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Chapter 153 Awesome! [4000 words]
Chapter 153 Awesome! [4000] (Seeking monthly votes)
The sign that read "Big Cousin and Brother-in-law" that appeared at the scene was also posted online by netizens.
What was originally a nickname that was only popular in a small circle has now completely broken out of its circle.
Fans studying abroad added pinyin annotations after the nickname: "DaBiaoJie" and "JieFu".
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The following provides a more detailed explanation:
DaBiaoJie literally means ElderCousin Sister, which is a very affectionate term of endearment.
JieFuGe literally means Brother in law.
This refers to the romantic relationship between Jennifer and Chen Xun.
Because Chinese fans feel as close to them as their own relatives!
This explanation struck many foreign netizens as both novel and interesting.
"Wow, Chinese fans are so creative! This is way cooler than our way of calling it!"
"Haha, I'll accept this couple name! It's a hundred times better than Peeta + Katniss!"
"It feels like I've suddenly gained a huge global network of relatives, and now we're all family. I love it!"
This affectionate and humorous nickname quickly became a new meme in The Hunger Games.
The second stop of the world tour, New York.
If Hollywood in Los Angeles is a dream factory...
New York is an arena of desire.
The convoy drove through Queens and into Manhattan.
Wow~
When the dazzling giant GG sign in Times Square came into view, Chen Xun and Jennifer couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
Having tasted success with their first roadshow, Lionsgate this time went all out and booked a giant GG billboard in Times Square.
The trailer for "The Hunger Games" was playing on a loop, along with silhouettes of Katniss drawing her bow and Peeta's heartfelt performance.
gaze.
Although the immersive set of the Los Angeles fire-themed red carpet was not replicated, the spectacle outside the Times Square cinema was no less impressive.
Hours in advance, the square was already packed with people.
Besides local New York movie fans and tourists who came to join the fun, the most eye-catching group was a large group of Chinese fans holding up Chinese signs and light boards.
"Big Cousin New York Fan Club"
"Brother-in-law's Global Fan Club"
The banner was particularly eye-catching.
There were also many handwritten signs that read "Big Cousin! Look here!" and "Brother-in-law is awesome!"
Many non-Chinese enthusiasts also held up signs with phonetic transcriptions in English.
The words "DaBiaoJie!" and "JieFuGe!" were written crookedly on it.
Someone even shouted in broken Chinese towards the red carpet: "Big Cousin! Brother-in-law!"
This drew laughter from those around them.
The limousine stopped.
Chen Xun, along with Jennifer, Liam, and director Gary, were present.
Screams suddenly erupted in Times Square.
Jennifer changed into a burgundy velvet mini skirt today, paired with over-the-knee boots, which made her look more sleek and stylish.
Walking on the red carpet, she kept waving to fans in all directions. Especially when she heard people calling her "Big Cousin" in Chinese, she excitedly turned to Chen Xun and said, "Did you hear that? My relatives are here!"
Arriving at an area where Chinese fans had gathered, and seeing the excited expressions on the young faces and the signs they were holding up, Jennifer suddenly had a flash of inspiration and remembered the universal compliment that Chen Xun had taught her.
She stopped, faced the area, raised her arm, and shouted with all her might, "Awesome!"
There was a moment of silence, as if no one had realized what the Hollywood star was shouting.
Immediately, the Chinese fan section erupted in deafening screams and laughter!
Some people below joined in shouting: "Awesome!"
"Ahhh! My older cousin said it's awesome!"
"She really knows how to talk!"
"Your brother-in-law taught you, right?"
The word "Awesome" instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the Chinese fans and those who understood Chinese at the scene.
Seeing this, Jennifer became even more smug, as if she had unlocked a new achievement.
A typical attention-seeker.
Seeing how supportive her fans were, she wanted to show off a couple more times. She opened her mouth, and another even more classic phrase was about to spill out: "Damn it!"
Chen Xun, who had been following behind her, reacted quickly, turning to the side and pretending to fix her hair that wasn't actually there.
He precisely covered her mouth with his hand, forcefully silencing the "mud horse" that followed.
"Shh one"
Chen Xun whispered in her ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear: "This won't do! If I told you, tomorrow's headlines would all be about Jennifer swearing in Times Square!"
Jennifer was startled by the covering, blinked her blue eyes, and then realized what had happened.
He quickly pulled Chen Xun's hand away, made a face at the fans, and then mouthed "Oops!"
This drew a burst of good-natured laughter.
