proud of. No one gave Gu Wenhua any strange looks, and the audience responded with friendly applause.
Gu Wenhua subconsciously looked in Shang Yechu's direction.
Shang Yechu was also clapping, but his mind wasn't on the Gu Wenhua award; instead, he was looking at Nina Meyer, the Indian actress sitting in front of him.
Nina Meyer, with her voluptuous figure and honey-colored skin, wore a bright purple deep-V gown. The color, difficult for others to pull off, she wore with confidence and brilliance, like a swaying amaryllis.
Beautiful things are certainly worth appreciating, but Shang Yechu is unequivocally heterosexual and not the type to be so fixated on Nina Meyer. The reason he's looking at her is for something else entirely.
In her previous life, Shang Yechu had wanted to lose weight several times, but Ji Ya disagreed and found a news report to scare her.
The news article was about an Indian actress who over-dieted and ended up with some illness, dying young. Shang Ye vaguely remembered that the actress's name was something like Nina...
Could it be the person standing in front of me?
Would such a beautiful and radiant life leave this world so soon?
No matter how you look at it, Nina Meyer in bright purple doesn't seem like the type of person who would go to extremes to lose weight.
Shang Yechu was truly unsure. Her memory of such trivial matters was too hazy; she wasn't even sure if the woman in the news article was named Nina, or perhaps Nesta or Neha. After all, those three names were so common in India that they were practically indistinguishable.
Nina Meyer and Shang Yechu were both nominated for Best Supporting Actress, so it wasn't appropriate to strike up a conversation with her now. While clapping along with the crowd, Shang Yechu hesitated, wondering whether she should wait until the awards ceremony was over to subtly inquire about Nina Meyer's performance.
Someone patted her on the shoulder, bringing Shang Yechu back to her senses. She saw Gu Wenhua standing in front of her with an expectant look on his face. On the display screen on the stage, the name of Gu Wenhua, winner of the Best Editing Award, was flashing.
Gu Wenhua won the award!
Although this award had nothing to do with Shang Yechu, it was still an honor for the entire "The Mute Woman" production team. Shang Yechu quickly stood up and gave Gu Wenhua a polite hug.
"Congratulations," Shang Yechu whispered in Gu Wenhua's ear. "This is just the first step you've taken."
Gu Mazi will make many more movies in the future; this small Best Editing award is just a grain of gold in his sea of honors.
Gu Wenhua was slightly taken aback, but Shang Yechu quickly released his grip and made way for him.
To Shang Yechu's surprise, Gu Wenhua's acceptance speech was quite appropriate, without the incoherent ramblings Shang Yechu had imagined. It was clear that he had prepared in advance.
Shang Yechu clapped while secretly laughing to herself. Gu Wenhua's unkempt appearance was so deeply ingrained that people who knew him subconsciously looked down on him.
After the Best Editing award was presented, it was time for the awards for short films, animated films, and documentaries. This process was exceptionally long. Shang Yechu couldn't help but frequently scrutinize Nina Meyer, trying to discern signs of excessive dieting in the details of her figure.
Perhaps because Shang Yechu's gaze was too persistent, Nina Meyer suddenly turned around and gave Shang Yechu a charming smile.
Those two rows of teeth were dazzlingly white. Combined with Nina Meyer's deep and sculpted features, they truly shone brightly.
A pair of hands tugged at Shang Yechu.
Shang Yechu snapped out of her daze and looked at Qi Ming beside her: "Teacher Qi?"
Qi Ming laughed and said, "We're almost at the Best Supporting Actress award."
So fast?
Shang Yechu glanced at the screen; it was still early.
"Xiao Gu asked me to tell you that the Indian film industry is very anti-Chinese..." Qi Ming lowered his voice.
Qi Ming sat between Shang Yechu and Gu Wenhua. Gu Wenhua couldn't speak directly to Shang Yechu, so she had to ask Qi Ming to relay the message.
So that's how it is.
Shang Yechu sighed inwardly, stopped looking at Nina, and focused on waiting for the announcement of the Best Supporting Actress award.
The closer the time drew, the more nervous Shang Yechu became. Her heart felt like it was suspended by a thread, pounding against her chest as it swayed precariously.
"At this year's Film Awards, five actresses were nominated for Best Supporting Actress..."
The scene fell silent.
"They each have their own strengths, and regardless of age or experience, they all shine on screen..."
The award presenter was Chai Hu, a veteran actor from Baogang, who loved to joke around and keep people in suspense. Shang Yechu felt he talked too much nonsense.
"So, among them, who won the Best Supporting Actress award at this year's Film Festival is—"
Chaihu drawled out the tone for a very long time.
Shang Yechu felt that the other person was opening the envelope too slowly, yet also felt that the other person was opening the envelope too quickly.
Thump, thump, thump.
Shang Yechu heard the sound of a heartbeat.
The dress she was wearing was borrowed. Shang Yechu didn't dare to hold the dress, so she clenched her fists tightly, letting her nails cut her palms.
Is your back soaked with sweat? Will it damage the clothes Ji Juntao borrowed?
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