Chapter 35: The Movie King and the Husky 18 (End)

The Lin family was vast and powerful, with deep foundations and intricate internal relationships.

However, outsiders only knew that the head of the main branch of the Lin family was Lin Chan. As for the other branches of the family, no one paid attention to them.

Because of this, Lin Chan’s successor had always been the focus of attention. If there was to be one, it would undoubtedly be the most prestigious member of the Lin family in Sanjiu City, the person who would stand at the pinnacle of high society in the future.

It was only when Tang Bin woke up the next morning that he heard the news: the Lin family’s future heir had been announced.

Not fully integrated into high society, Tang Bin had little interest or concern about such matters. For him, it was just another piece of gossip.

But he couldn’t ignore the name of the future heir of the Lin family—it was hard to be mistaken, especially since the name was a little unusual. It was rare for someone to name their child like that.

“Lin Moning?” Tang Bin blinked, asking, “Are you sure the Lin family’s future heir is named Lin Moning?”

Fang Zhenggang and Lin Moning’s manager were sitting across from him at that moment. They looked at each other, confirming the answer to the question about Lin Moning, and then nodded at Tang Bin in unison.

“Speaking of which… early this morning, someone contacted me. You won’t believe this… the production team that previously canceled their contract with us wants to sign with our company again, and they’ll still pay the penalty fee.”

“And apparently, just an hour after the stock market opened this morning, the stock of the Luo family went back up to its original price.”

“…”

Just then, Tang Bin’s phone rang, and it was a call from Luo Yuntian. Tang Bin stepped outside to answer. Once the call was connected, Luo Yuntian told him that the two important collaborations that had previously been blocked for the Luo family had been approved today. Luo Yuntian didn’t know the exact reason yet, but he was calling immediately to tell Tang Bin the good news, fearing that his son might feel guilty or worried.

Tang Bin: “…”

If the difficulties and obstacles he had felt a few days ago had been like falling into a deep abyss, then the result now felt like a pie falling from the sky and landing right on their faces.

So, this was the proverbial saying: when God closes a door, He always leaves a window open? … Yeah, right!

After hanging up the phone, Tang Bin couldn’t sit still. He immediately called Lin Moning.

At this time, Lin Moning was probably filming and couldn’t take the call.

After a few rings, Tang Bin told himself to hang up.

But the next second, the phone was answered, and Lin Moning’s cold voice came through the receiver: “Hello?”

Tang Bin paused for a moment before responding, “Hello?”

He held the phone up, suddenly at a loss for words.

Since he arrived at the company this morning, Fang Zhenggang and Lin Moning’s manager had been looking at him with hope and caution, hoping that he could contact Lin Moning and find out the truth, telling them that everything was real.

But Tang Bin’s throat felt dry, and he couldn’t get the words out.

As the situation turned around, everyone who had been friendly with Lin Moning seemed to be immersed in an incredibly wonderful dream. Although it couldn’t yet be confirmed as true, all the signs seemed to be pushing them to believe that it was.

Tang Bin, with his understanding of human society being different from those who had lived here for decades, didn’t feel the same excitement others did. He didn’t have the sense that a “Prince Charming” had appeared in their midst. Instead, at this moment, he thought of many things, like Lin Moning, who had a true form and magical powers unlike a human’s, and who was also the future heir to the Lin family. Yet, Lin Moning had worked so hard to become a good actor…

To be able to act, this person had spent a long time as a trainee.

Lin Moning, who had his salary and benefits withheld by his manager, who was tricked into accepting hidden rules, and who had to work part-time in bars just to make ends meet—Lin Moning, who would rather endure all this than mention his relationship with the Lin family…

Did he really want to become the heir of the Lin family?

If he returned to the Lin family, would he still be happy?

Unfortunately, there wasn’t much time for Tang Bin to think about such things.

Seeing that Tang Bin didn’t respond, Lin Moning spoke first: “You know now.”

“…Yeah.”

For some reason, Tang Bin’s voice cracked, and he felt like crying.

