The immense popularity of Beidouxing (Big Dipper) across the country laid a solid foundation for their year-long concert tour! They began diligently practicing singing and dancing, dedicating half the year to group activities, giving them ample time. The songwriters their studio found for them were all industry celebrities; their reputations ensured a large pool of people were willing to write for them, with some even sending demos. If they liked a demo, they would select it.
Their idol drama unexpectedly won the Most Popular Drama of the Year award. Because there were seven main characters, none of whom had particularly important roles, they didn't win the Best Actor or Best Supporting Actor awards. However, Xu Zifan won the Best Director award! Although he directed an idol drama, his filming techniques and control over the production were evident, and he created a phenomenal idol drama. He deserved this award.
When he was filming Director Shao's movie, he only won the Best Newcomer Award, not the Best Supporting Actor Award, because he was the third male lead, which disappointed his fans. Unexpectedly, before he even received a higher award for acting, he suddenly won the Best Director Award for a TV Series. This isn't just about good acting skills; it's definitely about talent, ability, and depth! His fanbase has expanded, and those who support him are very proud because they know Xu Zifan will never let them down—they have that inexplicable confidence.
Xu Zifan also made detailed plans for the rest of the team. Those suited for acting took on two movies, those suited for singing released a single, those suited for dancing showcased their skills on street dance variety shows, those suited for rap showcased their skills on rap variety shows, and those suited for hosting took on hosting gigs to hone their abilities. Everyone worked hard, proving their abilities in their respective fields. Although their development wasn't as good or as fast as Xu Zifan's, it was still relatively fast compared to others, already surpassing Yu Hai and Cheng Man, who were their mentors at the time. Their abilities were rapidly gaining recognition.
Immediately following, the most prestigious film festival in China opened! Xu Zifan's suspense film was nominated for Best Actor, and Bai Xingchen's art film was nominated for Best Actress. When they walked the red carpet, Bai Xingchen linked arms with Xu Zifan as they entered, causing fans to scream and the media to take countless photos.
As they went up and down the stairs, Xu Zifan would carefully watch Bai Xingchen's skirt and steady her hand. Bai Xingchen would also pay attention to Xu Zifan's hairstyle and bow tie, adjusting them for him. Neither of them made any deliberate gestures; it was these unintentional snapshots that best showcased the tacit understanding and warmth between them—this is what love looks like.
The awards were presented one by one, and soon it was time for Best Actor. Bai Xingchen held Xu Zifan's hand and smiled, "Don't be nervous, you're the best in my heart, you'll definitely win!"
Xu Zifan chuckled and said, "I'm not nervous. If I don't win this time, it's because I'm too inexperienced that I should be nervous."
Bai Xingchen particularly liked his confident demeanor and immediately laughed, "We're not nervous at all; we'll get it sooner or later anyway."
The two spoke in hushed tones; had anyone else overheard, they might have seemed arrogant. But that's exactly what they thought—they were confident because of their talent. The presenter on stage made a lighthearted remark and quickly revealed the answer: "A film just won Best Feature Film. Why did it win? The screenwriter and director deserve much credit, but there's another person who truly brought the film to life, using his superb acting to make the characters come alive and the suspenseful story feel real. This outstanding actor is also tonight's Best Actor winner—Xu Zifan! Congratulations! Please welcome Xu Zifan to the stage!"
Bai Xingchen was the first to stand up, eliciting a burst of good-natured laughter. She pulled Xu Zifan up and gave him a tight hug, "Darling, you're amazing!"
Xu Zifan kissed her cheek, shook hands with each of the other actors in the row, and then quickly walked onto the stage. As he went up, another presenter joked, "I think it would be better to present the Best Actor and Best Actress awards together tonight, because our leading lady tonight is Ms. Bai Xingchen, who is even happier than the leading man in the audience! Please welcome Bai Xingchen to the stage! Congratulations to this couple on their great success! This year's Best Actress and Best Actor awards have been won by this couple, truly an unprecedented and joyous occasion!"
Xu Zifan stopped speaking as the presenter began, smiling as he turned back to greet Bai Xingchen. The two walked hand-in-hand onto the stage, receiving their Best Actor and Best Actress awards from the two presenters. Before they could even speak into the microphone, the audience erupted in cheers and shouts, "Propose! Propose! Propose!"
