Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

"Do you have a headache?" Liu Yufei asked.

Lin Yuan nodded: "There really is no solution this time. Whatever we do will be wrong. We can only deal with it calmly."

"If we handle the issue coldly, many fans will be misled by the BBC and we will suffer considerable losses," said Liu Yufei.

Lin Yuan noticed the word she used, "we" instead of "you".

Liu Yufei's attitude made him feel quite warm.

Although Liu Yufei expressed understanding for Lin Yuan's multi-role behavior and said in person that this was the only and best choice, it does not mean that as a woman she would not feel resentful.

In this case, it is better to say: "Don't take it too seriously. Just think of the loss you have suffered as paying off your romantic debt."

Don't be too normal.

Yet, she wasn't sarcastic or even teasing.

This made Lin Yuan feel even more guilty.

He could only find ways to make up for this debt in other areas.

"We have to accept the loss. Fortunately, there won't be too much trouble." Lin Yuan replied.

Although this turmoil will cause certain losses to Linyuan, the impact can be controlled within a certain range, mainly due to two factors.

The first reason is Lin Yuan’s personality. He has never established himself as an affectionate man. On the contrary, he has always been surrounded by various gossips.

From the first generation of "Yuan Girl" Anne Hathaway to the second generation Charlize Theron, the public has long been accustomed to the beautiful women around Lin Yuan.

Especially when filming "Pirates of the Caribbean 2", Depp's "short-term rental girlfriend" incident was exposed, which implicated Lin Yuan once.

At that time, some people wanted to praise him to death and create a romantic saint image for him. Lin Yuan immediately stopped this trend with a video called "Compilation of Women Who Had Ambiguous Relationships with Lin Yuan".

Lin Yuan absolutely dared not touch the character of "affectionate man" because it was too easy for him to be exposed.

He followed the path of Big Brother Chen Long, and everyone was used to him making "mistakes that every man would make," so the damage of the BBC's report this time was kept within a limited range.

Another reason is that in North America, people have very low expectations of the personal ethics of artists.

People may even think that as a star, you don’t have any scandals, so do you lack charm?
This concept is difficult for the general public in the country to understand, and even seems very magical.

But what they don’t know is that this has deep historical roots for Europe and the United States.

Since the Renaissance, many well-known Western artists have had a very unrestrained lifestyle.

For example, the musician Bach started having affairs with several female singers in the church right after his wife died, and had 20 children in his lifetime.

As a pianist, his hands are not even as busy as his lower body.

And the famous Beethoven...

This person is even more of a heavyweight.

However, due to his ugly appearance and poor personal hygiene, he could never win over the woman he loved.

This story tells those who come after you: Don’t think you can pursue the goddess of your dreams by doing art.

If you look like Brother Feng, even if you are Beethoven reborn, you can still only be a bootlicker and cannot get what you want.

For Beethoven, who failed in love, his physical needs could only be met by female admirers and by professionals doing professional things.

To put it more directly, it means sleeping with fans and clients.

Pianist, it's like becoming a piaoist.

(piano, pianist, piaoist)
Therefore, when Beethoven later became deaf, many people speculated that it was caused by complications from the disease.

In addition to the two mentioned above, the list of great Western artists who have an inextricable relationship with the MeMe virus also includes:

The Austrian composer Schubert died at the age of 31. His main job was to play composers, and his secondary job was to compose music.
German philosopher Nietzsche suffered mental problems in his later years due to meme, and many people believe that his wild words were caused by meme;

Dutch painter Van Gogh suffered from melancholy, which is why his works are so abstract;

French writer Maupassant became insane because of Meme;

Gauguin, the French post-Impressionist, suffered greatly from Meme;
……

The list is so long that the stories of these artists and Meimei can be compiled into a book.

It’s called “The Story That Human Literary Stars and Meimei Must Tell.”

These people represent the ceiling of human artistic civilization. They are like shining stars, leaving behind immortal cultural treasures.

Therefore, there will be many people who defend their idols, saying that Meimei was probably born simply because of the poor sanitary conditions at that time.

As a man, do you believe this?
What's more, in that era, artists who did not have Meimei were not necessarily less dirty.

For example, the famous Mozart had a very heavy taste.

The flirtatious letters he sent to his cousin were simply disgusting.

He also wrote a song that will be remembered forever: "Leck mich im Arsch".

