Full-time actor

"stop looking!"

Shen Xiaoqin came to Chen Yu's side and patted him on the shoulder.

"You little brat, you're home and you didn't even tell your old mother?"

"We've been waiting for so many days, and they didn't even tell us to celebrate beforehand!"

"..."

Chen Yu scratched his head: "I just wanted to give you a surprise!"

"Do you think we're still young?"

Shen Xiaoqin silently wiped away the tears that had slid down her face and said irritably, "What kind of surprise is this?"

Although she said that, the smile on her face betrayed her.

Chen Yu's mother had always been sharp-tongued but kind-hearted, so Chen Yu wasn't surprised by her words. He simply put his arm around her and said, "Your son and daughter-in-law came all the way back to celebrate with you, so I hope you can be a little gentle with your words, Mother~~~"

"Always so glib and smooth-talking!"

Shen Xiaoqin sniffed, while Liu Xiaoli and Liu Yifei both had red eyes from crying.

"Our Sisi's dream has finally come true!"

"It hasn't been easy all these years, but now I've finally become an international film queen!"

Liu Yifei is now considered the number one female star in China.

Those her age do not possess her talent or fame.

Those with more seniority than her did not have the prestige of being a Venice Film Festival Best Actress winner.

These days, the title of Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival carries significant weight.

Liu Xiaoli held Liu Yifei's face in her hands, crying uncontrollably. After hearing her mother's words, Liu Yifei was also unable to control her emotions.

"This is all thanks to your nurturing and unwavering support over the years, Mom."

Chen Yu and Shen Xiaoqin stood to one side and did not go over to disturb the two.

They could understand Liu Xiaoli's feelings.

She separated from Liu Yifei's father a long time ago and raised Liu Yifei with great difficulty. Now that her daughter has a promising future, she must be the happiest person.

Just as Chen Yu was considering whether to go upstairs first, Liu Xiaoli's gaze fell on him: "Chen Yu!"

"Auntie wants to thank you!"

what--

Chen Yu was somewhat taken aback and turned to look at Liu Yifei beside him.

The latter had a red nose and glistening tears on her face, making her look pitiful.

Just as he was wondering how to respond to Liu's mother's words, Liu Xiaoli walked towards Chen Yu.

"Your aunt had a lot of opinions about you before. She always felt that young people were too impetuous and was not comfortable with Qianqian being with you."

"Now your aunt is apologizing to you; you really helped her a lot."

After hearing her mother's words, Liu Yifei's loving gaze fell on where Chen Yu was.

"Auntie, this is what I should do."

"Sisi's achievements are due to her own hard work and your protection."

At this time, you should definitely say nice things to your future mother-in-law.

Liu Xiaoli shook her head, tightly grasped Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's hands, and her gaze became very firm: "Auntie can now entrust my precious daughter to you with complete peace of mind."

You deserve it!

What else could Chen Yu say? He should just listen quietly. He looked up at Liu Yifei beside him.

Liu Xiaoli was still excitedly rambling on, "All these years, it's all thanks to you being by her side!"

"You've done a better job than me!"

"Without you, there probably wouldn't be a Qianqian today. Auntie knows that from beginning to end, you've always put Qianqian first and protected her very well!"

Everyone believes that Liu Yifei's success was entirely due to Chen Yu's behind-the-scenes support.

But only Chen Yu knew that Liu Yifei had also worked very hard day and night.

I never miss a morning dance session.

"Auntie, Yifei is also a source of comfort for me when I'm under pressure!"

"She will succeed even without me!"

It's just a matter of sooner or later.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoli, perhaps reminded of something painful, immediately covered her mouth and burst into tears.

Perhaps it was after so many years of hard work and dedication, combined with his daughter's journey, that he finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.

As a result, my emotions are somewhat out of control right now.

Shen Xiaoqin, who had been watching from the side, walked over and put her arm around Liu Xiaoli.

"Alright, alright, the kids are back now, shouldn't we go out and buy some groceries to celebrate?"

Perhaps he realized he had lost his composure.

Liu Xiaoli wiped away her tears and nodded to Shen Xiaoqin beside her.

That's right.

Since both children won awards, we definitely need to prepare a lavish feast.

"Then you guys wait here obediently, we're going to buy groceries."

There is a nanny at home, but a mother's love is always pure, so in this situation they naturally want to do things themselves.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei wanted to go together, but Shen Xiaoqin and Liu Xiaoli refused.

After all, the two of them have had a long and tiring journey, and the most important thing now is to get some rest.

By the time the banquet begins in the evening, they should have rested enough.

Seeing that the discussion had failed, Chen Yu dragged Liu Yifei's suitcase and took her home first.

When the two returned, they went straight to Chen Yu's room.

