Chapter 15: Contrary to memory

In the spacious study, carefully crafted handmade furniture, gorgeous curtains on windows and European-style decorations create the classical atmosphere of the room just right.

There are a row of tall bookcases against the wall, with many books in it, from literature, philosophy and history to financial business, everything is available.

The bookcase is not locked, and many books can be seen through the glass, so these are not used to decorate the facade.

The top of the study is a large desk. Although there are many objects on it, it is neatly arranged. From this, it can be inferred that the character of the owner of the study is self-disciplined, authoritative, and unquestionable.

Just in the middle of the desk, there is a small bronze statue with dense hair and beard. Below it is carved: Human nature is to pursue personal interests.

This is a famous saying by Adam Smith, the main founder of economics, and the Wealth of Nations, influenced many people later.

However, this bronze statue is not his bust. According to Uncle Anderson, this is a duke from the ancestor of the Cowell family. He was active in the Tudor dynasty and laid a huge foundation for the Cowell family. Moreover, after turning around, he can also be linked to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in terms of blood.

Adrian was funny whenever he thought of this. He couldn't understand why these upper-class guys in the United States, especially the group of people named Wasp, were filled with so many aristocratic complexes. He always wanted to connect himself with the British royal family, as if he would naturally be superior as long as he connected him.

It is understandable that Europeans have aristocratic complex, after all, they have traditions, but Americans...

Well, I also came from the European continent, but I think about it, the United States was still independent with great effort, so I really don’t know if it was a satire or a mockery.

Why did you come in so soon? I thought you would talk to them a little more.Anderson's old-fashioned voice suddenly rang.

I suddenly thought of something, and wanted to find a place to think quietly, so... Adrian made a gesture and wanted to explain, but was interrupted by the other party before he finished speaking: Thinking of something?What else is more important than the current cocktail party?Warren is interested in you, you should seize the opportunity, Ed!

OK, I apologize, uncle.

Adrian shrugged and said in a sincere tone. He had become accustomed to his uncle's way of speaking with a scolding. Generally speaking, he would wander for a while at this time, and wait for him to finish what he wanted to say.

So, even though Anderson was still nagging about all the things related to Warren Buffett at the previous cocktail party, Adrian didn't listen to a single word.

He came to New York to see his uncle and aunt just to express his feelings. Before he had in-depth exchanges with people like Buffett, it should be Cloud's business. He just needs to leave a good impression with them.

Soon, a uncle's words pulled him back from the sacred tour: You are too close to the Jews, Ed.

You know, uncle, that's Hollywood.Adrian said slowly.

I understand, but you have to notice this.Anderson frowned and said, "It's not a good thing to be too close to those people, you have to understand what you are doing."

Yes, uncle.

Adrian nodded, and despite such an answer, a burst of disdain in his heart. For the pure Wasp, it was almost natural to not deal with the Jews, just as they like to pursue aristocratic blood.

Adrian knew this very well, but never took it to heart.

There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. This is what the British Prime Minister Parmeston of the 19th century said not Churchill. He just condensed the following sentence. It does not apply to human individuals, but is very suitable between countries and large groups, so there is no need to worry too much.

Of course, it is still appropriate to remind Claude to pay attention.

If only Victor could be like you.Anderson suddenly sighed like this.

Victor will understand sooner or later, uncle.

Adrian said against his will, and at the same time, he sighed secretly for his cousin in his heart. He dared to bet that his uncle said a lot in front of Victor, look at your cousin and the like.

No matter where, in which country, or in which era, parents who talk about other people's children are always indispensable.

They always think that this can better motivate their children to move forward, but they don’t understand that what children want most is affirmation from their parents. It’s no wonder that Victor will become a powerful force with his father.

Of course, this is Uncle Anderson's family matter, and he doesn't need to get involved, just say a few words.

Although Adrian and Victor have a very average relationship, he believes Victor will not be jealous of him.

Then I will say goodbye, uncle, I am very happy to see you.Adrian said and stood up.

Going to leave so soon?Anderson frowned, what are you busy with?Making a movie again?

Well...yes, a very interesting movie that has been throughout the forty-year history of the United States.

Adrian explained, as soon as he finished speaking, his uncle began to continue criticizing: I think you should focus on the management of the company, not on the production of the film. Although you have won a lot of honors,...

Maybe no one can stand this way of caring, right?

Adrian complained in this way after coming to the street.

But he quickly left it behind. No matter what, his uncle helped him a lot. He liked it so that he could do it.

Go to Long Island.

He sat in the car driving, Adrian told the driver this way, and when he turned around, he realized that although Charlize had come to New York with him, he was not around at this moment.

It's really about being unable to live without her.

Adrian said half-deprecatingly, then noticed the briefcase left in the car. After opening it and checking it, he smiled and shook his head, then looked out the window.

He came to New York not for the filming of Forrest Gump. The whole movie was basically almost completed. All that was left was the anti-war demonstrations in the reflection pool under the Washington Monument, as well as various outdoor scenes in Washington, so if he was really busy with filming, he shouldn't have appeared here.

