Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 418 Abusing one's power and indulging in debauchery

Amidst the enthusiastic screams of fans and the continuous focused discussions among netizens and music lovers, the concert proceeded smoothly for the next two days and finally came to a successful close at the Shenzhen Universiade Center on the evening of December 22.

During this period, some trending news events also occurred related to the concert and Shen Juan himself.

First, the six Cantonese singles that Shen Juan sang at the concert have all received a good number of plays in the past two days.

Especially the four songs: "The Necessity of an Old-Fashioned Date", "Long D", "Black Glass" and "A Winter Trip".

Of course, the reasons for becoming popular vary.

"The Necessity of an Old-Fashioned Date" won over the entire internet with its excellent lyrical melody and extremely realistic romantic lyrics (the original lyrics were written by Wyman Wong, who, along with Lin Xi, is known as one of the two giants of the Hong Kong music scene, and he wrote many hit singles such as Exaggeration and Wedding Invitation Street).

The initial traffic for "Long D" mainly relied on the popularity of the Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao CP, just like Shen Juan's CP with Ari in North America at the beginning of the year. Whether it's acting or music, CP is the most effective way to get people into the fandom. Of course, whether the fans can be retained in the future depends on the quality of the song itself.

"A Winter Getaway" is playing because it fits the festive atmosphere. It's currently the Christmas season, so many shops in Cantonese-speaking areas, especially on Hong Kong Island, are playing this song. The current phenomenon of it flooding Hong Kong is reminiscent of Shen Juan's "Pretender" which swept across the entire neon screen last year.

As for "Black Glass"
The reason this song became popular is rather bizarre.

The incident began when a man with a disability certificate (a Hong Kong Island resident) sang the chorus of a song shirtless in a busy downtown area, which inexplicably went viral across Hong Kong Island and attracted more and more young people who love to have fun to join the activity.

Not only did it propel the song to the top of Hong Kong's internet scene, but it also inspired some debuting singers to cover it in order to capitalize on the nationwide popularity, further expanding the song's influence and even escalating it into an unexpected and explosive hit.

It can only be said that young people these days are becoming increasingly abstract.

Many good songs, such as Eason's "The Lone Warrior," have become abstract because they have been influenced by abstract rhythms.

Then, news of Shen Juan also appeared in Japan.

NHK's 18 Festival has launched this year.

The number of views and the level of discussion are both very high.

In the full program, which lasted for more than an hour, Shen Juan not only shared his creative process when creating "BOY", but also talked about his state of mind when he was approaching adulthood and when he had just become an adult, which gave many fans and casual viewers a deeper understanding of this "Asian Light".

While not everything they say is true, public figures tend to embellish their past to some extent.

But it still comes down to the same point.

It's difficult to determine whether the matter is true or false.

Discuss the deeds but not the heart.

The point is not to investigate whether it is true or false, but to see what fans and casual viewers can gain from the content they produce.

If it can motivate fans to keep moving forward, then what's wrong with telling a couple of white lies?

(Of course, those who boast and lie for their own benefit, such as celebrities who claim to have earned 50 million in endorsement fees or sold millions of albums, and who exploit information asymmetry to make netizens think they are rich, need to be exposed by netizens. It's not that they can't boast, but boasting too much gives people a very bad impression.)
True global icons with considerable fame and influence not only provide auditory and emotional satisfaction to their fans through outstanding music, but also have the responsibility to provide positive content to their devoted fans and guide the formation of their values.

Shen Juan happens to have made significant achievements in both of these fields.

Therefore, the vast majority of the audience gave positive reviews.

This led to a surge in sales of CDs, prompting many people to visit record stores and buy CDs.

This might help the album get a sales surge at the end of the year and make a last-minute entry into Oricon's year-end album sales chart.

After the concert, I don't have any other work for the next few days, so I'm going straight back to Beijing for a short vacation.

On the 23rd, I took the BIG3 team to play golf.

