[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk-":3,"chapter-reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-454":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn in Huayu: They're Forcing Me to Be a Jerk Again?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2348197,4588,"Chapter 454: Getting a Little Drunk","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-454",454,"\u003Cp>Gulinazha’s words undoubtedly opened up a new breakthrough for the deadlock in Chen Nuo’s thinking. After pondering for a moment, Allison also nodded, indicating that this was indeed a direction worth trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this, he himself had overlooked a key point—there was an essential, most important difference between him and people like Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked... no, talking about being handsome was just silly. The difference was that he was an actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When an actor performs, the lines are only a part of the entire performance system, not the whole thing, so there was actually a lot of room to maneuver here. It was entirely possible to use certain methods to make those dark jokes sound forgivable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the sense of proportion required here was absolutely high-difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit too much acting, and it would seem sycophantic, affecting the effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit too little acting, and it would be too sharp, affecting his image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, to truly achieve the perfect balance, besides carefully preparing a suitable script, the person performing on stage would also have to be half-real and half-fake, passing off the fake as real, in order to achieve the desired effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, at least someone who had won three or four Best Actor trophies from the three major European film festivals would have this ability, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long discussion, Allison’s final suggestion was to prepare two sets of scripts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One would follow a gentle route, mainly created by the Golden Globe writing team. The other would serve as a secret weapon, created by him as he pleased, and then handed over to the writers to finalize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When on stage, he would decide which set to use based on the atmosphere at the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Chen Nuo had to admit that although this added to the difficulty, it was perhaps indeed the best plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the work was arranged accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The writing team and he proceeded along two parallel lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, back when he spent years flying back and forth between China and the United States, he had relied entirely on various American TV shows, movies, and stand-up comedy downloaded on his iPad to pass the time; now, as a literary plagiarist, he only needed to graft and transplant them to use them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, on the last day before 2012 arrived, he could still spare a day to go to the airport to receive Chen Bicheng, Pan Chengrong, and Cui Xueli—a family of three from China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arriving at the airport past 10:00 AM, he didn't get out of the car, but instead let Linghu and Gulinazha go pick them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, as soon as Chen Bicheng got in the car, he started nitpicking, saying, \"Yo, Chen Zong, you've really become a big star, huh? Your whole family comes to the United States to see you, and you just sit in the car as steady as Mount Tai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo ignored him and said to Pan Chengrong, \"Mom, does your back hurt from sitting on the plane for so long? If you had told me earlier that you were coming, I would have sent a plane to pick you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Chengrong glared at him and said, \"Same attitude as your dad; once you make a little money, you're eager to stick your butt up to the sky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo laughed, \"Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll get tired?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Chengrong smiled and said, \"It's just a matter of sleeping and arriving, what's there to be tired about? Also, aren't you going to ask about Xueli?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Pan Chengrong's words, Cui Xueli spoke up first in Chinese with a slight accent, \"Mom, I'm fine, I'm not tired.\" Then she glanced at Chen Nuo, lowered her head, and bowed, \"Brother, long time no see, how are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled and said, \"I'm very well, how about you? How are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xueli said in a low voice, \"I'm also very well, Mom has taken very good care of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Xueli had stayed in China for three years and had indeed been well cared for by Pan Chengrong. Influenced by her surroundings, compared to the introverted and fragile girl from three years ago, she could be said to be a completely different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she still seemed reserved in front of him, in reality, according to Pan Chengrong, after entering the first year of high school at her international school this year, she was appointed by the head teacher as the class monitor and arts committee member. Also, because she was two or three years older than everyone else, besides truly not being cut out for studying and unable to improve her grades, she could be considered a popular figure at school. This time, the family came to the United States to visit him for the New Year, and she had asked for leave from her teachers herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Chengrong had left the choice of where to go next year in her own hands, but how she would choose, Pan Chengrong didn't know yet. As for him, he also held an attitude of letting nature take its course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was greeting his mother and Cui Xueli, Chen Bicheng, who was on the side, didn't know what kind of wrong medicine he had taken and started with the cold remarks again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Linghu finished putting the luggage away and sat in the driver's seat, Chen Nuo couldn't be bothered to say much. He rolled down the car window and exposed his face slightly. Almost a second later, two or three gasps came from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see that?