Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 390 Keep it up, young man! Oh no, I mean young adult.

2011年2月28日，美国太平洋时间早上8点13分。

Chen Nuo woke up in the spacious bed of the Hilton Hotel.

A person.

Last night he may have had over eight hundred opportunities to not be alone, but he ultimately chose to be alone.

Damn it.

Looking back now, Chen Nuo has to admit that he still regrets pretending to be so innocent.

She declined Leonardo DiCaprio's invitation to continue the drink, declined Emma Stone's phone call, declined Ivanka Trump's text message, declined Mila Kunis's suggestion, and declined Anne Hathaway's invitation to go somewhere else for a drink...

Grass!
No, why? What are you thinking?
When everyone is celebrating, why the hell are you pretending to be Chen Nuo?

Chen Nuo was filled with remorse and regret, wishing he could slap himself twice.

……

Chen Nuo forced himself to close his eyes again, wanting to take a nap.

But after a while, it opened its eyes.

The Oscars ceremony, which had been a busy two months, has come to an end.

He found himself feeling somewhat out of place for a while.

His biological clock is still set to wake up at 8 o'clock, but he no longer needs to wake up at 8 o'clock.

How to do?
I can't sleep, and I don't have any breasts to touch.

Like everyone else, Chen Nuo decided to lie in bed and scroll through his phone first.

He's quite curious about what kind of feedback his hosting of this year's Oscars will receive on social media today...

fart.

Curious my foot.

He wasn't curious at all.

He just wanted to see how the media and audience praised him.

Although he hadn't had a chance to go online yet, he was well aware of his public image today, based on the feedback he received from Allison last night, the data the production team gave him, and the treatment he received at the Vanity Fair party—people like Steven Spielberg and the Coen brothers wouldn't possibly flatter him, would they?

Hey!

I opened my phone, and sure enough, it was true.

First, there's Twitter.

Goodness, his phone screen was filled with the hot discussions about the Oscars last night.

A New York Times article prominently featured the headline: "Chen Nuo Redefines the Oscars: Pizza, Photo Ops, and a Frenzy for 4740 Million Viewers." The article called him "the most disruptive host in Oscar history," praising him for breaking down the stereotypical traditions of the awards ceremony with authenticity and humor. "Chen Nuo not only got Hollywood stars eating pizza, but he also drove audiences around the world crazy. His impromptu interactions and social media strategies have given the Oscars a fresh new look."

The Los Angeles Times wrote: "From Jennifer Lawrence to Natalie Portman, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Martin Scorsese, Chen Nuo made everyone the center of attention, and his hosting made the 83rd Academy Awards the best of the decade. On this night, everyone except Harvey Weinstein was well taken care of by him."

Similarly, The Hollywood Reporter ran a headline: "Chen Nuo makes the Oscars younger: 4740 million viewers, a ten-year high, with teenagers becoming the main viewership!"

The article states, "This year's Oscars averaged 41 million viewers, peaking at 47.4 million, breaking the 2000 record of 46.5 million. Nielsen data shows that viewers aged 18-34 accounted for 38%, a 25% increase from last year, marking a near-decade high. The pizza segment and social media engagement (#NuohChenOscars trending #1 globally for eight hours) successfully attracted the younger generation, giving the venerable Oscars a fresh new lease on life."

Scrolling further, entertainment media outlet TMZ published three tweets on different topics:
"Harvey Weinstein was furious! After the awards ceremony, he remained silent in front of reporters. According to sources, he was given the cold shoulder at the Vanity Fair party and left halfway through."

"Pizza shops are all the rage! Shop owners: Since last night, orders have been piling up, we can't keep up! Thanks to Chen Nuo, thanks to Oscar! Deliveryman William Gan becomes an overnight sensation. TMZ exclusive interview: William says, 'I still think I'm dreaming, my biggest regret is not taking a photo with Angelina Jolie.'"

"Last night, the selfie frenzy swept the globe. Where did Leonardo DiCaprio's mysterious phone come from? TMZ exclusively reveals the secret."

Chen Nuo opened the comments section of TMZ, glanced at it, and couldn't help but chuckle smugly.

