Since *A Cheated Life* had won many awards, Ji Xiaoli simply sent a car to pick up the entire crew.
Before the ceremony started, the program team coordinated the order of the red - carpet walk. Finally, they decided that the director, Pan Damin, would lead the way, the male lead, Zhong Canxi, and the female lead, Qin Xiangxiang, would be in the second row, and Ji Xiaoli and Jiang Longhan, the two screenwriters, would be in the third row.
When the crew of *A Cheated Life*, the hot favorite to win this time, passed by, the cameras of the reporters kept clicking non - stop.
What puzzled Ji Xiaoli was that for some reason, the shutter sounds became even faster when the reporters saw her.
Strange. She wasn't a big star. Why were so many people taking pictures of her?
With this doubt in mind, Ji Xiaoli took her seat with the director and the others.
As expected, the Best TV Drama award went to *A Cheated Life*. When the director went up to accept the award, he was beaming from ear to ear.
"Thank you all. Thank you, China. Thank all the members of the crew. Without you, we wouldn't have achieved success today..."
Once he started, he couldn't stop. Director Pan started to talk at length about his childhood dream and even seemed to have the intention to keep going.
Even Jiang Longhan was shocked. He nudged Ji Xiaoli beside him and said, "Is our director going crazy?"
Ji Xiaoli nodded. "I think you're right. Look at the host. Her smile is frozen, but the director still hasn't returned the microphone."
He hadn't seemed so talkative before.
Jiang Longhan pondered. "I heard that stupidity is contagious. I'd better stay away from the director next time."
Ji Xiaoli gave him a thumbs - up. "You're really ruthless. You're a 'wolf destroyer'."
Jiang Longhan was a bit confused. "Am I ruthless? What's a 'wolf destroyer'?"
Ji Xiaoli twitched the corner of her mouth. She didn't expect this screenwriter to be so old - fashioned that he didn't even know what a 'wolf destroyer' was.
Jiang Longhan pressed on. "You still haven't told me what a 'wolf destroyer' is."
Ji Xiaoli cleared her throat. "It's a compliment. It means you're much more ruthless than a 'ruthless person'."
Jiang Longhan fell silent, as if deep in thought.
After repeated hints from the host, the director finally put down the microphone reluctantly.
The moment he stepped off the stage, many people on and off the stage heaved a sigh of relief.
Several other awards, such as the Best Prop award, were presented next. Finally, it was time for the Best Screenplay award.
The host showed a perfect smile. "Next, let's welcome the winners of the Best Screenplay award this time, Ms. Ji Xiaoli and Mr. Jiang Longhan!"
Although Ji Xiaoli had been mentally prepared, she couldn't help but feel overjoyed when she heard her name.
"Hurry. It's our turn to go on stage."
Jiang Longhan remained calm. "Screenwriter Ji, I hope you can calm down. Can't you be as mature as me?"
Ji Xiaoli:?
"Before you say that, can you stop your hands from shaking?"
Jiang Longhan looked down at his hands. "Forget it. You go and get the trophy later."
Ji Xiaoli raised an eyebrow. "This is a rare opportunity. Don't you want it at all?"
Jiang Longhan glanced at her lightly. "Although this is my first time winning, it definitely won't be my last."
His words were light, but they carried a heavy sense of confidence.
Ji Xiaoli also smiled, her tone full of confidence. "I may not win for the last time either."
After they received their awards, the next award was for the Best Actor.
To be honest, Ji Xiaoli didn't have high hopes. Although she hoped that Zhong Canxi would win, she knew that the competition for the Best Actor this year was extremely fierce.
His opponents included not only movie - emperors but also many child stars with high national popularity...
When Zhong Canxi went on stage, he was a bit dazed.
How could he have won the award?
However, as an actor, he managed to control his emotions and began his speech.
"First of all, I'd like to thank all the members of the crew. Without you, I definitely wouldn't have achieved this result today. Secondly, I'd like to especially thank the screenwriter of this drama, Ji Xiaoli."
Suddenly being mentioned in public, Ji Xiaoli was a bit shocked and could only smile instinctively.
Jiang Longhan was a bit confused. "You're his screenwriter, and so am I. Why didn't he mention me?"
Ji Xiaoli was also very confused. "I want to know too."
Zhong Canxi continued, looking at Ji Xiaoli with mixed emotions. "Moreover, I especially want to thank Ms. Ji Xiaoli, the screenwriter of this drama. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have taken this role. During the filming process, she also gave me a lot of inspiration."
Without Ji Xiaoli's recommendation, he would still be an out - of - fashion artist. He used to think that he would always be unpopular, but Ji Xiaoli had helped him.
Even later, when he wanted to offer himself, he was politely rejected. She told him that he was excellent, which made him wake up from the complex desires and stay true to himself.
Thinking of this, Zhong Canxi couldn't help but smile on the stage. "I'm really grateful. Xiaoli, I almost wanted to marry you to show my gratitude."
Hearing this, everyone present took a deep breath.
Was this gratitude or a confession?
A blush crept onto Ji Xiaoli's face. From her angle, she could clearly see Zhong Canxi's gentle smile. "You..."
"Huh?" Jiang Longhan looked at Ji Xiaoli blankly. "What's wrong?"
Ji Xiaoli's girlish heart was interrupted. She waved her hand. "I wasn't talking to you!"
Jiang Longhan just said "oh" and fell silent.
After Zhong Canxi's shocking words, he still kept looking in Ji Xiaoli's direction. "In short, I will present better works to everyone and to you in the future."
Being stared at like this, Ji Xiaoli's heart started to beat uncontrollably.
Zhong Canxi's words seemed like gratitude at first, but the more one listened, the more they made people daydream.
Ji Xiaoli tentatively asked Jiang Longhan beside her. "What do you think he means?"
Jiang Longhan gave her a strange look. "Isn't it obvious? He said he wanted to marry you. Isn't that a confession?"
Ji Xiaoli suddenly felt a bit shy. "Don't make it sound so ambiguous. Maybe he just wants to express his gratitude."
Jiang Longhan shook his head seriously. "I'm a screenwriter. I can tell that he was quite serious just now. He likes you."
This shocked Ji Xiaoli. She suddenly felt extremely uncomfortable in her seat and didn't even notice when the award - giving ceremony ended.
When she came to her senses, she had already followed Zhong Canxi to the back of the line.
"Xiaoli."
"Huh?"
Zhong Canxi suddenly stopped, looking at her intently, as if she was the whole world.
"Xiaoli, I have something to tell you."
In this atmosphere, even Ji Xiaoli stammered a bit. "W - what is it?"
Zhong Canxi smiled slightly, held Ji Xiaoli's face gently, and said tenderly, "Xiaoli, I like you. May I have a chance to pursue you?"
Ji Xiaoli: Oh my god! What's going on?
Why was there a sudden confession? She wasn't prepared for this.
Thinking of what had happened before, Ji Xiaoli started to call the system frantically.
Ji Xiaoli: System, does Zhong Canxi really like me?
It took the system a while to reply slowly -
[Yes. At present, his sincerity value has reached 80.]
[It's even almost reached the threshold of love.]