“Sword of the Martial World” unexpectedly became a hit during the summer season, but it seemed inevitable.
In today’s environment where only traffic is emphasized, “Sword of the Martial World” focuses on quality. Not only that, it tells more than just love.
The conflicts of the Martial World, the confrontation between good and evil, the complexity of human nature, the struggle of desires, as well as the touching friendships, family bonds, and love, along with the righteous deeds of Martial World figures who fear no sacrifice to uphold justice.
The interspersed small stories within the main plotline are touching.
There are also splendid martial arts scenes.
Every punch hits and every weapon clashes.
With forty episodes of tightly-paced content, there is not a single dull moment. In the lively summer season, it not only gained tremendous traffic but also received high praise.
Qiao Shu and several other main actors have become popular this summer because of this drama. Even Cheng Yunchuan, who was previously suppressed invisibly, has regained some popularity because of this drama.
However, with his dark history behind him, he still cannot receive good resources, and he can’t even return to the popularity he had when he first entered the industry.
This time, “Sword of the Martial World” has been nominated for four awards at the Golden Autumn Awards: Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenwriter, and Best Music.
When the spotlight shines on Qiao Shu, he is surprised and stunned for a long time, unable to come back to his senses. Meanwhile, Gu Chenyan sitting beside him and his friends all look at him with congratulations, applauding happily.
Fans are also excited beyond words.
【Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah! Qiao Qiao! Qiao Qiao! It’s my Qiao Qiao!】
【I knew it would be Qiao Qiao!】
【Congratulations to Qiao Qiao for winning Best Supporting Actor. Your acting deserves it.】
【Congratulations to Qiao Qiao for winning Best Supporting Actor. Your acting deserves it.】
…
Qiao Shu’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Gu Chenyan, uncertainly asking, “Is it me?”
Gu Chenyan nodded.
He smiled and ruffled Qiao Shu’s head. “It’s you, the Best Supporting Actor.”
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
Ah ah ah!
He won!
The Best Supporting Actor award!
The host on stage smiled and said, “Now, let’s welcome the Best Supporting Actor, Qiao Shu, to the stage.”
Jiang Jiayu, excited as if he had won himself, ran over and hugged Qiao Shu happily. “Qiao Qiao, congratulations. You won!”
Qiao Shu: “Mm-hmm!”
Qiao Shu: “Ah ah ah! I won!”
Qiao Shu: “I won!”
He exclaimed excitedly.
Then he looked gleefully at Gu Chenyan beside him.
Gu Chenyan had already stood up. Seeing Qiao Shu’s shining eyes, he smiled and said, “Let me help you over there.”
Qiao Shu: “Mm-hmm.”
He reached out his hand to Gu Chenyan.
With a smile on his lips, Gu Chenyan supported Qiao Shu, who had some difficulty moving, and slowly helped him stand up, carefully walking him to the stage.
Behind them, Zhou Yanqing waved excitedly.
Gu Chenyan walked with Qiao Shu to the edge of the stage, and then carefully guided him up the steps to the podium. Only then did he let go, ruffling Qiao Shu’s head and carefully brushing aside the strands of hair floating on Qiao Shu’s face, whispering, “Congratulations, Little Mr. Qiao.”
Qiao Shu raised his eyebrows.
He scratched Gu Chenyan’s palm.
Gu Chenyan: “Go ahead.”
Qiao Shu: “Mm.”
Qiao Shu took a deep breath, glanced at Gu Chenyan again, and then supported his stomach as he walked to the center of the stage.
His steps were slow due to his large belly, and the host didn’t rush him.
The award presenter for Qiao Shu was a highly respected veteran artist in the industry. He handed the golden trophy to Qiao Shu and encouraged him with a few words.
Then it was time for the acceptance speech.
Qiao Shu had imagined this scene after learning about his nomination. But when he actually stood on the stage, holding the trophy, his mind was almost blank with excitement.
His hands were still trembling.
This was his first award, and also the first award he received in his first year in the entertainment industry.
Qiao Shu’s fingers gripped the trophy tightly as he held the microphone, taking a deep breath with determination.
Qiao Shu: “I’m really nervous.”
There was a burst of kind laughter from the audience below, and Qiao Shu smiled too, his voice trembling slightly, “I don’t know what to say now, but I’m extremely happy and surprised to receive this award. This is my first award.”
