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Chapter 1
2017.
Mid-September.
The 32nd Hundred Flowers Awards were set to be held in Sucheng.
This year was a major year for films, a time when a hundred flowers bloomed and a hundred schools of thought contended.
Outside the Yihai Theater in Sucheng, countless media outlets had gathered.
They were busy interviewing the movie stars arriving one after another, while others were live-streaming their predictions for this year’s Hundred Flowers Best Actor and Best Actress. To whom would the honors fall?
As for Best Actor, there wasn't much suspense.
However... regarding Best Actress.
It truly sparked quite a bit of speculation.
Some said the Best Actress award this time would surely fall into the hands of Lin Ling.
She had laid a solid foundation in previous years, and this year she had filmed a literary film directed by Director Zhang, which received widespread praise from media and film critics alike.
Others brought up Zhuang Jiang.
She had previously been one of the media’s favorite stars, but she never restricted herself to a single style, so the reviews were naturally mixed.
While the discussion here was lively, a loud voice drifted over from the other side: "Gu Yu is here!"
The media personnel rushed toward that direction and saw, at the end of the red carpet—
Gu Yu was dressed in a black tuxedo.
His expression was gentle. He didn't turn around, nor did he speak; he simply stood alone, looking toward the front.
The media members standing on the periphery were naturally puzzled, asking privately, "Who is Best Actor Gu waiting for?"
No one knew.
Someone held up a microphone, just about to ask Gu Yu a question, when they saw his eyes crinkle with a smile. He took a step forward and walked toward the front.
Everyone followed his pace and looked ahead, seeing a black Mercedes-Benz pull up beside him.
Then, they watched as Gu Yu actually leaned halfway down, reaching his hand out toward the interior of the car.
This single gesture truly caused the crowd to erupt.
Who didn't know that since this Best Actor Gu debuted, he had rarely been involved in scandals, let alone rumored to be close to any female star? He wasn't just a god in the hearts of fans; he was the "flower on a high peak" of the entire entertainment industry.
"Who is in the car?"
This question was exactly what was on everyone's mind.
Just who was in the car?
To actually make Best Actor Gu bend down, and even make his eyes overflow with a tender smile?
They stared at that spot, crowding forward to see.
The first thing they saw was a slender, fair hand.
Next, they saw a pair of long legs slowly emerge from the car... slender and shapely.
And then, they saw—
"Zhuang Jiang! It’s actually Zhuang Jiang!"
Media members pulled out their cameras and microphones one after another. Seeing the two standing together, both possessing extraordinary looks and both dressed in black, it gave rise to a spontaneous thought—
The two of them were a perfect match.
Without a second thought, they began hurling questions at the pair: "Is Best Actor Gu pursuing Actress Zhuang?"
"Are Best Actor Gu and Actress Zhuang together?"
"Did Best Actor Gu and Actress Zhuang develop feelings for each other through filming?"
...
Gu Yu smiled and raised his hand. Once the crowd went quiet, he opened his mouth and said warmly, "Tonight is the Hundred Flowers ceremony. Everyone should focus on questions regarding the films."
The man standing before them was, after all, a two-time consecutive Best Actor winner with a resounding reputation. The crowd paused for a moment before the questions started again.
Media Person A: "Best Actor Gu participated in two films this year. One is the business drama Business War directed by Director Li, and the other is The Female General directed by Director Chen and co-starring Zhuang Jiang... I wonder which one Best Actor Gu favors more in his heart?"
"This first question truly stumps me."
Gu Yu seemed to sigh, then smiled again. "Director Li and Director Chen are both renowned directors; naturally, I love both films I shot. Although both films center around the word 'War,' Business War is about the shifting clouds of the commercial sea, leaning toward strategy and calculation, while The Female General tells of the storms on the battlefield."
"The subject matter of the two films is different, so they can't really be compared."
Media Person B: "Then does Best Actor Gu feel that Actress Zhuang can win Best Actress at this year's Hundred Flowers?"
"Everyone's questions are truly sharp."
Gu Yu’s expression remained gentle. Then, he looked down at Zhuang Jiang and said, "Zhuang Jiang worked very hard while filming this movie. I believe anyone who has seen this film can see a Zhuang Jiang who is different from the past... and I also believe she will surely receive the honor that belongs to her."
Hearing this conversation, everyone looked toward Zhuang Jiang.
Under the flashbulbs—
Zhuang Jiang wore a black dress. Her styling was simple, with her hair pinned back, and only a sapphire necklace hung around her neck, making her skin appear even fairer.
