Chapter 70 – Winning the Award

The huge screen rapidly displayed the nominated TV dramas. The entire “Dynasty” crew watched the screen nervously. Xiao Qi, sitting at the very front, watched everything with a relaxed posture. This time, victory was in his grasp!

“And that is,” the female host maintained a mysterious smile until the moment the screen officially stopped. The entire audience held their breath.

“Dynasty! Let’s congratulate Dynasty!”

The venue once again erupted in fierce applause. Xiao Fang and the others nearly jumped up. Director Hu almost screamed on the spot. He had thought he would never be associated with this kind of award in his life, but he never expected…

Xiao Qi looked at the screen in astonishment, unable to believe it no matter what. How could Xiao Fang’s half-baked crew win the award? How was that possible!

“It seems he has grown a lot this year,” Yan Yunyang said impartially. He was still grateful to Xiao Fang for saving Xiao Qi last time. Although he hadn’t completely forgotten the past grievances, he wouldn’t say much more about them.

Xiao Qi didn’t have such a good mentality. He didn’t even understand why Yan Yunyang would say that. Had he forgotten how Xiao Fang had treated him?

No, he didn’t know. He only knew that for Yan Yunyang, profit was everything. In the end, how many people were truly good to him? None, never. Ice gradually formed in Xiao Qi’s eyes.

The screen began to play clips from “Dynasty,” and the host also took out the script for “Dynasty” and read, “‘Dynasty,’ some say it’s a grand political drama, others say it’s about a young man’s growth, a clash of old and new ideas. It’s the struggle between the decisive crown prince and the prince, crossing the boundaries of nations. It’s the epic love song written by the prince and princess. This is growth, struggle, and a dynasty’s rise. Let us congratulate the ‘Dynasty’ crew here!”

Everyone applauded once again. Wen An’an’s eyes were filled with tears. Xiao Fang was also exceptionally excited and thrilled. He looked at Fei Xiangnan at this moment, his eyes filled with the joy of success. President Fei gave him a look of praise and encouragement through his lenses, his deep affection revealed only for Xiao Fang to see.

Director Hu went up to receive the award excitedly. The moment he held the trophy, his eyes became moist. He had originally planned to muddle through his whole life and had never thought he would be able to receive this sacred award.

“I,” Director Hu said one word and his voice couldn’t help but choke up, but he quickly suppressed it. He held the trophy high and said, “This is the highest honor for our ‘Dynasty’ crew!”

Xiao Fang and the others applauded with relief.

After shouting this, Director Hu’s mood calmed down considerably, and he began to talk about some things about the crew. “Actually, I, Old Hu, am not afraid of people saying it. I am the iron-clad Director Hu of the third-rate production world. The little fresh meats who flowed through my hands have now become film emperors and empresses.” With that, he gave a bitter smile.

Most of the acquaintances present laughed. They had all slowly risen through Director Hu’s hands.

“But, this time, ‘Dynasty’ is the most meticulously filmed drama in my career. Actually, the script had a lot of problems at the beginning, but Xiao Fang’s attitude deeply moved many actors. He started to join in revising the script and would discuss it with the screenwriter every day. During the filming of this drama, the script was being revised almost every day, adapting as we filmed. The performance of the three main actors really amazed me. Everyone knows An’an, she’s an old acquaintance, but she had no airs when filming. She treated every scene very seriously. Sometimes, some parts required a stunt double. If she could do it, she would never be willing to call a stunt double. I was thinking at the time, what a young girl, how can she be so hardworking?”

Wen An’an was originally smiling, but hearing the director’s heartfelt words, coupled with the hardships of filming before, she couldn’t help but cry. But she felt it was all worth it. Xiao Fang immediately handed her a tissue. Wen An’an said thank you emotionally and kept wiping her tears.

“And Zhang Hang, a rookie who just graduated. I originally thought I would have to train him a lot, but it turns out a top student is different from others. He basically had no NGs and brought this character to life. In my heart, he is a genius. He will definitely have better achievements in the future.”

Zhang Hang smiled helplessly and emotionally. Why did it feel like the director was also subtly dissing him?

Finally, Director Hu mentioned Xiao Fang. “Xiao Fang, to be honest, without him, we absolutely wouldn’t have this trophy. I won’t comment much on his past. But now, since he joined the crew, his attitude has been absolutely top-notch. I remember once when we were filming a fight scene, everyone advised him to find a stunt double, but he didn’t. That scene was the battlefield scene that everyone is more familiar with.”

As soon as he said this, the whole audience’s impression of Xiao Fang rose again. If Director Hu wasn’t lying, then Xiao Fang was very responsible. That fight scene was the highlight of this character’s growth. When falling off the horse, all the stunt doubles knew how painful it would be. It seemed that Xiao Fang had more than just popularity.

“After that scene was completed, Xiao Fang’s knees were bruised for several days. An actor like that deserves my respect!”

Xiao Fang smiled and applauded. The two film empresses and TV queens present all cast him looks of admiration. Everyone respected a dedicated actor.

However, his pride didn’t last for three seconds. Xiao Fang felt a chill from his side. Xiao Fang flinched. Crap, he forgot this master was by his side. Fei Xiangnan had watched all of “Dynasty” and even watched a version with only Xiao Fang’s scenes. As for that scene, Xiao Fang absolutely didn’t have the guts to say anything more. Every time he watched it, he would find an excuse to leave. Now it’s over, his good days were over.

