Chapter 689: The Dust Settles (10,000-character update!)

Lu Yan He had once served as a spokesperson for Ye Mai Net for a period, enjoying a honeymoon phase with them.

For Ye Mai Net, the collaboration with Lu Yan He had indeed helped them reach a new level.

To this day, this partnership is still cited as one of the classic collaboration cases in the entertainment industry.

The website's tone and user base brought a massive, stable amount of attention and exposure to Lu Yan He during his starting phase, while Lu Yan He's own public image and his favorability among the general public helped further solidify Ye Mai Net's brand image and expanded its popularity.

If not for the problems that arose in their later cooperation, the two sides might have been able to open up an even greater landscape had they continued to work together.

After Lu Yan He stopped working with Ye Mai Net, although the website failed in its attempt to get Yu Jiang to create their new electronic magazine, "Star!", the overall development of the site remained quite good.

"Will Ye Mai Net's top management agree to be acquired?"

"That depends on the offer from the Shijin Group. If the price is high enough, why not? Everyone's shares can be cashed out directly," Chen Siqi said. "Maybe they'll all achieve financial freedom and can choose to retire and enjoy life."

Lu Yan He: "That's a bit of an exaggeration."

Chen Siqi: "For those who hold company shares, a company going public is one good opportunity to make money, and a company being acquired is another. It just depends on what the bosses of Ye Mai Net are thinking."

Lu Yan He: "After Yang Zhouli was punched by Yang Zhoujin, they didn't contact us again, nor did they come out to respond to the incident. After being silent for a while, it's quite surprising that they suddenly popped up again because of this news."

"Yes," Chen Siqi nodded. "However, it does align with my deduction about the previous events. The more I think about Yang Zhouli coming to your livestream room to apologize, the more I feel that we were just being used."

"You mean, that was self-directed and acted by Yang Zhouli?"

"Calling it self-directed isn't quite right. Unless that jerk side of Yang Zhoujin is all an act, Yang Zhoujin isn't someone Yang Zhouli can control. I think Yang Zhouli just happened to see an opportunity to bypass Yang Zhoujin and step in front of everyone," Chen Siqi said. "Think about it, that day Yang Zhoujin called Yang Zhouli a 'cheap seed,' what do you think that meant?"

"You mean Yang Zhouli is also an illegitimate child?"

"That's definitely not it," Chen Siqi shook her head. "Although he had very little exposure before, he's had a name since he was a child. But it's possible they don't have the same mother."

"Uh."

"Anyway, before that incident, among all the young people in the Yang family, Yang Zhoujin was the only one who could openly appear in public activities under the Yang family name and stir up all kinds of news," Chen Siqi said. "And, according to what I've heard, the Shijin Group originally wanted Yang Zhoujin to be in charge of the cultural and entertainment industry line. But, as you can see from this Ye Mai Net news, that line is now being handled by Yang Zhouli. I don't know if this has anything to do with what happened on the day of the livestream, but either way, Yang Zhoujin hasn't surfaced since then."

Lu Yan He nodded thoughtfully.

"So, we should try our best to avoid their mess. Otherwise, there's no telling what kind of trouble might follow," Chen Siqi shrugged. "If we somehow end up becoming a force in someone else's camp and get misunderstood, suffering an unprovoked disaster, that would be truly frustrating."

Lu Yan He: "We'll just have less contact with Yang Zhouli from now on."

"Mm," Chen Siqi nodded. "That's right, we should have less contact."

After saying this, Lu Yan He realized something belatedly: what Chen Siqi had just said felt very much like something Chen Ziyan would say.

These women who work in the professional world seem to have an innate, keen insight and associative ability. Lu Yan He wouldn't find it strange for Chen Ziyan to say these things, but he was still a bit surprised that Chen Siqi could—

Chen Siqi didn't know that much about his work or about Yang Zhouli as a person.

Lu Yan He smiled and shook his head, feeling it was incredible.

