Yun Xiangxiang was going to leave right after the film festival’s end, so she told Wu Zhao and Lu Jin about it before she even left the venue.
She was the center of attention because of what Joseph said, and countless reporters wanted to interview her.
Yun Xiangxiang could face them if the attention came from her works, and she wouldn’t even be worried about all the sharper questions.
But this attention didn’t come from that, and she didn’t want to use Joseph as a way to generate hype. Even if Joseph were fine with it, she would feel disgusted about herself.
Because she couldn’t do anything in her past life, she was the object of hype for too many times, and even her ‘relationship’ was a hype. It was exhausting.
She would give ‘hype’ the widest berth possible in this life since she would have to pay the price for every benefit she got. If she didn’t take the profit, she wouldn’t have to face the price later.
Fortunately, she received assistance from the hostess, Laura, and she left the venue from the side door before going straight to the underground parking lot.
He Wei was already waiting for her, and before she went into the car, Yun Xiangxiang thanked Laura.
“Can you give me your number?” Laura waved her phone.
Yun Xiangxiang gladly did it, as Laura was a famous hostess in Italy. If she managed to get a way to contact her, she would at least have a friend the next time she came to Italy.
“That was some attention you got today. Even the best actress didn’t get half the attention you got.” He Wei was in the venue too, but he wasn’t in the same area as Yun Xiangxiang. Even so, he was clear about what happened.
“I didn’t mean it.” Yun Xiangxiang didn’t have control of the situation.
Nobody expected Joseph to test her this way.
That was a big trap, and she could either jump into it or go over it.
But that meant she would have to push herself further into the limelight. She wouldn’t want to offend anyone if she could, since she wanted everyone to have their time to shine.
Being the best actress wasn’t easy, especially in international film festivals like this. Many of them had to endure many years before finally getting this award.
The most prestigious award in any film festival was the best film award, but the people who would benefit the most would be the best actor and actress because that meant the film festival would revolve around them.
The media would pay special attention to them, reporting far and wide about them and their films.
It was a time where they would reap the fruits of fame and fortune. That was why this award was coveted, as it didn’t mean glory, but also recognition and proof of success.
Yun Xiangxiang left quietly because she didn’t want to be hated even more. If she went out of the venue publicly, she would be pushing the best actress to the backseat.
The media would be more interested in someone who rejected Joseph than some best actress.
First, the best actress wasn’t as famous and influential as Joseph was.
Secondly, the best actresses would be crowned annually, but not someone who rejected Joseph.
Finally, Joseph promised to work with Yun Xiangxiang, and that film would be the one he would make specifically for her.
Nobody knew the heights Yun Xiangxiang could soar. The media was sure she would become a star in Hollywood.
“It’s bad luck for anyone who comes across you.” He Wei smiled proudly and resignedly.
Yun Xiangxiang was mildly annoyed. “I don’t think I would be going out now that you’ve said that, Brother Wei.”
“Are you suffering from good luck?” He Wei was ticked off.
“Yeah.” Yun Xiangxiang sighed. “Too much of good luck can be a burden too…”
She couldn’t do anything about what happened today, but she couldn’t blame anyone for disliking her.
Even with her luck, Yun Xiangxiang had only gotten a single best actress award, and that was from the graduates’ film festival. She had skills and talent, yes, but more of it was because she was someone from Qingdao University.
The best actress award was something incredibly hard to attain, especially prestigious ones in international events.
Yun Xiangxiang only had the right to take part in this. She took three years to get to where she was, and that was already a smooth journey.
Everyone else would have to work for many years and work through all their sweat and blood before they could have this award.
It was supposed to be the moment where she could shine; the moment where she could reap her rewards, but then someone took away the limelight from her so easily.
Anyone would dislike her unless she came across someone who was magnanimous, or else nobody would take this lying down.
After Yun Xiangxiang got back, she had to find out who was the best actor and actress in this film festival.
She wasn’t paranoid, but she had to remember who they were so she could tread carefully if she saw them. It wasn’t a bad thing for her.
“It’s not just luck. Everything you have comes from your smarts and excellence,” He Wei disagreed.
She knew Joseph because of Faye, so what Faye brought was fortune instead of misfortune.
Yun Xiangxiang didn’t just rely on luck to get to where she was; she managed to attract Joseph thanks to her charisma.
She passed Joseph’s test with her intellect, so she had the right to enjoy the glory.
“You’re always so biased toward me, Brother Wei.” Yun Xiangxiang smiled sweetly.
She could understand if the best actress today hated her, but Yun Xiangxiang didn’t take away the attention on purpose, so if the best actress pulled any tricks on her, Yun Xiangxiang would fight back.
She had a motto in life: Never be mean, but never be stupid.
When she got back, Song Mian was sitting in the outdoor rest-area on the lawn. Beside him were an ivory round table and a European-style chair, while retro garden lamps were lighting up the space.
His left leg was placed over his right while he leaned his body right as he read through a book.
The night sky was pitch-black, and the lawn was emerald green, while the lights were like little moons hanging in the air.
He sat there quietly, and even looking from the side was enough to make everyone feel that he was a piece of art.
Yun Xiangxiang trotted over. When Song Mian looked up, he saw her pouncing at him.
He quickly spread his arms and stood steadily so she could fly straight into him.
“Someone seems happy.” Song Mian scraped her nose and asked gently, a smile appearing in his eyes.
“I got an award.” Yun Xiangxiang showed Song Mian the award she had gotten.
“It’s not the first time you got awarded.” So it’s a bit strange you would be this happy about it.
Yun Xiangxiang turned around and leaned against his embrace, and she turned her head. “I just feel great when I see someone I love waiting for me when I get home.”
This was the first time in her life that she felt this kind of warmth. Nothing happened, but she still felt accomplished anyway.