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Japan.

Lu Yanhe actually always wanted to find an opportunity to visit Japan. When he was a child, he watched a lot of animations, all Japanese, from "Doraemon" to "Digimon", from "My Neighbor Totoro" to "Castle in the Sky". At that time, there was a Golden Eagle Cartoon Channel, so he built a memory full of fantasy in his childhood world from a small TV.

When he was sitting on the plane and looking out the window at the island country in the blue ocean below, he imagined a scene similar to that in "Castle in the Sky".

However, when the plane landed and he walked out with everyone, there were relatively few fans in front of them. If there was no comparison with the scene at the Korean airport before, Lu Yanhe would definitely think that having these dozen fans to pick him up was a lot of people.

All I can say is that this is how people’s expectations are raised.

Fortunately, after checking into the hotel, they went to a ramen restaurant that had been open for more than 80 years. Every mouthful of ramen with mashed yam filled their mouths with a rich flavor.

Compared to Korean cuisine, Japanese food is more to Chinese taste and Chinese people can accept it more easily.

In Japan, Zhong Benshuo did not arrange for anyone to have dinner with Lu Yanhe. It can be seen that he seems to be far less successful in Japan than in his own country.

Of course, this is also related to the different entertainment environments in different countries. Zhong Benshuo's approach of building relationships and favors may not be as successful in Japan as in Korea.

On the one hand, although the status of Korean artists is not as high as that of European, American and Chinese artists, the top artists are still very powerful and influential. But the status of Japanese artists is even lower and they are basically controlled by TV stations and agencies (actually, brokerage companies). This is their overall environment.

On the other hand, the Japanese film and television industry is relatively closed. Whether it is Japanese movies or Japanese dramas, of course, there are some top directors who go to Europe and the United States to shoot films, but almost none of them are based overseas, and they are still based in Japan. Although streaming media like Maxine is also popular in Japan and has many users, it is not like South Korea, where local film and television production has almost collapsed, and top film and television creative talents have been recruited by streaming media. Japanese TV stations and traditional film and television companies still occupy the top position.

The completely different environment brought Lu Yanhe a completely different feeling.

What Lu Yanhe saw most on the streets of Japan were not advertisements of celebrities taking photos, but various anime characters. It was indeed a country known as the second dimension that ruled the world.

Here, Lu Yanhe also had a fashion magazine shoot, and it was Math who paid for the cover.

Chen Ziyan said: "Math's treatment of you is really beyond reproach."

Without Zhong Benshuo's arrangements, Lu Yanhe's schedule in Japan was relatively relaxed. He had time to go around with Zou Dong and Wang Biao. Therefore, they went to the famous Akihabara.

When they arrived, they found that this was just a gathering place for electronic digital products, and not an animation center as Lu Yanhe had thought - he didn't know where his memory started to go wrong, and he remembered this place as a place similar to a two-dimensional paradise.

However, at the fan meeting in Japan, Lu Yanhe saw many fans wearing Lolita clothes or cosplaying as anime characters.

In the audience, Lu Yanhe didn't expect to see Nagayama Kasano, the Japanese film critic who had fired shots at director Wang Zhong at the media exchange meeting for "Sanshan" at the Xitul Film Festival.

Yongshan Hesan noticed that Lu Yanhe's gaze paused on him, and he took off his hat to greet him.

He was dressed like a gentleman from an old castle, with a tall hat, a crisp black suit, white gloves, and a cane. It looked exaggerated, but in this occasion with Lolita and other Cosplay, his appearance was not so eye-catching.

Now that Lu Yanhe was on stage, he naturally couldn't go down to remind Chen Ziyan that he might encounter some troubles when communicating with the audience later.

After all, he didn't think that Nagayama Kazo was here because he liked him or was his fan.

Previously at the Xitul Film Festival, he used his own way to crack down on Yongshan Hesan's deliberate harassment of Director Wang Zhong. It is estimated that from that time on, Yongshan Hesan had a grudge against him. Lu Yanhe did not think that Yongshan Hesan's harassment of Director Wang Zhong was just a matter of fact or a difference in aesthetics. He knew before that there was a personal grudge between Yongshan Hesan and Director Wang Zhong.

Sure enough, when it came to the fan interaction session, Nagayama Kawazo raised his hand very actively.

It was difficult for Lu Yanhe to interrupt the host at this time, so he said openly, "Don't call the man in the top hat."

He could only prepare himself mentally.

As expected, Yongshan Hesan was seen by the host and stood up.

"Mr. Yanhe, long time no see. We meet again. I wonder if you still remember me?" He greeted Lu Yanhe politely.

His attitude surprised everyone at the scene. It seemed that they had not expected that he would know Lu Yanhe.

Everyone was also curious about his identity and who he was.

Seeing him like this, Lu Yanhe smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Yongshan Hesan, long time no see."

Lu Yanhe's response caused a suppressed uproar at the scene.

It turns out that Lu Yanhe really knows this person.

Yongshan Hesan himself did not expect that Lu Yanhe actually still remembered him.

