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Chapter 293 Role Models for Youth
Beijing, airport.

When Wu Yuchen came out of the passage and saw the scene at the arrival gate, he was a little surprised.

Some people were holding banners, others were holding flowers, and a large group of reporters had gathered around. Han Sanping and others stood happily in the front row, waiting.

To be honest, Wu Yuchen originally thought that since it was during the SARS outbreak, people wouldn't make such a big fuss, but the scale of the event was no less than when his film "Amour" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for the first time a couple of years ago.

As Wu Yuchen walked past amidst a flurry of flashing lights, Han Sanping greeted him and shook his hand: "Welcome back in triumph, Director Wu! Our Oscar-winning director, you've worked hard!"

He then went through all the steps, including presenting flowers, displaying the golden statue, and giving a speech. After getting into the car, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and then asked Han Sanping:
"Brother Han, weren't you saying there was a SARS outbreak? Why are you making such a big deal out of it?"

Han Sanping smiled and said directly, "We made a special inquiry. Everything that needs to be controlled has been controlled, and everyone present has been checked. Our event has been approved. Brother Wu, you have brought fame to China this time, so the proper ceremony should still be held."

Wu Yuchen thought about it. Although this wave of SARS caused quite a stir, the final number of cases nationwide was only around 5000. The scope of the impact wasn't actually that large, and it was nothing compared to the SARS outbreak 20 years later. Therefore, normal activities wouldn't be affected now.

"Brother Han, you should still be careful. I've heard this disease is quite scary," Wu Yuchen reminded him.

Han Sanping nodded and said, "I think the higher-ups are taking this quite seriously. The cinemas are all closed now. I originally thought it would be over soon, but there's still no definite news. This might cause some trouble for the release of your movie."

Wu Yuchen gently shook his head and said, "The movie's release is not important. We should prioritize the overall situation. It would be a sin to let SARS spread to more people because of my movie's release."

Han Sanping sighed, "That's true, but it's a bit of a pity. And now, because of the Oscars, the public is really excited about your film 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' and wants to see it as soon as possible. We can't get it released, but we can't stop piracy, sigh!"

Wu Yuchen thought for a moment and said, "Brother Han, I've actually considered this issue myself. I'm thinking that the impact of SARS might not stop anytime soon, and we don't know when cinemas will reopen. Rather than having everyone go through the trouble of pirated copies, why don't we just release them openly!"

Han Sanping looked at Wu Yuchen: "Brother Wu, what do you mean?"

Wu Yuchen said with a smile, "My idea is to simply put this movie on the movie channel for public viewing. We can then have it released to the public after SARS is over."

"Well, Brother Wu, then you're going to lose a lot of box office revenue!"

Wu Yuchen waved his hand: "If I don't release it now, most people will just watch pirated copies anyway. It would be really upsetting for me if the pirates made that money. I'm releasing it for free as a gift to the Chinese people during the SARS outbreak."

Han Sanping gave Wu Yuchen a thumbs up: "Brother Wu, you are truly righteous!"

……

In a tastefully decorated but not luxurious office, a middle-aged man picked up a cup of tea that had been brewed on the table, took a sip, and then habitually began to flip through the newspapers and magazines that his secretary had prepared for him.

This is a habit he has developed over many years; he makes sure to keep up with important information from newspapers and magazines such as Qiushi and Guangming Daily.

A moment later, he put down the newspaper and saw the latest issue of Time magazine.

Although Time magazine is only a weekly publication, its influence far exceeds that of ordinary news media, and it is considered the most influential news magazine in the world.

In particular, its cover features prominent figures from various industries who had a significant impact at the time, often attracting widespread attention and discussion.

It can be said that it is an important channel for domestic entities to understand international public opinion and trends. Even many high-ranking officials regularly read Time magazine as a reference for international public opinion.

At that moment, the middle-aged man was drawn to the cover of this issue of Time magazine, because it featured a familiar Chinese face: Wu Yuchen!

