*Friday Afternoon*
Adam drove to Long Island early and arrived at the Green family’s home.
Tonight’s banquet was thanks to Leonard’s connections, so it was only proper etiquette for Adam to pick him up as his driver.
“Wow! Adam, you look so handsome today!”
Jill, the youngest daughter who opened the door, gasped in amazement, her eyes sparkling.
As the saying goes, "Clothes make the man."
Adam had deliberately chosen th...
2025-04-05 03:26:18 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the party ended, Heather gave Adam a private celebration.
Adam finally understood why Americans love parties.
He liked them too.
In fact, he wouldn’t mind having a dozen more celebrations like that.
The next day, Adam received a message from Leonard.
In a few days, there would be a prestigious gala in New York’s medical community, and Leonard would be taking him as his guest.
Adam immediately understood the significance of this.
<... 2025-04-05 03:26:05 +0000 UTC View PostDuncan’s Apartment.
"Adam, are you really going to be a doctor?"
Rachel’s eyes were a little hazy.
As someone with a thing for doctor dads, she often couldn’t control the wild energy surging inside her.
Back when Adam had only expressed interest in becoming a doctor, she had used every possible flirtation technique—super, ultimate, and extreme—but unfortunately, they all failed. She only gave up after being comforted by her father.
Now,...
2025-04-05 03:25:51 +0000 UTC View PostTime zipped by like a horse on the run.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.
It was morning now. Seimei had barely kicked off his second training round when his Lightning Release Chakra Mode hit max proficiency, jumping to lv7 (0/0)—full mastery!
He shut off the crackling lightning surging around him, closed his eyes, and tuned into the changes. Time ticked by, second by second. After a bit, he snapped his eyes open. With a thought, he sparked hi...
2025-04-05 03:25:21 +0000 UTC View PostTime ticked by, second by second.
Since the efficiency of Chakra Absorption Technique wasn’t exactly top-notch, it took Seimei a solid 20+ minutes to reabsorb the over 6 million chakra points he’d transferred into the metal ball earlier. Finally, he stored them back into the special space at his forehead.
Sensing the space these chakra points occupied, Seimei could tell that after hitting Lv10 (0/0) with Senra Bansho Fūjin, his chakra storage h...
2025-04-05 03:24:37 +0000 UTC View PostIn the U.S., Star Wars isn’t just a movie—it’s a trend, a culture, a whole vibe!
Three years ago, when George Lucas announced he was rebooting the Star Wars series, the entire country practically lost it. And now, Lucasfilm has officially held a press conference, shouting it from the rooftops: Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is officially underway!
The event was massive, drawing nearly every major media outlet in...
2025-04-05 03:23:56 +0000 UTC View PostEven though Titanic totally crushed it at the Oscars, Bill Mechanic—the big mastermind behind the movie—hasn’t been having the best time lately.
Tom Rothman, the head honcho at Fox Studios, straight-up blasted him at a board meeting. He’s mad about the distribution deal Bill signed with Dunn for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, saying it seriously screwed over 20th Century Fox’s interests.
And it looks like Tom’s got the higher-ups on his side. ...
2025-04-05 03:23:21 +0000 UTC View PostAt the Oscar dinner later that night, everyone was super warm and friendly to Dunn, but he just wasn’t feeling it—kinda blah, you know?
The actresses who get to attend a fancy event like this? They’re all big shots in Hollywood—established, respected stars. It’s not like those newbie actresses where you can just wave a hand and take them home. That kinda thing? Yeah, not happening.
“Ugh, am I really gonna spend another night alone?” Dunn let out a long, bitte...
2025-04-05 03:22:51 +0000 UTC View PostOn its tenth day of release, Wedding Crashers matched the overseas box office performance of The Notebook, reaching $291 million.
At the same time, the North American box office surpassed The Notebook's $210 million, reaching an astounding $240 million.
The total global box office has accumulated to $531 million.
The $200 million acquisition cost and $30 million in publicity expenses were not only easily recouped, but also turned a...
2025-04-05 03:22:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1336: The Depth of the Soul
“…So, can we understand it this way? In the movie, Clementine’s hairstyle serves as a marker for the timeline, and the change in hair color is a crucial key to organizing the chronological order of the film. At the same time, it also acts as a barometer of the characters’ emotional states—not just Clementine’s impulsive whims.”
