[{"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-459":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},2348202,4588,"Chapter 459: The Spinning Top in the Dream, Never to Stop (8000 Words)","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-459",459,"\u003Cp>After Reed Hastings let out a hearty laugh, he picked up the phone on the table and looked for a number. He initially intended to dial it, but changed his mind, composed a text message, and clicked send.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party replied very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Reed, we are all watching. The producers, the director, and a few screenwriters here in Hong Kong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His ad-libbing during the broadcast—did you know he was going to do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I think this must have been a last-minute decision on his part. It’s a good thing, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it’s very good. By the way, how is the progress on the set construction in Hong Kong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Construction has already begun, and it’s meeting expectations. It should be finished around March.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have the actors and director been selected?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet, we have just started the first round of screening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there any difficulties?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, the actors here are very professional. Hong Kong actors are also capable of speaking English.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reed Hastings pondered for a moment, then typed: \"You mentioned before that our budget would eventually exceed expectations by how much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight to ten million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days, come back to California to report to the company board of directors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OK, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reed Hastings placed his phone on the sofa armrest, gently rubbed his chin, and turned his gaze back to the television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the three-hour Golden Globe Awards had already entered its second half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Oscars, the host of the Golden Globes does not appear as frequently; many segments are guided by backstage announcements to bring presenters onto the stage. So far, apart from the opening monologue, Chen Nuo had only appeared twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Reed Hastings' view, each of these two appearances had perfectly broken the increasingly dull and tense atmosphere of the venue, making the mood light and enthusiastic once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Ricky Gervais, although this person's roasting was sharp, his sense of propriety was excellent. Those jokes created enough buzz to give television viewers a fresh experience, effectively maintaining ratings and attracting a steady stream of new viewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he couldn't see the real-time data received by NBC, as the helmsman of a streaming giant, Reed Hastings knew clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ratings for this year's Golden Globes would certainly make the people at NBC and that group of old reporters from the Foreign Press Association grin from ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And under such circumstances, having his company's name suddenly mentioned by the host was definitely a pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man had done it without even giving a heads-up. If he were to continue stalling on that bit of budget, it would make Reed Hastings look like a stingy guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, let it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, looking at the current situation, his initial decision to invest in *Eagle Catches Chicken*, temporarily shelve *House of Cards*, and convince the board to sacrifice a large portion of profits—all to firmly tie the other party to the Netflix chariot—was absolutely the right move. The project hadn't even started yet, and there were already some unexpected bonuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Reed Hastings felt even more cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the 60-inch high-definition television screen in front of him, the glittering Golden Globe Awards continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As *Inception* won Best Screenplay, its biggest competitor, *The Artist*, also took home Best Original Score. Harvey Weinstein's smiling face looked particularly eye-catching on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, everyone's eyes were focused on the remaining heavy-hitting awards—Best Actor and Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama), Best Director, and Best Motion Picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, we've entered the second half.\" Chen Nuo stood on the stage once again and said into the microphone, \"Do you ever get the feeling that this show is just too long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, I've discovered that you Americans have a talent for making many things long and tedious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides the Golden Globes or the Oscars, there's also war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember when I first heard the term 'Iraq War,' I was still in elementary school. Then, two months ago, I saw a news report saying the last batch of U.S. troops had left Iraq, and I thought, 'WTF? What on earth are these Americans doing?'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter, applause, and whistles erupted throughout the venue and continued for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo waited with a smile for a moment, shrugged, and said, \"Don't worry about me. I've consulted a lawyer for every joke I've told here; no one can deport me for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha, ahahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo immediately added, \"Actually, I'm not afraid, because I don't spend more than four months here every year, and frankly, it's all to make money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, stop laughing, I'm just joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time I sit on a plane for 15 hours and cross over a dozen time zones to get here, it's all for the charity work here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, let us welcome the Queen of England, who is as passionate about charity as I am—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Helen Mirren!