Chapter 47: Actually Won an Award (Please Bookmark and Recommend)

"Hahaha, this guy is too funny. He didn't even realize what happened, did he?"

"Impressive, slacking off during an awards ceremony."

"Just like me in Advanced Math class, what a good guy!"

"Me too!"

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

On the internet, viewers watching the live stream left comment after comment, and some even maliciously took screenshots.

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

That’s what you get for saying Xie Ruolin is handsome every day!

Jingcheng.

Jing Tian looked at the suddenly magnified face of Qi Hui and was also slightly stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted and sent a message: "Ah! Senior, you won an award!"

"Go up and accept the award quickly!"

After sending the message, she used her fast fingers to take a screenshot, capturing the look of utter confusion on Qi Hui's face just now.

Looks good, cute... Jing Tian giggled, feeling smug inside.

Huairou Film and Television Base, the *Beijing Love Story* crew.

Yang Mi’s expression was somewhat stiff: "Isn't that Qi Hui? How did he suddenly win an award?"

It was clear that the last time they met, he didn't even have a single work, yet now...

Don't look at how long Yang Mi has been in the industry; in reality, she doesn't have a single acting award.

The only decent thing she had was a nomination at the University Student Television Festival based on *Chinese Paladin 3*, but it was just a nomination.

Compared to the Magnolia Awards, the University Student Television Festival and the like seem like bush-league awards.

Yang Mi felt a wave of depression in her heart. Not winning one herself was painful enough, but the rise of a classmate made her even more heartbroken.

What pained her even more was that she hadn't managed to have any rumors spread about her and Qi Hui; if only she had stirred up some news that night... Yang Mi couldn't help but think to herself.

Soon, she composed her emotions and picked up her phone to draft a text message to Qi Hui.

Shanghai, the *Temptation of Going Home* crew.

Lei Jiayin, Chi Shuai, Choo Ja-hyun, and others looked at the somewhat dazed expression of Qi Hui on the television and couldn't help but be speechless.

Is he too laid back?

If it were me up there, I guarantee I could perform several times better than he did.

"Hehehe..." Director Lin rubbed his hands, his face full of joy; he hadn't chosen the wrong lead actor.

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

Most importantly, he knows how to boost his own fame!

Originally, he thought the role of Xie Ruolin was already quite good, but he didn't expect it could actually 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; they’ve been at it for years and still have nothing to show for it!

We’ve really struck gold here!

Hengdian, the *Snow Leopard* crew.

"He won an award just like that?" Zhang Jian looked at Qi Hui’s face appearing on the screen and felt a toothache.

This pretty boy is so mediocre, yet he can win an award?

On what grounds?

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

"He won a Magnolia Award just after his debut!"

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

"And it’s not a major award anyway, just a viewer-voted award."

"Haha..." Zhang Ruoyun gave an awkward smile; although it was all true, saying it now was quite a buzzkill.

Shanghai, the *Lang Xin Ru Tie* crew hotel.

Ling Xiaosu watched the television, a sense of depression rising in his heart.

It wasn't directed at Qi Hui, he just felt a bit regretful and surprised.

It was clearly just a role as the fifth male lead, yet he won an award, while the third male lead, Teacher Zu Feng, could only accompany him as a nominee.

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

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

"Didn't you say we should read the script? We don't have time during the day." Tang Yifei asked, confused, shaking the document in her hand.

"Oh, right, I almost forgot." Ling Xiaosu realized: "Wait for me to get two chairs."

"Okay." Tang Yifei nodded; the hallway was fine, and the night breeze was cool.

Magnolia venue.

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

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

Watching his bizarre reaction, Zhu Jie and Shen Aojun looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh; it was too funny.

Soon, Qi Hui and Bosco Wong walked onto the stage together.

Because Qi Hui's reaction just now was too eye-catching, the male host didn't even care about Bosco Wong, the Hong Kong star, and directly pulled Qi Hui over to ask:

"Is this Qi Hui's first time here? Why did you have such an interesting reaction just now?"

"Cough..." Qi 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, so I couldn't believe it and thought I was dreaming."

"So I subconsciously checked my phone."

"Hahaha..."

Laughter immediately erupted from the audience; some of it was kind, some perhaps malicious.

But none of that mattered.

Seeing the atmosphere stirred up by Qi Hui, the male host felt a bit pleased and pulled Bosco Wong over to say a few words as well.

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

People from Hong Kong always receive more attention than those from the mainland; in his view, it should be that way.

However, Qi Hui’s reaction just now forced him to make a change.

Fortunately, the effect was quite good.

After chatting briefly, the guests handed the Magnolia trophies to Qi Hui and Bosco Wong.

Only then did Qi Hui realize that the people presenting the awards weren't the hosts, but invited guests—a man and a woman—neither of whom Qi Hui recognized.

What a pity... Qi Hui thought to himself, it wasn't Gao Yuanyuan, who looked like a widow.

With the heavy trophy in hand, Qi Hui shook it and soon walked back to the audience seats with Bosco Wong.

They didn't need to give acceptance speeches.

This was a viewer-voted award; compared to the Best Actor, Best Director, and Golden Television Awards presented by the organizing committee, the "Most Promising Actor Award" in Qi Hui’s hand was significantly lower in value.

However, having one is better than having none.

Returning to the audience seats, Qi Hui noticed that everyone in the *Lurk* crew had smiles on their faces, especially Director Jiang Wei and Sun Honglei.

Tonight, *Lurk* had a great harvest: a Best Director nomination, Best Screenplay, Golden Television Award, Best Actor win, and one for Qi Hui.

Counting them up, that was four trophies in total.

Conversely, *My Chief and My Regiment* wasn't as lucky; they didn't get a single heavyweight award and only won in the viewer-voted categories.

Not to mention the people in their crew, even Qi Hui felt it was a pity.

*My Chief and My Regiment* was so good, how did they end up with nothing?

Qi Hui held the trophy and looked at it from left to right; come to think of it, it was actually quite nice.

Immersed in the trophy, Qi Hui didn't notice the passage of time; in the blink of an eye, it was nearly nine o'clock, and the gala was announced to be over.

Zhu Jie patted him twice, and Qi Hui finally came back to his senses.

"Let's go, let's go have a big meal!" Jiang Wei laughed and waved his hand: "My treat!"

Having won so many awards, it would be unreasonable for him not to treat.

"Woohoo~"

"The director is generous!"

"For once, he's not being stingy with money."

"The last time he treated us, it was Qi Hui who paid."

"What? Why didn't I know about that?" This was said by Fan Yulin; he felt like he had missed out on a fortune.

"This time it's my treat, order whatever you want to eat!" Jiang Wei was incredibly generous.

"Then can you let me steal your vegetables?" Feng Enhe leaned over, the old man rubbing his hands in excitement.

He’s really stayed true to his original intentions!

Jiang Wei kept a straight face: "We're talking about treating everyone to a meal right now, no chatting about stealing vegetables!"

"Hahahahaha..."

For a moment, the entire film crew was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Noon the next day.

Qi Hui came out of the hotel, carrying a brocade box containing a trophy, and hailed a taxi in passing.

"Master, take me to the film and television base."

"The north side or the south side?"

"The north side."

"Alright, get in."

Since he was on break, he might as well stop by to visit Ling Xiaosu on set.