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

Chapter 606 Beverly Hills
Hearing the numbers from the agent.

Pattinson, who had just joined the cast, was so surprised he almost fainted. He never expected that producer Godfrey would offer him such a lucrative contract before the sequel, New Moon, was even finished filming.

the other side.

Christine also looked excited.

The apples in front of her were rosy and fragrant, making her want to take a bite.

As long as you agree.

Your wealth will increase dramatically.

If they wait, Christine doesn't know how well the second film will perform.

She still vividly remembers the negative reviews she received when "Twilight" was released, and no one knows what kind of impact these negative comments will have on the box office of the sequel.

Equally excited.

And there was Garcia, sitting not far from Li Luo and Emmanuel.

The written numbers are not visible.

But she could always hear the phrase "seven million dollars" clearly. The moment she heard it, a golden light suddenly appeared in Li Luo's eyes, and the foreign girl involuntarily squeezed her thighs together tightly.

millionaire.

They are already among the wealthy class in North America.

You can easily buy a house with a lawn in front and a swimming pool in the back for a few hundred thousand dollars, and buy a pretty good car for a few tens of thousands more dollars.

Thus, they live an enviable, wealthy life.

The student loan that had been suffocating him could be paid off in the blink of an eye.

And now.

All Li Luo needed to do was answer "OK".

This incredibly handsome guy could easily earn far more wealth than he ever dreamed of, a fortune he never knew he'd ever have the chance to earn in his lifetime.

It's just weird.

She looked at Li Luo, puzzled.

He didn't seem particularly excited to the other party.

"Ok?"

Emmanuel also sensed something was wrong.

The excitement in his eyes as an artist quickly faded, replaced by hesitation and contemplation.

"What are you thinking?"

"More?"

Emmanuel posed two questions to Li Luo in quick succession and quickly put down his cup: "Listen carefully, I'm 100% on your side, but I have to admit that Godfrey's offer is very generous."

"We're going to double your pay and add an extra million dollars before we've even finished filming New Moon."

"This is a number that everyone can only dream of."

"really."

Li Luo agreed with him, then gently swirled the whiskey in her hand: "But what if the box office continues to be a huge success? What if New Moon's box office performance is even better than Twilight's?"

Bright eyes.

He just stared at Emmanuel.

The contract in front of me is really good, and this apple covered in honey is not poisonous at all; it is indeed delicious and juicy enough.

But apples also come in different sizes.

Fruit picked from the tree before it's ripe will never be as sweet and delicious as naturally ripened fruit.

"Uh"

Emanuel was stunned for a moment. He thought about it carefully and said, "I understand what you mean. If the sequel does better at the box office, the salary will certainly be more generous."

"but."

"Can you be 100% sure it would be better?"

With his hands clasped in front of him, Emmanuel said very seriously, "Moreover, judging from the time clause, Pattinson and Christine are very likely facing the same choice as you."

"They said YES."

You said no.

"So what will happen next?"

“I’ve considered what you’re saying. To put it bluntly, we’re in a gamble right now. Godfrey has placed his bet, but it’s not enough for you to just follow suit.”

"We don't have enough chips!"

Extend your fingers forward.

Emmanuel slammed his fist on the table.

He had, of course, thought of what Li Luo was thinking. The reason why the production company suddenly brought forward the plan was simply because they were betting that the sequel would do well at the box office and wanted to finalize the contract and start filming before the box office results were fresh out of the box office.

It is used to save on film production costs.

Faced with the lure of skyrocketing salaries and unpredictable risks, actors don't think too much about it; in fact, they don't have much of a choice.

The power struggle between actors and producers often occurs.

In these situations, the actor usually ends up failing.

The reason is very simple.

There will always be actors who can't resist temptation, and at that time, it won't make any difference if only one person steps forward.

If the vast majority of actors have already signed contracts, and Summit Entertainment insists on pushing forward with the production plan, the person who disagrees is very likely to be ousted or receive a lower offer.

You don't accept it.

Then you'll be completely finished.

This is the power of time-limited clauses; no one knows what the consequences will be if you refuse.

In addition, Godfrey's offer was not bad.

Even if Emmanuel realized this, he still believed that agreeing to the other party's terms was the best option, rather than taking such an unpredictable risk.

"I understand."

