Chapter 38: 238. Registration

“Thank you, Damien.. Without him, I wouldn’t have today’s achievements… Thank you, An. He is a very good partner. Thank you for teasing me, thank you for every minute of your gentlemanly consideration. Thank you of the team. Everyone has put his or her heart and soul into the movie. I love you!”

Emma smiled as she looked at the Oscar statuette while her eyes were bright with tears.

Qi Le’an also felt a little moist in his eyes. He remembered the snowy Christmas, the lips of Emma which was blue with cold, and the dance steps they had repeated over and over again…

No one in this world had a divine right to get anything, and all the glory was the result of hard work and effort.

The highlight of the previous Academy Awards was probably the award for best picture. As the most important award, it was naturally the last to be presented.

Even though there were five nominations in total, the media all wagered on Amco and Damien. The one who presented the trophy was a celebrity who had gotten Oscar’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Everyone who anxious when they heard the celebrity reading the nominations.

Amco’s movie had won six nominations this time, and now he had got five prizes of them. Whether he could succeed would depend on this crucial moment.

“The award for Best Picture is belong to… Moonlight!”

All the gazes of benediction were cast at Amco. The director with green eyes went on stage and smiled， kissing the trophy.

On the other hand, Damien’s face was full of blessings, and he, who didn’t like to laugh, also curled the corner of his mouth up.

This was probably the freemasonry. He won the award and his opponent expressed his wishes. It was precisely because of every strong opponent that one could improve.

At the end of the Academy Awards, everyone was being interviewed by the media one after another. Some domestic media surrounded Qi Le’an and asked excitedly, “Mr. Qi! Will you feel regretful that you didn’t get the award this time?”

Qi Le’an smiled and shook his head, “No, I have met a great director and partner in Lala Land. Every single one of the team has dedicated their love. Regardless of whether I win a prize or not, this is an immortal work in my heart.”

The media continued to ask, “Mr. Qi, what are your plans for the upcoming career?”

Qi Le’an answered, “I just finished shooting a movie and this movie made me get experience again. I know that only learning can continue to improve. I will learn further and constantly enrich myself.”

“Is it Abduction of Children directed by Wei Changfeng? Why didn’t Mr. Wei turn up? There are stories about Mr. Wei’s participation in the team of Director Spears. Is it true?”

Qi Le’an evaded the crucial point and answered, “It’s Abduction of Children. I believe it must be a great movie.”

Everyone might have to be energetic in the face of the interviews, but in just a short time of about ten minutes, Qi Le’an was unusually skilled at answering questions. At the end of the interview, the reporter put away his camera and said to Qi Le’an, “Mr. Qi, I’m your fan. Can you give me a signature?”

Of course, Qi Le’an autographed for him generously.

Having won six Oscar awards, the team of Lala Land should have been celebrating it all night. However, it seemed that everyone was willing to share their happiness with their own families. Of one accord, they all agreed to have a celebratory dinner another day and went home one by one.

Qi Le’an also returned home. Wei Changfeng had prepared a candlelit dinner and waited for his lover to return.

The two children were coaxed to go to bed after watching the ceremony. Only Wei Changfeng was in the living room when Qi Le’an entered the house. They first exchanged a kiss, and then Qi Le’an went to remove his makeup, took a shower and changed clothes. After packing up, he went to the bedroom to have a look at the children. Then he just went downstairs to prepare to have the dinner with Wei Changfeng.

The red wine and candlelight on the table both helped to create the romantic atmosphere.

“How do you feel?” Wei Changfeng smiled.

Qi Le’an’s eyes were glistening and he nodded, “That’s great… I’ve never felt it so good.”

Since it was the top art gala of the movie industry, all the guests and the awardees represented their own artistic charm. Qi Le’an was intoxicated by it and didn’t even want to wake up.

“After this ceremony, I became more aware of the direction I should move forward.” Qi Le’an smiled, “I feel like it has dignified myself!”

Wei Changfeng could not help but smile while Qi Le’an said regretfully, “Wei Sama, you should have been there with me.”

No matter what happened, he still wanted to be with Wei Changfeng.

Wei Changfeng seemed to take a relaxed attitude towards it. He said, “I will accompany you to other ceremonies. Are you hungry? Let’s eat.”

Of course, Qi Le’an was hungry. The veal chops made by Wei Changfeng had a strong fragrance. It wasn’t enough for him to eat one chop, and he even ate a dish of pasta.

Wei Changfeng smiled as he looked at Qi Le’an and suddenly said, “I checked the information about  marriage registration today and filled in the application form for the information registration.”

Qi Le’an was so surprised that he couldn’t say a word.

Wei Changfeng smiled and said, “Le’an, are you willing to complete the next steps with me?”

Qi Le’an was going crazy happily! regardless of eating, he rushed over and hugged Wei Changfeng and kissed him!

Wei Sama also kissed Qi Le’an. The glasses of wine were upset but no one cared.

Qi Le’an felt that he was more excited than he had participated in the Oscar!

Marriage in America was not an easy thing. The two of them needed to make an appointment for registration, then set a date to register and provided information in the registry office, found a place to hold the wedding and looked for a priest to fill in a witness, and then they would return to the marriage registry office to submit the certificate. After all of these, they could get the marriage certificate a few days later.

