Entertainment Industry: I am a top-tier movie star

The awards ceremony of the National Drama Awards was compact and glamorous, interspersed with song and dance performances, short films reviewing the year's dramas, and lighthearted interludes.

As the awards were announced one by one, applause, cheers, and music filled the air.

Chen Nianbei sat in the audience, his posture upright and his face calm.

He could feel the occasional glances from those around him—some curious, some scrutinizing, and some encouraging smiles from members of the "Gu Jian Qi Tan" crew.

Yang Mi sat diagonally in front of him, occasionally turning her head to exchange a glance with him, as if to say "stay calm".

"Next up is the 'Best Supporting Actor of the Year' award!"

The host's voice resonated throughout the venue through the speakers, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

The big screen began playing VCR short films of the five nominees. Several scenes flashed by, including Ling Yue standing with his sword, admonishing his junior brother, and finally being seriously injured and going into seclusion to protect the sect. Accompanied by the magnificent soundtrack of "Gu Jian Qi Tan", even though it was only a dozen seconds long, it was enough to evoke the audience's memories.

The camera panned across the five nominees in the audience. Chen Nianbei could feel her heart beating a little faster than before, but she maintained a composed and focused expression.

He knew that being nominated was already an affirmation, and winning the award required a bit of luck.

The award presenters were a highly respected veteran actor and a popular actress.

After exchanging a few jokes, the veteran actor opened the golden envelope in his hand.

The actor who won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2014 China TV Drama Awards is—

The veteran actor paused, his gaze sweeping across the audience, and the entire hall held its breath.

Congratulations on playing Chen Nianbei in "Gu Jian Qi Tan"!

The moment the words fell, the rousing award ceremony music began, and the big screen froze on Chen Nianbei's face, which showed a slight surprise that quickly turned into a smile.

The spotlight shone on him, and enthusiastic applause erupted around him. The area where the "Swords of Legends" crew was filming was filled with cheers.

Yang Mi led the way by standing up and clapping, and Li Yifeng, Gillian Chung, and others also looked at him with smiles.

Chen Nianbei took a deep breath, stood up, bowed slightly to the surroundings, and then steadily walked onto the stage.

The lights were a bit dazzling, and he could see countless faces and flashing cameras below the stage.

From nominee to winner, he took this step under the watchful eyes of countless people.

Receiving the heavy trophy, designed in the shape of film reels and starlight, from the veteran actor's hands, the cool touch made him even more alert.

"Thank you, thank you National Drama Awards, thank you organizing committee."

He walked to the microphone, his voice coming through the speakers, clear and steady, with the unique clarity of youth, yet also a maturity beyond his years.

"First of all, I want to thank the cast and crew of 'Swords of Legends', and thank directors Huang Junwen and Liang Shengquan for giving me the opportunity to play Ling Yue. I also want to thank all the actors and staff behind the scenes. Without you, there would be no Ling Yue."

He paused, glanced in the direction of the "Swords of Legends" production crew, nodded slightly, and then continued:

"To me, Ling Yue is a character about 'responsibility' and 'protection'."

I am very honored to have gained everyone's love and recognition through this role.

This trophy is an affirmation of Ling Yue's talent, and also an affirmation of everyone who poured their heart and soul into this drama.

His remarks were concise and sincere, without excessive sentimentality or clichés, focusing on the role and the team, which made him appear humble and grounded.

Finally, he raised the trophy and thanked everyone again: "Thank you to all the viewers who supported 'Gu Jian Qi Tan' and Ling Yue. I will continue to work hard to bring you better works. Thank you everyone!"

He bowed and stepped down from the stage. Applause erupted again.

Back in his seat, he gently placed the trophy on his lap.

Yang Mi turned around, raised an eyebrow at him, and silently said, "Not bad."

Actors from other film crews and industry professionals around them also showed more genuine recognition.

In this industry, awards are sometimes more effective than box office success in establishing an actor's identity.

The awards ceremony continued.

The news of Chen Nianbei's award had already spread rapidly through on-site media and live broadcasts.

On Weibo, the hashtag #ChenNianBeiguoDramaFestivalBestSupportingActor# quickly rose to the top of the trending topics list.

Fans were overjoyed, drama enthusiasts were proud, and casual viewers mostly said it was "well-deserved."

