Chapter 400

Qiao Sixiao had been nominated for several TV dramas she had starred in over the past couple of years. So it wasn't surprising when she was invited on stage to perform at the awards ceremony.

Qiao Sixiao changed into a custom red gown backstage and sang the theme song "Peace of Mind" from one of her nominated shows. Qiao Sixiao shone brightly on stage and deserved to have her performance watched closely.

...

After her performance, she returned to her seat. Once this segment was over, the most exciting award of the night would be announced.

Comments:

【Qiao Sixiao is so beautiful!】

【Can anyone understand what Qin Wei is saying to her?】

【Qin Wei said, baby you look amazing!】

【Qin Wei said, you did great! I'm so proud of you!】

【Qin Wei said, congratulations!】

Qin Wei: "You look...stunning in red, it makes you look even paler."

Qiao Sixiao: "..."

Qin Wei: "For some reason, seeing you in this dress makes me want to say 'wishing you to bear a precious son soon' to you."

Qiao Sixiao: "Then I'll pass this blessing to you... Go bear your own kids, don't rely on others."

Qin Wei: "Oh..."

Qiao Sixiao: "Shut up."

Qin Wei: "Okay."

...

"The winner of this year's Best Actress Award is..."

The host announced as footage of the nominated actresses flashed across the screen, building suspense. Everyone was nervous, even Qiao Sixiao who tried to pretend she didn't care that much.

Over the years, she had won some awards, but always lost out on the prestigious Best Actress title. She was nominated time and again, only to be disappointed when someone else won.

It was frustrating. Just like anyone would feel having to sincerely congratulate the winner after losing out yourself.

Would this year be any different?

Maybe it was just another disappointment...

A slender yet soft hand covered hers. Looking up, she saw Qin Wei smiling at her gently:

"Let's go eat xiaohuntun after work?"

A low male voice sounded from behind Qin Wei in the darkness.

Gift?

What gift?

As the director spoke, he bowed to the audience:

"Ms Qin Wei, it was my mistake. Due to my cowardice, you lost a good opportunity. I wanted to apologize but you refused to meet me these past days. I felt guilty and tormented. Today I want to formally apologize to you!"

The spotlight shone on Qin Wei as she stood up and turned around, but there was no man there.

The big screen showed her stern, frowning expression before she realized she shouldn't be showing this.

She had thought Huo Yu wanted to scheme against her, but didn't expect his target was Qiao Sixiao instead...

...

"You should be the one standing at the peak, more than one person has robbed what was meant to be yours. Let's collaborate, I believe Huo Yu has the ability to give you better opportunities. Maybe you don't believe it yet, but...

You'll definitely like the gift I sent you."

So this is...

a gift?

Qin Wei could only sit down first to compose herself. Looking up at Qiao Sixiao and the director on stage, she calmed her emotions before slowly making her way up amidst everyone's gaze.

Comments:

【Wtf! So my sis was supposed to be up there?】

【Thick-skinned? Can your sis act well?】

【Did you not hear what the director said? Huanyi really lives up to being shameless eh】

...

The process felt long for the director but mere seconds for everyone else as she walked up on stage and looked at him. But he didn't dare meet her eyes.

Qin Wei went to Qiao Sixiao's side and smiled at her, before holding her hand and walking to the mic:

"I wasn't supposed to come up, but since I was mentioned, I should say a few words.

Firstly, I must clarify - changes in casting are common in dramas, no one owes anyone anything. Each depends on their own capability to get roles, that's what I've always believed, so there's no question of Qiao stealing a role from me!

This year I had the fortune to collaborate with Qiao on Star Ablaze, and witnessed her professionalism more than once during filming.

I also heard about how she fractured her ribs during Jade Terrace Melody but insisted on continuing to film so as not to delay progress. Under such circumstances, she still worked hard to portray her role well.

Roles and actors complement each other. Qiao Sixiao, this trophy is yours, don't listen to all that nonsense people spew!"