Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 580 He possesses a talent that inspires envy and jealousy.
The movie ended and the lights came on.

As per the procedure, the post-screening Q&A session began.

The staff quickly crouched down and went up on stage, setting up a row of high chairs for the main creative team to sit on, thus creating a temporary interview area.

Just like four months ago when "The Matchmaker" was released, the scene was almost identical. Director Han Yan led the main creative team onto the stage, including the male lead Shen Juan, the female lead Liu Haocun, Yue Yunpeng, the male lead's parents Gao Yalin and Zhu Yuanyuan, the female lead's father Xia Yu, and the screenwriter and other behind-the-scenes staff.

As soon as the group, dressed in their signature red hoodies, appeared on stage, the audience erupted in thunderous cheers and screams.

Shen Juan took his place in the center, smiled and waved to the fans holding up his support items, which made the screams in the audience rise even higher.

He was already used to being the center of attention.

So she was completely at ease amidst the screams from the audience.

The ancient Greek god who governed relaxation was none other than this.

Standing to his left, Liu Haocun, whether nervous from the atmosphere or unable to hide her excitement, blinked her bright, clear doe eyes twice, secretly clenched the hem of her hoodie, and then slowly moved closer to Shen Juan, looking shy and girlish, which was especially cute!
But the people in the audience had no interest in appreciating this "beautiful" scene. Looking at the red figure on the stage deliberately getting close to their husbands, they felt that Liu Haocun's eyes, smile, and posture were simply too damn pretentious! Every little movement seemed like a carefully designed act, it was disgusting!
Zhou couldn't help but click his tongue.

Is this what it feels like to watch other women approaching Tiredness from the audience? Is this what it feels like to be a masochist in front of your face?

It tastes sour and astringent, which makes me feel really uncomfortable.
Cheng Xiao didn't want to care, and even less did she want to see it.

So I started playing on my phone.

Out of sight!

The disdain in Sister Tian's eyes was almost overflowing.

She used to think Zhou Ye was already quite a character, but now she realizes that she was being too sensitive; Zhou Ye is actually very normal.

Compared to Liu Haocun, who exudes a charmingly naive and innocent aura while radiating the aroma of tea, Zhou Ye is simply an energetic little angel!

It's true that people always compare themselves to others.

Without Liu Haocun, who evoked a sense of physical disgust and aversion, she might never have seen the good in Zhou Ye.

Meanwhile, the 202 contestants on the other side also had different feelings.

Zhang Jingyi frowned.

I thought those small groups were already incredibly powerful, but I never expected that even a random lone wolf would be so formidable!
Do you really think heroes are as numerous as fish crossing a river? My life has been like walking on thin ice, beset by enemies on all sides. How can I ever reach the other side?
Girls who have always played single-player games and have never participated in real-life team battles are bound to feel a little pessimistic when they encounter this situation.

But she quickly recovered.

Because she saw Shen Juan glance in her direction.

She believed that the person watching was her, and could only be her!

So she decided to use her rest time these two days to edit two more videos for her senior, because she needed to define her unique positioning!

I will never give up!
That's just how stubborn I am!
Qiu Tian, ​​who was sitting next to her, didn't react much.

This woman is very self-aware.

Knowing he had no chance, he had to hide his feelings deep in his heart so as not to become a clown and be ridiculed.

As for the small group that Zhang Jingyi mentioned.
Xiao Shen frowned slightly, subconsciously took out her phone and swiped the screen, looking very busy but not knowing what she was busy with. Bao Bao rolled her eyes in disdain. Wan Da, being young, couldn't hide her emotions and directly showed her disgust. Jenny pursed her lips with complicated eyes. Bo Yang turned his face away, not even wanting to look at her.

Xiao Hu took in all the expressions and reactions of her sisters.

She knew it was wrong to judge people by their appearance.

And isn't there a saying that goes like this?

Liu Bei is a mirror of human nature.

You will see people who are like yourself.

This girl named Liu Haocun is probably not much different.

But it must be said that this person's smile has a very strange and eerie feel to it. It's a formulaic fake smile with the same level of skill as Sister Tian, ​​but with the added chilling quality of Yang Ying's horror movies. With such a face in front of you, smiling gently at you, it's really hard not to suspect that she has ulterior motives.

Therefore, she felt that girls who seemed dangerous and extremely calculating should absolutely not join their team.

The fact that it aroused the anger of the fishpond residents and led to a united boycott is a minor matter.

The dismantling and collapse of internal unity and order is a serious matter.

Sigh. She couldn't help but sigh.