Lu Yan He met up with Yan Liang and Zhan Yun, preparing to walk the red carpet together.

Li Zhibai immediately gave Lu Yan He a wink when he saw him.

"You guy, you're going a bit too far. I want to ask you out for a bite to eat, but I can't even get you to come out."

Lu Yan He said: "I'm not as free as you. I have to accompany Siqi. Don't you have Yan Liang to keep you company?"

Li Zhibai immediately complained: "He's keeping me company, my foot! He's busy as hell. He started working the moment he landed. I even served as his assistant for a while."

Lu Yan He laughed.

"That's not impossible, right?"

Li Zhibai: "I hope one of you two can win an award. Otherwise, you've made me run all the way here for nothing."

Lu Yan He said: "That's not up to me. If you have the ability, go be a judge, then you can decide."

"You're dreaming," Li Zhibai curled his lip.

"Of course I'm dreaming. If my dreams aren't beautiful enough, what else is there to talk about?" Lu Yan He said. "Although I'm very humble, I also have beautiful dreams every day. Sometimes the dreams are so beautiful that I wake up laughing."

Li Zhibai: "You really have no shame!"

The waiting area for the Golden Globe Awards red carpet was still quite crowded with stars and artists.

The star-studded lineup here was still very powerful.

Lu Yan He saw Edward Hodgson once again.

Darren Wilson specifically pulled them together for a photo, intending to release it to the media later.

At times like this, besides winning an award, exposure is the most important part.

Edward Hodgson whispered a thank you to Lu Yan He once more.

Lu Yan He: "You acted brilliantly. You absolutely deserve to win."

Edward Hodgson smiled and said: "That depends on whether the judges are willing to give it to me."

He looked at the others beside Lu Yan He.

"Oh, you are the actors from 'Friends', right?" Edward Hodgson said. "I recognize you, including you, you also came to guest star on 'Friends'. I remember you."

Edward Hodgson said this last sentence to Li Zhibai.

"Are you also following 'Friends'?" Zhan Yun asked with some surprise.

"Yes, I am. I'm a loyal viewer of this show," Edward Hodgson said. "I heard that this show is also preparing to be remade into an American series and is currently casting actors."

"I don't know what the situation is right now either," Lu Yan He said with a smile. "I only know that Maxine is producing it."

Edward Hodgson: "I wish you all success in winning an award. I will applaud for you with all my might."

"I hope so," Lu Yan He didn't show humility in front of him.

After some pleasantries, Edward Hodgson took another photo with everyone.

It wasn't just Darren Wilson who had promotional tasks; they had them too.

The three leads of 'Friends' were attending the Golden Globe Awards ceremony; how could they not take some photos to send back?

Now that the second season of 'Friends' was also a hit, it was naturally a promotional period.

Indeed, 'Friends' had quite a bit of popularity overseas, and there were many viewers who had seen it.

When Lu Yan He and his group walked onto the red carpet, Lu Yan He not only heard the photographers calling his name, but also heard them calling the names Li Lili and Hu Fan.

These two names were the characters played by Zhan Yun and Yan Liang in 'Friends'.

Zhan Yun and Yan Liang were equally surprised to hear these two names.

They had only heard others say that 'Friends' had many viewers overseas, but being noticed and liked by many people is something that must be "seen to be believed" to truly "personally experience."

Before they heard the photographers' shouts, they were actually a little nervous, worried that no one would recognize them when they walked onto the red carpet.

However, the Golden Globe red carpet is actually relatively short and easier to walk.

The truly difficult red carpets are the Oscars and international film festivals; their red carpets are either as long as a runway or have so many photographers that you have to stop almost every step.

For Lu Yan He, attending any occasion or walking a red carpet nowadays wouldn't make him too nervous, but he would be excited. Yet, this time at the Golden Globes, he wasn't. He was also surprised, thinking it was because he was with others, so he didn't feel like he was all alone.

