Chapter 144 - Ning Xia
Ye Xin's thoughts were still running wild when everyone on stage finished their introductions.
At this moment, the female host said, "Ten years have passed, and everyone has embarked on a new journey, but you're all still so close. Your production team is really inspiring. The only regretful thing is the passing of Liang Zhen and Yan Lu and the absence of Ning Xia. Wherever they are, in heaven or on earth, I wish them all the best!"
This was a signal that the introductions for the team of Yi Yao were coming to an end.
However, Director Pan suddenly took the microphone from the male host and said, "Today, another one of our members is also here. Although she's no longer part of the entertainment industry, she was and is the soul of Yi Yao and will always be Yi Yao in our hearts."
Upon hearing these words, everyone, including the other crew members of Yi Yao, was stunned.
What did Director Pan mean? Apart from the three people that the female host mentioned, in which two had passed and one had disappeared, everyone was present. Even Yang Li, who was just an intern back then, was present. Who else was there? However, as the words 'soul of Yi Yao' sank in, realization began to dawn on many people.
In just a blink of an eye, the crowd broke into an uproar. Was the 'soul of Yi Yao' not referring to the female lead of Yi Yao? Was it possible that the mysterious female lead was finally going to make an appearance?
The female host asked excitedly, giving voice to everyone's question, "Director Pan, are you saying Ning Xia is here?"
Director Pan only smiled and looked at Mu Chen.
At this moment, Mu Chen suddenly leaped off the platform and walked toward the entrance. A gentle expression could be seen on his face as he walked toward the entrance.
Everyone's eyes were trained on the door.
Soon enough, a figure in red appeared before everyone's eyes. The woman was dressed in a red gown, and she had a buyao, an Oriental dangling hair ornament, in her hair. Her head was lowered, and she looked as demure as a lotus.
Mu Chen walked in front of her and reached out for her hand.
The woman raised her head and placed her hand in his hand.
As the duo walked back to the platform, they looked like a married couple walking down the aisle.
Mu Chen's hand gently covered the little hand that was holding onto his arm. It was as though he treated her like a treasure.
The fans on both sides were silent.
Everyone was shocked by that beautiful face.
Ye Xin had walked the red carpet earlier, and everyone was familiar with her face. How did Ye Xin become famous in the first place? Was it not because she slightly resembled Ning Xia, the movie queen? And now, that famous face that long disappeared from the public eye had appeared! It was Ning Xia!
Everyone inhaled sharply when they looked at Song Ning.
There was no harm without comparison. Ye Xin's was undoubtedly beautiful. However, in comparison to Song Ning, it was like putting the original and knock-off side by side. The difference was incredibly obvious.
Meanwhile, Song Ning felt slightly nervous. She gripped Mu Chen's arm and lowered her head. The elegant clothes complemented her elegant demeanor.
Those who were obsessed with the movie could not help but feel as though they were transported back to summer ten years ago when they saw Song Ning. The Yi Yao from the movie seemed to have stepped out of the silver screen.
No one dared to breathe heavily. It was as though they were afraid if they made too much noise, the woman before them would disappear.
Meanwhile, the male and female hosts on the platform were in a daze. For a brief moment, they were at a loss for words.
In the end, Director Pan was the one who broke the silence. He held the microphone and said, "This is our female lead, Ning Xia, who played the titular character, Yi Yao. Currently, she's known as Song Ning."
With this, thunderous applause exploded from below the platform.
"Ning Xia!"
"Ning Xia!"
"Ning Xia!"
The fans were ecstatic. They did not expect to see Ning Xia again in this lifetime. They felt as though they were dreaming now that she was standing in front of them.
The male host regained his senses first and said, "Director Pan, I really didn't expect this. Miss Ning Xia, you're really Miss Ning Xia?"
Song Ning took the microphone from Director Pan and bowed deeply to the audience before she said softly, "Thank you for your love, everyone. After so many years, everyone's love for Yi Yao still remains the same. I'm very touched by this. Thank you to all the fans who have been waiting patiently all this time…"
Following that, Song Ning turned around and faced the production team of Yi Yao and bowed deeply again. "Long time no see, everyone."
Everyone on the stage returned the greeting one after another.
At this moment, the female host stepped forward and said, "Miss Ning Xia, what a surprise to see you here today! It's truly a treat for everyone present here and for our viewers at home!"
Song Ning smiled at the female host and said into the microphone, "My current name is Song Ning. Ning Xia only belongs to Yi Yao."
Everyone was stunned.. The name Song Ning sounded familiar, but they could remember where they had heard the name before.