Chapter 99 The Embroidered Robe Travels at Night

Chapter 99 The Embroidered Robe Travels at Night

As soon as Si Hua got off the plane, he received a warm welcome from South Korean media and fans.

As expected of a nation built on the entertainment industry, the atmosphere in this entertainment circle is truly vibrant.

"Mr. Si Hua, how does it feel to return to your hometown?"

Why do you Korean reporters use such foul language?

"Si Hua Xiao—Little brother! Look at me, look at me!"

You're trying to call me a thief, aren't you?!

"Linlin and Qihua! Sibao and Linbao, Mommy loves you!"

I'm at my wit's end with this —

There were also many more "oppa" and "seumida" that people couldn't understand, who were probably local fans.

The flashbulbs went off incessantly, and the girls screamed and chattered excitedly.

This was an atmosphere he had never experienced before.

"Aunt Lei, this isn't a shill you hired, is it?"

Since this was Si Hua's first public appearance after his global rise to fame, Pan Lei was worried about potential problems, so she simply came over to personally lead the team and control the situation.

It seems like coming here was the right decision.

South Korea truly lives up to its reputation as the market with the most outrageous fan culture; this scene is somewhat exaggerated.

"You're not a celebrity, why would we need to find someone to create a scene for you?"

While directing her assistants and security personnel to maintain order, Pan Lei took the opportunity, using the people around her as cover, to answer Si Hua's questions.

"Also, remember to cover your mouth or wear a mask when you speak in public in the future, otherwise some paparazzi will read your lips and deliberately stir up trouble—if you make any inappropriate remarks, then you'll be in trouble."

"Okay, okay, I got it. I'll definitely do it next time."

Sigh, this is my first time being a celebrity, I'm not very good at the job.

"So these are all my real fans? Are they that fanatical?"

"Some of them might be fans of Lin Lin because they love her. I think I saw a few familiar fan leaders and fan site administrators."

Pan Lei finally decided to put on a mask. Why is this kid so talkative?

"So, since they were already here, they just happened to come and see my star?"

This conclusion left Si Hua speechless. How could they possibly assemble a good star?

"Possibly, after all, you have such high global fame now, you can be considered a top influencer in a certain sense."

"Besides, many fans and fan site administrators who wait at the airport to greet celebrities are actually following multiple celebrities at the same time."

"Especially since South Korea is so small, you can see several groups of celebrities at one airport every day."

"Especially some second- or third-tier girl groups, they will even arrange for members to pretend to bump into each other at the airport and then take some unedited photos for promotional materials."

Si Hua nodded and stopped talking, quietly enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by people.

Amidst the commotion, Si Hua and his group finally boarded the van.

"Phew, finally some peace and quiet."

Si Hua breathed a long sigh of relief.

"How's it like being a celebrity?"

"Not good, sigh, it feels like every action is magnified."

"This is the price of standing in the spotlight," Pan Lei said, making a profound statement.

"Does the Seoul stage really not need Lin Lin to perform this time?" Si Hua didn't answer the question, but instead asked the one he was more curious about.

"The performance you put on in Tokyo last time overshadowed those Japanese artists, making them barely noticeable. These South Korean artists are already scared."

"Those Koreans are still so stingy. I should have just stayed put." Si Hua pouted.

"Ha, they can't bear to lose your current fame."

"What do you mean? Are these Koreans trying to use me as bait?"

"Otherwise, why would they insist on bringing so many young celebrities from China and Japan over?"

Pan Lei explained, "They just want to use your fame to attract Chinese and Japanese fans, and then let their artists consume that traffic."

"That's wishful thinking."

As with the previous trip to Tokyo, the hosts held a welcome banquet on the day the Chinese and Japanese delegations arrived.

Unlike Tokyo's format of pre-dinner gatherings followed by a round table banquet, Seoul's event was a buffet with no pre-dinner gatherings.

But the fact that they provided a red carpet event for all celebrities and public figures shows that South Korea really knows what the entertainment industry wants to see.

"These South Koreans really know how to have fun, hosting a red carpet event for a dinner with officials in attendance."

Si Hua whispered to his partner beside him.

Lin Lin subtly beckoned to Si Hua, reminding him to be mindful of the occasion.

"Don't be too obvious, or I'll be lip-reading," Lin Lin whispered, her lips barely moving.

"Also, remind me when you see a particularly beautiful girl group member, so I don't just focus on looking at her."

"

"

Okay, okay, so you're inviting me to see pretty girls, right?

You've been in the entertainment industry for almost a year, and you're becoming more and more lesbian.