“Sorry, I kept another thing from you,” Lin Moning’s deep voice came through again.

Tang Bin shook his head. Though Lin Moning couldn’t see him, he still shook his head seriously, signaling that he didn’t hold it against him, then said: “It’s not your fault. After all, I never asked you.”

“And I never asked you to not keep things from me.”

“Ah,” Lin Moning laughed lightly on the other end of the line, “Why are you always so reasonable? So thoughtful, it makes me want…”

Tang Bin: Huh?

There was a brief hesitation in Lin Moning’s voice, as though he was thinking about what he wanted to say, and then he added, “Makes me want to grab you and give you a good rub.”

Tang Bin: Huh??

“I’ll be back soon,” Lin Moning said, “There are things to be said in person at the Lin family… it’s time to clean up those ants and pests once and for all. I’ve already spoken to the director, and I’ll take two days off.”

“Okay,” Tang Bin responded.

“So does it bother you if I’m that Lin Moning? Your voice… sounds like you’re about to cry.”

“…No, I’m not,” Tang Bin immediately rebutted, but still snuffled and, feeling wronged and a little cautious, asked, “…Are you doing this for me?”

“Don’t overthink it,” Lin Moning replied, “I’ll tell you more when I get back.”

“Okay, then be safe…”

After hanging up, Tang Bin realized that with Lin Moning’s capabilities, he probably wouldn’t run into any accidents.

Returning to the office, Fang Zhenggang and the others were eagerly waiting.

Tang Bin shook his phone, saying, “Ah Ning will be back soon.”

“…So, does this mean Xiao Lin really is that…” Fang Zhenggang asked in disbelief.

He was actually in the state of believing but still not daring to fully believe. Now that he saw Young Master Rui, his disbelief turned into belief.

He and Lin Moning’s manager were immersed in surprise and joy for a while, when suddenly it hit him—if Lin Moning really was that Lin Moning, could he still stay in Huayu and continue his career as a star after his identity was made public?

The Lin family probably wouldn’t allow the heir to mix with the entertainment industry, right?

Moreover, with the Lin family’s wealth and power, a small amount of breach of contract fees wouldn’t be a problem for them to pay.

So, the talent they had spent so much effort nurturing during this time might be…

Fang Zhenggang and the others didn’t stay happy for long before sinking into worry. Even Tang Bin, who wasn’t very happy himself, ended up spending a long, restless morning in the office with them.

Fortunately, by noon, Lin Moning returned.

Tang Bin immediately received his call. Lin Moning said he would come to pick him up, so Tang Bin went down to the parking lot to wait. He then got into a car driven by Lin Moning, which headed straight for the Lin family’s main estate.

Tang Bin had been there once before when he attended a banquet with Luo Yuntian, but he hadn’t met Lin Chan at that time.

This time, however, he entered the Lin family’s estate as their honored guest and followed Lin Moning through the gates. On the way, he saw servants greeting Lin Moning as “Young Master.”

“So, Lin Chan is your father?” Tang Bin asked softly.

“Sort of,” Lin Moning replied.

Perhaps even Lin Moning felt that his answer was vague, so he elaborated a little more about the Lin family.

Actually, it wasn’t that complicated to explain. The reason the Lin family had remained powerful and prosperous for so long was closely tied to the fact that the family patriarch was a pure-blooded werewolf.

But pure-blooded werewolves, or gods, couldn’t be born from flesh and blood. So, Lin Moning, like Lin Chan, was born of heaven and earth.

The previous generation of wolf gods had the duty to raise the next generation, so it wasn’t wrong to say that Lin Chan was his father.

For many years, the main lineage of the Lin family had kept this bloodline intact, and in order to protect their true identities, they had made themselves increasingly mysterious.

On the other hand, the side branches of the family, whose ancestors were former patriarchs of the family who had children with humans, were ordinary people without any magical powers. Except for relying on the Lin family name, they were just completely normal humans, and over generations, they had evolved into a large branch of the family.

