Huayu Entertainment: The Birth of a Succubus Top Star

In mid-December, Haikou, Hainan, enjoyed a warm breeze and a golden night sky as the 2025 Tencent Star Awards grandly opened.

After coordinating the filming schedule of "Chasing Jade" in Hengdian ahead of time, Gu Zhiyan, along with Tian Xiwei and Kong Xueer, headed to the ceremony, becoming the most anticipated cast and crew to attend that evening.

Sister Zhao, Fairy Sister, Mao Xiaotong, Nini, Chen Duling, Zhou Ye, Reba, Jin Cheng, Song Qian, Qin Qinlan, Zhong Yaxin, Wang Yinglu...

A group of older and younger women will also be attending this Star Awards.

As is customary, we arrived early, spent some time getting ready, and then headed to the event venue.

This year's Tencent Video All Star Awards introduced the "Another Me" AI-customized virtual avatar red carpet for the first time, making it the biggest innovative highlight online. The moment each artist stepped onto the red carpet, a personalized, ultra-realistic AI virtual avatar was simultaneously generated on the large screen, freezing the real person and the virtual avatar in the same frame, creating a stunning blend of reality and virtuality with an explosive sense of technology.

As soon as the live stream started, the "AnotherMeAI Doppelganger Red Carpet" at the Tencent Video All Star Awards instantly became a trending topic, with netizens exclaiming, "The year-end gala has upgraded its aesthetics; the futuristic feel is off the charts!"

On the red carpet, female celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry staged a spectacular display of beauty and glamour.

Bai Lu's floral tulle dress was gentle and graceful, Ju Jingyi's retro black velvet gown was cool and noble, Wang Churan's hazy blue satin look was aloof and ethereal, Song Zuer's red dress was bright and elegant, and Chen Duling's simple long dress was gentle and clean. All kinds of haute couture styles were blooming and there was no repetition. The live broadcast room was full of beautiful screens.

Amidst the bustling red carpet, an unexpected incident instantly drew everyone's attention.

Sister Meng appeared in a heavily embroidered, gold-embroidered haute couture gown. The skirt was wide and long. When she walked to the center of the media area, she accidentally tripped over the hem of her skirt, staggered, and almost knelt down on the red carpet.

At the critical moment, Gu Zhiyan, who was not far away, stepped forward in a flash, steadily supporting her elbow with his arm, accurately stabilizing her unbalanced body, the whole process was smooth and effortless.

This scene was captured in full HD during the live stream, instantly causing a frenzy in the chat, with the hashtag "[Gu Zhiyan quickly helps Meng Ziyi]" trending at number one on the hot search list.

Netizens flooded the screen with comments: "An instinctive act of saving a life reveals true character! Quick reaction, steady hand, and exceptional manners."

"Unexpected incidents on the red carpet are the best test of character, and Gu Zhiyan gained countless fans at this moment."

Okay, netizens may not know that Gu Zhiyan was helping his own woman.

The joyful atmosphere on the red carpet was immediately followed by the appearance of Xu Zhisheng and He Guangzhi, a stand-up comedy duo.

The two appeared in formal attire, creating a striking contrast, yet they exuded a comedic aura. Facing the camera, they casually joked and interacted with each other, their humorous remarks eliciting continuous laughter from the reporters and staff present.

[Xu Zhisheng and He Guangzhi's Red Carpet Laughter] Quickly went viral, with netizens joking: "While others are dignified and elegant on the red carpet, their red carpet walk looks like a year-end lottery, providing all the laughs at the end of the year."

This year's red carpet also saw the collective appearance of a new generation of short drama actors. He Jianqi, Shen Haonan, Yue Yuting, Zhao Xixi and other young short drama actors made their first appearance on the red carpet of a top-level ceremony. Their youthful energy and vitality made them a fresh highlight of the evening, and also made netizens realize that the short drama genre has officially entered the mainstream ceremony stage.

Following that, Tian Xiwei and Kong Xueer appeared together. The former looked radiant and gentle in a light pink tulle dress, while the latter swayed gracefully in a sequined fishtail gown. The two beauties from "Chasing Jade" appeared together, taking the opportunity to promote the latest filming progress of the crew, creating a sweet and pleasing sight.

