The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

Chapter 347 Call Me Your Majesty the Empress! [Two chapters combined, 30 bonus chapters]

On September 24, the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony was grandly opened in Tangshan.

The area around the Nanhu International Convention and Exhibition Center was already packed with movie fans and media reporters.

As the undisputed leader that has achieved success in both television dramas and theatrical films over the past year, Mohen Media is undoubtedly the biggest focus tonight.

However, just half an hour before the red carpet show was about to begin, a tsunami of public opinion suddenly erupted online.

[Breaking News! The Biggest Inside Story of the Hundred Flowers Awards: The Battle for the Top Actress at Mohen Media is Fierce and Bloody!]

Rumors circulate that Li Yitong and Li Lin got into a physical fight over the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress!

[Disputes over unequal distribution of awards! Rumors circulate that Inkhen Entertainment is experiencing internal strife due to biased award distribution, potentially leading to a reshuffle!]

[Li Yitong VS Li Lin, two female leads competing on the same stage, who will Shen Mo ultimately side with?]

Will Li Yitong triumph, or will Li Lin suffer a crushing defeat?

[With the reign of the top female star of the Ink Trace faction, there is no hope for the younger actresses to rise to prominence.]

[Mohen has no future; rumors suggest Liu Haocun and Wang Churan are about to leave.]

On Weibo's trending topics, hashtags such as #TheBattleForInkPatternQueen# and #LiYitongAndLiQinBeatUpForBestActress# remain high.

Countless unscrupulous marketing accounts, trolls, and online trolls, bribed by rival agencies, began stirring up trouble on Weibo, Baidu Tieba, and live stream chat.

Several entertainment companies in the industry, envious of the rising popularity of Mohen's young actors and actresses in recent years, deliberately stirred things up at the crucial moment when both "Mohen Goddesses" were nominated for Best Actress.

"Tsk tsk, the story-making ability of marketing accounts these days is getting worse and worse."

At this moment, inside a custom-made luxury van slowly driving through the VIP lane, Shen Mo leaned back lazily on a top-grade calfskin sofa chair.

His fingers swiped lightly across his phone, a playful smile curving his lips as he looked at the trending negative topics.

If paparazzi outside were to capture the scene inside the car, they would likely be astonished.

The two most popular actresses, who are rumored to be irreconcilable enemies, are now standing shoulder to shoulder without any barriers.

Today, Li Yitong, a strong contender for Best Actress, wore a haute couture gown, looking as graceful and ethereal as an elf descended to earth.

Sitting next to her, Li Lin chose a dark red embroidered cheongsam-style dress, which brought out her classical yet aloof temperament to the extreme.

"Tongtong, look at your earrings, they match your makeup so well tonight, they really accentuate your jawline."

Li Qin praised Li Yitong as she tidied her hair.

"You're one to talk! With that cheongsam and that cool, glamorous makeup, I feel like taking a bite out of you."

Li Yitong chuckled and casually reached out to hug Li Qin's slender waist, and they started laughing and joking together.

Looking at this scene, Shen Mo put down his phone and shook his head.

"The marketing accounts outside are practically portraying you two as mortal enemies, but you two are still here researching makeup and styling."

Li Yitong slightly raised her chin, her beautiful eyes filled with all-knowing wisdom and pride.

She rested her head on Shen Mo's shoulder.

"Let them write whatever they want."

"The Ink Trace is powerful now, so it's normal for them to target us."

"As long as we don't have the wrong mindset, their petty tricks are just like a clown's juggling act."

"Besides, the Best Actress award tonight is going to be in Mohen's hands anyway. We shouldn't let the good stuff go to outsiders. Whether it goes to Qinqin or to me, I'm happy!"

"That's right." A gentle smile appeared on Li Qin's usually cold face.

Her delicate hands gently rested on Shen Mo's knees.

Outsiders always think we'd overturn the table for fame and fortune, but they have no idea what we truly want!

"What's the point of all this fighting and snatching?"

"You guys are so sensible."

Shen Mo chuckled, then wrapped his long arm around both of them, pulling them into his embrace—the two top goddesses of the Chinese entertainment industry that countless men dream of.

Li Yitong rolled her eyes at him, but still didn't want to embarrass him in front of Li Lin.

Meng Ziyi, who was sitting alone in the back row, stuck her head out from behind and rested it on Shen Mo's shoulder. She pouted and looked at the three of them, letting out an angry snort.

Shen Mo smiled and reached out to touch the top of her head.

