mijobooks Chapter 237 Chen Xun and His Female Partners [5000 words]
Chapter 237 Chen Xun and His Female Partners [5000 words]
Chapter 237 Chen Xun and His Female Partners [5000 words]
After the interactive session, the lead actors returned backstage.
Chen Xun carefully rolled up the scroll again and put it into the paper tube.
Lin Wei had already returned to her seat, but before leaving she said, "Keep the original painting. I have a scanned copy, so I can print it myself."
"I will cherish it."
Chen Xun said earnestly.
Backstage, Vin Diesel patted him on the shoulder: "Wow, Chen, your fans are top-notch, they can draw and they understand sentimentality."
"Lucky!"
Chen Xun smiled.
"The painting makes me look so strong, I have to send this girl a thank-you note."
"You're pretty narcissistic too," Michelle rolled her eyes.
Kayla stood quietly to the side until everyone had finished chatting, then whispered to Chen Xun, "She drew very well, especially capturing the look in your eyes at each stage, from confusion to determination, from naivety to maturity."
Chen Xun nodded: "Yes, sometimes I forget what I looked like back then, but this painting helps me remember."
Just then, Rob walked over with his phone, looking excited: "Chen, check Twitter!"
Chen Xun took the phone.
#ChenXunFansHandDrawnLongScroll# has climbed into the top three trending topics on UK Twitter.
The most popular tweets were photos taken by visitors at the scene, displayed in a nine-grid format, showcasing every part of the scroll.
The post has been shared over 100,000 times, and the comments are full of exclamations: "My God! This drawing skill is amazing!"
"As an art student, I have to say, this level of skill is worthy of a solo exhibition!"
"I cried. This is true fan art!"
"Chen Xun's journey has been truly remarkable, from an extra to an Oscar winner—it's incredibly inspiring!"
"There are so many details in the painting! They even included Jennifer falling down!"
"Is that Keira Knightley in the bottom right corner? Is she really here tonight?"
"This girl should be hired by Marvel to draw concept art!"
Weibo in China also exploded.
#Chen Xun Receives Hand-Painted Scroll from Fans# instantly became the number one trending topic.
"Holy crap, this drawing is amazing!"
"The girls from the University of the Arts London are amazing! They've made Chinese fans proud!"
"Brother Xun was so moved he almost cried, and I cried too!"
"This gift is more meaningful than any luxury item!"
"Anyone want to form a group to learn drawing? I want to draw for my idol too!"
"I've already ordered art supplies, even though I can't even draw a perfect circle."
Universal Pictures' publicity team reacted quickly, immediately contacting Lin Wei in hopes of obtaining authorization for a high-resolution scan of the scroll for subsequent promotional purposes.
Lin Wei readily agreed, with only one condition: "It must not be used for commercial purposes, only for movie promotion, and my name must be credited."
"certainly!"
The PR director personally replied, "We will also pay you the copyright fee."
"No copyright fees are required; helping with film promotion is the best reward."
This incident was quickly unearthed by the media and turned into a series of heartwarming news reports: "A touching scene unfolds at the premiere of 'Fast & Furious 6': Chinese fans hand-paint a long scroll to record Chen Xun's struggles in Hollywood."
"From Extra to Superstar: An Inspirational Story Told Through a Painting"
"A New Height in Fan Culture: Hand-painted Artwork Becomes the Biggest Highlight of the Premiere"
At 11 p.m., the after-party following the premiere was held on the hotel's rooftop.
Champagne tower, buffet, live band – a typical Hollywood party.
Chen Xun stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a wine glass, looking at the London night view.
Kayla walked over, holding a glass of wine in her hand: "Today was a great success."
"Would you hang that painting in your home?"
"meeting!"
Chen Xun nodded: "It will hang in my study so I can see it every day."
Kayla was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "You know what? After that pervert was arrested tonight, the police found my photo and a love letter on him. The contents were horrible. He said that if I couldn't belong to him alone, he would die with me."
Chen Xun turned to look at her: "Are you at the police station now?"
"The lawyer said the evidence is conclusive this time, and at least a restraining order can be obtained; if we're lucky, we might even get a prison sentence."
Kayla took a sip of her drink: "Thank you, Chen. If you hadn't insisted on me coming, I might still be hiding at home while that bastard is still out there having a good time."
"Don't say that!"
Chen Xun clinked glasses with her: "It was your own courage."
The party went on until the early hours of the morning.
Chen Xun didn't drink much, but he was a little tired.