Furthermore, although no one said it, he could feel from Zhan Yun and the others that "he was their reliance," so he couldn't be nervous at this time, nor could he show too much excitement. The air of "acting cool" came unconsciously; he had to be "as usual," appearing as if "I am already familiar with this and accustomed to it."

Entering the main hall, the socializing truly began.

Before Lu Yan He could go to greet others, many people had already taken the initiative to find him.

Everyone started with congratulations, then chatted about film projects like 'Red Eye Flight' and 'Source Code', and then talked about 'Godless', which he would star in later. From everyone's attitude, one could fully feel that they believed Lu Yan He would establish a firm foothold in Hollywood from now on.

Lu Yan He took Yan Liang, Li Zhibai, and Zhan Yun to greet a group of actors and introduce each other.

Because the red carpet segment was very long, they were in no rush to take their seats in the main hall.

In this waiting area inside the hall, there were cigarettes, wine, and drinks. Everyone chatted and exchanged pleasantries. Because there were no media or paparazzi, everyone was relatively relaxed.

After about twenty minutes, Jiang Yuqian entered, and ten minutes later, Chen Bige and Zhang Ruozhi entered one after another.

Lu Yan He couldn't help but sigh, saying: "I have never seen so many Chinese actors at an overseas event at the same time."

When he said this, Jiang Yuqian had just finished chatting with someone nearby and turned around.

"It's my first time encountering this too," she said. "It's really great."

They entered the main hall one after another to find their seats.

The creators of 'Friends' and another nominated British series were at the same table.

It was a spy drama that was very popular last year.

Everyone got to know each other and exchanged pleasantries.

Chen Bige sat on the other side with Zhang Ruozhi.

Chen Siqi said: "I didn't expect the Golden Globe Awards ceremony to be round tables. I thought it was a theater-like environment."

She looked around with great curiosity.

Because it was her first time inside, seeing so many stars she had only seen in news and film and television works with her own eyes, Chen Siqi was quite pleasantly surprised.

Many people, after dealing with the entertainment industry for a long time, become disillusioned with stars. However, some people will always maintain enthusiasm for this industry, and Chen Siqi is such a person. She knows that many stars are not worthy of their positions and rely entirely on packaging.

However, she is someone who discovers the positive rather than magnifying the negative. In the entertainment industry, she has met some people she truly admires and respects, such as the skilled Chen Bige, the hardworking Jiang Yuqian, the patient Jiang Jun, and the many unknown but passionate actors in the Jump Up theater who have good acting skills.

Therefore, when Chen Siqi sees these stars, her reaction isn't "these trash," but curiosity about the experiences behind each of their successes.

Being popular for a moment is luck; being popular for a period is strength; but being popular for a long time requires support from all sides.

The more successful the person, the richer their experience.

With the start of the Golden Globes, to their surprise, the category for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, for which Lu Yan He was nominated, was one of the first to be awarded.

And before Lu Yan He could even react, it was announced that this award had nothing to do with him.

The winner was an actor from an American series.

Lu Yan He subconsciously applauded with everyone else, maintaining a smile.

Chen Siqi asked in a low voice in Lu Yan He's ear: "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Lu Yan He shook his head. "I knew from the start that there was basically no chance of winning."

Chen Siqi asked: "What about the Best Screenplay award later?"

"I don't know about that one. Maybe there's a chance, maybe not," Lu Yan He said. "For acting awards, unless the work is a huge hit or I have already accumulated enough competitive capital in Hollywood, for foreign actors in foreign series like us, being nominated is itself a form of affirmation. This is the common understanding in this environment."

Chen Siqi nodded.

"Understood."

Lu Yan He added: "Relatively speaking, the screenplay award is purer and focuses more on content. Among these technical awards, perhaps because it's not that kind of key major award—although the screenplay award is a major award, it doesn't have the same kind of prejudice as the acting awards."

"That might not be called prejudice."

"Yes," Lu Yan He nodded. "Anyway, that's the idea. When people choose the screenplay award, they don't consider so many off-field factors."

Chen Siqi nodded.

