Golden Autumn October1a poetic way of describing the month of October during the autumn season. “Golden” suggests the warm and vibrant colors of autumn foliage, while “Autumn” refers to the season itself, characterized by cooler temperatures and falling leaves. It evokes a sense of beauty, richness, and warmth associated with this time of year..
The hot summer has finally passed, and Qiao Shu rarely wears thin long pants and long sleeves.
He wore loose clothes and sat on the terrace swing. He is enjoying the breeze, holding a glass bowl in one hand, and leisurely eating the peeled pomegranate seeds in the bowl.
One by one, another by another.
Sweet, the taste is superb.
Buzz
The mobile phone placed on the table kept vibrating. Qiao Shu paused his eating motion and put down the bowl. He supported his increasingly large belly, now as big as a watermelon, and slowly moved off the swing.
It was his agent, Xuan Mingyong.
Qiao Shu: “Hello?”
“What? What’s up?”
As Qiao Shu asked, he relaxed and took the glass bowl containing the pomegranate again, putting two seeds into his mouth.
As soon as they entered his mouth, Qiao Shu’s eyes widened suddenly.
Qiao Shu: “Really?!!”
His breathing became rapid.
When he hung up the phone, Qiao Shu was still somewhat dazed. He put down the glass bowl.
His gaze was vacant.
A few seconds later.
Qiao Shu suddenly held his big belly, jumping up excitedly and surprisedly2T/n: Is that possible? ‘-‘: “Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah! I, I got nominated!”
“Nominated!”
Aunt Lan hurried over when she heard the sound, relieved to see Qiao Shu’s smiling face. She smiled and said, “Is the madam happy?”
Qiao Shu: “Mm-hmm.”
He nodded with a smile, then hurriedly ran to the room: “Aunt Lan, help me prepare the car. I’m going to the company.”
Aunt Lan: “Okay.”
Aunt Lan: “Madam, take your time.”
Qiao Shu changed into an outfit for going out, eagerly left, and took a car to the company.
The employees of the company were now more enthusiastic towards him. Seeing his belly, they wished to accompany him carefully to the CEO’s office personally before feeling relieved.
Qiao Shu walked quickly toward Gu Chenyan’s office, eager to share his excitement.
But unfortunately.
Secretary: “Madam, please slow down. Mr. Gu is not in the office right now.”
Qiao Shu stopped in his tracks.
He blinked, “Mr. Gu isn’t here?”
Secretary: “Yes. Mr. Gu went out to inspect the project in the west of the city today.”
Qiao Shu’s excited mood cooled down.
The secretary added, “Mr. Gu should be back around five o’clock. Madam, do you have something important to discuss with Mr. Gu?”
Qiao Shu shook his head, “I’ll wait in the office.”
The secretary prepared tea and fruit for Qiao Shu. As she left, she was afraid that if Qiao Shu needed them for anything, they wouldn’t hear him in time, so she informed Qiao Shu. With his consent, the office door was left slightly ajar, not completely closed.
When Gu Chenyan returned, Qiao Shu was lounging on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window, reading a book.
He looked slightly surprised at seeing someone.
As Qiao Shu heard the sound and turned his head, a happy smile appeared on his face upon seeing Gu Chenyan, “You’re back!”
He slowly sat up, supporting his belly.
Gu Chenyan walked over quickly, helping Qiao Shu to sit more comfortably.
Gu Chenyan: “Why didn’t you tell me when you came to the company?”
Qiao Shu: “It was a spur-of-the-moment decision.”
Thinking of his purpose for coming, Qiao Shu’s eyes brightened, and he asked, “Do you have anything to do now?”
Gu Chenyan smiled, “Nothing anymore.” He ruffled Qiao Shu’s hair, then sat down beside him, “I can accompany you.”
Qiao Shu squinted affectionately, obediently rubbing his head against Gu Chenyan’s palm.
Feeling content, he then looked up.
Grasping Gu Chenyan’s hand, he didn’t suppress the joy and excitement in his heart at all, “Mr. Gu.”
Qiao Shu: “I’ve come to share something incredibly exciting with you!”
Gu Chenyan played along, “What is it?”
Qiao Shu cleared his throat.
He teased, “It’s just…”
Qiao Shu: “I!”
Qiao Shu: “Qiao Shu!”
Qiao Shu: “Got nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Autumn Awards, hahaha!”
The Golden Autumn Awards, one of the top three television awards, carries great prestige. It’s an award every actor in the television industry dreams of receiving. Even if they don’t win, being nominated is a significant recognition.
As a newcomer in the television industry, someone who had never thought much about awards before, and considering his laid-back attitude and dream of opening a bookstore at thirty, Qiao Shu’s sudden nomination for the Golden Autumn Award, with a high chance of winning, was undoubtedly an earth-shattering surprise for him!
Not expecting something is one thing, but actually receiving it is another.
Unexpected surprises are even more delightful.
Gu Chenyan couldn’t help but feel happy for Qiao Shu.
