Lu Wanzheng has two works nominated this time. One is her first film, "The Great Path of Glory". Her role is the second female lead, so she can only win the Best Supporting Actress award at most. Fortunately, this film was not taken down because of Wang Xiyou, which is a blessing in disguise.
As for the other film, it's "I Saw Another You," which was released during the New Year. Lu Wanzheng is the female lead in this film, so she could try to compete for the Best Actress nomination.
However, Lu Wanzheng is carefree. Winning or not winning awards is no longer important to her. She started acting so that she could be seen by people, including her mother. Now that her wish has been fulfilled, she is not greedy. Even though these awards are very important to an actor and can enhance their reputation, Lu Wanzheng is already very happy with herself.
On the contrary, Xiao Qifeng unconsciously clenched his hands, his fingertips sweating, as he listened to the host on stage announce the nominated movies and actors.
He had seen all the hard work Lu Wanzheng had put in for filming, how much she had suffered, and the injuries she had sustained. He remembered all of that, so he hoped that Lu Wanzheng could get what she had earned with her sweat and toil, because it was something she deserved.
Lu Wanzheng's hand was being held by Xiao Qifeng the whole time, so she noticed his unusual behavior immediately.
"Mr. Xiao's hands seem sweaty. Is Mr. Xiao so nervous about whether I can win the award?" Lu Wanzheng raised the corners of her mouth. Her light purple evening dress always made her look dignified and elegant, but this smile also had a touch of playfulness, making her look like a young lady from an ancient family who had finally sneaked out of her home and was deeply influenced by her family.
Hearing the joke beside him, Xiao Qifeng immediately let go of her hand, and wiped his sweaty hands on his pants without making a sound, trying to cover up his embarrassment. He also said, "What do I have to be nervous about? You should be the one who's nervous. If you win an award, you'll probably have a lot of announcements coming up."
Winning an award is a good thing, and it's a good thing for actors, but for Xiao Qifeng, it's a stumbling block.
Being an actor means that the couple will be in a long-distance relationship for a long time, and Lu Wanzheng may work day and night when she is busy, which is something Xiao Qifeng does not want to see.
But he also hoped that Lu Wanzheng would win an award, as she deserved it.
The two were seated very close together, and Lu Wanzheng leaned directly on her shoulder. "Whether I win an award or not, it doesn't matter to me. I promised to spend some time with you before. Now that Mom and Dad have been found, I will rest for a while for your sake. Besides, we are both in the best age to have children now, so why don't we do it together?"
The two leaned close together and whispered to each other. Occasionally, the camera would pan across them, and Lu Wanzheng would quickly smile at the camera.
“We’re not in a rush about having a child…” Xiao Qifeng felt that since Lu Wanzheng wanted to rest, it would be better to finish the task together during this time, but he hadn’t had enough of their time together yet!
Lu Wanzheng guessed Xiao Qifeng's concerns, "Let's let nature take its course when it comes to having children. If we can get pregnant, we will; if not, we will try our best." These things really can't be rushed, but she still whispered, "Actually, I quite like children. They're soft and cute."
However, she doesn't like the process of giving birth.
But she was willing to have a child with Xiao Qifeng, even if it meant going through pain and losing her figure, she had no regrets.
Once Lu Wanzheng joined in the conversation, Xiao Qifeng instantly relaxed. At the same time, she also heard Lu Wanzheng's last sentence and agreed wholeheartedly. Children are indeed soft and gentle, and her heart was stirred by it. Every now and then, like a feather, it brushed against her heart, making her feel an unbearable itch.
The only nomination for "The Great Path of Glory" was for Best Supporting Actress, and Lu Wanzheng won the award without any trouble. She shook off her silver-white suit jacket and neatly placed it on the armrest of the chair so she could wear it when she got back.
She walked onto the stage with grace and elegance, received the trophy from the presenter, exchanged a few brief pleasantries, and then returned to Xiao Qifeng's side.
"Congratulations to Mrs. Xiao on winning her first award in the entertainment industry."
