The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1801 Routine Operations
There are, of course, reasons for choosing Edinburgh over London.

Edinburgh boasts a rich theatrical culture, and the annual Edinburgh Festival is a paradise for all theater enthusiasts, a truly global event.

Here, a large number of professionals who are dedicated to the study of drama live. Those plays that are preparing to land in London's West End often choose to audition and tour in Edinburgh to build up their reputation before finally winning the opportunity to perform in London's West End if they do not have strong connections and substantial financial support.

Clearly, a "newcomer" who is dedicated to learning the London accent and honing his acting skills is as insignificant as a drop of water in the vast ocean of Edinburgh.

Moreover, this place is secluded, without the constant spotlight of London, making life more focused and simple.

Choosing Edinburgh was also a key reason why Anson persuaded Lucas not to make a big fuss, as the security team might expose their whereabouts.

Anson proved to be right.

After living in Edinburgh for three months, Anson, like millions of other students in the city, fully integrated into daily life.

It wasn't that no one recognized Anson; after all, his face was so familiar, seen everywhere on the streets. But Anson seemed remarkably calm.

If recognized, Anson generously stated, "Does it really look that similar? More than one person has said so, so I take it as a compliment."

Such a response can confuse passersby 80% of the time, because Anson is so calm and confident that no flaws can be seen.

As for the remaining 20%, if the other party persists, Anson, though exposed, remains calm and says that he is here to study acting.

In such circumstances, when Anson goes on to talk about Edinburgh's cultural atmosphere and theatrical stage, he can easily evoke resonance.

The residents of Edinburgh were overjoyed. When they learned that Anson was not there for publicity or sightseeing, they were always willing to welcome him with open arms. They even looked at Anson differently, repeatedly exclaiming, "You are completely different from what the media portrays you as," and actively keeping Anson's identity a secret.

It is an obvious fact that Anson lived in Edinburgh for three months without anyone discovering his location, as if he were a hermit.

“But now you’re back in London. The paparazzi capital of the world.” Lucas knew Anson didn’t like the security team, but he also had his own principles.

Only God knows when Anson suddenly decided to run away again!

Anson let out a long sigh. "But I'm about to join a film crew, and I'll be spending most of my time on set. Is such a grand affair really necessary?"

Lucas was unconvinced. "Believe me, you need this. You have no idea what kind of ripples you've created."

Anson: ...

Unable to hold back, he chuckled helplessly. "Luca, why do you sound so gloating? Is it because I'm now entering a cage I built myself?"

Lucas's lips curled into a smile. "It seems you know very well yourself, which means you shouldn't be injured today. I can rest assured."

Anson did not respond.

Even over the phone, Lucas could picture Anson's utterly dejected expression in his mind. "Relax, they won't follow you around like a shadow, they won't interfere with your filming. They're just hiding in the corners, you can't see them, but they'll appear when you need them."

Anson, "Like an assassin?"

Lucas: "I'm not planning to attack you right now. I need you to keep me around to work like a slave and make money for Forest Films."

Anson: "Ha. Ha. My pleasure."

Ultimately, Anson didn't continue his rebuttal, because he knew it would be futile, and because he knew Lucas's judgment was correct.

Perhaps he did need a security team. This time, the wait wasn't long, just a few hours, until the first rays of dawn broke over the North American continent.

TMZ immediately relayed the frenzy from across the Atlantic back to North America, and after a brief period of build-up and dissemination, it quickly became a hot topic.

Not only in North America, but also in Heathrow Airport's baggage claim and arrival hall, people were seen enthusiastically singing "Sailing" to a rhythm, a scene that spread around the world.

It's making a strong breakthrough!

Whether it was a last-minute meet-and-greet or a group singing "Sailing," both were exceptionally precious given Anson's lackluster appearances during the "Dawn Breaks" promotional period.

Moreover, this was Anson's first public appearance after disappearing for some time, and his unexpected discovery at Heathrow Airport added to his legendary status.

Some are speculating about Anson's reasons for going to London, some are discussing his whereabouts before arriving in London, and others are hotly debating his actions at the airport.

Moreover, this time it was slightly different, with a group of netizens praising Anson, especially his popularity among the general public, which soared.

"This is the first time I've ever heard my dad praise an actor."

"Believe me, I was there. I had a meeting that noon and I needed to leave Heathrow Airport as soon as possible, which led to this situation. I never expected that Anson would cooperate with the security team to clear a passage and control the crowd, allowing me to leave the airport in time."

“Our whole family just got back from Greece and got stuck at the airport. My dad and my uncle were all getting angry, but things obviously didn’t go as we expected.”

“I can’t—I just can’t imagine how Anson did it. It’s all too incredible.”

"Wow, now it seems like Anson is a character straight out of 'Harry Potter,' casting a spell and restoring order to the airport. I swear, Heathrow Airport is even more orderly than usual today."

Admiration, wonder, amazement.

The sound continues.

As the heatwave spread, netizens finally understood why everyone at Heathrow Airport sang "Sailing" – it was because someone had asked Anson that question:

"Sunflower" or "Sailing"?
The live sing-along was Anson's answer.

This sparked an uproar among netizens, with some believing and others doubting, some supporting and others opposing. Supporters of "Sunflower" and "Sailing" almost came to blows.

There was no specific promotional schedule for the album "Dawn Breaks," and even Anson himself did not expect that the album would generate such a response; but now it seems that the unexpected situation at Heathrow Airport, without any promotional schedule, has created a surprising effect, pushing the publicity to its maximum.

Whether it's "Sunflower" or "Sailing," to be precise, the discussion surrounding the entire album "Dawn Breaks" is steadily increasing, and the wave of enthusiasm continues to climb to its peak.

With its endless expanse, it's no wonder that Anson was able to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 singles and album charts, a dominance that continued until its conclusion in 2004.

In fact, it's not just the billboards—

Anson's music can be seen on the UK pop charts and the Oricon charts, with "Dawn Breaks" officially surpassing "Midnight in the Summer" to go global.

Who could have predicted that, following the films, Anson's music would also go global, breaking down barriers and boundaries, and quickly creating a storm?

Or perhaps it's just routine procedure?

(End of this chapter)