Chapter 440 "Grandpa, I like Xiaoxi, I want to be with him..."
440:
Mu Shaowu hadn't expected his acceptance speech to be like this. Looking at Ye Qingxi, he finally remembered that sixteen years ago, Ye Qingxi had indeed said in her acceptance speech that she wanted to walk the red carpet with him and watch him receive the trophy.
Mu Shaowu was both touched and helpless.
How can such things be controlled by humans?
Originally, Mu Shaowu didn't have high expectations for this nomination.
He's already won Best Actor, so whether he wins Best Supporting Actor or not is irrelevant.
But now, he genuinely hopes he can get it.
It wasn't for anything else, just so that Ye Qingxi could get what she wanted.
He watched Ye Qingxi walk off the podium and back to his side.
Mu Shaowu said softly, "You child..."
He seemed to want to say something, but didn't.
She just looked at him and smiled gently.
Ye Qingxi smiled too.
He handed his trophy to Mu Shaowu.
Mu Shaowu took it and looked at it. It was the style of the Golden Osmanthus Award trophy that he was familiar with, only the words engraved on it were different.
Mu Shaowu couldn't help but gently touch the words "Best New Director," his heart filled with tenderness.
When Mu Shaoyan saw that he had actually won the award, he exclaimed excitedly, "That's wonderful! It's all thanks to our Xiaoxi!"
“I told you you didn’t need to worry,” Mu Shaoting said.
Mu Zheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Mu Feng, on the other hand, was surprised that Ye Qingxi would say such a thing on the podium.
Sixteen years have passed; his wish should have come true by now.
Mu Feng sat down on the sofa, not in a hurry to leave.
He wanted to see if Mu Shaowu could stand on the podium.
Let's see if the hope his grandson made sixteen years ago can be realized at this time.
The viewers in the live stream couldn't help but feel excited: [I didn't really have high expectations for Mu Shaowu as the best supporting actor, but now, I really hope Xiaoxi gets her wish!]
【Me too! 】
[It should be possible, Teacher Mu is a big favorite this time.]
However, the competition in Teacher Mu's group is quite fierce.
[Ahhh, this immediately puts me on the edge of my seat!]
[Go, Teacher Mu!]
Several more awards were given out, and then came the Best Supporting Actor award.
Mu Shaowu immediately perked up.
Ye Qingxi couldn't help but concentrate.
He thought that if his father didn't win the award, he would immediately comfort him and say that it was okay, he had already won Best Actor, why would he care about Best Supporting Actor?
Then he thought, he was really too impulsive. He shouldn't have said those words from sixteen years ago on the podium, saying that he hoped to see his father on the podium to receive the award. He should have waited until his father received the award before talking to him about it.
Ye Qingxi couldn't stop regretting it, but he couldn't go back in time or take back what he had said. Therefore, he could only silently pray that his father would win the award.
Otherwise, he was afraid that Mu Shaowu would feel disappointed and apologetic for not being able to fulfill his wish.
While praying, Ye Qingxi secretly observed Mu Shaowu's expression.
The actors nominated for Best Supporting Actor this year are—
The large screen started playing the video again.
The fans of Mu Shaowu and Ye Qingxi in the live broadcast room immediately became nervous.
Even the usually composed Mu Shaoting couldn't help but clutch the pillow in his arms tightly. Was it his brother? Could it be his brother?
Feng Que, who had been waiting in the nanny van, looked at his phone and couldn't help but think of sixteen years ago.
That was Mu Shaowu's first time on such a big stage, and also his first time standing on the Golden Phoenix Award stage, not for his personal award, but for their work award.
Ye Qingxi was the only individual winner that year.
Although Mu Shaowu didn't say it, he really wanted it.
Now, he probably wants it too.
He has always been a proud person; once he was nominated, he wanted to win, not to mention that Ye Qingxi was by his side.
Let him win the award, Feng Que thought. Who knows when he and Ye Qingxi will share the stage again?