\" Chen Nuo said indifferently, \"Drive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car started to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, they drove all the way to Beverly Hills. In the car, Chen Nuo and Pan Chengrong chatted the most, while Chen Bicheng was lost in thought the whole time, not saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, Chen Nuo cooked himself, using ingredients bought from a nearby Chinese supermarket, and made a table full of dishes. Although he hadn't touched the kitchen for a long time, the taste was still good, and Pan Chengrong was amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo immediately boasted, not mentioning at all that this cooking skill was practiced during his single life in his previous life; in the days he had been in the United States, he had actually never cooked a single dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, under his guidance, they toured his big mansion and even swam in the pool. After finishing dinner at 4 or 5 o'clock and chatting for a while, Pan Chengrong and Cui Xueli went to sleep again. They were staying for seven days this time and needed to adjust to the jet lag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Bicheng didn't leave, but called him to the backyard. After chatting a little, Chen Nuo finally understood what was wrong with his old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor Qi told me exactly this: your fame is getting bigger and bigger, and if I continue to develop in the country, I might eventually face a choice between the two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"……This is from Qi Yun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, actually he mentioned it to me a long time ago. After your *Inception* became a complete hit this time, I realized he was right. I went to talk to him again.\" Chen Bicheng sighed helplessly and said, \"Do you know how well our newly launched project, Yulan Hedi, sold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo frowned, \"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before, for that piece of land at Yulan Zundi, we sold it for a total of two years, and it only finished selling at the end of last year. You know how difficult the process was. Although we made a lot of money in the end, I'll say this: every cent I, Chen Bicheng, earned was hard-earned money, money I have a clear conscience about, and there were no issues. But this time, when we opened Yulan Hedi for sale in November...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng sighed and shook his head, \"People who came to buy houses before were truly buying houses. Those with connections would find their way to me through roundabout ways. Those without connections would try to save a dollar if they could. But this time, we didn't even promote it much, thinking we'd start low and go high, selling slowly to see if we could wait for housing prices to rise further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a result, as soon as it opened, a lot of people came from nowhere. Do you know how long it took to sell our first phase of over 800 houses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Less than half a day, not a single one left, even the top floors were sold clean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, this kind of thing might not be strange in Jingcheng, Shanghai, Shenzhen, or a place like Chengdu. But in our Long'an? I've never even heard of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only say that those people weren't here to buy houses at all. Is it possible for people with Sichuan-A license plates, driving BMWs and Mercedes, to flock to buy houses in Long'an? And people holding ID cards from Jingcheng, Shanghai, and Guangzhou coming to our Long'an to buy houses? That's even more impossible. Especially these people, none of them had queued up. They came on the day of the opening, didn't ask about anything, didn't even ask about the price, just asked if the boss of the development was surnamed Chen. Yes? Then buy. Directly full payment, no loans, not a single one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know where these people came from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo shook his head, \"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found out later, they are all people from your 'Nomi' fan groups, saying they wanted to support your dad's business and give you some face.\" Chen Bicheng smiled bitterly, \"I can only say it's crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo let out a long breath, not knowing what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this 'Nomi' thing, Li Jing had asked him several times if the company needed to intervene in the management, and he had refused. So he was truly completely unaware of these things happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng continued, \"Besides this, there's Secretary Zhang, who calls me to the Municipal Committee every few days to show concern, just asking when you'll return and if you can go sit with him when you do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only now do I truly understand what Professor Qi meant by 'a tall tree attracts the wind,' and 'the tree wants to be still, but the wind won't stop.' And yet, I have no way to refuse these things. This time, when the news came out that you were hosting the Golden Globes, Secretary Zhang called me over again to ask about investment promotion. My head is really huge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father and son walked and talked. Without realizing it, after Chen Bicheng finished his long speech, they had circled the backyard and returned to the poolside. Gulinazha was carrying a tray and looking around; seeing them coming, she immediately brought it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Zong, Boss, have some tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng took it, looked at Gulinazha, and said, \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo also took a cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulinazha smiled very politely, \"You're welcome, Chen Zong.\" Then she turned and walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng watched her back and said, \"Does Liu Yifei know about these things of yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo was speechless, \"What know or not know? What things do I have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng looked at him and said, \"Still pretending with your old man? Who wiped your butt for all those stupid things you did at Long'an No. 1 Middle School back then? Still pretending with me? Do you know how I felt at that time? Huh? The parents of those female classmates of yours pointed at my nose and cursed, and I didn't even dare to open my mouth. I've never lowered my head to anyone like that in my life. I don't know how I, Chen Bicheng, such a devoted person, could have...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, alright, stop.\" Chen Nuo quickly made a pause gesture, \"She doesn't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\" Chen Bicheng sneered, \"Then what are you planning to do? Keep playing around like this? Be a playboy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be strange if there wasn't. Your mom and I both thought Wen Yongshan was good, but look at you. Forget it, I can't be bothered to manage you. In any case, give me a grandson or granddaughter before you're 30, and I don't care which woman you go find to have them with. Do you hear me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing him agree so quickly, Chen Bicheng found it strange instead. He looked him over with suspicion and said, \"So straightforward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo kept his expression unchanged, \"I actually think the same way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\" Chen Bicheng looked him over, half-believing and half-doubting, but couldn't find any flaws. He took a sip of tea, sat on the chair by the pool, and said, \"I'm not planning to do business in the country anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo was startled and said, \"Why...