Then he picked up his phone and called Yang Tianzhen. He naturally wouldn't let his rivals mess with him.

"Mr. Shen, I was just about to report to you on the online troll offensive—"

On the other end of the phone, Yang Tianzhen quickly reported the network situation.

After listening, Shen Mo said, "No need to rush to suppress it."

He gave the order in a calm tone.

"These comments now appear to be negative, but conversely, they're also free publicity."

"Immediately arrange for a trusted fan leader to guide the official fan clubs of all the artists under Mohen, telling them to stay calm and not be provoked by outsiders into internal conflict."

"Our core tactic today is to unite against external threats."

"Furthermore," Shen Mo sneered.

"Since those brokerage firms like to stir up trouble, let's give them a little push."

"Take a few of the scandals, arguments, insults, and fights involving the leading actors and actresses of those companies that we've been holding onto and release them."

"Since we're going to have a lively atmosphere, let's all join in the fun, understand?"

"Understood, Mr. Shen!"

Inside the car, Li Yitong and Li Lin exchanged a glance and then smiled.

This man always makes me feel so safe.

As the van came to a smooth stop in the departure area, tonight's red carpet battle officially began.

Following the official order of appearance from the organizing committee, the group temporarily separated.

Li Yitong lifted her skirt and walked towards the vehicle where the "Monster Hunt" crew was located, while Meng Ziyi walked towards the special vehicle for "The Mermaid".

Shen Mo straightened his suit, gracefully bent down, took Li Lin's hand, and stepped onto the vehicle belonging to the "Brotherhood of Blades" crew.

Start in turn, ace against ace!

Of the three film crews, the first to appear at the starting point of the red carpet was the crew of "Monster Hunt".

The moment Li Yitong stepped out of the car, the flashbulbs in the media section exploded as if they were exploding in broad daylight.

Surprisingly, she did not follow the usual practice of taking the hand of the male lead, Jing Boran.

Li Yitong, dressed in a haute couture gown, walked at the front, her steps light and her aura commanding.

Jing Boran, on the other hand, consciously and obediently fell half a step behind her, his expression carrying a hint of awe.

The media and fans present did not find it strange at all; on the contrary, they thought it was perfectly normal.

Li Yitong is now thriving in both television dramas and movies, with several phenomenal hits under her belt, giving her immense confidence.

Moreover, who in the industry doesn't know that she is also the co-founder of the Mohen Group?

Who would dare to slight someone with such a capitalist background?

As I walked to the interview area in the center of the red carpet, the host immediately came to greet me.

"Yi Tong was absolutely stunning tonight, as always!"

The female host handed over the microphone, her eyes gleaming with gossip.

"As the overwhelming favorite for Best Actress tonight, facing so many strong competitors, do you feel absolutely confident about winning the award?"

This question is clearly a veiled reference to the "battle for the top spot" that has just been hyped up online.

Countless cameras and lenses were aimed intently at Li Yitong's face, trying to capture even the slightest change in her eyes.

However, Li Yitong simply smiled faintly, her eyes curving into a pair of beautiful crescent moons.

She parted her red lips slightly and uttered a sentence that instantly stunned everyone present and even the tens of millions of netizens watching the live broadcast.

"Regarding the awards, I believe the judging panel will share my aesthetic sense."

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

The reporters below the stage looked at each other in bewilderment. The live stream chat experienced a brief pause at that moment, followed by an overwhelming barrage of exclamation marks!

This phrase sounds so familiar!

Not long ago, Shen Mo said on the red carpet of the Magnolia Awards, "I believe the jury and I share the same aesthetic."

At the time, everyone thought Shen Mo was incredibly arrogant, but later he did win the Magnolia Award for Best Actor, proving that it wasn't arrogance, but absolute confidence and assurance.

And now, Li Yitong has actually replicated Shen Mo's iconic speech on the grand red carpet of the Hundred Flowers Awards!

"My God—is this considered flirting with President Shen from a distance?"

"This isn't flirting, this is clearly an official announcement!"

"Is this an official announcement??? What else could it be if not an official announcement!!!"

"Shen Mo's exact words on the Magnolia Awards red carpet, Li Yitong's echoed on the Hundred Flowers Awards red carpet—these two are sending each other a message from afar!!!"

"Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! My CP is real!!!!"

"Shen Mo! How are you going to answer that?"

The media reporters, like sharks smelling blood, were about to rush forward and bombard them with questions.

Li Yitong simply smiled, lifted her skirt, and gracefully stepped into the inner area.

The cast and crew of "Monster Hunt" also turned around and followed closely behind her, leaving behind a mess of media people in the wind.