Qiao Shu: “I, I want to thank the crew who worked hard with me on this drama. Thank you to the director, the screenwriter, all the crew members who walked through scenes with me repeatedly during filming, and all the hardworking staff behind the scenes. Because of them, I was able to portray this character better.”
Qiao Shu: “Finally, I want to thank someone.”
Qiao Shu smiled and looked at Gu Chenyan, who was standing in the corner, patiently waiting for him. He smiled brightly, “My husband, Gu Chenyan!”
Qiao Shu: “Gu Chenyan, thank you for silently encouraging me and being with me.”
Qiao Shu: “I love you so much!”
The smile on Gu Chenyan’s face widened.
There was a wave of kind laughter from the audience below, and fans in the live broadcast room cheered excitedly.
Qiao Shu withdrew his gaze.
He looked at the trophy in his arms, and then said seriously, “Thank you all for your recognition. I will continue to work hard.”
Applause rang out.
When Qiao Shu stepped down, his cheeks were flushed. He was half embraced by Gu Chenyan and carefully brought back to his seat.
He held the trophy carefully, his fair fingers cherished it, then smiled and handed the trophy to Gu Chenyan’s arms.
Gu Chenyan: “?”
Qiao Shu tilted his head and kissed Gu Chenyan on the cheek, “Mr. Gu, this is for you.”
Gu Chenyan was taken aback.
Qiao Shu smiled, “Will you accept it?”
Gu Chenyan smiled, “Yes.”
He leaned down, planting a warm kiss on Qiao Shu’s lips, “Thank you, my Little Mr. Qiao.”
Gu Chenyan: “I really like it.”
Qiao Shu grinned foolishly.
Zhou Yanqing, who was about to come forward to touch the trophy, looked sourly and pursed his lips.
Humph!
Just some lovey-dovey stuff, huh?
Let them be!
Meanwhile, Chu Chisheng glanced at Jiang Jiayu and then quietly directed his gaze toward him.
Jiang Jiayu blushed and reached under the table, secretly interlocking her fingers with Chu Chisheng’s.
The Golden Autumn Awards were still ongoing.
Apart from Qiao Shu’s Best Supporting Actor award, the “Sword of the Martial World” crew also won the Best Screenwriter and Best Music awards, making it a triumphant return.
However, Tang Ting failed to win the Best Actress award due to fierce competition and her relatively less experienced background. Her acting skills were also considered not quite up to the mark compared to some of the nominees.
However, she was not disappointed.
She had already expected this outcome and silently encouraged herself to continue working hard, aiming to stand on stage and receive an award next time.
As for tonight’s Best Actor, it went to Zhou Yanqing.
When the grand spotlight shone on Zhou Yanqing, he confidently opened a folding fan, then gracefully walked up to the stage with an elegant smile.
Very classy indeed.
Tonight’s Golden Autumn Awards continued to trend one after another. Qiao Shu and Gu Chenyan were also pushed to the forefront, and fans excitedly spread the news.
They were busy praising, sharing sweet moments, and celebrating Qiao Shu’s win. The fans were indeed very busy, but they were also very happy.
Qiao Shu even asked Gu Chenyan to take a photo of him holding the trophy and post it on Weibo.
As the Golden Autumn Awards gradually came to an end, although there were some sour remarks online suggesting that Qiao Shu’s win was due to Gu Chenyan greasing the palms of the production team, everyone could see Qiao Shu’s outstanding performance this time. His portrayal of the heroine’s younger brother was so touching, and the ending brought tears to many viewers’ eyes, so nobody really cared about those negative comments.
Qiao Shu just shrugged it off when he saw them.
How could Gu Chenyan possibly bribe the production team? His Mr. Gu was such an upright person, and Mr. Gu understood him so well. Buying awards would only make him sad.
Gu Chenyan placed the trophy in the most prominent position in the study’s glass cabinet. He could see it whenever he lifted his head while working. The trophy was securely encased in bulletproof glass, ensuring that no accidents would damage it.
Gu Chenyan also personally wipes the trophy every day with great care.
This is the glory Qiao Shu gave him.
The weather is getting colder.
On December 1st, Haicheng welcomed its first snow of the winter.
The white snow fluttered down from the sky, landing on treetops, flowers, and grass, finally covering the ground with a white blanket.
The entire Haicheng was dressed in silver.
Qiao Shu sat by the French windows with his big belly, lovingly watching the snow outside from the lazy sofa.
Both his hands and feet were itching to go outside and play in the snow.
Throwing snowballs, making snowmen.
