Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 74... How did you end up with him in the first place?
So even though he had already auditioned for that patriotic film, he ultimately chose to withdraw from the role.

Li Wu was the only thing he felt indebted to.

He wanted to make it up to her as much as possible.

However, it seems she doesn't need it anymore.

Hear the sound.

Li Wu smiled and said generously, "Lin Yi, it's been a long time."

Later, Lin Yi praised her for looking beautiful today and expressed his hope that she would win an award, which Li Wu accepted with a smile.

But the people had already gone far away.

The smile on Li Wu's face gradually faded.

Shen Yichen, standing to the side, looked at the expression on Li Wu's face, his eyes thoughtful.

Li Wu had just turned his head.

She happened to see Shen Yichen looking at her with a complicated expression, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

This was the first time Li Wu had ever seen Shen Yichen like this.

There was a pause.

Li Wu still said, "Director Shen, you can just say whatever you want."

"You told me to ask."

Shen Yichen, who was usually calm and collected, hesitated for the first time, unsure whether to ask or not, but he was genuinely curious.

"If you don't want to answer, you can choose not to answer, that's fine."

Shen Yichen first gave Li Wu plenty of room to maneuver before asking gently, but also cryptically, "...Why did you end up with him in the first place?"

This statement contains no derogatory meaning; it is purely out of curiosity.

How did she end up with Lin Yi?
That memory seems so distant from Li Wu. Yet, when I vaguely recall it, it becomes remarkably clear in my mind.

"There's nothing that can't be said."

Li Wu wasn't particularly reluctant to talk about it. "When I first came to Beijing alone, he helped me a lot. As for why I decided to be with him..."

It was because on her eighteenth birthday, Lin Yi not only took her to the amusement park, but also made her a birthday cake by hand.

Before that, she hadn't celebrated her birthday for many years.

Because nobody remembers.

After listening.

Shen Yichen looked at Li Wu and remained silent for a long time.

"...What kind of look is that?" Li Wu tightened her grip on the wine glass, speaking somewhat awkwardly.

Looking at her, it's like looking at the most pitiful person in the world.

She took good care of herself all by herself before, she's not pitiful at all!
Shen Yichen lowered his eyes slightly. In a very short time, three seconds, or even just two seconds, the emotions surging in his eyes quickly vanished without a trace.

When I looked up again...

He remained the same refined and gentle nobleman, his voice slow and tinged with laughter, "The way he looks at the future Best Actress."

"Let's go, the awards ceremony is about to begin."

……

8:00 PM.

The 77th Star Awards have officially opened.

After all the guests were seated, the lights in the room were dimmed.

Two veteran hosts, among the most influential in the Chinese entertainment industry, walked onto the stage. While delivering their opening remarks, they jokingly teased several famous actors seated in the front row, eliciting frequent bursts of laughter from the audience.

The atmosphere immediately became lively.

As a nominee for Best Actress, Li Wu was seated in the front row. Occasionally, when the host called on her, she would simply smile faintly.

Li Wu's two dramas were nominated for the Star Award.

Both of her starring roles in "Floating Dream" and "Fan Du" were nominated for the Star Awards for Best Actress.

Only five people were nominated in total. Li Wu was nominated for two roles, and the rest were all veteran actors.

Although she knew her chances of winning were relatively high, she was still surprised when the two winners from the previous year announced her name together.

That moment.

Li Wu's mind went blank for a moment, and then she was overwhelmed with excitement and nervousness.

The lights in the venue shone on Li Wu.

Under the spotlight.

Li Wu got up and walked towards the podium.

Having been by Zhou Jinghuai's side for so long, Li Wu has learned some of his composure in the face of adversity.

Later, when Li Wu stood on the stage and smiled as she gave her acceptance speech, she focused her gratitude on Shen Yichen, saying, "...The first person I want to thank for receiving this award is Director Shen Yichen. During filming, Director Shen taught me a lot. I also want to thank everyone on the set of 'Floating Dreams'..."

Li Wu's remarks were rather conventional, but the genuine smile on her face touched the hearts of the audience, who applauded her enthusiastically.

Thunderous applause gradually resounded throughout the venue.

of course.

Later, Li Wu won the grand slam of the three major domestic TV drama awards with his three dramas: "Floating Dream", "Fan Du", and "A Smile in the Vast Sea".

