2054 A flash of inspiration
“The crew of "Jurassic World" is actively discussing Alberto's appearance. It is definitely not a trivial matter for the chairman of the Venice Film Festival to appear in person..
This treatment alone is enough to make people look forward to it..
In fact, not only the crew members, but also Renly himself had no idea or context, and had no way of guessing the purpose of Alberto's visit..
However, Renly was habitually calm. No matter what happened, he would be able to defend himself with the help of soldiers. Therefore, after meeting, he did not ask questions in a hurry. Instead, he chatted with Alberto, as if Alberto's visit was an early appointment. The schedule was so average that the rest of the crew was kept in the dark.
Alberto Barbera stared at the calm Renly in front of him seriously. He thought Renly would be surprised, curious, excited, and exploring... Before showing up, he assumed countless possibilities in his mind, but the reality was However, all his guesses came to nothing, so much so that he was caught off guard..
Turning his attention away from Renly, Alberto looked around. The noisy and joyful atmosphere was surging in the air. The red oven was making fresh pizza on site, and the rich aroma of cheese was mixed with the smell of slightly roasted wheat. , the whole restaurant became sweet and intoxicating, even the rolling heat waves hitting his face were so lifelike, which reminded Alberto of the original Italian taste.——
And it’s not a pizzeria in Rome, it’s a taste of Naples.
In the short conversation just now, Alberto and Renly mentioned the habit of having a bottle of beer before dinner. It can be seen that Renly is very knowledgeable about European culture, which also made Alberto want to test Renly. He took the initiative to ask Go to an Italian restaurant to chat for a while, and then Renly brings Alberto here.
From the environment to the food to the waiters in the restaurant, everything is truly from Italy. Alberto and the waiter briefly chatted in Italian for a moment and learned that the other person was a Catania from Sicily. , and the restaurant owner is an authentic Neapolitan.
This restaurant is a family-owned workshop. From the boss to the chef to the accountant and the clerk, the entire backbone comes from a large family - just like the local Italian culture, the boss has also been running this authentic Italian restaurant here in New Orleans. For nearly fifteen years, it cannot be said to be a century-old store, but it is still a "veteran" store that has chosen to stay after the test of Hurricane Katrina.”.
Alberto was really surprised. It was as if he had truly returned to southern Italy. The feeling of a wanderer returning home made his mood a little subtle..
“How on earth did you find this place? Alberto was full of doubts, "Please don't tell me that you predicted my choice in advance.".”
“Ha, no." Renly chuckled and shook his head, "I just fulfilled the responsibilities of a host. Meeting the guests' requirements and expectations is basic etiquette..”
Alberto's appearance was an absolute surprise, and Renly didn't expect it at all; but after a brief chat, Renly knew that Alberto had no intention of a quick victory, which also meant that dinner might be inevitable. So, when the crew went into the final filming work, Renly did his homework in advance.
A truly smart and wise host will not preset what the guests want to eat in advance, but should give the initiative to the guests and try their best to satisfy the guests..
During business negotiations, many hosts have preconceived notions. For example, Japanese guests only eat Japanese food, or guests going to the imperial capital all eat roast duck. This is incorrect because hosts have habitually made assumptions and Prejudgment, no choice for guests.
Maybe some guests want to be able to eat their own national cuisine; maybe some guests want to try local specialties; maybe some guests want to have a quick business meal...and so on. As a host, you should not preset in advance, but should do it Be fully prepared. If the guest gives the initiative to the host, then the host will make the decision; but if the guest makes the choice, then the host should meet the guest's needs..
This is etiquette.
Renly was like this. He did not preset Alberto's preferences, but made various preparations in advance. He took advantage of his free time to send a text message to Arthur and conduct a simple survey on the dining areas and customs of New Orleans— —After all, New Orleans is also an unfamiliar city to Renly, and then he makes the most appropriate choice based on Alberto’s requirements..
It was Renly's first visit to the restaurant he was in at this time, but he was able to conceal his strangeness and confusion without exposing his flaws..
Alberto was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but reveal a big smile, "God, you are such an interesting guy, are you sure you are not my age?"？”
Renly's calmness and wisdom are no secret in the industry, but everyone takes it for granted that it comes from the education of a hereditary noble. Very few people mentioned the matter of "young and mature" back then. Alberto's intuition, But inadvertently exposed the truth.
