novellhall Chapter 32 Christine's Rumored Boyfriend!
Chapter 32 Christine's Rumored Boyfriend!
Rumors about Chen Xun and Christine quickly spread online!
TMZ fired the first shot!
Other gossip media outlets such as People and Us Weekly quickly followed up, with a constant stream of embellished insider revelations and in-depth analyses.
The titles are getting more and more terrifying:
#Bella's Mysterious Asian Night!#
#Stewart's New Love Interest Revealed: Chen Xun, a Little-Known Chinese Actor#
#From Beverly Hills Hotel to USC Campus: Unveiling Christine's New Rumored Boyfriend#
……
Chen Xun's peaceful life was completely shattered!
His phone was somehow exposed and started being bombarded with calls from unknown numbers!
Some media outlets wanted to interview her, some curious friends inquired about the inside story, and there were even some unfriendly racist remarks and threatening messages from Kristen Stewart's fanatical fans.
He had to temporarily shut down his phone!
Li Suyan looked at him with worry:
"Oppa, are you alright? The rumors outside are really awful."
Chen Xun rummaged through the fried rice in the takeout box:
"What could possibly happen? Getting scolded won't kill you!"
Rob also called, directly to Lee So-yeon's cell phone:
"Hey, Gossip Boy! You're really something, making such a fuss without a word! How's it going? Got the paparazzi at your door yet?"
"Not yet! I guess they haven't found the address of my slum yet."
"Robert, will this mess affect my future acting opportunities?"
Chen Xun was somewhat worried.
Just when his career was starting to take off, this mess of trouble came out of nowhere!
"It will definitely have an impact in the short term!"
Rob told the truth:
"Some people might think you rose to fame through scandals or label you as Stuart's boyfriend, ignoring your acting skills!"
"But you're fucking famous now, bro! Even if it's a bit shady, Hollywood is all about names! At least now producers and casting directors know the name Chen Xun! The key is how you manage it from here on out!"
Rob advised him to remain silent, not to respond to any media, and to let the hype die down on its own.
At the same time, be prepared for all sorts of strange audition opportunities that may come as a result.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun felt a little more at ease.
Robert is right!
At least I'm famous now!
The worst thing in the entertainment industry is when someone disappears without a trace!
At least I've taken that first step!
He reopened his phone, blocked most of the unknown numbers, and only kept a few important contacts.
Just then!
He received a call from an unknown number that he had unexpectedly allowed to pass through.
Chen Xun hesitated for a moment, but still accepted.
"Hello?"
He spoke cautiously.
There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a slightly hoarse female voice:
"It's me!"
Chen Xun was taken aback for a moment, then realized, "Miss Stewart?"
"Hmm~"
Christine's voice sounded tired, even more so than when she was drunk that night:
"You saw the news, right?"
"It's impossible not to see it!"
Chen Xun spoke the truth.
"Sorry!"
Christine whispered, "I dragged you into this. Those paparazzi are everywhere!"
Chen Xun didn't expect her to call and apologize in person.
"It's okay, I didn't lose anything! Except my phone was ringing off the hook and people were staring at me like I was a monkey on the street!"
Christine seemed to chuckle very softly on the other end of the phone:
"You'll get used to it!"
She paused:
"My team will handle this and explain that it was just friends helping each other that night, nothing more!"
"Thanks!"
A statement issued by Christine's side is far more effective than Chen Xun's own explanation.
"I should be thanking you!"
"If it weren't for you that night, I can't even imagine what kind of accident I would have gotten into while driving!"
Christine's tone was very serious: "I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble!"
"Same here! You've gotten your share of flak too!"
Another brief silence followed.
"you……"
Christine seemed to want to say something, but then swallowed it back:
"Never mind! Let's stay in touch. If you need any help, you can call my personal number!"
After she finished speaking, she hung up the phone without waiting for Chen Xun's response.
Chen Xun held his phone, listening to the busy tone.
I put down my phone, my feelings were complicated.
This sudden storm has tied him and this top Hollywood actress together in an extremely awkward way.
Fortunately, things should calm down after Christine issued her statement.
Thinking of this, Chen Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
He glanced at the attribute panel, but because he was so distracted, he didn't really focus on picking up attributes anymore.
That won't do!
He stood up and said to Lee So-yeon, "I'm going out for a bit!"
"Where are we going? There might be paparazzi outside!"
"Let's go to the gym!"
Chen Xun cracked his knuckles: "Let off some steam, and get back into the zone!"
……
a few days later.
Christine attended a fashion brand event as scheduled.
Everyone knew that this was her first public appearance since the hotel overnight stay scandal. The media interview area behind the red carpet was packed with reporters, their cameras and microphones pointed at her, and the atmosphere was as tense as a battlefield.
Kristen, dressed in the brand's latest outfit and sporting her signature expression, walked in surrounded by bodyguards and staff.
The flashes of light almost overwhelmed her.
The initial questions were fairly standard, about fashion and the new project.
But the focus quickly shifted to sensitive topics.
"Christine! Regarding the TMZ report from a few days ago that you spent the night with that Asian actor Chen Xun at a Beverly Hills hotel, do you have anything to say about that?"
A male reporter asked loudly.
Christine calmly replied, following the script prepared by her team:
"Chen Xun was a friendly colleague. We happened to be filming in the same industrial area that night. After the wrap party, I was feeling unwell, and he kindly took me back to the hotel. Because it was late and transportation was inconvenient, he rested on the sofa in the living room."
"It's that simple. There's nothing like what you're imagining. We're just friends!"
This response is clear and reasonable, characterizing the matter as a favor between friends.
Chen Xun was sweating profusely in the gym when he saw this scene and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
After things calmed down, he was finally able to return to his fulfilling life of filming and collecting character information!
Upon hearing Christine's lukewarm response, another female reporter immediately threw out a more pointed question:
"Reliable sources have revealed that you are actually not interested in men, and your private life is female-oriented!"
"Was this hotel incident with Mr. Chen Xun merely a public relations stunt to cover up your true sexual orientation?"
Are you bearding?
The question caused an uproar at the scene.
This is no longer a simple gossip or scandal, but an accusation that is insulting and an invasion of privacy.
In Hollywood, the term "bearding" alludes to gay celebrities faking dates with women in order to maintain their public image.