Obviously, Matthew doesn't like the Beckhams.
But Renly wasn't surprised at all. Strictly speaking, Matthew doesn't like most... human beings - as a lawyer, he has seen too much ugliness and evil, too many means of using order and law for personal gain, and too much depravity and filth of human nature Dirty, coupled with the elective philosophy in high school, Matthew is a pessimist, and it is difficult for him to look at the tragedies in real life with a positive attitude.
Renly couldn't blame Matthew. In fact, that's why Matthew became a lawyer. Renly likes Matthew like this, and he hopes Matthew can continue to stick to his heart.
At this time, feeling the calmness in the depths of Matthew's eyes, the smile at the corner of Lan Kai's mouth bloomed, and he looked at the Beckhams naturally and calmly, "Renly, please call me Renly. Well, after all, I live in Hollywood, and there's no way I can ask them to obey British rules, right, Mr. Beckham, Mrs. Beckham?"
The Beckhams have both lived in Los Angeles for a long time, and their careers are tied to America, and that humour permeates when Renly addresses them by honorific titles—something very few in America do. It's too formal to call them that, especially in Los Angeles, where freedom and spontaneity are prized.
"Maybe they should set a title for the EGOT winners, like a royal knight." Victoria smiled brightly and said, "At least you have earned the respect of the professionals, then , you should also win the corresponding reward."
It can be noticed from the content of the words that Victoria is still in a tense state, the smile cannot reach the bottom of her eyes, and the content of the words is still flattering - more importantly, the words reveal her insistence on the title of "Sir". Nian, David could not be promoted to the level of the Royal Family Medal. This should be a piece of heart disease of the Beckhams, and they have even reached the level of obsession. Even unintentional, it is still unavoidable.
Renly could sense the gaze projected by Matthew, which obviously couldn't escape Matthew's sense of smell.
Renly didn't care, and greeted Victoria's eyes with a smile, "I don't think they have such a consciousness, even a doctor can't be called a doctor, as if these have no meaning to them, so the United States is the United States, It's another piece of land after all."
"Haha." Both David and Victoria laughed.
Leaving aside the honors of the royal family for the time being, in the European social and cultural system, the title is a very important thing. "Miss", "Ms." and "Mrs." can never go wrong. It also exists objectively, giving high-level intellectuals a corresponding status; but in the United States, related situations also exist, but they have not been truly recognized, and social culture has not been given attention.
The most simple and intuitive example, when buying air tickets or train tickets in Europe, there is "Doctor" in the title option column, and occasionally, you can even get additional discounts; Wimbledon is the only one that still retains " "Mr.", "Ms.", "Mrs." and other different titles plus surnames, while other competitions are directly called by their surnames, omitting the "trivial" prefix.
Renly's little joke immediately won over the Beckhams.
"Today's auction is really exciting. I tried to snap up guitars and sheet music, but unfortunately, I was not able to become the final owner." Thanks to Renly's teasing, David's mood relaxed a little. Speaking also seemed more comfortable, and took the initiative to speak.
In the early years, when David and Victoria were in love, Victoria began to transform David one after another, starting from hair to styling and other aspects inside and out, including a small detail, that is David's voice.
If there is an obvious flaw in the "heartbeat" David Beckham, it is that his voice is slightly flat and slightly sandy, and occasionally a little sharp, which does not conform to the image of a mature and attractive man. Voice, this made Victoria very dissatisfied, but other parts can be modified, but there is no way for the voice; therefore, Victoria came up with a solution, trying to make David not talk, but show a smile, even in media interviews, Respond as concisely and clearly as possible.
All in all, Victoria re-created a plan for David inside and out, and the final result also proved that Victoria is smart and wise.
Such a "ban/order" was not lifted until David was truly famous all over the world, but David still kept his habit and rarely attended talk shows or talk shows to avoid revealing himself; only when he was nervous or excited , will be revealed inadvertently.
Obviously, high-class parties are also "forbidden/ordered" occasions. In front of the real aristocrats and elites, David does not want to reveal the details, and often talks more cautiously; but Renly's spring-like smile makes David relaxed. Be vigilant, the long sentence just jumped out.
