Chapter 248
Two years later
After six months of filming and a year and a half of post-production, "Star Wars: Fate" was finally released two years later, grossing 3.8 billion Greenbacks worldwide, breaking the global box office record. At the end of the same year, he won Best Actor at three international A-level film festivals. The following year, he challenged for awards at the five major international film festivals, starting with Berlin in February.
Whether internationally or in China, everyone is betting madly on whether Chu Huaiqin can conquer Berlin and win the Best Actor award again.
"Go ahead, bro, kill it."
"So excited, so excited, so nervous, it will be fine."
"After the 7th Wilderness Survival Tour last year, my brother's filming has been less frequent. He barely even appeared on camera. Finally, thanks to the film festival, he appeared in front of the camera again. I burst into tears."
“Who would believe that I paid attention to the film festival because of a star who is almost half-obsolete!”
"This time it should be okay. If we can win Berlin, then Cannes is next."
"Oh my god, stop making promises. I'm about to get hurt. Let's just stick to the current situation. There are a lot of movies that can be made this year. My dear brother is still a bit dangerous."
"I'm sure you can get it. I almost cried when I watched the movie."
"Exactly. Especially the line he said, 'Since ancient times, China has had an emperor guarding the country's gates, and a king dies for the country. I'm neither an emperor nor a king, just a man of ambition.' There's no turning back now. I cried like crazy."
"Ahhh, my brother's acting is so good, I love it! He sacrificed his lover to help hundreds of thousands of people. He is selfish, but also selfless. I like this character so much. How can there be such a heartbreaking person."
"I want to watch it a second time, but I don't dare to watch it a second time. I'm a fan of the movie, and I heard the ending is not good, so I don't dare to watch it, woooo~"
"Want to know?"
"Spoiler out"
Star Wars: Fate wasn't just popular in China; fans of the books, the series, and even Chu Huaiqin's own international fans were also following the action, cheering him on. Chinese fans flew to Berlin in advance to check in, while those in China were making travel plans, listing out when Chu Huaiqin would board the plane and arrive in Berlin. Unaware of the exact departure time, fans frantically bought tickets for those dates, especially first-class seats.
However, just three days ago, news suddenly came out that Chu Huaiqin might take Xia Entang's private plane to Berlin.
"Wow, why didn't I think of this possibility?"
"No, there are six flights a day. I bought them for a week straight and even hired someone to help me sit them. I was just hoping I could run into my brother and take a solo photo. How could this happen?"
"Hey rich guy in front, I only chose three flights, I also want to try my luck, woo woo~"
"Be strong, none of you can defeat Xia En."
"Ever since Xia Entropy went into business, he's become less and less lovable. How could you deprive me of the chance to see my brother? That's too much."
"I want to protest, protest to Xia Entang. My brother is everyone's brother, you can't take it all for yourself."
"Calm down, calm down. I think there's another way to get my brother to show up at the airport."
"Speak! I'm ready."
"Smashed Xia En's private plane."
"Don't touch anything written in the criminal law!"
Everyone: Silence.
Chu Huaiqin has also been paying attention to the news outside, scrolling through his phone very quickly. He smiled as he read, and had the urge to reply several times, but he didn't click on it.
"What are you laughing at?" a deep voice rang out. Chu Huaiqin looked up and saw Xia Entang, a mature man with sharp features and a sturdy build. He walked towards Chu Huaiqin while unbuttoning his suit. After that, he took off his jacket and threw it on the sofa. He raised his hand to pull off his tie and unbutton his shirt, revealing his sexy collarbone.
Xia En put one knee down beside Chu Huaiqin, snuggled into the sofa, hugged his waist, nuzzled his neck like a little animal, and kissed him twice: "What are you laughing at? You look so happy."
Turning his gaze to the page on his phone, he discovered the wails and declarations of Chu Huaiqin's fans. One message, strikingly, threatened to smash his private jet. Xia Entropy sneered, closed his eyes, and ignored them.
Chu Huaiqin chuckled, reached out to smooth his hair, and said with a smile: "Tired?"
