Xia Siyu, although a bit audacious, has her own good qualities. Whatever she promises, she always keeps her word. She won’t go back on things she’s agreed to.

After parting ways with the film crew and heading outside the venue, before even getting into the car, a large group of reporters approached them.

Most people wanted to ask her about the award, the movie, and also about her relationship. But that last part didn’t require her or Bo Yan to say anything directly. Bo Yan, after leaving his own crew inside, had been by her side, protecting her from getting jostled by the crowd when he saw the swarm of people closing in.

Moreover, it was drizzling outside, and he was holding an umbrella with one arm around Xia Siyu’s shoulders. He tilted the umbrella mostly towards her side. Raindrops fell on his head and shoulders, soaking his hair, but he didn’t seem to mind, rather worrying that she might step on her dress if she walked too quickly. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

There’s really no need to ask more about their relationship. Xia Siyu usually doesn’t explain much, but after winning the award, she openly acknowledged it. Although they haven’t been caught in any scandalous private photos, her cheek kiss after receiving the award was enough to make people feel these two were sweeter than many couples.

For example, just a while ago, Zhou Weiwei and Zhang Wenyi held their engagement on another program.

But of course, reporters still had questions: "Siyu, how do you feel after winning the award? I saw that you weren’t that excited on stage."

Xia Siyu has always been straightforward. She replied directly, "How do I feel? Happy. Should I be excited? What does excited look like? Jumping for joy?"

She always had a bold image in the audience’s eyes; when happy, she’d laugh heartily. The way she remained calm and controlled, even when expressing love, was quite sober.

It’s not bad, just didn’t quite fit. If Shang Feifei had said these words, it would have made sense, but coming from Xia Siyu, it was like she was a different person.

Although her public confession may have upset some of Bo Yan’s most devoted fans, who doubted their relationship being real and thought their recent on-camera sweetness was staged. After all, it was too coincidental how Xia Siyu’s cycle perfectly avoided certain speculated activities.

Her declaration was quite stiff, with barely a smile, unlike her usual self, so it had to be an act!

So a reporter questioned her on that point: "You seemed particularly calm, even when confessing your love to Bo."

Just then, Bo Yan and Xia Siyu reached their car, and a bodyguard had already opened the door for them. Before getting in, the reporter continued to ask, "So where are you two exactly, relationship-wise? When is the good news coming?"

Xia Siyu stood thinking for a moment, Bo Yan looked down at her, and she looked up at him with determination: "Wait until I win the Grand Slam Best Actress!"

The Grand Slam includes the Golden Moon, Golden Phoenix, and Gold Oscar, the top three Chinese cinema awards.

In the past forty to fifty years, only two or three actresses have achieved this among so many excellent ones.

Xia Siyu has only won one, the relatively easier-to-win Golden Moon, yet she is already dreaming of a Grand Slam.

Is she saying that if she doesn’t win the Grand Slam, she and Bo Yan won’t get married?

The reporters looked at Bo Yan, who just smiled, seemingly not refuting her words at all.

However, the two of them knew that when Xia Siyu said she wanted to win a Grand Slam before "good news," it didn’t mean they needed awards to marry. They had tied the knot long ago. Xia Siyu meant that if she wanted to focus a bit more on family, like having a child for fun, it would be after winning a Grand Slam.

If she doesn’t achieve it, there’s probably a timeframe, like at thirty-five or forty, but until then, her heart is all about work.

After all, their relationship is public now, so announcing their marriage is up to their mood. As for family and children, those come well after career ambitions; even if Xia Siyu ever has kids, she won’t retire, still making work her priority.

Yet, after this interview aired, some people criticized Xia Siyu as "arrogant," for being so full of herself after winning just one award. Some said that while she did confess to Bo Yan, they didn’t have high hopes for their future. However, she had her supporters too.

This live reality show might be the greatest beneficiary. Xia Siyu won an award, made a public confession, and now had a huge amount of buzz.

Xia Siyu has a magazine interview tomorrow, Bo Yan, a business activity; both would be busy till evening before flying back to Yancheng together.

Upon returning to Yancheng, the usual protocol follows, with quarantine continuing. During quarantine, they’ll keep filming the variety show. Since their relationship is already public, whether they announce their marriage publicly is up to them. Family and kids come after career aspirations. Even if Xia Siyu does have children, she’ll remain focused on her work.

However, after this interview aired, some criticized Xia Siyu for being "arrogant," saying she got conceited after just one award. Some said that despite her confession to Bo Yan, they didn’t see much future for the two. Naturally, she had her defenders too.

This live reality show could end up being the biggest winner. Xia Siyu got an award, publicly declared her love, and now has such buzz.

Xia Siyu will have a magazine interview tomorrow, Bo Yan a business event; they’re likely to be busy until evening before flying back to Yancheng.

Back in Yancheng, the usual practice requires continued quarantine. During quarantine, they’ll continue recording the variety show.