Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 414 There's only one man like this.

On July 12, after resting for three days in Los Angeles, Chen Nuo flew to Tokyo.

The accompanying team consisted of fifteen people, not including the publicity assistant and venue coordinator who took a commercial flight to Tokyo in advance for preliminary preparations, as well as the local security team in Japan.

If you add all of these together, there would be more than 30, which is almost double the number when he promoted "The Dark Knight".

The person in charge of coordinating the publicity campaign for Lori Eisner this time is Elizabeth Whittaker, who is in her 40s, an American of mixed race, and is also the current Marketing Director for Warner Asia.

Inside the spacious cabin of the Gulfstream G350, Chen Nuo leaned back lazily in the lie-flat seat.

Looking out the window beside him, there was an endless expanse of white clouds, layer upon layer like cotton candy floating in the azure sky.

Elizabeth sat opposite him, holding several A4 documents, and sent them to him and Alison beside her, saying, "These are the program invitations we've received from all over Asia so far."

"Among them, Japan has a total of 8 TV stations and 15 programs. The following are the viewership statistics for each episode. We can see that the highest-rated programs are these, these, and these."

"SMAP×SMAP is the most popular of them all, with each episode reaching 800 million viewers. Besides that, there are Waratte Iitomo! and Tetsuko no Heya."

Allison looked at the document in her hand and asked, "What is the content of this 'SMAP×SMAP' program?"

"There will be cooking, interviews, some skits and musical performances, depending on what we want to do. The production team said that as long as we go, they will do their best to cooperate with the content we want to do. There was also a poll on the Japanese internet, and this program is the one that the most Japanese people want to see Chen Qu on."

Allison asked noncommittally, "I saw your annotations here, these hosts are quite famous in Japan?"

Before Elizabeth could answer, Chen Nuo interjected, "I recognize one of the hosts. It's Takuya Kimura. He's famous all over Asia, and he has fans in China too."

"Is that so?" Eileen replied perfunctorily, then looked at Elizabeth with a questioning gaze.

Clearly, they felt his words were nothing but nonsense and wanted to hear the opinion of a professional.

Since you won't listen.

Chen Nuo then stopped caring.

He hasn't had enough sleep yet.

I covered myself with a blanket, closed my eyes, and soon fell into a deep sleep again.

When they woke up, the plane was still flying above the clouds, and Alison and Elizabeth were still discussing the next episode.

He went to the restroom, and when he came back and sat down, Gulnazar thoughtfully brought him a glass of juice. He took a sip and found it a little sweet.

Gulnazar is now really good at reading people. Before he could even speak, she immediately asked, "Mr. Chen, is it to your liking? Would you like me to pour you another glass?"

Chen Nuo shook his head and said, "No need. What time is it? Have you rested yet?"

"We'll be in Tokyo in a little over two hours. I just had a nap."

"Mmm." Chen Nuo took another sip.

"Mr. Chen, are you tired? Would you like me to massage your shoulders?"

You don't realize it until you talk about it, and then it actually gets a bit awkward.

After all, no matter what, this rented GS350 can only be used for sleeping on leather seats, and the space is very limited.

Unlike his customized GS550, this one not only has a separate bedroom suite, but also a private bathroom and minibar. When flying across the Pacific Ocean, it will be almost like being in a hotel, a luxurious five-star hotel at that.

He nodded and said, "Okay, let's massage it."

Then, he tilted the chair slightly, adjusted the backrest to a comfortable angle, and leaned his head back. Gulnazar stood behind him and gently massaged his shoulders and neck with both hands.

The girl's technique was getting better and better; as she massaged him, he almost fell asleep again.

However, at this point, Allison and Elizabeth finally reached a consensus, and he had to come to his senses and listen to their opinions.

"Boss, we have three programs confirmed at the moment."

"The first one is 'Waratte Iitomo!' (What's Wrong with Laughter?). It's Fuji TV's flagship program, with over 1200 million viewers per episode, so Elizabeth and I both agreed."

"The second is TBS's 'Human Observation,' which you had a connection with in Japan before. A second visit would create a call-back, and after discussing it with Elizabeth, we felt it would be very effective in terms of publicity."

