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Chapter 982 Tonight's Show with Jimmy Fallon: A Born Spotlight

Out of respect for Jimmy Fallon's show.

Zhou Yutang quickly took care of herself in the backstage dressing room.

The main reason for not using the program's own makeup artist is to avoid unexpected situations and safety issues.

Instead, it was Eileen, with whom he had collaborated for ten years, who personally took action.

Zhou Yutang was looking down as he sent a message.

Eileen looked focused, but was very relaxed.

We've been working together for so many years.

Eileen has served many top celebrities both domestically and internationally.

Some celebrities are very dependent on makeup and atmosphere. She has seen many top-notch beautiful faces, but she still firmly believes that the face in front of her is a masterpiece.

Applying makeup to Zhou Yutang was also very easy.

He used less than half of his life's worth of skill and quickly completed the task.

Zhou Yutang and Eileen chatted casually about gossip.

Her studio participated in the "Rocket 101" talent show and said they encountered many promising talents.

"Mr. Zhou, the program will start in ten minutes."

Just as he was taking the tablet from Eileen's assistant and glancing at it, a female staff member who spoke Chinese knocked on the door and said respectfully.

"Okay, I'm fine on my end."

When Zhou Yutang saw the message she received on her phone, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

He'd been so busy lately that he'd almost forgotten about that intelligent girl.

Unexpectedly, she came to the show specifically to act as a shill.

He wore a black casual shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, paired with white trousers and German boots.

Zhou Yutang's attire was as casual as ever, but with her naturally charismatic face, she still managed to elicit gasps and gasps from the audience, especially the foreign women whose eyes shone like light bulbs.

As the spotlight shone down on him, Zhou Yutang walked steadily to the iconic deep red velvet sofa area of ​​"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and waved casually to the audience.

"Wow!"

The dark mass of audience members erupted in a deafening roar of screams and applause, nearly lifting the roof off the makeshift studio rented by NBC.

After all, it's a variety show, and it needs the audience, who act as the atmosphere team, to provide emotional feedback.

So most of those people who are making those "waaaaa" sounds are actually planted by the production team.

—Among them was the Sydney girl who wore a Yankees baseball cap, a tight T-shirt that almost burst open, and exuded youthful energy.

The Sydney girl, sitting in the audience, was startled by the explosive cheers around her.

No, it's only two hundred dollars to be a tout, is it really worth risking your life like this?
Little did they know that even the nanny was excited to see Zhou Yutang.

Even if you haven't seen any movies produced by Jiangdong International Film Industry, you should have heard of this behind-the-scenes boss of the football club giant Liverpool. Even if you're not interested in sports, you've probably played the globally popular battle royale game.

Take another step back.

Even if you are not interested in any of the above.

You've probably also heard of men who have had affairs with a host of Hollywood actresses.

At this moment.

The head of this entertainment empire from the East, the absolute focus of attention across the United States, is standing right in front of everyone.

This is the current version of the answer.

How many times in a lifetime can an ordinary person witness this?

Sydney Girl also directly felt Zhou Yutang's terrifying popularity.

"Wow!"

Jimmy Fallon sprang up from behind his curved hosting table.

They took two steps at a time and came over.

His face is adorned with his signature, highly infectious, huge smile.

He opened his arms and gave Zhou Yutang a solid American-style bear hug, as if long-lost brothers had reunited, his enthusiasm almost exaggerated:
"Zhou! Unbelievable! I've waited so long, and finally you've set foot on my territory!"

Because his name is Jimmy Fallon, which sounds like "Fat Lun," fans usually call him Fat Lun.

Actually, I was quite handsome when I was young, otherwise why would Nicole Kidman have been interested in me?
However, despite his enthusiasm, Fallon's voice also sounded somewhat melancholic.

There's a famous meme in the Chinese entertainment industry called "Three Visits to Jiangdong," which roughly means that when the CEO of a certain film and television company is promoting a project, he often claims to have personally visited Zhou Yutang to invite him to participate in that project.

The same applies to variety shows.

Zhou Yutang rarely appears on variety shows now, and he is even more rarely seen in Hollywood.

This was his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon after several missed appearances due to scheduling conflicts.

Zhou Yutang gently patted Fei Lun's shoulder and smiled, "I'm also looking forward to it, but could you let go for a moment? I'm not used to hugging a man for so long."

Jimin: "?"

As expected of a top-notch host, she has a quick ability to adapt to unexpected situations.

After a slight moment of surprise, Fei Lun's expression immediately turned to embarrassment and frustration. He waved his hands repeatedly, trying to explain himself: "Zhou, I think you've misunderstood. I'm not gay."

A murmur of laughter immediately broke out in the room.