Click-clack. Words spilled out like a flood.
Blair poured out the thoughts racing through his...
2025-04-04 02:21:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1251: Market Buzz
The Grammy Effect, much like the Oscar Effect, is an open secret in the industry.
Every year, after the awards ceremony concludes, winning works experience a surge in attention, sometimes even seeing revenue increases of 300% or 500%.
It all stems from the credibility and influence of the Grammys and Oscars.
For this reason, record labels and film studios are desperate to win—not just for the prestige of the awards but also because o...
2025-04-04 02:20:34 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 191: Shot*
The gunshot echoed.
The entire scene descended into chaos.
“Damn it, I’ve been shot! I’ve been shot!”
Steve looked down at the red stain spreading across his chest, clutching the spot where the bullet struck.
Only after a few seconds did the searing pain crash through his body.
Clearly, his abilities alone weren’t enough to shield him from the bullet’s damage.
Wracked with intense pain and the sho...
2025-04-04 02:18:37 +0000 UTC View Post*Chapter 281: Heartbreaking Truth and Treacherous Artillery*
The tightly shut gates of Yunming City could block ordinary people but not skilled ninjas.
Especially given that the massive city walls served more as a symbolic barrier than a practical one.
Following Sasori, the trio swiftly navigated through the bustling crowds at the city gates. After moving some distance, they reached a low section of the wall with a gap in its defenses.
Channeling chakr...
2025-04-04 02:17:08 +0000 UTC View PostAfter divvying up all his chakra, Seimei felt a wave of relief wash over him. Next up? Time to upgrade the seals—both on himself and the one locking down the Seven-Tails.
Since his All-Encompassing Seal had hit peak perfection at lv10 (0/0), it only made sense to refresh the old seals. Like always, he decided to start with the Seven-Tails.
He reached out, grabbing the metal orb sealing the tailed beast from the giant rock nearby. With a quick flash, he appe...
2025-04-04 02:12:02 +0000 UTC View PostOn top of a giant rock, Seimei sat with his eyes closed, quietly sensing the changes brought by mastering Senra Bansho Fūjin (All-Encompassing Seal) to its fullest.
After a long while, he finally opened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed through his gaze. With a slight movement of his lips, he softly muttered, “Panel!”
In the next moment, a familiar light-blue, semi-transparent panel popped up in front of him. His stats filled his vision:
- *Name:...
2025-04-04 02:11:38 +0000 UTC View PostTime flows like water.
Years pass like a shuttle weaving through fabric.
In the blink of an eye, two years had passed.
1995.
One day in April.
Adam stepped into the examination hall.
Today, he was here to take the MCAT.
The MCAT stands for the Medical College Admission Test in the United States.
For the past two years, Adam had been waking up early and staying up late, working exceptionally hard. He had completed his undergraduate credits...
2025-04-04 02:10:57 +0000 UTC View PostOne month later.
Central Park Café.
"Adam, what have you been busy with lately? I feel like I hardly see you anymore," Monica asked with concern.
"I've been rushing to meet deadlines," Adam said with a wry smile. "The investors aren’t happy with the progress, so I have no choice. Not just for this month—this is going to be the norm for the next two years."
"Two years?"
Monica gasped. "That long?"
"Time is relative. Once you get busy,...
2025-04-04 02:10:41 +0000 UTC View Post*Davor Manor.*
Two days later.
Scientific researcher Adam drove back to New York.
"Adam, call back immediately! Your phone—no, my phone—is about to explode!"
As soon as Adam entered Apartment 520, he heard Monica shouting in frustration.
"Who is it?" Adam asked curiously.
"The editor from Random House," Monica snapped. "I told him you were out, but he's been calling ten times a day! Does he not want people to live in peace?" ...
2025-04-04 02:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post*Devo Manor.*
“That’s impossible! I don’t believe it!”
The plump woman had just consumed the so-called "magic potion," and it was beginning to take effect. Her body weakened, and she could no longer stand steadily. She collapsed onto the floor, screaming in terror.
“Heh, you believe it now.”