They said they all agreed and discussed it together, but Chen Nuo looked at Elizabeth and didn't quite think that was the case.

Sure enough, as soon as Allison finished speaking, Elizabeth immediately said, "Chen, and also 'SAMP,' I suggest adding it to your schedule. But Allison disagrees."

Eileen sneered and said, "Yes, she's right. I won't allow you to appear on a show with a Japanese celebrity, to be judged and compared to others."

“There’s no comparison.” Elizabeth looked helpless and said, “There’s no comparison. Eileenson, Chen is a guest. He’s on this show to take into account the feelings of the Japanese and their national pride.”

“You don’t need to say anything more, Elizabeth. I’ll say it again, this is impossible.”

"It's just to make them happy, to make the Japanese willingly spend money on our movies..."

“We have no obligation to make the Japanese happy. If they are happy, I will not be happy, nor will Chen’s fans all over the world be happy.”

"But this is currently the highest-rated program in Japan."

"It won't be like that soon."

Elizabeth was stunned, and Gulnazar's hand on Chen Nuo's head paused for a moment. Even Chen Nuo was taken aback by those domineering words. He was just about to say that perhaps they should be more modest.

Elizabeth took a deep breath and said, "Alright, let's do it this way... But aren't two programs still too few? Should we add one or two more?"

“No, thank you.” Allison shook her head. “I actually think two is a bit too many. If it weren’t for the uncertain ratings of ‘Human Observation,’ appearing on this one show would be enough.”

“Elizabeth, I understand that the Japanese market is important, but in any publicity, Chen’s image must be the top priority. Any publicity must be based on protecting his image. I will not allow anything to damage his image.”

"Sorry."

……

At 9 p.m. Tokyo time, the GS350 landed on the private tarmac of the private terminal at Tokyo Narita Airport.

Among the crowd of people waiting to pick up passengers at the airport, Chen Nuo saw a face he hadn't seen in a long time.

It had been a few years since I last saw Miyazawa Eri, and the girl had clearly matured a lot. Wearing a professional dress, she stood between Warner Japan's airport pickup team and TOHO cinema representatives, and surprisingly, she didn't look out of place at all.

After exchanging brief pleasantries with Kentaro Takahashi, the marketing director of Warner Japan, shaking hands and nodding, and offering a few words of welcome, Chen Nuo immediately turned to the girl, smiled at her who was staring at him expectantly, and opened his arms.

Miyazawa Eri, who had initially looked somewhat nervous, suddenly smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, and her clenched fists relaxed as if she had breathed a sigh of relief.

The girl ran over and threw herself into Chen Nuo's arms without hesitation, giving him a big hug. She leaned on his shoulder and said, "Chen Jun, it's been a long time."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "Long time no see, you've become more and more beautiful."

Miyazawa Eri released her hand, her cheeks slightly flushed, and waved her hand gently, saying, "No, no, I'm still the same as always."

"Are you still this beautiful when you're still the same? Oh, I've forgotten."

Miyazawa Eri covered her mouth and laughed, looking a little shy, and said, "Chen-kun, your Japanese is really good now."

Chen Nuo smiled and said, "That's because I was thinking about being able to communicate with you in Miss Miyazawa's native language as soon as possible, so I've been studying very hard."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Nuo regretted them.

Damn it, she's just relying on her good language skills, her large number of Japanese friends, and the fact that she seems to have a future, and that she can communicate without any problems with the Kato twins when they're together. What does that have to do with Miyazawa Eri?

You must change this habit in the future; you must never be a scumbag again.

After exchanging greetings.

Although Chen Nuo was a little curious as to why Miyazawa Eri had suddenly appeared here with the Warner Bros. people without saying a word, this wasn't the time to talk.

There was a large, bustling crowd, and he didn't leave; they all huddled together.

Warner Music Japan sent a total of three black Toyota Alphard minivans and two Lexus LS sedans to pick them up at the airport. Chen Nuo, along with Miyazawa Eri, Gulnazar, Alison, Elizabeth, and Takahashi Kentaro, got into the middle Alphard.

