Chapter 334 Just admit you like it!
Chen Bige and Wang Zhong knew each other before, but they weren't close. This time, they met in Jose, but there was a possibility of future cooperation, so they were quite friendly with each other.
Of course, as top filmmakers in their respective fields, they also have a mutual respect for each other. Even if they are not familiar with each other, they certainly pay attention to and understand each other's work.
Chen Bige said, “In recent years, I have been looking for a role that moves me. However, after reading many scripts, it’s not that there are no good scripts or good roles. There are mothers who want revenge, wives who are betrayed in marriage and reborn from the ashes, and entrepreneurs who have experienced many hardships. There is room for development, layers, and complexity, but they are all too mediocre. I have played too many such bitter and resentful roles. It’s not that I’m tired of playing them, but that I can’t get the creative enthusiasm. So, when I heard that Yan He could write scripts, I specifically asked him to write a script for me. I didn’t expect that the story he wrote would make me feel like I had finally found such a role.”
Wang Zhong said, "The character Ru Hua doesn't have many layers of change from beginning to end, but the key is her deep feelings and strong personality. The script vividly portrays her deep affection and infatuation."
Chen Bige nodded, "Yes, and I've never acted in a period drama before, nor have I ever had a costume like this. I really want to see what I look like."
Even the most outstanding actors yearn for their new character portrayals—image itself is one of the most important ways for actors and characters to be presented.
An actor who only talks about acting skills has a very narrow perspective.
An actor cannot only focus on acting skills, but also on the characters.
You can never look at acting from the perspective of acting skills alone; you have to look at it from the perspective of the character.
Several people sat together, chatting and laughing.
Then, a very awkward question arose.
Wang Chong asked Lu Yanhe, "You're so young, how did you come up with the idea of writing a story of infatuation and resentment set against the backdrop of this era?"
Moreover, it has a female perspective that is very inconsistent with Lu Yanhe's male identity.
Lu Yanhe could only say, "I wrote the script because Sister Bige asked me to write it. I thought the script should be from a female perspective, and then I thought about suitable themes and stories. At first, I didn't have any ideas on what to write. Later, I felt that Sister Bige has played strong and complex women in recent years, so I wanted to write a female character that is different from these."
In the film "Rouge," Ru Hua, before her death, was a captivating and elusive legend, a devoted lover who fell deeply in love on stage. After her death, she carried an obsession, resentment from decades ago, searching for the man who did not go to the underworld with her, and finally found him.
"I've worn this rouge box for fifty-three years, and now I'm returning it to you. I'm not waiting any longer."
Lu Yanhe remembered this line very well, so he included it in the original text.
Chen Bige said, "I am not that kind of person. I would never wait for a man for so many years. But when I read this sentence, I felt like I completely became her at that moment, and my heart ached. If I had seen such a character ten years ago, I would not have been interested at all. I would have thought it was boring and that this woman was not free and unrestrained, waiting foolishly. I hate women like that the most. It is only now that I am slowly beginning to understand such people."
Lu Yanhe had heard Chen Ziyan say that Chen Bige used to be a very temperamental and unruly person who had caused a lot of trouble.
She may indeed be a completely different person from Ru Hua in "Rouge".
However, actors are either easily attracted to characters who are very similar to themselves, or they are easily attracted to characters who are completely different from themselves.
Lu Yanhe felt that Chen Bige wanted to play Ru Hua because, in a sense, it was because of Ru Hua's resolute decision to stop waiting after waiting for a long time, finally meeting Twelfth Master, and understanding that the world is ultimately like this.
When Lu Yanhe was writing the script, he had a deeper understanding of the film by watching it as a viewer.
He couldn't really understand the love behind Ru Hua's more than fifty years of waiting for Twelfth Master.
Of all the scenes in the movie, the one he wrote with the most feeling was the moment when Ru Hua said to Twelfth Master, "I won't wait anymore."
Many people harbor this obsession, only to eventually accept that "some endings are destined to end in shattered hope."
Lu Yanhe was moved by this resolute acceptance of disappointment.
The three of them talked for a long time that night.
We drank and chatted, starting with "Rouge," then moving on to the film, the acting, the script, and the characters.