If they wanted the marriage certificate of the United States to be used in China, there would be a lot of formalities such as notarization. The whole process would take about a month.

But time wasn’t a big deal to the two of them. In the next few days, the two of them took An Cheng and Little Orange to go sightseeing in Los Angeles, went to the beach in California to lie in the sun, and then returned to New York to register.

On the day of registration, it was March 5, which was the Waking of Insects in the lunar calendar, representing the coming of spring, a time of renewal.

Qi Le’an got up early, wore a informal couple outfit with Wei Changfeng, and dressed up the two children properly and then drove to the registry office.

There was a line outside the registry office, filled with intimate couples and families with children, which was not uncommon abroad.

Qi Le’an was still a little famous because he had just finished participating in the Oscar a few days ago. When the registry office staff saw him, their eyes lit up. When they saw Wei Changfeng beside him, they were even more surprised, shouting ‘oh my god’!

Qi Le’an filled in the materials happily and listened to the staff’s instructions with Wei Changfeng. They needed to complete the wedding and find a priest as a witness in about a week, and then return in the certificate of registration in exchange for the marriage license.

The two of them smiled and replied ‘yes’. Then one of the staff in the registry office said, “I wish you happiness!”

Qi Le’an said he was just very happy now!

However, before the joy on their faces disappeared, Wei Changfeng received a call after they went out of the registry office.

Qi Le’an saw that Wei Sama’s countenance changed and his hand holding the phone started to tremble while he had always been gentle before.

“Okay.”

“I’ll go back.”

“Don’t afraid, I’ll go back immediately.”

Qi Le’an noticed that something was wrong and the two children also looked at Wei Changfeng nervously. Wei Changfeng hung up the phone and took a deep breath. He felt so lost when he looked at Qi Le’an.

He couldn’t say it out.

“What’s wrong?” Qi Le’an knew something must have happened.

“Mom has fainted,” Wei Changfeng said, “She was sent to the hospital. She might have a tumor.”

Qi Le’an felt a sense of chill.

“She will be fine,” Qi Le’an said as his mouth was dry. He didn’t know how to comfort Wei Changfeng, “She must be fine. Is Sis Wei there?”

Wei Changfeng nodded and said, “Brother Sheng is having a meeting in Europe. Papa has returned to New Zealand. There is only my sister at home.”

“Let’s go back,” Qi Le’an made a decision immediately and said, “Let’s go onto the car first. I’ll book two plane tickets when we get home.”

The two of them still had the certificates of marriage registration in their hands. They needed to look for the priest’s signature within a week and return it to the registry office so that they could get the marriage license.

“Let’s go home first,” Qi Le’an said to Wei Changfeng on the crowded street, “Wei Sama, let’s talk about it after we go home.”

Wei Changfeng nodded dejectedly, holding the hand of An Cheng, trying to adjust his mood, but he couldn’t feel relieved at all.

Wei Changfeng was still a human being and would be afraid too.

After returning home, Qi Le’an immediately checked the plane tickets while Wei Changfeng was stunned and kept silent.

“Wei Sama, there’s a flight in the afternoon. Shall I buy the tickets directly?” Qi Le’an asked.

Then Wei Changfeng seemed to be awaken by something and stopped Qi Le’an, “Wait!”

Qi Le’an asked, “What’s wrong?”

Wei Changfeng looked at Qi Le’an and said, “Book a flight tomorrow.”

Qi Le’an did not know why Wei Changfeng said like this, “Okay, I’ll go pack our luggage up.”

It was not even 12 o’clock at noon when Wei Changfeng stood up and said, “I’ll make a call.”

Qi Le’an nodded and prepared to pack up their luggage with An Cheng and Little Orange. Little Orange timidly asked Qi Le’an, “Are we going home soon?”

Qi Le’an said, “Yes… your grandma is sick. We have to go back to take care of her.”

Little Orange nodded but didn’t fully understand it. Then she said, “Illness is very painful.”

As if he wanted to comfort the adults, An Cheng said, “Since there are doctors with her, she will be fine!”

Qi Le’an forced a smile and said, “Yeah, she will be fine.”

During the conversation, Wei Changfeng had already finished his call and went back. Qi Le’an thought that Wei Changfeng was contacting doctors and friends to inquire about his mother’s illness, but he didn’t expect Wei Changfeng to say, “Le’an, let’s go and visit the priest.”

Qi Le’an was stunned.

Wei Changfeng’s gentle face also looked a little strained and weary. He said, “I just asked Professor John to contact the priest. The priest said that he can witness it for us first, so that this opportunity will not be wasted.”

“After writing the witness on the form, Professor John will help us return the documents to the registry office…”

“Sorry, I… I am sorry. I will owe you a wedding.”

Qi Le’an walked over and hugged Wei Changfeng without saying anything.

He felt Wei Sama’s trembling.

He put his ear against Wei Changfeng’s chest and listened to the beating of his heart.

He didn’t remember where he had seen the sentence that as for the disaster and tomorrow, one would never know which of them would come first. He thought that it indeed made sense.

But when the disaster came, his ‘tomorrow’ would still protect him.

“It’s fine, Wei Sama.”

“I love you, and it doesn’t matter.”

“Don’t apologize to me… Since we love each other, that’s just enough.”