novellhall Chapter 84 Special Guest!
Chapter 84 Special Guest!
"And my 8%!"
Rob continued, "This is written in black and white in the contract we signed. I negotiated this price for you and took care of all those messy contracts. It's worth the money!"
Chen Xun calculated that 8% of 2.4 million is 192,000 US dollars.
It was worth the money!
Rob helped him out of his low point and now he's even helped him get such a high salary!
"You're the last one!"
Rob had already calculated a rough figure: "Around 120 million!"
"Let the accountant handle the specific figures; they'll help you with some reasonable deductions, but don't expect to save too much!"
"Remember, playing tricks on the IRS in Hollywood has far more serious consequences than offending the studios. They're much tougher than Hannibal Lecter!"
a few days later.
A sum of $1,218,500.00 was deposited into Chen Xun's account.
Looking at the exact number on the mobile banking app, Chen Xun felt a sense of unreality!
Think back to six months ago when he was just an extra, it was hard for him to earn even a few hundred or a few thousand yuan!
Later, there were cameo appearance fees and red envelopes, as well as Thor's fee!
But it can only change his daily life, not his fate!
And this payment!
A whopping $120 million!
That was enough to change the course of his life!
However, he was not blinded by the money!
joke!
Having awakened his cheat ability and been given a second chance at life, he wants to take a longer-term view!
We've only solved the problem of having enough to eat and wear!
He first replaced all his mobile phones and computers with the latest models!
I didn't think it was necessary before, but now I'll treat myself!
That evening, he invited Christine to dinner at a restaurant that was difficult to book.
He didn't even look at the prices when ordering!
Christine noticed his change, and while waiting for the food, she gently nudged him under the table with her foot, a playful smile on her face:
"Wow, Mr. Chen has a different aura today! He's got the confidence of someone with new money!"
Chen Xun knew she was joking and retorted:
"This is called reasonably improving the quality of life. After all, I'm now a member of the million-dollar club, I can't let the club down!"
He used a phrase that people in Hollywood often use to make fun of someone.
"How does it feel to receive your first large sum of money?"
Christine took a sip of her drink, her tone becoming more serious.
Chen Xun thought for a moment and said:
"It feels like I was floundering in the Hollywood sea wearing a life jacket before, but now I finally have my own little boat. Even though it still rocks when the waves come, at least I can control the direction a little!"
Christine nodded:
"A very vivid analogy! Remember this feeling, but don't let money lead you astray. Too many people in this industry get blinded by the prospect of making their first million!"
Chen Xun poured her a glass of wine: "Don't worry, I'm still me!"
……
The popularity of "2 Broke Girls" and the seven-figure deposit in his bank account have significantly accelerated Chen Xun's pace of life.
The scripts that Rob had selected were piled up on the coffee table in the living room.
There were also various invitations for brand collaborations and media interviews on the side.
That afternoon.
He had just finished a phone call with Robert, discussing several newly submitted movie scripts, when his phone rang!
The other party was clearly on the phone the whole time!
It's Lee So-yeon!
As soon as the call connected, Lee So-yeon's voice came through the microphone:
"Oppa! Help! It's a major emergency!"
Chen Xun was taken aback by her tone: "What's wrong? Tell me slowly?"
"You didn't set the kitchen on fire, did you?!"
Chen Xun suddenly remembered Li Suyan's love for Chinese food and stir-fried pork with chili peppers!
It's not impossible!
If that's the case, Chen Xun can only sponsor a plane ticket and fly away as soon as possible!
Lee So-yeon took a deep breath on the other end of the phone and spoke rapidly:
"How could that be? My cooking skills are much better now. I'll make it for you another day!"
Before Chen Xun could speak, Li Suyan continued:
"Oppa, do you remember those short films you made for us classmates when you went back to USC?"
"It's that one about the insomniac deliveryman, and that one about the immigrant restaurant..."
Lee So-yeon rattled off a number of short videos in one go.
Chen Xun has almost forgotten it!
All he remembers is frantically making cameo appearances back then in order to absorb enough attribute orbs!
Chen Xun would never admit to having a bad memory; he swore it out:
"I remember, what's wrong?"
"The short film is about to be officially screened!"
"The School of Film and Television at our university is holding a showcase of outstanding student works at the end of this semester, and our films have been selected!"
Lee So-yeon's voice trembled slightly with excitement:
"But here's the problem!"
"Now everyone at school knows that Chen Xun oppa used to be at USC, and you even came back to help us make a film!"
"They all want you to attend the screening, Oppa!"
"As a special guest!"
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow but did not respond immediately.
He does have some fame now, but a dropout went back to school specifically to participate in a student film screening!
That's a bit inappropriate!
Previously, his cameo appearances were just small-scale and limited to students.
There will definitely be many teachers, school leaders and professors attending the screening now. Given his current status, he might cause some trouble!
When Lee So-yeon heard no response from the other end of the phone, she became even more anxious!
"Oppa! Do you know how popular your name is on YouTube and Twitter right now? Han Lee's coin trick! If you could come, our screening would be a total hit!"
"And reporters will be coming! This is so important for us students, it's our first break!"
Lee So-yeon pleaded desperately, "Oppa~! Please! Just think of it as going back to your alma mater for a visit?"
"Oh, right! Professor Anderson will also be there. He knows you're coming back and even told me about it!"
Chen Xun's heart stirred.
Anderson is a professor at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Chen Xun even met him when he made a cameo appearance at the school!
"When?"
Lee So-yeon's voice suddenly became excited on the other end of the phone:
"Next Friday night! In the school's movie screening room! Oppa, you said yes?"
"I'll check the schedule with Rob for that day, and if everything's okay, I'll go!"
"Yes!"
Lee So-yeon's excited voice came through:
"I'm going to tell my classmates the good news right away! They'll go crazy!"
"Oh right, Oppa!"
She suddenly remembered something:
"If you actually come, could you please mention on Twitter or Instagram that you're looking forward to the USC student art screening?"
"Aigoo, this will definitely get our film even more attention!"
"no problem!"
Chen Xun readily agreed.
This will also benefit his future plans!
"Great!"
"You're the best oppa! I won't bother you anymore! I'll wait for your good news!"
Lee So-yeon hung up the phone in a flash!
Chen Xun shook his head, but a smile played on his lips.
He texted Rob to ask about his plans for Friday night.
Rob replied quickly:
"I don't have anything planned for that day, so remember to dress smartly when you go to school. You're our face now!"