Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 561 I hope it's you, it must be you, it absolutely is you (8k)

11 month 28 number.

The last day of the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards.

In the morning, I continued to use my good looks to cooperate with the organizers and the Xiamen Municipal Government to shoot related promotional materials, using my fame to help expand the popularity and influence of Xiamen and the Golden Rooster Awards.

Shen Juan's current public relations value is simply outrageous.

Although the domestic tourism industry has been severely impacted by the pandemic, everyone knows that this difficult period will eventually pass, so it's always good to plan ahead for the future.

In the afternoon, I returned to the hotel to prepare my makeup and hair for tonight's awards ceremony: an LV suit, Tiffany jewelry, a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, and Lu Patek Philippe red-soled shoes.
Shen Juan has endorsed so many luxury brands and receives so much endorsement fee every year. When conditions permit, he should still wear and promote the brands as much as possible on important occasions.

Time came to 6 p.m.

Shen Juan departed from the hotel and arrived at the East Plaza of the Convention and Exhibition Center, where he joined the main creative team of "Better Days" on the red carpet. "Better Days" received twelve Golden Rooster Award nominations this year, which can be described as a great success. Therefore, there were naturally many cast and crew members from the film who came to the awards ceremony to walk the red carpet today.

"Next up on the red carpet is a very impressive film crew. Welcome to the cast and crew of 'Better Days'!"

Fans who had been waiting outside the red carpet for a long time went wild when they saw the group of people walking out from around the corner. Loud screams broke the original order of the scene, and even the eyes that were originally focused on the previous group of guests were all drawn to the newly appeared figures.

"Welcome producer Xu Yuezhen, screenwriters Li Yuan and Xu Yimeng, director Zeng Guoxiang, actors Shen Juan, Zhou Qiuyu, Huang Jue, Zhou Ye, and cinematographer Yu Jingping."

Director Tsang Kwok-cheung and producer Jojo Hui walked briskly in the middle, beaming with pride. It was no wonder; with Shen Juan backing them up, it was hard not to be confident and even a little smug!

The two lead actors, Shen Juan and Zhou Qiuyu, stood on either side, while the two supporting actors, Zhou Ye and Huang Jue, followed closely behind, acting as their attendants.

After the entire crew walked to the large logo in the center of the red carpet and formed a line in front of the live broadcast cameras, the host stepped forward with a microphone and first threw a question at Shen Juan, who was in the center position:
"Ms. Shen, if I remember correctly, this should be your first time attending our Golden Rooster Awards ceremony, right?"

Shen Juan nodded slightly in response.

The host immediately followed up on the topic, his tone carrying a hint of anticipation for getting the juiciest answer: "And this is also your first time being nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Rooster Awards. How do you feel now? Everyone says you're a favorite to win. Are you confident you'll win the award on your first nomination?"

Shen Juan took the microphone from the host and said calmly, "Of course! And it's not just the Best Actor award at this year's Golden Rooster Awards. I'm confident in every award I've been nominated for. Saying that nomination equals certainty is just a comforting statement. Since I'm standing here, I never intended to be just a nominee."

Upon hearing Shen Juan's answer, which was destined to trend on social media, the host's eyes lit up instantly. He immediately smiled into the microphone and said, "Teacher Shen's confidence is truly enviable! No wonder he's considered a top contender for Best Actor. His confidence makes me eagerly anticipate tonight's results!"

As she spoke, she turned to the side again.

He looked at Zhou Ye, who was standing next to Shen Juan.

"Next, let's ask Zhou Ye. Tonight, you're not only a nominee for Best Supporting Actress, but you're also a host. It's your first time hosting such a big event as the Golden Rooster Awards. Are you a little nervous? And what was the opportunity that made you want to try hosting?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ye first gently squeezed the microphone, adjusted her breathing rhythm, and then softly replied, "Of course I'm very nervous! But our teacher Shen is very warm. He kept telling me that I would be fine from the afternoon rehearsal onwards, and he even helped me go through the process several times. With him by my side, I felt much more at ease."

