Daily Life in the Pet Shop Ch. 239

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Hai Yang was dying to rub it in Li Qingning's fans' faces, but he still agreed that Du Qianze's plan was smarter. He just kept kissing the invitation until Fang Yi finally couldn't take it anymore and snatched it back, handing it over to Du Qianze instead.

With this new motivation, Du Qianze threw himself into filming with even more focus. He often nailed a scene in one take, which significantly shortened the shooting schedule. But by the time he had to fly out for the award ceremony, his scenes weren't fully wrapped, so he had to ask the director for leave.

The director had already gotten the news and was 100% supportive. If Du Qianze really did win Best Actor, that would be another huge PR boost for the film. He not only approved the time off without hesitation but even gave Du Qianze a few extra days.

When Du Qianze boarded the plane, Fang Yi was in another city punching his own ticket—this was the biggest moment in Du Qianze's career in years, and there was no way he wouldn't be there for it.

He hadn't told Du Qianze he was coming. He'd gotten his ticket from Ning Feng, and when he finally sat beside Du Qianze at the venue, Du Qianze didn't show much on his face—but the way he gripped Fang Yi's hand was so tight, if Fang Yi didn't have thick skin, he might've drawn blood.

When they got to the Best Actor award, Du Qianze's face changed. His breathing turned heavy. This was a huge deal. If he won this... it would be a brand new starting point in his life. How could he not be nervous?

Fang Yi didn't care what anyone else thought—he gently patted Du Qianze's back over and over, trying to calm him down.

When it came time to announce the winner, the entire room went silent. Everyone held their breath and stared at the screen, ears straining. The five nominees, especially, looked like they were made of stone. A minute later, the presenter finally said the name—and it was someone unfamiliar.

Du Qianze let out a long breath. His back was soaked in cold sweat. Even though he'd hoped for it, he knew the chances weren't high. Deep down, he'd never really expected to win—he was just hanging onto a sliver of hope.

Just as the winner was standing up to accept the award, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed. The audience burst into confusion. No one knew what was happening. The presenter cracked a playful joke about being old and not seeing clearly, then said there were actually two Best Actor winners this year—he still had one more to announce.

By now, Du Qianze wasn't really expecting much anymore, so his nerves had mostly settled.

When Du Qianze's name was announced, the venue erupted in gasps. The Chinese attendees burst into cheers, but everyone else was visibly confused—Who was Du Qianze? What country was he from? Why had he won Best Actor? Sure, they'd just watched his highlight reel, and while his performance was very good, it wasn't exactly mind-blowing. Why him?

Du Qianze felt like he was walking on clouds, barely able to feel the ground beneath his feet as he made his way to the stage. But once he got up there, he delivered a full, composed acceptance speech. At the very end, he spoke a few words in Chinese, then gently kissed the ring on his finger and gazed deeply at Fang Yi. With eyes full of emotion, he softly said three words. The way he looked at Fang Yi made many in the audience, especially the women, visibly moved—some even wiped away tears in secret. With a gaze that heartfelt, whoever he loved must be incredibly lucky.

Later, the judges shared their reasons for choosing Du Qianze. What moved them most was that very gaze—so raw and sincere it transcended performance. One female judge in particular said that while Du Qianze's overall acting was on par with the other nominees, that moment where he looked at his lover blew everyone else out of the water. She fought hard to push for him as Best Actor. Still, since this was an international award, the panel was diverse, and each judge had their favorites. After five days of deliberation, they ultimately decided to award two Best Actors this year.

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