After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

November 29, 2021, Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France.

The Golden Globe Awards ceremony can finally be held this year.

Paris is dazzling under the night sky, and the Théâtre du Châtelet in the city center is particularly radiant, becoming a global focal point.

The annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony was held here, marking the first time since 2019 that the event has been fully restored to an in-person format, making it a significant occasion.

On the red carpet, top football stars, legends, renowned coaches, club executives, and celebrities from all walks of life gathered, their flashes like an ever-burning galaxy illuminating the Paris night sky.

Of all the focal points, the most dazzling is undoubtedly Yan Yuan, who just led Arsenal to a three-peat in the Champions League and led England to a historic European Championship victory.

Today, he wore a perfectly tailored dark blue velvet tuxedo, with a white shirt collar tied with an exquisite black bow tie. His handsome face was adorned with a calm and confident smile, and every gesture exuded the demeanor of the world's number one football star.

The woman holding his arm was his girlfriend, Lin Jianwei, who was dressed in an elegant white dress.

Her makeup was exquisite, and her smile was gentle. Standing next to Yan Yuan, they looked like a perfect couple.

Everyone knew that tonight's Golden Globe winner was virtually a foregone conclusion; it was more like a coronation ceremony specially held for Yan Yuan.

Inside the theater, the guests took their seats, and the atmosphere was both solemn and warm.

The process proceeded step by step, and the awards were distributed to the respective winners.

When the most important Golden Globe Awards ceremony arrived, the entire venue fell silent instantly, and all the cameras were focused on the awards podium.

The award presenter was football legend Zinedine Zidane. He opened the envelope, a knowing smile on his face, and spoke clearly into the microphone.

"The winner of the 2021 Globe Award is—Yan Yuan!"

"Wow—!" Applause and cheers flooded the entire theater like a tidal wave! The result was no surprise, but the sense of glory was still awe-inspiring when the name was announced.

Yan Yuan stood up, hugged the excited Lin Jianwei tightly, shook hands with the surrounding guests, and then walked steadily toward the stage.

He received the heavy, gleaming gold trophy from Zidane.

This is his second Ballon d'Or.

He was only 21 years old.

Standing in front of the microphone, Yan Yuan took a deep breath and looked around at the star-studded guests below the stage. His smile was confident yet humble.

"Good evening. Thank you France Football, and thank you to all the journalists who voted for me." He raised the trophy in acknowledgment.

"I feel incredibly honored and grateful to be standing here again to receive this trophy, which symbolizes the highest individual honor for a football player."

His speech began.

"To be honest, standing here gives me a bit of a 'déjà vu' feeling." He winked playfully. "Around this time last year, I probably, maybe, perhaps... secretly practiced my acceptance speech at home?"

A knowing laugh erupted from the audience.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Everyone recalled the incident last year when the awards ceremony was canceled, causing Yan Yuan to "miss out" on the Golden Globe Award.

"But the wait makes this joy all the more precious." He quickly steered the conversation to a positive note.

"I want to thank my family, especially my parents, who have always been my strongest support. Thank you Arsenal, my coaches, and all my teammates; without your support and hard work, I could not have achieved these things. Thank you to every member of the England team; this summer has been an unforgettable experience for us all."

He expressed his special gratitude to his first coach and the youth training camp, demonstrating his commitment to his roots.

The speech was well-organized and the gratitude was thorough, which won rounds of applause.

However, just when everyone thought the speech was about to end and Yan Yuan was about to leave the stage with the trophy, he did not move an inch.

His gaze, gentle yet firm, fell upon the first row of guests below the stage.

There sat Lin Jianwei, gazing at him with eyes full of adoration and love.

The atmosphere inside the theater began to subtly change.

The background music had somehow become extremely soft and romantic.

As if guided by its own will, the spotlight not only illuminated Yan Yuan on the stage but also cast a beam that softly fell upon Lin Jianwei.

Yan Yuan gently placed the Golden Globe trophy on the podium, and then he did something that left the entire audience, and even viewers around the world watching the live broadcast, speechless.

He carefully took out a small, dark blue velvet box from the inside pocket of his evening gown.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

A chorus of gasps and gasps erupted from the crowd!

