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

Chapter 657 Super Movie Party
"Shu~"

With a gentle flick of the palm.

The silver magazine spun smoothly before my eyes, its six empty bullet holes almost forming a line.

Such a scene.

It can only be described as elegant.

With a slight flick of the wrist, the cylinder crisply closed back into the gun.

Li Luo gripped the smooth walnut wood handle, aimed the Colt Python revolver forward in a standard gun-holding posture, and then deftly twirled the gun like a Western cowboy.

Silver shadows fluttering up and down.

The beautiful shop assistants couldn't help but cast admiring glances at him.

"Important!"

Wahlberg walked over carrying a Glock 17 and casually placed it on the counter in front of Li Luo: "Low ammo capacity, high recoil, you need to have more courage to engage in firefights with others."

"If you run out of bullets in a panic."

"By the time you reload the ammunition into the magazine, danger may already be upon you."

"I recommend using this."

"Although the Glock may not look good, it is lightweight, has a high safety factor, can hold 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and has sufficient lethality and endurance. It can also ensure quick magazine changes in emergency situations."

No matter how well you practice.

"You never know if the adrenaline rush when danger strikes will make your fingers tremble so much that you can't even load the bullet into the cylinder."

"Glocks and shotguns are the best choices for home defense firearms."

The pretty saleswoman looked at Mark Wahlberg.

He nodded approvingly.

In reality, when facing a life-or-death situation, no matter how well you practiced at the shooting range or how standard your posture was, the immense fear would drive your movements to become distorted.

Those who even dare to stand out and shoot back are already people with excellent mental fortitude.

At that time, a wide-range shotgun spray, or a stable and high-volume firing performance, was the optimal solution for home defense.

Under normal circumstances.

It was enough to hold out until the police arrived.

Eyes move.

The pretty shop assistant glanced disdainfully at the chubby boy not far away who was simulating shooting with an AK47. The chubby boy, Connor, noticed the gaze on him and became even more smug.

Yawned.

Emmanuel was also fiddling with the shotgun in his hand.

At this moment, Li Luo had already arrived at the gun shop and met up with Mark Wahlberg and others. The walls behind the counter and the shelves behind him were filled with a dazzling array of firearms.

From handguns to sniper rifles.

Everything is available.

Of course, in addition to firearms, there are also various accessories such as crossbows, hunting knives, scopes, magazines, target paper, and gun cases.

It felt like buying weapons in a supermarket.

For Chinese people.

The impact was very strong.

When Li Luo first came to the gun shop, he was completely captivated. He excitedly picked up and examined everything he saw, and the excitement on his face even frightened Wahlberg.

Li Luo had already passed the FSC exam during his last trip to the United States.

Received.
Ok.

Commonly known as a gun license.

Upon returning to the United States, Li Luo plans to acquire some additional protective gear.

It means buying it to play with at home when you have nothing to do.

It's always better to be prepared.

While the area around Beverly Hills is safe, that doesn't mean it's foolproof. If a petty thief comes knocking, you can't exactly stand in a gunfight with a surfboard in your hand.

If they had weapons on them, the mere click of a shotgun being cocked would scare any petty thief into running away with their tail between their legs.

You don't have to.

But there must be deterrent measures.

"I know."

When Wahlberg finished speaking, Li Luo smiled and placed the silver python revolver on the cushion: "But you have to admit it's an extremely beautiful little treasure."

The gun in my hand.

It can be called the most classic revolver model.

With a .357 Magnum bullet, it can easily pry open a skull.

Its design is simple and elegant.

The main character in the popular American TV series "The Walking Dead" uses this revolver, which is even hailed as the Rolls-Royce of revolvers.

Buying it as a collectible is also a good option.

"The 6-inch version?"

The beautiful shop assistant's smile widened as she received an affirmative nod: "The Colt Python revolver is no longer in production. Every perfectly crafted Python is a work of art."

"how much is it?"

Li Luo didn't waste any words.

"$1999."

The pretty saleswoman immediately showed the price.

