wavenovel Chapter 150 You like him, don't you think it's dirty?
Chapter 150 You like him, don't you think it's dirty?
Throughout the awards ceremony, Chi Yuan seemed distracted, mechanically clapping along with the people around him. When the camera panned to him, he needed to be reminded by those around him before he reacted, then he would suddenly smile shyly as if waking from a dream, a smile that made the hearts of the fans in the audience flutter.
Screams echoed throughout the entire venue.
The photographer noticed this and would frequently switch the camera to this angle, leaving Yan Chuan, who was sitting next to him, feeling helpless.
The two have recently been the subject of much online hype as a couple, and Yan Chuan's helpless yet indulgent gaze towards Chi Yuan became another highlight of the evening.
The directors and producers who had just added Chi Yuan on WeChat started to get excited after seeing this. If they had added him on WeChat earlier out of respect for Cui Dong, they were now genuinely considering it.
Xie Lingzhou had also come this far, and he knew clearly that after tonight, Chi Yuan's career would take another leap forward.
In those years, he knew Jiang Haochen had helped him a lot, but he felt he had worked even harder. He didn't want people to think his success was all thanks to Jiang Haochen, or that he was Jiang Haochen's kept canary. So he kept denying their relationship. It was as if as long as he didn't admit it, those labels wouldn't stick on him.
This time when he returned to China, his status was even higher, and he had more works. He sat in the most prominent position at the party, exchanging pleasantries with these big shots, but the resources he actually got were far less than before.
Even though Cui Dong was very polite to him on the surface, when it came to work, he was very businesslike, a far cry from the decisive and efficient person he used to be who could settle things in just a few words.
Looking at Chi Yuan now, he felt as if he were seeing his former self. When Jiang Haochen liked someone, he would gather all the starlight and present it to that person.
No, Ah Chen wouldn't like him. How could Ah Chen fall for a kept man?!
Xie Lingzhou vehemently denied it, then took out his phone and messaged Jiang Haochen: {Where are you? I need to talk to you.}
Jiang Haochen replied after a while: {I've already rejected Director Ouyang's script.}
Xie Lingzhou: {This is not a script.}
After waiting a while without a reply from Jiang Haochen, Xie Lingzhou gritted his teeth and sent another message: {Regarding Chi Yuan.}
Jiang Haochen: {? ? }
Xie Lingzhou gave a wry smile, but still sent a message: {11 PM, see you at the usual place.}
Jiang Haochen: {Okay.}
Xie Lingzhou presented the Best Actress award and left the venue early afterward.
Yan Chuan unsurprisingly won Best Actor, and the film emperor also won Best Actor in a TV series after switching to television.
When he returned to his seat, everyone around him offered their congratulations, and Chi Yuan also gave his blessings.
Yan Chuan smiled and shoved the trophy into Chi Yuan's arms, causing another uproar at the scene.
Chi Yuan stared blankly at Yan Chuan, then heard the other say, "Sharing in the joy."
Remembering Mr. Jiang's words that he shouldn't create a romantic pairing, Chi Yuan quickly returned the trophy: "No, thank you."
As she spoke, she moved to the side.
Cui Dong and Shen Lian exchanged a glance as they watched this scene.
Cui Dong couldn't keep a secret, and in a three-person group chat, he tagged Jiang Haochen: "Your cat's being targeted, huh?"
Jiang Haochen: {My kitten is so well-behaved and beautiful, isn't it normal for people to be eyeing it?}
Cui Dong clicked his tongue and said to Shen Lian, "Hopeless."
However, Yan Chuan's good fortune didn't seem to work, as Chi Yuan failed to win an award.
Director Rong comforted him, saying, "Don't be discouraged. You were a newcomer when you filmed this movie, and your acting skills were a bit raw. You'll get better and better."
Chi Yuan had actually anticipated this, so he wasn't disappointed and remained very calm: "I'm already very happy to be nominated."
Compared to Chi Yuan, Yan Chuan seemed more disappointed. He had basically guided Chi Yuan through the early scenes of the film, and if Chi Yuan won an award, he could say that he had taught Chi Yuan how to perform.
But now...
Thinking about Cui Dong's actions just now, Yan Chuan had already guessed the outcome.
Jiang Haochen, that blind bastard, seems to have regained his sight.
He could have left after receiving the award. He stayed to wait for the result of the Best Supporting Actor award for Chi Yuan. Once the result was announced, he would have no reason to stay any longer. He said goodbye to everyone and left first.
As the awards ceremony progressed into its second half, most people left, but Chi Won stayed because fans would scream every time the camera panned to him.
He knew that many fans had gone to great lengths to get tickets to see him, and even if they were separated by half a venue, it was still the closest they could get to him.
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In a private cinema in City B.
Jiang Haochen booked a private room and waited inside. At eleven o'clock, the door opened and Xie Lingzhou walked in.
The two used to always come here for dates. After many years, Xie Lingzhou walked into the room again and saw Jiang Haochen waiting inside just like before. In a daze, it was as if he had returned to the past.
"Ah Chen." Xie Lingzhou walked over quickly with a smile on his face, but Jiang Haochen frowned and took a step back.
Xie Lingzhou's fantasy was shattered. The Jiang Haochen of the past always looked at him with joy in his eyes, never with such a frown.
Jiang Haochen glanced at his phone; the party was almost over, and he still had to go back and wait for Chi Yuan.
"What is it? Just say it." Actually, Jiang Haochen hadn't planned to come. He knew Xie Lingzhou harbored thoughts of getting back together with him. After all, Xie Lingzhou was someone he had once liked. Jiang Haochen didn't want to go too far, so he had been keeping a low profile.
Given Xie Lingzhou's personality, once he realized his own coldness, he would naturally give up on the idea. And Xie Lingzhou didn't go too far; although he orchestrated a few chance encounters, he remained reserved, so it was difficult for him to say anything.
But things are different now. He has fallen for Chi Yuan, and Xie Lingzhou has mentioned Chi Yuan again, so he wants to make things clear.
Xie Lingzhou sensed the underlying meaning in Jiang Haochen's words; the speculation that Chi Yuan was merely a stand-in could no longer be concealed. However, he still asked, unwilling to give up, "Today I saw Cui Dong taking Chi Yuan to meet with many directors and producers. Was that at your behest?"
Jiang Haochen nodded: "Yes, I like him."
Xie Lingzhou stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Jiang Haochen had already admitted it before he even asked.
"How could you like him? How could you fall for someone you're keeping as a mistress?"
Jiang Haochen glared sharply at Xie Lingzhou: "Who told you that?"
Xie Lingzhou: "He admitted it himself."
As he spoke, Xie Lingzhou took out his phone and played a short recording, which contained Chi Yuan's voice.
"You said it yourself, I'm a prostitute, what right do I have to be shameless... My seniors have already sold their services abroad, why are you coming back to compete with me for business... At least I've only sold to Mr. Jiang..."
Sharp words and arrogant attitude filled the entire private room with Chi Yuan's mocking voice.
"He himself admitted that he's a prostitute. Ah Chen, do you really want to like someone like that? Don't you think it's disgusting?" Xie Lingzhou asked.
With a "ding", Jiang Haochen's phone rang.
It was a message from Chi Yuan: {Mr. Jiang, the party is over, I'm coming over now.}
Jiang Haochen stared at the message for a long time without saying a word or replying.
Xie Lingzhou's face showed a mocking expression: "Would he show this kind of face in front of you? Ah Chen, don't be fooled by him."
Jiang Haochen looked up and reached out to Xie Lingzhou: "Delete the recording."