I just feel that the task of launching an uprising is arduous and has a long way to go.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the host and the creative team moved on to the interactive segment where audience members could share their thoughts on the film.

The first audience member who was called out was someone they knew.

With red eyes and a trembling voice, Yao Anna, the Huawei heiress who will debut next January, asked, "Mr. Shen, when I saw the scene of the confession in the rain, I was immediately moved to tears. It was so touching! The acting was really good! So my question is, Mr. Shen, what were your feelings when you were acting in that scene?"

Shen Juan took the microphone, frowned and pondered for a moment, then looked at Yao Anna with gentle eyes: "Actually, when I was filming that scene, I didn't deliberately put in the emotions. Instead, I tried to become Wei Yihang. He wasn't confessing his feelings, but gambling. He was gambling on whether he dared to express his true feelings, and also gambling on whether Ma Xiaoyuan would accept this timid affection. Coincidentally, when we were filming that scene, the rain was real and the wind was a bit chilly, which provided us with a very good atmosphere. So, the reason you found it touching might not be because of my good acting, but because Wei Yihang's timidity and courage are inherent in everyone's heart."

The second audience member, whose question was subtly chosen by the host, asked the female lead: "Haocun, your portrayal of Ma Xiaoyuan is so adorable! Especially the scene where you take Wei Yihang on a fake global tour in the city. I think many viewers, including myself, felt a warm feeling in our hearts and couldn't help but smile. But in the latter half of the story, after Ma Xiaoyuan's condition worsens and he suddenly collapses and is hospitalized, the emotional contrast is particularly large. How did you switch between those feelings?"

Liu Haocun thought about it seriously, and then, whether it was because he was a little nervous or his mind went blank, his answer to the question seemed to lack substance: "Well, because she is a girl with cancer. Actually, sometimes I think Ma Xiaoyuan is very strong, and she is also a very positive and sunny girl. I admire her a lot. In fact, we also encounter some people with cancer in our daily lives, and we can empathize with them to some extent. In addition, Juanjuan and Director Han Yan help me understand the character, so I feel very at ease and confident when filming on set."

"Damn it! Who is she trying to hear with that affectionate 'Juanjuan'? That bastard! I really want to drag her into the toilet and stomp on her head!" Sister Tian couldn't help but grit her teeth and curse in her heart.

The next audience member called on was Na Ying. Holding the microphone, she asked in a carefree manner, "Shen Juan! Let me tell you, that scene where you confessed your love in the rain gave me goosebumps! You're usually so unserious when you're with us, but how come you can portray that timid yet sincere boyishness so convincingly in front of the camera? Tell me, did you secretly practice how to act young at home? Don't give me that acting advice, I don't believe it!"

Shen Juan couldn't help but laugh out loud, his tone relaxed like that of an acquaintance: "Is it possible that I'm just naturally young and inexperienced? As for why I'm so unserious when I'm with you, it's because we're so close. If I were to keep a straight face, wouldn't that be too formal?"

The princess, who followed closely behind, looked at Shen Juan with eyes full of relief and heartache. Her tone was soft but sincere: "After watching the movie, I felt especially sorry for Wei Yihang. He always said 'I'm fine.' You acted so realistically about his fear of causing trouble for others! It really made my heart ache!"

"Thank you, Sister Fei, for understanding Wei Yihang so well. I'm also very happy that you care about him. I'm so glad you said that."

Shen Juan and Princess Na Ying had a particularly good relationship.

Although Shen Juan is usually very busy with work, he still makes time to have meals with them and deepen their relationship when he occasionally returns to the capital to rest.

It was also during this process that he got to know many senior figures through them, expanding his network of contacts in the capital.

So when the premiere of Little Red Flower was held in Beijing, they didn't even need to be invited; the two of them came to support the event on their own initiative.

He's incredibly loyal and generous!
Deng Chao then stood up and asked, "Director Han, I especially liked the parallel world scene at the end of the film, where Wei Yihang and Ma Xiaoyuan were running by the lake. The scenery and sunshine were so beautiful. So I want to ask, why did you choose to end the film with a fantasy parallel world instead of letting them heal the world in reality?"

Having learned from the experience of the previous premiere of "The Matchmaker", Han Yan, who had made ample preparations for this premiere, picked up the microphone and began to speak: "Actually, I initially thought about a perfect ending in reality, but later I felt that 'Little Red Flower' is not essentially a story about curing diseases, but a story about curing regrets."

