57: Li Yifeng: I'll deliver the trophy; I want to go on stage and compete with him in acting.

So just as the host was about to announce his name again, Lin Pei stood up from his seat.

Under everyone's gaze, he walked toward the stage.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments.

"Teacher Lin Pei really won the award! Congratulations, Teacher Lin Pei!"

"As I said before, there's absolutely nothing to criticize about this."

"Hey, upstairs, if you really had to criticize, would you dare?"

"I wouldn't dare..."

"..."

Brother Hu and Zhang Ze took the lead, raising their hands to applaud and cheer, managing to stir up thunderous applause in the venue.

The actors behind them clapped while whispering to their companions.

"Wow, I've never seen such a scene in all these years."

"Probably because this Brother Lin is too ruthless; the ones leading the applause are afraid of dying."

"Keep clapping quickly, I'm afraid of dying too..."

In the front, Li Yifeng, who saw Lin Pei going on stage, also had to start clapping.

His public image has always been friendly and magnanimous.

Everyone was clapping; if he didn't, it would indeed be inappropriate.

But he really didn't want to clap.

He was furious!

Losing to those veteran actors in the entertainment industry was still somewhat acceptable.

But Lin Pei, a newcomer actor—why him?

Li Yifeng gritted his teeth.

He was almost certain now.

The white magnolia award Committee must have been afraid of Lin Pei's underworld influence and secretly pulled strings for him.

And look at that Lin Pei.

Even after winning the award, he slowly didn't get up, waiting for someone to call him.

Hmph, what's he pretending for?

Li Yifeng felt a mix of grief and indignation, unable to voice his suffering.

The key was he still had to keep clapping.

After Lin Pei stood firmly on stage, whether intentionally or not,

the big screen showed a shot of Li Yifeng.

At that moment, his anger, resentment, disdain, and disappointment were clearly displayed for everyone to see.

Although the live audience saw it, they couldn't say much.

Those who understood, understood.

Every year, there are quite a few actors who are nominated but don't win, feeling dissatisfied and resentful.

But netizens in the live stream said whatever they wanted.

"The production team is stirring things up; they have to give him a shot right when he's feeling awkward."

"Li Yifeng's expression today looks a bit malicious, what's going on?"

"But his acting is just awkward; honestly, even if the award didn't go to Lin Pei today, it wouldn't have been his turn."

"Wow, losing the award to such a newcomer actor—who would be happy? This is the emotion a normal person should have, right?"

"Brother Feng is so pitiful; the Committee must have been bribed by Lin Pei's people."

"How about we 'little hornets' chip in to make an identical trophy for Brother Feng?"

"Damn, that guy's brain-dead fans are popping up again, so annoying."

"Honestly, I didn't have such a bad impression of Li Yifeng before, but his fans really ruin the experience."

"..."

Standing on the dazzling award stage for the first time, Lin Pei was quite excited.

As an actor, he never expected to receive his first award so quickly.

This filled him with even more confidence for his future acting career.

Below the stage, the Usherette had long been waiting there, holding the trophy.

Seeing Lin Pei on stage, she prepared to hand him the trophy.

However, as soon as she took a step, Li Yifeng, sitting not far away, suddenly rushed up with a quick stride.

Just moments ago,

while feeling depressed, he had a flash of inspiration and came up with a great idea.

While Lin Pei was on stage, he could find an opportunity to go up too.

Then, while on stage together, he could suggest performing a scene with Lin Pei.

The audience's eyes are sharp.

When the two act together, it would be easy for everyone to tell whose acting is better.

The Committee's behind-the-scenes dealings would also be exposed.

Maybe afterward, the Committee would even give him a trophy as emergency PR.

He looked at the trophy in the Usherette's hands.

"Give it to me."

The Usherette was stunned.

She recognized this as Li Yifeng, who had been among the nominated male actors earlier.

Did he not win the award and come to snatch the trophy himself?

The Usherette held the trophy tighter and took a step back.

"Sorry, this isn't for you."

These words hit Li Yifeng's sore spot again; he forced a bitter smile.

"I'll help you deliver it up."

"Oh."

The Usherette's expression softened a bit.

An actor personally delivering the trophy on stage—this must be part of the event arrangements.

Without overthinking, she handed the trophy to Li Yifeng... Seeing Li Yifeng come up with the trophy, the two Hosts on stage exchanged a glance, also confused.

What's going on?

A Celebrity personally delivering a trophy—this is the first time they've seen it.

Could it be a last-minute arrangement by the Committee?

But everyone had just seen Li Yifeng's ugly expression earlier.

That was clearly the look of someone who had their award snatched away, full of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Having him deliver the trophy now—isn't that awkward?

What's the Committee's intention? They couldn't understand.

But the award ceremony was live-streaming.

On camera, Li Yifeng's figure had already appeared on stage.

The Hosts had to improvise.

"Look how popular our Lin Pei is."

"Everyone's eager to give him the award."

"So, Li Yifeng, will you do it?"

Lin Pei was also a bit puzzled.

Weren't there already award presenters on stage?

Why was another one coming up?

The live stream 'little hornets' started flooding the chat again.

"Brother Feng is too kind! With this magnanimity, as a fan, I'm proud of him."

"Yeah, to prove he doesn't mind, he's personally giving the award."

"With this personality and tolerance, I'll be a fan for life."

Someone in the live stream quickly erupted.

"Brain-dead fans are really unbearable; they're all from this guy's side, I don't even want to watch the stream anymore."

"Seriously, because of the fans, I've turned from neutral to disliking Li Yifeng."

"..."

Below the stage, Li Yifeng's Manager, Ouyi, looked up from her knees, startled, and sat up straight.

What the hell is going on?

She just looked away for a moment, and how did her artist end up on stage?

Weren't there award presenters on stage? What award is he giving?

What stupid thing is this kid trying to do?

Not knowing what would happen next, the Manager really felt like crying.

On the award stage now, Li Yifeng suggested performing a scene with Lin Pei.

No voice came through the Earpiece from the Director, so the Hosts assumed it was a last-minute addition by the Committee.

After all, what decent actor would voluntarily go on stage?

And voluntarily ask to perform with the award winner?

The Hosts asked Lin Pei.

"What do you say, Lin Pei? How about you and Yifeng perform a scene for everyone later?"

Lin Pei also thought this was a last-minute arrangement by the event organizers and nodded in agreement.

Li Yifeng's face lit up with joy as he handed the trophy to Lin Pei.

But just as Lin Pei was about to take it, he suddenly pulled his hand back.

He suddenly gave a sinister smile, his expression turning fierce.

"Want it? Beg me."

????

Lin Pei was stunned.

Wow, it's starting already?

Couldn't he let him receive the award first?

And, who is this guy playing?

From the line, it seemed like he was imitating his Second Boss character.

But looking at him, he wasn't fierce enough, not ruthless enough, and his smile was a bit creepy—what's going on?

The stage and audience fell silent.

Only the Manager's long sigh remained.