novellhall Chapter 74 Where's my hammer?
Chapter 74 Where's my hammer?
Chen Xun boarded a flight back to Los Angeles alone.
The first-class cabin was much more spacious, and the seat next to him was empty; the person who always leaned on his shoulder to sleep was no longer there.
Chen Xun put on an eye mask, but he wasn't sleepy at all.
During the flight, he reflected on what he had gained from the trip.
After several roadshows, his popularity increased significantly!
It's generating a lot of buzz online!
He also formed a strong friendship with Robert Pattinson.
The attribute panel has been significantly expanded.
Most importantly, after their relationship with Christine was put to the test in public, it entered a more stable phase.
And of course, there's the ever-operating "male god enhancement device."
He occasionally looks in the mirror and can feel the subtle improvements that are constantly being made; his features are clearer, and his demeanor is more refined.
As the plane landed in Los Angeles and the familiar California sunlight streamed through the porthole, Chen Xun took a deep breath.
Hollywood, I'm back!
This time, he's not playing a struggling Chinese-American extra who has to worry about visas and rent, but Chen Xun, who has a resume from "Thor," the title of Kristen Stewart's boyfriend, and is about to have his own regular TV role.
I turned on my phone, and a barrage of messages flooded in.
There were some preparatory materials about "2 Broke Girls" that he hadn't had time to open.
After his takeoff, Christine sent him a funny selfie taken at the airport cafe, with Robert looking utterly dejected in the background.
He put away his phone, picked up his carry-on luggage, and got off the plane.
Robert greeted them excitedly from outside the passage.
"Welcome back, big star!"
Rob took one of his bags: "How's it going? How's the world tour going?"
"It was like riding a month-long rollercoaster of hell, but it was pretty exhilarating!"
Chen Xun spoke the truth.
"That's great! Hurry up, the script for '2 Broke Girls' has been slightly revised again, you need to familiarize yourself with it as soon as possible, and there are a few endorsements in talks, all because of your recent popularity..."
Robert went on and on about the upcoming arrangements.
As Chen Xun listened, his gaze swept across the crowds coming and going in the airport terminal.
No one pointed at him anymore, and there were no more frantic screams, but this feeling of returning to normalcy was surprisingly reassuring.
He got into Robert's car.
"Let's go, Rob!"
Chen Xun fastened his seatbelt: "Let's get some decent food first. Airplane food is an insult to food."
Rob's car had just driven out of the airport parking lot.
Just as Chen Xun was about to search for nearby delicacies that could soothe his stomach ravaged by airplane food, his phone started vibrating incessantly.
The names popping up on the screen made him pause.
Chris Hemsworth.
It's been over a month since he got Thor's hammer, which is way past the deadline!
Chris is probably going to go crazy!
as predicted!
He had barely swiped to answer the call, and before he could even say "Hey," a rapid-fire tenor voice came through the receiver:
"Chen! Thank God! You finally answered the phone! I was almost ready to buy a plane ticket and storm into Beverly Hills to bang on your door!"
Chen Xun moved his phone a little further away and mouthed "It's Chris" to Rob, who was driving next to him. Rob immediately gave him a "I understand" look.
"Chris, calm down!"
Chen Xun tried to reassure him: "I just got off the plane, the signal is a bit weak..."
"Bro, do you know what kind of life I've been living lately? I dream about Mjolnir every night!"
Chris's voice was both frantic and helpless:
"It's been days! How many messages have I sent you? How many phone calls have I made? It's all gone without a trace! I thought you'd eloped to another galaxy with my hammer!"
Chen Xun rubbed his temples. This guy seemed really desperate!
"The tour schedule is too tight, the time difference is messed up, and you know, there are some situations where it's not convenient to answer the phone!"
He was referring to those moments when he was surrounded by fans and the media.
"I don't care! Where's my hammer? Is it still alive? Did you use it as a doorstop or to open packages?"
Chris's tone was full of resentment.
A fleeting image flashed through Chen Xun's mind of the hammer used as a coat rack in the corner of his living room, occasionally used as a dumbbell to work his biceps, but his tone was very sincere:
"Don't worry, it's perfectly intact, not even a speck of dust on it!"
