The scene.
Jin Chengxian and Sean stared at the handsome face on the big screen, their jaws practically hitting the floor.
Miyamoto Ze opened his mouth, but couldn't find the words.
"This is cheating, right?" Jin Chengxian exclaimed.
"It's beyond cheating. He's going to be the number one entertainer on Blue Star!" Sean said, full of disbelief.
"So we misunderstood him. He wasn't avoiding us; he genuinely had something else going on…" Jin Chengxian shivered as he spoke, sighing softly.
"We thought we were just here to join the fun, but he's actually the biggest star of the night!" Sean marveled.
"We're not even in the same league anymore…" Miyamoto Ze sighed as well.
"He's surpassed us by too much…"
"Sigh…"
No one expected to witness such a shocking scene by coming to join the excitement!
However, for them, the trip was definitely worthwhile!!
…
On stage.
Su Yu calmly observed the audience's reactions.
A faint smile played on his lips, with a hint of nonchalance and mockery.
He knew how much the revelation of his identity would impact everyone.
This was also why he wasn't particularly angry when he noticed the differential treatment.
You can treat Jiangnan and the Jiangnan team differently because Jiangnan's reputation on the global stage wasn't yet established.
But what about Ting Yu?
What if Ting Yu and Jiangnan were combined?
Would that carry enough weight?
"It seems everyone is finding Mr. Jiangnan's identity hard to believe."
The host spoke with a smile.
A wave of commotion erupted from the audience again.
Hard to believe was an understatement; it was utterly astonishing!
"Mr. Jiangnan, many people are familiar with your other identity. Would you mind answering a few questions?"
The host turned to Su Yu, his tone laced with a touch of respect.
With the combined identities of Jiangnan and Ting Yu, it wasn't just in China, but across the entire Blue Star, no one had achieved such feats.
Facing a person of this caliber, respect was the absolute minimum.
"Please go ahead." Su Yu nodded.
"Why did you decide to simultaneously develop in both music and film at the beginning?"
"I wrote a novel on a whim, and who knew it would win the Newcomer King award. Then I got involved with film and television copyrights, thinking I'd make something for fun. That's how I entered the industry," Su Yu said with a light laugh.
As soon as he finished speaking.
The host's expression turned peculiar.
The crowd erupted into further noise.
"Is he speaking human language?"
"He wrote a novel on a whim, won Newcomer King, and got into film just for fun?"
"As expected of Ting Yu, no changes at all!"
"The familiar arrogance!!"
This interview felt like a trip back to the era when Ting Yu was a guaranteed hit with every release.
However, those familiar with Ting Yu knew that while his words were often boastful, he always had the grounds for his arrogance, making it impossible to refute him.
"Is this what genius looks like? Achieving such high acclaim in two industries, but Mr. Jiangnan, could you tell us why you concealed the identity of Jiangnan? I believe everyone is very curious about this question."
The host asked the crucial question.
Jiangnan could have soared much faster by leveraging Ting Yu's fame, but why did he choose to conceal this identity and rely solely on Jiangnan to reach his current position?
"Then, do you think being famous through Ting Yu and being famous through oneself are the same concept?"
Su Yu looked at the host and replied calmly.
The host was stunned, then frowned slightly in confusion. He couldn't fathom the difference between these two choices.
However, many industry insiders understood the meaning behind his words.
It was simple public relations knowledge.
In the industry, if someone paved the way, it was indeed easy to become popular, but no matter how popular, they would forever be associated with that person.
The phrase "relying on others" would be a lifelong label.
Although Su Yu was benefiting from his other identity, Ting Yu belonged to the music scene, while Jiangnan was in the film and television circle.
Ting Yu could assist Jiangnan, but it was crucial not to let the assistant overshadow the main act by using Ting Yu to boost Jiangnan.
Otherwise, even if Jiangnan reached the pinnacle, people would still believe it was merely due to Ting Yu's influence.
The impact would be significantly diminished.
"Jiangnan is right. If you can achieve it through skill, why take shortcuts? If we had known earlier that Jiangnan was Ting Yu, would today's scene be so stunning!"
"This is the willfulness of talent!"
"Seeing Ting Yu's nonchalant, show-off demeanor on stage makes my blood boil. I can only sigh, who says China has no geniuses!"
"My mind is still reeling, but Weibo has already exploded. I guess the domestic entertainment industry is going to go crazy this time!"
The fusion of Jiangnan and Ting Yu created history for China and also for the entire Blue Star.
Both were already peak existences in their respective fields, and with their identities merged, calling him the number one entertainer on Blue Star wouldn't be an exaggeration.
The news was incredibly shocking, yet it also instilled a sense of silent pride.
Whether it was Jiangnan or Ting Yu, both had strived to promote Chinese culture. Now, with Su Yu standing on this stage with two identities, it was the best form of cultural export.
Mandarin music could stand at the pinnacle of the world.
Mandarin film and television could do the same.
And the two geniuses who had led the domestic entertainment industry onto the international stage were now united!
"Haha, next, let us offer our warmest applause to congratulate Mr. Jiangnan on winning the Best Screenplay award at the 16th International Film Festival!"
Boom!
As the host finished speaking.
The audience erupted in thunderous applause!
It was a completely different scene from when Jiangnan first took the stage.
They could criticize Jiangnan because, although he had won, his reputation within the industry wasn't particularly high.
But with Ting Yu's endorsement, any further criticism would extend beyond the film and television circles.
It would likely provoke the music industry.
Or even the entire music industry of Blue Star!
A staff member, holding the championship trophy symbolizing the International Film Festival, approached the center of the stage.
"Mr. Jiangnan, please accept the trophy!" The young woman's face was flushed, her eyes filled with admiration and affection.
"Thank you."
After thanking her, Su Yu.
Reached out and took the championship trophy from her tray.
Then, he slowly raised it above his head.
Although he appeared calm, it was impossible not to feel excited at a moment like this.
As he held the trophy, it felt like a heavy burden had been lifted.
After so much experience, from the author Jiangnan at the beginning, to the screenwriter Jiangnan later, and now Jiangnan, the winner of the International Film Festival.
Finally.
He had achieved his goal!
Whoosh!!
"Jiangnan!"
"Jiangnan!"
"Jiangnan!!"
As the applause roared at the venue.
Everyone shouted Jiangnan's name in Chinese.
The cheers and shouts were incessant!
Similarly.
The live broadcast was flooded with the name "Jiangnan," as viewers expressed their excitement by spamming the chat.
Blue Star, the 16th International Film Festival.
Jiangnan.
The Champion!!