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your support during this time."
Then came a series of awards ceremonies, and the name "Da Dao Feng Hua" never appeared again.
Subsequently, "I Saw Another You" received multiple nominations, with Xiang Yan successfully winning the Best Director award, and Zhong Yunyue living up to expectations by winning his fourth Best Actor award.
Lu Wanzheng sat in the audience and applauded, happy for them.
With the Best Actor award already won, the focus of the entire audience naturally shifted to who would win the Best Actress award.
The big screen began to show the actresses nominated for Best Actress and scenes from their films.
A deep, bass voice rang out from the speakers, "Lu Wanzheng is nominated for Best Actress at this film festival. She plays two roles, Wei Wan and Zhu Xi, in 'I See Another You'."
Immediately afterwards, a scene appeared on the big screen showing Zhu Xi chasing after the villains with his bare hands and the male protagonist.
Upon receiving the nomination, those around him applauded quietly. Having received two nominations and won one of them, such an achievement is rare in the entertainment industry.
After the announcer finished introducing the four nominated actresses and their works, the entire audience held their breath. The exciting moment was about to arrive: who would win the Best Actress title this time?
The other three actresses competing with Lu Wanzheng are all veterans who have been in the industry for several years. They have very solid acting skills, excellent works, and more fans than Lu Wanzheng. Lu Wanzheng is basically no match for them.
These are the thoughts of most people, after all, Lu Wanzheng has only been in the public eye for a short time.
When the host held up the list of winners, he announced with great excitement, "The winner of this film festival's Best Actress award is...!"
Whenever the answer is about to be revealed, the person reading it always pauses and glances at the audience. If this were on TV, a commercial break would definitely be interrupted.
The other three straightened up, listening intently as the host would name one of them.
The next second, the three people who heard the name smiled very awkwardly, trying to maintain a good image in front of the camera.
The host continued, "This is Lu Wanzheng. Congratulations to Lu Wanzheng for winning the Best Actress award at this film festival!"
The audience erupted in applause.
Not only were the audience shocked by the result, but Lu Wanzheng herself was also shocked. She never expected that she could beat three seniors to win this award.
Xiao Qifeng was naturally happy for Lu Wanzheng, and nudged her arm, "Don't just stand there, hurry up and go on stage to receive your trophy!"
At the same time, the news that Lu Wanzheng won the Best Actress award and became the film queen of this year's competition exploded online.
[Sister looks like she's been crowned! So beautiful! Congratulations on winning the Best Actress award!]
Let's see who dares to call her a "pretty face" now. Has anyone ever seen a "pretty face" who wins an Best Actress award?
Lu Wanzheng's acting skills are finally recognized for their excellence. I hope she will have more and better works in the future, and I will continue to support her!
[Winning both Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress, Lu Wanzheng is the most amazing actress on the entire internet!]
To be honest, Lu Wanzheng truly deserves the award. Her acting in "I Saw Another You" was genuinely superb. I'm captivated by her beauty and her talent!
After the film festival ended, everyone dispersed, but award winners such as Zhong Yunyue and Lu Wanzheng stayed behind for interviews.
Lu Wanzheng, holding two trophies, stood side by side with Xiao Qifeng, preparing to walk towards the interview area.
Xiao Hua hurriedly ran over from somewhere, took the heavy trophy from her hand, and kept it safe for her.
The reporters were already prepared, and as soon as Lu Wanzheng appeared, they immediately started firing their cameras incessantly, with flashes going off everywhere.
With her hands now empty, Lu Wanzheng was able to easily lift her skirt and walk onto the stage.
This was Lu Wanzheng's home turf, so he didn't follow her up. Instead, he stood in a spot where he could see her at a glance and listened attentively to how she answered the reporters' questions.
A reporter asked, "What would you like to say about winning the Best Actress award this time?"
This is a question that is asked every year, and it is usually the first question asked.
Lu Wanzheng never expected to receive such a high title, and even dealing with these issues required her to improvise.
