novellhall Chapter 34 You're truly a man of great things!
Chapter 34 You're truly a man of great things!
"Chen~"
Christine's voice came through, sounding even more tired than before, with a hint of apology:
"You saw the news?"
"It's impossible not to see it!"
Chen Xun walked to the window and looked down at the figure that looked like a paparazzi moving about.
"Sorry."
Christine apologized again:
"I was so angry I lost my mind!"
"This is the most direct way my team and I can think of right now to counter those malicious rumors about my sexual orientation!"
"Denializing the relationship will only make things worse!"
"I understand!"
Chen Xun spoke calmly.
Such crisis management tactics are not uncommon in Hollywood, but he never expected to become one of the main characters.
Christine paused, seemingly considering her words:
"Chen, I know this is going too far, but things have already come to this. I hope you can cooperate for now and play the role of my respectable boyfriend!"
"It won't take too long! Once this storm has passed, we'll find a suitable reason to break up peacefully."
Chen Xun did not answer immediately.
He could sense Christine's nervousness from the silence on the other end of the phone.
This was a last resort for her.
Christine continued, her pace quickening:
"We will compensate you as much as possible during this period!"
"You can move in with me. The security is better than in Vaughan, and you can avoid most of the paparazzi!"
"My team will also help you connect with some resources. While I can't guarantee a specific role, I can at least give you access to casting directors and producers you wouldn't have been able to reach before. If you need it, I can pay you a sum of money..."
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"No need for money!"
Chen Xun interrupted her.
If he's not interested in playing the role of a paid boyfriend, then the whole thing changes!
Another thing is that this money isn't easy to get.
Once you take it, it's essentially like selling it to someone else!
Compared to money, he values connections and resources!
Moving to Beverly Hills?
sounds good!
It allows access to higher-level resources!
Most importantly, he can legitimately visit Christine's film set!
What level of production team is Christine in?
They're all big-budget productions!
The actors and directors they collaborate with are mostly top-tier figures in the industry!
Can the quality of those falling attribute balls be compared to that of a USC student film crew or a low-budget independent film?
This was the perfect opportunity for him to unlock a high-level attribute dungeon!
"I agree!"
Chen Xun spoke, but his voice betrayed no emotion:
"But I have a few conditions!"
"you say!"
Christine responded immediately.
"I'm willing to move there, but I need my own private space!"
"I might visit your film set when I have time; I hope that won't cause you any trouble!"
Christine on the other end of the phone seemed to pause for a moment.
She probably didn't expect Chen Xun to make such a clingy request as to visit her on set, but it's quite reasonable between couples.
"No problem! Just let my assistant know the time before you visit the set."
"OK!"
Chen Xun replied decisively, "Then it's settled. When do I move in?"
"The sooner the better!"
Christine breathed a sigh of relief: "I'll have my assistant contact you to arrange the vehicle and the specific address. Do you need any help with packing?"
"No need, I don't have much!"
Chen Xun looked at his simple apartment and realized that all he could take with him were a few clothes and toiletries.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun stood there, a slight smile playing on his lips.
I have absolutely no psychological burden!
Why should I feel guilty about something I earned myself?
I still think this isn't enough!
Chen Xun was truly terrified of being poor!
Lee So-yeon, who had been eavesdropping in the living room, couldn't resist leaning closer:
"Oppa? How is it? What did she say?"
Chen Xun turned around: "Pack your things, I'm moving!"
"Moving? Where to?"
Beverly Hills!
Chen Xun spoke in a calm tone, as if he were talking about going to the supermarket downstairs.
Lee So-yeon gasped, her eyes widening again:
"Mo? Beverly Hills! You're going to live with Christine!"
Chen Xun covered his face.
I almost forgot that the person in front of me is a huge fan of Christine!
"You can continue living here; I'll still pay the rent!"
Chen Xun had not forgotten their revolutionary friendship. He had breached the contract first, so it was only right that he pay his share of the rent!
He went into his room and began packing his luggage efficiently.
Lee So-yeon stood by the door, watching him stuff a few decent-looking clothes into a suitcase, and couldn't help but ask:
"Oppa, aren't you even a little bit excited about moving in with a top Hollywood actress?"
Chen Xun zipped up his suitcase, glanced up at her, his eyes clear:
"Why would I be excited about going to work!"
He patted his suitcase, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of anticipation:
"Do you know how much you can learn in a production crew of her caliber?"
Looking at Chen Xun, Li Suyan suddenly felt that her roommate's thought process was probably more bizarre than a Hollywood script.
While others were thinking about romantic scandals, he was thinking about learning from the other person's film crew.
"Oppa~"
Lee So-yeon exclaimed sincerely, "You're truly someone who can accomplish great things!"
Chen Xun smiled but didn't say anything.
He picked up his suitcase and took one last look around the small room that held his initial dreams and struggles.
Christine's Beverly Hills residence is not the ostentatious mega-mansion one might imagine, but rather a highly private single-level villa surrounded by tall greenery and walls.
The interior design features a simple industrial style, with gray and white as the main colors, which makes it feel somewhat cold and deserted.
Christine's assistant, Emma, received Chen Xun.
She spoke quickly and clearly, explaining the basic layout and rules of the house to Chen Xun.
"Miss Stewart's master bedroom is in the east wing, and your guest room is in the west wing. Both suites are separate, with their own bathrooms and entrances." —Ai
Ma pointed to a hidden door that connected two corridors and seemed to blend into the wall:
"This door is usually locked, and Miss Stewart keeps the key."
"Given the presence of paparazzi, you will need to enter the master bedroom area with Miss Stewart first, and then return to your guest room through this door later."
"We hope to avoid rumors of sleeping in separate rooms as much as possible."
"clear!"
Chen Xun nodded, offering no objection.
What he was more concerned about was:
"Does Miss Stewart have any filming schedules lately? I mean, when can I visit the set?"
Emma seemed a little surprised by his dedication, but didn't show it:
"Miss Stewart will start filming next Monday for pre-production rehearsals and action training for 'Snow White and the Huntsman' at Universal Studios Burbank. If you're interested, you can arrange to visit the set next Wednesday afternoon."
"No problem, Wednesday afternoon!"
Chen Xun immediately made the decision, and his heart was already filled with anticipation.
Universal Studios Studios!
That's not a place for small-scale productions.
After his assistant left, Chen Xun settled down in his hotel room.
The room was large, with a small balcony overlooking the courtyard, and fully equipped. It was more than a hundred times better than his run-down apartment in Koreatown.
But he didn't have much time to admire it, and quickly packed away his meager luggage.
Christine came back that evening.
She still looked somewhat tired, and when she saw Chen Xun, she simply nodded as a greeting.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.