"Then Sister Lan Yu, Brother Deng Chao, and Teacher Shen Teng all took special care of me. During rehearsals, Brother Chao and Brother Teng even joked with me, telling me not to be afraid when I went on stage, and that they would cover for me if I forgot my lines or stumbled. So with their support, I wasn't so flustered. As for why I tried hosting, I mainly wanted to see if I could do more. I used to think that I could only act, but later I felt that hosting could also improve my expression, so I wanted to explore my potential."

As she said this, she deliberately glanced at Shen Juan, then her eyes lit up with a smile, her lips curled up slightly, and her tone became softer and more cheerful: "When I'm hosting on stage, I can see Teacher Shen sitting in the audience more clearly. Hmm, I want him to see a different side of me!"

Unexpectedly, this woman's speech was also so explosive, in some ways no less so than Sister Tian's. The media and fans at the scene were shocked and showered her with a barrage of flashes and screams.

Meanwhile, Tian Xiwei, who was waiting backstage, saw this scene on the broadcast screen and pursed her lips in extreme displeasure.

How come I didn't get such a great opportunity to shine? I didn't even get a chance to participate in the interview competition.

My friend was immediately excluded by the organizers!

Is the Shanghai Theatre Academy really not as good as the Beijing Film Academy?

Or.
They think my image isn't suitable for being a host? They think I have too explosive a temper and are afraid I'll swear on stage?
Did something go wrong?
Don’t I want face?

I devoted myself to Shen Juan and the fishpond to the very end, only to be met with such a despised and unwanted end.

Who the hell can accept this?!

Who the hell can tolerate this?!

No!

As the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

We can't just swallow this loss in silence!

Tonight, I must make sure my tired dog makes up for it!
I must eat and drink my fill today!
Take five minutes to quickly walk the red carpet.

Then, he reunited with the cast and crew of "The Matchmaker" and accompanied Sister Tian, ​​Xiao Ye, Deng Chao, Han Yan, and others to walk the red carpet again. They conducted an interview without giving Sister Tian any screen time. After that, they went to the Strait Grand Theater to attend the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony that night.

(Sister Tian's ban period hasn't ended yet, so she can't show her face on her own initiative.)

Upon arriving at the theater, I followed the waiter into the venue, and as soon as I entered, an inevitable social event began.

As a highly sought-after cash cow in the current film and television industry, Shen Juan was quickly surrounded by a group of senior bigwigs.

Directors pulled him aside to discuss their new script ideas, producers enthusiastically handed him their business cards to invite collaborations, and respected veteran actors patted him on the shoulder to offer their blessings and advice.

Throughout the entire event, he maintained a polite and courteous smile, listened patiently, and responded patiently until the organizers came to remind him that the awards ceremony was about to begin. Only then did he say goodbye to everyone, return to his designated seat, and quietly wait for the evening to begin.

Shen Juan naturally sat with his colleagues from the crew of "Better Days," the film nominated for this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

On the left are Zhou Qiuyu and Tong Liya, on the right is Andy Lau, one of the three main judges of this year's Golden Rooster Awards, and behind them are Zhou Ye, director Tsang Kwok-cheung, and producer Xu Yuezhen.

Of course, Xiao has already gone to work as a host.

This means her seat was empty all night.

Another awkward conversation ensued.
Andy Lau said that he would look for Shen Juan whenever he went to Hong Kong Island, and then very enthusiastically asked Shen Juan if he had time next month so that he could invite him to the Beijing premiere of "The Hurt Locker 2".

Shen Juan said he had originally planned to attend.

Because Ni Ni had already invited him in advance.

Upon hearing this, Hua Zai clapped his hands happily.

After all, it's common knowledge that even though he's reached retirement age, Wai-jai is definitely the one among the Four Heavenly Kings who loves fame the most.

So he really wanted to establish a friendship with Shen Juan, the "World's Number One" whose influence spanned the globe and whose fans were all over the world!

This could be an opportunity to develop a relationship.

Before long, it was 7:30.

The awards ceremony officially began.

Live streaming was launched simultaneously on multiple platforms both domestically and internationally.

The organizers first played a five-minute promotional video for the Golden Rooster Awards, starring the two hosts, Deng Chao and Shen Teng.

