244: Chapter 244 Necessities

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Winning that damn Most Popular Male Singer award, and he actually thanked the Haters...

And he labeled them all as keyboard warriors and internet trolls?

Haters: Bro, we're only hating on you, okay!

There were so many people online ready to bash Lin Chuyan for these remarks.

But as soon as the insults left their mouths, they felt like they'd fallen into Lin Chuyan's verbal trap—wasn't this just the cyberbullying he had just talked about?

Lin Chuyan's fans, at least, were thrilled.

The image of their idol holding the trophy high and saying "no" to cyberbullying would likely be deeply etched in their minds for a long time to come.

What is the charm of an idol?

Lin Chuyan's fans felt that if this didn't count, what did?

If you ask why they like Lin Chuyan? They just want to ask you one thing: Is there anything about Lin Chuyan that isn't worth liking?

He has good looks, great works, is loyal in relationships, and possesses a personality charm that radiates at all times.

Don't talk to them about some manufactured persona. Do you really think they can't tell if it's fake?

What kind of personas do other artists construct?

Rich second-generation, corporate slave, old cadre, straight-A student, artsy youth...

Take Lin Chuyan, for example. Some people say he cultivates a 'mad dog' persona who loves to argue with people, but look at this industry—which other artist has so many good works and can win awards like this?

And then speak out directly against "cyberbullying" at an awards ceremony?

The fans thought of many things—not just Lin Chuyan's past, but also many others who had fallen because of cyberbullying.

I have to say, he really is so sincere and brave...

Isn't this that saying, because he has been rained on himself, he knows how to hold an umbrella for others?

I can't take it anymore, I'm even more devoted to him now.

In this era where gimmicks are fading, people are indeed more willing to like a sincere person.

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The awards ceremony continued. Lin Chuyan returned to his seat, but didn't see his girlfriend.

He was wondering if she had gone to the restroom, but to his surprise, a moment later, she appeared on stage!

The person presenting the award with Ruan Xingyu was a male Singer, and the two were about to present the most important award of the Golden Melody Awards—Album of the Year.

In fact, whether it was the artists at the venue or the netizens watching the live stream, the moment they saw Ruan Xingyu presenting the award, they understood that there was no suspense left for this award. Still, they had to admire the Golden Melody Awards organizers' bold move this time.

Letting Ruan Xingyu present the award to Lin Chuyan... Nice, very nice, they know how to play the game.

The Golden Melody Awards side really knows what they're doing. As long as Ruan Xingyu is willing, just this small arrangement is enough to get a free spot on the trending topics. Why wouldn't they do it?

Also, many artists were already counting—exactly how many awards had Lin Chuyan won tonight?

Best Newcomer, Best Arranger, Best Lyricist, Song of the Year, Most Popular Male Singer, and if you add this Album of the Year...

This is absolutely insane. This must be the most awards a Singer has won in a single night in the history of the Golden Melody Awards, right?

We know you want to promote him, but we didn't expect you to promote him this hard... You're basically spoon-feeding him, right?

But once they thought about the quality of the blue album, everyone fell silent—there was no helping it, he really was that good.

At this moment, the nominees, including Lin Chuyan, had already been announced. Ruan Xingyu and the male Singer beside her had finished the awkward pre-award banter, but the latter couldn't help but tease a little more.

The male Singer had already started checking the prompt card. He took a look and asked, "Teacher Ruan, who do you think is most likely to win the Album of the Year this time?"

Ruan Xingyu's answer was watertight: "I think all the nominees are excellent. No matter who gets this award, it seems appropriate."

The male Singer continued to tease: "I just want to know, who do you most hope wins?"

The audience below immediately erupted in laughter.

The director cut the shot to Lin Chuyan... It was hilarious, the guy looked like he was struggling to hold back his laughter.

[Laugh if you want, you're the king tonight!]

[Damn it, if it turns out someone else wins in a moment, let's see if you can still laugh.]

[Can the Golden Melody Awards stand him up for once? This guy's smile is so annoying, it's irritating to watch.]

Ruan Xingyu was also smiling: "If we're talking about who I hope wins, naturally it's the person I'm closest to."

The male Singer, of course, knew what to do at this moment; the organizers had already instructed him.

He handed over the prompt card: "You do it. Let's see if it's the person you're closest to."

Ruan Xingyu took it and glanced down.

This was her man, the man who could do everything perfectly, the man she had always secretly admired deep down.

Ruan Xingyu looked up and called out his name into the microphone: "It really is. Congratulations, Album of the Year, Lin Chuyan!"

Lin Chuyan stood up and walked onto the stage.

The trophy was right in his girlfriend's hands, within reach.

He shook hands with the others first, and only looked at Ruan Xingyu at the end.

She was standing right in front of him, graceful and lovely, smiling even more happily than he was.

For a moment, Lin Chuyan didn't know how to react.

He had no choice but to take the trophy from her hands.

And then? Shake hands like with the others? How could that be possible?

The brave enjoy the world first.

Lin Chuyan took a step forward, holding the trophy in one hand and hugging her with the other.

He whispered softly in her ear: "Hello, girlfriend."

So Ruan Xingyu also said softly: "Hello, boyfriend."

The two smiled at each other and said nothing more.

This was the first thing they said after they confirmed their relationship.

They both remembered those words.

There were no extra actions. Ahem, it wasn't that official announcement time; they still had to be mindful of the occasion and decorum.

Lin Chuyan glanced at his girlfriend standing to the side and began his acceptance speech.

Anyway, he had already thanked everyone else for the other awards, so let's get on with it.

"Album of the Year award." Lin Chuyan repeated, "Everyone knows that the blue album is about my personal journey and growth. It contains pain, struggle, hard work, realization, rebellion, and confidence... but it lacks love."

"But tonight, I sang a new song called 'the brightest star in the night sky'."

"Yes, this is a song for my girlfriend." Lin Chuyan turned his head and looked at Ruan Xingyu, who was still standing on stage. "At this moment, I only want to thank one person. I want to say, thank you, Ruan Xingyu. It is you who made my world more complete."

"You are the brightest star in my ordinary life. Your support and understanding are the greatest motivation that allows me to stand here."

"Without you, my music would lose its color; without you, my stage would lose its light. You are my inspiration, my strength, and my harbor. On this special night, I want the whole world to know how lucky I am to have you."

"Ruan Xingyu, I love you. These three words, 'I love you,' in my heart, are deeper than any melody I have ever written, and more sincere than any lyric."

"I still remember I wrote a song for you called 'Similar to Love', which has a lyric: 'I am crossing the street, where are you?' I want to say, no matter where you are, you are always in my heart."

"You are my muse, the soul of every song I write from now on."

"You are my heartbeat, the air I breathe, the wildest storm in my life, and the gentlest drizzle."

"Ruan Xingyu, love has never been a necessity for me, but you are my necessity."

The camera cut to Ruan Xingyu.

She, who always appeared poised and confident like a queen in public, was blushing as if she were drunk.

She didn't know who could withstand such sweet talk, but she certainly couldn't.

Lin Chuyan, you're dead meat when we get back tonight.

Although it will most likely be a different kind of death.