In fact, many people didn’t even know that the current head of the Lin family wasn’t human at all.

“But Lin Xiang knows my identity,” Lin Moning added.

Within the large Lin family, he was one of the rare few who knew the truth.

This was also the reason he had kept quiet about the giant wolf after that day, never mentioning it.

While they were talking, they had already passed one villa and arrived in front of another small two-story building.

The building was entirely white, and Tang Bin had seen this style before at Lin Xiang’s place, so he assumed that the Lin family must prefer this architectural style.

After two guards-like people greeted them, they opened the large door to the building. Tang Bin knew that this was where Lin Chan lived, and he was wondering whether he should go inside when Lin Moning grabbed his hand and walked him into the building.

The decor inside the small building was somewhat European and vintage in style, with two crisscrossing spiral staircases and a bright red carpet stretching from the entrance all the way to the staircase.

Tang Bin was gently seated on the sofa by Lin Moning.

Then Lin Moning pointed to the stairs and said,
“Wait for me here. I’ll be right back after going upstairs.”

“Okay.” Tang Bin nodded. Having seen many things, he wasn’t particularly amazed by the elegant decoration of a small building.

But since this was Lin Moning’s home, where his elders lived, Tang Bin couldn’t help but feel a bit of reverence, and his expression unconsciously became a little more obedient.

As soon as they entered, a servant came in with tea and snacks. Seeing this, Lin Moning knew Tang Bin wouldn’t get bored, so he felt relieved and went toward the stairs.

After Lin Moning went upstairs, Tang Bin quietly observed the interior of the small building and sipped the tea while snacking.

It didn’t take long—much shorter than Tang Bin had expected—before Lin Moning came back down.

Tang Bin hurriedly stood up, unsure of what he was nervous about.

“So, what happened?” Tang Bin asked.

“It’s settled.”

“Eh? What do you mean it’s settled?” Tang Bin asked anxiously.

Lin Moning looked at him, his gaze still sharp, but the corners of his mouth slightly lifted: “Before Lin Chan steps down, I can still do my own thing freely.”

“Really?!” Tang Bin asked excitedly.

So that means Lin Moning could continue acting!

He had originally thought that Lin Moning never mentioned his background because the Lin family couldn’t accept him mixing with the entertainment industry.

Now it seemed that his concerns were completely unfounded, and all his worries were unnecessary…

But unexpectedly, Lin Moning continued, “It’s already 2021, and you still think you can hide your identity by avoiding the world? Clearly unrealistic.”

He mumbled this softly, and his expression reminded Tang Bin of the way he complained to him in front of Haha, carrying a hint of childishness.

When you thought about it, he was still just a kid after all.

To hide his identity meant missing out on many human experiences and adventures. Tang Bin knew that Lin Moning had once had a big argument with Lin Chan over this and even ran away from home.

“Not wanting to be bound by the identity of a god, so he simply abandoned everything and stopped using his divine powers”—this idea might seem juvenile, but it was truly a reflection of Lin Moning’s mindset for a long time.

And sure enough, Lin Moning kept his word. It was said that he had been wandering much longer than Tang Bin had imagined, but no matter what happened to him out there, he never used his powers.

Of course, there was that one time when he saved himself.

Lin Moning had been wandering away from home for a long time, full of indignation. Perhaps it was his determination that made Lin Chan compromise, or perhaps Lin Chan realized that the times had changed. It was no longer possible for them to remain completely isolated and live a secluded life. In any case, when this situation arose, Lin Chan ultimately gave in.

—As long as Lin Moning was willing to return and take over his position as the head of the family, Lin Chan would tolerate some of Lin Moning’s actions and decisions during his lifetime.

In any case, Tang Bin’s heart, which had been hanging in the balance, was finally set at ease.

Before being led out by Lin Moning, Tang Bin unconsciously looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a black suit standing on the second floor, watching them.

The figure flashed across his vision, and after just one glance at Tang Bin, it was quickly pulled away.

