After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 51

Chapter 51

“Hello, friends in the audience. This is the live event of the Baiyu Arts Festival red carpet ceremony. Next, we will be bringing you a real-time live broadcast of the red carpet ceremony, with an on-site interview segment that you won’t want to miss…”

The host, Chen Jian, stood in a neat suit in the center of the red carpet’s signature wall, smiling politely at the camera.

Shi Qin was watching the live broadcast on her phone.

As an annual event, most of the awards at the Baiyu Arts Festival were open to public voting. The voting required real-name registration, and any fraudulent votes would be deemed invalid. The nominated actors would then be invited.

Being invited was enough to show that an artist had a certain degree of fame.

The order of the red carpet was also based on status, with the higher-status celebrities appearing later.

Shi Qin was ranked in the top ten. She glanced at the list of artists in that tier; they were basically all young starlets and rising actors.

Coincidentally, Qin Zhen was also making her appearance with her.

Artists who appeared together would also be interviewed together, but Shi Qin didn’t mind.

Although the thought was quite conceited, she was confident she could “completely triumph” over Qin Zhen on the same stage.

The red carpet was also known as the battlefield where artists competed for attention. Whether male or female stars, facing a host of high-definition close-up cameras, if their styling was a “disaster,” they would become the target of ridicule by netizens and rival fans.

But at the same time, if the styling was stunning enough, with some paid promotion and trending topics, it could also attract a lot of attention.

Jiang Nuo was also well-versed in this, so Shi Qin’s styling this time not only had to be eye-catching but also scene-stealing.

A lot of thought had been put into her makeup and styling, so when Shi Qin stepped onto the red carpet, it was no surprise that she received many astonished gazes.

She wore a strapless, diamond-studded red dress with a slit skirt that revealed her long, well-proportioned legs. Her curly hair was paired with red lips, and she wore a faint smile, exuding the charm of an early Hong Kong-style beauty, yet even more stunning and glamorous.

Most of the media’s cameras on site followed her. After a while, they turned their lenses to Qin Zhen, who appeared behind her.

Even Chen Jian, who had been in the industry for many years, was momentarily lost in a daze when he saw Shi Qin approach.

He extended his hand and gave Shi Qin a light handshake, smiling in acknowledgement, and praised her in a low voice, “It’s true that seeing is better than hearing a hundred times. You look very beautiful today.”

Chen Jian’s eyes were full of appreciation, and his words were from the heart, not at all off-putting.

Shi Qin chuckled and nodded, saying generously, “Thank you, Teacher Chen.”

After their brief conversation, Qin Zhen also finished signing and walked over. When she reached Shi Qin’s side, Shi Qin gave her a faint smile.

But the gentleness in her eyes from just now was gone, now a sheet of indifference.

Qin Zhen returned a defiant smile, and the cameras immediately focused on the image of the two of them looking at each other.

Next was the interview segment. Chen Jian first politely praised both of them, then asked, “Right now, on the netizen’s bullet comments, I’ve seen some saying that the two of you look very pleasing to the eye standing together.”

“So, I’d like to ask, I wonder if we can see some opportunities for the two of you to collaborate in the future?”

The questions were all scripted in advance, for the purpose of promoting the just-wrapped drama, “Us in the New Era.”

This drama was currently scheduled to air on Baiyu TV. It hadn’t been publicly announced yet, but it was an opportunity for the two of them to do some pre-promotion.

Shi Qin took the microphone, smiled, showing her teeth, the mirth in her eyes showing no hint of pretense.

“It’s a coincidence. Zhenzhen and I have just finished filming a drama together. It’s a very interesting story, so everyone should be able to see it soon.”

Chen Jian continued according to the script, “Then do the two of you have any feelings about your collaboration that you can share with everyone?”

Qin Zhen wanted to say something, but Shi Qin didn’t give her the chance. She first turned her head and smiled at her. Before Qin Zhen could part her lips, she averted her gaze.

She immediately followed up, “Yes, I’ve always heard that Zhenzhen is a very easy-to-get-along-with actress, so I was also very happy to be able to work together this time. Zhenzhen and I get along very well.”