It's truly unprecedented for a couple to go on stage together to receive an award, especially since their relationship has always been so good. Why wouldn't they propose in this atmosphere?
Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen exchanged a smile, and Xu Zifan said, "I proposed a long time ago, at Yu Chen's wedding. Let's talk about my acceptance speech instead."
After the initial surprise, everyone laughed. Some even said he wouldn't seize the opportunity for romance, giving an acceptance speech at a time like this! But Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen still gave their acceptance speeches, thanking the director, the crew, all their staff, and the audience who supported them. Their words were all pretty much the same, but Xu Zifan's were particularly sincere. The massive smear campaign he had been involved in was still fresh in everyone's mind in the industry, including his fans. His acceptance speech, holding the trophy, was especially moving, even quieting down those who had been jeering, touched by his words.
After Xu Zifan finished his acceptance speech, he suddenly laughed and said, "I think everyone is right. On such a special occasion, we should do something special." He looked at Bai Xingchen and asked with a smile, "Xingchen, I haven't mentioned it since I proposed."
Regarding marriage, I wanted to further my career and wait until I could provide you with enough security before getting married. Receiving this award today is an affirmation of my abilities and a great start. This past year, my development in various aspects has proven my capabilities to you, your family, and your fans. So now, I want to ask you, are you willing to go with me tomorrow to register our marriage and become Mrs. Xu?
The audience immediately erupted in cheers again. Although they were celebrities, many stars are quite lively. Before they could say anything, Bai Xingchen smiled and said to Xu Zifan, "I do! I've wanted to be Mrs. Xu for a long time!"
The celebrities in the audience were laughing uncontrollably, and someone shouted, "Xingchen, you should be more reserved!"
Bai Xingchen took Xu Zifan's arm and said, "Such a good man, if I miss him, I'll never have another one! Of course I have to hold on tight, especially since I love him so much!"
Everyone burst into laughter again, applauding and sending their blessings. Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen bowed amidst the laughter and returned to their seats. It was foreseeable that they would be making headlines again, and this time with a grand display of affection.
Lin Haodong sat in an inconspicuous spot on the edge, glancing at Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen, forcing a smile to avoid being photographed. However, he himself was now an insignificant figure, completely unnoticed. Seeing Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen's happy smiles, his regret reached its peak. If he hadn't cheated on Bai Xingchen and broken up with her, wouldn't he be standing with her now, basking in everyone's blessings? Xu Zifan was indeed talented, but his rapid rise to fame was definitely inseparable from Bai Xingchen's help.
If he hadn't cheated, his life would have been completely different. Unfortunately, it's too late for him to change now; he can never turn things around.
Like him, the Pan family also regretted their actions. Pan's father and mother had long since separated, and after losing their money, they became bitter enemies, constantly fighting and arguing. After the separation, Pan's father wanted to make a comeback but encountered setbacks at every turn. He tried to find Xu Zifan, but Xu Zifan completely ignored him. He even went to the media to expose Xu Zifan's neglect of his father, but Xu Zifan took the time to sue him for abandonment. He became a pariah again and was beaten up several times by those who disliked him. He never dared to try anything with Xu Zifan again.
Pan Yu learned all this from his father and was filled with regret. If he had lived his life properly after being reborn and hadn't provoked Xu Zifan, he would still be a rich second-generation heir. Even if Xu Zifan became famous and had more money than him, so what? At least he wouldn't have to go to jail! But there's no going back. Even if he were reborn, he might not really change. Living twice is already much luckier than others; he should have cherished it. He didn't, and now no one will sympathize with his fate. He can only swallow this bitter pill himself.
Xu Zifan was completely unaware of their feelings and didn't care. The day after the film festival, he and Bai Xingchen went to get their marriage certificate. They posted the certificate, along with the photos and wedding rings, on Weibo, announcing their marriage and vowing to be together forever. Everyone who had seen the film festival news was sharing their story; the announcement caused Weibo to crash for ten minutes, demonstrating their current popularity.
The video of Xu Zifan announcing his marriage plans has resurfaced, with netizens offering their blessings and praising his quick success in winning over his goddess and marrying her! Judging by their good looks, one can imagine how adorable their baby will be! This newlywed couple is the only pair of celebrities who are immediately being urged to have a baby after their wedding. Fans are already drawing various possible baby images, all of which share one thing in common: they are incredibly cute!
