No matter how many books are published, everyone still has to look for Jay Chou’s shadow in Hou Pei Cen’s book.
"Zi Yan Zi Yu" is Hou Pei Cen’s second book, and like the first book "Patty’s AboutLove", it is still tied with the three words "Jay Chou". People will pay attention to the shadow of Zhou, and even pay attention to whether Dong gave a flower basket last week at the launch of the new book. Published by Crown Publishing House in Taipei, ********** Yan Zi Yu" records Hou Pei Cen’s views on life, work, love, and little feelings since 2005. It seems that it can be regarded as her emotional monologue in the "post-Jay Chou era".
Love: Seeing the flowers sent by Chairperson Zhou, I cried
When it comes to the relationship between men and women, Hou Peizen is very cautious in the book, but only occasionally shows her attitude. An article titled "Release" reads: "Freedom begins at the moment of releasing oneself. The pain disappears unknowingly, the beauty of memory gradually fades, and love comes and goes. Selfishness hides behind lies, betrayal walks in front of vows, tears dry and wet. Sorry becomes belated hope, and goodbye is the most perfect end."
Is it about the past love affair with Chairperson Zhou? She denied it, and revealed that at present, she and Chairperson Zhou are only "friends who will contact and say hello", without love or complaint, "about the relationship, everyone is serious, and that’s enough. Now we are friends who will contact and say hello." However, the agent Hou Wenyan very frankly revealed in the preface that she saw Hou Pei-cen being asked to "break up" with her own eyes, standing at the door of the restaurant and crying, and said that after the agent repeatedly asked her questions to numb her, she dared to face the reporter, and revealed the details of the breakup that had been concealed repeatedly. Today, Hou Pei-cen’s words are open-minded, but his emotions may not be honed enough to look back on the past calmly. This is really – "It’s easier said than done to forget Chairperson Zhou" (Hou Wenyan’s words).
Taiwanese media reported that at the launch of the book "Words, Words and Words", Hou Pei-cen saw the flowers sent by Chairman Zhou, with photos of the two on them. She couldn’t help but shed tears and told the past again: "The two of us broke up, I didn’t even tell my agent. Suddenly, I was very flustered, and I didn’t know what to say next." When asked why she didn’t get married, Hou Pei-cen regained her strong, angry little girl temper: "I will get married, and I must get married, but I am not in a hurry now, and I will get married when I meet someone I like." She envied Tao Jingying’s dedication to love, saying that Tao Zi, a seemingly strong woman, is so delicate about love, even if she has stumbled and cried in pain, she still holds hope. This might be the realm of love she wants to achieve!
To the media: Find your "joys, sorrows and sorrows"
In the preface, Hou Wenyan broke the news that after "Zhou Hou Lian", Hou Pei Cen’s attention to his own news reached the point of allergies. If there was positive news about her, she would excitedly send text messages to announce the good news, and if there was negative news, she would be heartbroken.
Because of Jay Chou, Patty Hou, a news live streaming host, has also grown up in his interactions with the media. In an article titled "It’s good to get back my joys, sorrows and sorrows," Patty Hou wrote: "I used to not allow myself to shed tears, and even hated my own laughter. Finally, I found that I was brave enough to accept my emotions and lived a much more solid life. As soon as I left society, I was exposed to journalism. At the age of 23, I was the youngest news live streaming host. I still remember that my colleagues and superiors often reminded me to grow up quickly in the shortest possible time. So I began to arm my character and learn to suppress all private emotions, especially on the live streaming host stage. I was even more trembling, afraid of saying something wrong or saying one more word. Even the clothes have to be over-aged, deliberately trying to dress up to feel mature and stable. In front of the camera, I forcefully resist all the joys and sorrows, and I don’t allow the audience to find out that I am very smiling and susceptible, and I am not much different from other 23-year-old girls. Now I have accepted the reality that I am not liked or questioned, but in fact, I used to feel hurt because of this. I always feel that self-discipline and self-love can definitely be accepted, or have positive evaluation and affirmation. But that is no longer absolute, reputation, image, or even adjectives used by the outside world on newsmakers… These personality indicators that I once regarded as precious and important seem to be just topics now. "
So while she still cares about public opinion, Ms Hou says she is learning to let go: "Whether it’s encouragement or discouragement, praise or criticism, praise or discredit… Luckily, I have had a profound experience. Now, I know how to appreciate and cherish the people and things around me, and I have learned to face the emotions I should have. Finally, in front of the camera, I laughed when I wanted to laugh, and cried when I wanted to cry. That feeling can be so good."
Editor in charge: Liu Liyan