Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 562 Tell him to get as far away as possible (8k)

After the most prestigious and highly anticipated awards for Best Actor and Best Actress were presented, the awards ceremony came to an end.

Towards the end of the gala, the remaining major awards were announced one after another.

The Best Feature Film award went to "Leap".

The Best Director award went to Wang Rui for "Under the White Clouds".

The Best Screenplay award went to Zhang Yi for "Leap".

"Better Days" only won acting awards, while Shen Juan's other nominated film "The Matchmaker" won nothing.

But it is understandable.

After all, it's really hard for purely commercial films like this to win awards.

Even though it is hailed as the most successful Chinese-language film to go global.

With the final award decided, all awards for this year's Golden Rooster Awards have now been presented.

In terms of films, "Leap," which focuses on the struggles of the Chinese women's volleyball team, was undoubtedly the biggest winner tonight. With its profound interpretation of the spirit of the times, it won three major awards: Best Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography, making it the most honored film in the past year.

In terms of actors, "Better Days," which received the most nominations at this year's Golden Rooster Awards, successfully swept the Best Actor and Best Actress awards. Zhou Qiuyu became the Best Actress in all three major film awards, and Shen Juan became the nominee for Best Actor in all three major film awards. They are also about to achieve a grand slam of major film awards in mainland China.

Bona Film Group won Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for its two patriotic films, "The Bravest" and "The Captain," which to some extent confirms previous rumors that the Golden Rooster Awards were biased and ineffective.

Following this, the forty young actors selected for the "Starry Sea" project this year took to the stage to sing the theme song "Starry Sea".

"I see sails in the night sky, stars clustering around the moon, brilliant waves, hey yo ya yi ye, rippling a hundred times."

At the same time, four hosts, each holding a microphone, slowly walked onto the stage from the side and gently spoke during the breaks in the chorus.

"The 33rd China Golden Rooster Awards have come to a successful close. Let's meet again in Xiamen next year!"

"Goodbye!"

Goodnight, friends!

"good night!"

The camera zoomed out, and the Golden Rooster Awards came to a close with a chorus of young actors and the host's farewell.

Film industry guests, judges, media, and ordinary audience members left the venue in an orderly manner under the guidance of staff.

However, Shen Juan cannot leave for the time being.

As the focus of attention and the newly crowned youngest Best Actor, he still has a lot of interviews to complete.

Holding the Best Actor award trophy, he entered the interview room.

Media reporters rushed to ask questions.

"Mr. Shen Juan, first of all, congratulations on winning Best Actor! When Ms. Zhou Qiuyu won Best Actress, she said she would share half of the honor with you, and also mentioned that you often exchange acting tips on set and are very good friends. However, the outside world speculates that you don't have much interaction in private. So, Mr. Shen, what do you think of her statement?"

Shen Juan nodded slightly upon hearing this, a faint smile on his face, and said in a calm tone: "First of all, I must congratulate her again. She absolutely deserves this Best Actress award. The role of Chen Nian is too difficult. She has to portray the fragility of a young girl while also showing the resilience in her bones. She meticulously worked on every detail in every scene. I admire her professionalism."

Character is character, and acting skills are acting skills.

Although Huang Ya does have some minor flaws in her character and emotional intelligence, her professional skills are mostly on point.

"As for her saying she wants to share half the honor with me?" Shen Juan raised an eyebrow and smiled. "I think it's more about the tacit understanding between partners. We don't contact each other often in private, and our conversations mainly focus on analyzing the script and understanding the characters, but this kind of pure cooperation is very precious to me."

"The fact that she was willing to mention these things today is essentially an acknowledgment of our collaboration and an affirmation of each other's professional attitudes, for which I am quite grateful. However, I think people don't need to over-interpret our personal relationship. The best friendship between actors is actually about helping each other achieve their roles, and that's enough."

Although it's true that there's no need to discourage people, if given a choice, Shen Juan definitely wouldn't want to be tied to her.

So we still need to find a suitable opportunity to clarify things a bit, so that if this woman's reputation collapses one day, it won't implicate him.