The cover features a half-body photo of Wu Yuchen, with an Oscar trophy placed beside him. He smiles, and at first glance, he exudes composure and confidence!
On the other side of his photo, there are several words listed vertically: youngest, most talented, most influential, best director.

The middle-aged man paused after seeing this, lost in thought. The last time he appeared on the cover of Time magazine was back in 97!
Looking at Wu Yuchen on the cover, the middle-aged man smiled. This was a good sign, indicating that the influence of Chinese people on the international stage was growing and that China was becoming increasingly integrated with the world.

He then opened the magazine and found the article featuring the interview with Wu Yuchen.

The article is titled: "A history-breaking Oscar-winning director, a leader of the new force in cinema!"

The article also included a photo of Wu Yuchen, a snapshot of him accepting the Oscar for Best Director.

"Wu Yuchen, this year's Oscar-winning director, has made his name known all over the world!"

But in fact, he had already achieved many remarkable accomplishments before this:..."

The following was a brief introduction to Wu Yuchen's past achievements, including awards ranging from the Oscars to the three major European awards, and box office performance from films such as "The Pirate King" and "The Sixth Sense" to Asian films like "My Sassy Girl" and "The Classic".

To quote a line from the article: "You may not be familiar with his name, but you have definitely seen his movies."

Then there are some interview excerpts with Wu Yuchen:

"Wu, congratulations on breaking Oscar history and becoming the first non-white person to win the Oscar for Best Director. This is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement. What are your thoughts on this?"

"Thank you! Of course, I'm very happy. This award represents recognition for me and my film. As for breaking history, my personal reasons may only account for part of it; more importantly, it reflects the trends of the times. At the same time, it also represents that the world is constantly developing and progressing, and America is becoming more open and inclusive."

The middle-aged man smiled as he read this, thinking to himself that this kid was quite clever, knowing that when you're on someone else's turf, you have to say nice things to make the Americans happy. He then quickly browsed through the questions and answers that interested him.

"Wu, in recent years, there has been a steady increase in Chinese-language films and elements in Hollywood. Could you talk about the reasons?" Indeed, Chinese elements have become more active in recent years. On the one hand, there are stars like Jackie Chan and Jet Li; on the other hand, films like *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*, *Brotherhood of Blades*, and *Hero* have all achieved good box office results. Furthermore, Wu Yu-chen's *Love* and *The Boy in the Striped Pajamas* have won awards at the Oscars, greatly increasing the presence of Chinese-language films.

In particular, Wu Yuchen won Best Director for the film "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," which clearly has a significant impact even in Hollywood and is regarded as an important event marking the rise of Chinese-language films on the international stage.

"In my view, this is an inevitable choice for world development and the progress of the times! It stems from the Chinese civilization that nurtured us!"

"Oh? Could you elaborate?"

"Many people may think of China as an unfamiliar and mysterious land in the East, but China is a country with a five-thousand-year-old civilization. It is a lovely place, and a group of lovely people live there."

With the advancement of technology and the increasing globalization of the world, people from different countries and regions are becoming more closely connected, which will inevitably lead to more cultural exchanges and communication.

As a country with over a billion people, China boasts a large number of outstanding talents and a long-standing and captivating culture, which naturally allows it to shine. This is the fundamental reason why Chinese-language films and elements have become increasingly prevalent in Hollywood in recent years!

As a director, I essentially acted as a bridge, allowing more people to see and experience more of China's outstanding culture and history.

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man couldn't help but show his admiration, exclaiming, "What a magnificent bridge!"

Although Wu Yuchen spoke modestly, without his important role as a bridge, no matter how excellent, brilliant, or profound Chinese culture and civilization are, others would not be able to see them!
At this moment, the secretary beside him asked with a smile, "Boss, what's making you so happy?"

The middle-aged man smiled and pointed to the Time magazine cover in his hand: "Our young director Wu is really good!"

