A low-key, black Bentley Continental was parked outside the Peninsula Hotel. The most highly-anticipated award ceremony in River City was currently taking place here.

Inside the car—

Nan Chu had firmly wrapped her arms around the man's neck.

The rear windscreen had already been raised.

The man was still dressed impeccably, even his shirt was worn neatly with each button fastened meticulously.

"Nan Chu, what are you looking at?" A low and slightly hoarse voice asked, almost somberly.

"Hand," Nan Chu responded lazily.

However, her cat-like eyes sparkled with intense greed, "Mr. Lu, how can your hands be so good-looking?"

The man couldn't be bothered to entertain Nan Chu and withdrew his hand.

Suddenly, Nan Chu's phone rang. It was a call from her manager, Brother Nan.

Without thinking, Nan Chu reached out to grab her phone.

"No answering."

Nan Chu knew about Lu Xiao’s temper, but tonight's banquet was important to her.

She had to placate him in a soft voice, "Ah Xiao... please, I beg you."

Lu Xiao’s eyes darkened.

Nan Chu has been with him for five years since she was 18.

Most times, he found her to be light-hearted and carefree, always calling him "Master Lu."

Even in intimate situations, Nan Chu never changed her form of address.

Only when she pleaded softly with him would she switch between various ways to call out his name, expressing her version of gentle admonishment.

…

——

Nan Chu entered the award ceremony through the side entrance, trying to maintain a low-key entrance, but her presence still caused quite a stir.

Her eyes hinted at a slight smile, an evening gown of dazzling red fitted her perfectly; she had an indescribable charm about her.

Before she had time to exchange pleasantries with the people around, she heard whispering discussions.

Following the murmurings, Nan Chu lifted her brow.

Lu Xiao, in his black tailored suit and white shirt, the top two buttons casually undone, looked both sexy and untamed.

Fang Lei, who had just received the Best Newcomer award, was conveniently seated next to Lu Xiao in tonight's VIP seats, looking pleased and blooming.

Nan Chu curled her lips. She was close to Lu Xiao, and yet there wasn't even a nod of acknowledgement. Concealing her irritation, she put on a good front.

…

It wasn't until the presenter read Nanchu's name that the spotlight instantly lit up her face.

With a mild smile, Nanchu gracefully rose from her seat. After embracing those around her, she then began to walk towards the stage.

Thanks to a modern workplace drama, Nanchu won the Best Actress Award of the year. The rumors with the male lead of the drama also made her a rising star.

So, when the host asked whether there would be further interactions with Yi Jiayan...

The corners of Nanchu's eyes lifted in a smile, but she did not deny it.