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

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"Uh, what does this Chinese sentence mean?"

"He knows shit!"

“Chen, OMG.” Elizabeth gave a wry smile.

“I agree with Chen. We are the North American box office champion. Transformers 3 is no match for us.”

Allison flicked the paper in her hand and said, "The vice president is probably asking for too much. Avatar only grossed a little over $7000 million in its opening weekend in North America, and we've already surpassed that. What more does he want? I think someone should teach him the difference between fan films and original films."

Elizabeth argued, "He just had too high expectations."

Allison said, "I've been studying Chinese culture lately, and there's a saying in China that you can't use one pair of chopsticks to pick up two fish at the same time. If the vice president wants the opening weekend box office of 'The Dark Knight' and also wants the box office performance of 'Avatar,' I think he should find God to star in this movie."

Elizabeth shrugged and said helplessly, "I think he was just expressing some emotions and didn't mean to blame Chen. You're being too sensitive, Alison."

"Really? But in any case, he should be more composed. He shouldn't let his 'unexpected' performance affect other people's mood."

"...Perhaps I really shouldn't have said this."

"This has nothing to do with you..."

Two women started arguing over something he said. Allison was fiercely protective of her master, but Chen Nuo ignored it.

He sent the box office data he had just received via WeChat.

Warner Music hasn't announced it yet, but some people can't wait and want to know in advance.

"1.4 million? Is that considered high?"

"Okay."

"That's good. By the way, my dad said that the district is preparing to issue a notice calling on all units and departments to go see your movie when it's released."

Chen Nuo was taken aback, then laughed and replied, "Isn't that too kind of you?"

He smiled, and Alison and Elizabeth, who were standing next to him, immediately fell silent and stared at him along with Gulnazar.

Chen Nuo sent the message and gave a brief explanation.

The two foreigners didn't understand the situation in China and didn't comprehend what they heard.

However, Gulnazar from XJ clearly understood the cause and effect, and exclaimed with delight, "This is a good thing, isn't it, Mr. Chen?"

Chen Nuo said, "Of course it's a good thing, but it feels like it's causing a bit of trouble?"

Gulnazar shook her head and said, "No, no, actually, even without saying anything, a lot of people will go to see it... In fact, many people know that you came to our XJ to film a movie, and they are all looking forward to the movie's release."

After she finished speaking, she explained to Alison and Elizabeth, who both looked confused.

Chen Nuo continued to send WeChat messages to Tong Liya.

Little Yaya: "Right now, the people in the world who most want this movie to succeed are probably the leaders in our district."

"If it really becomes popular, we'll definitely thank you properly. Maybe we'll even give you a certificate that says 'XJ people's forever good friend.' You can go anywhere for free. Haha."

Xiao Chen: "So, how are you going to thank me?"

Little Yaya: "How do you want me to thank you?"

Xiao Chen: "[Lustful]".

Little Yaya: "..."

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"Do you like the 'playful' style?"

Xiao Chen: "Wow, when did you buy it?"

Little Yaya: "Which one did you like the most a few days ago?"

Xiao Chen: "I don't know, why don't you put it on and let me see?"

Which one do you want to see me wear?

"The third item."

"[Shy] Should I go change now?"

"want."

"Then wait."

"it is good."

Putting down his phone, Chen Nuo felt a sense of anticipation.

At this point, with Gulnazar's explanation, the two foreign women finally understood what was going on.

Of course, in the context of *Inception*, this event is more symbolic than practical. It simply means he received a small token of appreciation from his superiors, which made Chen Nuo feel appreciated and warmed his heart. That's all.

However, even if Chen Nuo is full of confidence in "Inception", he certainly wouldn't dare to guarantee that it will be able to make Zhangjiajie as popular as "Avatar" was, and showcase the beauty of XJ to the world.

Nobody can say for sure.

All I can say is, I hope it will have a good outcome in the end.

When he arrived at Tokyo Narita Airport, he found that many people knew he was leaving today, and a huge number of people came to see him off.

From afar, the crowd of fans could be seen through the railings, stretching like a colorful wave from the terminal entrance all the way to the parking lot. Among them were various signs, some in Chinese, some in Japanese, and many media reporters.

However, Chen Nuo and his group did not approach the sea of ​​people.

He took a different path.

