Chapter 52

If you want to exempt some taxes, unless you change your nationality.

Regarding the matter of changing nationality, the Chen Mo family is ten thousand times unwilling, preferring to spend more money, and will not change nationality.

After all, the family does not intend to stay here for a lifetime, and falling leaves return to their roots, so they will eventually return home.

Soon.

Time arrived in January...

Chen Mo's second Christmas in Los Angeles is coming soon.

This day...

Chen Mo received good news.

That is, the *Home Alone* he acted in before received nominations for Best Original Song and Best Original Score at the Oscars!

In addition, there are nominations for Best Comedy Film and Best Actor in a Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards!

These two awards have four nominations, and the only one related to Chen Mo is the nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards!

Regarding this award, Chen Mo is still quite looking forward to it, after all, it is the first award in his life!

PS: Is anyone watching? Is anyone watching? Is there really anyone watching?

Just as Chen Mo was looking forward to the Golden Globe Awards, Fox Film Corporation began its promotional plan for *Home Alone 2*, which was produced this year.

After all, Christmas was just around the corner.

As a family comedy film, it naturally could not miss the Christmas season.

Under the promotion of Fox, the days passed one by one.

Soon, it was Christmas.

*Home Alone 2* was released that day. Because the previous film starred Chen Mo and made the name "Home Alone" famous, many people bought tickets to watch it.

After watching the movie, the audience walked out.

Although there were still scenes that made them laugh out loud during the movie, they felt as if something was missing.

They couldn't find that same feeling they had when watching the first one!

This second installment felt like reheating leftovers!

Another point was that the lead actor had been replaced!

Consequently, the subsequent box office for *Home Alone* began to be somewhat underwhelming.

The opening day box office was 3.3 million dollars, the second day dropped to just over 2 million, and the third day remained at just over 2 million.

It continued like this until it was pulled from theaters; the final box office for this film was only 48 million dollars. After deducting the theater's share, it barely broke even.

Compared to the first film, the results were far, far worse!

Soon, it was 1993.

This was the third year since Chen Mo was reborn. Compared to when he first transmigrated, Chen Mo was now seven years old!

His height, which was originally under one meter, had now grown to 1.2 meters.

His facial features were no longer as cute as they were at the beginning; they had become refined and already carried a touch of a young boy's handsomeness!

Although he had shed his cuteness, Chen Mo’s charm had not diminished; instead, it had increased!

February 3rd, 1993.

Chen Mo woke up early that morning, put on a custom-made small suit, and styled his hair with gel.

Once dressed, Chen Mo left home with his bodyguard, Zhou Baoguo.

Zhou Baoguo drove on the road while Chen Mo sat in the back.

Today was the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, and as a nominee for Best Comedy Actor, Chen Mo had naturally received an invitation.

Soon, Zhou Baoguo drove Chen Mo to the gathering point for the *Home Alone* cast and crew.

After chatting with the staff and actors for a while, everyone set off together in cars toward the awards ceremony.

Upon arriving at the venue, Chen Mo saw many media reporters outside snapping photos frantically with their cameras, while some of the guests and actors attending the ceremony posed and preened as they walked the red carpet.

One bold actress even wore a nearly transparent outfit, which was very eye-catching!

"Alright, it's our turn to go out."

Director Chris Columbus said to the group.

After speaking, he was the first to step out of the car, followed closely by Chen Mo, and then the actors who played the two bumbling thieves.

The group marched imposingly toward the red carpet.

"Wow! They're here! They're here!"

"Mo Mo! I love you! I love you!"

"Mo Mo! You're so cute! Can you be my boyfriend?"

Exclamations rang out... mixed in were the voices of a few little girls.

Hearing these sounds, the surrounding reporters burst into laughter.

Then, the group stepped onto the red carpet and walked toward the awards ceremony venue.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for walking the red carpet for the first time. Unlocked the 'Red Carpet Newcomer' achievement. Reward: one system lottery chance.]

The system's voice rang out in Chen Mo's mind at that moment.

Chen Mo’s lips curled slightly, a smile hanging on his face.

It just so happened that a reporter captured this moment and published it in the newspaper the next day.

Who knows how many little girls cut out this newspaper and pasted it in their bedrooms.

The topic has drifted a bit.

Back at the awards ceremony, Chen Mo and the others entered the interior.

They then found their seats and sat down.

Once seated, Chen Mo saw many people casting curious and complex gazes toward him.

Chen Mo could understand these gazes; after all, many people might struggle their whole lives and still not achieve the fame and success he currently had.

"Little Chen Mo, do you have any filming plans recently?"

At this moment, the voice of director Chris Columbus came from beside him.

"Not yet, Uncle Director."

Chen Mo said.

Chen Mo was quite grateful to Chris Columbus; after all, if it weren't for Chris Columbus's approval during the *Home Alone* audition, he wouldn't have been able to star in it.

"I'm planning to make *Home Alone 3* recently, do you want to come and play?"

Chris Columbus asked with a smile.

After hearing this, Chen Mo thought for a moment, then shook his head and smiled: "Uncle Director, my mom said I've been filming for too long lately and my studies have been delayed, so I need to study hard at school during this time."

Chen Mo was refusing in a roundabout way.

Although he was grateful to Chris Columbus, Chen Mo still needed to stick to his own plans for certain things.

The *Home Alone* series was indeed good, but it no longer matched his current market value.

Furthermore, the quality of the later installments was getting worse and worse. If he starred in them, although he could improve the quality and box office, it would also be draining his own fame and status.

If you make too many bad movies, you won't be able to make a comeback!

Hearing Chen Mo's words, Chris Columbus smiled and said nothing more.

Soon, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony began.

First, two hosts went on stage to tease the nominated guests, followed by some invited singers who went on stage to perform.

What surprised Chen Mo a little was that his apprentice, Will, was actually among the invited singers.

But then Chen Mo remembered that it seemed Will had won the Grammy for Best Rap Artist this year.

Soon, the performances ended.

Next was the official awards segment.

Starting from the awards with the lowest prestige, time passed bit by bit.

Soon, it was time for the award Chen Mo was nominated for.

"The winner of this year's Best Comedy Actor is..."

The host drew out the sound, intentionally building suspense.

The nominees below, including Chen Mo, were all glaring at the host. ===== CHAPTER 99 =====