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this transition, Chen Nuo did not return to the lounge after leaving the stage; instead, he stood with Allison in front of the backstage entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although all the backstage staff who were free were coming over one by one to congratulate him—even though the awards ceremony hadn't ended yet—it felt as if he had already returned in triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was Allison who stepped forward to turn away those interruptions, allowing Chen Nuo to quietly watch the stage by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the large screen at the venue was flashing through many movie scenes like a slideshow: a black man with a long face, among various roles, visibly changing from black hair to white, slowly aging from youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one segment, a face with clown makeup flashed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the tribute video finished playing, and the image froze on the face of an elderly black man with freckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the whole audience stood up and applauded, and he followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helen Mirren stood on the stage and said loudly, \"Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome the recipient of the 69th Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award—Morgan Freeman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, an elderly black man with graying hair walked onto the stage with a vigorous gait amidst the applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan Freeman stood before the microphone, smiled, and said, \"Thank you, thank you, thank you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the applause slowly died down, and then the old black man smiled and said, \"Thanks to the Golden Globes. I originally thought I would hear my name from Chen's mouth...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahahahahahahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan Freeman's smiling remark immediately resonated with the stars in the audience and all the viewers in front of their TVs, who burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo couldn't help but laugh along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must say, he is a bit different tonight from the humble, kind, and amiable young man in my memory. I'm a little afraid of him.\" Morgan Freeman added with a smile, \"In the end, they let me sit in the audience and hear the praise of the woman I deeply love with my own ears; that feeling is truly indescribable... OK, I'll try to keep it brief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my long film career, I have saved the world, solved some cases, committed some crimes, driven for Miss Daisy, been Nelson Mandela, and even been the President, and even God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing clips of these movies of mine over so many years, I deeply realize two things: how many excellent people I have worked with, and how lucky I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan Freeman said with deep emotion, \"People often say that if you are doing what you love, it can't be considered work. Then, I feel like in these 45 years, I have never worked a day, because the greatest passion of my life is—acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo was listening intently when a voice suddenly came from beside him: \"Chen, one day in the future, you will also stand in his position. I am deeply convinced of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head in surprise to see it was one of the assistant directors of the show. This man had a very bushy beard and was quite recognizable at the venue. He was looking at him in a friendly manner with his green eyes blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo nodded politely and said, \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Morgan Freeman, Robert Downey Jr. introduced the last Best Motion Picture nominee of the night: *Inception*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backstage, Chen Nuo saw himself on the big screen appearing in various dangerous and bizarre realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting, shooting, speeding, racing, hugging, and crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but think of Morgan Freeman's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know who wrote the old black man's lines, but they were written really well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, it was time for one of the final highlights of the night: Best Director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, the competition for Best Director this year was the most intense in recent years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woody Allen for *Midnight in Paris*, George Clooney for *The Ides of March*, Michel Hazanavicius for *The Artist*, Christopher Nolan for *Inception*, and Martin Scorsese for *Hugo*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The art films among them were artistic to the extreme, and the commercial film was the pinnacle since *Avatar*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for which one the judges of the Foreign Press Association favored more, only God knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone attached great importance to the Best Director award because, in this category, the Golden Globes are a bellwether for the Oscars. The last four awards were much the same; the winner of each Golden Globe would gain great momentum and become a hot favorite for the Oscars. And in such matters, as everyone knows, there is no such thing as making a fortune in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presenter was Angelina Jolie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was dressed very beautifully today, in a long white satin gown that shimmered, but with two bright red patches at the neckline and hem, which complemented her flame-like red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five first-class directors have participated in the competition for Best Director at this year's Golden Globes, and they are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Angelina Jolie spoke, although it had nothing to do with him, Chen Nuo still felt a bit nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When finally, \"Christopher Nolan, *Inception*\" was uttered from Angelina's red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the applause of the entire venue, the laughter this time did not come from the audience, but from Chen Nuo himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling in his heart was truly indescribable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>History had changed at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his memory, the day Christopher Nolan first won the Golden Globe for Best Director had to wait until 2024 for *Oppenheimer*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, *Inception*, in which he participated, had advanced this timeline by a full 12 years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>12 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Chinese concept, it is exactly one cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not the only one who realized this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After collaborating with him