Fans stood on the sidelines taking photos like crazy.
This little incident was captured by countless mobile phones and instantly spread across social media.
The red carpet event concluded in a joyful atmosphere.
Upon entering the cinema, it was still packed to capacity.
The applause at the end of the screening was equally enthusiastic.
The next part is the Q&A session.
The first half went smoothly, mostly focusing on acting, adaptation, and special effects.
Soon, a middle-aged man with a boy who looked to be about twelve or thirteen years old got the microphone.
The man's expression was serious, clearly skeptical: "I brought my son to see this movie. Undeniably, the production is excellent and the acting is superb, but the core content is about teenagers killing each other in an arena, for the entertainment of the so-called wealthy elites of the capital!"
Does this promote violence, especially violence against teenagers?
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd on the stage: "We all know that society is currently experiencing similar traumas, and violent incidents on campuses occur frequently!"
"Will a film that glorifies teenage death and killing, and even aesthetically packages it to some extent, send the wrong message to young audiences and distort their values?"
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly turned cold.
Many viewers looked thoughtful.
Some people frowned, seemingly unhappy about bringing up such a heavy topic in such a setting.
Director Gary and producer on stage both turned serious.
Susan also sat up straight.
Chen Xun clearly sensed that this issue touched upon the most core point of controversy that has accompanied the birth of film.
The producer was the first to take the microphone.
He said sincerely, "Thank you very much for raising this question. The Hunger Games has never been about promoting violence. On the contrary, it is a cruel mirror that reflects a distorted and unjust totalitarian society that treats human suffering as entertainment."
"We show violence to condemn violence; we present killing to highlight the preciousness of life and the necessity of resisting oppression."
A purple attribute orb fell from his body:
[Understanding the essence of film and narrative rhythm +7]
Chen Xun absorbed it quickly.
He gained a deeper understanding of the story's expression in the film itself.
Director Gary added, "At the heart of the story is Katniss and Peeta's rebellion and their ultimate choice to refuse to kill each other according to the rules, conveying the spirit of humanity, unity, and resistance against injustice."
A purple attribute orb fell from his body:
[Story's core narrative rhythm +6]
Susan’s voice was firm: “I created this story to reflect on the media’s consumption of violence, social injustice, and totalitarian rule. Katniss’s journey is a process from being a forced participant to a conscious rebel.”
"If the audience only sees the killing game, then perhaps we haven't expressed it clearly enough, but I hope more people can see the core themes of anti-war, anti-totalitarianism, and anti-amusement to death."
A golden attribute orb fell from her body:
[Original story's aura +10]
Chen Xun kept absorbing attribute orbs.
The attributes of [Rhythm] and [Aura] are precisely what he currently lacks!
He discovered that in intense confrontations, when personal interests were involved, it was often easier to lose attribute balls.
At this point, he actually hoped that the middle-aged man who had just asked the question would step up his game and ask a few more sharp questions.
When it was the actors' turn to speak, Jennifer also became serious, her smile faded, and she said earnestly, "Playing Katniss made me realize that violence only brings trauma and destruction. Every fighting move she makes is not for the sake of being cool, but to protect herself and her loved ones in the most desperate situation. This movie made me cherish peace even more."
A purple attribute orb fell from her body:
[Original story's aura +8]
Next up is Chen Xun.
He paused for a moment, then faced the countless eyes below the stage and slowly began to speak: "As an actor, I understand this concern. The character of Peeta, to some extent, represents those who try to remain kind within a violent system. The film does not glorify death; it shows the pain and fear that death brings."
"The excited or numb faces of the Metropolitan audience are themselves the sharpest criticism. I believe that young audiences are capable of distinguishing between fictional warnings and real values. This film can actually become a starting point for discussing violence, power, and human choices."
The series of answers also prompted the audience to think.
There was a moment of silence from the audience, followed by applause.
Even the father who asked the question softened his expression considerably. Although he didn't applaud, he was no longer aggressive.
Jennifer, standing to the side, quietly gave Chen Xun a thumbs-up and mouthed, "Beautiful!"
The Q&A session has ended.
Chen Xun, on the contrary, was more looking forward to the upcoming tour.
He was just worrying about how to improve his attributes after filming ended, and now this opportunity has come knocking on his door.
Next stop, Chicago.
Lionsgate opted to forgo the traditional red carpet premiere and instead held the event on a huge open-air stage and in a plaza that could accommodate thousands of people.
The first half of the event was a lively fan meet-and-greet.