Because they were informed in advance that tonight's gathering would be more formal, and that there would be a red carpet event open to all non-official attendees, everyone dressed up for the occasion.

The men were dressed in suits and ties, and some male celebrities even wore brightly colored and fashionable tuxedos.

The ladies looked like they were walking the red carpet at a film festival, each dressed in a gorgeous evening gown, adorned with jewels and vying for attention.

Lin Lin was the same; today she wore a very sophisticated and slightly aggressive mature woman-style makeup, which made her look exceptionally aloof and noble.

A silver, fitted fishtail gown accentuated her beautifully curvaceous figure, making her stunningly gorgeous.

This was the first time she had attended an event in such a glamorous outfit. Si Hua was stunned at first glance, and his staring gaze made Lin Lin extremely proud.

Hmph, look at you, all naive and unsophisticated!

As Lin Lin walked down the red carpet arm in arm with Si Hua, she instantly attracted countless eyes, and flashbulbs went off everywhere.

The fans outside screamed and cheered, as if the place had boiled over.

"Wow, what a beautiful older sister!"

"Is she a Chinese celebrity? Can anyone tell me who she is?"

"I'm so sorry, unnie, I don't want to switch allegiances, but she's so beautiful!"

"It's Linda from the Tokyo stage!"

"The one who sang 'Beautiful Things'? She's here too?!"

"Who's that guy next to her?! Get away from my goddess wife!"

The commotion and screams outside naturally reached Lin Lin's ears. She waved in the direction where the screams were most intense, revealing a calm smile that perfectly matched her look today.

Then the pressure on the security personnel at the field increased sharply.

Although Si Hua had some fame in the past, he was mostly known as a creator, either offstage or behind the scenes.

This was also his first time participating in such a public event, directly facing the most glamorous and prestigious world of fame and fortune.

He thought he'd seen it all before; a mere red carpet was nothing.

In the end, he overestimated himself—the feeling of being the center of attention made his heart race and inevitably made him nervous, causing his movements to become unnatural.

Is this the daily life that celebrities like Lin Lin face every day?

This is terrifying! This isn't the kind of glamorous, nighttime travel he wanted!

Finally, led by Lin Lin, the two walked down the long red carpet and entered the reception area.

As soon as Si Hua entered, before he could even catch his breath, he was surrounded by a group of business representatives and artists.

Even Lin Lin felt a bit neglected.

"Is this the creative director of Disney's latest animated film?"

"I've heard he's also very good at writing screenplays."

"He is also a very talented music creator. The songs he wrote for the Chinese female singer next to him topped the Billboard Digital Singles chart and were also among the top ten best-selling songs on the Apple Store."

"Wow, that's amazing! Should we go say hello?"

"Go ahead! Do I need to teach you this? Is your whole group not as good as the woman next to him?"

"But we're really not as pretty as Linda—"

For a moment, many people had different thoughts and began to ponder it secretly.

"Old Zheng, your disciple has really made something of himself, at such a young age."

"Hey, this foreigner's never seen the world before, he thinks this blond kid is a treasure."

That's what he said, but Zheng Yansheng couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

The leader in charge of culture smiled and didn't expose this typical Chinese stubbornness.

"In any case, the banner of youth culture has been raised; the question now is whether his future works can uphold this banner."

"You know, old Aiger is quite sensible," Zheng Yansheng joked.

"Haha, it seems that Disney's China strategy has taken another step forward."

"We can't fall behind either—I heard the department intends to send young directors to Hollywood for further training?"

In recent years, Hollywood blockbusters have swept the globe, with both sci-fi epics and 3D animated feature films causing fierce competition in various cultural markets.

Especially animated feature films, several of which make the top 10 at the box office each year.

Compared to science fiction films that have high barriers to entry, animated feature films for all ages have a greater impact on teenagers.

Just like with "Kung Fu Panda," we still need to be vigilant.

"It's still under discussion. After all, there's so much for us to learn, especially in the film industry, particularly in the area of ​​digital special effects technology."

"The task is arduous and the road ahead is long."

"Alright, that's enough. Go check on your student. I feel like he's getting too cocky. Don't let him make any empty promises."

"Isn't this brat usually quite capable?"

Zheng Yansheng watched as Si Hua was overwhelmed by the flattery from industry veterans and handsome men and beautiful women in the South Korean entertainment circle, and felt a sudden toothache.

And Xiaolinlin, you're already a seasoned veteran in the entertainment industry, why do you look like you're enjoying the drama?

None of them are easy to deal with.