Go Home and See Often

Director Hou's interview made the reporter and the viewers watching online burst out laughing.

"You've got to hand it to a veteran actor—what class, what professionalism!"

"Director Hou, I want you to teach me how to act!"

"Seriously, playing a character like that must come with a lot of psychological pressure!"

"Here's a little-known fact: actors who usually play villains aren't nearly as bad in real life!"

The interview moved on to a more lighthearted segment.

The reporter smiled and asked Ren Hang:

"Mr. Ren Hang, your portrayal of the Spoon Killer Demon in Director Lin's debut film, Spoon Killer Demon, left a deep impression on audiences!"

"After that, Lin Chuan went on to make Balloon and Happy Family, but didn't cast you in either."

"People online say Director Lin doesn't invite you to play anymore."

"Is that true?"

The reporter's question seemed designed to stir things up, but she had observed that Lin Chuan and Ren Hang got along very well.

So she asked it that way to keep the mood light and pleasant.

Ren Hang was a little nervous. He answered solemnly:

"When Lin Chuan was shooting Balloon, I was filming Golden Warrior. And when he was shooting Happy Family, I was actually there too."

"But the teachers put so much pressure on me. I felt like our acting skills were on completely different levels..."

Lin Chuan chimed in to clarify:

"Ren Hang and I have a perfectly innocent father-and-son relationship. Please don't get the wrong idea."

Ren Hang got a little flustered. "You..."

He clearly wanted to swear, but with the cameras rolling, he only mouthed the words.

The comments filled with a stream of laughter:

"Same deal as my dorm son."

"In a college dorm, whoever can bring back takeout is the dad."

"Isn't the one who gets a girlfriend first the dad of the whole dorm?"

"Shouldn't the first one to get a girlfriend be the son of the whole dorm?"

Lin Chuan didn't forget to make up for it on Ren Hang's behalf. "Ren Hang wasn't wrong about one thing. The actors in Happy Family all gave outstanding performances."

"Acting alongside them put a lot of pressure on me, too."

At that, Director Hou, Ma Wei, and Teacher Xu Xiu all turned their heads away, feeling guilty.

All three were teachers, and they knew Lin Chuan was complimenting them to be polite in front of the reporter.

But when they thought of Lin Chuan's almost schizophrenic acting, they felt they couldn't live up to the praise.

The reporter had planned to follow Lin Chuan's lead and ask the other main cast members of Happy Family a few questions.

But she hadn't expected all three of them to turn away at once.

A professional through and through, the reporter paused for just half a second.

Then, without missing a beat, she shifted the conversation to the three roommates, looking envious as she said:

"Wow, is this what male friendship looks like? You take the stressful roles for yourselves."

Lin Chuan smiled. "Ren Hang, Xiao Hei, and I were college roommates. We all got along really well, and they've helped me a lot with my career."

"I made my debut film, Spoon Killer Demon, with their help."

The reporter nodded. "May I ask what Xiao Hei's real name is?"

She understood what he meant.

Lin Chuan scratched his head. "Damn, what was Xiao Hei's real name again?"

Another wave of laughter swept through the comments:

"So much for brotherhood?"

"It's clearly a love story between three people, but I'm the only one who doesn't get a name."

"Hey, tell us your story!"

Looking at the comments, Lin Chuan smiled. "I was kidding. Xiao Hei's real name is Liu Jiayun."

"His name may be a bit of a mouthful, but his abilities are absolutely top-notch. He's just always stayed behind the scenes."

Many viewers in the comments were envious:

"I envy Lin Chuan. He's got such great friends."

"I envy Xiao Hei and Ren Hang for having a friend like Lin Chuan. He even made sure to give his buddies a shout-out at the celebration."

The reporter grinned mischievously. "Will Ren Hang appear in your next film?"

Lin Chuan nodded without hesitation. "He'll have an important role!"

In fact, Lin Chuan had already decided what to write for his next script.

And this time, Lin Chuan planned to be a director, rather than directing and acting at the same time.

After finishing her interviews with Xiao Hei and Ren Hang, the reporter moved her microphone over to Teacher Xu Xiu.

"Hello, Teacher Xu Xiu. In Happy Family, your portrayal of the weeping female ghost was a striking departure from her earlier appearance, and it moved many people."

"How did you bring that character to life?"

The tips of Xu Xiu's index fingers touched together unconsciously. It was her first time speaking in front of so many people, and she was a little nervous.

"I can't say I had a particular method. I once heard that men deal with their emotions by smoking, while women deal with theirs by crying."

"And in the film, I played a mother."

"I don't have a boyfriend, and I've never had a child."

Teacher Xu Xiu's face flushed slightly as she said this:

"I thought for a long time about how I could portray a mother for the audience."

"Eventually, I found the answer."

"Being a mother is really about being a witness."