The second reporter followed with a question: "Just now, Zhou Ye said very directly on stage that she hoped it would be you, that it must be you, and that you, Teacher Shen, would always be the best leading man in her heart. The audience cheered loudly at that time. What were your feelings when you heard those words? Were you surprised?"

When Xiao Ye was mentioned, Shen Juan's rather formulaic smile visibly softened: "To be honest, I was a little surprised at the time. I didn't expect that she, who is usually a little shy, would be so bold. But I think she's more cute. Her undisguised sincerity is very infectious."

"Many people know that she and I are very good friends in our daily lives, but what most people don't know is that Xiaoye is a rare person with a very energetic personality. She will cheer me up when I am feeling down, or send me funny videos and jokes to make me smile."

"So what she said to me on stage today was not only recognition of me, but also encouragement. I am very grateful to her because she helped me become a better version of myself."

"She is a very important person to me."

The third reporter focused on Shen Juan's acceptance speech: "Mr. Shen, what you said to your fans on stage was particularly touching and moving. I saw many fans in the audience shedding tears. Why did you choose such a formal and serious occasion to say such delicate and personal things to your fans?"

Upon hearing this question, Shen Juan smiled.

How do you know this was said to the fans?

Couldn't he have said it to his group of girlfriends?

Or perhaps both?
"When I said this, I didn't worry about whether it was formal or not. I just felt that I should say what was on my mind. Many fans write me letters or send me private messages. In their eyes, I seem to be omnipotent, but what is truly amazing and what makes their lives extraordinary is actually themselves."

"It is because they are willing to persevere when they are tired and never give up when they are confused. I just happen to be a small reference. So I want to tell them that they don't have to force themselves to be strong all the time. It's okay to be vulnerable sometimes. Even just going to the park to bask in the sun and feel the breeze is taking good care of themselves."

"Then, some people use your mistakes to slander you, while others understand your shortcomings but still love you. Fans are probably like that to me, so I want all my fans to know that I can see their emotions and their growth, and I remember them all. We have a two-way relationship."

The last media question was: "Professor Shen, in your acceptance speech you quoted a great man and said that you were prepared to fall and be shattered. This sentence sounds very powerful and profound. Are you worried that you will face more pressure after winning the award? Or do you have some other concerns?"

Shen Juan shrugged, the relaxed and casual expression on his face fading slightly, replaced by a calm and resolute demeanor.

“I never worry about pressure. As I said, pressure can help us discover problems and can motivate people to improve. I enjoy pressure, and I am well aware that everyone’s expectations of me will only increase. If my future works cannot live up to these expectations, criticism will naturally come. This is normal and a reality that I must accept. There is nothing to worry about.”

"So what I really mean, what I really want to say is that I don't care whether it's heartfelt praise or ulterior motives. I accept it all, because even if I fall to my death, it's not a big deal. Anyway, I have never pursued a smooth and dignified landing."

"Because what I truly like and care about has always been the few seconds of brilliant light when a shooting star streaks across the sky."

The pilgrimage to fame has no shortcuts; on the contrary, it is fraught with danger and bitterness from the very beginning. Countless people have fallen under the halo of fame and lost their original aspirations when they first embarked on this path. Countless people have been burned by unseen flames and given up halfway through.

Although tens of thousands of people from all walks of life around the world crowd onto this path, the vast majority of them can only become ashes along the way. Only a very few can reach the "end" they set for themselves, obtain what they want, and then usher in a complete rebirth from the inside out, a complete transformation.

Shen Juan was well aware of this.

Given his current stature and value, it's no longer realistic for him to retire gracefully and land smoothly.

It involves too many things and carries too much value.
His every move attracts the world's attention, every word he utters is repeatedly interpreted by public opinion, and every choice he makes is no longer just about his personal future, but also about the livelihoods of a group of people behind him. Even his unintentional actions may change the lives of his fans.

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During this special period, he has long since transcended the realm of an artist and entered a stage where he carries the expectations of many.

So his purpose in saying this was nothing more than that.

Rather, it was a desperate measure, leaving no room for retreat.

With countless expectations piling up and driven by his own desires, he had long since lost any chance of turning back.