\" As soon as the words left his mouth, he knew he had asked a stupid question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Chen Bicheng said angrily, \"I said so much just now, did you listen at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed and said, \"If I continue to do business in the country now, in real estate, it would mostly be smooth sailing. I guess with your face, I could even meet the officials in CD City. But, sigh, forget it, this isn't a good thing to continue like this, not good for you, and not good for me. I'm planning to sell off the houses on hand, and that's it, I'm not doing it anymore.\" Now Chen Nuo understood why Old Chen had such a sour face when he saw him at the airport; it turned out to be like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly didn't know what to say. Looking at Chen Bicheng's somewhat depressed appearance, he comforted him, \"If you're not doing it, then don't. In the future, you and Mom can enjoy life properly, go wherever you want to play, and don't worry about money. I'll provide it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think of Vietnam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vietnam? The environment isn't very good, right? My opinion is that you two should travel around the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland first, before talking about foreign countries...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng said impatiently, \"Who's talking to you about tourism? I'm asking what you think about doing business over there? That has nothing to do with you, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo was stunned for a moment and said somewhat speechlessly, \"You want to go to Vietnam to do business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, your old man isn't even 50 this year, you want me to retire? Do you believe I'll kick you? I was originally planning to come to the United States, but just now at the airport, seeing that you seem to have made a bit of a name for yourself in the United States, I thought, forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng explained patiently, \"I have a friend who is developing tourism real estate in Vietnam and is planning to build a hotel in Nha Trang. He asked me to go take a look. What do you think? If it's okay, I'll go inspect it. I heard that many Chinese people go there for tourism now, so there should still be a lot of opportunities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Chen Bicheng's words, Chen Nuo also felt that this was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like in his previous life, at that time, his role and Chen Bicheng's were reversed. Back then, Chen Bicheng also said this, telling him to retire in his 20s, eat, drink, and play, since he wouldn't be able to spend the family's money in two lifetimes anyway. As a result, he still couldn't stay idle, went to do Douyin, became an internet celebrity, and ended up...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Chen, like him, was not a personality who could stay idle. It was unlikely he would really eat, drink, and travel all day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo had no choice but to say, \"As long as Mom agrees, I have no objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Bicheng and his family eventually stayed in the United States for five days, but Chen Nuo really couldn't spare the time to accompany them on tours. Only on New Year's Day did the family go to Universal Studios together for half a day, and after that, they could only eat and chat together every night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the process of this companionship, Chen Bicheng and Pan Chengrong also realized once again—their only son was no longer what he used to be. His treatment in the United States, although not yet comparable to that in China, was already at the level where he was chased by paparazzi and couldn't show his face casually. On the day of their departure, Chen Nuo didn't go to see them off, and Chen Bicheng didn't say anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his family left, Chen Nuo became even busier, attending meetings every day, communicating intensively with the Golden Globe writing team, and having rehearsals, running around so much that he almost didn't have time to catch his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After many discussions, the script was finally determined. Soon, D-day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 3:00 PM on January 15, 2012, the red carpet ceremony for the 69th Golden Globe Awards was held on time on the open-air walkway in front of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the solemn, formal, and orderly red carpet ceremonies of the Oscars or Cannes, the Golden Globe red carpet was more like an open social party for stars. There was no hard rule of \"limited time to walk,\" and the atmosphere was much less restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters crowded on both sides of the walkway, fans shouted the names of their favorite stars, camera flashes went off one after another, and the scene was exceptionally lively. Stars, directors, and members of various behind-the-scenes teams greeted each other and chatted on the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that the Golden Globes became one of the award ceremonies that many actors, directors, and even media personnel loved to participate in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the host, Chen Nuo was not suitable to linger on the red carpet for too long. According to the arrangements of the directing team, he became the first guest to step onto the red carpet, enjoying the special treatment of a \"red carpet clearing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, in order not to hinder the entry of the stars behind him, he consciously quickened his pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he got out of the car, he was wearing a neatly tailored black suit with a bright red tie tied around his chest. The strong contrast between black and red made him look exceptionally striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this Golden Globe Awards, Michelle specially flew back to the United States two days ago to apply his makeup personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black makeup artist who had been working with him for many years brought out her best skills today, creating a special look for him that made Chen Nuo radiate a different kind of brilliance under the red carpet lights than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he stepped out of the car, a massive wave of screaming washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and waved at the fans gathered outside the venue, and the screaming instantly grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he walked past the section where fans were in a frenzy and reached the NBC Golden Globe Awards live broadcast area in the media zone, the anchor standing there handed him the microphone and said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, Chen, you really gave us a surprise. You look absolutely amazing. What’s going on? Is this specifically for the Golden Globe Awards?