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The familiar opening remarks, the familiar lines.

Then it was up to the two of them to improvise and adapt.

The two are old partners, and their singing and banter have a bit of a manzai feel to them, which makes the audience laugh and cheer.

"Having said so much, let's turn our cameras on my old friends and everyone's new friends. Welcome back to Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi."

The male host, Yusuke Sawa, also showed great magnanimity, giving Fuchigami a lot of face.

The audience burst into applause, with the most enthusiastic applause coming from Fengzejian.

Yuan Shang Zhezhi smiled and waved.

After that, things returned to normal.

At the beginning, they announced awards that were not too important, but still very important.

Feng Zejian watched as some people in the audience went from being full of anticipation to feeling helpless and dejected while still forcing a smile and clapping, and as others walked onto the stage with high spirits to receive their awards.

He delivered his acceptance speech on stage.

Feng Zejian couldn't help but sigh, "This truly reflects the myriad aspects of life."

With the cooperation of the male and female hosts, the awards ceremony entered its second half, where the awards were all of great prestige.

"The winner of the Maple Leaf Award for Best Music is the theme song from the movie 'Bird and Sunflower.' Please welcome the lyricist and composer of 'Bird and Sunflower' to the stage to accept the award."

Sakurai Hiroshi slowly walked onto the stage and took the trophy.

He skillfully took the microphone and delivered his acceptance speech.

"Please clarify beforehand that I am not the lyricist and composer of Bird and Sunflower. The lyricist and composer is my daughter, and I am accepting the award on her behalf. I am very happy that my daughter can receive this award, but this is just the beginning for her, not the end. Please look forward to her next work."

The crowd applauded, and Hiroya Sakurai stepped off the stage with the trophy.

At this point, the female host looked at the card and said, "Then let's move on to the next item, the Best Photography Award, Bird and Sunflower."

"Best Editing Award, Birds and Sunflowers".

"Best Screenplay Award, Birds and Sunflowers".

Four awards in a row, all for birds and sunflowers.

The miracle of the bird and the sunflower continues.

Yusuke Sawa cleared his throat.

"Now, we will begin presenting the last four awards of the evening. Please be prepared to give your acceptance speeches at any time."

"So, our Best Director award winner today is Keizaburo Shibata, the director of 'Tori and Aoi'."

Keizaburo Shibata took the stage and delivered his acceptance speech.

"I am honored to receive this award today, but this honor does not belong to me alone. It also belongs to everyone in the crew, especially Yuan Shangzhezhi and our mysterious male lead. Without their wonderful performances, I would not be standing here today."

Then Shibata Keisaburo added:

“I have a bold idea: the next three awards will all belong to Tori and Himawari.”

Sawa Yusuke interacted with the others with a smile.

"Let's make a bet, Keisaburo, on who gets the later awards."

"Okay, what's the prize?"

Sawa Yusuke thought for a moment.

"Whoever loses has to buy the winner a drink."

Keisaburo Shibata accepted immediately.

"No problem, then we'll wait and see from the audience."

Keisaburo Shibata returned to the audience.

Mizuho Kageyama looked at the card in her hand.

His eyebrows rose.

"The actress who won Best Actress at this year's Maple Leaf Awards is... Tori and Aoi, who starred in Fuchigami Orie. Let's give a round of applause to Fuchigami Orie, who won Best Actress for her first film after her comeback."

At this moment, Yuan Shang Zhezhi was the center of attention, and amidst applause, he walked onto the stage.

After shaking hands with the two hosts, he accepted the trophy and microphone, and faced the audience.

"This is the first time I've stood on the stage to accept an award as the Best Actress. Everyone else has said the same polite words, so I won't repeat them. Some people might feel uncomfortable hearing what I'm saying, but I deserve this award. I should be the Best Actress. I will do my best to present better works to everyone in the future. Thank you."

So cool, so cool! But no one in the audience disagreed. Other awards might have been somewhat rigged, but this Best Actress award was truly undisputed.

Once upon a time, Yuan Shang Zhezhi was like a princess in this circle, but now her temperament has changed, and she has become a noble queen.

Mizuho Kageyama looked at Yusuke Sawa and teased, "Looks like you're one step closer to inviting Keisaburo to dinner. How about I come along?"

Yusuke Sawa smiled.

"Bringing you along is fine, but who will treat us to this meal is another story. Enough of our small talk, I'll now announce the Best Actor at this year's Maple Leaf Awards."

Sawa Yusuke looked at everyone present with a smile.

"This year's Maple Leaf Award for Best Actor is a bit of a mystery, but we will unveil the mystery of the leading man on stage. Please welcome the winner of the Maple Leaf Award for Best Actor, the male lead of 'Tori and Aoi,' Kazesawa Makoto."

Feng Zejian raised his eyebrows somewhat helplessly, looking at the broken branch on the edge of the abyss beside him.

Yuan Shang Zhezhi looked at the somewhat shy boy.

