Lin Qinghe looked up from You Rong's embrace, smiling at him. "Of course, if you're winning Best Actor, I definitely have to be there to see it."
"There are many nominated male actors, I might not win."
"You will win, I believe you!"
Lin Qinghe said with unwavering certainty, which puzzled You Rong. "You're so sure I'll win? Even Director Zhang said yesterday that I might not necessarily win, and I should take it easy."
Lin Qinghe narrowed her eyes and smiled. "I just believe you'll win. You just need to trust me. Prepare to be the great Best Actor You Rong tomorrow."
Nonsense, she knew the future development trajectory in advance through the system, so she was naturally sure You Rong would win.
You Rong looked at Lin Qinghe, as if he had something to say. Lin Qinghe gazed at him intently, waiting for him to speak. In the end, You Rong said nothing, just lowered his head and kissed her fiercely.
Two days later.
The Golden Orchid Awards ceremony.
Lin Qinghe sat with Zhang Shanghua and You Rong. Lin Qinghe, impeccably made up, leaned on Zhang Shanghua's arm affectionately, while You Rong looked at her with adoration. Countless reporters were taking photos, and You Rong did not in the least hide his feelings for Lin Qinghe.
One by one, awards for Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, and others were announced on stage. Finally, it was time to announce the Best Actor award. After the presenter made the announcement, a video montage of the nominated male actors played on the big screen. The video finally focused on You Rong's segment, and at the same time, the presenter on stage announced loudly, "The winner of Best Actor is—You Rong!!"
Applause erupted in the hall. The camera focused on You Rong, and the host invited him to the stage to receive the honor. He continued to gaze at Lin Qinghe with affectionate eyes. Lin Qinghe couldn't stand it, reached out and nudged You Rong. He then stood up and walked onto the stage with a composed stride.
On stage, You Rong held the trophy and stood before the microphone. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "I am very grateful to the Golden Orchid Awards for presenting me with the Best Actor honor. Here, I would like to thank all the staff and post-production team of the 'Breaking the Cocoon' crew. It is their hard work that has achieved me and allowed me to win this award. In addition to them, I also thank the audience friends who have always liked me. Thank you."
You Rong bowed slightly and continued, "The person I want to thank most here today, and the most important person to me, is my girlfriend—Lin Qinghe!"
At this statement, the entire venue erupted.
"Wow! You Rong actually has a girlfriend! And it's Lin Qinghe! And he announced it right when he won Best Actor!"
"Wuwuwu...The fusion couple is real! The CP I shipped has come true! This is too exciting..."
Even though there was an uproar below, Lin Qinghe paid it no mind, and neither did You Rong. Their eyes met across the audience.
You Rong said with a face full of tenderness, "Over a year ago, I thought about giving up my favorite acting career. I was truly tired then, mentally and physically exhausted. If I hadn't met her again, I wouldn't have been able to persevere, let alone reach today. I am truly grateful for her constant companionship and support. Here, I want to solemnly ask her one thing..."
You Rong put down the trophy, took out a ring box from his pocket, opened it, and said to Lin Qinghe in the audience, "Qinghe, I love you... Will you marry me and become my wife?"
This time, the audience below went crazy. They had never seen such a straightforward male celebrity who, after becoming the youngest Best Actor, immediately announced his relationship, without even looking back, and then proposed. Sudan Novel Network.
The people below shouted in unison, "Say yes! Marry him! Lin Qinghe, say yes..."
Zhang Shanghua's face was full of relief. He patted Lin Qinghe's hand, signaling her to go up quickly.
Lin Qinghe stood up and walked step by step to You Rong. You Rong knelt on one knee, his eyes burning as he gazed at her, and solemnly asked again, "Qinghe, marry me, will you?"
Lin Qinghe smiled and nodded, "You Rong... I am willing to marry you!"
Amidst the screams and applause from the audience below, You Rong took Lin Qinghe's hand and slowly put the ring on her finger, then lowered his head and kissed the back of her hand tenderly.