"From the moment her child is born, a mother's identity changes from girl to woman."

"From then on, this little life is inextricably tied to who she is."

"Every little thing her child does tugs at a mother's heart, every moment of the day."

"She watches her child grow up, from tiny feet no bigger than her palm to a child she can't even wrap one hand around."

"She worries the child might fall and hurt themself, and frets that they might eat something that upsets their stomach..."

"When I put myself completely in her shoes, I was able to bring the character to life for everyone."

"Imagine that, for some reason, you had no choice but to leave your child."

"You could only watch as they faced one hardship after another, as their boss criticized them and their colleagues bullied them, with no friends nearby to talk to."

"Watch them grow more and more listless and despondent by the day."

"Wouldn't your heart ache?"

As Xu Xiu spoke, her eyes began to redden.

She deftly pulled out a tissue.

"Really, I was only portraying an ordinary mother. Ordinary, yet great—that's how I understood the character."

Teacher Xu Xiu sniffed and casually wiped away her tears, pretending not to care.

Many viewers in the comments were touched, too.

"I miss my mom~"

"I never expected the male lead to reunite with his mother because of celery. His mom said celery could cleanse the blood and was good for his health.

"I went for a checkup a couple of days ago, and the doctor said my bone density was very high, and I was healthier than average.

"That's when I remembered how my mom used to make me take calcium tablets when I was little.

"I'm in my forties now, and my parents are gone, but their love has stayed with me all along."

"Hey, no using family-love knives to kill me!"

Next, the reporter interviewed Teacher Ma Wei and Senior Female Student in turn.

She asked them several interesting questions.

For example, Senior Female Student appeared in Spoon Killer Demon, Hide-and-Seek, and Happy Family.

Were she and Lin Chuan a couple?

Senior Female Student shyly denied it.

The interview was almost over.

The reporter's final question was for Lin Chuan. "Director Lin Chuan, when do you plan to release your next film?"

Normally, the reporter wouldn't ask this question.

Most directors waited years, or even decades, after finishing one project before making their next film.

But Lin Chuan wasn't an ordinary director.

Lin Chuan nodded. "It should come out during winter break this year."

The words immediately stunned the audience.

"If I'm not mistaken, Spoon Killer Demon, Balloon, and Happy Family all came out this year, right?"

"Three movies in one year?"

The reporter was taken aback, too, but she was a professional.

"May I ask what genre your new film will be, Director Lin?"

Lin Chuan smiled. "That's a secret."

"But next, I'm planning to write a promotional song for Happy Family."

"It'll also promote my new film. I'll post an announcement on Weibo when the time comes."

"Just wait and see."

The reporter's eyes lit up.

After the interview, Lin Chuan went looking for Senior Female Student and headed to Old Zhou's recording studio with her.

They recorded a song called Go Home and See Often.

He uploaded it to Weibo and Bika Net, along with a message:

[Hello, everyone! The online celebration for Happy Family has come to an end. I had a great time chatting with you all. Here's a promotional song for you. I hope you enjoy it—and remember to go home and see your family often.]

The lyrics to Go Home and See Often were simple, but the sentiment was sincere and moving.

"Find some free time, make some time~"

"Bring the kids, go home and see them often~"

"Mom's got plenty of nagging ready, and Dad's laid out a whole table of good food~"

"Go home and see them often, go home and see them often~"

"Even if all you do is rinse the chopsticks and wash the dishes~"

"Parents don't expect their children to do anything for the family. All they ask for, their whole lives, is that they stay safe and well~"

Lin Chuan remembered how, back on Earth, he used to love watching the Spring Festival Gala, and how he heard this song every year.

So he'd given it to the netizens in this parallel world.

Quite a few people were moved by the song.

"The lyrics are so simple, so why are my eyes getting misty?"

"I miss home. I'm buying a ticket back right now!"

"I listened to this with my family. As soon as the National Day holiday started, I headed home. I'm grateful to have my family with me."

"This song really sings what Huaguo's parents feel. My mother often tells me that how much money I make doesn't matter, as long as I can support myself. Staying healthy is what matters most."

"Same."

But some sharp-eyed netizens spotted something.

"By the way, does anyone else think Director Lin is kind of twisted?"

"The promotional song for Balloon was Love Confession Balloon."

Once that comment appeared, many netizens remembered the fear Balloon had left them with.

"Oh my god, Love Confession Balloon was actually a Head Balloon that came to claim someone's life."

"The male lead in Happy Family was separated from his parents by life and death, and its promotional song was called Go Home and See Often, telling people to go home."

"Hahaha, Director Lin always has a good sense of humor."

"Jesus doesn't want to see this either, but he can't help it.JPG."

"Does anyone remember? I think Director Lin said this song would promote his next film, too."

"Uh-oh, I'm already looking forward to it~"