He was about to go back to his room to rest when his phone rang.
It was directed by Gunn.
"Chen! Did you see the news? Your painting is so popular!"
Gunn's voice was excited: "Marvel's PR department just called me and said they want to use this as promotional material for Guardians of the Galaxy, Star-Lord as seen by the fans. What do you think?"
"I have no problem with that, but you'll have to ask the artist."
"I've already contacted her, and she agreed," Gunn said. "She even said she could paint another one just for Star-Lord, for free!"
Chen Xun smiled: "That's great."
"The internal screening of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' is scheduled for next Friday in Los Angeles. Can you come?"
"no problem!"
After hanging up the phone, the elevator doors opened.
Chen Xun went inside, leaned against the wall of the sedan chair, and closed his eyes.
So much happened today.
The thrills on the red carpet, the film's success, the gifts from fans, the heated discussions online —
But what he could remember most clearly at that moment was the instant the painting unfolded.
Those characters, their eyes, and the paths they've walked.
The elevator reached the top floor.
Chen Xun stepped out of the elevator and returned to his room.
He carefully placed the painting on his desk and looked at it for a long time.
Then he logged into Twitter and posted a new tweet: "I received a priceless gift today. Thank you to everyone who has supported me. You have made this path meaningful. I will continue to work hard and live up to your expectations."
At seven o'clock in the morning London time, he groggily reached for his phone on the bedside table.
Unlock.
I was startled by the numbers in the notification bar!
Twitter @reminders: 999+, DMs: 999+, Instagram @reminders: 999+
What's going on?
He opened Twitter, and the top three trending topics were immediately apparent:
#Chen Xun's Female Partner in the Painting#
#Lin Wei's Second Work#
#Who is the best couple?#
Clicking into the first topic, the most popular post is Lin Wei's newly posted nine-grid image.
The caption was simple: "As requested by everyone, I'm releasing the previous drawing of Chen Xun and his female partners. This is an artistic creation; please don't overinterpret it. [smile]"
Nine pictures, nine pairs.
The first picture is of Chen Xun and Kristen Stewart, standing side by side, their eyes showing a kind of youthful understanding.
The second picture shows Chen Xun and Jennifer Lawrence on the Oscars red carpet.
The moment Jennifer fell was artistically depicted, with Chen Xun bending down to help her up, their fingers almost touching, creating a dynamic and tense scene.
The third picture is of Chen Xun and Dakota Fanning, sharing an umbrella on a rainy night street.
The color tone of the picture is cool, but there is a small circle of warm light under the umbrella.
The fourth picture is of Chen Xun and Keira Knightley on the set of "Green Lantern," standing back to back in their costumes. The fifth picture is of Chen Xun and Kat Dennings backstage at the restaurant in "2 Broke Girls," with Kat resting on Chen Xun's shoulder while Chen Xun reads the script.
The sixth picture is of Chen Xun and Gal Gadot, depicting a famous scene from Fast & Furious, with Gal Gadot riding a motorcycle.
The seventh picture is of Chen Xun and Zoe Saldana on the set of Guardians of the Galaxy. The two are in the cockpit of the Milano, and Zoe's green skin glows under the starlight.
The eighth picture shows Chen Xun and Anne Hathaway backstage at the Oscars, the two clinking glasses and smiling.
The ninth picture is of Chen Xun and Fan Bingbing, depicting them raising their glasses and laughing on the red carpet, both dressed in formal attire.
Chen Xun was dumbfounded.
This girl is not only a good painter, but also very bold.
He included almost every female celebrity he had worked with, had been romantically linked to, or even just appeared in the same frame with.
Moreover, each painting has a different style.
The one with Kristen Stewart is more artistic, the one with Jennifer is more dramatic, the one with Kayla shows camaraderie, and the one with Zoe is full of science fiction.
The comment section has exploded: "Is Miss Lin Wei the leader of the CP (couple) fans?!"
"Every couple looks so good together! I don't even know which one to ship!"
"That picture with Jennifer is absolutely stunning! An Oscar-worthy moment that will live on forever!"
"That picture with Keira has such a story to tell, like a love story set during wartime."
"They actually look good together in that picture with Zoe? Aren't Star-Lord and Gamora sworn enemies?"
"What's with the last picture of Fan Bingbing? Have they worked together?"
"Upstairs, Dior is dead! It hasn't aired yet, but the trailer has already been released."
