Chapter 381 - 351: Discussing a Collaboration with Dwayne Johnson

The competition was over, but the discussions about Wu Yun back in China didn’t stop. Some people even went to the comments section of a recent workout video Wu Yun posted on Weibo, asking about his relationship with Emma.

Of course, Wu Yun didn’t have time to look at all this. After his routine video call with the three women back in China, Wu Yun met up with Emma to discuss the ABC matter.

However, after an article by John was published, Wu Yun gained some minor fame in the United States, becoming one of Emma’s rumored boyfriends.

Don’t think that the Free United States is all about daily shootouts. In reality, the American public is quite curious about this kind of celebrity gossip.

You have to understand, the entertainment industry in the United States is not like the one in East Asia. In East Asia, when actors start dating, it’s like they’re part of an underground resistance.

But the United States is different; many people will openly admit to their relationships.

That’s why in the United States, these things are just treated as tabloid news. This also gives people from China the impression that the culture here is very open. I mean, look at the Kardashians—they go through one boyfriend after another.

But that’s not actually the case. Many Chinese people may seem reserved on the surface, but in private, they can be so open that even foreigners find it incredible.

...

The Dolby Theater, on the red carpet for the Oscar awards ceremony.

Beneath a transparent canopy that had been set up long ago, a long red carpet stretched all the way to the entrance of the Dolby Theater.

Adorned with expensive jewelry and dressed in stylish gowns, the glamorous actresses were desperate to show off their most perfect side. Every year, the Oscar red carpet at this time was like a fashion show.

Scarlett, sporting a very handsome slicked-back hairstyle and wearing a green evening gown, walked onto the red carpet on the arm of Captain America, Chris.

The two of them walked at a leisurely pace, occasionally stopping to face the enthusiastic reporters and strike a few poses at their request.

Finally, after answering a few questions for the reporters at the end of the red carpet, Scarlett and Chris walked through the theater’s doors.

As if they had planned it, the next several arrivals were all actors from the Avengers.

After a few more couples passed, someone at the entrance to the red carpet shouted, "Here she comes, here she comes!"

Emma was seen getting out of a large van. Instead of being paired with someone, she was walking alone.

Her action seemed to confirm the rumors.

"Emma! Look this way!"

"CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!" Looking at the constantly flashing cameras, Emma revealed a beautiful smile.

At the end of the red carpet, Emma knew what questions were coming, but she wasn’t flustered at all. She had faced this kind of situation many times and was already experienced.

"Emma! Is the Huaxian tycoon your new boyfriend?" After two days of brewing, the incredibly resourceful reporters had already figured out Wu Yun’s identity.

Because Wu Yun had warned her beforehand, Emma didn’t have the nerve to challenge him. So, after receiving a promise from him, she let go of that unrealistic fantasy.

Emma was heard flatly denying it. "No, Mr. Wu is just a friend of mine. We get along very well, but we only discuss movie-related topics as friends."

"Everything being said online is just wild speculation!"

Another reporter asked, "Emma, how did you meet this Mr. Wu?"

Emma chuckled and played the George Lucas card. "We met at Mr. Lucas’s party. Because Mr. Wu also has a film company, he has a very unique understanding of movies, so we ended up talking more in private."

"Emma, does that mean you and Mr. Wu’s company are going to collaborate?" a reporter asked, cutting straight to the point.

Emma smiled and said candidly, "Not at the moment, but it’s possible in the future!"

Emma then answered a few more related questions before pointing at her watch and saying, "Sorry, everyone, my time is up! I have to go inside. I’ll answer more of your questions when I have the chance."

...

While the red carpet event was still halfway through, Wu Yun entered the Dolby Theater through the VIP entrance.

The Dolby Theater has 3,400 seats, but the spot Wu Yun booked wasn’t a regular seat in the main hall. Instead, it was a private box on the side of the stage.

Wu Yun was seated on the second level, from where he had a clear view of most of the stage and the many seats below.

At this point, the large block of seats below was not yet full, but people were continuously trickling in and finding their places.

Wu Yun could clearly see the familiar faces from old Hollywood movies.

Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dwayne Johnson, and a host of other action stars Wu Yun had once admired were all dressed in formal attire nearby, chatting and laughing with those around them.

Just as Wu Yun was observing others, someone was also watching him.

After all, a VIP box like this was quite conspicuous.

As if sensing Wu Yun’s gaze, Dwayne Johnson looked up in his direction.

Wu Yun raised his drink and nodded at Dwayne Johnson in acknowledgment. Dwayne Johnson, in turn, flashed his signature smile and nodded back at Wu Yun.

However, Wu Yun no longer had any desire to be a star-struck fan. After all, seeing a goddess of the silver screen scream under his "assault" had left him feeling bored with it all.

So, Wu Yun was thinking more about their commercial value and what benefits they could bring him. Unconsciously, his mindset was gradually changing.

Seeing Dwayne Johnson reminded Wu Yun of the "Titan Game" that would later take Europe and America by storm—a game for men, hosted by Johnson himself, that was both a reality show and a competition.