"Go, go and claim your glory."

Feng Zejian nodded, then got up and walked towards the stage.

Feng Zejian clasped his hands together and bowed to the two senior hosts.

Chapter 179 I Only Flirt, I Don't Date

Kaze took the microphone from Mizuho Kageyama.

Sawa Yusuke put his hand on Kaze Sawama's shoulder.

"This young Best Actor, please introduce yourself to everyone."

"Good evening, everyone. My name is Feng Zejian. I am an ordinary high school student at Kanazawa High School. I never thought I would be able to stand on this stage and in front of these stars and idols that I could only see on TV before. It is such an honor."

Sawa Yusuke looked at Kaze Sawama with a hint of suspicion.

"Are you really just an ordinary high school student? How come your acting is so good?"

"Perhaps it's because this role suits me very well that I was able to perform better."

Yusuke Sawa pointed at Kazesawa with his finger.

"You're being too modest. With your looks, you must have many girls pursuing you."

Feng Zejian smiled.

"Senior, I only flirt, I don't date."

After he said that, everyone in the room was stunned.

Miya Takeuchi covered her mouth and laughed.

"How dare you say that."

Zexiongjie narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Young people just like to joke around."

Feng Zejian shook his head.

"Isn't it the most basic thing to answer honestly when asked by a senior? I'm not kidding."

Yusuke Sawa gave a thumbs up.

"Honestly, this is the first time I've seen someone as outspoken as you on this stage."

"To all those in the audience and those watching on television who are interested in our newly crowned Best Actor, you should be wary and not fall into his gentle trap."

I have to say, Yusuke Sawa is really a professional; he managed to salvage this situation.

"Now, let's hear from our Best Actor winner in his acceptance speech."

Feng Zejian said calmly, "A good team produces a good work. Bird and Sunflower is the first truly meaningful work in my life, but I can't represent it. I may have worked hard to get this honor, but I should take more credit for my sister's success. If it weren't for my sister, I would never be standing on this stage today. I may not have played the role the best, but it is definitely the most suitable. I would also like to congratulate my sister on winning the Best Actress award once again."

Sawa Yusuke had a mischievous grin on his face.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I'm a little envious. Our movie queen has such a talkative younger brother. But considering their age, isn't it a bit inappropriate for her to call her 'older sister'?"

Feng Zejian smiled.

"Calling me 'senior' makes the relationship seem distant, while calling me 'auntie' would be a desecration of my sister's beauty. I decided on the title 'sister' after much thought; it's not something I just used casually."

Which woman wouldn't feel comfortable hearing those words?

"Listen to this, everyone. With the way our movie star talks, he could find any girlfriend."

Yusuke Sawa then asked, "Is there anything you'd like to say to everyone?"

"Well then, I wish everyone can meet a good partner in the future."

This statement, with its hidden meaning, stirred a slight ripple in Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi's heart.

Sawa Yusuke nodded.

"A very special blessing. Let's bid farewell to our Best Actor as he leaves the stage."

Amid applause, Feng Zejian walked down from the stage with the trophy in his hand.

Back in his seat, Yuan Shangzhe leaned over to straighten Feng Zejian's collar and smooth out the wrinkles in his clothes.

When Takeuchi Misae saw this scene, she had only one thought in her mind: to ship the two characters.

Many people witnessed this scene.

Feng Zejian's speech on stage could be considered normal, but it was also quite ambiguous.

Looking at it now, it seems increasingly ambiguous.

There was one last award that hadn't been announced yet, and everyone went to see Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi tidy up Feng Ze Jian's clothes.

"Ahem, that's enough."

Sawa Yusuke coughed twice, pulling everyone back to reality.

Yusuke Sawa and Mizuho Kageyama exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Now, let's announce the final award of the Maple Leaf Award together."

"The winner of this year's Maple Leaf Award for Best Film is The Bird and the Sunflower."

Sawa Yusuke looked at Shiba Jukezaburo and smiled helplessly.

"Looks like I'll have to treat you to a drink."

Shibazu Keisaburo also revealed a smug smile.

Bird and Sunflower won eight awards in one go.

This awards ceremony was held both in person and via live online streaming.

Several times, the entire server lagged.

Feng Zejian has also become fully active in the public eye.

There are still many different opinions about Feng Zejian online.

In short, opinions are mixed.

But the most common comment is simply "NB" (awesome).

Not only did he walk the red carpet arm in arm with one person on each side, but a famous director also publicly gave Feng Zejian special treatment.

And here comes another line: "I only flirt, I don't date."

Top-notch, absolutely top-notch.

Moreover, although they envied and resented Feng Zejian, they couldn't really find fault with his acting skills.

There was one other person watching this live stream: Aoki Sakura.

As Aoki Sakura watched Kazema on the live stream, she was 90% certain that Kazema was her junior from elementary school, but she was still heartbroken when it was confirmed.