Xu Jiayang was also somewhat nervous.
Tonight’s award was the key step to wash away his previous disgrace!
The music grew more and more urgent, and the camera cuts more and more rapid.
"The winner of tonight’s Best Director Award is... ’Despair,’ Xu Jiayang!"
As the host’s exhilarating words ended, the camera rested on Xu Jiayang’s face, and the lighting technician shone a spotlight in his direction.
Illuminating Xu Jiayang.
On stage, Bai Ze was still passionately delivering the voice-over, "Let’s welcome Director Xu Jiayang to the stage with a warm round of applause to accept his award. ’Despair’ is a film based on real-life themes that shows us..."
Amidst the fervent applause, Xu Jiayang stood up.
Simultaneously, Xia Weibao and the members of the ’Despair’ crew beside him also stood up, hugging him one by one and offering their congratulations.
Seeing this scene, Wan Ke was completely stunned on the spot, his expression exceptionally unsightly.
How could this happen...
Watching Xu Jiayang walk onto the stage, his eyes dark and ominous, his fists slowly clenched.
He was not willing to accept this...
After the award was presented, Bai Ze caught up with Xu Jiayang, "Director Xu, returning to the Golden Ying stage after four years, what are your thoughts?"
Aside from the Best New Actor Award, the Best Actress and Best Actor Awards cannot be won more than once; other awards, however, can be repeated.
Four years ago, Xu Jiayang had already received the Golden Ying Award for Best Director, and this was his second time on stage.
Xu Jiayang paused for a moment, then spoke into the microphone, "After the storm comes the rainbow."
This meant that after being banned for four years, he had finally returned to the pinnacle.
The scandal involving Xu Jiayang and a female actress four years ago was a taboo in the entertainment industry, something everyone tiptoed around.
Now, at such a grand occasion, Xu Jiayang had uttered such a statement, which left Bai Ze somewhat embarrassed.
He almost couldn’t find words to continue...
Fortunately, Yan Weiyang saved the moment in time, "Heaven tasks the great with lofty deeds; it first distresses their minds, toils their muscles and bones, exposes their body to starvation, leaves their body destitute, and overthrows their endeavors. Therefore, they are moved to endure what is unendurable, and to do what is impossible to do.
I believe that all the hardships one goes through are for welcoming a better future.
Everything is the best arrangement, and I earnestly wish that Director Xu’s journey will get better and better, bringing us even more excellent films."
Following her words, the applause in the hall became thunderous!
Everyone’s favorable impression of Yan Weiyang shot up instantly, even the seasoned veterans in the entertainment circle were full of praise.
"Such a promising young talent."
"Weiyang may be young, but she has an incredibly steady disposition and strong ability to handle emergencies, not simple at all."
"Indeed, with just a few words she resolved the awkward silence, very dignified."
"Truly worthy of being an Eastern Star, she is without a doubt..."
In the live broadcast room, the online chatter once again erupted because of Yan Weiyang’s quick-witted intervention.
"Ahhh Weiyang’s adaptability is so strong!!!!"
"So cool! The goddess reacts so quickly!"
"Goddess Yan, I love you..."
At the venue, Xia Weibao raised an eyebrow upon seeing this.
It had to be said, Yan Weiyang really knew how to speak, her improvisational skills were comparable to a top-tier host!
The way she spoke, even Xia Weibao was impressed.
Soon, it was time for the Best New Actor Award, a category for which ’Despair’ had no nominees.
The Best New Actor Award was also very prestigious, an accolade each star could only receive once.
It was awarded to the supporting actress from ’Three Kingdoms Chaos’.
Following that, the Best Supporting Actor Award was up, with Qi Ming from ’Despair’ receiving a nomination.