Chapter 181: Wedding Witness.
Shen Zhiyi was nervous attending such a formal movie awards ceremony for the first time, and it would be false to say otherwise. She had been slightly restless since getting her makeup done in the morning, but she didn’t show it.
When they arrived at the venue for the awards ceremony, it was time for Shen Zhiyi to part ways with Pei Yu. As she was leaving, he grasped her hand firmly. She turned her head and saw Pei Yu smile lightly at her and he kissed her fingers adorned with a ring, "There’s no need to be nervous."
"Is it that obvious?" Seeing that he had seen through her, Shen Zhiyi felt even more anxious.
"Not really," Pei Yu’s eyes carried a hint of amusement, "others can’t tell."
Shen Zhiyi then smiled at him, "Come pick me up in the evening."
The awards ceremony went much smoother than Shen Zhiyi had anticipated. She soon relaxed and mingles with director Meng and other directors and actors until the highlight of the evening arrived.
The movie had been in production for nearly half a year and was director Meng’s pride and joy. Winning awards was something he had expected, so when he received the trophy, he seemed quite composed. What Shen Zhiyi didn’t expect was that he mentioned her in his acceptance speech.
"I believe those who have seen this movie will be deeply impressed with my leading actress. Initially, when casting, I only had a vague concept in mind, which was that I needed to choose an actress that embodied the essence of Eastern beauty. Our country has many beauties, each with their own merits, but my leading actress is one of the most classic and graceful among them. She’s got tenacity, and she’s got spunk, and I’m very thankful she portrayed this character so splendidly."
After the news of the movie’s award broke out, there was an uproar online, with some criticisms directed at Shen Zhiyi. They claimed that the movie’s award was the merit of the script and the director, suggesting she had merely hitched a ride on a fast boat.
This particular award represented the movie as a whole and was not a specific appraisal or commendation of the actress herself, which gave many people an excuse to make a fuss.
Director Meng, a renowned director both domestically and internationally, gave Shen Zhiyi a high evaluation during the awards ceremony for his most esteemed work.