1368 Simple test
Inside and outside the room, Renly and Rooney both had their backs pressed against the wall. Their hot skin showed no sign of calming down on the cold brick wall. When they calmed down, it seemed that they could hear the beating of their hearts. It seems to be one's own, but it seems not. The collision reveals a sense of peace and excitement; immersed in one's own world, the smile at the corner of the mouth can't help but rise slightly..
The noise inside, the noise outside; the warmth inside, the cold outside, but the two completely different worlds gradually merge together on both sides of a wall..
“Rooney！”
A shout interrupted Rooney's thoughts, and the hazy warmth burst like a popped bubble. Rooney shuddered and looked towards the source of the sound. It was Paul Walker. With a bright smile on his face, he waved to Rooney and said clearly, "We were just discussing 'The Social Network'. Didn't you mention it to Renly last time, what happened to Jesse's performance?？”
Rooney came back to her senses, sorted out her thoughts secretly, smiled again, and walked up quickly.
Sitting there quietly, Renly gently played with the cigarette in his hand. He hesitated a few times and tried to light it, but finally chose to give up. He stuffed the cigarette back into the cigarette case, raised his eyes, and looked at New York in front of him. The dim lights of the city quietly extinguished little by little, just like the end of "Fight Club". The two people who love each other quietly admired the magnificence and magnificence of the world's destruction..
It is getting colder and colder in New York late at night. The raging cold wind is not as gentle and warm as June at all. It whizzes past in a mighty manner. The body temperature is still gradually lost. I can't help but shiver, and the surface of my skin The goosebumps are conscientiously awakening the brain..
Consciousness finally returned to his brain. Renly stood up and returned to the room..
Warmth and excitement surged in, and the muscles of the body gradually stretched..
The attentive conversation and the party atmosphere of laughter and laughter have not become different at all because of Renly's departure and reappearance. However, it is not the kind of neglect or indifference, but the kindness after slowly relaxing. Casually. Someone occasionally noticed Renly's appearance, but they just picked up the wine glass, raised their hands to signal, and then continued to engage in their own conversation..
Such an atmosphere makes people feel relaxed and wander in it.
Renly found Matthew Dunlop chatting with Jake Gyllenhaal on the sofa next to his desk..
Renly sat down next to him, but did not interrupt the conversation between Matthew and Jack, nor intervene naturally. He just listened quietly. After a while, Jack was called over by Scarlett Johansson and Paul Walker. , and then Renly and Matthew sat there, quietly watching the heated scene in front of them..
“Chris has been looking for opportunities to talk to you, are you sure you don't want to give him a chance? "Matthew's calm words broke the tranquility of the atmosphere, but they were not abrupt at all. There was a hint of teasing smile in those calm words..
Following Matthew's line of sight, Renly saw Chris standing next to the bar. He looked absent-minded, and his eyes were cast in the direction of Renly and Matthew from time to time. His movements were so obvious that It’s not easy to ignore.
This was the first private meeting between Renly and Chris after the Oscar night - when they were in Cannes before, there were a large number of media present, and they just nodded and didn't communicate much; what's more, today's occasion , Edith and Arthur were both here, and it was the night Renly made history, which made this even more special..
“I'm not Arthur, and I won't deliberately create difficulties; but I'm not Eton either. If I take the initiative to send you to Edith's door, that would be disrespectful to Edith." Renly said with a smile, and at the same time, he deliberately smiled towards Ke Reese nodded, and Chris was like a kid who had been caught. He nodded randomly, twitching the corners of his mouth awkwardly, and then quickly turned his head away, pretending as if nothing had happened..
Matthew nodded gently, "You are already the easiest level in the Hall family..”
A meaningful word made the two people quiet down. But the quiet and warm atmosphere still did not change much, because they all knew that Renly had truly become independent now, and the power within the Hall family was now changing. Little by little it was changing, though Renly didn't care..
Renly looked even more at ease. After a moment of silence, he spoke again, "You are the real planner of today's party, right?" This was not a question, but an affirmation..
Although all the arrows just pointed at Edith, Renly knew that it was just a joke. Edith's ability did not lie in this, and she did not like organizing parties, otherwise she would not have gone to the battlefield to interview alone. As for Arthur, he knew that Renly didn't like to work hard, so he planned a party. Not only would he not be able to please him, but he would have to face Renly's anger. Naturally, he would not take such a risk..
only Matthew.
