novellhall Chapter 126 I am Jackie Chan! [3000]
Chapter 126 I am Jackie Chan! [3000]
Chapter 126 I am Jackie Chan! [3000]
Chen Xun leaned back in his chair, relaxing his body.
He picked up his phone and messaged Rob: "How's Warner's reaction?"
Rob replied almost instantly: "Silverman is walking on air today! The internal meeting has completely changed direction, and now everyone is discussing how to press their advantage and expand their gains. Those people who were previously clamoring to cut the publicity budget and shift the blame are on leave today, supposedly because they're not feeling well."
He then added a few smug emojis!
Chen Xun couldn't help but laugh.
Hollywood reality taught him another lesson.
Rob sent another message: "The producers of 'The Tonight Show' just contacted me, wanting to invite you to the episode that's being recorded tomorrow and airing the day after. They want to do an interview about how movies can transcend cultural differences. It's obviously an attempt to capitalize on this current trend. Are you going?"
"The Tonight Show" is one of the highest-rated late-night talk shows in the United States.
This is a huge exposure opportunity!
But it's also a test.
The host's questions will definitely be very pointed.
The recording studio for NBC's "The Tonight Show".
The stands were already full.
The band was tuning their instruments, producing scattered notes.
Backstage, Chen Xun sat in front of the makeup mirror, letting the makeup artist do his final touches on his hair and makeup.
The person in the mirror was wearing a well-tailored navy blue suit, with the top button of his white shirt undone and no tie.
This style was decided upon by Rob and his stylist, which is both formal and approachable.
"Relax, Mr. Chen."
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The makeup artist, a slightly older Black woman, applied her makeup gently: "You look amazing, like you just came from G..."
Stepping off the cover of "Q".
"Thanks."
Chen Xun smiled, but his gaze unconsciously drifted into the depths of the mirror.
His attention wasn't on himself in the mirror.
Instead, he was looking at the attribute panel that only he could see.
Because of the box office situation these past few days, he hasn't been to the film set or attended any parties, which has prevented him from absorbing any attribute orbs.
He owes his success to this cheat code that helped him improve his abilities, but he's been a bit lax lately, which is not right!
Even if Green Lantern doesn't do well at the box office, he can still take on other scripts.
Why tie yourself to these capitalists!
Chen Xun suddenly understood how he had handled things in Hollywood.
That means becoming a parasite on capitalism, seizing every opportunity to feast wherever there's good food!
If there's no food left, just go somewhere else.
It's like using capitalists' money to speculate in stocks; you make the profits, but they lose!
Thinking of this, Chen Xun suddenly felt as if he had been elevated.
A golden attribute orb fell from his body:
[Aura of charisma in interpersonal relationships +10]
Chen Xun absorbed it directly!
On the system panel, the experience points next to the [Aura] attribute jumped suddenly, breaking through the critical point!
A strange sense of clarity instantly flowed through my limbs and bones.
Chen Xun gained a clearer understanding of his own situation and the flow of energy around him.
It was as if the thin mist that had been obscuring this game of fame and fortune had suddenly dissipated.
[Aura attribute upgraded! Current level: Lv4 (8/800)]
Almost the instant the upgrade was completed, an indescribable sense of stability naturally emanated from him.
As Chen Xun walked through the passage, a young staff member next to him, who was looking down at a teleprompter, subconsciously looked up at him.
He suddenly paused for a moment, then unconsciously moved aside slightly.
"—His movies have caused a sensation around the world, and of course, they've also sparked a lot of debate here."
Jay Reno's voice came through the wall, carrying his characteristic teasing tone.
"Let's welcome Chen Xun, the star of 'Green Lantern: Rise of the Blue Dragon'!"
Applause and cheers erupted.
The assistant gestured for him to go on stage.
Chen Xun stepped into the center of the brightly lit stage.
The lights focused, and the applause grew even louder.
He smiled and waved to the audience in all directions, his steps unhurried.
Chen Xun walked to the center of the stage.
"Welcome, Chen! Welcome to The Tonight Show!"
Jay Reno smiled broadly and gestured for him to sit in the deep red sofa chair next to him.
"Thank you, it's a pleasure to be here."
Chen Xun sat down, leaning back in his chair with his body relaxed, but his shoulders and back remained naturally straight.
He raised his head, looking calmly at Jay Reno, ready to answer the first question.
Jay Reno had originally planned to come up and tease the Asian kid, showing off his white aura.
The moment he made contact with Chen Xun, Jay Reynolds suddenly froze, unable to utter the teasing words he was about to say.
He hadn't expected Chen Xun to be so different from the other Asians he'd ever met. He looked incredibly charismatic and showed no signs of nervousness or awkwardness as if he'd just stepped onto the stage.
This stage feels like his home turf.
There was a sudden, brief moment of blankness in the scene.
The band conductor glanced at them with a puzzled look.
The experienced Jay Reynolds immediately recovered using muscle memory.
"It seems our Green Lantern has brought his willpower to the scene."
Jay Reno quickly covered it up with a joke, but the opening rhythm was clearly disrupted a bit.
