[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-in-huayu":3,"chapter-that-year-in-huayu-that-year-in-huayu-chapter-98":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year in Huayu",{"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},2286934,4473,"Chapter 98: Going Public","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>After the opening ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, a massive amount of film copyrights are bought, sold, and traded here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a few film distributors who were making contact with Lin Nan for the first time quoted prices, only to receive the reply that they should talk again after the closing ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei followed Lin Nan and began binge-watching films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't just stare at art-house films; if you want to improve your acting, you have to dabble in all kinds of movies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are we watching today?\" Liu Yifei asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watching Huang Bo's *Cow*. A tragic comedy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two entered the screening hall; there were very few people inside, fewer than ten foreigners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei is a bit of a ditz; sometimes her threshold for humor is very high, sometimes it's very low, and from time to time, she is overly sentimental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laughing for a long time, the tragic side emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Huang Bo dug out the token bracelet he had given to Yan Ni from a pile of corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A romance that hadn't even begun had ended just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan swore that he really had brought Liu Yifei here to study acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was bizarre; whenever this girl watched a movie with him, she was particularly prone to having her emotions swayed by the romantic subplots in the film...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was always the soft flesh at Lin Nan's waist that suffered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a disaster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buzzing sound was almost inaudible, but Lin Nan could feel the vibration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going out to take a call.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Lin Nan stood up and walked out, and Liu Yifei grabbed her bag and followed him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, who is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan felt a bit uneasy inside, because it was the number from this side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\" Liu Yifei asked with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice of inquiry came from the other end of the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, I know, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan hung up the phone and took a deep breath to calm his mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\" the girl was still asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan looked at Liu Yifei and pulled her into his arms; it was a very steady feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good news. We can take a guess at what award we might get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Then let's hurry back, I need to prepare my clothes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei broke free from Lin Nan's embrace and said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about you just wear something casual? The more carefully you pick, the more worried I get. How about letting your mother or your assistant help you choose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan advised with a guilty conscience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei first frowned slightly, glaring at Lin Nan, then slowly relaxed, as if she had recognized the reality of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, fine, I'll listen to you this time and let Mom help me choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, let's head back first.\" Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand, and the two walked toward the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was watching them from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that Director Lin?\" Mei Ting asked her assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like Director Lin Nan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant said it very affirmatively. They were all very familiar with each other from the *Painted Skin* crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, is that girl Liu Yifei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Ting instantly remembered that when they were on the *Painted Skin* crew, Huang Xiaoming and Shu Chang always had an air of knowing something but not saying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she understood. So that time Lin Nan and Shu Chang went out to visit the set, it was for Liu Yifei on the *The Forbidden Kingdom* crew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is big news. Poor those young actresses, there's one less target they can set their sights on, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Ting thought it was interesting just thinking about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, our film is in the Horizons section; we'll greet Director Lin at the awards ceremony later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was going to take Liu Yifei to the closing ceremony red carpet and the awards gala.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caught Liu Xiaoli a bit off guard, but after she realized what was happening, she felt gratified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been several years; it was time to go public...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei sat on the sofa, fiddling with the jewelry she had brought, the smile on her face overflowing, \"Mm, I'll wear this one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the day of the opening ceremony, what everyone was waiting for was the closing ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matt Damon, in a high-end custom suit, was in high spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin, thank you so much. We really made it this far, the award is right before our eyes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matt was very excited; like Leonardo, he was actively transitioning his career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in terms of awards, the latter had won the Silver Bear for Best Actor a long time ago, while he didn't have any awards worth showing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this time, he could get what he wished for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Matt, don't be so excited, control your emotions. Ryan was like you back then, but look at the result...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan poured a bucket of cold water without mercy; it was better than being devastated at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Matt instantly calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was too unlucky; I hope I'm not like him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom also got himself a new outfit, but Lin Nan's words made his heart go cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, you don't need to go on the red carpet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I plan to take Xixi with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Crystal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom rested his forehead on one hand, \"But that doesn't affect me, does it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need to stay outside; in case your mother needs anything, there should be someone to run errands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom looked helpless, \"Alright, the boss's lady's mother is also the boss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for nearly ten days, the 66th Venice International Film Festival closing ceremony had finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan was in a suit, already prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matt Damon had arrived even earlier and had spent a long time on the phone with his wife and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, are you really not coming with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a sky-blue strapless long dress with her hair tied up, Liu Yifei looked ethereal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you and Lin Nan go ahead; I'll watch the live broadcast of the awards ceremony at the hotel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaoli said gently, filled with maternal love, and then put the pink crystal lantern necklace on her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her fair neck, the pink crystal necklace complemented her perfectly, looking magnificent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan took Liu Yifei's hand, and the three of them left the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crystal, I feel like I'm a bit redundant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matt Damon joked at the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then for a while, just pretend you're a puff of air, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closing ceremony red carpet is always the most dazzling segment besides the awards ceremony itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several domestic news websites and official media outlets were doing text and photo live streams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tourists, media, fans, and movie buffs from all over the world were guarding the perimeter of the red carpet, with cameras and lenses everywhere, exceptionally lively...