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

Chapter 638 New York City That Never Sleeps

"Ding-dong, ding-dong."

The doorbell rang sharply.

After a while, the door finally clicked open.

"plum!"

Emmanuel was about to burst into laughter and offer a hug when he suddenly stopped in shock: "Holy shit, you actors are all crazy, damn it."

Li Luo standing in front of me was just like when we first met.

Is this a problem?
Very much so.

You know, the last time Emmanuel saw him, this guy was as muscular as a typical Hollywood tough guy, but now he's back to the clean-cut, handsome idol that teenagers love so much these days.

Li Luo's body shape changed so quickly, it was almost like blowing up a balloon.

Although we hadn't seen each other for more than two months.

It still surprised him.

"Thanks for the compliment."

Wrapped in a bathrobe, Li Luo smiled and gave him a hug, then took the suit bag from his hand: "Didn't I send you my body data? It's for this custom-made suit."

"What's so surprising about you?"

"That's different."

Emmanuel shook his head repeatedly and followed them into the luxury suite of the five-star hotel.

At this moment.

Li Luo is already on the other side of the ocean.

He now resides on the upper floors of a five-star hotel near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York City, overlooking the economic and cultural center of the entire United States.

The Empire State Building, Broadway, Wall Street, Central Park, and other world-famous landmarks.

They all gathered nearby.

The scene is spectacular when the lights come on at night.

Even though it's daytime, the towering buildings outside the huge window still have a great impact on people.

"Was the trip smooth?"

Emmanuel turned his gaze away from the window and settled into the sofa in the reception area: "This is a custom-made suit by Lauf Laurent, worth twenty-three thousand dollars. You don't need to write me a check!"

"This is a gift to congratulate you on winning the Teen Choice Award."

"Wow."

Li Luo opened the bag and looked inside at the silver-gray suit, raising his eyebrows with considerable satisfaction: "Can I say you're the best agent in the world?"

"Of course, of course."

Emmanuel immediately burst into laughter.

Many Americans are like this; they want the recipient to know the value of the gift they give, and they don't like to hide it. They want to clearly tell others how much they value someone.

They also appreciate it when others express their preferences to their face.

Therefore, Li Luo could easily say nice things.

In fact, Li Luo wouldn't hesitate to shower anyone who gave him a suit worth 160,000 RMB with compliments about it being free.

The suit was placed to the side.

Li Luo unscrewed the bottle and poured a small half-glass of whiskey for his agent.

"Thank you."

Taking a whiff of the fragrant wine, Emmanuel clinked glasses with him: "You should know that tonight you're not only an award presenter, but also going to release the trailer on stage with the Crescent Moon crew."

"You've reviewed all the procedures I sent you, right?"

"Ah."

Li Luo nodded.

Given the importance of the stage, the Twilight crew certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to promote it.

This is exactly what the organizers wanted.

Although the MTV Video Music Awards already garner a significant amount of attention, they still need today's most popular idol stars to help boost their appeal to teenagers.

Therefore, several key members of the production team will be present tonight.

only.

The cast and crew will not be appearing together.

This is, after all, a music award, and the focus is still on well-known singers and bands.

"OK."

Glancing at the time, Emmanuel took a sip of whiskey: "I'll bring the makeup artist over at five o'clock this afternoon. We'll have a quick dinner and then travel together to the ceremony venue."

What do you know about American singers?

"As a guest, you might get asked questions like which singer you like."

"Um"

Li Luo thought for a moment, then blurted out, "The Beatles!"

"cough~"

Emmanuel nearly choked on his drink, quickly covering his mouth and looking at him with a wry smile: "First of all, they're a British band, and secondly, I admit they're absolute legends."

"But at your age, isn't listening to the Beatles a bit too much?"

"Ok."

"That's your personal preference."

"However, if the host asks you about this tonight, if you really can't think of any singers, just answer with something like Beyoncé or Michael Jackson—these are always safe choices."

Next.

Emmanuel continued speaking.

The event began with an introduction to the MTV Music Video Awards.

Sending clothes and arranging schedules are all part of his job as an agent. Of course, if he didn't see Li Luo's potential, this hidden Hollywood mogul wouldn't be so attentive.