Even though Lu Yanhe wasn't a big drinker, he drank a little bit more because of the atmosphere, and eventually he started to feel a bit dizzy.
It was late at night before we finally prepared to leave.
At this moment, Chen Bige suddenly pinched Lu Yanhe's face with both hands and asked with drunken eyes, "Why are you so dark? I was too embarrassed to ask before."
Lu Yanhe: "I got sunburned in the desert."
Chen Bige nodded. "Are there really scenes later on where I have to get this tanned?"
Lu Yanhe shook his head: "Sister Ziyan gave me an excuse."
Chen Bige burst into laughter, "So that's how it is."
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They all came to the Jose Film Festival because they had their own jobs.
The next day, Lu Yanhe had to attend several promotional events for Math.
It was a busy day.
Domestic media outlets knew he was also at the Jose Film Festival, so they all sent interview requests.
Lu Yanhe felt a little embarrassed because he didn't have any works to present this time and didn't know what to say in the interview, so he declined all the offers.
Since the media outlets applying for interviews were mostly film media, and the brand had already arranged one round of media interviews, it would be a bit awkward to accept these interviews now, especially since Lu Yanhe didn't bring any works to the film festival. Therefore, Chen Ziyan felt that turning them down was no big deal.
After finishing his work on Math, Lu Yanhe finally had time to wander around Jose on his own.
He then took Zou Dong with him and they began to explore the western city of Jose.
Although he is already a popular star, Lu Yanhe doesn't have many opportunities to go abroad; this is only his third time traveling abroad.
Therefore, he still had high expectations for going abroad. Lu Yanhe naturally had a fondness for new places and new cultural backgrounds. He and Zou Dong went to a long-established local market to buy gifts for Chen Siqi and the others.
Zou Dong picked out some interesting little things for his child.
Lu Yanhe paid the bill in one go.
Zou Dong suddenly brought up something, saying, "Yan He, I'd like to ask for leave on May 28th, is that alright?"
This is the first time Zou Dong has asked for leave after working with him for so long.
"Of course, Dong-ge, is there anything I can help you with?"
Zou Dong said, "My son's school is having parent-teacher conferences, and I've never attended one before. This time... his mother told me that his classmates are all asking him if he doesn't have a father, because they've never seen me pick him up from school, so—"
Zou Dong's face showed guilt and embarrassment.
Lu Yanhe felt a pang of sadness instantly.
"Of course I have to go!" Lu Yanhe said. "Xiaoyu will definitely want you to go. Dong-ge, in the future, just let me know in advance about these kinds of things and ask for leave normally. It's really nothing."
Zou Dong shook his head and said, "Sister Ziyan told me that there is potential danger around you. I will also report to Sister Ziyan and ask her to arrange another bodyguard for you temporarily. You can't be without someone by your side."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanhe thought to himself that he needed to find another assistant immediately, and then another bodyguard, so that Zou Dong would have someone to take turns with him and he wouldn't have to devote all his time to him.
No one can stay at work 24 hours a day.
He couldn't afford it before, but now he doesn't need the money.
Lu Yanhe kept this matter in mind, and suddenly a figure appeared in his mind.
Wang Biao, who worked as a waiter at "Baiweiju".
For some reason, Lu Yanhe felt that perhaps Wang Biao could give it a try and become his assistant.
The main reason was that the incident between Wang Biao and Professor Zhou Shuyu last time made Lu Yanhe have a very good impression of Wang Biao.
He was able to voluntarily compensate Professor Zhou Shuyu—even though he himself was short of money and struggling financially.
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That day, after learning that Lu Yanhe had gone to the Jose Film Festival, He Lan had been keeping track of Lu Yanhe's activities.
However, what domestic media outlets have reported are only some videos and photos from the scene, without much other information.
Lu Yanhe only attended one public event before the Jose Film Program.
This left Helan somewhat unsatisfied.
As it is one of the four major international film festivals, He Lan still hopes to see more film-related news from Lu Yanhe at this film festival.
He Lan always believed that Lu Yanhe's greatest achievement in the future would definitely be in the field of film and television.
Helan didn't actually have any evidence or basis; she just had this feeling, or rather, intuition.