Then the opening performance began.

Liu Haocun performed "One Second" on stage.

It was completely lip-synced.

But her looks are undeniably stunning.

A pure and innocent fawn in the forest.

No wonder she could bewitch Zhang Yimou like a seed.
The second opening performance followed seamlessly, with the four hosts taking the stage through song and dance to begin the evening's program.

Deng Chao, Shen Teng, Lan Yu, and Zhou Ye.

After about twenty minutes of lively discussion, the first award of the evening was announced: the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor.

The actor nominated by the jury for Best Supporting Actor at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards is...

"Yin Xiaotian, Wu Gang, Zhang Yi, Ou Hao, Huang Jue".

The nomination lineup is interesting too.

Zhang Yi, who has already won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor once; Wu Gang, who had no presence in "Leap"; and Ou Hao, who stuck his head into the airplane window the whole time in "The Captain". Then there are Yin Xiaotian and Huang Jue, the infamous enemies from the "Backstabbing Cult".

Moreover, they were competing for the same award.

No matter who wins the award, the other person will lose face.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

When the presenter announced that Yin Xiaotian had won the Best Supporting Actor award, Huang Jue's face froze.

Shen Juan stared at the stage screen, feeling somewhat tense.
It just goes to show that the entertainment industry is still too small.

You can easily run into your enemies and exes.

The Best Supporting Actor award has been presented.

Next up is Best Supporting Actress.

The award presenters were Duan Yihong and Wang Ying.

The actress nominated by the jury for Best Supporting Actress at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards is...

"Tian Xiwei, Zhou Ye, Zhao Haiyan, Yuan Quan."

Although Sister Tian and Xiao Ye received nominations, how exactly did they get them? Did they rely on Shen Juan's connections or use back channels?
Everyone knows what I mean.

To give Shen Juan face, the Golden Rooster Awards even specially expanded the scope of this year's selection, including "The Matchmaker" which was released in August, which is why Sister Tian was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Therefore, the two sisters' chances of winning the award are almost zero.

They are the ones who truly embody the principle of "nomination equals recognition".

And the final result was exactly as expected.

Similar to the Hundred Flowers Awards held two months ago, Yuan Quan successfully won the Best Supporting Actress award at this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

Shen Juan subconsciously looked back. Although he didn't see Sister Tian and Xiao Ye, his longing expression was captured by the live stream camera and sparked heated discussions in the live stream room.

Shen Juan was most well-matched with them.

Even grown men are finding their sweetness irresistible.

[Everywhere there is a response, every thought echoes.]

They're getting this sweet; it'll be hard to end things without them getting married.

[I always thought she was head over heels in love, but it turns out he's just as head over heels in love too. It's a perfect match, a two-way commitment, it's just perfect!]

Liu Haocun secretly glanced at the live stream's real-time comments.

Then I glanced at Shen Juan's back from afar.

After a moment of silence, she pursed her lips, somewhat unwilling.

Whenever Tian Xiwei, Zhou Ye, Cheng Xiao, and Shen Juan appear together, the netizens will focus all their attention on them, thus ignoring the existence of others.

But aren't other people human too?

Don't other people have the right to get close to Juanjuan and be caught on camera showing off their love?

This world shouldn't be like this!

Why can they do it, but I can't?
Why only mention them and not me?
Princes and generals, I would rather be kind!
So she quietly clenched her fist and secretly vowed: no matter what it takes, she must make Juanjuan see her!
We must outdo those people!

It must become the number one priority in Juan Juan's heart!

After Yuan Quan finished her acceptance speech, the gala moved into its middle section, focusing on the main theme and promoting the Golden Rooster Awards.

During the event, several awards were presented, including Best Directorial Debut, Best Low-Budget Feature Film, and Best Documentary/Educational Film.

At 9:30, two hours after the awards ceremony began.

The first major event of the night has finally arrived.

"Let's welcome our Best Actress presenters, Yong Mei and Nicholas Tse! Please welcome them!"

The previous year's Best Actress winner presents the award to this year's Best Actress winner, which has always been a tradition of the Golden Rooster Awards, representing a kind of generational inheritance.