"After attending the ceremony."

"Fly back to Los Angeles with me."

"I've brought the script for 'Valentine's Day' with me. Take a look at it when you have some free time."

"There's a scene where you fall and make a fool of yourself, but please don't take it to heart. There's absolutely no intention to deliberately make you look bad; it's just a normal filming technique in comedy movies."

"I won't let that happen."

"In fact, the actress you're acting with also has a similar embarrassing performance, so there's no need to be confrontational."

"You don't have many scenes."

"There are no difficulties in terms of performance."

"All you need to do is show your charm, and if all goes well, the shoot can be completed in two days."

Who's my co-star?

Taking the script from Emmanuel, Li Luo couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity. When he had asked this question before, the top agent had brushed him off with "please look forward to it."

I was busy filming recently.

He was too lazy to ask any more questions.

But now that I'm about to start filming, my curiosity is piqued.

"Consider it a surprise!"

Emmanuel laughed and downed his drink in one gulp, straightened his coat and stood up: "To be honest, she's much more popular than you. Acting alongside her would definitely be a good thing for you."

"tonight."

"You'll see her at the awards ceremony."

"Keep your expectations in mind; isn't curiosity what drives human progress?"

"correct."

Upon reaching the doorway, Emmanuel's smile widened: "Whoever the girl in the bedroom is, please convey my greetings from Ali. I don't want to be a rude visitor."

The faint scent of perfume wafted through the living room.

He laughed loudly, turned around, and left, no longer wanting to disturb the young people's good time.

shook his head.

Li Luo, clutching the thin script, walked into the adjacent bedroom.

She turned around and lay down on the bed.

He curiously opened the script again.

It's less of a script and more of a few pages. It's no exaggeration for Ali Emmanuel to say that if all goes well, it can be filmed in two days; the amount of screen time is pitifully small.

The feedback on their pay was minimal.

In this play.

It's more like a cameo role.

"Come out."

He glanced at the script in his hand, and without looking up, said, "Ali is gone. There's no need to keep hiding."

The wardrobe next to it then quietly opened.

A figure flashed out.

The white-clad woman, wrapped in a bathrobe, leaped onto the large bed, then cheerfully lay down beside him, casually putting her arm around Li Luo's waist, and curiously blinking her green eyes as she looked at the script.

Her fair, slender legs were faintly visible beneath the hem of her bathrobe.

In terms of length.

Although it has some shortcomings.

However, in terms of shape and the whiteness and smoothness of the skin, it is definitely a leg that can be admired for years.

When turning to the side.

Bai Niu put her legs on Li Luo.

The cool air from the air conditioner blew along her delicate toes, swirling up her slender calves, then brushing over her shapely, full buttocks, before finally drifting away reluctantly.

"Om."

Before Bai Niu could speak, the delicate cell phone next to the pillow vibrated.

Hey, Pattinson.

"No."

The white girl held the phone to her ear and replied casually, "I'm still in LA. Okay, see you tonight. I need to get ready for my trip. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone."

"Bye!"

The call was ended after a few words.

Throw the phone aside.

Christine's attention shifted away from the script again. She smiled and loosened the belt of Li Luo's robe, her fingertips playfully bouncing down on his abs.

Glanced at her.

The scripts in Li Luo's hands fluttered everywhere.

He rolled up his sleeves and gave this foreign girl who dared to interrupt his reading of the script a good scolding.

"Ah~"

Christine screamed and dodged.

But that's all she can do.

But he could only barely turn over.

Li Luo lifted his bathrobe high and chuckled as he swung his hand at her fair, plump buttocks.

"Crack~"

Her hips wiggled, creating alluring ripples.

"I need to rest."

"plum!"

"God, you are a monster."

"Li~~~"

The Twilight star, who has captivated countless teenagers, tilted her head back, her fingers gripping the disheveled sheets tightly. Her expression held a mixture of boundless satisfaction and a hint of discomfort, and her slightly hoarse voice drifted out.

Night had fallen.

But it had no effect on New York, the city that never sleeps.

The massive steel jungle burst into bright lights, and this dazzling light swept across the entire international metropolis in an instant, making the heart of the old capitalist empire pump even more powerfully.