Having no other choice, Helan went back to the "Spring Sprout" forum.
Ever since she learned about this forum, she has been coming here to browse from time to time.
In just one month, I spent more than 300 yuan on this forum, all of which was spent to read paid posts.
—It's all because of this damned gossip spirit!
Unexpectedly, someone on the "Spring Sprout" forum revealed some news related to Lu Yanhe: Lu Yanhe will be making a big move at the Jose Film Festival this time! Lu Yanhe's fans can look forward to it.
When Helan saw this post, it was already very popular with many comments.
ID "1497": He doesn't have any films nominated for this film festival, so what big moves can he possibly make?
ID "Princess Xinran": Isn't he just going to the film festival as a spokesperson for Math? What big moves could he possibly make? Are you a fan of Lu Yanhe?
ID "Optimistic Fool": Could it be that they're announcing a movie project? I saw that director Wang Zhong and Chen Bige were also there.
The user "Silence is Golden Dog Shit" replied to the user "Princess Xinran": Are you a hater of Lu Yanhe? The original poster didn't say anything, just that he had something big planned, and you say the original poster is a fan, so you can't stand Lu Yanhe having good news?
ID "Hehehehe": I have heard some news, it is related to Lu Yanhe's new project.
ID "Princess Xinran" replied to ID "Silence is Golden Dog Shit": Can't I even hate Lu Yanhe? Do I have to like him?
ID "Hehehehe": [You need to pay 0.5 ya coins to see this post]
Helan's face twitched.
here we go again.
But how can you resist watching at a time like this!
It's only five cents, not expensive at all!
He Lan made the payment, and a message popped up: I heard that Lu Yanhe has created a new sitcom and will officially announce it at this film festival.
She was startled.
ID "Kongsang Messenger" replied to ID "Hehehehe": You're so greedy, you want us to pay for such a small amount of content.
ID "Hehehehe" replied to ID "Kongsang Messenger": Although it's only one sentence, it's guaranteed to be true.
ID "Princess Xinran" replied to ID "Hehehehe": Are you kidding me? He just finished writing "Friends," and although it was poorly written, its popularity was entirely due to marketing. But how long has it been since he finished writing it, and he's already making a new sitcom? He even swore he wouldn't participate in the second season.
ID "Hehehehe" replied to ID "Xinran Princess": I only said he was going to announce a new sitcom, I didn't say it was Friends Season 2.
ID "Kongsang Messenger" replied to ID "Hehehehe": Damn, you just blurted it out? I wasted those five cents, give me my money back!
Helan watched as these people chatted amongst themselves, but fell into deep thought.
Is Yan He starting a new drama again?
She was astonished.
Just then, a news notification popped up on my phone: Chen Bige and Lu Yanhe parted ways late at night, their posture intimate!
Helan's heart skipped a beat in fright.
She clicked on it immediately.
The page that popped up contained a photo that was clearly taken secretly.
However, despite being taken secretly, the image quality is very clear. It is quite obvious that Chen Bige is pinching Lu Yanhe's face, as if she wants to kiss him. Both of them have somewhat dazed eyes, as if they are in love.
The news was so explosive that five minutes later, Helan found herself unable to access any more messages.
The platform crashed.
"..." He Lan stared at her phone in disbelief, unable to come to her senses for a long time.
She could hardly believe it was true.
However, the pictures speak for themselves, and it looks real; there's no explanation for it.
Chen Bige cupped Lu Yanhe's face in both hands!
Helan was shocked and remained in a daze for a long time.
He Lan kept refreshing the page, checking when Weibo would be restored.
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"this--"
Bai Yu looked at Chen Siqi.
The two women were discussing magazine topics in a coffee shop when they suddenly heard someone exclaim in surprise next to them.
Then, everyone in the coffee shop started talking about it.
"Chen Bige and Lu Yanhe are together?"
"What?! Chen Bige is with Lu Yanhe?! Don't scare me like that!"
"I'm not kidding, it's true! Photos have already been released!"
"Where are the photos? Oh my god, why did Weibo crash?!"
"I saved it, I'll send it to you, take a look!"
...
When Bai Yu remembered to check Weibo on her phone, Weibo had already crashed.