"Is this girl a prophet? She even drew pictures of the unreleased Guardians of the Galaxy!"
"I hereby declare Lin Wei to be the most productive artist in Chen Xun's fandom!"
As Chen Xun was scrolling through his phone, it started vibrating incessantly.
Jennifer texted: "Chen! Have you seen Twitter? That girl drew us so beautifully! I'm going to print that out and hang it in the living room!"
Next up was Keira: "It's really well done, especially the eyes. She captured the chemistry we had when we were filming 'Green Lantern'."
Christine also sent a message: "Honey, your fans are so talented."
The funniest one was Vin Diesel, who posted a photo.
It's a character scroll drawn by his own fans, with a style that clearly imitates Lin Wei, but the skill level is far inferior.
The caption reads: "@ChenXun, look, I have one too! It may not be as exquisite as yours, but the thought is there!"
Paul Walker also jumped on the bandwagon: "@ChenXun My fans have drawn it too! From 'Fast & Furious 1' to 'Fast & Furious 6,' they even drew me wearing open-crotch pants!"
Michelle Rodriguez was even more direct: "@Chen Xun, your fans have started a new trend. Now fans all over Hollywood are drawing character scrolls of their idols."
Chen Xun clicked on the tweet where Michelle had tagged him, and sure enough, many celebrities were posting pictures below: "@Chen Xun, look at mine! Although it's a bit abstract—"
"I drew a picture to dedicate to my idol @ChenXun, you gave me inspiration!"
"Art student's assignment: to draw a character scroll for their idol in the style of Lin Wei, and the teacher gave it an A!"
This trend has spread from the entertainment industry, and even some sports stars, writers, and internet celebrities have started to show off their character scrolls.
Although their roles may be moments in a match, book covers, or screenshots from a live stream.
The media quickly followed up:
The Hollywood Reporter: "A New Wave of Fan Art: Hand-drawn Character Scrolls Become a Standard Feature of Celebrity Support"
Variety: "From Chen Xun to the Entire Internet: How a Painting Changed Fan Culture"
The New York Times' culture section even published a commentary: "Why can hand-drawn art touch people's hearts again in the digital age? — Starting with a painting given to Chen Xun."
"This is not only a record of an actor's career, but also a concrete manifestation of the emotional connection of growing up together. In the fast-paced entertainment industry, this kind of time-consuming and meticulous creation has become a precious form of rebellion."
After reading the report, Chen Xun rubbed his temples.
The commotion was much bigger than he had imagined.
He sent Lin Wei a private message: "I saw the painting, it's fantastic, but aren't you afraid of causing trouble? Some combinations might lead to misunderstandings."
Lin Wei quickly replied: "Hello Mr. Chen! I was careful to be discreet when I drew it. All the images are based on publicly available photos or movie stills, and there are no fabricated intimate actions."
"Furthermore, I wrote in my bio that it's an artistic creation, so please don't overinterpret it. That should be fine, right? If any celebrity really minds, I can delete the image."
Chen Xun thought for a moment: "Not for now, it's very well drawn, thank you!"
"You're welcome! I'd like to draw the entire Guardians of the Galaxy next, is that alright?"
"Of course, if you need stills from the show, I can have my team send them to you."
"That's wonderful! Thank you, Mr. Chen!"
After logging out of Twitter, Chen Xun got up and washed up.
I'm flying back to Los Angeles today.
While packing his luggage, he received a call from Rob.
"You saw the news?"
Rob's voice was tinged with laughter: "You're a leader in fan culture now. I've received several interview requests, all wanting to talk about the hand-drawn scroll phenomenon."
"Cancel it, I don't have time."
"I know, that's why I turned them all down."
"But there's something you need to know. Dior saw Lin Wei's painting and really liked it. They want to buy the copyright to the one of you and Jennifer to use in the GG promotion."
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow: "They've contacted Lin Wei?"
"I contacted her and offered a high price, but she refused, saying that the painting was not for sale. However, if Dior needed it, she could grant him permission to use it for his personal promotions free of charge."
"This girl—she really has principles!"
Chen Xun smiled.
"Yes, so Dior settled for second best and asked her to draw a set of promotional illustrations for your GG, for a fee. She agreed, but asked for credit."
"Can!"
"Don't forget the internal screening of Guardians of the Galaxy. Director Gunn specifically told you that you absolutely must come."
"good!"
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xun checked his luggage one last time.
He carefully wrapped the long scroll and put it into his carry-on suitcase.
This item cannot be shipped; it might get damaged.
