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Chapter 411: I Miss You ~

“It’s been hard on you too. You have a lot of fighting scenes too.” Director Li Heng was a more serious person. He requested to not use a substitute as much as possible, so Xia Wanyuan and Yan Ci did it themselves.

“It’s okay.” Yan Ci poked at the rice in his bowl. He had never taken the initiative to talk to a girl and actually did not know how to continue the topic. “Other than filming, what else do you usually do?”

“Reading, writing, painting, watching television,” Xia Wanyuan swallowed the last mouthful of rice and replied.

“What an elegant life,” Yan Ci praised. His grip on the bowl tightened slightly and he probed, “There’s an art exhibition in Beijing this weekend. My friend gave me two tickets. We don’t have scenes that day. Do you want to take a look?”

In the past, Xia Wanyuan didn’t have much feelings for romantic relationships. Even if others treated her very well, she wouldn’t think in that direction. However, ever since she experienced Jun Shiling’s feelings for her, she knew very clearly about the intense gaze between a man and a woman.

Seeing the anticipation and light in Yan Ci’s eyes, Xia Wanyuan put down the bowl. “No need, thank you. After the drama is broadcasted, we will be formed into a pair on screen. In order not to let everyone misunderstand, we should maintain a distance in reality.”

Yan Ci understood the meaning in Xia Wanyuan’s words and his eyes flashed. “Okay, I’m sorry.” Then, he took the bowl and left. His back view looked very lonely.

The second female lead, Li Xiaofu, saw this scene not far away. She was extremely jealous of Xia Wanyuan.

Xia Wanyuan was the main character in the drama. The male lead had caught a glimpse of her and doted on her from the bottom of his heart. The role she played had been childhood sweethearts with the male lead since she was young. Although she had followed him for many years, she could not compare to a love at first sight.

They were both women, but Xia Wanyuan could be the female lead. Furthermore, Yan Ci had even leaned over to talk to her. And when she had knocked on Yan Ci’s door last night in her sexy pajamas, he had ignored her.

In the scenes today, the role she acted in was to be slapped in public. In the end, Xia Wanyuan’s aura was too strong, causing her to always make mistakes. After many times, she could not get through this scene and was scolded by Li Heng for a long time.

At the thought of this, she felt angry.

“Ancestor, let’s not provoke that Xia Wanyuan. I think she’s not an easy person. I heard that Xiafeng Corporation is under her name.” The manager saw his artist’s expression and knew that this great aunt was unhappy because of what had happened in the day.

“Pfft, it’s just a small company. What’s there to be smug about? Only her inexperienced fans think that she’s amazing. Which part of Beijing isn’t a big company or a rich family?”

Li Xiaofu often attended all sorts of noble gatherings with her sisters, so she naturally did not take the Xiafeng Group seriously.

“Can we just focus on filming?” The manager rolled his eyes in his heart. What has the power of a rich family got to do with you? No matter how poor the Xiafeng Group is, it belongs to Xia Wanyuan herself.

“Aiya, I know, I know.” Li Xiaofu waved her hand impatiently. This manager was really annoying. I would replace him sooner or later.

The night scenes were filmed until nearly eleven o’clock before they ended work. Most of the production teams in the film studio complex had already switched off the lights. Xia Wanyuan walked out of the production team and indeed saw the familiar Phantom by the roadside.

The car lights were switched on, bringing with them a warm light. It was as if no matter if it were raining or pouring, early in the morning or late at night, this light would always be waiting for her. A surge of warmth surged in her heart, and Xia Wanyuan quickly walked over.

The chauffeur pulled open the car door and Xia Wanyuan sat in. Jun Shiling had not even capped his pen when a figure pounced into his arms.

“You’ve worked hard.” Jun Shiling smiled and stroked Xia Wanyuan’s hair, then instructed the chauffeur, “Let’s go.”

Xia Wanyuan seemed even more clingy today. She kept hugging Jun Shiling and did not speak.

“What’s wrong? Why are you so clingy today?” Jun Shiling wanted to get Xia Wanyuan a glass of milk, but Xia Wanyuan hugged him and prevented him from moving.

“I missed you.” A muffled voice came from his arms, making Jun Shiling pause.

Chapter 412: You’ve Always Been So Delicate

Retracting his hand that was reaching for the preservation box, Jun Shiling looked down at Xia Wanyuan, who was hugging him.

He reached out and picked her up by the waist and placed her on his lap.

“How much did you miss me?” Jun Shiling leaned forward and kissed Xia Wanyuan, his eyes burning.

