Chapter 346 (Updated 3461)
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In late December, Mu Shaowu won the Best Actor award at this year's Golden Bauhinia Awards for his new film "Bridge and Road" with Feng Que.
This is the first time Mu Shaowu has received such a prestigious and valuable award in his many years of acting career.
Even Mu Shaowu himself found it hard to believe.
When the light swept over him, his face was full of surprise.
Feng Que sat beside him, smiling as she watched him and applauding.
Mu Shaowu glanced at him, and heard Feng Que say, "Why are you still sitting? It's your turn to go on stage and receive your award."
Mu Shaowu: ...So he wasn't hallucinating?
Is it really him?!
Instantly, an immense joy washed over me.
Mu Shaowu stood up in disbelief, a smile already spreading across his face.
Ye Qingxi watched as her father's lips smirked in the live stream, his eyes crinkling so wide that his eyebrows disappeared from his gaze.
Mu Shaowu's fans screamed excitedly: [Ahhhhhh he won an award! He really won an award!]
[Waaaaah, Shao Wu is so worthy!]
[Four years have passed since my first Best Actor nomination, and now I've won the award!]
Shao Wu has really improved so much! Since "Summer," his acting skills have undergone a qualitative leap!
[I knew Director Feng was Shao Wu's life director! Every time Shao Wu is in Director Feng's movies, not only is he good-looking, but his acting is also absolutely superb.]
[Director Feng must really like Shao Wu, right? He's been working with Shao Wu ever since "Summer."]
[I initially thought Director Feng's statement about wanting to continue working with Teacher Mu was just polite talk, but it turns out it was his true feeling!]
[Haha, Shao Wu is handsome, dedicated, and has such a high following, which director wouldn't like him!]
Mu Shaowu walked onto the stage and received his trophy from the presenter.
The Golden Bauhinia trophy is beautifully made, symbolizing a flower blooming amidst thorns. Therefore, the trophy is covered with golden thorns, with only a single blooming flower at the very top.
Mu Shaowu watched, his heart pounding with excitement.
He started acting at the age of 21 and has been on the path of acting for ten years now at the age of 31.
Ten years is enough for a boy to become a young man, enough for an attempt to become a passion, and enough for a person to start a new life.
At first, Mu Shaowu didn't really like acting.
He simply didn't want to work at his family's company so early, but Zeng Chong kept persuading him, so he decided to try his hand at acting, just for fun.
If he had achieved outstanding results in his first year as an actor, he might not have been able to persist for so long.
The reason he hasn't let go of his identity as an actor yet, besides the love that gradually emerged later, is actually more about an indomitable spirit.
From childhood to adulthood, Mu Shaowu has always been intelligent.
He learns everything very quickly and very well.
Mu Shaowu has never experienced a situation where he puts in effort but receives no reward, because most of the time, he doesn't need to put in any effort at all.
He can easily get whatever he wants.
Until he became an actor.
Here, Mu Shaowu encountered the first setback in his life.
He is a top star, a superstar, a visual icon who can attract countless fans just by standing there.
However, his acting skills are far from matching his popularity and status.
For the first time, Mu Shaowu worked incredibly hard on something, and for the first time, he discovered that sometimes, hard work doesn't necessarily bring the results you want.
But if you don't try, things will only get worse.
He was a prodigy since childhood, and this was the first time he had encountered something like this. He was unwilling to accept it, so he kept refusing to admit defeat and wanted to prove that he could also act well. He wanted to tell everyone, and himself, that as long as he wanted to, he could do it.
And now, he has finally done it.
Ten years—he used ten years to give himself an answer.
It took me ten years to overcome the mountain in my heart.
He can finally let go of this matter and face acting with more composure.
Looking at the filmmakers from all over the world in the audience, Mu Shaowu smiled and said, "I am very happy to receive this award. If it were ten years ago, and someone told me that I would win the Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Actor at the age of 31, I would definitely not have taken it seriously. If it were five years ago, and someone told me that I would become the Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Actor in five years, I would definitely have thought they were joking."
"But now, I'm standing here, holding this trophy firmly in my hands. I'm surprised, incredulous, moved, and grateful."
"I thank the organizers, the judges, everyone who has encouraged me, my fans, Director Feng, and my son Ye Qingxi who has believed in and supported me all these years. Ten years ago, I never imagined I would persist in this for so long, and ten years later, I never imagined I would achieve such results. It shows that sometimes, persistence and hard work are still very important."
"So, I am most grateful to myself."
Thank you for not running away like a deserter and backing down when you felt powerless.
