Chapter 604 - Harvest at the Golden Globe Awards (Part 2)

Laila didn't know what to say to him. She regretted not reviewing his speech earlier.

"Never mind the script. When you go up there, just say what's in your heart. I believe the audience would love to see your genuine performance. Remember Janet's speech from last time?" 

Roy nodded. Of course, he remembered. Last year, Janet effortlessly won the Best Costume Design at the Oscars. At that time, she had never expected herself, a "layman," to win, so she didn't prepare any speech.

However, even in that situation, she delivered a touching and sincere speech on stage, winning the affection of many viewers. Her clothing brand even experienced a small sales peak. It was an unexpected delight.

"I understand." Roy took a deep breath, trying to relax, and waited for the announcement of the winner.

Not only in the venue, but Roy also had a massive fan base in front of the television. Nowadays, among those sitting in front of the TV, there were probably very few who hadn't heard his name. Many of them had seen his movies and liked him.

Last year, he narrowly missed the Best Actor award at the Oscars. Many people felt sorry for him, and some even went to forums and social media to express their grievances, saying that his portrayal of Captain was the best pirate captain and that he deserved the award. Was it just because he directed commercial blockbusters?

If that was the case, shouldn't he finally win it this year? With a film that had depth and substance, and flawless acting, if he didn't get the award, people would start to suspect if there was something shady about the Golden Globe Awards.

Although that was said, Roy's opponents were all talented individuals. For example, Hugh Grant from "About a Boy," and Nicolas Cage from "Adaptation."

These two had already won a Golden Globe for Best Actor and an Oscar for Best Actor, respectively. When it came to acting skills, both of them were outstanding. In the end, who would be selected depended on the judges' opinions and the overall impact of the films themselves.

"The winner of the 60th Golden Globe Award for Best Actor is..." The presenter deliberately paused. Amid the breathless anticipation of the crowd, he slowly announced the winner's name, "Roy Seasonstar! 'Chicago'!"

"Wow!" "He really got it!" "Roy! You're amazing!"

The entire crew erupted in excitement once again, thrilled to win their second heavyweight award. Just think about it, Best Actress was theirs, and now Best Actor was also theirs. It showed how outstanding their film was!

Upon hearing his name, Roy's first reaction was to look at Laila. He knew that if he misheard, he could probably get a comforting kiss from her.

And now... she didn't kiss him but just smiled at him!

"It seems I did get that award!" The tension in Roy's expression melted away with a bright and dazzling smile. Then, in the attention of everyone, he hugged Laila tightly and planted a firm kiss before leaping onto the stage amidst cheers and applause.

Receiving the trophy from the presenter, he felt like he wasn't himself. It was as if someone else was controlling his body, leading him to express gratitude to the presenter and stand in front of the stage.

The stage was brilliantly lit, but he couldn't help but find Laila's position in the audience. Seeing that everyone was waiting for his speech, he took a deep breath and spoke in a deep voice.

"Just now downstairs, I said to Laila that I didn't know what to say because everyone had already said what I wanted to say. She was shocked by my lack of vocabulary."

"Ha." Laughter filled the audience, along with a round of encouraging applause.

"Thank you. I still have many people to thank. But before that, I want to thank only her. I think even if I don't say it, many people already know. It's her who saved me from the streets. If she hadn't appeared, I think I might have become a regular at the police station or a drunkard in a dark alley."

Roy's voice choked up a bit. The past nearly 20 years were so gloomy, and the only brightness was his brother, Abel. If it weren't for Abel, he might have lost hope in this world.

"I will never forget the day I first met her. I was being chased by someone and crashed into her. At that time, I just felt very unlucky, but I didn't expect it to be God's mercy, letting me collide with a lifetime of sunshine."

In the spotlight, his eyes sparkled with a clear mist, "I love you, Laila, until the end of my life. Thank you for coming into my life."

The audience erupted in the warmest applause of the day, honored to witness such a sincere emotion. Laila's eyes were also covered in mist, feeling all his love. Genuine, devoted love.

She stood up, precisely when Roy, who had come down from the stage, embraced her tightly. With another round of applause, their figures were transmitted through the camera to the screens of thousands of households.

"Why do I want to cry too?" Fans in front of the TV couldn't help wiping away tears.

Many stars who got married were afraid to expose their relationships, fearing that fans would leave. This was the same in the West, maybe a bit better. Roy and Laila got together not long after he entered the entertainment industry. Interestingly, instead of losing many fans, their fairy-tale-like love story attracted quite a few.

The recent rumors became such a big deal not just because Roy and Laila were famous, but also because fans felt that their fairy-tale story had shattered.

Every person had a childlike heart, and Roy and Laila's love had given them so much beauty. When they saw the rumors, they felt so angry and deceived.

Now that the rumors were over, Roy won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. They once again saw the love between him and Laila from his mouth, and in the words of future generations— they believed in love again.

Next was the award for Best Director. The presenters went through all the nominated names, and when Laila's name was mentioned, the applause was a bit louder. Because of her youth and the words Roy just said. She might not get that award, but everyone applauded her.

As expected, the Best Director was won by Martin Scorsese for "Gangs of New York."