Nowadays, he is increasingly familiar with the rules of the entertainment industry, naturally understanding how significant this award was for actors.
Gu Chenyan: “Congratulations.” He smiled, “My little husband is indeed the best!”
Qiao Shu: “Hehe.”
Qiao Shu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.
But despite his embarrassment, his heart was mostly filled with joy. He happily held Gu Chenyan’s hand and chattered away, “I-I-I’ve only been in the industry for a year. I haven’t even started thinking about this yet. When I received the notification just now, I was almost dumbfounded!”
Qiao Shu: “Ah ah ah!”
Qiao Shu: “I used to think that as long as I had awards, it was fine, and it didn’t matter if I didn’t have any.”
Qiao Shu: “I didn’t expect that being nominated and affirmed would feel so good, hahaha!”
Qiao Shu: “Do you think I’ll win the award?”
Qiao Shu: “But it’s okay if I don’t.”
Qiao Shu: “Being nominated is already a recognition.”
…
Qiao Shu had a lot of excited words.
Gu Chenyan patiently listened, occasionally responding to make Qiao Shu even more excited and happy to continue speaking.
Until his stomach growled.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Blushing, he touched his stomach and whispered, “I’m hungry.”
Gu Chenyan gently lowered his head to kiss his forehead, “Today is a good day. Let’s celebrate. What does my Little Mr. Qiao want to eat?”
The gleam in Qiao Shu’s eyes intensified, he licked his lips, “Can I eat anything today?”
Gu Chenyan: “Hmm.”
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
Qiao Shu: “Ah!”
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu, you’re so kind!”
Qiao Shu: “That’s wonderful!”
Happily, he grabbed Gu Chenyan’s neck with both hands, tilting his head up and nibbling on Gu Chenyan’s lips.
Like a little puppy, licking and nibbling. Both annoying and adorable.
Gu Chenyan chuckled lightly.
He indulgently let Qiao Shu play around on him.
In the evening, they called Aunt Lan and informed her. They then went to a highly-rated hot pot restaurant outside for dinner.
They ordered a four-compartment hot pot.
There was spicy broth, mushroom broth, tomato broth, and a bone marrow broth.
Qiao Shu also bought a paper bucket of barbecue from the snack street outside, including popular items like duck intestines, secret recipe beef, pork belly skewers, and palm-sized treasures, and so on.
Originally, he also wanted to eat ice cream. But fearing it might upset his stomach and trouble the baby, Qiao Shu held back and restrained his appetite.
But he couldn’t help feeling a little greedy.
Qiao Shu pouted and touched his belly, “Zai Zai, oh Zai Zai, Daddy is sacrificing a lot for you. When you come out, you must give Daddy a few kisses.”
Qiao Shu indulged in thoughts of his baby’s tender little face after coming out, his heart melting.
He slurped down a mouthful of saliva.
Gu Chenyan comfortingly rubbed Qiao Shu’s small head, “When Zai Zai is born, I’ll accompany you to have a good meal together, okay?”
Qiao Shu: “!!!”
Qiao Shu: “Okay.”
Gu Chenyan smiled, “But without Zai Zai.”
Qiao Shu laughed out loud.
He happily agreed, “Without Zai Zai.”
Qiao Shu: “It’ll just be me and Mr. Gu.”
Gu Chenyan: “Yes.”
Qiao Shu had a delightful dinner that evening. Coupled with the good news of his nomination, he smiled continuously throughout the day. When he finished bathing in the evening, he received a call from Jiang Jiayu. Jiang Jiayu had also been nominated for the Golden Autumn Award, for the Best Newcomer Award.
Qiao Shu was even happier!
Both he and his friend had been nominated!
Jiang Jiayu on the other end of the phone was ecstatic, “I’ve even thought about what color suit to wear on the awarding. Haha, I must dress up nicely. I want to be the most stunning at the ceremony!”
Qiao Shu hummed, “Sorry, Mr. Jiang Jiayu, but I’ve already secured the title of the most stunning at the awards ceremony that day! You don’t stand a chance!”
Jiang Jiayu retorted, “Hmph! It’s me!”
Jiang Jiayu: “I am the most stunning!”
Qiao Shu: “It’s me!”
Qiao Shu: “It’s me!”
The two of them started a childish argument.
After a while of arguing, they both burst into laughter together.
Qiao Shu: “Congratulations, Yu Yu for being nominated for the Best Newcomer Award.”
Jiang Jiayu: “Congratulations to you too, Qiao Qiao for being nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Award.”
Qiao Shu & Jiang Jiayu: “Hahaha, congratulations to both of us!”
When Qiao Shu hung up the phone, his face was still filled with happy smiles.
He put down his phone and, inadvertently, looked up at the sliding door of the wardrobe. His eyes sparkled for a moment, then he excitedly rubbed his hands together.
Qiao Shu lifted the covers off the bed, supported his belly, and, stepping on the soft carpet, hurried to the wardrobe.
What to wear for the awards ceremony?
