"Next, I would like to introduce our judges. I have to say that their lineup is also very strong."
“Who will win the major awards of the Huazhong Awards? They will participate and judge!”
"Next, let's welcome the judges with applause!"
As soon as the host's voice fell, the big screen began to play a video introducing the judges.
Meng Yao took a quick glance upwards and saw that almost all of them were very famous old artists who had won many awards and were awe-inspiring to look at.
Meng Yao tilted her head slightly and asked Fan Lan beside her, "Is this opening ceremony going to take so long? How long will it take before the awards ceremony starts?"
Fan Lan smiled and said, "It's always been like this in the past few years. At the beginning, we always have to create a good atmosphere, but then the awards will be presented. The first award of the Huazhong Awards is the Most Popular Award of the Year. I think..."
Fan Lan looked at Meng Yao and said, "Sister Meng Yao has a great chance of winning the prize."
"I?"
"Yes, this award is generally based on a series of values such as popularity."
Meng Yao shook her head and said disapprovingly: "You think too highly of me. How can it be so easy to win an award?"
Meng Yao rubbed his forehead with his hand: "I just came here to see the excitement."
With top stars like Han Mei sitting in the audience, not to mention some powerful new young stars, this award is definitely not easy to win.
Meng Yao glanced in the direction of Meng Qingqing.
If it was a female lead, she might have a chance of winning an award.
Fan Lan patted Meng Yao on the shoulder and said, "Sister Meng Yao, you have to have more confidence in yourself. At least the nomination should be no problem. You don't know how popular the TV series "Journey to the End of the World" was a while ago! It would be great if you could be nominated once."
Meng Yao nodded.
"The first thing to be announced is the most popular award of the year—"
As the host's voice fell, another steady and solemn playback sound came from the screen.
“The nominees for the most popular award of the year are: Han Mei’s “Ginger and Sugar”, Hu Jinjia’s “Attack”, Meng Qingqing’s “Heartbeat”, Meng Yao’s “Journey to the End of the World”…”
Every time a name is announced, a clip of the actor's wonderful performance will appear on the big screen.
"Brother, you're awesome!" Cheng Jieshu exclaimed.
"It's incredible to be nominated for an award for my first acting role."
The other members also praised him.
Han Mei's face did not show much surprise, but remained indifferent. If you looked closely, you could see the disgust in his eyes.
“My acting is average.”
When Meng Qingqing heard that she was nominated, her cheeks flushed with excitement.
This work "Heartbeat, Throw" was her work before she performed "Journey to the End of the World", and she didn't expect that it would be nominated.
Meng Qingqing straightened her back unconsciously. You know, this drama is one of her earlier works. She is so talented and capable, how can Meng Yao compare with her
"Sister Meng Yao, you're one of them. You've really been nominated. That's amazing!"
Different from Fan Lan's excitement, Meng Yao had a calm expression, her eyes still fixed on the screen of her mobile phone.
"oh… "
The female lead has been nominated, and the others are destined to be runners-up.
Fan Lan lowered his head and saw Meng Yao's screen:
"Sister Meng Yao, what are you playing?"
"A little game. Do you want to play? I'll teach you."
Fan Lan was not interested in these little games, but Meng Yao invited her so seldom that she felt dizzy and said, "Okay, okay."
As the last number of moves was exhausted, the game was finally lost.
"Don't be discouraged. It's normal to fail." Meng Yao took the phone from Fan Lan again: "I'm almost tired of playing this game. Come, I'll teach you."
Her profile is exquisite, her eyebrows and eyes are gorgeous, her nose tip is like an unmelted snow peak, and her jawline is smooth and elegant.
Fan Lan stared at Meng Yao's profile and was stunned for a second: "I heard that you won the top spot on the most beautiful face list some time ago. Congratulations, Sister Meng Yao."
Meng Yao turned her head and said, "Do you understand?"
"What?"
Fan Lan followed Meng Yao's gaze and looked at the screen. It turned out that Meng Yao had already passed the level.
"I... I understand. Thank you, Sister Meng Yao." Fan Lan's face turned red.
Meng Qingqing pretended to glance to the side casually, and when she saw the game Meng Yao was playing, she almost laughed out loud on the spot.
Meng Yao can only play such boring and childish games.
She turned her head and saw the host who appeared again and was about to announce the results.
Meng Qingqing straightened her clothes and smoothed her hair, then she slowly let out a breath.
She must get this a good start!
The film and television introduction on the screen ends.
The host held the microphone and slowly spoke under everyone's expectant gaze: "The winner of the 32nd TV Festival Huading Award's Most Popular Award is—"
"Meng Yao!"
"Ms. Meng Yao's role as Fu Yue in The Journey to the End of the World is very impressive, and she showed us this extremely charming character with her strength!"
Liu Yi lowered his head to look at the script, then quickly raised his head and said with a smile: "Next, please invite Teacher Wang Dayin and Teacher Xue Hong to present the awards to the winners!"
"Hey, you can't play like this here. Let me show you. Do you see? It should be like this..."
Meng Yao's fingers flew, not forgetting to give Fan Lan a few words of guidance.
Fan Lan nodded. In fact, she herself didn’t know whether she understood or not. She just thought Meng Yao’s profile was particularly beautiful, and her eyes stopped unconsciously.
When the big screen cut to the shot of Meng Yao, she didn't appear to be moved to tears or surprised and excited.
Meng Yao lowered her head slightly, revealing a fair and graceful neck. Her black hair was like smooth silk, and the silver-white headphone wire was lightly wrapped around her collarbone.
"No, no, it's still wrong, we can't play like this..."
Everyone's attention shifted to Meng Yao herself following the scene on the big screen.
Meng Yao sensed something was wrong, so she took off her headphones and looked around in confusion.
An actor in the front reminded: "Teacher Meng Yao, it's your turn to go on stage. You have to go on stage."
Other actors around also reminded: "Teacher Meng Yao, you are going to go on stage!"
Fan Lan had been distracted just now and was a little confused at this moment.
Meng Yao was sitting in the middle position. If she wanted to walk to the aisle, she had to go past Meng Qingqing's side.
Meng Qingqing bit her lips, her face almost turning blue with anger.
Why did it have to be Meng Yao? It would be fine if she didn't win the award, but why did Meng Yao win the award? She really couldn't swallow this...
Meng Yao had no idea what was going on, and walked toward the stage in a daze under the jealous gaze of Meng Qingqing beside her.
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(End of this chapter)