Lin Che watched Gu Jingze leave silently, thinking that he must have finally left after he was done joking around with her. She dragged her long dress helplessly to attend the event.
Just outside the Panda Programme Festival area, the atmosphere was already different.
Lin Che held her dress and walked in, accompanied by Yu Minmin.
Yu Minmin told her, "You should have a big chance this time. Even if you don't win the award, at least we got to be here."
"I don't think my odds are that high. There are so many popular shows this year and many roles were more outstanding than mine, especially those villainous roles. Everybody believes that bad women have good acting skills."
"That's not for certain. Your role was outstanding too," Yu Minmin smiled and patted Lin Che's arm.
Lin Che looked outside to see a newcomer actress from another popular show walking on the red carpet. The host introduced her energetically and said, "Wang Qingchu's performance in the TV series 'Women's World' is remarkable. Her portrayal of the antagonist has been engraved deeply in people's hearts. She is only 20 and is the youngest out of all the nominees."
Lin Che watched as everyone looked at Wang Qingchu enter the scene. A roar of lights flashed everywhere.
She shrugged and looked at Yu Minmin.
As Lin Che mentioned, this was her competitor.
At only 20 years old, she indeed looked radiant.
Yu Minmin heard people beside her discussing openly, "It seems like she might win the award; she looks so proud and confident as if she already won."
"Yes. Also, she recently got into a relationship with that Liu Kai. She has been leading the hot topics. I also think she'll win big tonight."
Everyone looked at Lin Che. There was a hint of disdain in their eyes.
Lin Che turned around and Yu Minmin spoke in a low voice, "Don't mind about what they think. In this industry, when there's nothing to talk about, people will stir up nonsense. Live and let them live."
Lin Che nodded, "I'm fine, Sister Yu. I know."
Just then, someone from behind hit the back of her head.
"Ouch, who's that?"
She turned back to see Gu Jingyu, someone she had not seen in a long time. She had no idea when he caught up behind her.
"What are you looking at?" he asked.
Lin Che asked, "Gu Jingyu, why are you here?"
"I saw you standing here stupidly, so I came over to check."
"How am I stupid..." Lin Che gently rubbed her head.
Gu Jingyu said, "Silly. Come on! Let's not wait anymore. Walk with me."
"Huh? Aren't you supposed to come in later? I don't have anyone walking on the red carpet with me today."
"Am I not paired up with you now?"
"But..." Lin Che was pulled along by him and she stumbled forward.
"But what? Let's go. I'll be with you."
How could that be?
Although she knew that Gu Jingyu loved breaking the rules since they didn't matter to him, she always followed the rules in the industry.
Gu Jingyu was supposed to be a part of the finale walk. As he pulled Lin Che along, everybody looked on in envy. When it was his turn, he dragged Lin Che with him and placed her hand in the nook of his arm as they walked on the red carpet together.
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