Moreover, Yong Mei is from mainland China and Nicholas Tse is from Hong Kong. Now that the Golden Horse Awards have withdrawn from mainland China, they represent a kind of unity between different regions of the country, which has great mainstream value.

"Let's first announce the list of nominees for Best Actress: Ren Suxi, Zhou Qiuyu, Liu Yan, Zhu Xijuan, and Tan Zhuo."

Every time Yongmei read out a name, applause erupted from the audience, and the atmosphere at the Strait Grand Theatre became increasingly lively.

However, the two award presenters on stage, Yong Mei and Nicholas Tse, were not good with words, and their introductions were a bit stiff. So after a brief greeting, they tacitly opened the envelopes and prepared to reveal the suspense.

The winner of the Best Actress award at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards is...

On the big screen, the five nominees displayed different expressions.

Senior teacher Zhu Xijuan remained calm and composed. Tan Zhuo, with her short, ear-length hair, smiled generously.

Da Peng, who was standing next to Liu Yan, kept giving her a fist pump to encourage her.

Zhang Yi, who was standing next to Ren Suxi, was taking her pulse.

Zhou Qiuyu stared intently at the stage, visibly tense, while Shen Juan beside her rested his chin on his hand, seemingly enjoying the show. The live stream chat inexplicably started spamming "cute".

Nicholas Tse handed the card containing the award results to Yong Mei, who accepted it without hesitation and announced the result loudly: "Zhou Qiuyu".

The audience erupted in applause, showering the young, newly crowned Golden Rooster Award-winning actress with enthusiastic applause and best wishes.

Shen Juan also got up and hugged her.

"Well deserved, congratulations."

"Thank you, I'll see you go up on stage to receive the award later."

"What if they didn't take it?"

"I believe there won't be any 'what ifs'."

Although the performances of the other nominees were also commendable, and any of them had a chance to win an award, the organizers' decision to award the prize to Zhou Qiuyu, who had already won both the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Hundred Flowers Awards for Best Actress, was undoubtedly the least controversial and the most in line with the market's expectations.

She also won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress this year for "Better Days". Combined with the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress she won for "Soul Mate", she became the third actress in China to win all three major film awards, following Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun.

“I was already very happy at the awards ceremony yesterday. In order to be happy for a little longer, I said I would sleep with my nomination certificate and trophy. They are still lying in bed now! They probably don’t know that these two big brothers are also coming.” Zhou Qiuyu’s voice was trembling with tears when he gave his acceptance speech.

"I've always known the story of the ugly duckling turning into a swan, and now I realize that even I, a little yellow duck, can become a golden rooster. I will definitely work harder in the future to bring everyone something even better."

"Finally, I would like to express my special thanks to my partner and good friend Shen Juan! I remember when we were discussing the psychology of Xiao Bei and Chen Nian on set, you said something that left a deep impression on me: you can be both afraid and brave, because the miracle you want is hidden in fear."

"At first, I thought you were just spouting platitudes, but now, standing here holding this heavy trophy, I truly understand the meaning of those words. On the path of acting, I've discovered that I've indeed managed to be both afraid and brave, and I've found the miracle I was looking for within my fear."

"So I want to share half of this honor with you today. I am truly grateful to you for making me believe that fear is not our weakness, but rather the most real and clear footprints we leave as we move toward miracles. I also thank you for working together to tell the story of Chen Nian and Xiao Bei to the world."

After giving his acceptance speech.

Zhou Qiuyu bowed deeply to the live broadcast camera.

Applause immediately erupted at the scene, and the live stream switched to split screen, showing the other half of the screen to Shen Juan, who was being thanked by Zhou Qiuyu.

Shen Juan clapped with a smile on her face, as if their personal relationship was really as deep and close as she had said.

But the truth is that he and Zhou Qiuyu are not really familiar with each other.

Even if one were to speculate with malice, he could probably guess that Zhou Qiuyu's intention was nothing more than to take advantage of the live broadcast popularity of the Golden Rooster Awards, which set a record high this year, to tie the two of them together as "friends who have helped each other achieve success." Doing so would not only make him appear to be loyal and righteous, but also allow him to legitimately gain a wave of traffic and attention.

