There was still some time before the ceremony began.
Qin Zhou stayed in his seat quietly, feeling very calm.
Director Wang was sitting next to Qin Zhou, and the smile on his face never stopped.
This time “LiYuan” had been shortlisted for several awards. If he was lucky, he should still be able to take home an award.
Director Wang looked at Qin Zhou next to him and noticed that the expression on Qin Zhou’s face was very calm, so he asked: “Are you nervous?”
Qin Zhou smiled, though not too obsessed with winning awards or anything, but he still nodded cooperatively and said: “A little bit.”
Qin Zhou leaned back on the back of his seat to rest and waited for the opening.
Soon, the lights in the venue gradually dimmed, and the awards ceremony officially began.
To Qin Zhou’s surprise, this year’s honored guest and award presenter was Pei Yuan.
Pei Yuan came to the stage and started to reveal the list of winners according to the procedure.
Qin Zhou listened to the list in the audience, applauded with others, and congratulated the winning crews.
“LiYuan” also successfully won three awards in a row, and Director Wang kept smiling.
Before he knew it, it was already the Best Actor award.
Pei Yuan opened the envelope and took a look at the name list, “The Best Actor is——”
In the audience, Qin Zhou was still very calm and didn’t care much about the result.
Then, remembering what his manager had said, Qin Zhou still had a smile on his face, ready to congratulate others.
Pei Yuan raised his head and said slowly: “LiYuan, Qin Zhou.”
There was applause from the audience, and the camera quickly cut to Qin Zhou.
Qin Zhou was stunned for a second, and then he realized that he had won the award.
Qin Zhou stood up. He came to the stage, and took the award from Pei Yuan.
The award was very heavy. Qin Zhou holding the award and standing under the spotlight still felt a little unreal.
Qin Zhou looked at the camera and smiled: “Thank you to everyone on the crew, thank you all ——”
***
After the award ceremony, Qin Zhou came backstage.
“He’s here, he’s here! The great actor is here!”
“Congratulations to our great actor!”
A group of people surrounded Qin Zhou, cheering, and wanted to take photos with Qin Zhou.
The backstage was crowded with people, and even the corridors were full of people chatting with each other. It was very lively.
At the end of the corridor, a figure stood alone by the window, looking at the night view of the garden outside.
Yuan Lie came over. He stood beside the man, and asked, “You’re not going over to congratulate him?”
He Yang turned his head slightly and looked towards backstage, and at that time, he immediately saw the young man in the crowd.
The young man still had a gentle smile on his face, holding the award and taking photos with others.
He Yang withdrew his gaze. He looked out the window, and said in a low voice, “No need.”
Yuan Lie looked at the man next to him and observed the expression on the man’s face.
It’s just that Yuan Lie couldn’t see any emotion after a while, and it was really difficult to tell.
He didn’t know why, but it’s harder to guess He Yang’s thoughts now than before, and his emotions were hidden deeper and deeper, making it difficult to see through his thoughts.
Yuan Lie thought for a while and then took the initiative to ask, “Would you like to talk?”
He Yang said nothing.
Yuan Lie said again: “Let’s just talk about everyday things, such as QiQi, Xiao Wen and the others.”
He Yang just said: “They’re all the same as before.”
Yuan Lie chuckled, and was not surprised by He Yang’s answer.
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“Then let me tell you my story.” Yuan Lie paused for a moment before continuing: “I’m planning to propose.”
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He Yang said lightly: “No need.”
Yuan Lie was still very enthusiastic and continued to ask: “What about dating experience then? I am very experienced in this.”
“No need.”
“What about just in case? Maybe you will need it someday?” Yuan Lie put his hand on He Yang’s shoulder and patted him casually, saying, “I recommend Twilight Restaurant. The environment there is good and suitable for couples to date.”
“And just after having dinner there, you can go watch a movie. There is a private cinema next to the restaurant.” Yuan Lie smiled, “I also have a private membership card with couple benefits. I can lend it to you.”
He Yang still showed no emotion on his face, and said casually: “We’ll talk about it then.”
Yuan Lie also stopped mentioning this topic and stood quietly aside.
However, Yuan Lie didn’t stay long before he turned around and left, heading backstage.
He Yang was the only one left by the window, and the surroundings were deserted.
***
The backstage not far away.
Qin Zhou was still busy, taking photos together.
Jiang Lin was also backstage, even more excited than Qin Zhou, the person concerned.
“Brother Zhou, you are the best actor now! The great best actor!” Jiang Lin couldn’t help but hug Qin Zhou.
Qin Zhou hugged Jiang Lin back and said with a smile: “I just got lucky this time.”
