Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 409 This time he truly became a god.

Shen Juan's first public event after returning to China was the annual meeting hosted by iQiyi - iQiyi Scream Night.

As one of the most watched top award ceremonies in the Chinese entertainment industry since it officially entered the era of internet traffic, the guest lineup for this year's Scream Night was naturally incredibly luxurious.

The remaining three members of TFBOYS (one of the four major boy groups and three minor boy groups), Xiao Zhan who became a sensation this summer through "The Untamed," Cai Xukun, the center of "Idol Producer," Zhang Yixing, known as the "Confucius of the Chinese entertainment industry," Zhang Zhen and Ni Ni, the male and female leads of "Love and Destiny," and Chen Feiyu and Ouyang Nana, who caused infighting among the second generation of Beijing's elite due to their previous co-starring in "Secret Fruit."
The cast includes the Teens in Times group, Yu Zheng's protégés Xu Kai and Bai Lu, Huang Lei and his beloved disciple Hai Qing, Kimura Takuya's daughter Koki Kimura, directors Chen Kaige and Andrew Lau, and Shen Juan, who is of utmost importance to both iQiyi and the Chinese entertainment industry.

Popular artists and big names from all over East Asia, including those from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, gathered together, creating a dazzling spectacle.

This scene moved Shen Juan, who had returned to the Chinese entertainment industry with unparalleled glory after nearly half a year: Two years ago, I embarked on my journey from Shanghai and began my second overseas conquest. The Chinese begonia leaves were then united under one rule. That vibrant and flourishing scene is still vivid in my mind.

Of course, even with so many big names present, Shen Juan's position as the last person on the red carpet was still undisputed.

After all, no matter how you look at it, Shen Juan is a game-changer for all the stars in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Even the fan popularity, which is frequently mentioned and discussed in the fan community, is already the aspect where the gap between them is the smallest.

Yes, at least it can be reflected in numbers.

Shen Juan's current daily check-in count on his Super Topic is 130 million.

The following are:

Xiao Zhan, with 500,000 followers, occupies the second tier alone; Wang Yibo, with 350,000 followers; Yi Yangqianxi, with 250,000 followers; Zhu Yilong, with 200,000 followers; Cai Xukun, with 200,000 followers; then there are Wang Junkai, Wang Yuan, Lay, and Dilireba with 100,000-150,000 followers; and Hua Chenyu, Deng Lun, Wu Xuanyi, Cheng Xiao, and Meng Meiqi with 70,000-90,000 followers.

(Xiao Zhan drained Zhu Yilong's fanbase of BL dramas from last year's "Guardian," Deng Lun lost most of his drama fans from last year's "Ashes of Love" to Shen Juan's "Intimate Moments," and Kun Kun lost a lot of fans because of his embarrassing performance and being repeatedly stepped on the head by Kris Bage, but those who remained were all die-hard fans.)

The brothers combined can still beat Shen Juan.

Of course, it's hard to say how many "rumored female fans" each of them has who both love and hate Shen Juan.

After all, every time a contestant was revealed in "Sister-in-Law 101" and "Sister-in-Law 202", Shen Juan would lose some fans. Then these big and small celebrities would turn into warm men, following Shen Juan around and picking up his leftovers, to the point that sometimes even their original core fans would have doubts.
What if they're all faking it and pretending to switch allegiances?
What if too many of them join, constantly diluting the absolute loyalty of the old fans, or even secretly spreading ideas that are detrimental to the unity and sustainable development of the organization, enticing new fans with weak wills to become half-hearted fans who are not absolutely loyal, and in the end we are left out?
What if they take over the place?
Could Shen Juan be playing a long game?

Could it be that Sister Juan is playing along with his act?

He's so busy, so popular, and making so much money overseas, he wouldn't possibly be interested in our paltry sums, would he?
With tens of thousands of people in the group being "refugees" who fled from other places, it's hard not to make longtime fans suspicious.
Take off in the morning and land at noon.

