505 This Honour is Our Honour (1/2)
The two guest presenters were surprised that Iris Long brought along her man to the stage with her. However, they didn't stop her nor did they demand Jin Liwei to get off the stage. There was no rule indicating that winners couldn't bring other people with them on the stage, but it wasn't the norm either.
An official from the Sommet International Film Festival's committee handed Iris the award. It was a trophy which looked like a golden sun fixed on the surface of a large, clear, rectangular crystal. The beautiful trophy couldn't stand on its own because of the crystal's cut. Instead, it was already placed inside its own velvet box that opened on the front, making the trophy visible for everyone to see.
Iris had to let go of Jin Liwei's hand to receive the award and the congratulations from the official and the two guest presenters. She might have let go of her darling's hand, but her body language indicated that she wanted him to stay close to her. Of course, he sensed what she wanted so he stayed close, even when the official and the two guest performers retreated to the back.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.
The couple walked to the front of the microphone. Iris looked at the entire audience. It was an awards show, but to her, this stage felt very different to the stages of the Harmony Music Awards and the Diamond Guild Awards back in China. This stage felt bigger and more amazing.
Although this grand theatre held less people compared to the massive arenas where the Chinese awards were held, the Sommet International Film Awards still felt a whole lot larger because of the different ethnicities present among the audience. Each of these people represented a different country in the world. As a result, it felt like the entire world was watching her receive an award right now compared to just one country back in China.
The situation gave Iris a surreal feeling, yet she also felt humbled at the same time. She knew that there were still a lot of talented musicians out there in the world. The thought motivated her to do her best and improve her musical craft even further. She should never allow herself to grow complacent. If she did, others would surpass her current level and reach new heights in music without her.
With all of these thoughts running through her mind, Iris finally gave her acceptance speech. She spoke in French first, thanking the officials and organizers, the jury, her fellow nominees, all the participants of the shortlisted films, and everyone who followed and supported the events during the entire duration of the Sommet International Film Festival. The people were impressed at her elegant French. She sounded like a native, no foreign accent at all.
Then all of a sudden, she switched to English with a British accent.
”I would like to thank everyone from the 'Strong Yet Broken' family. Thank you for entrusting me to compose the entire film score. If it weren't for your belief in me and the opportunity that you've given me, I wouldn't be standing here on this stage right now, receiving this award. Mr. Guan, your life story, especially your mother's, is a source of inspiration to all of us. Thank you for supporting this film and giving it your personal seal of approval.”
Then she looked at her big brother, Grandpa Lu and Wei Lan all sitting together in the audience. ”Thank you to my family for accompanying me all the way here to France. I'm deeply grateful for your support.” Next, she looked at Maestro De Luca and Enrique Valdez. ”To those who inspire me to become a better musician, thank you very much!”
She didn't reveal her status as a student to both of the music legends yet. It would up to the two if and when they wanted to reveal their real connection to her. Then she paused a bit before shifting the award in one arm while her other hand reached for Jin Liwei. Of course, he took her extended hand and held it. She gazed at her darling's eyes, not caring that the world was watching her every move right now.