Translator:- Max
Unedited as sushi-san is busy!
Ji Qingzhou nodded and jumped up with him.
They had never danced together before, but when they started dancing, they had an unexpected tacit understanding. Chu Cheng held his hand, wrapped his arms around his waist, and said softly, “Look.”
Ji Qingzhou followed his gaze and looked down. He noticed their dance steps moving forward and backward, synchronised with each other. He heard Chu Cheng ask him, “Have we never danced together before?”
“En.”
“But we surprisingly have very good tacit understanding.” Chu Cheng looked up at him. “Actually, life is also like a dance. As long as we maintain this kind of harmony, mutual understanding, and acceptance, I take a step forward, you take a step back, you take a step forward, I take a step back. In doing so, we can create the most perfect dance together.”
Ji Qingzhou smiled, “You are very good at expressing feelings through the scenery.”
“Because I have confidence in our future.”
Ji Qingzhou looked at him, and Chu Cheng blinked at him. Unconsciously, Ji Qingzhou burst into laughter. He observed the well-coordinated dance steps between them and then looked at the person in front of him. He paused his steps, surprising Chu Cheng, and hugged him tightly.
“Chu Cheng,” Ji Qingzhou spoke gently, his tone calm but his sincerity apparent. He said, “I am not someone who enjoys fantasising about the future. In my life, the present is always more important than the future. If I have any longing or confidence in the future, it’s not because the future itself is worth anticipating, but because you are a part of that future.”
He looked at the trees in the distance and spoke softly yet firmly, “I love you, so you are more important than anything else. That’s why I want to have a future with you. That’s why I have confidence in our future, not because I have confidence in my future itself, but because I have confidence in you.”
Chu Cheng slightly pulled out from him, saw the love in his eyes, and bowed his head and kissed him.
“I assure you, in this life, I only belong to you. I am yours.” Chu Cheng kissed him and whispered.
Ji Qingzhou hugged him and kissed his lips tenderly, “Me too.”
They naturally stayed overnight there. Ji Qingzhou asked Chu Cheng, “When we came in, there were two paths. What’s the view on the other side?”
“It’s a church.” Chu Cheng said. “One road leads to a marriage proposal, and the other road leads to marriage.”
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Ji Qingzhou looked at him, and his heart was full of joy.
The joy of the proposal overshadowed his nervousness about the upcoming Golden Laurel Awards. It was not until the day before the Golden Laurel Awards ceremony that Ji Qingzhou started feeling nervous again.
Chu Cheng was much calmer than him, and even accompanied him to the Golden Laurel Awards venue, and helped him put on the rose brooch before he walked on the red carpet.
Ji Qingzhou walked the red carpet once with the crew of “In the World”, and once again with the crew of “Light and Darkness”. After walking down the red carpet twice, he finally gradually overcame his nervousness and regained his former composure.
Since Chu Cheng and Zhou Chengfeng were unable to enter the seating area, they had to wait for him in the backstage lounge.
At eight o’clock in the evening, the Golden Laurel Awards ceremony officially began. Ji Qingzhou sat in his seat and waited for the award-presenting guests to draw the awards one by one. His fans stood in front of the TV, looking at the TV screen, their hearts beating like thunder.
The online forums were buzzing with discussions and predictions about the winners of the Best Male Lead, Best Female Lead, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress awards for this edition. Ji Qingzhou’s fans created a dedicated thread, promising to give away gifts to lucky participants on floors containing the number 6 if Ji Qingzhou won the award. Many internet users enthusiastically participated in the thread, offering their best wishes and hoping that Ji Qingzhou would win.
Chu Cheng watched the live broadcast online, witnessing the passage of time as one award after another was announced. Comparing it with the program schedule, he had a vague sense that the Best Male Lead award was approaching. As a result, he started feeling nervous as well.
After several awards were presented, it finally came to the Best Male Lead category. Surprisingly, the presenter for this award was Lian Jingxing. He had previously won the Golden Laurel Best Actor award. However, his film primarily targeted international film festivals, so it had been submitted to foreign festivals as it has also not been released in China yet. As a result, none of his works were nominated for the current ceremony. Nevertheless, the organisers invited him as a presenter, adding a sense of legacy to the event.
Lian Jingxing walked out with his co-star who previously won the Golden Laurel Best Female Lead award. They exchanged a few jokes before opening the envelope. As Lian Jingxing unfolded the paper inside, a mix of surprise and amusement appeared in his eyes.
“When I first worked with him, I felt that one day he would become a very good actor. Last year, at this time, his role was not shortlisted for the Golden Laurel Award, and I felt sorry for him at that time. But this year, he was not only shortlisted for the Golden Laurel Award, but also stood on this podium. As a brother, I am very happy for him. As a senior on the road of acting, I hope he can use this as a new starting point in his acting career, and achieve even more brilliant results! This year’s Golden Laurel Awards for Best Male Lead – “Light and Darkness” Ji Qingzhou!”
At that moment, Ji Qingzhou’s fans could not help but scream in front of the TV.
Fans on the forums and Weibo immediately posted the good news. They were typing excitedly, with uncontrollable tears rolling down their eyes.
The moment Ji Qingzhou heard Lian Jingxing speak, he actually guessed that it should be him. Not only himself, but also other people at the scene guessed that it should be Ji Qingzhou to some extent, and the lighting technician also adjusted the spotlight to him. But the moment Lian Jingxing read out his name, Ji Qingzhou was still surprised and excited.
