novellhall Chapter 73 Christine's favorability +1
Chapter 73 Christine's favorability +1
The Twilight London roadshow was held in a large theater.
The venue was decorated in a very vampire style.
The stage was predominantly dark, accented with deep red, and a huge movie poster hung behind the stage.
As a family member, Chen Xun was seated in the first row of the audience, near the side, so that he could see the stage clearly without being too conspicuous.
As soon as he sat down, he felt gazes coming from all directions.
It was mostly the resentful stares from fans who were upset last night.
"Keep smiling, Mr. Chen!"
Robert walked past him before going on stage and whispered a sarcastic remark:
"Remember to be ready to dodge flying objects, like rotten tomatoes!"
"Thanks for reminding me, I'll consider wearing a helmet."
Chen Xun is relaxed.
He glanced at the audience and, sure enough, saw many fans holding signs that read "Edward & Bella Forever" staring at him.
If looks could kill, he would have died a violent death long ago!
Unfortunately, no!
Chen Xun smiled.
This is seen as a provocation by the fans!
A group of fans were even angrier!
The security guards responsible for maintaining order almost couldn't stop it!
The event has begun.
After the host warmed up the audience, the lead actors Christine, Robert, and the other actors who played members of the Cullen family took to the stage one by one.
The screams nearly lifted the roof off.
The process proceeded step by step, with trailers played and the main cast sharing anecdotes from filming.
When it was time for the fans to ask questions, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
The first girl chosen received the microphone.
She completely ignored the lead actors on stage and fixed her gaze intently on Chen Xun in the audience:
"I have a question for Christine's boyfriend, Mr. Chen!"
The entire room fell silent instantly.
All the cameras simultaneously focused on Chen Xun.
The host looked a little embarrassed and glanced at Christine.
Christine, holding the microphone, calmly asked, "Excuse me?"
The girl took a deep breath, her tone clearly defiant:
"Mr. Chen, what contributions do you believe you've made to the Twilight series, and what makes you qualified to hold this position?"
The question was quite blunt.
A small commotion arose from the audience, with some fans echoing the sentiment.
Chen Xun's face remained expressionless.
He even smiled politely at the girl before taking the microphone that was temporarily handed to him by the staff.
He didn't stand up, but remained seated, relaxed, his voice clearly transmitted throughout the venue via microphone:
"My contribution?"
His tone was relaxed:
"I guess this is to verify for you that Bella has pretty good taste in making choices in real life?"
There was a moment of silence in the audience.
Boos immediately erupted.
Even Robert on stage couldn't help but lower his head and smile.
Christine turned her head to look at him, a slight smile playing on her lips.
[Composed Aura +3]
A blue attribute ball fell from Chen Xun's body.
absorb!
He felt himself becoming increasingly calm and composed in this situation!
"This seat was a family ticket kindly provided by the production crew."
Chen Xun waved the ticket in his hand, his tone calm:
"I think supporting your girlfriend's work is a boyfriend's basic obligation. You can't let her face so many exciting issues alone."
He glanced meaningfully at the provocative reporters in the audience.
[Yin/Yang Emotions +3]
Another blue attribute ball fell, and Chen Xun perked up!
From now on, please call me the prolific little hen!
This response both defused the sharp question and carried a touch of self-deprecating humor.
Not only did they correctly position themselves as supporters, they also subtly showed off their affection.
Some neutral viewers began to think that the Chinese-American actor wasn't so bad after all.
The next few questions were still directed at Chen Xun, but he handled them all with ease.
A reporter asked:
"Mr. Chen, as a fledgling actor, how do you view the gap in your career compared to Christine?"
Chen Xun replied:
"I admire Kristen's talent and independence; she's someone I strive to emulate. But relationships aren't business partnerships; they shouldn't be measured by box office numbers or salaries. We're both moving forward on our own paths, and supporting each other is enough!"
The response was appropriate, neither arrogant nor humble.
[Dialogue logic +3]
Another fan asked, "Do you feel pressured because of your fans' opposition?"
