Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

"Now approaching us is the cast and crew of 'The Story of Minglan,' including director Zhang Kaizhou, young master Zhu Yilong, madam Liu Lin, and..."

At this point, the red carpet host drew out a long tone, then changed the subject: "Everyone should know this person, so I don't need to introduce him too much. However, out of respect, I'll still shamelessly say a few words to everyone."

He is none other than the super-popular idol, the talented young actor, the first actor in Chinese cinema to gross over 10 billion yuan at the box office, and also the first to gross over 20 billion yuan, a leading figure in television dramas… Gu Zhiyan!

This introduction surprised many people present, and even Gu Zhiyan himself was taken aback.

Are the organizers really giving us this much face?

Although what the host said was true, it seemed a bit exaggerated in the context of the Magnolia Awards ceremony.

Red carpet host Bai Keli is a well-known host from Shanghai Radio and Television Station. He has hosted large-scale events and galas for many years and is experienced and has a steady style.

He is unlikely to act on his own initiative; if he does, then the organizing committee may be sending some signals.

At this moment, many celebrities looked thoughtful.

Gu Zhi's appearance immediately sparked enthusiastic discussion among netizens watching the live stream.

"Haha, Gu Zhiyan is finally back in business."

"My brother Yan is just that pragmatic; you can tell he's after the awards."

"Ahhh, my brother is still so handsome, I'm drooling over him."

"Hey, host, I advise you to tone it down. I know what you said is true, but I'm worried that Brother Yan will get too cocky. What if he stops performing properly in the future?"

"Brother Yan's status is unparalleled in the entertainment industry; this is an official award."

"Tch, what's with all the bragging? A bunch of empty titles."

"Hey, which fandom are you upstairs from? All those empty titles, how many does your idol have?"

"I wonder if Gu Zhiyan will be able to win an award this time."

"It's probably hopeless; the problem is that we're too young."

"When did acting awards stop considering acting skills and start considering age? Besides, doesn't being younger mean the actor is more talented?"

"That's the logic, but seniority is a common practice in every industry."

……

As soon as Gu Zhiyan and his group finished signing their names on the autograph wall, they were stopped by the host for a brief interview.

"Brother Yan, here's a question everyone's been asking: what have you been busy with these past two months?"

Gu Zhiyan: "I wasn't busy with anything, just resting and taking a break."

Are you confident about winning today's award?

Gu Zhiyan: "There's a bit of that in me. Which actor doesn't want to win awards?"

……

As a result, most of the questions were directed at Gu Zhiyan, while the others stood there as mere background figures.

Zhu Yilong: He was a top star with unlimited fame when he went out, but as soon as he met Gu Zhiyan, he became a nobody's follower.

Fortunately, time was limited, and more guests came on stage one after another. The host asked a few simple questions and then ended the interview.

The group headed straight for the backstage area of ​​the awards ceremony.

As soon as Gu Zhiyan entered the backstage area, Nini came up to her.

With so many people around, it's not a good time to talk about private matters.

They chatted for quite a while, until the awards ceremony was about to begin. Nini then left, making an appointment to have dinner with Gu Zhiyan before she left.

Is it really dinner time?

Gu Zhiyan naturally understood what Nini meant. That was good. If she didn't win an award, she needed to vent her frustration. If she did win, she would naturally want to find someone to share her joy and celebrate properly.

Nini: She can either let loose or celebrate wildly.

……

The 25th Shanghai Magnolia Awards ceremony has officially begun.

Gu Zhiyan looked around. The small venue truly reflected the diverse lives of people.

Some people looked calm, some looked tense, some were full of anticipation, and some were just watching the show...

As awards were presented one after another, some were happy while others were sad.

Gu Zhiyan was surrounded by a group of disillusioned people.

The cast of "The Story of Minglan" received many nominations, but apart from the Best Actor award which has not yet been presented, they won nothing.

"Like a Flowing River" lost all the awards for Best Chinese TV Series, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

The Best Supporting Actor award was given to Guo Jingfei for his outstanding performance in "All Is Well".

When Gu Zhiyan saw the result, Zhu Yilong, who was tense all over, instantly relax, his eyes showing both disappointment and relief.

The process of waiting for the results can be agonizing.

The competition for Best Supporting Actress this year is mainly between Tong Yao and Liu Lin.

Tong Yao played the role of Song Yunping, the "white moonlight" sister, in "Like a Flowing River." Although her role was small, her performance was extremely moving, and the character's fate touched the hearts of viewers.

Liu Lin's portrayal of the eldest daughter-in-law in "The Story of Minglan" has made her one of the most talked-about characters of the year, thanks to her natural comedic talent and vivid performance.

Tong Yao ultimately won, but Liu Lin's performance was also considered award-winning, making her the "uncrowned queen" in the hearts of many viewers.

If Gu Zhiyan were to judge, he would definitely give the award to Liu Lin.

Judging solely from the performance, Liu Lin's acting skills are definitely superior to Tong Yao's.

But when it comes to awards, it's not just about having strong skills; sometimes it's influenced by many factors both on and off the field.

Compared to Zhu Yilong, Liu Lin, who also did not win an award, had a much stronger mentality. She even smiled and applauded her competitor.

This is the composure of an old artist.

The Best Actress award went to Jiang Wenli, while Yao Chen unfortunately lost.

Sister Zhao's chances of winning the award were already slim, and since she wasn't even there in person, she didn't have to go through all that agonizing.

"Next up is the Best Actor award at the 25th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards. Please welcome our presenter..."

Chen Baoguo and Yan Ni went on stage.

As the images on the screen on stage flashed, the two began to read out the list of nominees.

When the moment arrived, Gu Zhiyan thought she would be nervous, but she was surprisingly calm.

After the nomination list was read out, Chen Baoguo and Yan Ni chatted briefly before getting down to business.

With a slightly tipsy expression, Yan Ni handed the envelope in her hand to Chen Baoguo.

"Teacher Chen, come on over."

The envelope contained the winner's name.

"You take it apart, we'll watch it together," Chen Baoguo waved his hand.

Yan Ni stopped refusing and opened the envelope in her hand.

At this moment, all eyes in the room were fixed on this small envelope.

The moment the envelope was opened, the two people on stage exchanged a silent glance.

Yan Ni: "I know everyone is eager to know the result, but I still want to say one more thing: he is an actor I really like."

Chen Baoguo: "A young man has arrived at the Magnolia Garden; he is a promising talent."

As soon as Chen Baoguo said this, everyone's eyes turned to Gu Zhiyan.

young people?

Is there anyone younger than him?

The result is obvious!

Before anyone could think further, Chen Baoguo and Yan Ni announced in unison: "The winner of the Best Actor award at the 25th Shanghai TV Festival is... Gu Zhiyan!"

That night, Gu Zhiyan was crowned Emperor by Bai Yulan!