The Best Actor Insists On Living With Me!-Chapter 1708 - 1700: Poems of Loving You (Part 5)

The following night, there was another event, considered an award ceremony, although it wasn’t for movies. It was more like a charity gala such as Stardust Night, purely based on popularity.

However, unlike the previous day’s Golden Phoenix Awards where Xia Siyu and Bo Yan appeared together, this time, only Xia Siyu attended. Bo Yan was also invited, but he had business to attend to so he declined the invitation, leaving Xia Siyu to go alone. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Of course, Xia Siyu’s presence was still eye-catching. Besides her own popularity, her romance with Bo Yan, and the fact that she once again didn’t win at the Golden Phoenix Awards yesterday were all hot topics.

As a charity gala, there were, of course, quite a number of celebrities present. For instance, Zhou Weiwei and her young boyfriend, as well as the long-unseen Li Yiru.

Li Yiru had recently made a low-key return to acting. She wasn’t planning on relying on Bo Qiliu for life and continued to navigate the entertainment industry. Although her resources weren’t as good without her old company, since she was willing to lower her fees and wasn’t fixated on lead roles, she still got acting offers.

Moreover, Xia Siyu’s acting prowess had left a deep impression on her. Later, she hired an instructor from an art college at a high price, focusing on enhancing her vocal and stage performance.

Of course, acting skills aren’t something you instantly grasp. Xia Siyu had built a foundation over seven to eight years, and it was with Bo Yan’s guidance and her teachers’ instruction that she progressed rapidly. Li Yiru was still diligently learning. It’s uncertain how much she’s improved, but her attitude on set is noticeably more dedicated than before.

When they met at the venue, naturally, Li Yiru had heard about Bo Yan and Xia Siyu’s official announcement. Honestly, it’s impossible not to feel a pang of envy. She and Bo Yan were a perfect match, both in looks and status, and their age seemed well-suited as well, whereas for her... But you win some, you lose some. She’s put aside any dreams of love or family; as long as she has her children and money, she’s content. Everything else she has to earn on her own.

Xia Siyu and her weren’t enemies, nor were they friends. They just nodded and passed by each other. Last year, Xia Siyu sat in the second row; this year they directly moved her to the center of the first row. She now possessed both popularity and reputation. As for awards... although she hasn’t yet won the top three national awards, having a Cannes Best Supporting Actress trophy fits her for this position.

Attending such events comes with an appearance fee. Yet, since it was a charity gala, Xia Siyu donated her entire appearance fee. What’s more enticing about this event is the live interview segment.

There’s no doubt about it, Xia Siyu was definitely a focal point.

Also, a large event like this was livestreamed. Many viewers waited eagerly for Xia Siyu to make an appearance, and once the camera caught her, the barrage of comments would multiply.

After a few rounds of drinks, the host indeed approached her with a microphone to "chat."

First, an exchange of pleasantries: "Siyu, long time no see."

Being forthright by nature, Xia Siyu had toned down a bit since spending time with Bo Yan, but was still straightforward: "Hasn’t it only been a week since your last interview with me?"

The host was likely used to Xia Siyu’s personality and wasn’t offended.

However, the viewers in the live comments were in stitches.

There’s a saying, "shipping fans are naturally biased," which means in a pairing, the party initially perceived as weaker gets more attention. Another saying is "shipping fans are female fans," because most fans who "ship" a couple are women. Since they’re already paired, they tend to empathize more with the female, giving her more affection.

This trend was also true for Xia Siyu and Bo Yan’s fans. Although most fans of this couple loved both of them, they leaned a bit more towards Xia Siyu.

Currently, the shipping fans were very enthusiastic; if the pair showed more PDA, it’d feel like they were being fed artificial sweetness. Yet, the pacing of her relationship with Bo Yan was just right, so whenever they went live, everyone flocked to watch.

New fans absolutely loved Xia Siyu’s bold confidence and her carefree attitude. While she was straightforward, she never came off as overbearing, sometimes even exhibiting a naive charm. In any case, her responses filled the live comments with laughter.

The host chuckled: "Yesterday you attended the Golden Phoenix Award ceremony."

Xia Siyu didn’t even lift her eyelids and just muttered, "Mm."

"You went with Bo Yan."

Xia Siyu nodded: "Yes."

What a "yes" — the host didn’t believe Xia Siyu didn’t catch on to what he wanted to ask. Without addressing it directly, she wouldn’t give an answer. The host had to press further: "How are things going between you and Bo Yan?"

Xia Siyu, still expressionless: "Same as always." Perhaps thinking that was too blunt, she added, "We just spend time together every day."

What kind of answer was that? Isn’t that something you’d expect from a couple married for years?

The host inquired, "So you’ve been together for a long time? It feels like things are quite calm between you two."

Though straightforward, Xia Siyu wasn’t foolish. Having navigated the entertainment industry for years, she knew exactly how to handle such comments. If she admitted they’d been together a long time, then being part of a dating show they’re labeled as in a "preparatory stage," could be seen as deceitful.

"It’s just right. The feeling came at the perfect time, and we happened to know each other, so we got together." It truly was like that, and her feelings for Bo Yan weren’t intense from the start. She might seem blazing and spirited, but in matters of love, she’s quite the slow burner. It wasn’t until much, much later that Bo Yan became significant in her heart.

"But didn’t you say you didn’t like him at first?"

"I didn’t." Xia Siyu nodded candidly, the camera capturing her eyes, and there wasn’t a hint of evasion in her gaze. Even the most advanced lie detector would struggle to detect any "falsehood" in her words.

"I just didn’t fancy that kind of personality. Not that there’s anything wrong with him, it’s just a clash of personalities." This is easy to understand — Xia Siyu was outgoing and domineering, while Bo Yan was cool and calm. Countless novels pair such contrasting personalities, but in reality, an immediate attraction between such differing characters could often lead to tragedy. Only through continuous compromise, mutual understanding, and acceptance can a relationship remain stable and healthy.

"But knowing someone doesn’t mean everything — people can change. You might like pineapples today, but like something else tomorrow."