Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 415 Why is this field so green?
The Japanese are talking about this album, "Morpho," with great enthusiasm.

The same applies to South Korea and China, which are near Japan.

As many media outlets have noted, with Shen Juan releasing songs and holding tours in three East Asian countries to expand his fame and influence, he has successfully used himself as a bridge to connect Alovers in these three countries and even the entire Asia-Pacific region, forming a huge fan base.

No matter which country Shen Juan is active in, fans in that country will immediately process the latest materials (including but not limited to variety shows, media news, and data tables) into subtitles in various languages ​​and upload them online for fans in other countries to view.

For these fans who don't care much about national politics, their idols are the most important people in their hearts.

To this end, they are willing to spend extra time and energy to build friendships with fans in other countries, trying to respond to their idols' call in this way, and unite all Alovers in Asia and even the world to help them support their favorite idols to develop better.

In a sense, it does indeed align well with the core concept of "a community with a shared future for mankind" proposed by the person in charge.

In addition, he also possesses an exaggerated level of popularity and a broad base of casual listeners, which he has gained through his works.

Meanwhile, the Leviathan Era tour, which swept the globe with its fan culture, still lingers in the three East Asian countries.

Therefore, the release of Shen Juan's first full-length Japanese album, "Morpho," has naturally become a hot topic of discussion.

Many people are discussing the album's production quality and musicality, or predicting its commercial success.

Some say Camila Cabello is right; the quality of this Morpho card is significantly lower than that of Leviathan.

Those who disliked Shen Juan took the opportunity to mock him, saying he had lost his touch; those who had a relatively good impression of Shen Juan joked that he was good at controlling his score, showing the strength of an S-series champion in King of Glory games, but only playing at Master level in Diamond games, always only showing a competitive level that was a whole level higher than the game.

Some have said that compared to YAAIS's album last year, which included seven songs, this album features a more varied musical style, more diverse production, and more listenable tracks. This means that the threshold for music appreciation is relatively low, and the audience is naturally much larger than that of YAAIS. It is expected to achieve very good commercial success.

Fans were overjoyed by this, as they absolutely loved Shen Juan's explosive performance and record-breaking achievements!
Spectators and ordinary music fans alike said it was pretty good; there were more songs to listen to, making it worthwhile for them to spend money to buy a CD.

Some of the core fans who were drawn to Leviathan were disappointed, feeling that Shen Juan had lost his integrity as a "genius musician" in order to cater to the streaming market and gain commercial success. They believed that he had been put on a pedestal by his fans, lost in the readily available money and honor, and thus found himself in a difficult situation.

To be honest
Although each of his albums seems to have achieved great success, they are ultimately driven by singles.

Because he is a singer who pays more attention to current trends and market demands, and pursues hit singles, his primary goal is to quickly occupy the market and gain traffic to support himself. As an outsider, he has neither the time nor the right to showcase his musical growth and changes in the foreign music scene.

Therefore, unlike artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and The Bonsai, they don't focus on long-term artistic development and brand building, investing a lot of time and energy in overall planning and carefully conceiving the style, theme, and track order of the album to ensure the integrity and coherence of the final product.

Moreover, to put it another way, he is more inclined to be a star and idol than a musician and creator.

Becoming a musical genius was not his goal.

The true icons of our time are.

(In short, album artists are like traditional actors like Shen Teng and Huang Bo, while single artists are like rapidly changing internet celebrities. Although many singers, such as Rihanna and Celine Dion, have transitioned from early single artists to album artists with higher prestige and more stable achievements and influence in order to prolong their careers, if they can guarantee hit singles every year, then being a "top star whose appearance never ages" for a lifetime is not necessarily worse than being a "movie star".)
However, Shen Juan himself did not pay much attention to these trending online news and discussion topics.

The latest episode of "Wandering the World," which garnered much attention due to his participation, has been released on iQiyi.

This episode was the one he and Zhou Ye filmed in Austria in late October, spending three days there.

In short, the show "Wandering the World" allows guests to embark on a slow-paced journey with partners who have a "native relationship" with them. Through the celebrities' in-depth experiences at the destinations, they share their real feelings about the trip and explore unique lifestyles around the world.