Lu Yan He was to present the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

And this award would be presented two awards later.

So, Lu Yan He would soon have to go backstage to prepare.

When Lu Yan He appeared on stage, there was a round of applause from the audience.

Lu Yan He had a bright smile, the kind of bright smile that is very photogenic.

"Thank you!" he said to the audience first, then began to read the presentation speech, introducing each nominee. However, he didn't know any of the nominees and could only read from the script, then announced the winner, Leonard Gonzalez.

Lu Yan He remembered him; besides being nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series this year, he was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Film.

A double nomination in hand.

A very strong actor.

He went on stage amidst the applause.

Lu Yan He wore a smile and presented the trophy to him.

His posture was quite polite and congratulatory.

What Lu Yan He didn't expect was Leonard's attitude when he received the trophy from him.

Generally speaking, no matter what, a winner wouldn't be so negligent as to not say thank you to the presenter.

However, not only did Leonard not say thank you, he didn't even look at Lu Yan He once throughout the whole process.

Lu Yan He showed a hint of surprise.

It just so happened that at this moment, both he and Leonard were on the live television broadcast and the big screen at the venue.

Lu Yan He's rather surprised raised eyebrow was captured by everyone.

The venue was also stunned.

Lu Yan He didn't say or do anything because of this.

He silently stepped aside, following the normal rules, waiting for Leonard to finish his acceptance speech before going off stage with him.

After Leonard finished his acceptance speech, he walked off stage without looking back, not looking at Lu Yan He to go off stage with him as is usually the case.

Lu Yan He was now certain that Leonard indeed disliked him for some reason.

Lu Yan He almost immediately guessed that Leonard was likely going to be scolded.

If nothing else, at least a charge of racial discrimination would be pinned on him.

At this moment, Lu Yan He was even more surprised than angry.

He didn't understand why Leonard would do this.

He followed him off stage and returned to his seat.

Just then, after another award was presented, it went to a commercial break.

"Leonard was too rude. He shouldn't have received the award from you with that attitude."

The British actors at his table said so directly.

Lu Yan He shrugged, expressing helplessness and that since things had reached this point, there was nothing more to say.

The British actor at the table asked: "Have you had any conflicts with him?"

They subconsciously thought so. If someone could be so rude to another person in public, and both sides were famous and influential people, if there hadn't been a conflict or contradiction in the past, how could Leonard do such a rude thing?

Lu Yan He said: "If you believe me, actually, today is the first time I've met Leonard. Before this, I hadn't spoken a word to him at all."

Everyone at the table looked surprised.

It was truly confusing and overwhelming.

Afterwards, Darren Wilson came over and said to Lu Yan He: "He must be doing this because you stood up for Edward before. He and Edward are both competing for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this year, and both belong to the first tier."

Lu Yan He realized, feeling a bit surprised.

Was it really because of this reason?

"His agent has already come to me to negotiate, hoping we can be understanding."

"Understanding? He should apologize first, right?"

"I estimate he will apologize. Leonard's brain is too unclear. Expressing dissatisfaction and venting in this way—in fact, you standing up for him is a very normal public relations behavior, and he has the same behavior," Darren Wilson said. "But his performance on stage this time was too low. His agent is especially afraid that you will take the lead in criticizing his behavior later, which will cast a shadow over his Oscar journey."

Lu Yan He: "I won't do that. However, even if I don't, there will definitely be no shortage of people criticizing him online. Can he really handle the PR?"

"It's very difficult to handle the PR. However, according to normal methods, his agent should immediately start writing a response, stating that Leonard's behavior on stage was not intentional, but that he was too nervous and thus ignored you, and then apologize to you. Although even if he does this, many people still won't believe him, but on the surface, this matter will pass," Darren Wilson said. "It just depends on whether you are willing to let him off like this."

"Of course, I suggest you don't pursue this matter and don't push him into a corner," Darren Wilson added. "This is also to accumulate a good reputation for yourself. Leonard has many friends in Hollywood. If you are willing to be tolerant and forgive him this time, it will be beneficial to your image."

