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### Chapter 248: Long Streets and Short Alleys

The process was both long and winding, but the outcome was positive. Eventually, like Hayden, Anson officially entered the role preparation phase.

However, unlike Hayden, Anson didn't retreat from the public eye to focus solely on training. Instead, the production team accommodated him by setting up all related training sessions in New York. This allowed Anson to immerse himself in the city's daily life from the start because, among all the Marvel and DC superheroes, Peter Parker...

Chapter 247: Dedicated Training

Things were not as simple as they seemed.

On one side, Anson and James Franco both passed their auditions and secured roles, but this was far from the end. The two actors belonged to different agencies, so there was no coordination between them. Their respective agents began contract negotiations.

While Anson, as the lead actor, faced a slower negotiation process due to various possibilities regarding the contract, one would expect James's negotiations to be smoother. Howev...

Chapter 246: Rejecting Conservatism**

Anson wasn’t losing his mind, and neither was Edgar. They both understood the premise behind the salary negotiation—

Anson is a newcomer.

At the same time, Sony Columbia is optimistic about Anson, with unanimous support for his selection.

So, how to strike the right balance and maximize benefits within the limited space available has become the second test of Edgar's skills as an agent.

The first test was landing the role of Peter Parker.

In Edgar’s ...

*Chapter 210: The New Generation Audrey Hepburn*

“Paul earned $3.2 million this time. He's almost catching up to you in terms of making money,” Mike said enviously in the car.

“Not bad,” Richard replied.

The prize money for this match was $8 million. Although Paul won, his fame still didn’t match James Toney’s, so Toney took the lion’s share of the PPV revenue. Paul ended up with 30% of the earnings, plus other income, totaling about $3.2 million.

“Mike, are you jealous?” Richard asked with a smile...

*Chapter 209: Did Paul Win?*

On Saturday, May 27, the match between Paul and James Toney took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.

That day, Richard was busy filming and didn't watch the match live. Later in the evening, after filming was done, Mike excitedly told him that Paul had won.

Richard was a bit surprised because, based on his assessment of both fighters, he thought Paul wasn’t yet at James Toney’s level.

Paul has powerful punches and a strong ability to take hits, but he does...

*Chapter 208: You Overacted*

The next day, Richard continued filming on set.

"I didn’t expect it would be you who saved me," Dominic said as he looked at the police cars gradually disappearing behind them. Just after the race ended, he was chased and nearly caught by the police. Fortunately, Brian came along at the crucial moment.

"I thought if I could earn your respect, maybe you'd let me keep this car," Brian said as he drove.

"Yes, you've earned my respect, but I still want this car. I won i...

### Chapter 207: Race Arrangement

Vroom vroom vroom~

On the Malibu highway, Richard was driving a red Dodge Viper sports car, speeding like the wind. When he arrived at a racetrack, he gradually brought the car to a stop. The red Dodge Viper was the car of Dominic Toretto, and today, the Fast & Furious crew was filming the first car racing scene. Richard, along with the stunt drivers and cameramen, had been driving on the highway for over five hours, successfully completing more than te...

*Chapter 206: Free Labor*

Back in his office, Richard spent several hours carefully going through the leftover materials, hoping to find something familiar. However, after sifting through a mountain of scripts, he still hadn’t come across anything that jogged his memory. This left him feeling a bit frustrated—was starting a film company the right decision?

Just then, his phone rang. It was Sandra Bullock, informing him that the movie had wrapped up filming and would be entering post-production next we...

### Chapter 375: The New MTV Awards

After Tesla went public, Link's public image soared along with his net worth, making him look more and more glamorous. He received praise from notable figures like Mr. Tom, Mr. Swift, and Mr. Dunwenty, and even the attitude of internet users towards him did a complete 180°.

The same people who once called him a scumbag were now beginning to understand and admire him. They thought it was normal for a man like him—only 21 years old, physically fit, incredibly famous, and wealthy...

Chapter 374: The Forceful Encounter

After leaving the café, he bought a bouquet of flowers and drove to the Link Music Company.

About ten minutes later, he saw Ivanka coming out of the company. She was wearing a light blue dress and high heels, her figure graceful.

He honked the horn and pulled over.

When Ivanka saw him, the corners of her sexy lips lifted into a slight smile. She opened the car door, noticing a bouquet of tulips on the passenger seat, which made her laugh. She covered her mouth with h...

*Chapter 373: NVIDIA Corporation*

Besides Tesla, Link also holds a 16.5% stake in Twitter and 450,000 shares of Amazon stock.