Xiao Xiao has recently become obsessed with this sport, which is quite niche in China, and even plans to buy a golf simulator for her home.

The other three said they had no objections.

because
Because of his guilt for not being able to stay by their side all the time, Shen Juan usually doesn't refuse their reasonable requests.

Tian Jie, who loves all kinds of sports, also wanted to play.

Xiao Ye, on the other hand, wanted to steal the cat while Xiao Xiao was playing golf.

Recently, Sister Tian has been keeping a close eye on her, which has forced her to settle for petting Xiao Xiao's two aloof hamsters instead.

I'm going skiing at Wanlong Ski Resort in Zhangjiakou on the 24th.

Lei Jun invited him.

This guy took a photo with Shen Juan and posted it on Weibo, captioning it: "When I first met Shen Juan, I made a promise with him that we should go skiing together sometime. He readily agreed. It's a promise between two men, but we're both very busy. Shen Juan is busy holding concerts all over the world, and I'm busy promoting Xiaomi's new products. We haven't found a suitable time. So when I heard that Shen Juan had recently returned to China and was resting in Beijing, I immediately asked him out. Then I discovered that his skiing skills are no worse than mine, and we chatted about other things (promoting Xiaomi's new products). We have a friendship despite our age difference. Whether you're an ordinary employee or a spokesperson, once you join Xiaomi, you're all family!"

Clearly, the primary purpose is to cooperate with Xiaomi's public relations department in marketing to generate buzz for the upcoming Xiaomi 10.

However, since this was a family gathering, Lei brought his wife and children along, and there were quite a few people at the ski resort, Shen Juan didn't have much intimate interaction with the three BIG3 members during the skiing trip. They didn't seem like a couple who were inseparable, but rather like good friends who had known each other for a long time.

On Christmas Day, the 25th, Shen Juan accompanied the three young ladies, who were fully armed, on a day of shopping.

As night fell, while they were browsing luxury goods in the store using Shen Juan's card, Shen Juan was sitting in a chair looking at cars. He planned to buy a few sports cars to fill his empty garage, such as top-of-the-line models like Porsche, McLaren, Ferrari, and Lamborghini to collect.

Anyway, his income is now incredibly high.

For him, spending one or two hundred million yuan to buy a car is just a drop in the ocean; he can earn it back by holding a few concerts.

Meanwhile, the episode of "Wandering the World" that Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao recorded in Hungary at the end of October has also been released online.

Thanks to the popularity of last week's episode, many people have been eagerly waiting on iQiyi for the next episode to be released.

Of course, this does not include Shen Juan and his three companions.

Because they had agreed in advance that no one was allowed to look, so as not to damage their relationship or affect family harmony.

Budapest, Hungary, a city gently embraced by the Danube River, is filled with romance and mystery.

After finishing his concert in Madrid, Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao came here to begin filming the reality show.

Although Budapest is known as "Little Paris," its security seems to be quite good, not as bad as Paris. Therefore, the production team and Shen Juan can travel and film in this city, which is not very well-known internationally, with peace of mind.

Their first stop in the morning was the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, an ancient bridge spanning the Danube that connects Buda and Pest and has witnessed countless historical changes across the European continent.

Standing at the bridgehead, a gentle breeze caressed their hair. Shen Juan glanced at Cheng Xiao beside him, his eyes, which had been so affectionate as when he looked at a telephone pole, now filled with tenderness. Especially with the enhancement of the program's filter, it was filled with a romantic atmosphere that would make female fans swoon!
My goodness! They turned a reality show into something resembling an idol drama so easily! No wonder they're so dedicated to Master Juan!

This episode also saw its first wave of comments right from the start, with fans praising Shen Juan's good looks and thanking the production team for managing to get him to film a travel variety show and make him look so good. It's a paradise for all those who appreciate good looks!

But for those friends who are familiar with Shen Juan
That look in his eyes is actually a passive skill of his.

