Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

The moment Gu Zhiyan's name was uttered by Yan Ni and Chen Baoguo, enthusiastic applause erupted in the room.

Gu Zhiyan's originally calm mood was now somewhat fluctuating.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and slowly stood up. He first turned to the side and solemnly hugged the directors Zhang Kaizhou, Zhu Yilong, and Zhu Lin beside him.

Then he strode toward the stage, his steps steady and powerful.

Applause and congratulations rose and fell around him. Some people patted him on the shoulder, and others smiled and congratulated him. Gu Zhiyan nodded slightly, his expression calm, his eyes revealing an undisguised sharpness and brilliance, his aura already fully unleashed.

Gu Zhiyan stepped onto the stage, accepted the trophy, her fingertips lightly gripping the Magnolia Award trophy. Her gaze swept across the entire audience, and she spoke with a steady, powerful voice, each word clear and distinct:

"I am actress Gu Zhiyan. Thank you to the Magnolia Awards for bestowing this honor upon me."

Why shouldn't a young man dream of plucking stars, and dare to draw his bow to shoot down the Jade Balance?

Standing here now, I feel no fear whatsoever, only youthful spirit, open and steadfast.

As a young person, to receive this laurel wreath, I dare not call it perfect, but only dare to speak of sincerity.

Since entering the industry, I have always used my roles as a boat and my passion as a sail, honing my skills in the world of film and television and tempering my talents in human stories.

I firmly believe that youth is not about naivety, but about confidence; and sharpness is not about arrogance, but about passion.

Thank you to every director and creator who trusted me. You gave me a stage, allowed me to grow, and helped me break through.

Thank you to my partners who have accompanied me on this journey, standing shoulder to shoulder with me on this cinematic adventure.

I am also very grateful to every audience member in the audience and in front of the screen. Your recognition is my most precious medal.

Magnolias bloom, their beauty is at its peak; young people embark on their journeys, their future boundless.

Today, I take this award as a starting point, without concealing my sharpness or hiding my brilliance. In the future, I will approach the role with greater reverence, create more three-dimensional characters, shoulder the responsibilities of an actor with the strength of youth, and repay the era with solid works, living up to my youthful years.

Thank you everyone.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in applause.

Gu Zhiyan looked up at the camera, her eyes brimming with undisguised confidence.

It feels so good to win an award!

Meanwhile, the topic of Gu Zhiyan winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actor quickly topped the trending searches and sparked heated discussions on social media platforms.

"Haha, Gu Zhiyan won the award! Best Actor at the Magnolia Awards, well-deserved!"

"Yan Ge is awesome! Hooray! Best wishes!"

"The most impressive part was Gu Zhiyan's acceptance speech. As expected, being cultured makes a difference. No wonder he is a top student who graduated from Tsinghua University."

"I'll say it a million times: cultural workers must be cultured! This speech was brilliant!"

"Now I finally understand the saying 'A person with a wealth of knowledge naturally exudes elegance.' Being cultured really makes one radiant. I felt like Gu Zhiyan was glowing when she spoke; she was absolutely mesmerizing."

"Finally, it's not the same old 'um...uh...that...' anymore."

"Actors are cultural workers, and some actors who speak incoherently should learn from Gu Zhiyan."

"My only thought after reading this is that people should read more books."

……

Surprisingly, netizens discussed Gu Zhiyan's acceptance speech more than he did the award itself.

It seems that the general public has been suffering from these "outcasts" in the entertainment industry for far too long.

Another point that netizens are talking about is that on the night Gu Zhiyan won the award, dozens of celebrities posted on Weibo to congratulate him.

Even the official Weibo account posted a congratulatory message for Gu Zhiyan, quoting his acceptance speech: "Magnolia blossoms, youth is in full bloom; young man embarks on a journey, the road ahead is boundless. Congratulations to actor Gu Zhiyan on winning the Magnolia Award for Best Actor."

This treatment prompted netizens to jokingly remark that Gu Zhiyan is truly Weibo's "daddy."

