After three days of screening, the box office of "Doomsday" swept the entire country. Not only did it achieve good results in the country, but Depp's participation also received good reviews abroad. In mid-September, the Golden Branch Awards nominated Asha for Best Supporting Actress, while Tang Yue was nominated for Best Female Lead.
"Young Master Wen, you came back at the right time!" Asha was sitting in the office of Stars Entertainment when she heard the news.
Zhou Na's eyes shone with excitement. Asha's share of the box office was 0.3%, and her own bonus was linked to Asha's share of the box office. Based on the box office's current performance, she would soon have a million yuan bonus.
"Don't be fooled by her arrogance now. It's not that easy to marry into a rich family." Zhou Na was thinking about how she could move into a bigger house. She said casually, "A few years ago, didn't Zhuang Yan also get into a relationship with the son of a government official? She even announced her retirement, but what happened?
Back then, the entire country knew about this matter. Originally, everyone thought that it was a happy ending. Who would have thought that there would be a sudden change? His fiancée made a dazzling appearance, and Zhuang Yan became a mistress. Even her deep feelings could not keep the man's heart. The difference in social status became an insurmountable gap.
"Ah, you're different!" Zhou Na suddenly realized that Asha and Wan Qingsi were in the same situation. She quickly said, "President Wan really likes you."
Asha waved her hand, looking unconcerned. "It's fine. Just focus on counting the money!"
The Golden Branch Awards ceremony happened to be on Asha's birthday. Wan Qingsi had been acting mysteriously the week before the ceremony. No one knew what he was up to.
"Sis! All the girls in my class said that you're prettier than Tang Yue. "Asha went home to deliver the invitations. The whole family was going to watch the ceremony. No one would suspect that Ying Qingcang and the others would show up at such an event.
Asha poked Chengcheng's face. "The girls in your class have good taste."
"That's why she's a kept woman. Otherwise, she wouldn't have won the award!" Chengcheng spouted nonsense.
Smack! Xin Qing gave him a smack on the butt. "Where did you learn all these messed up words from?"
Ying Cheng was four years old. He was the most normal child in the Ying family. It was because he had never been injected with any strange injections. To Xin Qing, this child made her feel like a real mother.
Just the thought of Wangwang and Xiao Rui brought tears to her eyes. As for Asha, she was even more devastated. After all, Xunxun was the one who raised her …
"I heard it from my brother and his classmates." Chengcheng stretched out his chubby little hand and touched Xin Qing's face. "They even said that Big Sister isn't as pretty as Mommy!"
Asha narrowed her eyes. This kid's mouth was so sweet. Who did he take after?
Wangwang looked up from his computer and glanced at him. "Sis, Chengcheng is selling your photos at school. He's selling them for ten dollars each."
"Chengcheng?" Asha glared at him. "Is it true?"
Xin Qing was getting anxious as well. "Hey, kid. Where did you get that photo of your sister?"
"Every time Sis comes back, he'll secretly take photos of her. They're all exclusive and limited editions," Wangwang added.
Chengcheng covered his face and pretended to cry. "Wuwuwu … Brother is a bad guy!"
"Mommy, are you sure you didn't ask my mother-in-law to give you an injection when you were pregnant with him?" Asha thought that a four-year-old child should be asking for candy with a runny nose. Her little brother was so smart that it didn't make sense.
Xin Qing pretended to be angry. "Don't you dare sell your sister's photos! Do you hear me?!"
"He's selling Asha's photos?" Wan Qingsi, who had been discussing business with Ying Qingcang in the study, walked out. "Chengcheng, what photos did you take?"
Chengcheng hid behind Asha like a coward. Wangwang continued to betray him. "Brushing teeth, wearing pajamas, eating desserts, spacing out."
Wan Qingsi's face darkened with every sentence.
"Ying … Chengcheng …" Wan Qingsi pulled the brat out of Asha's arms. "If I find out that you're selling your sister's photos again, I'll paste your naked ass on Caesar's front door."
Chengcheng was already crying. "I … I won't … do it again …" he stammered.
"You deserve it!" Xin Qing poked him in the head.
After Wan Qingsi and Asha left, Xin Qing realized that Ying Qingcang's face had been sour the whole night. That night, the two of them lay in bed. Xin Qing took the opportunity to ask him, "Are you angry with Xunxun again?"
Ying Qingcang was massaging her calves. "That brat wants to propose to Asha on her birthday," he said indignantly.
"Oh, not bad. He even knows to say hello to you," Xin Qing said with a sigh. "I guess he'll take Asha to register his marriage after he proposes."
"In your dreams!" Ying Qingcang gritted his teeth. "Asha isn't even 18 yet."
Xin Qing moved her arms. "I wasn't 18 when I married you either."
"…" Ying Qingcang felt guilty for a moment, but he quickly found an excuse for himself. "That's not the same. It's fate. We were born for each other."
She suddenly knew who Chengcheng took after.
"You can't stop it anyway. Don't make yourself angry!" She reached out and patted the man's head. Ying Qingcang took the opportunity to press against her. "Then let's do it again tonight. It'll be a consolation!"
At the end of September, the award ceremony for the Golden Branch Awards was held as scheduled. Wan Qingsi was even more nervous than Asha. He personally chose a dress for her. It was a pure white, short, tight-fitting dress with white gauze and rhinestones embroidered with blooming flowers.