The initial show of force failed to work, leaving him with a series of unanswered questions.
I could only chat with Chen Xun about some interesting things that happened on set.
Chen Xun smiled and followed up on the topic, talking about the awkwardness of imagining the Azure Dragon in front of the green screen, and how he kept having to do NG when fighting with Gina, resulting in his face being bruised and swollen and having to rely on makeup to cover it up.
The audience laughed.
Several green attribute balls fell into the stands:
[Impromptu reaction +2]
[Warm-up relaxation level +2]
Chen Xun absorbed it directly.
Although they are all green attribute balls, it's better than nothing.
He hasn't absorbed any attribute orbs for several days!
After the warm-up act, Jay Reynolds took a sip of water and slowly regained his composure.
He leaned forward slightly, a smile still on his face, but the questions began to get sharp: "Chen, we all know that *Green Lantern* faced obstacles at the beginning of its release. Some voices argued that if the lead actor had been a more traditional choice, there might not have been these problems!"
"During that difficult time, did you ever think, even for a second, that if your skin color were different, would the road be much easier to walk on?"
The scene suddenly fell silent.
All eyes, including those of the cameras, were fixed on Chen Xun's face.
Chen Xun did not answer immediately.
He lowered his eyes slightly, as if he were thinking seriously. This pause did not make him seem flustered, but it also gave the question the weight it deserved.
A purple attribute orb dropped from Jay Reno:
[Pressure based on sharp topics +6]
He absorbed Jay Reno's attribute ball and suddenly found the sharp questions Jay Reno had asked to be commonplace.
Chen Xun looked up at Jay Reno, his tone calm: "If I were truly bound by skin color, wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting that a person's worth or a hero's qualification is determined by skin color?"
He shook his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over the audience: "The reason the protagonist was chosen by the ring is because of his inner will, not his passport or appearance."
"I stand here because we believe this story deserves to be told, and we believe that heroism can have many faces!"
Chen Xun's speech unexpectedly moved the audience.
The applause grew even louder.
However, Jay Reno clearly wouldn't let him off the hook so easily: "Regarding that really cool blue dragon in the movie, some people think it enriches the film, while others criticize it for not being pure enough and diluting the classic American superhero vibe. What do you think?"
Another series of pitfalls.
If he doesn't answer well, Chen Xun will be accused of disrespecting the original work.
A purple attribute orb dropped from Jay Reno:
[Trap Question Rhythm +7]
[Temperature: Lv3 (593/600)]
7 more experience points needed!
Chen Xun's eyes were now shining as he looked at the old man, Jay Reynolds.
This is a real treasure!
Two high-quality attribute orbs dropped in succession.
"I believe Green Lanterns embody courage in the face of fear and a sense of responsibility that weighs heavier than Mount Tai."
Chen Xun didn't forget to answer the question: "As for the Azure Dragon or other cultural elements, I think that actually expands the Green Lantern universe!"
"Think about it, the Green Lantern Corps has 7200 members from all corners of the universe, each with their own unique story and cultural background. Earth is just one sector, and this sector itself contains countless cultures."
"The unique embodiment of the Green Lantern's willpower in the film, rooted in his background, makes his story more realistic and brings the Green Lantern universe to life!"
The audience erupted in even more enthusiastic applause.
The interview continued in depth.
Chen Xun handled each question appropriately.
The upgraded [Aura] gave him a stabilizing presence, like a pillar of strength.
No matter how tricky the questions were, he always maintained a calm and steady pace, which made Jay Reno, who was eager to create explosive moments, seem a bit overdoing it.
The audience's reactions increasingly favored Chen Xun, with laughter and applause often erupting after he calmly defused the traps.
The recording ended less than two hours ago.
The hashtag #ChenControlsTonightShow# has been consistently trending at the top of Twitter's trending list.
Various reaction clips and screenshots of memorable quotes spread virally on social media.
Warner's publicity machine was running at full speed, practically using this interview as a free, high-quality promotional video.
Rob's phone kept ringing from the moment the show ended.
He received numerous invitations from various media outlets and inquiries from brands seeking collaborations. Two stand-up comedy shows even wanted to invite Chen Xun to be a guest host.
He was on the phone while frantically taking notes on his tablet, his smile never fading.
"Bro, do you know how much you charge per minute for an interview now?"
During a break in the phone call, Robert lowered his voice and made an exaggerated hand gesture towards Chen Xun.
"This price! And there's no market for it! Those brands that were hesitant before are now kicking themselves!"
Chen Xun sat on the rope leading back to Beverly Hills.
His mind was completely focused on the control panel.
I need to find an opportunity to upgrade the remaining two attributes as soon as possible.
Just then, his phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket.
Light is Robert's.
Chen Xun glanced at it; it was an unfamiliar number.
He frowned. At this time, apart from Robert and a very few others, very few people would call him directly on his private phone.
He answered, "Hello?"
A slightly deep but highly recognizable male voice came from the other end of the phone: "Chen Xun? This is Jackie Chan."
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