As the vehicle drove out, Chen Nuo looked at the crowd outside with some surprise when they were about to exit the airport terminal.

Aren't private jet itineraries supposed to be confidential and difficult to track? Why are there still so many people?

There were at least two or three hundred people, including reporters and fans, with flashbulbs going off everywhere. It felt like there were even more people than the last time he came.

Kentaro Takahashi said, "Mr. Chen, please close the window and just pretend they don't exist."

Chen Nuo suddenly realized, "This is someone you paid to hire?"

“No, no, no.” Kentaro Takahashi smiled. “We only revealed their itinerary; they all came on their own initiative.”

Chen Nuo was taken aback. "Intentional? For publicity?"

"Yes. After all, Mr. Chen's arrival in Japan in your capacity is big news in itself. We've already arranged the online and print media coverage for tomorrow to ensure maximum exposure."

As he spoke, he gave a slight bow, his face bearing that professional yet humble smile characteristic of the Japanese.

Chen Nuo thought about it, but did not do as he was told.

Instead, he suddenly rolled down the car window.

"Mr. Chen!" Kentaro Takahashi exclaimed in surprise.

Chen Nuo waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be nervous.

He then leaned half his body out of the window and waved to the fans and reporters outside who were taking pictures with their phones and waving.

Inside the car, Gulnazar was so shocked that her mouth dropped open.

Miyazawa Eri's eyes widened in surprise; she clearly hadn't expected Chen Nuo to do that.

In fact, who would have thought of that?

The reporters with their long lenses and microphones, ready to take photos secretly, couldn't understand it, and the fans who were holding autograph boards and just wanted to try their luck were equally surprised.

So in that instant, screams surged like a tsunami, and flashes of light came from countless cameras, making the night even brighter.

Many travelers passing by the airport were startled by the commotion and stopped to look.

However, Chen Nuo only paused for a few seconds before pulling back and turning to Kentaro Takahashi, saying, "Since it was intentional, then don't disappoint others too much. After all, taxis and subways in Tokyo aren't cheap, as far as I know, don't you think, Mr. Takahashi?"

Kentaro Takahashi's face flushed red, and he looked ashamed. He put his hands on his knees, bent over, and said in a hurried and sincere voice, "Yes, Mr. Chen, your criticism is correct. I didn't think it through. I'm sorry!"

Eri Miyazawa, standing next to Chen Nuo, stared at him with bright eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Gulnazar, who was standing slightly behind and to the side of Miyazawa Eri, was looking at her with a slight frown.

How come another Japanese girl has appeared?

But it's none of my business.

Well, um... I wonder if there are any new tricks.

What will the room arrangements be for tonight?
……

No matter what the arrangements, Gulnazar is destined to be disappointed tonight.

Chen Nuo slept the entire way on the plane; tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

Allison and her Warner team are in the same boat. The program they finalized on the plane will soon be implemented, and she probably won't get much sleep tonight.

The Japanese writers of "Why Not Laugh?" and "Human Observation" programs also had trouble sleeping.

The host of "Why Not Laugh?" is Kazuyoshi Morita, whose stage name is Tamori. He is known as one of the "Three Great Mountains" of the Japanese comedy world, along with Takeshi Kitano and Sanma Akashiya. He is a national figure who is almost a household name in Japan. He has been hosting this show for more than 20 years, and almost every Japanese person is used to seeing him on TV every day at noon.

When he received the call, Kazuyoshi Morita was already getting ready for bed.

Hearing the program director shout excitedly on the phone, Kazuyoshi Morita also smiled.

After they finished speaking, he said, "Then I'll leave it to you guys, Morisaki-kun."

"Hi, Tamorisan. We will. We will definitely send the script and detailed procedures to your email address by tomorrow morning. Please check it."

"Hi, that's great." Morita Kazuyoshi suddenly became curious and asked, "Do you know which other shows he appears on besides ours?"

"And there's TVB's 'Human Observation'."

Morita Kazuyoshi paused for a moment, then suddenly realized and said, "Humanity Observation, it must be because of our past relationship?"

