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

Chapter 430 Different Treatment, the Indifference of Capital

The scene at Weibo Night.

On stage, the lights shimmered, and the three hosts, Nigmat, Li Ai, and Si Wenjia, appeared with smiles on their faces, taking control of the entire event with their vivid and engaging opening remarks.

Such activities naturally include the familiar roll call segment.

When Nigmat humorously mentioned Hu Ge and Liu Yifei, bringing up old stories from the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, it immediately triggered a wave of nostalgic sighs from the audience.

Mentioning Yang Mi, Hu Ge, and Liu Sisi together brought back memories of Chinese Paladin 3 for everyone, and the atmosphere at the scene was filled with reminiscence.

When the "Di Xin Attraction" CP, which became popular because of "The Legend of Canglan", was mentioned, Wang Hedi and Yu Shuxin smiled at each other in a very cooperative manner. The camera captured this moment, and the CP fans in the stands immediately screamed excitedly.

Finally, Nigmat's gaze shifted to the first row, then to the fifth row, hovering between Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi. He raised the microphone and jokingly teased her.

"Today, we also have a pair of on-screen couples who are very popular with the audience and can be described as phenomenal."

Before he could even call out a name, a loud shout erupted from the audience: "Ming Yun Xun Huan! Ming Yun Xun Huan!"

The director reacted quickly, immediately switching the camera to Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi.

The faces of the two people appeared simultaneously on the huge screens on both sides of the stage.

Jiang Qing had anticipated this, and remained calm, smiling and waving at the camera.

Zhang Jingyi, on the other hand, was a little shy. She first lowered her head and smiled unconsciously before raising her face to reveal a shy yet incredibly bright smile.

The cheers from the crowd grew louder and louder.

Seeing this, Nigmat continued to joke.

"Oh dear, it seems everyone is more anxious than I am. To be honest, I only found out about President Jiang's arrival right before the event started, which made me both nervous and excited."

He changed the subject, his tone deliberately carrying a hint of cautious probing.

"I've heard that Weibo is collaborating with Wuwen Technology to launch a smart search function based on the Wanxiang Big Data Model. Mr. Jiang, I hope my little slip of the tongue just now won't affect our cooperation?"

Jiang Qing smiled and waved her hand.

His action immediately drew a burst of good-natured laughter from the audience, followed by even more enthusiastic applause.

Many people suddenly realized that Weibo and Wuwen Technology had this cooperative relationship, which explained why Cao Guowei treated Jiang Qing with such courtesy.

After a lively opening interaction, the awards ceremony officially began.

The first few awards presented, such as New Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year, did not cause much of a stir, and the atmosphere at the event was relatively peaceful.

The celebrities maintained polite smiles and clapped when the camera panned across them; everything proceeded smoothly.

It wasn't until Li Ai stepped to the front of the stage that the next award presented was "Newcomer of the Year".

The big screen immediately began playing a montage of the winners' works, with the faces of Hu Lianxin, Wang Churan, Wu Xuanyi, Wu Jiayi, Zhang Yifan, and Zhou Yiran flashing by one by one.

After the video finished playing, the director's camera panned across the winners in turn.

When the camera focused on Wang Churan's face, which possessed both grandeur and classical beauty, she immediately revealed a dignified yet sweet and appropriate smile.

Immediately afterwards, the camera expertly cut to Jiang Qing's face.

This action instantly ignited the scene, with cheers and jeers erupting everywhere.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"The director's up to something! Hahaha!"

"This is just stirring up trouble!"

"Look at Jiang Shen's reaction!"

"Wang Churan is Jiang Shen's number one fan. Everyone knows that after the Wanxiang press conference!"

"There's a good show to watch!"

"Ha ha……"

Jiang Qing hadn't expected the director to be so adept at creating trouble, and couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle.

He had expected to be called out today, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Wang Churan and several other award winners stood up and prepared to go on stage.

They walked forward along the aisle in the middle of the seating area.

Jiang Qing smiled and looked calmly ahead, seemingly without any particular expression.

Just when everyone thought the excitement was about to end quietly, Wang Cheran, who was walking in the middle of the group, happened to pass by Jiang Qing's seat.

At this moment, Jiang Qing suddenly stood up.

Wang Cherish paused subconsciously, turned to look at him, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

But she controlled her expression well, only the curve of her lips was a little deeper.

Jiang Qing naturally extended his hands to her.

Wang was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting him to do this in public.

Immediately, a surge of immense joy welled up within me.

She immediately stepped forward with a bright smile and gave Jiang Qing a gentle hug.

In the instant of their embrace, Jiang Qing turned his head slightly and whispered in her ear in a breathy voice that only the two of them could hear.

"It's beautiful today."

Wang Churan felt a surge of electricity coursing through his body from his earlobes, his heart pounding wildly, and a sweet sensation rushing to the top of his head!
She tried her best to keep her facial expression calm, but when they parted, she couldn't help but quickly look up and exchange a glance with Jiang Qing that only they could understand.