Before everyone could recover from the shock brought by Li Yitong, the crew of "Brotherhood of Blades" came next.

The car door opened, and Shen Mo, arm in arm with Li Lin, who was wearing a dark red cheongsam, strode onto the red carpet.

The appearance of this pair immediately brought the atmosphere on the red carpet to a climax.

A faint smile graced Shen Mo's handsome, sculpted face. His dignified aura as a superior caused the screams on both sides to subconsciously fall silent as he passed by.

Li Lin, standing beside him, was aloof and elegant, her otherworldly beauty breathtaking.

At the interview area, the host looked at the two of them and asked Li Xin first.

"Ms. Li Lin, your film 'Brotherhood of Blades' is also nominated for Best Actress tonight. Ms. Yi Tong was very confident just now."

"What are your thoughts on winning the Best Actress award tonight?"

After seeing the rumors circulating online, almost everyone is expecting Li Qin to give a sharp and scathing response.

But this goddess, who was known for her aloofness, turned her head slightly and glanced at Shen Mo beside her.

Then, a mocking smile appeared on her lips.

"I also believe that the judging panel will have members with the same aesthetic sense as me."

Holy crap!!!

The media reporters in the audience went completely crazy, and many of them almost dropped their cameras.

"Not again?! The exact same words!"

"Is Li Lin openly competing with Li Yitong for a man? My god, this is the most dramatic scene of the year!"

"Two Best Actresses Fighting Over One Man—If This Headline Doesn't Go Viral Tonight, I'll Eat My Keyboard!"

"I also believe that the judging panel will have members with the same aesthetic sense as me (.jpg sarcastic version)."

The host was completely stunned and turned her gaze to Shen Mo.

"Then—then Mr. Shen Mo, as the male lead of 'Brotherhood of Blades,' and also the nominee for Best Actor tonight."

"What are your thoughts on whether you'll win Best Actor tonight?"

Shen Mo lowered his head and chuckled, gently patting Li Qin's hand that was linked with his arm.

He then looked up and swept his gaze across the frenzied media, dropping another bombshell in an almost indulgent yet domineering tone.

"Since everyone has said that, then naturally I will too—"

"I believe the judging panel will have members with the same aesthetic sense as me."

This completely paralyzed the entire audience.

What's going on?

Are you selling sweet nothings in bulk?

Is this a response to Li Yitong, or an indulgence of Li Lin?

Or perhaps he was in a position where he responded to both of them simultaneously in front of the entire world?

Madness!

Stimulate!

But looking at Shen Mo's aloof demeanor, no one dared to question him openly.

Under the almost petrified gaze of the media present, Shen Mo, arm in arm with Li Xin, strolled leisurely into the venue.

However, this "aesthetic contagion" initiated by Li Butong has only just begun.

The next group to appear was the cast of "Beauty's Path" starring Deng Chao and Meng Ziyi.

In the waiting area behind, Meng Ziyi's beautiful eyes lit up with excitement, and she was eager to try.

Seeing her like this, Deng Chao, who was standing to the side, asked her with some goodwill.

"Sister Meng, what are you laughing about here?"

"It's almost our turn, so watch your facial expressions."

Meng Ziyi gave a haughty snort, picked up her carefully prepared haute couture deep V dress, and rubbed her hands together excitedly.

"Brother Chao, when we go up for the interview later, I'm going to use Brother Mo's words as my answer too!"

"puff--!"

Deng Chao almost spat out a mouthful of blood, completely stunned, and lowered his voice.

"No way, ancestor? You're also the boss's wife of Ink Trace? You're joining the fight too?"

"Oh, of course not!"

Meng Ziyi blushed and quickly covered her face in embarrassment.

Then, stubbornly sticking out his neck, he shook his little head with an air of importance.

"I just think it's funny to say it like that!"

"And think about it, even if I don't win, but someone else does, I can confidently say on stage, 'That's my aesthetic sense!'"

"This also shows that my aesthetic sense is highly consistent with the judging panel's—it's perfect!"

Deng Chao stood to the side, pursing his lips and shaking his head frantically, indicating that he would not comment.

Sure enough, when the cast and crew of "Beauty's Guide" stepped onto the red carpet, the host routinely asked Meng Ziyi if she was confident about winning the "Ugliest Newcomer Award" that night.

Meng Ziyi immediately grabbed the microphone and loudly and confidently declared.

"I trust the judging panel; I believe there will be members with the same aesthetic sense as me!"