It would be a lie to say I'm not tired.

After all, the journey of more than ten hours had already worn away their enthusiasm, and all they wanted to do was rest.

After quickly changing their clothes, the two lay down on the bed and fell fast asleep.

There was absolutely no communication during this process.

The Venice Film Festival was like a dream, weaving romantic memories for them.

It encompassed all their excitement and exhilaration.

only--

Now that they've woken up from their dream, they need to embark on the next journey.

Although there may be difficulties and obstacles along the way, the people around you will always be there to help you overcome them.

Forge ahead bravely and never give up!
As evening approached, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei slowly woke up.

The sound of cheerful conversation drifted downstairs, and it was easy to guess that all the relatives had probably arrived.

Shen Xiaoqin wanted everyone in the world to know about this joyous occasion.

A parent's desire to show off is impossible to hide, even if her son is already so outstanding.

Liu Yifei had been too excited these past few days, so much so that after relaxing, she felt somewhat tired and just lay on the bed like a corpse.

Gululu~~~
Chen Yu was about to sit up when he heard the voice beside him, and he couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.

Liu Yifei frowned slightly. They had only eaten sandwiches during their layover all day, and were now starving.

Putting everything else aside, the aroma of food wafting from downstairs had already whetted her appetite.

Seeing that Chen Yu was suppressing a laugh, Liu Yifei got up to protest.

"Let's go downstairs for dinner."

He pulled Liu Yifei into his arms, and the latter was clearly a little nervous.

Chen Yu's family and her mother were downstairs, and their intimate actions always made her feel somewhat guilty.

There's also the shyness of some young girls.

She tumbled down from Chen Yu's arms after a couple of thrashings, and just as they separated, there was a knock at the door.

"Xiao Yu, it's time to go downstairs for dinner."

She is Chen Yu's aunt, Shen Xiaolan.

Chen Yu reached out and pinched Liu Yifei's nose before turning around to open the door.

The moment the door opened, Shen Xiaolan looked over with a delighted expression.

"Sissi is now an international film queen."

"Your aunt knew you could do it, and sure enough, your wish came true."

"???"

Chen Yu looked completely bewildered. "Your nephew is such a big person standing right here, and you've just ignored him like a pretty little thing?"
Just as she was about to protest, Shen Xiaolan turned around and looked at her.

"Our Xiao Yu has finally lived up to expectations."

That's my wonderful aunt!
Shen Xiaolan's eyes were already overflowing with satisfaction, clearly delighted with Chen Yu's achievement.

"Don't just stand there, the food is ready." "I bet you've been so busy you haven't had a proper meal, so this time it's all your favorite dishes."

Chen Qingxiang and Zhao Yimei were stroking Chen Yu's trophy, their eyes filled with tenderness.

"I knew my grandson's future daughter-in-law would be capable."

When Chen Yu came downstairs, this was the scene he saw: the family was sitting happily together, and the topic of conversation was him and Liu Yifei.

"Grandpa and Grandma, I could hear you praising me and Qianqian from afar."

"So, are you happy that your grandson won the award?"

Upon hearing Chen Yu's voice, everyone else present turned to look.

"Second Uncle, Third Uncle, Younger Uncle, Younger Aunt's Husband".

Liu Yifei followed behind Chen Yu, greeting each person in turn.

Chen Yu had a large family, and their daily life was lively and full of life.

It seems the reason for this gathering of so many people is to celebrate Chen Yu's award.

"Happy, of course Grandpa is happy."

“Old Wang called me these past few days. His grandson said you won the grand prize and told me to come back to the village and have some fun.”

puff!

Chen Yu couldn't help but facepalm; there was really no need for such a fuss.

After the whole family took their seats, they naturally had to first celebrate Chen Yu and Liu Yifei's initial success.

Liu Yifei was already impatient; she had already smelled the aroma of the food upstairs.

As soon as I sat down, the bowl in front of me was already piled high with peeled crab meat.

"Let me say a few words."

Shen Xiaojun stood up, holding a wine glass, looking extremely excited; it just so gave him the feeling of having an elder act as a leader during the New Year.

However, Chen Yu didn't say much, as this is actually a stereotype in many families.

“Our Chen Yu is promising.”

"Not only did he win the Best Actor award, but now he's also won the Venice Film Festival trophy."

"My family benefited from it."

"This toast must be to my great-nephew. May his career flourish and achieve even greater success in the future."

Upon hearing this, everyone present naturally cheered.

My family is used to being casual, but what they said was all from the bottom of their hearts.

After all, Chen Yu's family has indeed benefited from his fame.

"Thank you, Uncle, and thank you to all the elders for your support."

