In America, the Best Actor award starts with stereotypes.

"That middle finger..."

The veteran screenwriter mimicked Chen Zhuo's movements, muttering to himself, "This feeling of mocking everything is just like the Joker in DC Comics. I never thought such a character would come from my pen. I'm so lucky."

Chen Zhuo walked over from the filming location.

He didn't seem to have detached himself from the role; he looked somewhat neurotic, with a suffocating sense of emptiness.

"Are you alright?"

Cheng Long walked over, completely unconcerned about the blood on Chen Zhuo's body, and casually put his arm around Chen Zhuo's shoulder.

"Zhuozi, you don't know, but after you gave that middle finger, even that black guy Chris admitted that you are more talented than him in acting."

Cheng Long laughed as he leaned close to Chen Zhuo's ear in a somewhat mischievous manner.

"Hey kid, give me a heads-up, was that middle finger thing something you planned beforehand?"

"no."

Chen Zhuo shook his head. "It was in that instant that I had a feeling, a feeling that an elegant madman should be like this."

"Haha, that's exactly how it should be."

Cheng Long laughed even louder, pointing at Chen Zhuo with a proud look on his face, as if he were his own child. Even his somewhat broken English became fluent.

"Did you hear that? Pure improvisation! A true acting genius!"

There was a moment of silence, followed by thunderous applause.

Following Cheng Long, Chen Zhuo became the second man to win over the entire crew.

Amid applause and cheers, Cheng Long looked at the blood splattered on his hands, squeezed Chen Zhuo's shoulder hard, leaving two clear handprints.

"You're so young, yet you can completely immerse yourself in the role. Your future is limitless."

"but……"

Jackie Chan's smile faded. "Although many people advocate immersive acting, you must remember that acting is acting. You can't get too deeply immersed in it; you need to detach yourself immediately after it's over."

Seemingly worried that Chen Zhuo hadn't taken it to heart, Cheng Long solemnly emphasized it a second time.

"Don't take it lightly when you're young. When you get older and act in more and more plays, you'll realize that immersing yourself too deeply can actually harm your mental health."

"You should know that many famous actors have some form of mental illness."

"Thank you, brother. I'll be more careful in the future."

Chen Zhuo felt a warmth in his heart, glanced gratefully at Cheng Long, and completely relaxed, returning to normal.

Honest advice is hard to hear; only those who truly care about you will remind you of potential risks when you are at the height of your success.

However, he has a cheat code, so he doesn't need to worry about these things at all.

Speaking of cheats...

Chen Zhuo focused his attention on his mind, where there was a personal panel.

Name: Chen Zhuo

[Standardizations: Genius Actor (Blue), Bookworm (Green), Handsome (Green), Kung Fu Kid (Green), Contrast Monster (Green), Reliable (Green), Assassin (Green)...]

Compared to before he joined the group, his profile has undergone a dramatic change.

Most importantly, there's the "Genius Actor (Blue)" entry. With this entry, even if he can't compete with the top stars, he's good enough to compete for a first-rate actor status.

Moreover, the better he acts, the easier it is for him to accumulate stereotypes and form new terms.

Regarding other entries, his current entries can be broadly divided into three categories.

The most common entries are related to the "favorability" series.

With the five attributes of [Handsome (Green)], [Reliable (Green)], [Waitress (White)], [Humorous (White)], and [Helpful (White)], he is practically a walking favorability booster. If he were in a galgame movie, he might have already completed multiple routes and unlocked hidden CGs.

There are also three entries related to wisdom: [Bookworm (green)], [Intelligent (white)], and [Frugal (white)].

We are currently in the early stages of the internet bubble, and if these terms can be further developed, he might also be able to get a share of the profits from the chaotic end-of-century financial markets.

The remaining attributes are related to physical strength. With the three major attributes of "Assassin (Green)", "Kung Fu Kid (Green)", and "Stamina Monster (White)", if he can also get a gun, he can solve some difficult problems in the future in a more direct way.

Of course, what he was most looking forward to was a progress bar that suddenly appeared after the blue entry was generated—(12/20).

This little system icon is practically a direct hint: I'll give you a big reward once you've collected 20 keywords!

I wonder what kind of special content will be unlocked then...

"George, you've basically finished filming your scenes. You can call it a day and get some rest."

Bright took out an expensive cigar and handed it to Chen Zhuo, saying, "At the wrap party, I'll take you to relax!"

After saying that, Brett gave a knowing smile that all men understand.

Chen Zhuo felt a chill run down his spine.

Dude, you're not already in that circle, are you?

No way, a new director like him is qualified?

Chen Zhuo shook his head, deciding to keep his distance from Brett, that lecherous bastard, from now on.

A gentleman may be attracted to beauty, but he does so in a proper way, acting out of emotion and restrained by propriety. He must never let his desires be controlled by his desires.

"Beep beep beep—"

Inside the RV's shower room, a black pager placed to the side suddenly went off.

Chen Zhuo, who had just finished washing up, picked up his pager.

On the screen was a familiar number, followed by two short letters.

【CB】(call back)

As Chen Zhuo looked at the words, the image of the sweet girl who was gradually regaining her quirky and clever ways came to mind.

Since he and Alicia exchanged contact information, their relationship has gradually become closer.

At first, Alicia only asked questions about Rubik's Cube.

Later, after Alicia learned that he was also an actor, the focus of their conversation suddenly shifted to acting and the film set.

Clearly, Alicia's spirit is not dead. As a former American fashion icon, she is only 21 years old this year. She is unwilling to leave in such a sorry state.

But not every Cinderella can successfully turn her life around.

Chen Zhuo knew very well what Alicia would ultimately face.

That was a new defeat, and an even more vicious attack—enough to shatter the psychological defenses of any young person.

He remembered the sweet girl from his past life who suddenly turned to vegetarianism and animal protection.

If no one had given her a helping hand, her fate would likely have been sealed.

Looking at the deep night, Chen Zhuo put on his clothes and walked into a public phone booth by the roadside.

The phone rang, and Alicia, still in her pajamas, grabbed the old-fashioned mobile phone that was next to her.

The voice that came from the other end was reassuring.

"My shoot is over. How about we go out for a walk tomorrow?"

Alicia gripped her phone tightly, a sweet smile playing on her lips.

"OK."