Everyone realized what was about to happen!

The camera focused intently on the small box and the incredibly serious and affectionate expression on Yan Yuan's face.

Holding the small box, Yan Yuan walked down the steps of the stage, heading towards Lin Jianwei.

His steps were steady, and his eyes never left her.

The Golden Globe Awards organizers were clearly aware of the situation, and the photographers captured every detail with precision, while a soft and moving piano melody played on stage.

This was arranged by Yan Yuan in advance with the Golden Globe Awards organizers.

The romantic French were more than happy to make this ultimate romance happen; they even specially adjusted the lighting and background sound effects.

Lin Jianwei was initially surprised.

Then, when she saw the box in Yan Yuan's hand and saw him walking towards her, she instantly understood!

Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and she instinctively covered her mouth with her hands, her eyes welling up with tears almost immediately.

She never imagined that this would happen today, in such a globally watched setting…

Yan Yuan walked up to Lin Jianwei and knelt on one knee in front of the whole world.

He looked up at his beloved girl and opened the velvet box.

Inside the box lay a magnificent and luxurious diamond ring.

The main diamond is a 10-carat D-color flawless oval diamond with a flawless cut and breathtaking brilliance.

The ring setting is crafted from pure platinum, with trapezoidal pink diamonds cleverly set on both sides as accent stones, like stars surrounding the moon, which not only enhances the brilliance of the main diamond but also adds a touch of dreamy softness.

This ring was secretly commissioned by Yan Yuan from a world-class jewelry brand, and it took several months to design and create.

He didn't tell anyone; only he knew.

The diamond ring, valued at over £200 million, not only represents priceless love but also symbolizes his determination to share the glory of the most important moment of his career with his beloved.

The entire venue was completely silent, with only the clicking of camera shutters and faint background music audible.

Yan Yuan took a deep breath and spoke into the microphone (a staff member promptly handed him a handheld microphone).

"Weiwei," Yan Yuan called Lin Jianwei's name, his voice trembling slightly, but utterly sincere.

"Three years ago, I met you for the first time in the Imperial College building. At that time, I was just a clueless kid who didn't know anything except how to play football."

Lin Jianwei's tears were already streaming down her face, but she tried her best to keep smiling and listen to every word he said.

"It was you who patiently explained things to me when I was struggling with complex code; it was you who silently stayed by my side and gave me strength when I faced setbacks and frustrations; it was you who was even happier than me when I won the championship and received the award... I remember every moment we spent together over the past three years."

He recalled those heartwarming details, his tone growing increasingly gentle.

"I remember the blanket you covered me with when I fell asleep from being too tired during training, I remember every loving breakfast you prepared for me, I remember the 'good luck' messages you sent me before every match. We have so many wonderful memories together... My life is so complete and shining because of you. This Ballon d'Or belongs to me, but even more so to you."

Yan Yuan's words were simple and sincere, touching everyone present and watching on screen.

Finally, he held up the dazzling diamond ring, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Jianwei's tearful eyes, and uttered the most important words:

"Lin Jianwei, I love you. I want to share the glory of the past with you, and I want to spend every day of the future with you. Will you... marry me?"

When the words "Marry me" were uttered, Lin Jianwei's tears flowed freely, but they were tears of happiness.

She nodded vigorously without any hesitation, her voice trembling with tears yet crystal clear in her reply.

"I do! Yan Yuan, I do! I'm absolutely, absolutely willing!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Yuan's face lit up with an incredibly bright and happy smile. He carefully placed the diamond ring, which symbolized an eternal promise, on Lin Jianwei's left ring finger.

The size fits perfectly.

After putting on the ring, Yan Yuan stood up and hugged Lin Jianwei tightly.

Under the dazzling lights and amidst the blessings of the world, the two embraced each other tenderly.

The crowd erupted in thunderous, sustained applause and cheers!

All the guests, whether they were sports stars, legends, or celebrities, stood up and applauded them, their faces beaming with emotion and blessings.

At this moment, the glory of football and the happiness of life blend perfectly, and the romantic atmosphere reaches its peak.

……

at the same time.

Hangzhou, the Lin family.

