2383 nepotism
The lazy and comfortable sunshine flows freely under the cloudless sky, and the azure Mediterranean Sea has a shallow pearly white halo. The slow sea breeze spreads the faint halo, and then the whole world Covered in a layer of graceful lemon yellow, gentle and light.
Gavin Hunter's footsteps involuntarily left the bustling group of reporters and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling windows of the villa hall. The shallow rippling blue waves were wrapped in green fences, as if the heart of the ocean had been left behind. As if you were in the backyard, you stand on your tiptoes and look over, and then you can see the line between the sea and the sky where the dark blue and the light blue blend. The transparency of the vast sea and sky makes the nervousness slightly relax..
Rumor has it that the owner of this villa is a fund manager in London's financial district and is a close friend of Andre Hamilton. As the owner, he invited Renly and his party to settle here as a place to stay during the Cannes Film Festival. Just like when I attended the Venice Film Festival.
Even the richest man in the world cannot buy a property in every place. It is not that he cannot afford it but that it is unnecessary. Therefore, connections are crucial: if there is no help from friends, then a five-star hotel is the first choice, but even if a hotel No matter how high-end or private it is, it still doesn't feel like home - being able to create a "home" environment wherever you go is the special super power possessed by the truly top rich and top aristocrats..
Just like the villa in front of you, you can feel the warmth of home in every corner, as well as the traces left by Renly and his party in the past two days..
Although he has been away from the front line for a long time, the experience accumulated over the years has made Gavin calmer and more sophisticated, and he can capture different information wherever he goes. This is actually a very interesting thing. At the same time, this It also made Gavin deeply miss the days when he was on the front line doing news..
When I was young, I was always looking forward to accumulating enough qualifications and abilities, and then leaving the front line and returning to the office, "no more messing around in the wind and sun"; but after I actually realized it, I started to miss working outside. During the days of running around, Gavin was able to truly understand what Renly meant by "Don Quixote's dream". It was not a dream that belonged to others, but a dream that was unique to him and that only he could understand..
After the Oscars, Gavin returned to the front line.
“‘The New York Times', 'Us Weekly’.”
The call coming from the entrance of the hall made the reporters commotion. Their envious eyes explored the spacious space. The only thought in their minds was "Why not me", but what else could they do? The news media trying to interview Renly had already lined up outside the villa. They were able to blow the air conditioner inside the villa, which was a big step ahead of their peers. All they needed to do next was to wait patiently..
“Bradley! This year I made a special trip to Cannes again？”
“There was no way, Renly was attending the main competition, how could I miss it? What's more, who can refuse the sun and sea of the Côte d'Azur?？”
Gavin's steps were slightly hesitant, and he stood behind politely and reservedly. Looking at Nathan who was chatting and laughing happily, he sighed slightly in his heart.：
The ignorant and shy little assistant at the beginning has now grown into a mature assistant who can take charge of his own role. Even though he is the "seventh grade official in front of the prime minister's door", Nathan does not have an arrogant and powerful attitude, and still maintains the warmth and warmth in his memory. Time It seems that it has never left any traces here.
“Hey... Gavin? "Nathan's words were slightly hesitant, which inevitably surprised Gavin, but he still nodded in affirmation. Nathan's eyes shone with surprise, "Man, long time no see. I was chatting with Roy yesterday. Come on, I made an early appointment for an interview with 'Us Weekly' this year. I didn't expect to see a familiar face again in Cannes. Renly will definitely be very happy, and I am very happy to meet again..”
Everyone in the audience seemed to be looking, guessing, and speculating. It was obvious that Nathan was very familiar with the two reporters. The reporters could not help but murmur in their hearts, "Could it be that they relied on nepotism to jump in the queue?" Yes?？”
If this is really the case, whether it is the "New York Times" or "Us Weekly", they need to argue hard - although the final decision is still on the side of the "Lobster" crew, those appeals should have slim hope, but they have not been tried. , and how do we know the result? At least you can let out a bad breath.
But immediately afterwards, Nathan's words were poured down like a bucket of ice water, and all the restlessness was immediately chilled to the core, and everything died down in an instant..
I have heard rumors before that in order to increase exposure and publicity, the film crews of the three major European film festivals have to provide "travel fees" to media reporters and invite them to interview the crew and cast to help promote; but Renly -A top brand like Hall not only refused to pay reporters "travel fees", but because there were so many media applying for interviews, the crew in turn charged "application fees" to open interviews..