At this moment, his phone buzzed. Xiao Fang took a look at the message and gasped: I’ll deal with you when we get back!

How would he be dealt with when they got back? Xiao Fang already had a picture in his mind!!!

Director Hu, you really know how to pick your points. At this moment, Xiao Fang was left with only a bitter smile. Crying with a smile, it hurts even more!

After the Best TV Drama award was the Best Director award, but Director Hu didn’t win, he was only nominated. But that was normal. With so many great directors present, it was impossible to award it to a director who was just starting to emerge. But Director Hu was no longer the old Director Hu. After this success, he would be more resilient on his future path.

Next was the Best Actress award and the Outstanding Actress award. Guo Mengyun and Wen An’an won respectively. By this count, their table was simply the biggest winner of the day. Eight people had already won four trophies. Excluding President Fei who wasn’t an actor, everyone cast envious glances.

Finally, it was the Best Actor award and the Outstanding Actor award. The host looked at the rapidly spinning screen and began the countdown.

Xiao Qi’s heart was now in his throat. He had lost the Best TV Drama award, so he absolutely couldn’t lose this award, let alone let Xiao Fang get it. This would be the sharpest irony to his years of hard work.

“This year’s Best Actor award goes to… Xiao Fang!”

When the host called out that name, Xiao Fang felt all the blood in his body stop. He stared at the result, dumbfounded. He really hadn’t expected this award to be his.

“Xiao Fang, Xiao Fang, hurry up and go on stage!” Wen An’an’s face was flushed with excitement as she reminded him.

“Yeah, don’t be dazed, hurry up!” Zhang Hang also said joyfully. He was just as happy when his own family won an award!

The host looked at the dazed Xiao Fang and couldn’t help but feel that this boy was too cute. He couldn’t help but tease, “Baby Xiao, come up and get your award.”

“Hahahaha!” Most of the people on stage laughed.

Xiao Fang slowly stood up. Before he left, he looked at Fei Xiangnan. Although President Fei was angry, he would still be happy for his wife at a time like this. He slightly raised his head, and President Fei took off his work glasses and gently applauded with the crowd. A joyous expression appeared on his handsome face, and he opened his lips and said softly, “Congratulations, my baby.”

Everyone present: Holy crap, President Fei took off his glasses, he smiled! He applauded! No, I’m going to ship this couple to death!

Xiao Fang’s heart warmed. He straightened his back and walked up to the stage step by step.

“Come, Baby Xiao, don’t be nervous, stand here,” the female host, as a mother of two, always couldn’t help but tease such a child.

Xiao Fang’s initial passion was completely broken at this moment. He took the microphone handed over by the host and stood there like a good baby, waiting for the host to ask questions.

However, the originally serious hosts became very unserious when it came to Xiao Fang. The two of them began to take turns teasing him.

“Xiao Fang, I heard that your mom fans account for eighty percent of your fan base. What are your thoughts on this?”

Xiao Fang coughed unnaturally. Of course, he hoped for more girlfriend fans, but with his old husband here, he wouldn’t dare say that even if he were beaten to death. He would be disciplined even more severely. “I think… the fan attributes can be expanded a bit. I also hope everyone can see different sides of me.”

“Oh? So do you want Xiao Xiao girlfriend fans?” the female host teased.

Absolutely not. He didn’t even need to receive his old husband’s warning gaze. Xiao Fang immediately replied, “Right now, I just want to focus on acting. Girlfriend fans are not needed for now. Mom fans are good, very good.”

Seeing Xiao Fang’s blushing face, the hosts continued to tease him several more times. If it weren’t for the limited time, they would have wanted to tease him more. This one was so much cuter than his brother, a little heart-warmer!

The moment Xiao Fang held the trophy, various complicated feelings welled up. Finally, he held the microphone and said firmly, “To be a good actor is my lifelong dream. Maybe I had many shortcomings before, but in the time to come, I will work hard to prove myself, to experience all kinds of life in my roles, and to truly convey all kinds of life to the audience. Thank you to everyone who has supported me until now. I will definitely not let you down.”

After Xiao Fang finished his simple speech, his eyes couldn’t help but turn red. This was not just what he was saying now; some words he had been saving up in his previous life. Xiao Fang held the trophy and showed his most sincere smile to a certain spot below the stage. He would make himself stronger, strong enough to stand with that person.

However, the successful Baby Xiao would in no way escape tonight’s spanking.

At this moment, Xiao Qi, below the stage, showed an unprecedentedly venomous look. He would not allow it. He would not allow Xiao Fang to crush him under his feet even now. There would be no next time!

Finally, Zhang Hang, the Outstanding Supporting Actor, successfully won the award. This time, the crew had a complete grand slam. It was too late today, so everyone agreed to go out and have fun together tomorrow. Director Hu even personally promised to treat everyone. The entire “Dynasty” crew exploded tonight.

But Xiao Fang’s heart was cold. Just as the crew members were sharing their success with their families, Xiao Fang was lifted up like a little chick by Fei Xiangnan and brought to the sofa.

“A spanking or a spanking, which one do you choose?” President Fei smiled coldly.

Xiao Fang’s face turned beet red. As an orphan, he had never been spanked before. But now that he was grown up, he didn’t want it at all!!!