“Look this way, King Xiao!”
“Qishen, we love you!”
The media and fans cried out one after the other. Shan Yatong quietly walked half a step behind Xiao Qishen, a reticent smile on his face. It was as if he was trailing after his idol of many years. Other than happiness, no other expression could appear on his face.
Xiao Qishen, who was ahead of him, stopped and waved to the media so that they could take pictures.
Suddenly, he stretched his arm out, pulling Shan Yatong over to his side. Shan Yatong’s eyes widened. What was this man trying to do exactly? How could such a high-ranking King entertain the idea of holding other stars like this?
The media was obviously excited by Xiao Qishen’s move. The magnesium bulbs kept flashing, and some entertainment reporters were already thinking of headlines for tomorrow’s lead story.
Shan Yatong smiled at the media. From his peripheral, he could see Yuan Wen waiting to step onto the red carpet. Their eyes met, and Yuan Wen’s misery was obvious.
He chuckled and looked away. He continued to show the appropriate non-offensive expression a newcomer was expected to have. He no longer cared about whatever reports that would arise from him and Yuan Wen making separate entrances at the venue. Instead, there will be reports about him entering with a superstar.
After having their photos taken, Xiao Qishen stood side by side with Shan Yatong, fascinated. All he could see was the calmness in the youth’s eyes, already outwardly indifferent.
This new man was genuinely fascinating. Even in the face of such a situation, he behaved with such ease. It was only natural to think this person was unlikely to be truly that naïve. He was intrigued by whatever was under that pure smile.
Shan Yatong followed Xiao Qishen all the way to the end of the red carpet, where interviewers waited. When the two people saw Xiao Qishen, they smiled brilliantly.
“To our audience friends in front of us on set — right here with us is everyone’s favorite, Qishen, and this year’s new star, Yatong. Now, if we could ask them to sign some precious autographs in the designated spot behind us.”
Xiao Qishen signed his autograph generously. After signing his name, Shan Yatong quickly signed his stage name.
Shan Yatong.
Xiao Qishen glanced at Shan Yatong’s autograph, raising his eyebrows slightly. He gave the pen in his hand back to the ceremony assistant to the side, skillfully smiling at the two hosts.
“Qishen, how do you feel about coming to the awards ceremony today? Or, what do you want to tell some of the up-and-coming stars who are also coming to the ceremony?” As they asked this, the host deliberately looked at Shan Yatong who was standing serenely to the side.
“I expect tonight’s awards ceremony to be a successful and great event.” Xiao Qishen answered with a friendly smile. “As for the new stars who will surpass me in the future — I am quite fond of them. I’m optimistic and hopeful about their future. The more they succeed, the better.”
“Okay, thank you, Qishen. ” The host said gratefully. “We are so moved that Qishen was able to take time from his busy schedule to attend this awards ceremony. We hope that your new record will be a big hit, and that your upcoming movie will be a big success in the box office too.”
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To the side, there were staff waiting for the arrival of the emperor, ready to take him to his seat. In comparison, Shan Yatong’s seat was relatively far behind. He could only look at Xiao Qishen’s back, smiling as he took his seat.
Sitting next to a second-tier star from his company, Shan Yatong smiled at them. After chatting for a little bit, they saw Yuan Wen and Ding Yan coming their way.
Within the company, there were already rumours of these two particular people not getting along. When the star next to Shan Yatong saw Yuan Wen approaching, they abruptly turned away and began to play with their phone, no longer talking.
Yuan Wen sat down in the seat next to them. A single seat separated him from Shan Yatong, a silent mockery.
Ding Yan sat in the seat between the two men, looking thoughtfully at Shan Yatong.
“Yan-Ge,” Shan Yatong greeted Ding Yan obediently. His coffee-brown eyes wide with unconcealed surprise and excitement. It was clear he had not recovered from the shock.
Ding Yan smiled. “Well, Yatong, you seem really happy today.” He really felt that it must’ve been an accident, and a lucky one at that, that he was able to walk down the red carpet as a newcomer with the King of Heaven.
With that kind of appearance, even if the Sky Boys’ single doesn’t win an award, Shan Yatong would not be abandoned by the company in the short term.
“Ah!” He found that his tone was a little loud. The teenager lowered his voice, his attractive eyes curving from his smile. “I walked together with King Xiao today. It turns out the King of Heaven is pretty easy to get along with.”
Yuan Wen’s smile was a little ugly. He stared at the stage where nothing had started yet, as if there was something drawing his attention there.
Ding Yan smiled mildly, no longer asking any questions. He changed the subject. “Tonight you will be performing your single. Be ready.”
Yuan Wen looked away from the stage, watching Shan Yatong with vague disdain. “I have absolutely no problems with that.”
Shan Yatong smiled youthfully. “I will work hard.”
How can there truly be no problems at all? Shan Yatong ducked his head, hiding the curve of his smile. This guy really was a newcomer.
All the stars arrived in less than half an hour, and the awards ceremony began.
The front row seats were dedicated to famous directors and stars at the highest level within the industry. Xiao Qishen smiled and chatted quietly with the director near him.
“I have a lot of confidence in Director Lin’s films, ” Xiao Qishen said, leaning back from his chair. “and we’ve collaborated on both films very well already. So, naturally I’m happy to work with you again this time.”
Lin Yiqian grinned back. He was not shy about his personal appreciation of actors he liked. “If the box office response wasn’t great, you wouldn’t have collaborated with me again?”
“Is Director Lin, the annual box office champion, joking with me?” Xiao Qishen raised his eyebrow teasingly. “If that’s the case, then I don’t have to film anything. I can just go straight home.”
