Chapter 285: Xia Yangyang's Despicable Act

Shen Manbing, escorted by her assistant and bodyguards, was the first to leave the red carpet, boarding a waiting van. Gu Qichen only glanced at Xia Yangyang before departing with Shen Manbing. Journalists eagerly captured this scene, as both the red carpet and award ceremony were being broadcast live, generating similar excitement online. Following the "skirt-stepping" incident, online comments exploded.

"Xia Yangyang is a lowly woman! She did it on purpose, using despicable tactics to humiliate our queen!"

"But our queen acted unjustly first. Mr. Gu is Xia Yangyang's husband, and the queen deliberately chose him as her escort. Isn't that a deliberate insult?"

"The entertainment industry is messy. One is the unshakeable queen, the other a rising star. How do they succeed without tricks? But as they say, 'the older the ginger, the spicier.' Our queen has walked countless red carpets—wouldn't she know if her skirt was stepped on? Maybe she deliberately tried to sabotage a rival. Otherwise, why wasn't her underwear exposed? Perhaps she framed Xia Yangyang."

"That's ridiculous! Do you think our queen would stoop so low to scheme against a rookie?"

"The real culprit is Mr. Gu. His behavior was disappointing. He's known for spoiling his wife, recently gifting her a two-billion-dollar 'Heart of the Kingdom.' So, what does walking the red carpet with Shen Manbing mean?"

"They're just friends. It doesn't mean anything. Besides, didn't Xia Yangyang walk the red carpet with Chen Yu?"

Comments flooded social media, sparking renewed conflict between the two actresses' fan bases. Xia Yangyang remained on the red carpet, slowly walking to the end with Chen Yu, where a large signature wall awaited. The host briefly chatted with each celebrity.

After Xia Yangyang arrived, the host asked, "There was a mishap earlier. Could Miss Xia tell us what happened?"

Xia Yangyang responded sincerely, "I didn't realize and accidentally stepped on Sister Bingbing's skirt. It was an accident, and I deeply regret it. I will apologize to Sister Bingbing."

The host smiled. "Our queen walked the red carpet with your husband. Aren't you angry?"

Xia Yangyang replied graciously, "They're childhood friends. I trust my husband completely."

"One last question: Why did you and the queen make a wager? Are you confident of winning? Will you retire if you lose?"

Xia Yangyang said, "I always keep my word."

The crowd eagerly anticipated the outcome.

"Miss Xia is the bravest actress I've ever met. Let's see what happens. I wish you success!"

The host asked Chen Yu a few questions before concluding, "Good luck to both of you. Please enter the venue."

Xia Yangyang and Chen Yu entered the hall arm-in-arm. Chen Yu looked worried, even slightly confused. Xia Yangyang's demeanor was markedly different from her usual self.

Unintentionally turning her head, Xia Yangyang noticed Chen Yu's concerned gaze fixed on her. She chuckled, "Why are you staring at me like that?"