There is no dry science popularization, nor is there a program script. Instead, through a professional documentary perspective and beautiful audiovisual language, the guests live like locals, enjoy every moment of the trip, discover the beauty that is often overlooked in daily life, and use slow travel to meet the world and meet themselves.

So just treat this show like a travel vlog and film it. Shen Juan happens to have a lot of similar experience.

Therefore, what is presented to the audience is that Shen Juan takes Zhou Ye to play freely in various tourist attractions in Austria. When they are recognized by local passers-by and tourists, they take photos with them. It doesn't feel like they are recording a TV show. Instead, it looks like a legendary publicly funded trip or a publicly funded romance.

The October wind in Vienna carried a chilly autumn feel, and Zhou stopped in front of the Neptune Fountain at Schönbrunn Palace to adjust his scarf.

Suddenly a gentle breeze swept by, and water splashed onto her face, bringing a slight coolness. Zhou Ye subconsciously shrank her neck.

Seeing this, Shen Juan subtly moved closer to her, using his body to help shield her from the wind carrying water droplets. This simple action perfectly showcased his boyfriend-like qualities.

Tourists came and went, taking photos to remember the moment. Shen Juan also planned to take a photo, but instead of focusing on the fountain, she quietly captured Zhou Ye's focused expression as she admired the sculpture. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and amazement, and her profile, illuminated by the sunlight, was incredibly cute.

Zhou Ye looked at him with a puzzled expression, tilted her head and asked, "Why aren't you taking pictures of such a beautiful fountain? Why are you taking pictures of me?"

But Shen Juan replied seriously, "You and the fountain are both worth recording with your camera."

"But didn't you say before that when you really like a moment or a scene, you don't want your phone or camera to distract you, and you just want to immerse yourself in the moment?" Zhou Ye clearly remembered the words Shen Juan said to her a month ago at Bieber and Hailey's wedding to comfort her.

"After saying that, don't you remember anything else I said?" Shen Juan showed Zhou Ye the photos he had just taken. "Of course, I took them to show you! Although I think the eyes are the best camera and the heart is the best film, that can only be enjoyed by one person alone."

"So you mean," Zhou Ye replied to Shen Juan, echoing what Shen Juan had once told her, "that you've already let go of your favorite scenery?"

"No~" Shen Juan smiled at her, his eyes narrowed. "Isn't my favorite scenery always right here?"

Zhou Ye couldn't help but smile, her heart overflowing with sweetness. However, since they were recording a show, she needed to be mindful of the impact and couldn't be too overbearing in showing affection. So, she could only try her best to remain calm and composed in front of the camera, gently punching his shoulder: "You're joking with me again!"

Fans who saw this started sending out comments.

The screen was filled with comments like "Shen Juan is so sweet," "He exudes boyfriend vibes," "The way Juan Juan talks to his girlfriend is so cute," "Suddenly I've noticed how good-looking my sister-in-law is," "Is this what encrypted calls between young couples are like?" "I don't understand, but I'm totally blown away," "Shen Juan is so handsome it's like he's in an idol drama," "Why is this field so green?" "I envy Sister Wei," "Chen Nian is crying in the bathroom," "Shen Juan's haters should tone it down tonight and stay off Weibo," and "Sister Tian: Damn it, do you think people are stupid just because they don't get angry?!"

Meanwhile, in the distant capital city.
Zhou Ye was beaming with joy!

Cheng Xiao was in a good mood.

Because she knew the next episode would be her show.

But Sister Tian was clearly not in a good mood.

Right now, she's scolding her Shiba Inu, Penmei, telling her that she's not allowed to eat the snacks Zhou Ye feeds her, not allowed to use the toys Zhou Ye buys for her, not allowed to go for walks with Zhou Ye, and not allowed to get too close to Zhou Ye!
(Someone in Sister Tian's eyes)

The program is still ongoing.

After lunch, the two visited the Hofburg Palace to see Empress Sisi, listened to music in the Golden Hall, and climbed 300 steps to the South Tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral. They left many pictures at these historical sites that made fans of the couple blush.

Then, in the evening, the two went to Prater Park, intending to ride the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel, a century-old structure known as the "tallest Ferris wheel of the last century."

