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The lights at the awards ceremony dazzled brilliantly as I sat in the audience, my palms sweating profusely.
This was my first nomination for the Best Supporting Actress Award at the film festival, and I felt as nervous as if I were about to take the stage for the first time.
"And the winner of the Best Supporting Actress Award is..." The host opened the envelope, deliberately prolonging the suspense.
I instinctively held my breath, as if everything around me had slowed down.
"Lin Yuqing! For Spring Breeze Ten Miles!"
I was stunned for a second, until someone next to me nudged me. It hit me—it's me! I've won!
I stood up, my heart pounding like a drum, my legs trembling slightly.
The audience erupted into enthusiastic applause as I fought back tears and made my way to the stage step by step.
As I accepted the heavy trophy, my hands trembled slightly.
This trophy represented years of perseverance and hard work, marking my transformation from an unnoticed small actor to one recognized by the industry.
"Thank you, thank you all." I took a deep breath, striving to keep my voice steady and not choke up. "First, I want to thank the director for giving me this opportunity to portray this character."
The applause rose again from the audience, and I saw the director nodding with a smile.
"I also want to thank every member of the crew. It is your hard work that brought this project to life."
My gaze swept across the audience, landing on Shen Yichen in the third row.
He was dressed in a well-tailored black suit, focused intently on me, his eyes filled with admiration and pride.
Our eyes met in the air, and he gave me a thumbs-up gesture, a smile of encouragement playing at the corners of his mouth.
In that moment, a warm current surged through my heart.
"Finally, I want to thank my family, friends, and all the viewers who have supported me. Your encouragement and support have given me the motivation to move forward."
I raised the trophy high, my voice firm and sincere. "This award means a lot to me; it not only acknowledges my past work but also spurs me on for the future. I will continue to work hard and not let everyone down. Thank you!"
The applause surged like a tide as I held the trophy, bowing in gratitude to the audience.
As I walked off the stage, my eyes finally welled up with tears.
This was my first significant award in my acting career, signifying that my efforts had finally been recognized.
After the awards ceremony, Shen Yichen found me backstage.
"Congratulations," he said, handing me a bouquet of white Baby's Breath. It was a simple word, yet it carried so much emotion.
"Thank you," I replied, taking the flowers and unable to suppress a smile. "I didn't expect you to come."
"How could I miss such an important moment in your life?" His gaze was gentle. "I have always believed you would succeed."
I lowered my head to inhale the fragrance of the flowers, trying to mask the flutter in my heart. "This is just the beginning."
"Yes, a beautiful beginning," he said softly.
After winning the award, my career began to take off rapidly.
Various scripts and offers came pouring in, and my agent was busier than ever.
"This one is a Historical Drama, with an investment of five hundred million. The male lead is the popular star Li Mingxuan." My agent pushed a stack of scripts in front of me. "The salary is eight million, and the shooting schedule is three months."
I flipped through the script; it was a typical Mary Sue story, where the female lead had nothing but beauty.
"I’m not taking it," I said decisively, shaking my head.
"But this is a big production with high exposure," my agent urged, slightly anxious.
"However, the character is too shallow and lacks challenge." I closed the script. "I want to take on roles that allow me to break through."
My agent sighed and pulled out another script. "This one is a Small Indie Film. The director is a newcomer, and the salary is only one hundred fifty thousand."
I took it and read carefully; the story depicted the perseverance and dedication of a Rural Female Teacher.
"I'll take this one," I said without hesitation.
"Are you sure? The pay difference is so significant..."
"Not all value can be measured by salary," I replied with a smile. "A good role is more important than a high paycheck."
And so, I began to carefully select scripts, focusing on the depth of the characters and the richness of the stories.
Sometimes, for a single role, I would spend months immersing myself in life and researching the character.
To portray the Rural Female Teacher, I spent a month teaching in a remote mountainous area, experiencing the life of a local teacher.
To embody a blind pianist, I lived with my eyes covered for two weeks, practicing piano for six hours every day.
All these efforts were not in vain; each character I created came to life vividly and left a lasting impression.
Mountain Village Teacher earned me a nomination for Best Actress.
Melody in the Dark brought me home another Best Supporting Actress Award.
The mute character in Spring Goes, Autumn Comes garnered attention at international film festivals.
My name began to appear in the headlines of major media outlets, and my fan base surged.
When a reporter asked me about the secret to my success, I replied, "Treat every character sincerely and tell each story with heart."
As my fame grew, I also started participating in various charitable activities.
I established libraries for children in mountainous areas, provided performance opportunities for disabled art groups, and raised funds for the treatment of children with autism.
I hoped to use my influence to bring about some positive changes in society.
During one charity event, a mother took my hand and said, "My daughter found the courage to live again because of your movie."
In that moment, I felt an unprecedented sense of fulfillment, more precious than any award.
Shen Yichen had always quietly supported my career and charitable endeavors.
Sometimes I would be so busy that I wouldn’t see him for days, yet he never complained. He would simply prepare a warm meal for me when I returned home exhausted.
"You don’t have to do this," I said with a hint of guilt.
"I love seeing you fight for your dreams," he smiled gently. "That’s the most beautiful version of you."
I leaned on his shoulder, feeling an immense happiness.
One night, we sat on the balcony gazing at the stars.
"If you could do it all over again, would you still choose this path?" he suddenly asked me.
I thought for a moment and replied with a smile, "Yes, I definitely would. Although this path has been tough, it has led me to discover my true self."
He took my hand and said, "I’m proud of you."
Ever since that night when I won the Best Supporting Actress award, my life felt like a new door had been opened.
I was no longer that anxious newcomer worried about her role; I had become an artist who could confidently choose her own path.
I knew there would be more challenges ahead, but I was ready to face them.
Because I had found a career I loved, met people who understood me, and most importantly, I began to understand what kind of life I wanted.
All of this stemmed from that shining night, that heavy trophy, and those words: "Best Supporting Actress, Lin Yuqing."
Life is like a play, and I am wholeheartedly performing my own brilliant script.
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