Under Emmanuel's gaze, Li Luo slowly nodded: "So the problem now is that we don't have enough chips."

"what?"

The super agent was completely bewildered.

There's always a way to free up more than a month in the schedule. All we need to do is concentrate Li Luo's scenes and stagger their filming times. If the two production teams coordinate well, there shouldn't be any problems.

Godfrey has now stated that he doesn't mind Li Luo filming multiple projects simultaneously; the only thing to consider is whether Li Luo himself is willing to do so.

Of course, there's also the question of whether you have the energy to keep up.

However, the other party seems to be less than satisfied with seven million dollars.

Emmanuel certainly hoped that Li Luo could get as much as possible, but sometimes one cannot be blindly confident. Industry veterans had conducted various evaluations of this film project.

Given the various negative reviews and the dismal box office performance of "Twilight".

Let alone surpassing the achievements of the first part.

Even if the final box office of the sequel is slightly lower, Summit Entertainment will still be able to celebrate wildly with champagne.

But this result...

That's not enough to justify Li Luo demanding a higher salary.

Moreover, let alone demanding a high salary, by then the production company might have already kicked him out of the project. Although he has a certain influence in Hollywood, he has no way to interfere in such matters.

"Feel sorry."

Li Luo thought for a moment, then downed the strong liquor in his glass in one gulp: "This matter is very important. I need to think about it for a while. Ali, you can watch TV here for a bit."

I'll give you my final answer later.

"OK."

Although puzzled, Emmanuel could offer no other answer.

Li Luo smiled and nodded to Garcia, then stood up and strode out the back door, his figure gradually disappearing into the night-shrouded beach.

The two people left inside stared at each other.

I hurriedly turned on the TV.

The blonde woman quietly sat back in her original seat, appearing quite calm on the surface, but the excitement in her eyes was impossible to suppress, regardless of whether she accepted or rejected the seven million dollars.

For her.

Both of these are very shocking things.

On TV, the rugby player was sprinting wildly with the ball, but Emmanuel had no interest in watching. Instead, he was quickly calculating how he would persuade Li Luo if he still refused.

Such generous terms.

In his view, he should have readily agreed.

What was supposed to be a meeting to coordinate filming schedules inexplicably turned into a discussion about whether or not to take the job.

He smiled helplessly.

Emanuel poured himself a full glass of whiskey.

ten minutes.

Or twenty minutes.

Emmanuel didn't know how much time had passed.

The back door creaked softly, and a cool sea breeze quickly rushed into the room.

Emmanuel and Garcia quickly looked up. The former's wine glass trembled slightly as he stared wide-eyed at the pretty girl who had appeared with Li Luo.

"so."

Li Luo flashed his pearly white teeth and gestured with his thumb to the side, asking, "Do I have enough chips now?"

"good evening."

Kristen tucked her hair behind her ears and smiled.

"Bang~"

The glass finally slipped from his grasp and tumbled onto the carpet, instantly filling the room with an extremely rich aroma of whiskey.

"how did you do it?"

"you sure?"

"Please, are you that confident?"

"Damn it, how did you manage to convince Christine to stand with you on something that involves her own interests? What if she suddenly changes her mind? What if she can't resist the pressure and temptation?"

"In that case."

"We will be in an extremely awkward situation."

Inside the actors' rest area, voices filled with confusion could be heard continuously.

"Shut up."

Li Luo took a swig of whiskey and looked helplessly to the side: "Just do as I say. Tell them my schedule is too full and I can't make time for filming, at least not this year."

"Try not to upset Godfrey."

"Haven't you already received the relevant shooting information? Use my schedule to emphasize to him that this is not a subjective factor."

"Besides, didn't you tell me to get along well with the two lead actors?"

"What's the problem now?"

A series of rhetorical questions followed.

Make Emmanuel shut up completely.

The production team can withstand the pressure to replace one actor, but they absolutely cannot afford to replace both the female lead and the second male lead. The anger of the fans is something they simply cannot handle.

The bargaining chips that Li Luo brought in could indeed tip the scales.

The two join forces.

That was enough to make the production company back down.

He just couldn't understand why Li Luo had such strong confidence, and he couldn't understand how this guy had managed to persuade Christine.

However, Emmanuel is now very clear about one thing.

That's what's next.

All I could do was pray.

