Chapter 447: What is Genius?

Nia Okoro looked at the lively audience in the backstage and couldn't help but grin, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

The movie's male lead no longer refusing to participate in this promotion is definitely good news for her, the new head of publicity at Summit Entertainment.

Before this, many problems she was troubled by were no longer problems.

Look at this noisy audience!

Come on, by comparison, the performance of the female lead Kristen Stewart on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" not long ago—although she really didn't want to use this word, but it really was—a disaster.

"Great, really very wonderful." Nia Okoro turned her head, as if the little quarrel before this hadn't happened, and said to the red-haired woman standing beside her, "I can't believe there was no rehearsal."

Allison didn't even move her eyebrows, and said lightly: "Didn't you understand before doing this job?"

Fuck you. Nia cursed in her heart, but piled a smile on her face: "Of course, I certainly did. But seeing it on TV and experiencing it in reality, you know, those are two different things, right?"

"No, it's the same thing. For a professional, data explains everything; if you are unwilling to believe it, it only shows that your vision is too narrow, and you cannot understand what is called genius."

Nia resisted the urge to roll her eyes, took a deep breath, and said: "Yes, you are right."

Subsequently, she refocused her gaze on the live monitor in the backstage.

I saw that in the recording scene, the audience's reaction wasn't extinguished by someone's cold words like her mood, but was cheering wave after wave.

Jimmy Kimmel once again made a goose-like laugh and said: "I don't think Obama will pay too much money for us."

Chen Nuo reacted extremely quickly and immediately said: "Maybe in other places. But in Hollywood? No, Jimmy, don't try to fool me, you are all in the same gang."

Jimmy Kimmel's audience had about 200 seats, all of whom were live audience members who had signed up in advance and passed screening. Chen Nuo looked over, and now these people were in high spirits, laughing and leaning back.

Chen Nuo was quite satisfied.

Sure enough, for this kind of late-night program, you have to take the initiative to attack, be a bit spicy and a bit excessive, and involving some sensitive topics like politics, race, and country doesn't matter. On the contrary, if you are reserved and lack a sense of humor, asking one question and answering one, that is the big problem.

Speaking of which, this was his first time on this most popular late-night talk show in North America. During the promotion period of "Inception" before, it had already been contacted, but at the last moment, he chose to strike and didn't participate.

This time, he wanted to take this opportunity to verify a question in his heart.

So, after the laughter subsided, he said to the audience with a straight face: "You seem to really think we would do this. No, we won't, just now I was just joking, I would become a vampire and kidnap you, all jokes. Really. This sentence is not a joke."

"Hahahaha..." Chen Nuo's tongue-twister-like joke made the laughter that had just subsided rise up in the audience again and again.

Jimmy Kimmel smiled.

The voice from the control room came through the headset, "Very good, Jimmy, keep this rhythm, let him play freely. The ratings are still rising, Americans like him, estimated to like him more than they like you."

Jimmy Kimmel kept smiling.

He actually isn't an interview-style host; his specialty lies in satirical monologues, political mockery, and cold humor, rather than like Jimmy Fallon, who can get along with any guest through Q&A or tricks, creating a relaxed and funny atmosphere.

Therefore, once he encounters a guest who has no sense of humor and is serious, the ratings of his program for that period will drop significantly.

Conversely, like now, he is most like a fish in water.

Although the time was too tight and there was no time for rehearsal, both sides had communicated the framework of the program in advance.

He knew what Chen Nuo was going to do at this time.

In fact, when the other party proposed this idea, he immediately felt that this had the same effect as the street interviews their program had done in the past. It is estimated that the old audience of their program would think it was the deliberate arrangement of their program team, and would never think it was the guest's idea.

But no matter what, interesting, spicy, and after making people laugh, having a bit of connotation and deep meaning, and being able to generate topics and discussions, is the secret to his program's enduring popularity.

He was happy to see this.

Afterwards, I saw Chen Nuo ask naturally: "Does anyone here have plans to travel to China, anyone? Raise your hand."

About less than 10% of the audience in the audience raised their hands.

Chen Nuo shrugged and said: "Alright. I can only say go out and walk around if you have time, guys, the world is not just 51 states, really."

"Hahahaha!" This time it wasn't just laughter; amidst Chen Nuo's blatant mockery, there were also many screams and applause, once again verifying Chen Nuo's judgment that the loyal fans of late-night programs have a good appetite and can eat any joke.

