novellhall Chapter 278 Character Sweep!
Chapter 278 Character Sweep!
Chapter 277 Character Sweep! (Happy New Year)
Filming for "City of Love and Moon" has officially begun.
The director sent the final script to Chen Xun's work email.
Chen Xun printed out the script and imported it into the Movie Emperor Space.
it's time!
[New script detected: La La Land]
Main Character: Sebastian
[Character Traits: Down-on-his-luck jazz pianist, idealist, stubborn retro enthusiast, romantic who uses arrogance to mask vulnerability]
[Suggested areas for development: Pianist-level skills, jazz improvisational awareness, old-school Hollywood dating skills, and micro-expression control when compromising with reality]
[The "Deep Character Sweep" function can be enabled]
Do you want to browse currently scannable associated copies?
Chen Xun nodded "Yes".
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The image on the screen changed, and began to display a series of light blue squares.
First:
[Instance: Whiplash]
[Related Traits: Obsessive pursuit of perfection to the point of madness, the control and counter-control dynamic between master and apprentice, and an almost obsessive adherence to artistic standards]
[Sweep Estimated Core Output: Fragments of the "Artistic Obsessive" Background, Fragments of the "Growing Through Humiliation" Skill, and a Large Amount of Jazz Fanatic Mentality]
Initial raid cost: $80 million
[Note: Fletcher's twisted teaching methods might give you nightmares, but they do work.]
Chen Xun smiled when he saw the last note.
Then scroll down.
[Copy: The Legend of 1900]
[Related traits: Pure isolation from the world, a unique way of perceiving the world through music, and the ultimate solitude of never disembarking from a ship]
[Sweep Estimated Core Output: Fragments of the "Pure Artist" background, fragments of the "Cosmology on the Piano Keys" skill, and a large number of 1900-style emotional expressions]
Initial raid cost: $150 million
[Note: A side effect of this dungeon is that you might not want to get out of bed for a few days after the cleanup. Don't ask why, just say you're possessed by 1900.]
[Instance: La La Land: Sebastian Line]
[Related Traits: Perseverance and struggle during times of adversity, romance and clumsiness in love, compromise and nostalgia after success, and the unspoken message in the smile at the end]
[Estimated core output from the sweep: Fragments of the underlying themes of "jazz soul," fragments of "old-school dating skills," numerous Sebastian-esque emotional layers, and precise control over the final eye contact scene. [Initial sweep cost: $200 million]
[Note: This instance will allow you to experience Sebastian's entire life. From his playing "City of" at dusk...]
From the loneliness of "Stars" to the smile on his face as he watched Mia and someone else be happy in the jazz bar. [Have tissues ready!]
He scrolled down; there were a few more instances.
The Pianist: $120 million, with the note "You might lose weight from hunger, so it's recommended to eat more during the shopping spree."
Green Book: $90, with the note "It will teach you how to eat fried chicken without wiping your hands."
Bohemian Rhapsody: $200 million, with the note "You can't learn Freddie Mercury's boobs, but you can have his stage presence."
Chen Xun flipped through it once, finally fixing his gaze on "La La Land: Sebastian Line".
Try out the original script first.
Chen Xun reached out and tapped the light blue square.
[You have selected: La La Land: Sebastian's Passage]
Cleanup Costs: $200 million
[Scan confirmed?]
Chen Xun's thoughts lingered on "confirmation".
Then he remembered something and scrolled up again, finding "Whiplash" and "The Legend of 1900".
He hesitated for a moment.
Then he clicked on both boxes at the same time.
[You have selected: the copies of "Whiplash" and "The Legend of 1900"]
[Sweep Costs: $80 + $150 = $230]
Current total: $430 million
[Scan confirmed?]
Chen Xun looked at that number.
$430 million is enough to buy a small apartment in Beverly Hills.
Chen Xun took a deep breath.
Mentally click "Confirm".
[Sweeping begins]
The numbers on the panel flickered, and $430 million was deducted.
Immediately afterwards, a gentle warmth began to surge in the depths of Chen Xun's consciousness.
Unlike the intense, immersive experience of previous dungeon runs, this one offers a completely different experience.
There are no specific images, no dialogue, no heart-wrenching farewells or suffocating choices.
Only a large number of attribute orbs, each shimmering with a different luster, seemed to be guided by an invisible hand and merged into his body.
The first batch to fall was Whiplash.
[Artistic fanatic +18]
[Growing through humiliation +15]
[Jazz fanatic mentality +30]
Chen Xun felt that something had entered his mind.
