New York at night always has a special charm, as if the Broadway stage in the 21st century is performing the scene of cancan dance in the 1930s. There is a rotten and decaying temperament blooming on the land of the earth. Even if you know that this is a dark place, even if you know that this is a quagmire of fame and fortune, you are still reluctant to leave, just let yourself go, stay for a while, stay for a while.
The homeless squatting and cursing at the intersection of the street are scolding the obsolescence of the Obama administration's health care system; the men and women waiting at the red light are laughing and laughing, thin suspenders and sexy/sexy fishnet stockings. In the bleak cold wind in March, it was very windy/flowing; not far away, a woman was supporting the Cadillac in the parking space with one hand, vomiting frantically, as if to pour out her internal organs, and her friends two steps away behind They were discussing where they should go to party next; on the sidewalk, the white-collar workers who had just finished their day's work tightened their trench coats and walked quickly through the streets where prosperity and desolation coexist...
It's been a long time, it's really been a long time. From Australia in the southern hemisphere back to North America in the northern hemisphere, the scene in sight seems to have fallen from heaven to hell in an instant, and even Melbourne and Sydney cannot find a moment's resemblance. This made Renly both unfamiliar and familiar.
Not far away, the low-key lemon-yellow neon lights of the pioneer village were submerged in the colorful and colorful nearby. The dark brown wooden gate exudes a vicissitudes of life and ancient charm, and the yellowed newspaper in the display window at the door is still about The "new" news of the 1920s, which seemed out of place with New York's temperament, was oddly integrated with Greenwich Village. That's why old New Yorkers like Woody Allen have always had a soft spot for this area.
Unexpectedly, Renly couldn't help but start to speed up. Although he had only lived in the city for three months, he could smell home. Could it be because of the gloomy weather here? He remembered rainy London
Pushing open the squeaking thick wooden door, the reception room separated by a red curtain appeared in front of you, and a warm breath rushed over her face, "Good evening, welcome to Pioneer Village." The receptionist Janice- The familiar old smoky voice of Janis-Black immediately rang out.
"Good evening, one, is there any room?" Ren Li smiled, and Andy, an old acquaintance standing beside him, showed a surprised expression, and was about to speak, but Ren Li put his finger on his lips, Made a "shush" gesture.
But unfortunately, Renly's trick didn't last long. Janice looked up, and then revealed a big surprise, "Hey, man! You're back!" Janice is fifty-five years old and very plump. , the typical pear-shaped figure of a middle-aged American woman who always liked to sit at the back of the reception desk if she could, but now strode out happily and gave Renly a Big hug, "Jesus Christ, you look like a bum from Australia."
That hearty tease made Renly laugh out loud, and Janice patted Renly on the back, "How long have you been away? I can't remember the time now."
"That's not the point, the point is that I'm back now, isn't it?" Janice nodded in satisfaction at Renly's words. In fact, Renly had only been here for three months, but had been away for more than seven months, and despite this, the imprint he left in this bar is clearly felt as if he never left in general.
The red curtain was lifted, and Renly entered the bar again. Today was Wednesday, and the bar was about half full. On the stage, a female singer sat on a high stool, humming the ecstasy of jazz. "Hey Renly, you're back" "Big actor, you finally showed up, I almost thought you disappeared" "Oh my God, the Aboriginal Australians have put the hostages back"... The regulars who sat listening to the music , Seeing Ren Li's figure, they all greeted each other, and the seven-month period gradually shortened under the footsteps until it disappeared.
When Renly arrived at the bar, Neil Tucson held up a glass of tequila and placed it on the table with a slap. The translucent alcohol spilled down, reflecting the intoxicating color of the bar, "Welcome back. How about it, dare to accept the challenge? Wouldn't it be as stupid and boring as them after arriving in Australia for half a year?"
Renly didn't answer either. He raised his glass, raised it high, turned and gestured towards the bar. The regular customers raised their glasses one after another, while the unfamiliar customers watched this scene with great interest. , the free and cordial atmosphere of the pioneer village was vividly interpreted at this moment, and then Renly put the glass to his lips, drank it, and then flipped the glass upside down on the bar, neatly.