"Yes, he has always had a good relationship with TBS. Liu Yifei, as his girlfriend, has starred in TBS movies and dramas, so he will definitely go to TBS."

Kazuyoshi Morita laughed, "And that appearance of his in Human Observation is still unforgettable for many Japanese people."

"Yes."

"Any more?"

"It seems like that's all."

"Huh? What about SMAP×SMAP?"

"It seems he's not going."

Kazuyoshi Morita frowned, a hint of surprise in his expression, and muttered, "Not going to SMAP×SMAP...that's a bit of a shame."

“Yes.” After a moment of silence, Kazuyoshi Morita suddenly said, “Do your best, Nakajima-kun. If our show ever gets a chance to surpass SMAP, it will probably be this time.”

The person on the other end of the phone immediately straightened up and replied excitedly, "Hi! Tamori-san, don't worry! We will do our best, everyone will work hard, and we will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Chen Nuo's trip to Japan lasted only three days.

They arrived on the evening of the 12th, recorded "Why Not Laugh?" on the afternoon of the 13th, recorded "Human Observation" on the afternoon of the 14th, and will leave Japan after attending the premiere on the 15th.

The entire trip was extremely hectic.

It's estimated that only the Japanese could meet the various demands of Warner Bros.' publicity team within such a tight schedule.

After all, when it comes to being treated like slaves, the Japanese can certainly hold their heads high and think that there is no one in the world who can beat them.

So when "Why Not Laugh?" was about to premiere at 12:7 noon on July 13th in Japan.

Miraculously, the entire team got all the scripts and scene setups ready in less than 10 hours.

Director Hiroshi Nakajima was in the control room, nervously watching the busy camera switching on the monitor screen, his mind a jumble of thoughts, not knowing what he was thinking.

Without a doubt, this was the biggest foreign actor their show had ever hosted.

As Kazuyoshi Morita hinted in a phone call last night, this may be their only chance in their lives to surpass "SMAP X SMAP" and achieve the highest viewership rating of all programs in Japan this week.

This is not wishful thinking.

In fact, judging from the enthusiastic response and overwhelming coverage on Japanese websites and in newspapers from this morning until now, this is an undeniable fact.

That's right, just as "Laugh Out Loud" was about to premiere, in places that Hiroshi Nakajima couldn't see, in every household, office, coffee shop, station, convenience store, and even on the big screens in shopping malls throughout Japan, without exception, they all switched to Fuji Television.

I wonder how many people started calling on friends or posting on social media around this time.

"I'm coming!!!"

"Mom! Chen Jun's show has started!"

"Turn the TV volume up!"

"Quick, quick, stop scrolling on your phone and focus on watching!"

Record it! Record it! You absolutely must record it!!

"Dad, stop watching the news and switch to Fuji TV!!"

"It's lunch break time at the company, so I've already run to the convenience store to watch TV, hahaha!"

"The subway is full of people scrolling through Chen Nuo's photos, it's unbelievable!!!"

"I was waiting for someone at the airport, and even the big screens in the terminal were switched to Fuji TV!!!"

Even the usual audience of elderly people and housewives at this time of day are now watching alongside students, white-collar workers, and laborers, all glued to their screens.

In a short moment, a silent frenzy spread throughout Japan.

How could a foreign celebrity attract such widespread attention? This doesn't seem very reasonable given the Japanese character.

However, Haruka Ayase wasn't particularly surprised.

She was originally recording promotional activities for the summer special drama "Antarctica Adventure" on Nippon Television.

Even so, she didn't go to lunch at this time, but instead followed her agent to the lounge of the TV station building.

As a result, she saw Maki Horikita, Takeru Satoh, Erika Toda, and Shun Oguri, who also worked at NTV, there.

The manager muttered under her breath, "This is really exaggerated. It's a program from a competing channel... But there's nothing we can do about it, it's just too intriguing. This is Chen Nuojun's first official appearance on a Japanese program, right, Haruka-chan?"

"Yes."

"And this happened last night when it caused such a huge sensation. Did you see the news this morning?"