I started getting my makeup and hair done in the afternoon.

Considering her already high commercial value and fashion prestige, she doesn't need to rely on fawning over haute couture like other celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry to gain opportunities to boast. So, she can simply use items from the luxury brands she endorses, such as LV, Tiffany & Co., Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Rupert Homme, to create her own outfits.

After all, it wasn't luxury goods that gave Shen Juan his value.

Shen Juan has now reached a point where he can imbue luxury goods with value, making them proud to be his spokesperson.

After the makeup and hair were done and the photos were taken, not long after, the chauffeur-driven car carrying Shen Juan arrived at the venue for this year's Scream Night - the Cadillac Center - right on time.

The red carpet attendant quickly bowed and helped Shen Juan open the car door, then received an unexpected thank you.

God knows how shocked and moved he was at that moment!
You should know that he had been hosting so many celebrities and big shots here today, but Shen Juan was the only one who thanked him.

Some people can't even be bothered to look at others properly.

So even the simplest and most basic thank you is enough to warm his heart on this winter evening.

But those damn media outlets actually had the nerve to say that Shen Juan was arrogant, rolled his eyes, and looked down on ordinary staff!
Damn it! It's all sword tombs!

The reputation of the Chinese entertainment industry has been ruined by these marketing accounts that aid and abet evil, collude with the wicked, and treat the masses like sharks!

He decided that he would definitely tell everyone about this online later to clear Shen Juan's name of the injustice he had been wronged by.

Improving Shen Juan's public image is everyone's responsibility!

"Friends, get ready to scream! Next up on the red carpet is Shen Juan, welcome!!"

Following instructions from the staff, Shen Juan walked around a corner and officially stepped onto the red carpet to appear in front of the live broadcast camera.

When the biggest star of the night, and indeed the entire Chinese entertainment industry, finally appeared, the venue erupted in a deafening roar of screams. Flashbulbs from the media area flashed like a sea of ​​stars, and the decibel level of the shutter sounds was on a completely different level compared to when other top celebrities appeared.

"Aaaaaaaaaa!!!"

"Teacher Shen Juan! Look this way!"

"Teacher Shen Juan! Over here!"

"Brother Juan! I love you!"

Unlike other celebrities who deliberately design their poses, Shen Juan only needs to nod casually to capture countless photos.

Fans who had been waiting in the red carpet live stream for a long time were overjoyed to see Shen Juan finally return to the Chinese entertainment industry. They flooded the screen with comments like "Welcome back Emperor Juan" and "Shurima, your emperor is back!"

"Wow! The screams everyone's making really match the theme of our Scream Night! Welcome Shen Juan!"

The host, holding a microphone, proactively greeted Shen Juan and led him to the interview area, unable to hide the excitement in his eyes. "We all know that your recent global tour has achieved excellent reviews and box office results. Now that you've returned to the Chinese entertainment industry after half a year, how do you feel?"

When Shen Juan took the microphone from the hostess, he deliberately bowed slightly to express his gratitude. This detail made the hostess pause for a moment, feeling flattered, as if Shen Juan had become different this time compared to before.

If he used to be sharp and outspoken, now he is more composed while still full of vigor.

Things have indeed calmed down considerably.

When he first rose to the top through "The Rap of China", he was angry and dissatisfied with the entire industry because he saw too much darkness (if an ordinary person can adapt quickly after entering the industry, it means that the person is not a good person in the first place) and suffered too much injustice (rappers are disliked by everyone).

After gaining international fame with his first album, he felt a slight sense of superiority when looking at the bunch of good-for-nothings in the Chinese entertainment industry.

After releasing their second album and starting to compare themselves to global pop superstars, they turned all their previous anger and disdain into gratitude.

Thank goodness they're so trashy and bad.

After all, it is precisely because they are so bad that it highlights how awesome he is and how important he is to those above.

And now?
"It feels good to be home."

