Chapter 1901: Chapter 1888: Judgment (4)
The rain is still falling, and Bo Yan has been by her side, holding a red umbrella. Although the media’s cameras have been constantly capturing them, all the focus is on her face. Probably few people noticed that Bo Yan holds the umbrella, and most of it is tilted towards her, shielding her so tightly that the drizzle cannot wet her face.
After Xia Siyu finished answering, she alone noticed that the umbrella overhead was slightly tilted. She didn’t say anything, just reached out and gently pushed the edge of the umbrella to straighten it.
This action was also captured by the media. After she straightened it, she turned to look at Bo Yan, who smiled at her, his eyes full of tenderness, with a hint of pity and pride, without a trace of blame.
The media finally started to ask Bo Yan: "We heard that you almost got hit by a car twice too."
Bo Yan nodded, then shook his head: "Actually, the first time, the car aimed at both of us. After I pushed her away, the car couldn’t turn easily, so the second time it went for an easier target, which was me. When such things happen, I only feel heartbroken; I failed to protect her. Instead, it was her who had to chase the suspect in the end."
What he needs to do now is to try to elicit public sympathy, maintain her reputation as much as possible, and if possible, avoid affecting her work, so that tomorrow’s Gold Oscar won’t be impacted.
Xia Siyu chimed in: "At first, it was my lack of vigilance. I hope that many young women can heighten their awareness in the future. If you encounter situations where strangers pretend to deliver packages, food, etc., be more cautious, and try to avoid walking in dark alleys. There’s a saying ’A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall’; if you don’t encounter such things, it’s a ten-thousandth chance. But if you do, then it’s a hundred percent. Also, I’m very grateful that I had learned martial arts before, which gave me the power to protect myself. As for the heavy motorcycles - Bo Yan taught me, and I have a motorcycle license. For most people who haven’t practiced, don’t learn it casually, it’s easy to get injured. The point is to have the strength to protect yourself."
During the interrogation just now, she also mentioned having a heavy motorcycle license, so at least she wasn’t driving without a license.
Goodness, the two of them turned this into a motivational talk. Is this an interrogation? It’s more like a large-scale educational session.
But finally, a reporter with little tact asked about the Gold Oscar: "May I ask, will the two of you be attending the Gold Oscar award ceremony as scheduled tomorrow?"
This is something Xia Siyu and Bo Yan had worried about before. But at this point, both felt helpless. Bo Yan said: "So far, we haven’t received any notice."
If they are notified that they can’t attend Gold Oscar or receive the award, there’s nothing they can do.
For Xia Siyu, this is a crucial moment in her contest with Shang Feifei. For Bo Yan, isn’t it the same? After all, "Sunrise" is the first film he directed and was nominated for several awards. Perhaps "Sunrise" might lose its eligibility due to the incidents involving the two of them. The impact is not just on them but the whole crew.
But since things have come to this, apart from trying their best to negotiate, they have no other options.
Moreover, the Gold Oscar committee might not count this time. Only the authorities, only higher-ups, can make a judgement on this matter. Whether it’s punishment, criticism, or condemnation, it might decide not just tomorrow’s Gold Oscar but possibly Xia Siyu’s career.
If she is defined as a "tainted" artist because of this, it could mean a few months at least, or a lifetime, with no chance to be an actor again.
Facing the camera, just a moment ago, Xia Siyu was calm, but as she was leaving, she finally revealed the only helpless smile: "Maybe I lack a bit of luck."
Last time, because of a mountain incident, she took the blame for Huixing, was scolded for a year, and the award she was supposed to receive was ruthlessly taken away.
Unexpectedly, now, despite the resurgence, just one day before the Gold Oscar, it happened again.
Before, when she fell to rock bottom, she experienced how even if she felt guiltless, if the general environment declared her guilty, she was guilty. Even if she stands tall, awards and work would not give her a chance. She can only wait for the authorities’ judgement, see how they comment on her.
After Xia Siyu said this, she bent down and got into the car’s back seat. Bo Yan did not reply but closed the umbrella, getting into the car with her.
After closing the car door, they were isolated from the outside world, now nearing three in the morning. Xia Siyu had been busy until now, and her mind finally relaxed as she tiredly closed her eyes. Song Fengzhi, sitting in front, reported and gave a rundown of the situation.
After the online commotion, most of the general public hadn’t thought about Gold Oscar or Xia Siyu’s future career. Initially, they were shocked by the news, then stunned by Xia Siyu’s cool drifting to a forced stop and her heroic act of apprehending someone in public. She violated traffic rules and might be punished, but at most, she would get twelve points deducted, lose her license, and face fines, but they didn’t think much about it.
Worrying about the Gold Oscar mainly concerns her fans.
After listening to the public opinion, Bo Yan knew Wei Jingjing was striving over there. In the meantime, Song Fengzhi was mostly finding witnesses, returning motorcycles, ferrying lawyers and bodyguards, along with other miscellaneous tasks. Song Fengzhi also discussed how the police had discovered Li Weiyi’s connection to the matter.
Bo Yan nodded and then asked: "What about Han Yifan?"
Song Fengzhi replied: "I heard he returned to the Han Family."
Han Yifan had just shouted about independence, but at the moment, for his own matter, he went back to the Han Family to ask his father and brother for help. After the online commotion, most of the general public hadn’t thought about Gold Oscar or Xia Siyu’s future career. Initially, they were shocked by the news, then stunned by Xia Siyu’s cool drifting to a forced stop and her heroic act of apprehending someone in public. She violated traffic rules and might be punished, but at most, she would get twelve points deducted, lose her license, and face fines, but they didn’t think much about it.
Worrying about the Gold Oscar mainly concerns her fans.
After listening to the public opinion, Bo Yan knew Wei Jingjing was striving over there. In the meantime, Song Fengzhi was mostly finding witnesses, returning motorcycles, ferrying lawyers and bodyguards, along with other miscellaneous tasks. Song Fengzhi also discussed how the police had discovered Li Weiyi’s connection to the matter.
Bo Yan nodded and then asked: "What about Han Yifan?"
Song Fengzhi replied: "I heard he returned to the Han Family."
Han Yifan had just shouted about independence, but at the moment, for his own matter, he went back to the Han Family to ask his father and brother for help. Han Yifan had just shouted about independence, but at the moment, for his own matter, he went back to the Han Family to ask his father and brother for help.
