newbobooks Chapter 1033
Chapter 1033
Brilliant lights illuminated the entire venue, and the air was filled with youthful energy and anticipation. The opening ceremony of the College Student Film Festival was in full swing, a grand event for young film enthusiasts and film professionals, bringing together countless people with dreams.
On stage, Su Yu had just finished his exhilarating performance of "Sailor," a song he had performed to perfection. His voice seemed to possess a magical quality, pushing the atmosphere to a climax. As the last note faded, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience. Students waved their glow sticks and chanted Su Yu's name, turning the entire square into a sea of joy.
However, the arrival of the awards ceremony brought about a dramatic change in the atmosphere. The host, dressed in a gorgeous gown, walked gracefully onto the stage, her clear and resonant voice carrying throughout the square via the microphone.
The awards were presented in the order of male lead, then female lead!
And the best movie!
Then, the awards for Best Supporting Actor were presented.
"Next, we will present the Most Popular Supporting Actor Award among College Students." The audience fell silent instantly, everyone holding their breath, their eyes fixed on the stage, filled with anticipation. "The recipient of this honor is—Su Yu, whose work is 'Palace Lock'!"
This announcement was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar among the crowd. The audience erupted in a cacophony of voices and discussions.
"Su Yu? What makes him worthy of an award? The female lead of 'Palace Lock' has been blacklisted, how can this movie possibly have a good reputation?" A boy wearing black-rimmed glasses frowned and shouted loudly. His voice stood out in the noisy crowd, and the surrounding students cast agreeing glances at him.
"Exactly, who knows what shady deals are going on behind the scenes," a girl with a ponytail said dismissively. Her words resonated with several other girls around her, who nodded in agreement.
"Su Yu's previous works weren't particularly outstanding, so his sudden award is too suspicious." A boy in a white T-shirt whispered to the person next to him, shaking his head as he spoke, his face full of doubt.
At the same time, the barrage of comments on the online live stream was scrolling wildly like a tidal wave.
[What's going on? The lead actress of "The Palace" has been blacklisted, yet this movie still won awards? It's undoubtedly a rigged affair!]
[Su Yu hadn't made much of a splash before, so his sudden appearance and award this time is definitely suspicious.]
Are the organizers blind? Giving an award to someone connected to the problematic film under these circumstances.
[Unbelievable! This prize money is so plentiful it could be used to raise fish.]
The doubts grew louder and louder, like a surging tide, wave after wave. The atmosphere in the entire square became extremely tense, with everyone's eyes focused on the organizers, hoping they could provide a reasonable explanation.
Just then, the head of the film festival organizers hurriedly walked onto the stage. His expression was solemn, and he raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. Subsequently, staff quickly displayed a series of data charts on the large screens on both sides of the stage.
The organizer picked up the microphone, his voice loud and sincere: "Dear students and guests, please calm down. We understand that you have doubts about Su Yu's award for 'Palace Lock,' so we have prepared this data for you."
Although "Palace Lock" was controversial in China due to some off-screen factors, it achieved remarkable success in overseas markets.
The film was released in more than 50 countries and regions around the world, grossing over $500 million in North America alone, and more than $800 million in European countries such as the UK, France, and Germany.
In Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea, it has attracted more than 300 million viewers.
Moreover, "The Palace" has received very high ratings on well-known overseas film review websites, consistently scoring above 8 points.
Our selection process considered both the actors' performances in the film and the film's global impact. Su Yu's acting in "The Palace: Lock Sorrow" has been recognized by audiences worldwide, making him a deserving recipient of this award.
However, the organizers' explanations and data presentations did not seem to completely dispel everyone's doubts. There were still sporadic discussions in the audience, and the online comments continued to flood in.
That sounds nice, but who knows if it's true? It's all just talk.
How can we guarantee that this data isn't fabricated? Data inflation is all too common these days.
I don't believe it. I haven't seen any solid evidence; this award is suspicious.
Under the gaze of everyone, Su Yu took a deep breath and steadily walked onto the podium.
His steps were slightly heavy, but his eyes revealed determination and confidence.
He accepted the trophy, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Facing the audience, he cleared his throat, his voice firm and powerful: "Thank you for your recognition. This award means a great deal to me. 'The Palace' is an important work in my acting career, and I am honored to receive this award. At the same time, I would also like to take this opportunity to announce that my next development plan is to take on the dual roles of director and actor. I hope to bring you more excellent works through my own efforts, showcasing different kinds of brilliance both in front of and behind the camera. Please look forward to it!"
Then, Su Yu smirked and said, "There are still some who think I'm not worthy. I just want to say, the award is in my hands. Come and hit me if you dare!"