1208 Simple communication and deep conversation
Arthur fell silent and sat quietly, with a calm expression. The onlookers could not feel any surge of emotion. Renly did not speak or ask, but there was a faint intuition deep in his heart that the Hall family was There's a storm brewing, and it's obvious that George and Elizabeth don't want it.
“Personally, I think it’s best not to let George and Elizabeth know that you met me when we go back this time." Renly's voice rang in his ears, Arthur came back to his senses, was stunned for a moment, and then he tasted the words. With deep meaning, he asked, "What, do you mind？”
First Edith, then Arthur.
Among the four children of the Hall family, two of them are trying to break away from the shackles, spread their wings, and embrace freedom. To be more precise, before that, there was Renly, and that was the source of everything..
For the Hall family, all this is a nightmare from which they cannot wake up, and things are slipping step by step into the bottomless abyss. Everything is closely related to Renly. You can imagine George and Elizabeth gnashing their teeth. If Without the existence of Renly, a rebel, wouldn't all this happen?？
What if they knew that Arthur came to Los Angeles this time to meet Renly and have a long conversation?.
Facing Arthur's rhetorical question, Renly showed a slight smile, "Yes, I mind..”
Such an unexpected answer made Arthur stunned. Then, the smile on the corner of his mouth rose little by little, and finally turned into a big smile..
Renly then explained, "No matter what your reasons are, they will put the blame on me. There is no way, Los Angeles is my territory." There was a hint of sarcasm in that understatement - everyone knows , Renly lives in New York, Los Angeles is definitely not his territory, which made Arthur chuckle..
“But, if they learn about our meeting, maybe, for the sake of being the first heir to the hereditary nobility, they will fly over to the United States in person and disrupt the rhythm of my life." Arthur is different after all, and Edith and Lan Li and even Elf are different. Renly's words pointed out this point, "The problem is that I don't have time to appease their self-esteem and pride. So, yes, I mind.”
A touch of disgust, a touch of ridicule, a touch of rejection, a touch of indifference, a touch of sharpness.
Everything is shallow and there seems to be no aggression, but the firmness and alienation between the words are really clear..
The smile on the corner of Arthur's mouth gradually fell into his eyes, and his eyes became deep. A touch of loneliness and loneliness flashed away, and the deep meaning in his words turned into bitterness on the tip of his tongue..
These words are not complaining or being tough, but drawing a clear line..
This is Oscar night, the best party in the industry. As the saying goes, "What happens in Rome, stays in Rome forever." This sentence also applies to tonight. Whatever happens at the Sunset Tower Hotel, stays in Rome forever. At the Sunset Tower Hotel. Apart from the unexpected publication of "How to Fall Apart", few Oscar night secrets are revealed..
The meeting between Renly and Arthur will also not be spread..
Arthur knew it, Renly knew it.
But Renly still drew a clear line. Arthur's persistence and choice, Arthur's struggle and annoyance, Arthur's hesitation and hesitation, these are all Arthur's own considerations and have nothing to do with Renly. Because Arthur's inheritance His identity as a poet is even more special, which is destined to mean that the shackles and restraints he needs to face far exceed those of Renly; it is also destined that the courage and decisiveness that Arthur needs to face are even more powerful..
Growing up, Renly and Arthur were neither friends nor brothers. They were more like strangers living under the same roof. They were occasionally friendly competitors. He and Renly, Edith and Renly, this The two relationships are different after all. Renly can choose to support Edith, but he cannot choose to support Arthur.
If the position were reversed, Arthur would be more decisive than Renly..
He would not give any advice or listen to any worries. He would single out himself and look on with cold eyes. He would just pretend not to know anything. At most, he would nod and say a few words, then turn around and leave, leaving all the questions to the parties involved. This is indifference, but it is also survival, and it is still a habit..
Arthur could not condemn Renly's actions. In the past, he would not have had any fluctuations at all, patted his sleeves, and left with ease; but at this moment, the bitterness on the tip of his tongue was rolling and surging, and it was hard to describe. It’s also difficult to express——
So, their meeting at this moment can be regarded as... a brief and deep exchange of words?？
“Sometimes, I envy you and Edith." Arthur lowered his gaze and said with a lonely expression..
Renly chuckled lightly, "So, you are looking forward to it, do I envy you and Elf?？”
A joking joke instantly relaxed the atmosphere. Arthur thought about it seriously, then chuckled and said meaningfully, "You know what? I think, maybe you should look forward to it.".”
