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Chapter 1054: Another Trip to Cannes! What a grand affair!

France, Cannes Film Festival.

After landing, looking at the familiar scenery outside the window, Xiao He still felt as if he had been transported to another world.

The last time they came here, they were the crew of the TV series "No Bait".

Many of us came together, feeling a bit apprehensive and nervous. We didn't know how "No Bait" would perform at Cannes, or whether it would be well-received.

Xiao He felt that his current state of mind was actually the same as it was back then.

Perhaps the only difference is that back then the entire crew went together, while this time he went alone.

In comparison, this time it will be more desolate—

It was sunset, and the van slowly drove towards the hotel, passing by street buildings and the afterglow of the setting sun, surrounded by foreign faces.

Inside the car, besides Xiao He sitting in the middle, the driver was Lao Qi, the passenger was Zhou Junhao fiddling with a camera, and the back seat was occupied by Song Zhe and another bodyguard arranged by the Hong Kong city.

The other bodyguards followed in the van in their car.

In addition to these bodyguards, Linghui Entertainment also hired another group of international bodyguards from overseas.

Xiao He was no stranger to these bodyguards. They had been sent to protect him for a period of time when he went to the United States for publicity. At that time, when they were surrounded by thugs while taking photos on the street, these bodyguards provided full protection.

Xiao He thought they were all pretty good, so he exchanged contact information with them.

Therefore, Linghui Entertainment contacted them again to handle Xiao He's trip abroad.

Both sides are already quite familiar with each other, so there's no need for a break-in period; we can start working right away.

So Xiao He wasn't entirely lonely along the way.

After all, he had at least ten people following him. With that kind of presence, he might not lose even in a group fight.

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"Teacher Xiao, we've arrived at the hotel."

Old Qi stopped the car, turned his head to remind Xiao He, and the waiter who had been waiting at the hotel entrance immediately came over to open the car door.

The hotel is located near the film festival venue and close to the sea. The rooms offer direct views of the coastline. It is a five-star hotel and the best hotel in the area.

During events like this, the hotel is usually packed with people, and international superstars can be seen almost everywhere.

And Xiao He is now among them.

"Welcome, Mr. Xiao."

The manager smiled and personally led Xiao He inside, his attitude completely different from when Xiao He came last year.

"Hello."

Xiao He, who is usually approachable, simply pushed up his sunglasses. His face, which was mostly covered by sunglasses, was not visible, and coupled with his black shirt today, he looked particularly aloof and unapproachable.

Even when faced with the manager's smiling face, he merely gave the foreign manager a lukewarm nod, and then followed the manager empty-handed.

Behind him, the other bodyguards lined up in a row. Zhou Junhao, acting as Xiao He's assistant, carried Xiao He's and his own bags, pushed the suitcases, and followed behind Xiao He.

"Hello, you can leave your luggage here."

A waiter very considerately showed Zhou Junhao the luggage cart next to him.

"Ah, no need."

Even at the most famous five-star hotel in the area, Zhou Junhao didn't quite trust them and politely declined by turning slightly to the side.

"OK."

The waiter didn't press the matter further and instead went to ask Songzhe, who was dragging a suitcase on the other side, but was also politely refused.

However, some other unimportant suitcases were placed on the trolley.

The group then walked into the hall.

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Who's coming over there?

In front of the lobby, Han Zaiyu, who had been sitting in the most conspicuous spot outside, was subtly peeking out.

"What a grand display, so many people have come."

His manager, Ahn Won-sun, also looked in that direction.

Although the Cannes Film Festival is about to officially begin, many celebrities don't actually arrive early. Most of them are accompanied by their support staff or teams. Artists with tight schedules usually only arrive at the venue and check into their hotels on the opening day when they walk the red carpet.

So although a lot of people have come these past few days, there aren't many who can truly be called big names.

"They seem to be Chinese."

An Yuanshan was the first to see Song Zhe, who was walking slightly ahead.

Song Zhe has a very typical Chinese appearance. He is not handsome, but he is definitely upright and dignified. Because he served in the military, his sense of righteousness and sharpness are indelible. His eyes are also bright and piercing. He is the kind of person whose nationality can be identified at a glance.

Therefore, An Yuanshan immediately realized that this was a Chinese team at just one glance.

Based on this year's Cannes Film Festival, the most famous Chinese actor most likely to appear here is...

Almost instantly, An Yuanshan grabbed Han Zaiyu and whispered, "It's Xiao He!"

"What?!"

Sure enough, Han Zaiyu reacted strongly to the name. Even with An Yuanshan pressing down on his shoulder, he couldn't help but stand up abruptly and successfully seized the opportunity to meet Xiao He's gaze through the obstruction of numerous bodyguards and crowds.

The young man still hadn't taken off his sunglasses, and the light in the lobby didn't affect his superior bone structure at all. Even from this distance, Han Zaiyu could still sense the nonchalant laziness and the faintly dangerous frivolity emanating from the young man, making him seem nothing like an actor who was active on various big screens.

In reality, Xiao He's name had already spread all over the world thanks to "Time Confrontation".

Even in South Korea, his latest endorsement advertisement can easily be displayed on the central screen of Seoul's most luxurious district, becoming the hottest photo spot in that area during that time. The related endorsed products can be snapped up by Korean women in China for half a month, and they sell out in less than half a day.

"Time and Space Standoff," which was released in February, is still making box office revenue as of early May... This is Xiao He.

This is the terrifying influence that Xiao He brought.

He's clearly Chinese, clearly the most vulnerable Chinese to being ostracized, and a clueless newcomer with absolutely no Hollywood "blood"—an oddity in everyone's eyes...

But it was him, of all people.

It appeared out of nowhere, delivering a resounding slap in the face to all capital.

At this moment, Han Zaiyu was somewhat dazed.

A similar scene seemed to have occurred a long time ago in a hotel in the United States—that was also considered their formal meeting.

However, by then, his career was already declining due to domestic public opinion, and he was extremely busy. "The Twelve Evils" became his only lifeline. Meanwhile, Xiao He had just finished filming "Ford v Ferrari 7," and was full of vigor, about to rise to become a globally renowned superstar.

They met in the lobby of the same hotel, but never exchanged a formal word.

But since then, my life circumstances have been completely different.