Chapter 221 Nomination Smokescreen
Chapter 221
Lin Yuan then attended three more music festivals, thoroughly enjoying the wild feeling.
Although he could still feel the strange looks directed at him, he had to admit that music festivals allowed singers to experience a more interactive atmosphere compared to concerts.
Singers who can get the audience going... must have some talent.
Lin Yuan stood on the stage and looked down; the fans surrounding the stage were becoming increasingly enthusiastic.
"Xiaolin's live show is a must-try in May!!"
"Who would understand? I thought Kangaroo would be too reserved, but when he got on stage—he was more energetic than anyone else!"
"Ahhhhh, I have to watch this, I have to watch this, I have to watch this!!!"
Music festivals are no longer just a problem of difficulty in getting tickets; links to resell tickets for certain music festivals at high prices have started appearing on second-hand platforms.
As the music festival approaches its opening, ticket prices typically drop further, and those waiting at the venue may even encounter scalpers waving cheap tickets.
The closer you are to the entrance, the lower the price the scalpers offer.
But... the scenes with Lin Yuan were completely different.
There was no way around it; the live performances of songs like "Neon" and "Dense Fog" spread rapidly among fans.
Lin Yuan's hair has grown a bit longer, and he's holding a guitar in his arms. Even a casual snapshot looks incredibly handsome.
The stage presence is so captivating that it can be clearly felt even through a screen.
"Kobayashi is so handsome!!"
"Making a kangaroo my idol is definitely the best thing I've ever done on my journey of following celebrities. This guy is just too handsome!"
"Ahhh, that's right!!!"
At a music festival, in the evening, the sun was no longer in the sky, leaving only a red halo around the right half of the sky.
Just then, the wind picked up.
Amidst the roar of the guitar, the wind tousled Lin Yuan's hair and lifted the hem of his clothes, as the accompaniment of "Neon" blended seamlessly with the neon lights on the stage.
This is the most classic scene from "Neon".
Countless fans couldn't help but record this moment.
Lin Yuan's mature yet husky voice was showcased to its fullest on stage, just like the feeling evoked by the song "Neon," even his chin exuded an untamed spirit.
"I still haven't quit! I just want to watch the next one!"
"Just ask me, who wouldn't like 'Neon,' who wouldn't like Lin Yuan's 'Neon'?"
"Amazing live performance!!!"
Lin Yuan excels at creating classics, whether it's movies or TV series, or even at music festivals, he can still captivate fans with his voice and singing skills.
There will never be a better stage!!!
Whether they were fans who saw the concert live or could only enjoy the performance on screen, they couldn't help but look forward to their next encounter with Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan's concert plans are still in the initial stage, but they have already garnered a lot of attention.
...
Sangzi checks the ticketing platform almost every day. The platform has posted Lin Yuan's name, but unfortunately there is no information about the concert yet.
The fan group she joined supposedly has an insider, but all the information that person could reveal was that Lin Yuan would be holding a concert in the second half of the year.
"Everyone knows that, right..." Sang Zi muttered under her breath.
Lin Yuan himself said that he would hold a concert this year. It's already this late in the first half of the year and the tickets haven't gone on sale yet, so the concert will definitely be scheduled for the second half of the year.
"This is just teasing us," Sang Zi sighed.
Her biggest regret now is that she only bought a ticket for one music festival.
Although she was deeply moved by Lin Yuan's rendition of "Neon," she burst into tears on the spot. There were many fans at the music festival whom Sangzi didn't know. When Sangzi wiped away her tears, she saw a young woman across from her making the same gesture.
The two of them were both embarrassed, but they also burst out laughing at the same time.
But the distance between them actually shrank under these circumstances.
The other person bought three tickets, earning Sangzi's envious glances.
“Every game is different, and it has a different feel.” That’s how the other person explained it.
When Lin Yuan was mentioned, his eyes sparkled, and Sang Zi could feel his excitement—she felt the same way at that moment.