(German, if you are interested, you can look it up yourself.)
(The title of a canon written by Mozart in the 18th century.)
Therefore, in the Western literary and artistic circles, an unrestrained lifestyle is not a problem at all, and people have never cared about it from ancient times to the present.

You like to eat eggs, and it doesn't matter whether the hens that laid them are morally upright.

What's more, Lin Yuan's scandal can only be regarded as a minor flaw in Hollywood, which is like a pool of ink.

If someone hadn't deliberately stirred up public opinion, Lin Yuan wouldn't have been in any trouble at all.

But even if someone tried desperately to fan the flames, it would only be a minor inconvenience for him, and at most he would lose some money.

But for Lin Yuan, "King of Spy Wars 2" carries a lot of his hard work.

Because of this incident, the film was unable to reach its full potential, which is indeed a bit regrettable.

"Don't think about these unhappy things. We are traveling this time, and having fun is the first priority. Let's eat now." Lin Yuan said.

Liu Yufei smiled and said, "Maybe there will be an unexpected turn in this matter."

"Have you learned fortune-telling?" Lin Yuan asked curiously, "Or do you have any other good ideas?"

Liu Yufei shook her head. "I don't have any ideas. I just think there might be a turning point. Things will work themselves out when the time comes."

Lin Yuan naturally saw that Liu Yufei was insincere, as if she was hiding something from him.

But since she didn't want to say it, there must be a reason, and Lin Yuan wouldn't ask any more questions.

Let time take care of everything, maybe there will be a turning point.

Lin Yuan smiled and raised the wine glass on the table. The ruby-red Romani-Conti wine was gently shaken in the goblet.

"Cheers to our journey."

"We were poor boys back then, but now we can drink a glass of top-notch red wine worth $500," Liu Yufei said with a smile.

Hearing Liu Yufei's words, Lin Yuan almost laughed out loud.

Only Liu Yufei could say this.

She had seen how humble she was when she was poor, but she never despised herself for that.

Saying this at this time is not a joke, but an expression of emotion after the rain has passed.

So Lin Yuan smiled and said, "You are right. It is for our better future."

The two men clinked their glasses.

Liu Yufei took a sip of red wine and narrowed her eyes slightly: "It tastes really good."

"Of course. How can a bottle of wine that costs at least $30 taste bad?" Lin Yuan replied, "You could say this is the purest taste of money."

"Then drink it up. Don't waste such expensive wine." Liu Yufei said with a smile, "You've worked hard. Drink more."

Lin Yuan suddenly noticed a detail: she had been drinking water since she arrived at the restaurant.

When we were chatting just now, he stuffed himself a large glass of lemon water, saying that drinking more water is good for the body.

Now let him drink more.

What is going on here?
You don't think that this little bit of alcohol can get him drunk and help him escape the battle tonight?
Or do you think that if you let him drink more water, he will hold his urine and become insensitive, thus losing interest?
This little girl is hiding a lot of little thoughts today.

But Lin Yuan did not point it out. He thought Liu Yufei would definitely not harm him, so there was no need to make a fuss about such a small matter.

If she wants to play some tricks, let her do it.

At this time, the waiter began to serve the dishes.

Tonight is a Western meal, and the first thing served is naturally the appetizer.

Liu Yufei glanced at the glittering dishes and picked up the menu beside her: "Black truffle foie gras with gold foil bread?"

Lin Yuan smiled and replied, “The ingredients here are all top-notch, and the black truffles are airlifted in from Perigord, France.

The foie gras comes from top farms in Strasbourg.

As for the gold leaf, it’s just a decoration to make the dishes look more expensive.”

"Aren't there often scenes in TV dramas where people commit suicide by swallowing gold? Can gold foil really be eaten?" Liu Yufei asked with a smile.

Lin Yuan replied: "Pure gold has stable chemical properties and does not easily react with the human body. Swallowing a small amount is usually not fatal.

Food-grade gold foil is only used for decoration and is absolutely safe."

When answering, Lin Yuan deliberately spoke in a serious tone, and Liu Yufei also obviously pretended to listen very carefully.

After Lin Yuan finished speaking, Liu Yufei smiled happily and said, "Brother, you are so amazing. You know everything."

Lin Yuan said helplessly: "Hey! You're pretending too much! Your acting is so bad, no wonder you can't be a good actor."

"Shut up!"

If it was the Liu Yufei who had never seen the world a few years ago, she might not know this.

