Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 462: St. Helens Town
The engine hums.

Gazing at the vast blue Pacific Ocean in the distance, Li Luo withdrew his gaze from the porthole and continued to slowly flip through some life tips summarized by Manager Lin.

After Lin Yue's reminder.

At this time, he had already arrived at the west coast across the Pacific Ocean.

The filming of "Twilight" was carried out at the border of Oregon and Washington.

So after arriving in San Francisco.

Li Luo is now rushing to Portland, Oregon.

After a long period of preparation, the film "Twilight" started shooting some time ago. According to the schedule of the shooting notice, the crew made a long-distance call to Beijing.

Notify Li Luo that he can officially join the team.

He was busy with editing work before and of course had no time to deal with these things. Fortunately, Lin Yue arranged everything properly.

The visa to the United States was easily obtained with the help of Summit Entertainment.

All he needed to do.

Just go to the crew and do the job well.

Although acting in a Mary Sue movie was not challenging at all for Li Luo, the pressure still existed. This was a completely different shooting environment, and all the actors he faced were foreigners.

So this time at work, he felt he had to be cautious.

But in life.

This time he chose to go to the United States alone.

Li Luo didn't even have a few years of good life before he became unable to take care of himself.

That's all the scenes.

It's not necessary to have someone running around for you.

Moreover, there is no point in bringing Liu Wan and Zhao Xuejing. The two of them would be blind if they went to North America. Lin Yue, a top student who had studied abroad at the Wharton School of Business, could handle it easily, but the company cannot do without her.

The most important thing is that the crew said they had prepared a personal assistant for me.

So there is nothing to worry about.

All he needs to do is to familiarize himself with the situation in the United States.

Flip through the life tips in your hand.

Li Luo raised his eyebrows slightly.

"If you are stopped by the US police, you must follow their instructions throughout the process and do not overreact. Do not try to make any unnecessary moves before receiving the next step of instructions."

"Like searching pockets and stuff."

"If the US police consider your actions to be aggressive, you may be at risk of being shot."

“Avoid carrying large amounts of high-denomination cash on you. There is a risk of being mistaken for a drug dealer. Once the cash is searched, it is very likely to be seized by the police and there is almost no chance of recovering it.”

“Avoid traveling alone late at night.”

"If you find yourself in a neighborhood where people of color live, where public facilities are dilapidated, and where there is garbage and homeless people everywhere, find a way to get out of that environment as quickly as possible."

“Always carry small amounts of cash with you.”

"When you encounter a robbery, it can reduce the risk of angering the robber."

"Tipping culture is prevalent in North America. If you don't want to be chased out and scolded by the waiter when you go to a restaurant, it is best to give an appropriate tip. The amount is generally based on the proportion of the meal cost as follows"

There are some clauses here that Li Luo really cannot understand.

But America has its own national conditions.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Lin Yue has lived here for several years, so she wouldn't make up something to deceive herself.

"ladies and gentlemen"

The captain's broadcast overhead indicated that we were about to arrive at our destination.

Li Luo kept the tip.

And cover your nose at the same time.

next moment.

Kong Ma, sprayed with strong perfume, walked past with heavy steps. Li Luo didn't breathe a sigh of relief until she was far away. He had found it a little difficult to accept this when he went to Cannes.

Foreigners spray perfume as if they are risking their lives.

It was so choking.

It will probably take some time to get used to this feeling.

Rubbed his nose.

Li Luo looked at the large figure in front of him.

I have been to many places, including the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Sakura, Southeast Asia, and France, and have seen all kinds of charming stewardesses. But in America, it's different. I was directly upgraded from a stewardess to a flight attendant.

As the towering snow-capped Mount Hood came into view in the distance, the plane soon landed at Portland Airport.

Take the suitcase.

Li Luo walked easily among the foreigners. Although his height was not outstanding, he still attracted a lot of attention with his strong aura and handsome appearance.

After all, it's rare to find such handsome Asians in this place.

it's here.

In fact, he is the foreigner.

"plum?"

As he looked around, a tentative voice sounded.

His eyes quickly shifted over.

There were many people holding pick-up signs at the passenger exit. Among them was a white woman holding a small paper sign with the pinyin "luo li" printed on it. She looked over curiously.

America actually also has the surname Lee, which means grassland or someone who cuts down forests.

Written as lee.

The pronunciation is almost the same.

As a result, the other party's voice was quite clear and articulate.

"hello."

Turning around, Li Luo walked over with a smile on his face: "I'm Li."

"Mud howl."

The white woman greeted him awkwardly, then quickly abandoned the few Chinese words she had learned on the spur of the moment and greeted him with a big smile: "Welcome, Mr. Li, welcome to Portland."

"Based on the information I have, you can understand English, right?"

"Yes."

