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Chapter 292, 291. Cunzi, you need to muster up the courage to confess! (5K)

"I didn't expect you to remember my birthday."

After thinking for a moment, Cunzi mustered up her courage and called Lin Shaobai.

I have to admit that this period has been very difficult. If I could hear Lin Shaobai's voice during this time, it would make me feel a little better.

"Oh, your birthday is easy to remember. May 20th."

During this time, Lin Shaobai also read the online comments. On all major video platforms, as long as there were videos about Cunzi, both the comments and bullet screens were criticizing her.

Some of her videos even reached millions of views, all of which were criticizing her.

Some people also turned her past interviews into parody videos and created some memes.

This is used to make memes.

In short, the scene can truly be described as appalling.

"It's already rare enough that you remembered my birthday, but you even made a special trip to wish me a happy birthday..."

"It's just a matter of saying a few words, you don't need to be so polite."

"you……"

I know you've been feeling really down lately.

Lin Shaobai interrupted Cunzi.

He just wanted to offer some comfort.

"Ah, it seems you even know about what's been going on with me lately." Cunzi scratched his head, looking slightly embarrassed. "But then again, it's really spread quite a bit, haha."

Cunzi chuckled twice.

so awkward.

Very embarrassing.

Even though she laughed twice, it couldn't hide her embarrassment and awkwardness.

Lin Shaobai could also hear that her voice was trembling slightly.

If your voice is trembling like this, you must be incredibly nervous inside.

So he immediately said into the phone, "I believe you are not the kind of person described online."

"Ok?"

Cunzi was a little confused.

These sudden, firm yet gentle words calmed her rapidly beating heart.

God knows how unpleasant it is to hear something like that at a time like this.

Moreover, it was Lin Shaobai who said it.

"What did you say?"

Cunzi had already heard it, but probably still wanted to hear it again.

So much so that she asked those four words even though she already knew the answer.

Lin Shaobai didn't think much of it, and simply repeated, "I said I believe you're not the kind of person described online."

"Really..."

"Of course. No matter what, I believe in you."

Lin Shaobai spoke slowly, hoping that Cunzi would take his words to heart.

After several seconds of silence, Lin Shaobai continued, "Actually..."

"Will it get better?"

Cunzi thought for a while before asking Lin Shaobai this question.

She didn't cry and tell me how miserable or tired she was; she just tried to ask about this unknown future.

This situation needs to be addressed.

Dragging it out will only lead to physical and mental exhaustion.

Is the entertainment industry really going to be ruined like this at the very beginning?
No matter what, at least for now, Lin Shaobai is genuinely willing to care about her.

"Things will get better. Actors can turn public opinion around with their acting skills; you must have seen this happen more often."

"Um……"

Cunzi nodded.

It's true that many actors' reputations are affected by various things, but good actors can often turn things around with their superb acting skills.

Cunzi knew that explaining these things to the netizens wouldn't be of much use, so he remained silent.

As a public figure, it's impossible to respond to every single comment.

Perhaps the only thing that can be done is to slowly turn public opinion around through acting skills.

"Oh, right."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Cunzi's phone pinged again, and when she looked down, she saw that Lin Shaobai had sent her a picture.

The picture shows a very cute bear plush toy.

When Lin Shaobai gives birthday gifts to others, he usually gives them pretty accessories like necklaces or bags.

But wouldn't it be even more controversial to have Cunzi wear this kind of thing on stage now?

After all, the reason she made such a scene was because of money.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Shaobai decided to give her a doll.

This polar bear plush toy is quite cute; it should be able to soothe a little heart.

"Um...did you see the picture?"

Lin Shaobai asked.

Cunzi held onto hope, but tried her best to remain calm.

If she were to shout excitedly at this moment, it would be neither reserved nor composed, which wouldn't fit her persona.

Cunzi: "Yes, I saw it."

"This is my birthday present for you."

"what?"

"Haha. Yes, I'll have the staff give it to you later. It's a very cute bear."

