Chapter 293: Youth Model

Beijing, Airport.

When Wu Yuchen came out of the passage and saw the formation at the arrival gate, he was a bit unexpected in his heart.

I saw people holding banners, people holding flowers, a large group of reporters, and Han Sanping and others standing in the front row waiting happily.

To tell the truth, Wu Yuchen originally thought that it was SARS now, so everyone wouldn't make such a big formation, but the momentum was not smaller than when his *Love* won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for the first time two years ago.

After Wu Yuchen walked over in a burst of flashes, Han Sanping greeted him and shook Wu Yuchen's hand: "Welcome Wu Dao back in triumph! Our Oscar Best Director, thank you for your hard work!"

Subsequently, all the links such as presenting flowers, displaying the little golden man, and speaking were walked through. After he sat in the car, he finally couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then asked Han Sanping:

"Brother Han, didn't you say that SARS is raging? Why make such a big formation?"

Han Sanping said directly with a smile: "We specifically inquired. Everything that should be controlled has been controlled, and those who arrived have also been checked. Our activities have been approved. Wu Dao, you have made our China famous this time, so the necessary ceremonies should still be there."

Wu Yuchen thought about it. Although this wave of SARS was raging, in fact, the total number of cases nationwide was only about 5,000, and the scope of influence was actually not very large, really small compared to the one 20 years later. Therefore, this kind of normal activity would not be affected at all.

"Brother Han, still keep more heart. I heard that this disease is still a bit scary." Wu Yuchen still reminded.

Han Sanping nodded and said: "I see that the top is also quite important. Cinemas are all closed now. I originally thought it would pass soon, but now there is no accurate news. This might be a bit troublesome for the public screening of your film."

Han Sanping sighed: "That's what I said, just feel it's a pity. And now because of the Oscars, the common people are also very enthusiastic about your *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* and want to see it quickly. We can't show it, but we can't stop pirated versions, sigh!"

Wu Yuchen shook his head lightly and said: "Public screening or something is not important. It's better to take the overall situation as the most important thing. Don't let the public screening of my film spread SARS to more people. That would be a sin."

Han Sanping looked at Wu Yuchen: "Brother Wu, what do you mean?"

This was a habit he had developed for many years. Important information from some newspapers and magazines like *Qiushi* and *Guangming Daily* had to be understood in time.

It could be said that it was an important way for the country to understand international public opinion and trends. Even many high-level officials had to read *Time* magazine regularly as a reference for international public opinion.

The middle-aged man stopped after seeing this and fell into recollection. The last time he was on the cover of *Time* magazine seemed to be in '97!

Looking at Wu Yuchen on the cover, the middle-aged man revealed a smile. This was a good signal, indicating that the influence of Chinese people internationally was getting bigger and bigger, and the degree of China's integration with the world was also constantly improving.

Especially its choice of cover figures, none of which were not influential figures in all walks of life at that time, often causing widespread attention and discussion.

A moment later, he put down the newspaper in his hand and saw the latest issue of *Time* magazine.

The title of the article was: "The Oscar Best Director who broke history, the leader of the new power of film!"

Although *Time* magazine was only a weekly magazine, its influence far exceeded general news media and was considered the world's most influential news magazine.

I saw a half-length photo of Wu Yuchen on the cover, and next to him, an Oscar trophy was placed. He was smiling, and at a glance, the impression he gave was calm and confident!

And on the other side of his photo, there were several word tags arranged vertically: youngest, most talented, most influential, Best Director.

Wu Yuchen said with a smile: "My idea is to simply release this film on the Movie Channel directly. After SARS ends, then conduct public screening."

Wu Yuchen thought about it and said: "Brother Han, actually I have also considered this problem myself. I ponder that the influence of SARS might not stop for a while, and I don't know when the cinema will reopen. Rather than letting everyone rack their brains to get pirated versions to watch, it's better for us to show it generously!"

In an office decorated generously but not luxurious, a middle-aged man picked up the tea brewed on the table and took a sip. Subsequently, he habitually started to flip through the newspapers and magazines organized by his secretary.

