You are my super star

An Interview With A Start (2)

In the corner of the meeting room in the hotel, the lights were all set. After confirming that everything was ready, Vivian asked the security to let the reporters in.

Leon put his cell phone away after reporters started pouring into the room, and then he looked up and greeted them with a smile.

After general small talk, the reporters began to ask questions.

"Have you decided the release date of Twinkling Lights?"

Leon smiled. "I heard that they've decided, but they haven't released the official documents yet, so I can't give an exact answer. Please keep an eye on us and support us as always."

"We sure will! When they released the preview of the movie, it was said that you got along with the lead actress, Tracy Joe, very well, and there was a tacit understanding between you two. Is that true?"

Leon gave a crooked smile. "I guess I get along very well with every actor and actress. I'm a good team player."

"So... actually, you're clarifying some untrue rumors, right?"

Leon smiled. "I don't know what these rumors are about."

Soon the reporter realized that Leon was clarifying. Mentioning previous rumors is a way for companies to promote films. The reporter stopped inquiring more about this event.

Another reporter took advantage of the pause and asked. "It's said that you're preparing for a new movie these days. Would you please disclose some related information?"

After a short pause, Leon smiled. "I can't tell you much, but I've been working on it a lot recently. I haven't been slacking off."

Reporter laughed at Leon's answer, but remained inquisitive. "Then would you mind telling us what kind of movie this is? The fans have high expectations."

"What kind of..." Leon paused, then thought carefully about his wording, as not to give away any important details about the film. "It's a realistic film, I would say."

"Woo, sounds like it will be another classic." The Reporters' curiosity did not stop there. Other questions followed.

"Alongside whom are you playing the leading role?"

Leon smiled. "Please go easy on me."

The female reporter blushed. Leon thought for a moment. "But I'll let you know that I've never worked with this person before."

A reporter in the back line repeated a question which Leon had previously refused to answer, smiling. "Do you get on well with the actor?"

Leon pursed his lips and looked thoughtful for a few moments, then smiled mischievously. "More than that."

Jules, who was watching from his hotel room on his iPad, nearly had a heart-attack.

Is...he talking about me?!

Jules felt a rise in his blood pressure. He swallowed.

Seemingly, the reporters' spirits were lifted by Leon's answer, and they gabbled to ask more questions.

"Have you started shooting? Who is the director?"

"A realistic movie? Are there any sex scenes?"

"What do you mean by 'more than that'? Would you please give us more details?"

"You've never worked with this person before ? Could you narrow the range a bit more?"

Vivian silently cursed Leon. She put her hands up to get the reporters' attention. "We apologize, but we are not at liberty to disclose any more information about this. "

Leon would rarely comment on fellow lead actors. Besides, this piece of information was the clear highlight of the interview, so how could the reporters possibly let it go so easily? They kept on asking. Leon sighed internally, with resignation in his eyes, then smiled. "I will tell you one more thing about this, but that's it. No more questions about this person. Okay?"

The level of excitement in the room grew instantaneously, signaled by everyone talking and screaming at the same time.

Jules flushed at Leon's words. Who could say no to that?

"He's a dedicated actor with wonderful acting skills."

Leon suddenly looked at the camera, smiling. "It's a pleasure for me to act with him."

A pleasure...

Jules' brain crashed together with the livestream.

"What's up, Jules? Do you have a fever?"

After surfing twitter for half an hour, Willet went out of the bedroom with satisfaction and hunger etched on his face, only to be greeted by the sight of Jules gaping at a blank screen with a flushed face.

"Did you get a chill when we took the photo? This is a bad time to get sick. Tripp will kill me!" Willet held his palm against Jules' forehead. "Do you feel well?"

Jules regained his consciousness, rubbing his face with embarrassment. "No, I'm alright. Er...What time is it now? Shall we order some food?"

Willet was still worried about Jules, but he nodded nonetheless. "Okay. But are you sure that you're fine?"

"Yes, I'm sure." Jules rushed to the toilet, splashing some cold water on his face. "Please order some now. Just remember to order more for me."

Willet laughed. "Your appetite is great when you're in good mood. What's going on? Is it because you've gained a lot of twitter-followers today?"

"Well...Yes, Yes!"

Jules did not correct Willet, rubbing his face heavily to get rid of his lewd smile.

Leon said it's a pleasure for him to work with me.

What an ambiguous phrase! The reporters will ramble about it! Oh my god! Please go on! NO no no! Calm down!

Jules let out a big sigh, but failed to stop himself from smiling.

Jules rubbed his face again, praising the reporters many times over silently, but, at the same time, feeling disappointed in them: Why didn't they ask more about this?!

It's a pleasure...

What does that mean exactly?

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