Chapter 917: Chapter 917: Demolished, Completely Finished (2)

Furthermore, she couldn’t stand popularity-based stars being too domineering.

But whether it was the former or the latter, she had never paid any attention to Si Fuqing from the beginning.

How did things end up like this?

It’s only been a little over half a year!

“Just focus on making your movies,” her agent sighed, then in a quiet voice, said. “Si Fuqing’s growth is terrifying. No one in the television industry can compete with her.”

Tong Luoyun pursed her lips, glancing at Weibo.

In just a few hours, she had lost 100,000 followers.

These were all active followers.

For the first time, Tong Luoyun tasted the bitter feeling of regret.

Her heart felt like it was being gnawed by ants, her back cold as ice.

And things were far worse than she thought, as her follower count continued to drop.

Unlike the ridicule directed at the Golden Flower Awards panel of judges and Tong Luoyun, Si Fuqing was receiving a flood of congratulations.

Xie Yu, Yuan Heping, and Su Yang all posted celebratory messages on Weibo.

Then, a particularly bold Weibo post caught the attention of netizens.

[@RMOfficialV: It is an honor to work with Miss Si Fuqing. Upon learning of her Nine Realms Award nomination, RM sends our congratulations. Repost this Weibo for a chance to win one of ten customized RM gifts worth 500,000 each.

Additionally, we officially announce that actress @Si Fuqing has become RM’s global ambassador. You are the most dazzling queen, and we will walk this path with you!]

RM is an international luxury brand, highly influential in beauty, skincare, bags, watches, and clothing. This endorsement was something every celebrity desired.

Not just in the Great Xia region, not just in the Asia-Pacific region, but globally!

People outside the industry understood how terrifying this concept was.

The internet was once again abuzz.

#RM’s First Global Ambassador

[I’m crying! I’m crying!]

[From girl group member to actress, Si Fuqing, you did it!]

[The first global ambassador for a top luxury brand, A Nine Realms Award nomination, who else can top this?!]

[I’ve transformed from a ‘mom fan’ to a ‘career fan’. Being a career fan of Si Fuqing is the best thing in life!]

[Can I suspect that RM’s CEO is Si Fuqing’s sponsor? Giving away five million so easily?]

[If you’re going to suspect, go all out. What if RM is owned by her family?]

As a result, the hashtag #HowRichIsRM’sCEO also trended, alongside Si Fuqing’s name.

Si Fuqing stared at the trending list for a while, feeling something was off.

She poked the man next to her on the shoulder. “Boss, they’re asking how rich you are.”

Yu Xiheng propped his head. “Enough to pay your salary.”

“By the way, I still haven’t given you the necklace,” Si Fuqing said, pulling out the gift box from yesterday. “Here.”

Yu Xiheng, eyes closed, remained indifferent. “Once it’s given, it’s yours. No need to return it.”

Si Fuqing paused, then asked delicately, “May I ask, Mr. CEO, how long will I be selling myself?”

At the mention of those two words, Yu Xiheng’s brows slightly lifted, and he smiled faintly. “Not long.”

“That’s good,” Si Fuqing rubbed her chin. “Otherwise, I’d feel like I’m wearing a whole house in Sijiu City around my neck.”

Yu Xiheng extended his hand towards her, his voice soft. “I’ll help you put it on. Turn around.”

Si Fuqing complied, turning her back to him.

He placed the necklace around her neck.

Unintentionally, his cool fingertips brushed her skin, sending a tingle like musical notes dancing.

The sensation was fleeting, so quick that before Si Fuqing could grasp it, the man’s hand had already withdrawn.

“All done.”

The necklace was not ostentatious, but delicate and suitable for everyday wear.

Si Fuqing liked it very much. She clenched her fist. “Brother Nine, I’ll work even harder to earn more money for you.”

Yu Xiheng sighed, not responding to her statement, but instead said, “Get some rest. Tomorrow, we’ll go back to Mo City for the celebration banquet.”

What did he need all that money for?

