Chapter 192: “I love you, so much.” (1)
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
The Taurus Award Ceremony was scheduled to 5 p.m. and had a live webcam jointly by several TV stations.
This annual film gala brought back many people who were no longer watching TV in front of the idiot box.
The memorial hall in live was crowded with famous stars and big shots, and every face was shining bright. The camera slid slowly in the hall, capturing those smiling stars who were sitting straight and elegant. Although the ceremony had not yet begun, the scenes were already pleasing to the eye.
The audience’s eyes were tightly fixed on the screen while they struggled to distract their attention from those beauties to post Weibo via cell phone.
“Gee! I saw Da Yuan! How handsome the man is! I’m licking the screen!”
“OMG! Da Yuan’s handsome face would definitely be adored by girls for at least another ten years as long as he... stops talking.”
“Ah! Ye Yunlan, my goddess! She has no works this year! Why does she come?”
…
And just as the audiences were clutching their chests and feeling excited, the camera turned to the right corner, making the audiences’ crazy expression suddenly froze.
“What’s happening?! Sis Qian? Why are they all around Qinghuan?”
“Looking at the little koi shaking hands with others one by one, I have an illusion that your majesty is patronizing his concubines...”
“OMG! That’s exactly what I’m thinking! It’s creepy! What on earth is Sis Qian doing?”
“Lol. Maybe to get lucky from the little koi?”
“You told the truth...”
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The annual Taurus Awards Ceremony had witnessed numerous competitions for the glory among stars and the wrangle within their fans, so nothing was special after all those years. Fans would not be watching TV if it were not for taking a look at their favorite stars.
However, this year was different. After the episodes of Yu Qinghuan spreading throughout Weibo and the internet, the interest of the audiences was immediately aroused.
It turned out that those famous stars, like ordinary people, would believe in luck or something. Suddenly, they felt that their favorite idols had become so close.
Because of that, the audience rating of the award ceremony had soared. More and more people turned on the TV due to curiosity.
At five o’clock in the evening, the ceremony finally began.
Orange won many awards at one go, reaching its original goal for attending the competition. The result was consistent with Zhao Rui’s character of ‘rooking everyone he could get his claws into’.
The host was warming the atmosphere on the stage. When the camera turned to another side, Zhao Rui tilted his head slightly and whispered to Yu Qinghuan, “In fact, I don’t like to attend ceremonies like this.”
Yu Qinghuan raised his eyebrows to look at him and said nothing.
Zhao Rui added, “Well, I’ll tell you, if it weren’t for taking more awards could helo me gain money from investors, I wouldn’t even bother to say my name!”
Yu Qinghuan, “...”
“Bro Rui, just keep this in your heart,” said Yu Qinghuan.
“Shit,” Zhao Rui moved his body uncomfortably, “What a stupid suit! I feel so uncomfortable! I can’t sit still. I want to slip away.”
After a pause, he added, “I don’t know whether Rui Rui has eaten or not tonight. She must be missing me now at home. What if she cries and the nanny can’t coax her?”
Yu Qinghuan’s ears hurt hearing his chatter. He missed the former Zhao Rui who didn’t spit a word for half a day. Hearing the host read the list of short-listed supporting actors, he hurriedly said, “Bro Rui, the awards for supporting actors are about to begin.”
The big screen was playing the wonderful scenes of the nominated stars in the movie, including Fang Zhongxi’s performance in The Line of Life and Death.
The cinema screen was the best magic mirror. A slight flaw in an actor’s looks and acting would look very disharmonious. In this segment, Fang Zhongxi’s performance was very intense and full of tension, which could be said to be very rare among young actors.
Zhao Rui said to Yu Qinghuan, “I think Fang Zhongxi has a good chance of winning the prize.”
Yu Qinghuan nodded, “You’re right.”
Sure enough, the next second, the host read out the name of the best supporting actor:
“The winner of the 56th Taurus Award for the Best Supporting Actor is Fang Zhongxi in The Line of Life and Death.”
Amid applause, Fang Zhongxi stepped onto the stage. It could be seen that he was nervous. His frosty face was full of excitement. When he said ‘thank you’, his voice trembled and he even stumbled down the steps. Fortunately, the host gave him a helping hand with a quick reaction.
After the part was finished, the award for the Best Director begun. No one expected that Zhao Rui had defeated Liu Jia’an and won the trophy at one stroke.
“He has excellent lens control and a strong sense of social responsibility. He has used Orange to affect countless people. He is Zhao Rui!”
Zhao Rui paused at first. After Yu Qinghuan gave him a push, he stood up with his lips tightly clamped and then, he stepped onto the stage.
He said that he signed up for the award to attract investment, but Yu Qinghuan saw from his slightly unnatural walking posture that he was very happy to win the award.
Since Wang Ruirui’s appearance, Zhao Rui’s character was much brighter than before, but the essential parts in his heart had not changed.
Fang Zhongxi, whose image had been cold and indifferent, spoke for six minutes for the winning speech, while Zhao Rui’s speech was very brief.
“First of all, I want to thank Qinghuan.” He raised the trophy and greeted Yu Qinghuan from afar. “The greatest contributor to Orange is not me, but you. Then, I thank all judges for giving me this award. I will try my best to repay you with better works in the future.”
After a pause, he lowered his eyelids, “Finally, thank you, An’an.”
Then, he bowed deeply to the audience and got off the stage cleanly.
At first, the people in the audience’s seats were stunned. Then they suddenly realized that the little girl in Orange was named Zhao Qing’ an, so Zhao Rui thanked the movie role who brought him the trophy.
“Congratulations to Director Zhao! What’s your feeling to win the Best Director Award for your first movie?”
“This is the first time the Taurus was awarded to a new director. You must be very happy.”