Fallon's expression was quite innocent and sincere, but a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Programs like these have a general flow and topic framework, all of which are agreed upon by the guests in advance.

But this part wasn't in the outline; Zhou Yutang started off with a joke.

"Neither do I."

"I've heard about you."

The two sat down again, and Fat Lun used the conversation to bring the issue back to Zhou Yutang.

"You know, there's so much interesting news there. Those rumors, you know what I'm talking about, whether they're true or not?"

The gossip and scandals surrounding Zhou Yutang are also among the most pressing questions for viewers.

Hollywood princesses such as Anne Hathaway and Blake Lively have all been rumored to have had affairs with Zhou Yutang.

"That might disappoint everyone."

Zhou Yutang crossed his legs and shrugged: "Actually, it's not as exaggerated as everyone thinks. We're all just friends."

Wow, they're friends.

With a tactical lean back, Felix laughed exaggeratedly, "Why don't any of my friends tell me about these kinds of rumors? I'm just curious, how exactly do you manage to win over those women?"

"Under normal circumstances, it's them who take the initiative."

Zhou Yutang shook his head and chuckled.

"Walter?"

"Replacement guaranteed."

"this."

Freddie Mercury's expression twitched slightly, and he raised his hand with a wry smile, saying, "This is too difficult, because not everyone is as rich, handsome, and charming as you. If I were a woman, I guarantee I would be tempted too."

"Jimmy, are you sure there's nothing wrong with your orientation?"

"Of course, absolutely no problem!"

The audience burst into laughter again, and Jimmy Lin crossed his arms in front of his chest.

The Sydney girl in the audience looked at Zhou Yutang, who seemed relaxed.

He seemed to be born to be the center of attention, a monarch with his own aura under the spotlight.

"Let's change the subject, or I'll start to doubt myself. Let's talk about something else." Jimmy Fallon, with his excellent control of the conversation, skillfully shifted the topic.

"The absolute ruler of the Eastern entertainment industry, who built a super media empire in ten years, conquered the world last year with just one movie—"

He deliberately dragged out the last syllable, paused slightly, and then continued, "20.73 billion US dollars, you heard right, 20.73 billion US dollars, the third highest grossing film in the world."

This was also his first film as a director in Hollywood, and it garnered a whopping twelve Oscar nominations!

Fallon maintained a good rhythm, deliberately picking up the flashcards in front of him and flipping through them, his body language slightly exaggerated:

"To be honest, if I hadn't experienced it myself, I would have found it hard to believe that this was true, and I believe many viewers share the same thought."

Sure enough, there was a murmur of agreement from the crowd, and the Sydney girl seemed quite interested.

"How exactly did you achieve all of your accomplishments?"

Phil leaned forward slightly and asked mysteriously, "Tell me the secret to success."

He rubbed his hands together like flies, looking eager to succeed.

The recent media hype has elevated Zhou Yutang to a godlike status.

A barely perceptible smile flashed across Zhou Yutang's eyes: "The fact that 'Joker' has received so much recognition is not my achievement alone, but the result of the hard work of the entire team, the love from the audience, and of course, Joaquin Phoenix's performance."

"He's crazy. I watched it three times in the movie theater, and I got goosebumps every time I finished watching it."

Jimmy Fallon added emotional value, rubbing his arm and saying, "If I were an Oscar judge, I would definitely vote for him, and I would also vote for you."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. I'm not a judge, haha."

Fat Lun rubbed his hands together, leaned forward, and grinned wickedly. "Let's ask a more practical question! Tell me, how many eyes in the world shed tears for that Gotham City clown while simultaneously sending their money into your pocket? How much money did you make?"

"You're curious about this?"

"Of course, I heard that your company is the primary producer."

Warner Bros. used misleading tactics to inflate its stock price last year, but its subsequent annual report revealed that its share of the box office revenue was not substantial.

Many people in the industry are curious, but the relevant parties are tight-lipped about it and have not released any definite information.

That's two billion dollars, not twenty million; the share would be an astronomical figure.

Who wouldn't be envious?
It's really just a few small goals, only the units have been converted to US dollars.

But Zhou Yutang naturally wouldn't reveal too much here. Meeting Jimmy's probing gaze, she leaned back slightly, her thin lips parted, and a perfectly curved smile appeared on her face:
"I'm sorry, this is a confidentiality agreement and I can't disclose that information. But I can tell you that Jiangdong International Pictures' second superhero film in collaboration with Warner Bros., 'Aquaman,' is in the final stages of preparation."

"Unbelievable! My God!"

"When will it be released on the big screen? I can't wait!" Jimmy Fallon exclaimed dramatically.

"If all goes well, it should be released this year. Actually, the special effects for the movie started working on six months ago."

