The male host said, "Now, only the Best Actor and Best Actress awards are left!"
The female host said, "The tense moment has arrived. Let's welcome the guest presenters Xu Zhixuan and Li Yingai!"
Amidst the cheers, screams, and applause, Li Yingai held onto Xu Zhixuan's arm as they walked through the backstage tunnel and onto the stage. Both of them had smiles on their faces, without the slightest bit of awkwardness from when they first met backstage!
Originally, Xu Zhixuan had no reason to reject being a guest presenter at the Big Bell Awards. However, when he arrived, he realized that his female partner was actually Li Yingai, who had not appeared in public for a long time. He wondered how much effort the organizers had put in to get her to appear!
Xu Zhixuan was the first to arrive at the venue. He was a little worried. It was their first meeting after so many years, so Xu Zhixuan was looking forward to it. However, when they actually met, Xu Zhixuan realized that the atmosphere was really awkward. Especially since the organizers had specially arranged a single lounge for them!
"You..." As soon as the two met, there was a moment of silence before they asked at the same time!
"You go first!" Li Yingai was stunned for a while, but she recovered first and pushed him away with a smile.
Xu Zhixuan didn't know why. She was already married and had a family of her own. Especially when both of them knew that their relationship was like that of the most familiar strangers. This was their first meeting after so many years, so he actually felt nervous!
"Your partner treats you pretty well, right?"
"Yes, she loves me very much! Oh right, I haven't congratulated you yet. Zhixiao is pregnant! "
"Hehe, thank you!"
Then, there was another moment of silence. It wasn't until the staff came to inform them that they were ready to go on stage that they subconsciously let out a sigh of relief. It seemed like they were very lucky, but they didn't show it on their faces.
"Hello everyone, I am Xu Zhixuan!"
"Hello everyone, I am Li Yingai!"
"Ah!!!!" After the two of them stood on stage together, the audience was very enthusiastic. Even many of the artistes present looked curiously at the two on stage. After all, Xu Zhixuan and Li Yingai's relationship was no longer a secret!
"Erm, Ying Ai, this should be the first time we meet after ten years, right?" Xu Zhixuan did not know why, but when he stood on the stage and was surrounded by so many people, he became bolder. He was completely different from his silence in the waiting room!
Li Yingai raised her eyebrows. She was clearly surprised by Xu Zhixuan's words. After all, he was silent backstage just now. However, with a good attitude, she responded easily, "Yeah! Time flies. It's almost been eleven years. But congratulations, you're going to be a father soon! "
"Thank you!" Xu Zhixuan smiled happily. Obviously, he was looking forward to becoming a father to Song Ji-hyo's pregnancy! "But congratulations to you too. You're a boy and a girl. That's great, and they're both very cute!"
"Thank you!"
As if sensing that the two of them had nothing else to talk about, the PD below the stage instructed them to get to the main topic. Although they really wanted Xu Zhixuan and Li Yingai to catch up a little more, it would be best if they could have some sex. But now that the two of them had a family, they naturally would not talk about it!
"Ying Ai, you've acted in many classic movies and worked with many outstanding actors. I think one of them was nominated today. Do you think he has a chance of winning?"
Li Yingai looked at Xu Zhixuan in surprise. Xu Zhixuan actually knew that she had worked with Choi Min-Sik before. When Li Yingai was dating Xu Zhixuan, she knew very well that Xu Zhixuan almost never paid attention to her works!
In fact, it was not Xu Zhixuan who specifically looked into her works. When New World was selecting actors, Xu Zhixuan had looked into Choi Min-Sik's information. From the information, he saw a movie called "Dear Gold." It was starring Li Yingai and Choi Min-Sik. That was the reason why he said that sentence!
"Then, this actor that I worked with before, I think you just worked with him this year. Do you think he will win an award?"
"Fine," Li Yingai replied. In order to be considerate of those who did not understand the situation, the organizers placed Choi Min-Sik on the big screen. Choi Min-Sik was the actor that Li Yingai and Xu Zhixuan had worked with before. He was also the actor that was nominated for the Best Actor Award for 'War Against Crime'.
"Uh! Well, I hope that he will win because it's very important! "
"Oh? Why is that? "
"Of course it's important. If Choi Min-Sik does not win the Best Actor Award, then the movie" New World, "which is going to be released next year, will lose a lot of attention. After that, fewer people will watch the movie. With fewer people watching the movie, the country will collect a lot less taxes. With fewer taxes, many citizens will lose a lot of benefits. Without benefits, there will naturally be demonstrations on the streets. If there are protests, it will naturally affect the country's policies. Don't you think this is important?"
Looking at the dumbfounded Li Yingai and the others, Xu Zhixuan smiled proudly in his heart. There was still half of the story that he hadn't said yet. If he were to tell them all the interesting single chapter of the novel "Hong Kong Dream", their jaws would drop to the ground! (Everyone can read the novel "Hong Kong Dreams," especially the single chapter. It is indeed interesting and well written!)
