The scene was awkward for a time.
Even the jovial background music seemed out of place.
All the camera lenses were trained on the empty seat beside Lu Ban.
Everyone's gaze converged there, waiting for a miracle to occur.
Some imagined Amber stepping out of some dark place to dazzle the crowd; others fantasized she would descend from the heavens, swinging onto the stage with wires; and there were those who imagined that with a spotlight, the incredibly beautiful girl would already be sitting in the seat.
But nothing happened.
The band seemed at a loss, and the host and award presenter looked at Lu Ban, baffled.
At that moment, Lu Ban appeared to pat the "shoulder" of the "person" beside him and said a few words as if offering encouragement.
The music started up again, and the spotlight inexplicably began to move.