Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

(I missed a chapter yesterday, so I've made up for it in the previous chapter.)

The red carpet was dazzling with stars.

Song Jia and Yan Ni, two favorites in the Best Actress category, bumped into each other at the entrance to the red carpet. The two did not try to avoid each other and took a photo together side by side.

Song Jia wore a simple white Chinese-style suit, exuding a cool and elegant aura; Yan Ni wore a black tulle dress, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. The two chatted and laughed freely, dispelling outside speculation that their nominated rivals were distant from each other, making for a particularly pleasing scene.

Discussions continued to rise in the middle of the red carpet, with everyone still talking about Liu Yifei.

On the night of the nominations, Liu Yifei stunned the audience in a gold-plated rose strapless gown, and her look topped the trending searches. Everyone was waiting for her appearance.

The red carpet event was nearing its end, and the host announced the name of the final guest.

The black Bentley slowly came to a stop at the entrance to the red carpet. The car door opened, and Liu Yifei stepped out.

She wore a custom-made burgundy velvet vintage trailing gown with a flowing cut that accentuated her slender figure. She paired it with simple diamond earrings, and her long, black hair was loosely tied up with a few wisps falling down her neck.

The design is grand and luxurious, perfectly echoing the atmosphere of Huang Yimei's "The Story of Rose".

In an instant, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

The photographer, who had been slightly tired, instantly tensed up, and the sound of camera shutters clicking incessantly.

Fans waiting on both sides of the red carpet shouted her name, and the live stream chat exploded with comments.

Imagine the allure of a fairy-like woman whose elegance and composure, honed by time, combined with Gu Zhiyan's meticulous care, allow her to maintain her peak beauty.

The man is eloquent, the woman is graceful.

Although the overall popularity of the "Fairy Sister" is much lower than that of Gu Zhiyan, she is undoubtedly the number one female star.

Gu Zhiyan also attended the nomination gala dinner yesterday. His appearance alongside the "Fairy Sister" sparked heated discussions, with fans of the "Fairy Sister" saying that the two were a perfect match and should get together, urging Gu Zhiyan and the "Fairy Sister" to start dating online.

After all, the "Fairy Sister" is already 38 years old, and her fans are worried about her marriage. Gu Zhiyan is the most suitable candidate in their hearts.

What these fans, who are so concerned about their idols, don't know is that the two have been together for a long time and their child is already old enough to run errands.

This is just a case of worrying for nothing.

As Liu Yifei walked slowly down the red carpet, she appeared calm and composed. She nodded slightly to the cameras on both sides, and the red carpet host quickly stepped forward to seize the opportunity for a brief interview.

"What are your thoughts on receiving this Best Actress nomination?"

The fairy sister smiled gently and said in a clear voice, "The 30th anniversary of the Magnolia Awards is a very meaningful one. The fact that 'The Story of Rose' has been nominated is the result of the joint efforts of the entire crew. I will cherish this recognition from the industry."

The live stream camera focused intently on Liu Yifei's closing scene, and the live footage quickly went viral on major social media platforms.

The hashtag "[Liu Yifei closes the Magnolia Awards red carpet]" quickly became a trending topic, with netizens offering a lively discussion.

As the noise on the red carpet gradually subsided, the nominated male actors entered the venue and took their seats.

Apart from Gu Zhiyan, all the nominees for Best Actor this year were present: Yu Hewei, Jin Dong, Wang Baoqiang, and Wang Xiao. When they met privately and exchanged pleasantries, there was an unspoken pressure between them.

Yu Hewei leaned back in his chair and sighed softly. Everyone else thought he was one of the favorites to win Best Actor this year, but only he knew in his heart that the biggest variable was right in front of him.

The thought of appearing on the same stage with Gu Zhiyan tonight and competing for the same award dampened her confidence, leaving her feeling listless.

Jin Dong, standing to the side, also looked tense, not as relaxed as he had expected before the match.

Even though he is rarely considered a contender for the championship, no one dares to take any chances against Gu Zhiyan, who has won all three major domestic film and television awards.

Wang Baoqiang and Wang Xiao looked at each other and simultaneously felt the same way.

The nominees chatted briefly among themselves; the atmosphere wasn't particularly lively, and everyone appeared calm, lacking the anticipation and excitement typically seen at award ceremonies.

The live stream camera occasionally panned across the nomination area, conveying the full picture of everyone's state.

Viewers in the live stream noticed this subtle moment, and the chat exploded with comments and jokes.

"Hahaha, I'm laughing so hard! All these Best Actor nominees, why are they all so deflated?"

"Think about it carefully and you'll understand. Anyone would be under immense pressure to share the stage with Gu Zhiyan tonight."

"Yu Hewei has a lot of support, but he looks listless. The most intimidating opponents are the invisible ones!"

"Jin Dong and his group are not to be outdone; none of them can easily defeat Gu Zhiyan."

"It's not that we're not strong enough, it's just that our opponents are too formidable and naturally intimidating."

……

During a break backstage, a reporter noticed the state of the group and took the opportunity to ask Yu Hewei if he was under too much pressure before the match.

Upon hearing this, Yu Hewei chuckled helplessly and said frankly, "We are all lucky to have received a nomination. It's just that the people on stage tonight are so important that it's inevitable to be a little more cautious."

Once this interview clip was released, it once again sparked heated discussions and memes across the internet.

Many netizens joked that Gu Zhiyan has become the big boss in this year's Magnolia Award for Best Actor.

As the stars entered the venue and took their seats, the excitement caused by the goddess Liu Yifei's closing appearance on the red carpet had not yet subsided, and the live stream was still full of comments discussing the event. The awards were being announced one after another.

My Altay, praised by the jury for its "rich regional flavor, abundant details of life, restrained audiovisual language, and unique character portrayals," "conveying the aesthetic pursuit of poetry and distant places with a realistic texture," and "a phenomenal TV series of the year that has caused a huge impact," won the "Best Chinese TV Series" award.

The series' poetic visuals also earned its cinematographer, Liu Yizeng, the "Best Cinematography" award.

Fei Zhenxiang, the director of "When the Wildflowers Bloom," won the "Best Director" award.

"Northwest Years" won the "Jury Grand Prize".

"I Am a Criminal Investigator" won the "Jury Grand Prize", and screenwriter Xu Meng won the "Best Screenplay (Original)" award.

Chiang Hsin won the "Best Supporting Actress" award for her role in "The People of the Alley".

Actor Jiang Qiming won the "Best Supporting Actor" award for his role in "The Story of the Border".

Award presenters Yan Bingyan and Liu Yijun joked that all five nominated male actors were "tough characters," with Jiang Qiming's Wang Anquan being "not safe at all," and Lin Gengxin becoming "the nightmare of 900 million girls."

Lin Gengxin was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Story of Rose," but ultimately lost.

Gu Zhiyan had already received his message, saying that they should go have fun together after the awards ceremony. This guy has a pretty good attitude.

Next, we'll be revealing the winner of the Best Actress award.

Who will win? Everyone is watching!