Seeing Chen Nuo finish asking the question, Jimmy Kimmel waited for the laughter to subside, and then took out a KT board from under the table, on which was an enlarged printed photo, not anything else, but the photo of Chen Nuo covering his face to attend Shu Chang's birthday banquet not long ago.

The camera lens gave this photo a big close-up at the right time, not only on the scene, but also making many viewers in front of the TV couldn't help but laugh out loud again.

What the hell is this?

In this era, Leonardo DiCaprio hasn't gone crazy yet. Chen Nuo's outfit like this is also the first time Americans have seen it.

"Can you explain it? What are you doing in China?" Jimmy Kimmel asked while laughing.

Chen Nuo asked with a surprised face: "You actually went to look at China's social media?"

"Yes. So can you explain it?"

"Actually, it's nothing, I just encountered some paparazzi, they were clicking away at me, and it just happened that I transformed that night, so I couldn't let them see my face."

"So you mean, you have fangs under your clothes?"

"Not only fangs, but also turned into a white person."

"Hahahaha, so you were afraid of being discovered?"

"Yes, that's right, I was afraid others would think I also owed money."

It was absolutely a stand-up comedy-level call-back, winning another round of laughter. As for Chen Nuo, he just relied on his good acting skills, performing smoothly, and saying the lines.

But the audience didn't know.

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Susan laughed and rolled on the sofa; if it had been a few months ago, this would absolutely be impossible. Because although it was the weekend, at this time, her mother Karen Wilson would definitely force her to go to bed.

But times are different now, Karen just glanced at her lightly and didn't say anything.

Susan laughed enough, sat up and said: "Chen is really too interesting, have you ever seen a man more humorous than him? No, right? Right? Mom, let's go watch Twilight 4 together this weekend, how about it?"

Karen shook her head: "Forget it, you'd better go with Aurore."

"Come on, Mom, why?"

"This kind of movie is only suitable for little girls like you."

"No, this time is different, you really should watch the trailer, Mom. That director, he is really not ordinary."

"Hehe, I'll talk about it when I have time."

"Alright." Susan agreed, and then her attention was attracted by the TV again, because after the opening side-stepping, the topic finally turned to the reason why many teenage audiences stayed up late tonight, and began to talk positively about the movie that was about to be released in a few days.

On the TV screen, Jimmy Kimmel said: "Let's talk about the movie, this is your last time filming Twilight, right? I heard that many people cried when you finished filming this time, is this true?"

Chen Nuo nodded: "It's true."

Jimmy Kimmel said: "Do you think they are reluctant to part with you, or reluctant to part with Twilight?"

Chen Nuo said: "I think they are reluctant to part with money."

"Giggle." Jimmy Kimmel made a goose-like sound again. There was no script for the interview stage, he was really amused.

Chen Nuo also smiled and continued: "This is a point I especially want to clarify today, it is "Twilight" that made everyone involved earn money, not just me. So when it ended, everyone was sad."

Speaking of this, he became a little more serious: "Of course, it's also because in this process, everyone of us really enjoyed it. Bill Condon is a very special director, and it was very pleasant to cooperate with him."

Jimmy Kimmel continued: "I heard that there is a wedding in this movie, and a honeymoon, and many scenes that have never appeared before, is that so?"

"Yes."

"I heard that the wedding is very beautiful. How does it feel to walk on the red carpet in a tuxedo?"

"Very excited. That feeling is like experiencing an important moment in your life in advance."

"I've seen Kristen Stewart's interview, she said when she walked on the red carpet and saw you standing at the end, she felt like she was dreaming. Do you have a similar feeling?"

Chen Nuo smiled: "Of course."

"I also heard her say that you have a honeymoon, and you made love in the movie."

"Come on, Jimmy, can you be a bit more elegant?"

"Uh..." Jimmy looked up and pretended to think for a moment, "Then... shall we say 'sex'? Ah hahaha, how about that?"

Chen Nuo smiled shyly and said: "Okay."

"She also said that the scenes between you this time are quite explicit. I'm curious, how explicit is it? To what extent did you film? Who is the one... pushing the process?"

Chen Nuo smiled: "It definitely didn't reach the extent you imagined."

"Hahahahaha!" The whole audience burst into laughter.

After all, dirty jokes are the most popular form of humor, and in this regard, Chen Nuo is an old hand.

"But it can indeed satisfy part of your curiosity, for example, you can see from it—how Chinese and Western cultures blend. No one pushed it, it just happened naturally, very magical, maybe this is because there is actually no difference between people, regardless of skin color, language cannot become an obstacle to mutual integration, anyone who opposes this point, I think is despising me..."