However, he still managed to see the man’s face… and it looked quite similar to Lin Moning’s, just a bit more serious and stern.

As Lin Moning had said, in this era, it’s not easy to completely avoid the world.

Even though Lin Chan kept a low profile, media reports, both domestic and international, occasionally published news and photos about him.

So, Tang Bin had actually seen Lin Chan in the newspapers before.

But back then, with his single-minded thinking, he never connected Lin Moning with this highly respected Lin family figure.

Now, well… it seemed that Lin Moning would also be very handsome when he got older.

Tang Bin thought while looking at the side of Lin Moning’s face.

Although the process hadn’t been easy and he had resisted for many years, once Lin Moning came to an agreement with Lin Chan, things became much easier for him.

The effect was immediate.

The most obvious example was that in the afternoon of that same day, the renowned actor Lin, the “Film Emperor,” personally visited to apologize to Tang Bin.

Originally just an ordinary branch of the Lin family, Lin Xiang had gradually become arrogant and disdainful after his rise to fame, partly due to Lin Chan’s low profile and indifference to worldly affairs over the years.

He could ignore the Luo family, relying on his own status, but he was ultimately afraid of Lin Moning.

Although Lin Moning, who had not yet grown in power, had been well hidden by Lin Chan, the Lin family had a strict hierarchical system, and Lin Xiang had never seen the grown-up Lin Moning.

But he was vaguely aware of some of the Lin family’s secrets and, after witnessing the manifestation of the giant wolf’s form, dared not act recklessly. He originally thought that the young master, who did not want to reveal his identity, might not make any more noise, and that the situation could be perfectly avoided. He never expected the future family head to be so stubborn. Now, Lin Xiang realized he had no choice but to apologize to Tang Bin.

“I’m really sorry, Young Master Rui. In the past, Zong Yuanyi said some bad things about you. He said that you were promiscuous and abandoned him. He said that you two were originally a couple, and he wanted to win you back…”

“Did you actually believe that?” Tang Bin couldn’t help but blurt out. This actor was really easy to deceive!

At that moment, Lin Moning raised an eyebrow, clearly displeased. “Did that Zong person really say that?”

“I have no reason to lie to you.” Lin Xiang gave a bitter smile. He finally understood what it meant to ^[1]“pick up a rock and hit your own foot” is a Chinese idiom that means to harm or hurt oneself while attempting to harm someone else. It’s similar to the English idiom “shoot … Continue reading“pick up a rock and hit your own foot.”

No wonder wise people always advise kindness—because one day, you’ll truly reap the consequences of your actions.

“I see.” Lin Moning clenched his fist, making a sharp cracking sound.

And that sound was like the trumpet of war, signaling the downfall of the Zong family… just like they had once targeted the Luo family. But Lin Moning’s actions were clearly much more ruthless than those of the Zong family.

In fact, he didn’t even need to do much.

Since he admitted that he was the Lin Moning, once he spoke his mind, people would quickly take action to make it happen.

Thus, the Zong family’s foundation crumbled, and within just a few months, they were finished. The industries under the Zong family’s control were divided up between Luo Yuntian and the Lin family.

As for his cousin Luo Xu, who had frequently spread bad rumors about Tang Bin, Lin Moning took an even more direct approach.

— He had countless ways to make Zong Yuanyi and others betray Luo Xu, and then pass on the evidence to Luo Yuntian.

Luo Yuntian was indeed furious. He had never expected that his nephew, whom he had always treated like his own son, would harm his brother. Not only had he spread rumors about his son’s chaotic private life and slandered him in front of the media, but he had even incited people to assault Luo Rui!

Not only Luo Yuntian, but even Old Madam Luo, upon hearing this chain of events, was deeply shocked and extremely disappointed. Luo Xu’s reputation in the Luo family plummeted, and he was fired, kicked out of the house, and even erased from the family’s genealogy.

He not only lost his position, but was also no longer considered part of the Luo family. His father no longer acknowledged him, and Luo Xu was left to struggle at the very bottom of society.

