Chapter 47: Really Won an Award (Asking for Collections and Recommendations)

"Hahaha, this guy is too funny; he must not have reacted yet?"

"Impressive, slacking off even at the award ceremony."

"Just like my Advanced Math class; what a good person!"

"Me too!"

"I'm different; not just Advanced Math, I do this in English class too."

Online, viewers watching the live stream left comment after comment, and some even wickedly took screenshots.

"Looks good, I'll take it back to show my partner."

"Let you say Xie Ruolin is handsome every day!"

The Imperial Capital.

Jing Tian looked at the suddenly enlarged Beside Qi Hui Hui and was also slightly stunned, then quickly reacted, sending a message: "Ah! Senior Brother, you won an award!"

"Go up and accept the award quickly!"

After sending the message, her fingers flew as she took a screenshot, capturing the dazed look on Beside Qi Hui Hui's face just now.

"Looks good, cute..." Jing Tian giggled, feeling proud in her heart.

Huairou Film and Television Base, the set of "Imperial Capital Love Story".

Yang Mi's face stiffened slightly: "Isn't that Beside Qi Hui Hui? How did he suddenly win an award?"

Clearly, the last time we met he had no works at all, but now...

Don't look at Yang Mi's many years in the industry; actually, she has won not a single acting award.

The best she has is a nomination at the College Student Television Festival relying on "Chinese Paladin 3", but it was merely a nomination.

Compared to the Magnolia Awards, the College Student Television Festival and the like are simply like chicken awards.

A wave of depression washed over Yang Mi's heart; not winning herself was painful enough, but a classmate's sudden rise hurt her even more.

What hurt her even more was that she hadn't managed to spread any rumors with Beside Qi Hui Hui; if only she had made some news that night... Yang Mi couldn't help but think in her heart.

Soon, she gathered her emotions, picked up her phone, and edited a text message to Beside Qi Hui Hui.

Magic Capital, the set of "The Temptation to Go Home".

Lei Jiayin, Chi Shuai, Qiu Chixuan, and others watched Beside Qi Hui Hui's somewhat dazed expression on the television and were speechless.

His heart is way too big, isn't it?

If I went up there, I guarantee I could perform several times better.

"Hehehe..." Director Lin rubbed his hands, his face beaming; he hadn't chosen the wrong male lead.

Good image, excellent acting, cheap and easy to use.

Most importantly, he increases his own fame!

Originally he thought the role of Xie Ruolin was already quite good, but he didn't expect it could even win an award.

Although it wasn't a heavyweight award, it was still an award on the Magnolia stage.

Look at Lei Jiayin and Chi Shuai; for several years they have harvested nothing!

We have picked up a treasure!

Hengdian, the set of "Snow Leopard".

"He won an award already?" Zhang Jian looked at Beside Qi Hui Hui's face appearing on the screen and felt a toothache.

This pretty boy is utterly ordinary; how can he win an award?

On what grounds?

"Holy crap, Senior Brother is awesome!" Zhang Ruoyun clapped his hands and jumped up from his chair in excitement:

"Won a Magnolia Award right after debuting!"

"Why are you so happy?" Zhang Jian frowned slightly: "It's not you who won the award."

"And it's not even a major award, just a viewer-voted award."

"Haha..." Zhang Ruoyun smiled awkwardly; although it was all the truth, saying it now was quite a mood killer.

Magic Capital, the hotel of the "Iron Will" set.

Ling Xiaosu watched the television, feeling a bit depressed in his heart.

It wasn't directed at Beside Qi Hui Hui, just feeling some regret and surprise.

Clearly it was just a fifth male lead role, yet he won an award, while the third male lead, Teacher Zu Feng, could only run alongside without winning.

"Xiaosu Gege, it's me!" A voice sounded from outside the door: "Open the door."

"Yifei?" Ling Xiaosu opened the door and poked his head out: "Is there something you need late at night?"

"Isn't it what you said about reading the script? We have no time during the day." Tang Yifei was puzzled, shaking the documents in her hand.

"Oh, right, almost forgot." Ling Xiaosu realized: "Wait, let me get two stools."

"Okay." Tang Yifei nodded; whether at the door or in the corridor, the night breeze was cool.

Magnolia Awards venue.

Beside Qi Hui Hui first looked up, then looked down at his phone, and only then slowly stood up.

It was his phone vibrating; Jing Tian sent another message.

