Extra: If this is just a movie (the ending)

The corridor backstage was still filled with the smell of champagne bubbles, and Shen Qing had just come down from the podium.

The Best Actor trophy in his hand was still warm, and Yeluweisi put his arms around his waist from behind.

The light from the crystal chandelier fell on their crossed hands, and the pair of identical plain rings sparkled in the light.

"Congratulations, Emperor Shen."

Yeluweisi's voice was filled with laughter, and his fingertips gently stroked the ring on Shen Qingze's ring finger.

The fingertips rolled over the circle of cold metal,

"Now, can we tell them?"

He lowered his head and rubbed his nose against the top of Shen Qingze's head, with a faint scent of cedar in his breath.

Shen Qing turned around and looked into his deep eyes.

Suddenly he laughed out loud, and the teardrop mole at the corner of his eye was particularly obvious under the light.

"When the reporters gather around, will you speak or I?"

He raised his hand and ran his fingertips across Yelouvis' jawline, where there was still a shallow scar from being scratched by a prop during filming.

"Five years ago you said you would wait until I reached the top, and now... I have done it."

"Yeah, my Qing Ze did it."

Yeluweisi lowered his head and placed a light kiss on his forehead. The warmth of his lips made Shen Qingze tremble slightly.

"So it's my turn to deliver on my promise."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of hurried footsteps coming from the corner of the corridor.

A dozen reporters swarmed in with cameras in hand, and the flashlights instantly formed a sea of light.

"Mr. Yeluvis, could you please give your blessing to Mr. Shen Qingze for winning the Best Actor Award?"

"What memorable experiences did you have working on this film?"

“Are there any plans for cooperation in the future?”

Yeluvis raised his hand to block the glaring light, but did not loosen his hand around Shen Qingze's waist.

He waited until the reporters' questions died down a bit, then suddenly raised Shen Qingze's left hand to his lips and gently placed a kiss on the plain ring.

This action instantly quieted the noisy corridor, with only the sound of camera shutters still crackling.

"Everyone,"

Yeluweisi's voice came through the microphone clearly, with uncontrollable joy.

"Let me introduce you to this new movie star. He is the lover I have hidden for five years."

He paused, glanced at the stunned reporters, and gently stroked Shen Qingze's ring finger with his fingertips.

"We got married in Switzerland last year and wanted to announce it after the film was finished,"

"Today is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of this memorable day to tell everyone this good news."

Shen Qingze's cheeks flushed, but he straightened his back and leaned his head on Yeluweisi's shoulder.

"In fact, in the past five years, he gave up a lot of international resources for me. This time, he turned down an invitation from Hollywood and came back to China specifically to be able to work with me."

The reporters were like they had their restart button pressed and were instantly in an uproar.

"Five years ago, you suddenly reduced your workload because of Mr. Shen?"

“Why did you choose to hide your marriage?”

“Is stepping back behind the scenes to better support Mr. Shen’s career?”

Yeluweisi pulled Shen Qingze into his arms to block the overly eager cameras.

"He just started in the industry five years ago, and I don't want our relationship to affect his development. As for retreating behind the scenes,"

He looked down at Shen Qingze, the tenderness in his eyes almost overflowing.

"I want to spend more time with him."

Shen Qing added,

"Next we plan to travel around the world, there are many places we want to visit together."

He raised his eyes to look at Yeluvis, and they smiled at each other, unable to hide the love in their eyes.

A reporter noticed the same ring on their shaking hands and exclaimed,

"Does this ring have any special meaning?"

Yeluvis raised their clasped hands, the rings sparkling under the flashlight.

"This is what we ordered together before we got married, with each other's names engraved on the inside."

He turned his head and whispered in Shen Qingze's ear,

"Just like our relationship, it seems low-key, but it has long been engraved in our bones and blood."

Shen Qingze's ears felt hot because of what he said. He pushed him gently, but Yeluvis grabbed his wrist.

This intimate gesture triggered another round of shutter sounds, and the reporters all had expressions of disbelief and excitement on their faces.

"Okay everyone,"

Yeluweisi raised his hand to signal for everyone to be quiet.

"Thank you for your blessings. We still have friends waiting for us. Excuse me."

He held Shen Qingze in his arms and walked through the crowd of reporters under the escort of security personnel, leaving behind a sensation that was still brewing.

As he was talking, Fang Changling walked over slowly, followed by Qin Xiyang and Lai Yun. The three of them were holding commemorative trophies in their hands.

