The awards ceremony was imminent, and Lin Muci had to request leave from the Wu Minlong film crew.
Fortunately, Wu Minlong was very understanding.
"Go ahead, it's about bringing glory to the country. I'm not so unreasonable as to stop you. If you want to bring glory to the country, just go for it!"
Wu Minlong was very supportive of Lin Muci.
Yang Weiyang even told her not to worry.
"The crew will be fine without us. Xiao Ci, we'll postpone your scenes, and it won't affect the filming schedule."
Lin Muci glanced at her.
"Aren't you going with me?"
Yang Weiyang was taken aback.
"Huh? What? Me going with you— this is..."
Yang Weiyang paused, still finding it hard to believe.
"No one told me?"
"It's just that Times Girls was invited to be a performing guest at the opening ceremony. Didn't your agent mention it? Shouldn't Ye Tongtong have dragged you there? Didn't you get her message?"
Yang Weiyang scratched her head.
"There was something like that... I was too engrossed in my role and forgot."
"Then the crew might have a bit of trouble. Losing two actors at once..."
Moreover, she and Xiao Ci were both members of the main cast. Losing both of them at once— it was quite troublesome, and Wu Minlong could be quite fierce when it came to filming.
Yang Weiyang looked a little worried.
Wu Minlong walked over and patted Yang Weiyang on the shoulder.
He smiled and said to Yang Weiyang.
"Go."
Yang Weiyang's eyes lit up.
"Really?"
Wu Minlong nodded.
"Really."
"Just don't shame us Chinese people. We should encourage such things that bring us honor. Xiao Ci is going to win an award to show those foreigners. As for you, perform well, don't forget your lines, and show our spirit."
"I'm not some old fossil, I know that idol culture is popular overseas now— but they all like young idols from other countries. For a great nation like ours, there are so few idols who can become globally popular. We must capture this market too!"
"Sing well, dance well!"
Yang Weiyang's cheeks turned red.
"I... I won't... I won't be ashamed."
"And I won't forget my lines. Brother Long, don't underestimate me."
Yang Weiyang's words were resounding and incredibly serious.
However, with Wu Minlong's permission, she could leave the set with peace of mind for now.
Yang Weiyang and Lin Muci walked out of the film set. Ye Tongtong would drive to pick them up to go to the airport!
...
This was the reunion of Times Girls after Yang Weiyang and Lin Muci joined the filming. They gathered to perform.
In the car, Lin Muci discussed performance details with them.
Having collaborated so many times.
Having held global concerts.
Their tacit understanding was naturally perfect.
Ou Ruola and Han Jiuzhen glanced at the beautiful and clear face of the girl beside them and said with great anticipation.
"We hope Xiao Ci, you can win the Best Actress award!"
"Your performance this year should be the most outstanding, not just because we're in the same group, we genuinely think so from the bottom of our hearts. Xiao Ci, your performance is truly flawless! We can't find any faults!"
She was young.
But she had a strong presence!
The agent sitting in the front also turned his head.
"Times Girls are special invited guests."
"It's said that Ling Qianhe has also been invited this year. He previously won a Golden Globe Award. Due to an unwritten rule that an actor cannot win Best Actor two consecutive times, he might be passed over this year."
"But he should still perform."
"His current status as a global top star is very stable. And he's universally recognized as having no equal!"
#LingQianheGloballyUnmatched#
This was a consensus among fans.
Firstly, finding an idol more handsome than Ling Qianhe was akin to a fairy tale. It was truly difficult to find someone more perfect. That face was born to be immensely popular. Even in the orphanage, his rebellious and unrestrained youth, his dissolute demeanor, could make fans' hearts flutter and drive them to madness.
"His awards are enough to solidify his position as a top star for ten years."
"He never fears being surpassed, because he is already a legend in this world."
It was only someone of Ling Qianhe's status.
Such a young top star with countless fans would dare to date publicly without fearing a drop in popularity.
He had immense confidence.
He wasn't afraid of falling.
Lin Muci didn't even know Ling Qianhe would be performing. She learned it from the agent. She had been too busy preparing for the awards ceremony— she was still thinking about it.
Her phone rang.
She glanced down.
Indeed, it was Ling Qianhe calling her!
Lin Muci hesitated slightly, then quickly answered the phone. Ling Qianhe's voice came through, his tone clear and cool, with a hint of gentle tenderness that could melt anyone's heart.
"Xiao Ci?"
"Are you in the car? Getting ready to head to the Golden Globe Awards ceremony?"
"Then I'll see you on stage then."
"I know Times Girls are performing guests."
"I've prepared a surprise for you."
Lin Muci was a little caught off guard.
A surprise?
"What surprise?"
Ling Qianhe's laughter on the other end of the phone was magnetic, making her heart flutter. Then Lin Muci heard him say.
"You'll know soon enough."
"I miss you so much, baby. Let's meet soon."
Her cheeks instantly flushed.
The other members of Times Girls were right there...
Hey, don't flirt in front of your group members!
She secretly looked at Yang Weiyang and the others' expressions. Seeing that they didn't seem to be paying much attention, she finally relaxed. She asked the little system in her mind.
"What surprise did Ling Qianhe prepare?"
"He's been quiet these past few days... What has he done? Did he threaten the judges to guarantee the Best Actress award for me?"
The little system even mocked her!
"Babe, you can broaden your horizons a little more!"
"Is this considered a surprise? Isn't this something he absolutely had to do? Is this worth him seeking credit for? Who do you think you are looking down on?"
"Open your mind, let your eyes shine brightly! I guarantee you, what Ling Qianhe has planned is indeed a huge surprise!"
Planned?
That word.
Why did it make her heart skip a beat?
Lin Muci pondered for a moment and suddenly realized.
"Wait... wait. If you say that, does it mean he wants to propose at the awards ceremony?"
"Is he crazy? When did I say I would agree to him?"
"And if he proposes at the awards ceremony, the world will go wild, right?"
The little system asked her earnestly.
"Then darling, have you considered that what he wants might be this exact effect?"
"He wants the world to go wild. To publicly announce in front of everyone— you are his woman!"
The little system was very excited.
Watching the drama unfold.
Rubbing its little hands.
"Host, just wait."
"That guy, his courage is ten thousand times greater than those cowardly idols!"