That's not entirely a lie; he does wipe it occasionally.
"God……"
Chris let out a long sigh of relief on the other end of the phone, as if he had collapsed from exhaustion:
"I'm dying to have it!"
Chen Xun could almost picture Chris's utterly devastated expression. He suppressed a laugh and said seriously:
"I understand. How about I send it back to you tomorrow... no, this afternoon?"
"I don't need you to deliver it!"
Chris immediately refused, fearing any complications:
"I'll have my assistant come pick it up right now! He'll be waiting at your doorstep!"
"OK! I'll talk to security. Don't worry! Hammer is safe inside!"
"That would be best!"
Chris gave a few more instructions, the core message being "Keep an eye on my hammer, my men are on their way," before hanging up.
The car fell silent, and Rob finally couldn't help but burst out laughing:
"Haha, it seems Mr. Hemsworth hasn't been sleeping well for the past month."
Chen Xun put his phone back in his pocket and laughed, "I'm dreaming about his hammer!"
He recalled Chris's anxious and flustered appearance, and felt a little sorry for this sunny young man, but mostly found it amusing.
[Chris Hemsworth's favorability -5, current favorability 75]
"So you really didn't use that hammer for anything else?"
Robert asked curiously, with a hint of teasing.
Am I that kind of person?
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow: "At most, it's just for hanging coats!"
A gray attribute ball fell from Chen Xun's body.
[Feeling guilty +1]
Robert burst into laughter.
The two eventually found a nice steakhouse for lunch.
During the meal, Rob told Chen Xun in detail about the latest developments of "2 Broke Girls". The script adjustments were mainly to enhance the comedic effect of the character Han Lee and his chemistry with Max and Caroline.
"Director Michael hopes you can combine that Eastern mystique with dry humor more naturally!"
Rob said as he cut his steak:
"Like when you're auditioning and playing with a coin, add a little something special, but don't overdo it!"
Chen Xun nodded.
He had already started thinking about how to perfect the character.
After dinner, Robert drove Chen Xun back to Beverly Hills.
Sure enough, as soon as the car arrived at the gate, a well-dressed and very capable-looking young man was waiting there, with a black minivan parked next to him.
Chen Xun got out of the car, confirmed with the security guard, and then said to the young man:
"Are you Chris's assistant?"
"Yes, Mr. Chen!"
The young man was very polite, but his eyes betrayed his urgency: "Mr. Hemsworth sent me to retrieve a prop!"
"Come with me!"
Chen Xun led him into the villa.
When the assistant saw the imposing Thor's hammer standing perfectly in the corner of the living room, with Chen Xun's casual jacket hanging next to it, his lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
He carefully walked over, put on white gloves, picked up the hammer, and carefully inspected it to make sure it was undamaged.
"Completely intact, Mr. Chen."
The assistant breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Chen Xun, "Thank you so much for keeping it safe. Mr. Hemsworth is very grateful!"
Chen Xun guessed that Chris's way of expressing gratitude was to want to strangle him, but he still maintained a smile on his face.
"You're welcome, it's my pleasure!"
After seeing off his relieved assistant, Chen Xun looked at the empty corner and surprisingly felt that the living room was a bit too tidy!
I got used to the presence of that big metal thing, and it's quite strange that it's suddenly gone.
He took a picture of that empty corner and sent it to Chris:
"The items have been safely handed over; your baby is home!"
Almost instantly, Chris replied with a string of crying and hugging emojis, followed by a voice message filled with the joy of surviving a close call:
"Brother! You saved my life! Next time you come see me, I'll treat you to Australian lobster for a month! No, a year!"
Chris Hemsworth's favorability +10, current favorability 85
Chen Xun smiled and shook his head.
This emotional range is truly worthy of someone who plays Thor!
He lay down on the sofa, sent Christine a message to let her know he was safe, and casually mentioned, "The hammer has been returned to its rightful owner."
Christine replied with a smiley face, indicating that she also knew about Chris's ordeal during this time.