Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 427 Weibo Night: A Galaxy of Stars
Time flies, and March 25th has arrived in the blink of an eye.

Over the past year, the once frozen waters of the entertainment industry have slowly been stirred and thawed.

After experiencing a market downturn, the cultural and entertainment market has finally begun to recover from its trough.

Affected by the pandemic, the new market environment has ushered in a new round of gold rush, a process of breaking down barriers and building anew.

Over the past three exceptionally difficult years, the entertainment industry has grown amidst setbacks, and it also seems to have united like never before, working together as one and leveraging external forces to overcome adversity.

The Weibo Night event can be seen as the first shot fired in the cultural and entertainment revival.

Despite the countless commercial galas and New Year's Eve celebrations throughout the year, it's undeniable that the once-in-a-lifetime Weibo Night remains a social currency and a source of joy, providing a warm-up topic for the public's conversations for days or even months to come.

At this time, viewers can always piece together the storyline from fragments of different camera angles in the live broadcast and in GIFs.

Watching an awards ceremony live might not be that interesting, but netizens on Weibo are. They always manage to discover some intriguing moments that we ourselves have overlooked. So the more we scroll through Weibo, the happier we get, wishing we could search the entire internet for a lip-reading expert to read what's so interesting that makes celebrities come down from their pedestals and lose all control of their expressions when they're excitedly listening to gossip.

The Weibo Night is a filter that makes the ten-year promises resound, like a dream with a beginning and an end, echoing the opening in our memories and respecting the ending of the story. Even though it feels like a lifetime ago, it is still romantic and unrealistically beautiful.

After all, nothing is more moving than the scene of young people reuniting at the summit.

So, starting early in the morning, the internet became lively, especially on Weibo, where netizens were constantly discussing the topic, and the trending topics were almost entirely related to the Weibo Night that was about to begin that evening.

"Weibo Night Lineup" Hot
"Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling'er in the same frame" trending
The "Four Beauties of Chinese Paladin" craze
"Weibo Night Red Carpet" New
"Derek & Hsin's attraction reunites"
Related terms have consistently dominated the top of the trending search list.

In fact, as early as the beginning of the month, Weibo officially began a long-term pre-launch campaign that lasted for nearly a month, announcing several guests every day like squeezing toothpaste, which whetted the appetite of netizens.

It wasn't until yesterday that the final batch of heavyweight guests, including Yang Mi, Liu Yifei, Hu Ge, Zhang Yimou and other big names, were officially announced, completely igniting public anticipation.

Tickets for this year's Weibo Night were by invitation only and were distributed by the organizers to celebrity studios and fan clubs.

To secure the coveted entry, fans from all sides poured tremendous effort into various official polls and interactive activities, resulting in a fierce data war.

However, this has also led to rumors that some celebrity teams were allocated fewer tickets, and that some internal tickets were even being resold to scalpers at high prices, which has sparked strong dissatisfaction from many fan clubs.

In order to not lose out in terms of momentum and to give their idols enough face, many fans started setting up camp near the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai several days in advance.

Photos circulating online show fans bundled up in thick cotton-padded coats, carrying small stools and blankets, sleeping directly on the cold roadside in the early spring night, just to secure a good spot to see their idols' convoy pass by.

This almost frenzied support behavior became a unique sight before the opening of Weibo Night.

The data war is equally fierce on the virtual network.

Any official post related to the celebrity lineup garners hundreds of thousands of likes and millions of reposts. The comment section has become a battleground for fans to control the comments, with densely packed support messages and meticulously edited photos vying for attention, each fan eager to have their idol's name appear at the top of the comments. The scene is like a military parade in the digital age.

Offline, the plazas surrounding the venue had already been occupied by various support items.

Fans occupied an entire street and unfurled huge banners and flags.

Some fans coordinated their support outfits to match the colors, occupying a corner of the square and forming a spectacular patch of color.

Even more extreme, some wealthy fans, in order to compete and show off their idols' influence, spared no expense to rent several brightly colored luxury cars such as Ferraris and park them nearby, attracting the attention of passersby.

By the afternoon, the entire plaza and surrounding area outside the Mercedes-Benz Arena were packed with fans.

The deafening shouts and cheers mingled together, creating an extremely frenzied atmosphere.

Traffic within a radius of more than ten kilometers was almost paralyzed, with vehicles unable to move an inch.

Seeing that the situation might get out of control, many celebrity studios had to issue urgent statements urging fans to prioritize safety and evacuate in an orderly manner.

However, once the fervor is ignited, it is difficult to quell it easily, and these appeals have had little effect.

Faced with a crowd that far exceeded expectations and continued to gather, Weibo officials had to issue an emergency announcement for safety reasons, canceling the red carpet event that had just begun!

