Chapter 522: Chapter 522

Once Luo You’s Weibo post went out, many netizens found it really amusing. Luo You’s face-changing act was just too quick, prompting users to tease him:

[It was you who said it’s unfair, and it was also you who said it’s fair. What a master of face-changing!]

[It was you who said there were under-the-table deals, and it was also you who said there weren’t any. What a master of face-changing!]

[It was you who said you wouldn’t participate, and yet it was you who said you would in the end. What a master of face-changing!]

[Love is you, hatred is also you, what a master of face-changing!]

[Want to know what’s face-changing? Just watch Luo You’s splendid performance!]

There were many who ridiculed Luo You, but there were also many who supported him, among which the Timekeepers were mostly supportive.

[If the Golden Custard Award can give Fat Emperor a fair chance, then Fat Emperor should attend. After all, it’s a relatively large-scale award in the country, and you don’t want to offend people by not going.]

[Actually, Jinxia has already been offended. The Golden Custard Award has never changed its rules for an individual star, but they did for Jinxia...]

[Oh my god, Emperor Sheng personally spoke up for Jinxia; they don’t know each other, do they? Could it be...]

[Don’t think too much, mate. Look at the company Emperor Sheng is with; both are from Tonghua Entertainment. It’s already very clear. Some small-time clown has been harassing an artist from Tonghua Entertainment, and now the company is making its stance clear!]

[So that’s how it is. I’ve always seen talent agencies as vampire-like, but Tonghua Entertainment’s handling of this issue has to get full marks from me. Such a conscientious company!

They stand up for their artists, make sure justice is served on their behalf, and think of their interests! Plus, the resources at Tonghua Entertainment are also excellent!]

[Emma, you’re making me want to run to Tonghua Entertainment and become an artist too...] Thıs text ıs hosted at noⅴelfire.net

The gap between Jinxia and Sheng Yan was so big that netizens didn’t even consider the possibility of them being "lovers", and saw it as Tonghua Entertainment’s public relations.

As a result, the official Weibo account of Tonghua Entertainment gained a bunch of new followers, and their reputation within the industry improved even more.

Due to this influence, the number of trainees applying for Tonghua Entertainment this year also reached a peak period, breaking the record for the highest number of applicants in previous years, and setting a new record for the company since its establishment!

Because of this, the senior management of Tonghua Entertainment was extremely happy, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky and hit them right on.

The outsiders might not know, but how could those within the company be unaware?

Sheng Yan wasn’t just an artist of the company, but also a shareholder. The company had no right to order him around, instead, they had to work under his lead.

Ask yourself, which employee dares to instruct their boss?

However, the public’s imagination is exceptional. Even in the face of hard facts, they can still find a reason where there isn’t one.

The company’s executives automatically assumed it was Mr. Sheng’s appreciation for talent that led him to support He Jinxia at a critical moment.

On the other side, after posting on Weibo, Luo You quickly called He Jinxia to update her on the situation.

"Things are going better than I expected. After I posted on Weibo and talked tough, a large group of third-tier artists also spoke out, and gradually, some second-tier artists supported us. However, this wasn’t the reason that prompted the Golden Custard officials to decide to investigate the votes."

Luo You’s tone shifted as he teased, "In a critical moment, a very influential star spoke up, calling for fairness and justice in the awards, or they would lose their meaning.

The moment that Weibo post went live, everyone was dumbfounded. It was because of this star speaking out that the last straw for the Golden Custard Award broke, and they quickly posted on Weibo, saying that there was an anomaly in the final voting and that they were now conducting a check."

He Jinxia’s heart skipped a heavy beat when she heard the news, and her eyes sparkled with a bright light, shining brilliantly.

She couldn’t help but curve her lips upward, whispering, "Who is that heavyweight star?"

Luo You countered, "You’ve already guessed, why bother asking me?"

The smile at the corners of He Jinxia’s mouth grew wider. It was indeed Sheng Yan!

A surge of excitement suddenly welled up in her heart, and she quickly said, "I understand. You handle the follow-up," then hung up the phone and hurriedly dialed another person from her contacts.

How she wished she could see Sheng Yan right now and give him a tight hug.

He Jinxia’s heart beat wildly, like a deer prancing about. How could Mr. Sheng be so impressive!

The call was answered after a short while, and the man’s low, rich voice came through, even more wonderful and melodious than ever:

He Jinxia suddenly fell silent.

Before the call went through, she had a thousand things to tell him, but once connected and hearing Mr. Sheng’s voice, she suddenly didn’t know what to say.

Caught in her reverie, she suddenly heard the man chuckle, "Jinxia, why aren’t you speaking?"

Sheng Yan held the phone patiently, waiting.

Seeing that the person on the other end of the line still didn’t speak, and after a moment of contemplation, he said softly, "Jinxia, come back early."

——The voice of the woman on the phone was soft, gently brushing over his heart like a light feather, causing an irresistible itch.

Sheng Yan clenched the phone a bit tighter and repeated, "Come back early."

He Jinxia responded softly again, "Okay."

Neither of them spoke afterwards; they just held their phones to their ears, listening to the faint breathing of the other, feeling utterly at peace.

Life is tranquil and beautiful, all because of your company.

With Sheng Yan’s intervention, the efficiency of the Golden Custard Award officials skyrocketed. Within an hour after the official statement was issued, they had already reviewed the abnormal fluctuations in the vote count and re-announced a revised ranking.

Eagle-eyed netizens, holding the old ranking, went to check each one. Some stars’ votes remained unchanged, while others saw changes.

There were quite a few stars whose vote count changed, but none affected the overall situation since these stars were originally not in the running for awards; even with reduced votes, they couldn’t win.

Only the category of "Most Beloved Supporting Actress" saw a major shift. Originally in first place, Li Yaotiao had forty-one thousand votes removed, while the second-placed He Jinxia’s vote count was unchanged, and thus, she jumped ahead of Li Yaotiao to triumphantly clinch first place!

This award was rightly Jinxia’s from the start. Though there had been some twists and turns, it eventually returned to her hands.

The Timekeepers were thrilled to hear that Jinxia won the award. They took to Weibo to post their congratulations, even pushing #HeJinxiaWinsFirstPlace# up to the trending searches!

Seizing the moment, Luo You bought several influential Weibo accounts to generate buzz, taking that phrase to the top five of the trending searches, significantly boosting Jinxia’s visibility and fan base.

Some media made a summary of today’s competition at the Golden Custard Awards, which could be simply put as: A twist in the tale, a new hope blossoms in the place least expected.