Lu Yan He asked: "After he apologizes, won't I need to stand up and accept his apology?"

Darren Wilson: "That depends on how you think about this matter, whether you want to save face."

Lu Yan He: "With him, no. I am indeed too lazy to go and criticize how excessive his behavior was, but if I am still required to play along and act out a scene of forgiveness, then I am not happy about that either."

People—especially artists—are right to be decent. Therefore, Lu Yan He didn't want to appear too petty and nitpick about such things. But to be "coldly treated" and still cooperate with others to express "understanding," that would make him too cheap and easy to bully.

Darren Wilson nodded. "Okay, at your current position, there is indeed no need to compromise," he said. "Then we won't make any response."

Afterwards, Yan Liang's Best Actor and Zhan Yun's Best Actress awards all ended in failure.

The three acting awards for 'Friends' yielded no results.

Lu Yan He smiled and shook his head, saying to Yan Liang and Zhan Yun: "It's okay, come back next time."

The next award to be presented was the Best Screenplay award.

Yan Liang: "I hope we can get this award."

"Keep a normal heart," Lu Yan He said.

Without any PR and not mixing in their circle, being nominated was already enough.

It was quite good.

What surprised Lu Yan He was that the presenter for the Best Screenplay in a Comedy Series was Jiang Yuqian.

Jiang Yuqian walked onto the stage gracefully, radiant.

!

Lu Yan He suddenly had a feeling—

Could it really be 'Friends' winning the award?

That's why Jiang Yuqian was specifically arranged to present the award in this segment.

Jiang Yuqian read a presentation speech, opened the envelope, and took out the list of winners.

The moment she opened it and saw the content, she was suddenly pleasantly surprised, even moved to tears, covering her mouth with one hand.

"'Friends'!"

She looked in the direction where Lu Yan He was.

Yan Liang was the first to stand up, applauding violently.

Lu Yan He showed an incredible expression, and a burst of joy surged from the depths of his heart.

He turned to look at Chen Siqi, suddenly unable to restrain himself, and in a moment of impulse, kissed her on the lips.

The applause all around was as enthusiastic as the sea.

Zhan Yun and the others all stood up, smiling excitedly.

Chen Siqi patted Lu Yan He on the shoulder and said: "Okay, go get the award."

Lu Yan He took a deep breath, calmed his mood, and walked all the way there. Darren Wilson, that guy, suddenly crossed several tables at this time, came to the middle of Lu Yan He's path to the stage, and hugged and congratulated Lu Yan He warmly.

Lu Yan He's peripheral vision also saw Chen Bige and Zhang Ruozhi.

They were also full of sincere surprise and excitement, standing up and applauding for him.

Lu Yan He made eye contact with them and waved his hand.

Walking onto the stage.

Jiang Yuqian's eyes were already red from being moved to tears.

She handed the trophy to Lu Yan He and hugged him excitedly.

Lu Yan He: "Thank you, Sister Yuqian."

He held the trophy and came to the microphone.

At this moment, he could see that besides the people he had just seen, many others had stood up and were applauding for him.

Including Edward Hodgson.

He even whistled to show his congratulations.

Lu Yan He gripped the trophy tightly, turned to look at Jiang Yuqian standing beside him, and said: "Thank you, Sister Yuqian. You are my lucky goddess."

Jiang Yuqian covered her mouth with both hands, still immersed in excitement and thrill, unable to recover.

Lu Yan He looked at the audience.

"Fortunately, thank you Golden Globe Awards, thank you Foreign Press Association, because you not only nominated me, but also nominated 'Friends' and 'Love Letter' for several awards, so I can win my first significant award in the United States under the witness of familiar friends."

"The return of the show 'Friends' is a turning point in my life, and being able to meet so many like-minded friends to produce this show together is another miracle in my life."