Many times he clearly didn't mean it that way, but in other people's eyes he seemed exceptionally gentle and affectionate.

It can only be said that the original timeline was created by Bellingham of the British Empire, and the "camera kicking method" invented and popularized by Shen Juan in the current timeline is secretly exerting its power again. He understands what fans and viewers want to see, and he also knows how to make the most of his good looks.

Then, they strolled leisurely along the Danube, chatting about everyday matters.

"King Gigi has recently shed his skin again."

"So frequently?"

"It seems to be said that the better the living environment, the more frequent the occurrence."

"It seems you've taken good care of it."

"That was our joint effort. I mean, you often helped me look up information about keeping lizards online."

Shen Juan smiled and changed the subject for her: "This is your first time in Hungary, right?"

Cheng Xiao looked at Shen Juan, "Is this your first time too?"

Shen Juan nodded. "Speaking of which, have you ever thought that you might come back to this place to film a show in the future?"

Budapest?

"Ah."

“Sure, the scenery and climate here seem pretty good, and there don’t seem to be too many people, it’s not too crowded.” Cheng Xiao looked at Shen Juan curiously, “But how did you know that a program would ask me to film here? Is it because you think this episode will be a hit, so it can attract other program teams?” “You’re even more daring than me.”

"You underestimate your influence!"

Boats occasionally glide across the shimmering river, with tourists laughing and chatting, enjoying the pleasant time.

Although there weren't any major scandals, Cheng Xiao is a professional idol after all, and she's much better than Tian Jie in terms of facial expression management and speech control. She doesn't talk about sensitive topics, but the subtle romantic atmosphere between the two has already made many fans and viewers swoon.

We walked and stopped for about fifteen minutes.

Cheng Xiao was suddenly drawn to a street performer by the river. An elderly man with white hair was playing the violin with great concentration. The melodious and soothing tune flowed through the air. She stopped and listened quietly. Shen Juan then stood beside her and accompanied her to appreciate the folk traditional tunes of this foreign land.

After the performance, he immediately offered his thanks in Hungarian and gave the old man a large reward, which moved the old man to tears. The old man said a lot of things that Shen Juan could not understand, but it didn't matter that he couldn't understand, because it was enough to feel the sincere emotions contained in his words.

Often, we speak in order to express our feelings.

So what's wrong with skipping the step of translating language into emotion and directly experiencing the emotion?

Around noon, they arrived at the Central Market.

The place is bustling with activity, and there are all kinds of stalls with a wide variety of goods. You can find almost any kind of product here.

The two planned to buy the ingredients themselves and then cook a Hungarian specialty dish according to online tutorials.

Although they might argue over differing opinions when selecting ingredients and cooking, they quickly compromise and reach a consensus. The tacit understanding and intimacy that can only be cultivated after a long period of knowing each other and gaining a deep understanding of one another once again stirred up the audience.

[Ouch, this tastes so sweet! I need to take my insulin!]

I've shipped quite a few couples in the Chinese entertainment industry over the past few years, but it's extremely rare to see one with such great chemistry as this one.

[I think the Chinese entertainment industry should consider giving them a food variety show. Not only are their looks appetizing, but even the food they make looks unbelievably delicious! With chefs this good-looking making such beautiful food, even if it tastes awful, I'd still eat it all!]

We still don't know why Huang Lei keeps clinging to the "Yearning for the Kitchen" show, even though Juanjuan is clearly a better cook than him.

We still don't know just how sweet Sister Tian and Wajuan are in private; they've been together the longest.

This show is a paradise for those who appreciate beautiful faces! The filters are used perfectly; every frame looks like a professional photoshoot.

In the afternoon, they arrived at Fisherman's Fortress.

This Hungarian landmark, built on the banks of the Danube River, boasts a unique architectural style and captivating views.