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many netizens were paying attention to Venice; after all, Lin Nan's track record at international film festivals was very spectacular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a six-hour time difference, it was already night in China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, are you ready?\" Lin Nan asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei understood and nodded, \"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car door opened, and Lin Nan stepped out first; it was already dusk outside, a sea of people, and brilliant lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, Lin Nan saw the logos of several domestic media outlets, and he waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, it's Director Lin Nan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lens, one could see Lin Nan lowering his body, a soft hand reaching out from the car and resting on Lin Nan's hand, and just like that, she stepped out...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a very beautiful girl, familiar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy crap! Liu Yifei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the domestic reporters were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is she here? Isn't she filming *Lucy*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and shoot...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good heavens, big news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan held Liu Yifei's hand and, guided by the staff, went to the waiting area with Matt Damon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a few domestic film crews noticed Lin Nan's group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei's appearance was something almost no one had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Bo took a look and smiled, \"The circle is going to explode now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long have they been together?\" Yan Ni felt Huang Bo should know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Bo shook his head; he wouldn't touch that topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, a series of photos were updated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the photos of Lin Nan holding Liu Yifei's hand as they walked toward the waiting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internet really started to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They must be together. My Little Dragon Maiden...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin Nan! If it's him, I have no objections.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they necessarily together? Well, it's highly probable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is she crazy? Dating so young, does she not want to develop her career in the film and television industry anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It hurts, Zhao Linger belongs to someone else now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei gripped Lin Nan's hand very tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xixi, don't be nervous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lin Nan said this, he saw the girl staring at him, \"Lin Nan, will you always be this good to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will, always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan tightened his grip on Liu Yifei's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff was calling them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's our turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them walked toward the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of domestic media were incredibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lin, Yifei, look over here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Girls are naturally suited for the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei's previous sentimentality vanished instantly; a confident smile appeared on her face, and she held Lin Nan's hand without letting go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, look at this necklace on Liu Yifei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the *The Hunt* crew walked across the red carpet and entered the awards ceremony venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reporter looked at the photos in their camera and exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This pink crystal necklace from Tiffany is the one Director Lin bought at the Bazaar Charity Night last year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, does this count as solid proof?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the awards ceremony venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seats for *The Hunt* were quite good, in the middle of the third row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yifei sat down next to Lin Nan, and Matt Damon sat on Lin Nan's right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin, is this your first time going public?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, quite a few friends know, but in front of the media, this is the first time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan replied with a smile; he could feel his left hand being squeezed tightly by Liu Yifei, as the girl was also very nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard from Tang Mu that you two were classmates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we were classmates, but eventually I transferred to study directing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming out of campus together, that's very enviable.\" Matt Damon reminisced about his own first love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the jury took the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li An, as the president of this year's Venice Film Festival, began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to all the filmmakers from around the world who have gathered in Venice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly half a month of selection, tonight we will announce the list of winners for this year's Venice Film Festival...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone perked up; it had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting from the non-competition screening section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then to the International Film Critics' Week section, the Venice Days section...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orizzonti section, Best Documentary Award, Du Haibin, *1428*, congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were the first to applaud; this was a documentary from their home country about last year's great earthquake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Huang Bo, Yan Ni, Mei Ting, Guan Hu, Gu Tianle, and others also wore solemn expressions and gave their applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of the four films shortlisted for the Orizzonti section, only this one won an award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It reached the final competition section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Nan?\" Liu Yifei called out softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Best Screenplay Award: *Life During Wartime*, congratulations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Volpi Cup for Best Actress, the winner: *The Double Hour*, Kseniya...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was Matt Damon's turn; Lin Nan clearly felt his body go rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Matt won Best Actor, then the worst-case scenario for Lin Nan later would be going home empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Matt didn't win Best Actor, then Lin Nan would likely win one of the two major awards...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Volpi Cup for Best Actor, the winner...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2041,"2026-06-20T03:22:09.099Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d514269f80bc9f6287a0a515d64c34fad029a8382aa474801df1ebabb0f6942b","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-99","that-year-in-huayu-chapter-97",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-in-huayu-cover.jpg"]