I'm afraid I'm not interested in love

Chapter 585 Tonight, I don’t care about humans.

“Independent games are talked about for their innovative, unique and retro gameplay. They may not have the gorgeous graphics and huge teams of 3A masterpieces, but they bring us into a surprising game world in a different way.

Next, let's take a look at the five games nominated for this award."

Chen Jinzhi narrowed his eyes slightly and finished his opening remarks in a steady voice. He then turned slightly and looked at the big screen with the audience.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Chengyi lowered his head slightly and returned to his seat quietly.

When He Wufei suddenly saw Chen Jinzhi appear on the stage, his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He immediately turned around to look for a big boss, thinking that this was another arrangement by the two young lovers to secretly show their affection.

But seeing that Su Chengyi, who was standing behind him, was obviously a little surprised and dazed, he guessed that he probably didn't know about it either.

In other words, it was not a segment where a young couple showed affection, but a "surprise" designed by the dazzling star on the stage himself.

Should we say that it’s a good thing that a certain young lady was not invited to attend?

The moment this thought came to his mind, He Wufei felt goosebumps all over his body and shivered uncontrollably.

When Su Chengyi returned to his seat, he happened to see He Wufei with a look as if he had seen a ghost.

Although it's a bit strange, I can't ask at this moment.

Dong Yu on the other side behaved more like a pure game player. He obviously didn't understand what his peers around him were so excited about. To him, the final ownership of the award was the most important thing.

At this final moment, he was already so nervous that he was sweating profusely. How could he have the mind to appreciate the grace of the goddess on the stage?

Very good, comrade.

Su Chengyi silently gave him a thumbs up in his heart. An outstanding comrade like you is worthy of being our game producer!

but--

"Can you stop shaking your legs, Brother Yu?"

Unable to bear it any longer, Su Chengyi couldn't help but slap Dong Yu on the thigh.

"Too nervous, too nervous!"

Dong Yu wiped his face vigorously and took a deep breath.

The promotional video of "Disco Elysium" was ranked last. Su Chengyi raised his eyes. He was already familiar with the editing clips made by Zou Lian. He knew that the BGM that would sound at the last second would be "Stop Crying Your Heart Out".

After the last frame was played, the big screen went off and the hall returned to silence.

Chen Jinzhi was obviously watching it very seriously just now. She had been very busy recently and this was probably the first time she saw the promotional video of "Disco Elysium".

After the video ended, she turned around, lowered her head and opened the envelope in her hand.

"The winner of the Best Independent Game of the Year is——"

She paused slightly, her eyes fell on the name written on the paper, and when she raised her eyes again, there was a barely perceptible smile on the corners of her brows.

“Disco Elysium.”

The moment she finished speaking, thunderous applause rang out all around, and the camera accurately focused on Su Chengyi in the back row.

Su Chengyi stood up facing the gazes of the audience and nodded slightly.

The voice-over in the background begins to give further introduction.

“Disco Elysium is a mashup of noir detective fiction, old-school RPGs, and existentialist theory. Its twists and turns, memorable characters, and deep decisions combine to create an experience that's worth savoring.”

“Its depth, freedom, customization, and storytelling make it one of the most rewarding RPGs ever made on PC.”

“Thanks to X1 Game Studio for bringing us such a great work.”

Listening to the passionate introduction in the voice-over, Su Chengyi walked to the edge of the stage to the beat of the band's drums. He first looked up and exchanged glances with Chen Jinzhi.

The big star smiled faintly with his eyes rolling, and ripples seemed to appear in the air.

If I look at her a few more times, when I give my acceptance speech later, her smile will be all I can think of and I will forget what to say.

After realizing this, Su Chengyi had no choice but to lower his eyes, avert his gaze, and walk up the stairs.

One, two.

Miss Chu's voice rang in my mind.

"There are three steps to the stage, and the last step is a bit higher, so be careful not to fall!"

It’s true. The third step is higher and there’s a carpet on the stage, so you need to be more careful.