"I am very happy to receive this award. It was quite unexpected. I would like to thank my friends and colleagues in the studio again. I am able to achieve what I have today without their help."
I also want to thank the guide for giving me such a great opportunity to play this role, and I also want to thank Actor Chung for his help in getting me into character and allowing me to portray the role vividly.
Finally, I'd like to thank my husband for his devoted companionship, understanding, and care during the filming process, which provided me with tremendous help.
After thanking a bunch of people in a rambling, disorganized way, Lu Wanzheng finally looked at the reporters below the stage.
The reporter then asked, "What are Lu Ying-hsiang's upcoming work plans? Will she focus on movies or TV series, or participate in variety shows?"
There haven't been many reports of Lu Wanzheng being approached by movies or TV series recently, so reporters are very curious about her future work.
Lu Wanzheng switched the microphone to her other hand. "I plan to take a break for a while and spend time with my parents and husband. We'll talk about the specifics after I've had enough fun. Unless I find a script that really appeals to me, I probably won't start working early."
Lu Wanzheng shared her thoughts, and the reporters and photographers present stared at her in disbelief.
Another reporter voiced the doubts that were on everyone's mind: "Actress Lu, you just won the Best Actress award and are at the peak of your career. Won't taking a break now cause you to lose fans? Why not strike while the iron is hot and make even better and more works?"
Taking a break at this time is undoubtedly the most foolish idea. Lu Wanzheng is currently riding high, with tons of resources available to her and countless endorsement offers coming her way. This is a great opportunity to make money, and no one would easily take a break.
“I’m not short of money,” Lu Wanzheng said, looking at Xiao Qifeng not far away. “I’ve never revealed why I entered the entertainment industry before, so I’ll take this opportunity to tell you all about it today.”
"As you all probably know, my mother was in a car accident, but her body was not found at the scene. So I firmly believe that she is not dead. But I can't find her, so I can only stand high up and appear in the public eye so that I might be seen."
My mom likes watching period dramas and suspense films, so I chose to film this to increase my chances of being seen.
A reporter, who was a fan of Lu Wanzheng, asked, "Were you seen?"
I'm so nervous!
It turns out that my favorite idol has such an unknown side.
Lu Wanzheng smiled with relief, first shaking her head, then nodding, "It's a pity that my mother didn't see me, but luckily my father did. He found me and took me to see my mother. It was because of this that I learned that the car accident back then made my mother a vegetable, which is why she couldn't come to find me."
Before the reporter could speak further, she continued, "So I want to apologize to my fans. My mother has been gone for over ten years, so I want to take some time to be with her. Although I don't know when she will wake up, I hope I can be by her side when she does. I also want to spend time with my husband. I was traveling a lot for work before and couldn't spend enough time with him. We didn't even have a honeymoon after we got married, which is something I owe him. So I hope my fans can understand my actions. Of course, I can also promise that if I see a good project, I will definitely take it. Quality over quantity is the key to a project, and I don't want to waste my fans' good intentions."
After saying that, she gave a deep bow to the camera and then turned and left.
She has said everything she needed to say; the rest is up to the studio.
Lu Wanzheng is probably the only one who announced a semi-retirement on the very day she won the Best Actress award.
Her fans are quite considerate.
[My sister is just temporarily leaving the entertainment industry to be with her family. We should support her; it's not like she's never coming back.]
[Lu Wanzheng's words were so touching. If I found my parents who had been separated from me for many years, I would also choose to stay with them and spend more time with them. We grow up, and our parents grow old; the time they can leave us is also decreasing.]
[Suddenly I miss my parents, but unfortunately, as a working adult, I don't dare to easily take leave to go back to my hometown to see them. *Sobbing*
My mom asked me why I was crying in front of my phone. I could only tell her that I was a big fan of a really great idol, but she had to go home to be with her parents and wouldn't be able to post videos for everyone as often. I thought my mom would be very touched, but instead she told me to learn from her spirit and be more filial to my parents, and then she took away the massage device I had just bought for myself...
We'll be waiting for you to come back. Go and spend time with your family!
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