Chapter 509: A Huge Upset

“If you don’t want to come back, that’s fine too.”

Bo Yanching was so serious that Nan Jiaojiao couldn’t help but laugh.

She really did laugh, though she coyly covered the corner of her lips with her hand, but Bo Yanching immediately pulled her hand away.

“What’s so funny?

Let me see.”

Nan Jiaojiao chuckled, “Mr.

Bo, has anyone ever told you that when you’re at your most serious, you’re actually at your most mischievous?”

“No, just you.

I’ve heard it now and will remember it.”

Why was there a sense of pride in his tone, as if he was proud of being praised?

Nan Jiaojiao was at a loss with him, but she had promised Chu Yao she would stay with her through the night.

“Stop joking.

It’s okay to go back.

Mo Tingshen isn’t around, Chu Yao is too dazzling tonight, I’m afraid she might catch someone’s eye.”

Bo Yanching blurted out, “Yaen Chi stayed.”

Nan Jiaojiao laughed lazily, “Yaen Chi is quite famous.

If he stands next to Chu Yao, the journalists’ keyboards might break from typing up various romantic stories.”

That’s how scandals start, isn’t it?

“Alright, I’m staying.

I heard there’s a dish at the celebration dinner called ‘Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night.’ It’s made by carving small holes in ham, stuffing tofu inside, and then steaming it with the ham on top to let the flavor of the ham fully infuse the tofu.

I want to try it.”

Bo Yanching wanted to say that it wouldn’t be difficult.

At Uncle Zhan’s private kitchen, not to mention ham, even the most expensive ingredients would be obtained for her if she wanted to eat them.

But he didn’t say this after all, pretending to be swayed by her, and holding her hand, they went back to their seats.

Yaen Chi was quite understanding and voluntarily gave up his spot, but sent Huo Linxi to the back row.

He took Huo Linxi’s seat, sitting next to Bo Yanching, and next to him sat Nan Jiaojiao.

Throughout the more than two-hour award ceremony, Yaen Chi didn’t even dare to pass a cigarette to Brother Yan.

Without any suspense, Chu Yao bagged the Best Actress Award.

She stood on stage with the Best Actor, and the space between them was wide enough to fit two people, clearly indicating a past collaboration, yet they kept such a distance to avoid suspicion.

She pinched the microphone and faced the camera, thanking only herself and briefly mentioning Shengjing and her fans.

The Best Actor’s acceptance speech was much more formal, thanking a long list of people.

In contrast, Chu Yao’s genuine demeanor seemed more down-to-earth.

The last two awards were the Most Popular Male and Female Newcomer Awards.

This award is usually presented in the middle of the ceremony.

This year, however, it was scheduled after the Best Actor and Actress, unexpectedly becoming the finale.

The two presenting guests were highly skilled veteran actors who kept pushing a thin piece of paper back and forth between them with hardly a smile on their faces.

They read out the winner’s name reluctantly, like they had a fish bone stuck in their throat.

Then, as the camera switched, they immediately threw down their scripts and walked off.

The winner of the Most Popular Actress Award was a huge surprise.

Chen Man.

A newcomer who rose to fame through a small web series.

Among her fellow nominees were two who had been involved in major films right from the start of their careers, even being nominated for the Best Actress Award last year.

The venue fell silent for a few seconds before a scattered applause began.

Below the stage, the artists glanced over, some calm, some surprised, and some indifferent.

Chen Man acted as if she couldn’t feel it, covering her heart and her mouth, tears quickly welling up in her eyes.

She stood up, turned around, and bowed towards her fans.

Some lesser-known actors eager for publicity rushed to hug her.

Chen Man dealt with a few and when another came up, she subtly pushed them away, walked up to the stage, and received the trophy from the guest.

Just as she stood before the microphone, before she could speak, she burst into a crying tone.