And she was also the youngest actress to ever win the award.

Shen Yichen even toasted her, something he never did before, and couldn't help but praise her, "You're something else!"

The Best Director award at the Star Awards naturally goes to Shen Yichen.

After all, both of the dramas for which Li Wu was nominated were directed by him. ...

after the end.

Shen Yichen asked Li Wu if she wanted to go back to Beijing together.

Just as Li Wu was about to say yes, her phone beeped with a message notification.

After reading this.

Li Wu's eyes lit up with joy, and she excitedly told Shen Yichen, "Zhou Jinghuai said he's waiting for me outside."

"Outside the venue?" Shen Yichen was quite surprised.

"Okay." Li Wu nodded. "Then I'll be going now, Director Shen. Bye-bye."

Shen Yichen watched Li Wu's departing figure with obvious joy.

Although she knew Zhou Jinghuai doted on her, the thought that he would come to pick her up and patiently wait outside still touched her.

Even just thinking about it, Shen Yichen still found it a bit unbelievable.

……

outside the venue.

A dark, extended Pullman was parked prominently in a secluded spot. Its extremely sleek exterior lines exuded an understated, aloof, and dignified air.

Secretary Lin, dressed in a black suit, waited not far from the car.

Seeing Li Wu approaching.

Secretary Lin greeted her respectfully, "Miss Li."

Then, Secretary Lin added, "The gentleman is waiting for you in the car."

Li Wu nodded slightly.

The bodyguard standing by the car stepped back, and Secretary Lin opened the car door for Li Wu.

Zhou Jinghuai sat in the back seat, presumably working. The soft white light from the screen illuminated his refined and dignified face, which remained expressionless.

Even though he was just sitting there simply, he still exuded an air of unattainable nobility.

It inspires awe and even compels one to bow down in worship.

Li Wu was stunned.

It wasn't until Zhou Jinghuai closed his laptop and looked over that he realized what was happening.

Li Wu seemed to come to her senses, smiled and got into the car.

Like presenting a treasure, Li Wu proudly displayed the little golden figure she had been holding to Zhou Jinghuai.

The girl's delicate and pretty face beamed with joy, her cheerful tone revealing her uncontainable delight, "Zhou Jinghuai, I won an award!"

"Here, this is my first trophy, for you."

It is a small golden statue of the Dunhuang flying apsara goddess.

The faint glow emanating from the golden statuette reflected on her face, as if gilded with scattered gold. It made her face even more beautiful and captivating, radiantly beautiful beyond compare.

"You're just giving it to me like this? You're really willing to do that?"

Zhou Jinghuai put the laptop aside and pulled her into his arms.

"This is a meaningful gift, and you are the person I most want to give it to!"

It's not a question of whether she's willing to part with it or not.

But when Li Wu saw the faint smile hidden in Zhou Jinghuai's eyes, she knew he was teasing her again. She couldn't help but huff, "Why are you like this..."

She shared her good mood with him.

"What about me?" Zhou Jinghuai asked curiously, seemingly puzzled.

Li Wu turned her face away, not wanting to talk to him anymore.

But next second.

The man's long, slender fingers, with their distinct knuckles, gripped Li Wu's chin again, forcing her to turn her head and face him directly.

Li Wu hadn't had time to change into her formal attire after leaving the venue.

A dreamy, ethereal pinkish-purple strapless dress accentuated her fairy-like beauty, making her seem like a fairy who had somehow descended to earth.

Li Wu was forced to turn her head, and before she could react, Zhou Jinghuai had already kissed her.

A clear and elegant fragrance descended from the sky, enveloping Li Wu completely.

……

……

Li Wu suddenly remembered the dress that had been soaked last time, and her whole body trembled slightly almost reflexively.

She subconsciously reached out to push Zhou Jinghuai away, but her hand had barely touched his warm, broad chest when...

Suddenly, I felt a little reluctant to part with it.

I couldn't bear to refuse him.

Li Wu's tacit approval was tantamount to the greatest indulgence.

So much so that when Zhou Jinghuai finally carried her out of the car, she was only wearing Zhou Jinghuai's suit jacket.

That dreamy and beautiful dress was soaked through once again.

……

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(End of this chapter)