twice, Nolan had become a China hand. After going on stage to thank the Foreign Press Association, this was the first thing he mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first looked at the Golden Globe in his hand with affection, his voice trembling uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought I would actually be able to stand on this stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you to the Foreign Press Association, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is one thing on my mind right now that I must say. When filming this movie, Chen was 24 years old. He told me that in the Chinese concept, this represents that he has lived through two complete cycles in this world, which also means he has completely grown into an adult, but in this year, some bad things might happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On set, he was actually just like the Golden Globes today, saying some annoying nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of laughter came from the venue, and Chen Nuo also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Christopher Nolan did not laugh. The sentimental blonde man continued: \"But in fact, he was not troubled by this traditional Chinese concept, but instead threw himself into the preparation and production of the film with an enthusiasm that left me stunned. I am the director, but without him, there would be no such film. Although Jonathan has said it, I must say it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is the soul of this film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Chen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that, I also want to thank my wife. Dear, if it weren't for you, I absolutely could not have...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jonathan, you are my best partner; your talent is unparalleled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Warner Bros...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Nolan bowed slightly, he and Angelina Jolie walked toward the backstage on the other side amidst the music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they had completely exited, Chen Nuo walked quickly onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The applause, which had not yet fully subsided, exploded again in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chen Nuo did not pause, leaning directly into the microphone to say: \"A 42-year-old Golden Globe Best Director, can you believe it? Next, please welcome the icons of the film industry, the excellent actors, Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas. That’s it, I have something to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, amidst the laughter in the venue and the music for the guests' entrance, he chased after Nolan's footsteps and walked off the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan did not go to do interviews but was waiting for him. As soon as Chen Nuo came down, he hugged the British director tightly, \"Congratulations, Christopher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The British director was clearly very moved, but he wasn't as mushy as on stage, smiling a bit shyly: \"This award has a share of your contribution too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, forget it. Remember to tell Michael Sloan to help you go all out for the Oscars; any amount of money can come out of our dividends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nolan grinned: \"Thanks. The competition is very fierce this year; I actually don't hold much hope for the Oscars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know if you don't try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spoke a few more words, and then Nolan took his fresh trophy to the press interview area to take photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo turned his head and saw Angelina Jolie watching him from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have time to chat for a bit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo looked left and right, \"Isn't that quite appropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angelina Jolie kept smiling and said: \"Just chatting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From when they first met until now, several years have passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Chen Nuo's eyes, Jolie was already becoming more and more like her future self; her cheekbones were somewhat prominent, her body was getting thinner, and her exposed shoulders felt like nothing but bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world's most prestigious female star did not notice that her young fuck-buddy had already started to feel a bit repulsed by her. In a corner backstage, Allison had replaced the original Qi Yuntian, ensuring from the perimeter that no one could disturb these two highly prestigious male and female stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, to passersby, the two of them had always been good friends, and this was just a short conversation snatched during a break in the awards ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, your hosting today was great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\" Chen Nuo signaled with his eyes for her to say whatever she had to say quickly; in ten minutes, he had to go on stage one last time, and time was not very abundant now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angelina Jolie had no intention of delaying either; after hesitating slightly, she said: \"I want you to help me bring a message to Luo Rui...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Chen Nuo reached out to make a stop gesture, \"Wait, you know Brad came to find me earlier? He also wanted me to bring a message to Luo Rui. I want to know if you are aware of this, and if you are clear about what he wants me to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angelina was silent for a moment, then nodded and said: \"I know, he told me later. What I want to say is, regarding Luo Rui, indeed, I was young at that time. I am now a mother of five children; I cannot continue to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OK, I understand. I will tell her.\" Chen Nuo interrupted, \"Anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angelina Jolie took a deep breath and said: \"No more. Um, I hope we can chat again during the ball later. Chen, I sincerely hope that the relationship between the two of us will not change because of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said flatly: \"I won't be attending the ball. That's it, I have to go on stage. Bye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he didn't wait for Angelina Jolie to say more and strode toward the backstage area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allison saw his expression and didn't ask, silently following behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next were the two main events of the Golden Globes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, which was ultimately taken by Meryl Streep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Meryl's 13th nomination and 4th win, so the atmosphere in the entire awards hall was particularly enthusiastic; the applause lasted for more than 2 minutes, even longer than Morgan Freeman's Lifetime Achievement Award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo saw Harvey Weinstein also sweep away the frustration of the Best Director loss, standing and applauding with a beaming face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the following Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama did not go according to the script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Clooney!