Chapter 913: Chaptering to Beijing and Winning an Award
Although this trending topic inevitably brought up some events from the Xiang Sheng ship, it was quickly overshadowed by other netizens discussing the topic due to official control.
The only thing that might make Xiao He happy is that this incident successfully suppressed the label of "air force veteran".
Yes, very good.
Even though the top trending topic was still "【Mr. Xiao, the kind-hearted citizen】", Xiao He was completely able to accept this fact calmly.
It's better than other entries.
Anyway, everyone is talking about Mr. Xiao, so what does that have to do with Xiao He?
Xiao He, having resumed his journey, once again handed over the management of public opinion surrounding the matter to the company, while he continued to drive around leisurely, exuding an air of superiority.
However, perhaps because the photography blogger Zuo Cheng revealed their location in the video, many people speculated that Xiao He was actually driving back to Beijing on the highway.
As a result, Xiao He encountered many of his fans along the way.
And this time, the fans won't make the same mistake as Zuo Cheng.
The moment they saw Xiao He, they immediately knew that this Xiao He was the real person.
It's not entirely Zuo Cheng's fault. Xiao He's work schedule was extremely busy, and he rarely had the opportunity to travel alone by car. Therefore, it was difficult for Zuo Cheng to meet him in person, so he subconsciously ruled out the possibility that this person was Xiao He himself.
Now, the fans who were "spoiled" by Zuo Cheng already knew Xiao He's schedule, so naturally there was no misunderstanding.
These fans were all quite well-behaved. Although they were excited to see Xiao He, they were very polite and only asked for photos and autographs as souvenirs. They did nothing else out of line.
Online, Xiao He isn't very active, but his presence is felt everywhere.
With the spin-off of "A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers" and the video by blogger Zuo Cheng, Xiao He's online popularity is unlikely to subside anytime soon.
In addition, he encountered many people along the way, leaving his travel traces everywhere, so Xiao He's popularity on the Internet can be said to have returned to a peak period of traffic - even though he has not entered a promotion period recently and has no works to promote for the time being.
To be honest, this kind of popularity is a waste.
Only the variety show "Travels in the Mountains and Rivers" has successfully capitalized on this surge in popularity. The spin-off episodes have visibly increased the number of advertisements. If it weren't for the fact that long-term advertisers already accounted for the majority of the revenue, it's likely that new entrants would have filled the entire spin-off episodes.
So, after so long since its broadcast, "Wandering Through Mountains and Rivers" has entered its new promotional period...
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Xiao He, however, paid no attention to any of this.
He put all his work behind him and traveled north at his own pace, stopping and starting as he pleased, letting the scenery and everyday life along the way slowly fill this leisurely time.
In a casual snapshot taken by a passerby, he might be squatting by the roadside eating local delicacies; or he might be standing in a crowd with his hands behind his back, watching others demonstrate traditional cultural skills; or he might be climbing the ancient city's blue-brick and gray-tiled walls, looking down at the entire ancient city like other passersby...
Although Xiao He never actively reveals his itinerary or shares his life, his presence is always there, and he may inadvertently fill someone else's life and bring them a unique surprise.
Thus, from the bay to the mountains and forests, from the rivers to the plains, from south to north, Xiao He viewed the myriad sights of mountains, rivers, lakes, ancient streets, and old cities, and finally made steady progress toward the capital, experiencing an unprecedented ease and joy.
Time flies, and it's already the end of the month—
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"The winner of the Flying Eagle Award for Best Actor is—"
On stage, the host looked at the cue cards in his hand and slowly scanned the crowd.
A few seconds later, his voice suddenly rose, and at the same time, a young figure walked out of the rainy night on the large screen behind him—
Raindrops splashed down, and the young swordsman slightly lifted his bamboo hat, revealing his handsome face.
Before him, the title of the work and the actor's name slowly appeared along with his movements—
"The Record of Chasing the Wind" was written by Song Shenye and Xiao He!
Then the big screen switched back to the live broadcast, and a young man in a suit stood up from his seat and calmly walked to the stage.
Xiao He has won the Flying Eagle Award for Best Actor!
Having weathered several major storms, Xiao He remained remarkably calm throughout, demonstrating complete familiarity with the entire process.
However, to his surprise, the host on stage chatted with him about some other topics.
"I heard that Xiao He has been on a road trip recently. I wonder if he has had any insights or reflections along the way?"
Clearly, Xiao He's previous awards have already covered most of his insights and topics related to the character Song Chenye in "The Legend of Chasing the Wind".
So the host took a different approach and talked to him about something that was trending online recently.
This must include Xiao He's road trip experience along the way.
Yes, it's clear that the organizers are also looking for something new to talk about.
The young man, who was the center of attention, did not disappoint. Holding the microphone, he pondered for a moment and then said very seriously, "If I had to talk about insights, there's really nothing to say. I just feel that after I finish the work I'm currently doing, I should definitely take a break for a while."
"Huh?"
The host was surprised.
Xiao He is considered a workaholic in the industry. He has good acting skills, many works, and has just won multiple awards. He will only receive more and more scripts and projects in the future. However, Xiao He said that he wants to take a break for a while...
Who wouldn't take advantage of this time to frantically accept acting roles and further expand their career?!
Oh, but then again, Xiao He is a boss now.
If we're talking about career development, perhaps it would be more appropriate to expand and strengthen Linghui Entertainment?
I don't know why, but I felt inexplicably transported to Versailles.
"Well, how should I put it? Meeting different people and experiencing different cultures and customs on the road can be very relaxing," Xiao He said with a smile. "So I think it might not be a bad thing to travel around while I'm young."
Xiao He felt quite good about this unprecedented period of leisure and solitude.
As for how many directors of casual variety shows will approach him after he says that, let's leave that aside for now.
The host then asked, "Mr. Xiao, the kind-hearted citizen who has recently become very popular online, do you have anything to say?"
Xiao He paused for a moment, but did not directly claim the title of "【Mr. Xiao, the kind-hearted citizen】". Instead, he said, "I think this kind-hearted citizen can be many people. It can be you, it can be me, it can be anyone who does good deeds. These titles will never become a fixed label for any one person. Of course, I also hope that everyone will consider their own situation and prioritize their own safety before doing anything."
It's certainly a good thing to be able to save people within one's own capabilities, but Xiao He also hopes that while his deeds inspire others, everyone can also protect themselves first.
As for the enthusiastic citizen Mr. Xiao becoming a sensation, it's simply because he is Xiao He.
There are many more people who deserve to be seen, and many more heroes who deserve to be remembered.
"For example, in the recent natural disasters, righteous people from all over the world surged like a tidal wave, all with a heart for saving the world and extraordinary courage. Thus, small lights gathered together to support the peace and prosperity of the country and its people. Along this journey, I am truly grateful for their patriotism and dedication to the people, so I also want to join them and become one of them..."
"Therefore, I believe that in the future, in addition to Mr. Xiao, there will be more Mr. Li, Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhao, and so on. Together, we will create a better future and a better society."
After saying this, Xiao He shook the trophy in his hand and said with a smile, "Finally, I am very grateful for everyone's love and support. In the future, whether I continue to be an excellent actor or help others within my capacity, I will continue to walk this path."
So let's sing praises to the true heroes!
I hope everyone stays safe and well.