Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Chapter 103 Besieged by wolves in front and tigers behind

Midsummer is in full swing, July is not yet over. ♙♕ 😲✌

Hollywood blockbusters typically begin their promotional campaigns months in advance.

However, Little Miss Sunshine is not qualified yet.

Promoting more than a month in advance is already quite good, and there aren't that many ways to do it.

"Hey Chen, is this the guy you brought to rob the bank?" Jerry, who was picking up Chen An at the airport, immediately noticed Zhao Xiong next to him.

Chen An pointed to Zhao Xiong next to him with his thumb, "No, we're here to launch a surprise attack on Washington."

"Okay, okay, can we finish the publicity before the attack? Our movie will definitely be a huge success."

"No problem, we'll call out your name then, and we won't let your efforts go to waste."

The two started chatting as soon as they met, because Chen An had brought someone with him and the other person's Ford Mustang couldn't fit them.

Chen An and Zhao Xiong had no choice but to take a taxi to the same hotel as before, but this time they had to book an extra hotel.

However, the hotel was big enough and had enough rooms, so the two of them stayed there, just on a different floor than before.

"Director Chen, what should we do tonight?" Zhao Xiong, who had just put down his luggage, hurriedly came over.

Chen An was full of questions. "Aren't you tired? You've been on a plane for more than ten hours, and you want to go out and have fun as soon as you land at night."

"You're made of iron, can't you go to sleep first?"

"this one?"

"What do you mean?!"

Although the other party tried to provoke him, Chen An refused to take the bait and simply closed the door to go to sleep.

Unable to communicate verbally, Zhao Xiong had no choice but to go back to sleep.

The next day, Jerry came to see Chen An in a different car.

He was carrying two breakfasts in his hand. "Good morning, Chen. Where's the big guy from yesterday?"

"What kind of publicity would I be responsible for next door?"

"Not much. The publicity budget isn't large. Apart from appearing on one program, there's nothing urgent to promote. The movie will be released on the 30th of this month."

"Is it really a good idea to release this during the summer season, Jerry?"

Chen An couldn't understand why Warner Bros. would release the film at this time.

As one of Hollywood's hottest movie seasons, the summer movie season produces many blockbuster films every year.

This year is even more terrifying, with Julia Roberts' "Runaway Bride" being released in the same period, and Tom Cruise's two classic films, "Eyes Wide Shut" and "American Pie," preceding it.

There's also the famous "The Blair Witch Project," which was released twice before this, not to mention the subsequent ones.

The most significant film at the beginning of August was "The Sixth Sense," which grossed $600 million worldwide, blocking the way behind it. It was like being caught between a rock and a hard place.

Warner Bros. is really talented; they're in such a rush to release the film, even though there are plenty of strong contenders around.

I'm so frustrated, I can't even tell them directly that these movies will be huge hits, otherwise they'll just think I'm an idiot.

"Chen, this is the company's arrangement, there's nothing I can do about it. Maybe they don't care about the movie, which is why it was released in this time slot." Jerry was also helpless; the release date wasn't his decision.

"I'm not trying to be mean, Jerry, but your company's boss is a genius. I feel like we're going to be torn to shreds during this time." Even Chen An was starting to feel a bit disappointed.

Sometimes it's not that you're not good enough, it's just that your opponents are too strong, especially in games like "The Sixth Sense" where the odds are stacked against you later.

After washing up, Chen An went next door and knocked on Zhao Xiong's door. Zhao Xiong had already woken up and had been exercising in his room.

After opening the door, Chen An called him to his room to have breakfast.

"Jerry, I think the schedule is really bad, so bad that I'm starting to lose hope," Chen An said to Jerry while eating.

Jerry, sitting opposite him, said helplessly, "Don't be discouraged, Chen. The movie hasn't even been released yet. I think our movie is pretty good."

"I hope so too. You used to say they were parasites on the company, and now it seems that's true. Even though it's just a small investment, it's still eight million, and they treat it so casually."

"I told you long ago, one day I'd kick their asses hard with my pointed leather shoes and kick all those guys out!"

"Then I wish you success."

For Chen An now, he sincerely hopes that Jerry can fulfill their dream.

I'm even thinking of going over there and giving him a combo of left front kick, right whip kick, and lightning five-hit combo.

These competitors, you throw eight million at me to make a movie, how am I supposed to compete? If it's an A-list production, I'll make them put their hair up.

Although both of them felt helpless, the film's release date had already been set, and it was beyond their control.

Jerry left after that; he only came to explain the situation to Chen An today.

After they finished speaking, both of them were filled with worry.

After that, Chen An could only go to Naomi to comfort her. As for Zhao Xiong, you can continue with your training.

The movie hasn't been released yet, and Naomi is still working part-time while interviewing for jobs, just like before.

However, after receiving this payment, I reduced the frequency of my part-time jobs and no longer needed to go every day.

Naomi was overjoyed to learn that Chen An had returned and waited at home. Chen An took a taxi to pick her up.

However, this time Chen An went to her rented old apartment, a five-story building without an elevator.

The facilities were a bit old. Chen An went to the other person's rented room on the third floor, took the flowers, knocked on the door, and handed them to the other person when they happily opened the door to greet him.

"Chen, thank you, I really like it," Naomi said with a smile, holding the flowers.

After Chen An went in and closed the door, he saw the other person take out a transparent vase and put the flowers Chen An had brought into it.

It added a touch of warmth to the small, somewhat dimly lit room.

This was Chen An's first time sending flowers. He had to ask the shop assistant what to send, as he didn't know much about it. He had never even had a vase at home, so how would he know anything about these things?

Naomi placed the flowers in the vase and decorated it in the center of the table. "It's very pretty. Did the shop assistant choose it for you? But I still like it very much."

"You figured it out."

"The flower symbolizes anticipation of a future reunion. It seems there was a communication error between you and the shop assistant."

As she spoke, she brought her nose close to the white petals and gently sniffed the fragrance. Chen An was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to start the conversation.

Naomi suddenly turned around and hugged Chen An. "Although you don't understand, I still really like the flowers you gave me because you wanted to give them to me." She tiptoed and brought her face close to Chen An's.

Seeing the radiant smile on the face before him, Chen An immediately and forcefully picked the other person up in his arms.

"Then teach me what flowers to send you next time, and I'll remember it."

"you guess."

"Then I'll send you every kind until I find your favorite."

"If each time represents a farewell, then the flowers you give me will be my favorite."

Chen An placed the other person on the bed in the bedroom. The soft mattress sank deep into him, and a faint fragrance wafted from the clean sheets.

Its fragrance is as pure and elegant as an orchid.

Although the house was simple, it had all the necessary facilities.

The kitchen isn't big, but it's big enough to prepare a dinner.

Lying in bed, Chen An, his worries gone, came back to his senses as he smelled the aroma emanating from the kitchen.

Chen An got dressed and got out of bed. He watched Naomi cooking in the kitchen and then sat at the dining table waiting.

This is the first time I've met someone who can cook, so I have to have a good meal. Even though the person is from England, the food still smells delicious.

"You're up, and I've just finished cooking too."

"I'm wondering if I should light a candle."

Chen An looked at the two steaks the other person was holding and said with a smile.

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