Standing atop Fisherman's Bastion, one can enjoy panoramic views of Budapest and the Danube River. Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao strolled along the castle walls, taking photos from various angles and admiring the scenery along the way. The setting sun cast its glow upon them, resulting in many stunning photos that fans discussed.

Before we knew it, night had fallen.

The lights illuminated the streets and alleys of Budapest, making this historic city even more enchanting.

The cruise ship glides slowly on the Danube, the water reflecting the dazzling lights on both banks, swaying gently with the ripples.

"The internet says the Capitol Building is decorated with forty kilograms of gold. No wonder it looks so dazzling at night with the lights on." Cheng Xiao leaned against the railing of the cruise ship, looking at the Capitol Building in the distance, which was glittering like a mythical palace. The luxurious and noble gilded dome was particularly eye-catching in the night. It would be hard for anyone who saw such a sight for the first time not to be shocked.

She tilted her head slightly, her fragrant long hair fluttering gently in the night breeze. "But Juanjuan, don't you think this place looks a lot like the Bund? And this Danube River is just like the Huangpu River."

“It does look quite similar.” Shen Juan put his hands in his coat pockets, but his gaze shifted from the dazzling Capitol Building to her.

In late October, the nighttime temperature in Budapest was only in the single digits, but Cheng Xiao wore only a very thin knitted sweater in order to look good on camera. His shoulders trembled slightly in the night wind. He subconsciously took half a step forward and used his body to shield himself from some of the cold wind: "Do you want me to get you a coat?"

"Not for now! Because more important than whether it's cold or not, I think right now..." Cheng Xiao's eyes reflected the magnificent scenery along the riverbank, and at this moment they seemed to shine like a pair of golden eyes that would never go out. She suddenly took out her phone, her fingertips quickly swiping across the screen, and then said with an excited smile, "It has to be accompanied by Lana Del Rey's 'Young and Beautiful' to really feel it! What do you think?"

The moment the familiar intro began, Shen Juan watched her sway gently to the melody and couldn't help but chuckle. He reached out and tucked a stray strand of Cheng Xiao's wind-blown hair behind her ear. "On such a cold day, you're still trying to create an atmosphere?"

"Atmosphere is a very important thing."

A melodious tune, full of decadent charm, gently drifted along with the river breeze. Cheng Xiao leaned against the railing, gazing at the reflections floating in the shimmering water: "And listening to this song, looking at the stunning scenery before me, I suddenly felt that time in the whole world had slowed down, and I even had an impulse to stay in this moment forever and quietly appreciate the beauty."

"Actually, it's just that your heart has slowed down." Shen Juan took out a hand warmer from his pocket and put it in her palm, making a secret promise known only to the two of them while showing concern, "Don't get too cold, there will be many more moments like this in the future."

Cheng Xiao felt a warmth emanating from both her palms and heart, and a sweet feeling welled up inside her. She couldn't help but ask, "Do you think people who work in the Capitol Building feel happy and motivated every day when they see such a night view?"

"Maybe, but for them, this is probably just an ordinary daily routine." Shen Juan looked at the myriad lights that lit up on the opposite bank. "Just like the reason why so many people travel abroad, it's not necessarily because the scenery in China is not as good as abroad, but because they want to change their environment and find something new."

"So, was today anything new or exciting for you?" Cheng Xiao suddenly turned around. The two were so close that they could see the light reflected in each other's pupils. She cleared her throat and asked, with a mix of seriousness and playfulness, "Was the scenery we saw together different from usual?"

Looking into those star-studded eyes, Shen Juan suddenly remembered their first meeting on the film set two years ago, when she also had a mischievous and adorable smile just like now.

And now, after so much time has passed and so many things have happened, she is still as pure and lovely as ever.

At that moment, the night wind in Budapest seemed to understand his thoughts, and suddenly playfully twirled the stray hairs on Cheng Xiao's forehead.

He almost subconsciously raised his hand to tidy up her messy hair, and then used his palm to shield her from the raging river wind. The action was so gentle and natural that the director and crew off-camera couldn't help but smile like doting aunts.

