The scandal of Renly and Rooney, like a tropical storm, swept across the Côte d'Azur, and in just a few hours, the whole of Cannes was well known, even the main event that was in full swing. The screening of the films exhibited in the competition unit was robbed of the limelight.
But such a sensational and explosive rumor came to an abrupt end, with Rooney staying in the hotel and Renly going to the villa, and it came to an understatement without leaving too many follow-up reverie. Unable to adapt, there was nowhere to put his face in astonishment.
So... what the hell is going on here
Don't talk about reporters and audiences, even Roman Abramovich's first sentence when they meet is, "Where's your girlfriend?"
Renly didn't mind either, and replied with a smile, "Are you sure it's a female companion, not a male companion?"
The spirit of self-joking made Roman laughed heartily, and repeatedly expressed his apology, "Sorry, the whole Cannes is discussing this matter, I don't want to be too out of place, I look forward to being able to use the first-hand information to shock and deter Look at the others and hope I hadn't crossed the line."
"Friends can ask, strangers are forbidden. This is my consistent principle." In just a few words, Renly successfully narrowed the distance between each other.
Roman stepped aside a little and made an invitation gesture with a smile on his face, "Welcome, please allow me to shoulder the responsibility of the master and introduce you."
Roman also arrived in Cannes to attend the festival in person; but Roman's festival was more of a celebrity socializing than the film itself.
Tonight, Roman hosted a party on a private yacht. The guests not only included practitioners in the film industry, but also top people from all walks of life. The colorful guest composition made the whole party full of extraordinary The unique atmosphere of the harbour rises and falls in the night of the port.
If it was just an ordinary invitation, Renly would have politely declined; but this was Roman's party, and Renly nodded in agreement without hesitation.
Originally thought that Roman wanted his friends to see Renly, the previous noble party had more or less a similar meaning; but when Renly actually arrived on the yacht, he unexpectedly discovered that it should be reversed. Roman wants to introduce his friend to Renly.
For example, a former aristocrat from the south of France is now running a private art gallery in Florence, exhibiting obscure but brilliant works throughout the year. The other party's artistic accomplishments are much deeper than Renly's, and Renly thinks Edith should be very fond of making such friends.
Another example is a tycoon from Sicily. His hobby is to collect different types of private yachts. The glory is a thing of the past."
For example, three generations of Chinese from the United States are now living in London. This top interior decorator is studying pottery and porcelain from different cultures, trying to integrate into his interior decoration concept in a way of returning to nature. He had just returned from Bhutan in a dusty way.
These guests, they have their own net worth background, but also have their own professional expertise, each of them enjoys a good reputation in their own field. Although their media exposure cannot be compared to Renly's, their brilliance is fascinated.
Honestly, Renly loves making new friends like this, and outside of movies and books, he's also able to open his eyes to a different perspective on the world.
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In the impression of the general public, Roman's net worth ranks among the top in the world, but his cultural heritage is short-circuited. Even after living in London for many years, he still has not been able to get rid of the mark of "new rich"; In the social circle, it can be found that the Russian billionaire is completing the promotion in his own way.
Perhaps Roman's background, vision and concept are destined to be unable to match the hereditary aristocracy, and he can still firmly occupy a place in the new world.
Of course, the "gangster spirit" in Roman's bones can still be felt inadvertently, just like tonight's party, from the scale to the form, is amazing, but... It's too much, that kind of gesture of exerting too much force Still inadvertently revealing his true thoughts.
Roman didn't mind this, but was able to open his heart to discuss it head-on, "So, what do you think? I used to hold a similar party in London, but those eyes, you know... your eyes, always implying What, like I did something wrong."
Renly chuckled, "I've tried too hard."
He completed the summary in the simplest and most effective way, Roman nodded suddenly, then shook his head, "You old nobles are really difficult to serve. When you can't get the door, you think those outsiders are rude; after you really find the pattern, You also despise the rudeness of the upstarts."
Renly's eyes were full of smiles, "Don't worry, even for the hereditary nobles, they are the same. Sometimes we only have etiquette and dignity, and our pockets are shriveled, and the duck mouth is hard; sometimes we keep up with us. The footsteps of the times, the abandonment of the old glory is full of copper stench."
