032 as always
New York at night always has a special charm, just like the cancan dance scene of the 1930s being performed on the Broadway stage in the 21st century. Singing and dancing, looking forward to life, drinking and singing, in modern times A corrupt and decadent temperament blooms on the land. Even if you know that this is a dark place, even if you know that this is a quagmire of fame and fortune, you are still reluctant to leave. You just let yourself go and stay for a while, and stay for a while..
The cursing homeless man squatting at the street intersection is reprimanding the Obama administration for its unscrupulous health care system; the men and women waiting at the red light next to them are laughing happily, wearing thin suspenders and sexy fishnet stockings. The cold wind in March was particularly windy; not far away, a woman was supporting the Cadillac in the parking space with one hand, vomiting crazily, as if she wanted to pour out all her entrails, and her companions two steps behind her They were debating where to party next; on the sidewalk, white-collar workers who had just finished a day's work tightened their windbreakers and walked quickly through the bustling and desolate streets.……
It's been a long time, it's really been a long time. From Australia in the southern hemisphere to North America in the northern hemisphere, the scene in his sight seemed to have fallen from heaven to hell in an instant. Even Melbourne and Sydney could not find a moment's similarity. This made Renly a little bit Strange, yet somewhat familiar.
Not far away, the low-key lemon yellow neon lights of the Pioneer Village were submerged in the colorful nearby. The dark brown wooden door exuded a vicissitudes and ancient charm, and the yellowed newspaper in the display window at the door was still telling the story. The "new" news of the 1920s seemed incompatible with the temperament of New York, but it was wonderfully integrated with Greenwich Village. This is what old New Yorkers like Woody Allen always think of this area. The reason for the special liking.
Unexpectedly, Renly couldn't help but start to speed up. Although he had only lived in this city for three months, he could smell the smell of home. Could it be because of the gloomy weather here? He thought of rainy London？
Pushing open the creaking heavy wooden door, a reception room separated by a red curtain appeared in front of you, and the warm breath came to your face, "Good evening, welcome to Pioneer Village." Receptionist Janice - The familiar old cigarette voice of Janis-Bck immediately sounded..
“Good evening, sir. Is there any room available? "Renly showed a smile, and Andy, an old customer standing next to him, showed a surprised expression. Just as he was about to speak, Renly put his finger on his lips and made a "shhh" gesture..
But unfortunately, Renly's trick didn't last long. Janis looked up and revealed a big surprise, "Hey, man! You're back!" Janis was fifty-five years old and had a very plump figure. , has the typical pear-shaped figure of a middle-aged American woman. If she could, she always liked to sit behind the reception desk, but now she ran out happily with heavy steps and gave Renly a Big hug, "Jesus Christ, you look like a bumpkin from Australia.".”
That hearty joke made Renly burst into laughter. Janis patted Renly on the back hard, "How long have you been gone? I can't remember the time now.".”
“That's not the point, the point is that I'm back now, isn't it? "Renly's words made Janis nod with satisfaction. In fact, Renly only worked here for three months, but left for more than seven months. Despite this, he can still clearly feel that he is in this bar. left a deep mark on it, as if he had never left.
Lifting the red curtain, Renly entered the bar again. Today was Wednesday, and the bar was about half occupied. A female singer was sitting on a high stool on the stage, humming the melodious sound of jazz. "Hey, Blue "Li, you're back." "Big actor, you finally showed up. I almost thought you disappeared." "Oh my god, the Australian natives actually brought the hostages back."... The regulars who were sitting and enjoying the music saw Renly's figures greeted each other one after another, and the seven months gradually shortened under his footsteps until they disappeared..
When Renly arrived at the bar, Neal Toussaint raised a glass of tequila high and placed it on the table with a "snap". The clear alcohol spilled down, reflecting the intoxicating color of the bar, "Welcome back ! How about you, do you dare to accept the challenge? Will you become as stupid and boring as them after half a year in Australia?？”
Renly didn't answer. He raised his glass, raised it high, turned around and gestured around the bar. The regular customers raised their glasses one after another, while the unfamiliar guests watched this scene with interest. , the free and friendly atmosphere of the pioneer village was vividly interpreted at this moment, and then Renly put the wine glass to his mouth, drank it all in one gulp, and then tipped the glass directly onto the bar, neatly.
