[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel":3,"chapter-the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-35":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Marvel's Salted Fish Kryptonian",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231229,4185,"Chapter 35","the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>In the end, no one cooked; they left it to a professional French culinary team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since it was billed as a banquet, the attendees were naturally not limited to just Henry, Tony, and Ms. Katherine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also a couple from the financial circle: the CEO of Mastercard, Alex Hart, and his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because an outsider like Henry was present, Alex, this financial titan, did not aggressively dominate the conversation. Instead, he fulfilled the duties of a listener, offering reactions that were just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony Stark, who always liked to be the center of attention, suffered a crushing defeat to Henry this time. This was because Henry could rattle off Katherine’s films as if they were his own family treasures, even citing the positive reviews from the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry himself could even analyze the strengths and weaknesses of these films.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone unfamiliar with film heard this, they would certainly be left completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who was Katharine Hepburn? She wasn't the type to act in a film and then never watch it herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from the theater, as one of the few actresses of the Golden Age who was willing to study acting rather than relying entirely on her natural persona, Katharine could understand everything Henry said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This undoubtedly gave the aging superstar the feeling of having met a kindred spirit. Katharine sighed, \"So you said you were a fan of mine, and not just a fan of that other Ms. Hepburn—it seems you weren't lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma'am...\" Henry was about to speak when he was interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call me Katherine,\" the superstar said with a kindly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Katherine. I wouldn't lie to a beautiful, talented lady like you. If I were just spouting nonsense or lying, you would surely be able to tell easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony Stark, unable to help himself, finally muttered under his breath from the side: \"Sycophant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone heard it, but no one took it to heart. Everyone just laughed and continued chatting, clearly all people who understood Tony Stark's personality well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Katherine added, \"In that case, Henry, let me test you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Critics lately are always complaining that I still make movies after forty. The result is that I can only rely on nostalgia to maintain a half-dead box office. What do you think of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Treat those people's words as farts, Katherine. There are many reasons for poor box office performance, but I think the Hollywood studios bear more responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that's a fresh take. I've finally heard an answer other than criticizing the audience for not having enough taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry gave a sharp critique: \"Because in Hollywood films, the settings for women's types and age groups are quite narrow. It’s either a fresh and beautiful young girl, a seductive and mature woman, or a mean old hag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Women aren't just these few types. But the studios use box office as an excuse to only let these types appear on the big screen. They aren't just saying it; they are acting on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then they forcefully demand that actresses play these roles, regardless of whether their conditions are suitable. When it fails, or isn't ideal, they push the responsibility onto the actors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is certainly not your fault. In the film industry, the actor is just one link. Even if you contribute the beauty of your youth and the most exquisite acting, it is still possible for the camera to film you as a pile of crap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, the director, editor, or producer can easily ruin a film. But has any of them admitted their own faults? No, the actor is the best scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there were a suitable script, a capable director, and a producer who wasn't overconfident to the point of superstition, all that would be needed is to pair them with an actor like you, and another classic film could be contributed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case, the success of a film is a success where every aspect is done perfectly. By the same logic, failure also has factors from every aspect. In my opinion, the actor is precisely the link that should be held responsible the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because actors need to go through casting to be on camera, and then under the director's guidance, their acting is displayed in front of the lens. If the actor really performs poorly, shouldn't the fault lie with the team that chose this actor to perform?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are so many Hollywood actors, is this the only person who could be chosen? If the actor performs very well and the film still fails, does the problem need to be pointed out? In any case, it wouldn't be with the actor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, what's wrong with selling nostalgia? Would the audience prefer to watch a newcomer who is only suitable for the role in terms of age and appearance, but whose actual acting is awkward? Rather than choosing a mature actor with proven acting skills and rich experience?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like a very positive evaluation, but Katherine didn't think so. Instead, she said, \"Although I agree with most of what you said, there is always a sense in your words that I am an old hag, so I should go play the role of an old hag. That makes me even angrier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was Henry's turn to be embarrassed, and he said, \"Actually... that wasn't the point I wanted to emphasize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony laughed from the side and said, \"Right, Katherine, don't be polite. This kid just relies on his own little bit of cleverness and likes to use a condescending attitude to talk about others. He really should be taught a lesson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the whole group looked at Tony Stark with an inexplicable expression. Katharine Hepburn added, \"Little Tony, do you want to hear what you just said? Why do you think this flaw only exists in others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Katharine Hepburn's piercing remark, Tony wanted to refute it sternly. But looking at this old lady's expression, he gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person could always accurately find the spot to strike in other people's words. Even the most genius brain could not guarantee that their speech would be airtight; this had been certified by two generations of the Stark father and son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Tony looked at the big shot who hadn't said much and seemed a bit bored, and said, \"Alex, let's go to the study and talk. There's some whiskey my father treasured there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Howard's collection, eh? I must taste that. If I waited for him to take it out himself, I don't know how long I'd have to wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This financial big shot followed Tony away, leaving his wife to chat with Henry and Katherine about movies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry was deliberately kept behind by the two women with the topic of movies, and he understood what this meant. Those two were looking for a chance to talk privately, so he shouldn't be tactless and insist on drinking that whiskey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the attendance of Alex Hart and his wife was invited by Tony through Katherine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This big shot, who usually operated in New York, rarely came to California for a vacation, which gave Tony an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He agreed to attend the banquet, certainly not because the two had a deep personal friendship. If one were to talk about friendship, perhaps if Howard came forward, the two could build some connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Tony Stark, a junior, to ask him to dinner, there must be some purpose. Alex Hart was just curious about what this purpose was, which was why he attended this private banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>",1262,"2026-06-18T01:36:48.144Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0cc76f193dab0ffd8b8018e70423a1e63140e4fd8cfc847ed2633699d53a6053","the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-36","the-kryptonian-slacker-in-marvel-chapter-34",253,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-s-salted-fish-kryptonian-cover.jpg"]