Su Chengyi thought about this and suddenly wanted to sigh for no reason.

The distance shortened, and Su Chengyi stood in front of Chen Jinzhi.

It seemed a little different from the countless times they had met before. Su Chengyi's eyes lingered briefly on her golden skirt. At such a critical moment, he still allowed himself to be distracted for three seconds.

This time, the person standing in front of her is not just Chen Jinzhi, but Iris Chen Jinzhi with the prefix of big star.

The two were not meeting as boyfriend and girlfriend, but as the producer of the best independent game of the year and a popular female star who was invited to attend as the award presenter.

Compared to Su Chengyi's nervousness, the big star Ms. Iris was much calmer.

In just the moment of raising her eyes, the gentle smile that had been hidden in her eyes had been skillfully restrained and turned into a very polite smile.

Chen Jinzhi held the trophy with both hands and handed it to him.

As they were about to pass each other, she lowered her voice and said softly:
"Congratulations."

Because of the microphone, the staff backstage could hear what she said, so apart from congratulations, she couldn't say anything else at this moment.

Su Chengyi certainly knew the reason, so he just replied softly:

"Thank you."

Hearing his answer, Chen Jinzhi tilted his head slightly and glanced at him.

Her slightly curled hair brushed against the shoulders of his suit, and Su Chengyi smelled a very pleasant scent of water lilies.

The metal trophy felt a little cold to the touch. When I looked up again, Chen Jinzhi had already retreated to the backcourt.

When the lights dimmed, they looked at each other again, and she smiled at him with her beautiful eyes.

Chen Jinzhi's eyes can speak, Su Chengyi has known this for a long time, she just said:

"come on."

Such a meeting had a bit of the flavor of "meeting at the top". Su Chengyi stood in front of the microphone, but silently complained in his heart.

Let’s try not to have it happen again. Just Chen Jinzhi’s presence alone is enough to captivate people.

The gentle land of heroes really affects the speed at which people draw their swords.

After finishing his "complaint", he raised his hand, held the microphone, and his eyes fell on the audience below the stage.

The first people to see were of course Dong Yu and He Wufei. The former was so moved that tears were streaming down his face, and it seemed that he might have been excited to the point of respiratory alkalosis; the latter also had tears in his eyes, but with the contrast of the people around him, he looked much more restrained at the moment.

Noticing that he was looking over, He Wufei raised his hand, waved at him with a tearful smile, and mouthed:

"come on!"

In addition to these two family members, the reactions of other people in the audience are also worthy of attention.

It can be seen that most people did not expect that the boss of the recently emerging X1 game studio would be such a handsome and thin young man.

He looked to be in his early twenties at most, and still had the innocent air of a student, except for his pair of eyes, whose distinct black and white were like a deep pool.

When his eyes passed by lightly, there seemed to be an imperceptible sense of oppression.

Standing on the podium, it is a bird's-eye view.

Su Chengyi lowered his eyes and rubbed the slightly sharp edge of the trophy with his fingers. He felt a slight stinging pain, which made him sober.

Su Chengyi placed his other hand on the microphone stand and spoke slowly:

"Hello everyone, I am Su Chengyi from X1 Game Studio. I am standing here today to greet you on behalf of all the staff."

His voice was gentle and calm, with a steadiness that was not quite in keeping with his age.

The structure of the concert hall made his voice reverberate, sounding like the closing words of the last act of a play.

The venue, which was originally filled with some noisy discussions due to his unexpected appearance, has now gradually quieted down, with everyone's eyes focused on him.

The cameraman's lens is also focused here. At this moment, the image of his speech is being transmitted to tens of millions of people outside the screen through electricity and network cables.

“First of all, I would like to thank all the judges and players for their love for Disco Elysium. Thank you for giving Disco Elysium such a high evaluation. Thank you for liking this imperfect game and giving me the opportunity to stand here and give a speech.”

"Next, I would like to thank all the staff of X1 Game Studio.