Currently, Twitter has not gone public yet. After three rounds of financing, its market value has reached $1.8 billion, making the 16.5% stake worth about $280 million.

This year, Amazon has recovered from the effects of the financial crisis, with its stock price rising from $336 at the beginning of the year to $396 now, increasing its market value to $68.8 billion.

The 450,000...

Chapter 372: Billionaire Link (6/10)

While the internet was still buzzing with news about "Scumbag Link" and calls to "buy Taylor's album to help her raise the child," another headline forcefully pushed its way into the top three trending topics on major news platforms.

The news stemmed from Tesla's IPO on September 12th (stock code: TSLA), making it the first independent all-electric car manufacturer to go public in the US.

Tesla issued 13.3 million shares, about 14.3% of its total share capital,...

*Chapter 371: Ivanka Meets Taylor*

When Ivanka was coming, Link couldn’t focus on his book anymore. He took out his phone to call Ivanka, but it wouldn’t connect—she was probably on a flight.

He asked Ms. Mandy if she knew why Ivanka was coming. Ms. Mandy said she didn’t know, but it wasn’t likely to be as Serena suggested—that Ivanka was coming to break up with him. Ivanka wasn’t the impulsive type.

Link nodded. He wasn’t worried about being dumped by Ivanka. Their relationship was more of a...

Chapter 165: Turns Out Jiraiya Has Been a Victim Too

“Tsunade's acquaintance?!”

Sengoku quickly got up, wrapped himself in a bathrobe, and rushed out of the hot spring to get dressed.

He hadn't expected Tsunade to have acquaintances here, but then again, this was her hometown—of course, there'd be people she knows everywhere. However, Tsunade was now part of their Navy; they couldn't afford to let her be lured back.

Kuzan and Issho followed closely behind him, without a moment's hesitation.

Before they could...

Chapter 164: Maybe We Should Recall Orochimaru

"I believe Tsunade must have already become a traitor!"

At this moment, the gloomy old man sitting across from Koharu Utatane spoke up, his face partially covered by bandages.

There was no warmth emanating from this man; just a glance at him made one feel as if they were being pulled into darkness. Only Danzo could possess such an aura in the Shinobi World.

"Danzo, don't speak recklessly without evidence. Anyone could betray the Leaf, but Tsunade is the one person wh...

*Chapter 163: Never Easy to Die*

After Uchiha Raijin attacked and left Konoha, the entire Shinobi world underwent massive changes.

Konoha lost a famous ninja and a powerful ninja clan.

Even the heads of various renowned clans disappeared without a trace.

The four major shinobi villages, which had been eyeing Konoha like a piece of juicy meat, could no longer hold back.

Cloud Village began causing various skirmishes along the border with Konoha, sometimes even engaging in full-scale battles.

### Chapter 162: Zepyhr , Do You Really Think I'm Afraid of You?

As Shanks and Whitebeard arrived in Dressrosa, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin received the news.

The two of them didn’t expect that Raijin would actually invite these two people. They didn’t know what Uchiha Raijin was planning, but they were certain that if they encountered Whitebeard in the future, a battle would be inevitable.

As a result, they immediately formed an alliance on the spot! If they ever faced Whitebeard in the Shinobi World, they would stand together to opp...

*Chapter 161: Stripping a Layer Off Upon Arrival*

The Navy was unexpectedly generous, sending three people together. Meanwhile, Raijin in Dressrosa received a message from Tsunade, who also wanted to return to Konoha with him.

Raijin had no issue with this and agreed without hesitation.

What was the big deal? Raijin was even planning to bring the Slug to this world.

The Wet Bone Forest and Ryūchi Cave were both targets for Raijin.

As for Mount Myōboku... just an old toad full of lies.

Honestly, Raijin d...

### Chapter 245: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Indeed, Anson, having lived through two lifetimes, possesses advanced knowledge that allows him to see further than both Sony-Columbia and William Morris. He can foresee a future that neither of them can fully grasp.

However, Anson also has his own blind spots. His understanding of the film market comes from 2023, a time when the industry’s norms have advanced by two decades. If he’s not careful, he might overlook the fact that it's not 2023 yet.

Anson neglected somethi...

### Chapter 244: A Big Piece of the Pie

Without a doubt, the two options Edgar proposed were incredibly sincere, leaving Anson amazed and finally feeling the impact of a Hollywood blockbuster.

It wasn’t just bold—it was borderline insane.

However, Anson had a different perspective:

Maybe these terms were a bit too aggressive?

From Anson’s point of view, William Morris was treating him and this project as tools, trying to leverage this opportunity to gain momentum, complete their overall strategy...

