Peter: "!! Ah? No, wait, even you're teasing me, Godfather?"
The red carpet segment was about to begin, everyone was busy rushing around. Before finding Finn, Peter heard Finn's inner voice first.
[Cuddling Spider-Man!]
In the next second, a light figure suddenly pounced from behind him.
The whole person jumped up and hung directly onto his back, arms tightly wrapped around his neck.
"Finn." Peter's lips curled into a gentle arc unconsciously, the young man didn't stumble even once, simply reaching out to steadily catch Finn's legs.
"You're about to walk the red carpet, are you nervous?" Finn asked with a smile, leaning close to his ear.
"Not nervous." Peter really didn't feel nervous; after all, it was just a short drama festival, many of those present were friends Peter knew. Even in a setting like this, Peter felt quite comfortable among familiar faces. Moreover, with Finn by his side, there was nothing to be nervous about, even when walking the red carpet.
"Then have you prepared an acceptance speech?" Finn asked immediately, blinking his eyes.
An award?" Peter, carrying Finn on his back, suddenly stiffened. "What award would I win? I've never even acted in a short drama!
Peter's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly realized that his boyfriend was the organizer of the short drama festival; perhaps he had actually arranged an award for him out of favoritism. Peter immediately lowered Finn from his back and looked Finn directly in the face, asking uncertainly, "There.. there really isn't an award for me, is there?"
How should I know?" Finn said, feigning mystery. "You'll have to wait until the awards ceremony to find out.
[Of course there is.] But his inner thoughts had already betrayed him. [Since I'm walking the red carpet, I might as well give my boyfriend an award, right? After all, I'm the organizer, so everything is up to me.]
"??" Great, Peter was starting to get nervous now.
"What kind of award is it, anyway?" Little Spider-Man could only ask directly; after all, he had to be told what the award was so he could prepare an acceptance speech.
"How should I know? Our awards ceremony has no inside information." Finn's green eyes gazed earnestly at Peter.
Peter: ".." There might not be any insider information, but there is definitely some blatant corruption.
[If the acceptance speech is meant to be sincere, wouldn't it be meaningless if I said it in advance?] Finn was still thinking.
Peter frowned and stared straight at Finn: ".." Don't just leave me hanging like that! Just tell me what award it is in your head!
The energetic Finn was quickly called away by other friends again, so Peter had no chance to press him further.
"Do you know if Finn is going to present me with an award? What kind of award is it exactly?" Peter still found Andrew, who was acting as a secretary, to ask.
You'll know once you receive it." Andrew glanced calmly at Peter. He didn't understand why Peter, an extrovert, was so nervous; even he, a top-tier social phobe, had endured it alongside them. "In any case, it won't be any more ridiculous than the 'Human Never Give Up Award' I received back then.
Spider-Man: ".." On second thought, since you have the [Human Never Give Up Award], you'll definitely still be in the second season of Rat Rise.
Just then, Peter also saw a person being surrounded by a large crowd of people taking photos, he couldn't help but wonder which big star from the film and television industry it was.
"Thor?" Little Spider-Man was shocked to find that it was actually Thor.
Thor originally liked joining in on the excitement, furthermore, he had a very good impression of Finn's well-behaved and sensible younger brother.
Every time he comes to Earth, he can't help but make a special trip to spend a couple of days playing with Finn, naturally, Finn always provides a warm welcome.
Since Thor happened to be on Earth, Young Master Finn took the opportunity to invite Thor to attend the short drama festival," Andrew explained. "Thor is quite interested in short dramas and might want to try his hand at entering the entertainment industry. Young Master Finn is also looking for a screenwriter to tailor a script specifically for him, it seems to be a mythological theme.
Mythological themes.." Peter was stunned for a moment. "Then isn't that quite professional and on-topic?
The scene of the ceremony was crowded and bustling with excitement, the seats below the stage were filled with people.
There were currently hot short drama actors, industry veterans working behind the scenes, media reporters carrying cameras, fans who had come specifically for the event; there were also industry big shots specially invited by Finn and Sophia, including veteran actors, famous directors, gold-medal screenwriters, producers..
Celebrities from all walks of the entertainment industry gathered together. Even though it was ostensibly the first short drama awards ceremony, the influence of the Osborn Group had forced it into a star-studded industry gala. Peter Parker truly began to feel nervous; winning an award in such a gathering of big shots seemed quite unreasonable.
