Inside and outside of the room, Renly and Rooney both had their backs against the wall, their hot skin on the cold brick wall, but there was no sign of it calming down at all; calm down, as if you could hear the beating of your heart, It seems to be his own, but it doesn't seem to be, that sound collided, revealing a sense of tranquility and excitement; immersed in his own world, the smile at the corner of his mouth could not help but gently rise.
The noise inside and the noise outside; the warmth inside and the cold outside, two completely different worlds gradually merged on both sides of a wall.
"Rooney!"
A shout interrupted Rooney's thoughts, the vague warmth shattered like a punctured bubble, Rooney shuddered and cast her gaze towards the source of the sound, it was Paul Walker, With a bright smile on his face, he waved at Rooney again and again, and said clearly, "We were discussing 'social networks' just now. Didn't you mention to Renly last time, what happened to Jesse's performance?"
Rooney came back to her senses, sorted out her thoughts secretly, smiled again, and walked up quickly.
Sitting quietly, Renly played with the cigarette in his hand gently, hesitated a few times, tried to light it, but finally chose to give up. Putting the cigarette back into the cigarette case, he raised his eyes and watched the dim lights of New York City quietly go out little by little, just like the end of "Fight Club", the two people who loved each other quietly admired the destruction of the world. of grandeur and grandeur.
New York in the middle of the night is getting colder and colder. The raging cold wind does not have the gentleness and warmth of June at all. The goosebumps are conscientiously awakening the sobriety of the brain.
Consciousness finally returned to his brain, and Renly stood up and returned to the room.
The warmth and excitement came, and the muscles of the body gradually stretched.
The attentive conversation and the party atmosphere of laughter and laughter did not change at all because of Renly's departure and reappearance, but it was not the kind of ignorance or neglect, but the kindness after slowly relaxing. with random. Occasionally someone noticed Renly's presence, but he just raised his glass, raised his hand, and resumed his conversation.
This kind of atmosphere makes one can't help but roam in relaxation.
Renly found Matthew Dunlop chatting with Jake Gyllenhaal on the sofa next to his desk.
Renly sat down next to him, but did not interrupt the conversation between Matthew and Jack, nor did he naturally intervene, but just listened quietly. After a while, Jack was called by Scarlett Johansson and Paul Walker. , and then Renly and Matthew sat there, quietly watching the fiery scene in front of them.
"Chris has been looking for opportunities to try to talk to you, are you sure you don't want to give him a chance?" Matthew's calm words broke the tranquility of the atmosphere, but they were not abrupt at all. There was a hint of ridicule in those calm words. smile.
Following Matthew's line of sight, Renly saw Chris standing next to the bar. He seemed absent-minded, and his eyes were projected in the direction of Renly and Matthew from time to time. It's not easy to ignore.
This was the first private meeting between Renly and Chris after the Oscar night. When they were in Cannes before, there was a lot of media on the scene. They just nodded and didn't communicate much; what's more, on today's occasion, Edith and Arthur were there, and it was the night when Renly made history, which made it all the more special.
"I'm not Arthur, and I won't deliberately create difficulties; but I'm also not Eaton. Taking the initiative to send it to the door is also disrespectful to Edith." Renly said with a smile, and at the same time deliberately smiled at him. Chris nodded, like a kid who was caught, nodding randomly, twitching the corners of his mouth awkwardly, then turned his head quickly, pretending that nothing had happened.
Matthew nodded lightly, "You're already the easiest level in the Hall family."
A meaningful sentence silenced the two of them. But the quiet and warm atmosphere still hasn't changed much, because they all know that Renly is now truly independent, and now the power results within the Hall family are changing little by little, although Renly doesn't care. .
Renly seemed even more calm, and after a moment of silence, he said again, "You are the real planner of today's party." This is not a question, but an affirmation.
Although all the arrows pointed to Edith just now, Renly knew that it was just a joke. Edith's ability was not there, and she didn't like organizing parties, otherwise she wouldn't go to the battlefield alone to interview. ; As for Arthur, he knew that Renly didn't like to work hard and planned a party. Not only would he not be able to please him, but he would have to face Renly's anger. Naturally, he would not take such a risk.
Only Matthew.
