“Mom, you look so beautiful tonight.”
Fang Miaomiao pinched Wen Yan'an’s cheek, “Then do you mean I wasn’t pretty before?”
Wen Yan'an giggled and shook her head, “An'an misspoke, Mom is beautiful every day, and even more so today.”
“An'an, be good, come here, don’t disturb the staff while they’re doing mom’s makeup.”
“Okay.”
Wen Yan’an trotted over to Wen Zhiyan and sat down, “Dad, how are things going on your end?”
Wen Zhiyan looked confused, “Why are you asking about this now? They’ve already started planning, but it will be a while before it’s announced.”
“But don’t you think time is going too slowly?” Wen Yan’an said with a troubled expression, “Mom will attract even more attention when she attends the awards ceremony later. What if you can’t compete with those good-looking, rich second-generation or first-generation heirs?”
Hearing this, Wen Zhiyan couldn't help but break out in a sweat, “Where did you hear these terms?”
“Online.”
Wen Zhiyan was silent for a moment before saying, “You need to reduce your short video watching time from now on.”
“You’re infringing on my human rights.”
“Human rights?” Wen Zhiyan chuckled, “Are your human rights to bully your dad?”
Wen Yan’an huffed a few times, “I’m not bullying you, I’m just saying, Dad, you really need to hurry and give yourself a proper status. Otherwise, just you wait, the moment Mom talks to another man, rumors of your marital discord will spread online.”
Rumors, if not stopped at the root, would only spread more ferociously.
Wen Zhiyan pondered for a moment, “Tell me, should I bribe the Lotus Awards and get myself on stage as a presenter?”
“Wake up.” Wen Yan’an patted Wen Zhiyan’s shoulder like a little adult, “Their schedule is already set. We shouldn’t disrupt their flow.”
“It’s all because of Ran Qiu’s mess. If they hadn’t done those bad things, I would know Mom’s entire schedule.”
Wen Yan’an looked at Wen Zhiyan, who was speaking enthusiastically, and was puzzled. Why had her dad become so childish?
“However, I think you’re right. That matter does need to be put on the agenda. This pace is a bit too slow.”
Wen Yan’an remained silent. It was useless to reason with her dad when he was in his childish phase. Indeed, she still needed to maintain this family.
A white dress accentuated Fang Miaomiao’s slender figure, exuding a powerful aura.
“Mom.”
Wen Zhiyan walked over with a shawl and draped it over her shoulders, “It’s cold.”
“There’s heating inside.”
“But you still have a while before you get inside, and you have to walk the red carpet later. The path outside is cold.”
Zhou Zhou leaned against the doorframe and said with a smile, “Put it on. This shawl matches your dress perfectly. It’s quite cold these days, you need to take care of yourself, otherwise, my biggest shareholder will be heartbroken.”
Fang Miaomiao pinched the shawl, feeling its soft fluffiness, and said shyly, “Thank you.”
Yu Zhi entered and saw this scene, exclaiming, “Sister Miaomiao, you look stunning.”
“Not bad, not bad.”
“Sister Miaomiao, we should go by car now,” Yu Zhi said.
“Go ahead, An'an and I will wait for you inside,” Wen Zhiyan said with a smile.
“Okay.”
The two got into the car.
Yu Zhi sat in the passenger seat, explaining the schedule to Fang Miaomiao.
“The plan is for you and Xixi to get off at the same place and enter the venue together. Sister Nian said the filming would start from the moment we get out of the car, so we need to manage our expressions.”
“Alright,” Fang Miaomiao nodded.
“The contestants competing with you this season are all rising stars. They have quite a strong following. Sister Nian said not to worry, our focus is on the award tonight. Internally, we are very optimistic about our chances.”
“Are there fans at the exit?”
Yu Zhi nodded, “Yes. We’ve released the schedule and also announced online that the awards ceremony will be streamed. For safety reasons, we’ve urged everyone to watch the live broadcast on their phones and not come to the venue.”
“Well done,” Fang Miaomiao gave a thumbs-up, “It’s cold tonight, and unsafe. Let them watch the live broadcast obediently at home. I’ll conquer the world.”
Fang Miaomiao’s car drove into the entrance channel.
“So many people are here?”
Although it wasn’t very cold in A City in December, with temperatures around 7 degrees Celsius at night, she hadn’t expected so many people outside.
“They’re here to see their idols. In the eyes of fans, idols are a beacon of light that guides them towards a better future,” Yu Zhi said excitedly, looking at the crowds holding small banners on both sides.
“Then I’ll work hard and be a good role model for my lovely little fans.”
“Didn’t they say Miaomiao would be here today? Why haven’t I seen her yet?”
“She will be. The studio has released the schedule, we just need to wait a bit longer. Miaomiao is considered a newcomer right now, so let’s be quiet and not cause trouble for Miaomiao.”
“Wuwuwu, I’m so excited just thinking about seeing my baby daughter. I wonder if my Miaomiao will sweep the awards tonight.”
“She’s here, she’s here!”
“Ahhh, quickly, quickly! Hold up the banners, Miaomiao is coming.”
At the venue, two cars slowly appeared side by side before the crowd.
“Huh? Why is Miaomiao’s side two cars?”
“Sister, don’t get excited. That’s probably Xixi’s. Miaomiao is with the Xia Shan crew this time. Master and disciple appearing together is fine. Be good, we won’t cause trouble.”
“Oh, I see. I was just curious.”
“She’s here, ahhh, everyone get ready! As soon as Miaomiao gets out of the car, we’ll shout the slogan to get our daughter’s attention, understood?”
Fang Miaomiao raised her eyebrows slightly. She thought she saw familiar faces but wasn’t sure. Wasn’t it agreed with the fan backstage not to come here?
The etiquette ladies opened the car doors.
“Miaomiao, Miaomiao you’re the best, Miaomiao you’re the most beautiful, Miaomiao charge bravely.”
Fang Miaomiao looked at the few small figures in the crowd and her eyes welled up. She bowed slightly towards where her fans were, “Thank you.”
“Miaomiao, Miaomiao!”
“Miaomiao, quickly go in with Xixi. You’re wearing so little, it’s very cold. We’ll always support you.”
“Miaomiao.”
Fang Miaomiao waved, then nodded and walked the red carpet with Xixi.
“My Miaomiao is so beautiful! Who did Miaomiao’s styling? Quickly, studio, offer a huge sum to keep them! I want to see Miaomiao like this every day, it gives me motivation to go to work.”
“Alright, alright. Since we’ve already seen Miaomiao, let’s hurry. The weather forecast says it’s going to rain soon, and she’ll worry about us if we get wet.”
“Sisters, let’s go.”
“Wait, wait, look, isn’t that Miaomiao’s assistant, Little Zhi’er?”
“It’s her.”
Yu Zhi walked over with a few burly men.
“Little Zhi’er.”
“Little Zhi’er over here.”