“Ha, that's just a number." Renly said with a smile..
Alberto shook his head, "A very important number to many people." At this time, the waiter had brought the beer, and Alberto raised the bottle, "How about it, do you want a toast?？”
“Just pay tribute." Renly also raised the wine bottle and tapped the mouth of the bottle slightly, "Thank you for coming to the set to visit. I can imagine now, when I return to the set tomorrow, how many eyes will be projected on me. Envious, I feel, my name is shining now.”
“Haha." Alberto laughed, "You are a humorous guy." He raised his head and took a sip of beer. After all, Alberto couldn't hold it back. "You don't seem to be surprised at all by my sudden visit today. , no surprise at all. Aren’t you curious about the reason why I came here?？”
Judging from what Renly said just now, he pretended that Alberto just came to visit the class. But they all knew that Alberto obviously did not come to visit the class specially, and their relationship was not so close; it was just that , Alberto didn’t say anything, and Renly just pretended not to know. This determination and patience made Alberto even more interested, so Alberto didn’t hide anything and expressed his doubts frankly..
“If I wasn't curious, wouldn't you say it? "Renly asked a rhetorical question, and a smile appeared in Alberto's eyes. "I just thought that if I kept pretending not to be curious, nothing would happen, because I always feel that I can let the big shots visit me in person. The problem may not be so easy to solve. I think I am just imitating the ostrich..”
Although he knew that this was not the case, Renly's humorous words made Alberto laugh, "Have I told you before? You are such a funny guy and I like you..”
“I understand now." Renly replied with a smile, then raised his beer bottle, "Thank you.”
“Haha." Alberto laughed again - the entire Italian restaurant was very lively, everyone was talking and laughing. For French, German or American people, this is really too noisy, eardrums. They all began to ache, but for Italians, this was their daily routine, and Alberto felt completely relaxed..
After laughing, Alberto gradually closed his smile and looked at Renly intently. A bold idea suddenly came to his mind.：
“Would you like to come and serve as jury president of the festival?？”
What？
Even though he was as experienced and calm as Renly, his eyes could not help but reveal confusion, and he frowned slightly, "Is this a formal invitation?？”
Alberto shrugged and didn't answer. He just looked at Renly with a smile..
Renly paused for a moment, then slowly shook his head, "I don't think this is a formal invitation. What we are discussing now is Venice.".”
The Venice Film Festival needs to be constrained by many forces, and Alberto has no way to completely make the decision - there may be no problem in inviting a young actor like Renly to serve as a judge on the jury; but as the chairman of the jury, that is another story..
Renly didn't think it would work.
Alberto didn't care, he still looked at Renly firmly, "You still haven't answered my question..”
Renly is not a fuel-efficient lamp. "Is there any need to answer? If it can't happen." He smiled, "I don't like to answer hypothetical questions. For example, if the world is the end of the world tomorrow, what will you choose? How to spend it？”
Alberto raised his chin slightly, showing an expression of interest, "But if it can happen？”
“Then when it happens, you can ask me again." Renly answered again, but still did not answer Alberto's question directly..
Alberto suddenly became curious, "Are you worried about the pressure?" The 24-year-old chairman of the jury not only has to bear tremendous pressure at the film festival, but also the chairman's own aesthetic taste and control ability also need to withstand severe tests. ——What should you do if other judges on the jury are not convinced? Each of these artists is a thorn in the side. If the chairman of the jury does not have enough prestige and ability, he may become a puppet..
Renly raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Are you sure we need to continue wasting time on this issue?？”
If the Venice Film Festival dares to send out an invitation, then Renly will dare to accept it. He is definitely not the type to shrink back because of pressure, nor will he be timid because of the heavy responsibility; on the contrary, he can even be said to be a little "reckless", since The film festival is willing to give him a chance, and he is willing to share his views on movies with fans around the world. There is nothing to be afraid of..
The problem is still that it is almost impossible for the Venice Film Festival to invite Renly to serve as the chairman of the jury, so even if Renly gives a positive answer, it does not make any sense. It is like an issue like "Twenty-Four Hours to Life" Generally speaking, there is no need to discuss.
Comments