Lin's parents also stayed up late to watch the live stream.

When they saw Yan Yuan on the screen put down the trophy, take out the small velvet box, and walk towards their daughter, the air in the living room instantly froze.

Lin's mother suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes widened, and she even stopped breathing for a moment.

She instinctively gripped her husband's arm tightly.

Lin's father also sat up straight instantly, his hand holding the teacup hovering in mid-air, completely frozen in place.

"Xiao Yan... this... this is going to..."

They watched Yan Yuan kneel on one knee, listening to his simple yet deeply affectionate words.

The details about their first encounter at the library, about code, about the blanket and the home-cooked meals, touched the hearts of Lin's parents.

The two elders knew, of course, that their daughter and Yan Yuan had a good relationship, but they never expected that this domineering young man on the court was so sensitive and would cherish every moment he spent with their daughter.

"This child...this child..." Lin's mother was already incoherent, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. It was joy, it was emotion, and it was the immense relief that her daughter had found such a good man.

When she saw her daughter nodding repeatedly with tears streaming down her face on the screen, and heard that clear "I do," she finally couldn't hold back anymore and leaned on her husband's shoulder, sobbing softly.

Mr. Lin's eyes were also red-rimmed. He blinked hard, forcing back the stinging sensation, then slammed his hand on the sofa armrest, his voice filled with barely suppressed emotion:

"Good! Good lad! You've got a sense of responsibility! You're a real man!"

He gently patted his wife's back and said in a hoarse voice:

"Don't cry, wife. Today is a joyous occasion. We need to discuss the engagement ceremony for our two children with our in-laws."

The elderly couple excitedly leaned closer to the screen, trying to see the design of the ring clearly, muttering to themselves.

"We really need to discuss this properly; our in-laws are probably watching the live stream right now..."

They couldn't wait to make an overseas call to their daughter and share this immense happiness.

……

Similarly, in London, at the Yan family's residence.

When the camera captured this scene.

Mother Yan held her breath instantly. When she saw her son kneel down, she let out a soft "Ah!", covered her chest tightly with both hands, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

"Oh my god... my son... my son really wants to..."

She had always known that her son and Lin Jianwei had a stable relationship, and she had long regarded the well-behaved and sensible Lin Jianwei as her future daughter-in-law. However, witnessing her son propose to her in front of the whole world was a shock and a joy that was hard to describe.

Old Yan was also stunned, then a smile of extreme relief and complexity appeared on his face. He reached out and hugged his wife, who was crying with emotion.

"This kid... is better than his dad. He really knows how to be romantic, even more romantic than when I was pursuing you." Old Yan teased his wife as he spoke.

They listened to their son's heartfelt confession.

Mother Yan didn't care what Old Yan was saying; she just cried uncontrollably.

"See what I told you? Weiwei is such a good child, taking such good care of our son... He remembers even these little things..."

Yan's father nodded repeatedly, his eyes welling up with tears.

When she heard Lin Jianwei say "I do," Yan's mother almost jumped up from the sofa and excitedly hugged her husband.

"She said yes! She said yes! Honey! We're going to have a daughter-in-law!"

After the initial excitement, Yan's mother immediately entered "real combat" mode.

She wiped away her tears and began making plans with great enthusiasm.

"No, no, this needs to be put on the agenda immediately! I need to check the almanac and choose an auspicious day to hold the engagement banquet first. I need to talk to my future in-laws about it..."

Looking at his wife, who was suddenly full of energy, Yan's father smiled helplessly and affectionately.

"You, don't be in such a rush. The kids just got engaged; they need time to catch their breath. But," he paused, his tone becoming serious,

"We really need to think this over carefully. Tomorrow, just tomorrow, I'll find some time to have a video call with our in-laws in Hangzhou to formally and thoroughly discuss the children's wedding. This is a big deal, and both sets of parents need to sit down together and discuss it thoroughly."

That night, whether on the shores of West Lake or along the Thames, two cities and two families were abuzz with the same happiness.

Distance is no longer a barrier; the hearts on both sides of the screen are closely connected by the love and commitment of this young couple, jointly painting a picture of a future full of joy and hope.