Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 426 - 424 Fear of getting old cold legs_1

Chapter 426: Chapter 424 Fear of getting old cold legs_1

"Xia Ningxing, why did you walk the red carpet so fast?" Lu Fan, who had been waiting inside the hall, couldn’t help but frown.

People usually cling to the red carpet as if they never want to leave, but she just "thump thump thump" charged forward like she was wielding a bayonet.

Xia Ningxing first breathed on her hands to warm them, then shot him a glance, "Please, it’s deep autumn and this is all I’m wearing, am I not supposed to be cold?"

So, you’re saying you walked so fast because you were cold?

Lu Fan closed his eyes and forcibly held back the swear words on the tip of his tongue.

"Forget it, I’ll let it slide this time, but remember, next time even if you’re freezing to death, you’d better walk slower, hear me?" he chided her somewhat seriously.

"Got it, got it." Xia Ningxing nodded repeatedly, giving him a noncommittal response.

But deep down, she didn’t agree with him at all.

Not to mention freezing to death, even just getting frozen into old chill legs or arms would be unbearably tormenting!

Lu Fan could tell her words didn’t match her thoughts and sighed helplessly, giving her a gentle shove:

"Alright, go take your seat quickly. There’s hot water over there, drink more later and you’ll warm up."

Lu Fan was the kind of person whose bark is worse than his bite, in fact, he couldn’t bear the thought of her truly freezing.

Xia Ningxing’s face showed gratitude, "Fanfan really is all bark and no bite."

"..."

"Get lost," Lu Fan’s face changed in a second.

Who the hell is the squeamish Fanfan? Please call him Big-Time Manager Lu!

Seeing him get ruffled, Xia Ningxing just shrugged her shoulders, glanced at the number on her hand, and picked up her skirt to gracefully make her way to her seat.

She was dressed in a simple and pure white dress, which in theory should have been plain and unimpressive, but it stood out astonishingly, dimming the beauty of all the other colorful dresses and beauties around her.

Many couldn’t help but gasp upon seeing such a gorgeous Xia Ningxing, their eyes showing a captivated gaze.

By the time she passed by, Director Xu and Ji Haichuan had already taken their seats for a while.

"Boss Xia."

Both of them quickly extended their hands in greeting.

Xia Ningxing shook hands with each of them in turn, taking her seat with a smile.

Then Ji Haichuan handed her a cup of hot water, his brows slightly furrowed, concern in his eyes, "Boss Xia, your hands are too cold, have some hot water quickly."

"Thank you." Xia Ningxing thanked him while taking the cup.

Xia Ningxing didn’t notice Ji Haichuan’s special attention towards her, but Director Xu took a thoughtful look at Ji Haichuan and then thought of the strikingly handsome Lu Tingli, and couldn’t help but shake his head.

Although Ji Haichuan was excellent in many ways, he was clearly no match for Lu Tingli.

Xia Ningxing couldn’t possibly be interested in him.

Xia Ningxing had just taken a sip when the film festival began.

She put down her cup and looked up at the stage.

The award podium of the early 2000s wasn’t as grand as it would be in later years; there was just a simple projector that was currently displaying the words "Star Shine Annual Film Festival."

Colorful neon lights flickered on the stage, full of kitsch appeal.

On both sides, various colored chrysanthemums and peonies were arranged, giving off a strong sense of the era.

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but curl the corners of her lips; this was definitely the tackiest film award ceremony she had ever attended.

Yet despite its plain appearance, the trophy had a high intrinsic value.

"Ladies and gentlemen..." the gorgeously dressed host was at the moment giving a long and tedious speech into the microphone, lulling the audience into drowsiness.

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but prop her head up with her hand, her eyelids fighting each other.

Just as Xia Ningxing was dozing off, she heard Ji Haichuan and Director Xu’s voices ringing in her ears, "Boss Xia... Boss Xia... wake up..."

Xia Ningxing opened her eyes unwillingly, "What’s up?"

"They’re about to announce the Best Actress of the Year award!" Ji Haichuan and Director Xu said with faces full of anticipation.

Xia Ningxing was stunned, only then recalling that she was still at the award ceremony, "(⊙o⊙)..."

She really hadn’t intended to fall asleep!

If anyone was to blame, it was the host’s voice that was way too soporific!

Lu Fan held his forehead, seeing her bewildered expression, he was on the verge of tears.

What kind of actress had he brought with him? Rushing through the red carpet was one thing, but she could damn well fall asleep during the award ceremony!

Look at others, nervously sweating buckets, and there she was, sleeping so soundly!

Damn it!

If it weren’t for her talent, and the fact that they were related, with his fiery temper, he would have already scolded her to the heavens and back.

Xia Ningxing could feel Lu Fan’s murderous gaze and gulped down her saliva; she quickly perked up to attentively participate in the award ceremony.

"...And who will this year’s Best Actress be!" On the stage, the host was smiling smugly, dangling the suspense.

The audience below, along with the viewers watching the live broadcast, were immediately on tenterhooks.

Even Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but pay close attention, although she felt there was a ninety-nine percent chance of winning the award, her heart still fluttered with uncertainty until she heard the final result.

"And she is... Xia Ningxing, for her role as the lead actress in ’Tsunami’!" the host finally announced, then clapped enthusiastically, "Congratulations, Miss Xia Ningxing!"

Around the hall, there erupted a warm applause, sincere or not, everyone had a smile on their face as if they were genuinely happy for Xia Ningxing.

"Boss Xia, congratulations!"

Those seated near Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but offer their compliments.

But there was one woman in her early twenties whose face was not looking so good. Unable to suppress a snort, she said enviously, "Bitch!"

Her name was Wei Qing, the secret admirer of Su Qifei. Now that Giant Star Entertainment had leaked that Su Qifei was the illegitimate son of a mistress, his reputation and career were both in ruins.

While there was no concrete evidence to prove that Giant Star Entertainment was behind the leak, the gossip within the industry suggested that it was Xia Ningxing’s doing.

Moreover, she was also nominated for Best Actress but didn’t win the award!

With both things combined, how could she not hate Xia Ningxing!

Wei Qing’s eyes gleamed coldly as she watched Xia Ningxing walking towards her. Seemingly struck with an idea, she suddenly curved her lips into a frosty smile.

Then, to everyone’s shock, she stuck out a leg, ready to trip Xia Ningxing!

The hall’s lighting was dim except for the lit stage, so even Wei Qing’s extended leg would not be seen by Xia Ningxing, who would surely take a humiliating fall.

The thought of tomorrow’s headlines featuring the Best Actress Xia Ningxing’s face-plant delighted Wei Qing so much she could hardly contain herself. She was finally going to get revenge for her beloved Su Qifei.

It was revenge for herself too, not winning Best Actress.

However, she didn’t know that Xia Ningxing’s night vision was just as good as during the day; Xia Ningxing could see her malice clear as day. With a slight curl of the lip, she calmly walked past.