She grew up abroad and later returned to China. The cultural differences not only shaped her current personality: passionate, cheerful, fearless, but also deep down, she was delicate and full of spirit. As someone who deeply felt the collision of two cultures, especially after becoming an artist, even though she was a big star in China, she only gained some international recognition after winning the Superheroine role. Her feelings about this were even deeper.

The export of culture is indeed very important. China, with its most ancient and systematic civilization, has long been excluded from the mainstream world culture due to its recent backwardness. No matter how top-tier or famous you are in China, gaining fame in the world is very difficult. Therefore, what she was determined to do was to try her best to spread China’s fame using her own methods.

In this regard, Bo Yan didn’t say much, but this year he attended the event not in a traditional suit, but in a modified Chinese-style suit. The buttons were made into frog buttons, and the collar was made into a Chinese-style overlapping front. It still retained the suit format but integrated Chinese style, making it look unique.

At this time, they met with the director Sun Wujiu. The smooth participation of "Spring Light" in the exhibition this time, besides the great help from Yu Fenfei, was also due to Bo Yan’s efforts. Moreover, "Spring Light" was selected as the opening ceremony premiere, with critics from both East and West giving it positive reviews. Being shortlisted itself made Sun Wujiu very happy, not daring to think about winning an award.

According to regulations, the crew finished shooting the promotional video and photos and by six o’clock in the afternoon, they were waiting to enter the red carpet.

Unlike last year, when Xia Siyu and the others walked the red carpet, almost no foreign media recognized them. But this year, especially Xia Siyu herself, when she took the stage, she clearly heard someone nearby shouting "Linda! That’s Linda!", not only because she filmed the Superheroine, but also because she won the Cannes Best Supporting Actress last year, making some foreign media remember her.

But apart from her, for the rest of the crew, including Bo Yan, the attention from foreign media was not high. There’s no way around it, the foreign ecosphere has its own system. Last year, when Xia Siyu set foot on Cannes, she thought, she must make the whole world know her in the future, and now she’s already halfway there.

After walking the red carpet, they first went to the lounge to wait. With one hour left until the awards ceremony began, this was a large hall with a buffet available. Xia Siyu originally planned to eat well, but she didn’t expect John Scott to be there and precisely saw Xia Siyu stuffing her mouth with a Sicilian rice ball, and immediately came over.

When he arrived, he was quickly followed by a group. With John Scott, a social powerhouse, around, more and more people gathered around her, including directors and actors from various countries. Xia Siyu could switch between English, French, and Italian to communicate with them accurately. Unfortunately, she wasn’t very good with German and Spanish, but it didn’t matter. When there were more people to chat with, the original crew members were squeezed out, like Bo Yan and Sun Wujiu.

Bo Yan stood aside, watching Xia Siyu blend effortlessly among the crowd. She wasn’t like Shang Feifei, who was adept at socializing, nor like himself, handling things meticulously. Despite her usual domineering and proud demeanor, she was also a bit of a homebody in private, which didn’t mean she had communication barriers. Often, she ignored those reporters not because she couldn’t communicate, but because she didn’t want to. When she wanted to turn on the charm, she could definitely make anyone who disliked her feel enchanted.

But standing by and watching, he had to admit that the Xia Siyu of the past truly had grown up. While she was still her old self, she already had rocket-like progress. If the original her was an uncut jade, the current her was a finely polished piece.

He also needed to work hard; otherwise, he’d be left far behind by her.

He needed to hurry and finish the current work at hand, then devote himself entirely to his acting career. Xia Siyu was right; he was too preoccupied with many things, which was why his acting, although excellent, was always just a little short. Perhaps it was a thin layer, and once broken through, he too could make a lasting mark.

Xia Siyu’s socializing continued until nearly the start of the awards ceremony. Before entering, Bo Yan considerately poured her a glass of champagne, which she downed in one sip. Then Bo Yan handed her a round object. Xia Siyu opened it to find a Sicilian rice ball wrapped in a napkin.

Xia Siyu’s eyes lit up instantly, and she immediately nibbled on the rice ball like a little mouse. Eating too fast, she almost choked, and Bo Yan handed her a second glass of champagne. Eating the rice ball with champagne felt like life’s supreme pleasure. Xia Siyu said, "I have a feeling tonight, I might win an award."

Bo Yan smiled, "I also have a feeling you will win an award."

The awards were broadcasted live domestically tonight.

Especially since the timing coincided perfectly with Sunday noon in China. It was a time when people weren’t working and were more likely to play with their phones. Upon entering the largest video streaming app, the homepage featured the photos of Xia Siyu and Bo Yan taken as they recently walked the red carpet. Their high appearances and traditional outfits instantly increased their popularity.

The number of online viewers was considerable, with over ten million people watching by the time the award show officially started.

Only at this moment did Bo Yan’s fans and Xia Siyu’s fans make peace, focusing solely on cheering for their own artists without challenging each other.

It’s unfortunate, though, that the rights for the live broadcast of the red carpet were not purchased, so they could only watch the edited video. Nonetheless, in the limited clips, when Bo Yan and Xia Siyu appeared, especially when the crowd called Xia Siyu "Linda" or her English name "Sylvia," the bullet screen was flooded with cheers.

In recent years, China hadn’t produced an internationally influential star. Domestically top names were relatively unknown overseas, and when talking about Chinese stars, many foreigners could only mention older generations.

Yet, Xia Siyu’s Cannes and Superheroine roles indeed made many know her. In recent years, China hadn’t produced an internationally influential star. Domestically top names were relatively unknown overseas, and when talking about Chinese stars, many foreigners could only mention older generations.

Yet, Xia Siyu’s Cannes and Superheroine roles indeed made many know her. In recent years, China hadn’t produced an internationally influential star. Domestically top names were relatively unknown overseas, and when talking about Chinese stars, many foreigners could only mention older generations.

Yet, Xia Siyu’s Cannes and Superheroine roles indeed made many know her.