The iconic yellow taxi.

It roars through the city.

The sky, fragmented by skyscrapers, is something they take for granted.

As they drove past Radio City Music Hall in New York, taxi drivers slowed down slightly in surprise, casting curious glances at the commotion on either side.

It has a history of 76 years.

It can accommodate more than 6,000 spectators.

The world's largest indoor theater, Radio City Music Hall in New York City, a renowned entertainment destination, was renovated at a cost of $70 million ten years ago. Outside, a large red carpet was laid out, and invited guests from all walks of life gathered inside.

The guests were beaming with excitement.

They were excitedly holding their invitations and queuing to enter.

The flashes of spotlights shone brightly on the well-dressed crowd, while neon signs stood tall on the nearby walls.

It fully displays the splendor and extravagance of the world of fame and fortune.

On the other side of the road, and even at the street corners to the left and right, thousands of enthusiastic fans gathered, holding various signs and mobile phones, excitedly taking photos.

Screams.

It was happening one after another.

But the taxi driver quickly and calmly rolled up the window.

This is Manhattan, New York. Even if an alien spaceship were to descend from the night sky, it would only make them shout "Damn it!"

Under the direction of the NYPD, the drivers slowly turned their steering wheels and crossed the street.

The neon sign behind.

Amidst the screams of fans, the words "26th MTV Video Music Awards" rolled across the screen.

The light emanating from these dazzling light signs.

It also made the celebrities who followed look even more glamorous.

On the road.

A minivan slowly drove up.

The neon lights reflected on the glass illuminated the faces of the two people sitting inside the car.

"You enter from the front."

As he introduced the surrounding buildings to Li Luo, Emmanuel tugged at his bow tie: "I'll enter the theater through the VIP entrance. We'll meet inside later. There's no need to be nervous."

"No matter who you meet."

"All you need to do is nod and smile."

"besides."

Looking at Li Luo's handsome Asian face, Emmanuel patted him on the shoulder and said, "Although I hate to admit it, there is indeed a problem of racial discrimination in America."

"That's what I'm trying to say."

"If you unfortunately encounter that situation."

"Once you're sure you're in the right position, be sure to fight back hard."

“Being assertive is not a bad thing. You don’t need to feel nervous or afraid. I will tear apart any fool who dares to make racially discriminatory provocations.”

"of course."

"Try to avoid violent means."

Recalling Li Luo's well-built muscles, Emmanuel quickly added.

It doesn't mean that you will definitely encounter that situation.

He was simply told how to properly handle a similar situation if it happened. He explained that it is extremely difficult to enter the mainstream entertainment industry in America, and ethnic minorities can only find a way to make a living on the fringes.

Not specifically referring to Asians.

White people from many countries, such as South America and Europe, find it very difficult to make a living here.

Just like the Beijing entertainment circle, the Northwest entertainment circle, and the Hong Kong entertainment circle in China, the North American entertainment industry also has circles of all sizes. As beneficiaries, these people also have interests that they want to protect at all costs.

Outsiders.

They are quite comfortable showing their fangs.

Therefore, it is quite common for strangers to encounter exclusion, provocation, or even attacks.

And all this.

That's not even the most difficult part.

The most difficult part is gaining market and audience approval. If Li Luo hadn't managed to carve out a niche for himself with "Twilight," frankly, Emmanuel wouldn't have signed him. Building something from scratch is often the hardest part.

"Ah."

Li Luo smiled and nodded, giving him a thumbs up: "I'm sure of it now, you really are the best agent in the world."

"so."

Emmanuel frowned, his face turning quite grim: "Were those words you said before just to appease me?"

"Yes."

Li Luo didn't even stumble.

The two stared at each other, then burst into laughter inside the car.

"God."

Emmanuel slapped his forehead, grinning from ear to ear: "You'll definitely become an international superstar someday, I swear you will! Go, let the world see your existence!"

The vehicle stops.

The staff standing outside opened the car door.

The roar of the fans quickly surged into the car as this action was performed.

Support yourself on the seat with one hand.

The leather shoes landed steadily on the red carpet.