"Yanhe-kun has a really good memory." Yongshan Kazo smiled slightly, "I'm glad to see you in Japan. In the past few years, I have always seen you at overseas film festivals. If I remember correctly, this should be your first time in Japan? I wonder what your impression of Japan is?"

Lu Yanhe didn't know why Yongshan Hesan asked this question.

He naturally answered truthfully: "I watched a lot of Japanese animation when I was a child. In fact, I am still watching it now. As a pure audience, I can see that many creators convey their concerns about peace, freedom, family, friendship and love through these works. It is because of these works that I am actually looking forward to coming here and meeting you all."

Nagayama Kazo said: "You are a very outstanding young actor who has attracted much attention, but as a film media worker and a film critic, please allow me to say that I am disappointed that you have filmed so many dramas. Why did you make works like "Friends" and "The 17th Floor" that have no artistic value? They are very popular, but they are destined to not be able to transcend time and shock people's hearts like a work of art, right? Did you shoot these works in pursuit of fame?"

The scene was filled with the loudest uproar since the fan meeting began.

On the side of the stage, Wang Biao frowned after hearing what the translator said, and said angrily: "How can this person have such a prejudice?!"

Chen Ziyan put one hand on Wang Biao's shoulder and said, "Believe in Yan He. This kind of thing is just a piece of cake for him. He will handle it well."

Wang Biao: "I know that Brother Lu will be able to respond well, but this kind of person is just looking for trouble. Sister Zi Yan, we can't just give in like this, otherwise, other people will follow his example and deliberately ask Brother Lu some explosive questions like him, and Brother Lu will be so annoyed."

Chen Ziyan: "Since this incident happened here, it will not be forgotten. Yongshan Hesan will definitely receive the criticism he deserves. Of course, he himself may not care. He has long been a person who has been plagued by infamy."
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Lu Yanhe pursed his lips, the smile in his eyes disappeared, and his eyes confronted Yongshan Hesan in mid-air.

Seeing this, the host tried to step out and smooth things over by omitting the question so that Lu Yanhe didn't have to answer it.

However, Nagayama Kazo immediately followed up with another question: "Is this question difficult to answer?"

Lu Yanhe smiled.

He nodded to the host, indicating that he could answer.

The host then put down the microphone in panic.

Lu Yanhe: "Mr. Yongshan Hesan, you are still full of self-righteous prejudice as always."

He said it in a teasing, joking tone, with a smile on his face, and he used English.

Because most of the people watching the live broadcast are foreigners.

Lu Yanhe's words did not change Yongshan Hesan's expression.

His face is as thick as a city wall.

Lu Yanhe said: "It's a pity. If some creators win reputation and goodwill for their country with their works and attitudes, others spare no effort to make people think regretfully why such people appear in this country. Mr. Nagayama Kazo must have forgotten that he asked me what my impression of Japan was before. Oh, no, no wonder Mr. Nagayama Kazo asked me what my impression of Japan was before asking me such a biased and deliberately provocative question."

He shrugged his shoulders and acted nonchalant.

"Of course, I believe that many people have already answered this question. So-called movies, so-called TV series, so-called art and commodities, I don't need to explain these." Lu Yanhe looked at the other people in the audience, "But today I am standing here and coming to Japan, not because of movies, but because of the two TV series "Friends" and "The Seventeenth Floor" launched on Maxine, which made many Japanese audiences know me. Without these two TV series, perhaps Mr. Nagayama Kazo would not have the opportunity to ask me such a question in person. Then why do we shoot some works that are not so artistic?"

"First of all, who gets to judge whether something is artistic or not? Mr. Yongshan Hesan, is that you?" After Lu Yanhe asked this question, he gestured to indicate that Yongshan Hesan didn't need to answer. "You don't need to answer. For this question, everyone has a standard answer in their mind, except you."

Lu Yanhe's seemingly polite yet firm interruption gesture finally made Yongshan Hesan's face look even uglier.

Lu Yanhe continued, "Secondly, art is art, but isn't life life? Film and television can be the refinement of art, but who says it can't be the extension of life? I made Friends because I know that in this world, many people cannot have such an ordinary but rare friendship in real life. I made The Seventeenth Floor because my story allows a group of people to feel the touch and shock of trying their best to survive by putting them in an extremely dangerous environment that many people would not encounter in real life."

"For me, as long as any type of play touches me, I will want to act in it. I don't think Late Spring is better than Friends, nor do I think Seventeen Floors is worse than Three Mountains," Lu Yanhe said. "Different plays have different evaluation standards. If you can't establish such an aesthetic view, you will be very limited as an actor and it will be easy to run out of plays to act in."

Lu Yanhe looked at Yongshan Hesan.

"Of course, Mr. Nagayama Kazo can continue to look at me with prejudice, but I will not be moved and will follow my own ideas as an actor." Lu Yanhe said, "Thanks to everyone present, I have the confidence to follow the path I want to take."
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Chen Ziyan said to Wang Biao, "I told you, Yan He can handle this kind of situation better than many public relations companies can prepare for it."