"The winner of this year's Best Supporting Actor award is—" the presenter drawled.
Mu Shaowu sat quietly, his heart like a lake that had been skipped, with a few ripples, but overall still calm.
He was already forty-three years old. Mu Shaowu, who was twenty-five, was impulsive and easily startled. In this kind of situation, he would still feel nervous and uneasy, with something in his heart.
At 43, Mu Shaowu had already learned to remain calm in the face of adversity and had already obtained what he wanted. Therefore, although Ye Qingxi's words made him anticipate the trophy, he was not anxious about it.
So what if we don't win an award this time?
He could also star in Ye Qingxi's next film, and one day, in a certain month and year, walk the red carpet with him again, and under his gaze, win his own trophy.
Ye Qingxi is still very young, and he is not old yet.
They always have a chance.
There's no rush.
No, it's not necessary to get it at this moment.
He was very open-minded, and then he heard his own name called out, "—Mu Shaowu."
Ye Qingxi instantly hugged him excitedly.
Seeing the excited smile on his face, Mu Shaowu couldn't help but smile as well.
He saw his younger self in his twenties reflected in Ye Qingxi's face, beaming with joy, full of youthful energy, passionate and radiant.
He smiled and hugged his son, then stood up and walked towards the podium.
Ye Qingxi said happily: That's great.
Mu Shaoting also breathed a sigh of relief and said: That's great.
Mu Shaoyan excitedly gave Mu Ge a high five.
Even Mu Feng's eyes showed a hint of relief.
People always hope that their past expectations will come true, and now, Ye Qingxi's seven-year-old expectation has come true.
He must be very happy, Mu Feng thought.
The spotlight shone on Ye Qingxi, and he smiled brightly and joyfully in the camera's view.
Mu Shaowu stood on the podium and accepted the trophy.
The director switched the camera back to him.
Mu Shaowu walked to the microphone under the spotlight and formally thanked the organizers of the Golden Osmanthus Award, the judges, and many other people. Then he looked at Ye Qingxi.
She looked at her child who was watching her from not far away.
“You saw it,” he said.
He smiled slowly, his gaze gentle.
Sixteen years ago, Ye Qingxi gave him her trophy, hoping that he would have his own trophy in the future.
Sixteen years later, under his watchful gaze, he lifted his own trophy.
This is a very special trophy for Mu Shaowu.
He played more leading roles in his later films and won Best Actor awards, but this was his first Best Supporting Actor award.
With that, his acting career was complete.
He has created his own story and also acted in other people's stories.
Whether in someone else's story or in his own, he is the best.
He waved the trophy, smiled, and walked off the podium.
Ye Qingxi watched him walk gracefully towards her, as if from the moment they first met, approaching him little by little, step by step, until he was beside her.
He stood up and hugged him again.
Mu Shaowu smiled and patted his shoulder, then sat down next to him.
Viewers in the live stream exclaimed excitedly: 【Ahhh, it really is Teacher Mu! Now, Xiaoxi's dream can come true!】
[An echo from sixteen years ago, Xiao Xi, you've waited for us!]
This is wonderful! I'm so happy!
[As everyone hoped! As everyone hoped! Now I can finally sleep peacefully!]
Feng Que looked at the comments in the live stream and slowly smiled.
On the trending topics list, Mu Shaowu and Ye Qingxi's names once again surged to the top.
After the Best Supporting Actor award, it's time for the Best Supporting Actress award, followed by the Most Popular Actress and Best Actor awards.
Ye Qingxi and Mu Shaowu stayed until almost midnight before finally leaving.
This father and son duo were already very popular with the media, and now that they've come out with an award, the media naturally won't let them off the hook.
Ye Qingxi looked at the long lenses and short lenses in front of her and answered their questions with a smile.
When asked whether she was happier to win the award or Mu Shaowu was happier, Ye Qingxi answered without hesitation: "Of course, it's my dad."
"Seeing him win the award is my biggest reward this time."
Mu Shaowu was amused by his words.
