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Jeff Robinoff and Brad Pitt chatted and laughed happily, exuding a general style from the inside out, creating a scene of their own in the noisy and crazy party..
This is the first time Renly has come into contact with the top decision-makers of the six major Hollywood film companies in the two years since he arrived in New York. The leading actor position in "Edge of Tomorrow" has become the bridge for Renly to face off against such a big boss for the first time. It's different. But it still doesn't mean anything. It's just an audition opportunity. There are hundreds of audition opportunities every day in Hollywood. Among them, there is no one who stands out..
Jeff and Brad stood aside so easily, like magnets, naturally attracting curious eyes; what's more, they were not the only highlights, the people standing next to them were also familiar faces.：
One is David-Ayer, who came to prominence with the script of "Training Day" and later became well-known as the director of "Suicide Squad". But few people know that David is actually the director of "The Fast and the Furious" One of the screenwriters of the first part of the series.
One is Michael Fassbender, who came to prominence with "Inglorious Basterds". This year, he contributed works such as "Shame", "A Dangerous Method", and "X-Men: First Class". If it weren't for "Fast and Furious", The summer box office of "/情5" is so amazing that I'm afraid the title of "most watched actor" this year will fall on him..
There is also Jessica Chastain. In 2011 alone, Jessica had seven movies released, two of which were with Brad, and she can be called the model worker of the year..
This small group just stood casually in the open space between two beach chairs. It seemed that they just met accidentally and stopped to chat. However, there were endless figures coming and going around, and it was very lively. A small group The corner always maintains the size of a small group of people, forming a world of its own in the carnival party. Others just pass by and stay, but they are unable to stop and seem unable to integrate into their small group..
However, Renly cannot be a "passer-by". He must stop, talk to Jeff, and if necessary, even defeat Brad. Only in this way can he win the role. Just think in his mind Just thinking about it makes my scalp numb..
Not to mention newcomers, even second- and third-tier actors who have been in the industry for many years may not be willing to take this risk. Many people will choose to wait and see, wait for Jeff and Brad to finish talking, and then look for opportunities to jump in and complete the audition. It seems much easier; but Renly knows that this is the rule of Vanity Fair. Even if you avoid today, you cannot avoid tomorrow..
So, Renly chose to take the initiative.
Paul walked beside Renly, feeling a little uneasy. Although he had been working in Hollywood for more than ten years, he really didn't attend many occasions like this. However, the protagonist today was Renly, not him. He had to be a good person. Compared to Renly, he should have more experience in the job of leading the way, so he can't be nervous..
Thinking of this, Paul opened his shoulders slightly, calmed down his panic, and thought in his mind: He had heard that Brad was also interested in sports cars before. He vaguely remembered interviewing him in a magazine, but what about Brad? What brand or model do you like, but suddenly I can’t remember it?.
Just as he was thinking about it, he had already arrived at a distance of less than twenty meters..
However, Paul and Renly did not rush in directly and interrupt other people's conversations. This was a very rude behavior. Of course, people with strong personalities or people in high positions can choose to follow their own pace and method, directly interrupting the conversation; but for others, how to choose the moment to enter the conversation is a profound social science. Especially the nobles, even the earl, will not simply and rudely interrupt other people's conversations. , this is still part of self-cultivation.
In addition to the two of them, there were three or four people standing outside the circle, holding champagne in their hands and chatting in low voices. They looked calm, but in fact, their peripheral vision was directed towards Jeff. Floating over with Brad, the intention is self-evident.
Under such circumstances, Paul and Renly seemed a bit abrupt with their empty hands. Paul regretted a little. He should have asked for a glass of champagne or whiskey just now. Even if he didn't drink it, it could act as a shield or medium in such an occasion. Effect. Paul raised his head and looked for the waiter..
“What's wrong? "Renly also noticed Paul's turning head and asked..
Paul lowered his voice to avoid disturbing the conversation between Jeff and Brad. "Champagne." It was a simple word that conveyed the meaning. Then Paul saw the waiter not far away and raised his hand to signal. A bunny girl with bunny ears and a bunny tail on the back of her bikini walked over with a smile..
At this time, a burst of laughter just sounded in the ears. Jeff was expressing his gentlemanly etiquette and said to Jessica, "I just finished drinking my whiskey. I need another glass. Where's the lady?"？”
The thoughts in Renly's mind changed, he raised his voice slightly, and said to Paul with a smile, "If I were you, I would not choose champagne or whiskey..”
