"Because this time, I hope you can go with me," Lu Zhihang said with a beaming smile as he looked at her for a while before finally revealing the reason.
For a few seconds, Lin Wan's face went blank. Then she quickly shook her head. "No, I'm not going."
Her refusal was perhaps too swift. Lu Zhihang showed a moment of disappointment. Then he rallied and said, "Come on. I hope to see you when I receive the award."
Lin Wan was still being rather coy. She shook her head. "We can video chat after it's over. I'll also watch your live broadcast. It's no different."
"..." The smile on Lu Zhihang's face faded a bit. Lin Wan could clearly sense the change in his mood. Sure enough, the next second she heard him say, "Do you still want to leave me alone?"
Lin Wan's expression went blank for a few minutes. Before she could refute, Lu Zhihang had already placed all the documents in her hands. "Don't worry about it. You're going with me on this. I have a surprise for you. Be good."
At that moment, she didn't know what to say. She felt a bit helpless and also a bit heart - achy.
Actually, she was really afraid of seeing Lu Zhihang win awards. These things were constantly reminding her of how outstanding and talented he was, and all of this would completely disappear in the near future because of her. It was a lie to say she didn't mind. She still remembered those words and articles.
But looking at Lu Zhihang and thinking about how he had stopped her at the airport that day, she suddenly didn't want to leave this man anymore. There was a determination in her heart. Even if it was not good, she wanted to be with him properly.
...
In the end, Lin Wan couldn't resist Lu Zhihang and boarded the plane to Taiwan with him.
As the plane soared into the clouds and was surrounded by layer upon layer of clouds, Lin Wan thought of the song Lu Zhihang had sung in the lounge bar, especially the last line of the song.
You are my only obsession.
I am your only obsession... Lin Wan suddenly turned to look at Lu Zhihang beside her. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Lu Zhihang didn't say anything. He just gave her a gentle smile, as bright as the sun outside the window.
...
The Golden Horse Awards were soon held. Lin Wan was a bit nervous when she was invited into the venue with an invitation. She didn't watch Lu Zhihang on the red carpet, but she could imagine how handsome he must have looked.
However, when she saw Lu Zhihang enter, she was a bit dazed.
The award presenters were a very beautiful and famous actress in the circle. The other man was also very handsome. He was said to be a middle - aged actor who had won the Best Actor award for three consecutive years and had always been highly renowned.
The Best Actor award was equivalent to the Best Male Lead, the grand - finale award of the Golden Horse Awards. Every time the award ceremony reached this point, everyone on - site, whether they were competing for the award or not, would have their eyes light up.
Lin Wan watched Lu Zhihang throughout. In her heart, there was always only one Best Actor, and that position... could only belong to Lu Zhihang.
"The most popular award of the year is finally about to be presented. First of all, we would like to thank all the relevant people present for their contributions to the film and television industry last year. No matter how big or small, we are grateful to you all..."
After the female host finished speaking, the male host continued, "Yes, I believe everyone is very curious about who this honor will go to."
Female host: "To be honest, I thought all the movies last year were very good and had great potential."
Male host: "Yes, so this award was decided after a comprehensive consideration. Our program team and the official team have the most say in this. Everyone was very conflicted about this candidate."
Female host: "I believe everyone here is as curious as we are about who this highly - anticipated person is."
Male host: "Now, let's look at the big screen."
As soon as the male host finished speaking, the screen instantly showed images. After a series of wonderful movie clips, the people on - site burst into applause. The scene was very lively.
Lin Wan also recognized that these were the edited clips of Lu Zhihang from the movie Mask. The whole edit exuded a sense of perseverance, vividly presenting the feeling of the character Lu Zhihang played in the entire drama.
The Best Actor award finally landed on Lu Zhihang very fortunately. When Lin Wan heard his name, she was a bit nervous. She trembled slightly and stared at the man who calmly stood up from his seat. A sense of pride suddenly welled up in her heart.
This was her man, hers alone...
Watching Lu Zhihang being spotlighted and wearing a gentle smile, Lin Wan felt indescribably complex.
Lin Wan's gaze fell on Lu Zhihang's back sitting in the front row. His shoulders were obviously more relaxed than before. But when Lin Wan saw this, her heart felt a bit blocked.
As an actor, Lu Zhihang was obviously perfect. He was dedicated and had even won such a high honor, but he was about to withdraw from this prosperous industry at this time. It was really a pity.
When Lu Zhihang walked onto the stage, his steps were light. When he picked up the microphone, his first words were accompanied by an obvious smile.
"The words of gratitude are always the same every year. I won't repeat them to avoid boring everyone. I just want to thank all the fans and partners who have cared about and supported me. I'm very happy to win this award. It's the highest award in my entire acting career. It's perfect."
Some people in the audience laughed softly.
Lu Zhihang smiled charmingly and then continued, "Actually, I was nervous when I was sitting in the audience just now because my time is running out. If I had been a runner - up again this time, it would have been a bit of a regret. I don't want any regrets in my life..."
At this point, he paused for a moment. He slightly raised his eyes, and his gaze accurately fixed on a certain point in the audience. Then he smiled even more brightly.
Lin Wan's breath caught in her throat. Her eyes gradually widened, and she had a bad feeling.
"Now I have no regrets because I've proven myself. I'm afraid I'll have to withdraw from the entertainment industry in the future..." Lu Zhihang said softly.
"So I'd like to do something else on this occasion. I hope everyone won't mind the trouble." Lu Zhihang said with a charming wink.
After hearing the expected laughter from the audience, he said softly, "I believe many people here know that I have a lover. After all, this matter has been making a big splash. So you're right. I'm going to propose to her here."
"I like her very much and love her more and more every day. A few days ago at the airport, she wanted to leave me alone, but I chased her back. But I know she still thinks she's holding me back."
"But actually, there's no such thing as one person holding back another. It's not because of you that I'm giving up something. It's because of you that I feel it won't be a regret to give up, because I have you. You're more important than anything else."
"I like you, Lin Wan. I have no regrets in my career. In life, would you give me a chance? Let me have no regrets at all..."