Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

A hotel conference room near the filming location of "Snow White and the Huntsman" was temporarily converted into a press conference venue.

The audience was packed with reporters from major media outlets, all armed with their cameras and microphones, ready for action.

The focus is naturally on last night's armed robbery, and Christine and Chen Xun, who are at the center of the storm.

A police spokesperson first gave a brief briefing on the case.

It has been confirmed that one of the two assailants died and the other was injured. Preliminary investigations support the conclusion that Mr. Chen Xun acted in self-defense.

It was Christine and Chen Xun's turn to answer questions.

The initial questions were handled with relative restraint.

The discussion revolved around the level of shock, the feelings that followed, and opinions on the police's handling of the situation.

Christine answered appropriately, following the outline prepared by Emma. She thanked Emma for her concern, emphasized her fear, but expressed even more gratitude for Chen Xun and his calm response.

Chen Xun, on the other hand, succinctly attributed the credit to instinct and luck, avoiding an overemphasis on personal heroism.

However, there are always those who want to create a big news story.

A male reporter from an online media outlet known for its harsh criticism and controversy got the microphone.

His very first words conveyed a palpable sense of malice to Christine and Chen Xun:

"Miss Stewart, Mr. Chen, first of all, I am very pleased that you are both safe and sound. However, we have noticed that there has been another voice regarding your relationship."

He paused deliberately to create suspense:

"A considerable number of people believe that your romantic relationship is still a carefully orchestrated public relations stunt to cover up Miss Stewart's true sexual orientation."

Did last night's events just happen to provide more realistic material for this performance?

How do you respond to these criticisms of bearding?

The scene fell silent instantly, and all the cameras were pointed at the two people on the stage, capturing their changing expressions.

Emma, ​​sitting next to her, felt a pang of anxiety, but then breathed a sigh of relief as she recalled what had happened that morning.

What a coincidence!

If Chen Xun had been asked this question yesterday or the day before, he might have had to rely on his acting skills to hold on, and he would have felt a little guilty.

After last night's late-night chat over instant noodles and this morning's in-depth discussion, this issue is practically like offering your face up to be slapped.

A smile flashed across Christine's face. She didn't answer immediately, but instead turned her head to look at Chen Xun beside her.

Chen Xun happened to be looking at her, and their eyes met. There was no rehearsal, but their understanding was perfect.

Chen Xun's eyes held a question: "Shall you do it, or shall I?"

Christine gestured with her eyes: "Together!"

This little interaction was captured precisely by the camera, and it felt so natural that it didn't seem like acting.

Christine turned around and faced the reporters.

She wasn't angry; instead, she gave a look that was a mix of helplessness and amusement.

Christine shook her head:

"Wow..."

She picked up the microphone, her tone relaxed and slightly teasing:

"Honestly, do people still believe this nowadays?"

"After what happened last night, we almost lost our lives, and now we're sitting here, and you're telling me this is all just a performance?"

She turned to the side and very naturally reached out her hand, placing it on the back of Chen Xun's hand, which was resting on the table, and grasped it tightly:

"Look at this man who would face a gun without hesitation and charge forward to protect me!"

"Tell me, what kind of contract can buy a boyfriend like this?"

Chen Xun felt the warmth and slight pressure of her palm. He took her hand in return, his fingers threading through hers, their fingers intertwined.

The movements were fluid and intimate.

He took over the conversation, looking at the reporter who had asked the question, his tone calm, yet carrying an undeniable authority:

"Sir, I don't know what you've been through to have such great doubts about the most basic emotions and trust between people."

Chen Xun paused, then raised their tightly clasped hands, showing them to all the cameras:

"What kind of acting skills do you think are needed to portray the heat (intenseness, climax) of this kind of romance?"

The words carried a hint of sarcasm, yet remained perfectly within acceptable boundaries.

This immediately drew a murmur of ambiguity and some jeers from the other reporters in the audience.

Christine blushed slightly, a hint of playful reproach in her eyes, and gently nudged Chen Xun's shoulder.

The two interacted without any trace of acting.

The intimacy between the couple almost overflows from the screen.

The male reporter who asked the question looked at the two people on stage who seemed to be surrounded by pink bubbles, and at the amused looks of his colleagues in the audience. His face turned red and white in turns.

All the difficult questions he had prepared stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single word.

The tone completely changed with subsequent questions.

Reporters started asking them about their future plans, Chen Xun's career development after the success of "Lurking," and some even jokingly asked if they would consider collaborating on an action-romance film.

The press conference ended in an unexpectedly harmonious atmosphere.

As Chen Xun and Christine left the stage hand in hand, Emma breathed a long sigh of relief backstage.

Then, I couldn't help but give the tablet a triumphant smile.

Not only did they weather this crisis, they also gained more fans!

Back in the car, Christine immediately shook off Chen Xun's hand, reverting to her cool demeanor, though her ears were still slightly red.

"What nonsense were you spouting on stage just now?! (heat, climax)"

Chen Xun fastened his seatbelt, looking completely innocent.

"It's just stating the facts; otherwise, how can we prove that it's not a contract?"

He paused, then added, "And the results are pretty good, aren't they?"

Christine glared at him but didn't argue back. She simply turned her head to look out the window, but couldn't help but smile slightly.

I am extremely satisfied and impressed by their public displays of solidarity, excellent teamwork, and direct counter-attacks.

Christine's favorability +3, current favorability: 94

Chen Xun looked at the favorability rating that was about to break the 95 mark and silently gave a thumbs up to the male reporter who had bravely asked the question.

Thanks, bro, that was a godsend!

……

Filming for "Snow White and the Huntsman" has officially come to an end.

The wrap party was held in the ballroom of a high-end hotel in Burbank.

The lights were dazzling, champagne flowed, and the air was filled with the joy of a successful conclusion and a sense of relief.

As the lead actor's boyfriend, Chen Xun was naturally among those invited and attended the event with Christine.

Upon entering the banquet hall.

Chen Xun felt as if his attribute radar had entered a high-class buffet restaurant.

It's about to be overloaded!

Everywhere you look, there are walking attribute ball production machines!

Not only were the entire cast and crew present, but also many big names in the entertainment industry, producers, and directors who had come after hearing the news, making it a veritable mini-celebrity and entertainment scene.

Christine was quickly surrounded by director Rupert and several producers, who exchanged pleasantries with her.

Chen Xun was happy to have some free time. He grabbed a glass of champagne, found an inconspicuous spot with a great view, and started his binge-watching mode.

His gaze first settled on Chris Hemsworth, a tall man who was chatting and laughing with several models.

Chris was clearly in a great mood, radiating sunshine and hormones with every move he made.

As he made a comical gesture of exaggeratedly flexing his biceps, a purple orb of light fell down:

[Aura-type attribute - Celebrity Charm +5]!

Purple! Rare!

Chen Xun's heart pounded, and he immediately absorbed it.

A realization about how to naturally exude approachability and a powerful presence flowed into my body.