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Gu Zhiyan held the cup in both hands, stood in the center of the stage, looked at the senior filmmakers and colleagues who stood up to pay their respects, his eyes clear and sincere, and slowly began to deliver his acceptance speech.

"Respected seniors, judges, and fellow film professionals, good evening."

Today, I am grateful and always in awe to receive the Outstanding Actor Award at the 20th Huabiao Awards for my role in "The Twentieth".

The Huabiao, originally a "slanderous tree," stood on a thoroughfare to observe the people's sentiments and uphold justice. Now, it has been transformed into this trophy, hoping that Chinese films will take root in the land and hear the voices of ordinary people.

This implication perfectly echoes the core message that Article 20 aims to convey.

The film explores the boundaries between law and human sentiment, pursues the simple fairness and justice in the hearts of the people, and tells the story of ordinary people's most instinctive yearning for justice in their predicament.

Just as the ancient ornamental columns served as a testament to the people's voices, an excellent realist film should also become a mirror reflecting the warmth and coldness of human nature.

For me, playing the role in "Article 20" was not just about creating a character, but also a profound self-study about law, humanity, justice, and compassion.

The film uses a legal provision as a starting point to reflect the myriad aspects of human nature. It shows us that the law is never just cold text and mechanical logic; it is rooted in the most basic sense of good and evil of ordinary people, safeguarding the fairness of the world and the warmth of human hearts.

"The law cannot yield to illegality" is not just a line from a movie, but also the source of confidence that countless ordinary people yearn to have protected.

I have a background in law, and my previous studies in legal theory were mostly rigorous and analytical in books. But participating in this production made me truly understand that the ultimate goal of law is humanity, and the original intention of acting is to serve the common people.

The struggles, forbearance, protests, and perseverance of every ordinary person captured on camera reveal the most authentic fabric of life; every pursuit of justice reflects the most earnest hope of ordinary people for a stable world.

The Huabiao has stood for a thousand years, witnessing countless dynastic changes. It understands best the importance of "guarding" and "looking forward." It guards the bottom line and looks forward to the hearts of the people.

Realistic creation is the "guardianship" of filmmakers. We stand in front of the camera to create characters, like a pillar standing in the world, looking down at the mundane lives of ordinary people, and looking up to uphold the bottom line of values.

Finally, I would like to thank the entire crew, the Huabiao Awards for their recognition, and the audience for their support.

May the law shine brightly, humanity be warm, and the light and shadow reflect our original aspirations.

Thank you everyone.

As soon as he finished speaking, the applause erupted again, even more enthusiastically and for a longer period than before.

The camera focuses on the center of the stage.

Gu Zhiyan stood tall and straight, the trophy gleaming brightly.

All the clamor of trending topics, the trivialities of human relationships, and the controversies surrounding the Huabiao Awards have settled down at this moment.

Only strength can ultimately prevail over a thousand words.

Only works of art can shine eternally.

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As Gu Zhiyan walked off the stage with the Huabiao Award trophy in her hand, the applause from the entire audience lingered in the venue for a long time.

Winning the Best Actor award for "The Twentieth" means he has officially won the Huabiao Award for Best Actor for the second time.

With this, Gu Zhiyan has collected four Golden Rooster Awards for Best Actor, three Hundred Flowers Awards for Best Actor, and two Huabiao Awards for Outstanding Actor, becoming the first male actor in China to achieve a grand slam of the three major film awards in two rounds, setting a new record in the Chinese film industry.

Once the award results were confirmed, state media and major mainstream media outlets quickly began reporting on them.

CCTV Movie Channel edited and broadcast the entire awards ceremony online immediately, while People's Daily Online, Xinhua Net, and China News Network simultaneously pushed out news updates; China Film News and major leading film and television platforms successively published special reports.

Many official media outlets highlighted Gu Zhiyan's acceptance speech, praising him for integrating the historical connotations of the Huabiao (ornamental column) with a realistic creative concept, and for possessing both academic vision and artistic aspirations.

The report highlighted Gu Zhiyan's milestone achievements: two Huabiao Awards for Best Actor, four Golden Rooster Awards, and three Hundred Flowers Awards, making him the only mainland Chinese film star to achieve a grand slam of the three major film awards in two rounds.

Media commentators have pointed out that the Golden Rooster Awards emphasize artistic expression, the Hundred Flowers Awards represent popular aesthetics, and the Huabiao Awards carry the narrative of the times. The fact that these three different evaluation systems consistently garner high recognition demonstrates that their performances possess artistic depth, popular appeal, and contemporary value. Their starring role in "Article 20," focusing on the rule of law and people's livelihood, uses light and shadow to convey fairness and warmth, achieving both market popularity and social value, making it an excellent example of realistic creation.

The moment the award results were announced, related terms quickly rose to the top of the trending searches, and multiple topics simultaneously dominated the charts.

Gu Zhiyan receives his second Huabiao Award for Best Actor.

[Gu Zhiyan is the only actor in film history to achieve a grand slam of three major awards and a second-run film run.]

[Article 20: Gu Zhiyan truly deserves his reputation]

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Fan communities erupted in celebration, flooding the supertopic with congratulatory messages, editing award acceptance videos, compiling the complete award citations, and expressing their感慨 (gǎnkǎi, deep emotion) at witnessing a moment in film history.

Numerous netizens and film critics engaged in heated discussions.

"A history writer! Gu Zhiyan is the only actor in mainland China to achieve a grand slam in two rounds of film screenings; his record will be hard to surpass in the short term!"

"Four Golden Rooster Awards, three Hundred Flowers Awards, and two Huabiao Awards—three of the highest honors, demonstrating a clear lead in performance."

"With professional, public, and official certifications, Gu Zhiyan's trophy count speaks volumes about his influence in the industry."

"With a background in law, his performance in 'Article 20' is a perfect match between the character and his own background. His second appearance in the film is entirely reasonable."

"The film industry is not lacking in Best Actor winners, but there are very few actors like Gu Zhiyan who can consistently produce high-quality works and continuously compete for top awards."

"As expected of a scholar, his speech was full of grand vision. After listening to it, and then looking at a bunch of trivial gossip, I felt that my perspective had suddenly broadened."

"Tonight's Huabiao Awards were packed with memorable moments, generating a lot of buzz beforehand, and finally culminating in an epic moment of legendary status."

"We were scrutinizing celebrities' micro-expressions under a microscope before, but now we understand that when it comes to real awards and achievements, gossip is just an appetizer."

"Haha, the one who profited the most tonight was Gu Zhiyan, who relaxed backstage and ate seafood while steadily holding the trophy on stage; the most 'miserable' were all the hot topics and behind-the-scenes footage, which had just made it to the top of the trending searches, but were immediately pushed down to the bottom by the new record for Best Actor."

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Comments scrolled rapidly across the phone screen, while the noise level inside the venue gradually decreased.

Even now, holding an epoch-making achievement that could be recorded in the history of Chinese cinema, Gu Zhiyan's expression remains calm and composed, without the slightest hint of arrogance.

The spotlight is ever-present, and flowers and controversy are always intertwined. Only good works can be an actor's strongest armor and the best source of confidence to overcome the noise.

The sea breeze blows through the hall, and the lights stay on all night.

The Huabiao Awards, which have attracted worldwide attention, have been the subject of countless heated discussions and debates, but in the end, the awards ceremony has settled on the weighty Huabiao trophy.

Tonight, in the annals of Chinese-language cinema, Gu Zhiyan has written a new page that is unique to him and cannot be replicated.