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Chen Nuo replied with a cooperative smile. \"My makeup artist designed this specially for today. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blonde reporter in her thirties laughed: \"I can only say I love it. I believe the fans here love it too—look, they are very excited right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo laughed: \"It seems I didn't waste an hour in front of the mirror for nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hosting the Golden Globe Awards for the first time, how are you feeling right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, very nervous. I’ve never been this nervous in my life. I am very grateful to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for inviting me to host, and I truly hope I can have a good performance tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you are already prepared for tonight's hosting, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo nodded and smiled: \"Haha, I think so. I prepared for over twenty days with a very professional team, and everyone worked very hard. Now I just hope I won't be too nervous later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding tonight's opening joke—this is what many American viewers and your fans are most concerned about right now. Can you reveal just a little bit? What will you say later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled: \"Haha, no spoilers. I can only say now that we will welcome many, many excellent stars tonight. Every one of them is the most outstanding television and film professional in the world this year, and I look forward to enjoying this night with them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we are all looking forward to it. One last question—your starring film *Inception* is nominated for four awards tonight. Do you have anything to say to fans around the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled: \"I love you all, thank you for your support. I hope that in a few hours, we can enter the dreamland with a smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I think we definitely will. Good luck tonight, Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, then lingered in the red carpet area for a moment, hands in his pockets in front of the Golden Globe Awards backdrop, let the photographers take a set of photos, and then entered the backstage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time that followed passed quickly. In the dressing room, Chen Nuo looked at the two joke scripts for the night while reciting them silently, reviewing the movements and expressions he had rehearsed countless times in front of the mirror. Just as he felt he had finished warming up, the voice of the chief director came through the intercom:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare to enter the venue, time is running out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tucked the script into his pants pocket and took a deep breath. The makeup artist, Michelle, walked over, straightened his tie, gently tidied his hair, gave him a final hug, and whispered in Chinese: \"Good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled and replied: \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, led by the floor director and surrounded by four or five staff members, he walked toward the entrance at the back of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At eight o'clock sharp, the countdown from the studio chief director came through his earpiece: \"...nineteen, eight, seven...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a staff member handed him a glass of golden champagne in a flute. He took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the solemn voice of a male announcer came through the venue's sound system:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Broadcasting live from the star-studded International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel—welcome to the 69th Golden Globe Awards ceremony!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously noisy ballroom gradually quieted down at the sound of this sentence. Those who were still standing or walking around returned to their respective seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice paused slightly, and after the applause began, continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome tonight's host—Chen! Nuo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The applause and cheers instantly climbed to their peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Nuo stepped onto the stage without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of over 19 million viewers in front of their televisions and the eyes of hundreds of Hollywood stars, directors, and producers on site, a man with a slicked-back hairstyle, revealing a sharp-featured face, walked with long strides from the left entrance to the center of the stage, holding his wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to his more mature hairstyle, his face looked a few years older than before, his contours were more defined, and his eyes seemed brighter and deeper; under the reflection of the lights and the champagne, there was a sense of sharp edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head back, downed the champagne in one gulp, then tossed the empty glass behind him with a flourish, shattering it on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The applause in the entire ballroom almost blew the roof off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the center of the stage with a smile, waited for the applause to slowly subside, and then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was the third glass I've had in an hour. I am now very close to the state a Hollywood star should be in—very likely to say some crazy things and do some silly things uncontrollably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the laughter, Chen Nuo laughed along, and only then began to deliver the formal broadcast lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to the live broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. All of tonight's awards are selected by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am tonight's host, Chen Nuo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For those viewers in front of the TV or here at the venue who don't know me, or don't know the Golden Globe Awards, let me be more specific.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled, paused for a moment, and continued: \"What you are seeing now is the lead actor of the best film of the year, hosting the second-largest awards ceremony in the world, broadcast by the third-largest public network in the United States. Because he didn't get a nomination, he is now prepared to act a little drunk on stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4244,"2026-06-21T01:34:41.764Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","713b3a00b4af6ec4731ce33b2ee96b3c2be3a94d2222b77f2d1fcaf13f090180","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-455","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-453",491,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--cover.jpg"]