Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
At the awards ceremony of the film festival, the emcee was active on the stage and interacting with the fans in front of the camera.
Shen Ruiqing looked at the man beside her from time to time.
Ever since Yan Lishu came in, his face had been sullen as if he was the King of Hell.
The female actresses next to him did not dare to step forward and make a conversation either, for fear of accidentally angering Yan Lishu and becoming the next person to be blocked by him.
The reputation of Yan Lishu’s dislike of females was rumored, but he did not avoid this Shen Ruiqing.
Shen Ruiqing was holding Yan Lishu’s wrist. She smiled and greeted the stars and directors who came to attend the festival.
They really seemed to be a couple.
Regardless of whether the two were really a pair, at least in this aspect, Shen Ruiqing was a bit ‘higher’ than them.
The lights suddenly dimmed, and the award presenter announced the name of the best actor tonight.
Shen Ruiqing did not care; her eyes always fell on Yan Lishu.
She leaned over, opened her red lips slightly, and asked in the man’s ear, “Is it boring to accompany me to the awards?”
Shen Ruiqing was not a famous female star. She looked beautiful, but no matter what, she was at best, just a director.
Someone had to support her. She thought hard about it, and there was only Yan Lishu in her mind.
As the name of the best actor was announced, Yan Lishu turned his head. “Excuse me while I go to the bathroom!”
Under the dim light, Shen Ruiqing’s face darkened, but she still forced a smile. “Okay!”
As Yan Lishu went out, Shen Ruiqing’s thoughts drifted away to unknown places as well.
This was until the award presenter called her name, and the people around looked at her. They congratulated and applauded her.
Then, she regained her composure and realized that she had won an award.
She stood up and bowed towards everyone. Then, she walked towards the stage.
The program team had already told her about winning the award earlier on. As for the prize presentation, they were just doing it for the ceremony.
She had memorized her speech very well. She added a few tears to seem touched. But…
Shen Ruiqing’s eyes kept stopping at Yan Lishu’s seat. He had already left for over twenty minutes. Why wasn’t he back yet?
Shen Ruiqing really minded whether Yan Lishu really had a girl.
The moment she saw him today, she noticed the scratch on the corner of his lip.
It was thin and small. It looked like it was a product of romance. She asked him how he got the injury in a joking manner.
Then, Yan Lishu answered her like this. “A wild kitten with sharp claws!”
What wild kitten? It’s clearly caused by a woman.
Jealousy built up in her heart. She was guessing wildly about who that woman was!
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Yan Lishu had just gone out to get some fresh air. He smoked two cigarettes.
A melodious ringtone rang.
Yan Jianhua had called.
“Pa wants you back now!” Yan Jianhua said through the phone. “Right, everyone has seen the news tonight!”
Yan Jianhua wanted to hint at Yan Lishu. After all, they were brothers. He did not bear to see him being scolded. “It’s about the illegitimate daughter…”
“Son, I told you to call that rascal home. Why are you talking so much crap for!” Yan Wendong’s angry scolding was heard through the phone.
“Ahem, ahem. I shall go now! Du… du… du…”
He did not wait for Yan Lishu to speak. Yan Jianhua cut off the line immediately.
He was only bored. That was why he accompanied Shen Ruiqing to such a boring award ceremony.
He extinguished the cigarette in his hand and walked out.
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The Yan Family
Yan Xun sat upright on his sofa, and his eyes darted to and fro among the adults.
A while later, there was the sound of the engine being switched off that was coming from the courtyard. His Third Uncle must be back!
Yan Lishu entered from outside and changed his shoes. Then, he walked in.
He treated everyone in the living room as air. He simply ignored them.
Yan Wendong had a bad temper. He could not take it. He threw his teacup on the table. “You, get over here!”
Yan Lishu stopped, but he did not step forward. With a cold face, he asked, “Pa, what’s the matter?”