As soon as the Golden Orchid Awards ceremony ended, the news of You Rong proposing to Lin Qinghe quickly topped the trending list, and at the same time, various related trending topics stayed on the hot search list.
Lin Qinghe and You Rong returned home. Aside from the surprise proposal, Lin Qinghe learned that You Rong had privately discussed with Zhang Shanghua, and they had finalized all the details for the wedding, including having a custom wedding dress made for her.
Lin Qinghe stood in the room looking at the wedding dress, and You Rong hugged her from behind, saying in a deep voice, "Qinghe, do you like it? I'm sorry for preparing the wedding without consulting you, but... I really wanted to marry you so badly."
Lin Qinghe looked at the exquisitely designed wedding dress, deeply moved. It would be a lie to say she felt nothing.
She relaxed her body, leaning against You Rong behind her, and gently shook her head. "It's okay, I love it! Also... I can't wait to marry you either."
You Rong lifted Lin Qinghe's chin and kissed her from behind. After the lingering kiss, he murmured in a low voice, "Qinghe, thank you, and... I love you!"
"I..." Lin Qinghe paused, "Me too."
A week later.
The wedding of Lin Qinghe and You Rong, under the gaze of many guests, Zhang Shanghua walked Lin Qinghe, dressed in her wedding gown, down the red carpet to You Rong.
Zhang Shanghua took Lin Qinghe's hand, placed it in You Rong's hand, and patted him heavily. "You Rong, I'm entrusting my precious daughter to you today. If you dare to treat her badly, watch out, I won't let you off!"
You Rong clasped Lin Qinghe's hand tightly and said solemnly, "Dad, don't worry, I will treat Qinghe well for my entire life, I will absolutely not let her suffer any grievances, and I will cherish her for eternity!"
Zhang Shanghua said "good" several times, then walked off the stage with slightly moist eyes.
Lin Qinghe and You Rong exchanged vows, rings, and kisses under the watchful eyes of family and friends, receiving everyone's blessings.
As soon as the wedding ended, Lin Qinghe and You Rong boarded a plane for Bali for their honeymoon.
On the beach in Bali, Lin Qinghe snuggled in You Rong's arms, talking.
"Qinghe... We're married, we've gotten the certificate, and we've had the wedding. Shouldn't you change your address and call me husband now?"
"Uh..." Lin Qinghe's face turned slightly red. To be honest, she was a bit embarrassed to say it, but under You Rong's expectant gaze, she opened her mouth and said, "Hus... husband."
You Rong smiled, his eyes filled with nothing but her. "Yes, wife. When we have children in the future, you'll have to call me 'father of our children', and when we're old and gray, you'll have to call me 'my old man', understand?"
Lin Qinghe pushed You Rong slightly, smiling playfully, "You're thinking too far ahead..."
You Rong held Lin Qinghe tightly. "Not far. I'm even thinking further. I want to be with you until we grow old together in this life, and the next, and the next... for all eternity."
Lin Qinghe looked at You Rong, her lips moving slightly. She wanted to say something but remained silent.
She knew the mission was about to end, and they would soon enter the next world.
After a while, Lin Qinghe smiled and replied, "Yes, we will!"
As soon as Lin Qinghe finished speaking, You Rong unexpectedly closed his eyes and fell softly onto the sand. Lin Qinghe's heart tightened, and she called out nervously, "You Rong, You Rong... What's wrong? You Rong?"
Why did this happen? Why did You Rong collapse? Did the mission fail?
As Lin Qinghe panicked and was at a loss, she heard the system prompt: "Progress increased by one percent, total progress reached one hundred percent. Congratulations, tasker Lin Qinghe, on completing the auxiliary mission of this world. Due to the tasker's outstanding performance, the system has randomly dropped a reward. The difficulty of the next world's mission has been lowered. The tasker will now enter the next world."
Lin Qinghe's consciousness began to blur, feeling her soul being drawn away. Her eyes slowly closed, and You Rong's face gradually disappeared until everything went dark, and she could see no more.