170 Chapter 170 - Kill Bill

As Leila spoke, she became more and more excited, her mind filled with scenes of power and beauty, violence and magnificence from the movie.

"Alright, leave it to me." Jackie Chan couldn't help but become interested in her new movie as she was so enthusiastic. Unfortunately, it was a story about women; otherwise, he would have wanted a role for himself too.

Back at home, Leila, as someone possessed, changed her clothes and rushed into her study. The images in her mind were too vivid, and if she didn't write them down soon, she would regret it later.

Opening a document on her computer, she fluently typed the title of her new script at the top - "Kill Bill."

Yes, her next movie was going to be "Kill Bill," one of Quentin Tarantino's masterpieces! This film, known for its quintessential Tarantinoesque violent aesthetics, was led by Uma Thurman. Leila still remembered how she was mesmerized by the stunning yet bloody scenes when she first watched this movie.

After collaborating with Quentin Tarantino, she developed a strong interest in action films. If "Rush Hour" was just a small test of her abilities, "Kill Bill" would be her new challenge.

In the original historical trajectory, the martial arts consultant for "Kill Bill" was the renowned Yuan Heping. However, since she advanced the timeline by several years, Yuan Heping was currently working on "The Matrix" film. That's why she approached Jackie Chan, hoping he would recommend a suitable candidate.

She was already looking forward to it. With her collaboration with Hong Jinbao, could their "Kill Bill" surpass the one made by Tarantino and Yuan Heping?

While Leila was fully engrossed in writing the script, "Final Destination" finally premiered in various theaters at the end of April.

Because both movies of Phoenix Flim were blockbuster hits, Louise was able to secure a satisfactory number of screens while negotiating contracts with the theaters. Additionally, due to the lack of strong competitors, the theaters promised that if the box office did well, they would allocate more screens for them.

This was good news, as having more screens meant the potential for higher box office earnings. Of course, this was contingent on the movie being well-received by the audience. If no one watched it, there would be no box office success, and obtaining favorable screening conditions in the future would be difficult.

For the premiere of "Final Destination," Leila once again chose the Phoenix Cinema not far from the company's location. As before, she also distributed some tickets through website lotteries and awards from theme park activities to her fans.

Speaking of premieres, walking the red carpet was a must.

Leila wasn't alone this time; Janet, who had specially come for this day, became her "companion" to walk the red carpet together.

"Darling, I'm so proud of you." Inside the car, Janet helped her daughter with some final touch-ups and sighed contentedly. If she wasn't worried about leaving marks on Leila's face, she would have hugged her tightly and showered her with kisses. How could her daughter be so excellent?

"Thank you, Mom. I'm glad you could come," Leila replied with a smile, but her gaze involuntarily wandered outside the window.

Janet noticed her distraction and teased, "What? Worried about your doll?"

"Mom, he's not my doll." Leila withdrew her gaze from the window. "As you know, he's an important piece in my future plans."

"Yes, I know." Janet pinched her daughter's fair little face. "Honestly, that boy is handsome. I almost couldn't resist when I saw the promotional photos he took for Burberry."

Leila raised her hand, stopping her from saying more. "You're overthinking it. There's no chemistry between us. Besides, do you think Hollywood lacks beautiful faces?"

Janet touched her forehead and made a disappointed expression. "You're already nineteen. I had several boyfriends at your age. Is it because you didn't go to school? Maybe you should go to college; you might meet a good man there!"

"Mom!" Leila was a little headache. "Can we not discuss such a discouraging topic at this time?" And what does she think college is? A dating agency?

"How is this discouraging? This is love! My dear, this is the most wonderful thing about love!"

Leila looked up at the ceiling of the car, thinking about boyfriend, dating, love - those things were not in her plans.

In her past life, she had lingered among wealthy tycoons to secure sponsorships, and seeing their despicable faces made her uncomfortable. She had been involved in countless events arranged for actresses in TV dramas through connections, but even after her rebirth, she had never dated anyone.

She had too much to do and didn't want to waste time on useless love affairs. She could write another great script in the time spent dating!

"Ah—"

The sudden burst of cheers was deafening.

Leila looked out of the car window and saw Roy, dressed in a silver-white suit, walking the red carpet with a female actress from the movie.

"Tsk tsk, this kid has such a handsome face and a good figure. I'm even tempted to design men's clothing for him," Janet said, joining in to look out the window.

"Has your love for women's clothing disappeared?" Leila raised an eyebrow.

"Of course not! My love for women's clothing is eternal," Janet held her hands to her heart, looking intoxicated. "Whenever I see a woman shining brightly because of the clothes I designed, I feel grateful to be born in this world. With my own hands, I bring beauty to the world and give women confidence and hope. Don't you think it's a noble profession?"

Leila smiled and nodded, "Yes, you're right." Anyone who is dedicated to their work and ideals is indeed noble.

"What's your plan to pave the way for that kid? You know, being good-looking in Hollywood doesn't always guarantee special treatment," Janet asked.

Leila naturally knew this; once labeled as a "pretty face," it could be difficult to break free from that image.

"That's why I didn't initially choose to help him go the idol route." Whether it was in "SAW" or the current "Final Destination," the roles he played were quite challenging. One was desperately trying to escape from a locked room, and the other was constantly on guard against the threat of death, both roles requiring considerable acting skills.

"Now I'm teaching him some basic things and giving him two to three years to grow. I believe he will give me a satisfactory return."

Janet smiled, adjusting her hair, "You make it sound like you're very pragmatic. I know you're a kind-hearted kid."

"..." Kind-hearted? Leila was taken aback.