"Wow?"

The chubby Connor walked over with wide eyes, looking at the silver revolver with its exquisite patterns on the counter: "You're not trying to fool us because we don't know anything about this, are you? This AK of mine is only priced at a little over four hundred dollars."

"AK is an industrial product."

Smiling at him, the beautiful shop assistant gestured to the revolver on the counter and said, "The Colt Python is an absolute work of art!"

it's here.

There was no question of bargaining.

While assault rifles are obviously much more powerful, their prices cannot be directly compared. Older firearms in perfect condition are often more expensive than many modern firearms.

It's all about nostalgia.

"wanted."

Li Luo pulled out his credit card and chuckled, "Give me a Glock and a Remington M870 shotgun, and an M1911 as well, with the corresponding ammunition."

"guys."

Turning to look at the crowd, he smiled and raised his eyebrows: "Is there anything you want?"

"Yes."

Connor hugged the AK tightly in his hands.

"No."

Mark Wahlberg immediately thwarted the chubby boy's idea; he wouldn't dare let this unreliable guy wander around the house with an assault rifle.

That would be even more dangerous than having bandits come to rob you.

"Thanks."

Emmanuel waved his hand in acknowledgment, then shook his head and said, "I already have a gun for self-defense at home, and I firmly believe that the best way to ensure one's safety is to avoid putting oneself in dangerous situations."

A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.

Li Luo agreed, but he preferred to have a gun in his hand.

Recalling his performance at the shooting range, Wahlberg silently prayed that no petty thief would break into Li Luo's house with three pistols and a heavy shotgun.

After the exchange of fire.

The bullets on his body must have been weighed in pounds.

And Li Luo, that guy.

Wahlberg had no doubt that the other side would dare to fire.

This guy is the kind of guy who's crazy enough to chase wild boars through the mountains and forests with a bolt-action rifle. I really don't understand why Chinese people have such a fanatical love for shooting. It makes me think of the billions of people like him over there.

He couldn't help but shudder.

Actually, ordinary firearms in the United States are not expensive; what's expensive are ammunition and custom accessories.

A 9mm bullet costs about $0.20, which is about 1.5 yuan. You can easily spend tens of yuan just by grabbing a magazine at a shooting range.

If you don't have enough money on hand, this is for you.

There's really no way to just make things up.

Even more expensive are the various custom accessories; a slightly better scope can easily cost several hundred or even a thousand dollars, which is more expensive than buying the gun itself.

Price calculation complete.

The total amount is no more than four thousand US dollars.

The two pistols and the shotgun combined weren't as expensive as the python.

The gun was decided.

However, Li Luo cannot be taken away immediately.

Gun purchase regulations vary from state to state in the United States. In states like California, which have stricter regulations, a ten-day background check is required before a gun can be successfully brought home.

Finished shopping.

The group of men roared away from the gun shop.

We found an Italian restaurant near Beverly Hills and sat down.

Li Luo is busy.

Wahlberg wasn't idle either.

The other party recently finished filming two movies, "The Fighter" and "Second-Rate Cop," so they can be said to have a rare break. Next, they just need to wait for promotion and filming of "The Hangover Part II."

Besides.

Mark Wahlberg accomplished another major life event before the MTV Video Music Awards.

However, Li Luo, who received the invitation, simply couldn't find the time to attend.

I can only ask Jessica to help deliver the congratulatory gift.

As a result, Li Luo received a long-distance phone call from Connor, a chubby guy, complaining that he really shouldn't have missed the bachelor yacht party that was being held at the time.

"Come."

Wahlberg gestured for everyone to pour champagne, then raised his glass: "First of all, congratulations to Li Luo on officially becoming a man with a gun. Secondly, I wish him great success at the box office for his second Hollywood film."

"Please."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo immediately protested strongly: "What do you mean by officially becoming a man with a gun? My gun is clearly bigger than all of yours, okay?"

"Pfft~"

Connor sprayed the champagne directly.