With that, Shi Qin even covered her mouth with her hand and chuckled lightly, looking as if she were genuinely happy.

Then, she turned her head to look at Qin Zhen and asked as if for confirmation, “Right?”

Her kind smile made Qin Zhen’s hair stand on end.

She cursed inwardly, not knowing what this person was up to now. All she could do was force a smile. “Yes.”

After the interview, the two of them went to their seats in the venue together.

On the way, Qin Zhen was still puzzled. She glanced at the calm and composed Shi Qin beside her and asked in a low voice, “What are you up to now?”

Hearing this, Shi Qin acted very surprised and retorted, “Up to what?”

“Promotional duties. Isn’t that normal?”

Although she said so, Qin Zhen had been reported for her “bad temper” on set when she first debuted. Although it had been suppressed, there had still been some rumors in recent years.

Shi Qin had just deliberately said that, and if the media were willing to dig a little deeper, they would know it was sarcasm.

Although Shi Qin didn’t expect them to dig, after all, Qin Zhen could use money to shut people up.

But for a certain person to not even realize this was sarcasm…

The corners of Shi Qin’s mouth curved up, then quickly went down.

Qin Zhen happened to catch her micro-expression. If she still didn’t understand, she would be a real fool.

After entering the venue, Shi Qin quickly found her assigned table, paid her no more mind, and turned to walk away.

Of course, Qin Zhen didn’t give her a pleasant look either, just silently glanced at her again after she had left.

As if thinking of something, she sneered inwardly.

Shi Qin, you’d better be careful…

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The large screen on the stage was playing the promotional video for the Baiyu Arts Festival. The venue was arranged with round tables, in order.

Shi Qin sat at her seat. She was one of the early arrivals. At this moment, she was the only one at her table.

Her gaze fell on the seat next to her, her brow unconsciously furrowing.

But it was only for two seconds before she shifted her gaze.

There were still audience members present. She knew that there might be a camera on her at this moment. Any loss of composure was unacceptable.

It was just that she had been waiting for this moment for a very, very long time.

So much so that when it was finally about to arrive, her heart suddenly began to feel a little nervous, agitated.

She wondered, Will he recognize me at a glance?

Probably not. After all, he never cared.

Then will he feel a sense of familiarity?

The moment the scene of their confrontation played out in her mind, Shi Qin’s heart began to race.

Her fingers secretly clenched. She let out a light breath to calm her heart.

She didn’t know how long she had been lost in thought when she heard someone call her from the side.

“Xiao Qin?”

Shi Qin was pulled back to her senses and turned to look.

The first thing she saw was Ji Chen, in an elegant white dress tonight, looking at her with a smile.

And behind her… Shi Qin was taken aback for a second.

“Xiao Qin, I switched seats with them. I’ll be sitting next to you later.”

“Okay.” Shi Qin’s gaze kept shifting to behind her.

Noticing this, Ji Chen turned slightly to the side and introduced the person behind her.

The man was past middle age, his face a little weathered. He wore glasses, a suit, and had a scholarly presence.

“Xiao Qin, this is Director Lu.”

Lu Xing, a well-known film director in the industry, had directed many classic films and had even won the Golden Bear Award for Best Director two years ago.

It could be said that in the industry, his status was on par with Wang Jingshan’s, and he was also someone many artists wanted to connect with.

Lu Xing was used to such social occasions. He nodded at her in acknowledgement, his face showing little emotion, and took the initiative to extend his hand.

Shi Qin looked at the man before her. Through the layer of his glasses, she couldn’t see through the misty look in Lu Xing’s eyes, but she still couldn’t control the turmoil in her heart.

She did her best to remain calm and took a step forward.

“Hello, Director Lu. I’m Shi Qin.”

Shi Qin revealed her most practiced faint smile, her almond-shaped eyes curving, as if peach blossoms were blooming in them, very captivating.

In the interplay of light and shadow, Lu Xing looked at her smile, and his eyelashes trembled.

Suddenly, he was lost in a momentary daze.