The news caused an uproar among fans who had been waiting anxiously outside the venue, with disappointment and dissatisfaction spreading rapidly.

However, the noise and regrets outside the venue did not affect the preparations inside.

Although the red carpet was cancelled, the ceremony still took place.

At this moment, the cultural center is already dazzling with stars. Under the warm yellow lights, celebrity guests dressed in gorgeous attire are entering and taking their seats one after another under the guidance of staff.

Every celebrity dressed up meticulously for this annual event, putting in their best effort to present their best selves.

Liu Yifei chose a green haute couture gown, which was made of countless meticulously arranged feathers. It was light and graceful as she walked, shimmering and shining, just like an elegant and noble peacock quietly spreading its tail feathers. The moment she appeared, she attracted countless eyes.

Yang Mi appeared in a bright red, form-fitting long dress. The dress's cut perfectly accentuated her well-known figure, highlighting her S-curve and exuding a mature and sexy charm, like a moving flame, dazzling and radiant.

Liu Sisi maintained her unique calm elegance, wearing a lake-blue sequined haute couture gown that trailed on the ground, paired with a simple updo. She simply stood there quietly, exuding a tranquil aura of peace and serenity, which contrasted sharply with the surrounding noise.

Tong Liya wore a flowing light purple dress. The dress seemed to casually outline her tall and slender figure, yet it subtly revealed her curvaceous figure, attracting people's attention.

The 85-generation actresses are vying for attention, and the younger actresses are equally impressive.

Dilraba made a stunning appearance in a deep V-neck fuchsia dress, paired with a matching voluminous skirt and elegant shawl. The vibrant and saturated colors accentuated her striking features and radiant charm, making her look like a blooming rose.

This time, Yang Zi changed her usual style of puffy skirts and chose a light pink deep V-neck floor-length gown. The gown was made of smooth material and had a simple and elegant design, which perfectly showcased her charm as she gradually shed her naivety and moved towards a more mature woman.

Li Yitong's choice was full of romance and fantasy. She wore a white rhinestone-embellished tulle dress that reflected tiny sparkles under the lights, as if she were wearing the entire starry sky, beautiful and dreamlike.

With her signature sweet smile and crescent-shaped eyes, she attracted a lot of attention as soon as she entered the venue.

Tian Xiwei appeared in a light purple strapless dress, the color of which was fresh and soft, perfectly highlighting her fair skin and sweet face.

The dress hugged her figure, highlighting her curvaceous and beautiful body. Two dimples, one deep and one shallow, bloomed on her small face, making her look both radiant and charming.

Yu Shuxin, Song Yi, Jin Chen and others also entered the venue one after another. Each of them was dressed in an extremely eye-catching outfit, which obviously showed that a lot of thought had been put into it.

Compared to the dazzling and vibrant outfits of female celebrities, male artists' attire is much simpler and more understated, mostly consisting of suits, almost like they're all mass-produced, with only slight differences in color.

Even so, the stands were still mostly filled with male celebrities' fans, who received significantly more attention than female celebrities.

Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, Gong Jun, Wang Hedi, Wang Yuan, Wu Lei... When each person entered the venue, the corresponding audience area would erupt in enthusiastic cheers and shouts. Fans were afraid that their idols' voices would be overshadowed, so they did their best to make their idols look good.

The volume of her voice was so great that only a few of the other actresses born in the 85s or 90s, such as Dilraba and Yang Zi, could barely match it.

Li Yitong had just sat down in her seat with her name tag when she saw Tian Xiwei walking in from afar, carrying her somewhat cumbersome skirt and looking around with staff members by her side.

She immediately smiled and waved.

Tian Xiwei's eyes lit up, and she immediately jogged over.

The two had been filming the female contestant's show for over half a month, and had already become quite familiar with each other; now they were very close.

"Tongtong!"

Tian Xiwei sat down in the empty seat next to Li Yitong, affectionately took her arm, and looked around curiously with her big eyes.

"Wow, there are so many people!"

Li Yitong smiled and squeezed her hand.

“Of course, this is Weibo Night, and most of the entertainment industry is here.” As the two were chatting in hushed tones, Tian Xiwei noticed another commotion at the entrance. Wang Cheran, holding up her skirt, walked in gracefully in a green strapless dress.

She is tall with long legs, and her long, flowing hair complements her elegant and beautiful features with a touch of classical charm. Even in such a star-studded setting, she is impossible not to take a second look.

Tian Xiwei pursed her lips. They had just crossed paths while taking photos in the media area, but pretended not to see each other.

She was deeply impressed by Wang Cheran's behavior at the banquet before. She pretended to be well-behaved in front of Jiang Qing, but her eyes looked a little creepy when she looked at people behind her back. She always felt that this woman was a little crazy.

