Before the screening of Chapter 646, Shang Yechu's heart was pounding wildly and rapidly from the moment she boarded the plane.
Under excessive anxiety, even binge eating was no longer effective. After arriving at the hotel, Shang Yechu ate two meals, but neither tasted good, and her throat even twitched from swallowing so frequently.
Her throat hurt, and her head was throbbing with anxiety. Shang Yechu adjusted the hotel lights to a warm, yellowish glow, lay down on the bed, and stared at the ceiling.
The hotel Qingping had booked for entertainment was naturally top-notch. The ceiling was elegantly designed, flat, with large, concealed lights emitting a soft, soothing glow; the decorative lines were minimal, simple and clean. The bed beneath her was as soft as a cloud, almost making her sink into it.
She spent a lot of time with Yang Huanyi, in different settings and in different capacities.
A down-on-his-luck extra and an unprofessional, lazy lead actor.
A rising starlet at the height of her popularity, and a washed-up actor who is currently experiencing a downfall.
The actor playing opposite you.
spouse.
The cheated partner with another man's mother.
Ex-girlfriend and ex-girlfriend.
But this time, it was completely different. She and she were pure, unadulterated competitors. It was either you who was disappointed and defeated, or I who left empty-handed.
This is different from when they filmed their scenes together in *Anna Doraemon*. Back then, while there was an element of competition in their relationship, the main focus was still collaboration. They worked together to create *Anna Doraemon*, and the success belonged to everyone. But the Film Award is a trophy; it's inherently there, and only one person can receive it. The honor it represents belongs solely to the person who receives it.
Shang Yechu is not afraid to compete for awards with anyone in the world except Yang Huanyi.
Yang Huanyi fell into poverty because of her. This was a place Shang Yechu would never dare to touch in her heart.
Logically speaking, Shang Yechu, being vengeful, should have harbored immense resentment after being deceived by Yang Huanyi. However, considering why Yang Huanyi married Cao Shi, that resentment diminished considerably. Ultimately, it culminated in her current state of bitterness, shame, and an inability to let go.
Yang Huanyi desperately needs this award to turn her career around.
Even Shang Yechu, for a fleeting second, considered whether to let Qingping Entertainment's award-winning team give up. What difference would it make if Yang Huanyi won an award?
The thought flashed through his mind for only a fleeting moment before being suppressed by his unwavering determination and sense of responsibility. But it did exist; for someone like Shang Yechu, even a moment of wavering was remarkable.
Shang Yechu rolled over and buried her face in the mattress.
About three seconds later, she got up. She walked to the desk, set up her tablet and computer, and opened the Russian learning software. On the soft, white hotel bed, only a few traces of where she had been lying and a tiny water stain remained.
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The premiere ceremony of "The Forest Without Flowers".
According to Luo Yao's estimation, the premiere wouldn't be a large event. She didn't have many connections in the film industry and couldn't invite colleagues or big stars. She only invited her lover, friends, and a few reporters she could contact.
Although Ye Chu is famous, her popularity is mainly concentrated in mainland China. Taiwan has its own entertainment industry, and crossing the strait to attend is not an easy task. Unexpectedly, after the premiere announcement, a huge number of mainland media reporters and entertainment KOLs were scrambling to attend, and fans flocked to the event like a swarm of locusts. Invitations to the premiere suddenly became highly sought after.
Left with no other choice, Luo Yao had to discuss the matter with Shang Yechu. They selected a few dozen of Shang Yechu's fans and a few dozen relatively reliable media reporters and entertainment bloggers to let them in. As for Yang Huanyi, only a few scattered "Little Grass Sisters" came, which was quite pitiful.
In addition to these people, the premiere was packed with guests, including the creative team, Taiwanese reporters, investors, and representatives from LGBT organizations.
What surprised Shang Yechu the most was that there was another person among the guests at the premiere.
Cao Shi.
Yang Huanyi's husband. Shang Yechu had never met him and never intended to meet him. He came as an investor. Yang Huanyi invested in "The Forest Without Flowers," and Cao Shi also provided some funding.
Shang Yechu thought maliciously: Could this be considered as paying money to give myself a beautiful, jade-like hat?
It was really too much to ask Shang Yechu to have any goodwill towards Cao Shi. Luo Yao was also in a dilemma, but she had no reason to stop Cao Shi. What, was she supposed to tell Boss Cao, "Don't come, I'm afraid Yechu will chop you up"?
In any case, there's no turning back now. This nutritious premiere is already in the pot.
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