Next, the other contestants continued their performances, but Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou's hearts were completely focused on their daughter. They patiently awaited the results, their hearts filled with both anticipation and trepidation.

After more than two hours of intense competition, all the contestants had completed their performances. Next came the most nerve-wracking part: the awards ceremony. The host walked onto the stage and announced the winners.

"The winners of the bronze medal in this competition are..." The host announced the names of the three contestants, and the audience burst into enthusiastic applause.

"The silver medalists in this competition are..." Two more contestants have won the silver medal.

Lin Wanqiu's heart pounded faster and faster. She gripped Shen Nianxi's hand tightly, her palms sweating. Shen Nianxi also held her breath nervously, her eyes fixed on the host.

"Next, the most anticipated moment has arrived! The winner of this competition's gold medal is—" The host paused deliberately, drawing out the words, "Contestant number 18, Shen Nianxi! Congratulations to contestant Shen Nianxi!"

"Wow!" Upon hearing her name, Chen Nianxi jumped up excitedly, her eyes shining with disbelief.

Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou were also moved to tears, embracing each other tightly and sharing their joy. Shen Nian'an jumped up excitedly, shouting, "Sister, you won the gold medal! You're amazing!"

Amidst applause and cheers from the audience, Shen Nianxi, dressed in a pristine white ballet tutu, gracefully walked onto the stage. The host placed a gleaming gold medal around her neck and handed her an exquisite trophy. Shen Nianxi accepted the trophy, raised it high, and a radiant smile spread across her face.

At this moment, the elderly judge with white hair walked onto the stage, picked up the microphone, and said, "Shen Nianxi's performance was wonderful. Not only were her dance moves beautiful and her technique skillful, but more importantly, she was able to perfectly convey the emotions of the character to the audience through her body language and eyes. She is a very talented dancer, and I hope she can go further and achieve greater success on her dance journey."

The veteran judge's words were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. Shen Nianxi bowed deeply to the judge and said, "Thank you for your encouragement, judge. I will definitely work hard!"

After the awards ceremony, many spectators and contestants gathered around to congratulate Shen Nianxi. Numerous media reporters also surrounded her to interview her.

"Congratulations on winning the gold medal, Shen Nianxi! How long have you been studying ballet?" a reporter asked.

"Thank you! I've been studying ballet for seven years," Shen Nianxi replied with a smile.

"It's truly remarkable to achieve such results in seven years. Did you encounter any difficulties while learning ballet? How did you overcome them?" another reporter asked.

Shen Nianxi thought for a moment and said, "There are definitely difficulties. For example, when I first started practicing tiptoeing, I often fell down and got a lot of blisters on my feet. Sometimes I was so tired from practicing that I thought about giving up. But with the encouragement of my parents and brother, I persevered. I think that as long as you have a dream and work hard for it, you will definitely be able to achieve your goal."

The reporters were very satisfied with Shen Nianxi's answer and eagerly captured the wonderful moment. Lin Wanqiu, Shen Tingzhou, and Shen Nian'an stood aside, watching their daughter surrounded by reporters, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

As they left the stadium, it was already dark. The provincial capital was ablaze with lights, neon signs flashing, like a beautiful painting. Chen Nianxi sat in the car, clutching the trophy tightly in her hands, the gold medal hanging around her neck, her face beaming with happiness.

"Little sister, what would you like to eat now? It's your big brother's treat!" Shen Nian'an said with a smile.

"I want to eat sweet and sour pork ribs!" Shen Nianxi said without hesitation. It was her favorite dish, and her brother had promised to take her to eat it after the competition.

“Okay! No problem! Let’s go eat sweet and sour pork ribs now!” Shen Nian’an said with a smile, immediately started the car and drove towards a well-known restaurant nearby.

Inside the restaurant, the family sat around the table, enjoying a harmonious atmosphere. Lin Wanqiu kept putting food on Shen Nianxi's plate, her eyes full of tenderness: "Xixi, eat more, you've worked hard today."

"Thank you, Mother!" Shen Nianxi said while eating the sweet and sour pork ribs. "This is the best sweet and sour pork ribs I've ever eaten!"

Shen Tingzhou smiled and said, "As long as you like it, Mother will make it for you every day from now on."

Shen Nian'an said, "Little sister, you won the gold medal, you'll be a minor celebrity from now on. Have you ever thought about becoming a professional dancer?"

Shen Nianxi raised her head, her eyes sparkling with longing: "I've thought about it! I hope that in the future I can stand on a bigger stage and dance for more people."

Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou exchanged a glance, both seeing a relieved smile in each other's eyes. They knew their daughter had her own dreams and pursuits, and they would fully support her choices.

After dinner, the family returned to the hotel. After washing up, Shen Nianxi didn't go to sleep immediately. Instead, she sat on the bed, carefully wiping the trophies and medals. Under the light, the gold medals gleamed, reflecting on her youthful yet determined face.

Lin Wanqiu walked into the room, sat down next to her daughter, gently stroked her head, and said, "Xixi, were you happy today?"

"I'm so happy!" Shen Nianxi nodded. "Mom, I've never been so happy. The moment I received the gold medal, I felt that all my hard work was worth it."

"Yes, Mom is so proud of you," Lin Wanqiu said. "Xixi, do you know? Your performance today not only won you the gold medal, but also earned everyone's recognition and respect. No matter what path you choose in the future, your mom and dad will support you."

This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!