"I am a Chinese actor, a Chinese screenwriter, yet I can win recognition at an award that does not belong to China. As a creator of film and television, this praise from peers makes me deeply encouraged. I also very much welcome all friends to come to China to take a look. I really hope that in the future I can write enough and good enough scripts to cooperate with every excellent producer, director, and actor present. I will continue to work hard."

Lu Yan He raised the trophy in his hand and showed a particularly bright smile.

'Friends' being able to win a Best Screenplay award at the Golden Globes was an unexpected joy.

When Chen Bige lost in her Best Actress category as expected, their Golden Globe trip was over.

Of course, there was still an afterparty.

They would all attend.

For this attendance, Lu Yan He and the others mainly treated this trip as a promotional tour for 'Friends'.

A Chinese drama being nominated for a Golden Globe has its own significant meaning. Their attendance together was to use the influence of this award to promote 'Friends' to further open up its popularity in Europe and America and attract more viewers.

The afterparty was of course also an important promotional window.

Here, the atmosphere was much more relaxed.

Every award had settled.

For filmmakers, this was just an intermediate stop, and the final destination was the Oscars later. But for series, this was already settled.

Another award is the Emmy Awards, whose influence and authority are not much higher than the Golden Globes.

Darren Wilson was very excited and grabbed Lu Yan He to say it many times.

"Hollywood really likes you! You can win an award on your first nomination!" Darren Wilson said to Lu Yan He. "No one expected 'Friends' to win Best Screenplay in a Comedy Series. It's simply incredible."

Lu Yan He said: "It's okay. After all, this show has a group of viewers all over the world. Although it's not a top-tier hit in Europe and America, as a non-English series, the playback data is already quite good."

"Of course," Darren Wilson asked. "Are you really going back tomorrow? Won't you stay for a few more days? Sigh, you are always in a hurry. I want to help you arrange some exposure but have no way."

Lu Yan He said with a smile: "When I come to shoot a movie or promote a work later, there will be plenty of opportunities."

Darren Wilson thought of the many cooperation projects Lu Yan He had with Hollywood later, nodded, and said: "That's true. Okay, I will also help you keep an eye on the projects you want."

The projects Lu Yan He wants are those that can impact top film awards. Because for commercial films, he is already not lacking. The two films 'The Mist' and 'Godless' are enough to guarantee his performance in the commercial film field in the next few years.

Darren Wilson added: "Just now after 'Friends' won the award, Leonard's agent came to me again. This time the attitude was more sincere, hoping we wouldn't mind that matter. He also indicated that an apology would definitely be issued tonight."

Lu Yan He smiled.

"Has his performance just now already caused a lot of controversy and criticism on the internet?"

"Yes," Darren Wilson nodded. "Especially the Asians in Europe and America, there are a lot of protests and criticisms, believing that he is racially discriminating against you."

The environment in Europe and America is indeed prone to making things a big deal.

Lu Yan He doesn't know if Leonard discriminates against Asians, but in this matter, his motivation shouldn't be this point.

"The winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Film just now was James Gray. Neither Leonard nor Edward got it. However, their Oscar nominations should have been stable," Darren Wilson said. "But if Leonard doesn't handle this matter well, it might affect the Asian judges voting for him, and even cover other judges."

"He is too impulsive," Lu Yan He didn't expect that he would comment so objectively and coldly.

But he recognized it from the bottom of his heart: in the circle of fame and fortune, even if you don't like someone, on the surface, you must give people basic respect, unless others provoke you first.

To tell the truth, his standing up for Edward is itself one of the most normal PR behaviors in the awards season, and it's not that he influenced fairness much. If he stood up and stepped on Leonard to praise Edward, then Leonard would have the qualifications to do that thing at the Golden Globes. The problem is, Lu Yan He didn't mention Leonard a word at all.

Lu Yan He also saw Schmidt Lowly of Green Valley and Zebby Doyle of Parameter at the afterparty.

Executives of such film companies, especially first-line executives in charge of film production, basically never miss such activities.

In such a place, one is to update industry trends at any time, and the other is to maintain feelings with the most popular actors and producers.