"Congratulations."

Jiang Qing looked at her, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, loud enough for those nearby to hear.

Wang Cherish tried her best to make her voice sound steady and poised.

"Thank you, Jiang Shen."

She responded using the term "fans".

Despite her best efforts to conceal it, the slight redness at the base of her ears and the unusually bright light in her eyes betrayed her inner turmoil.

This brief hug and conversation reignited the excitement that had just subsided, creating another small climax in the atmosphere.

Cheers, whistles, and applause resounded throughout the stadium.

However, most people didn't think much of it and just assumed it was the excitement of fans facing their idols.

Standing next to Wang Churan, Hu Lianxin also wore a polite smile, but her fingernails hanging at her sides were almost digging into her palms.

She was also Jiang Qing's woman. Although he might not care much about her, seeing him openly supporting Wang Churan while she could only stand aside like a ghost, a strong sense of bitterness and grievance welled up in her heart.

But she dared not reveal anything, not even glancing at Jiang Qing. She could only try to maintain a smile and follow the group to the stage.

Tian Xiwei, who also witnessed this scene, couldn't help but purse her lips and mutter to herself in a low voice.

"Hmph, what's with the hugging? What's so great about it..."

After saying that, he deliberately turned his head away, refusing to look in that direction.

Zhang Jingyi's smile froze slightly for a moment, but quickly returned. She then picked up the water glass beside her and took a small sip, appearing perfectly normal.

At least that's what it looks like on the surface.

Compared to the slightly emotional reactions of the two, Dilraba and Li Yitong appeared much calmer.

Dilraba's smile remained unchanged, as if nothing had happened.

Li Yitong had a faint smile on her lips as she observed Tian Xiwei's reaction with great interest, finding it even more interesting than the awards ceremony on stage.

At this moment, Wang Churan and the others walked onto the stage, received the trophies from the award presenters, and gave brief acceptance speeches in turn.

Throughout the entire process, Wang Cheran acted with composure and grace, but her eyes would unconsciously dart towards a certain spot in the first row. The secret sense of satisfaction in her heart made her feel as if her steps were floating.

After the awards were presented, the individuals left the stage and returned to their seats.

Interspersed throughout the event were performances by Zhou Shen and the INTO1 group, with changing stage lights and soaring vocals, temporarily diverting the audience's attention.

The performance ended, but the proceedings continued.

Si Wenjia took the cue cards, walked to the microphone, and announced with a smile.

"Next, we will be presenting the [Breakthrough Actor of the Year] award. Congratulations to the winner..."

She paused deliberately before reading out the list.

"Han Dongjun, Jin Chen, Li Yitong, Liu Yuning, Xu Kai... Zhang Jingyi!" Each name was read out, and cheers erupted from the audience.

When the last three words, "Zhang Jingyi," were clearly uttered, almost everyone's eyes, once again filled with a tacit expectation, turned to Jiang Qing in the first row.

How will he react this time?
The camera immediately focused on Jiang Qing, projecting his expression onto the big screen in real time.

His smile remained unchanged, but his gaze had already risen, turning to look at where Zhang Jingyi was.

When Zhang Jingyi heard her name called, she stood up with a smile.

Her gaze naturally swept forward, and happened to meet Jiang Qing's gaze as he looked at her.

This time, Jiang Qing didn't get up like she did with Wang Cheran. Instead, she sat there and gave Zhang Jingyi a smile that was more genuine and focused than before.

He raised his hand, not to wave, but to clap gently in her direction.

This action may seem ordinary, but when he performs it in such a momentous occasion, it carries extraordinary significance.

The admiration in his eyes was clearly visible to everyone through the camera lens.

Zhang Jingyi's heart skipped a beat, and a radiant smile instantly bloomed on her face, carrying a hint of pride at being favored, a touch of heartfelt joy, and her unique, free and unrestrained vitality.

She didn't stop either, but kept nodding vigorously in Jiang Qing's direction as she walked.

The silent exchange between the two was captured by everyone on the big screen.

There was no hug, no words, yet it felt even more ambiguous and intense than the previous hug.

"Wow!!!"

Another murmur of snickering erupted from the crowd.

The live stream chat exploded with excitement.

"Ahhh! He clapped for her! It was a special clapping!"

"Mingyun Xunhuan is going berserk! His eyes are practically glaring at you!"

"Jiang Qing looks at Zhang Jingyi with such doting eyes!"

"Got it, Wang Churan is being treated like a fan, while Zhang Jingyi is being treated like the main character!"

"Don't start a fight, upstairs! We're perfectly fine with being apprehensive!"

"The chemistry between these two is amazing!"

"I'm so happy! Li Xun and Zhu Yun must be very happy in a parallel world!"