“Well done! "There were cheers from the side, and then everyone drank the alcohol in their hands. The jazz actress sitting on the stage couldn't help but cast her eyes towards the bar, witnessing this unexpected scene..
“So, what's up with Steven Spielberg? "Neil inquired with curiosity on his face, without any barriers or special greetings. It was as if they were standing at the bar last night while chatting while working..
Renly shrugged, "Asshole?" Those blunt words made Niall nod seriously and echoed, "I knew it..”
This is of course a joke. Steven, like Tom Hanks, stayed with the Australian crew for about a month and a half. They were discussing with the executive producers, directors, screenwriters, and cameramen almost every day. From a macro perspective To ensure that the filming of the series is on the right track, even when they come to the set, they are always behind the monitor and fully devoted to their work.
As an actor, Renly has very limited opportunities to contact Steven and Tom as producers, let alone communication opportunities. This gave Renly a preliminary understanding of the positions of producers, directors, and actors..
While he was talking, a customer next to him came over and ordered eight glasses of beer. Neil immediately opened the tap next to him and started pouring beer. He placed one glass after another on the bar table. He raised his chin and looked at Renly, "Still waiting. What are you carrying? Send it to the guest." That appearance is indeed the same as seven months ago, and has not changed at all..
Renly put his backpack into the bar - he had just gotten off the plane and came straight to the bar without going home. "Idiot, when did you see me serving four glasses of wine? I'm not a kid. Girl." There was no time difference, and Renly returned to his original state..
After all eight glasses of beer were poured, Renly flexed his fingers, then spread his slender fingers, holding four glasses in each hand, firmly grasping all the beer glasses, turned around and raised them high, "Alcohol warning, Alcohol warning." He shouted and walked over quickly..
After delivering the beer, Renly said hello to the other waiters in the bar. When he returned to the bar again, he saw Stanley Charleson with a smile on his face from a distance. That kind smile brought his father With such warmth, he stood there, waiting for the wanderer to go home. Renly walked forward quickly and bumped Stanley's shoulder hard, "Old man, I came here specifically for an interview today. I didn't know where you were. Is there still a shortage of waiters?？”
“The filming of "The Pacific War" has ended, and the remuneration will gradually arrive. But Renly knows that this remuneration is just the start-up capital. In order to cope with the following publicity period, it is another huge expenditure, and it is also a huge expense for the public. Investment in the future; therefore, before finding the next job, he still needs to continue to return to his previous life. Some things have changed and some things have not..
“You're accepted! "Stanley shook his sweet and spicy index finger and said with a smile..
Renly couldn't help but smile. Although he had a good relationship with Stanley, the Pioneer Village was not a charity. After seven months of leaving, things must have changed a lot. Unexpectedly, just an appearance today made him Renly felt the same familiarity and intimacy as always.
Isn't this kind of life ten or a hundred times more exciting than a schedule with strict rules and regulations, every minute and every second?？
“By the way." Renly remembered something important, "Neil, give me my backpack." After taking the backpack from Neal's hand, Renly took out a lot of leather bracelets. , placed it on the bar, "These are the bracelets I learned to weave from the Australian aborigines." Renly shook his right wrist, which had a large string of blue, blue, and red bracelets on it, "Each one has a different meaning. ." Renly picked from inside and handed it to Stanley, "This one is for good health..”
Stanley took it and said, "Ah, you make me look like one of those stallions running on the beach holding a surfboard." Those teasing words made Renly laugh..
Neil was even more rude. He selected four or five and tied them directly on his wrist, "Good guy, are you using this method to deceive those young and ignorant girls?？”
“You know, even without these, I can easily find a female companion." Renly's confident answer made Neal choke, and then he rolled his eyes and decided to ignore the guy with an extremely bright smile in front of him. "Stan Leigh, you don't have to put them on, it's just a blessing, they don't match your suit. You go home and hang them on your dresser mirror, that's enough.”
Stanley still tied the bracelet, and patted Renly's chest with a smile, "I like this gift very much. I am already sixty-five years old, and some blessings are very important to me." This made Lanly. Li and Neil both laughed, "But you know, I like another gift more than this gift..”
Renly was stunned for a moment, and then he saw Stanley's gaze heading towards the stage. The jazz diva just now had finished her performance, "This was the last performance tonight, but I think tonight is a... Good time for an encore.”
Renly pursed his lips and chuckled, and spread his hands helplessly, "So, my employment starts tonight?？”
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