"It's quite cute."

"I hope looking at this bear makes you happier."

"Thank you. I was already happy to receive a birthday greeting from you, but I didn't expect you to give me a birthday present as well."

"Since it's your birthday, you should give me a birthday present. And you've been in such a bad mood lately... you should at least give me something, right?"

"Thanks……"

The last two words, "Cunzi," were particularly heavy, so heavy that she felt her heart sink.

"I like..."

This feeling was so intense that it almost melted away the screws that kept her in control.

You already feel incredibly insecure, and then the person you like wishes you a happy birthday and buys you a birthday present.

Giving a birthday gift is a very touching thing.

Perhaps in this kind of setting, the emotion is amplified.

Cunzi's heartbeat grew louder and louder, until she could hear it herself.

He was about to blurt out that famous confession, "I like you."

so far so good.

She managed to control her overwhelming emotions by uttering just two words.

Liu Haocun knew very well that the current situation was not suitable for confessing his feelings.

She is currently in the eye of a media storm, and any celebrity she has any connection with is being attacked.

People will think that if you're friends with this kind of manipulative person, then you're not a good person yourself.

Liu Haocun did not want his affairs to affect others.

I don't care what happens to myself, but I hope everyone will refrain from hurting others.

Confessing your feelings at this time, to put it more dramatically, could be dragging someone into hell.

Although this description sounds a bit childish, it does capture that sentiment from a certain perspective.

"what?"

Lin Shaobai, of course, did not hear Cunzi's words clearly.

"It's nothing. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for your birthday wishes and gift. I remember what you said, and I hope you will continue to do well."

"……Um."

The sudden change in tone left Lin Shaobai momentarily stunned.

Looking at the time again, it was already past midnight; it was now 0:521.

Liu Haocun stared at the date, her gaze softening. She whispered into the phone, "Today is a good day."

"..."

"Thank you, I feel like I can get a good night's sleep tonight."

"Ah."

The two chatted briefly for a while before Liu Haocun hung up the phone.

Yes.

I'm the kind of person everyone hates right now.

It's best to keep a low profile for now.

……

……

The year is now April 2022.

The Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony for Popular Films was held on the 30th of this month. Lin Shaobai was nominated for Best Actor for his role as Mo Sanmei in the film "Life's Big Events".

He was nominated along with Liu Ye for "The Island Keeper", Shen Teng for "Me and My Father", Wu Jing for "Changjin Lake" and Si Zi for "Miracle Stupid Kid".

Lin Shaobai had already received nominations for the three major film awards for his films "Better Days" and "Missing Her," but for various reasons, he always missed out on the award.

Fans are saying that he has a bright future ahead of him, after all, he is still so young.

But Mo Sanmei in "Life's Big Events" has a very good chance of winning an award!

The character of Mo Sanmei has undergone a significant transformation in the film. She is a down-to-earth, ordinary person, and her character, Hong Hongguang, is more clearly felt. In addition, the subject matter itself has an award-winning feel to it.

The Hundred Flowers Awards are a little different from other awards because they are based on live voting.

The live stream has been exceptionally popular this year.

With a top star like Lin Shaobai present, most of his fans flocked to the live stream, naturally increasing its popularity.

All the comments that flashed by in that one second were about Lin Shaobai.

Chen Siqi, a loyal fan, is currently watching the Hundred Flowers Awards live at home.

To be honest, she's extremely nervous right now.

It's strange, this kind of tension is no less than when I was waiting for my college entrance exam results.

It seems that fans' love for their idols is truly extraordinary.

It seems like we can share the tension?
"I'm so nervous, so nervous!"

Even before the official draw, Chen Siqi was already so nervous that she clenched her fists and kept pounding her thighs.

Her sister couldn't help but be a little curious as she looked at her like this.

"What are you doing? Is it really necessary to get like this?"

"This is the Hundred Flowers Award, the Super Movie Award. Lin Shaobai has been nominated for the Hundred Flowers Award again. This time, the role is a positive one. I really hope he can win the award."