“That much.” Xia Wanyuan looked up and gestured at a distance the size of a fingernail.

“It’s so little, not even a hundredth of how much I missed you.” Jun Shiling’s chuckle landed in Xia Wanyuan’s ear.

“What sweet words.” Xia Wanyuan’s ears were red.

“I’ve never flirted with anyone before.” Jun Shiling tightened his grip. “Are you tired today?”

“A little. I’ve filmed the scene of climbing the snow mountain and grass today. My hand is bruised. Look,” Xia Wanyuan said as she rolled up her sleeves, revealing a small piece of red skin.

The production team did not use stunt bundles, and they had to jump the two-meter-tall platform when cued. Even though she had repeatedly filmed the same difficult scene for three consecutive hours, Xia Wanyuan, who had never complained, suddenly felt aggrieved in front of Jun Shiling.

“Let me apply some medicine for you. Be careful when you film in the future.”

One of the main reasons why Xia Wanyuan was willing to show her vulnerability in front of Jun Shiling was that Jun Shiling would feel very sorry for such a small injury. It was as if any small matter on Xia Wanyuan’s body had a lot of weight in Jun Shiling’s eyes.

Everything would have a response, and every single item was valued.

Jun Shiling carefully applied some alcohol to the wound, then applied some cool ointment. He hugged her and kissed her forehead, patting her back as if he was coaxing a child.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Sensing the love overflowing from Jun Shiling’s heart, Xia Wanyuan snuggled in his arms.

The last time she was hugged and coaxed like a child after she was injured was when her parents were still around.

To be able to grow into the most dazzling pearl in the Great Xia Dynasty, the little princess Xia Wanyuan had grown up under the pampering of her parents.

When she was young, she was once a child who cried when she was injured. She was also the little daughter who was afraid of the dark and ghosts and threw herself into her parents’ arms coquettishly.

However, after the country was destroyed and her family was destroyed, in the chaotic world, she was the support of her younger siblings, the commander of the three armies, and the person who carried the weight of the country.

No matter how difficult it was or how badly injured she was, she would endure it alone and not show it to others.

Now that she was a little bruised, she felt very aggrieved. Xia Wanyuan laughed. She had become even more delicate.

“What are you laughing at?”

“I’m laughing at how I’m getting more and more delicate.” Xia Wanyuan looked up at Jun Shiling.

“Mm, you’re quite delicate.” Jun Shiling nodded. “I raised you, so I can take it. You can be delicate however you want.”

Xia Wanyuan habitually wanted to say Jun Shiling was spouting sweet words, but on second thought, every word that Jun Shiling said had landed on the ground, and he had also fulfilled every promise he had made.

In the end, Xia Wanyuan did not say anything and only hugged Jun Shiling back. “Jun Shiling.”

“Yes, I’m here.”

“You’re the best.”

What responded to Xia Wanyuan was an extremely gentle kiss.

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At three in the afternoon, Mu Feng, who had been woken up by Xia Wanyuan’s call and had been busy with a sulky face for a long time, got out of bed.

They had finally completed Xia Wanyuan’s styling and makeup design.

Seeing that every bit of Xia Wanyuan had perfectly displayed the effect he had imagined, a smile finally appeared on Mu Feng’s face.

“Perfect! I didn’t get up so early for nothing.”

“So early?” Xia Wanyuan glanced at the time. It was half-past five in the afternoon.

Mu Feng looked at Xia Wanyuan as if she was an old antique. “Young people nowadays, it’s midnight and life has just begun. No wonder you and Jun Shiling are a pair. The two of you are an old antique.”

………..

Xia Wanyuan felt that she could not refute Mu Feng’s claim that she was an old antique.

By the time they brought Xia Wanyuan out of the dressing room, Chen Yun and Tang Yin were stunned.

“This? Does it not match the elegant goddess route that the company wants to build?” The real antique straight man, Chen Yun, sent out a soul interrogation.

“No, I think this style is very beautiful. It will definitely be the focus of tonight. Our Wanyuan’s image is not fixed to begin with. Only a diverse impact can shock people.”

“Let’s go.” Xia Wanyuan had never had any objections to her style. She felt that professional things had to be handed over to professionals, and Mu Feng was quite professional.

“Okay!” Seeing that it was about time, Mu Feng continued to go home to catch up on sleep, while Chen Yun and Tang Yin brought Xia Wanyuan to the award ceremony.

Chapter 413: The Eve of the Red Carpet

The summer night was hot, and the stars in the sky were not as bright as the flashing lights at the venue.