"Chen Nuo is absolutely a genius at telling jokes! I laughed until my stomach hurt yesterday!"

"The pizza scene was so realistic! I've never seen anything like it before. I watched it five times afterward!"

"This Chinese kid is a real troublemaker! The Oscars have never been this exciting!"

"Finally, the Oscars understand what we young people are thinking! I've been watching #Chen'sOscars all night!"

"Chen Nuo is amazing. Jennifer Lawrence is smiling so happily in that group photo. I love that photo. They look like a big family."

After reading on Twitter, Chen Nuo opened Facebook.

I found the post with the group photo from last night.

When Allison parted ways last night, she told him that the number of reposts had reached 420 million.

Now, overnight, wow, the data for his post has soared to over 650 million shares, over 500 million likes, and over 100 million comments. Without a doubt, this is the absolute peak of interaction in the history of Facebook.

Chen Nuo stared at the 9999+ new messages on his account for a while, and no matter how he thought about it, he felt that this record would probably not be broken for another five or ten years.

This is something that he couldn't have accomplished on his own.

Not only do you need the right timing and location, but you also need Leonardo DiCaprio to hold your phone for you.

Just like many comments now refer to this photo as "The Twelve Arhats," even though there are clearly only 11 people in the photo.

He then opened his Sina Weibo account and found the post he had made the night before.

When he checked last night, the post had been shared over 100 million times. Now, overnight, it has been shared over 300 million times.

It's definitely not as good as Facebook.

But what if it were placed in China?

All I can say is that those people at Tencent should just quit the competition already! What the hell are they thinking?! They're like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, completely overestimating their own abilities.

Chen Nuo will not read the domestic comments.

Although he understood that they were all nicknames, a way for people to show their affection for him.

However, seeing the screen filled with "Nono nono," he, as a grown man, really couldn't stand it. Even Pan Chengrong doesn't call him that anymore.

But he can't say it yet; saying it would probably backfire.

So, that's settled.

Finally, there's Instagram.

His newly opened account has only garnered 20 likes and around 3 comments so far. However, gaining over 20 followers overnight is not bad.

Although it's nearly half of Justin Bieber's 60 followers, who currently holds the most Instagram followers, and more than 10 fewer than Kim Kardashian, Chen Nuo doesn't seem to care about that right now.

Because Instagram is nothing at the moment.

Therefore, Zuckerberg opposed him opening an account on Twitter, but ignored Instagram.

But who would have thought.

Will Instagram become a super social media app with over 10 billion registered users in less than 10 years?
Since both Weibo and Facebook objected to him opening an account on Twitter, Instagram is his only remaining foothold in the mobile internet era.

take it easy.

Thinking about the turbulent events that will unfold in the next decade, Chen Nuo couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of mixed emotions, often including nostalgia or reflection).

Today is his 25th birthday, and he has been reborn for almost seven years.

He has accomplished a lot in the past seven years, but it seems there is still much for him to do in the future.

This is probably true for any reborn person; time is always exceptionally precious to them.

If it were any other actor in his age and position...

Making a movie every year or two is considered a workaholic!

Unlike him.
After just one night's rest following the Oscars, my thoughts involuntarily drifted back to James Pritzker's new film. He has an audition for the lead role the day after tomorrow. I wonder who James Pritzker has chosen for this role.

Chen Nuo knew that his change was due to his different plans for the future.

He didn't have many ambitions before; he thought he would return to China to develop his career after 2016.

Whether he's filming comfortably or doing anything else, as long as the people in "Renewal 2015" make money for the company, he'll just lie back and relax.

That's naturally easy.

However, after meeting Allison and listening to her analysis, his thoughts changed.

However, Alison didn't know the future, but he did.

To remain steadfast ten years from now, regardless of changes in nationality, is not so simple.

In fact, if he wants to use his influence to do something, to change something... then everything he has now is just the beginning.

He must become bigger, stronger, and more undeniable.

In short, the revolution is not yet complete, comrades must continue to strive.

Fortunately, he has made a very good start.

Keep it up, young man!

Oh no, I'm a proper young adult now.

……

……

Almost at the same time Chen Nuo got up, in a small office in San Francisco.

