Read Novel Full Chapter 100 - Extra 3- Fulfillment (End)
Chapter 100 - Extra 3- Fulfillment (End)
**Chapter 100: Fulfillment (End)**
Translator: Namizaki
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**Regarding the Film Emperor:**
On September 6th, Chi Zhongqiao’s second film, <The Long Road Home>, premiered.
In early February of the following year, the Gardenia Awards ceremony was held, and Chi Zhongqiao received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in <The Long Road Home>.
“I wonder if Zhongqiao will win this time,” Mother Chi fretted, arriving in B City early that morning and anxiously watching the live broadcast at the Lu Family’s residence.
Before the Lunar New Year, Chi Zhongqiao’s second film, <The Long Road Home>, had been submitted for consideration at the Gardenia Awards and successfully secured a nomination for Best Actor.
“I heard from Tingyu that the online buzz for that <Years Gone By> is quite strong,” Mother Chi continued, her voice tinged with worry. “The lead actor is named Yang Hao. They say he’s been acting in films for years and is incredibly talented.”
Although they had all seen <The Long Road Home>, they weren’t judges and lacked professional expertise. Yet, they were deeply moved by the film’s story and the performances of every actor.
Old Master Lu reassured her, “It’s alright. Zhongqiao is still young, and this is only his second film… Yuzhou, has Zhongqiao said anything?”
Lu Yuzhou looked up. “It’s Brother Qiao’s turn.”
The others in the living room also looked up as the host opened the envelope. “…And the winner for Best Actor this year is—Chi Zhongqiao!”
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**Secrets:**
Lu Yuzhou had a secret he would never tell anyone: He had experienced death and rebirth.
In the end, he had protected his family and found true love. He personally sealed away the abruptly ended memories of his previous life, treating it as if that past had never existed.
Chi Zhongqiao also had a secret: He wasn’t the original owner of his body.
Unlike the resigned Lu Yuzhou, he was deeply troubled by this. But even his worry was futile; he couldn’t exactly find a place to bash his head against a wall and see if he could switch back to his original body.
Now that he had reached this position, he would occasionally wake up in the middle of the night, feeling as if everything he possessed didn’t truly belong to him.
This subtle unease persisted until one day he stumbled upon a novel online called <Reversed Life> and was shocked to discover that his name before transmigrating matched the protagonist’s.
Driven by curiosity, he delved into the novel, reading through the protagonist’s all-too-familiar early life. Up to the point of his overnight fame, it was a perfect replica of his own experiences.
But after that pivotal moment, the protagonist’s trajectory continued upward, achieving both romantic fulfillment and career success.
Finally, he closed the webpage with a silent smile.
That person must have taken my place in that world.
He must have become the protagonist of my life.
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**Author’s Note:** (This section contains content not included in the main text. Consider it a bonus scene. This is my first time writing in a forum format, so please bear with me. The forum format fan site has the roles reversed, but in reality, Lu Yuzhou is the dominant one.)
[ Title: Aaaaaah! I heard Qiao Qiao’s coming to this year’s B City Traditional Culture Exchange Conference! ]
*1L (OP)*
Someone find Qiao Qiao! Where is he?!
*2L*
Reporting in! He’s not in Exhibition Hall 1!
*3L*
I’m looking too! I’m in Exhibition Hall 3 now, and he doesn’t seem to be here either! Could he be in the Calligraphy Hall? Anyone there? Report!
*4L*
I’m in the Calligraphy Hall! Qiao Qiao isn’t here!
*5L (OP)*
I found him! He’s in Exhibition Hall 6, at the embroidery section. </image/>
My Qiao Qiao truly has peerless beauty. Even with so many people in the hall, I recognized him instantly. When you guys come, please don’t surround him and scream! Be respectful and don’t cause trouble for our Qiao Qiao.
He’s so handsome.
(Old mother shedding tears.jpg)
*6L*
Holy shit! That profile is absolutely stunning. The lighting in the hall perfectly complements Qiao Qiao’s quiet elegance. Ahhh, who is he talking to with that gentle expression and smile?
*7L*
Thank goodness I came! I’m now less than a meter away from my precious Qiao Bao! One meter!
*8L*
The people in Exhibition Hall 1 are crying—it’s impossible to get through the crowd. Please, someone live stream!
*9L (OP)*
Replying to 6L: Qiao Qiao didn’t come alone. President Lu is with him too. I took that photo when Qiao Bao was talking to President Lu.
*10L*
Dazed and confused, yet vibrant and lively. Oh my god, Qiao Qiao just pointed at that “Blooming Riches” embroidery and asked President Lu, “Can you embroider?” Hahahaha! And President Lu actually said he could learn! Hahahaha…
*11L*
Hahahahaha, President Lu and our Qiao Bao really have a great relationship. But why isn’t Qiao Bao in the Calligraphy Hall?