The media in the audience were stunned.

Another one? Are the three goddesses of the Chinese entertainment industry going to stage a collective coup tonight?

Then, the host looked at Deng Chao with little hope: "So, what about Brother Chao's chances of becoming a Best Actor?"

Deng Chao grinned and decided to let loose, spreading his hands casually.

"Is that even a question? I also trust the judging panel; I believe there will be members with the same aesthetic sense as me!"

collapsed!

The entire red carpet interview style of the Hundred Flowers Awards was completely transformed at this moment by Meng Ziyi and Deng Chao, opening the door to Pandora's box!

Thanks to Meng Ziyi's masterful disruptive actions, many subsequent film crews have completely discovered the secret to generating traffic through memes.

The next contenders for Best Actor include Feng Xiaogang from "Mr. Six", Huang Bo from "Dearest", and Feng Shaofeng from "Wolf Totem".

Other contenders for Best Actress include Shu Qi from "Mojin: The Lost Legend" and Xu Qing from "Mr. Six".

They all used this phrase almost simultaneously.

By the time the red carpet was fully covered, the media reporters in the audience had gone from being extremely excited to being completely numb.

Even at the very end, when the host was interviewing a veteran actor, he couldn't help but ask...

"Teacher, besides believing that the judging panel shares your aesthetic sense, do you have any other thoughts tonight?"

This sparked a huge uproar among the crowd.

Meanwhile, netizens and fans were already overjoyed, with the entire internet community frantically sharing tonight's news.

"Famous red carpet moments".

[Shen Mo's aesthetic sense is on a whole host of things at tonight's Hundred Flowers Awards!]

[Half of the Chinese entertainment industry pays tribute to President Shen!]

Only at this moment did the public truly realize the terrifying influence Shen Mo wielded in the entertainment industry.

So many big directors and stars are willing to use his jokes on such a grand occasion to give him face.

As for those rivals who originally hired online trolls to try and stir up internal strife within the Mohen community, they now watched as the red carpet had turned into a nationwide entertainment extravaganza, trembling with fear yet powerless to do anything about it.

In the face of absolute power, any conspiracy or trickery is nothing but empty talk.

The interior of the awards ceremony.

The seating arrangements for several production crews from Mohen Media were grouped together, with three consecutive rows on the left side of the middle.

Shen Mo sat in the center, with the assistant director of the "Brotherhood of Blades" crew to his left.

However, as soon as Shen Mo sat down, Li Xiatong came over. The assistant director was also very tactful. Before Li Xiatong could even speak, he hurriedly got up to greet him and took the initiative to exchange seats with Li Xiatong.

On Inkmark's territory, who would refuse to make room for the proprietress? Don't you want to improve?

Li Butong raised an eyebrow at Shen Mo, and Shen Mo got up and sat down next to her.

Then Li Butong gracefully sat between Shen Mo and Li Lin, and reached out to affectionately embrace Li Lin on her right.

"Hmph, you were quite bold outside just now."

Li Yitong turned her head, her crescent-shaped eyes looking at Li Lin with a seemingly righteous yet ambiguous expression.

Li Lin obediently allowed Li Xiatong to embrace her, giving a slight nod.

"That's because I learned it from you, Tongtong."

"I was watching from behind, and I was so moved by you that I couldn't help but unconsciously copy you."

Just then, the large screen at the front of the hall displayed the red carpet scene outside, and Meng Ziyi's sweet, coquettish voice could be heard during an interview.

"I believe the judging panel will have members who share my aesthetic sense —"

Hearing those familiar lines ring out again, Li Butong and Li Lin were both startled, then simultaneously burst out laughing.

"Well, now Sister Meng has made the situation even more chaotic."

Li Butong rubbed his temples helplessly.

Li Qin glanced sideways at Li Yitong, who had remained seated at Diaotongtai the entire time, and couldn't help but ask softly.

"Tongtong, as someone who is—aren't you worried at all?"

"What are you worried about?"

Li Yitong countered with a question, turning her face to meet Li Qin's clear eyes directly.

"Are you worried you'll take Amo away from us? Or are you worried you'll have him all to yourself?"

Li Butong extended his index finger and gently scraped Li Qin's fair cheek.

"Hmph, you need to understand."

"A man like Amo is destined to be at the pinnacle of capitalism."

"No matter how big the Chinese entertainment industry is, it can't contain his ambition."

"No matter how fierce the attacks from the outside are, as long as I don't give up, no one can shake my position."

She paused, a hint of teasing playing at the corners of her mouth.