Of course, they had to have babies! Bai Xingchen even gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl! She and Bai Yuchen are twins themselves, and mothers with this gene are more likely to have twins. Both sets of grandparents were overjoyed, and the fans were ecstatic! Twins are often legendary, and they had waited so long for this miracle—it was such a wonderful surprise! And their babies are indeed adorable, with long eyelashes and big eyes, perfectly inheriting the best features of both parents. They'll grow up to be a beautiful brother and sister—it's truly wonderful!
Now that he has a baby, fans are urging Xu Zifan to take the baby to participate in "Dad is Here," a variety show where dads take care of children under three years old. It's very interesting, and every episode is full of laughs. If Xu Zifan participates, he'll be taking care of two kids at once; I wonder if he'll be able to manage.
Xu Zifan is actually very devoted to his fans, and he tries his best to fulfill their wishes as long as they aren't too unreasonable. After being urged by fans so much, he actually brought his child to participate in this variety show, but he didn't go alone; he brought Bai Yuchen along as well. Bai Yuchen's wife is pursuing a doctorate, so they haven't had children yet. Xu Zifan entrusted his son to Bai Yuchen's care while he took his daughter, and they appeared on the variety show when the child was only a year and a half old and couldn't speak much yet.
Fans were overjoyed! Not only did they witness the two male gods' various experiences as fathers on the variety show, but they also saw their tender care for their children and their deep sense of responsibility. The twins were absolutely adorable, charming everyone, and gained their own fan base after the show, their popularity rivaling that of Xu Zifan when he first debuted. The godfathers of the "Beidouxing" (a popular Taiwanese variety show) even joked that if they had known the show was so popular, they would have fought tooth and nail to get their godson and goddaughter to participate.
They've all done quite well at Starry Night Studio. In the past two years, the fame of Big Dipper has grown significantly, and their individual fame has also increased, making them popular idols. They're working hard and becoming increasingly confident in their respective fields. A person exudes a special charm when they're confident; the better they perform and the more confident they become, the more fans they attract. It's a virtuous cycle, and they intend to continue it.
Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen both have to work and have families.
They hired a nanny, but Xu Yuqin mainly took care of the baby. The couple tried to go home as much as possible, and even if they were in another city, they would try to fly back and forth to spend as much time as possible with the baby. This made Xu Yuqin very happy, and the babies were happy too. Although Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen were a little tired, it was all worth it. Their family was truly happy and fulfilled.
Xu Zifan promised the members that he would realize their dream in ten years. Ten years is a long time, yet it also passes in the blink of an eye. Before they knew it, they were already in their thirties. In these ten years, their popularity hasn't waned at all; on the contrary, it has soared. They've become famous throughout China and even internationally, holding concerts in various countries, gaining fans in every nation, and becoming the true number one boy band in China—not just "first," but "no.1"! Even compared to boy bands from other countries, they are a super boy band, superstars!
Fans didn't abandon them just because they turned thirty; on the contrary, they grew to like them more because of their personal talent and charisma. They especially admired their brotherhood and the positive energy they've conveyed over the years. That's what idols are—idols who can make people better.
Throughout their lives, the Beidouxing boy band never disbanded. After turning thirty, they gradually shifted their focus to individual careers, but they still have at least two group activities every year and hold a concert every three years. They no longer perform energetic dances, but their songs are still great, and they still shine brightly on stage.
Many people thought Xu Zifan would win more and more Best Actor awards, some thought he would direct more and better movies, and others thought he would become a singer. However, after shifting his focus at Beidou Star, he surprisingly became a domineering CEO, developing Fanxing Studio into Fanxing Entertainment Company, which is now the largest entertainment company in the industry. He also ventured into business, investing in the electronics industry and becoming a cover figure for financial magazines!
His fans have never regretted their decision, because becoming a fan meant watching him progress step by step, climbing to the highest peak in a positive direction. No one could even imagine his limits; his career seemed endless, and his family life was incredibly happy. In the end, people still remember the chubby guy from the singing and dancing talent show who transformed into a superstar, won Best Actor awards, became a director, and finally became a powerful CEO.
His entire life serves as a model for others; fans love him, and others respect him. His words during the competition are frequently brought up. What exactly is an idol? An idol is a positive role model, and Xu Zifan is undoubtedly a super idol!