Outside the venue, all sorts of colorful support lights lit up. Fans from various clubs waited for their idols to appear. The cameras of the media reporters snapped non-stop.

Celebrities’ cars kept driving over, and handsome men and beautiful women with exquisite makeup walked down one after another.

[ Yan Ci! Mommy is here! ]

[ When will Bo Yi appear?? I’ve been waiting for so long. ]

[ Hehe, I’m so looking forward to Xia Wanyuan’s red carpet show today. I hope the fairy kills me with her beauty. ]

The red carpet had always been a place where female celebrities competed for attention. The award ceremony today was still very important, and many A-list big shots had come.

“Wow, is that Bai Lian? She’s so beautiful today.”

The media and fans suddenly became restless. A figure in a white flower fairy dress suddenly appeared.

Bai Lian always went with a pure and clean style. Today, she had suddenly changed clothes, which made her look very stunning. Her makeup had also changed to a different type than before.

However, everyone felt that her style looked a little familiar.

[ She’s a little beautiful, but her makeup style is too similar to Xia Wanyuan’s previous award ceremony for the watermelon video. ]

[ The person in front, I specially went to search. Even the shape of her hair is the same. ]

[ Are you crazy? It’s just a style. Did Xia Wanyuan apply for a patent? Or is she afraid of being compared to Bai Lian and doesn’t dare to let others use a similar style? ]

Not only did Xia Wanyuan’s fans think that Bai Lian’s fans were funny, but even the fans of the other celebrities felt that it was funny. After all, Xia Wanyuan was indeed good-looking. Even Xia Wanyuan’s anti-fans could not find any flaws in her appearance.

However, everyone wanted to watch the commotion. After all, Xia Wanyuan had always been elegant. She was probably going to compete with Bai Lian tonight.

The fans were in high spirits on the comments when two business cars drove over. A couple walked down from the car in front.

[ Wow, Liu Xingchuan and Shi Tian are actually here tonight too. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the two of them. ]

[ Liu Xingchuan is still so handsome, even more mature than before. ]

While everyone was still discussing the two of them, a handsome figure walked out of the MPV behind.

Fu Li!!

At this moment, the fans and media reporters were even more excited. Everyone had guessed the truth behind the breakup of the three of them for so many years but had not guessed it. Fu Li had settled abroad in recent years and rarely appeared.

They did not expect to be able to see these three people together today. Everyone could already smell the thick scent of Asura Arena.

Fu Li was walking not far from the couple. The reporters’ cameras were as bright as day as they placed the three of them in the same camera.

Shi Tian walked a little slower in her high heels, and Liu Xingchuan slowed down with her.

Fu Li looked straight ahead and strode forward. He caught up to Liu Xingchuan and company halfway on the red carpet. Then, he passed the couple without blinking and walked straight forward.

!!!

Flashing lights flashed non-stop. Oh my god, how much hatred did Fu Li have for Liu Xingchuan? It had been so many years, but he still threw his face by walking on the red carpet.

Time gradually passed. It was almost time for the opening ceremony. Because Xia Wanyuan’s popularity had been pretty good recently, although a portion of the media had already been withdrawn, there was still a portion waiting for Xia Wanyuan.

Finally, a black car slowly appeared in front of everyone.

Chapter 414: Princess Received an Award Cute Talk

The cameras of the media were all ready.

The car door was pulled open, and the sound of the shutter sounded. However, the first person to get out was Tang Yin, who was wearing a black suit. Tang Yin pulled the car door open.

A red figure walked out of the car and stood in front of the red carpet.

Mu Feng had abandoned the styles he had designed for Xia Wanyuan in the past. Based on the previous drama photo of “Moon As Frost” that had surfaced to the public and the character traits of her upcoming drama role, he had designed such a simple and cold image.

A red dress that outlined her waistline made her look slender. The hemline of the dress fell naturally to her ankles in an irregular manner. It was not completely wrapped around her body. The right hem of the dress had already parted at her thighs. As she walked, her fair calves were faintly visible through the red dress.

Mu Feng had curled Xia Wanyuan’s hair and her makeup was clean. Only the color of her red lips and the gown on her body complemented each other.

Xia Wanyuan had a unique high and mighty aura. Red was an extremely difficult color to control, and Xia Wanyuan had worn this red dress as a nirvana flame.

The fans at the scene were excited, and the photographer’s hand was about to ache. Xia Wanyuan stepped onto the red carpet. At that moment, there was no one else on the carpet. Everyone’s gazes followed Xia Wanyuan.