As the competition progressed, Lin Yuan's performance became more and more mature. In the first match, Lin Yuan was somewhat restrained, but in the last match, his opponent completely let loose.
Sangzi couldn't help but wave her arms with him, softly singing "Dense Fog" as she quietly savored this happiness.
The album "009" has a sense of happiness in it.
At least compared to "1895" and "Love and Hate", it's a bit happier.
...
From Lin Yuan's own perspective, he also gained a lot of benefits by participating in the music festival.
Music festivals and New Year's Eve concerts are different, both in terms of atmosphere and the singers' charisma on stage.
Lin Yuan only sang two or three songs in the show, but towards the end, he actually felt a bit strained, unlike when he was performing with ease at the New Year's Eve event.
He knew perfectly well that it was because he had put a lot of effort into interacting with the fans at the concert, and by the end, Lin Yuan's voice was a little hoarse.
But the concert lasts three hours, so he'll probably have to manage the time well.
"No rush," Feng Zeng comforted him.
So in the following days, Lin Yuan continued to work out, hone his singing skills, run, practice guitar, manage the stage, and discuss details... In the hot summer weather, Lin Yuan did not eat a single bite of ice cream or hot pot.
"They're really strict."
“I watched documentaries about other singers,” Lin Yuan said. “That’s exactly what they did.”
The more professional a singer is, and the more stable their live performances are, the stricter they are in this regard.
The tour isn't held every year, nor is it always held, but whenever there's a performance, they always present their best to their fans.
This was also what Lin Yuan was thinking.
The higher you climb, the more freedom you gain; this is a common rule in the entertainment industry.
But freedom is always relative.
The price Lin Yuan had to pay for this freedom was self-imposed constraints.
As an actor, you must devote yourself wholeheartedly to the performance and present the best role to the audience. The same applies to singers; you must always present the best live performance, regardless of your own condition. When facing the audience, you must always be at your best.
Your own emotions should be omitted, and negative energy should also be omitted.
Because it's his job, it's his responsibility.
Lin Yuan originally thought it would be difficult to stick to it. During the time he was abstaining from junk food, He Xun and Yu Ying tried all sorts of ways to tempt him with junk food.
"Give up, do you think I'm that kind of person?"
"If you're not that kind of person, then who is?"
"Besides you, who else in this group is that kind of person?"
Lin Yuan: "..."
Experience has shown that people should make decent friends and avoid making bad ones. The price of making bad friends is that you will be constantly taken advantage of and have no way to fight back.
He Xun is having so much fun eating fried chicken, is the chicken okay?
Yu Ying was eating ice cream raw, and Lin Yuan was worried that she would break her teeth.
He was absolutely not jealous; it was just genuine concern for his friend.
"I'll treat you to hot pot, don't be angry."
"Hot pot and ice cream feast, your favorite, we know."
Lin Yuan: "..."
His heart was filled with hatred.
If Lin Yuan were to describe his feelings at this moment, he would only have four words: no regrets.
The anticipation of holding a concert outweighed his desires, and the closer the time drew, the more Lin Yuan felt his heart swell with joy.
This feeling was hard to suppress, which only made his expectations even higher.
“Besides the concert, there’s one more thing you shouldn’t forget,” Feng reminded him.
“I remember everything,” Lin Yuan sighed. “There’s no way I could forget this.”
Awards season is approaching once again.
For Lin Yuan, he didn't have a strong expectation of winning any trophy this year. There was nothing he could do; he had already achieved a Grand Slam.
Lin Yuan felt like he was the only one who could defeat the world.
"Can you stop pretending?" the agent scoffed at him.
"What's wrong with putting on an act? I only do it a few times a year." Helpless, the agent had no choice but to endure his irritable nagging.
In Lin Yuan's view, the awards season is more related to He Mian—"Double Edge" is bound to win awards.