"Of course," Shen Juan replied gently.

"The scenery we've seen together is all different."

In the distance, the magnificent gilded dome of the Parliament Building reflected shimmering gold on the river, and the brilliance in his eyes already surpassed all the lights of Budapest.

At this moment, not only was Cheng Xiao's heart pounding, but even the fans watching the show were frantically flooding the screen with comments like "I'm shipping them!" and pink hearts, pushing the sweet atmosphere of the entire episode to its climax.

It's hard to imagine just how handsome Shen Juan is in real life! Even idol dramas can't fully capture how good-looking he is. In my opinion, with the combined effect of the show's filters and the fantastic atmosphere, Shen Juan has reached a whole new level of handsomeness in his career! This man is a god!!

[Help! Anyone understand?! My beloved is practically a god-like figure forged in a golden furnace! The moment the gilded dome of the Capitol Building poured light upon him, my pupils dilated so much I almost dropped my phone! What kind of chosen prince descended from heaven?! All the splendor pales in comparison; the words "debauchery" are practically welded into his DNA!! He stands there like a walking legend of luxury, his eyelashes not covered in light, but in shards of galaxy diamonds!! This isn't some earthly male celebrity; he's clearly a dual deity from ancient Greek mythology, the god of wealth and beauty. I declare that from today onwards, my aesthetic DNA has been completely rewritten by him. Help! This man is so handsome I'm breathless!]

[The moment Shen Juan fixed Cheng Xiao's hair, I was instantly hooked! This is like something out of an idol drama!]

[The screen is overflowing with pink bubbles! This isn't watching a show, it's watching them fall in love! Please stay glued to this screen!]

[Aaaaaaah! Zhou Ye, I'm so sorry, but I declare Shen Juan and Cheng Xiao to be the sweetest couple I've ever shipped this year! It's giving me diabetes! I've been rewatching that line, "The scenery we see together is all different," over and over again! I won't tell you who was rolling around in bed because of it!]

Has no one considered Sister Tian's feelings?

[Sister Tian should have been coaxed into submission by Shen Juan at home by now. I even saw her subtly showing off on Weibo yesterday~]

[Fellow fans, who understands?! The two of them were on the ship looking at the magnificent Capitol Building, with "Young and Beautiful" playing—the atmosphere was absolutely amazing! It turns out there really are people in this world whose eyes sparkle when they look at someone they love! I'm totally shipping them to death!]

[I declare the last two episodes of "Wandering the World" to be absolutely phenomenal! Dilraba gave the show a fantastic start, and Shen Juan elevated it to an incredibly high level at the end! The photoshoot-quality visuals and the explosively sweet chemistry between the main characters were simply amazing!]

Using her looks to commit crimes, she showers everyone with sweetness.

This is probably the self-made outline and concise summary of the last two episodes of "Wandering the World" that Shen Juan participated in.

In these two episodes, both Shen Juan's appearance as he matured and entered his golden age, and his interactions with his fellow guests, which were not particularly intimate but still seemed sweet and engaging, left a very deep impression on the viewers.

Therefore, Shen Juan also took this opportunity to greatly reverse the previous controversy surrounding him as a "scumbag" through marketing.

Of course, it's true that he's a scumbag.

But there are differences even among scumbags.

Some scumbag men find dogs repulsive.

For example, Chris, who loves fried noodles.

He appeared online for a second, and his reputation was utterly awful.

However, some scumbags don't evoke strong feelings of aversion or disgust from netizens; at least they won't start criticizing them the moment they meet.

Shen Juan is slowly developing in this direction.

In his view, his career achievements at this stage have reached a certain level and have stabilized somewhat.

Therefore, it is time to follow the established plan and systematically reverse the less-than-positive public opinion caused by the smear campaign by competitors step by step through various entry points.

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(End of this chapter)