Li Luo bent over as he stepped out of the car, then quickly straightened up with a handsome smile, his silver-gray suit gleaming in the flashing light.

The black shirt he wore underneath added to his rugged charm.

You can get off here.

They were all guests specially invited by the organizing committee.

The staff carrying the camera quickly shifted the lens to project this handsome face onto the large screen hanging on the wall, and the director in charge of coordinating the shots also switched the camera to this position.

This award.

It has a huge influence in North America.

The live streaming rights alone can fetch a large sum of money, so the organizing committee has no reason not to arrange it.

The handsome Asian face that appeared on the screen left the fans gathered around the venue staring blankly at the screen, and the next moment Jacob's crazy screams erupted from the crowd.

Yes, she's a newcomer.

But Li Luo also has his own influence.

The Golden Popcorn Award and the Teen Award are both decided by fans voting online.

This popularity cannot be faked.

False heat.

That's fire too!

He smiled and waved to everyone around him.

Regardless of whether they are your fans or not, say hello first.

Take your hand back.

Li Luo strode forward.

Ok.

Three steps.

Just three steps from the roadside, you arrive at the interview area before entering the venue. Two huge lights are pointed directly at this spot, and behind them is a red-and-white billboard advertising the organizer.

Go to the side.

Outside the guardrail was a surging crowd.

Guests from all walks of life were queuing to enter the theater, and the chaotic noise was overwhelming.

The two sides were only two or three meters apart, and some curious guests even appeared directly in the camera's field of view, with many excitedly raising their cameras to take pictures.

over there.

The noise continued unabated.

Among the guests queuing to enter were celebrities, supermodels, and other prominent figures, drawing flashes of light from the cameras of reporters.

"Hi~"

I didn't have time to examine it closely.

With a big smile, Li Luo stretched out his arms and gave the sexy host in a red dress a big hug. Our beautiful host was equally enthusiastic, laughing loudly and pressing her chest forward forcefully.

To unleash a passion that has been dormant for a long time.

He took the microphone.

Li Luo quickly stood in place at the staff's prompting.

"Wow."

When the camera indicator light came on again, the beautiful host happily put her hand on Li Luo's shoulder: "I think everyone has heard the girl screaming from the side."

"There is no doubt about it."

"Standing next to me is Lo Lee, who plays Jacob Black, but according to their Chinese customs..."

"Actually, we should call him Li Luo."

"welcome."

"Mr. Lee."

"Thank you."

Li Luo showed no stage fright whatsoever, and greeted the camera with a big smile in English: "Good evening, fans of the MTV Video Music Awards. I'm Li, and standing next to me is the actress who plays Alice Cullen."

Ashley Greene!

"But I think you should have already met her."

"This is New York, let's spend this wonderful night together with the MTV Video Music Awards."

One of the red carpet hosts.

It was Ashley, a familiar face from the Twilight crew.

The agency backing the other party is very powerful. Although they were not arranged to be an award presenter, they still got a lot of exposure opportunities while hosting the red carpet.

Li Luo's rapid-fire speech nearly made the vampire girl lose her composure.

This guy.

How come someone seems more like a host than I am?

"OK."

Ashley couldn't help but look at the handsome guy standing next to her and excitedly asked, "I have to ask how you've been lately. You've changed a lot since the last time we met."

"And one more thing, you look absolutely gorgeous tonight."

"Thank you."

Li Luo also showed off her outfit in front of the camera without any hesitation, and said with a smile into the microphone, "I've been doing quite well lately, and the change in my physique is for the recent shoot."

"And you are also very beautiful."

The two looked at each other.

She chuckled softly in front of the camera.

Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Nikki saw Ashley's eyes practically drooling on TV and couldn't help but roll her eyes, grabbing a handful of potato chips and crunching away.

Of course, in the eyes of fans, it was just a friendly reunion.

Say hello.

We chatted about our feelings and other things.

The brief interview ended quickly.

The live broadcast signal light went out, and Li Luo handed the microphone back to the staff. He then gave Ashley another hug: "Keep it up, you did a great job. See you inside later."

"OK."

Ashley didn't mince words.

Compared to being overly affectionate, doing her job well was clearly more important to her.

Wave goodbye.

Li Luo walked forward with a leisurely stride.

