Chapter 57: The Celebrity Effect

  The next day, with Song Tang's stunning performance at the awards ceremony last night, Song Tang instantly became the topic of discussion among millions of movie fans, and reporters from major media outlets around the world also conducted in-depth reports on Song Tang. Among them, Annie, a New York Times reporter who had never been quite friendly to Song Tang, wrote this in the 16th edition of the newspaper.

  "At this moment, Tang Song achieved a result that everyone admired, and it is undeniable that he was excellent. However, we don't know if it's correct to give the Golden Lion Award to an 18-year-old kid at this time. Where will Song go in the future? Will the goddess of luck always be with him? We just don't know."

  And mainland Chinese journalist Yang Lihua reported on the next day's Xinhua Daily: "Tonight's awards ceremony will be completely ours, Gong Li is our pride because she won the Best Actress award at the 49th Venice Film Festival, and Zhang Yimou is also our hero, although he only received the Silver Lion for Best Director. Worth mentioning is that the winner of this year's Golden Lion for Best Film is also a Chinese person, although he currently holds American nationality, but he lives in a Chinese family and has been educated as a Chinese since childhood, his name is Song Tang, and he is only 18 years old this year."

  "Let's cheer for him, he is the pride of our Los Angeles, with his outstanding talent making all directors pale in comparison. He is the genius director Tong Song." - Los Angeles Daily News

  "I don't know why the Golden Lion Award was given to a Chinese child, although he looks excellent, who can guarantee that he won't be like a meteor and disappear in an instant." - The Sun Newspaper

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  In short, with the end of the 49th Venice International Film Festival awards ceremony, opinions on Song Tang's winning of the Best Picture Golden Lion Award were mixed among various entertainment newspapers and magazines. However, there is no doubt that as reports on Song Tang increased, his reputation greatly rose in a short period of time. Nevertheless, it seems that Song Tang did not see these reports because he left with Jessica, John, Yang Lihua, and six others for Rome, Italy the next day, from where they took planes back to China and the United States.

  However, when the crowd felt the Rome International Airport, Song Tang only understood the disadvantages of being a celebrity. Although the crowd arrived at Rome International Airport early in the morning, they were still blocked by many fans at the airport gate. Song Tang saw this and couldn't help but make a helpless gesture to the crowd.

  "Tang, you're a big shot now. Look at how many people have become your fans." Just then, Song Tang, who was worried about the crowd of fans blocking the way in front, heard Jessica's words.

  "How sweet, you're envying me, do you want to be famous like this too? When I get back, I'll write a script for you as well." Song Tang heard his girlfriend's slightly sour words and gently scratched Jessica's nose with his hand, smiling.

  "Okay!" Hearing that Song Tang was going to write a script for her, Jessica's eyes lit up instantly, but then she said: "Forget it, Tang. After we get back, Angie and I will be starting school."

  "Hehe, don't worry, Sweetheart. Next time I have some free time, I'll specially write a script for you and Angie." Song Tang laughed.

  At this time, Angelina on the other side of Song Tang was originally still feeling a little jealous for the two "romantic quarrels" of Song Tang, but when she saw Song Tang secretly passing her ambiguous eyes, she suddenly felt sweet in her heart, and at the same time, she looked forward to Song Tang writing a script for herself.

  "Song, I'm getting a bit jealous now, you should think about how we're going to leave next." Just as the three of them were talking, John, who was in front of them, suddenly turned his head and complained to Song Tang.

  "Haha, John, don't worry, we definitely won't miss the flight to New York!" Song Tang couldn't help but laugh at the Hollywood gentleman's complaining expression.

  However, although Song Tang said so to John, he was not confident in his heart. Fortunately, the crowd of people who stayed here were not all coming towards them, and with the arrival of many stars and directors from all over the world, the fans surrounding Song Tang and others suddenly decreased a lot. But at this time, Song Tang had no more free time to chat with John, because he was surrounded by a group of fans asking for his autograph.

  After great difficulty, Song Tang and others finally "rushed into" the airport, at this time less than half an hour before the plane took off.

  "Ms. Yang, Mr. Zhang, we are about to return to the United States, I wonder what time your flight is departing." Song Tang looked at the time on his watch and asked aloud to Yang Lihua and several others.