Chen Yu is usually busy filming, and his family members mostly help take care of and manage his company.

Although these are not important positions, it is precisely in these positions that one can have a clearer understanding of how the company operates.

This alone makes the debt of gratitude very heavy.

As everyone toasted and drank, even Chen Yu's uncle, Zhao Yi, couldn't help but become more talkative.

The group of people were talking amongst themselves, clearly trying to elevate Chen Yu to the highest level.

Liu Xiaoli was also drinking one glass after another, and she seemed to be drunk.

Chen Yu was helping Liu Yifei remove fish bones when he noticed a shadow being cast beside him.

I subconsciously looked up.

Then they noticed that Liu Xiaoli, to everyone's astonishment, had already gotten up and come to Chen Yu's side.

"Chen Yu, this glass of wine is for you, Auntie."

She was so happy that she drank a little too much.

Chen Yu quickly wiped his hands clean and lowered the wine glass slightly.

She's my future mother-in-law, after all; I can't let her toast me.

Before he could make any move, Liu Xiaoli spoke again.

"Thank you for always being there for her. I understand her personality, and having you by her side really puts my mind at ease."

As Liu Xiaoli spoke, a gentle smile graced her face.

This scene inevitably moved everyone present. Everyone knew how difficult it had been for Liu Xiaoli to raise Liu Yifei as a single mother for so many years.

I'm sure my daughter is proud of what she's achieved.

Liu Yifei had lived with her mother for so many years, but this was the first time she had ever seen her like this.

Beneath a strong exterior lies a soft heart.

Especially when listening to Liu Xiaoli's words of advice, Liu Yifei burst into tears.

"The Best Actress award means a lot to Sissi, and I know she has been working hard for it all along."

"Fortunately, you've always been there for her."

"I am really happy that you young people can support each other and make progress together."

"As long as you two are happy, nothing else matters."

"..."

Liu Xiaoli was indeed intoxicated; she was talking a lot, and her eyes were filled with tears. As for Liu Yifei, she could no longer ignore her mother's emotions.

He walked straight over and hugged Liu Xiaoli.

"Mom, thank you for raising me all these years."

"Sisi finally did it."

Liu Xiaoli reached out and patted Liu Yifei on the back, her face beaming with satisfaction.

Chen Yu stood there, and Shen Xiaoqin pushed him, so he quickly went over to comfort the mother and daughter.

The celebration banquet lasted for about two to three hours. In the end, Liu Xiaoli was obviously quite drunk. After taking her back to her room, Liu Yifei shook her head and came out.

Chen Yu was waiting at the door when he saw the person in front of him with red, swollen eyes from crying. He immediately reached out and pulled the person into his arms.

"Auntie can finally get some rest."

This statement is pointed, after all, Liu Xiaoli has worked hard for Liu Yifei for so many years, all for the sake of helping Liu Yifei achieve her dream.

Now, everything is back on track.

The two went out onto the balcony, where the summer breeze always brought coolness.

The temperature was just right, and the two of them stood side by side, gazing into the distance. It was an incredibly peaceful moment.

"It's been a long time since I've been able to calm down and appreciate the scenery around me like this."

Liu Yifei stretched out her hand and traced the stars in the sky.

This naive act, however, was extremely beautiful in Chen Yu's eyes.

"Honey, if you weren't acting anymore, have you thought about what kind of job you would do?"

Not filming?
A hint of melancholy appeared in Chen Yu's eyes; he hadn't expected Liu Yifei to ask such a question so suddenly.

He had never thought about this question.

To be precise, throughout his two lifetimes, he has always focused on acting.

It seems to have become his obsession. Even if he doesn't act, he will probably go behind the scenes to film those well-known masterpieces from his previous life.

After expressing his thoughts, he turned to look at Liu Yifei beside him.

"What about you?"

He was rather curious about what Liu Yifei was thinking.

When asked the same question herself, Liu Yifei scratched her head in slight confusion.

"I hadn't thought about it."

"I don't know what my career will be like in the future. The entertainment industry changes so fast. What if the audience doesn't want to watch me anymore?"

Chen Yu reached out and stroked Liu Yifei's hair, his eyes filled with undisguised doting affection.

This little girl is overthinking again.

In later generations, Liu Yifei's name became synonymous with her, and she even created her own era.

"Will not."

"The audience will definitely continue to like you."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's reply, Liu Yifei leaned closer to the man in front of her.

Dimples became visible.

She seemed to be in a very good mood.

He traced circles on Chen Yu's chest with his fingers for a moment before looking up at him.

"So-and-so, have you decided when to marry me?"

The conversation suddenly shifted, and Chen Yu was taken aback.

Liu Yifei had clearly been holding back these words for a long time, hadn't she? (End of Chapter)