"Really? I don't know." Roman's eyes were full of curiosity.
Renly pursed his lips, "You should know that the so-called nobles are essentially class, barons, viscounts, earls, etc. What they rely on and expect is the superiority brought by class, whether it is heritage or wealth, in fact, It's all ancillary halos. How could they abandon their essence?"
Roman thought deeply for a moment, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the doll's face was full of curious inquiry, "No wonder those old guys don't like you."
"Cheers," was Renly's response, seemingly celebrating "his unpopularity."
Roman's smile overflowed from the inside out, "Cheers."
Then Roman took the initiative to introduce another special friend to Renly, so that Renly's eyes showed surprise, and his eyes kept shifting back and forth between Roman and the friend, and finally the eyebrows lightly Yi Yang, "Wait, may I ask, is this pre-arranged?"
"It's rare. We were able to ambush Renly successfully. Seeing the panicked expression on Renly's face, it means that our strategy was successful." , seems to be very satisfied with the effect they produced.
Thierry Fumau, chairman of the selection committee of the Cannes Film Festival, is currently the most well-known image spokesperson in Cannes.
Renly and Thierry naturally knew each other. Although they could not be regarded as close friends, they could also be said to be ordinary friends. It was a little surprising that Thierry and Roman were also friends, and... they had a very good relationship—otherwise, Roman would not have at all. It is necessary to introduce so solemnly, because Renly and Thierry have already known each other, and there is obviously more behind the "referral" action that Renly does not know.
Roman seemed to be able to understand Renly's confusion and speculation, and without waiting for Renly to ask, he took the initiative to say, "The film industry is a circle with thresholds, and it's not that easy for a layman to explore the inside story. , there are not many who can truly be called friends."
Then, Roman raised his glass and gestured towards Renly, as if apologizing, but also as a hint, "I'm also looking forward to your sparks."
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Does that also mean that Thierry's presence isn't just for parties
"And burn the private yacht?" Thierry made a not-so-funny joke.
Roman replied solemnly, "Don't worry, we have prepared an escape ship, and there will be no Titanic tragedy."
The bad joke became funny, and Renly and Thierry both smiled.
Then, someone next to him called Romain - as the master, he had to come forward to entertain; but he couldn't tell whether this was the real situation or it was arranged in advance, but no matter what, Roman turned and left, leaving only Thierry and Renly standing. On the side of the ship, a soft and warm sea breeze blows.
"Welcome to Cannes again." Thierry took the initiative to say, "I just arrived here less than 12 hours ago, and two waves have already been created. I really can't imagine if you hadn't been invited to come to Cannes. , what are we missing?"
"Two waves?" Renly asked curiously.
Thierry smiled honestly, "It is rumored that Mr. Roman Abramovich made a special trip to support you, and that's why he came to Cannes from Monte Carlo."
"Oh, it's no wonder that my back always hurts." Renly said lightly—that is to say, the arrow was shot in the back, and those false rumors were slandering Renly.
"Haha." Thierry laughed cheerfully, "but who can blame him? Now the name 'Renly-Hall' has strong influence not only in the United States, but also in Europe. "
"First Berlin, then Venice, and London, we have been waiting for your presence, but we have never been able to wait for any news. Giles even began to wonder if we had offended you by accident, and then Europe appeared here. There's been a lot of speculation; but honestly, we still don't know what happened."
There was no foreshadowing and no brewing, and in the process of laying it out, Thierry threw bombs one by one without warning but seamlessly – Gilles Jacob, the current chairman of the Cannes Film Festival.
It turned out that this was the reason why Thierry found Renly through Roman—in other words, Roman made a special trip to find Thierry, took the initiative to complete the matchmaking for Renly, and went around in circles, it was because of Sisyphus Pictures ? To be more precise, it should be the Don Quixote Channel.
Renly laughed dumbly, "Mr. Fumau, I think there may be a little bit of misunderstanding between us. How do you know that I didn't dare to come in person because of Cannes' detached status?"