The reporters at the scene laughed, "Where's Teacher Mu?"
“Then let him win the award,” Mu Shaowu said. “I already have a lot of acting awards, but he doesn’t have any awards for directing yet.”
After answering many more questions, Ye Qingxi, with the help of Chen Xiang and Zeng Chong, left with Mu Shaowu.
They got into the van and saw that Feng Que was already inside.
Ye Qingxi exclaimed in surprise, "Daddy, what brings you here?"
"I've come to pick you up," Feng Que said. "Wasn't it just the three of us back then? Now that we're going back, it should still be the three of us."
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxi knew that he had also watched the live stream.
He smiled at Feng Que and said happily, "Yes."
Mu Shaowu then laughed as well.
He handed the trophy in his hand to Feng Que.
Feng Que looked at it and said softly, "This is your first Best Supporting Actor award, isn't it?"
Mu Shaowu nodded.
"That's great, now you've won every award a male actor can win."
Mu Shaowu thought so too.
Although he never really cared about the award.
But when he received the award, Mu Shaowu realized that he was actually quite happy.
It's not just that we're happy that he fulfilled Ye Qingxi's wish, but also that he, as an actor, has once again been affirmed, praised, and recognized.
This road, which he had walked for so long and which he once loved, always held an inextinguishable fire in his heart, no matter what.
Mu Shaowu turned around and hugged his son.
Ye Qingxi looked at him with a smile, her eyes sparkling.
When the three of them returned home, a celebration was inevitable.
The Mu family is gathered together today, a rare occasion, just to celebrate Ye Qingxi and Mu Shaowu's wedding as soon as possible.
Even Mu Ge, who was so sleepy that he could barely keep his eyes open, didn't want to sleep yet and wanted to see Ye Qingxi before he slept.
"Congratulations, brother," Mu Ge said sweetly.
Ye Qingxi rubbed his head. "Thank you, Xiao Keke."
He said with some concern, "Go to sleep, it's so late."
Mu Ge shook his head, "I'm not sleepy at all."
The next second, his eyelids started to droop.
Mu Shaoyan, being the elder, was the first to laugh.
Mu Shaoting was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.
The group first gave Ye Qingxi and Mu Shaowu a simple celebration, and then held a formal, large-scale celebration the next day.
Mu Shaoting even ordered a cake for the two of them and let them cut it.
Mu Ge looked on, her big eyes blinking.
Ye Qingxi looked at Mu Shaowu, who held his hand and together they cut the celebration cake that belonged to the two of them.
Mu Shaowu gave the first piece of cake to Ye Qingxi.
"Thank you for making my father's acting career come true," he said. "And thank you for making your past hopes come true."
Ye Qingxi laughed, "I should thank you, Dad. Thank you for making my dream come true. Thank you for letting me win my first director award."
"Alright," Mu Shaoting teased them, "You're all old folks now, why are you thanking me like this? Why don't you thank me? I even sang the theme song for you!"
Ye Qingxi immediately replied sweetly, "Thank you, Auntie."
"You're welcome," Mu Shaoting said smugly.
Mu Shaowu, however, was somewhat displeased, "What do you mean by 'old father'? I'm still very young! Xiao Xi is even younger!"
Mu Shaoting clicked his tongue in amazement, "Not old yet, brother? You're already forty!"
"So what if you're forty? It's the prime of your life!"
Mu Shaoting: "...Then you are indeed brilliant."
Mu Shaowu snorted, "Anyway, it's more glorious than yours."
Ye Qingxi watched them bicker, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face.
As he was smiling, he saw Mu Ge staring at him expectantly.
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?
Mu Ge whispered, "I want one too."
"What do you want?" Ye Qingxi asked, puzzled.
Mu Shaoting, however, knew his son well and said, "He wants you to thank him."
After she finished speaking, she smiled and pinched her son's cheek, "What contribution have you made to your brother? Why do you want that too?"
Mu Ge: ...
Mu Ge frowned instantly, remembering what had happened.
