364: Chapter 364 There is an old saying in China

Lin Chuyan's raw airport photos were soon transported back from abroad, and domestic marketing accounts sprang into action.

"Lin Chuyan appeared in Japan, invited to attend the Japan Film Academy Awards ceremony. Countless fans were at the airport to pick him up, as shown in the picture. Why do I feel like he has more fans abroad than at home?"

"Just in case you don't know, let me explain: this award is quite famous in Asia, otherwise it wouldn't be called the 'Japan's The Oscars'. But this doesn't seem to have much to do with Lin Chuyan, right? Was anyone else from China invited? I checked, and it doesn't seem like it. How should I put it? It feels like Lin Chuyan is more popular in the foreign film industry? After all, he was just arguing with a certain famous director back home yesterday [Thinking]."

"Regarding Lin Chuyan and the Japan Film Academy Awards, let me share what I know: 1. This award is only for domestic Japanese films, with only one Best Foreign Language Film category for international entries; 2. The nominations for Best Foreign Language Film have already been released, and neither a moment of romance》 nor any of Lin's other films are on the list. So I guess the organizers just invited him to attend the event to make an appearance on the red carpet, so everyone can move on."

"Many people left comments asking me to talk about Lin Chuyan's trip to Japan and asking if he has a chance to win the Best Asian Artist Award. Honestly, it's basically impossible; he's too young and doesn't have enough experience. Give it another five years, and he might have a shot. Just wait and see."

Fans who had been scrolling through Weibo and Xiaohongshu for hours were tired, and knowing it was basically impossible to win the award, they simply stopped thinking about it and started acting like trolls.

"Brother, boys need to protect themselves when they are out. You know what I mean."

"Brother, although Japanese girls are nice, your sister-in-law is still waiting for you at home, remember that."

"Brother, I saw that welcome banner. It was definitely intentional, don't fall for it."

In fact, the organizers of the Japan Film Academy Awards did invite quite a few foreigners this time, so people didn't think too much about Lin Chuyan being invited—if they had only invited him, people would inevitably have started thinking in the direction of the "Best Asian Artist Award".

At this moment, as a foreigner, although Lin Chuyan was one of the most popular people there, he really wasn't too attention-grabbing.

Ito Takuma was officially assigned to be his translator and host, accompanying him the whole time. He wanted to take Lin Chuyan out to eat, but Lin Chuyan directly refused: "Ito-kun, you know the awards ceremony is tonight. Let's not go to all that trouble; just eating something simple in the hotel room is fine. There is no airport security guarding me right now, and if I get recognized while going out to eat, I'm afraid it will cause you unnecessary trouble."

Lin Chuyan really hadn't expected that while he could still carefully sneak out to have fun with Ruan Xingyu back home, he wouldn't dare to do so abroad—that group of fans in the afternoon was just too crazy.

It was rare for Ito Takuma to see an artist who was so considerate and didn't want to cause trouble for others, so he was quite moved for a moment: "Mr. Lin, there is an old saying in China: 'A wise man submits to circumstances'—is that what describes someone like you!"

Lin Chuyan: "...Ito-kun, your Chinese is very, very good."

After finishing dinner in the hotel, Lin Chuyan set off for the awards ceremony venue.

Before leaving, he posted another unremarkable Weibo post: "Invited to attend the Japan Film Academy Awards ceremony. Getting ready before departure."

The attached image was a nine-grid collage—taken by the photographer at the hotel.

He was naturally handsome, but apart from the rainbow farts from fans, there were still many discordant voices.

"What? Not talking about 'the play' this time? Is it because you know you have no chance, right?"

Reply: "the play》 is a huge piece of trash, bleh, bleh, bleh."

"Here to mooch off the red carpet? You really have nothing else to do, huh."

Reply: "Can't you see the words 'invited'? Can't you see the official announcement of lotus lantern》 a few days ago? Promise me, use your brain before you speak. Don't let your head look like it's been whipped by a sweaty shoe insole. Do you just come on Weibo to make a fool of yourself?"

"This look is so ugly, Young Actor Qi Ye killed it. [Image]"

Reply: "I was wondering why the hotel toilet was clogged; turns out it was filled to the brim by Idol's good looks."

He left feeling refreshed. After arriving at the venue, his team was taken backstage by Ito Takuma, and Lin Chuyan finally met the organizers, as well as many famous directors and artists from the Japanese film industry.

