Translator:- Max
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Father Chu and Mother Chu were naturally very happy when their youngest son came home for dinner, especially since Chu Cheng said on the phone that he had some good news to announce.
“What good news ah?” Mother Chu was the first to ask at the dinner table.
Chu Cheng didn’t beat around the bush either. He straightforwardly said, “I have a boyfriend. Mom, if you want to meet him, I can bring him over in a couple of days for you to see.”
Mother Chu was pleasantly surprised, Father Chu was shocked, and Chu Xin calmly ate his food.
“When did you start dating? What does he look like? What’s his personality like? Is he treating you well?” Mother Chu asked excitedly, and then she didn’t forget to give Chu Xin some advice. “Look, Xiao Cheng already has a boyfriend, and you don’t even have a partner yet. Is it really harder to find a suitable girl than a suitable boy?”
Chu Xin: …
Chu Cheng quickly spoke up for his ally, “Brother is just focused on his career right now. Who knows, he might meet someone suitable in a couple of years.”
“This career and love can be mutually exclusive. Look at you, you’re in a relationship and your career hasn’t suffered, right?”
“That’s different.” Chu Cheng quickly downplayed himself without hesitation. “Can I compare myself to my brother? My brother works so hard. Comparing me to him would be an insult to his reputation. I and my brother are like a small magician next to a great one, it’s just embarrassing for my brother.”
Mother Chu: “…Let’s take a look at your boyfriend’s photo.”
“Actually, you’ve seen him before.” Chu Cheng said as he took out his phone, “Didn’t I watch a movie with you last December, “Light and Darkness”, the one who played Chen Mu’ai in it, was my partner.” As Chu Cheng said, he showed Mother Chu the photo of Ji Qingzhou on his phone.
Mother Chu instantly recalled and stood up. “Ah, it’s him! This child does look quite handsome. I remember when I saw him in that role as a young general who died, I even shed tears.”
“Yes.” Chu Cheng praised him without hesitation, “He not only looks good but also has great acting skills. He’s a wonderful person and treats me exceptionally well. I mean it, he’s really lovable.”
Father Chu snorted coldly, “Give me the phone, I’ll take a look.”
Chu Cheng handed over the phone, Father Chu glanced at it, then turned to look at Chu Xin. “Do you know this little star? How is he?”
“He’s from Xiyu Entertainment.” Chu Xin replied, “As an actor, there are no issues. He’s dedicated to his work and has good professional skills. He even won the Golden Laurel Award recently, making him the next key talent that Xiyu Entertainment is cultivating.”
“And what about him as your brother’s partner?” Chu’s father asked.
Chu Xin thought for a while. “I don’t think my younger brother’s vision is that bad.”
“Of course.” Chu Cheng said proudly.
Chu Xin smiled, “So, it should be pretty good.”
“What do you mean it should be pretty good? It’s pretty good.” Chu Cheng emphasised.
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“You dare!” Father Chu said angrily.
Chu Cheng was not afraid at all. “You think he’s just average, right? Then why bother meeting him? We can have a family reunion, the four of us, and coincidentally celebrate Mom’s birthday. It’s not like it’s your birthday.”
Enraged, Father Chu picked up a small fruit from the table, intending to throw it at his unfilial son. Mother Chu didn’t intervene in the father-son commotion, but she curiously asked her younger son, “When did you two start dating? How long have you been together?”
“It’s been about two years. We met in the autumn of the year before that.”
“Then you’ve been hiding it for a long time.” Mother Chu reprimanded.
Chu Cheng smiled flatteringly. “My boyfriend is a bit shy and was afraid that you wouldn’t like him. So he wanted to achieve something before I told you. Just now, he won an award, and that’s why he agreed to let me tell you,”
Mother Chu nodded. “This child seems quite self-motivated.”
“Yeah, and it’s because he likes me. Previously, someone recognized his potential and wanted to sign him, but he didn’t agree. He solely wanted to stay in Xiyu Entertainment and contribute to our family’s company.”