Jimmy Fallon's exaggerated, dumbfounded expression was quite comical, and even the audience members in the stands began to whisper among themselves.

Sydney Girl had been following the Aquaman project; she even auditioned for the role of Mera, but was naturally outshone by Gulnazar.

After Zhou Yutang gave a brief introduction to the entire film production process, Jimmy Fallon looked on with obvious admiration and a sense of being taught something.

"Many big directors need at least two or three years or even longer to develop their films, but you can do it in a year."

"Because the entire story and scenes of the movie are already in my mind."

Zhou Yutang pointed to his mind with his fingertip, looking calm: "All I have to do is present the complete story of those images to the audience."

"This is absolutely an incredible talent. Many media outlets say you're a quick shooter, and now I'm several hundred percent certain that this claim is absolutely credible. Perhaps Warner Bros. should cast you as the Flash."

This guy was really good at talking, and many audience members were amused, including Zhou Yutang.

Time flies, and the regular recording was nearing its end. Fallon smiled and asked, "Okay, now that we're at the very end, there's one last question."

"There are many smart and hardworking people in the world, but these qualities alone cannot guarantee your success. What do you think is the real key to success?"

"I recommend you read the Chinese classic 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu. There's a quote in it that I'd like to share with you."

Zhou Yutang said it directly in Chinese: "Go with the flow, leverage the momentum, create momentum to rise, and ride the wave to the top."

"Wow."

The scene was filled with the croaking of frogs, and Fei Lun, not understanding the significance, also joined in with strange cries.

"Do you know what that means?"

"Sorry, sir."

Phil's simple face was filled with innocence: "Actually, I don't know."

This unexpected and endearing contrast also tickled the funny bone of many viewers, even making Zhou Yutang chuckle, and he then briefly summarized it in English.

There was warm applause.

The Sydney girl had only recently enrolled in Chinese classes and didn't understand what it meant yet, but she secretly memorized the book title and decided to buy a copy of "The Art of War" when she got back.

Read "The Art of War" and contemplate the life of a military governor!
Girls tend to mature earlier and understand a practical truth very well:

If you want warmth, you must actively approach the sun; if you want progress, you must show the right attitude.

The entire recording process takes 3 to 4 hours, and Zhou Yutang participated in more than 70% of it, as well as some game segments with local characteristics of the show.

For example, they might invite a Black guy to unleash his racial talent and rap live on stage.

The absolute core of the entire program is Zhou Yutang, but many sensitive topics need to be re-edited.

The final broadcast length of the program was approximately 60 minutes.

Zhou Yutang had excellent control over the rhythm, never letting a single line fall flat. He completely led the pace of the entire performance, maximizing the effect.

After the recording of the program ended, the production team began editing and prepared to work overtime that day to finish it.

Zhou Yutang invited Jimmy Lin and the production crew to dine at a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles. Jimmy Lin smiled wryly and said, "Zhou, your aura is too strong. I should resign and let you host."

These words come from the bottom of my heart.

In fact, as a top-rated host, Fallon has interacted with many celebrities and big names from all walks of life, and has even petted Chuanbao's golden retriever.
However, Zhou Yutang's powerful aura as a superior, his quick thinking, and his witty remarks still made him feel a sense of pressure to be compatible with him from below.

"Jimmy, you are the soul of this show."

"I guarantee this episode will be a hit."

Jimmy Fallon raised his glass of red wine to him: "Wishing you a spectacular Oscar run in advance!"

"Thank you, cheers!"

"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" is usually recorded on the same day and then broadcast late at night.

Zhou Yutang's episode was no exception.

Because the program had been previewed on multiple channels in advance, it garnered considerable attention from viewers that evening.

The following day, NBC released its hot statistics, showing a total viewership of 1280 million!
This marks the show's highest premiere ratings in nearly 10 years, even surpassing the first episode when Jimmy Fallon took over "The Tonight Show."

"It's hard to imagine that an Asian could have such a huge influence in America!"

“This is truly a shining example of Asian talent. Zhou Yutang’s ancestors must have been South Koreans.”

"The Emperor's Entertainment King, within this Kingdom!"

"The Grand Commander is awesome!"

"The culture of the Celestial Empire is profound and extensive. I suddenly realized that what this guy said is the truth."

"He's just putting on airs and trying to promote himself."

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Domestic forums exploded, with everyone becoming a Zhou fanboy.

There used to be some Zhou haters, but over the years, even Zhou Yutang has won them over with his outstanding achievements.

I can't accept it!

As for foreign forums, some people praised and appreciated it, while others mocked and belittled it, resulting in a variety of opinions.

To Zhou Yutang's amusement and exasperation, the copy of "The Art of War" on Amazon sold out that very night.
(End of this chapter)