I'm in Tokyo, caught in the clutches of the demon princess.

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Where are you? I'll come pick you up.

Kanazawa High School.

"Okay, I'll call you when we arrive."

They hung up right after they finished speaking.

Feng Zejian suspected that something urgent must have happened.

Kazema looked at Kumagai Kana watching the show by the window, the two exchanged glances, and Kazema immediately dialed her number.

Kana Kumagai was a little confused when she saw it was Kazesawa, but she still answered the call.

"Are you okay?"

"Kana, I need to ask for leave."

"Why didn't you just say so directly? Why did you have to call?"

"I don't want our relationship to be exposed."

Kana Kumagai gritted her teeth.

"Hey kid, what's our relationship? Why are you saying all this nonsense?"

Kazema, caught up in his acting, looked up at Kumagai Kana with a deep affection.

"I promise you, I will give you a future."

Kana Kumagai threw a pack of tissues at him, but Kazesawa nimbly dodged it and ran away in a flash.

After chatting with the security guard at the security room for a while, Yuan Shangzhe drove his car and parked it in the parking lot in front of the school.

Feng Zejian recognized Yuan Shangzhezhi's car, greeted the security guard, and left.

A branch broken from the abyss, carried by the wind and marsh, led us to a private, high-end clothing store that was not open to the public.

The owner there is a genuine Englishman, and he exudes a strong British gentlemanly air.

The interior design is also in a British style.

Yuan Shangzhe greeted the owner there and took out a number plate.

The man took a look with a magnifying glass, then turned and went into the inner room, where he brought out a custom-made suit.

Yuan Shang Zhezhi expressed his gratitude to the owner of the clothing store, and then left with Feng Zejian.

Back at the office, Fuchigami led Kazesawa to the dressing room.

Without realizing it, Yuan Shangzhe pressed her down onto a chair, then styled and applied makeup.

This left Feng Zejian completely dazed.

"Sis, what are we doing?"

"The Maple Leaf Awards ceremony is tonight, and I'll walk the red carpet with you and Misae."

Feng Zejian frowned slightly.

"Is it time for me to go public?"

Yuan Shang Zhezhi nodded.

"Well, it's better to admit it proactively than to be exposed. After all, not everyone has the manners to do so."

"Keep it light. Too much makeup will just make you look disgusting."

The makeup artist smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm a professional."

Feng Zejian's hair color was originally yellowish with a slight brown tint, so it didn't need to be dyed. The stylist gave Feng Zejian a perm.

With the addition of light makeup, he looked even more handsome than a typical pretty boy.

Feng Zejian looked at himself in the mirror and had some reservations.

"Sister, could you dress me up to look a bit more like a tough guy?"

"Listen to me, being a powerhouse isn't for you. At this age, you should dress like a human being."

Feng Zejian remained silent.

At that moment, Takeuchi Mime pushed open the door, wanting to shine as well.

She had long, flowing hair, wore white knee-high boots, and her legs were encased in dark black leggings. Underneath her white leather skirt, she wore safety shorts.

She wore a white crop top, but her impressive cleavage wasn't exposed.

Looking at Takeuchi Misae's outfit, Kazema commented, "Misa, your outfit is surprisingly conservative."

Misae Takeuchi gave an awkward but polite smile. In truth, she also felt a bit conservative, but it was all Fuchigami's idea, and there was nothing she could do about it.

"It's better to be conservative; we're not trying to grab attention by skirting the edges."

Feng Zejian gave a thumbs up.

"As expected of my older sister, well said. She is a role model of independent women in the 21st century, a true leading lady."

Yuan Shang broke off a branch and smiled.

"Don't flatter me too much."

After finishing her makeup and styling, Feng Zejian put on a suit.

The three of them then got into the private car.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Bona Hotel in Shibuya.

The parking lot of the Bona Hotel was already full of delicious food, and the red carpet stretched from the inside to the outside.

The road, cordoned off with red tape, was lined with reporters and fans of various celebrities.

Walking the red carpet is the best way for celebrities to showcase themselves.

Everyone wants to be the center of attention tonight.

Looking at so many people, Feng Zejian's social anxiety kicked in.

The one seeking help looked towards the broken branch above the abyss.

"Sister, maybe I shouldn't go. There are too many people and I'm scared."

A gentle smile appeared on the branches broken off by the abyss.

"It's okay, I'm here. When we get to the red carpet, the three of us will walk in the middle, and Miya and I will link arms with you."