*12L (OP)*
To the commenter above, Qiao Qiao has a special exhibition booth in the Calligraphy Hall this afternoon, so he’s probably just exploring other halls this morning.
*13L*
Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!
*14L (OP)*
Oh my god!
*15L*
??? What’s happening? Tell us already!
*16L*
Ahhh, you guys who are actually there, say something!
*17L (OP)*
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Ahhhhhhhh!!!!
And Qiao Bao! Why is he smiling so brightly? Waaah, I could lick through the screen at that smile!
*18L*
Dazed and confused, don’t they feel awkward sitting among all those girls?
P.S. Brother Qiao is so infectious! When he smiles, I can’t help but smile too.
*19L*
Wait, what’s going on? Someone explain! How did they end up doing embroidery?
*20L*
The embroidery museum has a visitor experience area where they teach you cross-stitch. President Lu mentioned wanting to learn earlier, so they probably went there. Emmm… Latest update: Qiao Bao noticed President Lu was embroidering mandarin ducks and insisted it was bad luck, dragging him away.
*21L (OP)*
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They’ve stopped at a small stall!
Qiao Qiao grabbed a little bun from the stall!
Qiao Qiao called President Lu a “little jealous bun”!
“Little jealous bun”! What an adorable nickname!
*22L*
Hahaha, so cute! Brother Qiao really dotes on President Lu too.
*23L*
Yeah, a lot of people say President Lu is especially good to Brother Qiao, but I actually think Brother Qiao dotes on President Lu quite a bit. The little bag he’s carrying is for President Lu.
*24L (OP)*
Holy shit!
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Just now, Brother Qiao bought a drink, took a sip, and then handed it directly to President Lu. And President Lu— “lowered his head”— “took a sip” — “drank from the same straw”! Holy shit!
*25L*
Wrong focus! President Lu is seriously so handsome! 1551! Aaaah! This profile view is killing me! President Lu must be mixed-race, right? His features are absolutely divine.
*26L*
Aaaah! I was close by, let me explain!
First, Brother Qiao asked President Lu if he wanted a drink, and President Lu said yes. Then Brother Qiao asked what he wanted, and President Lu said, “Whatever you choose.” (Aaaah! “Whatever you choose”! He’s so obedient!)
Brother Qiao took a sip and said, “Their lemon black tea is pretty sweet, you might not like it…” (Something like that, I didn’t hear clearly.)
And then! He held the cup out to President Lu! President Lu lowered his head and took a sip!
He drank it!
*27L*
Wait, why does this thread feel like it’s going in a weird direction? Aren’t they just friends?
[ Title: Ahhh! I heard Qiao Qiao will be at this year’s B City Traditional Culture Exchange Conference! ]
*28L*
Hahahaha, the commenter above has shattered their worldview.
*29L*
They’re… kind of friends, I guess… Socialist-style friendship (trying not to laugh.jpg)
*30L (OP)*
Uh… Actually, I started this thread just to let fans who can’t see Qiao Qiao in person get their fix. I didn’t expect President Lu to show up too (awkward).
*31L*
Um, I’ve been lurking for a while. I know Chi Zhongqiao—I’ve watched a lot of his dramas and movies and always liked him. But I’m not really a fan, so I’m curious: Who is this President Lu? Is he an artist from the same company? Why do you call him “President”?
*32L*
No way. President Lu is Lu Yuzhou, the Young Master of the Lu Group. He’s a business prodigy and has been featured in several high-end finance magazines. My Dad always uses him as an example to show how disappointing I am.
*33L*
Yep, President Lu is just President Lu, not an artist. Brother Qiao is an artist at Zhaohui, and President Lu is Zhaohui’s Boss.
*34L*
Wait, I’m even more confused now—aren’t they just boss and employee? How can a boss and an artist be this close? Why would President Lu, a major executive, treat an artist so well? Doesn’t anyone else find this strange?
*35L*
Yeah, why is that? (smirking)
*36L*
Excellent question! Why is that? (smirking)
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*39L*
Exactly! Why though? (lewd grin)
*40L*
Uh… no, you guys are spamming the thread so much it’s making me nervous. Was the question in post 34 wrong? I’m genuinely curious too. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a real fan.
*41L*
You must be a new fan, or maybe just a casual one. You probably haven’t joined any fan groups. Qiao Bao mentioned a long time ago that his family and President Lu’s family have been close for generations. When Qiao Bao first signed with the company, he didn’t stay in the dorms—he lived with President Lu right away, and their relationship was already going strong back then.
*43L*
Exactly! I heard President Lu even visits Brother Qiao on set often. </photos/> </photos/>
President Lu appeared several times in the behind-the-scenes footage for <The Patriot>, though he always wore a mask.
Last time, Brother Qiao mentioned in an interview that President Lu had handed him his phone for several of his livestreams.
