novellhall Chapter 342 Ex-girlfriend wants to come out
Chapter 342 Ex-girlfriend wants to come out
Chapter 341 Ex-girlfriend wants to come out
As Chen Xun drove back to the villa, he was still reviewing the details of his performance during the audition earlier that day.
He wasn't too surprised to get the role of Spider-Man.
With the ultimate character card combining three versions, plus the performance control brought by the [Historic] realm, it would be truly strange if he couldn't even win this audition.
What really bothered him was Robert Downey Jr.'s change in attitude during the audition.
There was also undisguised admiration in the eyes of Sony executives.
This means they will have more creative say in the creation of future Spider-Man series.
Just as Chen Xun took out his key, he heard a rustling sound coming from inside the door.
His brows furrowed instantly.
The villa has extremely high security; apart from himself, only Robert and the cleaning team have access control.
He discreetly put away the key, leaned against the door, and listened to the sounds inside.
It was confirmed that there was only one person's breathing inside.
He slowly swiped the door lock.
The living room floor lamp cast a warm yellow light, and a blonde girl wearing a white sweatshirt and light pink sweatpants was curled up on his sofa.
Clutching the Star-Lord figurine he had previously placed on the sofa, his head bobbing up and down like a little kitten that had sneaked into the house, he sprang up the moment he heard the door open.
The moment their eyes met, the little girl's eyes lit up like stars, and she jumped up and rushed towards him: "Brother Chen Xun! You're back!"
It's Elle Fanning.
Chen Xun's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly relaxed, but then a sense of helplessness welled up inside him. He reached out to steady the little girl who was rushing towards him, so she wouldn't fall. His tone was somewhat serious: "Ellie, why did you come here alone? Where's your sister?"
Ellie clung to his arm, tilting her head up with her bright, doe-like eyes, completely oblivious to the seriousness in his tone. She just kept shaking his arm and acting cute, saying, "I heard Sister Christine tell me where the key is, so I opened the door myself."
As she spoke, she proudly raised her chin, then her face fell, her little mouth pouting so much it could hang an oil bottle, and she said in a pitiful voice, "I miss you so much, Brother Chen Xun. You haven't been back to Los Angeles for so long. I sent you a congratulatory message, and you only replied with a thank you. You didn't say anything more to me."
Chen Xun rubbed his forehead, pulled her to sit on the sofa, poured her a glass of warm water, and then continued, "Don't change the subject. Does your sister know you sneaked over here?"
At the mention of Dakota, Ellie's eyes immediately darted away. She held her water glass, fiddling with the rim, and muttered softly, "My sister doesn't know—she told me not to come see you."
"Why couldn't I let you come?"
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow.
"She said you're too popular now, the Hollywood media are all watching you. If I come to see you and get photographed by the paparazzi, it will cause you a scandal and affect your career."
Ellie's voice trailed off as she glanced at him furtively before quickly looking down again. "But I just missed you. At the premiere of La La Land, I wanted to say a few words to you, but you were surrounded by the media, and I didn't even have a chance to talk to you properly."
Seeing the little girl's aggrieved look, Chen Xun's seriousness instantly vanished, leaving only helplessness.
Ever since "2 Broke Girls," this little girl has idolized him, calling him "Brother Chen Xun" repeatedly, her admiration impossible to hide.
He always treated this girl, who was several years younger than him, as his own younger sister.
Watching her grow from that little girl who was so excited holding an autograph book that her hands trembled, into the graceful young woman she is today, her lively and clingy nature remains unchanged.
"Then you can't just sneak over here without telling your sister."
Chen Xun's tone softened, but his face remained stern: "How worried she must be if she can't find you?"
"What if something happens on the way?"
"I left her a note!"
Ellie immediately defended herself, then her face fell: "I only ran away because I left a note. If she had known I was coming to your place, she would have locked me in the house."
As she spoke, she immediately leaned closer, tugged at his sleeve and shook it, her eyes practically brimming with curiosity: "Brother Chen Xun, how did the Spider-Man audition go?"
"I heard from a friend in the industry that you went to the audition today, did you get the role?"
When the audition was mentioned, Ellie became incredibly excited, her eyes sparkling like a little fan meeting their idol: "I've loved Spider-Man since I was little. If you play Spider-Man, I'll be the happiest fan in the world!"
"Could you tell me in advance what you auditioned for? Was it an action scene involving spider webs swinging from a building?"
The little girl chattered away like a sparrow that never stopped.
From Spider-Man auditions to the Golden Globe Awards, and from La La Land to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
They even relentlessly inquired about the amusing anecdotes he shared while filming with Jackie Chan.
Chen Xun was so bothered by her that he had no choice but to tell her what he could say, little by little.
Seeing the little girl resting her chin on her hand, staring at him intently with eyes full of adoration and seriousness, he couldn't help but smile. He reached out and ruffled her blonde hair, just like before: "Don't just focus on chasing stars. You need to pay attention to your studies and scripts too. I heard you took on a new art film. How's the preparation going?"
"It's all ready!"
Ellie immediately puffed out her chest, looking proud: "I listened to you and read the script over and over again, and I even wrote a thick stack of character biographies!"