Fortunately, he turned his head in time, preventing the alcohol mist from spraying all over everyone.

The waitress who walked over was the one who suffered. She could only watch dumbly as the chubby guy with a big gold chain and a baseball cap sprayed her T-shirt until it was completely soaked, and even the lotus tips inside were exposed to the California sun.

"Please."

"Li, you're a bastard."

"Fuck you, I didn't spray that."

"Hahaha."

"I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry."

Amidst the laughter and complaints of the crowd, the waitress's face, which had become extremely stiff, finally regained its bright smile when she saw the thick tip that Li Luo quickly handed over.

As she turned around, twisting her waist, she didn't forget to rub her arm against his.

Then, swaying her shapely buttocks, she returned to the store.

Talking and laughing.

More vehicles roared in.

Jessica Alba and Mark Wahlberg's wife, Rhea Durham, arrived together, the two beautiful women carrying large bags and small packages, making the lunch even more lively.

A variety of Italian dishes were served one after another.

Imagine sitting comfortably on a street in Los Angeles, enjoying the refreshing sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean and letting the golden sunlight stream in.

We chatted about recent interesting things.

They would burst into laughter at times, completely ignoring the paparazzi across the street snapping photos, simply enjoying the delicious food and the time they spent together.

That night.

Godfrey then received good news.

The film "Twilight: New Moon," produced by Summit Entertainment, has surpassed $150 million in pre-sale box office in Canada, setting a new record for pre-sale box office in the country.

According to data provided by the ticketing website Fandango.

The pre-sale tickets for "Twilight: New Moon" in the United States have already surpassed those of the first "Twilight" film, and based on the current situation, it can even be inferred that the opening day box office may be higher than before.

The news spread instantly throughout the cast and crew, making Christine, Pattinson, and others even more agitated and uneasy.

at the same time.

The theater where the film premiere was held has been visited by uninvited guests.

A large number of teenage girls wearing movie-themed T-shirts pitched tents outside the theater in order to secure the best spots to watch their idols walk the red carpet and feel their enthusiasm.

Edward and Jacob.

The vast majority of fans have T-shirts printed with the portraits of the two male leads.

When they encountered fans with the same image printed on their phones, they excitedly gathered together as if they had found their tribe, discussing everything about the movie with great enthusiasm.

The number of people gathered kept increasing.

There were at least several hundred movie fans at the scene.

The tents outside the theater were so numerous they practically stretched out in one continuous line, creating a scene worthy of a super movie party.

"This is The Hollywood Reporter."

With his back to the colorful tents, the reporter looked excitedly at the camera: "Just recently, Los Angeles and even the whole of California suffered a devastating attack."

"The movie '2012' completely turned North America upside down."

"We are about to face another wave of attacks, as the army of vampires and werewolves has taken over Hollywood."

"Just in case you don't know."

"The premiere of the movie 'Twilight: New Moon' will be held tomorrow night, and right now, outside the Bruin Theatre, fans have already arrived and lined up to wait for the premiere."

"Look at this enthusiasm, who knows what will happen next."

"Hey!!!"

Signaling to the camera to follow him, the reporter, microphone in hand, went to the railing to greet a group of excited fans: "Can you tell me your name? Where are you from?"

Rossi.

The freckled little girl excitedly approached the microphone and shouted into the camera, "My name is Rossi, and my classmates and I drove all the way from Arizona. Five hours, and we did it!"

"We drove for five hours to get here!!!"

"Mother."

"I hope you can see this interview. Rossi sends her greetings to you and your family from the television."

“We came to Los Angeles, we came to Hollywood, and we did it, although we encountered some unexpected difficulties along the way.”

"but."

"Hey!"

"Isn't this what youth should be like?"

"Jacob!!!"

Before the reporter could even ask a question, he was drowned out by a barrage of words, and in the end, Rossi became so excited that he frantically shook the T-shirt he was wearing.

"Jacob!!!"

"Jacob!!! Jacob!!! Jacob!!!"

Under her influence.