Airport staff had arranged for him to be greeted at the outermost perimeter, and guided him directly through a dedicated security lane into the private terminal, and then through a private security checkpoint to clear customs and board the plane.

As Chen Nuo stepped onto the GS350's gangway, he turned back and glanced in the direction of the terminal building.

Even though he was separated by several layers of glass, he could still see some fans waving their flags and light sticks frantically.

Chen Nuo smiled slightly and raised his hand in that direction.

The photographer following them quickly pressed the shutter.

The staged photos will be accompanied by a press release and sent to various media outlets, marking the end of his promotional trip to Japan.

As for the effectiveness of his promotional activities in Japan, it's too early to say; time will tell.

However, his next stop, the itinerary for this promotional trip to South Korea, was laid out before him after the plane took off.

"...In South Korea, the highest-rated variety shows right now are SBS's 'Running Man,' MBC's 'Infinite Challenge,' and KBS's '3 Days 2 Nights.' These shows are all pre-recorded. There are also some talk shows and music programs, such as KBS's 'Happy Together' and Mnet's 'M! Countdown,' but none of them are suitable..."

While listening to Elizabeth talk about South Korea, Chen Nuo's eyes were scrutinizing the photos sent by Tong Liya.

So far, a total of five have been sent over.

In other words, all the sexy lingerie the woman bought before has already been replaced.

He had to choose a champion card at the woman's request.

Remember, at this point, men should never say "They all look good." They should not only choose, but choose carefully. This will give women a sense of accomplishment, and they'll be more likely to play this game with you again next time.

Chen Nuo looked at them for a while and finally chose the fourth one.

Little Yaya: "Why?"

why?
Chen Nuo examined it for a while longer.

The woman in the photo is standing in front of a full-length mirror in her two-bedroom apartment, wearing a pink bikini, her cheeks slightly flushed.

In the mirror, her upper body was covered by an outfit that was less a bra and more like two thin pieces of fabric, which just covered her nipples perfectly, and large areas of skin shimmered under the light.

Her lower body, accentuated by her narrow, open-crotch panties, showcased her unparalleled slender waist—

Of all his women, Tong Liya has the slimmest waist, while Gao Yuanyuan, though thin, has a slightly larger frame and is slightly inferior.

At this moment, she leaned forward slightly, sticking out her buttocks, her waist and thighs forming a smooth arc, like a flowing stroke in a calligrapher's brush.

In this outfit, her originally slender but slightly less curvy figure was perfectly accentuated by the tight underwear. Her buttocks appeared firm and full, like a ripe peach, radiating an alluring white glow under the light.

Xiao Chen: "Because I like this pose."

Gulnazar came over, actually wanting to ask if he needed her to give him another massage.

Unexpectedly, I immediately spotted Chen Nuo's phone screen.

She immediately slammed on the brakes, turned around, and sat back in her seat.

My heart is beating a little faster.

I'd only ever heard about it before; this is the first time I've seen it in person. I wonder which woman would send such photos to her boss on WeChat.

Judging from her figure, she shouldn't be Liu Yifei, nor those two Japanese girls from yesterday.

Could it be the woman I saw in Beijing last time?

Wow, boss, you have so many women. It's true, the more successful a man is, the stronger his desires become. And the stronger a man's desires, the more likely he is to succeed. But then again, is it the same for women?
Wouldn't that greatly increase my chances of success?
Chen Nuo didn't notice anyone spying on him, but he didn't continue talking to Tong Liya either, because next to him, Alison and Elizabeth were arguing about the schedule again.

"No, I will not agree to your arrangements."

"Please, Allison, Running Man is a very popular show in South Korea right now. Tearing up numbers is a very popular game, and I think this game can showcase Chen's athletic ability and personal charm. What's wrong with that?"

"No, I won't let Chen go up and fight with them, tearing their clothes."

"...What about MBC's 'Infinite Challenge'?"

"Too local."

"KBS's 2 Days & 1 Night?"

"We don't have that much time."

Elizabeth crossed her arms. "Knee-pussy?"

"The ratings are too low."

"Of course you wouldn't agree to programs from cable TV stations like tvN and OCN, right?"

"of course not."

Elizabeth shrugged. "Is that so? What do you suggest we do? There are only three terrestrial television stations in Korea. Their most-watched programs are all here. You choose one."

Alison added, "Selecting shows is your job; I'm just responsible for vetting them. If you can't find suitable shows, that's your responsibility."

