Furthermore, Tao Xiang is a renowned leading actress who carries dramas, and she enjoys a good reputation and positive relationships within the industry. Offending her would not benefit Shang Yechu. Moreover, from Shang Yechu's personal perspective, she would not want to see her fans attacking a dedicated and good actress.
Inside the venue, Shang Yechu was like an ant on a hot pan, almost burned to death by fear and anxiety. After finally leaving the venue, the group of reporters clung to her like leeches, not giving her any time to pass on messages or give orders, which made her even more furious, wishing she could kick them all to death.
The Sino-Russian co-production project is still casting, "The Heavenly Emperor" is still filming, "The Legend of Happiness Street" has just started filming, "Anna Doria" has not yet been released, and the selection process for the Sky Awards has not yet begun...
With so much responsibility on her shoulders, and the high hopes of her company and friends, if she were to create a huge negative public opinion at this time, causing everyone's hard work to be severely damaged—Shang Yechu would commit suicide by sword herself, without Shao Guangji or Luo Yao having to strangle her.
After things calmed down, Shang Yechu took her phone and, before unlocking the screen, made the sign of the cross on her chest, then performed a Taoist salute, finally put the phone in her mouth, put her hands together, bowed towards the distance, and whispered, "Amitabha."
Zheng Bohan, Li Kui, and the others were dumbfounded. Even 103, who had been watching the show in silence for a long time, couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"
Shang Yechu murmured, "Pray."
What are you praying for?
"Pray for Tao Xiang, and pray for myself as well."
103 said coldly, "I remember you are an atheist. Even if you suddenly converted to theology, it's illogical to learn so much at once."
Shang Yechu said, "It doesn't matter how many gods there are, as long as they are useful. Worshipping one isn't very reliable, so worshipping three is a safety net."
103 remained silent for a moment, seemingly speechless at this explosive answer. After a long pause, she finally said, "Why don't you pray to me?"
"What kind of evil god are you?"
"Supreme technology is approaching the level of gods," 103 said. "Isn't that how the setting of 'Heavenly Ruler' is?"
"Stop talking nonsense," Shang Yechu said impatiently. "If I borrow a pound of your weight from you, I'll have to pay back a pound and six ounces. Even Grandet would weep at six-mao interest. Who would lend money at such a heartless rate..."
As he spoke, he shakily opened Weibo.
Um?
Shang Yechu slid down, then slid down again, and then froze.
Li Kui couldn't hold back any longer: "Ye Zi, where are we going to eat?"
After a whole night of running around, everyone was starving. After the meet-and-greet, the crews of "Tianban" and "Yunqingji" decided to find a place to have a treat together.
Incidentally, the organizers of the Xinghan Awards actually sent dinner invitations to Shang Yechu, Zheng Bohan, and Xu Hanwen. This is customary—a small, unofficial gathering of celebrities held after the ceremony, and only big names can attend.
This gathering was certainly not the kind of pretentious banquet with pre-prepared meals we'd had before; it was a genuine, lavish feast featuring renowned chefs and exquisite delicacies. Once inside, it would definitely be an eye-opening experience for the country bumpkin businessman Ye Chu, and a feast for his palate.
Zheng Bohan declined the invitation without even glancing at it, and didn't say a word. Xu Hanwen politely thanked the organizers, then tactfully explained that he had a stomach ailment, and while he appreciated their kindness, he wouldn't be attending the banquet.
Xu and Zheng's refusal was not unexpected by the organizers. What surprised them was that Ye Chu also refused their invitation without hesitation, giving a ridiculous reason: she needed to lose weight and could not join them.
Is this acceptable? The video has gone viral on Weibo's trending topics: among all the celebrities who didn't touch their chopsticks, only Ye Chu and her friends were engrossed in eating!
When you're furiously devouring thawed meat from the freezer, why don't you think about managing your figure?
She wouldn't even bother to give a plausible excuse!
This is an excuse. They know it's an excuse, and Ye Chu knows they know it perfectly well.
Ye Chu's arrogance angered the organizers. Yes, they had cheated Ye Chu, deliberately deceiving her into winning the award, allowing reporters to capture her expressions, and deliberately blocking Qingping Entertainment's reporters from entering; but what right did Ye Chu have to raise her voice at the Xinghan Awards? Did she really think that a country bumpkin in her early twenties was qualified to take away the Xinghan Awards trophy?
Everyone goes through this. Why are you the only one angry while everyone else is fine?
The Xinghan Awards are not some idiot like *Muse* magazine. The Shanghai and Beijing art circles know perfectly well who has connections, who doesn't, who can be offended, and who can't.
It's one thing for Xu Hanwen and Zheng Bohan to lose face at the Xinghan Award; they're veterans in the industry. But who is Ye Chu?
So despicable, so ungrateful, so narrow-minded, so audacious! How dare she show anger towards the Xinghan Awards, how dare she look down on them!
Shang Yechu had no idea that the Brahmins at the Xinghan Awards would have such a rich imagination because of her refusal. Her reasons for refusing were simple: first, she found it disgusting; second, Li Kui and Qin Tianye hadn't been invited, and Shang Yechu wouldn't abandon her friends just to curry favor.
Shang Yechu snapped out of her daze and said to Li Kui, "I've never been to Haicheng before, so I don't know where to eat..."
Qin Tianye said, "Although I have been here before, I have never studied these things."
"I'm full of anger." Zheng Bohan snorted coldly.
"Alright, alright, everyone, come with me." Xu Hanwen waved his hand and said, "Old Zheng, don't be angry. Even if we lose the Xinghan Award, we still have the Tianji Award, and we can still try for the Dadi Award and Feiguang Award. I'll take you all out for seafood, it's on me!"
Li Kui's eyes lit up. Qin Tianye said, "Xiao Ye, go change your clothes first."
Li Kui had absolutely no interest in the entertainment industry, so she didn't pay much attention to her appearance at the ceremony, simply wearing a basic evening gown that could easily be mistaken for casual wear. Shang Yechu, on the other hand, was wearing haute couture, which she had to quickly remove and return to the brand's designated personnel.
Shang Yechu looked down at the dress she was wearing, feeling a mix of emotions.
To perfectly match the theme of the Starry Night Awards, the stylist specially chose this shimmering, floor-length gown, inspired by the phrase "The Milky Way shines brightly, as if emerging from within." Combined with the makeup and styling, it's clear a great deal of thought was put into it.
Now, all that's left is a mess and a disaster.
The Xinghan Award is unworthy of this dress, nor of its bold and romantic name.
“Okay,” Shang Yechu said.
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