A brown-haired man in his thirties excitedly waved the fax he had just received, strode up to a blond man of similar age, and shouted, "Kevin and the others agreed!"

Kevin, who had been frowning and intently staring at the computer screen, suddenly looked up upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and asked, "Mike, you said they agreed?"

Mike nodded vigorously and repeated, "Yes! They agreed to the $3000 million valuation."

Kevin paused, the joy on his face slowly fading. He leaned back slightly in his chair and remained silent for a moment before murmuring, "...Mike, why do you think this is?"

Mike laughed and said, "Kevin, could it be because they think you and I are particularly handsome?"

Kevin rolled his eyes.

Seeing this, Mike dropped his joking expression and became serious. "Kevin, relax. We both know the reason, don't we?"

"Yes."

The office was quiet for a moment.

Mike walked quietly to the window, looked outside, then turned back and asked, "...What are you thinking about, Kevin?"

Kevin didn't reply, but stood up and walked over to him, standing side by side. He asked, "And you, what are you thinking about?"

“I think it was the right decision to hold off Benchmark Capital on the Series A funding round.”

"Yep."

"Actually, we had already decided to accept their valuation of $2500 million, so why did we change our minds in the end?"

"Perhaps it's because we noticed someone opening an account on our software that day?"

"So on that day, we realized that we had underestimated ourselves."

"Correct."

Mike took a deep breath, his expression becoming even more serious, and said, "It turns out we were right. Look at what happened last night; the #NuoChenOscars hashtag alone was used 20 times on our software..."

He paused, his eyes fixed intently on Kevin. "So, Kevin, I have an idea. Do you remember how Facebook accelerated its success back then?"

Instagram co-founder Kevin Strom frowned slightly, rested his chin on his right hand, and after a moment of thought, said, “I know… but isn’t this too sudden? And his relationship with Facebook, and their contract… I’m not sure if this will work. I feel he’s very loyal to Mark Zuckerberg. Don’t forget, they seemed to have discussed a shareholding agreement before.”

McCree, one of the co-founders, said casually, "Whatever, we have to give it a try, right?"

...Chen Nuo didn't sleep much and got up a little after 9 o'clock.

During this time, he also replied to many birthday wishes he received via text message.

To be fair, although Chen Nuo is basically indiscriminate in his tastes, his aesthetic sense is still quite Eastern. He can occasionally try out white women, but if he really can't forget them, he is more attracted to Chinese, Japanese, and Korean women.

As I replied to the messages, I thought about all the different female friends on the other end of the line... Damn it! I can't take it anymore, this 25-year-old body is still too virile.

Get up!
Since he had nothing to do today, he invited Linghu and Allison to go and take a look at his house.

The transfer of ownership for the $8.8 million Beverly mansion was completed in late January.

Afterward, he contacted a high-end local Los Angeles renovation company through a real estate agent to redesign and renovate some parts of the interior. The renovation was completed a few days ago, but he hadn't had time to inspect it until today, when he finally had some free time to check on the results.

At 10:30 a.m., Chen Nuo, Linghu, and Allison drove from the Hilton Hotel to Beverly Hills.

The morning sun in Los Angeles was bright and clear, with a slight breeze carrying a hint of coolness. Outside the car window, palm trees and mansions lined the streets, and the air was filled with the languid atmosphere unique to California.

Chen Nuo sat in the back seat, wearing sunglasses and holding a Starbucks latte, chatting happily with Allison about the Oscars last night.

"Chen, this is absolutely the craziest thing I've ever seen in my 25 years in the industry. It far exceeded my original expectations. I didn't sleep well at all last night, I was so excited."

"Hahahahaha."

"However, fame will eventually fade, and you still lack something to prove yourself."

"Erinson, I know you don't need to push me so hard all the time. I will work hard for your bonus."

"Hahahaha, Chen, that's not what I meant, but... do you need me to help you contact Mr. James Pritzker?"

"you!"

"Haha, just kidding. It's your birthday today, Chen, I wouldn't be so cruel. Enjoy your rare vacation."

