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

Chapter 432 A Hundred Flowers Bloom, Invitation to the Stage

The event continued, the stage lights changed, and Nigmat's voice rang out again, maintaining his enthusiastic and high-spirited state despite a busy night.

"Next, we will be presenting the [Weibo Annual Quality Actor] award! Let's see which actors have left a deep impression on us over the past year with their unique qualities."

The big screen began playing clips of the award winners' films and television programs.

First to appear was Liu Sisi, dressed in an elegant ancient costume, yet with a firm and powerful gaze. Next was Tong Liya, with a gentle smile and graceful figure. Then came Yang Mi, whose eyes sparkled with charm and aura. Finally, there was Yang Ying, with exquisite features, a mixed-race look, and an undeniable presence.

The appearance of these four representative faces of the post-85 generation immediately drew enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

Their joint appearance on stage was like a dazzling spectacle, showcasing different styles yet equally captivating, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Liu Sisi's lake-blue dress accentuated her cool elegance, Tong Liya's light purple dress highlighted her graceful figure, Yang Mi's bright red dress resembled a burning flame, and Yang Ying's nude-colored tulle dress was sexy and eye-catching.

The four of them standing together exuded a composure and confidence that time had bestowed upon them, as well as an aura that had been honed and refined over many years—qualities that the up-and-coming actresses in the back row simply could not match.

Jiang Qing looked at the four actresses on stage, each with their own distinct style yet equally dazzling, and nodded to herself.

Putting aside personal relationships, from the perspective of market recognition alone, these actresses born in the 85s have been working in the entertainment industry for many years. Whether it is their acting skills, audience appeal, or their own star aura, they have reached a fairly mature and stable stage, and they do have their own unique strengths.

Jiang Qing paid special attention to Yang Ying, and then glanced at Huang Xiaoming. If he remembered correctly, this was the first time the two had appeared together in public since their divorce, and they both seemed quite natural, with nothing unusual about them.

Based on his understanding of this female celebrity, it's likely that her career will decline after leaving Huang Xiaoming.

On stage, Yang Mi and the other three interacted warmly with their senior, Hui Yinghong, who appeared as the "thumbs up" judge.

This segment was cleverly designed. The host, Li Ai, invited them to choose items from a set of props prepared on the side and complete a rustic street photo shoot.

The prop box contains items such as colorful bubble machines, exaggerated plastic sunglasses, vintage-style printed silk scarves, and toy water guns.

With quick reflexes, Yang Mi picked up a bright pink bubble machine, skillfully pressed the switch, and colorful bubbles immediately floated out. She stood in the bubbles, smiled sweetly at the camera, and instantly turned the stage into a fashion magazine spread, eliciting gasps from the audience.

Liu Sisi picked up a silk scarf printed with bright red peonies. Instead of draping it over her shoulders as usual, she casually wrapped it around her wrist. With her other hand gently supporting her forehead and her gaze calmly fixed on the distance, she exuded a sophisticated sense of style, giving the slightly rustic silk scarf a touch of haute couture.

Tong Liya chose a toy water gun, struck a playful shooting pose, and smiled sweetly with a touch of sexiness, creating an interesting and endearing contrast.

Yang Ying picked up a pair of exaggerated, colorful heart-shaped sunglasses and put them on, covering most of her face except for her delicate jawline and striking bright red lips. She gave a peace sign to the camera, achieving a very high level of fashion sense.

The four actresses each displayed their unique talents, transforming these rustic props into high-fashion items, turning the stage into a fashion show and eliciting continuous cheers and creating a joyful atmosphere.

"Baby's expressiveness is amazing!"

"Haha, this is so funny! My grandma has the same scarf as Sisi, but it looks so good on her!"

"Sister Mi's bubble machine photos look like they were taken in a blockbuster movie!"

"Baby looks so cute in those sunglasses!"

"Yaya is so fun-loving, both sweet and cool!"

The interactive segment ended in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, and the four actresses walked off the stage together with Hui Yinghong.

Subsequently, Nigmat announced the winners of the "Weibo Annual Popularity Actor" award: Ma Li, Song Jia, and Yao Chen.

Three accomplished actresses took to the stage together to accept the award. Their works and acting skills are widely praised, and they received enthusiastic applause.

The "Weibo Annual Quality Actor" award, which was presented next, went to Liu Yifei, Xiao Zhan, and Zhang Ruoyun.

After the three actors came on stage, guided by Nigmat, they talked about what interesting content they would share if they opened a Weibo account for the characters they played.

Liu Yifei tossed her long hair and tilted her head, pretending to be deep in thought.

"I hope that Zhao Pan'er, the shopkeeper in 'Meng Hua Lu', can share more of her tips on tea ceremony and fruit making, as well as the interesting things she did while living in Qiantang and Tokyo."