Once considered a business elite, he now had to endure the mockery and cold eyes of others.

Back to the bankruptcy of the Zong family, Huayu absorbed most of their resources and rapidly grew stronger.

Tang Bin became busier than before.

In the early stages of the company’s expansion, there was a need to integrate resources and finalize future development plans. Luo Yuntian still entrusted all matters related to Huayu and the entertainment industry to him and Fang Zhenggang. He had now fully transitioned from being Lin Moning’s semi-manager to a half-boss at Huayu.

Now, forget about visiting the set to check on Lin Moning—he barely had time to chat with Haha at night.

Tang Bin himself didn’t even know how things had developed to this point.

Whenever he worked, he couldn’t help but throw himself fully into it, leaving him no time to reflect on how he had gotten to this stage.

As for Lin Moning, he was just as busy as Tang Bin.

During the time he had run away from home, he had developed a number of interests and eventually discovered that acting was quite fun, leading him to pursue this path.

Maybe it was something in the wolf spirit, but once Lin Moning set his mind on something, he would go all in and do it to the best of his ability.

Not only did he work day and night on filming and attending events, but he also had to learn business and management from Lin Chan. Not to mention, he had to work out every day. With only two clones to divide his time, Lin Moning was nearly overwhelmed.

But the results of hard work were always good.

At the end of another year, the TV drama starring Lin Moning was a massive hit, and the movie he starred in was released during the holiday season, unexpectedly topping the box office.

That year, Lin Moning wasn’t just Lin Moning—his name had become synonymous with trending.

During the year’s Golden Honor Awards, Lin Moning won the Best Actor award as they had all anticipated, along with the coveted Golden Honor Best Actor statuette.

If winning the Best Newcomer Award in his first year had already been impressive, then Lin Moning’s achievements now were truly unprecedented, enough to shock both the domestic and international film and entertainment industries.

Since he heard the news, Tang Bin’s chest had been puffed up with pride, and it hadn’t deflated ever since.

He felt a vague sense of pride, although he wasn’t sure exactly what he was proud of.

But more than anything, Tang Bin felt happy for Lin Moning. This year, he had seen Lin Moning’s dedication and hard work, and he could only say that the results were well-deserved—his efforts and the sweat he had shed had not gone in vain.

So, despite his busy schedule, Tang Bin still made time to attend the award ceremony with him.

In the past, it was Tang Bin who was responsible for preparing Lin Moning’s clothes for events. But he didn’t know exactly when their roles had completely reversed.

For instance, when it came to attending events like award ceremonies, Lin Moning would send someone to deliver clothes to him two or three days in advance. He would call him to confirm the time and arrange for someone to pick him up.

This role reversal happened so naturally that it took Tang Bin a long time to realize something felt off.

—Now, rather than saying he was Lin Moning’s benefactor, it was more accurate to say that Lin Moning was his half-housekeeper.

Wearing the suit Lin Moning had carefully selected for him, he was invited into the award ceremony. As Huayu’s vice president, Tang Bin was now considered a major figure in the entertainment industry, and the organizers had reserved a front-row seat for him. At this moment, he was politely escorted to his seat.

He was young, yet had already absorbed the Zong family’s resources and managed Huayu so efficiently that the company was thriving. Naturally, he was admired by many.

That year, Luo Rui was no longer the spoiled young master he once was. People now saw Tang Bin and would associate him with terms like “elite.” Even when someone mentioned Luo Rui’s past bad temper and rebellious history, it was only described as a phase of youthful defiance.

Tang Bin took his seat, glanced around, and couldn’t see Lin Moning anywhere.

He probably had to walk the red carpet first, Tang Bin thought, and he withdrew his gaze, waiting quietly for the moment when Lin Moning would go on stage to accept his award.

He was fully immersed in the joy and happiness of the evening. But, perhaps because things were going too well, just then, he heard a “ding-dong” sound in his mind—it was from system 3376.

【We will now announce new strategy rules.】

Tang Bin: ?