This time he was indeed lucky. There was no big hit this year, so he just happened to get a chance and win the Best Actor Award.
Jiang Lin: “That’s still awesome!”
Su Tang came over and said with a smile: “ZhouZhou has a bright future now. You must invite us to dinner!”
Lin ChiXiao also followed suit: “Yes, Qin Zhou, you have to treat us!”
“Okay.” Qin Zhou replied readily, “You guys tell me a time and place. It’s my treat.”
There were many people backstage and it was very lively.
After Qin Zhou stayed inside for a long time, he felt a little stuffy and uncomfortable.
Qin Zhou looked around and after seeing the manager, he handed the award to the manager for safekeeping and then ran to the corridor to get some fresh air.
There were still many artists in the corridors, and they all said hello after seeing Qin Zhou.
Qin Zhou smiled and nodded, preparing to find a quiet place to rest first.
And just when Qin Zhou passed through the crowd and was about to walk towards the window, he saw a figure at the end of the corridor.
At the end, a man in a black suit stood by the window, looking out the window quietly.
Qin Zhou looked at that person’s back and recognized He Yang at a glance, and his footsteps stopped.
He Yang also saw Qin Zhou in the reflection of the window and looked back.
Qin Zhou smiled politely at He Yang and said nothing.
He Yang took the initiative to come over and said, “Congratulations.”
“Thank you.” Qin Zhou’s eyes curled up with a smile.
He Yang fell into silence and didn’t speak again.
The two didn’t talk for a while, standing face to face, the atmosphere was still a bit awkward.
He Yang looked at the young man in front of him and suddenly noticed that Qin Zhou seemed to have lost some weight and seemed thinner than before.
Although Qin Zhou was now wearing makeup, he could still see the fatigue on his face.
He Yang asked out: “Did you lose some weight?”
“Did I?” Qin Zhou chuckled, shook his head and said, “I didn’t pay much attention.”
He Yang asked, “Didn’t you get a good rest recently?”
“It’s okay.” Qin Zhou’s answer was polite and short.
He Yang nodded and asked, “Would you like to have dinner together this week?”
After Qin Zhou heard this, he fell silent and did not answer immediately.
After a while, Qin Zhou replied: “I may not have time this week, I’ll have to ask my manager.”
“Okay.”
Just then, someone not far away called Qin Zhou.
“Qin Zhou!” Director Wang waved to Qin Zhou.
Qin Zhou saw it and said to He Yang, “I’ll go there first.”
He Yang responded with a sound, and Qin Zhou also walked towards the backstage.
He Yang looked at Qin Zhou’s leaving figure and saw Qin Zhou coming to Director Wang’s side.
Director Wang put his arms around Qin Zhou’s shoulders and said excitedly, “Congratulations! When you have time, why don’t we go out for dinner next time?”
“Okay.” Qin Zhou replied happily.
He Yang also heard Qin Zhou’s reply and lowered his eyes.
It was the same invitation, but Qin Zhou gave two different answers.
After all, everyone was adults. If it was not convenient to agree to some things, they would find a reason to decline and give each other a way out.
He Yang understood that what Qin Zhou meant was rejection, so he stopped staying there and turned around to leave.
***
At the same time, Qin Zhou returned backstage with Director Wang.
There were still many people backstage, and the manager was still here.
Qin Zhou walked over and said to the manager: “Brother Fan, do I have time off this week?”
The manager looked at Qin Zhou and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Qin Zhou said, “I want to know if I have time or not. I want to go out for a meal with my friend.”
The manager said casually: “With whom? You are very busy this week, I guess you don’t have time.”
“It’s just a close friend, and we’re having a meal.” Qin Zhou urged, “Brother Fan, please take a look at it for me, either in the morning or at noon or evening, anytime is fine.”
The manager had no choice but to take out his phone. He clicked on the memo, flipped through it, and muttered in a low voice: “You have a photo shoot tomorrow, an outdoor shooting the day after tomorrow, and a rehearsal on Saturday…”
Qin Zhou Asked: “There’s no time?”
The manager looked at the itinerary and said: “You are full this week, only Friday morning is free. You see it yourself if the time is okay or not?”
Qin Zhou came over to look at it, and replied: “Okay, then just Friday morning.”
Immediately afterwards, Qin Zhou left backstage and came to the corridor.
Qin Zhou walked directly towards the end of the corridor, but it was empty and no one was there.
Qin Zhou searched around the area again, but still didn’t see He Yang’s shadow, and became a little confused.
He had only been away for a few minutes, but as a result, He Yang was gone when he came out.