Ever since Xia Entropy took over the company, his personality has become more and more like his brother's: more mature, more stable, and a touch colder. Business is different, after all. Xia Entropy didn't understand at first that others wouldn't show mercy just because he was a member of the Xia family. No one knows where the pitfalls are. Six months ago, the company lost tens of billions, leaving him devastated. If it weren't for the Xia family's support, Qing Entropy Technology Company might have collapsed.
Chu Huaiqin still remembers going to look for him in the middle of the night. He was filming a night scene on set at the time, and after hearing the news, he took leave to go look for Xia En. There was no one at home, no one at Xia's residence, and when he went to his company, all the lights were off and the phone was unreachable. Chu Huaiqin was truly afraid that this arrogant child would not be able to bear the blow and do something to hurt him.
Driving around the city, Chu Huaiqin searched for him again and again until about three in the morning. He then went to the Qingentang Building, asked the security guard to open the door, and went directly to the top floor to find him in the office.
Hearing the sound, Xia En raised his head with red eyes, like a wounded little animal, alert and angry, and the darkness seemed to be about to swallow him up.
From then on, this person became different. He despised innocence, became decisive and ruthless, and had endless ways of setting traps for others. He was not as feared and terrifying as his brother.
With two tigers coming out of one family, the Xia family became even more powerful.
For a while, Chu Huaiqin felt that he didn't know him anymore, but fortunately, this tiger was still a kitten after returning home.
"Yeah!" Xia Entang responded lazily and hugged the person tighter.
"I can go to Berlin by myself. Look at you, you've exhausted yourself." Chu Huaiqin sighed. He would be in Berlin for several days instead of just one or two days. Xia Entropy Company was in a critical period of market development and research and development, and he didn't know what she had to do with him.
"No, I want to participate in every glory of yours, and I won't let you go abroad alone!" Xia En muttered. Qingqing has so many fans, and there are even more people who like him. Who knows if there will be a few blind people who will specifically come after him!
He and Qingqing haven't gotten married yet! He can't relax at all.
"Then don't work too hard." Chu Huaiqin knew that he couldn't persuade this person, so he didn't try to persuade him, but said: "Let's go with the staff this time!"
Anthony wasn't in China, but the filming had originally taken place there. One of the screenwriters was also Chinese and would be attending the film festival. He'd even called today to ask if he was going by private jet. If so, he'd book tickets with everyone else. Chu Huaiqin thought about it and finally decided to let him book two more tickets.
"There's enough room on the plane, let them sit together." Xia En was surprised. When he raised this issue with Qingqing before, although he didn't agree immediately, he thought it was settled.
"Little boy, it's not good to be separated from the masses. Be obedient." Chu Huaiqin patted Xia En's head. "It's too late. Go take a shower and go to bed early."
"Then you have to compensate me," Xia En said confidently. Seeing Qingqing raise her eyebrows slightly, he leaned closer and said with a smile, "Come and take a shower with me."
"I have washed it."
"Wash it again."
The lights in the living room dimmed, and another night began.
Everyone argued over whether Chu Huaiqin would take a private jet or a regular flight. Some refused to believe it, while others swore they had received information that Xia Entang had applied for an outbound flight. No one gave in. A few days later, the agency posted the boarding time, and Chu Huaiqin forwarded it, urging everyone to quickly refund any extra tickets. Those who had already purchased tickets could take screenshots and send them to Chen Guo for reimbursement of the refund fee.
"You are worthy of being my brother. I don't want to quit. I have to keep it as a souvenir."
"Woo woo, the poor devil has to retreat, thank you dear brother."
"I'm so envious of the fans who bought that flight. They're so lucky."
"Hahaha, luckily I bought all the ship classes, hahaha, I love my brother the most."
"Seek real-time."
"It's okay if I didn't win. I'm going to see him off at the airport."
"I'm going too. I'm going too."
Those who hadn't bought the winning ticket finally had a way out. They all shouted, "You have to go that day!" The noise was so overwhelming that it even shocked the airport. Chu Huaiqin promptly posted on Weibo, urging everyone to remain calm. On the day of departure, everyone was indeed calm, with no signs of chaos. However, upon deplaning, they were greeted by frantic fans. Xia Entropy provided close protection, pushing through the crowds before they finally left.
Undoubtedly, the two of them were once again in the news. After arriving in Berlin, Chu Huaiqin's profile changed. Even on the day of the awards ceremony, fans from all over the world filled the red carpet, holding up posters of the film and Chu Huaiqin himself, and their thunderous cheers filled the air.