The setting sun bathed the park in amber hues. Zhou Ye looked up at the slowly turning Vienna Ferris Wheel, its less-than-handsome exterior taking on a unique charm against the backdrop of the evening glow.

Shen Juan took off his baseball cap and put it on her head, lowering his voice to say, "Don't tilt your head back, or your neck will get sore."

After queuing for ten minutes, it was finally their turn.

Just as Zhou Ye was about to go in, Shen Juan, who was walking in front, suddenly reached out and blocked the top of the door frame: "Be careful not to bump your head."

The live chat was flooded with comments like "Jian Juan's boyfriend vibe is amazing" and "They're not a couple, I don't care what you say."

Zhou Ye in Beijing laughed again.

Sister Tian had no choice but to chat with Shen Juan on WeChat, subtly expressing her jealousy and dissatisfaction while watching the show.

Cheng Xiao wore a "kswl" (a Chinese internet slang term for a silly or amused expression) auntie smile.

As the Ferris wheel slowly rose, the city's hustle and bustle was gradually replaced by the sound of the wind. Zhou Ye curiously pressed himself against the glass, looking around like a cute little dog wagging its tail.

The view from here is excellent.

It offers a panoramic view of the entire city.

As the sun sets, the Danube River meanders into a silver ribbon, while the golden dome of the Hofburg Palace in the distance sinks into twilight.

Vienna at this moment seems to be in slow motion, the whole city shrouded in twilight as if coated with a gentle filter, telling ancient and romantic legends in the light and shadow.

"Indeed, sunsets are beautiful in every country and city~ It's just a pity that we only have a tiny bit of time each day to appreciate this scene, so we can't linger here any longer." Zhou Ye couldn't help but sigh.

As soon as he finished speaking, a cold wind blew by.

Everything around was quiet.

Then they heard Shen Juan whisper beside them:
“I remember reading a passage in Schopenhauer’s ‘The Wisdom of Life’ that said that workers who participate in the construction of a building do not know the overall plan of the building, or they do not keep the plan in mind at all times.”

“As a person lives each hour and each day of their life, they are not very aware of their overall life process and its characteristics. The more unique, valuable and meaningful a person's personality is, the more necessary it is for them to recognize the general trajectory of their overall life development and their own plans from time to time, which is of great benefit to them.”

"What he said was indeed profound and made a lot of sense, but I think that often, if we don't think about these complicated and trivial things, we can better appreciate the beauty of life. After all, isn't life all about those few moments?"

Zhou was stunned, and then his eyes widened slightly involuntarily. His breathing and heartbeat also paused. It was the instinctive reaction of seeing something amazing suddenly.

As the sun was about to set, the sky outside the window had already turned a deep blue. The bustling twilight and the quiet, deep night intertwined breathtakingly on Shen Juan's smiling face, subtly gilding him with a hazy, soft golden edge, making him seem to radiate a delicate glow.

There's a saying that goes something like this...

The sky is most beautiful when it is just before it gets dark.

Only now, with the help of her handsome boyfriend, do girls who travel and fall in love on public funds in foreign countries truly understand the meaning of this sentence.

Haiqing is right, this man is a god!

This guy is unbelievably handsome!!!

[Experience the magnificence of divine beauty, everyone!]

[I never imagined the most atmospheric scene I've ever seen wouldn't be from a romantic drama, but from a reality show!] [He's truly the most handsome person I've ever seen, and handsome doesn't just describe his face, it's the feeling he evokes!]

It's hard to imagine how Kris convinced himself to fight against such an opponent. Kudos to Kris!

[I've already taken a screenshot and made it my lock screen wallpaper!]

No wonder Sister Tian was so angry for her boyfriend; with such a handsome face right in front of her, who wouldn't be smitten?

[Dating Shen Juan feels so great! Not only is he so handsome and successful, but I can also ask him for money when I'm broke. I can meet his fans all over the world. If I had a man like that all to myself, it would feel unreal and make me suspicious.]

[Another hilarious picture of my weary life! Zhou Ye's expression perfectly captures my feelings, hahaha! Damn, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. My girlfriends are eating way too well! A pop star with god-like looks and an icon—God, if you let me date a man like that, I'd be willing to live in a mansion and drive a Porsche!]

Of course, the trip to Vienna was just the beginning of Shen Juan and Zhou Ye's planned three-day trip to Austria.