And for some reason, she felt that Wang Churan's gaze at her just now was strange, like... smugness?
What's there to be proud of?

Just because you went on stage last time to demonstrate the product with Jiang Qing?
That's amazing!

On the other side, Hu Lianxin also entered the venue, lifting the hem of her skirt.

She was slightly nervous, cautiously observing the dazzling array of stars around her, not yet fully accustomed to such a grand spectacle.

At the same time, Zhang Jingyi walked in accompanied by Fangfang.

Today, she chose a white off-the-shoulder long dress, with her carefully styled long curly hair draped over her shoulders. A string of ivory white pearls adorned her slender neck, adding a touch of gentleness to her look. Her clean makeup highlighted her excellent bone structure, and the whole look appeared elegant and dignified.

She sat down not far from Tian Xiwei and Li Yitong, in the same row as them.

Tian Xiwei couldn't help but glance at her a few times. She could naturally tell how ambiguous the relationship between this actress of the same age who had worked with Jiang Qing was.

It's probably related to him too.

As more and more celebrities entered and took their places, the atmosphere inside gradually heated up. Artists who knew each other greeted each other and chatted and laughed.

The live stream chat was already flooded with comments, with netizens enthusiastically discussing each celebrity's look, condition, and interactions with each other.

Although the red carpet event was temporarily suspended, preventing netizens from seeing unedited photos of the celebrities, many details became trending topics as the live broadcast from inside the venue progressed, such as the seating arrangement, which was of great curiosity to netizens.

Sitting in the middle of the row are Zhang Yimou, Deng Chao, Li Yuchun, Huang Xiaoming, Li Bingbing, Hui Yinghong, and Yao Chen.

As one of the representatives of the fifth generation of Chinese directors, and also the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 08 Olympic Games and the 22 Winter Olympics, it is only natural that the renowned director Zhang Yimou is sitting in the middle of the row.

In addition, Zhang Yimou's film "Man Jiang Hong" became the big winner of the recent Lunar New Year film season, sparking heated discussions across the internet and successfully entering the top ten of the all-time box office charts in mainland China.

As the most dazzling star-studded event in the Chinese entertainment industry, Weibo's invitation to Zhang Yimou to preside over the event was definitely a wise move. Although he is not a frequent visitor to the trending topics, he is a representative director in the history of Chinese film, and no one can argue with him leading the middle row.

Although Deng Chao and Huang Xiaoming are already considered heartthrobs among middle-aged men, they have remained popular since the era of the "Four Little Fresh Meat" in mainland China. They are considered top-tier middle-aged celebrities in terms of film, television, variety shows, and trending topics, so their positions are naturally undisputed.

The funniest thing was that netizens could see through the live broadcast from inside the venue that the lively Deng Chao acted as if he had bought a ticket to enter, greeting and interacting with everyone, just like his performance when he participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala for two consecutive years, revealing his social skills.

As the pioneer of the first generation of idols, Li Yuchun's current status is determined by the votes of her fans through countless text messages. She is always in the center position in the posters of various events, and no one questions her sitting in the middle of the row.

It's mainly because I'm used to it.

The "Four Dan and Two Bing" (referring to four top actresses and two top actresses) were once a celebrated story in the Chinese entertainment industry, but now only Zhou Xun, Zhang Ziyi, and Li Bingbing remain active in the public eye. Perhaps because of the "kings not meeting," with Zhou Xun and Zhang Ziyi absent, Li Bingbing became the only top actress in the entire industry, and her position was secure.

Veteran actress Kara Hui was seated in the middle of the first row, a position many netizens felt was well-deserved. Although she rarely plays leading roles anymore at her age, her experience and dedication are something all young actors in the Chinese entertainment industry should learn from, and she has an excellent reputation.

As for Yao Chen, many netizens in the live stream chat were curious about why she was able to sit in the middle of the first row. In fact, she was the first artist on Weibo to have more than one million followers. She was once known as the Weibo Queen. She had hit works in the early and middle stages of her career and her status among female artists was second only to a few top actresses.

However, Cao Guowei, the CEO of Weibo, sat in the right section of the row with a group of senior executives, which surprised many people.

Normally, he should be sitting in the middle section.

As for the second row, the middle section was arguably the best spot of the entire event, and both the fans at the venue and those watching the live stream of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series had a perfect day.

The artists seated in the middle section of the second row are Xiao Zhan, Dilraba Dilmurat, Jackson Yee, Gu Ailing, Liu Yifei, Hu Ge, Liu Sisi, Yang Mi, Angelababy, Gao Yuanyuan, Tong Liya, and Yang Zi. This seating arrangement is so interesting that netizens are dazzled.

First, Liu Yifei, Hu Ge, Liu Sisi, and Yang Mi sat side by side, a truly historic moment that drew a flurry of comments from fans of the first and third installments of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series.