He looked up, his gaze sweeping over her outfit and accessories.

Necklace, clothes, shoes, all changed.

Very nice.

**

Various media outlets published reports, congratulating Si Fuqing for her achievements and bringing honor to the Great Xia Empire.

Even Dou Yiyue, the previous Nine Realms Award nominee, personally posted on Weibo.

[@DouYiyueV: Congratulations to Miss Si for being nominated for the Nine Realms Awards. The torch of performing arts is passed down through generations. This baton is now in your hands, hold it tight and sprint to the finish line! I hope you can achieve the dream I couldn’t.]

Dou Yiyue was a powerhouse, her prime never involving fan circles or traffic.

But her popularity was not low. In the 80s and 90s, she was known as an earthly angel, combining beauty and acting skills, ruling the Great Xia entertainment industry for a decade.

Si Fuqing’s fans flooded her Weibo with gratitude.

[Thank you, Teacher Dou, for your recognition!]

[Can’t some seniors stop trying to suppress newcomers all the time? Look at this veteran with both virtue and skill. Some so-called seniors should win a Nine Realm Award first before speaking!]

Despite Tong Luoyun playing dead, she was dragged back into the trending topics, mocked ruthlessly.

The Golden Flower Awards panel of judges fared no better.

The panel convened urgently, hiring the best PR team, but they couldn’t find a way to reverse the situation.

This incident had alarmed the top officials of the Great Xia TV Drama Foundation.

“What on earth are you doing?!” the head of the Golden Flower Awards roared. “How did you evaluate this award? Was it based on professionalism? Was it truly fair? Do you think your abilities surpass those of the Nine Realms Awards judges?!”

One judge, hesitating, spoke up. “We actually thought ‘Great Zhao Dynasty’ wasn’t much worse than ‘Crossing the Demon Realm,’ and Si Fuqing is a newcomer. It’s normal not to win the first time…”

The Golden Flower Awards had never seen a newcomer win Best Actress for their debut drama.

Moreover, since Si Fuqing had already won the Harmony Award, they decided to sell favor to Tong Luoyun’s team and changed the award recipient at the last minute.

If it was just Si Fuqing withdrawing from the Golden Flower Awards, the panel wouldn’t have cared.

Withdraw if you want; what could they do?

But no one expected “Crossing the Demon Realm” to get a Nine Realms Awards nomination!

This directly declared the death sentence for the Golden Flower Awards.

The panel hadn’t anticipated such an uproar.

Two years ago, they gave the Best Actress award originally meant for Cheng Yiqiao to Gu Zhinan, causing some dissatisfaction.

Last year, there was also a scandal.

This year, they repeated the same trick, confident in Tong Luoyun, a guaranteed winner. Who could have predicted Si Fuqing’s Nine Realms Awards nomination?

This time, they hit a brick wall.

The head of the Golden Flower Awards laughed in exasperation. “Newcomers can’t win? Newcomers are always inferior to veterans? What happened to your original intention? Is it gone?!”

The Golden Flower Awards had long been one of the top three TV drama awards in the Great Xia Empire, naturally prestigious.

Actors took pride in winning the Golden Flower Award.

But in recent years, the credibility of the Golden Flower Award had declined due to increasing favoritism.

The judges were speechless, the chief judge holding his head, trembling.

He knew their credibility was completely lost this time.

From now on, the Golden Flower Award would be a joke.

“Apologize immediately!” the head took a deep breath. “Apologize to the entire internet, understand?”

The chief judge opened his mouth. “I…”

Being from the older generation, apologizing to Si Fuqing felt humiliating.

“President Zhao!” At that moment, the assistant ran in, panting. “Something’s happened.”

The head’s expression changed immediately. “What is it?”

The assistant handed over a laptop, not daring to raise his head. “Look.”

It was a joint statement.

[Tang Haiqiu and fifty-eight other directors announce their withdrawal from the Golden Flower Awards selection!]

The Golden Flower Awards were completely finished.