Li Luo smiled and held the other person's hand.

"That's good."

The woman breathed a sigh of relief and shook his arm enthusiastically: "You can call me Catherine. I'm the assistant assigned to you by the crew. If you have any questions during the next period of time, feel free to consult me."

“Including all situations in life and work.”

"Thank you."

Li Luo nodded.

The other party’s age is unknown, ranging from 18 to 30 years old.

Foreigners have always matured early.

Many teenagers aged fifteen or sixteen already look no different from adults.

The reason why he guessed that Catherine was no less than 18 years old was because the crew would most likely not arrange for a minor to pick her up at the airport, which would be too unreliable.

Blonde girl.

There are some freckles on her face.

Because she was wearing a coat, I couldn't tell what her figure was like.

But there is no arc at all.

The probability is average.

If you think all white girls are curvy and have great bodies, then you have probably been fooled by Hollywood. The film industry tends to attract handsome men and beautiful women, and ordinary people everywhere are actually the same.

Catherine was also quickly looking at Li Luo.

If it weren't for his mature and steady temperament, it wouldn't be a problem to say he was seventeen or eighteen years old.

The hair is black.

Eyes as bright as stars.

The skin is so delicate that the pores are almost invisible.

I envy her just by looking at her.

Although there are many handsome guys in the crew, there are very few who look as good as him. He also has a mysterious oriental charm and a strong self-confidence that I have never experienced with other Asians before.

At Catherine's call.

The two soon arrived at the parking lot outside.

Li Luo was greeted by a large Ford pickup truck, and he just threw the suitcase into the truck bed and that was it.

He didn't have any objections.

When I came to Hollywood, I was a newcomer.

Fang Long, Li Lianjie, Chow Yun-fat and others have also experienced this stage of hard work. It is the most foolish behavior to ask for treatment before showing any outstanding results.

After confirming that he was fine.

Catherine quickly shifted into gear and stepped on the accelerator to leave the airport.

As the largest city in Oregon, Portland has a climate that is very suitable for growing roses, and there are many rose plantations in the city, so it is called the City of Roses.

The beer industry is also quite developed, and it is the city with the most breweries in the world.

But Li Luo just looked around casually.

Soon lost interest.

From the outside, it looks like an ordinary small town, nothing special.

When he landed in San Francisco before, he was a little surprised. The feeling of the entire city spreading out in the huge bay area was quite shocking.

"Mr. Lee."

Glancing at Li Luo, Catherine began to explore his character: "Is this your first time in America?"

"Yes."

Li Luo withdrew his gaze from the window and responded with a smile: "Just call me Li."

"Wow."

The blonde girl turned her head and asked curiously, "It must feel different. I've never been to China. I heard it's a beautiful country with kung fu, pandas, and Chinese food."

"Wow, speaking of Chinese food, I really like General Tso's chicken."

"Feel sorry."

"If you don't feel sleepy, I think we need to communicate more. You know, communication is very important. In fact, a considerable part of my job is to help you integrate into the crew."

This is a chatterbox.

Before Li Luo could say anything, a bunch of words popped out.

Speak very quickly.

But Li Luo could barely understand it.

But I'm also very confused.

"of course."

He nodded and said blankly: "Communication is indeed important, but what is General Zuo's chicken?"

"What?"

Catherine was even more surprised than him. She widened her eyes and asked, "Your reaction is like this. Have you never eaten this dish? This is a delicacy that almost every Chinese restaurant has."

While talking.

While nodding heavily.

The blonde girl emphasized that she was not exaggerating at all.

"Never heard of it."

Li Luo thought about the domestic dishes and said that he had never heard of them.

“Where are the fortune cookies?”

Catherine's eyes widened even further.

"what is that?"

Li Luo continued to express his confusion.

"WTF?"

The blonde girl cursed and apologized to him quickly: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say bad words. You are a Chinese and you have never heard of General Zuo's chicken and fortune cookies!!!"

"Please, where are you from?"

After Catherine's excited explanation, Li Luo finally figured out that General Zuo's Chicken was a dish named after a famous general in the Qing Dynasty.

Sweet and sour, fried, and mixed with cauliflower.

Fortune cookies.

It is a must-have dessert after lunch.

Break it open before eating, and there will be a note hidden inside the cookie with some beautiful blessings about the eater's fortune for the day.

Li Luo nodded to him.

Make it clear who General Zuo is.

But before Catherine could be happy for long, she emphasized that China did not have the two classic and well-known Chinese dishes she mentioned, causing the other party to scream and say that they could not understand it at all.

During their constant communication, Li Luo also felt the cultural collision between the two places.

The tires keep spinning.

Continue walking north along the wide road.

After leaving the city, there are endless farms on both sides of the road, and the black pickup truck is roaring under the blue sky and white clouds.