【Please note, the last 50 hosts in each batch who do not achieve the male lead’s HE (happy ending) will be erased.】

?!!

“Erased? What does erased mean…?”

【It means death.】 The system’s voice was indifferent, then it added, reluctantly, 【…For hosts who have not yet fully formed, it means complete annihilation.】

“…Didn’t you say that if the task in this world cannot be completed, we could just move on to the next one?” After the initial shock, Tang Bin asked, his voice trembling.

【It was discovered that some hosts are being lazy and not aiming to complete their tasks… And with too many hosts, the system is overloaded. After careful consideration, new rules have been established.】 3376 said regretfully.

Tang Bin: QAQ

Overcome with extreme fear, Tang Bin felt as though his blood had reversed, and his hands and feet instantly became cold.

What did the last 50 mean? Tang Bin didn’t know.

But looking back at his performance over this period… Lin Moning’s affection for him was still stuck at 98, fluctuating up and down, which could be considered very stable.

This meant that his task hadn’t progressed much this year.

So… it was probably going to be very bad.

“3376… so where do I stand now?” He hesitated, trying to ask.

【Sorry, I cannot answer that question.】 The system: 【The system can only record the number of completed tasks, and compare it with the total number of participants to determine the list of those to be erased. Those who have not completed their tasks will not have a ranking. They will be… directly erased.】

Tang Bin: “…”

Maybe he should ask how many people in his batch of participants have already completed their tasks in other worlds, but that didn’t seem to matter anymore.

Because he didn’t even know how many people were in his batch.

And perhaps… he wouldn’t even make it to the bottom 50, let alone complete the task—he might just be erased directly.

This felt like a death sentence from a doctor. In that moment, he couldn’t think of anything, his mind went blank, buzzing, and Tang Bin had no idea what to do.

He had been too relaxed and distracted recently because he had been getting along so well with Lin Moning… it was so enjoyable. Also, because 3376 would report to him every day about the many gifts and rewards he received, these two things together gave him the illusion that his life was quite stable and affluent. It wasn’t until he suddenly snapped back to reality that Tang Bin realized that, apart from the first requirement of becoming the male lead’s benefactor, it seemed he hadn’t achieved any of the other objectives.

Everything around him became a blur. Tang Bin deeply regretted his lack of vigilance and the absence of a sense of crisis.

The background and sounds seemed to fade away rapidly, as if being sucked into a black hole. He stood there dazed, completely lost.

He didn’t know how much time had passed, but when he finally regained his senses, he instinctively looked around, beginning to search for the figure he was so familiar with and relied on so much.

He scanned the audience again but didn’t see the tall, handsome young man. Tang Bin became even more anxious.

Then, as he turned around, his eyes unintentionally swept across the stage.

There, standing under the bright spotlight, was Lin Moning, smiling politely as he faced the cameras and audience, seriously giving his acceptance speech.

“…Finally, I want to thank one person. He saved me when I was in trouble, he encouraged me when I was about to give up, and he gave me enough confidence and endless motivation. His seriousness inspired me, his complete trust supported me. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be here today. So, standing on this stage, with this platform, I want to tell him…”

The slightly hoarse voice paused briefly, and just at that moment, the spotlight followed Lin Moning’s gaze, sweeping over the audience.

Lin Moning’s expression remained calm, his eyes serene, focusing on one direction throughout, his demeanor so concentrated it was mesmerizing.

Time and experience had transformed this once angular young man into the elegant, gentle film emperor he was now. While most of the audience were industry insiders, many were still curious—who was the person Lin Moning was talking about?

Not to mention the viewers watching on TV and streaming platforms—so, what is Lin Moning trying to say? Hurry up and tell us!

Just as the crowd was on the edge of their seats, Lin Moning let out a soft laugh, and his pleasant voice echoed through the speakers. He continued, finishing what he was about to say: “I want to ask him… can I be your boyfriend?”

“What?”

“Wow!” The moment Lin Moning’s words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar!

It was like a drop of water hitting hot oil, and the internet instantly exploded!

