"Xia Siyu."

Xia Siyu?

Xia Siyu!

When the award presenter announced this name, the camera immediately turned towards her.

Before that moment, Xia Siyu had maintained a calm and composed demeanor. She was aware of the possibility of winning an award, especially since the Golden Moon Award hadn’t straightforwardly rejected her like last year. Her competition with other contenders was neck and neck. While the Golden Moon Award typically dislikes commercial films, her performance in "Divine Catcher" wasn’t as refined as her later works. However, this year was a slow year. Shang Feifei’s film, though more artistic in its overall execution, offered her limited space to perform as the lead actress, making it understandable not to win.

It wasn’t the first time she heard her name called. She had won before at Cannes. Although it was for supporting actress, Cannes is the premier among the big three in Europe. If it weren’t for her win at Cannes, she wouldn’t have secured roles in subsequent superhero movies.

If her name had been called a year ago, perhaps Xia Siyu would have jumped three feet high. But this year, when she heard her name, she was watching Bo Yan, ready to congratulate others with applause. Upon hearing her name, it felt like a mild ringing in her ears: "What?"

"Congratulations, Xia Siyu, congratulations!"

She didn’t immediately react, but her colleagues from the film crew did. Director Ji turned and patted her on the shoulder: "Congratulations, congratulations!"

It’s no exaggeration to say that the current box office success of "Divine Catcher" is largely due to Xia Siyu. She carried the female lead’s role entirely, showcasing 200% of the character’s charm. Whether in male or female attire, in dramatic or action scenes, she was superb. It’s no wonder that even though Golden Moon usually dislikes commercial films, they had to acknowledge her success.

Once Director Ji patted her shoulder, Xia Siyu felt the weight and seemed to snap back to reality. Her first reaction wasn’t a burst of joy or disbelief but to first look towards Bo Yan.

She won the award. But Bo Yan received no awards this time; he purely came to accompany her.

Yet, as she turned, Bo Yan was smiling much happier than she was. When the cameras captured him, he even leaned in and kissed her cheek.

The moment captured, whether at the venue or in front of screens at home, caused an uproar!

"I’m proud of you."

She remained seated, prompting the host to say, "Are you too happy? Come up to receive the award."

Bo Yan also patted her hand, and Xia Siyu nodded and stood up. Her steps initially slow, but with high heels stepping on stage, she grew more determined.

She didn’t exactly feel ecstatic nor bewildered. Unlike the excitement Sun Wujiu felt winning at Venice with "Spring Light," Xia Siyu, though hopeful for this award and happy upon winning, felt different. Maybe because she had yearned for too long in the previous years, even a trophy couldn’t fully meet her expectations. She had truly become calm.

In terms of fame, she has always been at the top. In terms of scripts, she has received many good ones over the years. She isn’t in the phase of career ascension nor reliant on this award to cement her status. The path she will climb ahead relies on her hard work and honing her acting skills, not what a single award or trophy could dictate.

Therefore, when she received the trophy from the presenter, her face held a gentle smile, seemingly still in a daze. The presenter couldn’t help but tease her: "Awake yet? You still look incredulous."

Holding the award, the trophy was heavy, and the golden lines shone brightly under the lighting. She gazed at the trophy for several seconds before speaking: "I’ve been in this industry for ten years."

From debuting at twenty, she’s been in the field for ten years now. She has attended the Golden Moon Awards several times, mostly for participation.

Debuting for ten years, she secured one of the highest accolades in Chinese cinema. It’s neither late nor early. Shang Feifei, who started a year later than her, nabbed the Best Actress award earlier.

"At the beginning, I never thought I’d come this far, nor did I expect to win an award. Later, I yearned for one, but luck and strength were always somewhat off."

The audience, industry peers, and other passersby were accustomed to Xia Siyu’s ostentatious demeanor. Her sudden calmness made some perceive her differently.

"I owe my thanks primarily to Director Ji. He provided much guidance and made me look great on camera." Truly, she was grateful to Director Ji. He helped immensely with her action scenes, which were useful even in superhero movies. Moreover, Director Ji was renowned for captivatingly filming beauties; Xia Siyu’s ability to attract numerous fans, especially female fans, was undoubtedly thanks to him.

"And to our crew, warm yet professional, bringing joy every day."

After dispensing the conventional praises, her gaze turned to Bo Yan: "And certainly, my family and friends."

Bo Yan visited her during the last cliff-jumping scene of her shoot, alongside her then-manager Qin Baizhou and her father.

She consistently remembers that upon jumping off the mountain, the first person she saw was her father. It marked a point of emotional ease between father and daughter.

Though she eventually had conflicts with Qin Baizhou, he had indeed helped her considerably. Unfortunately, divergent views led to their separation after certain events occurred.

Undoubtedly, most crucial was Bo Yan. "And to our crew, warm yet professional, bringing joy every day."

After dispensing the conventional praises, her gaze turned to Bo Yan: "And certainly, my family and friends." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Bo Yan visited her during the last cliff-jumping scene of her shoot, alongside her then-manager Qin Baizhou and her father.

She consistently remembers that upon jumping off the mountain, the first person she saw was her father. It marked a point of emotional ease between father and daughter.

Though she eventually had conflicts with Qin Baizhou, he had indeed helped her considerably. Unfortunately, divergent views led to their separation after certain events occurred.

Undoubtedly, most crucial was Bo Yan. "And to our crew, warm yet professional, bringing joy every day."

After dispensing the conventional praises, her gaze turned to Bo Yan: "And certainly, my family and friends."

Bo Yan visited her during the last cliff-jumping scene of her shoot, alongside her then-manager Qin Baizhou and her father.

She consistently remembers that upon jumping off the mountain, the first person she saw was her father. It marked a point of emotional ease between father and daughter.

Though she eventually had conflicts with Qin Baizhou, he had indeed helped her considerably. Unfortunately, divergent views led to their separation after certain events occurred.

Undoubtedly, most crucial was Bo Yan.