Cassius just left the producer's office when Rob called!
His tone was excited:
"One hundred thousand per episode! Cass! They offered one hundred thousand per episode! And they brought it up themselves!"
"Holy shit! Do you know what this means? It means they consider you a core asset! They're terrified you'll run!"
"The first season hasn't even aired yet, and your ascent is faster than a rocket!"
Cassius moved the phone a bit further away, waiting for Rob to finish yelling before calmly saying:
"Just finished talking to Julie, I agreed."
"Great! I'll contact legal immediately to check the contract details! You've really gained a firm foothold in the sitcom circle now!"
Rob chattered excitedly:
"Now let's see who dares say you're just lucky! One hundred thousand per episode luck, let them try getting that!"
Hanging up, Cassius went to the makeup room to remove his makeup.
Walking out of the soundstage, the fans and reporters outside hadn't completely dispersed yet.
Seeing Cassius come out, there was another commotion.
This time Cassius didn't leave immediately. He stopped, smiled, and waved at the crowd, triggering even more excited screams.
He got into the car but didn't start it immediately.
One hundred thousand per episode!
The number spun in his mind.
This didn't just mean a significant increase in income.
It represented that in this fiercely competitive Hollywood, he truly possessed his own place!
...
Filming for the final episode of 2 Broke Girls Season 1 officially ended.
When Director Michael shouted "That's a wrap for Season One!" through the megaphone, the entire soundstage was instantly drowned in cheers and applause.
Confetti sprayed down from the ceiling.
Crew members and actors hugged and high-fived each other, celebrating the results of their joint efforts over the past few months.
Standing behind his familiar counter, Cassius looked at the noisy scene before him, feeling emotional.
From a novice who needed to carefully find the camera angle, to Boss Han Lee who could handle improvisation with ease and even became one of the show's ratings guarantees.
The changes in this short season were greater than he had anticipated!
"Hey, charlatan boss!"
Kat's voice carried excitement.
She walked over and slapped Cassius on the back hard, not much lighter than usual:
"Finally done filming! No more listening to your ridiculous Feng Shui theories every day!"
Cassius rubbed his back and roasted back:
"Yeah, and you don't have to worry about my cupcakes sending customers to the afterlife anymore!"
"That's not for sure!"
Kat raised an eyebrow, her eyes shining:
"Maybe I'll miss your Five Elements creative ideas that even choked Oleg!"
As she spoke, she naturally reached out to pick a piece of confetti from his hair, her fingertips inadvertently brushing past the tips of his hair.
[Kat Dennings Favorability +5, Current Favorability 73]
Simultaneously, a bright green attribute orb dropped from her:
[Straightforwardness & Affinity +2]
Cassius absorbed it quietly, feeling his adaptability to this American straightforward communication improve a bit more.
"Cass, congrats on wrapping!"
Beth Behrs also walked over with a sweet smile. She opened her arms and gave Cassius a gentle and brief hug.
"It was really a pleasure working with you this season. You played Han Lee so cutely!"
"Thank you, Beth. You're the best Caroline too!"
Cassius smiled back.
[Beth Behrs Favorability +3, Current Favorability 68]
A light blue attribute orb floated over:
[Elegant Temperament +3]
That night, Warner Bros. held a grand wrap party at a famous rooftop restaurant in Burbank.
Lights, music, champagne towers—a typical Hollywood celebration.
Almost the entire crew came, and the atmosphere was even more enthusiastic than on set.
Cassius wore a simple dark casual suit. His height and long legs were even more obvious under the fitted cut.
As soon as he walked into the venue, he attracted many gazes.
The effect of the completed [Male God Enhancer] was simply a killer weapon in such social settings.
"Damn, Cass!"
Jonathan Kite, who played Oleg, saw him and exaggeratedly widened his eyes:
"You're so charming tonight! How are we ordinary people supposed to live!"
Cassius picked up a glass of champagne from a waiter and smiled: "Maybe the Feng Shui of the restaurant is good, boosting me!"
He moved through the crowd, constantly clinking glasses with people.
The director, producers, members of the writing team, and heads of other departments clearly showed more respect and appreciation in their attitudes toward him.
News of that $100,000 per episode contract seemed to have spread internally, undoubtedly further consolidating his status in the crew and even the industry.
Attribute orbs kept dropping from different people:
The executive producer dropped a purple [Producer Thinking +5].
A familiar writer dropped a blue [Script Structure Understanding +3].
A drunk floor director dropped a green [On-site Coordination Acuity +2].
...
These people seemed more relaxed at the party. The accumulation from long filming mixed with alcohol completely burst out at this moment!
Cassius moved quietly through the venue!
Attribute orbs silently merged into his body, the numbers on the panel jumping constantly!
His understanding of actors and the industry grew deeper!
Cassius opened the panel:
[Acting Attribute Panel]
Dialogue: Lv2 (380/400)
Body Language: Lv2 (379/400)
Expression: Lv2 (363/400)
Gaze: Lv2 (398/400)
Emotion: Lv2 (342/400)
Rhythm: Lv2 (365/400)
Aura: Lv2 (389/400)
...
All experience points were over 300, and the Gaze attribute was about to level up!
The one who dropped the most was undoubtedly Kat!
She seemed particularly active tonight.
Wearing a sequined camisole and jeans, still her casual and uninhibited style, but her eyes unconsciously glanced in Cassius's direction.
"Cass! Why are you hiding here?"
Holding a glass of whiskey, Kat walked straight to him, her shoulder almost touching his arm:
"Come, cheers to our brokenness! Hope our restaurant doesn't go bankrupt next season, at least last until I can afford real Chanel!"
She clinked her glass against his, making a crisp sound.
[Kat Dennings Favorability +3, Current Favorability 76]
Green Attribute Orb: [Comedic Rhythm +2]
"Maybe next season I should research how to use metaphysics to conjure dollars directly!"
Cassius took a sip with her.
"Come on, it's good enough if your tricks can fool Caroline and Oleg."
Kat scoffed, but leaned a bit closer to him, lowering her voice:
"Seriously, Cass, what are your plans next? Will you go film those cool big-budget movies and look down on our little crappy sitcom?"
Her tone carried her usual teasing, but there was an undetectable seriousness in her eyes.
"Contract is signed, where can I run?"
Cassius answered calmly: "Besides, I feel quite comfortable at the Williamsburg Diner!"
Kat clearly relaxed, her smile becoming brighter:
"That's more like it! At least you have some conscience!"
As she spoke, she very naturally reached out and adjusted his tie, which wasn't crooked at all.
[Kat Dennings Favorability +4, Current Favorability 80!]
A blue attribute orb dropped:
[Emotional Expression Tension +3]
Cassius clearly saw the constantly jumping favorability value above her head.
What was up with this woman?
Is she trying to win me over?