Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion

"She's inside!"

"May I see her alone?"

In the hospital, on the dimly lit corridor, Nina Lily stopped in front of a ward door. Joseph looked at her and slowly entered the ward. On the bed lay Sophia Snowflake, who had recently suffered a miscarriage, also a woman he had loved.

Joseph quietly watched the unconscious Sophia, his handsome face showing sorrow, and a mild melancholy lingered in his deep eyes. The light from the ceiling poured down, casting his profile like a beautifully crafted piece of art.

Seeing Link's performance, Director Wang Ying nodded in satisfaction. A boxer who had honed his acting to this level was indeed remarkable.

"Cut!"

"Perfect!"

After joining the crew of "The Secret Fan of the Snowflake," Link continued filming, completing Joseph's scenes in about six days.

Clap clap clap!

When he finished shooting the final scene, the crew members all put down their work and applauded him in unison.

On one hand, his dedication on the set over the past few days was admirable. As a global superstar with a hectic schedule, he had not been late for a single shoot, and he was punctual during rehearsals.

His attitude towards the staff was also very good; he didn't refuse any requests for autographs or photos from the cast and crew, displaying no airs like one might expect of a global superstar, which made everyone's impression of him quite favorable.

On the other hand, his acting was also impressive, taking his performance seriously. Sometimes, feeling unsatisfied with his performance, he would consult with Director Wang Ying, hoping to reshoot, striving to do his best—a responsible attitude towards the film.

Link, seeing everyone applauding for him, also clapped his hands, bowed in thanks to everyone, and even took a group photo with them.

"Link, a prominent director would like to meet you, do you have time for a chat?"

After the group photo, Wendi Deng came over smiling, accompanied by a slim, silver-haired director with strikingly bright eyes.

Link looked over and recognized him immediately—it was Director Zhang Da, known for his many seminal works like "Ju Dou," "To Live," "Hero," "Ambush from Ten Sides," "The Story of Qiu Ju," and "Curse of the Golden Flower."

If one were to choose a director who had the greatest influence and best represented the development of Huaxia cinema in the world, it would undoubtedly be him.

He was also the chief director of the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony.

Link had seen him at the Capital City Olympics back then but had not greeted him. Now, seeing Wendi Deng bringing Director Zhang Da to the set, Link was somewhat surprised. What did he want with him?

He took the initiative to go forward, shook hands with him, and said, "Director Zhang, your reputation precedes you." Director Zhang Da replied in kind, and Wendi Deng, standing nearby, couldn't help but chuckle.

With Wendi Deng playing intermediary, the three of them went to a nearby teahouse to chat.

Director Zhang Da was straightforward. As soon as his bottom touched the chair, he declared his intent to offer him a role in a new movie, "The Flowers of War," a story about a group of Huaxia people bravely resisting invaders during the 1937 invasion of Capital City by the Japanese.

The movie included a foreign character, an undertaker, a money-grubbing drunkard who, at a crucial moment, impersonates a priest to rescue "The Flowers of War" in a church, a character akin to "Oskar Schindler."

Director Zhang Da believed he was suitable and invited him to play the male lead.

"Director Zhang, am I suitable to play a priest?"

Link, browsing the script, hesitated somewhat. He had played a boxer, a writer, a diver, a student, a groom, a mercenary, a businessman, and now a priest, he felt some pressure.

"Mr. Baker, I think you are very suitable. You're a foreigner, yet you possess a Huaxia spirit of humility and amiability, which wouldn't stand out in a group of Huaxia people—a rare trait.

Furthermore, John Miller was not originally a priest; it's a role he assumes under special circumstances. If you agree to take the role, we can redesign the character based on your image, perhaps as a playboy who came to Huaxia for business, or a nomadic musician looking for opportunities here—all these are negotiable," said Director Zhang Da sincerely.

It sounded appealing, but Link still had his reservations.

First off, he had too much work lined up for next year, including boxing competitions, his fourth album, and a slew of movie projects.

This included "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "The Time Management Bureau," "Captain America," "Friends with Benefits," "You Are Still Here," and "Rust and Bone," plus this "The Flowers of War." His next year looked overwhelming.

Yet, turning down the role seemed a pity.

Firstly, it was a patriotic film. In this lifetime, he had become a foreigner and couldn't serve his country directly. Taking on this movie and using his fame to promote Huaxia cinema internationally would be a meaningful deed.

Secondly, the film apparently had a good reputation, being the box office champion for the year.

Moreover, working with an internationally renowned director like Zhang Da could also be beneficial for his acting skills.

Link asked Director Zhang Da about the filming schedule for the movie.

Director Zhang Da mentioned it was roughly planned for February or March. His part wasn't extensive, and it could likely be filmed within half a month.

Link thought for a moment and mentioned that the script was excellent, but with his workload next year, whether he could take on this movie would depend on his schedule. He would give an answer next week.