Chen Xun smiled and said, "I'm more concerned about whether my girlfriend is happy. As for pressure?"
He paused, looked at Christine on the stage who was looking at him, and softened his voice:
"Seeing her turns pressure into motivation!"
Christine's ears turned slightly red.
On stage, she mouthed "I'll deal with you when we get back" to him, but the smile in her eyes was unmistakable.
[Christine's affection level +1, current affection level 97]
……
Next stop, Tokyo!
The fans in Tokyo were almost frenzied with enthusiasm.
The screams seemed to be a level louder than in London, and the scene of people arriving at the airport was so chaotic that more security had to be deployed.
Chen Xun continued to play the role of a calm boyfriend, appearing at necessary occasions and dealing appropriately with the less-than-friendly gazes of the media and some fans.
After a few days, he felt that his immunity to flashing lights and screams had increased considerably.
Next up are Sydney, Mexico City...
After traveling through a series of cities, Chen Xun had thoroughly experienced the intensity of a top-tier IP's global promotion.
Every day I'm shuttling between airports, hotels, and event venues, and my jet lag is so bad that I almost have to rely on willpower to get through it.
During this process, Chen Xun and Robert's relationship became increasingly familiar.
The two played games together during the long flight, complained about the terrible airplane food, and shared their experiences with bizarre directors and producers.
Robert's understated British charm and self-deprecating humor surprisingly complemented Chen Xun's cool and collected witty remarks.
Robert Pattinson's favorability +10, current favorability 70
After a photo shoot on a Sydney beach, Robert looked at Christine, who was surrounded by fans and media in the distance, and said to Chen Xun beside him:
"Honestly, Chen, your mentality is much stronger than mine when I first entered the industry. Back then, I would want to hide back in the hotel and cry after being scolded a few times."
Chen Xun looked at the azure sea and smiled:
"Maybe because I started from the bottom and had nothing to lose, I was able to take it all in stride, and every step I took to climb up was a gain!"
Robert nodded thoughtfully and patted him on the shoulder: "Keep it that way."
A blue attribute ball fell from his body.
[Open-mindedness +3]
Christine, too, grew increasingly accustomed to and enjoyed Chen Xun's company.
[Christine's affection level +2, current affection level 99]
Chen Xun could feel that this tour not only made him more visible to the public, but also made his relationship with Christine more solid as they faced external pressures together.
He had a feeling that once the favorability rating reached 100, something even more amazing would happen!
However, all journeys have an end.
After finishing his last promotional event in Berlin, Robert called Chen Xun's room.
"Chen, I just got a call from Robert. He said the '2 Broke Girls' production team is urging you; costume fittings and script readings start next week!"
Christine hung up the phone and spoke to Chen Xun, who was packing his luggage, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible disappointment.
Chen Xun's phone doesn't work abroad; he flew too fast to get a SIM card!
Therefore, the contact information has always been handled by the assistant in the working group.
Chen Xun paused for a moment while folding the clothes.
He knew this day would come eventually.
"Rob emailed me too!"
There was a few seconds of silence in the room.
"So you have to go back to Los Angeles first!"
Christine recounted, walking to the window and looking at the gloomy Berlin sky.
She and Robert also have promotional trips to several European cities.
Chen Xun walked up behind her and hugged her: "Boss Han Li has to go back to open for business!"
Christine leaned against him without saying a word.
After a while, she said sullenly, "Suddenly, I feel like these remaining cities are a bit boring!"
Chen Xun's heart softened, and he gently rubbed his chin against the top of her head:
"It'll be over soon. When you get back, we'll treat you to cakes at the Williamsburg restaurant, the Max-style kind."
Christine was amused by him and turned around to hug his neck:
"You said it! If you didn't, I'll have Max poison you in the script."
"The most poisonous heart is that of a woman."
"You're only finding out now?"
The farewell wasn't too sad.
At Berlin airport, Christine gave Chen Xun a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek:
Send a message when you arrive!
Robert also came over and hugged him:
"See you in Los Angeles, bro. Next time I come to see you, it'll be to freeload a meal in your territory."
"You're welcome anytime!"