Chapter 1: This male protagonist

Matthew also nodded, then glanced at the face of the blonde woman

The foreigner in the mirror is named Matthew Horner. To describe him using terms from the fantasy novels I have read, he has successfully taken over this body, or in the words of his hometown, he has been possessed by this ghost

Matthew couldn't help but jump up excitedly from his chair, walk to the exit of the dressing room, quietly open the door, and look outside

Matthew pulled out a chair and sat down, continuing to organize the memories in his mind

Such thoughts entered his mind, alleviating Matthew's discomfort in this world. After all, there was nothing to miss about his previous life. It would be quite good to live a vibrant life here. "If luck is on my side, could I perhaps become a Hollywood star?"

The spiritual wealth left behind is truly stifling

These words buzzed around his ears, drilling into his mind. Matthew wanted to open his eyes, but no matter what, he could not. It was not until the sound of footsteps leaving came from outside the door that he used all his strength to open his eyes.

This is undoubtedly the leading actress! ... Matthew immediately concluded this, and acting alongside such a leading actress is definitely a wonderful opportunity

Immediately, countless pieces of information suddenly flashed in his mind, two completely different images intertwined like a movie being screened on the same screen, so chaotic that he instinctively held his head

Those were eyes as black as ink, filled with a bewildering confusion.

The space outside is much larger than the makeup room, lavishly decorated. Six or seven people can be seen gathered around a black camera, seemingly busy arranging something. Opposite the camera, there is a cream-colored European-style sofa, with two individuals standing beside it engaged in conversation.

He couldn't help but laugh; that previous fellow was not without his skills, and he didn't leave behind anything completely useless. He was quite decent, after all. The job he found seems to be very good.

Standing in front of the mirror, he firmly patted his strong and handsome face, once again confirming that this was neither a dream nor an illusion

It seems that filming is about to begin, and he must clarify what is being filmed. If he cannot even understand this, he will only waste the excellent opportunity of being the lead actor

In the second half of last year, influenced by someone, he naively believed that his handsome appearance and tall stature made him suitable for stardom. He foolishly came to Los Angeles to become an actor. Perhaps fortune smiled upon him, as while working part-time as a driver for a party service company, he encountered a manager who greatly appreciated him

Although his educational background is not high, there are indeed too many popcorn movies in Hollywood. In the past, during his hard work, he would also watch some typical popcorn entertainment, and he has come to recognize some Hollywood stars.

Continuing on, he was pleasantly surprised to hear that the director, the leading actress, and even the entire crew were all waiting for him, the male lead

Ah...

However, this brand new life does not seem to be much better...

Looking at the person in the mirror, he bit his lip hard, and the sharp pain and taste of blood came instantly. Then, he just stood there, lost in thought for a full five minutes, gradually coming to terms with some incredible things that had happened

Apart from having black eyes, in terms of skin color and appearance, they resemble a Westerner more.

He glanced around, and whether it was the posters on the wall or the various ornaments on the dressing table, every place with writing was filled with a string of letters

Perhaps ending that unfortunate life and starting anew is not such a misfortune? Reflecting on the hardships and struggles of the past, such thoughts unconsciously emerged, after all, he could be said to be free of burdens

Particularly her attire is quite cool, with only a black tight-fitting tank top on her upper body, accentuating her high chest and flat abdomen, while her lower body is clad in form-fitting jeans that outline her perfect leg lines

Although he could not see her face, Matthew still categorized this woman among the beautiful ones

For example, he really likes the "Transformers" series, and I remember that the female lead, nicknamed Fox, is a typical case of overnight fame

He had a very difficult life before, coming from a poor mountainous area. After graduating from junior high school, he had to work to support his family. At the age of 18, his parents, who had been ill for many years, passed away, leaving him alone to fend for himself. He became a typical newcomer lacking education, experience, background, and skills, only able to do some rough work. He originally intended to earn enough money to learn a trade, but unfortunately encountered wage arrears and a boss who ran away. When he sought to claim his wages, he was suppressed, and the situation dragged on without resolution. He could only take on the hardest jobs at construction sites, such as moving bricks and breaking concrete. Before he could earn any money, it all fell apart.

A sudden knocking sound echoed in my ears, followed by a man's urgent voice coming through the door, "Matthew, why did you send the makeup artist away? The director and the leading actress are already in position, the entire crew is waiting for you, the male lead. You have fifteen minutes left!"

The owner of the voice seemed very assertive, "If you don't come out in fifteen minutes, I will come in and kill you!"

Perhaps that unfortunate twenty-year life has come to an end

For the past is truly unbearable to look back on

Nineteen-year-old Matthew Horner is equally lacking in skills. Due to having completed only one-third of his secondary education, his level of education is barely sufficient for reading newspapers and books. He cannot comprehend overly complex English or grammar, and his writing skills are even more inadequate.