"The previous..."

"I've played some villainous roles before. It's rare for awards to be given to such villainous characters."

"Pfft. Hahaha, that's true. But I suggest you don't be too nervous. Look, your legs are shaking from nervousness."

"How could I not be nervous... The Hundred Flowers Awards are voted on by 101 judges on site. Watching the vote count increase, I felt like my heart was about to leave my body."

"It hasn't even started yet, let's just let things take their course."

Lin Shaobai's fan group was in an uproar, with the message reaching 99+ in no time.

【Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah! 】

Sisters, I'm so nervous!

[My little cranes, why do I feel even more nervous than when I received my college entrance exam results?]

I'm more nervous than when I was taking the CET-4 (College English Test Band 5), even though I've taken it five times and still haven't passed!

[Oh my god, how come you still haven't passed after 5 attempts?]

[424, just one point short, isn't that unfair?]

Oh, what a coincidence, I also failed Level 6 last time.

Weren't we discussing Xiaolin's Hundred Flowers Award right now? How did it suddenly turn into a discussion about the College English Test Band 4 and 6?

Kobayashi has received numerous nominations, including nominations for the three major awards, but to be honest, most people would rarely list nominations when listing their honors.

Nominations are a form of achievement, but they certainly don't have the same impact as actual trophies.

I really hope Shao Bai can win an award this time; I don't want to see my brother suffer anymore.

Our Shao Bai is already an undisputed top star. If he could win a Best Actor award, he would truly be unmatched.

I think Mo Sanmei has a very good chance.

[I agree! I'm not biased as a fan; Mo Sanmei's acting was really good. First of all, we can definitely rule out the four-character actor and Teacher Shen Teng. Among the next three, I think Liu Ye and Lin Shaobai have the highest probability.]

That's right. Many people have actually speculated that it happened between these two people.

Well, but the most important thing is still the 101 professional audience judges on site.

[But actually, I think Liu Ye has a higher chance of winning the Best Supporting Actor award for that film. If he wins, then he probably won't be the Best Actor.]

I've seen it, and I also think the supporting actor's performance was better and more outstanding.

Let's maintain our best expectations for Lin Shaobai.

I'll just let things take their course. I'm afraid the more I expect, the greater the disappointment will be.

Besides his fans, several of Lin Shaobai's girlfriends also watched the Hundred Flowers Awards live at home.

Tian Xiwei was sitting cross-legged with the stick of an ice cream still in her mouth, holding her phone in one hand and her other hand behind her head.

It's been so hot lately that she just wants to stay home.

I was originally planning to go out for a stroll tonight, but since there's a live broadcast of the Hundred Flowers Awards, I'll watch it instead.

"It's not because Lin Shaobai nominated me that I'm willing to watch the Hundred Flowers Awards; it's just because I have nothing better to do."

Tian Xiwei withdrew her hand, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and nodded secretly: "That's right, that must be it."

Even when she's home alone, she still makes sure to show off this arrogant and aloof personality.

Zhou Ye was also at home at the moment. Compared to Xiao Tian sitting cross-legged on the sofa, she was more relaxed, lying on her bed in a starfish position.

Every now and then I'd check where the live stream was going, and then put my phone down again.

Now that all the nominated stars have entered, Zhou Ye suddenly jumped out of bed when the camera flashed to Lin Shaobai's face.

Lin Shaobai's face seemed to be a switch that instantly excited her.

I couldn't help but get excited, after all, he's my boyfriend.

Zhou Ye held his phone in both hands, his eyes so gentle they seemed to be brimming with tears.

"I hope your dream can come true."

Wang Churan is currently dancing and twirling in her new home in Beijing.

We actually bought it a long time ago, but we can only move in now because of the renovation issues.

The newly graduated female college student assistant felt utterly helpless watching her artist jump from one side of the country to the other.

Actually, I was afraid that if she fell, she might hit the corner of the table or something and ruin it.

"Sis, why are you so happy?"