Therefore, he could only continue climbing and keep moving forward.

After completing the media interviews, they left the Strait Grand Theatre.

On the way back to the hotel, Yangyang Jin didn't offer her blessings; she simply gave Shen Juan a big hug.

I wouldn't say I'm proud of him.

After all, it was expected that Shen Juan would win the Golden Rooster Award.

She didn't find it difficult at all.

In fact, after more than three years of companionship and more than half a year of reflection, she has completely realized her own feelings.

so.
She just wanted an excuse to hug Shen Juan.

The assistant, clutching his phone, exclaimed excitedly, "Boss, you're amazing! You're not only the first actor born in the 80s or 90s to win the Golden Rooster Award, but also the youngest! The trending topics are exploding right now. If you click in, the comments section is full of your fans celebrating!"

"Let me be healthy."

Shen Juan took the phone from his assistant and began to read the comments and discussions from netizens regarding this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

Some people were simply discussing who got the award.

[As expected, there's no suspense. Huang Xiaoming is out of the running for Best Actor; Xiao Yang's "Sheep Without a Shepherd" is a remake, so he's out too; Wu Yuhan and Da Peng are just there to make up the numbers, so they're out as well; that leaves only Shen Juan who truly deserves the award, and of course, his performance in "Better Days" is indeed well-deserved.]

[Having debuted only three years ago, and with singing as his main profession, he's already almost achieved a grand slam in the single-genre competition—this man is simply a god!]

I've heard that many people in Taiwan also like Shen Juan, and the Golden Horse Awards would likely have been tempted to award him Best Actor to expand the award's influence. It's a shame the Golden Horse Awards made such a mistake; otherwise, Shen Juan might have had a chance to become the youngest actor to win all three major film awards.

I'd like to talk about Zhou Ye and Tian Jie's performance tonight.

[Help! Yezi, you're so daring! I hope it's you, it must be you, it absolutely is you! These three sentences made my heart race! I thought she would say some polite, well-meaning but awkward things, but she just openly showed her favoritism. This kind of straightforwardness is so touching!]

[A rare, direct confession in the Chinese entertainment industry! No hesitation, no ambiguity, just saying in front of the entire audience and the live broadcast, "You are my forever best leading man." I admire that courage! And his voice was clearly trembling, yet he insisted on speaking very loudly; his timid yet determined demeanor was just too adorable!]

[I hope it's you, it must be you, it absolutely is you! I declare this the most memorable moment of this year's Golden Rooster Awards!]

【No way, what happened to my sister Tian, ​​who's such a big shot? They said she'd be banned across the entire internet, but they didn't even show her a single scene? So heartless?】

Why didn't I see #SisterTian'sStatus# trending today? Oh, I almost forgot, Sister Tian was banned from all platforms. Oh well, it's okay then. Sister Tian, ​​just focus on your sentence and undergo ideological reform. Shen Juan has Zhou Ye taking care of him, and she loves him very much, so don't worry about Shen Juan being alone. He's doing well, don't worry about him~

Some were moved to tears by Shen Juan's acceptance speech.

Because he knows his success didn't come easily, he cherishes it immensely and is very grateful to his fans who have supported him along the way. Therefore, I can often clearly feel Shen Juan's passion for his profession and his love for his fans. For that reason alone, I'd be a fan of his until I'm 80!

The reason I don't have the energy to pursue anyone else is because I know I've already met the best person. It's not that I don't have the energy, but because I know no one else loves their fans like Shen Juan does. He tells his fans to always put themselves first, even when he's suffering and exhausted. He loves the stage and his fans. Because of him, I've also learned not to give up and to try my best in everything. So I've dedicated the one and only love of my life to Shen Juan.

[Juanjuan gives off a very gentle feeling, like the kind of good husband who would softly ask you what you like to eat and then immediately run to the kitchen to make it for you. I can't imagine how happy I would be to marry a man like Juanjuan who can cook, do housework, is humorous, cute, rich, and so handsome!]

[Sister Tian, ​​who was banned from speaking: That's what I think too!]