The gathered fans joined in the cheers.

The screams, accompanied by Li Luo's image, surged like a tide over Los Angeles.

On the other side.

Edward's screams echoed throughout the room.

"How crazy!"

Turning her gaze away from the television screen, Jessica enviously opened the envelope in her hand: "Dear Jacob, no, I should call you Li, Li Luo, right? That must be it." "I loved your performance."

"I love seeing you soaring through the waves on your surfboard, and I love seeing your radiant smile, as bright as the sun."

"I must say, it brought a ray of light to my gloomy life."

"I'm currently learning Chinese."

"Perhaps one day I will go to China again to see the land where you live, pandas, the Great Wall, and lots and lots of delicious food. This is what I have learned recently."

"reply."

"I had no expectations."

“But the thought that there’s even a one in ten thousand chance that you’ll see this makes Gwyneth Fleck from Texas very happy. Have a wonderful day.”

When reading to the end.

Jessica Alba was incredibly sour.

She has many fans, but she has never received a letter from a fan like this before.

Hollywood sweetheart kicked Li Luo enviously, causing a large number of envelopes piled on the sofa to scatter like snowflakes onto the carpet, a truly spectacular sight.

After lunch.

The two then returned to the white house located on the Beverly Ridge.

They were brought back along with it.

There was also a sackful of fan letters that Emmanuel left for Li Luo. After they woke up and had dinner, the two came to the living room to watch TV and open the letters one by one.

These letters are either worth replying to or not.

Of course, if you can pick out ten or so letters and give a brief reply or send out autographed posters to express your gratitude, you will definitely gain great favor from your fans.

The envelope rustled.

Surprisingly, it didn't distract Li Luo.

Instead, he continued to examine a photograph he had taken out of the envelope closely.

Out of curiosity.

Jessica quickly pounced on her.

"Hey!"

The contents of the photo made our Hollywood sweetheart's eyes widen instantly. A blonde girl was lying on a sofa, staring seductively at the camera, her long legs moving alternately.

That smooth belly.

And the extremely full curves are right before your eyes.

“Dear Li.”

"If you feel lonely late at night, feel free to call this number. Also, I live in Los Angeles, and I hope you're not a shy guy."

"Call me!"

“I am Sarah, who can meet all your needs.”

"Li~"

Staring intently at Li Luo, Jessica flashed a playful glimpse of her white teeth: "Do you ever feel lonely alone at night?"

He shook his head with lightning speed.

Li Luo couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"asshole."

Hollywood Sweetheart finally let out a low curse and angrily bit down on the pectoral muscle in front of her, but the force was more like kneading, and the little goldfish kept wagging its tail amidst Li Luo's laughter.

November 18th.

Night was trying to creep into the Bruenn Theatre, but the noise and bustle of the scene kept dissipating.

The tents that gathered last night have already been taken down.

Instead, thousands of enthusiastic fans crowded both sides of the red carpet, making it hard to breathe, and no one felt the chill of November.

That kind of heat.

The heat made everyone's backs sweat.

Amidst much anticipation, the Los Angeles premiere of "Twilight: New Moon" officially commenced.

As the glamorous figures appeared on the red carpet, the fans' frenzied screams soared into the sky, and the fervent roar, resembling a volcanic eruption, could be heard even several streets away.

The first to appear.

They were actors, singers, and models who came to show their support.

Unlike last time, the Twilight crew now has enough appeal to attract industry peers to come and shine together.

Inside.

Of course, some of the actors' friends also came to lend their support.

Emma Roberts, the Hollywood star's daughter who had a chance to work with Kristen Stewart in the movie "Valentine's Day," made a dazzling appearance on the red carpet in high heels to support Kristen Stewart's new film.

Jessica appeared in an all-black dress.

Her beautiful face and sexy figure caused the reporters' cameras to flash wildly.

Mark Wahlberg, who became a sensation again with the movie "The Hangover," made his appearance.

The sound of screaming.

It came even more fiercely.

