Chapter 7: The Queen and the Crown She Earned

A year later, at the national film awards, Su Wanzhi stood on stage to accept “Best Producer” for the semi-autobiographical film The Queen Returns, the story of a woman who was betrayed to the very end but rose again, taking back everything that belonged to her through her own strength and wits.

In the audience, Gu Shiyan waved, his smile as bright as the stage lights.

“This award,” Wanzhi said, holding the microphone and looking out over the hall with deep emotion, “I want to dedicate to every woman who has ever been looked down on, betrayed, but never stopped believing she deserves a better life. Thank you, fate, for giving me a second chance to fix my mistakes, and more importantly, for letting me meet the right person to walk the rest of the road with.”

She looked down and met Gu Shiyan’s eyes as he smiled at her from the front row, and a strange peace settled over her heart.

No more hatred, no more bitter tears from her past life. Only a proud Su Wanzhi standing in the spotlight, wearing a crown she had won with her own ability and courage. Not a gift from anyone, but something she truly deserved.

— THE END —