"Hahahahahahaha—" Chen Nuo laughed and said: "What are you laughing at? I'm really talking about culture, not anything else, you don't have to worry about being embarrassed when watching with your parents or children. I promise... if you see a sea appear on the screen, hurry up and go to the bathroom, everything will be fine."

Jimmy Kimmel laughed and asked: "Chen, are you sure this time is PG-13 rating, not R-rated?"

"Determined to be PG-13." Chen Nuo suddenly made a mysterious look, pretending to cover his mouth and whispering: "Quietly tell you, we bribed the people on the rating committee."

"Is that so? How much money did it cost?"

Chen Nuo shrugged innocently: "I don't know, did you forget? I am Chinese. How could they tell me this kind of thing?"

"Hahahahahahahaha—!"

The whole audience burst into laughter, applause and laughter rose one after another.

Jimmy Kimmel laughed and leaned back, especially when the excited voice from the control room came through the headset: "The ratings are soaring again, it's already the second best result this year." His smile immediately became bigger.

However, the 9-minute interview segment was already coming to an end at this time, and it should be impossible to break this year's record.

"Finally, we will play a short clip of Twilight 4: Breaking Dawn in advance." Jimmy Kimmel laughed and said: "Chen, do you know which part we will play?"

"Definitely not the part you just mentioned. That part is absolutely impossible to show you for free."

Jimmy Kimmel truly felt at this moment that interviewing this guest was a pleasing and pleasant thing.

A guest who can catch every punchline and even throw back jokes to drive the rhythm is simply hard to come by. The performance at last year's Oscars was definitely not an accident.

He noticed every expressive face in the audience. As a host who has hosted this program for nine years, he knows very well when the audience is laughing out of politeness and when it is from the heart.

And now, clearly—everyone is really attracted by this Chinese person's humor, amused by his words and reactions, the smiles on their faces are not artificial, it is true engagement.

"Then let's take a look, is it really the part you said? Please watch—" Jimmy Kimmel smiled and made a guiding gesture.

The stage lights dimmed, and the audience waited with bated breath.

The TV screen in Susan's home lit up, playing the clip that was about to be released.

I saw a face with unparalleled handsomeness and a pair of golden eyes appear on the screen. He was wearing a white shirt with the top two buttons undone, revealing a solid collarbone and a chest muscle that was faintly visible.

He looked a bit tired, but even sexier.

At this moment, Karen Wilson couldn't help but blink.

He was standing in a wooden bedroom sprinkled with soft light, looking back at Kristen Stewart walking out of the bathroom, with a puzzled look in his eyes, smiling and asking: "Can you tell me what happened? I found that after the wedding, you were a bit wrong. What's wrong?"

Kristen walked to the mirror, lifted her top, and looked at her flat abdomen, "I found... I might be pregnant. You say, is this possible?"

The camera immediately cut to Chen Nuo's face, and I saw his first reaction was as if the whole person had been hit, the smile on his face faded instantly.

Then his eyebrows didn't immediately furrow, but hesitated and trembled, as if he had captured the weight of the other party's words after a brief blank, and the corners of his mouth also trembled.

Then, he calmed down quickly.

The whole face completed the layer-by-layer changes from confusion, disbelief, to acceptance in just two or three seconds.

And just at the moment he spoke, the camera cut back to the studio instantly.

Amidst the cheers and applause of the audience, Jimmy Kimmel smiled and continued: "Although it's free, I think it's still very wonderful, I have to say, I'm ready to pay to watch the paid clips."

"Hahahaha."

The audience was laughing, and Chen Nuo was also smiling.

Susan in front of the TV directly cursed: "Fuck!"

Karen Wilson frowned: "Susan!"

"Sorry, Mom, I just wanted to see what's behind..." Susan stammered, then excitedly said: "Mom, I didn't lie to you, right? Did you see, is Chen different from the past this time?"

"Nothing different." Karen Wilson said lightly.

"How is that possible!"

"Shut up Susan, don't make a fuss, either watch TV or go to sleep."

"...... Hmph."

The program in the studio officially entered the final stage.

Jimmy Kimmel took a box from under the table and smiled: "Currently Twilight has made some related souvenirs..." Saying this, he turned the box to Chen Nuo, "Chen, have you seen this?"

Chen Nuo looked at the little plastic toys in the box.

