Global Best Actor: Starting with Picking Up Attributes in America

Chapter 439 The Hidden Cousin

Let Chinese Kung Fu meet Hollywood tough guys, let Eastern metaphysics collide with Western technology, and let audiences around the world understand the Chinese themes of family reunion and chivalry.

"What are you thinking about so intently?"

Robert interrupted Chen Xun's train of thought.

Chen Xun ignored him and directly found a sketchbook and started doodling on it.

Soon, several ancient-looking dragon-shaped jade talismans appeared on the paper.

There were also some annotations written next to it: Battle of the Great Wall, Soybeans in the Kitchen, Treasure Hunt in the Pyramids —

"What is this?"

Robert asked again out of curiosity.

"A new script!"

Chen Xun put down his pen, his eyes shining brightly: "I want to make a global family-friendly Lunar New Year action comedy called 'Dragon Soars Across the Seas'."

He poured out all the stories that were on his mind:

The Dragon Seal and Jade Talisman of Qin Shi Huang, a treasure hunt by the four ancient civilizations, Jackie Chan fighting with pots and pans, Jet Li practicing Tai Chi on the pyramids, Stephen Chow using a feng shui compass to solve puzzles, Vin Diesel and Paul fighting side by side, and Chris Hemsworth carrying a stone lion as a shield —

Everyone can bring out their own unique strengths.

Moreover, it features a classic treasure hunt storyline that is simple, easy to understand, and accessible to audiences worldwide.

Rob downed his drink in one gulp, snatched the sketchbook, and jumped up on the spot: "Bro, if this script of yours were made, the box office would skyrocket!"

In the office of BJ China Dragon Pictures, the whiteboard was covered with writing.

Chen Xun took a marker and drew four circles on it: "Filming will be carried out simultaneously by four groups. The domestic group will start filming first, while the Egyptian, Greek, and Mexican groups will prepare at the same time. We will move to other locations in three months."

"I have already made preliminary arrangements for the actors' schedules. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are available in January next year, Stephen Chow will join the crew in February, and our Hollywood friends will arrive in March."

He threw his pen on the table and looked at Lee So-yeon and Robert: "Find some screenwriters to work on the script details. The key is to bring out the unique characteristics of each character. Jackie Chan's natural acting skills are essential, and Stephen Chow's nonsensical humor needs to be natural and not awkward."

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen!"

Lee So-yeon, holding a thick folder, said, "I've already contacted the best screenwriting team in the country, and we'll have the first revised draft next week. Leave the actors' scheduling to me; I guarantee no one will dare to be late."

"I'll handle the overseas distribution and preparation."

Rob patted his chest and said, "Fox has already sent us their entire global production team. Whether it's the pyramids in Egypt or the Mayan ruins in Mexico, all the filming permits will be secured within a week."

Chen Xun smiled and nodded, then picked up his coat and walked out: "I'll leave the rest to you. I'm going to Kentucky."

Lee So-yeon and Robert exchanged a glance, pretending not to have heard.

The boss's private life is not something the two of them can joke about.

Chen Xun and Jennifer hadn't seen each other for a long time.

The failure of "Red Sparrow" was a bigger blow to Jennifer than anyone imagined.

This transformative film, into which she poured all her heart and soul, flopped both critically and commercially after its release, drawing ridicule and criticism from countless film critics.

Jennifer, who has always been strong-willed, disappeared from the public eye for a full six months for the first time.

She turned down all film offers and events, retreated to her hometown in Kentucky, and spent her days feeding horses and growing vegetables on her farm, rarely even answering the phone.

Chen Xun called her several times, and she just laughed and said, "I'm fine, I just want to rest." But Chen Xun could hear the fatigue and disappointment in her voice.

When he was working on the script for "Dragon Soars Across the Seas," Jennifer was the first person he thought of.

Elena, the intelligent, decisive, and bright-eyed linguist, was practically tailor-made for her.

He wanted the whole world to know that Jennifer was never just a silly, goofy girl; she was the best actress.

Louisville is a quiet American town in Kentucky.

The golden wheat fields stretched as far as the eye could see, and when the wind blew, it created waves of golden wheat.

Jennifer's family farm is located on the edge of town. A two-story wooden house is surrounded by a white fence, and there are several horses and a lazy golden retriever in the yard.

Jennifer, wearing a plaid shirt and jeans, with her hair casually tied in a bun, was feeding the horses in the yard.

The sunlight shone on her, making her look less like a Hollywood star and more like a gentle girl next door.

But there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes.

"Hey, girl."

A familiar voice suddenly rang out behind me.

Jennifer's hand, which was feeding the horse, suddenly stopped, and the carrot in her hand fell to the ground. She turned around stiffly, and when she saw the familiar figure standing outside the fence, her eyes instantly reddened.

Chen Xun, dressed in a simple white T-shirt and jeans, carrying a paper bag, smiled at her, sunlight falling on his face.

"Why are you here?"

Jennifer rushed over, pushed open the gate, and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly, her voice trembling with tears: "Why didn't you tell me beforehand!"

"Would it still be a surprise to tell you?"

Chen Xun gently patted her back, inhaling the faint scent of grass in her hair: "If I had told you beforehand, someone might have hidden away from me again."

Jennifer looked up, punched him lightly, and tears streamed down her face: "Who's avoiding you! I just—I just don't want you to see me like this."

"What does it look like?"

Chen Xun reached out and wiped away her tears, looking at her earnestly: "In my eyes, you'll always be the one who filmed 'The Hunger Games'."

"The girl who refused to stop even when she was covered in bruises—what's the failure of one movie? Everyone makes bad movies."

He handed her the paper bag: "I brought you your favorite New York cheesecake."

Jennifer took the paper bag.

The two entered the cabin. Jennifer's mother was cooking in the kitchen. Seeing Chen Xun arrive, she immediately greeted him with a smile: "You've finally arrived! Jennifer has been waiting for you at the window every day!"

"mom!"

Jennifer blushed and stomped her foot.

Hello, Auntie.

Chen Xun greeted him with a smile and handed over the gifts he had brought: "I brought you some Chinese tea and some snacks."

"You're here, why bring a gift?"

Jennifer's mother took his hand, looked him up and down, and became more and more satisfied: "You've become more handsome and thinner. You must be busy with work every day and haven't been eating properly. Don't leave today, Auntie will make you some fried chicken."

During the meal, Jennifer's father also came over and chatted with Chen Xun about "The Wandering Earth": "I saw that movie, it's amazing! Everyone in our small town went to see it, and they all said that Chinese movies are incredible."

"Thank you, Uncle."

Chen Xun smiled and said, "Next time I'll take you to China to see the real Great Wall and the Forbidden City."

"I've wanted to visit China for a long time."

Jennifer's father was overjoyed.

Jennifer sat beside him, watching Chen Xun chat enthusiastically with his family, and felt a warmth in her heart.

Only by Chen Xun's side could she let down all her guard and pretense and become that ordinary Kentucky girl again.

After dinner, the two of them took a walk with their golden retriever along a path beside the wheat field.