Huo Beian lowered his gun only after hearing that Chu Ruobai had surrendered.
"Now that you've admitted defeat, what are you going to do? I don't need to remind you, do I?"
"Understood. Don't worry, I'll handle the trending topics."
Chu Ruobai immediately called his assistant.
"Hey, help me cool down this hype."
Then, Chu Ruobai reposted Song Ning's statement, adding the following: "[The one I deleted before was a joke. Song Ning and I are just colleagues. The photo is a still from a drama.]"
The matter has finally come to an end, and the trending topic has been suppressed.
Soon after, the movie was released, became a huge hit, and broke box office records.
Chu Ruobai became incredibly famous, as did Song Ning, who transitioned from an internet celebrity to a movie star.
At the film awards ceremony, "The Sword and the Path of Love" won several awards.
"Now I announce that the winner of the Best Actress award for this film is—Song Ning!"
After the host finished speaking, everyone applauded enthusiastically. Song Ning stood up in disbelief and walked towards the podium.
In her acceptance speech, Song Ning thanked Lian Sicheng.
"I want to thank my husband for his special support. I don't want the moon in the sky, I just want happiness in this world. Husband, I want to say, I love you."
A thunderous applause erupted. Huo Beian, sitting in the audience, looked at his radiant wife on stage and couldn't help but smile happily.
Song Ning looked at him, and the two of them made eye contact across the distance.
"The winner of Best Actor is—Chu Ruobai!"
The applause erupted again as Chu Ruobai went on stage to accept the award. He wore a well-tailored suit, his hair was slicked back, and he exuded an air of nobility.
"I want to thank Sister Song Ning; working with her really brought out my acting talent. Thank you everyone."
Chu Ruobai thanked Song Ning. He looked at Song Ning in the audience.
This time, although he was still unwilling, he finally felt much more at peace with himself.
After the awards ceremony ended, Chu Ruobai stood alone in a corner backstage, staring blankly ahead.
"Ruobai, you have several more announcements coming up, so get ready. You've really become a sensation."
The agent rushed over, holding a densely packed schedule in his hand, with a professional smile on his face.
Chu Ruobai seemed not to hear him, and remained standing there quietly. After a long while, he slowly turned his head, looked calmly at his agent, and said in a low and hoarse voice: "Afterwards, I will announce my retirement from the entertainment industry and return to Hong Kong."
The agent's eyes widened, and he almost dropped the schedule in his hand. He quickly stepped forward and said anxiously, "Ruobai, this is a crucial period for your career advancement. It's an opportunity that so many people dream of. How can you just back out like that?"
Chu Ruobai gently closed his eyes, took a deep breath, slowly opened his eyes, and said, "I don't want to stay in this industry anymore. Seeing the woman I love every day, but only being able to watch her belong to someone else, that's... too awkward."
The agent frowned in confusion and tried to persuade him: "Relationship issues can be resolved slowly, but once you give up your career, it will be very difficult to get it back."
Chu Ruobai shook his head with a wry smile and said nothing more...
After the film awards ceremony, Song Ning and Huo Beian got into the same car and headed home.
She gazed at the city lights outside the window, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Just then, her phone rang. It was a message from Chu Ruobai: "I'm leaving the entertainment industry and returning to Hong Kong. I hope you're doing well from now on."
Song Ning stared at the message, stunned. Chu Ruobai was actually retiring from the entertainment industry...
Seeing that she seemed distracted, Huo Beian quickly asked, "What's wrong, wife?"
"Chu Ruobai is retiring from the entertainment industry."
“That’s normal. He’s the heir to Hong Kong’s wealthiest family, the son of Asia’s richest man. How could he possibly stay in the entertainment industry? He went back to inherit the family business,” Huo Beian replied softly.
"What? The Hong Kong prince?" Song Ning only remembered that Chu Ruobai had mentioned it to her when they were on set. At the time, she thought it was a joke and didn't take it seriously.
It was true after all?
...
Three days later.
On the beach in Hong Kong, Chu Ruobai stood quietly on the sand, gazing at the distant sea.
Thinking of Song Ning on the other side, she realized that they would be separated by the sea from each other in the future.
He felt a pang of sadness.
But he knew that there was no longer any possibility between him and her.
The wind gently brushed his face, but it couldn't dispel his worries and sorrows. He knew that the road ahead was long, and he needed to learn to let go of the past and bravely face a new life.
"Sister Song Ning, I like you... but I want you to be happy even more..."
Meanwhile, Song Ning was filming a movie on a set in another city. Suddenly, she sneezed.
Strange, who's thinking about me? She glanced at Huo Beian, who had come to visit the set, and wondered, "He's already here on set, and he's still thinking about me?"
Or perhaps it's Chu Ruobai...
Early in the morning, she saw Chu Ruobai's announcement of his retirement from the entertainment industry. He should be back in Hong Kong by now.
Chu Ruobai...
Mentioning Chu Ruobai, Song Ning felt a void in her heart.
I don't know why, but I always feel a sense of regret, a bit of a pity.
Before I could think any further, the director came over and called for help.
"Come and get ready for the next scene."
This scene is a heated argument scene, with Song Ning standing face to face with her co-star, her eyes filled with anger and resentment.
"Why did you do this to me?" Song Ning shouted hoarsely.
The other actor frowned and replied impatiently, "Stop being unreasonable!"
Just as the two were arguing fiercely, the director suddenly yelled "Cut!"
Song Ning took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.
At this moment, Huo Beian quietly entered the film set. He gently walked to Song Ning's side, handed her a glass of warm water, and said tenderly, "Wife, you must be tired. Have some water first."
Song Ning took the water, smiled slightly, and said, "It's alright, this is the last scene, it'll be over after we finish filming."
Huo Beian gently stroked her hair, his eyes revealing worry: "Wife, after filming this movie, are you really planning to retire from the entertainment industry?"
Song Ning nodded, leaned on Huo Bei'an's shoulder, and said softly, "The entertainment industry is too complicated. Every day you have to face all kinds of backstabbing and intrigue, and you also have to work with different men when filming. After what happened with Chu Ruobai, I don't want you to worry anymore."
Huo Beian held Song Ning's hand tightly and said, "As long as you're happy, I'll support whatever decision you make."
"If you are well, then I am happy. Husband, for the rest of my time, I only want to be with you."
...
Five months later.
Song Ning gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl.
Huo Beian was overjoyed. Looking at the children's faces, he saw they were almost identical to his son and daughter from his previous life.
"Wife, you've worked so hard. Look at this child, he looks exactly like Huo Yiku and Huo Sitian. Have they come back too?"
"Let me see."
Song Ning lay on the bed, looking at the swaddled baby, a slight smile playing on her lips.
They really are my children from a past life... They've returned...
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