The two main characters in "Double Edge" are Shen Yuan and Ye Li. Shen Yuan is obviously more outstanding and is more likely to stand out during the awards ceremony.
Lin Yuan didn't mind He Mian winning Best Actor at all; he was mentally prepared when he accepted the script for "Double Blade".
He Mian must have known this as well.
Even when the two weren't familiar with each other, Lin Yuan didn't think He Mian deserved the award, let alone now that they're quite close.
But He Mian's ideas... are quite different from Lin Yuan's.
The result was that the production team of "Double Blade" nominated both He Mian and Lin Yuan for Best Actor.
The two have now become rivals.
"Is it because of public opinion?" Lin Yuan asked He Mian curiously.
"Double-Edged Sword" was organized by He Mian, and Lin Yuan had no objection if the awards were biased towards He Mian.
The main reason was that He Mian was open and honest, and never intended to target Lin Yuan. Since the other party was so open and honest, Lin Yuan naturally wouldn't complain.
If someone asks you to act in a movie, but then turns around and makes all sorts of underhanded moves, Lin Yuan will naturally be annoyed.
“Not entirely.” He Mian did not refute the claim that it was “due to public opinion.”
In short, in the reports from marketing accounts, He Mian was portrayed as a scheming man. The fact that the production team of "Double Blade" nominated Lin Yuan for the supporting role meant that He Mian was using Lin Yuan to pave the way for him. However, if the production team nominated Lin Yuan for the leading role, given Lin Yuan's record of winning all the major awards this year, the organizing committee of the three major awards would definitely exclude him, and He Mian would naturally have more opportunities.
Anyway, He Mian is not a good person.
Lin Yuan completely ignored what the marketing accounts were saying.
Marketing accounts say He Mian is not a good person, and in their writings, Lin Yuan is no better.
“I’d like to compete with you too,” He Mian said. “Have you forgotten? We’ve competed before.”
Lin Yuan: "?"
He suddenly remembered that it was around the time of the Tung Blossom Award.
It has a long history.
"Let's give it a try, and see who wins and who loses this time," He Mian said. "In my heart, you won't lose."
Lin Yuan: "...Can you please stop? How am I supposed to build up my ultimate attack if you keep doing this?"
“I just don’t want to give you the chance to build up your ultimate move.” He Mian sent a smiling emoji.
Therefore, even for the sake of the "Double Blade" production team, Lin Yuan had to cooperate with this year's awards season promotion.
The reason, of course, is that he and He Mian were both nominated for Best Actor at the same time in the three major awards.
Not a single person was missed.
Whether it's because the overall quality of this year's entries was mediocre or something else, there was surprisingly little controversy surrounding Lin Yuan and He Mian being nominated for "Double Blade" at the same time.
The industry and the nominees accepted the result.
Some people say He Mian is scheming.
The problem is that no matter how cunning he is, the other nominee must have Lin Yuan's acting skills—are the Best Actor nominations for the three major awards something that can be easily obtained?
This includes the collaboration he facilitated with Lin Yuan.
Is Lin Yuan such a fool that he would willingly be used by He Mian?
"Isn't that right?" Lin Yuan retorted.
Feng covered his eyes. He didn't want to hear Lin Yuan say another word, not even a single one, as it would put immense psychological pressure on him.
What about love?
Lin Yuan is spouting more and more nonsense—that's what his manager thinks.
"It was really stupid," the agent remarked sincerely.
Although online discussions about his re-entry into the three major awards have been ongoing—Lin Yuan had just made history, yet he's already aiming for a second Grand Slam.
"Who can stop Lin Yuan?"
"The only one who can stop Lin Yuan is Lin Yuan!"
The media reports were all designed to create sensationalism, but only Lin Yuan knew that they were all smokescreens used to mislead the audience.
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Author's Note: It's here!!! [Sprinkling flowers]
Once I finish writing about the awards ceremony and concert, it'll be the finale!!!
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