As we chatted, we arrived at our destination without even realizing it.
Real estate agent William was already waiting at the door. The middle-aged white man was still wearing a sharp suit, his hair was neatly styled, and he had a professional smile on his face. He was holding a stack of documents in his hand. When he saw Chen Nuo get out of the car, he greeted him attentively and opened the back door for him.

The first thing he said was: "Mr. Chen, happy birthday!"

I rely on!

If it weren't for the language barrier, Chen Nuo would have liked to go back and train the saleswomen at Chen Bicheng's real estate development, to see how they provide service. Who said Americans are unruly and dissolute?

Afterwards, Chen Nuo followed William into the gates of his Beverly Hills mansion.

The renovation took 6 weeks and cost approximately $150 million. The final result... What kind of result can you expect from spending 1000 million RMB on renovations?
That's certainly good, everything is good.

Upon entering, a spacious hall comes into view.

The walls were replaced with pure white, paired with large floor-to-ceiling windows that let in sunlight, making the entire space bright and airy. The flooring was changed from dark oak to light gray marble, giving it a more refreshing look.

After that, I looked at the kitchen, the master bedroom, the guest bedroom, and the backyard. I carefully checked the renovations in almost every area.

One of the guest bedrooms was specially equipped with a surround sound system and a huge projection screen, transforming it into a home theater. The equipment and renovations alone cost him $15. Adding the soundproofing and custom leather seats, the total cost approached $20. Allison tried playing a clip from the DVD of "Waterloo Bridges," and the effect was quite good, truly a private cinema.

Overall, Chen Nuo was very satisfied. Although there were some minor flaws, they weren't major issues, and he pointed them out. William noted them down in his notebook, saying that it would be finished within a few days.

Including security issues, which are of utmost concern to him.

"The latest ADT security system, including the gate surveillance camera and fingerprint door lock installed according to your requirements, and 24-hour infrared sensors covering the perimeter of the house, garage entrance and backyard."

William smiled confidently and said, "If there is any abnormality, the system will immediately sound an alarm and directly contact the nearest police station and private security team. The response time will not exceed 5 minutes."

He had barely finished speaking when a red Ferrari drove up and stopped at the garage entrance.

But Chen Nuo didn't hear any alarm or siren.
Just a few seconds later, the car door opened and Charlize Theron stepped out.

……

……

"...Chen, that's how it is. I really, really want to be in this movie. After William told me that you were coming to see the house today, I took the liberty of coming over."

“I know I can do it. I can play any role, whatever it is.”

"I gained 30 pounds and wore dentures to play a serial killer in 'Monster,' and I played a sexually harassed miner in 'North Country Sexual Harassment.' I can do both."

"I just need an opportunity."

Chen Nuo looked at the woman in front of him.

Charlize Theron, a globally recognized sex symbol, is 35 years old this year. Last year, she filmed the Dior J'adore perfume commercial that made her famous worldwide.

In the advertisement, she removes her jewelry and clothes as she walks towards the camera, and her strong and aggressive image has become the sex symbol for countless Chinese boys born in the 90s.

But, unfortunately.

The buzz generated by the advertisements cannot mask her awkward situation in Hollywood.

After winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her role in "Monster," Charlize Theron was considered one of Hollywood's most promising and talented actresses. Two years later, "Erin Brockovich" earned her another Oscar nomination.

However, her subsequent choices always seemed to fall short.

"Aeon Flux" was a box office flop and received terrible reviews, being criticized as "a bad movie with only special effects." Films like "The Battle of Elah" and "The Burning Plain" in 2007 and 2008 also performed poorly at the box office and in terms of impact.

To make matters worse, she's 35 this year.

Like major Chinese internet companies, Hollywood is not friendly to people over 35.

Leonardo DiCaprio's half-joking remark during his house-hunting trip actually reflects the general opinion within Hollywood regarding her current situation:

Charlize Theron is not only mired in an economic crisis, but she also needs a project that can prove herself again, otherwise she may be gradually marginalized by Hollywood.

But what does this have to do with him?
Chen Nuo was truly baffled.

He said earnestly, “Ms. Theron, I believe in your abilities. You're right, I am indeed preparing to star in a new film. However, I am not a director, much less a producer; I am simply an actor. Are you sure you haven't come to the wrong person?”