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined that this idol-type actor, who accompanied the runners-up every year and was seen as the old generation's Leonardo DiCaprio, would actually win the Golden Globe Best Actor for his starring role in *The Descendants* after losing Best Director for his own directed *The Ides of March*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and the hot favorite *The Artist*'s Jean Dujardin all become his foils!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While George Clooney was beaming on the awards stage, Chen Nuo saw on the backstage monitor that Leonardo DiCaprio's smile was almost disappearing, and Brad Pitt had almost no smile at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Chen Nuo didn't have much of a humorous mood now either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a bit like someone who had received news of a casualty and had to go notify their family; he didn't even know what to say when he saw Luo Rui in Hong Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it gave him a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, when he walked onto the stage for the last time, he truly carried a look of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wanted to finish quickly and catch a flight back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would rather be a mascot at the Spring Festival Gala rehearsal than continue to force a smile here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The last of the last.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does anyone want to say 'thank heavens' with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many people who are satisfied tonight, but at the same time, there are also many who returned disappointed, one of whom is Harvey Weinstein.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone laughed. Not forgetting to curse his arch-rival Harvey at this time, it really made one not know what to say. It seems it is exactly the same as the rumors; this person's heart is not broad at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled: \"Finally, the most important award, of course, must be presented by the biggest star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I embarked on the path of an actor, my teacher asked me if I wanted to become him or Sean Penn. My answer was... I want both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said with a beaming smile: \"Let us welcome the idol of every actor in the world, winner of the Golden Globe Lifetime Achievement Award, Harrison Ford.\" After speaking, he turned and left the stage. But this time he stood at the exit, arms crossed, staring intently at the stage a few feet away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With gray-white hair and high spirits, Harrison Ford walked onto the stage, waved to the audience with great style, and then said: \"Don't think that kid was just joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without pausing, Harrison Ford added: \"Now let us watch the nominations for Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big screen lit up, *The Descendants*, *Hugo*, *The Ides of March*, *The Artist*, *War Horse*, and then—*Inception* flashed by in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of the footage, it stopped at the moment the character played by Chen Nuo in *Inception* fell from the cliff. The screen went black, and the image returned to the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harrison Ford steadily tore open the envelope, without any hesitation, and read directly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Motion Picture – Drama — *Inception*!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OMG—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole venue instantly boiled over; applause, screams, and cheers intertwined into one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo, standing at the backstage entrance, jumped up violently, letting out a series of strange, unintelligible cries. It was as if he had been pierced by a high-voltage current, exploding from his scalp all the way to his toes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension, anxiety, and heaviness of a moment ago were all transformed into a scalding hot current at this moment, as if every pore was cheering and every drop of blood was boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his face but couldn't help laughing out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed onto the stage in a few steps and performed a moonwalk on the spot again, causing the whole venue to roar with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, those actors from *Inception* who couldn't be there were also celebrating this exciting moment in their own ways all over the world:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—In London, Keira Knightley cheered and bounced off her bed;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—In Toronto, Elliot Page hugged Nina Dobrev beside her tightly, shouting and screaming with excitement;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—And in a hotel in Hawaii, Ryan Reynolds took another gulp of the whiskey in his hand, raised his hand, and muttered to himself with a smile on his face, not knowing if he was chanting a spell or praying;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe, and Michael Caine were also raising their glasses to celebrate the victory of this film in their own ways all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at the Xu family's old mansion in Zhejiang, China, the Xu family members who gathered early in the morning to watch the Golden Globe broadcast were also beaming in front of the TV. As the first international film and television project the family invested in and participated in operating, it took the Golden Globe crown in one fell swoop, which made Hengdian Group Chairman Xu Yong'an smile from ear to ear, even happier than when his subsidiary rare earth permanent magnet company's rare earth refining technology advanced by another generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man of the Xu family patted his hand and said: \"Not bad, you have an eye for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Yong'an chuckled, then asked: \"Dad, do you think when he returns to the country, should I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, of course you should.\" The old man said decisively, \"I'm telling you, when the time comes, you must do this and that, so that outsiders won't say our Xu family doesn't understand the rules. Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene cut back to Los Angeles on the other side of the ocean, the Golden Globe awards venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christopher Nolan and Michael Sloan had already accepted congratulations from various crews and peers off stage and walked onto the stage amidst the standing ovation of the entire venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the big fatty Michael Sloan walking up the steps with a limp, Chen Nuo felt a warmth in his heart and suddenly let go of all the previous unpleasantness. Grudges and grievances were no longer important at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warner Bros, hahahahahaha, fuck your mother, you really do have some skills after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done.\" Chen Nuo hugged Michael Sloan tightly and patted his back heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael Sloan was also grinning from ear to ear: \"This is our joint credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo turned and hugged Nolan as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inception ultimately didn't become the second *The Dark Knight*. We did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Now it depends on the Oscars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, okay, go ahead and give your speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said in astonishment: \"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Michael and I both mean that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo turned his head again and saw Michael Sloan holding the Golden Globe he had received from Harrison Ford, also nodding at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, time was limited, the whole venue and even the whole world were watching the three of them, and this was not the time for polite refusal, plus he actually happened to have something he wanted to say, so he stood in front of the microphone without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The applause erupted again, surging like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo smiled and began: \"Thank you, thank you, everyone can stop now. I can responsibly say—we are already overtime. And I want to say a bit more about my thoughts, and I don't really want to hear you applaud.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a burst of laughter in the audience, and then they sat down one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, I would like to thank the Golden Globe Awards and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for hosting such a grand ceremony, allowing us to receive the honor we deserve under the eyes of the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke these words very quickly, but the meaning behind them made Michael Slan and Christopher Nolan, who were standing on his left and right, as well as Harrison Ford, all unable to help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, but Chen Nuo did not pause, continuing at a rapid pace: \"Thank you to all the staff of our three production companies, including Warner Bros. in the United States, Hengdian in China, and Huanxin in China. Especially Michael Slan standing beside me, and my agent Chris Qi; it is your outstanding work that allowed us to complete such an outstanding piece of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you to Director Christopher Nolan. He is the true soul of this film and the key to integrating everything. Without him and Jonathan, there would be no Inception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you to the actors who could not be here today. Keira Knightley, I will always remember the way we walked together in the snow in Xinjiang; you made me truly understand what professionalism is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you to Elliot Page, you injected infinite energy into this film. Cillian Murphy, you are a genius. Ryan Reynolds, without you, our filming journey would not have been so pleasant. And Ken Watanabe, your humility and steadfastness influenced the entire crew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this film has become an eternal classic, it is because every one of us poured our lives into it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, I would also like to thank one person, and that is James Cameron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo’s heart was beating rapidly; this inner demon had stayed in his heart for many years, and at this moment, he was truly extremely excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly into camera one and said earnestly: \"I know you must be watching the television right now. I believe that the achievement we have gained tonight should make you feel that those two cameras of yours were not lent to us in vain. Thank you very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the gradually rising music, Chen Nuo raised both hands and shouted loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, I want to tell all the fans and audience members who love this film—no matter where you come from, no matter your age or skin color, please remember: every one of you is a part of our film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you exist, the spinning top in the dream will never stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May all of us be able to make our dreams come true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the background music began to play. Chen Nuo waved the Golden Globe Award toward the sky and subconsciously followed Nolan and the others toward the backstage, but halfway there, he realized something was wrong, hurriedly shoved the Golden Globe into Michael Slan’s hand, and returned to the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hurried appearance caused another burst of laughter at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo laughed: \"Sorry, this is like hosting your own wedding; the probability of you falling into a state of dizziness is one hundred percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight’s awards ceremony ends here. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Thank you for your presence, and I hope you are satisfied with the small gifts and champagne we provided; I hope they can fill your wounded hearts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially you, Harvey Weinstein, I advise you to drink a little less tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahahaha—\" The entire venue erupted with the most enthusiastic laughter and cheers of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, good night.\" Chen Nuo performed a salute with his right hand to his forehead, turned, and exited the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",4681,"2026-06-21T01:34:41.764Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","eab516ac407be0d68204453d9b37e3d270dc4437ef1e6f35d2ef291d98992fb9","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-460","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-458",491,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--cover.jpg"]