Surrounded by love, he stepped onto the platform and openly expressed his affection under the gaze of the entire audience. I've never seen anyone as adept or willing to express love to their fans as Shen Juan. His sincerity compels you to stop and stay. He truly is a person with an extremely strong spiritual core, and a very kind, principled, and thoughtful individual. I am deeply fascinated by this unique vitality of living in the moment—its restlessness, resilience, and inclusiveness. That's why Drake is truly disgusting; all the worst aspects of humanity can be embodied in him.

The battle for honor has begun, and all Alovers should prepare for it! Give your hearts!

Fight! Only fighting!

Matter is indestructible; it simply disintegrates.

After reading the comments, Shen Juan returned the phone to his assistant.

Then I took out my phone, opened WeChat which was overflowing with unread messages, and started replying to the blessings and encouragement from my relatives and friends.

Sister Tian, ​​Xiao Ye, Xiao Xiao, Wang Chuan, Xiao Hu, Xiao Shen, Bao Bao, No. 6 Cun, Jing Yi, Tong Tong, Ai Bao Na Bao.
This is bound to require a lot of time and effort.

But he enjoyed it very much.

I don't think there's anything wrong with it.

Because feelings are mutual.

For any relationship to last, it requires patience and sincerity, and careful management and maintenance. Although he did occupy a more proactive position in so many relationships, his overly detached status inevitably caused many ordinary girls with limited social experience to unconsciously lower their posture and hide their true thoughts in his presence, unable to maintain the same normal attitude as they would with ordinary people.

But he wouldn't be so arrogant as to think he could easily gain their eternal trust and affection, or control everything about them.

After all, people always change over time.

Therefore, he also needs to make appropriate changes.

The 33rd Golden Rooster Awards Concluded: Shen Juan Wins Best Actor with a High Number of Votes, Zhou Qiuyu Becomes the Third Actress in History to Win All Three Awards (Golden Rooster, Golden Horse, and Golden Bell).

"A memorable moment at the Golden Rooster Awards: Zhou Ye shouts in public, 'I hope it's you, it must be you, it's definitely you,' a sweet moment that melts the hearts of netizens."

Shen Juan's Golden Rooster Awards acceptance speech contained a hidden surprise: the first half was a tender confession that brought fans to tears, while the second half directly confronted the current situation and revealed his sharp edge.

From Newcomer to Best Actor: Shen Juan's Ambition and Clear-headedness: Why Can a Person Pursuing Fame and Fortune Win the Respect of the Entire Industry?

In a secluded corner where no one is watching, Tian Xiwei, who cannot be seen in public, silently cries for Shen Juan backstage. Netizens say: She loves him so much.

Although this Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor has little impact on Shen Juan's personal achievements, his fans are still very happy. There is still a great deal of discussion online about Shen Juan breaking the dominance of middle-aged male actors in authoritative awards in mainland China and reshaping the landscape of the Chinese entertainment industry.

However, Shen Juan no longer pays much attention to it.

He is more focused on things in the present and the future.

On the way to Shanghai, Yangyang Jin noticed that Shen Juan wasn't asleep, so she simply came over with her tablet and started chatting with him about work.

"First, Bona Film Group sent us an invitation. They have two film projects they want you to star in next year."

"What project?"

Yangyang Jin looked down at the tablet and read out the information on it: "Peacekeeping Riot Squad and Four Seas. The former is about the UN peacekeeping force. They said this movie will greatly help your international image. The latter is Han Han's new work. The plot has racing elements. Han Han specifically asked you to play the male lead."

Shen Juan couldn't help but laugh. "Greatly helps my international image? Isn't this just self-praise?"

"There is indeed such suspicion."

"So, Yangyang, what do you think?"

"Personally, I don't really recommend you take it. After all, Bona's film production level is limited. They've only become so impressive in recent years because of their patriotic films. Also, your schedule isn't very suitable for next year. You're producing and distributing AS4 in the first half of the year, and you also have a period drama you promised to film in the second half. Plus, the script you wrote is already being prepared by the company with a project team, which might start next year or the year after. So, it doesn't seem like you have time to take on outside projects."

"Then let's just reject it. Are there any other scripts?"