Unfortunately, Tang Yan arrived late. Despite her studio releasing promotional photos early on, she hadn't shown up yet, which angered many fans who cursed her in the comments.

Secondly, Liu Sisi, Yang Mi, and Angelababy, three actresses born in the 1980s, appeared together at the Weibo Night, a night where all the actresses of that generation were vying for attention. In terms of looks, styling, temperament, and presence, the actresses of that generation completely outshone the others. In recent years, after the "Four Dan and Two Bing" actresses have toned down their brilliance, the actresses of that generation still hold up the spotlight in terms of popularity.

After that, Dilraba Dilmurat and Yang Zi, two top actresses born in the 90s, sat in the middle of the second row, but the two were far apart. It has to be said that the organizers were very perceptive.

It has some highlights, but it's not overdone.

In addition, although Xiao Zhan and Dilraba have not worked together yet, news of their collaboration is frequently reported online, and they already have a considerable number of CP fans. Now that the two are sitting together, it can be said that they have once again fulfilled the imagination of CP fans.

Looking at TFBOYS, after the three members officially announced their participation in Weibo Night, many fans hoped that they could appear together or sit side by side. However, now Yi Yangqianxi is sitting in the middle section of the second row, while Wang Yuan and Wang Junkai are sitting side by side in the right section of the second row, making netizens wonder if the three of them will have a chance to reunite.
If so, which platform and which event would facilitate it?

Compared to the other people in the second row, Gao Yuanyuan and Tong Liya looked somewhat awkward.

Although they are still considered goddesses, their popularity has declined significantly, and they haven't had any hit works in recent years, leading many netizens to question whether they should be sitting in the middle of the second row.

What's intriguing is that Gu Ailing and Yi Yangqianxi co-starred in a short film about the torch relay at the Winter Olympics, which led to a fanbase for the two people who had no connection. Although Gu Ailing's influence justifies her sitting in the middle of the second row, it's hard not to suspect that Weibo arranged their seats together, as it was a deliberate choice.

The seven people in the middle of the first row are all people with both status and national popularity in the Chinese entertainment industry. The artists in the second row are basically top-tier celebrities or actors with hit works, and Gao Ye is particularly eye-catching.

23 years ago, not many viewers knew Gao Ye, but after the huge hit "Raging Storm", Gao Ye's popularity and influence skyrocketed. He sat in the second row left section with Li Xian, Wang Yibo, Zhang Ruoyun, Lei Jiayin, Ma Li and others, while Bai Lu, Wang Hedi, Yu Shuxin, Wu Lei and others who also had hit works could only sit in the third row middle section.

The fourth row mainly features singers such as Liu Yuning, Yu Wenwen, and Shan Yichun.

Zhang Jingyi, Wang Churan, and Tian Xiwei are all up-and-coming actresses. Although Li Yitong debuted early, her popularity has always been lukewarm. Even though she is nominally the female lead of "Raging Storm", her actual gains are not as much as Gao Ye's. She can only sit in the fifth row with Wang Ziyi, Mao Xiaotong, Jin Chen, Xu Kai, Song Yi, Tan Jianci, Zhang Linghe and others.

As for Hu Lianxin, a small-time shopper, she was seated in the sixth row along with Chen Zheyuan, Li Landi, Hou Minghao, Shen Yue, Wu Xuanyi, Zhang Yifan, and others.

Just by looking at the seats, you can get a general idea of ​​the status of the celebrity guests present.

As time passed, it soon came to 7 p.m., and the guest seats were almost full. The grand ceremony was about to officially begin at 7:30 p.m.

The lights inside the venue changed, and the music also shifted to a more ceremonial melody.

Just then, a more noticeable commotion, different from before, suddenly arose at the entrance.

Immediately afterwards, the guests at the scene were surprised to see that Cao Guowei, the CEO of Weibo, who was sitting in the right section of the first row, suddenly stood up and walked hurriedly towards the entrance with several senior executives. His face showed urgency, and it was clear that he was going to greet an important person.

"Who is it? Someone with such great influence that even President Cao would personally come to greet them?"

"I don't know, aren't all the big names on the guest list here?"

"Judging from President Cao's demeanor, the person who came must be someone extraordinary..."

Whispers spread through the guest seating area as everyone craned their necks to look towards the entrance.

Just as everyone was speculating, a figure familiar to many people at the scene appeared under the lights at the entrance, surrounded by Cao Guowei and others like a star.

The simple dark suit, without much embellishment, couldn't hide the man's composed demeanor.

His handsome face wore his usual gentle smile, his eyes were bright, and he had a leisurely and carefree demeanor.

The moment his face was seen, the entire audience seemed to be under a spell, momentarily frozen in time.

Then, it erupted with a deafening roar!
(End of this chapter)