From time to time we crossed winding rivers and soon entered the mountains.

Huge trees.

Show the natural scenery.

The large houses flashing by on the roadside, the carefully manicured lawns, the white and black people he saw when passing other cars, and the ubiquitous English signs, all made Li Luo realize that he had arrived on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

We drove about fifty kilometers on the road.

The car whizzed past a road sign that read "Welcome to St. Helens".

“This is a small town.”

Catherine slowed down the car and drove slowly through the boulevard. "Due to limited conditions, most of the crew members are staying in motels. I hope you don't mind. Also, I heard from Mr. Godfrey that you are also a film director?"

"And you won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes?" "Yes."

He first shook his head to indicate that he didn't mind, and then Li Luo said with certainty that it was right.

before coming over.

Lin Yue has reminded me of this.

You cannot be humble in front of Americans, and you must not hide your strength when it is time to show it.

Whenever American TV series or Hollywood movies involve campus plots, there are always bullying scenes. Arrogant cheerleaders and cool and awesome football team captains are almost standard.

Even though they generally have a negative image when it comes to these scenes.

But in fact, the American society is full of similar bullying culture, and it is so good at it, even extending to the international level.

I think you are not good enough.

Then just bully us openly.

All kinds of temptations and pushing the bottom line to seek the desired benefits.

And they don’t think there is anything wrong with it, but instead think it is a natural behavior.

I am better than you.

I should have more resources.

"Wow~"

After getting the confirmation, Catherine was amazed, and looked at Li Luo with a little more respect.

Don’t think that the Americans are the boss, we are the second.

He looks at everyone with sidelong glances.

However, in front of those old European aristocrats, many Americans still feel a little inferior deep down in their hearts. After all, their ancestors were impoverished and rough, and they have a bit of a country bumpkin feeling.

This subtle psychology can be judged from the fact that they are proud of their blood, emphasize their family name, and like to trace their roots.

This is no way.

The cultural heritage is really too weak.

And now this young oriental man has actually conquered the Cannes Film Festival that Europeans are so proud of.

This achievement made Catherine look at him differently.

As the steering wheel turns.

The pickup truck quickly drove into the motel along the cement road between two large trees.

The whole building has a concave structure.

Two floors.

Just taking a quick look around, there are at least dozens of guest rooms.

It is no problem to accommodate a hundred people.

There are many RVs and trucks parked in the spacious parking lot in the middle, with various signs, lights, costumes, props, etc. posted on them.

Although the sign is in English.

But it finally allowed Li Luo to regain some familiar feelings.

Push the door and get out.

As the treetops around him swayed, the cold, refreshing air blew towards him, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

“This is a restaurant.”

We got out of the car together. Catherine waved and pointed to the right side of the first floor. "Free meals are provided for the crew members. If you feel that the food does not suit your appetite, I can also accompany you to the town."

"Thank you."

Li Luo shook his head in thanks, looked at his watch and said, "If possible, I'd like to rest for a while."

The flight lasted more than ten hours.

He just wanted to lie down for a while.

As for the time difference.

He doesn't need to pour this thing out at all, he has long been accustomed to the day and night working mode.

"of course."

Catherine nodded quickly.

Li Luo took his suitcase and followed the other party's guidance, walked up the stairs from the left, and then walked along the corridor to a room near the outside and stopped.

Room number 218.

He liked this number very much, and looking outside there was a quiet town.

Roofs of various colors are looming among the treetops.

Don't tell me yet.

This place has a great outdoor environment, with tall trees almost everywhere in the town.

It's like being in a garden.

"Mr. Lee."

Catherine opened the door swiftly and handed him the key: "This is where you will be living for the next few days. If you feel uncomfortable, please feel free to communicate with me."

"This is a one-time call, and the call fee has been prepaid."

"The first one is my number."

"the second."

"It is Mr. Godfrey's contact information."

"Mr. Godfrey is working on the set. He asked Mr. Li Luo to take a rest and meet you when he returns."

Catherine didn’t just prepare the call.

She also took out a printed copy of the notes.

After emphasizing again that he could contact her at any time if needed, he smiled and bowed before leaving.

Flying across the Pacific Ocean would definitely not allow Li Luo to start working right away today; even oxen and horses cannot be ordered around like that.

That day he was asked to adjust to the time difference.

"and many more."

Stopping the other person, Li Luo took out a stack of twenty-dollar bills from his pocket.

He was a little at a loss.

I don't know how much tip is appropriate in this situation.

“No tip required.”

Catherine could see what he meant, and took a step back with a smile: "This is my job. I am very happy to serve Mr. Li. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the next period of time."

"Thank you."

After making sure that the other party was not being polite, Li Luo put the money away and shook hands with a little force to express his gratitude.