As I went downstairs to check out, the front desk manager smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, a lady is waiting for you in the lounge area."
Chen Xun turned his head and saw Kayla sitting on the sofa, holding a cup of coffee in her hand.
"Why are you here?"
He walked over.
"I've come to see you off!"
Kayla stood up: "Thank you again for last night."
"I already said you're welcome!"
"Thanks anyway."
Kayla handed him a small paper bag: "It's for you, nothing expensive, just a little something."
Chen Xun opened the paper bag, inside was a handmade leather notebook with a starry sky pattern embossed on the cover, and a line of delicate handwriting on the title page: "To Chen Xun—May your universe always be filled with starlight, Kayla."
"I made it myself!"
Kayla said a little shyly, "My skills are so-so, but I hope you like it."
"I really like it, thank you!"
Chen Xun looked intently into Kayla's eyes.
The two remained silent for a few seconds.
"That stalker—"
Chen asked.
"The lawyer said the evidence is conclusive, and the sentence could be at least six months, plus a three-year restraining order."
Kayla smiled. "I can finally get a good night's sleep!"
According to British law, the man should have been released, but Chen Xun exerted his influence.
Chen Xun currently has a lot of online traffic, and if he gets involved in this matter, it will cause a lot of public opinion.
"That's good!"
"List."
Kayla looked at him and said, "Next time you come to London, remember to look me up. I'll take you to eat authentic British food, even if it might not be very good."
Chen Xun smiled: "Definitely!"
The car is coming.
Before Chen Xun got into the car, Kayla suddenly stepped forward and gave him a gentle hug.
It was brief, but intense.
Have a safe journey.
"The same to you."
The car drove away from the hotel.
Chen Xun saw Kayla still standing at the door in the rearview mirror, and she disappeared from sight as he turned the corner.
He leaned back in the back seat and turned on his phone.
On Twitter, the #Hand-drawnScrollChallenge has become a global trend.
People around the world are sharing artwork they created for their idols, family members, or even themselves.
Some people drew stories of their parents from meeting to old age, some drew pets growing from puppies to adults, and some drew their own journey from learning to walk to working.
Lin Wei's painting produced an unexpected effect.
Chen Xun opened Lin Wei's homepage and saw her latest tweet: "I didn't expect my paintings to resonate with so many people. Perhaps this is the meaning of art: to record stories with a paintbrush and connect people's hearts with stories. Thank you for everyone's support. I will continue to paint."
The accompanying illustration is a line drawing of Guardians of the Galaxy that she is currently working on, featuring Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, and...
Drax's outline is now clearly visible.
Chen Xun liked and retweeted the post, adding the caption: "Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Thank you for giving these characters another life with your paintbrush."
Within a minute of being posted, it received over 10,000 likes.
The car drove toward Heathrow Airport.
As soon as Chen Xun got off the plane, the heat wave of Los Angeles hit him.
The phone was turned on, and a series of message notification sounds exploded.
The top one is a screenshot sent by Rob.
Fast & Furious 6 global pre-sale box office: $52,376,891.
Following this was Robert's excited voice: "Chen! Did you see that? It's broken 50 million! And this is only the first week of pre-sales! Universal predicts the final box office could reach 1 billion! 1 billion!"
Chen Xun stood in the terminal and stared at that number for a few seconds.
Then he laughed.
Some passengers recognized him, pointing and whispering, while others took photos with their phones. Chen Xun adjusted his baseball cap and strode towards the parking lot.
Rob was already waiting by the car, and as soon as they met, he gave Chen Xun a bear hug: "Awesome! Absolutely awesome! You know, Fast & Furious 5's pre-sales were 38 million! This one is almost 20 million more!"
"Calm down!"
Chen Xun got into the car: "Don't act like you've never seen the world before."
"I can't calm down!"
Rob climbed into the driver's seat, his face still flushed.
The car drove out of the airport and merged into the traffic flow of Los Angeles.
What are the media saying?
"All positive reviews!"
Rob handed over the tablet: "The Hollywood Reporter: Chen Xun has once again proven that Chinese-American actors can carry top-tier blockbusters."
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"Even The New York Times wrote a short review saying that you've proven your worth, and that your past box office success wasn't just luck!"
Chen Xun scrolled through the screen and saw a screenshot of a tweet: "After watching the premiere of 'Fast & Furious 6,' I watched Chen Xun's car chase scene on the streets of London three times!"
Hollywood has a new action star!
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