Reborn Action Star: Starting in Hollywood

The entire star-awarding ceremony was a scene of boiling excitement, with applause and cheers creating a deafening roar.

Depp's fiery opening remarks acted as a fuse, igniting the crowd's frenzy.

The celebrities in the VIP viewing area smiled and applauded, while Tom Cruise leaned over and whispered to Tom Hanks:
"That Depp guy, I thought he'd taken the wrong medicine today. Turns out he's using himself as a stepping stone to make Lin Yuan look good."

“But he’s right,” Tom Hanks said, his gaze following the tall figure on the stage, his voice tinged with rare envy. “To work with Lin Yuan would make my acting career legendary. Honestly, I’d love to beg him for a role.”

Tom Cruise laughed heartily, fine lines appearing at the corners of his eyes: "Give me a break, old man. Even a beauty like Anne Hathaway couldn't monopolize his screen time, and now it's Charlize Theron, isn't it?"

He paused, then suddenly sighed, "To put it arrogantly—before Lin Yuan appeared, I was usually the person the whole world envied. But now? Looking at him is like looking at a mountain peak that can never be climbed."

Every word of their conversation drifted into Kim Tae-yeon's ears, who was not far away.

She pursed her lips, a strange sense of pride welling up in her chest, as if Lin Yuan's glory had become her glory as well.

Her position was right at the edge of the viewing area A—three steps to her left was a top superstar like Cruise, while to her right was a sea of ​​cheering fans.

There are so many VIP guests today that even a superstar like Tom Cruise couldn't squeeze into the inner area. It's a miracle they even got a seat in the viewing area, and there's nothing wrong with being on the edge.

Kim Tae-yeon really likes her current spot. Here, she can clearly feel the fans' unreserved enthusiasm, and their screams are even more exciting than the restrained applause of the stars.

Suddenly, her peripheral vision was caught by a blinding golden light.

She was a tall, almost conspicuous blonde woman standing in front of the railing three rows away, like a burning sunflower.

The setting sun gilded her long hair with liquid gold, and her long trench coat billowed wildly with each frantic movement, occasionally revealing breathtaking leg lines—the skin extending from under the hem was dazzlingly white, and the muscles in her calves taut with each jump, creating a beautiful arc.

This body is practically a living advertisement for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, but at this moment it is performing the most primal and frenzied act.

"LIN——YUAN——!!"

Her scream tore through the air, and pale blue veins bulged on her neck.

Her hands, painted with scarlet nail polish, waved wildly, and the metal bracelets jingled on her wrists.

When Lin Yuan's gaze swept in that direction, she suddenly burst into an inhuman howl, her whole body trembling violently as if she had been electrocuted, oblivious to the fact that her hair was disheveled.

What's even more terrifying are her eyes.

Kim Tae-yeon trembled slightly from the heat of those two gazes.

A near-morbid heat churned in his blue eyes, his pupils dilated to almost swallow his iris, as if Lin Yuan were not human, but a god descended to earth.

When a close-up of Lin Yuan appeared on the big screen, she suddenly knelt down and banged her forehead against the railing. Her long golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and she mumbled broken English and incomprehensible sobs.

"This girl," Yoona whispered in her ear, "is actually incredibly beautiful if she weren't so eccentric."

Kim Tae-yeon nodded. The blonde girl was very tall, probably over 1.85 meters.

Even a long trench coat couldn't hide her long legs, revealing a small portion of her shapely, fair thighs.

With a supermodel-like figure, blonde hair, fair skin, and well-defined facial features, she is definitely a stunning beauty.

However, her excessive madness ruined the beauty of the scene, giving it a slightly eerie feel.

As Kim Tae-yeon looked at the beautiful body that was still convulsing, she suddenly thought of the antelopes being devoured by lions on the African savanna.

The same sacrificial gesture, the same death-like pleasure.

When Lin Yuan's face appeared on the big screen, the blonde suddenly fell silent, resting her sweaty forehead against the railing with a dreamy smile.

A bead of sweat rolled down her chin, shining like molten gold in the setting sun.

"Is this what you call a crazy fan?" Lim Yoona lowered her voice, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the armrest of her seat.