Meeting from time to time is crucial for the relationship between people.

Lu Yan He learned about the preparation progress of 'Red Eye Flight' with Schmidt Lowly. The production of this film is relatively simple, hotel, cabin, these are two main scenes. Of course, in fact, the most important thing is the cabin scene.

Schmidt Lowly was so quick to be willing to take 'Red Eye Flight' because he saw this point.

The difficulty of production is so low that even any emerging film company can produce it.

Schmidt Lowly said: "We are negotiating the male lead. This film is completely a one-man show for the male and female leads. We still need an actor with greater popularity."

Lu Yan He asked: "Is there a direction?"

Schmidt Lowly said: "There is a list, we are looking at them one by one, and we will have auditions when the time comes. If you have time, you can come and see it together."

Lu Yan He nodded and said: "Although there is a high probability that I don't have time, if I have time, I also want to come and see. I want to see how you Hollywood people choose actors."

Schmidt Lowly said with a smile: "Every company is different."

"The basic logic should be the same," Lu Yan He said. "What about 'Godless'?"

"'Godless' is still modifying the script, and we have to start choosing actors after the final draft," Schmidt Lowly said. "Are you interested?"

"Mm," Lu Yan He nodded. "I am very curious about how you choose actors. Sometimes, your Hollywood blockbusters don't really care about big stars, and they must be led by first-line actors. I see that some big productions, such as your 'Transformers' the year before last, used actors who were not famous at the time."

"Because this IP itself has a very solid fan base, plus according to our grasp of the market, this subject matter itself has a market. Using first-line stars will instead affect some viewers to watch this movie, unless this actor is really suitable for everyone to look forward to his performance," Schmidt Lowly said. "For example, the role you play in 'Godless', when the script is taken out, everyone tells me that the Asian character in it is suitable for you. We did a viewer survey, and everyone is looking forward to you playing it. In this case, choosing a star is meaningful."

Lu Yan He nodded thoughtfully.

The relationship between movies and movie stars is indeed dynamically adjusted. But in China, it is not yet possible to say "it doesn't matter if you don't use stars." In China, movies without stars basically flop 99% of the time. This is market logic. Even if Lu Yan He gained something from Schmidt Lowly's words, he dared not easily challenge such a law.

It's just that, before choosing star actors, doing viewer surveys to grasp the audience's acceptance and expectation of a star actor appearing in a certain subject matter or a certain type of role is still quite meaningful for reference.

As soon as Lu Yan He finished talking with Schmidt Lowly and wanted to find others, he was immediately greeted by others.

It was almost midnight, and Lu Yan He and Chen Siqi left first.

In fact, when they left, the afterparty was far from over.

Jiang Yuqian and the others were still at the scene, getting to know different people.

Before Lu Yan He got into the car, he took a look outside. Outside the railing in front, many paparazzi were carrying cameras to take pictures, and some fans were blocked outside, looking at this side.

A few people recognized Lu Yan He and shouted his name in surprise.

Lu Yan He thought about it and walked over.

"Why are you still outside so late?"

These people, there are Asians and Europeans, but where they specifically come from, Lu Yan He couldn't tell.

He knows that for Europeans, they can also see some different regional facial features, but Lu Yan He can't see it. It is estimated that it is the same as Europeans looking at Asians, they all look the same.

These people who shouted at him were all young students.

"Can we take a photo?"

Lu Yan He nodded, took the mobile phone from their hands, and took a selfie with them.

"I have to go back, you guys go back early too."

They nodded.

Someone said again: "Is Lili still inside and hasn't come out?"

Lili?

Lu Yan He reacted, they were talking about Zhan Yun.

"Oh, yes," Lu Yan He nodded. "Are you waiting for her?"

"Yes! We are all her fans!" a girl said very excitedly. "She is so beautiful!"

"I will send her a message and tell her," Lu Yan He said with a smile.