Looking at his adorable little face, Ye Qingxi dabbed some cream on the tip of his nose.
"Thank you, Coco, for staying up all night to wait for me to come back~"
"You're welcome." Mu Ge immediately smiled and raised his face.
Ye Qingxi cut a small piece of cake and handed it to him.
Mu Ge took it, looking at it with longing.
Ye Qingxi was happy all day.
He was enjoying both career success and the warmth of his family, so much so that when he lay in bed at night, Ye Qingxi suddenly didn't want to hide it from his family anymore.
From childhood to adulthood, he was the one who knew the most of his family's little secrets.
He knew that his uncle and Duan Yi were having an affair.
I know that Li Jing likes his aunt.
I know that Feng Que and his father aren't really boyfriends; they're just acting.
He knows many things that others don't.
His family had never hidden anything from him.
His grandfather was even more so.
No matter when or where, his grandfather always loved him the most and always treated him the most specially.
If his grandfather knew that his most beloved grandson had been dating for three years before telling him, what would he think?
If his father knew that his most beloved son had been in a relationship for a long time but had never told him, wouldn't he feel distrusted?
And his uncle, his aunt, and every elder in his family.
Ye Qingxi thought, since he and Qin Cheng probably wouldn't break up anyway, why be so fixated on the long time that had passed?
Most people in the world get married after going on blind dates for a few months.
He and Qin Cheng have known each other since childhood and have been dating for half a year. Why is their relationship so unstable?
He felt it was quite stable.
Then why hide it?
Telling his family early will put their minds at ease.
Even though Qin Cheng is at a disadvantage in terms of gender, he is still the Mu family's grandson, his grandfather's grandson, and his father's nephew. Even if they are surprised at first, they should be able to accept it happily afterward.
Thinking this through, Ye Qingxi told Qin Cheng about it the following evening when she went to pick him up.
Qin Cheng: !!! !!!
Qin Cheng never dreamed that Ye Qingxi would come up with such an amazing idea in just one night.
Are you serious?
Ye Qingxi nodded.
"Will you break up with me?" he asked.
"Of course not," Qin Cheng said, unable to resist taking his hand in his.
Ye Qingxi laughed, "That's it then."
"Whether we tell them sooner or later, it's all the same, so we might as well tell them sooner so they can be at ease and stop worrying about our relationship."
"Are you sure it's reassurance and not just worry?" Qin Cheng asked skeptically.
Ye Qingxi chuckled, "You're the Mu family's grandson, you should have that much confidence!"
Qin Cheng: ...
Let's forget about it then.
Ye Qingxi has always been their family's biological grandson.
He is related to me only by blood.
In matters of the heart, how could he possibly compare to Ye Qingxi, who was completely open and honest with everyone?
Qin Cheng never thought anything of it.
He even felt it was the right thing to do.
You deserve what you put in.
He himself did not contribute as much as Ye Qingxi, so naturally he should not have received more than Ye Qingxi.
Otherwise, it would be too unfair to Ye Qingxi.
"When do you want to tell Grandpa?" Qin Cheng asked.
Ye Qingxi felt there was no better time than now, so she said, "Let's do it tonight."
Qin Cheng: !!! !!! !!!
Qin Cheng felt that his brother really wanted him dead!
"Isn't it too early?"
"Then tomorrow night?" Ye Qingxi pondered. "The night after that? The night after that?"
"Tomorrow night," Qin Cheng said.
Let him prepare himself mentally as well.
Ye Qingxi looked at him and encouraged him, "Don't worry, even though you're a boy, you're Grandpa's grandson, so Grandpa definitely won't treat you the way he treated my daddy and uncle."
Qin Cheng: ...
Qin Cheng felt that this was not the point.
If there's anything that could make his grandfather look at him with new respect and offset his negative points as a man, it would only be that he and Ye Qingxi grew up together, and his grandfather could see and feel his affection and care for Ye Qingxi. Therefore, his grandfather could and might be willing to believe that he could continue to love Ye Qingxi in the same way for a long, long time in the future.
