[{"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-478":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},2348221,4588,"Chapter 478: Oscars","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-478",478,"\u003Cp>Amidst the applause, one could tell the Frenchman was incredibly moved; he first covered his forehead and laughed in disbelief, then leapt from his seat, hugged and kissed his companion vigorously, and even gave the film's director a firm cheek-to-cheek greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, he walked toward the podium, smiling as he went, completely unable to suppress the grin at the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Nuo could feel from his peripheral vision that Liu Yifei was looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the cameraman was capturing a close-up of his face, and he had no time to turn his head to speak to the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to maintain a smile and keep clapping to show his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he could not afford even the slightest bit of superfluous emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just him; George Clooney and Gary Oldman were the same—as the big screen cut to each of them, their expressions and movements seemed carved from the same mold as his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Leo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leo seemed to be having the hardest time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on his face was so faint it was almost invisible, his clapping could be called perfunctory, and his blue eyes stared intently at the stage, as if he were focused on studying something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Studying what? Naturally, studying why he had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Chen Nuo couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. It was he who had urged Leo to go head-to-head with \"The Artist\"; as the saying goes, the higher the hope, the greater the disappointment. If he hadn't been so invested, he surely wouldn't be this miserable right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jean Dujardin walked onto the stage, kissed Natalie Portman on the cheek, took the trophy, and then walked to the microphone to deliver his acceptance speech in English with a slight French accent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Nuo and Liu Yifei could talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was gripping his hand tightly; her fingers were slightly cool but very soft, feeling very comfortable to the touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before Liu Yifei could speak, Woody Allen, who was sitting next to her, suddenly leaned forward slightly toward them and said, \"Chen, if I could vote, my vote would definitely be for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo was stunned for a moment, then laughed: \"Haha, thank you for the comfort, Woody, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woody Allen shook his head and said: \"I've been following you since 'My Blueberry Nights', Chen. You truly have the strength to win an Oscar for Best Actor; your performance in 'Inception' was absolutely underrated. But this year isn't yours. One reason is that your box office was too successful, and the other is your fame. If a superstar wants to win an Oscar, I have to say, the difficulty is more than ten times that of an Adrien Brody or a Daniel Day-Lewis. You need to be prepared for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During Jean Dujardin's speech, the white-haired old director spoke in a measured tone. To show respect, Chen Nuo turned his body to the side; from the front, it looked almost as if he were pressing against Liu Yifei, and the faint fragrance from the woman kept drifting into his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Woody Allen finished speaking and Jean Dujardin had finished his acceptance speech, he went off stage with Natalie Portman. At this time, the live television broadcast entered a commercial break, which was also the break time for the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo looked into the old man's gray eyes and said earnestly: \"Thank you, Woody, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woody Allen smiled, sat up straight, and turned his head to talk to his wife beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo also sat back properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his shoulder was patted: \"Little Chen, it's alright. Next time, next time you'll definitely make it. When that time comes, whatever you want to film, just say the word, no matter the cost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then raised his voice and repeated it: \"No matter the cost. I'll state my position here: our Hengdian Group will definitely invest. Regardless of how much this art film or awards-bait film loses in the market, it doesn't matter. We will definitely help you bring back this Oscar for Best Actor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo looked back at the somewhat excited Chairman Xu and said with a smile: \"Alright, thank you, Chairman Xu. I'll come to you when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely.\" Chairman Xu pressed firmly on his shoulder and sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Yifei leaned toward him and whispered: \"I think so too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think that Chairman Xu and Director Allen are both right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Director Allen has been in Hollywood for decades; he certainly wouldn't talk nonsense. Who told you to be so famous right now? You just have to endure a few more setbacks. Look at Leo, isn't he the same? I think he's about to cry. But you acted better than him; if it doesn't work this time, then come back in a few years...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo leaned back in his chair, listening to Liu Yifei talk, while his gaze fell on her fair earlobes, where faint blue veins were slightly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Liu Yifei's body was tilted toward him, quite close, her ear only a few centimeters from his mouth. On a sudden whim, he blew a light breath into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words in Liu Yifei's mouth stopped immediately; her body seemed to have been electrocuted, her neck shrank, and she turned her head quickly, staring at him with wide eyes. In that brief instant, her face flushed, as if covered by a thin layer of rosy clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo said: \"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei looked left and right, then whispered: \"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the woman's shy appearance, Chen Nuo suddenly felt a stir in his lower abdomen. He couldn't help but chuckle, hooked his finger at Liu Yifei, and said: \"Come here, I have something to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei frowned, looked at him for a while, and finally, with a reluctant