Hopefully, the sequel will be well-made, and hopefully the box office performance won't drop too much. Otherwise, let alone raising salaries, it's uncertain whether we can even maintain the seven million dollar mark.

"plum!"

A loud shout rang out from not far away.

"coming."

After downing several large gulps of whiskey, Li Luo quickly took off his jacket, revealing his sexy muscles, patted Emmanuel on the shoulder, and jogged forward.

Looking around at the busy staff and the rows of water trucks displayed all around.

grin.

He quickened his pace a bit more.

If my memory serves me right, the Twilight series has maintained a very good box office performance; I vaguely recall that the first film actually had the lowest box office in the series.

Obtain key information.

He won't be tempted by seven million dollars.

That set.

It doesn't work on myself.

However, Emmanuel's analysis last night made a lot of sense. It's no use for me to refuse this condition. If the two main characters sign the contract, I will have to sign it whether I want to or not.

Even after 48 hours.

If Godfrey wants to sign another contract, he will definitely try to drive down his price.

Business is business.

Nobody wants to earn less.

He also wanted to earn more money, which meant he could simply sign the contract later and postpone filming for a while, whether it was an extra million or two million dollars.

Those are all banknotes.

There's no reason not to earn it!
Fortunately, he had Christine's trust and support; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sell himself to a higher bidder.

"Are you ready?"

The director pulled his coat tighter around himself and turned to look at Li Luo, who was running towards him.

"Yes."

Li Luo nodded readily.

"What about you?"

The director then looked at the female lead, who was wearing jeans and a hoodie.

"no problem."

Christine nodded in agreement.

"Thanks for your hard work."

After clapping and offering encouragement to the two, the director immediately ran off to the side.

"Pfft~~~"

The water trucks on site immediately began operating.

Water splashed up everywhere, and countless raindrops fell on the two people standing in the open space, quickly wetting Li Luo's short hair and making his upper body muscles stick to countless glistening water droplets.

Although Christine's hair and clothes were soaked, she didn't care at all. The guy chuckled.

His gaze swept fiercely over the abs in front of him.

"No regrets?"

Li Luo put his hands on his hips and looked at the 19-year-old foreign girl with a smile.

"will not."

Wiping the raindrops from her face, Christine grinned and lifted her pointed chin: "You're right, I have confidence in myself, and even more confidence in you. Anyway, I'll do whatever you say."

Hesitation is inevitable, after all, it involves millions of dollars.

Even with her close relationship with Li Luo, she still had her own ideas when it came to this fortune, but Christine was eventually persuaded.

As long as I and Li Luo advance and retreat together.

There will be no risk of being eliminated.

It's worth taking the gamble for a bigger reward.

"Thank you."

Li Luo extended his palm, raised his eyebrows, and said, "It won't be long before you reap a rich reward for this trust!"

"I believe you!"

Christine promptly slapped him across the face.

The foreign woman turned around and ran quickly towards the pickup truck parked not far away, braving the artificial rain.

Light in step.

The grass splashed with water as I stepped on it.

Although dressed simply, the vibrant energy of an American girl was undeniable, drawing the attention of the crew on set to this beautiful girl who had captivated countless teenagers.

A cordon was set up several hundred meters away.

Security personnel nervously watched the groups of young men and women from the town, fearing that someone might sneak in and disrupt the film crew's shooting.

Despite being extremely careful.

They failed to notice that the bushes in the nearby stream were trembling unnaturally.

"Go for it! Go for it!"

Emmanuel stood up, cupped his hands to his mouth, and shouted loudly.

The staff quickly took their positions.

As the director shouted "Action!" through the megaphone, Li Luo immediately strode forward expressionlessly, raindrops falling on his prominent muscles, making the pickup truck behind him almost invisible.

There was a bang.

The car doors slammed shut.

Christine angrily walked over the cabin and across the wooden bridge over the creek, repeatedly calling out to Li Luo to stop.

What followed was a series of questions and misunderstandings.

Standing behind the monitor.

Emmanuel clicked his tongue repeatedly as he looked at the abs that appeared on the screen. He had never seen such a figure before. No wonder Li Luo had such strong confidence in this sequel. Those teenage girls would go crazy looking at it.

"Sam just wanted to help me, don't blame him for it."