"Just like Wei Yihang and Ma Xiaoyuan missed each other in the real world, but the parallel world gave them another possibility. This is not fake, but a thought in their hearts. So when filming, I deliberately kept the camera a little further away from them and let the scenery occupy most of the frame, just to make the ending more gentle and dreamlike."

Li Ronghao stood up with his eyes closed and asked with a smile, "Shen Juan, we all know you like to work out, have a great body, and are very sexy, so I'm asking a practical question on behalf of your fans: were there any little incidents on set during the filming of the scene where you take off your clothes? Like the staff screaming like fangirls or trying not to laugh?"

Shen Juan chuckled, holding the microphone, his tone light and teasing with a hint of helplessness: "Actually, before filming that scene, Director Han specifically asked me if I wanted the set cleared. Of course, I didn't think it was necessary. I'm not completely naked; I can accept being partially naked. But after filming officially started, I regretted it."

"I remember that as soon as I took off my shirt, I heard a few female staff members on the sidelines shout out. Their voices weren't loud, but they were very clear. I almost couldn't help but laugh. What's even more interesting is that Haocun was standing right next to me. When the director yelled 'cut,' she ran over and handed me the jacket. Her ears were noticeably red, and she shyly whispered to me, 'Juanjuan, don't mind them. Put it on quickly so you don't catch a cold.' Looking back now, those little incidents were quite amusing. At least they made that somewhat awkward scene of showing skin less serious and tense."

Following that, Da Zhangwei, Lu Han, Huang Zitao, and others stood up one by one to share their thoughts after watching the film and interact with the creative team on stage.

The atmosphere during the post-screening Q&A session became increasingly lively.

Of course, the main problem lies with Shen Juan.

After all, he is not only a mutual friend of these celebrities, but also the absolute core of the topic that generated buzz throughout the entire process of the film's preparation and release.

If a guy can get press release headlines for attending a friend's movie premiere, wouldn't attending his own movie premiere be all over the news and trending topics?
The last audience member called was someone they knew.

An acquaintance I've met once.

CCTV Sports Channel host Ma Fanshu first shared her thoughts after watching the film in a clear and organized manner, discussing the growth arc of the character Wei Yihang and the values ​​and life force conveyed by the film. Her analysis was comprehensive and insightful, which made many of the main creators, including Shen Juan and Han Yan, nod in agreement.

Then, changing the subject, she looked at Shen Juan with a gentle gaze and asked with a smile, "Teacher Shen, I noticed that when you were playing Wei Yihang, you always spoke with your head down in the early stages, but later when you were with Ma Xiaoyuan, you would take the initiative to look up and make eye contact. This change in body language is particularly touching, so I would like to ask you, are these details explicitly written in the script, or are they additional additions you made to better portray the character?"

Upon hearing this question, Shen Juan first glanced at Liu Haocun beside him. The two exchanged a knowing smile, looking quite like a couple. Only then did he pick up the microphone and reply gently:

"This is a supplementary design I made for the character Wei Yihang based on my personal understanding. Ma Xiaoyuan is like a little sun that warms Wei Yihang and melts his heart. So I think that when Wei Yihang faces Ma Xiaoyuan, he should take the initiative to look up and seek eye contact, chasing the light he believes in."

"I see, thank you, Professor Shen. Your explanation has helped me understand Wei Yihang better." Ma Fanshu nodded with a smile.

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness too," Shen Juan replied gently.

Ma Fanshu sat down again with a smile. In fact, she had pulled a lot of strings to get the premiere tickets, and she had come with a specific purpose in mind.

The station has already privately agreed to send her to the UK next year to work with Shen Juan on a documentary about Wrexham.

She kept this news to herself, not even telling her friends, just to ensure that everything was in order and to make a final judgment!

But looking at Shen Juan on stage, playing games with the host, she couldn't help but feel a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

After all, no human being with normal aesthetic sense and sexual orientation would inexplicably dislike attractive members of the opposite sex.

Moreover, this wasn't her first meeting with Shen Juan; she had conducted the interview with him last year on the sports channel about his Champions League opening performance.

So to put it bluntly, the purpose of this trip was to get her face known beforehand, so that Shen Juan would have at least a basic impression of her face.

So we'll meet again next year in England.
Wouldn't they then have something in common to talk about?
Wouldn't that make the work easier?

The premiere began at 7:30 p.m.

It wasn't until almost 11 o'clock that everything ended.

When Shen Juan finished all his interviews and social activities and returned to Vanke 108, it was already past midnight.

The situation is the same as when "The Matchmaker" was released.