After all the celebrities had walked the red carpet, Gu Zhiyan made her grand finale appearance of the night.

Wearing a minimalist black velvet haute couture suit, he was sharp, elegant, and understated, without any superfluous jewelry embellishments. He commanded the entire room solely with his exceptional bone structure and composed aura.

The sound of camera shutters clicking incessantly filled the venue, and the cheers of fans echoed throughout the stadium.

Gu Zhiyan calmly signed his name, nodded at a fixed point, and gave a brief interview, always focusing on his work and his new character in "Chasing Jade".

[Gu Zhiyan's aura as the finale on the red carpet] topped the trending searches, with netizens unanimously commenting: "With him on the stage, the answer for the year-end finale in the Chinese entertainment industry is already clear."

As the red carpet ended and people took their seats inside, the seating arrangement at the Star Awards sparked heated discussions across the internet.

The front row seats were reserved entirely for top artists who had achieved outstanding results in terms of both box office success and critical acclaim, and enjoyed widespread popularity.

[Starlight Awards Seating Chart: A Guide to the Status of Chinese Celebrities] This post has gone viral online, with netizens joking, "No need for billing order or official announcements; the seating arrangement is the most authentic ranking of talent in the Chinese entertainment industry."

The most hilarious and widely circulated moment of the night quietly unfolded after everyone took their seats.

Gu Zhiyan firmly occupies the absolute center position in the first row, flanked by top goddesses Liu Yifei and Zhao Liying on either side.

The two older sisters hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they immediately started chatting non-stop as soon as they sat down. They talked about everything from their daily filming routines and script selections to the latest developments in the industry. The topics were endless, and they were all smiles and completely absorbed in the conversation.

Caught in the middle, Gu Zhiyan looked left and right, hesitating several times, unable to join the conversation. She sat upright and even subtly moved slightly to give her two older sisters some space to chat.

The director's precise camera work and the live broadcast on the big screen instantly made this scene hilarious and created a legendary moment of the year.

The keywords "Gu Zhiyan's human-shaped table" and "Liu Yifei and Zhao Liying chatting next to each other" topped the charts.

Netizens are going crazy over the screenshots and making memes: "The most tragic actor of the year! Two beautiful women are chatting on either side of him, while Gu Zhiyan stands silently on guard the whole time."

"This is the first time I've seen a movie star cosplay a table. He looks so well-behaved and innocent, and there's no way to get a word in edgewise."

"He even offered to give up his seat; it was so kind and funny, such an adorable contrast!"

The entire event was a top-tier large-scale social gathering in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Gu Zhiyan was in the center position, and senior actors, peers, and middle-aged powerhouses took turns coming over to exchange greetings, talk about collaborations, scripts, filming experiences, and the year-end industry turmoil.

He politely stood up, answered calmly, and spoke gently, handling various social situations with ease. He was extremely busy throughout, yet he remained elegant and poised.

Netizens commented: "His achievements and popularity are both outstanding, so everyone took the initiative to befriend him. This is the prestige of a top-tier talent in the industry."

As the ceremony progressed, various honors were announced one after another, and the evening was filled with stars, each with their own achievements.

Yang Zi won the "Most Influential Artist of the Year" award, maintaining her position at the top of the young actresses' list thanks to her popular works and widespread popularity throughout the year.

Bai Lu won the "Most Popular Artist of the Year" award, leading in terms of drama popularity, fan base, and casual audience.

Tan Jianci won a resounding victory that night, sweeping three major awards: VIP Star, Annual Quality Actor, and Annual Stage Influence, proving his talent and popularity.

Sister Meng was one of the biggest winners of the night, sweeping four honors, including VIP Star, Fashion Artist of the Year, Popular Drama Actress of the Year, and Overseas Influential Actress, with her resources and popularity soaring across the board.

Gong Jun won the "VIP Star" honor, and his commercial value and drama popularity continue to lead the way;

Ding Yuxi, Chen Duling, Song Zuer, and Liu Yuning also received annual performance awards, covering multiple categories including period dramas, modern dramas, and OSTs, making it a year-end harvest for all of them.

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