The secretary smiled ingratiatingly, "If they can win the Oscar for Best Director, they must be pretty good!"

The middle-aged man smiled and shook his head: "Ability is one aspect, but the key is his mindset, which is much stronger than most people's!"

Many people today regard the United States as a beacon of hope. A significant number of talented individuals trained by the country go there and never return. If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but a considerable number, after experiencing developed countries, constantly belittle their own motherland, gaining a sense of superiority as if they are somehow better than their countrymen once they arrive.

Middle-aged people don't like this kind of behavior. Although many environments abroad are nice, a son doesn't despise his mother for being ugly! If everyone acted like this, how could a country develop? Without national strength to support it, its citizens will always be inferior to others in the world.

He really liked Wu Yuchen's attitude. He acknowledged that it was normal for America to be prosperous and excellent, but at the same time, he never complained about or belittled his own country. Instead, he kept promoting his country's culture and image. This kind of young talent who does not forget his roots after becoming developed and is concerned about his motherland is exactly what China needs!
Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man couldn't help but look up at his secretary and ask, "I remember there was an award ceremony scheduled for Wu Yuchen. Which day is it?"

The secretary immediately replied, "Sir, the schedule is next Tuesday."

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Now I really want to meet him and have a good chat!"

The secretary was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, wondering what this man had seen in Time magazine that made him think so highly of Wu Yuchen.

However, he immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "You're right. These capable and responsible young role models are the pillars of our country!"

"Yes, a role model for young people," the middle-aged man repeated with a smile.

……

At this point, Wu Yuchen didn't pay much attention to the praise and accolades he received from the outside world, after all, he had received too many flowers and compliments during this period.

Newspapers, television, and the internet are all praising him, calling him "China's No. 1 Director" is nothing special, and he's even been given the title of "World's Best Director." Wu Yuchen's current attitude is to remain low-key.

In the few days since he returned, he has mainly spent time with those around him. After all, the awards ceremony is scheduled for a few days later, which will give him some time to relax and recharge.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan was lying on her side, supporting her head with her hand, smiling as she looked at the man in front of her.

After noticing this, Wu Yuchen gently wiped her cheek with his right index finger: "What are you looking at?"

"Look at you~" Gao Yuanyuan replied without hesitation.

"What's so interesting about me?" Wu Yuchen asked with a smile.

"I can't get enough of looking at him~" Gao Yuanyuan said, then leaned over and kissed Wu Yuchen.

Wu Yuchen gently grasped her hand, hugged her and kissed her for a while, then smiled and cupped her face, saying, "Our Jiayuan is getting more and more beautiful~"

When they first met a few years ago, Gao Yuanyuan was still somewhat naive and had a girlish demeanor; she could only be described as a little beauty. But in the past few years, under Wu Yuchen's guidance and training, she has truly reached her peak and evolved into a stunning beauty, making Wu Yuchen like her more and more.

Gao Yuanyuan pressed her face against Wu Yuchen's chest, listening to his heartbeat, and murmured, "Brother Chen, I was so nervous watching the Oscars, my palms were sweaty. When I saw you standing on the stage accepting the award, I thought you were the most handsome man in the world! I wanted to throw myself into your arms and hold you like that forever~"

Wu Yuchen nuzzled Gao Yuanyuan's head with his forehead, saying, "Then I'll let you hug me for a lifetime~"

Gao Yuanyuan hugged Wu Yuchen tighter. Having been with Wu Yuchen for several years, she knew he had other women. But how could she leave such a charming man, such a wonderful "Brother Chen"?
Although Gao Yuanyuan isn't as cool as the typical Beijing girl, she has her own unique characteristic: she doesn't like someone if she doesn't, and she likes someone intensely if she does—she just follows her feelings. Wu Yuchen, a talented and top-tier artistic man, truly captured her heart, perfectly fulfilling all her fantasies and requirements for a man.

All she wants now is to be by Wu Yuchen's side and enjoy every minute and second she spends with him.

(End of this chapter)