"Besides, if I don't drive a little bigger—"

"You won't have a chance!"

Upon hearing Li Butong's speech, Li Qin's figure shifted slightly.

She took a deep breath, a hint of genuine admiration flashing in her eyes.

After a long while, she laughed self-deprecatingly, her whole body went completely limp, and she gently rested her head on Li Butong's shoulder.

"You're too big, Tongtong."

Compared to you, I am nothing.

Li Qin felt the warmth emanating from Li Xiatong and sighed softly.

"So I don't want to rob, and I've never even thought about robbing."

"Even if I manage to steal it, I can't get it moving, and I don't have the confidence to hold it off alone amidst all that storm outside."

"Rather than living in fear and anxiety outside—"

Li Lin closed his eyes, and Hai wrapped his arm around Li Xiatong's arm.

"In this life, I accept you as my first wife! I'm completely convinced!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yitong's smile became even more captivating.

She turned her head and lightly flicked Li Qin's forehead, teasingly.

"What an awful way to address someone as 'first wife'!"

"What's it called?" Li Qin blinked.

Li Xiatong's beautiful eyes flickered, carrying a hint of mischief, as she lowered her voice and whispered sweet nothings in her ear.

"From now on—call me Your Majesty the Empress!"

As the red carpet ended, the awards ceremony officially began, and the cheers of countless spectators almost lifted the dome of the venue.

Inside the live stream, the barrage of comments was refreshing at a rate of tens of thousands per second, and the popularity was skyrocketing.

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards Ceremony!

On stage, the host gave a witty and humorous opening speech, followed by several grand song and dance performances, after which the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed.

On the huge LED main screen, the first important award of the day appeared – the Ugliest Newcomer Award.

The atmosphere in the room instantly became tense.

The nomination video started playing on the big screen.

The nominees for the "Ugliest Newcomer Award" at this year's Hundred Flowers Awards are:

"Wolf Warrior, Zhuang Xiaolong!"

"Dearest," by Li Buqing!

"Mojin: The Lost Legend, Cherry Ngan!"

Finally, the scene abruptly shifts to an endless blue sea where a giant tail slaps against the water, creating a spray of white foam.

The water broke open, and a proud yet innocent face emerged—it was none other than the blockbuster film "The Mermaid," which swept the nation this year and created a box office legend.

"The Beauty Manual, by Meng Ziyi!"

When the big screen focused on Meng Ziyi's exquisite face, a burst of applause suddenly erupted from the audience.

Without a doubt, in the past year, no newcomer has been able to overshadow this "superstar girl" who was single-handedly propelled to stardom by Mohen Capital.

The award presenter opened the envelope in his hand, saw the name clearly, and then revealed a look of expected satisfaction on his face before announcing the award in a loud voice.

Who won the "Ugliest Newcomer Award" at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards?

"Congratulations to Meng Ziyi on 'The Mermaid'!"

Boom! The entire audience erupted in applause!

The spotlight instantly focused on Meng Ziyi.

Sitting in her seat, Meng Ziyi covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with immense surprise.

Although Shen Mo had already hinted to her before she came that she was almost certain to win the award.

But when the dust finally settled, the immense vanity of being the center of attention suddenly made her feel a little numb.

She turned around instinctively, her large, watery eyes filled with endless infatuation and fervor, staring straight at Shen Mo.

Shen Mo stood up to meet her gaze, a doting smile playing on his lips, and gently patted her shoulder with his palm.

Encouraged by her husband, Meng Ziyi felt as if she had been injected with boundless energy.

She turned gracefully and stepped out, wearing a white strapless haute couture gown. Her large expanse of fair and delicate skin shone with a luminous glow under the lights, and her stunning cleavage rose and fell slightly with her breath.

It perfectly accentuated her stunning figure.

Below the stage, countless female celebrities looked at Meng Ziyi's near-perfect figure and demeanor, swung the only spotlight in the entire venue, and were so jealous that they almost tore their blankets to shreds.

On what grounds?

Why is it that this relatively inexperienced young man can get the lead role in Stephen Chow's films?

Why is she able to receive such unconditional support from Mohen Capital?

Meanwhile, the chat in the live stream room had already gone wild: "Holy crap, holy crap!"

"Sister Meng looks absolutely stunning today, like a true embodiment of wealth and elegance!"

"Even I, a woman, get a nosebleed just looking at that figure!"

"No doubt about it! It's a shady deal that the actress who starred in a film with over 3 billion yuan in box office revenue didn't win the Best Newcomer Award; she truly deserved it!"