What are you nervous about?" Harry glanced indifferently at the restless Peter. "That's just Finn's personality; it's not like you've only known him for a day. Back at the Osborn Group's globally watched press conference, Finn was able to publicly praise me as deserving of all the applause and honors. So what if he gives you an award?
Peter: "??" No one asked you that, though.
They called it an intimate gathering, it truly was an intimate gathering; even the host of the awards ceremony was the very familiar Steve Montgomery.
The spotlights shifted as awards were announced and presented one after another, accompanied by waves of enthusiastic applause from the audience. A very special detail was that, this time, the awards were all presented by different models of robots produced by the Osborn Group.
However, these awards were all quite diverse, making Peter feel more and more that for Finn to rig an award for him would be incredibly easy.
Next, we will present this year's Star Wave Short Drama Awards—the [Future Potential Rising Star Award]!
This person is very special. He has never acted in any short dramas, yet he has become famous not through his works, but through his vivid, sunny, energetic charisma, which has made him viral across all the comment sections. He comes with a natural buff for rich family sweet romance scripts; every move he makes can be edited into romantic clips, making him a real-life male lead that audiences eagerly follow.
Hearing this, Peter's heart skipped a beat.
A burst of knowing laughter instantly erupted from the audience, while Montgomery continued to speak passionately on stage:
His popularity across the entire internet remains incredibly high, with countless viewers rooting for him, frantically demanding updates and eagerly anticipating his screen debut!
Born with natural popularity and buzz, his future potential is limitless. We all believe that he still hides undiscovered acting talent and will surely have moments of brilliance in the future. Although he has not yet stepped in front of the camera, he has already become the most anticipated rising star in the hearts of countless viewers!
Please join me in welcoming—Peter Parker!
Precisely targeted by the spotlight, Peter could only rise amidst the extremely enthusiastic cheers, feeling helpless yet smiling as he walked onto the stage.
"Peter, did you expect to win this award?" Since they were all close friends, Steve Montgomery gave Peter a firm hug first.
Not at all." Peter shook his head. "But, seeing as I won this award, everyone should be able to tell there was definitely some inside information involved.
The blatant [insider information] was spoken so bluntly in public, yet the crowd below only laughed even more enthusiastically.
Don't say that, don't underestimate your own potential and influence." Steve Montgomery smiled and waved his hand, refuting with a mock seriousness, "Our awards are all screened through multiple layers of professional judging; they are absolutely fair and just!
I don't have any plans to join the film and television industry for the time being." Peter rubbed his nose somewhat awkwardly, then said truthfully, "I feel that Thor has more potential than me to win this award.
Thor naturally has awards of his own, you're giving away the spoilers early," Steve Montgomery said with a smile. "How could a god from Asgard come to our ceremony and leave empty-handed?
The spotlight immediately fell upon Thor, who was dressed in a suit sitting below the stage.
Thor stood up generously, enthusiastically waving his hands to greet the Midgardians who loved him.
"Peter Parker, I'm rooting for you!" Finally, Thor raised his voice to encourage Peter, who was standing on the stage.
"Be a bit more generous." Steve Montgomery slapped Peter on the back.
Alright, then.. I must especially thank the professional judges and the organizers for their favoritism." Peter took the trophy from the robot's hands and could only hold it high, saying with a smile, "I think at this moment, I should have a list of people to thank.
I'll keep it simple. First, I want to thank the celebrity in my family—my Aunt May.
Aunt May was naturally dressed up for the occasion today, wearing an elegant and appropriate black long dress with exquisite makeup. She was looking up from the audience, gazing tenderly at the youth on the stage. Hearing Peter mention her, the woman's eyes instantly reddened, yet the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upward, her eyes filled with pride.
“Thank you for raising me and seeing me grow into an adult, even though you missed the prime of your youth; I think you could have become a star much earlier,” Peter said with a lighthearted laugh, winking at Aunt May. “But forty is still in full bloom, the perfect age to roam freely. I will always be your most loyal fan.”
And next, I want to thank my boyfriend.
A sudden wave of intense screams and cheers, rising and falling like a tsunami, erupted from the audience.
This made Peter couldn't help but feel that the people below the stage seemed to be just another group of onlookers leaving comments online.
Before meeting Finn, I actually always thought that life was a single line. But now, I know that life is not just a line; it can have many different facets. I have tried many different things, taken on all sorts of new identities, learned that happiness comes in many different forms..
Standing on the high platform, Peter's gaze locked onto Finn, his eyes at this moment seeming to be filled with starlight and love.
It is you who gave me this life, a stage I had never imagined before.