Elizabeth gave a mocking look and said, "Damn, Allison! Can't you be reasonable? This is a country the size of a little finger, and there are only so many choices! Besides, all their shows here are this overly entertaining style, what am I supposed to do?"

Allison raised her voice slightly, "I told you, this is your problem, not mine! You're the one getting paid by Warner, not me! I'm only responsible to my boss, understand?"

"WTF, didn't you understand what I just said? This country only has these kinds of programs! There's nothing I can do about it!"

"This is none of my business, it's your business."

"...I have never dealt with an unreasonable person like you before."

"I never expected that someone would shift the blame for their own incompetence onto others."

Elizabeth immediately gave him the middle finger and yelled, "FUCK YOU!"

Allison replied immediately: "FUCK YOU!"

At this point, the entire cabin fell silent, save for the two women's voices. Chen Nuo naturally couldn't send the text message anymore.

"Alright, alright, let me say a few words, I..."

He was trying to smooth things over by suggesting that we just appear on any show and not be too picky.

But Allison seemed to already know what he was going to say, and angrily interrupted him, "Let me tell you, Elizabeth, if you want Chen to be on these trash shows, I will absolutely not agree. Unless you get him fired!"

this.
Chen Nuo was reluctant to fire Allison.

What should I do?
When the plane landed at Seoul International Airport, the matter remained unresolved and had to be put on hold.

What does "put on hold" mean? It means that Chen Nuo thought about it and realized that South Korea is not like Japan.

He was quite familiar with South Korea and knew a lot of people. Although none of them were particularly respectable individuals—he only knew a concubine's daughter from the Lee family, a chaebol he knew, and that was just through a meal—he had connections with other people, from the Blue House down to Chungmuro.

If all else fails, ask a friend for help to create some buzz; that might not be worse than appearing on a variety show.

As for Korean variety shows, Alison is absolutely right... some are a bit crazy and go to extremes in their pursuit of entertainment, which is quite different from Japanese shows.

It's not that it's bad; the audience would definitely prefer watching it. But it's not very friendly to the guests. Given his quiet and unassuming personality, he's really not keen on it.

So let's leave it at that!

Let's hold our positions and wait and see.

However, while variety shows may be skipped, media meet-and-greets, including premieres, must be held.

Similarly, some people wanted to see him during his trip to South Korea.

He also had to see him.

……

……

"Hello, Chen Nuoxi. Please excuse my late visit."

"No, no, President Li, hello. I've heard so much about you, please have a seat."

"Thank you, I'm sorry."

Chen Nuo arrived at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul at nearly 11 p.m.

According to Warner Music Korea, Lee Soo-man had been waiting there for nearly two hours. However, upon meeting him, the president was still in high spirits and did not look like someone who was about to turn 60.

As for Chen Nuo, the day had been far too long, and he was already quite tired, with no time to think about anything else.

As soon as he sat down, he got straight to the point: "President Li, you can speak now."

"Yes! First of all, please allow me to apologize to Chen Nuoxi. What happened three years ago was due to our mismanagement, which caused Ms. Choi Sulli to suffer undue pressure. SM Entertainment is deeply ashamed of this. But please believe me, Chen Nuoxi, this time, we will definitely protect her properly and never let Ms. Choi Sulli suffer any harm again."

The matter that Lee Soo-man discussed with Chen Nuo was about Choi Sulli.

Just before his trip to South Korea was about to begin, several South Korean entertainment companies contacted him one after another.

Chen Nuo was well aware of who was behind this.

His words at the Blue House must have severely hurt President Lee's pride.

If it weren't for that, SM Entertainment would be at its peak right now, with Girls' Generation and Super Junior dominating Asia. Why would CEO Lee be waiting for hours in the middle of the night to see him?

"...SM will assemble a dedicated management team for her and strictly screen her schedule. We will also strengthen online public opinion monitoring and hire a professional psychological counselor to provide her with support at any time. After she turns 18 next year, SM will fully plan her personal development, whether in music or film, and will never let her repeat the same mistakes. Please trust us, Chen Nuoxi, we beg you!"

Before he finished speaking, he bowed slightly, placed his hands on the table, and his posture was almost perfectly humble.

Chen Nuo stared at the top of his head for a while, but Lee Soo-man remained motionless in that position.