With Ito Takuma and his own translator there, there were absolutely no obstacles to communication.

"Chuyan-kun, what is your next movie?"

"I'm currently filming a TV series. As for movies, I will probably collaborate with Director Du Qiyu again."

"I'm already looking forward to it!"

"My pleasure, my pleasure."

Although he couldn't film movies in China for the time being, Lin Chuyan didn't want to talk about it.

It was fine to retort however he wanted at home, but abroad, it was better not to—mainly because this kind of sordid business really wasn't suitable for public discussion, as it would just make outsiders look down on them.

After walking the red carpet and accepting interviews from reporters, Lin Chuyan just thanked his fans normally—he had truly felt the enthusiasm of the airport pickup.

Upon entering the awards ceremony venue, Lin Chuyan still kept his translator with him. He was in an unfamiliar place, and one cannot be too careful.

Fortunately, they didn't really have any other ulterior motives. Along the way, he exchanged greetings with many people, and everyone was incredibly enthusiastic. Even his seat was arranged in the second row... Lin Chuyan could only refresh his understanding again and again—a moment of romance》 was indeed too popular abroad, and many people really liked him.

When the formal awards stage arrived, immediately after the "Best Foreign Language Film" category, his big moment was finally about to come.

When the big screen on stage displayed "Best Asian Artist Award", many people in the audience were already looking for Lin Chuyan.

Unlike the lag in domestic news, those who could get into this venue couldn't be kept in the dark about such matters.

The one presenting the award to Lin Chuyan was a young female Singer named Suzuki Chinatsu. He didn't know her, but she was said to be very famous here. Plus, this girl had gone on stage earlier to sing a song, so he remembered her. The song was quite good.

"Best Asian Artist Award" does not have nominations; it is awarded directly.

The girl spoke on stage: "The winner of the Best Asian Artist Award is Mr. Lin Chuyan."

Lin Chuyan stood up and took his translator onto the stage.

Without immediately giving an acceptance speech, the host first asked a few questions.

Host: "Is this your first time meeting Suzuki Chinatsu?"

He nodded.

Host: "Standing on stage together like this, what is your first impression of Suzuki Chinatsu?"

While listening to the translator speaking in his ear, Lin Chuyan realized the translator understood more than he did and couldn't help but translate an extra sentence: "Suzuki Chinatsu is famously your number one fan; everyone here knows it."

Good heavens, so she was a fan. No wonder the host asked that kind of question.

Lin Chuyan said truthfully: "I heard Miss Suzuki Chinatsu's song while I was in the audience earlier. I thought it was very good. I feel she is a Singer with a lot of character and talent."

Host: "Miss Suzuki Chinatsu, what do you think of Mr. Lin Chuyan?"

Suzuki Chinatsu immediately turned into a fangirl: "Because I watched a moment of romance》, I felt that Mr. Lin Chuyan acted very well, and it moved me deeply. So I went to listen to his songs, and I was also deeply moved. I discovered that he is truly a very talented person. Standing on this stage today is the first time I've seen him, and I just think, he is really, really handsome."

Lin Chuyan turned to look at the translator.

The translator was concise: "She said you are very handsome."

So Lin Chuyan reached out his hand: "Thank you."

He was poised and elegant, but Suzuki Chinatsu hadn't expected a handshake, so the moment she held his hand, she suddenly became extremely shy...

This was a true fan.

The small interlude ended, and Lin Chuyan took the trophy and began his acceptance speech.

Since it's a film award, I will only talk about film today.

He first thanked everyone in the a moment of romance》 production team and thanked the film for making him famous in Asia.

Now for the main event.

For every sentence Lin Chuyan said, the translator translated it immediately after.

As soon as the first sentence was spoken, the audience laughed knowingly.

"I have filmed trashy movies, and I never deny that."

"I believe most people here have filmed trashy movies. Many times, we've only filmed half, or even less than half, and we already know it's a trashy movie, but we still have to finish filming it."

"Is it shameful to film trashy movies? There is an old saying in China: 'To know shame is to be near to courage'."

"Filming a trashy movie is not the problem. Constantly filming trashy movies, that is the problem."

"But what's worse than that is filming a trashy movie and then refusing to admit it, instead trying to whitewash it."

"I want to ask: If one does not know shame, how can one have courage?"

"There is another saying in China that I would like to dedicate to everyone here: You can control me, but can you control who the audience wants to watch?"

"Gentlemen, let us encourage each other!"