2042 long memory
The white shirt and black suit fit snugly and meticulously to reveal the shoulder and waist lines. There is no deviation in every position of the cuffs, collar, and trouser legs, perfectly showing order and rules; even in the hot summer of August. , but the Windsor tie is still not loose at all, forming a faint echo with the handkerchiefs, pocket watches, and handkerchiefs leaked in details, revealing the nobility and elegance of the aristocracy invisibly..
The complete and strict dressing style seems a bit out of place in daily life, but in New Orleans, there is an innate fit and harmony, because this is a city that respects tradition and inheritance, and also because this is a city that advocates gentlemen and In a city of etiquette, when night falls and the party kicks off, suits and shirts are a ritual of respect; not to mention that when enjoying jazz, the whole outfit is even more essential..
Being here, one feels a sense of naturalness, but also a hint of alienation - perhaps the restraint and low-key inherited from hereditary European aristocrats, which has evolved and evolved in New Orleans over three centuries. Fusion, but it can no longer be found.
Appearing at the door of the arrival hall at the New Orleans Airport was none other than the Hall family's butler, Philippe Demba.
As if he was aware of the bustling attention, and directed it towards him with burning eagerness, Philippe Demba waited for Renly to pass his station, then politely bowed slightly towards the crew members to express greetings; then turned around to speed up his pace. He walked around Renly's walking route with long strides to avoid running, and came to the car first, opened the door for Renly, and waited for Renly to get in the car with his head lowered, then detoured from the back of the car to the driver's seat, and looked His movements seemed unhurried, but he completed the work neatly, quickly and quickly, and finally walked away..
“The crew members of "Jurassic World" reluctantly looked away, whispering and sighing that the magnanimity and aura were truly extraordinary..
Normally, Renly is also a high-ranking figure, and he is absolutely top-notch in the world. For the crew members, there is a sense of oppression. The feeling of alienation when he returned to the crew after finishing the promotion of "Interstellar" is the best proof. But no matter what, Renly is still an actor - in short, still a part of Hollywood, in the same field as them.
Today, Renly has evolved into a character in another world. The sense of insurmountable distance instantly switched to another mode. He was just out of reach. Apart from being amazed and curious, he could not even generate any sense of identity. They looked at each other in confusion. I couldn't help but sigh to myself: I can't believe that I have actually worked with such a person for such a long time..
“Oh...I finally understand why everyone was so shocked and surprised when the magazine revealed that Renly was a hereditary noble..”
Nick Robinson's half-understanding sigh made the crew members couldn't help but smile and exchanged glances with each other. Then Nick raised a question again, "You said, other people saw Renly... uh, like this At that time, were you also like us, shocked and speechless?？”
“……How could we be so shocked that we were speechless? "Colin tried to retort, then turned around to look for support, hoping that others could make a little noise..
But... there was silence, and then Colin could only scratch his head and said nothing more..
“Wait, was that Bentley just now?？”
At this time, Renly, who was sitting in the black Bentley, twisted his shoulders slightly to relax his tight muscles. The movement was a bit loud. Even without raising his head or looking at each other, Renly could feel Philip. The condemning gaze projected from the rearview mirror.
“I just had a long flight, it doesn't matter if I relax a little now. Besides, it's just you here, isn't it?？”
In fact, Philip didn't look in the rearview mirror. It was just Renly's habit. He could faintly feel the fatigue in Renly's voice. There was a slight smile in Renly's slightly hoarse voice, as if he was complaining. The difficulty caused by a long flight reminded Philip of Renly's habit: when he just woke up, he always had a little temper..
Philip didn't say anything. He just slowed down the car slightly to make the car run smoothly and ensure that Renly could take a break..
Sure enough, after a while, Renly leaned back on the chair, completely relaxed his body, closed his eyes, and seemed to have fallen asleep..
Seeing Philip in New Orleans was undoubtedly very unexpected. In memory, this was the first time Renly saw Philip on the North American continent; because Philip always stayed behind the base camp in London, even when he went to When he goes on vacation in Europe, he rarely goes with him.