She searched elsewhere, and sure enough, the internet speed was fast, and the photo was quickly found elsewhere.
She looked at Chen Siqi hesitantly.
Others may not know, but she does.
Their friends all knew that Lu Yanhe and Chen Siqi were together.
However, Chen Siqi's eyes only flickered for a moment before she regained her composure.
"Don't worry, Yan He isn't that kind of person. Either it's a marketing account stirring up trouble, or they're deliberately misinterpreting the meaning," Chen Siqi said calmly. "Let's continue discussing the magazine; there are still many topics to discuss."
Bai Yu nodded when she heard Chen Siqi say that.
However, with something on her mind, Bai Yu was somewhat absent-minded and out of sorts.
She looked at the photos and didn't think it was a marketing account stirring up trouble.
Judging from their posture in the photo, the two are indeed very close.
Moreover, Chen Bige's gaze... Under normal circumstances, who would look at someone with that kind of gaze?
Bai Yuxin had all sorts of thoughts in her mind.
Chen Siqi remained unmoved and continued to share her thoughts and judgments about the topic with Bai Yu.
Looking at Chen Siqi like this, Bai Yu felt a strange sense of admiration.
It's truly remarkable that she can maintain this state of mind even at a time like this.
Bai Yu knew she couldn't do it.
She also wanted to ask Chen Siqi: Did she really trust Lu Yanhe that much?
"Chen Bige is more than ten years younger than Lu Yanhe, right?"
"There should be a difference of more than ten years. Lu Yanhe is only twenty years old this year, not even twenty-one yet."
"Tsk tsk."
"Everyone says the entertainment industry is chaotic, but I never imagined it would be this chaotic."
"I really don't know how to say it."
"An old cow eating young grass, hehehehe."
...
That noon, Li Zhibai, as the brand ambassador, attended a brand event. There were also some VIP guests at the event, including some wealthy women.
When Li Zhibai visited the store, he overheard several of them gathered together talking about this matter.
His brows furrowed instantly.
When the wealthy women saw him, their faces immediately lit up, and they all wanted to take photos with him.
Taking photos with these VIP guests is Li Zhibai's duty as the spokesperson, and he usually does so to some extent.
But after hearing what they said, Li Zhibai really didn't want to cooperate.
Didn't you dislike the entertainment industry? Why did you come over to take a photo with him when you looked so radiant?
She insisted on holding his arm to take a photo with him?
Li Zhibai withdrew his hand immediately, but unfortunately, due to the contract, he couldn't just walk away. He could only complete the task with a serious expression.
Some people couldn't accept Li Zhibai's attitude and angrily said, "What kind of attitude is this? I'm a VIP customer who spends tens of millions of yuan a year. Does your brand know that you're treating me like this?"
Li Zhibai sneered, looked at her, and said, "Mrs. Chen, does your husband know how you're treating the son of the major shareholder of your company?"
The other person's face froze instantly.
Li Zhibai's face hardened. "If you think the entertainment industry is messy, then stop trying to get close to me. Don't you have a husband? You're clinging to my arm like a little bird. You call others old cows, but why don't you look at yourself and see if you're an old bird?"
Mrs. Chen was so angry that her lips twitched.
However, Li Zhibai's father is indeed a shareholder of her husband's company, so... there's really nothing that can be done about him.
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After Weibo was restored, Chen Bige responded to both.
Chen Bige said: "Wow, that angle is amazing! With that kind of skill, why not be a proper photographer instead of a paparazzi? We had Director Wang Zhong and Sister Ziyan there that day, how come you only managed to get close-ups of me and Yan He? Why didn't you take clearer pictures, make it clear what I was saying? Yan He and I were both a bit drunk, and I pinched his cheek and asked, 'Why are you so dark?' Where did you get that love from? Screw your love!"
If Chen Bige's response was a reminiscent of his outburst of profanity from ten years ago, then Lu Yanhe used another bombshell to cover up the shock this incident had caused:
I have a girlfriend, so please stop spreading rumors and affecting my relationship with her, okay? Bige, she was drunk and pinched my cheek, which already annoyed me, and now she's letting the whole world know I got pinched! Don't I have any dignity?
—Lu Yanhe has a girlfriend?!
