Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

After hanging up the phone, Li Xiang completely let go of all his worries, mainly because he had always trusted Deng Wendi's abilities and reliability.

Moreover, the resources of the two sides are not equal at all. He believes that as long as Murdoch does not have dementia, he will know how to make the right choice.

With his inner conflict completely resolved, Li Xiang stopped worrying about the awards season and instead let Damien take him sightseeing.

The two first went to West Hollywood, a popular spot for Hollywood stars, for lunch.

In the afternoon, they even went up to the legendary Griffith Observatory.

"Li, this will be the most beautiful place in the entire movie..."

It wasn't until Damien led me into the planetarium that I heard those words again.

Li Xiang then realized that this was the location where the legendary starry sky dance scene in "La La Land" was filmed.

Damien had already begun conceiving the film at that time.

Furthermore, the core scene was exactly the same as he remembered, which made Li Xiang feel excited.

It seems like he's a shoo-in for this timeless masterpiece.

Damien seemed to have sensed Li Xiang's heightened interest.

Seeing that the place she had chosen was so liked by her friend and the male protagonist, she was equally delighted.

In the time that followed, he talked at length about the future filming arrangements, camera work, and actor positioning.

Little by little, he laid out the images in his mind to Li Xiang through language.

The two spent the entire afternoon exploring the observatory, discussing the camera lens, its mood, and its rhythm.

As the sun set and the light faded, the two reluctantly left the place...

On his way back to the hotel, Li Xiang received an unexpected yet not entirely unexpected phone call.

Li Xiang glanced down at the unfamiliar number, raised an eyebrow slightly, but still raised his hand to answer the call.

A calm and gentlemanly male voice immediately came through the phone, gentle yet with a hint of caution.

"Hello, is this Mr. Li Xiang? I'm Henry Cavill. I'm sorry to bother you at this hour."

"Hello, I am Li Xiang."

"Also, not only did you not bother me, I was happy to receive your call."

As soon as he said that, a soft exhale came from the other end of the phone, as if he had quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

That's quite normal, as Henry Cavill at that time was far from being the household name and A-list superstar he would later become.

Even second-tier Hollywood stars are barely scraping by, at best they're only somewhat famous and barely recognized within the industry.

The fact that she proactively called him suggests that she only dared to approach him after the contract was signed and everything was settled.

Sure enough, Henry said sincerely from the other end, "A friend of mine ran into you in Hollywood this afternoon and then informed me."

"Since we'll be working together on a movie next year, I took the liberty of inviting you to dinner tonight so we can get to know each other properly and familiarize ourselves with each other beforehand."

"...Also, I have officially signed a contract with the production team and confirmed my participation in this film."

Li Xiang was also very happy to hear this, as he liked it when others gave him face.

"Of course, no problem. I happen to be free tonight, so you don't need to treat me. I'll take care of the meal."

"That's not appropriate..." Henry declined with a smile, offering a considerate reason: "You've only just arrived in Hollywood, and you're not familiar with the area."

"How about this, I'll drive to your hotel myself in an hour to pick you up; I'm quite familiar with this area."

After a moment's thought, Li Xiang readily agreed.

The two have a lot of romantic scenes later on, though it's not like they actually fall in love like in the movie.

Getting to know each other beforehand and developing some rapport will be beneficial for the subsequent filming.

Without much hesitation, he directly told the other party his hotel address, and the dinner appointment for that evening was successfully arranged.

After hanging up the phone, Henry put down his phone, slumped onto the sofa, and took a deep breath.

Completely unexpectedly, Li Xiang agreed to let him pick him up personally; this was definitely a positive sign.

It's worth noting that the United States is a rather peculiar country, and it places great importance on privacy.

Without sufficient trust and acceptance, most people will only meet in public places.

Given the current difference in their status, and according to industry norms, they would almost never have the opportunity to meet privately before filming begins, let alone allow the other to pick them up.

Henry was well aware that the person he was contacting was not only an outstanding actor but also the second-largest shareholder of a company with a market value of $36 billion.

Li Xiang himself belongs to the same category as Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, a top player who can independently initiate projects and create his own success stories.

According to the information he gathered, not only is the film the two are currently collaborating on, but Li Xiang's next project is also in this regard.

Thinking of this, Henry quickly got up and went straight to the bathroom. He needed to shave properly; he couldn't meet the other party looking so unkempt.

The role he's going to play is that of a man who can make people fall in love at first sight, so his appearance can't be taken lightly.

Looking in the mirror, I took out my razor and carefully groomed my jawline and the area around my lips, making sure not to miss a single stubble.

On the way back, Damien gripped the steering wheel and glanced at Li Xiang beside him.

"Is this the other male lead you've chosen? He must have a good acting foundation."

Li Xiang was not surprised that Damien had heard of Henry Cavill.

Hollywood may seem vast, but the industry is actually quite small. The number of actors who actually make it big and leave their mark is not as many as outsiders imagine.

He nodded slightly.

"Yes, he was recommended by Sister Wendi, and I know quite a bit about his background."

"But isn't he going to play Superman?"

"Any actor with ambition would leave themselves an escape route, right?" Li Xiang responded with a smile.

"Just like when I turned down Spielberg's blockbuster films."

Damien shook his head: "No, you have more guts."

"So my dear director, you should cherish this friend of yours, who has such courage."

"He turned down top-tier blockbuster films to act in your production. Just for that alone, you're far more impressive than Spielberg."

Li Xiang was in a great mood, and her lips were as sweet as honey.

Damien's lips curled into a smile, and then she asked in a slightly shy voice, "Is that really what he thinks?"

"His choice already made the decision for him, didn't it?"

"You know, these big directors have long since only cared about money. But our director Damien has unlimited potential..."

Damien paused slightly on the steering wheel, turned to look at Li Xiang, his eyes filled with emotion.

"These words put a lot of pressure on him, so he was destined not to betray that trust."

The car continued forward, dusk enveloping the streets of Hollywood. The two chatted idly along the way and soon arrived at the hotel entrance.

Li Xiang got out of the car, waved goodbye to Damien, and prepared to wait for Henry to arrive.