Reporters set up their cameras, waiting for the most eye-catching person to appear.
“Here I come!”
Someone shouted, and the car arranged by the organizing committee slowly drove onto the red carpet. The bodyguards ran over to open the door, and Wade and Chu Huaiqin got out of the car from the left and right doors. In an instant, cheers were like the sound of rolling waves, wave after wave, deafening. Chu Huaiqin's name covered all other sounds, and even the stars who had already entered the venue could hear the noise outside.
"Chu, it's terrifying. His fans are truly global."
"I heard that the number of registered users on his official website has exceeded 400 million."
"These past two years have been a bumper year for him!"
"I came in before them. The red carpet was cleared, and it was just him and Wade."
The stars and actors were talking to each other in low voices, and when they heard the last sentence, they all expressed envy. Cleaning the red carpet was a treatment only superstars could enjoy!
Xia En sat to the side, frowning. He had come in as a VIP, not through the red carpet, and the thought of Qingqing and Wade walking arm in arm on the red carpet only made him even more anxious.
Since surviving in the wild, he has proposed to Qingqing twice, but was rejected both times. No, it wasn't a rejection, but Qingqing said that it was not the right time yet. This was also the source of Xia Entropy's uneasiness.
Why?
These three words have always troubled him.
What Xia Entropy cared about most was actually walking the red carpet. Wade wanted to walk arm in arm with Chu, but in the car, Chu said in advance that forget about the arm-in-arm part, as he was a man and should be more generous.
Vader: “…”
“…Dear brother, dear brother, dear brother…”
“…Brother…Brother…Brother…Brother…”
"...Chu Huaiqin, Chu Huaiqin, Chu Huaiqin..."
Three voices rang out simultaneously on the red carpet, the names muffled to the point of being almost inaudible.
Wei De resented Chu Huaiqin for not holding his arm, and stood beside him to take pictures for the reporters, saying, "If you don't know, you'll think they are your sister and brother!"
Chu Huaiqin smiled: "You can also call."
Chu Huaiqin shrugged, thinking that he had almost finished taking the photos, and continued walking. Wade was stunned. It took him a while to realize that Chu Huaiqin had taken advantage of him, and he hurried to catch up.
When they reached the stairs, they took a few more photos before entering the hall and going upstairs. On the first floor, there were large portraits of the director and the two leading actors hanging. After signing and taking photos there, everyone entered the award ceremony venue.
The reporters taking pictures looked at Chu Huaiqin's back, then at the confident man in the camera, and they all sighed inwardly, saying that he was able to negotiate like a veteran at his first time attending the Berlin Film Festival, and he had such a strong aura, which was amazing.
Xia En was lost in thought as he was thinking about his relationship with Chu Huaiqin when he suddenly heard a commotion. Turning around, he saw Qingqing walking towards him, greeting everyone. He immediately stood up.
Chu Huaiqin was dressed in a black suit today, looking abstinent and cold. His otherworldly appearance made people's hearts beat fast. Xia En always felt that no matter how he looked at this man, it was not enough.
This year's Berlin Film Festival was broadcast live, and the number of online followers reached a record high. The organizing committee was really happy, especially when the Best Actor award was presented at the end. There was a big explosion, and when Chu Huaiqin's name was read out, the venue burst into warm applause.
As it should be.
Chu Huaiqin and Xia Entang looked at each other, walked up to the podium, and took the award from the presenter. Chu Huaiqin faced the camera and thanked everyone, including his fans, as usual. The applause in the venue rang out again and again. When everyone thought he had finished speaking, he looked at the audience, and the camera followed him to see Xia Entang.
In the past two years, Xia En's name has frequently appeared in both the business and entertainment circles. Everyone has long known about the relationship between the two. Now, what does Chu Huaiqin mean?
For a moment, everyone's heartbeat quickened, and they always felt that Chu Huaiqin had something to say, and their eyes were fixed on the two of them.
He looked at him and asked, "I'd like to use this stage to ask the person I love most, Xia En, are you willing to marry me and spend the rest of your life with me?"
His eyes reddened and he smiled: "My pleasure."
This day has been what he has been looking forward to since he was a child.
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