Because the situation regarding the film is still not under control and cannot be stabilized nationwide, the film's promotion is primarily conducted through online channels.

This means he doesn't need to get up early tomorrow.

Tonight I can play mahjong with Xiao Xiao and the others all night long, until all the accumulated taxes are paid and we're all satisfied!
The three little ones had already excitedly run to the bathroom to take a bath.

Shen Juan, meanwhile, was browsing the news on his phone.

The latest Billboard Hot 100 is out.

Because this is Christmas week, many Christmas songs easily made it onto the charts, pushing many older mid-range songs off the list.

Of course, this does not include Shen Juan's hitsong.

After all, his fans are always watching the data.

As soon as they see that Blind Light might drop out of the rankings, they will call on their fans in the fan group to spontaneously spend money to boost the download count and score.

To some extent, they valued his work achievements and data ranking records even more than Shen Juan himself.

It's also worth mentioning that Shen Juan's three Christmas collaboration singles released last week all made it onto the charts, ranking among the top 100.

The remix of "Santa Tell Me" in collaboration with Ariana Grande debuted at number two, but was unfortunately overtaken by Mariah Carey's hit single, missing the chance to add another number one spot. The remix of "Mistletoe" in collaboration with Justin Bieber came in number 10, and "A Nonsense Christmas" in collaboration with Artoria Pendragon came in number 33.

However, the comments section erupted into a heated argument because Taylor Swift's new single, which debuted at number one with her new album last week, saw a dramatic drop in price this week.

[This Week's Top 100 News Brief: Christmas Day Takes You to the Top with Ease, Alexana's Regretful 2nd Place Marks a Career Setback.]

[Songs with the largest drop in popularity the following week: 1. Taylor Swift Willow 1-38 (Christmas big drop, if there were no Christmas songs, it would be around 10-15) 2. Alex Shen Save Your Tears (original version) 1-21 I never thought Taylor would even emulate her favorite male god. Seriously, don't be too enamored.]

[I think Taylor Swift's most urgent task right now is to follow in the footsteps of her idol, like Jessica Chastain did, and see if she can use her album "Puxi" to get a hit single to keep her alive. Otherwise, after these two albums this year, she'll probably completely flop next year. I don't even know where Taylor Swift's fans get the nerve to call themselves the world's number one female artist.]

[These past few years, each album has been worse than the last; Taylor Swift should just get out of here! She needs a new boyfriend for inspiration!]

[What's wrong with 1-38? Taylor Swift's style is inherently difficult to maintain on the Billboard charts for long, and with the Christmas rush impacting the charts, a 37-meter drop is normal. Even if "Willow" is the most undeserved empty number one, Taylor Swift is still the only artist besides Shen Juan to have simultaneously achieved number one on both the album and singles charts twice. Her achievements more than compensate for this shortcoming. So, besides criticizing Taylor Swift's public bus and "a girl," what else can you criticize? Your criticisms are rather outdated.]

I've noticed that since a certain K-pop boy band with chubby cheeks entered the Western music scene this year, the comment sections have become increasingly chaotic.

[Sigh, I have to say Taylor Swift's singles are really losing momentum. Before, she could rely on her collaboration with Shen Juan and get some support from his fans, but now... But to be fair, no matter what, daring to release a single on Christmas is a brave act! And after a peak, performance is bound to decline; every singer is subject to this, and Shen Juan will definitely experience the same. Besides, singles aren't the only measure of a singer's talent. Leaving aside folk songs, the performance of "Eternal," which some people call a "breathing-out album," would probably be phenomenal if it were someone else's album.]

Shen Juan was already used to this scene.

I can only say that this is the inevitable path.

After all, most fans prefer their idols to shine alone; they find fault with everyone else and see everyone as a freeloader.

Therefore, no matter how good the relationship between celebrities is, or how strong and close their ties of interest are, their fans will still argue endlessly.

For example, Alexana, which has North American netizens obsessed with, has never been a monolithic entity. Not only are there heated arguments within the group regarding the attribution of credit for the top singles and the contribution of empty singles, but even Alexana's solo fans often engage in online flame wars over various trivial matters, disliking each other.

So what if one day they suddenly can coexist peacefully?
That means they've completely failed.

The concept of peace doesn't exist when you're at the height of your popularity.

I watched for a while longer.

I found that the vast majority of these were fan wars.

It doesn't have much nutritional or health benefits.

So I left the comments section.

Then I clicked on the hashtag #SendingYouALittleRedFlowerBeijingPremiere# which was trending on Weibo and started reading the online comments related to it.