—Lu Yanhe officially announces his relationship?!
Weibo... crashed again.
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After Bai Yu and Chen Siqi finished discussing all the topics, Bai Yu stretched. Suddenly, she heard a girl next to her stand up abruptly and shout in a booming voice, "Lu Yanhe admitted to being in a relationship! He officially announced it! Damn!"
"What?"
"He said he's with Chen Bige?!"
"No way? Really?"
"Holy crap, it's actually true?"
"He just admitted it like that?"
A sudden gasp of surprise erupted in the café.
Bai Yu was completely terrified.
Suddenly, Chen Siqi, who was sitting opposite, broke the tip of her pen with a "snap".
Bai Yu stared at Chen Siqi in astonishment.
Chen Siqi gripped the pen tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white, her expression blank.
Seeing Chen Siqi like this, Bai Yu panicked.
"Si, Siqi—"
“No, it’s not Chen Bige,” another voice chimed in. “He’s accusing the paparazzi of spreading rumors, saying it’s affecting his relationship with his girlfriend.”
"ha?"
Bai Yu was taken aback.
Chen Siqi's grip on the pen suddenly loosened.
"So who exactly is his girlfriend?"
"He didn't say anything, not a single word."
"Who is he with? Damn it, I'm going to kill that woman! She stole my husband!"
Chen Siqi turned her head and glanced at the girl.
The girl was extremely agitated. Noticing Chen Siqi's gaze, her eyes flashed with malice. "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen someone heartbroken before?"
Chen Siqi took a deep breath silently and said, "Please make yourself at home."
Bai Yu remained silent, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.
Chen Siqi picked up her phone, opened Weibo, and found that the page wouldn't open.
It's collapsed.
She scratched her temple and texted Lu Yanhe: Why did you suddenly announce it?
Lu Yanhe: On impulse.
Chen Siqi pursed her lips: Sister Ziyan didn't say anything about you, did she?
Lu Yanhe: No, Sister Ziyan said I replied very well, and there's no better time to announce that I'm in a relationship.
Chen Siqi: So... does that mean I'll be doxxed soon too?
Lu Yanhe: Although I wanted to comfort you, I thought it wouldn't happen, but Sister Ziyan said that it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out that I'm your girlfriend.
Chen Siqi: Uh.
Lu Yanhe: Are you okay? Or should we just keep denying it?
Chen Siqi: Never mind, it's fine, let's leave it at that.
Lu Yanhe: Are you sure? Anyway, as long as we don't admit it, those troubles won't really come looking for you.
Chen Siqi: So how are you going to explain to others that you've announced your girlfriend?
Lu Yanhe: What's so difficult about that? I'll just say I don't want to go public.
Chen Siqi: As Sister Ziyan said, it's only a matter of time before she finds me. You said you're in a relationship, but there are only a few girls around you, so it's easy to rule them out. You might as well just admit it.
Lu Yanhe: That's true.
Chen Siqi: Alright, let nature take its course. If they find it, they find it. How are things on your end? Is Sister Bige angry?
Lu Yanhe: She was quite angry. Sister Ziyan said that she had been targeted by paparazzi many times before and had always hated them.
Chen Siqi: How much did you drink? You don't look normal in the photos.
Lu Yanhe: That night, a few of us were chatting about "Rouge" and had a great time, so we drank too much. I drank with them.
Chen Siqi: I knew it.
Lu Yanhe: If anything happens, tell me immediately.
Chen Siqi: What problems could there be? Don't worry. I've been traveling all over the country and dealing with all sorts of weirdos while making "Jump Up".
Lu Yanhe: That doesn't mean you won't run into trouble.
Chen Siqi: I mean, even if I encounter trouble, I can solve it.
Lu Yanhe: You really don't need me at all?
Lu Yanhe sent over a wronged emoji.
Chen Siqi: ...
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Helan breathed a sigh of relief.
It was indeed fake.
When Lu Yanhe said he had a girlfriend, He Lan wasn't surprised at all.
What surprised her was when others said that Lu Yanhe and Chen Bige were together... it felt so unbelievable.
Helan was reluctant to admit her prejudice, but she had to admit that she would feel uncomfortable if Lu Yanhe were with a woman more than ten years older than him.