To put it simply, if a reporter wants to participate in today's roundtable interview - and it is not a separate interview, then the news media must pay the promotion company a fee of 2,000 euros, otherwise it will be a one-size-fits-all approach; but even if the promotion company formulates relevant regulations, The number of media applications for interviews easily exceeded three digits..
This made the promoters dumbfounded.
There is no way. Not only is this the first time Renly has given a public interview on any occasion since the Oscars - a roundtable interview may be a face-to-face interview between four or five groups of media, far from being comparable to a group interview at a press conference. ; And it was the return to Cannes after a year. Renly's appearance made the French audience excited. Even European journalists were no exception. No one was willing to miss such a good opportunity..
At this moment, the reporters gathered in Renly's private villa were all media who came to participate in the roundtable interview. They were guaranteed to get the interview qualification; however, if they missed it, they could only wait for the evening news after the screening of "The Lobster" There may be more than 300 or even 400 reporters gathered in the audience for the press conference. The scene must be very lively, but for reporters, they are completely drowned in the sea of people..
What's more, compared to those so-called superstars who play big names, no one can deny Renly's approachability. These small obstacles are nothing at all..
The brief commotion subsided immediately, and the reporters sat down again with grumbles, remaining patient and waiting for their own interview opportunities..
At the same time, Gavin had no time to pay attention to the restless gaze behind him. All his attention was focused on the upcoming interview. He followed Nathan's footsteps and walked forward, hurriedly exchanged a gesture of glance with Bradley, and then My emotions started to become uncontrollably tense..
Although it has been two months since the Oscars, which also means that it has been nearly three months since he returned to the front line, this is the first time he has met Renly since his return, and the emotions are mixed with nervousness and apprehension. Just like...fans are about to get up close and personal with their idols.
The journey is a little long, passing through the living room, through the kitchen and dining room, and through a corridor surrounded by bamboo curtains. Then the view suddenly opens up, and a private beach is just around the corner. Compared to the busy streets and beaches directly in front of the villa, For me, the tranquility and openness here are completely another world. The boundless blue softens the hot sunshine, and the gentle sea breeze whirls in my ears..
Like a paradise.
“Good morning, gentlemen." Renly's voice said hello from the side. Bradley and Gavin both turned their heads and saw Renly standing up from the beach chair. He was wearing a bright orange golf shirt and mint blue. Beach shorts, a simple but elegant holiday outfit that is eye-catching.
“Gavin? How did you end up in Cannes? "Renly recognized this old friend from "American Weekly" at a glance, "I heard before that you have been promoted. There is no need to run news on the front line. Have you started your own business?？”
The small tease was familiar but not too offensive. Gavin felt relaxed inexplicably. It was still the familiar taste of the familiar recipe, "I came here specially to interview you. Sometimes I still miss the wandering life." , maybe he is born to work hard and endure hardships on the front line..”
The words are still a little reserved.
Renly and Bradley exchanged glances, and Renly chuckled and said, "I can confirm that office life has left a distinct mark..”
This is a complaint that Gavin’s answer is too standardized and rigid. It does not have the “vitality” of a front-line interview at all, and is more of an office work model..
Gavin thought about it seriously. Not only was he not angry, but he laughed out loud. He spread his hands and admitted his "mistake". Then he looked around, slightly confused, but did not mention it directly, "Today's program has been released. , what do you think of the evaluation of 'lobster'?？”
“Already out? How about it? How has the media feedback been? "Renly invited the two of them to sit down. He was still unhurried and calm. He only expressed polite curiosity, but there was no expected enthusiasm in his words..
Although this was Renly's usual style, Gavin couldn't help but sigh that it had been a long time coming; but the situation of "Lobster" was indeed special. They thought Renly would pay some attention to it, not to mention Gavin, and even Brad Lee couldn't hold it back.
“The whole Cannes is having a dispute over 'Lobster', but the people involved don't care at all. I feel like we are all worrying about it." Bradley complained in a fit of laughter and tears, "Don't tell me, you don't know about the heated discussion. ? Since yesterday afternoon, you can hear controversy wherever you go. Obviously, no one can convince anyone. Such a lively situation has not been seen in Cannes for a long time..”
“This is a good thing." Renly nodded gently and answered..
This...this is all？
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