Because Renly noticed that Victoria's right hand on David's waist made a small movement. Although it was hidden, it was still captured. He then recalled this small detail, and the smile on his face could not help but light up. "Understandably, I tried to snap up the Victoria-designed heels too, but sadly it didn't work out. I'm starting to wonder if I'll regret it when I turn around and leave."
"Wow!" Victoria's expression brightened, "I've heard that before, Renly... Mr. Renly has his own unique insights into fashion, and it's definitely my honor to be recognized. Unfortunately, I don't Design menswear, otherwise we should be able to have a common thread."
A few simple words can taste many details:
First of all, in the English context, "Sir" comes first. Victoria can see from the use of the title that she still hasn't relaxed.
Secondly, in the follow-up discourse, the core of the whole discourse is "self", and the starting point and destination are Victoria herself, which is her comfort zone.
In many cases, words and deeds are the best mirrors, which can reflect too many things, and they are unintended and uncontrollable. Therefore, the headline elements of aristocratic social interaction are: observation, careful observation, as long as you calm down and observe carefully, you will be able to gain something.
"But you designed David, and that's a perfect piece of work." Renly's response was always just right, with a little humor, a little banter, and a little wit, and since Victoria wanted to start a conversation with herself at the core, Renly was also happy to talk about it. Shift the focus away from yourself, win-win.
Sure enough, both David and Victoria laughed.
The Beckhams paused for a while, and finally Victoria came to speak, "Just now, you auctioned off two paintings. Besides music and performance, are you also interested in painting?"
"A hobby." Renly didn't talk much about himself, but then threw the topic back, "Looks like you're also interested in painting in your spare time? I mean, outside of fashion? "
"Primary stage." Victoria's eyebrows became cheerful.
"You didn't go to see that art exhibition last time, and you still remember it when you got home." David took the initiative to "break the news", and then said to Renly, "You should have an in-depth talk with her, she always feels that I have nothing in common with me. , but I don't feel it, and it's not my fault, is it?"
Victoria noticed Renly's gaze and took the initiative to explain, "We went to an art exhibition together, and he didn't pay attention the whole time, as if he had drifted out of the universe, and then I was very lonely, standing there alone admiring, When I got home, the inspiration from the exhibition came out, and I tried to discuss it with him, but he had no idea what was going on there, and I didn’t know what to do.”
"Sword Comes"
"The point is that you like it." Renly said with a smile, he could sense that Matthew's vision was projected again from the corner of his eyes, and the subtext seemed to say:
"Look, I told you so. They're the center of the conversation from start to finish, and it doesn't make any sense to talk like that."
But Renly didn't mind, in fact, he totally understood.
If the conversation is centered on Renly, the Beckhams are very worried that they will not be able to keep up with the rhythm and accidentally expose their own details, which would be shameful; on the other hand, they can take the initiative to bring up those Topics, those that "seem to fit Renly's level and Renly would be interested", so you can't go wrong.
It's also a conversation skill, and a very clever one—provided they can use it properly.
It is a pity that the content of their discussions is really in the initial stage, and even if they try their best, they still can't make up the gap in the background. Of course, today is a charity auction, not a private banquet for nobles, so the content of the conversation is relatively light and simple, and it doesn't matter.
Renly was always patient, but he also knew what Matthew meant—this conversation might have no end in sight, and someone would have to end it early.
"If there is a chance in the future, we can go to the art gallery to appreciate and see if the artistic taste can match." After Victoria finished another conversation, Renly said with a smile, and then said directly without waiting for an answer. Going down, "As for now, I need to say sorry, there is a guest there, I have to go up and say hello, please forgive my rudeness."
Properly advancing and retreating, humble and courteous, Renly's performance makes it impossible to find fault.
Then, David and Victoria followed Renly's line of sight, and they understood immediately. They didn't pursue it, and they didn't have any doubts. They nodded repeatedly to show their understanding.
"Of course, of course," David said.
Victoria was more keen, "...that's the one...?"
Although there is no beginning and no end, the words are alluding to the mysterious No. 43. If it is him, then everything can be explained.
Renly didn't answer, just nodded with a smile, "Please forgive me for leaving." Then, he nodded towards Matthew, and the two walked together, leaving the Beckhams behind.