On both sides of Sunset Boulevard, which is more than ten kilometers long and connects Los Angeles Highway 101 and Highway 405, there are countless residential areas densely distributed, including manor-style mansions with an area of several acres, and ordinary villas that are closely packed together. This is Beverly Hills, which later became famous all over the world for being home to a large number of Hollywood stars.
Because the end of the year was approaching, Firefly's affairs were inexhaustible. In order to save time, Eric did not go back to Pointe Manor. Even if the road conditions were good, it would take more than an hour to drive from Burbank to Malibu. So after returning from New York, Eric lived in Beverly Hills most of the time.
While he hasn't achieved a grand or dastardly goal of having a golden house anywhere in L.A., there are several places in Beverly Hills.
Opening his eyes, the faint fragrance in the bedroom made Eric take a deep breath. The curtains were drawn tightly, and the light in the bedroom was still a bit dim, but it was already half past seven. After a short period of mist, Eric Sit up quickly, get dressed and wash up.
Hearing the sound, Joanna Pacu, who was making breakfast, turned her head just now, but Eric had already hugged her waist. The girl raised her chin slightly and smiled: "Good morning, Eric."
Eric caressed £, the woman's waist tightly wrapped in a knitted wool skirt, lowered his head and kissed the corner of the woman's lips: "Morning, why don't you wear an apron, the clothes will get dirty."
"Be careful and you'll be fine," the woman said, and patted Eric's strange hand that was moving around her waist: "No, I'm making breakfast, and the newspaper is on the coffee table in the living room. You go You can eat after reading the newspaper for a while."
Eric laughed and was about to continue. But there was a sudden ringing of the bell in the living room. It was his mobile phone that was ringing.
"Early in the morning there is no rest."
Eric complained in a low voice, but walked out of the kitchen to answer the phone. It was Elizabeth calling, informing him to go to Century City to watch the sample of "Dancing with Wolves" in the morning.
After hanging up the phone, Eric did not go to the kitchen to harass the woman who was making breakfast. He opened the roll of newspaper on the coffee table and read it. After Joanna made breakfast, Eric took a copy of the "Los Angeles Times" Walked into the restaurant.
Wait until the woman has finished her breakfast. Sitting down opposite, Eric said: "Joan, Thanksgiving is next month, can you move to Malibu and live with me?"
Joanna Pakula raised her head and said, "I want to go back to Poland in the New Year."
Poland has been in a state of political turmoil these years. Joanna immigrated to the United States almost as a political refugee. After the upheaval in Eastern Europe, the political situation in Poland has barely stabilized since last year, but Eric is still worried: "If you don't Two years from now, it’s still quite chaotic over there.”
Joanna shook her head: "Can't wait any longer, I haven't seen my parents for almost ten years. I received the photo a month ago, and they... are old."
Hearing the deep sadness in the woman's tone. Eric didn't persuade him anymore, ten years was indeed too long for a woman who was alone in a foreign land. Eric suddenly thought of himself, he didn't even know if he was a stranger wandering in a foreign land, let alone when he could go back and have a look.
"Then I'll arrange a few people to accompany you back," Eric said after thinking about it.
Just as Joanna was about to shake her head, Eric said, "Don't refuse, it's useless to refuse, it's settled."
"You're always like this," the woman complained softly, with a flat tone and no anger at all.
At the end of October in Los Angeles, the temperature in the morning had dropped to about ten degrees. After breakfast, Joanna took Eric's coat and watched the man put it on, and then thoughtfully helped him button it, like a gentle wife.
Eric went to the yard and opened the car door. Seeing Joanna's reluctant appearance, he stepped forward and hugged the soft and soft woman in front of him: "Don't be like this, it's because I didn't think carefully, I didn't expect "Tornado "It won't be filmed until next year, or I'll ask your agent to help you choose a film, so that you won't be too bored."
"No, I like such a quiet life very much," Joanna quickly shook her head to defend herself, and then said in a low voice, "Will you come over at night?"
"Of course, I'll be with you until you go back to Poland," Eric replied without pausing.
Finally, the woman's tone was filled with joy: "Then I'll help you make delicious food tonight. I've signed up for a cooking training class during this time."
Eric laughed and joked, "I hope you're not my test subject."
Joanna's villa is less than five kilometers away from Fox's headquarters in Century City. The high-rise buildings in Century City are almost all owned by Fox. Eric drove to the place quickly, parked the car, and Eric Ke walked to an agreed office building.
Just when he was not far from the entrance, a slim figure in a khaki windbreaker ran towards him: "Eric, so you really came here today."
The girl in front of him was Jennifer Connelly. Eric hugged the girl who rushed over in surprise and asked, "Jenny, why are you here?"
Connery took Eric's arm and said with a smile: "The crew of "Fighting the Condor" informed me that some scenes need to be dubbed, so I came here. The director just told me that you will also be here today."
Eric felt a little strange. Although he knew who the director of "Fighting Condor" was, the two had never met. Behind the car, the flash of the camera flashed a few times.
Joanna lives in a closed community with several exits, and Eric pays attention to such things, so he can be sure that the paparazzi did not come from the community where Joanna lives, there is only one It's possible, the paparazzi not far away must be waiting here.
Fox headquarters should be frequented by celebrities, so it makes sense to stay here, but Eric still thinks it's too coincidental.
Pulling Connery into the office building quickly, and carefully looking at the ignorant pretty face of his girl, Eric quickly sorted out the ins and outs of the matter, this silly little vase Apparently taken advantage of.
From some previous phone calls with Connery, Eric already knew that "Fighting Condor" is scheduled for November 16th, less than three weeks from now, and the trailers have already begun to be released on a large scale. Will voice overs be required
"Fighting Condor" has Eric's 30% investment in it. Fox has always wanted Eric to be the producer, so that they can promote under his name. Eric's success in many films , what he gained is not only huge profits, but also word-of-mouth among the audience. Now many movie fans will have a strong interest in this movie as soon as they hear about his movie without too much publicity, so this kind of word-of-mouth The role is like the box office appeal of a star, and it can bring tangible benefits. (To be continued..)