Qin Zhou continued to search in the corridor. After seeing Jiang Lin, he went over and asked, “Jiang Lin, have you seen He Yang?”
“My brother?” Jiang Lin subconsciously looked around and said, “It seems like he just left.”
Qin Zhou was slightly stunned.
Jiang Lin asked, “Why are you looking for him?”
“It’s nothing.” Qin Zhou smiled and returned backstage.
His phone was still kept with his assistant, so Qin Zhou found the assistant and got the phone.
Qin Zhou clicked on He Yang’s chat box and started typing.
【I have time this Friday morning, do you want to meet? 】
But before Qin Zhou had time to send it, he suddenly heard the assistant’s voice not far away –—
“Brother Fan, someone asked me to make an appointment with Qin Zhou Laoshi. How should I reply?” The assistant asked.
Manager: “Reply as you see fit. Some people just say casual polite words, which may not necessarily mean they are really asking for an appointment.”
Qin Zhou heard the conversation between the two and paused, his fingertips stopped in mid-air.
Qin Zhou stared at the chat interface on the screen and fell silent.
Yes.
It’s just pleasantries, he did not need to take it seriously.
So, Qin Zhou deleted the words in the input box one by one and exited the chat interface.
At that time, Director Wang not far away shouted: “Qin Zhou! Come here and take a group photo!”
“Coming!” Qin Zhou walked over.
Pei Yuan stood next to Director Wang, and Su Tang and Lin ChiXiao were also there.
As soon as Qin Zhou walked over, he was pulled to the middle by Director Wang.
Qin Zhou handed the phone to his assistant, who held it up, adjusted the angle, and shouted: “Three! Two! One!”
The photo was captured.
Qin Zhou took the phone and saw that everyone in the photo was smiling.
Qin Zhou also posted photos on Weibo.
【Qin Zhou: Thank you everyone.】
After Qin Zhou posted on Weibo, and when he looked towards the table next to him, he saw the Best Actor award placed on the table.
Qin Zhou walked over and picked up the award.
Before he knew it, it had been more than four years.
He could be regarded as fulfilling “Qin Zhou’s” wish and it was finally fulfilled.
Xu ChengYan looked at the award in his hand and suddenly felt relaxed all over.
Not far away, Su Tang shouted: “ZhouZhou! Come for the late-night snack!”
Xu ChengYan looked over and saw Su Tang, Jiang Lin and the others were still waiting for him.
His friends are waiting for him.
Xu ChengYan gave the award to his manager and said, “Brother Fan, take it back for me first. I’m going out for a late-night snack.”
Xu ChengYan smiled, turned around and walked towards Su Tang and the others.
He also has to start living his own life.
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The author has something to say:
The Qin Zhou Arc is finished. It’s the ending of them parting ways and living their own life from now on. If you want a BE, you can stop here. You don’t need to read the later part.
The upcoming is Xu ChengYan Arc. The plot is the continuation of this chapter. It’s more of the couple picking up the pieces and starting anew. It’s exclusively for them falling in love and a HE.
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T/N: Surprise! It’s finally finished!!! (I mean Qin Zhou Arc!)
Welcome back, Our Xu ChengYan!
And He Yang, that boy really needs to listen to what YanYan has to say!
Anyway, Qin Zhou Arc is finished and you can stop here as the author said, IF you want a BE or open ending.
But if you want a HE or see He Yang’s pov or want to understand him more, I recommend you continue reading. We also have the same old Xu ChengYan but a better one later!
Well, that’s it. End of the first Arc!
Thank you so much for supporting me; reading my translation, leaving comments and buying me coffee, though my translation is imperfect and sometimes late. ^^
Thank you all! Have a nice day!
See you very soon!
The way I yelled “Noooooooooooo” at both of them – I’m def not a BE fan
HAHAHA same. I was about to yeet my phone out of the window until I finished reading the translator’s note.
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He returned to be XCY again!
Thank You for the new chapter ♡(ŐωŐ人)
This is, my friends, the result of the massive miscommunication.
I def want a HE. Seriously this story is full of frustration i want a fresh air.. like… When is the moment in this story where everyone is happy?
And the fact that i keep on reading despite all the depressing moments just to find a glitter of hope of happiness is very very… Tiring.
Same. The past few chapters were like HELL.
The next arc is a beacon of hope, at this point. I will read it if only to get a glimpse of happiness from somewhere. Their miscommunication is painful
That’s scared me! I’m not a fan of BE sksks. Aaaah Yanyan is back ☺ my heart hurts for the both of them huhu be together na 😌
Oh wow the author seriously changed this story a lot. I got to read what must have been an earlier draft which had a tiny bit of angst and went to them falling in love…