A slight smile flashed in Matthew's eyes. He didn't admit it, but he didn't deny it. In fact, this was the best answer.
Matthew has been planning since the Oscars three months ago.
He could feel that Renly was gradually becoming alienated, not the sense of distance of gentleman's etiquette, but the strangeness of looking around but not being able to find someone close. They had known each other for almost a lifetime, and this was the first time Matthew had seen Renly; he could even feel that Renly was drifting away, like a kite in his hand, lost in the wind and returning One day, when the kite string is broken, it will never come back.
So, Matthew prepared the party.
Even though Matthew knew this might offend Renly's wrath, even though Matthew knew that Renly never wanted to trouble his friends, and even less like parties; but there were more important things now, so Matthew unswervingly unfolded the arrangement . EGOT is just an opportunity. Whether or not Renly can make EGOT tonight, the party will be held on time, but the theme and meaning will be different.
Matthew didn't regret it or worry. He had no intention of explaining it at all. He calmly met Renly's gaze, as if he was ready to bear the anger.
Renly stared at Matthew quietly, expressionless, unable to ponder, but at the end of the silence, a smile crept up between his eyebrows, "You know I won't be angry."
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"No, I don't know," Matthew said with a smile. "No one can guess what you're thinking. That's why George and Elizabeth are so afraid of you."
Fear.
Matthew's choice of adjectives is really interesting.
Renly chuckled, "But you see through." Otherwise the party wouldn't exist. "To be honest, should I start early now?"
This is a stalk within the aristocracy. If a person is seen through by others, it is very dangerous. You must start to be strong first, either to distance yourself or to solve it, otherwise you will easily fall into the dilemma of "people are the knife and I am the fish". This is very scary for nobles. Just like those servants or eunuchs who know the secrets of the emperor.
Matthew spread his hands and said calmly, "It's too late. All the evidence has been backed up, you should know about me, I'm an excellent lawyer." That calm tone revealed a little smugness and pride.
Renly didn't refute, he was silent for a moment, the smile in his eyes slowly overflowed like this, "Thank you." Sincerely.
Matthew's expression still didn't change much, he just said calmly, "I have made a list of the remuneration, and I will send it to you tomorrow."
Renly laughed dumbly, and the smile crept up the corner of his mouth.
"Come on." Matthew said suddenly.
Looking along the line of sight, you can see Chris with a smile on his face, but because the smile is really too exaggerated and too bright, it shows his tricks.
Renly pursed his lips lightly, "It's too slow. I thought he was a decisive character. The first time I appeared, he should have taken the initiative to meet me. I didn't expect to be so indecisive. Sure enough, industry rumors It's not very accurate."
"He hesitated to play 'Captain America' several times before, which shows that he is a person who can be persuaded." Matthew also made a calm judgment. Not only did he not persuade, but he was still beside him. He continued to fan the flames, looking like he was afraid that the world would not be chaotic, but Matthew had no intention of targeting Chris. At this moment, his identity was Renly's friend, and Renly's position was his position, it was that simple.
Renly made no apparent movement, but with a swipe out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Edith across the room, "I think, compared to him, that's the real thing. God, I never Knowing that she can be so sad and worrying about gains and losses, God, I almost don't know her."
Edith, who is always cool and cool, is absent-mindedly holding the champagne in her hand. There is not much abnormality on the outside, but it is not difficult for Renly and Matthew to capture her true thoughts. It was because of familiarity, but also because Edith was really agitated and annoyed today, and her emotions were not adequately concealed.
It could be felt that Edith's vision was always drifting from the corner of her eyes, and she did not rush forward.
Because she also knew that Renly was the easiest and most enlightened part of the Hall family, not only because Renly was a member of Hollywood, but also because Renly never followed the so-called framework and discipline. If even Renly can't get through, then there is no hope for her and Chris's future, and George and Elizabeth can eat him alive. Chris needs to face Renly on his own.
But on the other hand, Renly is precisely the most difficult level for the Hall family, because he is unshakable, his firmness and determination, even George and Elizabeth are afraid of three points. If Renly had some scruples in the past, more or less longing for the approval of the family in his heart; then now this last scruple has disappeared, and it disappeared completely with the banquet of the Earl of Oxford that night.
So, Edith does have some anxiety.