The Byoukidere Is Her Sweetie-Chapter 214 - Jiang Zhi Excitedly Receives an Award Travels
Chapter 214: 214: Jiang Zhi Excitedly Receives an Award, Travels A Thousand Miles to Save Fang Bao (Second Update)
Chapter 214: 214: Jiang Zhi Excitedly Receives an Award, Travels A Thousand Miles to Save Fang Bao (Second Update)
Fang Lixiang was “concentrating” on the award stage in front of him, “Danmei stories all start with brotherly love.”
Xue Baoyi, “…”
What the hell was stuffed inside his head?
Before she could finish, she spoke solemnly, “If you become the other woman, I will despise you for the rest of my life.”
Her words painted him as an unashamed, persistent vixen; Xue Baoyi was fired up, “I’m straight, only like girls.”
Only like girls, huh.
Her curiosity instantly peaked, “Someone like Tian Zhixiu? Or maybe Chu Yingbai.” If not, perhaps Mai Nu’er, Zhang Huiqi, Guan Shishi, Yang Qian… and so on.
Xue Baoyi didn’t grasp what she was going on about, “What do they have to do with this?” Who’s Tian Zhixiu? And who’s Chu Yingbai?
Those names sounded very familiar.
Fang Lixiang considerately reminded her, “Didn’t you take them out for mahjong?” The media caught it, and it even made the trending list.
Oh, it was the two girls brought by the boss from Guangna Media last week, not bad at mahjong, good at losing. That night, Xue Baoyi had the rare pleasure of winning a car.
An honest game of mahjong, how did it turn into some sordid affair in her mouth?
Given the situation, Xue Baoyi couldn’t be bothered to explain, speaking maliciously, “Jealous, huh? I’ll take you to play mahjong next time.”
Oh, heavens, it seemed she had invited trouble.
Fang Lixiang immediately shut up, becoming a silent little sheep.
On the award stage, the presenter’s voice was correct and orderly, announcing, “The winner for the Best Supporting Actress is—” pausing for several seconds before reading, “Su Chan.”
After the declaration, the camera focused on the middle of the third row.
Su Chan slowly stood up, dressed in a bright red cheongsam, her hair up in a bun. The high slit of the cheongsam revealed her fair legs intermittently; she rose gracefully with each step, unhurriedly making her way to the stage.
The lights converged on her beautiful features, three parts charming; seven parts alluring, “Good evening, I am Su Chan.”
Below the award stage, applause thundered.
This woman was born for this industry.
Xue Baoyi leaned towards Jiang Zhi, “What did you think of that fight scene just now?” He was referring to the fight scene from the film clip where Su Chan was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Jiang Zhi had seen the premiere of that movie; it was well-produced, and both the script and the performers were impeccable. The protagonist was an artist in her sixties, with Su Chan playing her daughter.
That elderly artist was also nominated for Best Actress.
Jiang Zhi commented on the matter at hand, “The standard is high.” Purely in terms of the fight scene, Su Chan was indeed outstanding among the younger generation of actors.
“Of course, the standard is high; she started out as a stunt double.” Xue Baoyi touched her chin, eyeing the stage with that exotic beauty, “Casting her in the new movie was the right choice; it will definitely be a hit.”
Jiang Zhi was noncommittal.
Onstage, Su Chan’s acceptance speech was brief. At that moment, Jiang Zhi’s phone in his pocket vibrated. Pulling it out, he saw an unfamiliar number.
“The next award, it’s your turn, right?” Xue Baoyi whispered.
The next award was for Best Picture, and the spy-themed movie Jiang Zhi had shot in the first half of the year was nominated.
The big screen was already introducing the nominated works, one after the other. Jiang Zhi didn’t answer the call, pocketing his phone instead.
After the introduction of the nominated works was over, the presenter opened the white envelope and read out, “The winner of the Best Picture Award is—”
To build suspense and atmosphere, the presenter deliberately drew out his words.
Jiang Zhi’s phone vibrated again. Initially ignoring it, continuous vibrations prompted him to glance at the caller ID; it was not the unfamiliar number from earlier.
This time it was Zhou Xufang.
At this hour, she should be home watching the award show; unless something urgent had happened, she wouldn’t call.
Jiang Zhi immediately picked up, saying, “Xu Fang.”
Xue Baoyi kicked his leg, covering her mouth to remind him, “What are you doing, the camera is on you!” Taking a call at this time?!
Jiang Zhi’s phone call was projected onto the side screen.
Now, not only the camera but hundreds of eyes in the venue turned toward him.
Yet Jiang Zhi seemed oblivious to the surroundings, as silence fell; he only heard his anxious, flustered voice, “Xu Fang.”
No one responded to him.
Jiang Zhi only heard the sound of wind and faint gasping, “Say something, what happened?”
From the phone came two intermittent, indistinct words, “Jiang, Zhi…”
It was Zhou Xufang.
