While in Hollywood, I used Taoist magic to quell American terrorism.

Scarlett wasn't angry. She walked over, sat down, and crossed her legs.

"That's true, after all, not everyone can pull off the word 'sexy'."

But I heard you're going to play an old witch who's lived for thousands of years in the movie.

This really tests one's acting skills.

"It's better than playing a clone that can only scream."

Anne retorted, "Besides, Cao personally chose this movie for me."

He said only I could portray that sense of vicissitude.

"A sense of vicissitude?"

Megan, leaning against the doorway and chewing gum, interjected:

Why do I feel like I'm experiencing "fatigue"?

Annie, have you been too tired lately?

"How about giving me the chance to change my luck? I'm ready to go anytime."

Rachel sat on the sofa beside her, elegantly flipping through a magazine without looking up.

Megan, is your Transformers movie still not finished?

What kind of acting skills are needed for a movie made entirely of sheet metal?

"Just run around a bit and bark a few times, isn't that enough?"

Megan's face stiffened: "That's an S-level blockbuster! A global release!"

"The song 'Walking with Song' is also released globally."

Rachel closed the magazine, her tone flat, "And I have an Oscar."

The room fell silent for two seconds after those words were spoken.

This is the suppression of hard power.

Jessica sighed, walked over to Cao Kun, and took his arm.

"Alright, everyone, say less."

Today is Cao's big day.

If I were one of those people, instead of arguing here, I'd be thinking about how to boost the box office.

After all, Will Smith is waiting to pop champagne and celebrate our defeat.

Cao Kun glanced at the group of women vying for attention and rubbed his temples with a headache.

"Is everything ready?"

Cao Kun stood up. "Go in when you're ready."

Tonight, let Hollywood see what a real 'superhero' is.

Anne immediately stepped forward, took Cao Kun's other arm, and gave Scarlett a possessive look.

"Let's go, darling."

Let them see how we slap those skeptics in the face.

Scarlett snorted and followed behind.

The group walked in a grand procession toward the theater.

Wherever he went, the other guests made way for him, their eyes filled with shock and envy.

This is hardly a premiere.

This is practically Cao Kun's personal harem showcase.

The next morning.

Beverly Hills, study.

Cao Kun held a cup of black coffee in his hand, looking at the projection screen on the wall.

The succubus Chris was dressed in an office lady uniform, holding a pointer, and pointing at the bar chart on the screen.

"Master, the data is in."

Chris's voice was filled with barely concealed excitement:

"North American opening day box office: $2850 million!"

Cao Kun took a sip of coffee, his expression calm.

This number completely crushed all its competitors at the same time, and even surpassed the opening day performance of "Superman Returns".

"Not only that," Chris said, sliding her finger along the keyboard, "it even exceeded the most optimistic predictions in the industry by forty percent."

The cinema's screening rate increased from 32% on the first day to 45%.

……

The outside world is in an uproar.

Variety's front page: "Crazy Hancock! Crazy Tsugum! $2850 million on day one, that's the magic of 'Bastard Superman'!"

Los Angeles Times: "Tom Cruz is back! Kunlun Pictures is creating another legend!"

Besides the box office, what's even more eye-catching is the series of gossip news.

Without exception, the covers of all the major entertainment newspapers featured photos of the row of top actresses standing behind Cao Kun at last night's premiere.

The headline was even more sensational:

"Cao's harem? Hollywood's most mysterious Eastern power."

"A list of seven actresses closely associated with Cao Kun—they all became famous!"

Some tabloids even started digging into the timeline, trying to piece together Cao Kun's "time management master" schedule.

However, faced with a barrage of rumors, the female parties involved were remarkably in sync.

When facing the camera, either smile and remain silent, or talk about something else.

No one came forward to clarify, and no one admitted it.

This ambiguous attitude, on the contrary, caused the hype to snowball.

……

Malibu Beach.

Will Smith stared at the newspaper in his hand, his face ashen.

"That's impossible!"

He slammed the newspaper onto the coffee table; his favorite Cuban cigar was now crushed to pieces.

"2800 million? Have the audience gone mad? That slovenly image can actually make money?"

Agent James stood to the side, not daring to say a word.

"This is just the first day! Just trying something new!"

Will stood up and paced anxiously in the living room. "It's like a new clown comes to the circus; everyone goes to see him."

Once word gets out and audiences realize it's a bad movie, the box office will plummet!

Just wait and see, the weekend's drop will teach him a lesson!

……

three days later.

On Monday morning, the box office statistics center updated its data on time.

Hancock's opening weekend box office: $8600 million.

When this number was released, the entire Hollywood seemed to be silenced.

Those film critics who had prepared their articles to criticize the film's flawed message quietly deleted their documents.

The studio executives who were waiting to see Cao Kun make a fool of himself silently picked up the phone and began contacting him.

Will Smith locked himself in the home theater and didn't come out for a whole day.

Reporters then blocked his doorway, shouting through the iron gate:

"Mr. Smith! Hancock grossed over 80 million in its opening weekend. Your previous prediction seems to have been inaccurate?"

"Do you think we should wait for the first week's box office results before making a judgment?"

Will did not respond.

……

A week later.

The opening weekend box office results for "Hancock" are in: $1.35 million.

This is not just a success, it's a phenomenal hit.

Tom Cruz called Cao Kun's cell phone.

"Damn! Thank you!"

On the other end of the phone, Tom Cruise's voice was choked with emotion, even tinged with a hint of manic laughter, "I'm back! Those damn media outlets are praising my acting now!"

They say this is the most authentic superhero ever!

Cao Kun smiled and said, "Congratulations, you deserve it."

After hanging up the phone, Cao Kun looked out the window.

After this incident, Tom Cruz completely turned his career around, shaking off the negative impact of the "couch jump" and returning to the ranks of top-tier superstars.

The biggest winners, besides Cao Kun, include Anne Hathaway.

While "The Devil Wears Prada" is still showing in theaters, "Hancock" has become a huge hit.

Anne Hathaway's name has become synonymous with box office success this summer.

She excels in both the fashion industry and commercial films.

"Mr. Cao."

Molly walked into the villa, carrying a thick stack of documents, her face beaming with joy.

"This is the endorsement offer that was sent to Annie this week."

Chanel, Dior, Estée Lauder...

They are all global brand ambassador titles.

Her net worth has increased fivefold since two months ago!

Cao Kun glanced at it and said, "Let her choose for herself, don't tire her out too much."

"Annie says she's not tired," Molly said in a low voice, smiling knowingly. "She says making money for you is her greatest pleasure."