“Destiny's Cycle yyds…”

Seeing this, Si Wenjia on the stage also laughed and joked.

"It seems that our Breakthrough Actor of the Year not only have made breakthroughs in their professional skills, but also in popularity. Look how excited our audience is!"

As Zhang Jingyi walked down the aisle, feeling the gazes coming from all directions and hearing the cheers from the crowd, her cheeks flushed slightly, but her heart felt as sweet as if she had drunk honey.

As she passed Jiang Qing's seat, her pace unconsciously slowed down.

Jiang Qing watched her approach, her smile undiminished, and silently mouthed to her.

"great."

Zhang Jingyi saw it clearly, and her smile became even more irrepressible. She also silently mouthed to him.

"Thank you."

This brief encounter caused another stir at the scene.

While seated, Tian Xiwei watched Zhang Jingyi, who was clearly overjoyed but trying to maintain her composure, and then looked at Jiang Qing's differential treatment. She angrily picked up the mineral water bottle on the table, unscrewed the cap, and took a big gulp. However, she drank too quickly and almost choked, coughing twice, which drew a concerned and smiling look from Li Yitong, who had just gotten up.

"Are you alright, Tian'er?"

"It's alright! Tongtong, you go ahead!"

Tian Xiwei replied sullenly, but the tips of her ears turned red, whether from choking or anger, it was hard to tell.

Li Yitong smiled, her red lips curving slightly, and then turned and walked towards the stage.

Wang Churan tightened her grip on her lap again, her nails digging into her palms until they ached slightly. She maintained her elegant smile, but a shadow of gloom flickered deep in her eyes.

She kept telling herself: It's okay, this is just the beginning. I am the one who understands him the most and supports him the most!

The award winners went up on stage one after another to receive the trophies symbolizing their honor from the award presenters.

When giving her acceptance speech, Zhang Jingyi stood in front of the microphone, took a deep breath, and glanced at the audience.

She first thanked the production team, the company, and the fans, her words sincere.

Finally, her gaze drifted almost imperceptibly to the first row, her voice a familiar, sweet and charming one.

"I also want to thank everyone who supports me. It is your love that gives me the courage to keep pushing my limits. I will continue to work hard and repay everyone with better works."

She didn't name names, but many people saw what her gaze was directed at and knew exactly what was going on.

From below the stage, Jiang Qing looked at her confident and radiant appearance with admiration.

What initially attracted him to this girl was her free and romantic soul, and her abundant vitality.

After presenting the award, Li Ai announced that Shan Yicun would be performing a song next. The stage lights were turned up, and the atmosphere relaxed a little.

Many people began to talk in hushed tones.

Jiang Qing leaned back slightly and relaxed her neck.

Cao Guowei turned to him with a smile and started a conversation, the topics of which were nothing more than the implementation and advancement of intelligent search.

"Mr. Cao, there's something I need to report to you."

At this moment, a staff member bent down and stepped forward, interrupting the two's conversation.

Cao Guowei's smile faded, his brows furrowed slightly, and his voice lowered.

"what happened?"

The staff member remained bowed, speaking respectfully yet somewhat awkwardly in a low voice as he reported.

"Mr. Cao, it was Ms. Tang Yan who just arrived and was stopped at the entrance. Because the inner area has already officially started, according to regulations, at this time..."

Cao Guowei interrupted him directly, his tone flat and indifferent.

Why was she late?

"According to her team, she participated in a brand's live-streaming event, but she didn't manage the timing well, and there was also traffic on the way, so..."

The staff member explained in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Cao Guowei's smile vanished completely, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.

He waved his hand to interrupt again, his tone nonchalant.

"Since she chose another activity, we should respect her decision. Tell her she doesn't need to come in and should go back."

"Okay, Mr. Cao, I understand."

The staff member immediately understood and, without the slightest hesitation, bowed and quickly stepped back.

When Cao Guowei turned back to face Jiang Qing, his face was instantly filled with a warm smile again, as if the little incident had never happened.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm so sorry, it was just a small mishap. Please excuse the embarrassment."

Jiang Qing remained calm and smiled nonchalantly.

"Mr. Cao, you're too kind. It's nothing."

He knew perfectly well what was going on.

This is reality. In the face of real capital, these stars who are dazzling and highly sought after by fans actually have very little autonomy.

Furthermore, the team couldn't seem to weigh the relative importance of a brand livestream versus the Weibo Night event, resulting in them being barred from the event. This can only be attributed to their own lack of discernment.

He showed no sympathy for this; adults, especially those in the world of fame and fortune, should be responsible for their own actions.

If they can't even distinguish between primary and secondary issues, then the team behind them really needs a overhaul.

It's realistic and reasonable.

At this point, Dan Yicun finished her performance on stage, and the host returned to the stage to continue the awards ceremony.

As for Tang Yan, who was just stopped, she was completely insignificant in this event and no one cared about her.

(End of this chapter)