He could even imagine that soon, hashtags like #ZhouQiuyuThanksShenJuan#, #ShenJuanZhouQiuyu'sAmazingFriendship#, #ShenJuanIsZhouQiuyu'sMentor#, and #ZhouQiuyuHasASecretLoveForShenJuan# would trend on social media, becoming another memorable scene in the entertainment industry that netizens would talk about and that would be repeatedly mentioned by future generations.

But he didn't intend to expose it.

After all, it was the highlight of the awards ceremony.

She just won an award and the atmosphere was great. There was no need to spoil everyone's fun, and even less need to make a big deal out of a small matter.

So he simply maintained a polite smile, continued to clap gently, and let the live camera record the scene.

Because some "deliberate" actions are destined to be packaged into a beautiful story.

The Best Actress awards have been presented.

Next up is Shen Juan's turn.

"Next up is the Best Actor award at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards. Where's my Best Actor award?"

"Oh dear, speak of the devil, and he shall appear."

The four hosts reunited on stage to create a buzz for this most prestigious and widely watched award.

So, with their banter and jokes, the five nominees stood up one after another, bowed to their colleagues, and made an appearance in front of the camera. After everyone was seated, they naturally moved on to the segment of predicting the winners of the awards. Lan Yu first called on Shen Teng, who was closest to her: "Let's start with Teacher Shen Teng!"

"I think I have a great chance of winning the award." Shen Teng, a seasoned veteran who has been in the industry for many years, chose a strategy of not offending anyone.

"But your name doesn't seem to be on this nomination list, not even last year. I'll keep looking!"

"Then I'll keep trying!"

"And what about you, Professor Deng Chao?" Lan Yu then turned her gaze to Deng Chao beside her, her tone teasing: "Who do you think will be the best actor today? You can't just say it yourself like Professor Shen Teng, can you? I didn't see your name on the nomination list."

Deng Chao put away his smile and said seriously, "To be honest, all five nominees tonight are very good actors. Whoever wins the award deserves it and I won't be surprised. But if I had to choose one, I think I would still choose Shen Juan because he is one of my best friends."

Lan Yu continued the conversation, mentioning some interesting behind-the-scenes stories about the movie: "Everyone can see how good your relationship is with Teacher Shen Juan. So is that why you went from a cameo role to playing the main villain in 'The Matchmaker'?"

“Sigh, every time I think about this, I feel it’s outrageous.” Deng Chao sighed, both helpless and amused. “It was supposed to be a cameo role, but after joining the crew, I ended up as the second male lead. Now that I think about it, I was tricked into getting on his bad side without even realizing it!”

After the audience's laughter subsided slightly, Lan Yu turned her gaze to Zhou Ye, who had been quiet all along, and her tone softened involuntarily: "So, Zhou Ye, who do you think will win tonight? Or rather, who do you most want to be this year's Golden Rooster Best Actor?"

Zhou Ye immediately flashed a bright smile, her voice sweet and slightly playful: "Actually, my thoughts are similar to Chao Ge's. All five teachers are incredibly talented, it's really hard to choose! But if I had to say which one I'd most like to see, is Teacher Shen Juan here yet?"

Upon hearing this, a burst of good-natured laughter erupted from the audience.

Aside from Sister Tian and Liu Haocun, who were furious and almost lost their lychees, almost everyone else was happily watching the drama unfold.

Even Lan Yu on stage couldn't help but shout loudly to the audience, "Is Teacher Shen Juan here? Where are you?"

Amidst the cheers and jeers of the crowd, Shen Juan, sitting in the front row, smiled and raised his hand. The director, who had been keeping a close eye on Shen Juan, quickly cut to the shot. The result was a helpless yet indulgent and doting smile on the big screen, along with a pair of charming and affectionate eyes, which further heightened the atmosphere.

Thankfully, the organizers strictly controlled the number of fans, otherwise the screams would have ruptured the eardrums of these elderly people!