A fiery figure walked past the red stall and arrived at the signing area. The host handed a pen to Xia Wanyuan.

Xia Wanyuan turned around and signed her name on a large screen. The host saw Xia Wanyuan’s handwriting and was secretly amazed. This was the most beautiful celebrity he had seen with such a nice signature after being a host for so long.

Xia Wanyuan’s status in the entertainment industry was still very low, so the seats in the venue were naturally located in the corner. When she entered, the lights in the venue had already been switched off. Xia Wanyuan found her seat and sat down, waiting for the award ceremony to begin.

Every time an award ceremony was held, it would cause an extremely high popularity on the Internet. All sorts of trending searches would emerge. At this moment, the person who occupied the first place on the trending list was naturally “Fu Li, Liu Xingchuan”, who everyone was most interested in.

Some people were also quietly squatting on the red carpet. Every red carpet could be said to be a competition between female celebrities.

The official Weibo account had already released many photos. The largest picture station on Weibo, the Wind of the Galaxy, naturally sent people to take photos.

The photo station was rather sensitive. The kind of photos that could arouse everyone’s liking was too clear. Hence, after the stand sisters took the photos at the scene, they immediately sent Xia Wanyuan’s photos back.

The photographer was filled with confidence and smugly prepared to do something big. Then, he realized that, heh heh, I think Xia Wanyuan wants us to lose our jobs.

The Wind of the Galaxy did not even fix the picture and sent out the original picture.

Furthermore, he even specially prepared a comment. “Pure original picture (clenched fists), the editor is officially unemployed!”

The fans who had been squatting for a long time swarmed up. When they saw the picture, they screamed.

The photographer had found a good angle. On both sides were constantly flashing lights and cameras. In the dark night, Xia Wanyuan, who was dressed in a fiery red dress, stepped on the light. Her makeup was clearly very plain, but it made one feel endless charm, but it was not gaudy at all.

She raised her chin and looked at the camera. Her eyes were cold and beautiful.

[ The fairy today killed me with her beauty too! ]

[ Oh my god, isn’t Xia Wanyuan too malleable? She’s elegant, pure, and knowledgeable, but she can be both valiant and enchanting. Alright, I declare that I love this sister. ]

[ How did she get this face? Boohoo, I’m so envious. She’s too beautiful. ]

Ninety-nine percent of those who surfed the Internet had an obsession with appearances. Hence, Xia Wanyuan’s photo successfully appeared in the entertainment industry.

Many people used her photo as wallpaper, and many people ran to Yuan Wanxia’s Weibo to ask the master to draw an illustration with this as inspiration.

Unfortunately, the master they missed dearly was sitting in her seat and quietly watching the award.

Xia Wanyuan didn’t feel that she could win the award, so she watched without any pressure. No matter when the camera landed on her, she always had a very calm expression.

It was probably a very emotional thing to be recognized by the audience and industry. Xia Wanyuan saw many actors cry when they went on stage to give their acceptance speech.

Xia Wanyuan was also somewhat infected. It was indeed a very happy thing to mold a role well and leave them in people’s hearts, giving a beautiful dream for everyone.

Her phone suddenly vibrated. Xia Wanyuan took it out to take a look.

“You look beautiful tonight. I’ll pick you up later.”

A woman dressed up for her lover. Seeing Jun Shiling’s praise, the corners of Xia Wanyuan’s lips curled up.

“Okay (words) (kitten)”

Xia Wanyuan had recently learned to use emoticons and words in the production team chat. When she chatted with Jun Shiling, she would unconsciously use all sorts of emoticons.

Seeing the cat nodding emoticon sent by Xia Wanyuan, a smile appeared in Jun Shiling’s eyes.

Whose wife was she? Why was she so cute?

The management at the meeting table looked at Jun Shiling’s obviously radiant expression. Haha, what a mouthful of dog food!

“Next, let us reveal who won the Silver Crane Best Supporting Actress Award: Xia Wanyuan! Congratulations, Xia Wanyuan!”

Chapter 415: The Princess Made a Speech

Xia Wanyuan had been sending messages to Jun Shiling with her head lowered when she suddenly heard her name and looked up in surprise.

At that moment, Xia Wanyuan, who was dressed in a red dress, was displayed on the large screen. Even the celebrities, who were used to seeing handsome men and beautiful women, were stunned when they saw Xia Wanyuan, who was sitting quietly like a phoenix standing on a mountain.