But after several years of working in the business world, what kind of luxurious food has she not seen?

She pretended not to know just to give Lin Yuan a chance to show off. It was like a woman being unable to open a bottle of drink in front of the man she liked.

If they are in front of a man they dislike, they will wave their hands and tell you: "I can do it myself."

Then he carried a large bottle of water and completed the water change operation independently.

At this moment, the two of them were just playing around with each other, and the atmosphere at the table gradually became lively.

On the dining table, foie gras was carefully spread on golden toasted bread, the aroma of black truffles filled the air, and the gold foil shimmered faintly under the light.

Liu Yufei carefully cut off a small piece and put it into her mouth.

The delicate taste of foie gras and the richness of black truffle intertwine on the tip of the tongue. The presence of gold foil does not bring any flavor, but makes the whole dish seem more luxurious.

"The smell of money...I have to say it's pretty good." Her eyes were full of surprise.

Lin Yuan also took a bite and nodded with satisfaction: "It's really good. But this is just the beginning."

The next main course was the "Australian Wagyu Steak with Truffle Sauce".

The steak was fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When cut, pink gravy slowly flowed out, and the aroma of truffle sauce blended perfectly with the deliciousness of the beef.

You can feel the tenderness of the meat and the richness of the sauce in every bite, as if they are dancing on the tip of your tongue.

"This steak...it simply melts in your mouth." Liu Yufei couldn't help but exclaim, "This is the best steak I've ever had."

This is Australian M12 grade Wagyu beef, with evenly distributed fat and a natural and delicate taste. It is airlifted from Australia and served on the table immediately to ensure freshness.

But to say that this is the best steak Liu Yufei has ever eaten is obviously an exaggeration.

But Liu Yufei said it was the most delicious.

The quality is the best and there are objective standards.

What tastes best is entirely subjective.

Ultimately, it all comes down to who you eat with.

Even if she was served a steak from Haokelai that cost 30 yuan, Liu Yufei would still think it was the most delicious steak.

"You know what?" Lin Yuan suddenly said, "When I was in middle school, I always wondered when I could invite you to sit in a luxurious restaurant and have a delicious meal together, just like on TV.

The plate must be large, just to hold a little bit of delicate food.

But at that time, I couldn’t even afford to eat meat…”

Lin Yuan knew that this topic would make the atmosphere a little heavy, but he couldn't help but speak.

Because the scene at this moment triggered a wish that he had never fulfilled in his previous life, he felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to express it.

He knew that many men had had this experience: they wanted to give the best life to the woman they loved, but because of their limited abilities, it ultimately turned into regrets.

We all have a dream in our hearts, but the dream eventually becomes moldy and can only exist in a worn-out pillow.

The topic was a bit heavy, and Lin Yuan felt a little regretful as soon as he said it.

Liu Yufei, who was sitting opposite him, put down her knife and fork and looked at Lin Yuan seriously: "Actually, I wanted to treat you at that time, but I was afraid of hurting your self-esteem.

Don’t dwell on the past. You’ve done it now, haven’t you?
Cheers again to our past."

Liu Yufei picked up the wine glass again, and Lin Yuan had no choice but to accept the "drinking" again.

The waiter brought the second main course in due time - "French blue lobster with white truffle".

The blue lobster's shell is deep blue, its meat is tender, and paired with the aroma of white truffles, the whole dish looks particularly luxurious.

The blue lobsters from Brittany, France, are more delicate and delicious than regular lobsters, while the white truffles, flown in from Alba, Italy, have a unique aroma.

The whole dish is still full of the flavor of the nouveau riche.

Lin Yuan cut a piece of lobster meat, dipped it in a little white truffle sauce, and put it in his mouth.

The freshness of the lobster and the aroma of the white truffle intertwined on his tongue, making him feel as if he was at a tranquil seaside, with only the sound of waves gently lapping against the beach.

I have to say, it is indeed a top-notch delicacy.

Liu Yufei, who was sitting opposite, was obviously quite satisfied.

The third main course was Alaskan King Crab with Caviar.

The king crab's leg meat is carefully disassembled and placed on the plate, and white sturgeon caviar from the Caspian Sea is garnished on the crab meat. The delicious crab meat and the salty and fresh caviar are perfectly matched. It is obvious that this way of eating will make ordinary people go bankrupt.

The two were naturally quite satisfied.

I won’t go into details about the following dishes.

