CHAPTER 194: CHAPTER 194: CAN’T SWALLOW THIS ANGER

After the drama group’s award ceremony ended, there was a fifteen-minute break.

Tian Xiang quickly went backstage to change clothes, then went to the front stage.

Meng Cheng’an waited for her at the front entrance, helping her with her bag.

The two swiftly returned to their seats.

Seeing two bouquets on the chair, Tian Xiang asked him, "Why buy so many?"

One of the bouquets had already been given to Tian Xiang by Meng Cheng’an when she received her award earlier.

Meng Cheng’an: "We’ll need it later."

Tian Xiang was a bit puzzled and quietly asked him, "Have you seen the winner list?"

Meng Cheng’an nodded.

Tian Xiang: "What’s my rank?"

The screening group had watched the works yesterday, and the teachers and the directors had scored everyone, but the rankings hadn’t been released due to today’s event.

Tian Xiang chose a role with not much screen time this time, and she didn’t really care about winning or not.

It’s just the school’s ranking, this award doesn’t have much practical use; merely to make everyone happy.

She is now considered a well-known actress; whether she wins the school’s award or not doesn’t matter to her.

But if there is one, she would certainly take it, right?

Meng Cheng’an: "You’ll find out soon."

"Alright then."

This guy is keeping it a secret.

Soon, the screen group’s award ceremony began.

The awards were given from the back to the front, not ranked, with various titles attached. The highest honor was the Best Performance Award, which is definitely a recognition of one’s professional skills and performance results.

The closer the awards came to the end, the more tense everyone became.

First were the nominations, then the winner list.

Each nominee had a clip shown, allowing everyone to see their performance during the graduation shoot.

Because they had to change films, the process was a bit slow, only raising everyone’s anticipation. The expectant crowd clenched their fists secretly, their emotions both excited and tense.

Tian Xiang thought she might be in the Best Charisma category or something, but when the nominations were announced, she found herself in the Best Performance category.

Tian Xiang was a bit surprised, and her heart tensed as the winner list was about to be announced.

Backstage, Chang Wan, holding flowers in her arms, got nervous upon seeing Tian Xiang being nominated and competing with her for the top position.

Earlier, she’d already won an award, and if she took the first prize again, she’d undoubtedly be the biggest winner at this graduation event.

However, if the award went to Tian Xiang, she’d become the winner.

The school and those lousy directors can’t possibly choose her, right?

She obviously picked a minor role, just acted for a week and finished the job.

If she could still get first place, the school and those directors must be considering the Meng Family’s influence, and intentionally giving her the award.

Although the winner list hadn’t been officially announced, Chang Wan had already started contemplating this and that.

Undeniably, whenever she’s up against Tian Xiang, she becomes flustered. Actually, subconsciously, she knows she can’t beat her.

Soon, the film changed, and Tian Xiang’s image appeared on the screen — she won the award.

Though the role Tian Xiang played this time wasn’t extensive in screen time, the character’s journey was full of ups and downs, with her personality transforming from initially pure and kind to later scheming and killing indirectly.

This little story was portrayed particularly well by Tian Xiang, expressing the ideas the director and the script wanted to exhibit and convey, bringing the character to life.

In fact, many were moved when watching the film yesterday, and Tian Xiang’s award is well-deserved.

The audience began applauding.

The host called Tian Xiang’s name and started introducing her performance in school, as well as some works she’s participated in over the past few years.

Tian Xiang’s competence more than matches this small school award.

But before she went on stage, Chang Wan in the back tossed her flowers and stormed off in a huff.

Lu Feng chased after her, but when he reached the door, he couldn’t help but stop, silently lifting his camera and snapping a shot of the person on stage.

Just a single shot, from below the front of the stage, holding flowers, Meng Cheng’an seemed to sense something and looked towards the back door, but unfortunately saw nothing, Lu Feng had already left.

Meng Cheng’an felt a bit puzzled, but there wasn’t time to think much; he had to go on stage to present flowers to Tian Xiang.

The middle of the hall activity continued, at the flowerbed outside, Chang Wan furiously began stomping the flowers in the garden.

Lu Feng went over to pull her back; Chang Wan, in her anger, slapped him directly.

It’s really hard to please the spoiled daughter of the Military and Political Institute; she smiles at him when happy, but slaps him when angry.

Lu Feng wiped the bloodied corner of his mouth, his eyes darkening.

After being together so long, Chang Wan’s temper hadn’t diminished and had instead grown worse; Lu Feng found it increasingly difficult to bear, sometimes feeling the impulse, watching the woman sleeping beside him, to kill her or strangle her.

Chang Wan was still immersed in anger, oblivious to Lu Feng’s dark expression, continuing to curse Tian Xiang, claiming she won the award through connections.

Lu Feng didn’t respond, simply watching silently until Chang Ziliang and Qin Rui, the married couple, came over.

Today’s their daughter’s graduation ceremony, many parents had come. Chang Ziliang had work, arrived late, and witnessed his daughter losing her temper, trampling the garden.

His brow furrowed instantly, hurrying over to call her aside.

"What’s wrong with you? This is the Grand Theatre, not your school; did you consider the impact before doing these things?"

Chang Wan didn’t speak, her eyes reddening.

Qin Rui pitied her daughter, pulling Chang Wan aside to inquire.

Chang Ziliang took a deep breath, then asked Lu Feng, "Why didn’t you keep an eye on her?"

Unwilling to scold his daughter, he vented his frustration on him instead.

Lu Feng smiled wryly, "Uncle, Xiao Wan doesn’t listen to me at all."

As he spoke, he showed the face with a handprint to Chang Ziliang.

Chang Ziliang didn’t pity Lu Feng, but rather dismissed him, "Can’t you act like a man?"

Lu Feng wished he could live like a man, but it’s your daughter, would you permit it?

Lu Feng bowed his head silently, "Uncle, I’ll look after Xiao Wan well from now on."

He still depended on him, didn’t want to sour relations and render the past two years of effort wasted.

Qin Rui soon got the details from Chang Wan’s mouth.

She wondered what the matter was, for such a big tantrum.

Qin Rui: "The school award doesn’t mean much. Xiao Wan, we should look further ahead; this award is insignificant."

Chang Wan: "If it was a normal competition, I wouldn’t say anything. But she clearly relied on connections!

Mom, tell Dad, I want to protest the school."

If Chang Wan had the breadth of mind Qin Rui had, she wouldn’t have become a villain; she simply couldn’t swallow this grievance.

If it was someone else, Qin Rui might think about it to make her daughter happy, but it’s the Meng Family person.

Qin Rui: "Forget it, don’t think about these things anymore; tonight we’ll eat out and celebrate for you, didn’t you win another award?"

Chang Wan shook off Qin Rui’s hand, "Mom, it’s not the same."

She’s the leading actress; only the first place is deserving.