Chen Xun, Jennifer, Liam, the director, and the original author joined the stage to answer some lighthearted and fun questions and play a few movie-related games.
The atmosphere at the scene was great.
The real highlight is in the second half.
Guided by the host, the lights dimmed, and a carefully edited short film was played on the big screen, recalling the classic scene from the movie where Katniss, at the Harvest Festival, raised three fingers in silent salute to volunteer to take her sister's place as a sacrifice.
The scene is tragic yet powerful.
The short film ended, and the lights came back on.
The host said in an excited voice, "This gesture, in Panem, represents gratitude, respect, and farewell. Today, it symbolizes our respect for those brave souls, our resistance against injustice, and our unity as fans of The Hunger Games. Now, let us all unite!"
He was the first to raise his right hand, his thumb, index finger, and middle finger held together and straight, while his ring finger and little finger were bent and pointed towards the sky.
"Three-finger salute!"
Instantly, thousands of fans in the audience, regardless of age, raised their right hands in unison, making the same gesture.
A large number of perfectly synchronized gestures created a stunning visual spectacle.
Chen Xun stood on the stage, feeling quite shocked.
He could sense that this symbol, born from the film, was being given meaning by fans that transcended the film itself.
Just then!
Several gray attribute orbs fell from the crowd:
[Sense of ritual +1]
[Sense of ritual +1]
Chen Xun absorbed it quickly.
Then several more orbs with the same attribute dropped.
This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
As he continued to absorb attribute orbs, the numbers on his panel grew rapidly.
Chen Xun felt that as he continued to absorb, his own aura became more concentrated and his influence greater.
activity ends.
The three-finger salute gesture quickly went viral online.
It is no longer just a gesture in movies, but has quickly become a popular gesture among fans to greet each other, express support, and even identify with a certain cultural identity.
On Twitter and Instagram, people are constantly uploading photos of themselves giving a three-finger salute.
This trend has even begun to spread beyond mainstream circles, being used by some social activists to express silent protests against certain injustices.
The successive tours have given Lionsgate even more confidence.
The trip to Europe began immediately.
London, Paris, Berlin —
For this tour, Lionsgate even commissioned a specially modified, futuristic silver-covered parade vehicle.
The car's lines are sleek and exaggerated, gleaming with a cold metallic luster, as if it were driving directly out of that glamorous yet cruel capital city from the movie.
The motorcade slowly paraded from Piccadilly Square to the cinema entrance, surrounded by enthusiastic fans and tourists along the way.
After his trip to Europe ended, the numbers on Chen Xun's dashboard rose rapidly.
[Acting Skills Attribute Panel]
Dialogue: Lv4 (768/800)
Limbs: Lv5 (273/1000)
Emoticon: Lv4 (779/800)
Eyes: Lv5 (59/1000)
Mood: Lv5 (180/1000)
Tempo: Lv4 (790/800)
Aura: Lv4 (679/800)
The [Rhythm] attribute is about to be upgraded!
Next up is Sydney.
The original author, Susan, couldn't bear the long journey and left early.
The only people who have been with Huang on his tour are still the lower-ranking performers and director Gary.
"Finally, we've arrived at a place where we don't need to wear a coat."
Jennifer took a deep breath and stretched her arms.
Liam seemed quite excited, after all, this was his hometown.
Sydney's promotional strategy fully leverages the strong youth market foundation established by "Twilight" here.
The event was held at Circular Quay, which overlooks the Sydney Opera House.
An open-air venue with a gentle sea breeze.
Thousands of enthusiastic Australian fans have gathered in front of a giant Hunger Games-themed backdrop.
The event proceeded according to the established procedures.
The host opened the event with enthusiasm in English with a heavy Australian accent. Chen Xun, Jennifer, and Liam then took the stage to answer questions about their impressions of Australia and interesting anecdotes from the filming.
The atmosphere was friendly, and the cheers of the fans carried far on the sea breeze.
The interactive session was halfway through.
The host mentioned that "powerful allies" are important in the movie.
A deep, magnetic voice suddenly came from behind the stage: "Speaking of powerful allies, I think our friends from Asgard might be able to lend a hand?"
The voice sounds familiar.
Before the audience could react, the smoke machine on the side of the stage "poof" sprayed out a large cloud of dry ice smoke.
To the background music of the Thor theme song, a tall and imposing figure strode onto the stage.
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.
Then a scream erupted!
It's Chris!
Liam's older brother!
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