After the interview, Bo Yan and Xia Siyu got into the car together.

Just now, Xia Siyu heard him answering questions and didn’t say anything to help him. Bo Yan generally answers the media very appropriately, not like her; she would directly retort and show displeasure when displeased.

After getting in the car, she watched him for a long time, until Bo Yan couldn’t help but turn his head and ask her, "What’s up? Do I have something dirty on my face?"

Xia Siyu shook her head, turned to look at the window, but after a while, she turned back to look at him again.

This time, her gaze met Bo Yan’s directly, and he smiled and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Xia Siyu still didn’t say anything, extended her hand to hold his, his palm felt very warm. Bo Yan seemed to have guessed, "Are you thinking about the award?"

Xia Siyu observed him for a moment before nodding. Bo Yan found it amusing yet touching, and with his other hand, he poked her cheek, "What are you thinking? Do you think your husband is such a petty person?"

Xia Siyu said, "I’m different. I’m used to being criticized. No matter what they say about me, I treat it like a fart. But they just talked about you like that."

Bo Yan asked, "And what about me?"

"You walked out surrounded by flowers and applause, always receiving positive reviews." Xia Siyu didn’t finish, but quietly muttered in her heart that the only criticism is being with me.

Bo Yan chuckled and said, "You, you." He extended his hand, and Xia Siyu automatically leaned against his shoulder, letting him hold her.

"Your husband isn’t as fragile as you think. Don’t forget why I chose this path."

Why did he choose this path? Before entering the entertainment industry, he was already a lecturer at N University. If he had chosen academia instead of acting, he might have been an associate professor by now and potentially a professor, writing books and nurturing students.

It seemed like he entered the entertainment industry for Xia Siyu. At the time, he had been dumped by her, and she had become a hot star. Although university professors have high social status, they are also poor, have no power, and no influence.

He indeed did it partly for Xia Siyu, but there was a deeper reason: for himself.

Before becoming a university lecturer, he actually wanted to return to Bosch. Not talking about inheriting the family business, at least joining the company to shine. But the Bo Family feared sibling rivalry and directly blocked his hope of returning to the company, as he was orphaned and living under others’ roofs.

He also grew up being neglected by his family. He desperately craved power. Or rather, he didn’t necessarily crave power but just wanted to stand tall in front of his family. Relying solely on being a university lecturer with modest salary couldn’t achieve his goals, so he plunged into the entertainment industry.

No artist is without vanity. If they weren’t vain, they wouldn’t become artists. He is a human being after all; he can’t escape this fate.

Xia Siyu only saw his glamorous side: completing his Ph.D. at university and then swiftly climbing altitudes after entering the entertainment industry. She thought that perhaps someone like him can’t tolerate others’ doubts and mockery.

She forgot that he had grown up like this. When people saw him and his cousin Bo Yi, no matter how exceptional he was, they’d only praise Bo Yi and overlook him. He learned to lie low and endure early on.

While Xia Siyu directly faces injustice with confrontation, Bo Yan elegantly hides his emotions, waits for the right moment, and strikes decisively.

So Han Yifan called him a sly fox, and Qin Baizhou, known as the "smiling tiger," couldn’t outplay him at all. Qin Baizhou learned the art of being a "smiling tiger" when he entered the workforce, while Bo Yan grew up like this, remaining calm regardless of good or bad situations; for him, it’s as simple as eating and breathing.

But it doesn’t matter, the time to end all this should be approaching.

It’s the end of the year, with financial flows tight. Bosch had been expanding aggressively in the past two years, coinciding with favorable economic situations, indeed flourishing for a while. But now the global economy started slowing, countries erecting barriers. To expect Bosch to continue dramatically like before is bound to cause issues.

Such aggressive expansion, once slowed, is just a step away from collapse.

Bo Yan said, "You’re right, I was indeed too distracted before. Once I wrap these up, I’ll focus more on films."

Xia Siyu nodded. Suddenly Bo Yan remembered something and said, "By the way, about Li Weiyi’s matter, we still need to pay more attention to security."

In fact, considering his mistakes, being sentenced to three years is lenient. Nonetheless, his family spent a lot, not only hiring the best lawyers but also offering substantial compensation to the victim, obtaining ’understanding.’ Moreover, he contributed by selling out other young rich kids he associated with. So only given three years, locked up for two and a half years, another half year and he can be out.

Xia Siyu honestly didn’t care about the person at all, but since Bo Yan said it, she didn’t mind. It’s just about hiring more bodyguards when attending events, right? She’s no longer in the same situation as when she initially left and started her studio independently. Back then, most of the money she earned went to compensating for breach of contract, but now her vitality had been restored, endorsements increased. Most importantly, the investments from Bo Yan in "Spring Light" and "Sunrise" finally paid off. Although he kept the returns intending to venture for Bosch, at least they are not in debt.

After finishing talking, Xia Siyu glanced at the trophy.

When she first received the trophy, she didn’t feel it was real. After all, her competition with Shang Feifei was intense, she won one, but the score was still lacking one to two.

But now, she finally tied with Shang Feifei at two against two. Also, she equaled her mother’s two trophies. Xia Siyu honestly didn’t care about the person at all, but since Bo Yan said it, she didn’t mind. It’s just about hiring more bodyguards when attending events, right? She’s no longer in the same situation as when she initially left and started her studio independently. Back then, most of the money she earned went to compensating for breach of contract, but now her vitality had been restored, endorsements increased. Most importantly, the investments from Bo Yan in "Spring Light" and "Sunrise" finally paid off. Although he kept the returns intending to venture for Bosch, at least they are not in debt.

After finishing talking, Xia Siyu glanced at the trophy.

When she first received the trophy, she didn’t feel it was real. After all, her competition with Shang Feifei was intense, she won one, but the score was still lacking one to two.

But now, she finally tied with Shang Feifei at two against two. Also, she equaled her mother’s two trophies. Xia Siyu honestly didn’t care about the person at all, but since Bo Yan said it, she didn’t mind. It’s just about hiring more bodyguards when attending events, right? She’s no longer in the same situation as when she initially left and started her studio independently. Back then, most of the money she earned went to compensating for breach of contract, but now her vitality had been restored, endorsements increased. Most importantly, the investments from Bo Yan in "Spring Light" and "Sunrise" finally paid off. Although he kept the returns intending to venture for Bosch, at least they are not in debt.

After finishing talking, Xia Siyu glanced at the trophy.

When she first received the trophy, she didn’t feel it was real. After all, her competition with Shang Feifei was intense, she won one, but the score was still lacking one to two.

But now, she finally tied with Shang Feifei at two against two. Also, she equaled her mother’s two trophies.