Elf is also changing, since London's West End started last year; and is trying hard to resist this change.
In fact, if you think about it deeply, not only Edith, Arthur and Elf, but also George and Elizabeth, the entire Hall family is quietly changing, like a small pebble dropped into a calm lake. Generally, there are only shallow ripples in the beginning, but the ripples never disappear. They become more and more numerous and fierce, and a mighty thousand-layer wave is brewing..
Who would have thought that the source of everything is actually the youngest son from the Hall family.
Arthur's eyes fell on Renly and said seriously, "You know, everyone thinks you are an angel, but in fact, you are a devil..”
Renly's eyebrows raised slightly, and the glint in his eyes made Arthur's heart skip a beat. How could he have forgotten that he must not provoke this guy in front of him easily, otherwise he would be the unlucky one, as he had just gotten carried away. Arthur couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and gently bit his back teeth to express his depression..
“Arthur, you are not suitable for Shakespeare, so don't say such written lines in romance novels. This is not good for your image." Renly said calmly, but his simple words were full of teasing..
Arthur couldn't help but murmured in a low voice, "Damn guy! It's so flawless! A complete devil! God, Hollywood is so pathetic!" But all the complaining and complaining voices rolled in his throat, blurred, and there was no way at all. forming a complete syllable, not even talking to oneself.
Raising his head, he could see Renly's questioning gaze. Arthur quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "I'm not an actor, I don't need to worry..”
Catching the playful light in Renly's eyes, as if he had read through his own thoughts, Arthur turned his head calmly and raised his chin slightly, "Are you sure it doesn't matter if you stay here? He has been standing there for more than ten minutes. He looked at me from time to time. Is this a serious cover-up, or is he deliberately expressing his urgency?？”
Hollywood is such an interesting place, all emotions and intentions are shown on the face, even at a top party like Oscar night, all thoughts are straight forward, does it really matter? Aren't these old foxes supposed to be masters of social situations? Why do everyone look so innocent and cute?？
Arthur suddenly felt that those actors and producers were really pitiful.
Standing in front of Renly, they have no secrets; but they cannot understand Renly's thoughts. When negotiating face to face, they will be very aggrieved, even like being humiliated. If those top big-name producers don't like Renly Literally, Arthur wouldn't be surprised at all..
Renly followed Arthur's line of sight and looked over, raised his eyebrows slightly, and laughed softly, "Believe me, he is the only person in the entire party who doesn't look forward to talking to me." After a while, he said After a pause, he added, "I think maybe he is indeed waiting for me now, but…….”
But not out of good intentions, but out of malice.
Renly couldn't finish what he said because Harvey Weinstein finally couldn't bear it anymore and took a step forward, cutting off Renly's words..
Standing not too far away but not too close to the carved pillars, Harvey was always waiting patiently for the conversation between Renly and Arthur to end. The guests around him also came and left one after another. , but after waiting and waiting, and enduring again, the conversation still did not end, and the two of them were still sitting on the sofa contentedly. Harvey finally couldn't bear it anymore..
So, Harvey held a glass of champagne, cheered up again, swayed over with his round belly, and deliberately slowed down, leaving enough time and space for Renly and Arthur to able to notice his presence.
This is a little trick for social situations.
If you encounter special circumstances and have to interrupt a conversation, but don't want to be too rude and cruel, then stay within the other person's line of sight, slowly wander or approach step by step, catch the other person's eyes, and use Smile or nod, and walk forward, preferably holding a glass of alcohol in your hand. Using wine as the topic can naturally cut into the topic..
Even though everyone knows that this is the beginning of a formal conversation, at least the etiquette is impeccable..
As the top producer in Hollywood, Harvey's etiquette has never been his strong point. He is vulgar and abrupt, and he is egotistical and arrogant. However, Harvey very skillfully displays his grassroots attributes, and is more approachable, generous, and generous. Refreshing, direct and crisp negotiation style, opening up contacts smoothly.
However, in order to become a member of the upper class, Harvey has been learning the social etiquette of aristocrats, which can come in handy in both France and England. Although he does not use it so frequently, looking back at it temporarily, he will not be in a hurry. Those basic movements Still looks good.
However, in the eyes of Renly and Arthur, they are a little bit like a tiger but not a dog..
The footsteps stopped, Harvey kept standing, nodded slightly, and greeted kindly and politely, "Good evening, Renly.".”
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