Wait until the blonde leaves.

He walked into the room carrying his suitcase.

Close the door behind you.

The accommodation is about 20 square meters. Next to the 1.8-meter bed is a small round table and two chairs. There is air conditioning, a wardrobe and a large-butt TV in the room. There is an independent bathing space inside.

Walk on the carpet.

The wooden floor beneath me creaked slightly.

With a satisfied smile, Li Luo turned over the suitcase, opened it, and began to pack his personal belongings.

Four or five star hotels are available.

He was not vague about the hotel, as long as he didn't have to share a room with others.

After all, he is nominally the second male lead, although he had fewer roles in the first film. Wick Godfrey would not do such an outrageous thing.

The $100,000 salary was paid.

It's not a big deal.

All kinds of clothes were put away in different categories, and the more expensive items were stuffed into the safe inside.

Towels and toiletries are also properly placed.

Wait until all this is done.

He also made a long-distance call to Lin Yue, Xu Qing and others to report his safety.

Li Luo did not publicize his trip to the United States to shoot a movie, and only a few people knew that he was there to film.

In his opinion, this kind of thing.

Of course it would be interesting if it was accidentally exposed by someone.

Lehe smiled.

Li Luo lit a cigar and walked into the bathroom. He took a comfortable hot bath before returning to bed.

I can't sleep for a while.

He curiously picked up the remote control and turned on the TV.

News, news, Friends, World War II documentaries, the TV kept jumping with pictures.

"God!!!"

As the repairman in front of the sink on the TV pressed down the wrench hard, the broken water pipe splashed water, causing the blonde housewife in pajamas standing behind to scream in confusion.

Under the splash of water.

The silk nightgown instantly fits her curvy body.

A big thunder appeared.

His fingers stopped instantly and he quickly turned down the volume.

I didn't expect that I could still watch something in the motel. Lying on the soft big bed, Li Luo looked at the TV with a smile, taking a puff of cigar from time to time, and soon fell asleep in the air-conditioning.

In a daze.

The chaotic noise woke Li Luo up.

At first he was a little dazed, wondering why the people outside sounded so strange.

After a few seconds of daze.

Looking at the unfamiliar ceiling, he finally recovered.

Now I have come to an unknown small town in North America, so naturally I will no longer hear the familiar Chinese.

Look at your watch.

It's already seven o'clock in the evening.

Rubbing his face vigorously, he quickly threw back the quilt and took off his pants and T-shirt.

Tidy up your appearance.

Just put on your coat.

"Dong dong dong."

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door.

Put down your coat.

Li Luo went over and opened the door.

The person standing outside the door obviously didn't expect the door to open so quickly, and was halfway through yawning when he met Li Luo's gaze.

Big nose.

His beard is gray.

He was wearing a pair of black-framed glasses.

The other party was none other than Wick Godfrey, the producer of "Twilight". After not seeing him for a few months, this guy seemed to have not changed much and was still smiling.

"Wow~~~"

The white woman standing next to Godfrey was frightened by the sudden scene before her eyes and took a step back, unable to help but exclaim in admiration.

No other reason.

At this time, Li Luo was wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

The chest muscles bulge.

The abdominal muscles are also faintly visible.

The muscles on the arms are clearly defined and look very powerful.

Plus this face.

Li Luo's masculine charm is particularly impactful.

The brown-haired woman who uttered the compliment had an ordinary look but a plump figure, giving off the air of a mature young woman. She was none other than Stephenie Meyer, the original author of "Twilight."

"Mr. Godfrey."

"Ms. Meyer."

Li Luo stretched out his hand, smiled and nodded: "Long time no see, how have you been recently?"

This time, I greet you.

The two quickly came to their senses.

He shook hands with her and expressed his warm welcome.

"You've lost a lot of weight!"

Looking at Li Luo's figure, Stephanie's tone quickly changed from questioning to confirmation.

Still looks strong though.

But compared to Cannes, she has lost a lot of weight.

Body shape looks.

It gives people a more slender feeling.

"Yes."

Li Luo nodded, looked at the original author and smiled, "Jacob had not yet transformed when he met Isabella. According to the description in the novel, he was taller than his peers at this time and looked more mature than his actual age."

"He's also tall and thin."

"So I lost a lot of weight during this period. I hope I won't disappoint you."

Not a single disappointment.

Such dedication of the actors is what both the producers and the original authors want. Seeing Li Luo who is more in line with the image in the novel, Stephenie Meyer and Wick Godfrey are all smiling with joy.

"Producer, Mel."

Amid the two people's laughter, a curious voice sounded.

As the figure flashed.

A pair of deep and bright eyes appeared in front of Li Luo, and the delicate facial features made his heart skip a beat.

(End of this chapter)