When did the entertainment industry have a newbie with such a unique temperament?

Xia Wanyuan’s surprise only lasted for a moment. She stood up calmly and walked towards the stage.

At that moment, the big screen began to play Xia Wanyuan’s performance in “The Long Ballad”.

The naive and innocent little princess, the shy and cute little girl, the dancer with a deep-seated hatred, the silent imperial concubine, all of these scenes seemed to have brought her into that martial arts world.

The older celebrities, who were originally puzzled as to how this newbie could win an award, looked at Xia Wanyuan with more certainty after watching the promotional video.

She was indeed very capable.

“Wow, the entertainment industry this year is really filled with talents.” The host shook hands with Xia Wanyuan. “Congratulations on winning the award. Please give your acceptance speech.”

“Thank you.” Xia Wanyuan smiled. Her bright eyes were enticing, causing the host to be stunned.

“I’m very surprised and very happy to be able to receive this award. Thank you for everyone’s love and affirmation.” Xia Wanyuan stood in front of the microphone and said two sentences graciously before retreating to the side.

“…” The host was usually a little stunned. The people who received the award had to thank a bunch of people first before describing their hard work and finally sublimating to express their attitude. Isn’t this Xia Wanyuan too simple?

On Xia Wanyuan’s face, the host still wanted to help her smooth things over. “To be able to win this award, I believe Miss Xia must have gone through a lot of hard work. Miss Xia, can you share with everyone what you’ve experienced on your way here?”

“No, I’ve always been doing quite well. I don’t feel that it’s hard at all.” Xia Wanyuan’s direct words immediately caused everyone to laugh.

The people in the comments were also amused by Xia Wanyuan’s words.

[ I’m dying of laughter. Hahaha, Host: I shouldn’t have acted on my own accord. ]

[ You’re too honest. It’s not hard for me. I’m doing very smoothly. Hahahaha. ]

[ I like people who don’t deliberately act pitiful. Hahahaha! ]

The host smiled awkwardly. “Then Miss Xia, you’re quite lucky. Congratulations again for winning this award, Miss Xia. Please return to the waiting area.”

Xia Wanyuan faced the envious and jealous gazes from everyone as she calmly returned to her seat.

After the award ceremony ended, it was time for everyone to disperse. Because of Xia Wanyuan’s outstanding appearance and the award-winning words, many people had an impression of her.

When the crowd dispersed, some people even took the initiative to approach her and talk to her. Xia Wanyuan could clearly see who was taking the initiative to make friends and who had ulterior motives. After exchanging a few pleasantries with everyone, Xia Wanyuan prepared to leave.

“Miss Xia, I think your appearance and temperament are especially good. You’re very suitable for my next female lead. I wonder if you’re interested in knowing more about her?”

Xia Wanyuan was about to leave when a bald middle-aged man stopped her.

Xia Wanyuan turned around. It seemed to be a director who had just won an award. However, from his expression, Xia Wanyuan did not think that this person had come to get her to act.

“Hey, isn’t this the famous Director Huang?” An extremely enchanting voice sounded as an extremely attractive woman in a black fishtail dress walked over.

Xia Wanyuan had some impression of her. She was very famous and was said to be a very controversial first-rate female celebrity—An Rao.

An Rao sized up Xia Wanyuan, her eyes revealing obvious disdain. “Director Huang, how can you fancy someone like this? She doesn’t have a face or a figure. Why don’t you consider me?”

There was a reason why An Rao was called the “Medusa” in the entertainment industry. Just like now, she was just quietly looking at people and talking. Her eyes and tone seemed to have hooks in them, causing Director Huang to be infatuated.

“It’s great that Beauty An is willing to give me face. It’s my honor!!”

“Aren’t you leaving?” An Rao glanced at Xia Wanyuan.

Xia Wanyuan raised her eyebrows slightly, placed a name card in An Rao’s hand, and left the venue.

“Pfft, what B-list celebrity wants to use my fame?! How dare she hand me a name card! Does she treat me as a trash bin? Is there something wrong with her?” An Rao was stunned for a moment before she reacted and shouted at Director Huang in surprise.

“I still have a reporter interview. It’s so annoying. If this person becomes popular, it’s troublesome. Why are there so many people waiting to interview me every day?” An Rao flipped her long hair, emitting a fragrance that almost made Director Huang’s soul fall.

However, An Rao did not care about Director Huang’s anxious expression. She walked out of the stadium in her high heels.

As for the name card that she despised as trash, she held it in her hand and did not throw it away.