His grandfather wouldn't make an exception for him just because he was his grandson.
The only thing that could make him give him a break is his long-standing and undisguised affection, which is his greatest advantage and his only advantage.
The two got into the car and began to discuss the matter.
"What do you think is the best way for us to tell Grandpa about this?" Ye Qingxi asked him.
"What do you think?" Qin Cheng wanted to hear his thoughts first.
“I think we can go together. When we go in, we can both kneel down and tell Grandpa about our life journey and how we fell in love.”
Qin Cheng: ...
Qin Cheng felt that the moment Ye Qingxi knelt down, he was already considered a dead man in his grandfather's eyes.
"I think I should go, not the other way around," Qin Cheng said, offering his opinion.
"That won't do," Ye Qingxi disagreed. "This is between the two of us, how can I not go?"
“Xiao Xi,” Qin Cheng looked at him and said gently, “You know that Grandpa cares about you the most and loves you the most, especially since you are Grandpa Ye’s child. He must have a lot to say to me, but with you here, some things may not be so convenient to say.”
Ye Qingxi: ...
"But……"
“You have to give him space to criticize me and vent his dissatisfaction,” Qin Cheng said. “You are a pearl in his heart. He doesn’t want you to be with a certain man. I am his grandson, so I shouldn’t knowingly do the wrong thing. I know he doesn’t want it, but I still do it. He will definitely be dissatisfied, resentful, and angry. But with you by his side, he will be mindful of you and won’t be able to say many things.”
“Only when you’re not around, only when we’re alone together, will he vent and express himself. So, please let me face him alone.”
“Well… I’ll go see him after you’ve finished talking to him,” Ye Qingxi said.
"Okay," Qin Cheng said gently.
It's only natural that Ye Qingxi wants to see his grandfather.
Even if Ye Qingxi doesn't go to see her grandfather, her grandfather will definitely go to see Ye Qingxi.
I will listen to his thoughts and make my final decision.
Qin Cheng looked at Ye Qingxi with tender eyes.
At this moment, he felt fortunate that the storm of coming out would only befall him and not Ye Qingxi.
His grandfather wouldn't blame him.
His second uncle would certainly not blame his son.
His parents wouldn't blame Ye Qingxi either.
If they are angry, it will only be because of him, and it will only be directed at him.
Ye Qingxi won't be implicated because of him, that's good, that's all that matters.
He had already upset his grandfather because of this, and he didn't want Ye Qingxi to be hurt again.
"I will talk to Grandpa properly," he assured Ye Qingxi.
Ye Qingxi looked at him for a long time, then nodded and said softly, "Mm."
Even after they got home and parted ways, Ye Qingxi was still thinking about this matter.
He told Qin Cheng, "If you're going to talk to Grandpa, you must let me know in advance."
"Okay," Qin Cheng replied.
Ye Qingxi thought about it and then felt that this wouldn't work either.
“I’d better go back tomorrow night,” he said. “I’ll tell my dad and the others tomorrow that I’m going to stay with my grandpa for a few days. Then you can talk to him tonight. After you’ve told him, I’ll go see him.”
"Okay," Qin Cheng replied.
"You're not going to see him secretly tonight, are you?"
Qin Cheng smiled. "I swear to you."
Ye Qingxi was relieved.
He hugged Qin Cheng and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa loves you very much. He won't really be angry with you."
“I know,” Qin Cheng said.
Ye Qingxi looked at him and smiled faintly, "From now on, we won't have to sneak around anymore, and we won't have to worry anymore."
"Mm." Qin Cheng nodded.
He lowered his head and, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, kissed Ye Qingxi, coaxing him, "Let's go back."
Only then did Ye Qingxi reluctantly turn around and walk towards her home.
Qin Cheng watched him walk into the villa, then got back into his car and drove back.
Mu Feng was already at the restaurant. When he saw him return, he asked him to change his clothes and come over for dinner.
