Li Yufei met the brand executives' enthusiastic greetings with a faint smile. He responded calmly, modest without being timid, confident without being arrogant.
"Thank you for your support all these years. I'll keep up my form and give you more moments worth remembering."
Taylor nodded warmly and replied with effortless grace, polite and measured.
Neither of them lost their quiet humility. Even at the top of the world, they treated others with warmth and respect.
Everyone present admired them all the more for it.
Once the guests were seated, the lights dimmed. A spotlight slowly settled on center stage, and the awards ceremony began.
The host took the stage and revisited the highlights of the previous season in European football, from its unforgettable moments to the explosive performances of the top scorers across the major leagues.
The leading strikers from the Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 all earned mentions. Their numbers were impressive, and their performances had been outstanding.
But everyone knew there was no suspense over who would take home the night's top honor.
In scoring efficiency, decisive goals, dominance on the pitch, and team trophies, no one could match Li Yufei.
He had scored forty-one league goals in the previous Premier League season, breaking the competition's single-season scoring record.
He had finished a full fifteen goals ahead of the runner-up, leading Europe's Top Scorers List by a staggering margin.
With match-winners, last-minute strikes, and crucial equalizers, his unstoppable finishing had carried Arsenal's attack.
He had helped the team secure its fourth Premier League title and defend its UEFA Champions League crown, completing an epic fourth consecutive double.
His individual numbers and team honors went hand in hand. His performances had been beyond reproach, and no one could dispute that he deserved the Golden Boot.
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