Thank you for being willing to be a part of X1 Game Studios, even though we didn't have any achievements at that time, and even though Disco Elysium seemed to be such an illusory, idealistic, and unpredictable game.

Throughout the entire production cycle, they persisted due to their passion for the gaming industry.

It turns out that when a group of men with dreams and hopes come together, they can really accomplish many things that seem impossible to succeed.

It is true that even if you drink ice for ten years, your blood will not cool down. We are young until we die. "

The second-year soul was burning fiercely. Su Chengyi felt that when he recited this line, the flame of friendship and bond had been ignited behind him. Normally, this moment would be the countdown to becoming a villain.

But obviously, such words were very popular among the group of game geeks in the audience. There was immediate cheering and applause from the audience. Some sentimental people were so moved by what they heard that they were already wiping away tears.

Originally, many people in the industry were skeptical about this young man who suddenly emerged, but after hearing his sincere speech, their views changed.

In the gaming industry, the most pressing needs are not so-called experience, or even technology and productivity, but talent and passion.

There is no doubt that only people who truly love games can create a game like Disco Elysium.

When it was announced that the winning game was Disco Elysium, Dong Yu was already so excited that he could not contain himself. Now hearing his words, his heart was even more beating fast.

The self-doubt over the years, the helplessness towards the current situation in the gaming industry, the life and family pressures that came with age, all these combined have long made Dong Yu feel suffocated.

But from today on, all of this will no longer exist.

The cause he loved and for which he was truly willing to sacrifice his life had finally achieved results that were enough to shut everyone up.

And all this is thanks to the calm leader on the stage.

"In addition, I would like to thank my family and friends for their understanding. Thank you for your concern and support for all my decisions. Thank you for your promise to be my backer."

Having said that, Su Chengyi held the microphone and his tone paused slightly.

The word "support" is specifically said to Su Zelang.

However, whether the so-called "backer" of his father is reliable or not is still debatable.

Of course, it is probably not reliable.

When there is no danger, father is the biggest danger. This saying has been passed down from generation to generation and it has its reason.

"Because of them, I have enough confidence to pursue my dreams and have the opportunity to stand here."

If the first words still had some truth in them, the latter ones were just pure polite talk, because, from the very beginning when he decided to make "Disco Elysium", Su Chengyi knew that it would absolutely be a hundred percent successful.

No matter what year Disco Elysium is released, it will be a huge success. This is a game that can transcend time and space. In any era, as long as it can be run, players who open it will get a different gaming experience and feeling.

Because of this "foresight" effect, when Su Chengyi stood on the stage, he looked a bit more nonchalant and determined.

Of course, if he knew what kind of weird headlines and nicknames the media would give him later, he would definitely pretend to be surprised and frightened at this time.

"Finally, I would like to thank a very special person here."

Su Chengyi's gaze first passed over the side door, which was tightly closed.

When he finished speaking, Chen Jinzhi lowered her eyes in a position behind the stage where the spotlight could not reach her. The smile on her lips was still polite and appropriate, but her eyes contained a loneliness that was imperceptible to others.

On the other side of the tightly closed side door, Chu Qingmian leaned against the door with her head lowered. The ends of her hair brushed across her eyes, making her feel slightly itchy, and she gently closed her eyes.

The voice of the man standing on the stage came through the heavy iron door muffledly, as if it was soaked in water and wrapped in a layer of transparent bubbles.

"Thank you for appearing in my life, thank you for your gentleness and honesty, and thank you for always standing firmly by my side."

"Even though all my achievements in life pale in comparison to hers, I want to share this glory with her."

Su Chengyi initially wondered whether he should pay a little attention to this passage, but later he found that it was unnecessary, because many of the descriptions were completely universal for Chu Qingmian and Chen Jinzhi.

"Well, can you hear me? This is for you."

Su Chengyi took a deep breath and slowly said:

"Tonight, I don't care about humans. I only care about you."

(End of this chapter)