Asha looked like a daffodil in contrast to her petite figure. The red butterfly hair clip on her head added a touch of enchanting charm to her.
"I really don't want you to wear a short skirt." Wan Qingsi was still dissatisfied when he saw Asha's long, snow-white legs before he left.
Unfortunately, Asha was 163cm in height. Long trailing dresses would look too heavy on her. Short skirts were the most suitable for her. Today was her first red carpet walk. Wan Qingsi hoped that she would leave a perfect impression on both himself and others.
After accompanying Ah Sha down the red carpet, there would be a small cocktail party at the front and back of the stage. This was to allow everyone to communicate with each other. The judges would also release the final list of winners. This was an unwritten rule.
"Congratulations, Best Supporting Actress!" Tang Yue was wearing a long, off-the-shoulder purple dress. She walked over slowly and stood in front of Ah Sha.
Asha raised her glass. "You're welcome."
Wen Pinyu stood beside Tang Yue. "Yueyue won Best Supporting Actress, and you won Best Supporting Actress. You're both from the same company. You two are perfect for each other."
"I didn't know Young Master Wen was so amazing!" Asha looked at him with admiration. "Everyone on the Internet said that Sister Tang Yue's acting was terrible. I was worried that you wouldn't get her the award!"
Tang Yue glared at Asha. Wen Pinyu reprimanded Tang Yue. "You're slandering Yueyue. Apologize immediately!"
"I … I didn't!" Asha pouted. "Go and see for yourself. That's what the netizens are saying."
After the nominees for this year's Golden Branch Awards were announced, many netizens were attacking Tang Yue. No matter how silly Asha's image was, after the release of End of the World, everyone was amazed by her acting skills.
In comparison, Tang Yue's acting skills were mediocre to begin with. In End of the World, Tang Yue's supporting actress committed suicide for the sake of peace. Fans cried their eyes out in the theater. The director was also cursed.
Asha's Weibo account had gained hundreds of thousands of followers in just one month. Everyone was shouting "Don't die!" and "We love you!"
For that reason, Wan Qingsi had praised her more than once.
"My Asha has foresight. She knows which character the audience likes!"
Wen Pinyu snorted. "If that's what Miss Mei Jing said, then let's see who gets the award tonight!" After that, he left with Tang Yue in his arms. Tang Yue tilted her head slightly and flashed a smug smile at Asha.
Asha snorted. Someone came up to her from behind and pulled her into an embrace. "What are you laughing at?"
"Second Young Master Wen probably won't let me win this award."
Wan Qingsi watched as Second Young Master Wen entered the judging room. He kissed Asha's forehead. "If he dares to do that, he'll be the one embarrassed."
Clearly, the man had made all the arrangements. Asha wasn't worried at all. She followed Wan Qingsi to their seats. The ceremony was about to begin.
The first few technical awards were presented. "End of the World" won the Best Special Effects Award for its flawless post-production effects. An Ru also won the Best Song Award for her performance of the theme song. Unfortunately, she couldn't be there to receive her award.
When the Best Supporting Actress Award was about to be presented, Wan Qingsi said that he needed to go to the restroom. Asha was worried that he wouldn't make it back in time to see her receive her award. However, when the emcee announced the Best Supporting Actress Award and invited Wan Qingsi from Star Entertainment to present the award, Asha finally understood why he needed to go to the restroom.
On the stage, Wan Qingsi looked at Asha as if she was the only one in his eyes. When he opened the name list, Asha noticed the change in his expression. However, he still smiled and announced her name.
She stood up to accept the congratulations from the crowd. Then, she went on stage to receive her award. When she passed by Tang Yue, Asha noticed that Wen Pinyu looked like he had seen a ghost. He looked like he was about to rush up the stage. She didn't have time to think about it. Wan Qingsi had already reached out to her.
She stood on the stage and took the trophy from Wan Qingsi. Then, she gave the acceptance speech that she had memorized in advance.
"You're my Best Leading Actress Award. Tonight, I'll personally crown you!" Wan Qingsi whispered into her ear. Then, he kissed her on the lips in front of everyone. The audience was in an uproar. The reporters pressed their shutters like crazy.
The emcee gossiped excitedly. "Did you see that? Did you see that?"
Wan Qingsi didn't give the emcee a chance to show off. He walked off the stage with Asha in his arms. When it was time to present the Best Leading Actress Award, Tang Yue was about to stand up when she heard the name of another female celebrity being announced.
Tang Yue's face turned pale. Her body swayed and she almost fell. The people who had congratulated her in advance were also embarrassed. Wen Pinyu helped her sit down. He looked anxious and comforted her. Then, he shot a resentful look at Asha.
"You did this?" Asha squeezed Wan Qingsi's hand.
Wan Qingsi snorted. "He dared to threaten the judges to change your award. I'll teach him a lesson."
After the ceremony, the atmosphere at the banquet was heavy. Everyone knew what had happened. Wen Pinyu stood in the middle of the hall with a dark expression. Beside him was Tang Yue, whose eyes were red and swollen.
When he saw Asha walk in with Wan Qingsi, he couldn't help but shout, "Wan Qingsi, you have to give me an explanation tonight!"
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