…So, this is a public confession?

So, this is definitely a public confession!

The Golden Honor Award had been established for many years, and no celebrity had ever dared to make a public confession at such a prestigious ceremony!

Not only had it never happened in the history of the Golden Honor Awards, but even at any major international awards ceremony, it was an extremely rare occurrence—almost unheard of.

Because whether it’s actors, entertainers, or celebrities, their private lives are always a popular topic for gossip among the public.

Celebrities tend to keep their private lives hidden, it’s the only way to protect themselves and their loved ones.

And to publicly confess at an awards ceremony—wasn’t that too much of a spectacle?

…Well, alright, Lin Moning certainly had the capital to be so high-profile.

So, who is it? Who is the person he’s confessing to? The newly crowned film emperor is confessing to whom?!

Not only did the audience not know, but even Tang Bin was dumbfounded.

In fact, when he heard Lin Moning’s confession, he was once again stunned.

…All this time, he had been accompanying Lin Moning. Although they weren’t living together, Lin Moning would always tell him about anything that happened, either through phone calls or in their usual banter. Even if they didn’t meet every day, they would still talk for long hours each day.

But never… Lin Moning had never mentioned having someone he liked…

Tang Bin slumped weakly in his chair.

Lin Moning actually had someone he liked…

For a while, his heart felt empty, as if it was drowning in a huge wave of heartache, and then he became angry.

Lin Moning had been hiding this from him?!

In the end, the heartache, disappointment, and anger all turned into despair—looks like he wouldn’t be able to complete his task.

Maybe he’d be erased soon.

Whether it was resignation or fate, Tang Bin suddenly realized that he wasn’t as terrified as before.

…He was, after all, not human. Being human was exhausting, Tang Bin thought. He was tired.

So, let it be.

He took one last look at Lin Moning on stage, silently wishing him happiness in his heart, then stood up.

It was time for him to leave.

If he didn’t leave now, he might really burst into tears.

As Tang Bin stood up, Lin Moning, who had just dropped a bombshell on the stage, wasn’t done yet. His magnetic voice rang out again, this time calling a name:

“Luo Rui.”

Upon hearing his name, Tang Bin froze.

The entire room held its breath.

Lin Moning spoke again, this time his tone was no longer shy or embarrassed, but instead had a bit of a mischievous edge.

Tang Bin knew him well enough to tell from his voice exactly what mood Lin Moning was in.

Then he heard Lin Moning say, “I’m asking you a question, Luo Rui.”

“Wow!”

“Ahhhh!”

Almost as soon as the newly crowned film emperor uttered these words, the silence in the room was instantly shattered. There was astonishment and awe, mixed with some encouragement and admiration. The celebrities in the audience could no longer maintain their composure, whispering to each other, while the viewers watching the live broadcast were also completely swept up in the excitement!

“I’ve been watching award ceremonies for years, and this year I finally got a juicy scoop!”

“I knew it! When the rumors about them came out, I knew something like this would happen, but I didn’t expect… a public confession… ahhh Lin Moning, you’re going to make me swoon!”

“Yeah, remember when Lin Moning first debuted, and the news about the two of them being in a room together early in the morning came out? The company claimed they were discussing the script, but I didn’t believe it—who discusses a script at five in the morning?”

“Haha, I also thought something was fishy. The company’s explanation was too vague.”

“Suddenly, I’m imagining a rich kid love story with twists and turns that ends in a happily-ever-after.”

“Yingyingying, thank you for the official sugar! CP fans have no more wishes left QAQ.”

Perhaps because the media often reported on their interactions, many people had already automatically paired Lin Moning and Tang Bin together as a couple. Even their CP fanbase was large, so Lin Moning’s confession didn’t seem too shocking within the fan community. Instead, it gave many fans a sense of fulfillment, as if their wishes had been granted.

Many casual fans also praised Lin Moning for his bravery. Despite the societal pressure and public scrutiny, he still confessed openly at the ceremony… daring to openly express his love without hiding it, which they felt was the right way to be responsible to your partner.