Thank you for not being a sore loser and for persevering despite being criticized by the audience time and time again.
Thank you for your pride, your unwillingness to give up, and your stubbornness, which have paved a new chapter in your life.
Thank you for never letting yourself down, nor for letting down the fans who love you.
"Thank you, Mu Shaowu."
Mu Shaowu looked at the people below the stage and slowly smiled.
He turned around and left the stage, bathed in the spotlight, with elegance and composure.
This is the stage he once longed to step onto, the stage he has finally reached, the stage that carries the dreams of so many filmmakers.
Mu Shaowu was satisfied.
He has no regrets.
He can finally move on to the next destination with ease and freedom.
In the future, there will be no mountains he cannot climb or rivers he cannot cross in his life.
Soon, the hashtag #MuShaowuGoldenBauhiniaFilmActor# became a trending topic.
Netizens couldn't help but exclaim in surprise after seeing it.
[Mu Shaowu actually won Best Actor! And it's the Golden Bauhinia Award from one of the three major international film festivals!]
It's unbelievable, but Mu Shaowu's acting skills have indeed improved a lot in recent years.
It's hard to believe that Mu Shaowu could actually win a Best Actor award, and even harder to believe that it doesn't seem so outrageous after all.
Since Mu Shaowu starred in "Summer," he hasn't acted in a single bad movie.
[More than that, not only is the film good, but his acting in it is also excellent.]
[And their image is also very versatile.]
In a way, he's quite inspiring!
That's absolutely right!
Netizens had a lot to say, but overall they expressed their approval and congratulations.
After all, everyone has seen and remembered his progress over the years. Today's Mu Shaowu is no longer the Mu Shaowu who can only act in idol dramas.
The audience has discerning eyes and a forgiving heart. They have witnessed Mu Shaowu's growth and will naturally applaud him for who he is today.
Ye Qingxi was so happy that she immediately sent Mu Shaowu a WeChat message: 【Dad, you're amazing! I knew you would win the award! You've always been my favorite actor!】
After leaving the venue, Mu Shaowu replied to him, "I still find it incredible."
Ye Qingxi: [Then look at the trophies more often; once you see them, you'll understand.]
Mu Shaowu couldn't help but laugh and called him.
Ye Qingxi said sweetly, "Daddy."
Mu Shaowu's smile grew even brighter.
"Is the Golden Bauhinia trophy beautiful?" Ye Qingxi asked him.
Mu Shaowu nodded, "It looks very good."
"I bet it will look great. It will look amazing when it's displayed in the showcase."
As Mu Shaowu thought about Ye Qingxi's Golden Phoenix trophy in the display case, he couldn't help but recall when Feng Que won the Golden Osmanthus Award for Best Director for "Summer" and said that one day, when he also won his own individual award, they could exchange trophies.
Now, it seems they can switch places.
"It might not be able to be displayed in a showcase," he said to Ye Qingxi.
"Why?" Ye Qingxi asked curiously.
"I'll tell you when we get back."
"Oh," Ye Qingxi replied, "Then when are you coming back, Dad?"
"You should be able to get there by tomorrow after school, and maybe I'll even have time to pick you up."
"You don't need to pick me up. I can go home by myself."
"Okay." Mu Shaowu had no objections; he understood that his son felt sorry for him.
The two talked for a while before finally ending the call.
Ye Qingxi stood up, left the bedroom, and went to find Aunt Zhang.
"Aunt Zhang, could you teach me how to make a cake?"
"Cake?" Aunt Zhang asked, somewhat puzzled. "You want to eat it? Then I'll make it for you."
Ye Qingxi shook her head, "I wanted to make it for my dad."
Aunt Zhang asked in confusion, "Why would you suddenly want to make a cake for your father when it's neither a holiday nor a festival?"
When Mu Shaowu first went to the awards ceremony, everyone would watch the live broadcast. Later, he went more often, but he was only nominated and did not win any awards. Mu Shaowu himself was embarrassed, and no one wanted to mention it—for fear of upsetting him.
But gradually, I stopped watching the live streams on purpose.
After all, the current Mu Shaowu is not the Mu Shaowu of the past. Now he is a regular at film festivals, and if he were to stay here any longer, he would have to do it too many times every year.
"My dad won an award," Ye Qingxi said. "Best Actor, Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Actor."
Mrs. Zhang exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Then we should celebrate!"
Ye Qingxi nodded, "His flight is coming back tomorrow afternoon, so I wanted to make him a cake."
"But you have to go to school tomorrow."