"Wait, look at Meng Ziyi's eyes, who is she looking at?"

"The domineering CEO and his little canary—I'm shipping this couple first!"

On stage, Meng Ziyi received the heavy trophy from the award presenter.

She stood in front of the microphone, calmed her agitated emotions, and as soon as she opened her mouth, her arrogant confidence was palpable.

"To receive this award, I would first like to thank the organizing committee and all the audience members who voted for me. Of course, I would also like to thank director Stephen Chow for giving me the opportunity to act in 'Beauty's Secret'."

At this point, Meng Ziyi paused.

In front of the cameras broadcasting live across all platforms, she slightly tilted her head, her beautiful eyes piercing through the crowd without hesitation, fixing their gaze on Shen Mo below the stage.

Then, with a radiant smile, under the spotlight of countless cameras, she slowly raised her free hand and made a heart shape in front of her chest in a playful and bold manner.

"But today, the person I want to thank the most is my boss, Mr. Shen Mo."

"Without him, there would be no miracle of 'Beauty Guide', and there would be no Meng Ziyi here today."

"Brother Mo, this award is the first gift I've given you!"

"I look forward to your return gift!"

The huge venue fell silent instantly.

Everyone, including the host on stage and the celebrities in the audience, was stunned by Meng Ziyi's acceptance speech.

My God, has this guy gone mad?

How is this any different from open flirting?

This is the Hundred Flowers Awards, which is being broadcast live across the entire internet!

From the first row below the stage, Li Qin looked at the bold Meng Ziyi on stage and couldn't help but turn to the side with a bit of goodwill.

She reached out and pinched Li Xiatong's arm, then whispered teasingly in her ear.

"Tongtong, look at her, Sister Meng doesn't hide anything on stage."

"Asking your Amo for a reward in front of everyone is clearly a direct challenge to you, the Empress. Aren't you jealous?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiatong rolled her lively fox eyes slightly upwards, gave Li Qin a disapproving look, then pretended to angrily slap away Li Qin's mischievous hand, and hummed twice in a low voice, saying righteously.

"Sister Meng came from a wealthy family and never suffered hardship, so she doesn't care what others think."

"But—isn't that exactly what Shen Mo likes about her?"

"She's pretentious, bold, and spoiled."

"As for attacking me? With her brain, she probably didn't even think about that before she said it. Her mouth was flying in front, but her brain was chasing behind."

"But you, Hehe, you actually tried to sow discord between us."

"Hmph, when we get back to the hotel tonight, I'll teach you a lesson."

"Tell me! Do you want a whip or a candle?"

Upon hearing this, Li Lin's pretty face instantly turned bright red with embarrassment. She spat out a curse and giggled incoherently.

At this moment, Shen Mo remained completely unmoved by the probing, intrigued, or envious gazes of the audience.

He just looked at the smug little show-off on stage with a bit of sympathy and shook his head slightly.

With the awarding of various behind-the-scenes prizes, the atmosphere of the Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony finally reached its climax tonight.

Ugliest Actress Award.

"Next, we will reveal the winner of the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards for Best Ugliest Actress."

The main stage lights turned into a noble yet oppressive golden-purple, and a tragic yet grand symphony began to play.

All the background noise vanished instantly as the VCR played.

"There is one nominee."

On the big screen, clips of top actresses showcasing their peak performances began to play on a loop.

Act One, Mojin: The Lost Legend, Shu Qi.

Act Two, Mr. Six, Xu Qing.

Act Three, "Dearest" by Zhao Wei.

However, when the last two acts were lit up, the applause and cheers throughout the theater brought the atmosphere to its peak!

Act Four, Li Lin from "Brotherhood of Blades". Amidst the swirling snow, her eyes are cold and aloof, a single, exquisite tear of blood sliding down her cheek.

In the first act, Li Butong starred in "Monster Hunt." She was dashing and heroic while wielding a whip, and her eyes were full of maternal tenderness when facing adorable creatures. With the added boost of over two billion yuan in box office revenue, her popularity among the nation reached an almost unbelievable level.

"My God, this is like gods fighting! Mohen Haishu versus a veteran star, how can we choose?"

"Zhao Wei's acting was phenomenal, and Xu Qing's charm was unparalleled, but Li Yitong and Li Lin's momentum is too strong!"

"Look at the live storyboard on the big screen! The organizing committee is amazing!"

At this moment, the large screen on the stage was divided into individual squares, capturing the facial expressions of the candidates in real time, hoping to discern any subtle nuances.

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