“Why? "Paul was stunned and didn't understand. At this moment, the bunny girl had already arrived. Renly took Paul's place and said to the bunny girl, "Hello, can you give me two glasses of rum, please?？”
There was champagne on the bunny girl's tray, but she didn't mind at all and nodded with a smile, "Of course there's no problem..”
“This is not the right time to drink whiskey. No one would choose to taste whiskey at afternoon tea. Even the best single malt whiskey cannot be tasted at three o'clock in the afternoon due to changes in temperature, sunlight and our own taste. It brings out the most wonderful flavor of whiskey." Renly nodded politely to the bunny girl, then looked away and explained to Paul..
Paul's reaction was half a beat slow, but he immediately noticed: Renly's voice was slightly louder than usual, not obvious, but it was indeed raised a bit; the conversation between Brad and Jeff next to him happened to pause. A blank spot, their peripheral vision followed the instinctive response of hearing..
Although Paul didn't know how this gap was created, he was able to complete the coordination with Renly, "Then what should we drink? Don't tell me it's afternoon tea, Jesus Christ, I'm not British, this is a party Time." Paul's reaction was a little over the top, but in the frantic party atmosphere around him, it didn't seem out of place. Instead, it attracted the attention of a small circle of people around him..
“If possible, absinthe is the best choice. Rimbaud once said: The wise pilgrim makes the earth gush with green wine springs; Hemingway even used absinthe as raw material to prepare a drink called "Death in the Afternoon" 'The cocktail, of course, is now known as Hemingway Champagne.”
Renly's conversation was elegant and calm, and the poems and allusions he picked up at his fingertips fermented a faint fragrance in his pure London accent, making people listen involuntarily..
“But, we are at a party now, not a bistro in Paris. So, rum is the best choice." Renly raised the corner of his mouth slightly and paused for a moment. The noise around the swimming pool was still endless, but with He was the center of a small circle, but no one spoke. It seemed that everyone was waiting for the next step..
Renly was neither complacent nor obedient. With just a breath of time difference, he continued, "Really good rum needs to be tasted twice. The first time, you can swallow it quickly and feel the smoothness of the alcohol." The irritation that passes through the mouth and throat is like a brush, sharp and rough; then let the alcohol pause on the tip of the tongue for the second time, just like the dance steps of a ballerina, light and soft, it belongs to rum The special fragrance will be released bit by bit, slowly filling the nasal cavity, and after sliding down the throat, it will be warm and smooth. In the next five to thirty seconds, we can feel the ultimate enjoyment of the opera house.”
Pausing again, Renly could clearly see the anticipation deep in Paul's eyes, "Then what?？”
Renly then said smoothly, "Then, let yourself wander in the golden sunshine and blue swimming pool. A little bit of tipsy comfort will make this afternoon extremely wonderful. If you are willing, you can put on a scarf and let Warm air surrounds the pores and dances.”
This humorous and relaxed tone made everyone chuckle involuntarily..
Renly doesn't like noble parties, but Arthur is a master at hosting noble parties..
Compared with the masquerade of London aristocrats' intrigues and hidden knives, Hollywood parties can only be regarded as the primary stage of Vanity Fair - the so-called "primary" here is not the difference in means and strategies, but the relationship between people. Hollywood It is far less intricate and complex than the London aristocracy..
Here, interests are paramount, simple and crude; but for nobles, interests have never been the most important part. Reputation, prestige, bloodline, those nobility that prove that nobles are superior to others are the most important. For the sake of interests, People can go to any lengths; but for family and inheritance, it is beyond imagination.
It is not difficult for Renly to cope with such an occasion..
“Sir, your rum." The bunny girl came back in a blink of an eye, with outstanding efficiency. More importantly, the timing was so precise that it even made people wonder whether Renly saw the bunny girl appearing and consciously chose to end the conversation here. , but no one knows about it except Renly himself.
Renly and Paul each picked up their own rum from the tray. The bunny girl smiled brightly and was about to turn around and leave. Then a voice came from behind, "Wait a moment, can you please give me a glass of rum?" Thank you.”
Turning his head, Renly saw a bright smiling face, Jessica Chastain. She blinked and looked at Renly playfully, but her words were directed at Jeff, Brad and others, " I thought, I must not miss this glass of rum.”
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