Kim Tae-yeon gently shook her head: "I don't like fans like that; they're too burdensome. I hope we never encounter them."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner unease.

“Following celebrities should be a joyful thing,” Yoona said, holding Taeyeon’s hand. “Being this extreme is harmful to both the idol and yourself.”

On stage, the star-awarding ceremony is reaching a crucial stage.

Guided by Depp's dramatic gestures, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President Robert walked slowly to the center.
As soon as the elderly man with silver hair raised the microphone, it elicited good-natured laughter from the entire audience:

“I really benefited from Lin Yuan's help today,” he shrugged, feigning grievance. “Otherwise, you would all find it annoying to hear an old man like me say even once more.”

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"You have great self-awareness!"

"We'll reluctantly listen, since you're praising Lin Yuan!"

The fans responded enthusiastically, creating a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

After a brief pause in their laughter, Robert continued, "According to the normal procedure, today I should be responsible for introducing Lin Yuan's career path and achievements."

But I think everyone here knows this perfectly well; does it really need me to explain? Isn't this basic common sense that everyone knows?

Whistles erupted from the audience. A montage of Lin Yuan's classic roles flashed across the big screen, triggering a new wave of screams.

Indeed, as Chairman Robert said, given Lin Yuan's fame and influence, his career doesn't need any introduction at all; that would be completely unnecessary.

“So today,” Robert suddenly lowered his voice, as if to share some earth-shattering secret, “I’m going to tell you something you don’t know.”

He paused deliberately for three seconds, building up suspense before announcing, "How many of you know—this entire 1.3-kilometer stretch of the southern street now belongs to Linyuan."

"What?!" The exclamation spread like ripples.

The fan section instantly erupted. Some gasped in shock, some frantically took photos, and many more began discussing the situation animatedly.

"What? This whole street belongs to Lin Yuan? How much is that worth?"

“I know, Fox News said that the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce bought the whole street and gave it to Lin Yuan.”

"But it seems that some original owners are planning to cause trouble for Lin Yuan, feeling that the shops have increased in price significantly and they sold them at a loss, and that Lin Yuan should be responsible for compensating them for their losses."

"That's shameless! It was originally a cash-on-delivery transaction. Besides, it was a deal between the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and them, so if anyone should be held accountable, it should be the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce."

Amid the controversy, President Robert tapped the microphone lightly to signal for silence.

Just then, the setting sun swept across the dome of the Dolby Theatre, illuminating the star-shaped medal in his hand.

"Perhaps some of you know that after Lin Yuan acquired the property rights to this street, its value increased more than threefold in just two months," Chairman Robert continued.

As soon as these words were uttered, not only the fans were astonished, but the media reporters present were also like sharks smelling blood.

Just now, during the Q&A session before the ceremony began, Lin Yuan said he would give everyone an answer.

Is this where we wait?
Every reporter was eager to see what Chairman Robert would say, knowing that this was a sensitive topic.

The Fox News reporter who had been making things difficult for Lin Yuan was now on high alert; he truly didn't believe Lin Yuan could easily break through. In the realm of public opinion, often it's not about reason, but about stance.

The original owners of those shops are definitely in the wrong and quite shameless, but as long as they keep pestering Lin Yuan, it will be difficult for him, as a public figure, to quell the matter without having to pay a price.

Chairman Robert said, "If it were anyone else, they would be grinning from ear to ear if their assets appreciated many times over in a short period of time."

The fans at the scene nodded in agreement, admitting that if their own stocks rose by 10%, they would be so happy they couldn't sleep all night.

If prices triple within two months, wouldn't we be celebrating with champagne all night?
But President Robert's next words shattered everyone's expectations.

"But Lin Yuan did something remarkable that completely impressed me. This young man, who is about the same age as my grandson, is truly amazing!"

Without keeping the guests and fans in suspense, Chairman Robert continued, "Lin Yuan told me that he plans to donate the entire street."

"Donated?"

Wow! Is this what it means to treat money like dirt?

"No, Source God, don't waste money like that! Why did you donate it?"

President Robert said with a smile, "Lin Yuan donated the entire street to a newly established foundation—the World Cultural Exchange Foundation."