A slight smile flashed in Matthew's eyes. He didn't admit it, but he didn't deny it either. In fact, this is the best answer..
Matthew started planning the Oscars three months ago.
He could feel that Renly was gradually becoming alienated, not the sense of distance that comes with gentlemanly etiquette, but the sense of strangeness that comes from looking around but not being able to find anyone close to him. Growing up, they had known each other almost This is the first time Matthew has seen Renly like this in his life; he can even feel that Renly is drifting away, just like the kite in his hand, losing his way back in the strong wind. One day, the kite string will Once you break it, you can never come back..
So, Matthew prepared this party.
Even though Matthew knew that this might offend Renly, even though Matthew knew that Renly never wanted to trouble his friends, and even less liked parties, there were more important things now, so Matthew still unswervingly launched the arrangement EGOT is just an opportunity. Regardless of whether Renly can achieve EGOT tonight, the party will be held on time, but the theme and meaning will be different..
Matthew had no regrets or worries. He had no intention of explaining himself. He met Renly's gaze calmly, as if he was ready to bear the anger..
Renly stared at Matthew quietly, expressionless, unable to comprehend, but at the end of the silence, a smile quietly crept between his eyebrows, "You know I won't be angry..”
“No, I don't know." Matthew said with a smile, "No one can guess what you are thinking. That's why George and Elizabeth are so afraid of you..”
Fear.
Matthew's choice of adjectives is really interesting.
Renly chuckled, "But you still saw it through." Otherwise this party would not exist. "Honestly, should I start now?？”
This is a joke within the aristocracy. If a person is seen through by others, it is very dangerous. You must strike first and either alienate yourself or solve the problem. Otherwise, you will easily fall into the dilemma of "I am a slave to you and I am a fish to you".中.This is very scary for nobles. Just like those chamberlains or eunuchs who know the secrets of the emperor..
Matthew spread his hands and said calmly, "It's too late. All the evidence has been backed up. You should know me. I am an excellent lawyer." That calm tone revealed a bit of self-praising pride and pride..
Renly did not refute, and was silent for a moment. The smile in his eyes slowly overflowed, "Thank you." He said sincerely..
Matthew's expression still didn't change much, he just said calmly, "I have made a list of the remuneration and will send it to you tomorrow..”
Renly couldn't help but smile, and a smile crept up to the corner of his mouth..
“Here we come." Matthew suddenly said.
Looking along the line of sight, you can see Chris coming towards you with a smile on his face, but because the smile is too exaggerated and too bright, it shows his flaws..
Renly pursed his lips slightly, "Too slow. I thought that he was a decisive character. He should have taken the initiative to greet me as soon as I showed up. I didn't expect him to be so indecisive. Sure enough, there were rumors in the industry. These are all inaccurate.”
“He hesitated several times before whether to star in 'Captain America', which shows that he is a person who can be persuaded." Matthew also made a calm judgment. Not only did he not persuade, but he continued to stand by. Fanning the flames, he looked like he was worried about the world being in chaos, but Matthew had no intention of targeting Chris. At this moment, his identity was Renly's friend, and Renly's position was his position. It was that simple..
Renly made no obvious move, but glanced at Edith at the other end of the room with his peripheral vision, "I think that is truly wonderful compared to him. God, I never I know that she can be so sad and worried about gains and losses. God, I almost don’t know her anymore..”
Edith, who was always cool, was absentmindedly holding the champagne in her hand. There was nothing unusual about her appearance, but it was not difficult for Renly and Matthew to capture her true thoughts. It was because they were familiar with each other. It's because Edith is really a little anxious and depressed today, and she doesn't cover up her emotions well enough..
It could be felt that Edith's peripheral vision was always drifting, and she did not step forward rashly..
Because she also knows that Renly is the simplest and most enlightened member of the Hall family, not only because Renly is a member of Hollywood, but also because Renly has never abided by the so-called framework and discipline. If even Renly is If he can't survive Guandu, then there is no hope for her and Chris's future. George and Elizabeth can eat him alive. Chris needs to face Renly independently..
But on the other hand, Renly is precisely the most difficult one for the Hall family, because he is unshakable. Even George and Elizabeth are afraid of his firmness and determination. If we say that the former Renly still has The scruples, deep down in my heart, more or less longed for the recognition of the family; now this last scruple has disappeared, completely disappearing with the Earl of Oxford's banquet that night.
So, Edith did have some anxiety.
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