"Ahhh, my brother won an award! Ling Yue deserves it!"

"I've been following them since Xiaoman in 'Battle of Changsha,' they've steadily built their career!"

"Among young actors, their acting skills and the quality of their roles are top-notch; they have a promising future!"

"A trophy is the best affirmation of acting skills! Congratulations!"

Chen Nianbei immediately posted the news of her award and stage photos on Weibo, and the comment section and reposts were instantly flooded with congratulations.

Naza posted the message on her WeChat Moments almost instantly (visible only to a select group of friends), featuring a series of fireworks, trophy, and heart emojis, captioned:

"I knew you were the best!!! (She spins around proudly)," she exclaimed, as if she herself had won the award. Sister Li was probably happy to see it happen this time and didn't object.

Dilraba's congratulatory message followed immediately, accompanied by a photo of Chen Nianbei smiling on stage, holding a trophy, with the caption:

"I'm genuinely happy for you, congratulations Nianbei! [flowers][trophy]" Restrained yet sincere.

Messages from Zhang Lei, Wang Hao, and others flooded the screen, with shouts of "Awesome!" and "Treat us to a meal!"

Director Kong Sheng's brief message remains concise and powerful:

"Good, don't be arrogant or impatient."

Even my father sent me a message, which was quite unusual:

"Son, you saw it, that's good. Keep being down-to-earth."

The backstage area after the awards ceremony instantly became a hotspot for media interviews.

Chen Nianbei was surrounded by numerous microphones and cameras, and questions came one after another.

"Nianbei, how do you feel about winning your first television drama award?"

"What are your thoughts on defeating those other formidable seniors?"

Will winning this award affect your future acting roles?

What kind of role would you most like to challenge next?

Chen Nianbei held the trophy in one hand and the microphone in the other, patiently answering each question.

He thanked the crew and audience again, emphasizing that winning the award was both an encouragement and a spur, and said that he would continue to try different types of roles to hone his acting skills.

He expressed full respect for the other nominees, saying that everyone had their own strengths and that his own win was partly due to luck.

His answers were watertight and his attitude was humble, leaving a good impression on the media.

After finally escaping from the media area and returning to the lounge arranged by the organizers, the main cast and crew of "Swords of Legends" were already waiting there to take a group photo to celebrate.

Yang Mi stepped forward, patted his arm, and smiled, "You did a great job, and your acceptance speech was excellent too. This award came at just the right time."

Chen Nianbei understood what she meant.

The popularity of "Swords of Legends" has not yet completely subsided, and this award is like icing on the cake, further consolidating the popularity and professional recognition he gained from the drama, and also laying a good foundation and generating buzz for the upcoming broadcast of "Nirvana in Fire".

"Thank you, Sister Honey," Chen Nianbei said.

"Alright, don't be shy. There's a celebration party later, let's go together," Yang Mi suggested.

The celebration party that evening was held at a high-end clubhouse and was star-studded.

Many industry insiders came to congratulate him, exchange business cards, and expressed their optimism about this rapidly rising young man.

Chen Nianbei navigated the situation with impeccable manners, neither overly enthusiastic nor impolite, subtly expanding his network of connections.

Midway through the party, he went to the relatively quiet terrace for some fresh air.

The trophy in his hand gleamed faintly in the night. Best Supporting Actor at the 2014 China TV Drama Awards.

This is the first significant award he has received in the television drama field since his rebirth.

From Xiaoman's first cry in "Battle of Changsha" to Ling Yue's blossoming in "Swords of Legends", and then to Prince Jing in the upcoming "Nirvana in Fire"... every step he takes is based on solid works and roles.

This trophy is not only a summary of past efforts, but also a crowning and encouragement for the journey ahead.

A night breeze carried away a trace of the alcohol. He gazed at the distant, glittering city lights, his eyes calm and resolute.

The road to becoming an actor is long, and trophies are milestones, not the end.

Ahead lies a wider world and more significant roles, waiting for him to conquer and interpret.

My phone vibrated in my pocket; it was a message from Zaza:

"Is the party over? I really want to see your trophy! (eagerly)"

Chen Nianbei smiled slightly and replied, "Soon. I'll show you when I get back."

He put away his phone, took one last look at the trophy in his hand, turned around, and rejoined the starlight and noise.