Emmanuel, Connor, Irving, and Dillon, whom they hadn't seen in a long time, followed closely behind, excitedly experiencing the almost frenzied atmosphere before them.

When the members of the Crescent Moon cast arrived one after another on the red carpet, the atmosphere outside the theater was immediately pushed to a climax, with deafening screams making the cameras in the reporters' hands tremble.

Niki, Ashley, Jackson, Lutz and other actors waved their arms with great enthusiasm.

They reveled in their glory.

This time.

There is no longer any sense of unfamiliarity.

Each actor greeted the fans skillfully and then chatted fluently with the reporters.

"Where's Brother Luo? Where's Brother Luo?"

The sight of Hollywood stars making Zhou Lin jump for joy was so exciting that she kept jumping up and down. But even though she craned her neck as far as she could, she still couldn't see that familiar figure appear before her.

Before the person next to him could answer.

The screams instantly escalated to a level that was almost enough to make someone faint, drilling into their ears like an electric drill.

The red carpet in the distance.

The three people appeared together.

Kristen looked absolutely radiant in her strapless long dress. The sheer fabric over the exquisite gown shimmered with black gradient lines, making her appear like a night elf under the sweeping lights.

Next to the female lead.

Li Luo strode forward with his long legs.

His leather shoes gleamed, his custom-made suit perfectly accentuated his figure, and his short black hair exuded a sharp edge.

"what!!!"

Zhou Lin immediately let out a scream like an alarm.

He forcefully suppressed the commotion of the foreign women around him.

They walked forward happily.

Li Luo waved to both sides of the red carpet, and occasionally ran up to fans to quickly sign the posters. Of course, taking photos with fans was also an essential part of the event.

"Jacob, Jacob, Jacob!!!"

The screams that kept coming from the side quickly caught his attention.

Take a closer look.

He smiled and walked quickly over.

As the figure drew closer, the fans behind the railing, wearing T-shirts with their own images on them, cheered wildly.

"Rosie?"

Li Luo roared as he took the large pen.

"what?"

The brown-haired foreign woman in front of me looked blank, yet at the same time, she was so excited that her freckles seemed to be jumping.

The excited shouts from the surrounding area finally subsided a bit, and fans frantically took pictures of Li Luo with their phones and cameras. In this fervent atmosphere, many people were so excited that their eyes welled up with tears.

"Rosie drove here from Arizona."

Taking a step forward, Li Luo shouted with a bright smile, "I saw you on TV last night! I'm so happy to be a part of your youth. Can I give you a hug to express my gratitude?"

Listening to these words.

Then look at Li Luo's outstretched arms.

Rossi's head buzzed, and tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.

Carefully wiping away the girl's tears, Li Luo embraced the trembling brown-haired foreign woman through the railing.

In an instant.

Rossi was so happy she almost fainted.

The surrounding fans were instantly thrilled by the scene before them.

Leave your signature.

He waved goodbye to the swaying Rossi.

Li Luo continued forward happily.

"Brother Luo, Brother Luo, Brother Luo!!!"

Not far from where he walked, Li Luo almost thought he was hallucinating. The familiar shouts were like a small boat on a raging sea amidst the clamor of the scene, as if it could be drowned at any moment.

He stared intently at it.

What the hell!

Li Qingya, Zhou Lin, Zeng Man, and several other fans from the Guangzhou Luomi Fan Club were frantically waving posters and shouting excitedly, their faces flushed.

They discovered they had successfully attracted Luo Ge's attention.

These girls.

They cheered and hugged each other instantly.

"you?"

Li Luo immediately strode towards them, shouting in utter surprise, "Holy crap, what are you guys doing in Los Angeles? Are you crazy? Whose idea was this?"

"Hahahahahaha."

The fans who had traveled all the way from China were absolutely overjoyed to see him like this!

"Luo Ge."

“A huge hit at the box office!!!”

Li Qingya, Zhou Lin, and the others didn't explain anything, but laughed and congratulated him.

They can get here.