He walked a few steps and arrived at the giant billboard for the MTV Video Music Awards, greeting the sparse beams of light from the cameras in the hands of reporters with a handsome smile.

This is normal.

At present, he is simply experiencing a temporary surge in popularity.

If he leaves the Twilight movie franchise, he'll be no different from those fans nearby, and if he leaves the crew, he'll most likely just disappear into the crowd.

Given his appearance, it's no surprise that he received such a cold reception.

Li Luo didn't take it seriously.

True respect.

It's something that needs to be earned through results.

Instead of gaining it through some inexplicable sense of self-esteem.

As for the red carpet.

That's actually the end.

The ceremony was to be held inside a high-rise building next to the street. There was simply no room for a grand red carpet ceremony. The scene before us was enough to warrant traffic control.

We happily finished taking the photos.

I looked around at the brightly lit skyscrapers.

Li Luo waved to the fans in the distance and strode into Radio City Concert Hall amidst screams from Jacob.

Big.

huge.

It's huge!
We entered the concert hall.

This was the most direct feeling that Li Luo experienced.

The main stage is huge.

The audience seating was ridiculously large.

More than 6,000 purple-red velvet seats are densely packed inside the concert hall, in two or three layers. The crowd surging above the high stands looks like ants, and if you have poor eyesight, you can't even see faces clearly.

After praising it.

He quickly looked for the seat number shown on the invitation.

Facing the stage.

A little further back.

As for the celebrities attending the ceremony, I did see a few who were somewhat familiar along the way.

Lady Gaga.

He's an oddball among pop singers.

Li Luo recognized the other person not by their face, but by their extremely strange appearance, which resembled a bird-man. He couldn't appreciate that bizarre style, but he still respected it.

Justin Bieber.

This future global top singer was just a little kid right now.

The little brat was looking both nervous and excited.
Ok.

He was sitting right next to Puff Daddy.

Look back.

Li Luo strode quickly to the center of the stage and walked to a slightly back position. At this time, Ari Emanuel was sitting a few rows behind Puff Daddy, with Robert Pattinson next to him.

And of course, Kristen Stewart is also indispensable.

"Hi~"

Christine smiled like a kitten, holding out her palm and saying, "Li, long time no see."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

They clapped their hands happily.

Li Luo then hugged Pattinson, who stood up to greet him, and then sat down between our Twilight actress and the top agent.

Go over again.

There is still one empty seat.

It was clearly meant for Ashley.

communicate with.

The group chatted excitedly.

The opening.

The show began shortly afterward.

The lights went out abruptly, and Madonna, the blonde pop diva, emerged from the darkness, solemnly reminiscing about the pop music superstar Michael Jackson who had passed away a few months earlier.

As eulogies continued to be recited.

More than 6,000 guests, including singers, actors, models, celebrities, and fans, all stood up to commemorate the superstar who influenced global culture in their own way.

"He is a king, a king who will last forever!"

Madonna finished speaking.

The audience erupted in applause and cheers.

Everyone took their seats.

MJ's sister Janet Jackson took to the stage and opened the 26th MTV Video Music Awards with her classic single "Scream".

Next up was a dazzling song and dance performance on the stage.

"There aren't many awards for this prize."

Christine clapped her hands and shouted into Li Luo's ear, "There are only a dozen or so awards in total. Apart from the technical awards, the competition for each of the remaining awards is extremely fierce."

"You should know that most of the top musicians in the United States are gathered here."

"Everyone is watching."

Nodding, Li Luo clapped his hands in agreement.

For the music scene in Europe and America.

He knew very little.

You can count the number of singers whose names you can make on one hand, so don't expect him to know anything about this award. But judging from what he said, it must be quite prestigious.

The song and dance performance has ended.

The host walked onto the stage with a microphone to start the talk show.

Can't understand.

Li Luo doesn't need to listen.

He was quickly led backstage by his staff to prepare for the upcoming MTV Best Female Video award presentation.

Start.

It's a bombshell.

Just now, when Li Luo cast a puzzled look at his agent, Emmanuel explained the award using the term he understood best.

That is.

Best Actress!

The stage is big.

The backing behind it is naturally enormous.