Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

The car drove to the vicinity of the cinema.

Even from a distance away from the studio, Chen Xun realized something was wrong.

The roads, which are usually fairly clear, are completely jammed today.

The roadside was full of parked cars.

A dense crowd surrounded the area around the photography studio, with security guards forming a human wall by holding hands and loudly maintaining order.

Flashes of light went off one after another.

You can even see some fans holding signs that read:

"Han Li, please bless my luck!"

"Chen Xun! Look here!"

……

"This is comparable to the premiere of 'Twilight'..."

Chen Xun skillfully turned the steering wheel and veered onto an inconspicuous side road, eventually reaching the employee-only back entrance.

The situation at the back door wasn't much better, with a few reporters and fans also staking out the place.

Fortunately, Warner Bros. had increased security here. After several burly men confirmed Chen Xun's identity, they escorted him quickly through the crowd and, amidst screams, into the building.

Upon entering the shed, the noise was shut out.

But the atmosphere inside the shed was just as lively.

When director Michael saw him, he immediately walked over, his face full of excitement.

"2 Broke Girls" has received so much attention even before its release!

Filming for the next season is basically confirmed!

Kate, who was holding a small fan to her neck, whistled when she saw this:

"Wow, our superstar is here! Seriously, Chen, did you take some kind of magic pill from the East today? You look even more handsome than before!"

She circled Chen Xun, her eyes sharp: "This isn't right, something's very wrong!"

"Eat an elixir of immortality?"

Chen Xun dodged Kate's hand as she tried to poke his cheek:

"I think you're hallucinating from the cake you ate last night. Would you like me to do a fortune telling to see if it's food poisoning?"

Kate rolled her eyes, but the curiosity in her eyes didn't diminish:

"Come on! There's definitely something wrong with you. You're practically glowing, like you've applied a beauty filter!"

"Tell me honestly, did Christine send you some expensive face cream from Europe?"

Beth joined in, sincerely adding, "Really, Chen, you look especially good today, so energetic!"

She couldn't seem to find a more accurate word.

But his gaze couldn't help but linger for a few more seconds on Chen Xun's tall figure and well-defined face.

Chen Xun chuckled and changed the subject: "Maybe it's because of Thor, you see I have a halo around me!"

Amidst the laughter and chatter, director Michael clapped his hands, signaling everyone to get ready to start recording.

He deliberately walked over to Chen Xun, lowered his voice, and couldn't hide his smile:

"Chen, get ready. The audience's enthusiasm today might be a bit unusual. The scene outside..."

"We only have this much traffic because of you and Chris!"

Sure enough, when the audience entered, countless eyes were focused on Chen Xun.

As soon as he stood behind the counter, before he even opened his mouth, a burst of enthusiastic applause and screams erupted from the audience.

Interspersed among them were shouts of "Han Li!" and "Chen Xun!"

Today's scene involves Han Li believing that the restaurant's lucky cat figurine is placed in the wrong position, causing wealth to leak away.

He insisted on moving the lucky cat to the kitchen doorway, which severely obstructed Oleg and Max's movement and caused a series of chaotic events.

During the filming process, Chen Xun could clearly feel the enhancement brought by his improved appearance and temperament.

The camera seemed to favor him, even when he was just making a helpless facepalm gesture in the background, there would be subtle commotion and laughter from the audience.

His improvisations were also more fluid and natural.

He has mastered the delicate balance between seriousness and humor perfectly.

Holding a thick book titled "The Essentials of Feng Shui," Han Li pointed to the lucky cat figurine placed near the trash can and said seriously to Max:

"According to this ancient book, this place is a breeding ground for filth, severely impacting our restaurant's financial fortune!"

Chen Xun's handsome face was filled with the unwavering determination to "dedicate myself to metaphysics".

The contrast is amazing!

Max, meanwhile, was trying to kick the pesky lucky cat away while unleashing his full firepower:

"Boss! If you don't move this thing, I guarantee you'll experience what a bloody disaster is like right now!"

"I don't know if your luck will change, but the hot soup in Oleg's hand is about to flow to you!"

The audience below the stage laughed so hard they were doubled over.

Chen Xun spotted the blue attribute ball that fell from Kate's body, which had the attribute "Comedy Rhythm Control +3".

Absorb it immediately!

He is now becoming increasingly adept at controlling the pacing of sitcoms.

The recording went exceptionally smoothly, almost in one take.

The audience's reaction was enthusiastic, as if they had seen the finished film in advance.

Director Michael nodded repeatedly behind the monitor, his lips never twitching.

Recording complete.

Chen Xun hadn't even had time to remove her makeup when a staff member called her over.

Producer Julie Anitos asked him to come to her office.

He straightened his clothes and followed the staff to the production office.

Julie Anitos, a shrewd and capable middle-aged woman, warmly greeted Chen Xun as he entered, inviting him to sit down and getting straight to the point:

"Chen, sit down. Today's recording went fantastic! You saw the audience's reaction!"

"Thank you, everyone was very engaged!"

Chen Xun responded politely.

"It's not just about investment!"

Julie leaned forward, crossed her arms on the table, and looked at him with admiration.

"Chen, you and the character Han Li are now practically the crown jewels of '2 Broke Girls'!"

"After Chris's unexpected cameo yesterday, online discussions about you have reached a new high!"

"Our monitoring data shows that the search index for Han Li and Chen Xun is continuing to soar!"

She paused, then revealed the real key point:

"We don't want to lose this momentum, and after discussions at the senior management level, we hope to sign a contract with you ahead of schedule for the next season's performance."

Chen Xun remained calm, waiting for her to continue.

He knew the important part was yet to come.

Julie looked at his calm reaction, her admiration growing even stronger.

She enjoys dealing with clear-headed people.

"We recognize the value you bring to this show and see your enormous potential. Therefore, in the new contract, starting this season, your per-episode salary will increase from the current $5 to $10!"

"The pay for the next season will be recalculated based on the viewership performance of this season!"

Double it!

Chen Xun's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained expressionless.

This increase is quite generous by Hollywood's usual standards!

Especially for a regular character who isn't even the main protagonist.

This fully demonstrates the production company's recognition of his current value and future potential.

"Of course, the contract will also include corresponding liability clauses, such as guaranteeing your screen time and granting you priority renewal rights!"

Julie added:

"Your agent, Mr. Rob, will receive a formal draft contract later. I personally very much hope that you can continue to stay at the Williamsburg restaurant!"

Chen Xun knew that this was basically the final condition!

The production team demonstrated sufficient sincerity.

He stood up, extended his hand, and spoke in a steady tone:

"Thank you for your recognition, Julie. I really like the character Han Lee and enjoyed the creative atmosphere on set!"

"Looking forward to the next season's collaboration!"

Julie smiled contentedly and squeezed his hand tightly.

"Great! I love working with straightforward people like you. Keep it up, Chen, I believe in you!"