expression, leaned her head over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo put his mouth to her ear and said: \"Do you want to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he finished the two sentences, Liu Yifei looked as if she had heard some prehistoric myth; she pulled her body away abruptly, looking at him with eyes full of disbelief, and stammered: \"What did you say? How... how can you be like this! They're still giving out awards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Liu Yifei said that, Chen Nuo knew what kind of person he was, and the two had been a couple for several years. Once he saw this expression on Xixi, he knew there was a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But indeed, now was not the time. Although he hadn't won Best Actor as expected, and no miracle had occurred, the remaining two awards—Best Director and Best Picture—had not yet been revealed, so they still had hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, according to his experience, the best and easiest time to avoid prying eyes should be at...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Chen Nuo lowered his voice a little and said: \"I'm saying, if... when the time comes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liu Yifei listened, her eyes couldn't help but widen more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The penultimate award, Best Director, was presented by Michael Douglas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was the son of the Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, who was over 90 years old and still came to present an award the last time Chen Nuo hosted the Oscars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like his father, Michael Douglas had an extremely successful career and was currently a two-time Oscar winner for Best Actor. Nearly 70 years old, with a head of white hair, he was still handsome and graceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying the envelope, he walked out from behind the curtain, stood by the microphone, and began: \"Oscar-winning director Leo McCarey once went to a bank to borrow some money to make a film. The bank clerk looked him over and said, 'I know the cinematographer is responsible for filming, the actors are responsible for acting, and the screenwriter writes the script, so may I ask what the director does?'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Michael Douglas smiled and continued: \"Leo was silent for a moment, and then he went to another bank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Chen Nuo was a bit nervous at this moment, he was still amused by this little joke and laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He prepared to write it down to tell Wong Kar-wai when he returned to Hong Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the laughter, Michael Douglas turned serious and said: \"In fact, directors are a group of people willing to give everything for a vision. The following five are the dreamers nominated for their exemplary works. The nominees for Best Director are—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michel Hazanavicius, \"The Artist\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander Payne, \"The Descendants\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Scorsese, \"Hugo\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woody Allen, \"Midnight in Paris\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christopher Nolan, \"Inception\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, scenes of the lead actor or actress of each film introducing their director appeared in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, perhaps considering that Chen Nuo had already appeared in the previous two short clips, the Oscars didn't arrange for him to introduce Nolan, but rather Nolan's fellow Brit—Keira Knightley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Keira finished her introduction, Michael Douglas slowly opened the envelope in his hand and announced: \"Woody Allen, 'Midnight in Paris'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuo blurted out subconsciously; fortunately, he said it in Chinese, and no one could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned his head, he saw Woody Allen with his eyes wide open just like him, looking as if he hadn't reacted at all, standing there in a daze. After two seconds, he suddenly stood up, hugged his wife beside him tightly, his face full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the applause of the whole hall, Chen Nuo and Liu Yifei also stood up, clapping while making way for the aisle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Nolan didn't win, at least it wasn't \"The Artist\", which could be considered a good result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Director,\" Liu Yifei said with a beaming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woody Allen gave her a quick hug, then walked over to Chen Nuo and hugged him with a smile as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene looked as if the two of them were members of the \"Midnight in Paris\" crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, Liu Yifei was still excited, her little face flushed, and she whispered: \"Wow, it was actually Director Allen who won! Do you know? The last time he won an Oscar for Best Director was in 1978. It's been 34 years; it's so rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she said, Woody Allen was truly unprepared this time, unlike Jean Dujardin, who had prepared several little notes and looked like he was determined to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Woody Allen went on stage and took the trophy from Michael Douglas, he looked around the hall. His first sentence was neither to thank the Oscars nor to thank the company and producers, but to say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it was God's will to arrange my seat next to Chen tonight, letting me borrow the luck he had for winning an award. Using his empty-handedness tonight to fulfill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole hall burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera didn't move away, and the lens was aimed perfectly at Chen Nuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what could he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laughing, Woody Allen began to calm his emotions and entered the formal thank-you segment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Chen Nuo couldn't help but look into the distance. Nolan happened to look over as well, and their gazes crossed through the venue, meeting in mid-air through a gap that happened to open between hundreds of people.\u003C\u002Fp>",1914,"2026-06-21T01:34:41.764Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a6357b313163825dea7d558e35807fe3e9584c9f05e27587b494e331168e9492","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-479","reborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--chapter-477",491,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-huayu-they-re-forcing-me-to-be-a-jerk--cover.jpg"]