"And the best actress award goes to....Shen Yue"
The host of the Award Giving Event echoed.
Shen Yue on her seat couldn't believe her ears. For the first time in her career of 7 years, she won an award. And the best actress award at that.
The people beside her urged her to go up as the whole audience in the Venue thundered their applause.
The camera fixed on her had shown her reaction on the big screen and on her live stream taking place.
The netizens, her fans,behind the keyboard sent multiple messages congratulating her. They too knew the Things she went through to get to where she was.
She didn't follow the underhanded methods of the industry so she was recognized purely by merit.
Shen Yue staggered to the stage still in a state of shock and ecstasy.
She had been invited because she had been nominated for the best actress award from her recent movie which she didn't have much hope in. She didn't think she would win and award with that movie causing her to her have this much shock and joy.
She was so elated.
She wore a royal blue off-the-shoulder gown paired with black heels. Her adornment, very subtle.She wore her silky jet black hair down. It swayed as she walked to the stage.
She got to the stage and exchanged nods with the host while beaming.
The host presented the award to her, a golden figurine, which she took and the reporters flashed their cameras as if scared the moment was fleeting immediately.
The host offered the microphone to Shen Yue which she took happily. Her whole emotions were on her face.
"Hello Everyone" she said while beaming, her beauty captivating the whole audience both present and on screen.
Her Phoenix eyes twinkling with joy.
"Okay. Seven years. Seven years, guys. I was starting to think the universe had me on a 'just happy to be nominated' plan forever. But look—I'm actually up here holding one of these things! I didn't even prepare a speech because, let's be honest, I didn't think I was winning. But here we are, and I have about 60 seconds before they start playing me off, so let's do this."
Everyone laughed. One even commended her sense of humor.
"First, to the cast and crew of this incredible film—who knew, right? We all walked into this thinking, 'Well, at least it'll be a fun experience.' And now here we are, proving that miracles happen and that sometimes, the little film you least expect will break through. To my director,Guo Zi, thank you for believing in me, even when I was doubting myself. To my co-stars, thank you for making every scene feel like magic—even the ones where I had to ugly cry for five hours straight."
At this point she was already sniffing due to too much emotions. When she mentioned the directors name, the camera showed his reaction that was like that of a proud father.
"To my Manager, my assistants, my team—you've put up with my existential crises, my 3 a.m. 'Do you think I'm actually good at this?' texts, and the occasional dramatic 'Maybe I should become a florist' meltdowns. This award belongs to you as much as it does to me."
She sniffed hard again into the microphone and continued.
"And finally, to every actor out there who feels like they're stuck in a loop of 'almost, but not quite'—don't give up. If it took me seven years to get here, then trust me, your moment is coming too. And when it does? Make sure to enjoy every second of it. I know I will. Thank you so much!"
She shouted loudly while raising the award up and cleaning her tears.
The whole venue thundered with applause and laughter as she descended from the stage.
She returned to her seat admist the applause and the host's concluding remarks on her speech.
She was still beaming with happiness as she sat down.
She looked towards the direction of the director and gave him a happy nod.
I've finally been recognized. What could go bad?
The event continued with other Awards been given.
She clapped at the right moments and posed in good camera angles.
She eventually became tired.
She spent the rest of the event fantasizing about her bed and the novel she was reading and was yet to complete.
The Novel,the Film Goddess path to Fame, intrigued her so much because she felt she was in the Protagonist's shoes.
Eventually, the event concluded and Group photos were taken.
Shen Yue went to the direction of her Nanny van where her Manager, Sister Huo, and her Assistants, Xiao Bo and Xiao Er, were waiting.
The assistants tackled her with a hug as soon as she got close enough away from the prying camera's of reporters.
Sister Huo in the background was chiding the two girls like a mother not hiding the joy in her voice.
"Xiao Bo, Xiao Er, let her be. She must be tired"
"Sister Huo, let them be. I'm honored to get a hug from them"
Shen Yue said Happily admist their hug.
After what seemed like enternity, they finally released her.
"Sister Yue I'm so proud of you. You finally did it. I could dance right now", Xiao Bo said.
Xiao Er by the side nodded heavily at her words like she was scared Shen Yue wouldn't believe it.
Shen Yue laughed at their cute antics and pinched both their cheeks saying, "Of course I know you are proud of me. You both persuaded me to take the role didn't you? You'll get a bonus from me".
The girls shrieked with joy at the mention of a bonus with a look of Anticipation on their faces.
Shen Yue looked at Sister Huo who still had the motherly smile on her face. "Sister Huo, you don't know how grateful I am ", She said.
Sister Huo Beamed even more.