Caroline chuckled and repeated the very words the plump woman had once spoken arrogantly when she was triumphant:
“When you transferre...
2025-04-04 02:09:40 +0000 UTC View PostSilver and white.
Sharpness and coldness.
Two distinct auras erupted, intertwining with the thick dust swirling around the court. The entire arena seemed to transform into a forbidden zone, inaccessible to outsiders!
"This is insane! Absolutely insane!"
Matsudaira Yoshihiko, with his egg-shaped head and dyed blond hair, stared wide-eyed at the court, unable to believe what he was witnessing.
He had never imag...
2025-04-04 02:09:18 +0000 UTC View PostHigh School Tennis Court.
A quiet corner of the court.
Right now.
The atmosphere on the court grew increasingly tense as the two players moved.
No one could have predicted this.
The match had escalated to such an intense level.
"I never thought this kid could push Echizen to this point."
"Right? If I hadn’t been told he’s a middle schooler, I wouldn’t have believed it. Are middle schoole...
2025-04-04 02:09:06 +0000 UTC View Post"Today’s just been one of those days," grumbled Matsudaira Chikao, a high school player wearing a green beret, his face twisted in frustration. "I thought both me and Sasaki would make it through, but then this had to happen."
"Hmph."
Walking ahead of him, Matsudaira Chikahiko’s expression darkened. His luck hadn’t been any better. What should’ve been an easy win turned into a grueling tiebreaker, and he’d barely scraped by.
"It’s all because of th...
2025-04-04 02:08:54 +0000 UTC View Post“H-how is this possible?!”
The high schoolers from Hyotei stared at Ishikawa as if they’d seen a ghost. “Th-this serve… it’s just…”
The seniors, who had always carried themselves with confidence, were now so shaken they could barely string a sentence together.
This was insane!
How could a first-year’s serve be this fast? Sure, they might have struggled with it, but this was Tochi they were talking about—even he hadn’t been able to re...
2025-04-04 02:08:38 +0000 UTC View PostKate Winslet reached out with shaky hands, taking the gleaming Oscar statuette from Dunn. Her emotions got the better of her, and she threw herself into his arms in a burst of tears.
Frances McDormand, watching from the side, let a little smile slip. Looks like the rumors were true—these two had something special going on. 😉
Dunn patted her back gently and whispered in her ear, “You’ve still got a speech to give. Don’t cry your makeup off!”
Kate gave him ...
2025-04-04 02:08:02 +0000 UTC View PostOn a starry March evening in 1998, the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles was buzzing with excitement. The 70th Academy Awards were about to kick off in grand style!
In front of the dazzling theater stood four massive Oscar statuette models. The red carpet stretched 280 feet along the Walk of Fame, looking like a fiery dragon ready to soar.
The Titanic crew, fresh off their Golden Globe sweep, was still the talk of the night. Everyone’s eyes were on them! 2025-04-04 02:07:51 +0000 UTC View Post
The distribution deal is finally signed! A lot of the terms are quite a bit stricter compared to something like Star Wars, but for an indie film with an original script like this, it’s honestly not bad at all. 😊
A lot of B-movies and low-budget flicks get their rights completely bought out by the big studios in one go.
No matter what, Dunn managed to hold onto the film’s rights, which is huge!
Still, there’s no smile on Dunn’s face. Even though the...
2025-04-04 02:07:34 +0000 UTC View PostFilming was suspended. Many crew members with relatives and friends in New York rushed to find their phones and make calls.
Wayne took the opportunity to announce a half-day break for the crew. After removing his makeup and returning to the car with Hannah and Monica Bellucci, he immediately took out his phone and called Marissa Mayer.
"I want to acquire a private military company!" Wayne stated his long-held plan.
With his wealth continuously growing, he had long de...
2025-04-04 02:07:09 +0000 UTC View PostMoments later, under the guidance of the waiter, Rowling, Dumbledore, Snape, and Professor McGonagall all walked over.
The three young actors were indeed there too!
"So cute!"
Seeing Hermione, who seemed to be attending such an occasion for the first time and was clearly a bit nervous, Wayne couldn't help but feel a little excited.
However, to avoid giving people the wrong impression, he first greeted Rowling and the others before turning his attention back to t...
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