2156 lost in time
In less than two months, Renly returned to London again, but without the expected bumps and turbulence, his life calmed down. This was a phenomenon that had never appeared in his memory..
Elizabeth did not appear in front of Renly. She had declared "independence" - not divorced, because Catholicism still did not support divorce, but she was running the gallery on her own..
There is no need for words or excuses, Elizabeth's actions and gestures are enough. All signs are showing that it was George who drove Renly out of the house and had nothing to do with Elizabeth. Of course, Elizabeth is not innocent. Her mistake was to keep Sitting silently and watching - just like the hostess in all aristocratic families, this seems to have become a tradition that the British aristocracy has followed for centuries..
More importantly, Renly, the new core of the "Hall Family", has not released any news and has fallen into silence since the auction. This is undoubtedly a key signal..
Someone once tentatively went to Elizabeth's gallery and carefully inquired about the news, but did not hear any opinions from Prince-Garden, which gradually made everyone feel relieved. This meant that at least Renly was not prepared. destroy elizabeth.
By the way, the mansion Renly bought in Kensington-Chelsea is right next to the Prince's Garden, and it's only a ten-minute walk from Knightsbridge, where Renly's former apartment was..
Among the aristocratic class, a family can often own multiple mansions for different purposes. For example, "Next weekend, I will go to Windermere for vacation," referring to the villa in the Lake District where they are about to vacation; another example is, "I'm going back to Knightsbridge tonight" means that he will not return to the main house; another example is "Your father is in Notting Hill" to describe that the head of the family is staying at a third party's mansion and chooses not to return home at night..
Nobles rarely choose to speak out. They always beat around the bush, always evade, and always criticize others. Even if the couple chooses to separate, they will not directly mention the matter of "separation", but will say, " He's currently in Manchester and she's mostly in Westminster”.
A city, a region, a neighborhood, a landmark, these names will become references and have symbolic meaning. It is precisely because of this that people now call Renly's mansion "Prince's Garden", which means The heart of the Hall family has moved from Bayswater to Princes Gardens.
This is a quiet change, but it is also a crucial change.
The Prince's Garden did not "block" Elizabeth, and similarly, the Prince's Garden did not "block" George..
George still works at Barclays Bank. As a hereditary baron, he still has a strong reputation among the traditional nobles - those people are supporters of traditional culture. They cannot accept Renly becoming an actor, nor can they accept Renly rebelling against his parents. They couldn't even accept Elizabeth's "independence". They stood firmly on George's side, which was an important support force for George to gain a foothold in social situations..
However, the assets they control are relatively fixed and stable. They have had exclusive fund managers early on, so it is obviously not that easy to change their ways; what's more, they are a group that refuses to change. Even if they can change, they will Actively refuse.
At the same time, they cannot represent future development, nor can they represent the younger generation. Their hands and feet are bound by decadent and sluggish ideas, making it difficult to create new wealth and accept the changes of the times and emerging industries. This has restricted George's development space. It is difficult to find breakthroughs at the career level.
It can be said that if George wants to retain his dignity and reputation, this is not a problem; but if he wants to make great achievements and become famous, it is impossible..
George no longer has a place in the social situations of the new aristocrats, but he can still immerse himself in the glory of the past and enjoy the privileges of the aristocracy..
Therefore, George can still go to the bank, can still go to the club, can still go to certain parties without any hindrance. Even if Renly takes action, there is no way to stop it - because this is something Renly has no way to intervene in. circle, not to mention Renly was not prepared to stop.
In the past two months, George has been somewhat low-key, and his whereabouts and figure are far less conspicuous than Elizabeth's, but he still has not disappeared..
This time Renly returned to London, George also kept quiet, did not show up or show up, everything was calm..
Without George and Elizabeth, and no news of Elf, Renly's return to London became normal..
For five years, the shadows that George and Elizabeth had cast over Renly seemed to have finally dissipated and could no longer affect Renly. Renly did not need to worry or consider the constraints of his family; at the same time, London finally showed its The dark clouds, drizzle, and cold all smelled like home, and everything happened according to Renly's pace..