They are all people who are not short of money.

Whenever they have free time, they travel abroad.

This time.

Everyone hit it off immediately.

I didn't know that Luo Ge was in the movie "Twilight" last time, but now that I know, of course I have to come and support him. I can't let Luo Ge fight alone in a foreign country.

have to say.

Li Luo was indeed pleasantly surprised.

He pointed at Li Qingya with an annoyance, then turned around and waved to Christine and Pattinson repeatedly.

This action made the girls even more excited.

"My fans in China."

First, Li Luo gestured behind him, then waved his arms and shouted to the two people who were walking quickly towards him, "They flew all the way here for the premiere, let's take a group photo to commemorate it!"

"OK!"

Christine looked at the group of Asian faces in front of her with surprise, then immediately hugged the stiff-bodied Li Qingya with a grin.

"no problem."

Pattinson had no objection.

Fans who traveled more than ten hours by plane to support him truly deserve our sincere gratitude. He quickly followed Christine's lead and stood on the other side with a grin.

"Come on, come on."

Li Luo squatted down in the middle and gestured to the accompanying photographers: "Raise your arms and shout loudly with me."

"eggplant!!!"

Li Qingya, Zhou Lin, Zeng Man, and others had tears in their eyes and burst into a roar together.

Under the camera's gaze.

These faces were all beaming with smiles, each one more radiant than the last.

The red carpet event is over.

The excitement of the premiere subsided.

After treating the fans who had come to him to a late-night snack, Li Luo gave them a stern lecture, saying that they shouldn't waste money like that anymore, and that it was also very unsafe.

Li Qingya immediately said pitifully that her family owned a house in Los Angeles.

This will reassure him that he doesn't need to worry about safety.

It was exchanged back.

It was a rather decisive flick on the forehead from Li Luo.

After safely delivering them home, Li Luo officially concluded all promotional work for "Twilight: New Moon," and now all that's left is to wait for the film's box office results.

The premiere was a great success.

It dominated North American news headlines the following day.

Fans attending the premiere came from far more than just the surrounding states and China; moviegoers from as far away as Sydney, Tokyo, New York, Vancouver, and other places also came to participate in this grand party.

Such news.

This has further excited Twilight fans.

The talk show "The Jimmy Kimmel Live!" also aired simultaneously on the evening of the 18th to give the film a final boost in publicity.

And these two days.

The winds of change have begun to blow.

11 month 18 day.

The film premiered in countries such as France, Spain, and Italy.

11 month 19 day.

It was quickly released in Australia, Argentina, Thailand, Greece, the Netherlands and other places.

11 month 20 day.

The projectors on the North American continent hummed.

More than 4,000 cinemas, swallowing their saliva, officially joined the battle under the tense gaze of industry insiders, only to be instantly overwhelmed by the hordes of enthusiastic Twilight fans.

Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Chicago, Denver.

It doesn't matter if it's east, west, south, north, or center.

Long queues were everywhere.

American teenagers talk about nothing but Twilight, praising Edward's melancholic beauty and Jacob's explosive good looks. When Jacob's physique is mentioned, schools across North America erupt in screams.

This also includes Asian students who are usually on the fringes of campus.

They unexpectedly gained inexplicable favor.

In this situation, if you don't go to the cinema to see the movie, you won't understand what your friends are talking about at all, and nobody wants to be the odd one out.

The film's box office soared like a rocket as the movie-going craze continued.

First-day box office.

Seventy-eight million five hundred thousand US dollars!
It successfully broke the record for the highest opening day box office in North American film history, which was $67.1 million, previously held by "The Dark Knight".

Box office revenue for the opening weekend.

One hundred and fifty-two million three hundred thousand US dollars!

This Mary Sue masterpiece defiantly defeated the movie "Spider-Man 3" to become the second highest-grossing film in North American history during its opening weekend. Such a terrifying achievement directly turned the Twilight series from a box office dark horse.

It directly transformed into a global popular culture phenomenon.
(End of this chapter)