"Looked."

"Wow, that's impressive. Not only is his photo all over the front page of the Asahi Shimbun, but starting from this morning, Yahoo Japan's homepage, the morning news, and all the major newspapers have also given him a spot on the front page. Even the Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun, which don't usually pay much attention to entertainment news, made an exception and published his photo. Is this the aura of a world-class star?"

"I think it's because Chen Jun is so special. Besides him, who else would do something like that for their fans?"

"Yes, I was shocked when I saw it. If I were his manager, I would definitely stop him; it's too dangerous for him to do that."

Haruka Ayase nodded.

He added in his mind, "But this kind of photo must be something many male celebrities dream of."

She not only saw the photos published in the media, but also saw many photos uploaded by fans on Yahoo Japan and Twitter.

What impressed her most was a photo that received over 20 likes on Twitter.

The man peeked out of the black van that sped by and looked right at the poster holding up her phone.

He was wearing a white T-shirt, and he stretched out one hand, with his thumb, index finger, and middle finger straight, while his ring finger and little finger were bent, making a somewhat casual gesture.

It's like it's greeting everyone who sees this photo.

His hair was slightly disheveled in the wind, exuding a carefree and unrestrained air. A few strands of hair were blown by the night breeze. His face was illuminated by the halo of the airport streetlights, revealing distinct features. His eyes and brows revealed a lazy yet charming smile, like a male protagonist who had stepped out of a Hollywood movie poster.

Haruka Ayase didn't know if anyone else in the world could do other things, but as far as she knew, no entertainer in the Japanese entertainment industry had ever won over so many people's hearts in such a short time.

His emergency response to the Great Kanto Earthquake had already touched countless Japanese people. This time, his selfless act of risking his life for his fans further solidified his approachable image. Even she felt, "I knew I hadn't made a mistake in liking him," let alone ordinary people!
This has sparked an unprecedented craze, so what's so surprising about that?

"Beep beep beep beep, ding ding ding, beep beep~"

At that moment, accompanied by a piece of music familiar to all Japanese people, the TV screen in the lounge swept across a crowded audience of hundreds of people, showing a colorful program name "Waratte Iitomo!", and finally settled on an old man wearing sunglasses and a suit.

"There are more people in the stands this time than ever before, and a lot of people are sending flower baskets. Look, Tamorisan looks a bit nervous," the manager said.

Haruka Ayase noticed it too, but she didn't say anything more.

Because she wasn't standing very close to the front, she had to squeeze through the crowd to see the TV screen, and if she wasn't careful, her view would be blocked.

As usual, Kazuyoshi Morita didn't waste any time. After introducing today's female host, he went straight to the point and said, "Let's begin today's program. Our guest today is Chen Nuojun. Please welcome him."

Then, unlike usual, Kazuyoshi Morita turned around and stood up. Amidst the applause and cheers of the audience, a young man walked out from behind the curtain.

He wore a white shirt with a light-colored pattern and dark blue jeans, with simple and clean white sneakers on his feet. There was not a single unnecessary decoration on his body, but he was like a ray of light, instantly illuminating the entire stage.

A huge scream erupted from the audience!
Many people were so excited they almost jumped up from their seats, waving small flags and banners, and many girls screamed.

"Aaaaaah—Chen Nuosang!!!"

Not only were the viewers on TV applauding wildly, but a buzzing sound also came from the lounge where Ayase Haruka was, with everyone commenting.

"Although Takuya Kimura is number one in Japan, he is still incomparable to the number one in Asia."

"Could it be that's why he didn't participate in SMAP? Is it to save face for Kimura-kun?"

"Hahaha, Miyagi-kun, that's too harsh on Kimura-kun."

"Don't you think Chen Nuojun has a very special temperament, like Sasuke from Hikaru no Go?"

"Like someone from ancient times?"

"No, I mean he seems to be looking down on the world."

"...Nakamura-kun, you're so chuunibyou (delusional)! Read less light novels."

"Hahahahaha!"

"Shh, keep your laughter down, Miss Ayase is behind us."