Not only Li Yingai, but many others were also stunned by Xu Zhixuan's words. Especially Choi Min-Sik, who was being shown on the big screen, had an exaggerated expression. He pointed at himself and looked at Xu Zhixuan. Is the person you are talking about really me? Am I really that important?!
Of course, as an experienced actor and a senior, he would not really lose his composure. He deliberately played along with Xu Zhixuan's performance. Otherwise, how could an actor with such low mental fortitude be a regular at the major film festivals?
The male host, Shen Xianjun, reacted quickly. He ran off the stage and walked up to Choi Min-Sik. He asked, "Senior, what do you think of what Xu Zhixuan said?"
"I … I really didn't know I was that important. It seems this award is very important to me. In order not to disappoint Xu Zhixuan, not to let the citizens lose their benefits, and not to make things difficult for the country, I think it's better if you give me the award!"
After joking around with Choi Min-Sik, he also promoted the upcoming film, 'New World'. The Best Actor Award was about to be announced. Xu Zhixuan's humor had already made him stand out. Just by looking at the audience's expressions, one could tell!
"The nominees for the Best Actor Award are here!"
"'The Runner', Kim Myung-Min!"
This is the last race of my life … I want to run for myself!
"'Broken Arrow', An Shengji!"
You are a dictator … I am not afraid!
"'Light Ocean, The Man Who Became a King', Lee Bingheon!"
You can't die … You must care about the citizens' feelings!
"'The War Against Crime', Choi Min-Sik!"
So many people are surrounding the two of us …!
"'The Dance Queen', Huang Zhengmin!"
He can't even take care of his family. How can he take care of the citizens of Seoul?!
The big screen finished playing the highlights of the nominated films. Every time a nominated actor appeared, the audience applauded!
"Yay, the Best Actor Award at the 49th Da Zhong Film Festival! Wow, this is the end. Our country is in trouble! The Best Actor Award at the 49th Da Zhong Film Festival goes to 'Light Ocean', Lee Bingheon! "
When Xu Zhixuan said the middle part of the sentence, Choi Min-Sik knew he had lost. After all, Xu Zhixuan would not joke under such circumstances. Not only would he offend the organizers, but he would also offend Choi Min-Sik. So, at that moment, Choi Min-Sik was indeed a little disappointed. The other two nominees were a little excited and their faces were already flushed!
However, when the words' Light Ocean 'and' Lee Bingheon 'came out, the two nominees were extremely disappointed. As Lee Bingheon was filming overseas, he did not make it back in time. He was not a popular candidate for the Best Actor Award, so they did not pay much attention to him. But, they did not expect him to be the dark horse this time!
"Since I've presented the Best Actor Award, I'll leave it to you to announce the Best Actress Award!"
Li Yingai smiled and nodded. She then said into the microphone, "The nominees for the Best Actress Award at the 49th Da Zhong Film Festival are here. Please look at the big screen!"
"'Yinjiao', Kim Gaoen!"
Stealing someone else's name, are you trying to make me complain to Grandpa?
"'Dance Queen', Yan Zhenghua!"
Don't my feelings matter? Why am I always the one giving up and sacrificing myself?
"'Everything About My Wife', Lin Xiujing!"
Do you really want to divorce me that much? I-I want a divorce!
"'Holy Burial', Zhao Minxiu!"
Take a good look at how your family died in front of you!
"'Jesus Hospital', Huang Zhengmin!"
If you don't repent, you will be burned to death!
After the highlights of the nominated films were shown on the big screen, Li Yingai did not waste any time. She opened the envelope and announced, "The Best Actress Award at the 49th Da Zhong Film Festival goes to 'Holy Burial', Zhao Minxiu! Congratulations! "
After the Best Film Award was presented to "Guang Hai, The Man Who Became a King," the 49th Da Zhong Film Festival officially came to an end. Xu Zhixuan also bid farewell to Li Yingai. Before they met, Xu Zhixuan had fantasized about how they would meet again. But after meeting her in person, Xu Zhixuan realized that the feelings he had for Li Yingai were the Li Yingai from more than ten years ago, and not the Li Yingai who had married him more than ten years later!
After meeting up with Liu Chenghang and Choi Ho-woon, they walked towards the reception after the awards ceremony. This time, Xu Zhixuan wanted to use his identity as the head of Letian Cinemas to have a proper interaction with people from the film industry for the first time!
Choi Ho-woon and Liu Chenghang also went their separate ways. Ever since Xu Zhixuan arranged for Choi Ho-woon to be by Liu Chenghang's side, Liu Chenghang felt a sense of crisis. He also knew that Xu Zhixuan was very dissatisfied with his results. This was also the first time that the two of them were competing against each other!
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