Global Film Emperor

Chapter 110 Rejecting the Golden Eagle (First Update)
An old-fashioned clock hangs in the room, its hands ticking away with each tick—a sound that might be a source of nightmares for many children before bedtime.

The room was very quiet, with only the sound of a man's even breathing. The clock struck six-thirty, not a second earlier, when the phone alarm went off.

"I think."

The next second, a hand reached onto the bedside table and instantly turned off the phone's ringtone. The person opened their eyes abruptly, showing no signs of drowsiness from just waking up.

"It's another damn new day."

Lu Ze didn't enter the system space to study last night, but he felt much more energetic than usual. This was probably because when he usually studied in the system, although his organs were resting, his brain was still working rapidly.

Moreover, that feeling of mental exhaustion has disappeared, and I feel much better than I did two days ago. I no longer feel completely drained.

Very good.

With his face no longer stiff and expressionless, and in a good mood, Lu Ze put on his slippers and went to the bathroom to brush his teeth. He found that he had unconsciously put on a bright and sunny smile in the mirror.

He had a dream last night, it seemed to be a nightmare, he can't remember any of the details, but it was quite scary.

If you can't remember it, then stop thinking about it. Humming a little tune, spit out some toothpaste foam, take a sip of water, and like a naughty child, squeeze a stream of water into the sink.

His phone played a popular love song, which he tossed onto the bed. He then began packing his luggage, preparing to head to Baiqing City.

"Zixuan? Hey! Wake up."

As he pulled his suitcase and pushed open the door, his gaze swept over a white ball on the floor. Yes, it was a ball. At first, Lu Ze thought it was a trash bag, but upon closer inspection, he realized it looked like Wang Zixuan's down jacket.
She curled up in her down jacket, leaning against the wall like a ball. When Lu Ze lifted her hood, he found she was already asleep.

Suddenly, I remembered what Wang Zixuan had said to me last night. After thinking about it for a moment, I realized what was going on. That girl is incredibly stubborn, like a donkey.

I wasn't thinking straight last night, and I actually left her at the entrance of the farmhouse and walked away. I guess she walked to the hotel after the car drove off. I don't need to think twice; someone with her personality would definitely do something like that.

"Good morning, Brother Lu. I'm going to buy you breakfast."

The hotel corridor was dusty and no one was wiping it. Her little hands were covered in dust, and she rubbed her eyes with her eyes half-closed. She didn't waste a drop of the dust, but wiped it all over her eye sockets, as if her eyes had been punched in the eye.

Seemingly a little embarrassed, she tried to change the subject the next second after waking up. Her legs were still numb from sleeping, so she limped away, ready to slip away.

"Stand right there! How did you get here last night!"

"Walking here"

Holding the corner of the down jacket with both hands, Lu Ze watched her rub her hands against the white down jacket. He was angry, but also very touched, and his thoughts were in turmoil.

"You've got some nerve! Walking several miles in the dark? The national highway is full of big trucks, aren't you afraid something might happen? What if there are highway robbers again? Where can you run to? Aren't you scared?"

Her face remained expressionless as she stared intently at Lu Ze, pursed her lips, and said nothing, her hand still rubbing against her down jacket.
"Wash your face before you come inside!"

Lu Ze took the key and reopened the door. He leaned against the door and watched her wash her face. Her small hands were not big and were like bear paws, unable to be separated.

This girl seems to have some mental issues. This isn't Lu Ze swearing; she genuinely has some problems, almost like paranoia. She's incredibly stubborn, and nothing can sway her. Lu Ze had also suffered from paranoia—no, it should be called obsessive-compulsive disorder—in the system space, so he felt a certain familiarity with some of Wang Zixuan's actions. He wondered what had happened to her that made her like this.

Actually, this isn't really a flaw; it's just that sometimes it backfires, leading to some ridiculous and laughable situations.

When Zhuang Yu and the others saw Wang Zixuan after they got up, they were quite frightened. It was because it was a cold winter night, and it was too easy for a girl to get into trouble. If something happened, not only would they have to take responsibility, but after spending more than two months together, everyone had developed a good impression of this 1.5-meter-tall girl. If something happened, they would definitely feel guilty.

Several "older brothers" who were more than ten or even twenty years older than Wang Zixuan scolded her, and she could only lower her head and look at her feet to accept it.

Lu Ze didn't bother with her. If he didn't scold her to teach her a lesson, she might do something stupid next time. If it were Lu Nan, Lu Ze would have thrown her into a pot and stewed her.

They accompanied her back to the farmhouse to pack her luggage. The villagers had a very good relationship with the film crew over the past two months. When they learned that they were leaving, they insisted on taking Zhuang Yu and Lu Ze and the others out for a drink, telling them to stay until tomorrow.

Because it was almost the end of the year and they were in a hurry to finish the work, Lu Ze and his team declined the villagers' offer of help. Even so, they still had to load a truckload of farm produce such as sweet potatoes, eggs, pork, and potatoes before they could leave.

It takes more than an hour to drive from the village to the city. Lu Ze glanced at Wang Zixuan beside him. She had been squatting outside Lu Ze's door all night and definitely couldn't sleep well.

Now, as soon as she gets in the car, she closes her eyes and falls asleep within two minutes, her head resting against the car window, not even bothering to keep her scalp warm. Lu Ze is amazed that this girl even snores in her sleep.

The road was easy to walk on, but there were bound to be some minor bumps. She leaned against the window, and her snoring was so loud it vibrated, making Lu Ze want to laugh but afraid of waking her up. He could only look at the scenery outside the window to distract himself.

He put his phone on vibrate, and it rang as soon as he put it aside. Lu Ze picked up the phone, glanced at it, answered the call, and responded softly.

"Director Cheng."

"Lu Ze, there's something I want to talk to you about. Are you going to the Golden Eagle Awards?"

The Golden Eagle Award is held every two years on February 1st. Lu Ze had already seen the list of nominees online some time ago.

He didn't win either the Most Popular Supporting Actor or Best Supporting Actor awards because the list was announced three days after the broadcast of Forensic Qin Ming. So it's a pity he won't be able to win these awards this year.

Lu Ze had considered whether attending the Golden Eagle Awards would be beneficial for him. Certainly, because he is currently very popular, but the show has been airing for more than two months, and his popularity has begun to decline.

Now he needs to attend some events to increase his exposure. Going to the Golden Eagle Awards, even if he doesn't win an award, it's still good to get some exposure.

But looking at himself in the rearview mirror now, with his unshaven beard, rough skin from the wind and sun, and the fact that he can't cut his hair, is it appropriate for him to go now? If he scares his fans into unfollowing him, that would be terrible.

Most importantly, compared to attending those kinds of events, Lu Ze felt that filming was more important. To be realistic, if he did well in this film, he could win an award—a film award! He really didn't want to delay filming for the Golden Eagle Award, even if it only delayed the schedule and affected his performance.

"I'm sorry, Director Cheng, I'm currently filming in Qiqihar, so I probably won't be able to attend the Golden Eagle Awards."

"Alright then, then you should focus on filming."

Cheng Yuan also felt a little regretful, not because he missed Lu Ze so much. "The Capital Youth" had already begun preparing for its third run. Lu Ze was now popular, and with the equally popular Jiang Wenshu, "The Capital Youth" would become a show starring two traffic stars and two hot newcomers. With such a lineup, if they went to the Golden Eagle Awards to show off, the third run rights could be sold for a higher price, right?
But Lu Ze didn't want to come, so he couldn't really ask him to. He hung up the phone, feeling somewhat disappointed but helpless.

(End of this chapter)