This article also matched Wu Yuchen with an in-text picture, which was the moment Wu Yuchen was captured when he took the stage to receive the Oscar for Best Director.

And at this time, the middle-aged man was attracted by the cover of this issue of *Time* magazine, because it was a familiar Chinese face, Wu Yuchen!

"This, Brother Wu, then you will lose a lot of box office!"

Subsequently, he opened the magazine and found the report of the exclusive interview with Wu Yuchen.

Wu Yuchen waved his hand: "I don't release it now, and most people will go to watch pirated versions. If I let the pirates make this money, then I will be really uncomfortable. I take it out and show it for free, just treat it as a gift to our Chinese common people during SARS."

Han Sanping directly gave Wu Yuchen a thumbs up: "Brother Wu is righteous!"

"Wu Yuchen, this year's Oscar Best Director, his name has completely spread all over the world!

But in fact, before this, he had already achieved many amazing results:..."

Subsequently, it was a brief introduction to Wu Yuchen's past achievements. In terms of awards, from the Oscars to the three major European festivals, in terms of box office, from *Pirates of the Caribbean* and *The Sixth Sense* to *My Sassy Girl* and *Classic* in the Asian region, etc., all were mentioned.

Using a sentence in the article: "Maybe you are not familiar with his name, but you must have watched his films."

Then there were some interview contents with Wu Yuchen:

"Wu, congratulations on breaking the history of the Oscars and becoming the first non-white person to win the Oscar for Best Director. This is undoubtedly a feat. May I ask what your thoughts are on this?"

"Thank you! Of course, I am very happy. This award represents a kind of recognition for me and my films. As for breaking history, my personal reasons might only account for a part, more of it is the trend of the times. At the same time, this also represents that the world is constantly developing and moving forward, and America is becoming more open and inclusive."

The middle-aged man smiled when he saw this, thinking that this kid was still quite smart, knowing that he should say something nice to make the Americans happy when mixing in other people's territory. Subsequently, he quickly browsed through the questions and answers that interested him.

"Wu, in recent years, Chinese-language films and Chinese-language elements have been increasing in Hollywood. Can you please talk about the reasons?"

Chinese elements have indeed become more active in recent years. In terms of stars in front of the stage, such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li, in terms of films, *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, *Brotherhood of Blades*, and *Hero* have all achieved good box office results. And there were also *Love* and *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas* brought by Wu Yuchen, which brushed awards at the Oscars one after another, greatly increasing the presence of Chinese-language films.

Especially this time, Wu Yuchen won Best Director with this film *The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas*, which obviously had considerable influence even in Hollywood and was regarded as an important landmark event for the rise of Chinese-language films internationally.

"In my opinion, this is an inevitable choice for world development and the progress of the times! This stems from the Chinese civilization that nurtured us!"

"Oh? Can you talk about it in detail?"

"Maybe many people's impression of China is a strange and mysterious Eastern land, but China is a country with a 5,000-year-old ancient civilization. It is a lovely place, living with a group of lovely people.

Now with the progress of science and technology, the degree of world globalization is getting higher and higher, and the connection between people in various countries and regions will become closer and closer. Accompanied by this will inevitably be more cultural exchanges and communication.

And China, as a country with a population of more than 1.3 billion, has a large number of outstanding talents and possesses a long-standing and very charming culture, naturally it will bloom its own light in this. This is also the fundamental reason why Chinese-language films and Chinese-language elements have been increasing in Hollywood in recent years!

I, this director, essentially just played a bridge role, letting more people see and come into contact with more of China's excellent culture and history."

Seeing this, the middle-aged man couldn't help but reveal an appreciative look, and at the same time praised: "What a bridge!"

Although Wu Yuchen was humble in his mouth, if it weren't for his important role as a bridge, then no matter how excellent, brilliant, and deep China's culture and civilization history were, others wouldn't see it!

At this time, the secretary beside him asked with a smile: "Leader, what is it that makes you so happy?"

The middle-aged man pointed to the cover of *Time* magazine in his hand with a smile: "Our little Wu Dao is really not bad!"

The secretary accompanied him with a smile: "Being able to win the Oscar for Best Director, that definitely can't be bad~"

The middle-aged man shook his head with a smile: "Ability is one aspect, the key is his ideological awareness, which is much stronger than most people!"