……

The Magnolia Awards ceremony concluded amidst hustle and bustle.

Gu Zhiyan's phone was already flooded with congratulatory messages. He quickly scanned them, but before he could take a closer look, a large group of reporters had already surrounded him and pointed their cameras at him.

After finally dealing with the group of reporters, Gu Zhiyan immediately made her escape.

If we don't hurry up, who knows how long we'll be stuck in traffic.

Nini is still waiting for him!

"Congratulations, little brother! I was planning to prepare a gift for you, but I don't have time today. I'll make it up to you another day." Nini looked at Gu Zhiyan, her eyes sparkling.

A smooth nightgown accentuated Nini's slender figure, her curves unfolding gently along the fabric, exuding charm even when she was just standing still.

"My sister is the best gift."

Gu Zhiyan reached out and put his arm around Nini's waist, feeling the delicate and soft touch beneath his palm.

Nini gently leaned into Gu Zhiyan's arms.

Gu Zhiyan placed his palm on Nini's lower back and, with a slight exertion, pulled her close to him.

Nini let out a soft gasp, her arms unconsciously wrapping around Gu Zhiyan's neck, her soft body pressed tightly against him.

Their noses touched, their breaths mingling.

Not long after, Nini tilted her head back slightly, her fingertips tightly gripping Gu Zhiyan's clothes, her breathing rapid, her voice trembling...

A grand and wild celebration ensued.

……

The next day, after seeing Nini off, Gu Zhiyan did not return to Beijing, but instead went to visit Mao Xiaotong on set.

She was filming in Shanghai at the time.

The name of this drama is "Nothing But Thirty".

Gu Zhiyan went without telling her in advance, intending to give her a surprise.

He entered the film crew directly by scanning his face, and as soon as he entered, he was surrounded by onlookers.

A group of staff members surrounded Gu Zhiyan, asking for photos and autographs.

"What's all this commotion outside?" Director Zhang Xiaobo, who was preparing to film the next scene, frowned angrily.

"I'll go check this out; these guys are outrageous."

The assistant director finished speaking and immediately ran out.

He returned in a hurry shortly afterward.

"Director Zhang, Gu Zhiyan is here."

"No one can interfere with the filming!" Zhang Xiaobo said angrily.

The next second he immediately realized, whose name had he just heard?

Turning to the assistant director, she asked, "Who did you say is here?"

The assistant director quickly said, "Gu Zhiyan, the one who just won the Magnolia Award for Best Actor."

"Ahem, what brings him here? Um... just letting everyone know the filming will be postponed. I'll go see what's going on." Zhang Xiaobo coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment.

As soon as he finished speaking, he darted away.

Assistant Director: ...

The director is not only good at changing faces, but also an athlete! He runs really fast!

Zhang Xiaobo spotted Gu Zhiyan surrounded by a group of people from afar. He quickly walked over and said to the crowd with a serious expression, "Look at the state of you all! Disperse immediately, or Teacher Gu will laugh at you."

When the crowd surrounding Gu Zhiyan saw the director arrive with a very unpleasant expression, they immediately scattered like birds and beasts.

"Hello, Mr. Gu, I am Zhang Xiaobo, the director of this play."

Zhang Xiaobo, who had just been looking serious, immediately changed his expression and warmly extended his hand to Gu Zhiyan.

"Hello, Director Zhang, I'm sorry to disturb your filming." Gu Zhiyan shook the other person's hand.

"No problem, no problem," Zhang Xiaobo quickly waved his hand. "Professor Gu, what brings you here this time?"

Gu Zhiyan: "Nothing else, just came to visit the set."

Zhang Xiaobo: Visiting the set?

Gu Zhiyan has countless rumored girlfriends in the industry, but none of the actresses in his drama have ever been rumored to be dating him!

Could it be that it was hidden too well?

who can that be?

Jiang Shuying, Mao Xiaotong, or nursery rhymes?