novellhall Chapter 313 You are truly my savior
Chapter 313 You are truly my savior
Chapter 312 You are truly my savior (Seeking monthly votes)
"Robert said so!"
Jennifer readily admitted it.
Stepping into the living room, she opened the refrigerator door with practiced ease, took out two glass plates, and moved with the naturalness of someone in her own home.
She placed the plate on the coffee table, cut a piece of blueberry pie, and handed it to Chen Xun, holding the fork directly to his lips. She raised an eyebrow at him, her directness and aggression undisguised: "Want to try some? I watched the pastry chef bake it; it's definitely better than the one you had in New York last time."
Chen Xun smiled, lowered his head, and took a bite.
The crispy pie crust melted in his mouth, and the sweet and sour blueberry jam, coated with a milky aroma, was just the right amount of sweetness for him.
He swallowed the pie in his mouth, looked at Jennifer's expectant eyes, and deliberately said slowly in Chinese, "Awesome."
Jennifer's eyes lit up instantly, and she laughed so hard she almost fell over. She reached out and patted his arm, saying, "I've learned a few new Chinese phrases since I haven't seen you in a while!"
Chen Xun chuckled at her words, reached out and pinched her cheek, teasing her slowly in Chinese, "You even secretly took extra classes on your own?"
"What new Chinese words have you learned? Tell us about them!"
Jennifer's eyes lit up, she immediately sat up straight, cleared her throat, looked at him seriously, and blurted out in a clear, articulate voice, "Chen Xun, Thai Pants Hot!"
The ending note even took a detour, carrying a slightly awkward, foreign accent.
Chen Xun was speechless for a moment, then burst out laughing.
He leaned back on the sofa, his shoulders shaking: "Where did you learn that?"
"These were left for me by my Chinese fans on their social media accounts!"
Jennifer, beaming with pride, tossed her chin up and showed off, "They say that word means someone is really awesome or really cool, it's almost a synonym for 'awesome'!"
"I also learned other things, like Juejuezi, and YYDS————"
"I know this is the eternal god, and that refers to someone like you who wins an Oscar!"
She got more and more excited as she talked.
His blue eyes sparkled, like a primary school student handing in homework to his teacher, waiting for praise.
Back in the Hunger Games training camp, he taught her to use "awesome" instead of English profanity, which sparked her great interest in Chinese!
Even after all these years, he is still keen to learn various internet memes from Chinese fans.
Chen Xun smiled and ruffled her blonde hair, his eyes overflowing with tenderness: "You've learned well, your pronunciation is much more standard than before. Just don't say these words carelessly in interviews, or you'll be trending again."
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"I'm not afraid!"
Jennifer pouted, moved closer to him, almost pressed herself against him, and said with a hint of pride in her voice, "Last time a reporter asked me why I thought some people online said I couldn't make it in Hollywood, I just shut them down."
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow: "How did you retort?"
"It's not up to a bunch of people who've never even touched a camera to point fingers at someone who can win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and bring a student short film into the main Oscar competition."
Jennifer raised her chin, her protective tone undisguised: "I'll also say you're the most talented and dedicated actress I've ever met. Those who mock you aren't even worthy of carrying your shoes."
She spoke these words frankly and assertively, which was entirely in line with her usual style.
Straightforward and outspoken, and fiercely protective of their own!
When Chen Xun was besieged by the photo scandal, she was the first to release a video condemning the hackers and doing everything she could to protect his privacy.
Later, when he was ridiculed online for taking on students' assignments, she repeatedly defended his work and choices in several public interviews.
She never gets upset about why you didn't share things with me right away, nor does she throw tantrums or act childish.
They will always be the first to stand up for him when he is criticized, using their status and influence to shield him from all the filth and malice.
Chen Xun's heart felt as soft as if it had been soaked in warm water.
He reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her into his embrace. He lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her forehead: "Thank you, Jennifer. You're always the one who stands up for me."
"Between us, saying thank you would be too formal."
Jennifer leaned against him, her fingertips lightly tracing his jawline, her tone laced with a hint of mischief: "Besides, only I can bully my man, no one else can say a word."
These words were both bold and direct, and they stirred a warmth in Chen Xun's heart.
He looked down at the person in his arms, his blue eyes filled with undisguised affection and care.
Jennifer snuggled closer to him, then whispered in his ear, "By the way, I've already talked to my team. When Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 starts filming, I'll visit the set more often and be your temporary assistant. How about it? Do you want to?"