"If you want to blame someone."

With his full chest heaving, Li Luo spoke quickly as he looked at the girl who was filled with surprise: "Blame those filthy vampires you like! Yes, I'm talking about the Karen family."

The camera zooms in.

Christine winked in shock, about to offer an explanation.

"what!!!"

A sudden scream echoed across the set.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, two people suddenly sprang out of the creek next to Li Luo and Christine, their faces flushed and screaming as they rushed frantically toward the two people who were filming.

While running.

He even threw off his T-shirt.

"Waterfa!"

The two pairs of swaying, full curves left everyone on the scene dumbfounded.

This naturally includes Li Luo.

He watched helplessly as the lively Lei Zi rushed towards him, the mole on his fair skin clearly visible.

"Jacob!!!"

Accompanied by a thunderous scream, two female fans who suddenly appeared leaped into the air.

She held him tightly in her arms, keeping him close to her.

Tengteng took several steps back.

Christine was utterly dumbfounded.

But when she saw Li's face, which was distorted from being squeezed, she couldn't help but clutch her stomach and laugh wildly.

"Please."

Get them out of here!

"Security, security, what are the security guards doing in this damn world?!"

Looking at the staff who rushed over to help Li Luo out of the predicament, and the two female fans who were shirtless and impossible to pry apart, Emmanuel was so shocked that his jaw dropped.

Garcia was both amused and exasperated.

She's used to this kind of thing by now!

The resort's security personnel frequently catch fans trying to sneak in, which has scared everyone so much that they're now afraid to hold parties on the beach for fear of these enthusiastic fans infiltrating the area.

The water truck continued to operate, with the blower whirring loudly.

Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty.

The performance on set continued.

At this moment, Los Angeles was bathed in sunshine, but Godfrey, sitting in the office of Summit Entertainment, was not in a good mood because of the bright weather. Instead, he stared at the monitor in front of him with a furrowed brow.

Even though the computer wasn't turned on, he stared at it for almost half an hour.

Never imagined.

After returning to work, I received two pieces of bad news in quick succession.

First, Emmanuel called to say that Li Luo's schedule was completely full. Although they had communicated with the Chinese production team, they simply couldn't adjust the schedule.

Filming is not expected to be available until February next year.

Furthermore, to prove they weren't lying, they even sent themselves two copies of the relevant preparation information, giving incredibly compelling reasons.

after this.

That's Christine's agent.

The female lead's schedule was fine, but the other party still flatly rejected the offer!

the reason is simple.

I want to go on vacation with my family.

The reason given is truly impeccable.

Since starting her promotional tour last year, Kristen has been almost constantly on the go. It wasn't until she returned to the film set that she was able to escape the constant stream of cameras. It's perfectly normal for her to want to relax for a few months.

Although I understand.

Godfrey was still extremely depressed.

What's the point of resting at nineteen? Which actor doesn't seize the time to make money after becoming famous? Now, he's even being rejected for such a generous salary.

On the contrary, Pattinson was very decisive and called me last night to agree to renew the contract.

What's the use of just having the male lead's consent?

He pursed his lips.

Godfrey immediately grabbed the landline on the table and dialed his secretary's short number: "Book me a flight to Vancouver, the sooner the better."

With a crisp snap.

The phone hangs up.

Godfrey quickly arrived in the town of Tofino and resumed his lobbying efforts.

It's not just him.

They also dragged Pattinson, who had already agreed, into the mix.

Godfrey tried every possible way to persuade Christine, appealing to her emotions and reasoning with her. After all, compared to the seasoned veteran Li Luo, the 19-year-old Christine was obviously easier to convince.

She further stated that the other actors in the production crew had already agreed to renew their contracts, and under the pressure of the group, it would be easy to change her mind.

As long as we can win over Christine.

Li's schedule could then be forcibly adjusted.

Although I really admire Li Luo as a dedicated actor, my position always dictates my thinking, and Godfrey will never miss an opportunity to appropriately control his salary increases.

Unfortunately.

Despite his best efforts.

He even privately expressed his willingness to give Kristen a few hundred thousand more in salary.

To his disappointment, the 19-year-old girl's attitude was even more determined than he had imagined. She insisted on taking a break and did not want to film and promote the movie at the same time.

When they finally came out of the house.