Shen Juan chuckled as he held the microphone. His exceptionally handsome features, coupled with a rare liveliness and youthful energy in the Chinese entertainment industry, made him effortlessly charming to countless girls even when he casually lowered his eyes and smiled at the camera. This image became the first divine picture produced by Emperor Juan after his return to the Chinese entertainment industry.

"When I'm flying around to the next city on tour every day, what I crave most is all kinds of food from China. For example, when I had a concert in London, I was spotted by many fans at Chinese restaurants. It seems that no matter which city I go to, Chinese restaurants in that city will be crowded with fans and paparazzi."

The host was amused and laughed: "No wonder there were so many photos of you with fans online during that time. It seems everyone has figured out your routine. Can you share with us a moment that left a deep impression on you during your overseas performances, besides being spotted by fans?"

“There are too many.” Shen Juan thought for a moment and then smiled. “Take the concert in Seoul a while ago as an example. It was raining heavily that day, and the temperature was also very low at night. I saw a fan in the front row who was soaked by the rain but was still cheering for me. It was really touching. So after the concert, I found out that she was carrying my album with her and said that she had been keeping it in her arms because she was afraid of getting it wet in the rain.”

"At that moment, I suddenly realized that music, singers, and idols can truly transcend language, faith, and geography, becoming a bond that connects everyone."

A chorus of gasps and exclamations erupted from the audience.

If Lay and Kunkun said this, they would only be looked down upon and disdainful, because when these two hold concerts overseas, they consider it a success if the audience reaches four figures.

But Shen Juan is truly different. The difference between a tour with an average of over 60,000 people per show and a tour with an average of one or two thousand people per show is not just a matter of dozens of times on the surface.

He truly has the ability to unite fans worldwide through his work and content.

And he has already done it.

So much so that it is often mentioned above that "Shen Juan, an outstanding young artist in my country, has successfully built a community of shared future for mankind in the music industry by using himself as a bridge and link."

These are all vivid examples of how the top influences the bottom!

Shen Juan has brought honor to the country and to those in power in such a way that it's hard for the higher-ups not to keep a close eye on him and give him special treatment in certain areas.

"The bond and connection between you and your fans has always been something to be envied and admired." The host followed up, "So after the tour ends, will you take a break in China for a while? Will you bring the stage experience from the tour back to the Chinese entertainment industry?"

"It would be great if I could exchange experiences with other colleagues and seniors in terms of stage, music, and performance. After all, I am still very young and there are many areas where I haven't done well enough, so let's all improve together." Although Wajuan likes to post on social media, he doesn't like to make sweeping generalizations.

Humility is necessary when it is appropriate.

Moreover, his primary marketing focus upon returning to the Chinese entertainment industry is to concentrate public relations efforts on improving his personal image, which had been severely tarnished by rival capital (accusing him of being arrogant and diva-like).

Previously, because the focus was on career development, there were not enough resources to deal with image issues. Now that there is free time, it is time to spend time cleaning up the stains.

The recent criticism of Zhejiang TV was the starting point. He needs to let the public see a more authentic version of himself.

He needs to let the public know that he is at odds with capital.

Moreover, my biggest backing has always been myself and the country. What does it have to do with those crooked entertainment industry capitalists?
The path must be taken step by step, and the golden statue must be perfected layer by layer.

If you want to strive to be like MJ, you have to do many things that ordinary people are unwilling or unable to do.

It can only be said that the journey is long and arduous, but if you persevere, you will reach your destination.

The host's next question followed immediately: "Are there any plans for a new album? Everyone is really looking forward to it."

"I will release a Japanese album in about two weeks, and then an English EP in February or March next year. As for the Chinese album that everyone has been paying attention to, if I have enough time and creative inspiration in the first half of next year, it may be released in the middle or second half of the year."

During the month or so that I was locked at home during the Yiqing period, I had nothing better to do than use this time to write more songs to keep in reserve for future needs. At the same time, I could also go live to chat with fans at home and abroad and deepen our emotional connection.