*44L*
Right! In that same interview, Brother Qiao also said he often helps President Lu with chores at home. Our Qiao Bao might have excellent knife skills, but he’s not exactly a culinary master, lol.
*45L*
Speaking of which, Brother Qiao and President Lu have a truly remarkable relationship. Let me clarify: I work at an orphanage, but I’m not a volunteer. Brother Qiao rarely comes alone; he’s usually with President Lu. Since President Lu is technically our boss, I was terrified the first time I saw him so tense, thinking it was a surprise inspection. Now I’m used to it, hahaha. But if you mess up and President Lu catches you, you’ll definitely be fired on the spot.
We had a new chef in the cafeteria a while back. His cooking… well, let’s just say it was awful—cheap ingredients and terrible taste. Rumor had it he was a relative of someone important, so none of us dared to report him at first. Then, just two days later, Brother Qiao arrived with President Lu after filming. They always eat with us when they visit. When Brother Qiao saw the food in the children’s bowls, his face darkened instantly. It was terrifying.
*46L*
Off-topic, but Brother Qiao was there too. Why didn’t he stop it? He seems so soft-hearted and gentle.
*47L*
Stop what? Before President Lu even spoke, Brother Qiao had already put down his chopsticks and told the staff to take the children outside to eat. He remained silent while President Lu spoke, but after President Lu fired the chef, he asked, “Who hired this guy?”
President Lu immediately replied, “I’ll take care of it shortly.” (Their chemistry was amazing! Brother Qiao only had to say one thing, and President Lu knew exactly what he meant. He really understood Brother Qiao.)
That afternoon, the new head chef arrived.
*48L*
I thought Brother Qiao would plead for the chef.
*49L*
Brother Qiao’s expression was just as dark as President Lu’s. Watching their faces darken, I was so scared I barely dared to breathe. Brother Qiao is usually so good-tempered, so when he’s angry, it’s especially terrifying.
*50L*
Our Qiao Bao has always been a gentle duck with strong principles.
*51L*
Holy shit, why am I suddenly shipping Chi Zhongqiao and President Lu? I never liked the “warm man” trope before.
*52L*
Wait a minute, don’t you guys think their relationship is a little too close?
Chi Zhongqiao is a celebrity, right? Why has he been appearing on camera so often with someone outside the industry? Shouldn’t he be spending more time with people in the entertainment world?
*53L*
To the commenter above: He’s always had good relationships with several industry bigwigs, but in his personal life, he probably spends more time with people he’s close to…
*54L*
Has no one dug into their relationship yet? Seriously, President Lu of Lu Corporation must be incredibly busy, no matter which company he’s overseeing. For him to take time out to accompany someone… I refuse to believe there’s nothing between them.
*55L*
They’ve already said their families have been close for generations. It’s only natural they’d be close too.
*56L*
To be honest, there are people shipping them online! I’m one of them! But we keep it to ourselves—we don’t bother the actual people involved. It’s just our own fantasies; we know it’s impossible.
*57L*
All I’m saying is… if they were really ghosts, they wouldn’t be so relaxed…
Speaking of shipping, who do you think is the top and who’s the bottom?
*58L*
LOL, the comment above!
I’m team Zhongqiao as the top! He has such a commanding presence—who could resist Shang Tang1CZQ’s character in Invisible Crime?! He looks absolutely alpha in suits and overcoats, okay?!
*59L*
Just one word: President Lu is slightly taller than Qiao Bao.
*60L*
They both have strong auras individually… but President Lu definitely has that dominant top vibe.
*61L (OP)*
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Aaaaaah! There were so many people just now! Brother Qiao put his arm around President Lu’s shoulder! He only let go after they left the exhibition hall!
Oh my god, that move was way too swoon-worthy!
*62L*
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*63L*
!!!!!!!
*64L*
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*75L*
Qiao Zhou is definitely the top!
*76L*
Wait… I still don’t understand why they’re even a shipping pair, and you guys have already decided who’s the top and bottom?!
*77L*
Straight guy upstairs, handshake.
*78L*
Girls are truly amazing… I didn’t notice anything at all…
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*109L*
Holy shit!!!!!!!
*110L*
Who? Who bumped
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*175L*
Qiao Bao is the top!!!
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Zaki~ The novel is finally complete. Thank you everyone for accompanying me through 100 chapters of fluff. I will miss Zhongqiao and Yuzhou. I wish the both of them to stay in love and be happy in their world.
Happy Reading Sweeties! I hope to see you all in my other translated novels.. (I have others in another site though hahahaha) Thank you all for the support and motivation. See you all next time 🙂
English is not my first language, but I’ll try to get the translations as close as possible to the Author’s work. If you see any grammatical errors or mistakes in the translation, please feel free to drop them in the comments section so I can correct them immediately. Thank you and Happy Reading 🙂