"I'm happy because Lin Shaobai was nominated."

"This isn't the first time Mr. Lin has been nominated."

“I know.” Wang Churan twirled around, inexplicably grabbed her skirt, and gave a princess curtsy: “But Mo Sanmei has a very good chance of winning this time. I even dreamed about it the other day. I dreamed that Lin Shaobai won the Best Actor award.”

"Ah...I see."

“So I believe it.” Wang Churan slowly walked to the window, looking at the distant cityscape at night: “He will definitely win Best Actor this time.”

Compared to the three who were more impulsive, Chen Dudu and Xiao Zhang seemed much more composed.

Chen Dudu rested the pillow against her lower back and watched the live stream quietly.

Occasionally, he would glance down at the comments posted by Lin Shaobai's fans.

"Wow, there are so many people."

As Chen Dudu spoke, she pushed up her glasses.

She is nearsighted and usually wears glasses at home.

Her naturally aloof demeanor appears even more sophisticated with the glasses on.

"Lin Shaobai seems a little nervous."

Chen Dudu analyzed the scene through those few fleeting shots.

This year's competition is equally fierce, but if you can win in such a fierce competition, wouldn't that prove that the Best Actor award is very valuable?
Mo Sanmei is just as good as the other characters; the only strong competitor is Liu Ye's drama.

The Best Actor will appear between the two of them.

Xiao Zhang was also glued to his phone, waiting to watch the live broadcast of the Hundred Flowers Awards.

The Hundred Flowers Awards are generating a lot of buzz, and they quickly rose to the top of the trending topics on Weibo.

Shortly after the live stream started, there were so many trending topics that it was impossible to keep up with them all.

I'd like to see who wins Best Actor and Best Actress this year!

[The main issue is that the award ceremony process was too long; I only wanted to see the Best Actor and Best Actress awards.]

[Nobody else thinks like me, but I bet Liu Ye will win Best Actor this year.]

Oh dear, I'll vote for him too.

But I think it should be between Liu Ye and Lin Shaobai. I heard that this year's Hundred Flowers Awards might be more encouraging for newcomers.

Of the nominated male leads, he and Lin Shaobai are actually the most likely to win.

[Me too. Lin Shaobai, don't let his young age fool you, his acting is superb. When I first watched it, I said it was Oscar-worthy acting.]

Moreover, Mo Sanmei's emotional development is actually very rich, and Shao Bai's portrayal of this character is particularly delicate, leaving a deep impression.

I'll also vote for Lin Shaobai; his acting in this movie is superb.

I think his acting is much better than the one with the 4-character name. Although they are both young, Lin Shaobai is stronger.

[So exciting! So exciting! I really want to see who will win the Best Actor award at the Hundred Flowers Awards!]

Lin Shaobai sat obediently in the chair arranged by the organizer, looking straight ahead. Occasionally, when he was in the camera's view, he would smile and clap.

Before Best Actor, there were several awards that fans of the White Crane series were eager to see: Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor.

After voting by 101 judges, "The Battle at Lake Changjin" won the Best Film award at the 36th Hundred Flowers Awards, and Hou Yong won the Best Supporting Actor award for "The Island Keeper".

To be honest, many fans were so excited when they saw these two announcements that they almost jumped for joy.

Some of them were so loud they wanted to shout until the ceiling broke.

Upon seeing the results of the two prize draws at home, Chen Siqi was so excited that she stood up immediately, holding her phone in one hand and clenching her fist in the other.

Family: "Why are you so excited when the Best Actor award hasn't even been announced yet?"

"You don't understand. These kinds of awards are usually not concentrated in one film. If the Best Supporting Actor award goes to one film, then I usually won't be in the same film for Best Actor. Originally, the most promising films to win were 'The Island Keeper' and Lin Shaobai, but now that both of those films have won, it's just Best Actor left."

"The Big Events of Life, there's a chance!"

"Lin Shaobai has a chance to win Best Actor."

(End of this chapter)