She didn't speak, her expression calm. Just by standing there, she gave off an aura of cold elegance.
Gu Yu smiled and spoke: "If there are any more questions, why don't we wait until after the awards ceremony is over?"
After he finished speaking, he and Zhuang Jiang began walking inside.
As they reached the turn—
The sharp-eyed media members clearly saw that Best Actor Gu lowered his head slightly, turning toward Zhuang Jiang with a tender smile.
They were delighted and immediately reported to their chief editors, stating: "Best Actor Gu suspected to be in love with Actress Zhuang!"
Between these two, one was a two-time consecutive Best Actor, and the other was the most promising young actress with a massive following.
If there really were a romance, which outlet wouldn't want to snag the front page?
But they didn't know that the conversation between Zhuang Jiang and Gu Yu just now went like this—
Gu Yu lowered his head slightly, smiling at Zhuang Jiang: "I bet that in tomorrow's media and newspapers, you and I will definitely be the headline."
"Oh."
Zhuang Jiang’s expression was indifferent. She didn't look at Gu Yu, continuing to walk forward: "And then?"
A hint of sorrow appeared on Gu Yu’s face. He let out a soft sigh and said, "Jiangjiang doesn't want to be on the headline with me?"
Zhuang Jiang looked up at him and smiled softly, like a bright moon passing through the heart.
Then, she spoke, a very light yet resolute word: "Get lost."
After Zhuang Jiang finished speaking, she spared him a glance and stepped forward, walking ahead.
Gu Yu watched her from behind and smiled, then also stepped forward to follow.
...
Gu Yu and Zhuang Jiang’s seats were arranged in the front row, with Pop Diva Li Shu sitting between them.
Li Shu had arrived long ago. Now, seeing the two walking over from a distance, she propped up her chin and scrutinized them carefully. As soon as Zhuang Jiang sat down, Li Shu looked around, grabbed her wrist, and asked in a whisper: "Are you two together?"
Zhuang Jiang shook her head.
Li Shu continued to look at her with a suspicious expression. Then, she opened her phone and handed it over: "Take a look."
Zhuang Jiang took it. The screen was lit up, showing Weibo.
She looked again. The top three hot searches marked with a yellow "Hot" tag were prominently about Gu Yu and Zhuang Jiang:
Gu Yu and Zhuang Jiang’s Suspected Romance Exposed
Gu Yu and Zhuang Jiang Develop Feelings Through Filming
Best Actor Falls for Tomorrow's Best Actress
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Zhuang Jiang opened one of the hot searches. The top post was from Sucheng Entertainment Weekly: "[9.15 Hundred Flowers Awards Night] Is Gu Yu in love with Zhuang Jiang? Do you accept this?"
Accompanying it was a video, the cover of which was Gu Yu looking down at her with a smile.
It was posted at 18:00. Less than 20 minutes had passed, yet there were already ten thousand reposts and nearly ten thousand comments.
Zhuang Jiang clicked on the comments. The top trending comment already had 10k likes: "What??? My idol actually has someone he likes!!! I won't have it, I won't have it, I won't have it! Important things must be said three times! PS: But this one named Zhuang Jiang is much more pleasing to the eye than those 'flamboyant sluts' from before!"
"The Female General fan here!!! Ahhh, is my favorite CP really going to become real!!! So happy! PS: Although the god is great, the goddess isn't bad either! Please, everyone, no personal attacks!"
"My Idol, marry me!!! I can't accept my god liking someone else. Who is this Zhuang Jiang?"
"Zhuang Jiang is my favorite goddess! Gu Yu is my favorite god! Please unite! PS: A 'naughty' union is also fine, teehee~"
"Are Zhao Lan and Yan Wan going to unite in reality? The Female General fan! I have to give a big thumbs up to both of them!—Below are a few of my favorite lines from the film: 'General, since I am already a rebel official, then kill me...' 'A-Lan, it's getting dark, I'm taking you home...' Ahhh, I can't take it! I'm going to watch it for the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth time!"
...
Li Shu leaned in to look with her, then whispered softly to her: "Any thoughts?"
Zhuang Jiang’s brows quirked slightly. She closed the phone and handed it back: "The photos were taken well."
Li Shu got anxious, glanced at the side again, and then spoke: "But I see that one over there, um... he seems very interested in you."
Zhuang Jiang swept her gaze over Gu Yu. With a fake smile, she let out a sneer: "Nice imagination."
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