“Wen Muye has a project called ‘Miracle’, and Han Yan also sent me a script related to funerals.”

"Also, it will start next year?"

Yangyang Jin nodded. "Mm."

Shen Juan pursed his lips and shook his head again.

If he only intends to dominate his own people and reign supreme in the Chinese entertainment industry, then he might accept the offer.

After all, both of them can be considered high-quality resources.

The former helped Yi Yang Qianxi further solidify its foundation and establish its unique position among the younger generation in the Chinese entertainment industry.

The latter helped Zhu Yilong win the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor, which propelled him to stardom and launched his relatively smooth film career.

The problem is that he cares more about the global market.

His artists' income mainly comes from overseas.

The country also needs him to connect with the international community and face the world.

Moreover, both "Major Events in Life" and "Grandma's Grandson" focus on family relationships and views on life and death, but "Major Events in Life" doesn't even come close to touching upon the subject matter of "Grandma's Grandson".

Therefore, the decision to refuse to perform was not difficult.

His time is very valuable, which means that he generally won't take on a role if the script and the character aren't very meaningful.

"Okay, let's talk about endorsements then."

Are there any cases where the lease expires and the owner doesn't renew it?

Yangyang Jin shook her head and calmly explained the situation: "Except for Xiaomi, which we voluntarily did not renew, all the others have been renewed, and the endorsement fees have all been increased to a certain extent. As for Huawei, as per your request, we only signed a one-year contract. We'll find some time to shoot the advertisement, and it will probably be officially announced early next year."

After saying that, she added the key background of this cooperation: "Huawei is currently facing joint sanctions and boycotts from multiple countries and regions, and its layout in the European market is significantly hampered. Therefore, their initiative to seek cooperation this time is actually aimed at paving the way for their return to Europe through your endorsement."

"I don't think it makes much sense."

"They also know that mobile phones are not fast-moving consumer goods or luxury items, and the influence of a single celebrity is unlikely to change much. So what they are doing is just to leave an anchor point there, to use your influence to maintain a certain voice on the foreign internet, so that they can return to Europe when the situation is relatively stable in the future."

“But we only signed a one-year contract.”

Yangyang Jin imitated Shen Juan's smile and shrugged, "This means they'll offer you a bigger contract to stay next year."

"Alright." Shen Juan smiled helplessly.

In fact, compared to Huawei and Xiaomi, he prefers to endorse small brands that are not well-known but have strong financial resources.

On the one hand, this is because it can effectively avoid netizens' criticism and abuse regarding his endorsement of domestic brands while he continues to use Apple products.

He's had enough of being forcibly held hostage by Xiaomi's marketing matrix, and of being repeatedly mentioned and over-consumed by Lei Jun.

Some of their actions were just outrageous!

Another reason is that, given his current status, he has long since passed the stage where he needs brand endorsement to maintain his image.

Before he broke free from the entertainment industry's traffic-driven framework, he might have needed to rely on the titles of top-tier brands to build up his image and increase public awareness. But now, both the depth of his work and the stature of his industry are enough to support his personal image, so there is no concern that "endorsing small brands will lower his status."

Therefore, his approach to business has shifted from "blindly pursuing big brands" to "finding collaborations with a higher degree of compatibility".

After all, more than the prestige and fame of a brand, he values ​​whether the other party can give him enough freedom, whether they will overly restrict his personal life, and whether they can maintain a respectful and equal relationship in business cooperation. For him now, business cooperation is no longer the tool to enhance his status.

"Then there's the music production team that's been assembled for you in China. After Glory wraps up filming, you can see when you can finish recording your album's lead single and the two Christmas surprise collaboration tracks you mentioned a couple of days ago. Including post-production, time is quite tight, so you need to hurry."

November and December are the Christmas season for the North American music scene every year. Considering that a large number of Christmas songs will return to the Billboard Hot 100 during this period, many singers will avoid releasing songs during this time in order to avoid their songs being affected. Shen Juan has never really touched the Christmas season before.

But this time he chose to join.

