Chapter 177: Golden Eagle Male God Chi Ye
“Did Peng Chen go out?”
“What is he going to do?”
“Not sure, he looked pretty rushed.”
“Could something have happened?”
At the Golden Eagle Awards venue, Peng Chen’s actions drew the attention of many big stars in the front rows, but in this setting, no one naturally stood up to ask; they just exchanged whispers privately.
Some big stars near Sheng Ning’s position had already smelled a “fragrance,” but they didn’t dare believe or confirm that this was really happening.
They then looked toward Sister Ning, who had been closest to Peng Chen earlier, seeking answers.
Sister Ning’s face was ashen at the moment, covering her nose; if not for the occasion, she would have wanted to vanish on the spot.
What was this smell?
The perfume Peng Chen had deliberately sprayed today was mixed in, making her nearly vomit—she was going crazy.
Because it was well-known in the industry that Sister Ning had germophobia!
“What are you looking at?”
Noticing their gazes, Sheng Ning shot a phoenix-eyed glare back.
The big stars withdrew their gazes, not at all intimidated by Sheng Ning; one even whispered a guess: “Could it be Sheng Ning who farted?”
Sister Ning: “?!”
I let you slide.
Sheng Ning’s mouth twisted in anger; she felt like she’d never been this humiliated in her life!
……
“On this star-studded night, we gather here to usher in the most thrilling moment of the 15th China TV Golden Eagle Awards—the reveal of the Most Popular Actors.”
Only when Teacher He’s emotive voice rang out again from the stage did the front-row crowd’s attention return.
Bullet comments also started going “wild” at this moment, with Chu Han Zhou, Peng She, Arthur, and even PR teams and fans of other young actors frantically spamming their main idol’s name.
Not long ago, this year’s most prestigious Golden Eagle Best Actor and TV Empress awards had already been presented.
The winners were a first-tier green robe from last year’s blockbuster mainstream drama at the start of the year, and a movie emperor who specialized in wimp roles.
After the most valuable acting awards ended, two more segments passed, finally reaching the Most Popular Actor award that many were focused on.
—The recent top streamer’s weather vane in the industry.
The crystal cup that could once “compare” with Best Actor and TV Empress awards, Golden Eagle Goddess/Male God.
Chu Han Zhou straightened his back; Peng Chen… Peng Chen was still in the toilet, nowhere to be found.
But Arthur had taken his seat, looking seriously at the stage; though it felt unlikely, his eyes were full of expectation.
The mid-year Meng Xi Yuan was super explosive too, right? Internal entertainment circle should welcome some new traffic; let him crush Chu Han Zhou and the old traffic!
“In the brilliant starry river of television art, every actor shines in their own way, and at this moment, we will witness who claims the supreme glory…”
After briefly building the atmosphere, Teacher He on stage said: “Next, please welcome the award presenters, Wen Lijuan and Director Yang, to reveal this exciting moment.”
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience; long-unseen Mom Wen and one of the industry’s great directors, the authoritative Yue Na Director Yang in the TV series field, walked onto the stage.
The audience gradually quieted, but many gazes still instinctively turned to this year’s nominated male/female artists.
More precisely, the top three marked with asterisks.
Female artists: Shang Youshu, Shi Jinwei, Ling Han.
Male artists: Chu Han Zhou, Peng Chen, Chi Ye.
Of course, the loudmouth wasn’t here at the moment, so everyone’s gazes turned to the other two.
“…Do you think Chi Ge can win it?”
At the Circulation film crew’s seats, Ran Qiao inexplicably felt a bit nervous and asked Director Zhang beside her, who was also a bit tense.
Although Circulation only had a few nominations this time and was surely not winning any, the male lead was genuinely strong, forcefully entering the top three with his own “strength.”
If Chi Ye won Most Popular Actor this year… Circulation’s resume would step up another level.
So, this would be good news for everyone in the Circulation film crew.
Including Director Zhang and Ran Qiao.
But…
Could he win it?
No need to mention Peng Chen; Chu Han Zhou was one of the Four Great Young Actors, and after Ji Hemming’s sudden death, though Chi Ye and other traffic stars were scrambling to divide his “legacy.”
But honestly, due to star power and status, Chu Han Zhou naturally had an extra edge over the other competitors.
—After all, I used to stan the Four Great, especially Brother Ji with the highest prestige; Ji Hemming’s fans were very particular about star power and status… so getting them to “lower themselves” to stan someone with less star power than Ji Hemming was obviously harder than other fans switching allegiances.