Chu’s father snorted coldly. “Sounds nice, as if Xiyu Entertainment couldn’t do without him as a small star.”
Chu Xin pondered for a moment before calmly speaking up, “We still need him. He is very popular right now, and winning the Golden Laurel Award at his age shows that his future is limitless. Although the company has many popular artists and award winners, there are not many who have both high popularity and the willingness to take on new projects.”
Father Chu: …..
Father Chu angrily glared at his elder son. When did you become so capable of speaking properly!
Chu Xin said calmly, “I’m just telling the truth.”
Mother Chu burst into laughter and looked at her husband. “Haven’t you figured it out yet? Xiao Cheng and Xiao Xin are on the same side. I bet Xiao Xin already knew about Xiao Cheng having a boyfriend. They’ve been keeping it a secret from us, aren’t they?”
Chu Xin didn’t speak, but Chu Cheng smiled softly.
Mother Chu raised her eyebrows and looked at her two sons. She knew it.
Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng were having a video call at night, when he heard the news of victory from the other side and felt somewhat unreal. So, now they have obtained the consent of both sets of parents?
“That’s right.” Chu Cheng said excitedly, “I’ve already told you, my parents are very open-minded, and I’ve already come out of the closet, so there is no family pressure.”
“Your parents didn’t think I was just an ordinary actor, and didn’t I deserve you?”
“Are my parents such shallow people?” Chu Cheng felt like he was overthinking things. “Besides, considering our family background, there aren’t many who can match me. Am I supposed to stay single for the rest of my life then?”
Ji Qingzhou: “… You didn’t need to say this.”
“Of course, that’s not the point.” Chu Cheng looked at Ji Qingzhou on the screen. “The point is, I like you, so they will like you too.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Qingzhou lowered his head and smiled.
“I’ll take you to see my mother in a few days. My mother is very nice, gentle, and good at making pastries. Let her make some for you then.”
“How about I cook for her instead?” Ji Qingzhou said, feeling a bit pressured.
Chu Cheng chuckled. “Don’t worry, my mom has a good impression of you. She likes Chen Mu’ai too, and she’s planning to watch your other works. Who knows, by the time you meet her, she might already be a Mother fan of yours.”
Ji Qingzhou: “!!!”
He might as well go to bed now and sleep, as it would be easier to dream.
Chu Cheng didn’t stay at home for a long time, and came back the next day. Ji Qingzhou had dinner with him, thinking about the matter of going public.
“Maybe we should wait a bit longer.” Chu Cheng suggested. “The timing feels a bit random right now, without any significance. Why don’t you choose a specific date for us to make it more meaningful?”
Ji Qingzhou instantly thought of his actual birthday, but it was still in June, and it was only March now. Waiting for such a long time seemed difficult. Besides, he had always intended to make that day their wedding date.
“Then how about waiting until May 20th?” Ji Qingzhou suggested. “Among the upcoming dates, that day seems relatively suitable.”
“Alright.” Chu Cheng looked at him, “It’s just right, we can spend May 20th together.”
“Then it will be set on this day for the time being.” After Ji Qingzhou decided, he called Zhou Chengfeng.
“What did you say?!!” Zhou Chengfeng exclaimed in shock. “You never mentioned that winning an award meant going public!”
“That’s why I’m telling you now.”
Zhou Chengfeng rubbed his forehead. “Qingzhou, you’d better think about it carefully. Going Public is not a trivial matter. This matter will not have much impact on Young Master Chu, but it will definitely affect you.”
“I have thought it through.” Ji Qingzhou calmly replied, “But a person’s youth is limited to only a few years. I want to openly pursue my love. While my career is important, so is my love life.”
“Then what if…” Zhou Chengfeng was still a little worried about the relationship between the two of them, he hesitated but didn’t have the nerve to finish his sentence.
“There won’t be any mishaps.” Ji Qingzhou smiled. “Zhou Ge, you should trust us.”
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Zhou Chengfeng sighed, “If you insist, I will naturally not stop you. No matter what, I wish you happiness.”
“Thank you.” Ji Qingzhou said happily.