Finally, he nodded and said, "Understood, President Li. I will go back and tell Sherry. I will respect her opinion."

Lee Soo-man looked up, a relieved smile spreading across his face: "Okay, thank you, Chen Nuo-xi." He paused, then added, "SM will certainly live up to your expectations."

Chen Nuo didn't say anything more, and turned to look at Gulnazar beside him: "Nazar, see President Li off."

"Yes, boss."

After seeing off SM's Lee Soo-man, Chen Nuo had no other guests and slept comfortably in bed.

But while he was sleeping, a message spread like wildfire on the South Korean internet.

Rumor has it that Chen Nuoxi has refused all invitations from TV programs during his trip to Korea, and will only hold a press conference and a premiere.

The news was first leaked around midnight on NAVER by an account named "(Entertainment News).

A little over a minute later, the post received its first reply.

(Princess Rabbit): "How could that be! Haha, I don't believe it."

Half a minute later, a second one appeared.

"(Nuonuo fan): "I don't believe it either. Chen Nuoxi wouldn't do such a thing. He knows we're all waiting for him! He even participated in two variety shows in Japan."

(Jiangnan Brother): "There's a limit to spreading rumors."

"(Sky Star): "Jealous people are terrifying. Are they starting to spread rumors in the middle of the night?"

(Angry Cat): "You pig who spreads rumors."

“(Anonymous): I’m a junior employee at SBS. Tonight, everyone in our variety department was waiting, but we received bad news. Jin Nok-ssi has confirmed that he will not be appearing on Monday’s recording of Running Man. As for MBC and KBS, I don’t know.”

This single reply was like a pebble thrown into water, instantly creating ripples.

"really?"

"If it's not Running Man, then it must be Infinite Challenge. Wow, I can't wait."

"Haha, they'll definitely be going to Infinite Challenge, it's a national variety show."

“SBS, get out of here! PD Kim Tae-ho will definitely create some amazing chemistry with Jin No-xi.”

However, a little while later, another anonymous account posted: "You might be disappointed. I'm from MBC's variety department. I just got off work and am on my way home. We're in the same boat; we just received the news. Chen Nuoxi will not be appearing on 'Infinite Challenge'."

This made all the South Korean netizens who were still online at that moment somewhat uneasy.

"Could it be that Chen Nuoxi will go to KBS?"

"Impossible. What KBS program would he be on? Two Days & One Night or Happy Together? Can you imagine Chen Nuoxi spending a night in the Korean countryside? Or going to a sauna while wearing a wig? If what those two people said is true, he probably really won't be appearing on any variety shows this time."

"I still don't believe it. The people in charge are probably liars. I hope the real TV station employees will come out and explain the situation."

"I work for KBS. We received the same notification as SBS and MBC: Chen Nuofang has confirmed she will not be appearing on our program. What the hell?! Why?"

"If what you're saying is true, I think I'll cry."

"Why didn't I go to sleep earlier? Damn it, why did I have to see these messages! What am I going to do? I can't sleep at all now."

"Does Chen Nuoxi look down on us?"

"Damn it, what are you talking about upstairs? Have you forgotten how Chen Nuoxi helped us before? Without him, South Korea's first Oscar would still be a light-year away!"

"But why doesn't he participate in our country's variety shows?"

“I prayed to God that this wasn’t true.”

"Am I going to be disappointed after a month of anticipation? How am I supposed to sleep?!"

I want to drink now.

"Impossible, hahaha, I don't believe it. You guys are so good at pretending, I almost believed you."

“If this is true, I will go on a hunger strike in protest.”

"Going to sleep now. Chen Nuoxi has a meet-and-greet tomorrow, then we'll confirm it. You liars, is it fun to play games with people like this?"

As the night wore on, the number of replies to this post grew higher and higher.

When countless South Koreans got up to go to work or school in the morning and saw the post on the subway and buses, it was soon forwarded to Daum and Twitter.

Afterwards, the title "Chen Nuo Refuses to Appear on Korean Variety Shows" topped the Naver trending list, and the hashtag "Chen Nuo Refuses to Appear" also reached the top of the Twitter trending list in South Korea.

This matter is being discussed in countless group chats on KakaoTalk, and the official forums of SBS, MBC, and KBS television stations are also flooded with numerous questions and comments.