This story, presented specifically to the audience, can only reach its most perfect conclusion in Hallstatt.

In late October, a chill had already crept into Hallstatt, Austria, a world-renowned fairytale town.

The afternoon sun slanted down, casting a soft glow on the quaint wooden houses and alleyways.

After finishing their morning filming, Shen Juan and Zhou Ye decided to take the opportunity to wander around the town.

When they passed a window display filled with flowers, Zhou couldn't help but stop and beckon Shen Juan to take a picture of her.

As they walked down the path and arrived at the lakeside where the water was crystal clear, Zhou Ye enthusiastically had Shen Juan stand by the lake, then took out her phone, found a suitable angle, and captured the breathtaking green mountains and clear waters and her beloved Shen Juan in a photo.

Then they came to the other side of the town, where there was a small meadow scattered with fallen leaves.

The two sat on the grass and started chatting.

"I heard from someone that Hallstatt is a tiny, secluded little town, so small that it only has a few hundred inhabitants. Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation. There's no social interaction, and the scenery is beautiful!" Zhou Ye hugged his knees, smiling as he looked at Shen Juan's profile beside him, and asked softly, "So, what's it like? Any different feelings or experiences on your second visit here?"

“It definitely feels different.” Shen Juan casually reached out to straighten Zhou Ye’s scarf, which had been ruffled by the wind.

"Why?" she thought to herself, feeling quite pleased.

"Because someone is with me this time." Shen Juan's answer was concise, but it had the power to make people drool.

"Hey! Juanjuan, you're being so ambiguous. Are you trying to create a CP (couple pairing) with your old classmate?" Zhou Ye laughed heartily, so much so that her facial features were practically flying off her body. Of course, the Zhou Ye watching the show off-screen was even happier than the Zhou Ye on screen.

"So how do you feel? Do you like it?" Shen Juan sat cross-legged on the grass, quietly looking at the girl in front of him.

"Of course I love it! This is my most memorable trip abroad this year—no, this month!"

"Why was it changed from this year to this month?" Shen Juan frowned slightly, feigning confusion.

Zhou Ye rolled her eyes in a way that sounded like Shen Juan, as if to say, "Don't pretend to know the answer in front of the camera!"
We just attended Bieber's wedding together last month. If you've already forgotten about it so quickly, I'm really going to kill you!
Shen Juan raised an eyebrow slightly. "If you don't want to talk about it, then forget it."

Zhou Ye stared into Shen Juan's eyes, only seeing a mischievous glint in them. "Do you really want me to say it?"

Shen Juan nodded. "I'm very curious."

Zhou Ye couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Then let's forget it. I have my little secrets too."

"This is boring," Shen Juan rolled his eyes.

"Oh, right, Juanjuan!" Zhou Ye's smile remained unchanged.

"Ok?"

There's an interesting saying I don't know if you've heard: taking a walk alone is like having a date with the Earth.

Zhou Ye raised her head and smiled sweetly at Shen Juan beside her. Shallow dimples outlined a gentle and sweet arc on her cheeks, just like the hopeful and longing look she had when she made her request back then because Shen Juan took the opportunity to travel abroad for work but did not take her with him.

Shen Juan paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded slightly to the still adorable girl in front of him.

"I vaguely remember hearing about it from a buddy I'm very close to who often shares landscape photos with me."

Shen Juan's pointed remark made Zhou Ye's smile grow even sweeter and brighter. "So, do you feel regret now?"

"What regrets do you feel?"

"We missed the chance to have a one-on-one date with Earth."

"Oh, it's okay. There will be many more opportunities to spend time with her in the future, and I don't think she'll care about this. After all, she goes on dates with so many people every day, how could she possibly remember me alone?" Shen Juan's mood lightened, and her tone became cute.

Just as they liked to imitate his eye-rolling, Shen Juan's tone of voice would unconsciously become cute when he was with them. This effectively lowered his usual aloof celebrity attitude, giving them a sense of intimacy and making the relationship closer, thus making them love him more.

"That's hard to say, after all, you're so good-looking! It's not impossible that she'll remember you separately." Zhou Ye liked him like this the most, so she wished she could bury her head in his arms right now in front of everyone, and then rub against him like a baby maggot.