He chatted with Zhou Chengfeng for a while before hanging up the phone, leaving Zhou Chengfeng to ponder about the complexities of love and the need to come out. With this in mind, he wasted no time and began devising a public relations plan for Ji Qingzhou’s coming out.
. Two months passed in the blink of an eye, and on the morning of May 20th, many netizens had just woken up and were on their way to school or work. Bored and idle, they absentmindedly scrolled through Weibo, expecting nothing more than a casual browse. However, in an instant, their drowsiness vanished as they stared at their phones in disbelief, their hearts filled with shock and their minds screaming silently.
After a while, Weibo crashed and the forums exploded.
《Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! Ji Qingzhou has announced about his relationship!!!!》
《Fuck! ! ! ! Ji Qingzhou came out ! ! ! ! ! 》
《The truth is real!!! I can’t believe I stumbled upon the real thing!!!!》
《Ahhhhh! ChengZhou is real!!! It’s really, really true!!!》
《OMG, it’s so explosive! I saw Ji Qingzhou’s Weibo early in the morning, and it startled me awake!!!》
Netizens who didn’t see Weibo in the first place and didn’t understand what Ji Qingzhou had posted scolded the hot chicken server that crashes at every critical moment, and quickly opened the forums to see what Ji Qingzhou said.
“Don’t just scream Ahhhhh, at least tell me what did Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng said?!”
“Yeah, what did the pangolin say?!”
“Look here, I took a screenshot! [image.jpg]”
When everyone clicked on the picture, they saw that the picture showed:
Ji Qingzhou v: From the beginning to the future, I always have you, Chu Cheng. [image.jpg]
Chu Cheng v: From the beginning to the future, I will always be with you, Ji Qingzhou. [image.jpg]
CP fans clicked on the image and saw that Ji Qingzhou’s Weibo picture was a custom-made boat-shaped sapphire ring, while Chu Cheng’s Weibo picture was of nine white roses. They screamed in excitement, shouting that ‘ChengZhou is real’, and they regained their belief in love. Pure fans, on the other hand, were confused and didn’t know how to react.
Ji Qingzhou and Chu Cheng have arrived at the airport, ready to go abroad to celebrate their public day on May 20th.
I have seen the bright fireworks, I have also seen the boundless desert, I have seen the twilight of the morning sun, and I have seen the magnificent sunset glow, but when I look at you, the love in your eyes is far more beautiful than anything else.
Chu Cheng tightened his grip on Ji Qingzhou’s hand and whispered, “Let’s go.”
The Author has something to say:
The story has come to an end, and I’m celebrating with confetti. From March to June, it finally concluded. I had a lot of fun writing this story because it was quite sweet. I had this idea for “Little Lover” since October last year when I was writing “Clear Pond,” but I write my stories one by one, so I wrote this one after finishing “Clear Pond.” Thank you all for your companionship throughout the journey. Without your subscriptions and support, I wouldn’t have been able to write this well. You have been following from the previous story and even endured my cliffhangers. It truly touched me. Starting tomorrow, I will release some extra chapters, starting with the story of Zhouzhou and Chu Cheng, depicting their lives after going public, their time-travel confession, and their marriage. Then, I will write about the secondary couples. Speaking of secondary couples, you all seem to want to see them all [covering my face]. Let me start with Ying Nian and see how the pace goes. Writing short stories is challenging for me.
Translator’s note:- Yayyy we have finally reached the end of the main story!!! Thank you all for your support, it means a lot to me. After this, we still have so many extras to enjoy so hang in there. Especially funny and sweet daily life of JQZ and CC then side couples yayyy. The fun has JUST STARTED!!!!
And see I promised you guys that I will post part 2 today and I did on time!!!
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thank you for the chapter 🤗🫶🏽
Thank you for the chapter! Finally reached the end of main text~ It was a pleasant experience, i like it a lot ❤ now looking forward to their domestic life and the side couples in the extras 🤭
thanks for your translation!!!
I’m so glad to read until the main story has ended. T-T I can wait for the side couples hehe. xD