There were serious discussions about the movie's plot and the actors' performances.
[Basically, it's the Chinese version of "The Fault in Our Stars," but the focus has been shifted to the boy, and the plot unfolds through his parents and those around him. The emotional handling is smooth and natural, the character's final transformation is well-developed, all the necessary plot points are there, the entire cast is excellent, and there's nothing awkward about it. It's a very well-made, albeit somewhat formulaic, production.]

[I had already decided that "Journey to the Soul" would be the best of the year, but I never expected that the most sophisticated emotional impact would be so effortless! Actress Shen is absolutely amazing! She really surprised me so much!]

[Knowing the ending would be bitter, the first half's sweetness felt almost unrealistic. But considering it's a work of art, who wouldn't want these children, living in torment and despair for so long, to receive such love? Finally, from *An Elephant Sitting Still* to *Rebellion*, to *Better Days*, to *The Matchmaker*, and finally to *Little Red Flower*, Shen Juan deserves my utmost respect! A young, constantly improving actor with a deep reverence for his work, he truly possesses an enviable talent!]

There were also some off-topic discussions about the actors and what happened off-screen.
[Can anyone explain why the female lead always answers questions with "uh-huh" or "oh"? When asked about changing her emotions, she only says "strong and sunny"? There's no substance to her answers; her mind seems empty and her words are meaningless. In contrast, Shen Juan can explain even the most specific details so clearly. It seems personal reputation is entirely dependent on the comparison with his peers.]

[Speaking of which, have you been flirting too much these past two years? What kind of weirdos are you hanging out with? This Liu Haocun looks really off. His eyes and smile are so eerie. He looks so innocent, but he gives off a yandere vibe that he might pull out a knife and stab you to death at any moment.]

[I'm begging for a vlog of Juan Ge having dinner with Princess Na Ying! I want to see Juan Ge being his usual silly self; it would be so interesting!]

[You can accept the semi-nude look? That's great! Then let's just go shirtless from now on, Brother Juan! Consider it a treat for the fans, how about that? Or maybe you could get a CK underwear ad and kick Sun Xing out of the picture. I'm fed up with suddenly seeing him in the mall! It's like my eyes have been assaulted! It's disgusting!]

Um... if I remember correctly, it seems that the CK ad that made Lay so ridiculed was actually recommended to him by Shen Juan.

Master Lay was incredibly grateful at that moment.

They clearly did not expect to encounter such a calamity in the future.

Then there were the luxury brand resources Shen Juan promised Du Hua to push to Wang Yibo when he terminated his contract with Le Hua. These resources subsequently backfired due to the controversy surrounding the alleged insults against Le Hua, causing the poor guy to lose a huge amount of breach of contract fees before he could even enjoy his newfound success. Looking back now, perhaps this is a classic case of insatiable greed, like a snake trying to swallow an elephant – it's quite laughable indeed.
Just then, footsteps sounded behind me.

After taking a shower, Tian Xiwei came out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe. She quietly tiptoed behind Shen Juan, then suppressed a laugh and read aloud the comments she had seen from netizens: "Didn't Sister Tian come? Why didn't I see Sister Tian stand up to ask a question? It's such a pity, the premiere feels like something is missing without Sister Tian."

"Look, netizens miss me! So why isn't it possible to ask questions and share my thoughts after watching the show?"

"My fans can accept your presence because they want to avoid suspicion, but they don't really want to see you appearing with me at the same time."

After Shen Juan finished speaking, he pulled the fragrant and soft Xiao Tian into his arms and squeezed the little meat bun that had just been taken out of the steamer.

Seeing this, Sister Tian also pinched Shen Juan, who is the "huge north pole" in the lyrics of "Craftswoman".

"Then you have to make it up to me!" she pouted cutely.

"How will you compensate me?" Shen Juan suppressed a laugh.

"Tired Dog, do you think you're funny? Can you stop asking questions you already know the answer to? It just makes you look like a shameless jerk!"

"You deserve to be scolded!" Shen Juan couldn't hold back any longer.

"Holy crap! You have masochistic tendencies?"

"not at all."

"Why are you suddenly so excited?"

"The answer is already in what you just said."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Juan buried his head in his hands.

This means that the gunshots that marked the start of the American Revolutionary War in Lexington will be fired tonight from the living room sofa.

They say a man who is serious is the most handsome!
Xiaotian deeply felt the weight of this old saying, so she blushed, couldn't help but bite her lip lightly, and quietly and earnestly felt the beauty that the person she liked brought her.

(End of this chapter)