“No. I’ve already spoken with director James Pritzker on the phone, and I will participate in his audition.”

"Oh? What does this have to do with me?"

“Yes.” Charlize nodded without hesitation. “I know you’ll be there too, and I need your help, Chen. I’d give anything for that.”

A gentle breeze blew.

This woman truly exudes a powerful aura, just like in the advertisements.

She stood in the backyard of her Beverly Hills mansion, sunlight streaming onto her tanned skin. Her light gray polo shirt accentuated her still-slender figure, and her 1.77-meter height made her appear taller than most men. Her blonde hair swayed gently in the breeze.

“Anything.” Charlize Theron repeated.

……

……

Chen Nuo truly never imagined that he would one day have the opportunity to sexually harass Charlize Theron.

md.

It has to be said that this is a real test of self-control.

For a fleeting moment, he almost fell for her.

When James Pritzker heard this, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Chen, that's Charlize Theron! How could you hold back?"

Chen Nuo said irritably, "I can't help it, but isn't Motherfucker your movie?"

James paused for a moment, then his tone held a subtle change: "Okay, that's true."

"Okay, tell me about your upcoming auditions. I'm curious, who exactly is on your audition list? Charlize Theron? Do you have that much money?"

James Pritzker's tone changed, and he suddenly became excited: "Of course not!"

“Speaking of which, Chen, you know, not many big-name actresses would normally be interested in my movie. Of all the actresses I was interested in before, only Charlize Theron agreed to give it a try. And she wanted $300 million!”

"And then, guess what happened?"

"Hollywood is a snobbish bitch!"

"Do you know how many calls I've received from agents since last night? Ever since your selfies started circulating online! I've fucking lost count!"

"Hahahaha!"

James Pritzker laughed for a while on the phone, then continued, "That bitch Charlize Theron called me last night and said she'd reconsider her salary!"

"But now, of course I can't just nod so easily."

"Want to work with Oscar stars and globally popular superstars? Sorry, no matter who you are, you have to wait in line!"

"Yes, I think that's why she went to find you directly today."

……

……

The Eve James mentioned is the female lead in the movie "Drop," a stripper living in New Orleans.

In the film, she is the protagonist Lee's dream girl and his guide as an outsider in American society. In that dilapidated apartment, she will lead him to heaven, and then plunge him into hell.

That's right, the keyword is "dancer".

Does it look familiar?

When Chen Nuo sat down next to James, he couldn't help but sigh.

Of course, it's hard to say that Jessica Alba, a Western heartthrob, is better than Chen Hao, an Eastern heartthrob.

However, the final list of eight actresses who auditioned for the film "No Man's Land" was indeed overwhelming in terms of sheer numbers.

The key point is that none of them are just filling in the numbers.

Without mentioning Theron,

The other actresses, from Jessica Alba to Maggie Gyllenhaal, from Anna Paquin to Jessica Biel, are all absolutely good enough to play a mature and glamorous stripper.

It's not just people.

There are other places.

Chen Nuo looked around the ridiculously large audition room again and couldn't help but ask, "How much did you pay Paramount to rent this place?"

“$1000,” James Pritzker said.

Chen Nuo nodded calmly, indicating that he understood.

$1000 is quite a lot.

Although they are currently in Paramount's most prestigious audition room—the "Hitchcock Audition Room."

Spanning approximately 2000 square feet, the facility is equipped with top-of-the-line lighting and sound systems and high-definition cameras. It's generally reserved for Paramount's own large-scale productions, such as Transformers 3. Other film crews would have to wait up to six months to use it.

Similarly, although Paramount rented the venue and then sent about a dozen staff members to help with the auditions.

so what?

$1000 is absolutely a reasonable market price.

There are no problems.

In 2011, if your cousin Thomas Pritzker donated millions of dollars to Obama's campaign, and your cousin Penny Pritzker is currently one of Obama's chief economic advisors...

They can all enjoy a reasonable market price that has nothing to do with bribery.

“Shall we begin?” James Pritzker asked, turning to look at the scene.

"Let's begin." Chen Nuo stretched.

(End of this chapter)