As a former southerner, after transmigrating, he fell in love with the snow in Haicheng.
In the dressing room.
Gu Chenyan was packing his luggage. He carefully put each item that Qiao Shu might need into the suitcase, as well as those things Qiao Shu might need after giving birth. He had already bought them in advance and carefully placed them inside.
There was still a week left until Qiao Shu’s due date.
Gu Chenyan was worried, so he had arranged the company’s affairs early, freeing up this time to accompany Qiao Shu to the hospital. They would stay in the hospital affiliated with Fang Zhouyou, and he had already arranged everything with Fang Zhouyou.
After checking the items several times and making sure nothing was left behind, Gu Chenyan pulled the suitcase and walked out.
Qiao Shu finally turned his head to look at Gu Chenyan when he heard the sound.
He looked at the suitcase in Gu Chenyan’s hand and pouted, “Do we really have to go to the hospital so early?”
Qiao Shu: “There’s still a week left.”
Gu Chenyan put down the suitcase.
He walked to Qiao Shu’s side, bent down to touch Qiao Shu’s lips with his own, then crouched down and took a pair of socks from the side to put on Qiao Shu, “Why aren’t you wearing socks again?”
Qiao Shu stood his ground, “There’s a heater at home, and there’s a fluffy carpet on the floor. It’s not cold at all.”
Qiao Shu: “I like stepping on this carpet.”
Gu Chenyan sighed helplessly, “You…”
He helped Qiao Shu put on the socks, and then the shoes. Only then did he stand up and answer Qiao Shu’s previous question, “Going to the hospital early can be more reassuring. It’s snowing now, and the weather forecast says it will continue for the next week. The roads may become difficult to travel on.”
Gu Chenyan: “Be good.”
He ruffled Qiao Shu’s head, “Don’t be afraid. I’ll be with you all the time.”
Qiao Shu’s guilty eyes flickered.
He muttered softly, “I’m not afraid at all. How could a dignified man like me be afraid of giving birth!”
Qiao Shu: “I’m so happy to meet our Zai Zai finally.”
Qiao Shu: “Humph!”
Qiao Shu: “And it’s not like I hate hospitals, okay?”
Gu Chenyan indulgently said, “It’s me who’s afraid. So Little Mr. Qiao, can we move into the hospital early?”
Qiao Shu pursed his lips.
His fingers unconsciously scratched the lazy sofa. But they were held by a warm, large hand after a while. That hand was warm as if countless strength was penetrating his body.
Some of the unease in his heart was alleviated.
Qiao Shu’s eyes flickered.
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
Qiao Shu: “Let’s move in early.”
Gu Chenyan: “Good boy.”
Gu Chenyan: “Little Mr. Qiao is the best.”
Gu Chenyan soothingly kissed Qiao Shu’s lips.
Gu Chenyan took the suitcase downstairs and handed it to Uncle Zhou. He returned upstairs and carefully lifted Qiao Shu, step by step, down the stairs.
Qiao Shu tightly wrapped his hands around Gu Chenyan’s neck, blinking nervously.
He was a little scared.
The fear of impending events.
But there was also excitement.
Excitement for Zai Zai finally coming into the world.
These two emotions collided fiercely in his heart, making him unable to help but hold Gu Chenyan tightly and press close to him.
In the car.
Qiao Shu sat in Gu Chenyan’s arms, thinking about the upcoming events, nervously searching for a topic, “Mr. Gu, how heavy do you think the baby will be when he comes out?”
Qiao Shu: “Will he be cute?”
Qiao Shu: “I heard that newborn babies are all so ugly, all red.”
Qiao Shu: “Do you think he will look like me or like you?”
…
Qiao Shu was nervous and had many questions.
Gu Chenyan patiently listened, answering his questions seriously and occasionally kissing him.
His reassurance calmed Qiao Shu.
The road surface is not completely covered by snow yet. Snowplows on the street are working tirelessly back and forth, and the car is able to drive smoothly towards Fang Hospital.
Qiao Shu: “Mmm.”
Just as the car was about to reach the hospital, Qiao Shu suddenly groaned, furrowing his brows and clutching his stomach with both hands.
Gu Chenyan instantly became nervous, “Qiao Shu?”
Gu Chenyan: “What’s wrong?”
Gu Chenyan: “Where does it hurt?”
Qiao Shu bit his lip, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes, his voice trembling, “I, I think I’m going into labor, Mr. Gu…”
