Xiao Kai: "You..."

Chi Yu: "Blame me for having more fans? The brighter the light sign, the more popular I am. There’s nothing I can do about it. Can you control it? If you can’t stand it, just close your eyes! If you can’t hear it, just plug your ears!"

Xiao Kai: "..."

Gutsy!

He was just about to snap back, but then the live broadcast began.

Since people in the guest seats might be shown on the big screen on stage when an award is given, the celebrities can only sit next to other celebrities, with no irrelevant people around.

The opening featured humorous and interesting remarks from the host, energizing the atmosphere.

Then a certain pop star performed a song, which was the theme song of a TV drama, to warm up the stage.

When the award ceremony began, the live broadcast camera started to sweep over the guest seats. Artists with higher profiles had the camera lingering on them for a few more seconds, while those with medium or small fame had about the same duration.

Chi Yu belonged to the latter group.

It was time to present the award for Male Role Model of the Year.

When the award presenter read the name, the spotlight and cameras simultaneously focused on that actor, then the actor’s face appeared on the big screen on stage.

He got up, hugged his friend nearby, and elegantly bowed to those behind the guest seats, drawing cheers and applause from his loyal fans’ section.

Then, the actor went on stage to accept the award and give his acceptance speech.

Chi Yu, feeling bored, had handed his phone over to Yi Shu, losing the only electronic device that could pass the time. All he could think about was, why hadn’t Yuanyuan shown up yet?

Was she really not coming tonight?

"The winner of the Most Popular TV Series Actor Award is—Chi Yu!"

"Congratulations to Chi Yu."

"Let’s give him a warm round of applause as he comes to the stage to accept the award."

The camera focused on Chi Yu.

His face appeared on the big screen.

He was still somewhat unresponsive; in the blink of an eye, the award was his.

It was his first time without experience, but Chi Yu didn’t feel nervous. His mood could be described as calm, even bored.

Standing up, he prepared to go straight to the stage.

Next to him, Xiao Kai stood up and blocked his way, but he did it naturally, stepping forward with open arms for a hug.

If it weren’t for so many people around, Chi Yu would have kicked him aside.

Reacting quickly, Chi Yu hugged Xiao Kai back. As they separated, Xiao Kai said, "Congratulations on winning the big award."

Chi Yu replied with ease, "Spoke too soon."

Xiao Kai didn’t take these words to heart, assuming it was a joke. He stepped back with a gentle smile, making way for Chi Yu, looking quite pleased.

Chi Yu went up to the stage to accept the award.

At the moment he stood on stage, all the applause thundered in.

What a show of respect.

Nearly all the female celebrities’ eyes were locked on Chi Yu at this moment, with a unanimous thought: This man’s appearance is extraordinary!

Not feeling in the mood for accepting the award, Chi Yu took the trophy and read the acceptance speech on the teleprompter in front of him with a gentle voice, finally saying, "Thank you, everyone!" before stepping down with the trophy.

Yi Shu was the first to step forward, taking the trophy from Chi Yu’s hand and placing it in the back.

The next award was for the Most Beloved Actor by the Audience.

The Most Beloved Award and the Most Popular Award have a slight difference in prestige, which is why Xiao Kai was so reluctant.

But receiving such an award was quite an achievement; it was still an honor, as everyone knew that the TV Drama Awards carried a lot of weight.

When the host announced, "The winner of this year’s Most Beloved TV Series Actor Award is—"

Xiao Kai stood up, adjusted the bow on his collar.

The camera also swept over, focusing on him.

However, the camera stayed on him for barely two seconds before shifting to the seat next to Xiao Kai, which was Chi Yu’s!

Xiao Kai thought the camera had glitched, so he moved a bit to get back in, blocking Chi Yu behind him.

At this moment, the host announced the winner of the Most Beloved TV Series Actor Award — "Chi Yu!"

"Congratulations to Chi Yu."

"Let’s give him a warm round of applause as he comes to the stage to accept the award."

Noticing Xiao Kai blocking Chi Yu, the host politely said, "Excuse me, could you please make way? The camera can’t catch our Most Beloved Male Actor, Chi Yu."

At that moment.

Xiao Kai, who was all ready to go accept the award, was already standing.

It was like a bolt from the blue; the award wasn’t for him.

It was Chi Yu’s!!

His again!!

How could this be??!

Xiao Kai was still in shock, but Cheng Song was quick to react, stepping forward to pull Xiao Kai aside, apologizing to Chi Yu, who was still sitting there without an expression: "Sorry, sorry."

Cheng Song then explained to everyone, "Xiao Kai and Chi Yu are very good friends. Learning that Chi Yu won two awards in a row, Xiao Kai was also happy for him, just got a bit too excited. Please understand."

Everyone tacitly understood, but said nothing.

Being pulled back to his seat by Cheng Song, Xiao Kai’s face turned dark blue. Cheng Song pinched his arm hard, warning him to behave and not to embarrass himself at the live awards ceremony.

Meanwhile, the online viewers watching the live stream, unable to comment, could only watch, their heads nearly falling off from laughter.