Chu Han Zhou was different; even after Zhang Yu, he was one of the Four Great, a top streamer on par with Yu Yan and Si Zi.
Don’t underestimate fan circle fans’ admiration for the strong; most people only like “winners.”
“Um… let’s reveal the answer; it’s really pressuring… Then we’ll start with the male lead; ladies can go later, let the gentlemen sweat first.”
“Hahaha.”
On stage, Mom Wen and Director Yang exchanged scripted pleasantries, then Director Yang, after stumbling a few times as usual, laughed with Mom Wen: “Please look at the big screen/VCR.”
The screen darkened, and on the big screen appeared Xiao Heyun from Circulation, holding Li Shiqing’s hand in an explosion, running together toward an unknown future.
In an antique room, Peng Chen’s demon lord sat on the couch, tenderly stroking the female lead’s face.
In the Deep Sea spy war blockbuster, Chu Han Zhou pointed a handgun at Shi Jinwei, his Zhang Yu gaze full of wisdom.
Brief nomination clips of the top three appeared, then the shots directly cut to the three… two people.
Because in Peng Chen’s shot, only an empty seat and the “Peng Chen” nameplate remained.
The back rows and audience who hadn’t noticed Peng Chen’s absence earlier were shocked, buzzing with noise.
And Sheng Ning, affected nearby, could only lower her hand from her nose and force an extremely ugly smile.
Smell it, just smell it; one whiff and you’re speechless.
“…” The two presenters on stage ignored this, opening their cue cards together: “The winner of the 15th China TV Golden Eagle Awards, Most Popular Actor, is…”
On screen, Chu Han Zhou business-smiled, Chi Ye with the same smile.
The director paused, zooming in on close-ups of the two; the venue instantly erupted in cheers.
Bullet comments from the live broadcast viewers and a few on-site audience couldn’t help praising: “What a damn handsome face.”
“Chi Ye really has such good looks; Chu Han Zhou next to him feels overshadowed…”
Newbie 00 top streamer Hua Ling Han tilted her head.
“Who? Who do you think it will be?”
Sister Shang nervously clenched her little fists; as for why she wasn’t worried about winning Golden Eagle Goddess herself… well, she’d won it before and didn’t need this award to prove her star power.
Secondly… she was indeed lazy, and she knew about the competition between Shi Jinwei and Ling Han, especially the latter’s background, so it was probably hopeless for her.
But while she didn’t care, Sister Qianzi, whom she asked, did.
Though she’d also won Golden Eagle Goddess before, who would refuse more Golden Eagle Awards?
She wasn’t Shang Youshu!
So, hearing Sister Shang’s words, she didn’t answer, just tensely staring at the big screen.
Everyone in the venue was tensely staring at the big screen.
Director Yang on stage glanced at the cue card info and frowned, looking at Mom Wen: “Teacher Wen, you do it?”
Mom Wen beamed, stepped to the microphone, and said word by word: “The winner of the 15th China TV Golden Eagle Awards, Most Popular Actor… Congratulations to Xiao Heyun and Chi Ye from Circulation!”
“Three million one hundred ten thousand votes, claiming the crystal cup.”
Whoa!
Instantly, the venue buzzed in shock; BGM started, and the director slyly zoomed in a bit more on Chu Han Zhou’s shot.
Yes… he didn’t show Chi Ye’s shot first, but Chu Han Zhou’s.
Chu Han Zhou’s originally smiling face visibly stiffened, but he reacted and forced a smile; his Zhang Yu expression control was just not great.
Mainly, this result was too unexpected for him, and for everyone in the industry who disliked Chi Ye.
Chi Ye actually won the award, won the crystal cup!
No way… on what grounds?!
Just relying on Circulation alone, he absolutely couldn’t have won, because Circulation’s popularity didn’t explode to that level.
Look at female lead Ran Qiao; she didn’t even get a female lead nomination this time, and her Golden Eagle Goddess votes ranked outside the top fifteen…
In this situation, the male lead won Golden Eagle Male God?
Because of Circulation?
NO, it was because of Chi Ye’s recent popularity, because of Singer, Huo Yuanjia, Full Firepower, even the accumulation from Reboot!
But… for an actor, even if the crystal cup is the recognized top streamer standard from full-net voting, high popularity for an artist can get on the list, but… that doesn’t justify using singing popularity to claim film and TV “star power”!
We don’t recognize it, we don’t recognize this!
