novellhall Chapter 49: High Energy Consumption from Exercise!
Chapter 49: High Energy Consumption from Exercise!
The next day, Chen Xun groggily opened his eyes and met a pair of captivating gray-green eyes.
Christine woke up at some point.
She was lying on her side, propping her head up with her hand, staring at him without moving.
Good morning~
Her voice was a little hoarse, with a languid quality from just waking up.
"morning!"
Chen Xun subconsciously wanted to raise his hand to rub his eyes, but found that his arm, which Christine had been using as a pillow, was a little numb.
"How long have you been watching?"
"Not long after!"
Christine smiled and said, "It's just that you look a little more well-behaved when you're asleep than usual."
Chen Xun: "..."
What kind of evaluation is this?
He tried to pull his arm back to loosen the sluggish muscles.
"Don't move!"
Christine pressed him down, moving even closer until their noses almost touched, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"Honestly, Chen Xun, you're remarkably calm in front of the media and during robberies and shootings—it's not like you're a guy in your early twenties!"
Chen Xun's heart skipped a beat.
I can't exactly tell you I have a system that gives me extra power, and that I can see the favorability ratings above your heads, can I?
He could only offer a vague answer: "Maybe I'm just too old mentally?"
Christine pursed her lips, clearly not believing it, but didn't press the matter.
She lowered her head and gently bit his collarbone, leaving a shallow tooth mark.
"Hiss... Are you a dog?"
"Make a mark!"
Christine retorted confidently, "So that some people won't sleep with me and then run away!"
Chen Xun was both amused and exasperated: "Where could I possibly run off to?"
The two cuddled together in bed for a while longer.
It was mainly Christine who unilaterally "harassed" Chen Xun until Chen Xun's stomach started growling.
Are you hungry?
Christine finally let him go, turning over and sitting up: "Should I order some food, or shall we go out to eat?"
Chen Xun had reservations about eating out.
Given their current popularity, they'd probably be mobbed by paparazzi if they went out.
"Let's order food!"
He made a wise choice.
Christine picked up the intercom on the bedside table, dialed the number skillfully, and ordered a bunch of things:
Eggs Benedict, waffles, fruit platter, yogurt...
The portion is enough for three or four people.
"You ordered so much?"
Chen Xun was a little taken aback.
"Congratulations on your account surpassing six figures!"
Christine hung up the phone, jumped out of bed, and walked barefoot onto the carpet toward the bathroom:
"And exercise burns a lot of calories!"
Chen Xun looked at her slender back and, thinking that he would be the one doing all the work in the end, was speechless.
After Christine finished washing up, Chen Xun also quickly took a shower.
When I came out, breakfast had already been served and placed on the small balcony outside the bedroom.
The sun is shining brightly, a gentle breeze is blowing, and I'm having breakfast on the balcony of Beverly Hills, overlooking the garden and pool below.
Chen Xun wouldn't have dared to imagine this scene just a few months ago.
He cut a piece of Eggs Benedict, which tasted quite good, but what he was really thinking about was how much the meal would cost.
The ingrained mindset of a poor person can't be changed overnight.
Christine, while scrolling through her phone, pushed the strawberries in the fruit platter towards him:
"Here, eat this to get your vitamins."
"What are you looking at?" Chen asked.
"It's nothing, Emma just sent us a few interview invitations and brand event offers, asking if we'd like to accept them."
Christine didn't even look up:
"Another funny thing is that TMZ posted a photo of us going home together after the wrap party yesterday, with the title: 'Kristen and her heroic boyfriend return home affectionately, their stable relationship dispels rumors'."
She laughed at herself after reading it aloud: "They've learned to talk now!"
Chen Xun leaned over for a look. The photo was a bit blurry, but he could recognize the two of them. He was walking forward with his arm around Christine's waist.
"These paparazzi are no good; they didn't even capture a shot of us hugging as we walked in."
Chen Xun made a serious complaint.
Christine was amused by him and kicked him, saying, "Get lost!"
She put down her phone, looked at Chen Xun, and her expression became slightly more serious:
"Seriously, what are your plans next? You can't just sit around doing nothing before the Thor audition. Does Rob have any decent scripts?"
Chen Xun swallowed the food in his mouth and nodded:
"I have a few. I'll take a look this afternoon. There's a supporting actor in an independent crime film, and a main villain in a horror sequel. They both sound pretty good!"
He now has some discretion and doesn't have to rush into any role like he used to.
"A horror movie sequel?"
Christine raised an eyebrow:
"You want to continue down the thriller route? You can't keep riding the coattails of 'Lurking' for too long."
"I know!"
Chen Xun understood, of course:
"The villain's character was quite interesting; he wasn't just a simple serial killer, but had a somewhat twisted background. I wanted to try different types of roles."
He paused for a moment, then looked at Christine:
"And didn't you say that actors need to try many different roles to find their true calling?"
Christine paused for a moment, then laughed:
"That's right!"
She picked up a napkin to wipe her mouth, leaned back, and adopted a slightly senior-like posture:
"But you're right! Take advantage of the current popularity and take on more roles of different types to increase your visibility and solidify your reputation."
"But you also need to pay attention to quality and avoid taking on too many bad films, as that can damage your reputation."
Chen Xun nodded, indicating that he had learned something.
Isn't this exactly what he's thinking right now?
"Oh, right!"
Christine seemed to suddenly remember something:
"There's a party in a couple of days, hosted by a producer. Lots of people in the industry will be there. Do you want to come along? Maybe you'll get a chance."
Chen Xun recalled the grand occasion of picking up attributes at yesterday's wrap party and felt a little tempted.
Before Chen Xun could speak, Christine leaned in and kissed him:
"You're my boyfriend, and you're not some nobody anymore. Rupert and Branagh both have their eyes on you. Stand up straight, will you?"
Chen Xun couldn't help but laugh at her "my man is just that awesome" expression.
"Okay, whatever you say!"
In Hollywood, connections and exposure are equally important.
After breakfast, Christine was called away by Emma, who seemed to have some urgent business to discuss.
Before leaving, Christine tossed the keys to the Ford Mustang to Chen Xun.
"You can drive this for now."
Her tone was casual, as if she were giving him not a classic muscle car with considerable collectible value, but a shared bicycle QR code.
Chen Xun took the key, which still carried the warmth of her fingertips, and weighed it in his hand.
This car looks a bit old, but it's very well maintained, with sharp lines and a touch of old-school American ruggedness.
It's from a completely different level than the beat-up used cars he used to drive.
Thanks!
He didn't stand on ceremony; given their current relationship, being too polite would only make them seem distant.
"Click with caution, this old guy has a bit of a temper!"
Christine put on her sunglasses, and before opening the car door, she turned back to add a sarcastic remark:
"Don't crash it, it'll be a huge hassle to fix."
"Don't worry, I'm an experienced driver!"
Chen Xun gave an OK sign.
After watching Christine's car leave, Chen Xun circled the dark blue Mustang twice before opening the door and getting in.
The interior shows signs of age, but the leather seats are well-maintained and have a unique vintage feel.