Of course, if this gets out, she'll be seen as unreasonable, since people say love transcends age these days.
But she still felt that crossing too many boundaries was abnormal.
Just like when she sees a man in his forties with a girlfriend who is eighteen or nineteen years old, she feels disgusted.
Helan sometimes wondered if she was being too conservative.
However, in any case, thankfully, Lu Yanhe did not end up with Chen Bige.
Helan joined the "Spring Sprouts" forum.
On the forum, posts about Lu Yanhe sprang up like mushrooms after rain.
They were all talking about his affair with Chen Bige.
Several people said that the news was definitely fake; several people said so before they even responded.
—Lu Yanhe is indeed not single, but his girlfriend is not Chen Bige.
—Lu Yanhe isn't the kind of guy who would cheat; you'll know once you've interacted with him privately.
—He and Chen Bige probably have some collaboration to discuss. Just wait and see, they might announce something soon.
...
While browsing the forum, He Lan suddenly came across a message about Li Zhibai.
When the entire screen was filled with Lu Yanhe and Chen Bige, Li Zhibai suddenly appeared, which was quite abrupt.
But when Helan clicked in and took a look, she couldn't help but laugh.
This post is about Li Zhibai criticizing a certain wife, and the original words are reproduced.
—If you think the entertainment industry is messy, then stop trying to get close to me. You don't have a husband, yet you're clinging to my arm like a little bird. You call others old cows, but why don't you look at yourself and see if you're an old bird?
Li Zhibai's words shocked many people.
—Wow, did Li Zhibai get groped by that rich old woman?
—Even someone with Li Zhibai's background is being taken advantage of? Fortunately, he was still confident and didn't tolerate it, so he directly started criticizing.
—Who is Li Zhibai? He has never been lenient with anyone.
—The key point is that Li Zhibai is really something else, scolding VIP guests at a brand event.
—Then she wouldn't dare utter a word. Her father is a shareholder in her husband's company. How could she possibly complain to the brand?
—I really envy Li Zhibai's life.
Who wouldn't be envious?
—Then I envy Lu Yanhe too. He has a friend like Li Zhibai. Every time Lu Yanhe is in trouble, Li Zhibai always stands by his side and supports him unconditionally.
The three of them have an unbreakable friendship, supporting each other, which is truly enviable.
—I didn’t see Yan Liang stand up and say anything. I feel like he’s the one who benefits the most. I’ve never seen him stand up to support anyone, but Li Zhibai and Lu Yanhe always think of him when there’s something good to be had.
—Can you please not say such things? If Yan Liang was not good to Li Zhibai and Lu Yanhe, given their personalities, how could they possibly be good to Yan Liang? Do you think Li Zhibai and Lu Yanhe are just nice guys?
— Lu Yanhe didn't know that Li Zhibai was really not like that. He was a person who was always ready to fight anyone and everything and was absolutely not soft-hearted.
— Li Zhibai is right. That lady said that Chen Bige was an old cow eating young grass, but at the same time she wanted to take advantage of Li Zhibai. She said one thing and did another. She was a hypocrite.
At this point, the user with the ID "Princess Xinran" appeared again and replied: "Your words are too harsh! What do you mean by 'touching inappropriately'? I just wanted to put my arm around someone's arm when we took a photo together. Don't you put your arm around celebrities when you take photos with them?"
Someone immediately replied: If I dared to hold the hand of a celebrity in a photo, I would definitely be called a pervert.
"Princess Xinran": Li Zhibai is a man, not a woman.
The person replied: "According to your logic, women are allowed to hug men's arms, but men are not allowed to hold women's hands. If a woman hugs a man's arm, it's pure affection, but if a man holds a woman's hand, he's a lecherous scoundrel with ill intentions. What are you pretending for? Neither of you are good people. The Qing Dynasty is long gone, yet you're still so keen on building a virtuous image for yourself. Just admit that you like it."
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Yes, I've finally found that familiar feeling again.
Please vote for me!
The different characters in this chapter express some relatively biased and positional viewpoints, which do not represent the author's views. They are just for the purpose of expressing the characters' opinions. Don't label me!
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