"Brother Xiao Lu's level is much higher than those people in the PR company."

"People should still read more." Chen Ziyan glanced at Wang Biao, "You are very young now, you have many ideas and are very motivated, but in the future, as you reach a higher level, you will find that you will regret not having read enough books when you need them."

Wang Biao's smile couldn't help but turn bitter.

"Sister Zi Yan, but I really can't concentrate on studying, what should I do?"

"If you want to go further and climb higher in the future, you have to force yourself to study. It doesn't mean that you have to sit in the classroom and take those classes, but you can't keep your cognitive level and knowledge system at the same level all the time. Learning never ends." Chen Ziyan emphasized, "Wang Biao, you are very smart, and you are also very lucky to be able to follow Yan He. Your future development can be said to be limitless, so seize the opportunity and strive for every opportunity to learn."

Wang Biao has been with Lu Yanhe for some time.

He already knew clearly that Chen Ziyan was actually a person who looked serious but actually had a very honest heart and was a very decent person. He knew that Chen Ziyan told him this for his own good.

Wang Biao nodded, "Okay, I understand, Sister Zi Yan, I will."
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The fan meetings in Korea and Japan ended successfully.

Nagayama Kazuzo's question and Lu Yanhe's answer caused quite a stir in both China and Japan.

There is no need to say much about the public opinion situation in China.

Even several media outlets in Japan have spoken out, saying that Nagayama Kazuzo, as a well-known film critic who often represents Japanese media at international film festivals, brought shame to Japan by asking such questions when Lu Yanhe came to Japan for a fan meeting.

But Nagayama Kazuzo seemed to go his own way and didn't care about the criticisms at all. He updated his views on another movie the next day.

He doesn't even care about the opinions of the media in his own country, let alone the Chinese media. Even though he has been criticized on the Chinese Internet, he doesn't care at all - he doesn't even know most of the content.
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When Lu Yanhe returned to China, a reporter asked him at the airport, "Yanhe, you have held fan meetings in Korea and Japan. Would you consider holding one in China?"

Lu Yanhe said, "Actually, it wasn't a fan meeting. It was organized by Maxine. It was mainly a welfare after-sales service for the two dramas "Friends" and "The 17th Floor" that became popular. I can usually see them easily in China. It's really rare to see them in Korea and Japan, so they specially held this meeting. Is it necessary in China?"

The reporter nodded immediately and said, "Of course it's necessary! Don't you know how many fans want to meet you?"

Lu Yanhe smiled and waved his hand, saying, "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. It's a bit tiring to go out, so you should go back and rest."

Reporters asked, "Do you have anything to say about Yongshan Hesan?"

"There's nothing to say." Lu Yanhe thought for a moment and smiled again, "The Japanese have a phrase called 'ichigo ichie'. Anyway, he and I can't have 'ichigo ichie'."

The reporters burst into laughter, and the laughter attracted the attention of the people around them.

Lu Yanhe: "No more talking, I'm leaving."

He waved to everyone.

A reporter said: "Yan He, you have to work harder and let these prejudiced people see how outdated his ideas are!"

Lu Yanhe smiled at him and said nothing.
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However, no one expected that Yongshan Hesan would not give up.

Two days later, Nagayama Kazo suddenly joined forces with several other film critics from different countries to select a list of the top ten most promising new movie stars in the world in the film magazine "Behind the Screen" for which he contributed.

Among them, ten new stars were selected from ten different countries, and the one from China was an actor named Huai Qian.

There are various lists and selections every year. It's just that Yongshan Hesan suddenly joined other film critics to select such a list at this time. Considering his previous conflict with Lu Yanhe, it's inevitable that people feel that he is targeting.

Yongshan Hesan and several other film critics do have some fame in the film critic circle. After all, they appear at international film festivals every year, are invited to participate in the advance screenings or premieres of major films, write the first wave of film reviews, and become a reference for the audience to choose films.

In addition, he has always been a very topical film critic, often attracting attention and discussion from others with his sharp comments.

So, when this list comes out, many film media may not necessarily agree with it, but they will report on it.

The actor Huai Qian immediately typed a series of “?” on his social media.

Yongshan Hesan and other film critics wrote a paragraph of reasons for each of the selected films. In Huaiqian's case, the reason was:
He has been persisting in the film industry since his debut. In the three years since his debut, he has acted in five films, two of which were shortlisted for the four major international film festivals. Although the films are not very well-known and influential, his acting skills in the films show extraordinary potential. He still insists on making movies in this era of streaming media explosion, which deserves such encouragement and recognition.

Huaiqian sent another message five minutes later: Can someone tell him that I don’t want this kind of recognition? Am I being used as a tool? Yes, right? Yes, right?

His comments section:
——Isn’t this as uncomfortable as suddenly stepping on dog poop while walking?

——MD, an actor who was good at acting was spotted by a big idiot and used as cannon fodder. I feel sorry for you.

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