"Chapter 243: Negotiation Leverage"

Clearly, Anson had forgotten one very important detail—this wasn't 2023, but the year 2000.

In the era when superhero movies had risen to dominate the industry, contracts between movie studios and actors were often long-term commitments. For instance, Disney famously signed Chris Evans for six films at a modest $300,000 per movie, intending to squeeze every bit of value from him.

Of course, actors and their agents fought back. After Marvel movies achieved immense success ...

Chapter 242: Roller Coaster of Emotions

Jealous? Envious? Embarrassed?

Yeah.

The answer was definitely yes. James Franco didn’t mind admitting it. Along with that, there were countless other emotions—shock, surprise, regret, frustration—all hitting him at once.

For a moment, he was dazed.

Words couldn’t accurately describe what he was feeling. A whirlwind of emotions surged within him, and for a split second, James wanted to turn around and leave the scene—

Damn it.

But James man...

*Chapter 241: One Step, Three Grades*

No news doesn't necessarily mean good news. In Hollywood auditions, it’s often the case that you might never hear anything back, only to find out one day while reading "The Hollywood Reporter":

"Oh, that role went to someone else."

Brad shot James a glare, practically cursing him with his eyes.

James pouted, mumbling, "It’s not like I had a say in this." But when he looked at Anson, he forced a smile to show encouragement, his gentle gaze nearly saying, "Hang in t...

*Chapter 240: An Unconventional Choice*

"Ah, ahhh! I did it, I finally did it on my own, haha, hahaha!"

Brad Renfro shouted, his laughter breaking free, but soon the tears that followed his laughter wouldn’t stop. Wiping them away furiously, he soon gave up, letting the tears fall unchecked.

"Anson, can you believe it? I’m going to be working with Sandra Bullock, in a movie with a budget over fifty million, produced by Warner Bros."

"Oh, my God."

"You were right, Anson, you were absolutely right...

*Chapter 239: Hanging in the Air*

The afternoon sun shone brightly, while the sound of the automatic sprinklers watering the lawn filled the air. Even though it was already October and autumn had quietly arrived, Los Angeles remained dry. The city hadn’t seen a drop of rain in over four months, making the air feel almost like it was on the verge of catching fire.

No wonder there were still large crowds at Venice Beach.

Three weeks had passed since the audition in New York, and the Emmy Awards felt like a ...

*Chapter 238: Both Mentor and Friend*

Nora didn’t notice Anson’s brief moment of distraction; her full attention was drawn to the unfinished painting in front of her—

It was a watercolor painting.

Anson hadn’t chosen a fine liner brush but instead opted for a background brush.

Normally, a background brush is used to wash the background of a painting, its larger size producing broader strokes for large areas of color. But Anson skillfully used it to construct the framework of the painting.

Wi...

*Chapter 237: A Quiet Harbor*

Nora Wood had just crossed the Atlantic and landed in New York. By the time she arrived home, night had fallen, and the city was aglow with lights. The vibrant and bustling atmosphere of New York surrounded her, but instead of comfort, it made her feel distant. The busier and noisier it got, the lonelier she felt.

She was exhausted.

The jet lag certainly wasn’t helping.

As she pushed open the door to her home, the lights were already on. Judy Baker was just about to...

*Chapter 236: The Instigator*

"Encore!"

"Encore!"

The entire crowd roared, their deafening chants resonating through the bustling streets of New York. Yet, the star of the show had already vanished.

He left—just turned around and walked away, so carefree, so unrestrained. There was no nostalgia, no looking back. He simply waved his hand, taking nothing with him, not even a cloud in the sky.

The heat and excitement still surged, but Blair was utterly stunned.

Karen, concerned, calle...

Chapter 235: The Silent Departure

Anson felt a slight sting in his nose—

He understood, completely. The pain of chasing a dream only to be forced to give it up because of life's pressures. The sleepless nights filled with regret and restlessness, staring out into the night through a window, searching for traces of the youth that had passed, only to find endless darkness, leaving nothing but bitterness in his mouth as he closed his eyes.

Until now, he had finally won a second chance at life, a second oppor...

Chapter 234: Singing with Abandon**

Musical notes have colors, shining brightly under the sunlight.

Melodies carry emotions, dancing gracefully on the heart.

Standing on the street, amidst the crowd, the boundless concrete jungle swallows each figure, rendering them as small as dust. But at this moment, they seem grand, filling their world with passion and happiness, the dazzling light burning alongside their blood.

Jumping, cheering.

Laughing, shedding tears.

At the center of the world, a l...