He stood up and walked onto the stage. Lian Jingxing hugged him, and said softly, “You are amazing.”
Ji Qingzhou was moved, and reached out and hugged him tightly, and said in a low voice, “Thank you, Senior.”
Lian Jingxing let go of him, his partner came over and handed him the trophy, Lian Jingxing handed the trophy to Ji Qingzhou, Ji Qingzhou took it and smiled at him.
Looking at the live broadcast, Chu Cheng felt a little emotional for a moment, and his eyes became moist and hot.
Holding the trophy in his hand, Ji Qingzhou stood in front of the microphone, and the audience immediately burst into warm applause. He looked at the guests in the audience, lowered his head and smiled, then slowly raised his head. Suppressing the emotions in his heart, he calmly delivered the already prepared acceptance speech.
With a polite bow, he stepped down from the stage, but his heart was already racing backstage, eager to reunite with Chu Cheng.
Ji Qingzhou waited until the award ceremony was over and the interview was over before walking to the nanny van – Chu Cheng was sitting in that car.
He got into the car and handed the trophy over to him. The moment Chu Cheng touched the trophy, he reached out to hug him, and kissed him tenderly.
At this time, the interview of Ji Qingzhou after winning the award was being broadcast on the TV.
“Chu Cheng.” Ji Qingzhou said, “Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I know some people might find it strange because he’s not part of the entertainment industry. But from the moment I started acting until now, he has always supported and encouraged me. He stepped in to save me during my first play when I needed it the most. He gave me affirmation when I doubted my audition success. He supported me when I didn’t want to take on certain roles. He is the only person who has always stood by my side, supporting and encouraging me no matter what I do. I am truly fortunate to have encountered such a supportive senior, director, and partner in my career. But most importantly, I am lucky to have him. How many people in a lifetime can you find who support you unconditionally, without hesitation, no matter what you do? I have found that person. That’s why I have been able to walk every step with determination. In both my acting career and daily life, he is the person who has the greatest impact on me.”
After Ji Qingzhou received the award, especially one of such significance, it was only natural for Chu Cheng to celebrate with him. He had already booked a hotel in advance and invited his friends and Ji Qingzhou’s friends to join in the celebration. Excitement filled the air as they popped open champagne, expressing their heartfelt wishes and blessings.
Ji Qingzhou was happy. Seeing everyone drinking, he wanted to drink too. He discussed with Chu Cheng, “I won’t drink too much, just drink two glasses, is that okay?”
Chu Cheng smiled and poured him a glass of wine. “It’s okay, today is a special day for you to celebrate your award. You can drink a few more glasses, and I will carry you back when you get drunk.”
Hearing this, Ji Qingzhou smiled and picked up the wine glass. After clinking glasses with everyone, he drank it all in one gulp.
He usually didn’t drink alcohol, but now he was in a good mood, and with Chu Cheng’s guarantee, he simply drank to his heart’s content, and soon got himself drunk.
As the main protagonist of the day, when Ji Qingzhou became intoxicated, the gathering naturally came to an end. Chu Cheng said goodbye to the others and carried Ji Qingzhou into the nanny van.
Ji Qingzhou was very good when he was drunk, he didn’t make trouble or vomit, but he was a little clingy. He hugged Chu Cheng, leaned against his arms, and rubbed against his shoulder.
Chu Cheng knew that he would get motion sickness when he was drunk, so he fed him two motion sickness pills. Ji Qingzhou spat them out as soon as he took them, and said aggrievedly, “It’s bitter.”
Chu Cheng didn’t expect that he would still be afraid of bitterness when he was drunk, so he had to take out a few candies from his pocket and feed him, and then Ji Qingzhou was satisfied.
They got off the car not far from home. At this time, most people were already asleep, so there was no one on the street. Chu Cheng walked back step by step with Ji Qingzhou on his back.
Ji Qingzhou vaguely felt that this scene was somewhat familiar. He tilted his head and kissed Chu Cheng on the side of his face. Chu Cheng smiled and also tilted his head to kiss him, coaxing in a low voice, “Be good, let’s go home first.”
Ji Qingzhou nodded and quietly nestled against his back, wrapping his arms around his neck.
He seemed to have remembered something, and raised his hand to write on Chu Cheng’s neck stroke by stroke.
Chu Cheng asked him, “What are you writing?”
“You guess.”
Chu Cheng carefully felt his strokes, but he still couldn’t figure it out.
“Are you drawing?” He asked.
After he finished speaking, he suddenly recalled the day of his birthday that year. Ji Qingzhou had been in the same position, nestled against his back, and had written a few words on his neck with his finger, saying, “You guess.”
He had also failed to guess it back then and had thought that he was drawing something.
Ji Qingzhou smiled and said, “You are so stupid.”
After finishing writing the last stroke, he put his hands around Chu Cheng’s neck again, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, “I like you.”
“I like you too.” Chu Cheng replied.
Ji Qingzhou lowered his head and laid against his back with a muffled laugh.
Chu Cheng asked him, “What are you laughing at?”
He shook his head, and didn’t speak, just giggled.
Chu Cheng didn’t quite understand what was so funny, assuming that he must have been drunk to suddenly burst into laughter like that.
Translator’s note:- Ahem ahem ahem guys ahem ahem need editors please. And part 2 will get posted on next sunday but if, I mean if you want it earlier and a brave soldier might have to came up to be my corporal s*ave I mean editor then maybe you guys can get it earlier.
Thanks for the update
Very sweet… All the hard work and communication has paid off