He contacted Bieber and Ariana Grande in advance, planning to collaborate with them on a new arrangement of old songs. He plans to release remixes of "Mistletoe" and "Santa Tell Me" close to Christmas, using the special occasion of Christmas at the end of the year to announce his return in advance and warm up for AS4 next year.

"Don't worry, there's no need to worry about the time."

Yangyang looked at the composed Shen Juan with suspicion. Her intuition told her that something was wrong with Shen Juan's relaxed demeanor.

"Don't tell me you've already written all the songs for your next album."

"Not really, but if inspiration strikes and I really get serious, I can write songs very quickly."

no way.

My buddy has a good memory.

Therefore, the captivating lyrics and melodies from the original timeline lingered in his mind, echoing repeatedly, and he could never forget them.

As they chatted, Shen Juan remembered something else.

"By the way, the day before yesterday I saw a private message on Instagram from thousands of Japanese high school students. They said that because of loyalty, all high school sports events in Japan have been suspended this year. This means that many high school seniors who aimed to participate in major competitions can only say goodbye to their high school careers with regret."

"So? You're going to start another fundraising campaign?"

"No, it's not that bad. They're just left with regrets, not injured, disabled, or sick. Why would I donate money to them?"

"Then what do you want to do?"

"My main job is as a singer, so of course I write songs!"

Yangyang Jin frowned slightly and expressed her concerns: "Isn't it a bad idea to release so many songs at once? You know, even the best works need time to be digested after they enter the market."

Shen Juan didn't have such concerns: "Actually, it's fine. After all, I create in multiple languages, so I can use different languages ​​to target different national markets. Releasing Chinese, Korean, and Japanese songs won't affect the release and promotion of English songs in the European and American markets, and the same applies to English songs in East Asia."

Yangyang Jin pursed her lips, clearly not wanting to argue with the more professional Shen Juan on this matter, so she brought up the last thing she needed to confirm with Shen Juan in person today: "Are you sure you won't be a permanent member of 'Longing for Life' next year? Hunan TV wants a definite answer so they can prepare in advance."

"I'm definitely not going."

"What about the year after next?"

"We'll see how things go the year after next; who knows what will happen in 2020 or 2022?"

That being said, unless there are special circumstances, Shen Juan will not withdraw from the recording, after all, Sister Tian is lonely and needs someone to accompany her.

"So what do you think about the show inviting a new guest to replace you? Hunan TV has put forward this possibility."

"Who will replace me?"

"They said they were planning to invite Zhang Yixing."

"he?"

Shen Juan couldn't hold back any longer. "Is this person really so interested in my resources and position? Why does he try to copy me in everything?"

"You should know that you are not only an idol to your fans, but also a target for many colleagues in the industry to learn from and even imitate."

"But I have never mentioned the words 'China's power'."

"They have mouths on their bodies, and they insist on taking advantage of you. What can you do?" Yangyang Jin was clearly speechless at Lay's bizarre behavior. In all her years in the industry, she had never seen a celebrity who was so eager to take advantage of others. Luckily, Shen Juan was too high-profile to take him seriously, otherwise she would have been disgusted by him.

"So if he really takes my place, what should I do when I come back the year after next? Let him go? Or turn it into a seven-person family and directly revamp it into 'Running Mushroom House'?"

"That depends on your choice. Anyway, the production team will definitely prioritize your opinion. You are the absolute core of the show."

After a moment of silence, Shen Juan finally gave a reply.

"Let him get lost."

"Does that mean he'll fill in for one season and then be kicked out next year?"

“I said I’d kick him out this year, right now.”

Considering that they had known each other for a long time, Shen Juan had always been tolerant of Master Lay. He would usually just laugh it off when he saw Lay posting bondage-themed articles, treating them as clown stories that would make him smile in his boring work life. However, this did not mean that he would unconditionally condone all of Master Lay's actions.

Ultimately, he and Master Lay were just superficial friends who had interacted in the workplace before. They didn't have much in common, nor much personal interaction. In fact, their relationship was maintained entirely by Master Lay's self-serving sycophantic behavior. He didn't really need this friendship or this connection.

So, why bring the "kidnapper" act to his attention?

Then don't blame him for turning his back on you.

(End of this chapter)