On the stage, the presenter intentionally raised his voice, overshadowing the sound from Jiang Zhi’s phone, “The winner of the Best Picture Award is—’Four-sided Chu Song’.”
On the large screen, beneath the film’s title was a line, Director: Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Zhi suddenly stood from his seat, “Where are you?”
The phone on the other end had already fallen silent.
Jiang Zhi panicked, standing there absentmindedly, calling out to Zhou Xufang a few times.
The noise around him was intense, with many people whispering among themselves. Xue Baoyi couldn’t make out what Jiang Zhi was saying. He tugged at his suit jacket and reminded him once more, “Everyone is watching you!” It’s a live broadcast, get your phone away!
He shook off Xue Baoyi’s hand and instructed the creative team sitting behind him, “Go accept it.”
The screenwriter of “Four-sided Chu Song” asked in a low voice, “What about you?”
He didn’t explain anything and just left his seat.
For a moment, there were lots of voices from below the stage, and the award presenter on the stage was stunned. The host immediately saved the situation. No reporter dared to stop Jiang Zhi, but all the cameras followed him.
Xue Baoyi pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache coming on, “Normally it’s fine, but can’t you restrain yourself during a live broadcast? Just leaving like that, you’re definitely going to be criticized in the headlines.”
Jiang Zhi had risen to the top in the industry at such a young age; many were waiting to bring him down, especially since he was so outstanding looking. Although he had many female fans, there were also quite a few male fans who were critical of him.
The rumors of his arrogant and dismissive behavior never ceased, and now that he had left the award ceremony so abruptly, Xue Baoyi could foresee the hot searches for the next couple of days.
“It must be something with Xu Fang,” Fang Lixiang muttered to herself next to him.
Apart from Zhou Xufang, there probably wasn’t anything else that could make Jiang Zhi lose his composure so greatly.
Fang Lixiang shifted her position, avoiding the cameras as she called Zhou Xufang. No one answered, even after a long time, so she ducked under her chair and called her dad.
Mr. Fang was walking the dog in the neighborhood and answered the phone, surprised, “What’s wrong, my girl? Aren’t you at the film festival? Why are you calling me now?”
Fang Lixiang hurriedly asked him, “Are you at Yuquan Bay?”
“Woof.”
Fang Guifei noticed a passing female Siberian husky and barked excitedly.
Mr. Fang tugged on the leash and scolded Guifei for a moment before answering his daughter, “No, I’m on the day shift today.”
Just his luck, Mr. Fang wasn’t there!
Fang Lixiang, frantic with worry, urged him, “Quickly have someone check on Xu Fang.”
Mr. Fang asked, “What’s happened?”
Fang Lixiang didn’t know what exactly had occurred, and there was no time to explain, “Just go, quickly!”
“Alright, alright.” Mr. Fang quickly led the dog home while calling a colleague as he walked.
At 8:38 pm, Jiang Zhi left the hotel.
Had he left the banquet so early? Ah Wan wondered if he had seen wrong, “Boss, why are you already out here?” And… where’s the trophy?
Was it taken by someone else?
He couldn’t help but ask, “Did you receive the award?”
Jiang Zhi remained silent, his pace quick, heading straight for the red carpet outside the hotel. Many media personnel were still standing beyond the barricade, and they frantically snapped pictures upon seeing him emerge.
The blinding flashlights chased the figure on the red carpet.
In the camera lens, that handsome face was expressionless, with only a furrow between the brows.
Ah Wan hastened to catch up.
They had just reached the garage when Jiang Zhi took a call from Qiao Nanchu. He was succinct, saying, “Jiang Zhi, Zhou Xufang has had an accident.”
Jiang Zhi’s hand holding the phone trembled imperceptibly, his fingertips turning white, “Her location.”
“She hasn’t been moved, still at Yuquan Bay,” Qiao Nanchu said. “She’s injured.” From the photo, it looked serious.
Jiang Zhi’s step faltered.
Ah Wan opened the door to the driver’s side, only to hear his boss demanding, “Move, I’ll drive.”
What was going on?
His tone was like the sky was falling.
Confused, Ah Wan said, “Huh?” then quickly moved aside, handing over the car key, “Okay.”
Jiang Zhi ended the call and got into the driver’s seat.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Ah Wan moved to the passenger seat. He hadn’t even settled in or fastened his seatbelt when the car ‘drifted’ away.
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Damn! So fast, so fast!
Ah Wan clutched the seatbelt, his face pale with fear, “Boss, slow, slow down…”
Driving this fast was terrifying!
Jiang Zhi ignored him, his profile stern, his fingers gripping the steering wheel, turning faintly blue. He put on a Bluetooth earpiece and made another call.
It was to Vice President Sun at the Fifth Hospital, “Mr. Jiang.”
Jiang Zhi was concise, “Pick a few medical staff who can keep their mouths shut, and head to Yuquan Bay immediately.”
Just from the tone, one could tell the situation was urgent. Vice President Sun responded at once, “Understood, Mr. Jiang.”