Her voice was gentle, as if she had truly brought the resilient and intelligent Zhao Pan'er to the forefront.

Xiao Zhan thought for a while before picking up the microphone.

"Dr. Gu Wei in 'The Oath of Love' is too stressed at work. If he had a Weibo account, I hope he could follow more cats and dogs, look at the scenery, and relax."

His speech drew soft gasps of sympathy from the fans in the audience.

Jiang Qing couldn't bear to watch any longer and turned to chat with Cao Guowei about other topics.

He couldn't stand a boy using such a cloying, repetitive tone; it gave him goosebumps.

Zhang Ruoyun continued the lively and down-to-earth style of Li Dawei in "Police Honor".

"Then I'll definitely get Li Dawei to open a Weibo account and teach everyone anti-fraud knowledge every day! Have you downloaded the Anti-Fraud Center APP yet? Don't click on unfamiliar links!"

He even imitated Li Dawei's tone, making everyone laugh and creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Jiang Qing listened from below the stage and found it very interesting. This idea of ​​combining the character with current social media really brought the audience closer.

Of course, the premise is that things should be normal.

Subsequently, the winners of the annual drama series and annual variety show awards were revealed.

"The Beginning", "Ignite Me, Warm You", "Starry Sky and Moon Rising Over the Sea", "Happiness to Every Home", and "First Encounter with You, Like an Old Friend Returning" won the "Weibo Annual Drama Series" award.

When Nigmat announced "The Beginning" and "Ignite Me, Warm You", the director's camera switched to Jiang Qing and Zhang Jingyi, who smiled and waved, causing a burst of screams from the audience.

Jiang Qing guessed that if she hadn't been there today, the award would probably have had nothing to do with those two dramas.

Meanwhile, the seventh season of "The Great Detective", "Jiangsu TV 2023 New Year's Eve Concert", the second season of "Time Concert", the fifth season of "Rock & Roast", the fourth season of "Our Song", the seventh season of "Ace vs Ace", the second season of "Annual Comedy Competition", and the fifth season of "Street Dance of China" won the "Weibo Annual Variety Show" award. These shows cover a variety of genres such as music, mystery, comedy, and competition, showcasing the diverse and vibrant variety show market.

Next, the focus shifted to the big screen.

The "Weibo Breakthrough Filmmaker of the Year" award was given to five individuals who have made a name for themselves in the film industry: Wang Yibo, Dapeng, Zhang Chiyu, Wang Junkai, and Li Yu.

Yang Lina was awarded "Weibo's Most Watched Filmmaker of the Year," recognizing her dedication and exploration in her professional field.

The "Weibo Annual Quality Filmmaker" award was given to Lei Jiayin, Yi Yangqianxi, Rao Xiaozhi, and Wen Muye, who contributed high-quality works in the fields of acting and directing last year.

Si Wenjia guided the four people, ingeniously having each of them draw a character from "Weibo Night" to send their blessings to domestic films. Lei Jia, who drew "micro," earnestly stated, "I hope that domestic films can reveal their true colors in the smallest details, touching people's hearts with their subtlety."

When Yi Yangqianxi drew the character "博" (Bo), he expressed his wish: "I hope that domestic filmmakers can learn from each other's strengths and create more diverse works."

When Rao Xiaozhi drew the character "之", he humorously remarked, "This character '之' reminds me of 'before' and 'after.' I hope that Chinese films will continue to improve and get better and better!"

Director Wen Mu also drew the character "Night," and he said with hope, "After the darkness comes the dawn. I hope that Chinese films will usher in a brighter and more glorious tomorrow!"

Their blessings were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience, especially during Yi Yangqianxi's speech, when the applause was the loudest.

Subsequently, the "Weibo Annual Quality Film" award was given to several films that made breakthroughs in genre, theme, and artistic expression, including "Lonely Moon," "Mom!", "Life's Big Events," and "Nameless."

The "Weibo Annual Influential Film" award was unsurprisingly won by "The Wandering Earth 2," "Man Jiang Hong," and "The Long Way Home," all of which achieved both box office and critical success and sparked widespread social discussion over the past year.

Of course, there was also a lot of controversy.

As the event draws to a close, more prestigious individual honors are being revealed one by one.

Li Bingbing received the "Weibo Influential Actor" award.

When she took the stage to give her acceptance speech, she said, "Life is about enjoying the present moment and being present in the moment."

Jiang Qing listened to her story from below the stage and applauded.

But her thoughts drifted elsewhere, and she thought of Zhou Ye.

Li Bingbing is Zhou Ye's boss, and they have a close relationship, so he might know something about her recent situation.

Although Shisan can learn about almost all of Zhou Ye's public information and online activities through the internet, only those who have met her in person can truly know her actual mental state and life details.