"Good job!" There was applause from the side, and then everyone drank the alcohol in their hands. The jazz actress sitting on the stage couldn't help but cast her gaze towards the bar, witnessing this unexpected scene.
"So, what's up with Steven Spielberg?" Neil asked curiously, without any estrangement or special greeting, let alone they were standing at the bar last night while working and chatting general.
Renly shrugged, "Bastard?" The blunt words made Neil nodded earnestly and said in agreement, "I knew it."
This is of course a joke. Like Tom Hanks, Steven stayed in Australia for about a month and a half, and they discussed with executive producers, directors, screenwriters and videographers almost every day to ensure the filming of the series from a macro perspective. On the right track, even when they come to the set, they're all around behind the monitors, full of energy.
As an actor, Renly has very limited opportunities to contact Steven and Tom who are producers, not to mention opportunities to communicate. This gave Renly an initial understanding of the positions of producers, directors, and actors.
During the conversation, a customer next to him came over and ordered eight beers. Neil immediately turned on the tap next to him and started pouring beer. One after the other, he placed it on the bar table, raised his chin and looked at Renly, "Still waiting. What are you doing, send it to the guests." That appearance is indeed the same as seven months ago, and it has not changed at all.
Renly put the backpack in his hand into the bar—he just got off the plane and didn't go home, he went straight to the bar, "Idiot, when did you see me serving four glasses by four? I'm not a little girl. ." Without any jet lag, Renly returned to his original state.
After all the eight glasses of beer were poured, Renly moved his fingers, then spread his slender fingers, holding four glasses in one hand, firmly grasping all the beer glasses, turning around and holding them up high, "Alcohol warning, Alcohol warning." He shouted and walked over quickly.
After the beer was delivered, Renly said hello to the other waiters in the bar, and when he returned to the bar again, he saw a smiling Stanley Charles from a distance, his kind smile carrying his father. Like warmth, standing in place, waiting for the wanderer to return home. Renly stepped forward quickly and bumped into Stanley's shoulder hard, "Old man, I came here specially for an interview today. I wonder if there is still a shortage of waiters here?"
The filming of "War in the Pacific" is over, and the remuneration will be paid one after another. But Renly knew that this payment was just start-up capital, and that it was a huge expense for the upcoming publicity period, as well as an investment in the future; so, until he found his next job, he still Need to keep going back to the previous life, some things have changed and some things haven't.
"You've been accepted!" Stanley shook his sweet and thick index finger and said with a smile.
Renly couldn't help but smile. Although he and Stanley had a good relationship, Pioneer Village was not a charity. After seven months away, things must have changed a lot. Unexpectedly, just an appearance today, let Renly feel the familiarity and intimacy as always.
Isn't this kind of life ten times, a hundred times more wonderful than the schedule with strict rules to every minute and every second
"By the way." Renly remembered something important. "Neil, give me my backpack." After taking the backpack from Neil's hand, Renly pulled out a large pile of leather woven bags. Bracelets, placed on the bar, "These are the bracelets I learned to weave with the Australian aborigines." Renly shook his right wrist, with a large string of blue, blue, red and red bracelets on it, "Each one is different. Moral." Renly picked from the inside and handed it to Stanley, "This one is a blessing for health."
Stanley took it, "Ah, you're making me look like one of those stallions running on the beach with a surfboard." Renly burst out laughing at that sarcastic remark.
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Neil was even more rude. He chose four or five and tied them directly to his wrist. "My dear, are you using this method to deceive those young and ignorant girls?"
"You know, even without that, I could easily find a girlfriend." Renly's confident answer made Neil choked, then rolled his eyes and decided to ignore the grinning guy in front of him. "Stanley, you don't have to wear them, it's just a blessing, they don't match your suits. You go home and hang them on the mirror on your dresser, and that's enough."
Stanley still tied the bracelet, and patted Renly's chest with a smile, "I like this gift very much. I'm sixty-five years old. Some blessings are very important to me." Li and Neil both laughed, "But you know, I prefer another gift than this one."
Renly was stunned for a while, and then saw Stanley's eyes cast towards the stage, the jazz actress had finished her performance just now, "Just now this was the last performance tonight, but I think tonight is a Good time for an encore."
Renly pursed his lips and chuckled, spreading his hands helplessly, "So, does my hiring start tonight?"