"You two hid it well enough."

Fang Changling tapped the champagne glass in his hand, his eyes full of smiles.

"I was wondering why they were so natural during the kissing scene, it turns out we are old acquaintances."

Qin Xiyang smiled and pushed his glasses up.

"I felt something was wrong when Qing Ze first joined the group. The way Ye Luweisi looked at him was not the way he looked at his partner."

Lai Yun nodded in agreement.

"That's right. I made a bet with Xi Yang at that time, saying that something must be wrong with you. It seems that I won."

Shen Qing scratched his head, his face flushed.

"Teacher Fang, Teacher Qin, Teacher Lai, please don't be angry that I have kept this secret for so long."

"Angry? We are so happy."

Fang Changling waved his hand.

"But then again, are you two really planning to quit the entertainment industry and travel around the world?"

Yeluweisi put his arm around Shen Qingze's shoulders and said seriously,

"Well, this play fulfilled our dream of working together. From now on, I want to live my own life."

He looked down at Shen Qingze, his eyes full of tenderness.

"I will step back behind the scenes and occasionally help Qingze look at scripts. If he wants to make a movie, I will be his producer and only shoot the scripts he likes."

"Well, young people should do as they please."

Lai Yun sighed,

"Unlike us old guys, who plan to retire after finishing this movie."

Qin Xiyang continued,

"Yes, I won't take on big productions anymore. I plan to find a small yard and shoot short films that I like. This will be the fulfillment of my dream when I was young."

At this time, Xiao Qihao and Ye Xiang came over side by side, both holding the trophy for Best Supporting Actor.

Ye Xiang's face was still a little red. Just now on the podium, he looked at Xiao Qihao's back and his heart never stopped beating wildly.

"Congratulations."

Shen Qing smiled and raised his glass to them.

Xiao Qihao was about to speak when Ye Xiang suddenly tugged at his sleeve and pulled him to the corner of the corridor.

"Xiao Qihao,"

Ye Xiang's voice was a little trembling, and her fingertips were clenched white.

"I have something to tell you."

Xiao Qihao raised his eyebrows and looked at him, with a knowing smile in his eyes.

"Hmm? What?"

Ye Xiang took a deep breath, as if he had used up all his strength.

"I've liked you for a long time. Since the first time we worked together on a web drama."

"The words I said in the play before were not all lines, but what I wanted to say."

Xiao Qihao looked at his red eyes and suddenly smiled.

"I know."

"You know?"

Ye Xiang was stunned.

"Why do you think I always accept roles with you?"

Xiao Qihao's fingertips brushed across his cheek.

"But you are going home to inherit the family business, what are you going to do in the future?"

"I can support you behind the scenes."

Ye Xiang's eyes were as bright as stars.

"I'll help you read the script and take care of the team. Just focus on acting."

Xiao Qihao looked at him, the smile in his eyes almost overflowing.

"Okay, then I'll rely on you, Mr. Ye~"

When the two men returned to the crowd, Renly was standing there.

He held the plane ticket in his hand, looking a little reluctant.

"Brother."

He looked at Ye Xiang, his voice a little low.

"I'm leaving tomorrow to study for a doctorate in the UK."

Ye Xiang patted his shoulder.

"Go ahead and do what you want to do. The entertainment industry is definitely not suitable for you. Just study hard and keep in touch."

Renly nodded and looked at the others.

"Dear teachers, thank you for your care during this time. I will miss you."

"Well, come back and have a look when you have time."

Qin Xiyang said with a smile,

"Maybe when we make a short film, we can even get you to play a cameo role."

Lai Yun suddenly suggested,

"How about we take a group photo? It might be hard to get together like this again in the future."

Everyone agreed, huddled together and smiled at the camera.

The moment the flash went on, Shen Qing suddenly shouted,

“We’ll organize a party when we get back from our trip!”

"OK!"

Ye Xiang immediately answered,

"I'll host the event and arrange the venue."

Fang Changling said with a smile,

"Then we'll just have to wait and see. By then, maybe we can show you our short film."

Yeluweisi put his arm around Shen Qingze's shoulders and looked at everyone.

"No matter how long it takes, we will meet again one day."

Moonlight streamed in from the window at the end of the corridor, stretching everyone's shadows very long.

The sound of trophies colliding, laughter, and sighs of reluctance intertwined together, like an unfinished song.

Although the road ahead is different, but at this moment of gathering,

It will become the warmest memory in everyone's heart.

————Extra story, end————