His warm breath brushed past her ear, carrying the faint scent of cedarwood, his direct teasing undisguised.
Chen Xun chuckled softly, flipped her over, and pinned her to the sofa, looking down at her flushed cheeks: "Is she an assistant or a secretary?"
"secretary?"
Jennifer looked puzzled; she didn't know the subtle use of this word in Chinese.
Chen Xun lowered his head and whispered a few words in her ear.
Jennifer's eyes lit up instantly. She reached out and hooked her arm around his neck, then kissed his lips.
When the kiss ended, both were slightly out of breath. Jennifer licked her lips: "This identity is good, quite challenging!"
The two exchanged words for a while.
Chen Xun had another chance to look out the window, but it was now pitch black.
In the blink of an eye, the afternoon had passed.
He turned on the light.
The warm light fell on the two figures embracing.
Jennifer nestled in his arms, listening to his heartbeat, when suddenly she remembered something and looked up at him: "Play me a piece, like 'City of Stars,' I've never heard you play it live before."
"good!"
Chen Xun smiled and agreed.
He didn't care that he was shirtless, and took her hand and led her to the piano.
He lifted the piano lid, his fingertips touched the keys, and melodious music flowed out slowly.
Jennifer leaned against the piano, watching his profile as he played, her eyes filled with tenderness.
She had seen him full of vigor in training camp, risk his life to save her on set, and shine brightly on the Oscar stage.
She had seen Chen Xun in every form, and loved him in every one of them.
The moment the piano music ended, Jennifer threw herself into his arms and kissed him again.
The morning sun in Los Angeles shines through the glass curtain wall of Marvel Studios headquarters, casting long shadows on the polished marble floor.
Chen Xun and Jackie Chan walked into the hall side by side.
Chen Xun wore a sharply tailored dark gray casual suit, his posture upright, his eyes exuding the composure of a top Hollywood actor.
Aura.
Jackie Chan wore a simple black workwear jacket, jeans, and sneakers, and walked with a brisk pace.
Even just standing there casually, he exudes the agility and skill of someone who has trained in martial arts.
As soon as the two reached the elevator, a group of people rushed towards them.
Leading the group were Gunn and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
Behind them were the core screenwriting team, production manager, action director, and a dozen or so people.
They brought almost the entire core creative team from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
"My God, you've finally arrived!"
Gu En rushed over in three strides, first hugging Chen Xun tightly, then patting him hard on the back, his voice brimming with excitement: "Chen, you are truly my savior!"
He then turned to Jackie Chan, grasped his hands with both, and bowed slightly, looking every bit like a fan meeting their idol. Even his voice trembled slightly: "Mr. Jackie Chan, it's such an honor to meet you! I've been watching your movies since I was a teenager. I've watched 'Police Story' and 'Drunken Master' more than twenty times. Half of the inspiration for the action scenes in my movies comes from you!"
"It's an honor for our entire team to have you join Marvel!"
Kevin Feige also quickly stepped forward.
This bigwig, who has been in charge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for more than a decade, showed no trace of the aloofness of a business elite at this moment. Instead, he smiled sincerely and shook hands with Jackie Chan, saying, "Mr. Jackie Chan, welcome to the Marvel family. Your global influence and your innovation in action movies are legendary in the industry."
"We have absolute confidence that your father-son duo with Chen will make Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 one of the most classic works in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."
The screenwriters and action directors around them also stepped forward, their eyes filled with awe and excitement.
They know all too well how important Jackie Chan is!
With a global box office exceeding $200 billion, he is the only Chinese actor to have established himself in Hollywood and become a global sensation solely through action scenes.
Marvel has considered hiring Jackie Chan.
But either the schedule didn't work out, or the role couldn't move him. No one expected that Chen Xun could invite this legend with just one sentence.
When Jackie Chan made a cameo appearance in "The Ancient One," the staff of "Guardians of the Galaxy" were incredibly envious!
Unexpectedly, Jackie Chan actually joined the filming of "Guardians of the Galaxy".
"You're all too kind!"
Jackie Chan smiled and shook hands with everyone, saying in a cheerful tone, "I still have a lot to learn from you all, but since I've taken on the role of Ego, I will definitely give it my all and not hold you back."
The group took the elevator to the top-floor conference room. The moment they opened the door, Jackie Chan and Chen Xun were both stunned.