"Ah~"

The two men whispering in front of Ayase Haruka turned around and glanced at her.

But she didn't react at all. Ayase Haruka stared intently at the TV screen through the gaps in the crowd, her hands unconsciously clenching.

The man on the television smiled and waved to the audience, then walked over to Kazuyoshi Morita, and the two bowed politely.

"First めまして, Chennuo です. よろしくお愿いします!"

(Nice to meet you, I'm Chen Nuo, please take care of me!)

His fluent and standard Japanese drew cheers from everyone present once again!
Ayase Haruka's eyes suddenly filled with tears, and everything before her eyes blurred.

She suddenly remembered the thought that arose in her mind a few years ago when she saw that "The Message" had been banned.

She was wrong.

He did not give up on Japan.

At this moment, he has truly returned!
……

"Chen Nuojun's Japanese is very good."

"Really? Thank you. I've been studying for a long time."

"I believe that hearing Chen Nuojun speak Japanese in person will move many of our viewers. Chen Nuojun, on their behalf, welcome to Japan. A very warm welcome."

"Thank you."

"By the way, what's that poster you're holding?" Morita Kazuyoshi asked knowingly, following the script.

"This is a movie that will be released in Japan soon."

"Can you let us see it?"

"of course."

Amid applause from the audience, Chen Nuo unfolded the poster in his hand.

This material was specially made for Japan, based on Yamamoto's request from Toho, and is different from those from other countries. His bust is made particularly large.

Compared to Keira Knightley, Ellen Page, and Deadpool, he dominates the scene like an Attack on Titan, seemingly about to crush the little shrimps beneath his feet.

Chen Nuo was genuinely a little embarrassed, but since he was already there, for RMB—no, for yen—he brazenly put on a nonchalant act and, together with Morita Kazuyoshi, unfolded the poster in front of the camera.

The Japanese title of *Inception* is "インセプション" (I n Se Pu Shon), pronounced "Inception," which is the same as the original English title. In Chinese, it roughly means "implantation."

"Essential?"

"Correct."

"I've heard it's already caused a sensation online, setting unprecedented records on many movie rating websites. Could Chen Nuojun introduce this movie to the Japanese audience?"

"Of course, this is an unprecedented 3D science fiction movie..."

Just as Chen Nuo began to introduce the movie according to the script,
In the control room, Hiroshi Nakajima, watching the real-time viewership ratings chart refreshed every minute, couldn't help but cheer along with the assistant directors next to him!

"We've broken 20!" he announced loudly!
"Wow!"

"Really!"

"awesome!"

"As expected of Chen Nuojun!"

Hiroshi Nakajima excitedly shouted, "This is just the beginning! Everyone, let's keep going! This week's top-rated show in Japan will definitely be ours!"

"Hi!"

Amidst the enthusiastic chatter in the "Laugh and Smile" production team's studio, Chen Nuo spent almost a minute explaining all the selling points of Inception. His total screen time on "Laugh and Smile," excluding commercials, was actually only a little over nine minutes.

But if he wasn't here to promote the movie, what was he doing here?

Uncharacteristically, he didn't interrupt with jokes but listened quietly until he finished speaking before saying, "Actually, I wasn't listening to what you were saying. I was looking at this poster the whole time, and I was thinking, how can a man be so handsome?"

Chen Nuo laughed and said, "Because it was edited with Photoshop."

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

The audience burst into laughter, and the same was true in the conference room where Ayase Haruka was; everyone joined in the uproarious laughter.

Maki Horikita, Takeru Satoh, Erika Toda all laughed, and even the usually cool Shun Oguri was laughing and whispering to the people around him.

“That damn sense of humor…” her agent complained, “He’s handsome and has such a great way of talking, ah, how am I supposed to survive?! How am I supposed to find a girlfriend?”

Ayase Haruka smiled and said, "Don't worry, Hirose-kun, there's only one man like Chen Nuo-kun."

PS:
I'm still coding.

I'll finish writing this part tonight, and I'll post it after I'm done.

No changes yet, will be further refined later.

You guys go to sleep first, I'll work overtime to finish this!
(End of this chapter)