Hmm—
For such a formal occasion, it must be a suit. A black? White? Blue? Red?
Hmm.
This one seems not quite right.
This one was worn last year.
This one…
This one…
Qiao Shu was quite satisfied with each piece, but also somewhat dissatisfied with each.
He took out a white suit and excitedly posed in front of the mirror.
Then: “…”
Huh?
Huh huh?
The big belly in the mirror!
Seriously comparing clothes, Qiao Shu suddenly remembered that his belly was already eight months big.
Qiao Shu: “…”
Eight months big…
How do I wear a suit?
Suddenly hit by reality, Qiao Shu pouted in frustration. His Golden Autumn Award…
The most stunning…
No chance…
When Gu Chenyan came out of the bathroom, he didn’t see Qiao Shu on the bed. He felt puzzled.
He looked around.
Then he found Qiao Shu’s figure in the wardrobe.
But…
Gu Chenyan frowned.
His little husband seemed a bit down from behind.
Gu Chenyan: “What’s wrong?”
Gu Chenyan walked into the wardrobe, crouched down in front of Qiao Shu sitting on the sofa, and gently brushed his eyes with warm fingertips.
Qiao Shu: “Husband…”
Seeing the affectionate Gu Chenyan, Qiao Shu felt even more aggrieved, his mouth pouting further. He pitifully opened his arms and hugged the man in front of him, “I, I can’t be the most stunning at the Golden Autumn Awards anymore—wuu~”
His big belly just couldn’t look good in formal attire.
Qiao Shu felt sad.
Gu Chenyan was puzzled, “The most stunning?”
Qiao Shu: “Mm-hmm.”
With a tearful face, he reached for the little suit placed on the sofa beside him and sadly complained, “I can’t wear a suit for the Golden Autumn awards ceremony.”
Gu Chenyan: “We can wear something else.”
Qiao Shu: “Other formal wear doesn’t look good with a big belly. I can’t look good anymore.”
Qiao Shu: “Mr. Gu~”
Qiao Shu: “Little Mr. Qiao is upset.”
Qiao Shu: “My first nomination.”
Gu Chenyan hugged Qiao Shu, gently patting his back, “Don’t be sad.”
“I’ll figure something out for you.”
“My Little Mr. Qiao will definitely be the most stunning at the Golden Autumn Awards.”
Author’s note:
Ye Zi has started a new story~ Check it out!
《Forced to Become the Richest Man in the Holographic World3被迫在全息世界当首富》 by Ye Zi
Synopsis:
Business Wars is a holographic games that test money-making abilities. Lu Yubai is practically a game bug, effortlessly attracting wealth.
However, everyone knows that he plays games just to support his men.
Lu Yubai is a fan of idol stars, living in luxury and smooth sailing. But Lu Yubai has a poisonous body. When he follows stars, he sticks to one after another, even if it means that he won’t be overtaken as long as the wall collapses quickly. Unfortunately, he encounters a scandal that sweeps the entire internet.
One day, he tops the game’s newcomer list and becomes the highest-ranking newcomer. He should be delighted, but he is in despair. His new scandal has spread across the internet, with news outlets reporting it widely, leaving no chance of redemption.
Lu Yubai’s mindset collapsed. Isn’t the game fun? Isn’t the money good to spend? What’s the point of chasing stars? He’ll start his own entertainment company! He doesn’t believe he can’t create a favorite!
What’s the point of idolizing stars?
He’ll make stars!
With full motivation, Lu Yubai worked even harder to make money in Business Wars.
Carelessly, he worked too hard, and he—got even richer!
He became the richest in Business Wars.
Top-level influencers: “Rumors are circulating that I’m climbing the ranks behind the scenes. I hope the boss sees this and takes action quickly. I’m willing to confirm the rumors!”
Top male group: “Ideal type? The boss is the ideal type for our whole team!”
Golden screenwriter: “I’m willing to risk my lifelong hair for the boss!”
Award-winning actor: “I’ll act whatever the boss likes.”
Fans even shouted, “I’d trade ten pounds of meat for a day in Lu Yubai’s life!!!”
Lu Yubai: …Thanks for the invitation! I’m just a money-making machine now!
A certain fake actor inadvertently showed off his eight-pack abs and smiled gently: Is that so?
Lu Yubai (eyes shining): !!! I’m back in action!
—
Qin Ye is the boss of the game Business Wars. He made this game purely due to having too much money and boredom.
One day, he discovered a bug. This newcomer named Lu Yubai seemed to be making a fortune in his game, and then started an entertainment company to “support men”??
Qin Ye decided to meet him, and as a result— he was targeted!
Qin Ye: Becoming a star? Seems interesting. I’ll give it a try. ^ ^
To his surprise, he ended up becoming a film emperor, becoming Lu Yubai’s most enduring and staunch supporter.
Lu Yubai was satisfied with his achievements and ready to quit the game.
Qin Ye, the game’s CEO and fake film emperor, (affectionately): Darling, your quit button is gone!
Lu Yubai, trapped in the game: ????