So the only question to consider now is: should we live in our hometown of Shanghai or in Beijing?

And his three roommates
Should I keep them here at the Grand Mansion for a night of separation and revelry?
I have this feeling that if I don't prepare a box of small umbrellas at home in advance, something terrible might happen during this time.
After walking the red carpet, I entered the noisy inner venue and began to wander aimlessly, waiting for the party to begin.

First, he bumped into Lay, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. This guy immediately congratulated Shen Juan on his concert box office breaking 700 million US dollars, and mysteriously lowered his voice to ask Shen Juan how much the concert box office revenue share was. Many singers in China receive a fixed performance fee, but overseas they usually receive a share.

Shen Juan thought about it and decided that the profit-sharing ratio wasn't a particularly important industry secret. Anyway, top-tier singers like him all had similar ratios, around 40%-50%, so he just gave out 50%. Unexpectedly, this turned Lay, who was originally all smiles with dimples, into a meme.

It's really hard not to be shocked.

After all, the share of those 700 million US dollars alone is more than 2 billion Chinese yuan, which he has never earned in all his years in the industry.

(According to Chris's boasting to his girlfriend, he has earned a total of 20 billion. Although he may have exaggerated, it is certain that Lay did not earn that much.)

Then, Shen Juan bumped into Ju Jingyi, a "little potato" who was only up to his shoulder.

I have to say, Ju Jingyi is quite pretty.

If I had a slight aversion or resistance to cosmetic surgery before, that feeling completely disappeared after entering the industry.

Because it's so commonplace.

This is like the dark forest; you can't be sure if someone has had work done, and they can't be sure if you have either, but whether it looks good or not is an objective fact.

Therefore, female celebrities have started an arms race, and the richer and more famous a celebrity is, the better the procedures they undergo and the doctors they seek out.

Is it true that red aura nourishes the body?
It's simply a matter of upgrading the project once we have the money.

So after chatting with Ju Jingyi for a couple of minutes, Shen Juan added her on WeChat right under her surprised gaze.

It's not that I want to develop her into a fish fry.

He's just curious.

I'm curious about the sexual orientation of this female idol who has been in the industry for over ten years with zero scandals and has gone to great lengths to avoid suspicion. She even dared to refuse Wang Sicong's invitation when she was still relatively unknown, which caused Wang Sicong to lose his temper and curse her on Weibo.

Then they bumped into Miao Zong, who was wearing a backless long dress.

Shen Juan noticed that the earrings she was wearing were the ones he had bought for her during his shopping spree in Ginza last month.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

After saying goodbye to Miao Zong, Shen Juan continued to survey the scene. Just as he found Xiao Xiao and her group who had already teamed up, and was about to go over to chat and kill time, a familiar person who Shen Juan didn't want to talk to but had to maintain a friendly facade appeared beside him and waved with a smile.

"Teacher Huang, it's been a long time!"

Shen Juan's politely extended right hand froze Huang Lei's outstretched arms in mid-air.

"It's been almost half a year since we last met, from the time we finished filming 'Longing for You' until now." Huang Lei's smile was a little awkward, but he quickly adjusted his mood, then looked Shen Juan up and down for a while, and sighed with some satisfaction, "You really are getting more and more like a superstar!"

"It's alright. I think you're getting more and more like a master chef, Teacher Huang," Shen Juan replied politely.

"Hahahaha! Next year, I'd love for you to cook a few of my signature dishes, and you can give me your feedback, how about that?"

"Teacher Huang, you can ask someone else for this kind of thing, like Peng Peng or Teacher He," Shen Juan teased with a smile.

"Isn't Xiaotian a good fit?" Huang Lei asked with a smile, steer of the conversation toward the new guests who have already been confirmed for next year.

“She won’t do. She has a bad temper. Teacher Huang, I’m afraid your cooking won’t be good and she’ll embarrass you.”

