Chapter 224: Gao Yuanyuan Has Arrived

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The concert in Thailand went smoothly, across all of Asia except China, Japan, and South Korea.

Thailand is the only country where Cheng Chen feels the entertainment industry has developed fairly well.

Of course, places like Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei are also decent.

Stars from these countries remain active in China's entertainment circle, often leading domestic audiences to mistakenly believe they are Chinese nationals.

The concert was held at Thailand's National Stadium, and online that day, the area was packed to capacity.

The public could almost feel the electric atmosphere of the concert from the streets.

Outside the stadium, Mandarin voices could occasionally be heard drifting through the air.

It was a carnival, a concert from a foreign land.

Yet it drove countless Thais to frenzy.

The man standing at the center of the venue, at the heart of the concert stage.

From China.

Cheng Chen.

His name swept through Thailand after this concert ended.

Likewise, Cheng Chen demonstrated his extraordinary linguistic talent during this concert.

He composed two original songs in Thai to thank his Thai fans.

……

"The Man Who Sings Best! He Conquered Bangkok with His Talent."

"With Heart, You Can Learn to Sing in Four Languages.

A Count of Cheng Chen's Original Songs at His Concerts in China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand!"

"Now I Understand Why He's So Popular—Music Truly Has No Borders."

The day after the concert, Thailand's major entertainment newspapers all featured Cheng Chen's story on their front pages, mostly with praise.

This was almost the treatment reserved for a phenomenon-level singer in Thailand's entertainment industry, let alone that Cheng Chen was a foreign artist…

"Boss Cheng, look who's here!"

While Cheng Chen was resting in his hotel room, Huang Bo suddenly knocked on the door.

Cheng Chen looked up, first stunned, then exclaimed with delight:

"Sis, what are you doing here?"

Standing at the door was none other than Gao Yuanyuan, elegant and serene.

"What, can't I come visit you?"

Gao Yuanyuan smiled sweetly and stepped into Cheng Chen's room.

Cheng Chen stood to greet her, but his eyes caught Huang Bo still grinning at the doorway.

Cheng Chen glanced at him, signaling him to leave.

Huang Bo immediately understood, gave a thumbs-up, and departed.

Seeing Huang Bo thoughtfully close the door, Cheng Chen took Gao Yuanyuan's hand and smiled:

"Sis, weren't you back home preparing for Cannes?"

In April this year, Gao Yuanyuan was nominated for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for the film "Qing Hong."

Cheng Chen never imagined she would come to Thailand.

"What's there to prepare for Cannes? Even if I go, I won't win."

Holding Cheng Chen's hand, Gao Yuanyuan sat casually on the sofa.

During an interview this year, Gao Yuanyuan had firmly stated:

"I can't possibly become Best Actress; in fact, I performed quite poorly in this film."

For Chinese-language cinema, merely being nominated is already rare, yet Gao Yuanyuan treated it all with indifference.

"Film is just a job to me; winning Best Actress doesn't affect me at all.

I don't have to become a highly professional filmmaker."

As she said, she later became an investor, expanding her business into various industries with great success.

Hearing this, Cheng Chen nodded—if they remembered correctly.

This year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival went to Belgium's "The Child."

The Best Actress award was won by Hanna from "Free Zone."

Xiao Shuai's "Qing Hong" received the Jury Prize.

Even so, when the news returned to China, it was lavishly praised by countless filmmakers.

Alongside it, Houxiaoxian from Tai Sheng's "The Best of Times" was also nominated.

Hmm, another big name…

Of course, there was still time before the Palme d'Or announcement.

Cheng Chen had not told Gao Yuanyuan the results in advance.

Of course, given Gao Yuanyuan's laid-back personality, it hardly mattered whether he told her or not.

"I came this time for two reasons: first, to see you—your concert yesterday was amazing.

I sat right in the audience; don't you dare say next time that I didn't come to your concert!"

Hearing this, Cheng Chen was astonished:

"Sis, why didn't you tell me you were here?!"

"I didn't want you distracted, and I came along with the film crew anyway."

Gao Yuanyuan pinched Cheng Chen's cheek with her fingers, her eyes brimming with tenderness.

"The crew—what movie is it?"

Cheng Chen asked.

"Brother Cheng Long's Baby Project doesn't have many scenes, so I didn't mention it to you."

Gao Yuanyuan's fingers wove through Cheng Chen's hair, gently massaging his scalp.

"Oh, that movie."

With her saying that, Cheng Chen immediately remembered.

The main reason he remembered this movie so clearly was that its total box office across Asia reached 150 million yuan.

Back then, a film breaking the hundred-million mark was a genuine record-breaker, unlike today's routinely one- or two-billion-yuan box offices.

Second, this movie was packed with stars, not to mention Gao Yuanyuan herself.

Like Cheng Long, Gutianle, Xuguanwen, Caizhuoyan, and others.

Moreover, the entire film was lighthearted and full of humorous moments.

In Baby Project, you could relive the A jihua-style scenes:

Numerous mysterious characters "accidentally" meeting in a confined space.

Generating intense dramatic conflict and comedic effect.

After all, one of the screenwriters of this movie was Cheng Long.

Another source of humor was the dialogue, which was well-written and left most audiences in stitches.

But ultimately, the key to Baby Project's success probably wasn't Cheng Long's contribution.

It was the title and poster's use of the word "Baby" that had a huge impact.

This little baby was the "core prop" driving the plot, yet its role far exceeded that of a mere "object."

This meticulously chosen infant displayed every movement, smile, and expression as adorable and funny—no different from the "baby model" in TV commercials.

What made it more valuable than a "baby model" was that the director repeatedly used the baby to create thrilling scenes: high falls, car chases down busy streets.

From audience reactions in theaters, especially among female viewers, this tactic never failed.

Far more thrilling than Cheng Long's own most difficult stunts…

Of course, the film had flaws, such as a clichéd story and disjointed plot.

Cheng Long tried hard to recreate his past heroics—jumping from rooftops onto air conditioners, climbing Ferris wheels, crashing into fluorescent lights—all dangerous stunts.

In fact, when he made this movie, Cheng Long was already fifty-two, his prime long past.

"Sis, I miss you so much~"

Cheng Chen pushed all thoughts from his mind and rubbed Gao Yuanyuan's soft, pale palm.

"What?"

"Sis, I miss you."

"No, no, it's daytime…"

"Sis, I want…"

"Ah!"