"I can ask for leave," Ye Qingxi said with a smile. "I'll take half a day off."
He had good grades and often participated in school activities, so taking leave was a regular occurrence for him, and Aunt Zhang was used to it.
Besides, although he and Mu Shaowu are not biological father and son, their relationship is already closer than that of most biological fathers and sons. Now that Mu Shaowu has won an award, he would definitely not want to stay at school instead of going home to bake cakes.
Therefore, Aunt Zhang didn't say anything to persuade her to study, but smiled and said, "Okay, I'll teach you tomorrow afternoon."
"Mmm," Ye Qingxi said happily.
He quickly sent private messages to the others, telling them that Mu Shaowu had won an award, so if they had time tomorrow afternoon, they could go home to celebrate with his father.
Mu Zheng was busy working and didn't see the message for a while before replying, "No problem."
Mu Shaoting was recording a song in the studio. After finishing, he exclaimed in surprise, "Ahhhhh, he won an award!"
Ye Qingxi: [Mm.]
Mu Shaoting: [I'll be back in a bit. I'll order him a big cake tomorrow!]
Ye Qingxi: [No need, I'll bake him a cake tomorrow afternoon.]
Mu Shaoting: !!!
Mu Shaoting: [Wouldn't this move your dad to death?]
Ye Qingxi smiled, hoping that what she made wouldn't taste too bad.
Mu Shaoyan was the last to reply. There was nothing he could do; startups like theirs had just too much to handle. He had been in a meeting for three hours straight, and before he could even have a sip of water, he checked his phone and saw this exciting news.
Mu Shaoyan immediately went to find Duan Yi and told him that he needed to ask for leave the next afternoon, "I'll come back after I finish celebrating with my brother."
"No need." Duan Yi felt sorry for him. "You haven't been sleeping well lately, so don't come back tomorrow. Just stay at your place and get some rest for the night."
"How can that be? How long will you be busy like that?"
"I'm fine, I don't feel tired."
"Then I don't feel tired."
Duan Yi: ...
Duan Yi was at his wits' end. "If I get too busy, I'll just ask Lu Zhao to come and help, okay?"
Mu Shaoyan: ? ? ?
Mu Shaoyan looked at him, "Are you sure you won't fight him?"
"Of course not," Duan Yi said. "Am I being very gentle with him right now?"
"He is your friend, and I am your boyfriend. As your boyfriend, I naturally respect your friend."
Mu Shaoyan: ...
Mu Shaoyan was speechless.
Since he and Duan Yi went from being friends to boyfriends, Duan Yi's attitude towards Lu Zhao has undergone a strange change.
He stopped being sarcastic and looked down on Lu Zhao. He adopted an attitude that since Lu Zhao was his friend, as his boyfriend, he wouldn't make things difficult for him.
even!
He actually offered to join their company when Lu Zhao graduated last year!
At first, Mu Shaoyan thought Duan Yi was testing him and repeatedly refused. Later, he discovered that Duan Yi was serious and really wanted to recruit Lu Zhao.
Mu Shaoyan was initially reluctant, fearing that one day he might dislike Lu Zhao again, which would cause him a headache.
Duan Yi analyzed it for him, saying, "I don't really like doing business with others over drinks. I'd rather focus on my technical work. You're also sometimes too impulsive and not very good at it. But Lu Zhao is different. He's actually very good at dealing with people, he's very tactful in his words and actions, he's calm and intelligent, so we really need someone like him."
Mu Shaoyan: ? ? ?
"I suggested adding him, but you disagreed."
"Because I was jealous back then," Duan Yi said matter-of-factly.
Mu Shaoyan was amused by his honesty. "So you're not eating now?"
“Now I’m your boyfriend, and he’s just your friend. As your boyfriend, I naturally won’t hold a grudge against your friend.”
Mu Shaoyan: ...
"So when you get home tomorrow afternoon, get some rest," Duan Yi said.
Mu Shaoyan looked at him and said, "Then you should get some rest too."
"Mm." Duan Yi nodded.
He looked at Mu Shaoyan and waved.
Mu Shaoyan was puzzled and walked around the desk to his side.
"What?" he asked, leaning closer.
The next second, Duan Yi raised his hand and pressed the back of his head, then tilted his head back and kissed him on the lips.
Mu Shaoyan: !!!
Duan Yi smiled, pulled away from his lips, and gently ruffled his hair with the hand on the back of his head.
"Congratulations to your brother on winning the award."
Mu Shaoyan: ...You know my brother won the award!
Why did you kiss me?!
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