And thank you even more for letting me become the male lead in your life.
Peter raised the trophy one last time, the curve of the young man's eyes and brows shimmering with the brilliant glow of the stage lights.
“Lastly, I have one more thing to say—"
“Pinfinity is Real.”
Chapter 114: Grand Summer Night
After Peter walked off the stage with his trophy, Andrew said unexpectedly:
Some people look restless on the surface, but in reality, they have already prepared a complete acceptance speech in their hearts.
Even went so far as to brilliantly scatter some dog food—Peter: ".."
Not surprisingly, Finn also received an award, this award was one that had been decided through a transparent public vote across the entire internet.
— [Best Popular Male Supporting Actor of the Year].
Moreover, Finn won with an absolute advantage, leaving the second place far behind in votes, his popularity crushing the competition by a landslide.
The spotlights suddenly poured down, Finn rose with a calm smile, walking slowly onto the stage with a relaxed yet noble gait under the gaze of the multitude. This couldn't help but remind everyone of the Osborn Group press conference that caused a national sensation last year; that was when this Young Master Osborn first appeared under the spotlights, revealing a unique charm, a powerful aura, an effortless ability to handle any situation that left everyone in awe, instantly becoming the center of heated discussion.
Even though a long time has passed, Finn Osborn remains just as vibrant and brilliant in the eyes of the public; this young man seems born to stand in the spotlight.
And it is exactly like this now, as he enjoys a spotlight that belongs solely to him.
As soon as the young man stepped onto the stage, all the surrounding noise seemed to become mere background. He himself was the only spotlight in the entire venue, so dazzling that people could not tear their eyes away.
Of course, it might also be because—Finn's suit was indeed too dazzling.
"As the organizer, if I were to receive this award, it might make the allegations of corruption seem even more serious," Finn said with a slight smirk and a light chuckle.
The crowd below immediately laughed and denied it.
After all, in the short drama "Love of Heart-Stealing," Finn Osborn's mere ten seconds of screen time was a highlight moment that stunned all the viewers, the video was shared countless times. The Second Male Lead's prominence directly overshadowed the male protagonist's buildup and performance over the previous fifty-nine episodes, instantly becoming an irreplaceable White Moonlight in the hearts of countless people, who were also constantly demanding more content for a second season.
Standing in the center of the stage, Finn Osborn even saw an area very close to him where many light boards had been lit up specifically for him.
It seemed they had prepared the support signs behind his back long ago.
It wasn't just Peter and his many friends waving light sticks in frantic excitement; even his CEO brother Harry, who was always commanding and serious, had set aside his usual cold aloofness. At this moment, Harry was holding up a support sign toward him, his emerald-green eyes filled with unmistakable joy.
Finn watched from the side, his shoulders shaking with laughter.
Alright, alright." Finn struggled to restrain his laughter. "I'll also give my acceptance speech. I'll follow Peter's lead and use a thank-you list.
First, I must thank Ms. Sophia Hansen. Thank you for opening the doors to a whole new world of short dramas for me. If you hadn't solemnly promised to film my life's highlight reel back then, I wouldn't have been able to receive the honor of today's Best Supporting Actor of the Year award.
Next, I want to thank my brother, Noah," Finn continued in a lighthearted tone, "You have always been so dedicated to turning me into a trendsetter, a fashion icon, a spokesperson for METAL's looks; you are my exclusive top-tier stylist. I also have to thank Elias—thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to follow your boyfriend's instructions to teach me piano. As for those final ten seconds of my life's highlight reel, you two were, of course, very important factors in its success.
"Finally, I have one more person to thank." Thinking about what he was about to say next, the curve of Finn's lips rose even higher.
Sitting in the audience, Peter couldn't help but straighten his back slightly, unable to stop himself from secretly looking forward to it: Ah, could it be.. is he going to thank me?
"I want to thank my other brother—Harry Osborn," Finn said with a smile.
Even Harry Osborn hadn't expected Finn to think of him at this moment. The young man, dressed in a suit, had a look of calm, composed, yet barely suppressed pride in his blue eyes, quietly waiting to see how his brother would praise him.
"If you hadn't given me so little allowance back then, I wouldn't have lacked the money to invest in feature films, I wouldn't have stumbled into the short drama industry by mistake," Finn added immediately after.
As soon as Finn finished speaking, the entire audience burst into laughter.
Moreover, the large screen on the stage simultaneously cut precisely to Harry's handsome profile, which had instantly frozen and gone expressionless.