But Renly did not ask. He knew that there was always a reason for Philip to appear here, and when the time came, Philip would speak; there was no need for him to be anxious or anxious. On the contrary, when Renly saw Philip appearing, he always To be able to relax and find tranquility.
The car drove smoothly on the slightly uneven roads of New Orleans, but Renly did not feel the slightest bump. All thoughts in his brain were cleared, and he relaxed completely. He vaguely felt like he was in Venice. The illusion is like lying on a gondola, feeling the lazy comfort of the afternoon sun amidst the swaying and swinging of the sea waves, and it is unclear whether it is a dream or reality..
“Philip, when was the last time you left home? "Half asleep and half awake, Renly asked curiously..
“2000That summer, Tuscany." Philip replied simply and clearly without looking back..
A picture immediately appeared in Renly's mind, and a faint smile appeared on his lips, "Ha, that time we secretly disappeared on bicycles in the villa, right?" That was already a very, very distant memory. But the memory picture is still vivid. It was just him and Matthew that time, and Andre and Eaton went to other places for vacation. "Do you know what we found in the end? A waterfall, hidden in the dense forest, it seems that it has never A secret wonderland that no one has ever reached.”
Phillip glanced at the rearview mirror with his peripheral vision and asked, "Do you like it?"？”
Some surprise.
Because Philip rarely takes the initiative to ask questions, and most of the time he just answers passively. This is also one of the professional rules of the housekeepers: try to avoid taking the initiative to open the topic. They do not need to complete the communication and conversation, but passively accept the information wastebasket. , and then keep all the information rotten in the stomach.
Renly raised the corner of his mouth slightly, showing a hint of amusement, but he didn't say much, "Yes. It was because we secretly escaped from the villa at first. I know George and Elizabeth wouldn't care, but breaking their rules always It was particularly interesting; however, later all our attention was focused on the natural scenery. Being in that forest and that waterfall, all the troubles of life no longer mattered, as if it was an eternity. A dream that I don’t want to wake up from.”
That was the first time Renly truly appreciated the magnificence and beauty of natural scenery. From then on, he also opened the door to a whole new world..
“……Is this why you refuse to return to the main house? ” Philip asked again.
Renly opened his eyes. This was so abnormal..
Phillip immediately realized that he had crossed the line, "I'm sorry, Master Renly..”
Renly closed his eyes again, and just when Philip thought Renly had fallen asleep again, he heard a low and deep answer, "Well.”
Really feel the vastness and smoothness of nature, and be able to truly breathe the breath of freedom. That feeling will never be forgotten. It is an all-round release from body to spirit; returning to the main house again, the whole person You can feel the ubiquitous sense of confinement all over your body. The kind of invisible to tangible restraints makes you almost breathless..
Although he is a reborn time traveler, Renly has never truly understood the so-called "freedom" because in his last life, his life was imprisoned in countless rules and regulations. For him, the life of the Hall family is not He is considered a stranger and can even adapt well; his only thought is: to become an actor.
He just ran all-out toward a goal. He had his own persistence, but never really broke the framework-the little fights in school were always just fun and fun within the framework, even if It was not a special challenge; but in the process of growing up, he got to know himself bit by bit and opened up himself bit by bit. Facing a second life, he truly began to reshape himself..
That was the first time he felt real freedom.
“"Renly Hall" was not Renly Hall from the beginning..
Tuscany, that’s a very distant memory.
I didn't expect that it had been so long since Philip last left London..
Just as Renly was about to ask, how did Philip feel after such a long journey and across the entire Atlantic Ocean? Is this the first time Philip had left the European continent? Has the time difference been adjusted now? Is there anything special gained here? New Orleans is obviously a perfect city for Philip - he has a special preference for jazz, so how does he feel about it?？
Inexplicably, Renly was reminded of the Titanic. Philip was not from that era, but Philip's father was from the era of the Titanic. It was an era when one had to take a cruise ship to reach the other side of the ocean; but even in an era when airplanes were very convenient, , Philip has never arrived in the United States.
That's really interesting, isn't it? As for the reason Philip came to New Orleans, is it still that important? Now there are more topics worthy of discussion.
Unexpectedly, before Renly could decide which question to ask first, Philip spoke first, "Master Renly, I am ready to retire..”
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