After satisfying Vic's vanity, the driver cursed silently in his heart and happily pocketed the money before driving towards Rick Street.
Sitting in the back of the taxi, Vic was filled with boundless excitement.
The stimulation of money made him crazy with thoughts of how to praise The Dark Knight.
Little did Kevin know that with Warner Bros.' assistance, he had gained a die-hard fan in the form of a renowned film critic.
And in the future, Vic would engage in shameless and unscrupulous praise for any film Kevin was involved in.
And that led to Kevin's favorable impression of Vic, the film critic. But what happens next is yet to come.
….
Inside the University of Southern California, the atmosphere was particularly lively.
Kevin Feige, now a junior, had returned to campus after submitting his resume in Hollywood.
As soon as he entered the dormitory, he noticed his roommates looking at him with envy and jealousy.
Kevin Feige, looking puzzled, asked, "What's going on? Why are you all looking at me like that?"
One of his roommates, a sharp-tongued blond guy, with a jealous expression, said, "Kevin Feige, it turns out we were right to call you little Kevin. You do have a connection with Steve Kevin."
"After being roommates for three years, it's unbelievable that you have such a connection and never told us."
Hearing all this, Kevin Feige became even more confused.
Just as he was about to inquire further, screams from the girls outside the dormitory could be heard.
...
"We love you, Kevin!"
"Senior, are you free tonight?"
"Steve, can you give me an opportunity to enter Hollywood? I'm a student council member with an excellent resume..."
Facing his admirers, Kevin appeared friendly and exchanged a few words with them.
Then Kevin spoke up, saying, "Everyone, I came to the school today to find my younger brother, Kevin Feige."
"I won't chat with you all for long. If you have any matters, you can communicate with me through Feige."
Kevin's words immediately caused a stir in the school.
However, with two bodyguards present, Kevin's identity, and his increasing authority, the students ultimately didn't dare to approach him.
In this way, Kevin went straight into the dormitory.
Looking at Kevin Feige in front of him, Kevin smiled and said, "My brother Feige, let's go to the rooftop of the school building to talk. I have something I want to discuss with you privately."
Kevin Feige furrowed his brow, about to inquire about the specifics of the situation.
But then he heard his two roommates, somewhat obsequious, saying, "Feige, hurry up. Your brother, the great director Steve, wants to have a private chat with you."
For some reason, in the face of his roommates' tone, Kevin Feige still couldn't bring himself to reveal the fact that he wasn't Steve Kevin's brother.
The feeling of being admired, idolized, and flattered because of having an extremely talented relative, to be honest, felt great.
The two of them quickly arrived at the rooftop of the school. Chen Zhiwen and Chen Sanping guarded the passage to the rooftop and prevented anyone from going up.
Looking at Kevin Feige, who remained silent on the side, Kevin smiled and asked directly, "Are you curious why I claimed you as my brother?"
Kevin Feige nodded.
Kevin continued, "It's simple. I believe in you. In my future plans, your position is crucial."
"If you're willing to work for me, I will let the entire Hollywood know that you are my brother."
Kevin Feige's heart skipped a beat.
Although he didn't know exactly what skill or talent Steve Kevin saw in him, if he could enter Hollywood as Steve Kevin's acknowledged brother, he knew it meant something significant.
It meant he could climb the ladder in one step and become one of the important figures in Hollywood.
Of course, his understanding of important figures might be different from Kevin's.
Nevertheless, even so, stepping into the industry and attaining a middle-level position in Hollywood would be a huge achievement.
This...
It was simply too tempting.
However, there was one thing Kevin Feige wasn't sure about: what exactly Steve Kevin wanted him to do. He was worried that he wouldn't be able to perform well.
With numerous thoughts flashing through his mind, Kevin Feige resisted the temptation and reluctantly spoke up, "Can you tell me what you want me to do?"
"Please don't misunderstand, I'm not refusing. I'm just concerned that I won't be able to fulfill the tasks you assign to me."
A flicker of admiration appeared in Kevin's eyes.
Kevin Feige's ability to resist such temptation showed that he was a smart person and had a good understanding of his own abilities.
After sharing the details about Marvel, if he agreed to take on the responsibilities, it would indicate his confidence in completing these tasks.
In that case, Kevin decided to be straightforward.
"Feige, what I value is your expertise in Marvel comic backgrounds, Marvel universe structure, and related knowledge."
"Combined with your identity as a student at the University of Southern California, that's why I chose you."
"By the way, I acquired Marvel."
"My goal is to build a Marvel Cinematic Universe and bring superheroes to the big screen."
"Are you willing to work at Marvel?"
Kevin Feige suddenly realized, followed by overwhelming joy.
His deep knowledge and expertise in Marvel comic backgrounds, Marvel universe structure, and related knowledge could only mean one thing: Kevin Feige was an avid Marvel fan.
As an avid fan, witnessing Marvel's superheroes appearing on the big screen was simply... exhilarating.
"I'm in, I must join."
Kevin Feige exclaimed excitedly.
Kevin nodded and casually drew a future pie that Kevin Feige might be able to taste.
"Feige, your future mission is to work alongside Stan Lee and together build a perfect Marvel Cinematic Universe."
"You have experience in filmmaking and a deep understanding of Marvel, while Stan Lee has rich experience in comics. It's through the combination of your experiences that we can present the Marvel universe in the best possible way on the big screen."
"By the way, I should mention that these plans should not be leaked before the official launch of the Marvel universe."
"If you do well, I wouldn't mind making you the future President of Marvel."
"You know, I have a film company to manage, and I can't focus on Marvel all the time."
With everything arranged, Kevin left the school directly.
As for how Kevin Feige would use his brother's name to show off at school, it was no longer something he needed to worry about.
After all, in a few days, Kevin Feige would be reporting to Marvel to kickstart his Marvel universe plan.