In the audience, countless artists with grudges against Chi Ye felt complicated, watching Chi Ye now in massive close-up on the venue screens, shocked and jealous.
“Clap clap clap.”
Applause, even screams, rang out on site.
Because Chi Ye on screen, after standing, hugged Jin Xia beside him, instantly flooding the Golden Eagle Festival bullet comments with #Chi Pan Xia Yu# CP fans.
“Teacher Chi! Teacher Chi!”
Sister Shang stood up; when Chi Ye passed, he hugged her too.
Then the Circulation film crew: Director Zhang, Ran Qiao, and… Sister Qianzi.
Sister Qianzi hadn’t expected Chi Ye to actually win the crystal cup… didn’t that mean he could now stand “shoulder to shoulder” with her?
No, she still wasn’t sure if she could win… damn! My recent popularity lower than Chi Ye’s?!
So, Sister Qianzi hugged Chi Ye in a daze, not knowing why.
After the hug, she reacted, feeling her chest had been squeezed hard; her treasure-blue eyes surged with “anger,” glaring at Chi Ye and secretly spitting: “Taking advantage of me for what!”
Chi Ye, who was uncharacteristically happy, was stunned and looked at her puzzled: “What did you say?”
“Forget it, talk later.”
He heard the BGM nearing its climax and knew he couldn’t delay, waving to acquaintances along the way as he walked onto the stage.
The crowd was variously incredulous, smiling broadly, or shaking their heads with frowns, all with complex expressions.
Who could have thought that a near-nameless unpopular star a year ago could win this year’s crystal cup!
Absurd, ridiculously absurd…
But that’s the entertainment industry; you can rise overnight, and collapse in an instant.
“Sister Ning… are you okay?”
Li Qian, sitting behind Sheng Ning, noticed her odd look and leaned over concerned: “You alright?”
“……I’m fine.”
Sheng Ning turned her head, her face improving a bit: “Just a crystal cup, a traffic award; nothing to be proud of.”
“Um…”
Li Qian paused, thinking: I’m on good terms with Chi Ye, say what you want… fine, say it.
Her gaze shifted to the empty seat nearby, puzzled: “He… where is he?”
Sheng Ning looked at her: “Didn’t you smell it earlier?”
Li Qian: “……”
……
Meanwhile.
In the toilet.
Peng Chen squatted on the toilet, looking drained as he held the phone: “Hello? No… not an accident, I just couldn’t hold it.”
“It’s… what?! Chi Ye won the Golden Eagle Award?!”
Struck like lightning, the “gurgling” sound rang out again, gut-wrenching pain hitting.
At this moment, his physical and mental state both suffered an indescribable “blow.”
—Chi Ye won Golden Eagle Male God, stepping on him and Chu Han Zhou to do it…
Would the future traffic landscape really change?
The once-fallen Hu Ye… really going to “rise again”?
He fell silent, lost in confusion.
……
Outside the inner venue.
Ji Zhua Zhang saw the exploding popularity and Chi Ye fans massively overwhelming black powder defense bullet comments, shuddering with excitement and shouting: “Quick quick quick!! Captain really won Golden Eagle Male God, Rise’s first Golden Eagle Male God!”
The two honest guys beside him: “?!”
“Quick what?”
Ji Zhua Zhang was speechless: “Quick ride the wave!!”
“Didn’t Peng Chen win? I thought it would be him this time…”
“Chen Chen couldn’t hold it; Captain borrowed Singer’s popularity this time, voted over Chen Chen and Chu Han Zhou; with this Golden Eagle Male God, popularity will only skyrocket, ride the wave!”
“……”
……
Yu Yan and other Singer program guests “happened” to learn the news; then Teacher Na and Hua Yichen said: Water award! Singing popularity counts toward votes? Pure traffic, huh?!
Second Hand Brother puzzled: Isn’t this just a pure popularity contest award…
The crowd fell silent, just breaking down.
At the same time, outside, with this Golden Eagle Male God announced, Chi Ye became Golden Eagle Male God after Yu Yan and Ji Hemming within the past two years; Weibo hot search exploded, industry inside and out collectively shaken.
Golden Eagle Male God… official certification; is Chi Ye… really not the old Chi Ye anymore?
#Chi Ye Golden Eagle Male God#
#Shi Jinwei Golden Eagle Goddess#
#Controversy#
#Water Award#
#Peng Chen Farted from Anger at Chi Ye#
Related hot words soared; unknowingly, Chi Ye was now “neck and neck” with Sister Qianzi.