Anyway, Shen Juan remembered that a while ago, Sister Tian and Xiao Ye had a fight over cooking. Sister Tian complained that Xiao Ye's cooking was not as good as Huang Lei's. Xiao Ye directly broke her defenses and said that she could not be insulted like that. In the end, Xiao Xiao had to step in as a peacemaker and order takeout to calm things down.

It can only be said that their friendship was cultivated in this kind of "small quarrel every three days and big quarrel every five days".

Although the triangle is the most stable structure.

But without Xiao Xiao and him, BIG3 would definitely fall apart!

"Is that so?"

Huang Lei secretly rejoiced that during the episodes this year when Shen Juan took leave and asked Tian Xiwei to fill in, he was out of fear and to save face for Shen Juan, so he didn't poison his girlfriend to test her compliance. Otherwise, he might have had to ask Teacher He to help him out of that predicament.
Thinking about it this way, I'll probably have to change my attitude towards her next year.
"What are you talking about?"

As the two were chatting about the details of next year's recording of the show, a woman's voice suddenly came from next to Huang Lei. Shen Juan turned his head and saw that it was Hai Qing, who had been seated next to Huang Lei that night.

Hai Qing is Huang Lei's student, and they usually address each other as teacher and student. This summer, she regained popularity for a while through the family drama "A Little Reunion" which she co-starred in with Huang Lei.

So tonight, I was invited by iQiyi to attend this year's Scream Night, adding star power to this annual meeting that rivals Tencent's Star Awards.

"Hello, Teacher Haiqing." Shen Juan, out of basic politeness, simply displayed a humble and low-key attitude.

"Just call me sister!" Hai Qing's enthusiasm was a little too much, making Shen Juan's half-step back all the more noticeable.

Seeing this, Huang Lei immediately teased with a mischievous grin, "You were just telling me how strong, dazzling, and attractive Shen Juan's stage presence is, and even said that Shen Juan is my god. Now that he's here in person, why aren't you shouting anymore? Are you embarrassed?"

"Shen Juan! You! Are! My God!!! (voice cracks)" Upon hearing Huang Lei's words, Hai Qing immediately knelt down on one knee, placed her right hand on her shoulder, and shouted loudly. Her exaggerated tone and actions attracted the attention of the surrounding guests. When they saw that one of the main characters was Shen Juan, they all took out their phones to take pictures and record the event.

This incident was also recorded in "Super Boy 2013".

Shen Juan's smile froze instantly.

Sister, have we become sea leopard traps too?

So, buddy, are you finally experiencing the same treatment as Ou Hao? Is buddy about to become a god in the Chinese entertainment industry?

Indeed, birds of a feather flock together; the disciples taught by a divine being are also divine beings that are difficult for ordinary people to understand.

This is almost guaranteed to be a trending topic tonight.

Shen Juan never expected that after returning to the Chinese entertainment industry, what would help him become a legend would not be his works or tours, but this woman.

"Thank you for your support, teacher." He quickly helped Haiqing, whose face was flushed with excitement as if she were proposing, to her feet.

"Really! I really like you so much!" Haiqing was still immersed in fangirl mode, her eyes sparkling with fervent light as she kept expressing her love for Shen Juan. "I've been following you since your first song and the first movie you made! I even went to your Beijing concert!"

"Yes, thank you for your support, teacher."

Shen Juan noticed that the crowd around him was moving closer, including many acquaintances who looked like they were watching a show.

He finally understood how Ou Hao felt every time someone used their ultimate skill at point-blank range.
"Being able to witness you get to where you are today, to see your transformation in acting and singing, and to see you achieve your dreams makes me truly happy for you! If we were to use fandom terms, I'd probably be your older sister fan or your mom fan!"

"Okay, that's fine, sis."

Out of the corner of his eye, Shen Juan noticed that Xiao Xiao, Tian Jie, and Xiao Ye, who were hiding in the crowd, were laughing hysterically.

"You've already achieved something truly remarkable! I hope you'll always be happy and joyful in the future!"

"Alright, alright, that's enough, stop talking, sis."

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