Qin Cheng nodded, changed into his pajamas, went downstairs, and arrived at the dining room.
There weren't many people at home today, just him and Mu Feng, so Aunt Zhang didn't cook as many dishes as yesterday.
Qin Cheng ate quietly, occasionally glancing up at his grandfather without making a sound.
He didn't dare look too closely, afraid his grandfather would find out.
Since he had already promised Ye Qingxi, he still wanted to wait until tomorrow night to talk to her about their relationship.
He felt a little reluctant, a little uneasy, and a little... no, not just a little, but a very deep sense of guilt.
Qin Cheng wondered, why can't men have children with each other?
If he and Ye Qingxi could have children, then his grandfather wouldn't feel guilty, and he wouldn't feel guilty because of his grandfather's guilt.
He was willing to have a child with Ye Qingxi, and even more so, he was willing to have a child for Ye Qingxi.
But unfortunately, he couldn't, and neither could they.
Qin Cheng ate his meal in silence, but his gaze inadvertently fell upon the graying temples of Mu Feng.
He truly hoped that his grandfather could see Ye Qingxi's child.
This is the continuation of his beloved grandson's life.
"What's wrong?" Mu Feng looked up at him.
Qin Cheng hadn't expected him to notice, and quickly shook his head, "No."
Mu Feng had no doubts.
He placed a piece of spare rib on Qin Cheng's plate, said nothing, and continued eating with his head down.
Qin Cheng was eating his ribs, which were supposed to be sweet and sour, but he only tasted the sourness.
Qin Cheng thought it would be better to let his grandfather beat him up; that way, he might feel a little better.
The next afternoon, as soon as Qin Cheng got off work, he saw Ye Qingxi again.
"I've already talked to my dad and the others," Ye Qingxi said in a light tone.
"Okay." Qin Cheng smiled.
"You didn't tell Grandpa last night, did you?" Ye Qingxi asked him.
Qin Cheng pinched his cheek. "Would I lie to you if I promised you something?"
Ye Qingxi shook his head. It was just that his brother was always used to protecting him, which was why he was always worried that his brother wanted to bear everything alone.
Although, he did indeed want to.
"When the time comes, tell Grandpa that I like you too, I really like you," Ye Qingxi reminded him.
Qin Cheng nodded. "Okay."
Ye Qingxi held his hand, but her heart was filled with worry.
They were worried that Qin Cheng would be blamed.
I'm also worried that his grandfather will be upset about this.
It seems he'll probably be sleeping with his grandfather again tonight. Ye Qingxi thought that was fine too, so he could better explain things to his grandfather, put his mind at ease, and put his mind at ease.
Both of them returned home with mixed feelings.
As soon as Ye Qingxi entered the door, she called out to Mu Feng, "Grandpa, I'll stay here tonight."
It wasn't his first time staying here, and Mu Feng was already used to it, so he gave a light reply without thinking much of it.
Ye Qingxi breathed a sigh of relief, went back to her room, and changed her clothes.
After finishing his meal, Qin Cheng waited for a while before going to see Mu Feng.
Mu Feng was reading documents in his study. He rarely reads documents now, spending most of his time reading books. Only when he can't stay idle will he ask Mu Zheng, Mu Shaowu, or even Mu Shaoting for some.
When Qin Cheng came in, Mu Feng assumed he had something to discuss with him about work.
"What's wrong?" he asked calmly.
Qin Cheng looked at him, silently apologetic.
Mu Feng saw the guilt in his eyes and was somewhat puzzled. The next second, he saw Qin Cheng kneel down.
At that moment, Mu Feng suddenly sensed that something big was about to happen.
He looked at his grandson, saying nothing and asking nothing.
Calmly and composedly, I waited for him to speak.
Then, he heard Qin Cheng's apologetic, firm, and implied pleading words.
He said, "Grandpa, I like Xiaoxi. I want to be with him, I want to marry him, and I want to spend my whole life by his side. I love him, and I hope you can give me this opportunity."
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