The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 454: Reunion_1

Chapter 454: Chapter 454: Reunion_1

Xia Qingtian subconsciously cast a curious glance over to see what was happening, and became rooted to the spot as she took in the scene.

A black limousine slowly drove up.

The car door opened, and a man with long legs stepped out. He was clad in a classic black suit; there were no distinguishing features, but his handsome look was even more striking for it.

Despite his unfamiliar face, some members of the media who hadn’t made the connection didn’t recognize who he was, yet they instinctively aimed their cameras at him, clicking away furiously.

If this man were a newcomer to the entertainment industry, his looks and demeanor alone would guarantee his rise to fame, even if he wasn’t well-known now.

Xia Qingtian stared fixedly at the man, unable to tear her gaze away.

It wasn’t his handsome face that had attracted her, but the fact that she recognized who he was—

Bo Jingyan!!!

This puzzled Xia Qingtian.

Bo Jingyan was not in the entertainment industry, and he typically shunned the limelight. Why would he appear at the red carpet of The Magnificent Award ceremony in such an ostentatious manner?

She soon understood.

After stepping out of the car, Bo Jingyan did not walk away immediately. Rather, he elegantly adjusted his cuffs, then extended his hand back into the car.

Before anyone could react, a hand as fair and slender as a leek grabbed his arm, slowly emerging from the car.

When she saw the face of the woman stepping out of the car, Xia Qingtian’s pupils contracted.

It was Shi Qian!

Now she understood why Bo Jingyan was at The Magnificent Awards.

He had come with Shi Qian.

She thought about the last time she auditioned, when she laughingly said that Shi Qian’s insistence that Bo Jingyan belonged to her was because she couldn’t control him.

Now, faced with this scene, those words felt like a resounding slap in her face.

Her face was burning. She didn’t want to look any longer.

Xia Qingtian lowered her gaze, pretending not to notice and quickly made her way into the venue of The Magnificent Awards.

Bo Jingyan’s eyes swept quickly across the crowd and in an instant, they landed on a face he’d been longing to see.

The face of Xia Qingtian.

His gaze lingered on Xia Qingtian’s face almost greedily.

But before he could get his fill, Xia Qingtian turned and walked away.

Instinctively, Bo Jingyan wanted to follow her but then...

"Brother Jingyan, where are you going?" Shi Qian grabbed his arm, "You promised Aunt Bo you’d walk the red carpet with me. If you leave now, I will have to do it alone, and I will lose face."

By the time she finished her pleading gaze was directed at Bo Jingyan, "Please, at least accompany me for the red carpet walk. Don’t embarrass me."

Due to this interruption, Bo Jingyan found Xia Qingtian had already disappeared into the crowd by the time he looked up.

Considering his promise to accompany Shi Qian on the red carpet, he lowered his gaze, keeping his emotions under control. His voice was cold as he said, "Let’s go."

Only then did Shi Qian’s face light up.

Arm in arm with Bo Jingyan, she confidently faced the media on both sides, waving with a radiant smile.

The reporters who recognized Bo Jingyan were snapping away like mad at the two of them.

The camera flashes became so intense one could barely keep their eyes open; their spotlight overshadowed even the Best Actor and Actress, and the popular newcomers.

Shi Qian stole the show on the short walk down the red carpet.

It was not until after the interviews ended, and they entered the venue, that her excitement began to wane. She was so eager she wanted to pull Bo Jingyan and take another round.

But she also knew that wasn’t feasible.

Even if the organizers of The Magnificent Awards agreed to a re-entry, Bo Jingyan, who only agreed to accompany her out of respect for his mother, would never agree.

However, thanks to Bo Jingyan, despite Shi Qian being just a novice actress with only one Best Supporting Actress nomination and not having won any awards, she was seated in the middle of the front row.

She even attracted the compliments and flatteries of the big shots in the entertainment industry.

This attention made Shi Qian extremely infatuated.

And it all culminated into her deep affection for Bo Jingyan.

Sitting there, gazing at Bo Jingyan with a besotted look, she made up her mind that no matter what she had to do or what price she had to pay, she would make him hers!!!

Xia Qingtian had no clue about Shi Qian’s intentions.

The moment she saw Bo Jingyan walking hand in hand with Shi Qian down the red carpet, an uncomfortable sensation lingered in her heart.

Even though she had mentally prepared herself for this situation ever since their divorce, it still hurt when it eventually happened.

Her feelings for Bo Jingyan still remained.

Just because they divorced, it didn’t mean she had stopped loving him.

On the contrary, it was because she loved him too deeply that she didn’t want to trap him in a marriage, or end up despising each other.

To avoid getting stuck in negative emotions, Xia Qingtian decided to stay backstage, waiting for The Magnificent Awards to begin, and avoid the main event where she would see them.

After a long wait, all the other actors had walked the red carpet and The Magnificent Awards officially began.

Before the awards began, some artists were invited to perform.

Owing to his successful album, Huo Qilin was a guest performer, and his energetic dance number turned up the heat at the ceremony.

After all the guest performances were over, the much-anticipated award presentation began.

The initial awards were important ones like Best TV Drama, Best Director, Best Music, Best Cinematography, and so on. The Best Supporting Actress award was presented later.

Throughout the presentation, Xia Qingtian was very nervous.

After all, not only was this award potentially Cheng Bingbing’s first prestigious honor in her acting career, but it also decided whether or not she would land the leading role in Director Zhao’s film.

The Music Awards were presented before the TV Drama awards.

Huo Qilin bagged two prizes, one for the Best Newcomer, and the other for the Best Album.

When he went on stage to receive his awards, he expressed his gratitude twice.

He thanked his family, his company, the hardworking staff behind his songs and album, and most importantly, he thanked his manager, Xia Qingtian.

She was the main person he wanted to express his gratitude to.

His words reminded many of the sensational rumors that had once cropped up between him and Xia Qingtian, leading them to exchange sly glances.

Naturally, Shi Qian wouldn’t miss any chance to tarnish Xia Qingtian’s image in Bo Jingyan’s eyes.

She immediately feigned a surprise and said, "Huo Qilin is quite romantic, casually mentioning Sister Qingtian like this in front of so many people and the media."