There were T-shirts with "Edward" subtitles, portraits with his and Kristen's big head photos, diamond rings, vampire teeth, and a red vampire swaddled baby.

In short, they were all very crudely made things.

This is the latest money-making trick of Summit Entertainment Chairman Rob Friedman, and it is also the reason for the quarrel between Allison and the black female publicity director before the show.

Chen Nuo is of course on Allison's side, and has no intention of advertising for such cheap goods at all. He smiled and said: "Haven't seen it. They shouldn't be Made in China."

"Hahahahahahahaha—"

I don't know how many times it is tonight, another burst of laughter erupted in the audience.

Jimmy Kimmel laughed and said: "Chen, you are impressive tonight. I also dare to bet that there must be more people who want to travel to China now. Guys, those who changed their minds, please raise your hands."

This time, the audience in the audience raised their hands almost in unison.

Chen Nuo looked around and suddenly smiled, saying: "Those who raised their hands, remember to post your boarding passes under my Facebook account, I will reimburse your round-trip air tickets."

"Wow!!"

The audience who raised their hands were stunned.

This sentence was absolutely not in the prior communication, the surprise on Jimmy Kimmel's face was no longer performed, his eyes widened a bit, and he couldn't believe it: "Chen, are you serious?"

Chen Nuo still smiled and answered: "Yes, I'm serious. For you 200 audience members here, please trouble your program team to provide a list, if they really go to China for travel, I will reimburse all their air tickets. Note. Economy class."

No one laughed at this little joke of his at the end.

Because after he finished the first half, the whole studio exploded.

Who said Americans don't like to take advantage?

The most enthusiastic cheers and applause since the program started pushed the scene atmosphere to a climax.

Not only the scene, but even countless viewers in front of the TV—like Susan—jumped up from the sofa screaming.

At the same time, the ratings of ABC TV station soared at this moment.

Amidst the ear-piercing cheers and whistles, Chen Nuo waved to the audience and smiled: "Thank you for your enthusiastic response all night. This is a small compensation for you enduring my bad jokes. Hope you have a good time in China."

Jimmy Kimmel reacted to the shouting in the headset at this time.

When the director's words and the cheers from the control room entered his ears, he immediately understood that even if Chen Nuo didn't pay the money afterwards, just based on the current ratings, their Jimmy Kimmel Show could pay it.

This is absolutely a genius-level live reaction! This small money of hundreds of thousands of dollars exchanged for an effect that is far from being measured by hundreds of thousands of dollars!

"Thank you, thank you for your generosity." Jimmy Kimmel stood up and applauded vigorously.

Chen Nuo stood up along with him, smiling and bowing to all sides, saying "thank you" silently with his mouth.

Afterwards, Jimmy Kimmel shouted again: "In addition to the air tickets provided by Chen, LA audience friends, there is another good news—tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, I will host the handprint ceremony of "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" on Hollywood Boulevard, when not only Chen, but also Kristen Stewart, and werewolf Taylor Lautner will attend together! Let us witness this glorious moment together!"

After speaking, he turned to Chen Nuo and said: "Very happy to see you, Chen, and congratulations on everything you have done in this movie."

Amidst the crazy cheers and applause, he turned back to the camera, used all his strength to shout loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen—Chen Nuo! "Twilight 4: Breaking Dawn (Part 1)" starring him will be released in major theaters across the US in five days! See you, see you tomorrow—!!!"

Because the volume on the scene was too loud, he had to shout like this, otherwise even the microphone wouldn't pick up the sound clearly.

Subsequently, the camera rose, turned to the live band, the logo of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" appeared on the screen, and the program smoothly entered the late-night advertising time.

Beside the monitor in the backstage, Nia Okoro was still a bit dazed.

What is going on?

Chen Nuo's final impromptu speech was not only not in the script, but not in any plan. No rehearsal, no notification, no prior discussion, it just popped up suddenly, completely beyond her expectation.

Round-trip air tickets for two hundred audience members, that's not a small amount. Should be hundreds of thousands of dollars? Just say it and pay it? Is this the style of the so-called Hollywood superstar, the youngest Chinese-American billionaire in the US?

"See that? Understand? What is genius? This is." A cold voice that sounded very unpleasant came, waking Nia up.

But before she had time to speak, she heard this voice say in a calm and conceited tone: "You pay this money."

PS:

On recommendation after a long time.

Asking for a wave of monthly tickets, let my homepage ranking look better.

Thank you.

Happy Dragon Boat Festival. Have you eaten Zongzi?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 448 =====