"I even took acting lessons, hoping that I'll have the opportunity to act with you, Brother Chen Xun, someday."
As she spoke, she suddenly leaned closer, whispered in his ear, "My sister often secretly watches your movies and talks about you, but she just won't admit it."
Chen Xun paused for a moment, then smiled helplessly and flicked her forehead: "Stop gossiping, mind your own business."
His relationship with Dakota has always been an unspoken understanding.
Even after he and Christine parted ways amicably, he and Dakota remained in contact.
However, he has been traveling all over the world lately, shuttling between Berlin, China, and Hollywood, so the two of them have seen each other much less often.
Ellie covered her forehead, stuck out her tongue, but showed no sign of stopping, and continued to pester him with questions.
From filming techniques to Hollywood anecdotes, they even asked him about his experience filming "Crosscurrent" in China.
It wasn't until late at night, when the darkness outside the window had completely settled, that Ellie yawned, her eyes glistening with tears, but she still refused to go to sleep. Instead, she clung to her pillow on the sofa, sticking close to him and refusing to move.
"Alright, that's the end of the story. Go to sleep now."
Chen Xun stood up and patted her head: "The bed sheets and blankets in the guest room are clean, and there are toiletries too. Get some rest. I need to call your sister first thing tomorrow morning to reassure her."
"Huh? No!"
Ellie immediately let out a wail, hugging her pillow and curling into a ball: "Brother Chen Xun, please don't tell my sister, okay?"
"If she knew I sneaked over here, she would definitely drag me back. I wanted to spend a couple more days with you."
"No!"
Chen Xun's tone left no room for compromise: "She must be terribly worried about you sneaking out!"
"I won't tell her. If she calls the police, things will get even bigger, and if the media finds out, it will be even more troublesome."
Seeing Chen Xun's serious expression, Ellie knew there was no room for negotiation, so she could only droop her head and reluctantly reply, "Okay—then when you talk to my sister, could you please plead for me and not let her scold me?"
"It depends on your performance."
Chen Xun chuckled and teased her, urging her to go to the guest room to sleep.
Ellie, clutching her pillow, walked towards the guest room, turning back every few steps. As she reached the door, she called out, "Brother Chen Xun, I want your sandwiches for breakfast tomorrow! Just like the ones you used to make for me!"
"Okay, go to sleep now."
Chen Xun waved his hand, watched the little girl skip and hop into the guest room, then shook his head helplessly and turned to go to the study.
He had just sat down at his desk, preparing to deal with the email Rob had sent, when the familiar notification sound from the control panel suddenly rang in his mind.
The [Global Film and Television Industry Weekly Precise Intelligence Network] has been updated!
[The latest information has been synced to the system panel and can be viewed at any time.]
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow and silently ordered in his mind, "Open this week's intelligence."
The system panel in front of him instantly unfolded, displaying lines of the latest Hollywood intelligence.
He first glanced at the preparation progress of the Joker project, the publicity plan for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and the latest developments regarding Marvel's Spider-Man contract. Everything was almost exactly as he had predicted.
But when his gaze swept over the "Celebrity Secrets" section, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he froze on the spot.
The first item on the list was a line of extremely eye-catching red warning text:
Kristen Stewart has confirmed that she will officially come out as gay in two months. This announcement is expected to trigger a global media frenzy and have a disruptive impact on her commercial value and Hollywood career path.
What the hell?
My ex-girlfriend is coming out as gay?
Chen Xun spent a sleepless night.
The next morning, Los Angeles sunlight streamed through the blinds, casting dappled patterns of light on the marble countertop in the kitchen.
Chen Xun, wearing a simple black apron, was flipping bacon in a frying pan.
The oil sizzled softly in the pan, and the toaster next to him flicked up two slices of golden-brown toast.
The air was filled with the aroma of butter and coffee.
He had just put the fried bacon and soft-boiled egg into the sandwich when the guest room door was gently pushed open.
Ellie, with her messy blonde hair and sleepy eyes, walked out.
She smelled the aroma, and her eyes lit up instantly, like a kitten smelling food. She ran to the kitchen doorway, peeked at him through the doorframe, and exclaimed, "Brother Chen Xun, it smells so good!"
"You're awake? Go wash up first, breakfast will be ready soon."
Without turning his head, Chen Xun gave an order and continued frying another egg.
The little girl is at the age where she is growing.
Ellie gave a crisp reply and skipped off to the bathroom. She finished washing up in less than two minutes, sat properly at the dining table, rested her chin on her hands, and watched him bring her breakfast with starry eyes.
Chen Xun placed the sandwich and hot milk in front of her before picking up his phone, walking to the French windows in the living room, and dialing Dakota's number.
The call was answered almost instantly. Dakota's voice came through, sounding tired and helpless, with a hint of barely perceptible tension: "Feed? Chen Xun? Is Ellie with you?"
"I almost called the police when I saw the note she left this morning."
"Don't worry, it's with me. It arrived last night and I slept soundly."
Chen Xun's voice softened as he said into the phone, "The girl just missed me and secretly came over. Nothing happened, so don't worry."