He slightly turned his head and looked at a red handbag on the makeup table. It was a tool bag specially prepared for him by the production team. The bag was not zipped up, and from the opening, one could see... inside were condoms, tissues, towels, baby wipes, lubricant, rubber gloves...! ... as well as several special tools that he had only seen pictures of online but had never encountered in real life!

This is the male protagonist! Even if he is the male lead in a television drama, he must have a lot of money to gain, right

Only these memories flashed through his mind, and his face, or rather Matthew's face, twitched uncontrollably

Is this the director and the female lead

In the memories that remain, Matthew Horner delivered newspapers and milk, worked as a car washer, washed dishes in a restaurant, became a driver after obtaining his license, and later swung a sledgehammer on a construction site for a period of time. The arduous work and life have forged his strong muscles

He was lying awkwardly on the wooden floor, with one side of his head next to the door, which explains why those sounds were buzzing incessantly in his ears

Wait a moment... Matthew feels that something is off again, the male protagonist? Which male protagonist? Could it be the male lead from a Hollywood movie?

At that moment, the blonde woman turned her head slightly in this direction, perhaps having caught a glimpse of Matthew's face through the crack of the door, and couldn't help but smile gently, nodding her head slightly

Dong! Dong! Dong!

Fortunately, that Matthew Horner, who probably went to meet King Yama... No, he should have met God, left behind enough memories

This person is only wearing a large pair of shorts, standing at approximately 1.85 meters tall. His bare upper body displays well-defined muscle contours, making him quite robust. Looking further up, his hair is deep brown, and his face features a high nose and deep-set eyes, with facial features as distinct as if carved by a knife or chiseled by an axe. Apart from his pitch-black eyes, there is hardly any resemblance to anyone else.

It is precisely because of this agent that he came here, to this temporary studio located in downtown Los Angeles, transformed from an independent house, where he suddenly fell in the makeup room

Matthew stumbled a couple of steps and sat down heavily on the chair in front of the makeup mirror, unable to utter a single word.

Since we have come to this place and are faced with the current situation, it is of no use to blame fate or others; it is better to adapt as quickly as possible

Am I really destined to walk a broad road leading to Hollywood

In an instant, he thought of those young movie stars who became famous overnight and swept through Hollywood

It was better not to think about it; upon careful reflection, Matthew's face instantly turned pale, a layer of fine sweat beads emerged on his forehead, and they immediately rolled down his cheeks, as if he had been greatly frightened

One is a middle-aged man wearing glasses, and the other is a woman

Like most men, Matthew's eyes naturally fell upon the woman. She had long, straight, golden hair, and from this angle, her face was not clearly visible; all that could be seen was her tall stature and long legs, both sexy and slender

Why does it seem somewhat familiar

The male protagonist, Matthew Ho, stood up, recalling the earlier reminder from someone outside the door who spoke in English. This immediately relieved him, as he could understand English

He was uneducated before, and he is still uneducated now; his previous level of education was such that he had no problem reading novels at a certain point, but now he even struggles with complex texts; he endured hardships before, yet he had a place to stay on the construction site; now, his ex has quit his job at wwwhetushu.com to pursue his dream of becoming a Hollywood star, coming here to play the leading role

Matthew sighed, and the information in his mind informed him that the place he was in was Los Angeles

This male lead ... ! ... The male lead he is set to portray is the protagonist of a damn romantic action film !

Recalling the information he had seen on smartphones in the past, Matthew suddenly realized that becoming an actor or a star seemingly does not require a high level of education. It appears that many Hollywood stars did not even complete high school, yet they still achieved great success. Perhaps this is a viable path

The pitch-black eyes quickly scanned the room, immediately confirming, "I have definitely never been here before!" Then looking down at oneself, "Huh? How did I end up here?"

It is conceivable what kind of status such a person can achieve in this era

Matthew Horner, who hails from a slum in Texas, was born in 1980. At just nineteen years old—specifically, at the beginning of 1999, the turn of the century—he is, like most Americans, a product of multiple ethnicities, possessing one-quarter Chinese ancestry. Unfortunately, this heritage is not particularly evident in his appearance, with the only noticeable trait being his dark eyes.

As time passed, the bewilderment in his eyes gradually faded, his mind became increasingly clear, and he could not help but support himself with his hands on the ground, slowly standing up, facing a large makeup mirror, looking at the person in the reflection.

He closed the door, retreated into the dressing room, ran his fingers through his hair, unable to recall where he had seen it, or in which Hollywood movie, so he simply set it aside and began to reflect on the information about the male lead

His last memory is very clear; at that time, he was smashing cement on the construction site under the blazing sun and high temperatures. Just as he was wiping his sweat and drinking water, a hammerhead from a nearby coworker suddenly flew off and struck him squarely in the face. After that, he cannot remember anything.