All of them are made of top-quality ingredients and cooked to look the most expensive.

Finally, dessert was served, an exquisite chocolate lava cake.

The cake has a crispy exterior, and when cut, the warm chocolate sauce slowly flows out. Paired with vanilla ice cream, the combination of hot and cold creates a wonderful taste.

"Try this," Lin Yuan scooped a spoonful of cake and passed it to Liu Yufei's mouth, "It is said that this is the signature dessert."

Lin Yuan's actions made Liu Yufei stunned:
The two have been together for so long, but Lin Yuan seems to have never taken the initiative to feed her?
Tonight was a breakthrough of sorts.

Liu Yufei opened her mouth and took it. The richness of chocolate and the refreshing taste of ice cream intertwined in her mouth, making her squint her eyes. "It's delicious."

In fact, even if it’s just a bite... uh, she will say it’s delicious no matter what she eats.

Lin Yuan looked at her satisfied expression and felt filled with happiness.

He knew that the beauty of this moment would become a precious memory they shared.

After a satisfying meal and a few drinks, Liu Yufei smiled and said, "Do you think we can give Taylor a big surprise when we arrive at the country music festival in Nashville this time?"

One of the main purposes of their trip was to attend the country music festival in Nashville and watch Taylor Swift's solo concert.

The first time the two met was on a train when Taylor Swift was a child.

Lin Yuan still remembers the scene when Taylor Swift blocked him in the aisle when he walked out of the bathroom that night.

"Are you Lin Yuan?"

"Ha! I was right!"

"Wait, do you have a girlfriend?"

"If not, you can consider me."

"Okay, let me ask this another way. Would you mind having another girlfriend?"

Fate began from then on.

In response to Liu Yufei's question, Lin Yuan replied: "She will definitely be shocked. She didn't expect us to show up.

Right now, she must be very busy preparing for the concert tomorrow night."

"Tomorrow night will definitely be a wonderful night," said Liu Yufei.

"Of course!"

The dinner finally ended. Lin Yuan looked at his watch and it was almost 12 o'clock.

The two walked out of the restaurant side by side.

The lights in the car were soft and warm. Through the window, they could see the night scene passing by quickly outside, with twinkling stars, as if adding a bit of romance to their night.

"Thank you, Lin Yuan," Liu Yufei said softly, "Tonight is really special."

Lin Yuan held her hand and smiled, "As long as you are happy, I will be satisfied."

The two figures walked away in the corridor of the carriage. The night outside the window was still dark, but their hearts were filled with warmth and light.

This journey became particularly warm and unforgettable because of each other's company.

After returning to the private room, having just finished a sumptuous dinner, the two obviously couldn't fall asleep immediately.

Lin Yuan looked at Liu Yufei's slightly bulging belly and couldn't help but smile and suggested, "You can't just lie down after eating. You have to move around."

Although Liu Yufei protested verbally, she was ultimately unable to resist him and was dragged by him to do a "digestion exercise."

After a vigorous exercise, Liu Yufei was exhausted and curled up on the bed and fell into a deep sleep, breathing evenly and gently.

Lin Yuan did not feel sleepy. Instead, because he drank a lot of drinks at dinner, his bladder was slightly swollen.

He tiptoed down from the bedroom on the second floor and into the bathroom on the first floor.

Just as he was releasing the pressure comfortably, he suddenly heard extremely light footsteps outside the bathroom.

The sound was almost inaudible. If it weren't for his hearing being far superior to that of an ordinary person, it would have been impossible to detect it.

Lin Yuan's heart suddenly tightened and his brows furrowed slightly.

"What's going on?" He wondered in his heart.

Liu Yufei was clearly asleep upstairs, so where did the footsteps come from?

Could it be that other passengers on the train entered by mistake?
That's impossible. The security in the top box is very tight.

Then he can only be an uninvited guest!

He quickly put his clothes in order, held his breath, and listened carefully to the movement outside the door.

The footsteps seemed to stop at the bathroom door, and there was a hint of tension in the air.

Lin Yuan clenched his hands quietly, his knuckles turned slightly white, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he locked the closed door tightly.

His breathing was so light that it was almost inaudible, and his footsteps were as light as a cat, moving forward silently along the ground.

Every step seems to be precisely calculated, making no sound yet able to exert force at any time.

His body leaned forward slightly, his muscles tense, like a fully drawn bow, ready to unleash deadly force at any moment. (End of this chapter)