  "Haha, Mr. Song, I wish you a smooth journey, we're also leaving soon, half an hour later than you." Zhang Yimou said.

  "Thank you Mr. Zhang, I wish you a smooth journey as well. I look forward to seeing you again next time and hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with Mr. Zhang in the future."

  "Has Mr. Song decided to develop in the mainland after all?" At this time, Yang Lihua, who was listening to the conversation between Song and Tang, heard that Song Tang hoped to cooperate with Zhang Yimou, and suddenly showed a charming smile on her face, saying to Song Tang.

  Song Tang heard Yang Lihua's question, chuckled and said: "Not for the time being, but I estimate that I may go to the mainland this year. I also hope that at that time, Miss Yang can be a tour guide for me for a while."

  "Hehe, of course, but the salary can't be low!" Yang Lihua exclaimed with surprise and delight when she heard that Song Tang was coming to the mainland. However, she immediately whispered in Song Tang's ear, "Aren't you afraid your little girlfriend will get jealous?" As she spoke, Yang Lihua also nodded her head slightly towards Jessica's direction.

  Several people already knew about Song Tang and Jessica's relationship, but everyone was very tacit and didn't make a sound. Song Tang was also happy with this situation, which is also the sorrow of being a celebrity, because before doing something, they must consider the impact of this thing.

  "Tang, are you really going back to your country? That's truly a mysterious land." After parting with Yang Lihua and the others, Jessica couldn't help but curiously ask Song Tang.

  As Jessica asked, John and Angelina also looked at Song Tang with curious eyes.

  Song Tang saw the curious eyes of the crowd, couldn't help but smile and said with some emotion: "Yes! There is such a plan, but it hasn't been decided yet what time, after all, there are still some things to understand!"

  However, it was clear that Jessica and others did not understand the meaning of Song Tang's words. They wanted to ask Song Tang again, but at this time, Song Tang had already boarded the plane, leaving behind a back view. Jessica and the three of them looked at each other, saw the same puzzled eyes, and helplessly followed the plane.

  Today, the crowd returned from Rome to Los Angeles and then to New York on a Boeing 747-300 standard all-cargo aircraft of American Boeing Company. This large aircraft, over 70 meters long, with a full load capacity of over 300 people, obviously had many passengers on board today, including many stars and directors who would be taking this flight back to New York. After Song Tang boarded the plane, he found that almost all the seats were already occupied, and the few Hollywood stars who had boarded the plane earlier were surrounded by crowds of people asking for autographs.

  Song Tang saw the passengers on the bus and didn't notice their arrival, so he secretly let out a sigh of relief. He quickly pulled Jessica and the others to a more secluded place and sat down.

  "Song, I didn't expect to see you again here!" Just as the four of them had just sat down, a familiar voice came from beside Song Tang.

  Song Tang heard the voice and suddenly showed a bitter smile on his face, turning around to say to Annie, who was standing beside him in her reporter's uniform: "Ah! Annie, what a coincidence!"

  "What's wrong with me? Is it so unpleasant to see me that everyone looks at me like this?"

  Just then, Song Tang saw Annie's slightly red eyes and suddenly became a little flustered, thinking: Really thought it was the big miss. But Song Tang really couldn't bear to see a woman cry, so he said with clumsy words: "It can't be, Miss Annie is so beautiful!"

  "Pfft, I just realized that our great director has such a lovely side." At this time, Annie suddenly turned her tears into laughter and said, then shifted her gaze to Jessica and Angelina beside Song Tang, saying to Song Tang: "How about it, Song? Won't you introduce me to these two beautiful ladies by your side?"

  Cute? Hearing Annie's words, Song Tang couldn't help but secretly smile wryly. Older sister, do I look cute like this? However, Song Tang didn't say these words out loud, and instead introduced the few people to each other as they sat down.

  They say three women are a show, and this saying is indeed true. As Song Tang introduced the few people to each other, Jessica, Angelina, and Annie, all beautiful and charming ladies, quickly became inseparable "good friends" who could talk about anything. This left Song Tang and John staring in amazement on the side!