Feng Zejian rubbed his nose, his joy evident.

"This isn't a good idea, hahaha."

Misae Takeuchi pointed out, "Your mouth is all crooked from smiling, Kazesawa-kun."

The three of them stepped into the spotlight and onto the red carpet.

The three adjusted their positions as previously agreed, with Kazema in the middle, and Takeuchi Miya and Fuchigami Oreki on the left and right respectively.

As soon as he stepped into the middle, Feng Zejian suppressed a smile.

The media had been eagerly anticipating Yuan Shangzhezhi's first public appearance in many years.

Unexpectedly, the mysterious male protagonist also appeared.

Moreover, she walked the red carpet with popular idol Misae Takeuchi.

The change in the positions of the three was a bit puzzling at first, but everyone understood it the next second.

Two popular idols were seen arm in arm with Feng Zejian.

In front of so many cameras, in front of the public, they witnessed something that countless people dream of.

All the tension and fear vanished.

Feng Zejian smiled from the moment he stood there until the end of his walk on the red carpet.

The most prominent feature is authenticity.

Countless men gritted their teeth in hatred.

Countless people fantasize about Mie Takeuchi and Orie Fuchigami as their first or second wives, in no particular order.

The broken branches on the bank are graceful and elegant, the bamboo shoots are full of vitality, and the laughter in the wind is wild and unrestrained.

This is because Feng Zejian is holding back; anyone else would be swaggering.

Upon entering the hall, the three of them sat down in their respective seats.

Feng Zejian was now caught in the middle, surrounded by people he used to only see on TV and in entertainment news.

I never imagined that one day I would be able to stand on this stage.

Even a broken branch from a deep pool becomes a focal point for a celebrity.

Because of her aura, qualifications, and beauty.

It's hard to imagine that Zhezhi, now in her early forties, is still as beautiful as she was back then; this beauty isn't something created by cosmetics or the like.

There are no crow's feet or neck wrinkles, the kind that middle-aged women usually have, on Yuan Shang Zhe Zhi's body.

Besides breaking branches on the abyss, the wind and marshland were also objects of their attention.

Among this group, Kazesawa and Takeuchi Misae are undoubtedly the youngest.

Feng Zejian's identity was quite mysterious before, and the people here were quite curious about it.

Just then, a handsome middle-aged man walked over.

Feng Zejian remembered him; the man's name was Ishida Yu, and he directed crime and supernatural films and television series, which had been well-received in recent years.

"Long time no see, our big star."

Chapter 178 Crowning of the Maple Leaf Award for Best Actor

Yuan Shang Zhezhi smiled politely.

"There's no other way, I'm back to make a living. Compared to you, you're the real superstar. I heard you won Best Actor again a few months ago."

Ishida Yu smiled.

"It's all just empty fame; it's just a way to make a living."

Ishida Yu looked at Yuan Shang Zhezhi with a subtle expression.

"After nearly twenty years, are you used to returning to this industry?"

"It's alright. Times are changing, circles are changing, and of course, I'm changing too. Isn't this society all about survival of the fittest?"

"That's good. We can chat sometime. I'll be going now."

"it is good."

As soon as Ishida Yu left, Kaze Sawa began to gather information.

"Sister, did this person have a crush on you before? I noticed that the way he looks at you is a little different."

Yuan Shangzhe glanced at Feng Zejian, then whispered in Feng Zejian's ear, "He did like me a long time ago, but at the time I didn't consider dating people in this circle, so I refused. Now he has his own family and his child is about to enter high school, so I won't join in the fun."

Feng Zejian nodded, and whispered in return:

"So, my sister is Ishida Yu's white moonlight. No wonder she looks at me like that."

Yuan Shang Zhezhi reminded him, "Don't say these things; it won't have a good impact on either side."

Feng Zejian nodded.

Kazesawa, who was supposed to be nervous, seemed okay, but Takeuchi Mie, who didn't say anything, did seem really nervous.

The title of "pretty girl idol" seems somewhat out of place among celebrities.

During this time, someone approached the three of them to talk. Except for Yuan Shang Zhezhi, who was able to handle the situation calmly, the other two had awkward but polite smiles on their faces.

Ultimately, they are still newcomers and are not quite used to the environment here.

As time went on, a man and a woman walked onto the stage.

The man is Yusuke Sawa, a famous director in the industry, and the woman is Mizuho Kageyama, an actress who has won numerous awards in the entertainment industry.

The two of them standing there exuded charisma, their stage presence incredibly steady.