1198: Fame Follows Merit

Fame Follows Merit

Compared to Lin Qingxi's stubborn nervousness, Lin Wanwan was in such a casual mood that it seemed as though she was just a bystander.1

As the curtain opened, the male and female hosts started to do a passionate opening dance.

The awards ceremony started, and the process was basically what Lin Wanwan had expected. Fu Ya also obtained the best newbie award.

Finally, it was the best actress award's turn.

"Let's invite the awarding guest, Luo Han, to announce the results for us!"

Luo Han got on the stage. The sound of applause was deafening.

He opened the card in his hand and quickly swept his gaze over the contents. A complicated expression was revealed on his face, and he looked up and glanced at Lin Qingxi.

Upon seeing this, Lin Qingxi burst into joy.

She must be the winner!

The audience who had been paying attention to the stage also saw this gaze. They developed the same mindset as Lin Qingxi and couldn't help but pity Lin Wanwan.

However, she was down on her luck.

When the camera was aimed at Lin Qingxi, she smiled like a flower. However, as Luo Han opened his mouth, the smile on her face froze.

"I hereby announce that the Silver Deer Movie Festival's Best Actress Award this time around goes to… Lin Wanwan! Congratulations!"

Aside from a slight pause, Luo Han didn't keep anyone guessing and announced the results in one go.

Everyone subconsciously looked at Lin Qingxi. They saw that her expression was one of disbelief at first, then gradually became one of crazed anger. It was so contorted that it was scary.

Lin Wanwan was stunned as well and got a hold of herself only after Fu Ya poked her.

Amid the applause, Lin Wanwan slowly got on the stage.

Luo Han didn't rush to give her the award. Instead, he joked, "Feeling surprised?"

"A little."

"I feel a little surprised as well."

Lin Wanwan was able to turn defeat into victory under such a bad situation. It was really beyond his expectation.

"However, that you have won the award means fate follows merit."

Luo Han picked up a beautiful crystal trophy from the tray that the ceremony girl was holding. A small deer was carved on top of the trophy.

"Wanwan, congratulations. I hope you'll climb higher and higher up the ranks in the future."

"Thank you."

Lin Wanwan received the award and turned to face the audience.

"…To have received this award, I would like to thank a lot of people. I'm most thankful to my manager and to my boyfriend. Si Han has helped me all the way. Without him, there wouldn't be me today. My boyfriend has always accompanied me… Forget it, I'm afraid that if I say too much, I'll be suspected of being lovey-dovey."

Kind laugher could be heard from below the stage.

Only Lin Qingxi's face was cold. She was both unwilling and uneasy.

In a situation where everyone thought that she was steadily winning, she lost.

In order to obtain victory, she'd thrown down the trump card that Lin Xiao and she were sisters. She'd also connected Jin Yuan to Lin Wanxin such that Lin Wanwan would have a scandal.

Despite seeing that the fruits of victory were at her fingertips, she was, however, taken to hell. How could she be willing to take this lying down?

Could it be that her wild ambition to come to Xia country would be exchanged for such an ending?

Lin Wanwan continued to say her thanks. From the corner of her eye, she saw someone standing behind the right-side curtains.

Sensing her gaze, the man curved his lips and smiled at her.

Lu Zhanbei. Why was he here?

With everyone staring at her, Lin Wanwan didn't dare to look around.

Lu Zhanbei looked at the eloquent her on stage. With her having grown out of her youth, the childishness on her face had decreased. She was like a flower that was slowly blooming, and she'd become more and more beautiful and mature. One look at the confidence and calmness between her eyebrows and one would find it unforgettable.

He remembered how, back then when she was Lin Xiao, he had also secretly watched her get on stage to receive her award.

Back then, he didn't dare to show up in front of her easily. Now, he could embrace her in his arms anytime.

Thankfully, God treated him kindly.

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