Lin Yiqian laughed. “I thought you said you would no longer collaborate with me, huh?”
Xiao Qishen and Lin Yiqian have known each other for almost four years. The two of them have built a good rapport over the years, and are used to joking around with each other. Sometimes, in this circle, jokes like this are essential.
“Did Director Lin find an actor to play the role of my younger brother?” Xiao Qishen asked casually, looking at the stage where the ceremony had begun.
Lin Yiqian shook his head. “It’s been hard to find someone with both suitable appearances as well as temperament.”
Xiao Qishen smiled at the stage. “What about that teenager in the blue suit?”
Lin Yiqian looked at the stage doubtfully. There were two young newcomers. The young man in white was smiling brilliantly. As for the young man in blue…
Lin Yiqian took a closer look at the person Xiao Qishen was referring to. He didn’t need to pay attention to his appearance. Obviously, appearance-wise he would meet his standards. His smile, though, seemed a bit reserved.
“What do you think?” Lin Yiqian asked.
“Me?” Xiao Qishen said. “I observed him carefully today when I came in. He seems like a good choice.”
“Oh, so he’s the new guy you came in with?” Lin Yiqian looked at the young man with a shy smile on stage. “What’s his name?”
Xiao Qishen was not surprised in the slightest by Lin Yiqian’s interest. “His name is Shan Yatong, a singer from Flying Entertainment. He shouldn’t have any problems with acting.”
“I’ll get someone to notify him for an audition tomorrow.” Lin Yiqian said. He looked at the title of the award on the big screen — the Best Single Award.
The award didn’t seem too important.
This time, the organizers combined the song category with the film and television category. There were lots of people attending the awards ceremony who were also heavyweights, which was a huge success for the ceremony.
The youth in blue clothes did not say much from beginning to end. But the one beside him expressed his thanks from the bottom of his heart. However, to those within the circle, it gave off a somewhat arrogant feeling, which was extremely taboo for new people.
Compared to the other teenager, Shan Yatong’s humble composure really drew people’s appreciation.
“How much do you appreciate this newcomer?” Lin Yiqian is rarely interested enough to ask.
“It’s not about appreciation, he just seems kind of interesting.” Xiao Qishen looked at the stage, where the main character had already changed. “I’m optimistic about his future in the entertainment industry.”
His forthright words surprised Lin Yiqian. He watched Xiao Qishen, intrigued. He did not expect that the Heavenly Emperor Xiao himself would say such things about a newcomer, even if he was interested in this Shan Yatong.
Shan Yatong reappeared at the end of the awards ceremony when the Sky Boys sang their award-winning single.
“He’s not lip-synching.” Xiao Qishen said, who had just won the Film Emperor’s Award. He could tell just from watching Shan Yatong, who sang alongside Yuan Wen on stage.
The people in the industry could hear that Shan Yatong’s singing was very skilled, and he also had a good voice. In his opinion, Shan Yatong’s singing technique was better than his partner, Yuan Wen. It gave him food for thought, to wonder about the lip-synching rumours.
“Open your heart.”
“Let love come in.”
Xiao Qishen looked at the young man’s passionate eyes, and suddenly thought of a superstar who had died a few years ago. That King of Heaven was said to have sang with his soul.
At the time, he was just a rich college boy, and only briefly glanced at the news reports about the star. The reason why he suddenly remembered this superstar was because of a poster. On this poster, the superstar’s eyes were full of emotion.
When he heard news of this celebrity’s death, he was on the way to a bar with a friend. He learned from the people around him that the rumoured affectionate prince had died in his villa.
It’s just… What was the name of that superstar?
“Qishen, what are you thinking of?” Lin Yiqian asked curiously, seeing Xiao Qishen look so preoccupied. Lin Yiqian glanced back at the stage.
“Well, I was thinking, what was the name of the heavenly king who died in his villa four years ago?” Xiao Qishen frowned. “How did he die?”
Beizhaan: I saw some comments asking if our Emperor Xiao is the ML… 
you’ll have to keep reading to find out…
Thanks for reading!
How can Emperor Xiao not be the ML? If he isn’t… then I don’t know!
Thanks for the chapter! 💕
Same world transmigration? eyes
Thanks for the Chapter!11!1!
Hehe really this one got me really curious is Emperor Xiao would only be a stepping stone for the ML and MC!?
Thank you for the Chapter<3
It feels like Emperor Xiao is the ML. But we haven’t met everyone else yet.
Thank you for the chapter! <3
Time to guess which the ML is! Lmao
There was something about a CEO who had a backstory w/ MC’s original body in the synopsis, so maybe him if not this XQS?
Thanks for the chapter! 🙂
Wait is this same world transmigration? That’s rare!
Thanks for the chapter~
ooh, this got interesting!
Thanks for the chapter <3
it was because of a girl..
That heavenly king, could he be the old Shan Yatong?
Thank you for the chapter 😊
Loving this story so far. And I’m optimistic that I’ll love it until the end cos this author has become my fav recently ever since I’ve read her story “Very Happy”. Thanks for picking this up and translating it ♥️
One thing that I found it to be a bit unrealistic is that XQS was a college student when the MC died in his previous existence, but within 4 years he became a movie emperor…?
Ohhhh~ mc is older in the entertainment industry than the ml :0 wonder how many years passed since mc’s death
Could also be not the ml, but a passing 2nd ml who got interested in him first but doesn’t have a deeper fate and connection. Just someone that’ll push mc high. Maybe our ml is someone the mc knows 🤔