Sheng Tang hadn’t felt this nervous in a long ti.
From the mont the award presenter took the stage, her heart was pounding. Despite her acting skills, she couldn’t hide her unease at this mont.
When the cara panned to her, she showed a sweet smile.
However, the smile was sowhat stiff.
People watching in front of their TVs could see it.
Gu Jiahui silently watched the computer screen, rubbing his hands continuously, as if Sheng Tang’s nervousness had infected him too.
Fu Qingcen, in the hotel, found it amusing: "What’s she nervous about? Does she really think she’s going to win?"
The assistant laughed exaggeratedly, also finding it a joke.
Unaware of others’ reactions, Sheng Tang was oblivious to any outside noise at this mont.
She clenched her hands tightly to keep herself composed.
The award presenter began with a few words, humorously praising all the nominated actresses: "Though flowers are beautiful, without green leaves they lose so charm.
Supporting roles complete a film, shining and thriving just as much as the leads. These outstanding actresses, with the vivid characters they portray, make our lives more interesting.
Now, I announce the winner of this year’s Qinglan Award for Best Supporting Actress..."
At this point, he slowly opened the envelope in his hand.
In the mont he saw the envelope’s contents, an expression of mild surprise passed through the eyes of the veteran actor.
Just a hint of it.
His voice was enchanting, with the steady quality characteristic of middle-aged n, and it resonated through the microphone, filling the venue, streaming platforms, reaching everyone’s ears: "Sheng Tang, ’Path to Heights’."
The venue erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Sheng Tang’s heart, which had been hanging high, suddenly dropped, and the slight tremor she had previously felt settled down at that mont.
She had succeeded.
She had taken a gamble by having Gu Jiahui send the cinema version to compete, without any certainty of success.
Now, she had won.
This award vindicated her vision and judgnt, as well as her good fortune.
Congratulations echoed around her.
Sheng Tang stood up, and Qian Zhe Lin beside her was also delighted, standing to give her a hug.
Director Wang and the producer Luo Yishan both shook hands with her.
Ding Ruifan’s wife, sitting in front, turned around at this mont and waved at Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang flashed a sweet smile.
She was already beautiful, but this smile added to her charm. Suddenly, all the glamour in the venue seed to pale in comparison, and she lit up the entire room.
Her joyful sense of happiness enhanced her beauty.
Sheng Tang ascended the stage to accept her award.
"...I thank the jury; I really didn’t expect to receive this award. Thank you to all the seniors for your encouragent. I will strive to work harder and create even better films in the future.
Also, thanks to the director of ’Path to Heights’, Wang Sheng, and producer Luo Yishan, and my partner Qian Zhe Lin. Together, we achieved this film, giving the opportunity to stand on this stage.
Finally, I want to thank the company, especially the boss for investing in this movie. Thanks to all my peers. Pursuing dreams, never forgetting our original intentions!"
Sheng Tang’s speech was pre-written.
At this mont, her mind was still sowhat dazed, so she didn’t improvise much, just recited the words as they were.
She felt her face was about to freeze from smiling.
After receiving the award, she needed to go backstage for a brief interview before returning to her seat.
On-site staff guided her.
It wasn’t until she faced the caras again for the interview that Sheng Tang’s normal thought process returned.
"Really unexpected." Sheng Tang smiled at the cara, "It’s incredibly exciting; for a newcor like to receive such recognition, it’s truly thrilling."
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