After Yorgos Lanthimos bid farewell to Renly, he began to revise the script in retreat. He still hopes to think clearly about the plot context and framework before officially starting filming - in the final analysis, he is not the type to improvise and use inspiration. Director, if it were not for special circumstances this time, he would not have chosen the method of "writing and shooting at the same time"; now he is also doing his best to complete more preparations.
Meanwhile, Renly is learning to enjoy London.
In this life, Renly has never really calmed down and enjoyed the city. Because of family entanglements and being driven by his dream of being an actor, he has always been running as hard as he can, with no chance to slow down. Appreciating the charm of the city, the gloom and coldness of London are deeply imprinted in his blood. Although this is his home, it is so unfamiliar..
When he returned to London in September, Renly had the opportunity to browse the city like a tourist, briefly capturing the city's historical heritage and cultural color. The short vacation allowed him to immerse himself in relaxation; and now, Renly Start learning and integrate into the city like a local.
It’s not afternoon tea or a double-decker bus, but a whole day in the “Rough-Trade”, buying and selling second-hand vinyl records of your choice; or maybe staying in a corner bar to taste handmade craftsmanship. Brew beer and watch the football match on the TV screen; or wander to a Luna outdoor cinema after nightfall, watch a black and white movie under the dark night and stars.
Of course, there is also Renly’s favorite thing: exploring and hunting for treasures in the second-hand bookstore area of Charing Cross Street.
If Renly were asked to list the most wonderful things in London, music, theatre, graffiti, pubs, etc. could all be shortlisted, but books would undoubtedly be the best..
In those used bookstores, you can find bookstores that specialize in selling different versions of "Alice in Wonderland" from different eras, and bookstores that specialize in collecting paperback suspense novels of the 20th century. Here you can not only find a variety of books, and you can also meet all kinds of book lovers.
Almost every bookstore has its own gathering of book collecting enthusiasts, and every gathering opens its doors to welcome all enthusiasts to attend..
Renly once met a man who specializes in collecting brochures that British publishers send to bookstores before new books are published. The brochures usually have the same size, format, paper, and printing fonts as the books to be published, and are simple and thin with more than a dozen pages. Introduction, allowing the bookstore owner to conduct a preview, and finally decide the order quantity from the publishing house based on his own situation.
The collector called these pamphlets, "dialogues between publishers and bookstore owners." The one that impressed Renly the most was a 1929 copy of London's Paragon Press that was given to the Whitsundays in South Somerset, England. An advertising brochure sent by "Bi and Son Bookstore".
Model Press, founded in 1922, is famous for publishing a complete set of twenty-four volumes of Dickens's works. The hardcover set of linen-covered books with gold letters on a black background can be said to be the coveted collection of countless collectors; but the advertisement is not to recommend a certain book. Books, but Model Publishing House’s annual review and outlook for the coming year.
The pamphlet was called "Bodkin's Mercy," a satire on Archibald-Bodkin, Jr., the British attorney general who was famous for banning books such as "Ulysses" and "The Well of Loneliness." The booklet also asked about some ordering requests from bookstores, and we look forward to receiving a reply as soon as possible..
In this nearly century-old handbook, there are only four digits for London's telephone number, and the handwriting printed on the letter paper has become blurred; but today, in an era when communications such as mail and mobile phones are so developed, this kind of publisher and bookstore The master's booklet for continuous communication remains unchanged..
Just like the British Royal Mail that has been running for hundreds of years.
Someone asked, what is the difference between London and New York? What is the difference between Europe and North America? How the cultural heritage and historical connotation are presented? These pamphlets, these book collectors, and these used bookstores are evidence. People always get lost in time unconsciously..
This is the charm of London - sometimes, when you are walking in the dust and time of an old bookstore, you can't help but look back at the haze and drizzle outside the window, and then you begin to learn to feel the dampness and coldness. This can be regarded as an accident. Harvest?？
Renly needed this kind of time to calm down, have some time with himself, temporarily put aside the helplessness and hurt caused by those prejudices, roam freely in the light and shadow of time and memories, and then rely on Discover the beauty of London with your own steps and eyes, just like you were in New York.
During those times, Renly would temporarily forget about George and Elizabeth, temporarily forget about the nobility, temporarily forget about performances and dreams, and just simply wander and relax, looking for the purest and simplest happiness, such as rock climbing and surfing, as well as reading and beer. in this way.
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