He felt that there are many ancient and dazzling cultures around the world, but there is no window to showcase them to the outside world, and they lack sufficient protection.

In his vision, all the shops in the southern section will become windows showcasing cultures from around the world.

Under the foundation's operation, these shops will be lent free of charge to countries around the world to showcase their cultures, making the southern section a stage for global cultural exchange.

Upon hearing President Robert's words, everyone present—fans, guests, and reporters alike—was deeply moved by his selflessness and courage.

With the rise of the southern section, this street is sure to become a popular tourist destination.

Hollywood Boulevard is the cultural center of the United States, and the opportunity to set up a booth there to promote one's own culture is an unimaginable temptation for countries around the world.

Previously, such a good platform was lacking, partly because cost was also a barrier. Now, Lin Yuan is prepared to offer his shop for free to various countries for promotion.

How could this not be a wonderful thing?

President Robert watched the discussions below the stage with satisfaction, his heart filled with pride.

He truly hadn't expected Lin Yuan to make such a decision.

The southern section of the street may not have been valuable before, but it will definitely be a highly sought-after location where every inch of land will be extremely valuable in the future.

Instead of thinking about how to extract greater profits, he directly set up a foundation, aiming to transform the southern section of the street into a grand stage for the display and exchange of world culture.

This selfless spirit deeply moved President Robert.

To be honest, the initial act of giving was merely a case of using someone else's flowers to offer to Buddha.

Since the price of this street will rise anyway because of Lin Yuan, we might as well go with the flow and give it to him, and at the same time, we can gain a favor.

But now, Lin Yuan's actions have ironically made the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owe him a huge favor.

What is most important to Hollywood?
Of course, it's the status of a cultural center!

Lin Yuan's move has undoubtedly given Hollywood a more exciting and diverse culture.

Cultures around the world need Hollywood as a showcase.

Hollywood, too, needs to transform itself into a world cultural capital.

Lin Yuan has ideas, ability, and enough influence to push this matter forward.

The future life is terrible!

President Robert couldn't help but sigh.

The thunderous applause from the audience demonstrated the public's support and recognition of Lin Yuan.

In the following time, Mr. Eisen, director Cameron, and Betty took turns speaking as special guests.

Then came Lin Yuan's speech and the handprint ceremony.

As the process progressed, the atmosphere on site became increasingly enthusiastic.

Just as the atmosphere reached its peak, a deafening explosion suddenly ripped through the sky.

"Boom!"

The girls in the front row of the fan section instinctively covered their ears, some even laughing out loud: "Wow! The sound effects of those fireworks are so exaggerated!"

Kim Tae-yeon, who had never witnessed a bomb explosion before, looked up at the sky, thinking it was a special segment arranged by the organizers.

But where did the fireworks come from in broad daylight?

The next moment, shattered glass from the building crashed down, and the acrid smell of gunpowder wafted into the crowd.

Screams erupted like a tsunami among the fans.

"Bomb! There's a bomb!"

The crowd instantly went wild, with the front-row audience pushing back like a frightened herd of animals.

But the streets were packed with people, and there were many roadblocks blocking the roads. How could such a dense crowd be dispersed in such a short time?

"Everyone, don't panic! Please lie down on the spot to avoid causing a stampede!"

The loudspeakers installed at various street corners immediately began to play, and staff members rushed forward to try to maintain order.

"It has not yet been confirmed whether there are any other explosive devices. Please do not run around blindly. We will start evacuating people from the outer circle. Be alert for stampedes!"

Guided by the loudspeaker, everyone regained some composure and carefully crouched down as instructed.

Kim Tae-yeon's ears were still ringing. The explosion hadn't been far from her, probably only about 300 meters away.

The explosion site appears to be located on top of a building, and the explosive force wasn't very strong; it seems to have only shattered some windows.
This left Kim Tae-yeon very confused:

She also knew that she had received threatening letters that threatened to launch an attack at the ceremony.

But when the attack actually happened, was this all the result?

Just as Kim Tae-yeon was filled with doubt, the enthusiastic blonde fan not far away stood up from the ground and straightened his back.

She pulled a small megaphone from her backpack and shouted:

"Lin Yuan, do you want to know where there are still bombs?" (End of Chapter)