After Zhang Lin's arrest, Wei Yumeng's reputation was once again in the spotlight.
She was even jokingly called a human celebrity detector, as if one could tell what kind of person someone was just by having Wei Yumeng interact with them.
Wei Yumeng found such jokes somewhat helpless; she certainly didn't want such a title.
However, besides this news, there was even better news: the movie Wei Yumeng starred in had won the championship on this year's box office charts.
As a result, she, as the lead actress, and the two children who played minor roles, all received invitations to the annual Golden Man Awards ceremony.
"Mom!"
Zhan Shiqing called out to Wei Yumeng as she ran towards her.
According to Zhan Shiqing's account, those people hadn't actually harmed her, but Rong Qian, worried about her, had kept Zhan Shiqing at home for a few days.
Moreover, it was rumored that one of the kidnappers had escaped. To be safe, she had to ensure the children's security.
"What is it?" Wei Yumeng looked down at her.
"Mom, can I go to the awards ceremony in a few days?"
Zhan Shiqing asked tentatively, as if being cautious, especially since the recent incident had just passed, and Wei Yumeng was still very concerned about her safety.
Wei Yumeng thought for a moment. She had initially not planned to bring Zhan Shiqing along, but then she considered that such a grand event was a rare opportunity, and it would indeed be unfair not to let the child attend.
She took a deep breath, "You can come with me, but with one condition: you must not run around at the venue and must stay within my sight."
Zhan Shiqing happily agreed.
Just then, Zhan Mohan returned from work, "What's wrong? You look so happy."
Zhan Shiqing said with a giggle to Zhan Mohan, "Dad, Mom has agreed to let me go to the awards ceremony with her."
Zhan Mohan curved his lips, bent down, and picked up Zhan Shiqing, "Is that so?"
Wei Yumeng stared at Zhan Mohan, "Why don't I find you not surprised at all?"
Zhan Mohan simply said, "I trust your abilities, so the current situation is all within my expectations."
But Wei Yumeng didn't think that was the case. However, Zhan Mohan didn't give her a chance to ask further questions and carried the child to the room.
Wei Yumeng felt helpless, thinking she would only find out on the day of the awards ceremony.
Although Wei Yumeng had never been nervous at banquets or in front of cameras, the scene at this awards ceremony truly astonished her.
Before she even got out of the car, she saw reporters lining both sides of the road, snapping photos incessantly.
It was as if they wouldn't let any possible detail slip by.
This made Wei Yumeng think that celebrities, with their glamorous appearances, always expose themselves to the public's gaze. No matter what they do, it's impossible to escape the eyes of the masses.
Perhaps the reporters also played a part in this.
"Mom, there are so many people," Zhan Shiqing said, looking out the car window, utterly amazed. "Mom, will we all be on TV?"
"Yes, this awards ceremony is being broadcast live, so you all must pay attention, understood?" Rong Qian said, then helped Zhan Shiqing adjust the accessories on her head.
Zhan Shiqing nodded, "Okay, I'll be careful not to embarrass us."
Today, the family of four was to walk the red carpet together. Wei Yumeng and the two children were actors, while Zhan Mohan was the investor of the film.
They were supposed to enter with the film crew, but at Zhan Mohan's insistence, they were allowed to enter as a family.
As their car stopped at the venue entrance, the host's voice boomed from the speakers.
"Next to grace the red carpet are Ms. Wei Yumeng, along with Zhan Shiqing, Zhan Jinzhi, and Mr. Zhan Mohan."
Instantly, all eyes and cameras turned towards them.
Wei Yumeng suddenly felt a pang of nervousness. She had read many reports about celebrities tripping or causing a scene and becoming a laughingstock for an entire year.
Zhan Mohan was the first to get out of the car, then elegantly opened the rear door.
"Yumeng, hold my hand, don't be nervous," he said, extending his hand to Wei Yumeng.
Wei Yumeng hesitated for a moment before placing her hand in his.
Immediately, the venue erupted in thunderous applause. This made Wei Yumeng feel as if it wasn't an awards ceremony at all, but rather her and Zhan Mohan's wedding ceremony.
"Oh my god, they are so perfect together!"
"Who says they aren't? I've seen behind-the-scenes footage of the movie and often saw Mr. Zhan's presence. He's famously doting on his wife."
Although Wei Yumeng wasn't actively listening to the audience's comments, she still heard these words.
She held Zhan Mohan's hand tightly and leaned closer to whisper, "I agree with what they're saying."
Zhan Mohan chuckled, his mood clearly improving.
The two children stood on either side of Wei Yumeng and Zhan Mohan, occasionally waving to the onlookers, captivating a large crowd.
"This family is just too wonderful, aren't they?"
"This is exactly the family I dream of!"
The distance from the car to the venue wasn't far, but with so many people watching, Wei Yumeng felt it was a long way.
Sometimes, the more you fear making a mistake, the more likely it is to happen.
Unbeknownst to her, she stepped on something and her foot twisted. The entire venue fell silent.
However, at that very moment, Zhan Mohan swept Wei Yumeng into his arms.
A gasp of excitement rippled through the crowd again.
Wei Yumeng felt incredibly embarrassed to have such an incident happen at this moment.
She buried her face in Zhan Mohan's chest.
But even this unintentional act excited the audience present.
"Did you see that? Can we see this without paying? This is too sweet."
"I never thought I'd be shipping a real-life couple one day."
The two children laughed at their parents' actions, happy to see them so affectionate.
Only after entering the venue did Zhan Mohan speak, "Do you plan to walk on your own from now on, or should I carry you all the way? Although I wouldn't mind carrying you continuously."
Wei Yumeng then disengaged from Zhan Mohan's embrace, looking somewhat vexed at his smiling eyes.
"I'm sorry, that was really embarrassing," Wei Yumeng still worried, "Will my behavior become a hot topic today?"
Zhan Mohan nodded seriously, "It will."
Zhan Shiqing also nodded, "It definitely will."
Zhan Jinzhi explained, "It's just that the hot topic might not be about Mom alone, but possibly about our entire family."
Zhan Shiqing happily nodded, "I think everyone can feel our family's happiness."
However, at this moment, none of them noticed a pair of malicious eyes watching them.