When Zhao Rui returned to his seat, everyone around him began to congratulate him.
He raised his lip stiffly and lowered his eyes, “Yes, I am very happy.”
An’ an, so many people liked and loved you. Your brother was really happy, thought Zhao Rui in his heart.
Chapter 193: “I love you, so much.” (2)
Translator: Guy Gone Bad
After the Best Director Award, the time for the Best Actress came. This time, Miao Jiaqian finally held the trophy in her hands.
While crying with excitement, she thanked all the people involved in the movie, and finally even mentioned Yu Qinghuan for his good luck.
Then, Yu Qinghuan’s Weibo got even more thumbs-ups and comments in hopes of good luck.
After the Best Actress, the most anticipated candidate for Best Actor would finally be announced.
The two hosts teased each other before the screen began to play the movie clips of the five nominees.
In The Line of Life and Death, Zhao Qingyuan played the role of Peng Cheng, a doctor curing his patients among guns the bullets. He was not afraid of death and had only the patients in his eyes. His performance well interpreted his role’s character. Audiences could feel the tense but solemn atmosphere just by appreciating at his acting.
Yu Qinghuan was Zhao Qingping who, after learning of his sister’s rape, was overwhelmed by bitterness and hatred. However, when he saw his sister’s little face covered with scars, he restrained all his expressions and gently squatted beside her bed to comfort her.
The emotion that stretched to its peak but had to be suppressed was fully manifested by him with great precision. There was even no trace of performance at all. But everyone would not hold back their tears seeing this.
After those clips were finished, the host picked up the microphone, glanced at the audiences and said with a smile, “I know everyone is waiting for me to read the name, so I won’t talk too much. The Best Actor in the 56th Taurus Award is…”
She paused. While everyone was holding their breath and waiting, she said slowly, “The Line of Life and Death, Zhao Qingyuan!”
Applause broke out instantly in the memorial hall.
People around Zhao Qingyuan all congratulated him. Even Liu Jia’an, who had always been serious, patted him on the shoulder encouragingly.
However, to everyone’s surprise, Zhao Qingyuan did not step on the stage immediately to accept the award as expected. Instead, he frowned and stood up with a bit of hesitation.
He had joked he wanted another Taurus Award. However, it was all just a joke. Compared with winning the award himself, he preferred Qinghuan to win the award today.
For him, a second Taurus Award was just the icing on the cake. But Qinghuan was different, he really needed the affirmation from the circle.
Zhao Qingyuan couldn’t help looking in the direction of Yu Qinghuan, who also happened to be watching him at this time.
The two men’s sights touched. Yu Qinghuan smiled at him joyfully and seemed to be very happy for him.
Only then, Zhao Qingyuan rested assured. He was about to walk on the stage when he heard the host say, “Orange, Yu Qinghuan!”
Everyone froze, the scene was eerily quiet for a few seconds. Then, thunderous applause rang out.
Zhao Qingyuan’s lips quirked up, and he went to Yu Qinghuan’s side, holding him with open arms, “Congratulations, Qinghuan!”
Yu Qinghuan patted him on the back, “I was too far away to say something to you. Qingyuan, congratulations.”
The two men smiled at each other and stepped onto the podium together.
The host and Zhao Qingyuan knew each other very well. Seeing that Qingyuan’s face was covered with happy looks, he could not help but quip, “Why are you much happier than the first time you won the award?”
Zhao Qingyuan did not deny, “Yes, because Qinghuan is my best friend, and today’s happiness is shared by us.”
“Qinghuan is really awesome,” the host turned to Yu Qinghuan and smiled, “Congratulations, the youngest movie king of the Taurus Award.”
Yu Qinghuan thanked him with a smile and, together with Zhao Qingyuan, took the trophy from the hands of the presenter.
“This award is very memorable for me.” Zhao Qingyuan glanced at Yu Qinghuan and began his speech. “I never thought of such a result. Thank the judges, Director Liu and the audiences who watched the movie. You give me such an unforgettable memory...”
Zhao Qingyuan didn’t keep his usual image of a cool and reserved man. His words were full of joy, and he was very happy, making the audiences frantically post on Weibo.
“Ha! Da Yuan is so nice! I don’t know if you’ve noticed, after the host announced the best actor, he wasn’t very happy until he learned that Qinghuan also won the award!”
“OMG! I hope to make a friend like Da Yuan in my lifetime. He is so warm!”
“I hope their friendship can last forever! It’s really not easy to make a true friend in the entertainment circle!”
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After Zhao Qingyuan’s winning speech was finished, it was Yu Qinghuan’s turn.
Compared with other newcomers who won the first prize, he seemed too calm. His voice did not tremble, and he showed great tact. After finishing the prepared speech without making mistakes, he stopped.
Just when Zhao Qingyuan thought Qinghuan had finished his speech and wanted to step down with him, Yu Qinghuan opened his mouth again.
“A man once said to me that he didn’t want to look at me only under the stage. He hoped that one day, when he was standing on the stage, I could look at him under the stage, too.”
In the startled eyes of the audiences, Yu Qinghuan continued, “Unfortunately, I got the chance before him. However, I can give him the chance to tell our relationship in front of everyone. But, if you let me wait too long, then I may not be able to stay idle.”
He stood in the middle of the stage with bright lights highlighting his face, making him look exceptionally handsome and gorgeous. When his eyes fell to a certain place below the stage, Yu Qinghuan’s eyes slightly narrowed, which seemed to be filled with endless tenderness. “Thank you for coming, thank you for being with me all the time, I...”
Speaking of which, he stopped and his ears was impressively red under the lights. Holding the trophy tightly in his hands, he lowered his eyes to ease his shortness of breath. When he lifted his head again, his face had already wore a bright and calm smile, “I love you, so much.”