Looking at the house radiating light in the distance, Godfrey, clinging to his last hope, beckoned Pattinson to walk over.

If we can successfully persuade Li Luo to accept the conditions.

He could also help exert some influence to change Christine's mind.

Unfortunately.

The wish was destined to remain unfulfilled.

With the female lead and the second male lead forming a secret alliance, the 48-hour deadline no longer posed any threat. Under Pattinson's extremely disappointed gaze, Godfrey directly declared the back-to-back filming plan a failure.

They watched as the nearly ten million dollars they were about to receive vanished into thin air.

Pattinson was extremely frustrated.

I wasn't in the right state of mind for the next few days of filming.

Li Luo and Christine pretended nothing had happened. Not everyone can remain calm in the face of the temptation of wealth, and it was even less likely that the two of them would explain their thoughts to Pattinson.

Such confrontations with the production company can be done covertly, but openly forming cliques is just asking for trouble.

Given the other party's impulsive behavior, it will only cause more trouble later.

What if he's a blabbermouth?

Li Luozhen is at risk of being kicked out of the game.

Amid this somewhat stiff atmosphere, filming for "Twilight: New Moon" continued to move forward.

In the blink of an eye.

Then it was the end of May.

After Niki, Lutz, and other actors finished filming.

After nearly two months of filming, Li Luo also reached the end of her filming in the "Twilight" crew.

There was no reluctance whatsoever.

Christine laughed and gave him a hug.

Anyway, they would meet in a few days, and there would be a flurry of global promotions in a few months. The foreign woman secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to get some rest.

Sometimes I eat too much.

That's something they can't handle!

Amidst the applause and whistles of the crew, Li Luo, beaming with smiles, formally bid farewell to the town of Tofino with a series of hugs.

Los Angeles.

The California sunshine was shattered by the roar of the van.

The vehicle moved forward along the narrow road, constantly winding its way up the Beverly Ridge.

The houses, each with its own unique design, the meticulously manicured lawns, the clean and tidy roads, and the occasional sports car driving by from the opposite side all indicate that this is definitely a middle-class or higher residential community.

In fact it is.

Beverly Hills is practically synonymous with wealth in Los Angeles.

The so-called Beverly Hills.

It is both a mountain range and a mini-city completely surrounded by Los Angeles.

Due to its unique geographical location, the hilltop offers panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean.

As a result, it has attracted countless celebrities and wealthy people to gather here. Because of these people, Beverly Hills has extremely high tax revenue and its own city council, police department, and fire department.

Regarding community health and residential safety.

Of course, there's nothing to say.

In fact, this is the case in the United States: the wealthier the community, the better the security, because there is enough funding to recruit enough personnel and equip it with powerful police equipment.

The poorer the community, the scarcer the police resources.

In this country.

No one would find this strange.

I don't have any money!
Who the hell would risk their life for you?

Sunlight shone through the car window, making Li Luo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, squint.

Filming is finished.

He wasn't in a hurry to return to China.

Whether it's attending the MTV Movie Awards or the premiere of Wahlberg's "The Hangover," he has to stay in Los Angeles for a while, and also catch up with his American sweetheart.

We filmed for five or six months.

Before officially joining the cast of "Empresses in the Palace," I need to take a break.

Take a break and relax.

While we're at it, we can practice our marksmanship and such.

Now that I'm a minor celebrity in Hollywood, I can't live in Wahlberg's or Jessica's house every day. Having my own place is a must.

Therefore, Li Luo contacted his agent early on and asked Emmanuel to help him rent a house in Beverly Hills.

There are houses here worth tens of millions of dollars everywhere.

But not all of them are super-rich.

I can't afford to live in those luxurious mansions worth tens or hundreds of millions right now, but renting a house worth a million or two million dollars is no problem.

Let's not buy it yet.

Let's see if we can find a comfortable place to stay.

The freehold ownership of American houses sounds quite tempting, but the high property taxes and various maintenance costs are a real pain. I'll wait until I earn more dollars before I think about how to have fun.

The vehicle gradually slowed down.

A white house on a hillside came into view, followed by Emanuel leaning against the front of a Ford.

The horn sounded softly.

The super agent quickly looked up.

Taking off his sunglasses, Emmanuel smiled, revealing his neat teeth.

(End of this chapter)