Even those from outside the industry couldn’t help but marvel at Lin Moning’s boldness. To publicly confess at the Golden Honor Awards, and to a man no less… wasn’t this like he was giving up his career?

However, Lin Moning’s critics might have been too shocked and slow to react, missing the chance to seize the moment.

By the time the hot comments were flooded with fans supporting Lin Moning, it was too late for them. They could only post comments like:

“Forget it, I can only say Lin Moning’s background is so solid. He’s a Golden Honor Film Emperor—does he even care about this? The public confession was just for attention. As for Luo Rui everyone in the Second Generation of Sanjiu City knows about his dark past. He’s no good. Do you really believe in this kind of love? It’s probably just a business collaboration.”

This comment was quickly countered by fans, and a new round of fan wars began.

Of course, Tang Bin, still seated at the awards ceremony, knew nothing about this.

From the moment Lin Moning called his name, he was stunned. He stood there like a fool, with the spotlight and cameras following him, but he couldn’t speak a word.

The sadness and anger he had felt earlier were swept away like a storm, leaving him with a sense of calm after the rain.

Subconsciously, he looked up at the stage. Lin Moning’s gaze was fixed solely on him, focused and unwavering.

“Look, they’re wearing matching suits!”

Someone in the crowd suddenly said, and the camera flashes went wild again, as though they wanted to capture every angle of the two of them.

Then, someone in the crowd started to cheer, shouting, “Say yes!”

“Say yes to him!”

“I…”

Of course, I would say yes to him!

Tang Bin was a little anxious, but he was so excited that he couldn’t make a sound. He hopped in place like a rabbit, so desperate that he almost stomped his feet, then tried again to shout out his feelings, “Of course I’ll say yes to him!”

He really shouted, and the sound that came out was deafening, echoing through the empty venue.

Tang Bin: “Mmm…” He instinctively covered his mouth. It seemed like he had never spoken that loudly in his entire life.

Nervously, he glanced around, only to realize that, aside from the applause, no one else seemed to react.

His eyes scanned the crowd and then locked into Lin Moning’s deep gaze. He didn’t know when, but Lin Moning had already stepped right in front of him.

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After such an earth-shattering confession, Tang Bin really did get tied to Lin Moning, and they stayed on the headlines and trending topics for a long time without disappearing.

After all, there were the confessions, the romance, the preparation for a grand wedding, marriage, and besides showering each other with endless affection, Lin Moning always chose ways that would shake the entire entertainment industry to express his love, proudly claiming that he wanted everything to be perfect.

The two also proved with time and actions that it wasn’t just a business partnership, silencing the doubters who didn’t believe in love.

Since the first step was made public, those who liked him naturally continued to support him, while those who didn’t or who criticized him didn’t matter. Lin Moning was always very open about his relationship.

As the heir to the Lin family and the son-in-law of the Luo family, no—scratch that, the pampered husband of a wealthy CEO—Lin Moning never had to worry about resources.

Regarding whether he was the son-in-law or the pampered husband of a wealthy family, after learning Lin Moning’s feelings, Tang Bin actually regretted it.

Why had he always lacked confidence in himself?! If he had known Lin Moning liked him, he should have confessed sooner.

Now, this situation felt far from cool!

Fortunately, Lin Moning didn’t know about his internal struggle and how discouraged he had felt at the time.

By the way, after another round of evolution, Haha had transformed from a chubby, puppy-like husky into a truly majestic young wolf.

With a less rounded body and a more powerful presence, no one mistook him for a goofy husky anymore.

At the beginning, the two were still busy with their own things. Lin Moning had to travel for shoots.

They kept communicating the same way as before, spending long hours each day talking to each other.

It wasn’t until later, when the distance and infrequent meetings were starting to get to Lin Moning, that he came up with a new plan. Well… his wolfish body had matured to the point where it couldn’t be wasted anymore…

That’s when they finally started living a life of mutual love, like a pair of celestial beings.