As Zhou Ye gazed at that clear figure, the playful expression on her face gradually faded, replaced by sincerity and composure. She pursed her lips, as if giving herself a final confirmation and encouragement. After only two seconds of silence, she raised her head towards Shen Juan's direction and spoke with unwavering determination: "Teacher Shen Juan!"

Shen Juan smiled and nodded, responding silently.

Zhou Ye met his gaze, took a deep breath, and although her voice was trembling, she did not back down in the slightest. Instead, she raised her voice to be clearer and more determined: "I hope it's you, it must be you, it's definitely you! Teacher Shen Juan, no matter what the outcome is tonight, you will always be the best leading man in my heart!"

The moment the words fell, applause and cheers erupted from the audience, and enthusiasm surged through the venue like a wave. The director also specially cut the close-up shots of the two at that moment into split screens and simultaneously projected them onto the live broadcast, preserving and recording this beautiful scene completely.

On the left is Zhou Ye standing on the stage, her face radiant with an unreserved smile. She has completely shed the restraint she displayed when hosting, and her eyes are filled with starlight as she looks at Shen Juan, radiating a straightforward and passionate affection.

On the right was Shen Juan sitting in the audience. The corners of his mouth, which were already slightly upturned, widened even more. His eyes were full of indulgence and doting. Although he did not speak, this silent response made him seem even more gentle.

[The Matchmaker Couple is the best!]

[Yezi was genuinely happy to see Shen Juan!]

My baby is such a happy little duck!

[Go straight for it! Ye Zi, throw me a straight ball and smash it through Shen Juan, that ultimate, secretly passionate, cunning, eternally cold iceberg!]

[They turned what should have been a Golden Rooster Awards ceremony into an idol drama filming set, didn't they? Seriously, they're a real couple; their chemistry is something you can't fake.]

[Sister Tian is so annoying 555, my Sister Tian 555]

After the warm-up session, the award presenters were invited to appear.

Xi Meijuan and Andy Lau walked onto the stage.

After a brief chat, a montage of highlights from the five nominated actors began playing on the large screen behind them.

Shen Juan's "Better Days".

Huang Xiaoming's "The Bravest".

Da Peng's "The Beneficiary".

Xiao Yang's "Sheep Without a Shepherd".

Wu Yuhan, "Half a Comedy".

After the short film ended, Andy Lau started telling jokes about how only Huang Xiaoming, born in the 1970s, was nominated, in an attempt to ease the tension before the final results were announced. However, the effect was clearly not very good, and the tense atmosphere continued to spread at the Strait Grand Theater.

Fortunately, the presenters didn't keep us in suspense this time.

Andy Lau quickly opened the envelope, and when he saw the name on it, a relieved smile immediately appeared on his face.

Just as I expected, it should have been this way all along, it was how it should have been!

Indeed, only he could minimize the controversy and doubts from the outside world and maximize the significance of this award.

"The 33rd Golden Rooster Awards for Best Actor" Andy Lau handed the envelope to Xi Meijuan to announce the result. Xi Meijuan didn't hesitate and immediately shouted out the very familiar name of the young actor, ending the biggest suspense in the Chinese film industry tonight and even this year.

"Shen Juan! 'Better Days'!"

Congratulations, Shen Juan!

The Straits Grand Theatre, which had been filled with a sense of anticipation just a moment ago, was ignited by a cacophony of noise the next. As soon as the official award speech began, applause from all directions surged from the audience, and the excitement instantly filled every corner of the theatre.

Shen Juan leaned back in his chair and exchanged a smile with Zhou Ye, who was smiling broadly on stage. He looked relaxed and calm as always.

His colleagues stood up and offered him their blessings.

But Shen Juan now only wanted to turn around and look behind him to find the girl who had been deliberately "transparentized" by the authorities.

Coincidentally, she was also looking for him.

So, separated by the sea of ​​people, the two looked at each other from afar, and Sister Tian quickly lost control of her emotions and her eyes reddened.

She really wanted to run over and throw herself into Shen Juan's arms!
But she knew she couldn't appear on camera.

She knew that if she ran to Shen Juan's side now and hugged him and cried, this scene would definitely be cut by the director.

