"Why does everyone call me Xiao Zhi'er?" Yu Zhi asked with a wry smile. "Did many of you come today?"
The girl at the front shook her head. "No, not many, just over a hundred. Saturday is a rest day, no classes or work. Plus, we're locals, so we wanted to come show support for Miao Miao. It wouldn't do to have no fans at an event like this."
"Miao Miao and I thank you all, but it's too cold outside. Everyone should go home quickly."
As Yu Zhi spoke, she had the staff hand out milk tea to each fan. "Be good. If you catch a cold, Miao Miao will worry."
"But we've only seen Miao Miao a few times and haven't even taken many photos," the leading girl said hesitantly. "After this, I have to study hard for my final exams and won't be able to attend Miao Miao's events."
"Everyone listen, Miao Miao doesn't have any work before the New Year. If she did have work..."
Before Yu Zhi could finish speaking, it started to rain.
"What the heck, it's actually raining?"
"Do you have umbrellas?" Yu Zhi asked anxiously.
"Yes, Xiao Zhi'er, don't worry. You go inside quickly. Don't leave our Miao Miao alone in there."
"Yeah, yeah, we're going home now."
"Xiao Zhi'er, why are you still out here?"
"Brother Xin?" Yu Zhi saw the person approaching and quickly asked, "Why are you here?"
"Master Wen saw you hadn't gone in yet and thought I should come out to see if something was happening."
"It's nothing, just raining, and Miao Miao's fans are getting wet."
Xin Xuanlai was silent for a moment. "You all, come with me."
The fans looked at Xin Xuanlai's retreating back and asked curiously, "Xiao Zhi'er, who is he?"
"Master Wen's assistant."
"Wow, does that mean Miao Miao's husband is inside too?"
Yu Zhi nodded. "The rain is getting heavier, everyone, hurry and leave with me."
Xin Xuanlai booked hotel rooms for the fans. "You all get yourselves sorted out, don't catch a cold. The guest room manager will send you ginger tea and dinner later."
"Thank you, Assistant Xin."
"It's nothing, it's what I should do. May I ask, are you all locals?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, Xin Xuanlai continued, "These rooms are booked for the night. If you live far away, you can stay here for the night and check out tomorrow."
"Thank you, Assistant Xin Xuan."
"Everyone go to your rooms. Due to limited resources, we only have double rooms."
After Xin Xuanlai arranged for the fans, he took Yu Zhi to the backstage area.
"Did I not do well just now?" Yu Zhi asked, feeling a little upset.
Xin Xuanlai raised an eyebrow. "Why do you say that?"
"I feel like I chatted with them for too long. If I had asked them to leave earlier, perhaps Master Wen wouldn't have had to spend so much money."
Xin Xuanlai looked at the flustered Yu Zhi with amusement. Indeed, she was like Miao Miao, simple and afraid of troubling others.
"Don't worry, our Master Wen is rich. Besides, it's quite late, and it's not safe for young ladies to be out alone at night. Letting them stay at the hotel for one night is the safest method. This was also Master Wen's suggestion, so don't blame yourself for everything."
"You represent Madam, so you should hold your head high. With our Master Wen here, what is there to fear?"
"Thank you, thank you, Brother Xin, for clearing the path. I'll go to the backstage to wait for Miao Miao to come off stage now."
"Go ahead." Xin Xuanlai watched Yu Zhi's retreating figure as she trotted away, a smile unconsciously forming on his lips. Madam's little Zhi'er seemed rather cute. If she were to date someone, it would surely be very interesting.
"The winner of the Best New Artist award is."
As the host's voice slowly faded, the spotlights quickly scanned the three nominees.
【Miao Miao, Miao Miao, cheer up.】
"The winner of the Best New Artist award is, our most arrogant and protective master, the actor who portrayed the white-robed character, Fang Miao Miao."
The spotlight settled on Fang Miao Miao.
Loud applause erupted from the audience.
Fang Miao Miao, bathed in the spotlight, walked step by step onto the stage.
"Miao Miao, your portrayal of the white-robed character was truly amazing," the host said with a smile. "I believe our Miao Miao will create many more positive and deeply resonant characters in the future."
Fang Miao Miao accepted her award.
She looked out at the audience, her gaze finally settling on a specific spot where someone's eyes were filled with her.
【Wuwuwu, my Miao Miao, my Miao Miao deserves this! She can finally stand on her own stage.】
【I'm truly touched by such sincerity. I've decided, I'm going to be a fan of Miao Miao for life. I really see the mutual devotion between fans and celebrities. And I have to say, brother-in-law is really rich.】
【What do you mean, upstairs? What does this have to do with brother-in-law?】
【Let me explain, I was there. I'm a local and had no classes, so I thought I'd go see. Miao Miao not only greeted us but also bowed to us. After she went in, her assistant, Xiao Zhi'er, brought us hot milk tea. It started raining halfway through, and with it getting late, brother-in-law immediately had his assistant book us hotel rooms and asked the hotel staff to bring us ginger tea and dinner.】
【I will forever be captivated by someone's kindness. I wish my Miao Miao and brother-in-law a happy life together. Lock it in!】
Soon.
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Numerous trending topics appeared.
Zeng Nian looked at the online sentiment. Good, it was all praise.
"Sister Nian, many people are sending scripts to Sister Miao Miao again. Do you want to take a look?"
"Didn't we say we wouldn't take scripts before the New Year?"
"These are for after the New Year."
Zeng Nian thought for a moment and then had the staff hand over the scripts.
After a quick glance, she saw that most of them wanted to capitalize on her popularity, casting Miao Miao in arrogant or master roles.
"These, no need," Zeng Nian said, pointing at some scripts. "As for the others, I'll discuss them with Miao Miao later."
However, she suspected it was unlikely.
"Sister Nian, Director Chen Tianming is here."
Hearing this, Zeng Nian stood up from her seat. "Director Chen is here at this time? Please invite him in quickly."
"Long time no see. I thought you would be attending the awards ceremony with Miao Miao."
"I trust Miao Miao. Besides, Master Wen is with her, so I don't need to worry."
Chen Tianming was taken aback for a moment, then quickly reacted. "That's true. Master Wen has been very attached to Miao Miao lately."
"How is your movie coming along?"
"Don't mention it. Although it passed the review, it can't be screened during the New Year period."
The reason given was that during the Lunar New Year, a time for family reunion, bloody movies were not allowed.
Zeng Nian pondered for a moment. "Since it's already passed the review, why not release it on New Year's Day?"
"Isn't the New Year's Day window too short?"
It was only a few days.
Zeng Nian smiled. "Once the reputation is established, nothing else matters. Or are you, the director, not confident in your own abilities?"