"What's the use of being good-looking? No matter how good-looking you are, all I can do now is sit here with you in the sun."

"You still feel wronged, don't you?"

"I don't feel wronged, I've just accepted my fate."

"What you said makes me so happy!!!" Zhou Ye mentally finished the rest of the sentence, "It makes me so happy!!!"

For the rest of the time, neither of them spoke, but simply enjoyed this rare moment of tranquility.

I lay leisurely on the grass, watching the sun gradually set in the west, and the sky began to turn a light orange.

Then comes the blues hour after sunset.

"The twenty minutes after sunset are known as the Blue Hour, the most beautiful time of day. When the sun is between -4 and -6 degrees below the horizon, the whole world is dyed a mysterious blue. And it is said that the four hours of daylight in the Nordic winter are all Blue Hour."

Zhou Ye suddenly remembered that someone had explained this phenomenon to them in the same way when they were in Japan, so she played the role of the person she liked and presented the story between them in front of the camera in a different way.

"So if you can't catch the sun at five in the morning, you can watch the sunset at six in the evening. They are equally beautiful."

"Weren't we watching the sunset? Why are we suddenly talking about the sunrise?" Shen Juan imitated the silly Sister Tian.

Seeing Shen Juan's cooperation, Zhou blinked and smiled at him, "I don't know then~"

They said nothing, yet it was as if they had said everything.

Occasionally their eyes meet, then quickly look away; without needing to say anything, a faint smile already plays on their lips.

The entire program thus came to a close amidst the breathtakingly beautiful and dreamlike blues moment in Hallstatt.

After watching the entire film, fans and viewers who were thrilled and blushed were clearly in an uproar.

Having consumed too much industrial saccharin, they've never seen a real couple interact so naturally and sweetly!

No, we can't say "open for business".

To be precise, it was a publicly funded trip and a publicly funded romance!

He openly flaunted his relationship with his sister-in-law!

So they flocked to the iQiyi comment section or Weibo to share their feelings after watching the entire episode.

[Wow, Wei Jie is so sweet and charming in private! She seems like a complete girlfriend when she's with Juan Juan.]

This show has completely raised my bar for good looks! So many scenes of him are so handsome it makes your legs go weak!

[These are all amazing photos! They're all snapshots of his life! I sincerely hope that Juanjuan will appear on more travel variety shows in the future. The relaxed and carefree atmosphere he exudes in these shows is just so beautiful! It's even so beautiful that it makes me want to cry. Juanjuan's journey has been so difficult 555]

[Juanjuan is so adorable when he's with others in private! His youthful charm and boyfriend-like aura are absolutely amazing! Those who say Juanjuan is cold and arrogant have no heart! In this Chinese entertainment industry full of greasy, fatherly men, Juanjuan is truly a breath of fresh air! I'm already prepared to dream about Juanjuan tonight!]

This episode was absolutely amazing! It's god-tier in my opinion! The visuals, the scenery, and the chemistry between the two of them were all absolutely incredible! I don't even know how many screenshots I took from this episode; it completely blows away the previous ten episodes!

Although I couldn't understand a lot of the dialogue, it just felt so good to watch. It felt like a lot had happened between them. Oh no, why do I suddenly feel like they're even more likable together than Tian Jie and Wa Juan? Is this something I can say? I hope the Spring CP fans won't attack me?

[Your ID is Penguin Rice, right? I've already taken screenshots and sent the evidence of your crime to Sister Tian's group. Just wait to get attacked!]

【No way!! Sister, give me a chance, I can support Sister Tian too! I can be a member of the Spring Army too!】

As the legendary spray-resistant queen and sister-in-law of 101, Sister Tian is always surrounded by these kinds of troubles.

Therefore, we will leave aside the dispute concerning Sister Tian for the time being.

In conclusion, Zhou Ye, who was previously unknown in the fandom, has successfully taken this opportunity to step onto the scene. She not only became the last of the BIG3 to enter the public eye, gaining fame and influence commensurate with her status in the fandom, but also successfully attracted a large number of CP fans to join her fandom.

This is definitely great news for this newcomer actor who currently only has one film released.

　The Ferris wheel quoted a few hundred words from my old eunuch book.
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(End of this chapter)