Therefore, in order not to leave any "stains" or "shadows" on Shen Juan's glorious moment, she could only express her hidden love to the fullest extent in front of a large group of friends. She could only be secretive and great.

Amidst cries and screams, they stepped onto the stage via the stairs.

Shen Juan respectfully accepted the Best Actor trophy and certificate of honor from the two senior actresses, Andy Lau and Xi Meijuan.

The two presenters then stepped aside, handing the stage over to the well-deserved new Golden Rooster Award winner.

Shen Juan first bowed deeply to his colleagues, seniors, media, and audience members in the audience, and then let out a long sigh of relief.

“It is an honor for me to win such an important award on my first nomination. So I would like to thank the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the China Film Association, the judges of the Golden Rooster Awards Committee, and all the cast and crew of the film ‘Better Days’. You gave me a lot of help during the filming process.”

"Of course I must thank my parents. Without your upbringing and support, there would be no Shen Juan today."

"Then I'd like to thank my friends who have always silently supported and accompanied me, thank Xiao Ye who just said on stage that she hoped I would win an award, thank Xiao Tian who spoke up for me online a while ago, and also thank Xiao Xiao who couldn't be here today but kept cheering me on via WeChat and praying to God to bless me to win an award."

"Okay, there are so many people I need to thank along the way. So many people have given me the motivation to keep going, so let's put them all together. You always say that I changed your lives, that I am your life, but I think that you yourselves are the reason why your lives shine."

"You are beautiful, gentle, lovely, vibrant, lively, and sincere. You are wonderful, truly wonderful! So wonderful that you seem to embody all the beauty in the world! Even what you perceive as your flaws are shining points in my eyes. If you are happy, I will be happy with you. If you are a little sad, I am willing to go to the park with you to bask in the sun. Never deny your own worth. You are the one who deserves the most happiness. We should both have the ability to perceive happiness. It is true that you are beautiful when you cry, and being easily moved to tears is also your charm. But I hope that in the future, we will only shed tears of happiness."

The applause of the audience was thunderous.

Countless fellow actors, directors, screenwriters, film industry professionals, and media personnel looked at the young actor on stage, bathed in spotlight and radiating brilliance, their eyes filled with undisguised admiration and satisfaction.

I have to say, he truly deserves to be called the best in the world.
They never expected that Shen Juan would give such a tender and heartfelt confession to his fans in such a formal and serious occasion. So they couldn't help but put themselves in the fans' shoes and see things from their perspective.
This man is damn sweet!

No wonder he has so many fans!
No wonder so many fans have stayed with him!
The live stream was filled with tears.

All the fans, and even the vast majority of passersby, were deeply moved by Shen Juan's heartfelt confession.

I didn't cry when I was walking alone in this world and was beaten and bruised by society, but I shed tears when I was loved.

If following celebrities is a grand and romantic journey...

Then I think I've seen the best view.

Your sincerity will always shine brightly.

I can see your sincerity.

A person who always keeps their fans in their heart.
How can one resist loving?
Finally, in this internet age where information floods in like a tidal wave, too many things are beyond the control of one person. Too many people choose to distort the truth for their own benefit, or deliberately amplify or even fabricate conflicts in order to incite social emotions.

"Everyone understands the principle that the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind. I know that climbing high and looking far is inherently risky. Not only do you have to endure unfounded speculation and malicious misinterpretation, but you also have to hold on to your principles amidst all the different opinions. But there are always people who go against the tide without hesitation, and there are always people who have something more important than safety in their hearts."

"So I'd like to quote a famous saying by a great man."

"Things always turn out the other way around. The higher they are blown up, the harder they fall. I'm prepared to be smashed to pieces."

"Therefore, standing here today to receive this award, I want to thank those friends from all walks of life who dare to be outstanding, and also thank myself for daring to be outstanding. And then, as I said before," Shen Juan looked directly at the live broadcast camera in front of him. Although there was no extra expression on his face, everyone could see the sharpness and edge hidden beneath the calm. "I pursue fame and fortune, and I am ambitious. I enjoy pressure and am obsessed with pain."

"I am prepared to fall and be shattered to pieces."

(End of this chapter)