Jiang Qing thought that perhaps she could find some free time at the banquet after the event to chat with Li Bingbing.

Following that, Li Yuchun won the "Weibo Influential Musician" award.

Jiang Qing was actually quite curious about this person, mainly because he had never heard her songs before and didn't understand who her audience was, which was quite puzzling.

Amid even more enthusiastic applause, Nigmat solemnly announced that the "Weibo Influential Director" honor was awarded to director Zhang Yimou.

He specifically mentioned that 23 is a year of special significance for director Zhang Yimou. His directorial debut, "Red Sorghum," was released in 1988, and this year marks the 35th anniversary of the release of "Red Sorghum," as well as the 35th anniversary of Zhang Yimou's directorial career.

Zhang Yimou went on stage to accept the heavy trophy, filled with emotion, describing the past 35 years as "a fleeting moment."

He said emotionally, "Life is short, and I hope to continue to create good works for everyone in the future."

They also stated that filmmaking is a lifelong learning endeavor, adding, "We are constantly learning and hope to learn from many young directors so we can make more films in the future."

As the organizer, Weibo also presented him with a carefully prepared anniversary jigsaw puzzle badge that included images from many of his classic works. Zhang Yimou accepted the badge and said that he would start filming a new movie in June and would take this jigsaw puzzle of representative works as an inspiration, "Starting from scratch, I am still a young man."

Jiang Qing clapped his hands gently from below the stage. He had heard of this famous national director before. Although the public had mixed opinions about him, it was undeniable that he was a figure who had left a deep mark on the history of Chinese cinema.

At the end of the event, based on recommendations from Weibo users, scores from expert judges, and evaluations across multiple dimensions including Weibo user interaction, influence, works, and public welfare index, the most prestigious honor of the 2022 Weibo Night, namely Weibo King, was awarded to Hu Ge, while Weibo Queen was awarded to Liu Yifei.

At this moment, Cao Guowei, who had been by Jiang Qing's side, smiled and apologized to Jiang Qing, straightened his suit, and personally went on stage to present the awards to the two of them.

Jiang Qing looked at the two on the stage and thought that she seemed to have watched a few episodes of Chinese Paladin with her younger sister Jiang Nan. Seeing the two of them together again after so many years, she was quite emotional.

Hu Ge and Liu Yifei stood side by side, a scene that instantly transported countless audience members and viewers watching the live stream back to the world of "Chinese Paladin" as Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling'er. A wave of nostalgia washed over them, and the scene erupted in excited screams.

Liu Yifei accepted the trophy from Cao Guowei and admitted that she hadn't seen Hu Ge for a long time and was very happy to be on the same stage with him this time.

Hugo, on the other hand, seemed more emotional. He first humorously thanked his wife for her hard work and his beloved daughter, saying that they made him feel an unprecedented happiness.

Finally, he expressed his sincere gratitude to Liu Yifei, who was standing beside him.

"Finally, I want to thank Yifei. When we were filming 'Chinese Paladin,' we made a ten-year promise. Zhao Ling'er's wish back then was that everyone in the world could be happy. Perhaps it is because of this wish that Li Xiaoyao has become the happiest person at this moment."

He raised the trophy and offered his sincere congratulations.

"I also hope to share this good luck with everyone, and wish that everyone can find happiness."

This heartfelt speech brought the evening's event to a perfect close.

With that, all the awards for Weibo Night have been presented.

Nigmat invited the guests to the stage for a final group photo.

Just as many celebrities stood up and prepared to go on stage, Cao Guowei, who had just presented awards to Hu Ge and Liu Yifei, quickly walked off the stage and went straight to Jiang Qing.

Cao Guowei bowed slightly, a warm smile on his face, and extended an invitation to Jiang Qing.

"President Jiang, shall we come up on stage for a group photo?"

His action immediately caught the attention of the guests who had not yet gone on stage, and their gazes were drawn back to him.

Jiang Qing could feel the gazes coming from all directions, some curious, some expectant.

His mind raced, and he quickly weighed the options.

Taking a group photo on stage would undoubtedly place him in the center of attention, which contradicts his initial desire to keep a low profile.

However, Cao Guowei came to invite them personally, and his attitude was sincere. If they were to be refused directly, it would be somewhat cold-hearted and would also seem too unconventional.

Moreover, his gaze inadvertently swept around, spotting Tian Xiwei and Zhang Jingyi lifting their skirts in preparation for going on stage, as well as Dilraba, Li Yitong, and others already standing on the stage...

Thinking of this, Jiang Qing smiled, nodded to Cao Guowei, and spoke in a relaxed tone.

"Great! Mr. Cao, it would be impolite to refuse your kind invitation."

Having said that, he slowly stood up.

Instantly, all eyes in the room, whether on stage, already on stage, or on the staff and audience below, were focused on him!
(End of this chapter)