Seeing his bizarre reaction, Zhu Jie and Shen Aojun exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh; it was too funny.

Soon, Beside Qi Hui Hui and Huang Zongze walked onto the stage together.

Because Beside Qi Hui Hui's reaction just now had drawn so much attention, the male host didn't even bother with Huang Zongze, the Hong Kong star, and pulled Beside Qi Hui Hui aside to ask directly:

"Is this your first time here? How did you have such an interesting reaction just now?"

"Ahem…" Beside Qi Hui Hui gave an awkward cough. Of course he couldn't tell the truth:

"This is the first drama I've acted in. I didn't expect to win an award, I couldn't quite believe it, I thought I was dreaming."

"So I instinctively checked my phone."

"Hahaha…"

From the audience, a burst of laughter immediately rose up—some good-natured, and possibly some malicious.

But none of that mattered.

Seeing the atmosphere stirred up by Beside Qi Hui Hui, the male host felt a small thrill of satisfaction and pulled Huang Zongze aside to say a few words as well.

This had actually been his original plan; Beside Qi Hui Hui wasn't supposed to be interviewed.

People from Hong Kong always got more attention than mainlanders, and in his view, that was only right.

However, Beside Qi Hui Hui's reaction just now had forced him to change his plans.

Fortunately, the effect wasn't bad.

After a brief chat, the guests handed Beside Qi Hui Hui and Huang Zongze the Magnolia Awards trophies.

Only then did Beside Qi Hui Hui realize that the presenters weren't the hosts, but invited guests—one man, one woman, neither of whom Beside Qi Hui Hui recognized.

Too bad… Beside Qi Hui Hui thought to himself. It wasn't Gao Yuanyuan dressed up to look like a widow.

With the heavy trophy in hand, Beside Qi Hui Hui gave it a little shake, then quickly walked back to the audience seats with Huang Zongze.

They didn't have to give an acceptance speech.

This was an audience-voted award. Compared to the committee-awarded Best Actor, Best Director, TV Drama Gold Award, and the like, the "Most Promising New Actor Award" in Beside Qi Hui Hui's hand was a big notch lower in prestige.

Still, having one was better than none.

Returning to the audience seats, Beside Qi Hui Hui noticed that everyone from the "Lurk" crew had smiles on their faces, especially director Jiang Wei and Sun Honglei.

Tonight "Lurk" had a bumper harvest: Best Director nomination, Best Screenplay, TV Drama Gold Award, Best Actor win, plus one for Beside Qi Hui Hui.

All told, a full four trophies.

By contrast, "My Chief, My Regiment" wasn't so lucky—it didn't take home a single heavyweight award, only winning in audience-voted categories.

Forget the crew members—even Beside Qi Hui Hui felt it was a pity.

"Regiment" was so good, how could it come away empty-handed?

Beside Qi Hui Hui held the trophy, looking it over left and right. Honestly, it was quite good-looking.

Immersed in the trophy, Beside Qi Hui Hui didn't notice time passing. In the blink of an eye it was nearly nine o'clock, and the gala directly announced its end.

Zhu Jie patted him twice before Beside Qi Hui Hui came back to his senses.

"Let's go, big dinner!" Jiang Wei laughed heartily and waved his hand expansively: "My treat!"

Having won so many awards, it would've been a bit inexcusable if he didn't treat.

"Wuhu~"

"Director, so generous!"

"This time he's finally not being stingy with money."

"Last time he treated, it was Beside Qi Hui Hui's turn."

"What? Why didn't I know about this?" This line was said by Fan Yulin—he felt like he'd missed out on a fortune.

"I'm treating this time, order whatever you want!" Jiang Wei was exceedingly generous.

"Then can you let me steal your vegetables?" Feng Enhe squeezed over, rubbing his hands together with an excited face.

Staying true to his roots, that one!

Jiang Wei kept a straight face: "We're talking about treating now, no discussing stealing vegetables!"

"Hahahahaha…"

For a moment, the whole crew was filled with a happy atmosphere.

……

The next day, noon.

Beside Qi Hui Hui came out of the hotel, carrying a brocade box holding the trophy, and casually hailed a taxi.

"Driver, take me to the film and TV base."

"The north side or the south side?"

"North side."

"Alright, get in."

Since he was on a break anyway, he might as well drop by to visit Old Ling on the way.