A morbid pursuit of perfection.
Distorted adaptation to criticism.
An instinctive urge to be absolutely precise with every single note.
He thought of J.K. Simmons's portrayal of Fletcher, how he threw chairs, slapped people, and cursed them to their ancestors—
That kind of ruthlessness.
Next up is "The Legend of 1900".
[Pure Artist +22]
[A Cosmological Perspective on the Piano Keys +20]
[1900 Style Emotional Expression +35]
This time it felt different.
Chen Xun felt as if he were really standing on that ship, looking out at the sea through the porthole, looking at that genius who would never dare to set foot on land.
1900 said, "The piano keys have a beginning and an end. You know there are 88 keys. There are no infinite factors. You are the master of infinity."
Chen Xun suddenly understood.
Why did 1900 prefer to die on the ship rather than disembark?
It's not fear.
It means knowing where you belong.
Last to land was "La La Land: Sebastian Line".
The largest quantity, the brightest light.
[Jazz Soul +45]
[Old-fashioned dating skills +38]
[Sebastian-style emotional level +50]
[Control over the final eye contact scene +60]
Chen Xun closed his eyes.
Then he felt it.
Sebastian.
He sensed the loneliness of Sebastian as he walked into the empty bar at dusk, turned on the out-of-tune piano, and let his fingers fall on the keys.
Sebastian's awkwardness when he met Mia.
He clearly wanted to ask her out, but instead he launched into a long lecture about jazz.
He wants to open his dream jazz bar, play the music he loves, and have a group of people who truly understand him come to listen.
But when he looks at the people below the stage, he thinks of a red-haired woman he has never seen again.
Then he sensed that ending.
He played "City of Stars" in the bar.
As he played, he saw Mia walk in.
She sat in the audience, next to another man.
He looked at her, and she looked at him.
He smiled.
That smile held a thousand words.
"I did it."
"The same to you."
"What would have happened if we hadn't broken up?"
"Never mind, it's not important."
I wish you happiness.
"Me too."
Chen Xun opened his eyes.
He found his face was wet.
I reached out and touched it; it was a tear.
He looked down at his hands.
Although his appearance was the same as before, he felt an amazing flexibility and coordination.
It's an instinct honed over a decade.
He knew he could play the piano now.
He stood up and walked to the dusty upright piano in the corner of the living room.
When he bought the Jackie Chan villa, the piano was already there, and he didn't move it during the subsequent renovations.
He had been practicing piano at Eddie's place all this time, and this was the first time he had practiced at home.
sit down.
Open the piano lid.
Fingers landed on the piano keys.
He played "City of Stars".
The version that Sebastian played in the movie.
Everything was so smooth and engaging, with no more simple mispronunciations. At this moment, Chen Xun and Sebastian became one.
The first day after the machine was turned on, at four in the morning.
When Chen arrived, it was still dark, but the entrance to Highway 105 was already jammed with the film crew's trucks.
Makeup trucks, clothing trucks, food trucks, and three photography trucks with crane arms completely filled the ramp.
The on-set producer was running around with a walkie-talkie, his voice so loud it could wake a dead person.
As soon as Chen Xun got out of the car, Cha Zelei rushed over.
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The director had dark circles under his eyes, his hair was a mess as if he had been struck by lightning, he was clutching a stack of papers in his hand, and his expression was as if he was about to be executed.
"Chen Xun".
"What happened?"
Chazelle pulled him aside and lowered his voice: "The opening scene might need to be changed."
"Change what?"
"The road closure permit hasn't been approved!"
Chazelle shoved the stack of papers into his hand: "The Los Angeles Department of Transportation said the timeframe we applied for was too short, that it would affect the morning rush hour, and that—"
"They're just not going to approve it!"
Chen Xun flipped through the stack of papers.
It is an application document.
It had several stamps on it.
The last chapter says DENIED.
The red lettering is particularly eye-catching.
"Where were you originally planned to film?"
"there!"
Chazelle pointed into the distance.
Chen Xun looked in that direction.
That's the intersection of Highways 105 and 110, a huge overpass with four levels, where traffic flows from all directions like blood vessels, converging and then diverging.
The bridge piers must be over thirty meters high.
"We need to film the opening scene!"
Chazelle looked exasperated: "There was a traffic jam on the highway, and everyone got out of their cars to dance. It was a one-shot, six-minute sequence. The original plan was to close the road for two days, but now—"