On the huge conference table, there were not only bound drafts of the script for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", storyboards, and world-building sets, but also a thick stack of action scene breakdowns and analyses from Jackie Chan's classic movies.
From the clock tower jump in "Project A" to the rooftop leap in "Rumble in the Bronx," every classic scene was meticulously annotated, clearly demonstrating thorough preparation beforehand.
After sitting down, Gunn quickly outlined the core storyline of the script.
The core of the second film's story is the revelation of Star-Lord's origins, his encounter with his Celestial father Ego, their growing friendship, and their eventual falling out and confrontation.
Ego is the soul of the entire film's villain and a key figure in Star-Lord's character arc.
After finishing, Gunn looked at Jackie Chan and said in an exceptionally respectful tone, "Mr. Jackie Chan, please feel free to share your thoughts on this role."
Jackie Chan didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up a pen and circled a few places on the script, then went straight to the heart of the matter: "I've read the script. The current Igor has enough divinity and enough madness, but he's lacking a bit of humanity."
"The first half, about recognizing his son, can't just be a perfect god-like father; he needs some flaws, a bit of a playful old man, and maybe even some humorous action choreography!"
"If the audience believes he is a father first, the impact of the plot twist will be stronger."
He looked at the action scenes in the script: "There are still action scenes, but the current designs are all about the energy bursts of gods, which is too conventional."
"I can incorporate the style of kung fu comedy. Ego's fighting doesn't have to rely entirely on special effects. He can use his movements and skills to create variety, which not only fits the identity of a god but also has my own style. It can also create a contrast and echo with Star-Lord's street fighting style."
Upon hearing this, Gunn and the action director's eyes lit up instantly, and they nodded repeatedly: "Yes! That's it! We've been struggling with how to make Ego's action scenes original."
"Your words have hit the nail on the head!"
Chen Xun also spoke up at the right time, pointing to the scene between the father and son: "And the scene between me and Yi Ge, it can't just be a simple story of fatherly love and filial piety, and then turning into enmity. We need to add some details."
"Star-Lord is looking for the fatherly love he lacked since childhood in Ego, while Ego also wavers for a moment while using this emotion. This subtle tug-of-war makes the character more believable, and the final break is more powerful."
The two of them talked back and forth.
One expertly grasped the core of the character, while the other perfectly complemented the style and details, filling in the gaps in the script that were originally somewhat weak.
The screenwriters in the conference room were writing furiously down the two men's ideas, occasionally letting out exclamations of sudden realization.
The script meeting, which was originally planned to last an afternoon, was finalized in less than two hours, with all the core details settled.
During a break, Gunn pulled Chen Xun to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the Los Angeles street scene below, and patted him on the shoulder with a look of deep emotion: "Chen, I'm truly impressed!"
"The person I couldn't invite even after racking my brains, you invited with just a word. Few people can match your connections and influence."
Kevin Feige also came over and added with a smile, "It's not just about connections. Mr. Jackie Chan has been in Hollywood for so many years and has never taken on a core role in a superhero movie. The reason he's willing to come this time is half because of the role, and the other half is entirely because of your reputation, Chen Xun."
"With the two of you in it, this film is guaranteed to gross at least $15 billion worldwide!"
Chen Xun smiled but didn't reply.
He knew in his heart that Jackie Chan was willing to take on this role not only because of its inherent appeal, but also because of the respect he owed his apprentice.
He kept this kindness in his heart.
After three days, all the details of the script were finalized.
Gunn immediately approved the decision, ordering the scriptwriting team to produce the final version of the script within three days, with filming scheduled to begin a month later.
Immediately afterwards, he enthusiastically suggested, "Come on, I'll take you two to see our studio and shooting locations. The sets are almost finished. Take a look beforehand and see if there's anything you're not satisfied with, and we'll fix it immediately."
The group drove to Marvel's film studio in Atlanta.
As soon as Jackie Chan entered Studio One, his eyes were drawn to the scene before him.
In the huge studio, the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, the Milano, was built to a 1:1 scale.
From the cockpit to the rest area, every detail is meticulously crafted.
The adjacent green screen area is fully equipped with motion capture equipment, high-speed cameras, and virtual shooting systems.
Staff are debugging the equipment, and each step follows a standardized procedure.
In the adjacent second shed, a portion of the landscape of Planet Ego was even realistically recreated, with bizarre alien vegetation and floating mountains. Combined with the pre-set special effects preview, it was almost indistinguishable from reality.
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