Around 9 a.m., OSEN and Dispatch, two of the most authoritative gossip media outlets in the Korean entertainment industry, released a news flash with the headline "Chen Nuo's Korean Trip is Limited to the Premiere."

News from the three major television stations and various cable television stations has also confirmed the authenticity of the news.

A huge wave suddenly swept across the entire South Korean internet.

When Chen Nuo woke up at around 10:30 in the morning on his soft, comfortable bed in the Shilla Duty Free suite, this was the situation he was faced.

He stood by the window, completely dumbfounded.

"Such a big fuss, just because I don't go on variety shows?"

"Yes, it's because you're not going."

"Holy crap!" Chen Nuo had to curse in Sichuan dialect before he could express his feelings. "Are these Koreans crazy?"

Chen Nuo looked down through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Shilla Hotel's presidential suite at the magnificent view of the hotel entrance.

He has visited South Korea many times. When he promoted The Dark Knight or The Message, he was quite popular, and many people gathered at the hotel entrance.

But I have never enjoyed this kind of treatment.

The Shilla Hotel is located in Jung-gu, Seoul, near the foot of Namsan Mountain. The hotel is situated on Jangchung-ro, a wide thoroughfare connecting Namsan and Dongdaemun.

But now, from the main entrance of the Jiangzhong Road Hotel to the entrance of the Dongda subway station, several hundred meters are densely packed with people, at least a thousand, looking like a demonstration against some president. It seems like at least three times the number of fans waiting at the entrance last night.

At this time, many police officers were directing traffic, but even so, a very long traffic jam had occurred.

"What do they want?" Looking at the people waving signs, Chen Nuo hadn't even brushed his teeth yet, and his mind was completely buzzing.

He suddenly remembered that in his past life, there was a star athlete or someone else who had also received this kind of treatment. In other words, no one is burning his life-size cardboard cutouts or jerseys anymore.

“They want you to be treated the same as everyone else.” Elizabeth also had a wry smile on her face. “They think that because you participated in a Japanese variety show, you must participate in a Korean one, otherwise it’s unfair. I really didn’t know that you were so important to these Koreans. Otherwise, I would never have agreed to it on the plane yesterday.”

As she spoke, she glared at Allison and said, "In fact, if it weren't for someone, we wouldn't be in such big trouble right now."

"Alright, let's talk about solutions." Chen Nuo, always one to side with his own people regardless of right or wrong, immediately interrupted Elizabeth when he saw her tone was off. "What's your suggestion now?"

"Running Man or Infinite Challenge, you choose one. The first can cover Southeast Asia, while the second is aimed at the Korean mainland. The program formats are very similar."

Chen Nuo thought for a moment and said, "Then I..."

Allison interrupted, "Don't choose anything!"

Elizabeth's face immediately darkened, and she said, "Alison, can you shut up?"

Eileen sneered, "No, because I don't want you to mess this up. I've been studying Chinese culture lately, and there's a saying in it..."

"FUCK! You're here again. Damn it!"

"...There's a saying: when you try to water a flower, it won't bloom, but if you accidentally plant a willow tree, it will grow very well. Do you know what that means? Only incompetent people shirk responsibility. Only wise people recognize opportunities."

"What you see now, you call trouble, but I call it opportunity!"

"The fire has already started. What we need to do is not put out the fire, but pour a bucket of oil on it!"

"We want all of South Korea to burn in this fire, and through this opportunity, let the name 'Inception' resound in the ears of every person in the Republic of Korea."

"Understood?"

……

……

At 2 p.m. Seoul time on July 16, 2011, Chen Nuo arrived on time at the press conference venue at the COEX Convention Center in Seoul.

There were probably more than 300 reporters here, packed tightly together, crowding the entire venue.

As he walked from backstage onto the stage, countless flashbulbs went off, followed by a torrential downpour of camera shutters. Reporters rushed to raise their microphones, asking questions that Chen Nuo couldn't hear clearly, but he knew what they were asking even without listening.

Then, just as we had agreed beforehand, he calmly waited with his hands in his pockets for them to take pictures for a while before taking the microphone.

The host called on a reporter in the audience.

Sure enough, the first question was: "Chen Nuoxi, we heard that you won't be participating in any programs in Korea, is that true?"

"it is true."

"Why is that?"

A hint of struggle flashed across Chen Nuo's face as he made sure someone would take a picture, before his expression returned to normal, and he said calmly, "No comment."

(End of this chapter)