"Can the show 'Friends' come together with six people in the future?" another girl said. "I like this show very much. I am a fan of the six of you. I hope to see the six of you appear together."

"I will strive for it in the future," Lu Yan He smiled. "Please continue to support this show. The second season of 'Friends' is currently airing, are you watching it?"

"Of course, we are watching!" they responded firmly.

Lu Yan He nodded.

"Bye."

"Bye~"

Lu Yan He turned around and took Chen Siqi's hand.

Chen Siqi looked back at them before saying to Lu Yan He: "Is it very happy to meet such fans in a foreign country?"

"Of course," Lu Yan He nodded. "Actually, it is happy to meet fans at any time. Someone likes you, how can you not be happy? It is just afraid of encountering some uncontrollable extreme situations, especially extreme situations that will affect the surroundings."

"There is no way, now you don't have many fans in the United States. When you reach the level of the country, you can't stand in front of them like just now and talk and laugh with them."

"Indeed," Lu Yan He suddenly thought of something. "By the way, what about Zhang Ruozhi? She has been following Sister Bige today. Is there anyone taking care of her later? She just became an adult, don't be fooled by people in such a place."

"Don't worry, I saw her agent following her when I left just now," Chen Siqi nodded. "However, does Sister Bige drink as much as she did today? I hesitated just now whether to persuade her."

Lu Yan He: "You can't persuade her, she loves to drink."

Chen Bige is actually already very happy.

After winning the Best Actress at two of the four international film festivals, she can still be nominated for the Golden Globes—

Although she didn't win the award in the end.

Over the past few years, her film career, which had fallen into a stagnation period due to age, suddenly ushered in a fierce growth.

What Chen Bige sighed most about tonight was that when she was young, she also came to break into Hollywood, but at that time, her development in Hollywood was not very smooth. The two films she participated in had very average reviews and box office. After that, she failed and returned to China.

Unexpectedly, a completely Chinese film 'Love Letter' could bring her a Best Actress nomination.

She met several people who recognized her as the heroine in 'Love Letter'. They didn't know each other before, but recognized her because of a movie.

Chen Bige found it difficult to describe her mood.

If it can only be described in one word, then there is no doubt that it must be happy.

And tonight, another thing happened, an unexpected thing.

She left at dawn, returned to the hotel, and immediately made a phone call to her agent in China.

This time, the agent did not accompany her.

"Bige, haven't you slept yet?"

"I can't sleep at all," Chen Bige said. "Just now at the Golden Globe afterparty, I met someone from the Venice Film Festival organizing committee. He asked for my contact information and asked if I have time next September. Although he didn't say it clearly, he hinted to me that Piccaro seems to have an idea to invite me to be the jury president of the main competition unit of next year's Venice Film Festival!"

Although Chen Bige is a film queen, she is also a vulgar person.

She has a high status in the domestic film circle, almost to the top. However, in many cases, she still allows herself to act willfully—she always defaults to herself as an artist, and should have such space to act willfully to maintain her inner freedom.

But this does not mean she does not eat the fireworks of the world.

She knows very well what a resume of the jury president of the main competition unit of the Venice International Film Festival can bring to her career.

This is an honor no less than a top award film queen.

Of course she is willing, and of course she wants it.

It's just that it's just a signal now, and it's not certain.

Chen Bige is still too young relative to the position of jury president, just over forty years old. Basically, there are very few people so young on the list of jury presidents of top international film festivals.

And precisely because of this, if Piccaro really intends to invite her to be the jury president of the next session, then the gold content of her jury president is self-evident.

Chen Bige knows that she can be included in Piccaro's consideration range. First, she won the Best Actress at the Hexi Film Festival again. The resume of two four-major film queens makes her also belong to the first tier in the achievements made by world actresses.

And recently, Chen Bige won a Golden Globe nomination for 'Love Letter'.

This resume is very hard.

Excited, unable to sleep, Chen Bige called room service again, sent two bottles of red wine up, took out the electronic reader, and drank by herself while watching the scripts received recently. (End of this chapter)