Chapter 513: Chapter 513

Imperial Capital, a CBD business center.

Chen Jiayan walked through the brightly lit corridor with a few subordinates.

Tall and long-legged, his features exuded a cool aura, while behind him subordinates were reporting to him.

Suddenly, his phone rang.

Chen Jiayan pulled out his phone intending to silence it but, upon seeing the name on the screen, spoke indifferently, "You guys go ahead to the meeting room and wait for me." Thɪs chapter is updated by ɴo(v)elFɪre.ɴet

His subordinates responded with a "Okay."

Chen Jiayan turned and headed for the restroom while answering Xie Baola’s call, "Baola."

"Are you still busy?"

Xie Baola’s lazy voice wafted through the air.

Chen Jiayan’s eyes lit up a bit, "I still have a meeting later."

"So I’m not disturbing you?"

Chen Jiayan raised his wristwatch for a glance, "I have a few minutes to spare to talk with you."

Being able to take her call even for just a few minutes, Chen Jiayan indeed loved her.

Chen Jiayan suppressed a smile, "What’s up?"

"Missing you, that’s what."

Seeing Qiao Xi and Su Tutu both accompanied by their husbands, she could only think about Chen Jiayan.

Unfortunately, he wasn’t there.

She could only envy them.

"Yeah, I miss you too," Chen Jiayan finished speaking and asked, "When are you guys coming back to Hai City?"

"In a couple of days."

There were plans after the film festival.

"Then you better get busy, I need to prepare as well."

Chen Jiayan entered the meeting room and told the few subordinates, "Finish up the work quickly."

"Boss, do you have other plans?"

Chen Jiayan’s technology company was full of young people.

They had come this time for a collaboration on a game.

Securing this deal would ring in a hefty profit for Yuanyang Technology.

Despite its not very large scale, Chen Jiayan’s company was quite profitable.

He was already an invisible billionaire.

Chen Jiayan, usually stern and cool, thought of Xie Baola and his eyes curved into a smile, "Does visiting my girlfriend count?"

Laughter erupted around him.

Hong Kong’s night was splendid, building lights shone brightly, making the surroundings as bright as day.

Film industry personalities crowded the red carpet.

The crew of "Twin Sisters" was one of the last to walk the carpet, not the final act, but being fifth from last still showed respect to Qiao Xi and Su Tutu.

The status of movie stars was high.

Moreover, after "Twin Sisters" received three nominations, there was a significant online buzz suggesting they had a high chance of winning.

Of course, whether this buzz was mere flattery or genuine recognition, that was uncertain.

The live broadcast had already started.

[Twin Sisters might win tonight?]

Mainland netizens raised such a question on Weibo.

So could they really win?

Prompted by the staff, Qiao Xi took Su Tutu’s hand and stepped onto the red carpet.

Su Tutu, in a red gown, maximized her alluring charm. Draped over her shoulders was a white fur shawl; the contrast of red and white created a powerful presence, detailed and majestic, with a gentler smile on her face.

Qiao Xi wore a jewel blue velvet evening dress, long-sleeved and with a long train, the split revealing intermittently her beautiful legs, her fair skin on full display, her hair simply tied back exuding a lazy elegance, with an aristocratic air about her.

The two presented completely contrasting styles, yet no one overshadowed the other.

[Ever since Queen Su announced her pregnancy, it’s been a while! Still so beautiful and noble!]

[Ah! Kisses to Xi Bao!]

[Why isn’t Boss Shen accompanying Xi Bao on the red carpet?]

[President Sheng isn’t accompanying my wife on the red carpet either.]

[What’s up with these two big bosses?]

[Is Su Tutu showing a baby bump?]

[Stepping onto the red carpet pregnant, actresses really are dedicated.]

[This is what true sisterhood in showbiz looks like!]

[Compared to another pair of actresses who kept hyping up their friendship but subtly dissed each other on the awards stage, Qiao Xi and Su Tutu perfectly show what real friendship in entertainment is!]

[Actually, I think what we should focus on is whether they can really win tonight.]

The live room was buzzing.

By this time, Shen Dang and Sheng Chao had already arrived below the stage.

Xie Baola appeared discreetly.

Actually, the organizers had invited her to walk the red carpet.

Xie Baola had flatly refused.

There was absolutely no need.

If she wanted to make a movie, she could simply do it, no need for brown-nosing because she was the capital!

Xie Baola wore a white suit tonight with a black shoulder-padded coat, clean and simple, which looked very classy.

Since returning to the country, she hadn’t cut her hair, which had long been dyed black; her waist-long hair naturally fell, only adorned with a star clip, exuding the essence of high-society elegance.

The most important thing was, it kept her warm!

Hong Kong was cold today, and the weather forecast even predicted snow. She was dressed warmer than most actresses.

Comfort, that was what mattered most to her.

After Qiao Xi and Su Tutu finished their walk on the red carpet, they arrived below the stage.

Sheng Chao immediately took Su Tutu’s hand and held it in his.

Su Tutu, with bright red lips that made her complexion look even fairer, curved her lips, "It’s okay, not cold."

Qiao Xi had been holding her hand all along the red carpet so they warmed each other.

Moreover, the night’s weather had many actresses in strap dresses, but she and Qiao Xi were relatively warmer.

She also wore thermal pants under her dress; how could she be cold.

Although Su Tutu said so, Sheng Chao still held onto her hand.

"Xi Bao, just now everyone was looking at you."

Qiao Xi was rarely seen in Hong Kong, and the media there had been following her closely.

Shen Dang really wanted to hide Qiao Xi away.

Qiao Xi arched an eyebrow, "Jealous?"

Shen Dang held Qiao Xi’s hand, his fingers weaving between hers, resting together on his thigh.

His other hand pinched her cheek.

Qiao Xi frowned, her chin up, pridefully, "I’m wearing makeup, and yet you pinch the face of a female star."

He not only wanted to pinch but also to kiss.

Boss Shen shamelessly planted a kiss on her face.

Nobody should even think of coveting her!

This moment was captured by the camera.

[Ahhh! How fervently Boss Shen kisses!]

[His gaze is so commanding!]

[That cheek kiss has set my heart aflutter!]

[I don’t know whether to envy Qiao Xi or Boss Shen at the moment.]

Unaware of the commotion in the live room, Qiao Xi sneakily pinched Shen Dang’s waist, sat up straight, and turned serious.

Shen Dang stopped teasing her.

The remaining top stars quickly finished walking the red carpet, and the ceremony officially began.

When the camera swept the audience again, viewers noticed Xie Baola.

[Who’s that sitting next to Qiao Xi? So gorgeous! But haven’t seen her around in the circle.]

[I don’t know her, is she trying to hype things up with my Xi Bao?]

[Give me a break, that’s Xie Baola, the director of Qiao Xi and Su Tutu’s movie!]

[In this day and age, since when are directors this beautiful?]

[She looks so powerful!]

Xie Baola, not smiling, appeared quite stern, her delicate face razor-sharp like the thorns of a rose.

Her facial features were indeed aggressive.

Thus, sitting there emotionlessly playing with her phone, she displayed a very powerful aura.