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

Unaware that they had been spotted by paparazzi, the two let their car merge into the evening traffic in West Hollywood.

"To be honest, I was really pleasantly surprised to get this film offer, especially after I found out I would be working with you."

Henry drove while glancing at Li Xiang sitting beside him, his tone sincere.

"I have Blu-ray copies of all three of your movies, and I just hope that I won't hold you back during filming."

"It's not as exaggerated as you make it out to be." Li Xiang smiled and waved his hand, a smile playing on his lips.

"Besides, you're not bad either, otherwise you wouldn't have gotten the role. Being able to act opposite me is a recognition of your ability."

"And that Superman movie, your future fame will probably be even greater than mine, haha..." A burst of laughter rang out in the carriage.

Henry could clearly sense that Li Xiang was not arrogant towards him at all, and his conversation was relaxed and humorous, clearly taking care of his feelings.

That's why his favorability towards Li Xiang is gradually increasing.

"To be honest, it's very relaxing to chat with you. I was worried that this collaboration would feel distant."

Li Xiang turned her head to look at him and smiled gently: "What are you thinking about? There's a lot of romance between us."

"If there's still a sense of distance, how can we film the movie? My acting skills aren't good enough to fall in love with someone I hate."

Henry was taken aback by Li Xiang's words, and then a smile that was even brighter than before spread across his face.

"Haha, me too."

The two chatted casually, while two car spaces behind them, paparazzi followed closely in the traffic, not daring to get too close.

"The two were chatting the whole time, and they looked very relaxed." The paparazzi held up a telephoto lens and kept snapping photos through the traffic.

"Let's see where they go next. If they don't meet anyone else and are just the two of them alone, the value of the photos will probably double!"

"Stay calm, don't get spotted, and don't stick the camera out of the car window!"

The paparazzi in the car gave detailed instructions, his eyes fixed intently on the taillights of the car in front.

"This is huge news for a 7 million star. If it can be confirmed, it will be enough to cause a sensation around the world."

"But... what if they don't actually have that kind of relationship?"

The paparazzi in the car turned around and glanced at him as if he were an idiot: "Are you going to get the Pulitzer Prize?"

"no."

"Why do you care if it's real or fake? We start with a picture, and the rest is all made up."

"What could be more sensational than a scandal involving a rising star and a superstar?"

"Shouldn't we contact them privately to discuss the price?"

"Don't worry about the price, just sell it directly to the National Enquirer."

"How much money can we possibly get in a private negotiation? And do you really think the legal team behind this tycoon will let us get this money so easily?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the car in front slowed down.

"Stop talking, we've arrived. It's Providence. Looks like they're about to go in for a meal."

Henry slowly parked the car in the designated parking space in front of the restaurant, turned off the engine, unbuckled his seatbelt, and turned to look at Li Xiang.

"Don't let the unassuming appearance of this restaurant fool you; it's one of the few Michelin two-star restaurants in Hollywood, and the head chef has even won the James Beard Award."

After listening, Li Xiang looked up at the restaurant covered in ivy, where soft light shone through the walls: "It looks pretty good."

Before he could even reach for the door, Henry had already gotten out of the car, quickly walked around to the passenger side, and reached for the door again.

Behind them, paparazzi who had secured the best vantage points were waiting for this very moment.

Although I was mentally prepared, I didn't expect the new Superman to be so thoughtful.

"What a charming English gentleman." The paparazzi driving the car stared at the scene on the street, his mouth practically agape.

Then, under the watchful eyes of his three companions, he slowly opened the car door.

The restaurant lights cascaded down, outlining his expensive casual suit and the gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose.

He then took the miniature camera from his companion and leisurely followed Li Xiang and Henry into the restaurant.

After making eye contact with him, the doorman silently looked away without asking about his reservation, and simply let him walk into the restaurant.

Li Xiang was also led to his pre-reserved seat by the waiter.

Of course, this isn't the private room the paparazzi have imagined; it's just that the tables in this restaurant are indeed quite far apart.

After the two sat down, Henry introduced them to Li Xiang in a low voice before the waiter could speak.

"This restaurant doesn't have a paper menu. All the ingredients are wild seafood caught that day, and the chef will customize the dishes based on the ingredients available that day."

"Li, do you have any dietary restrictions?"

"No, as long as it tastes good, that's fine."

As they were talking, the waiter clearly recognized Li Xiang. Although he was a little excited, he didn't lose his composure and knew what he was doing.

His smile became even more friendly, and after the two confirmed their dining needs, he even turned around and went to the kitchen.

"Not a private room?" Not far away, a well-mannered paparazzi with a miniature camera looked a little disappointed.

"However, the greenery blocks the view, so outsiders can't see it clearly. It's a kind of solitude, and the photos can still be used, enough to make up some stories."

But he also understood that he couldn't stay here any longer.

He doesn't just photograph this one celebrity. If he causes trouble for the receptionist who took his money, it will be difficult for him to get in again in the future.

I could only quickly press the shutter button and capture a few shots of the two people talking with their heads slightly bent over.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he quietly left the restaurant and returned to his car on the street corner to continue his stakeout.

At the dinner table, Li Xiang and Henry were still discussing the movie that would be filmed next year.

"Compared to the original work, the overall story in the script is more beautiful and subtle," Henry said slowly.

Li Xiang was naturally aware of this, and many of the changes were actually his own requests.

Although he really wanted to become famous worldwide, he didn't intend to make such a big sacrifice for it.

Moreover, some plot points were changed in the original film, so it can't be considered a forced rewriting.

Since it was their first meeting, he naturally wouldn't reveal his involvement in the script revisions, but simply nodded slightly: "Yes, I know, but it's better this way."

"Whether it's you or me, we both have a bright future. I think it would be better to treat it as a subtle art film, and the audience would be more likely to accept it."

Henry instantly understood Li Xiang's unspoken meaning.

He doesn't mind if there are intimate scenes, as he has acted in many such scenes before he became famous.

However, the situation is completely different for a top celebrity like Li Xiang who enjoys a global reputation.

He picked up his water glass and took a sip.

"I understand that subtle expressions, which leave ample room for the audience's imagination, are often more impactful than straightforward visuals."

Li Xiang smiled slightly: "That's exactly right. Restrained emotions are the most powerful."