Nowadays, many people regard America as a lighthouse. A large number of talents cultivated by the country have gone there and not come back. If it were just like this, it would be fine, but there are also a considerable number of people who, after seeing the developed countries, constantly belittle their own motherland and then gain a sense of superiority, as if they were one level higher than the people in the motherland after arriving there.

The middle-aged man doesn't like this kind of behavior. Although the environment in many foreign countries is good, a son doesn't dislike his mother's ugliness! If everyone is like this, how can the country develop? Without national strength as support, the citizens will always be one level lower in the world.

And he likes Wu Yuchen's attitude very much. It is normal to acknowledge the prosperity and excellence of America, but at the same time, he has never complained or belittled his own country, but instead constantly promotes his own country's culture and image. This kind of young talent who doesn't forget his roots after becoming successful and can keep his motherland in his heart is what China needs!

Seeing this, the middle-aged man couldn't help but look up and ask his secretary: "I remember that there is an arrangement to attend Wu Yuchen's commendation meeting, which day?"

The secretary immediately replied: "Leader, the itinerary is next Tuesday."

The middle-aged man said with a smile: "I really want to meet him now and have a good chat!"

The secretary was a bit surprised when he heard this, and didn't know what he saw in *Time* magazine that could make him think so highly of Wu Yuchen.

However, he immediately gave a thumbs up and followed up: "You are right, this kind of young model with ability and responsibility is the pillar of our motherland!"

"Hmm, youth model." The middle-aged man repeated with a smile.

At this time, Wu Yuchen didn't pay much attention to the singing of praises for him from the outside world, after all, he had received too many flowers and praises during this period.

Newspapers, television, and the internet were all praising him. Things like China's number one director were ordinary, and they even directly gave him the title of the world's best director. Regarding this, Wu Yuchen's attitude now was low-key.

He had mainly been accompanying the people around him these few days since he came back. After all, the commendation meeting was arranged a few days later, which could also give him some time to relax and adjust his body and mind.

At this time, Gao Yuanyuan was lying on her side, supporting her little head with her hand, just looking at the man in front of her with a smile.

Wu Yuchen found out and gently wiped her cheek with his right index finger: "What are you looking at?"

"Looking at you~" Gao Yuanyuan answered without hesitation.

"What's good-looking about me?" Wu Yuchen asked with a smile.

"Just can't look enough~" After Gao Yuanyuan finished speaking, she leaned over, leaned in front of Wu Yuchen, and kissed him.

Wu Yuchen held her in his arms, kissed her for a while, and then smiled and held her face: "Our family's Yuanyuan is really getting better and better~"

A few years ago when they first met, Gao Yuanyuan still had a bit of greenness, leaning towards a girl's posture, and could only be counted as a little beauty. But in the past few years, after Wu Yuchen's development and teaching, she had really entered her peak period and had evolved into a big beauty, which made Wu Yuchen like her more and more.

Gao Yuanyuan pressed her cheek against Wu Yuchen's chest, listening to his heartbeat, and murmured: "Brother Chen, when I watched the Oscars, I was almost nervous to death, and my palms were full of sweat. When I saw you standing on the podium, I felt you were the best-looking man in the world! I wanted to throw myself into your arms at that time, just hug you like this, and never let go for a lifetime~"

Wu Yuchen also used his forehead to rub against Gao Yuanyuan's little head: "Then I will let you hug me for a lifetime~"

Gao Yuanyuan hugged Wu Yuchen tighter. Having followed Wu Yuchen for a few years, she actually knew that Wu Yuchen had other women. But such a charming man, such a good Brother Chen, how could she leave?

Although Gao Yuanyuan was not as dashing as a Beijing girl, she also had a characteristic: if she didn't like it, she didn't like it; if she liked someone, she liked him to the explosion, just following her feelings. This kind of top-level literary male god with talent like Wu Yuchen really poked her heart, perfectly meeting all her fantasies and requirements for men.

She just wanted to be by Wu Yuchen's side now, enjoying every minute and every second with him. ===== CHAPTER 294 =====