However, since Adrian has come to New York, he naturally has something to do, such as visiting his uncle and aunt, and handling some private matters.

Then he had to go to London. Apart from not seeing Emma for a long time, a very important thing has already come to an end, and it is time to put it into control.

The car stopped on the street. Adrian got out of the car with his briefcase, walked through the fence of the two-story villa and came to the door and rang the doorbell.

Hi Ed, I'm so happy to see you.Xie Li, who opened the door, immediately gave him a hug, then turned her head and shouted in and said: Hey, Nada, see who is coming.

Ed?The petite Natalie immediately came out of the inner room and looked at Adrian at the door with a surprise look.

Adrian smiled and waved to say hello to her and said nothing, which was another thing he had come to New York, and came to invite Natalie to play a role in person.

As for why you take the job of your subordinates, it goes without saying.

I like this script, Ed, it's pretty good.After simply reading the script, Evner showed a satisfied expression.

Thanks, glad you liked it.Adrian, holding the cup, nodded with a smile and then looked at Natalie.

After a few months, Natalie grew a few inches taller, and her hair was no longer the bob she had when filming "This Killer Not Too Cold". It was as long and slightly curved as she first met, which made her a little more graceful. Her round face had begun to turn sharp, but her eyes were still so bright.

But she seemed a little depressed at this time, especially after reading the script, although Natalie hid very well, when Adrian asked, she kept smiling and said it was good, but she did not escape his eyes.

So, are you willing to agree?Adrian looked at her and showed a meaningful smile.

Well... Natalie opened her mouth, and from her expression, she seemed to want to refuse, but after touching Adrian's eyes, she swallowed it back, and hesitated for a moment before saying: I need time to think about it.

Can you give us a few minutes, Evner?Adrian smiled and looked at the girl's father.

Oh, of course.Efner nodded, got up and pulled his wife to sit in the distance, giving up the living room to the two of them.

You thought you could convince them.After they left, before Adrian could speak, Natalie complained first, and the anger between her eyebrows was no longer hidden.

Unfortunately, Nada, I agree with your parents on this.Adrian whispered after spreading his hands.

Why?

Natalie frowned, do you think I can't interpret this role?Or do you think about this issue from other aspects like your parents?Matilda is only 12 years old, isn’t she?

Adrian raised his eyebrows, but did not bother with the topic: Nada, do you like acting in movies?

certainly.Although he didn't understand why he asked this question, Natalie replied in one go.

So, what do you think of yourself acting in a movie?I mean, are you planning to take on roles entirely based on your interests, or are you planning to treat them as your own career?Adrian continued to ask.

Natalie did not answer directly this time, but savored for a while, a smile streaked across her face, and then looked at her parents talking in the distance before giving the answer: I want to treat it as a career.

Then rejection is the best way to do it.

Adrian said immediately, then raised his hand to stop the girl's argument: Listen to me, Nada, I know you like this book very much, and I also believe that you will definitely play this role well!

You are a tempting Lolita in your own right.

He said so softly in his heart, and the expression on his face was still serious: But, she will ruin your future, Nada.This is not alarmist, you should know the huge sensation that this novel caused when it was published, and I believe Sandy once told you that Adrian Lynn is facing a lot of moral accusations now, and if you do play Lolita, you will face the same accusation.

But... Natalie hesitated and argued unconvincedly: You handled it so carefully in "This Killer Not Too Cold", but have you been criticized?Besides, there are many outstanding actors who are controversial.

This is completely different from "This Killer Not Too Cold". You have also said that I handled it very carefully and ended with these feelings. What's more, the movie is more interesting than this, so there are very few criticisms.

Adrian patiently explained that as for another question, indeed, many outstanding actors are also controversial, but few are controversial in this regard at your age, do you understand?This society won't like girls of your age to play that kind of role, so if you really take over the role of Lolita, you may be able to continue acting in movies in the future, but you have completely lost the chance to be a top-notch actor. It's right for your parents to ask Sandy to reject the guy with the same name as me.

Although Natalie returned to New York and never went to Los Angeles after the release of "This Killer Not Too Cold", Adrian always kept correspondence with her and occasionally made phone calls, playing the role of a listener very well. Therefore, she is more familiar with her current situation and is even clearer than her parents in some aspects.

Because of Adrian, Natalie is now more famous than he remembers at the same time, so naturally countless films came and there were all kinds of them.

Even though his version of "This Killer Not Too Cold" deals with the plot and downplays certain ambiguous plots, the accusations are still inevitable. There is no shortage of guys who regard themselves as guardians, and many of them are targeted at Natalie himself.

Therefore, Natalie's parents began to choose scripts for their daughter more carefully, and overly mature characters would be excluded. Movies like "Lolita" that are still considered pornographic novels in the eyes of conservatives are not even considered.

However, what surprised Adrian was that Natalie herself wanted to play the role.

I think I can grasp the right measure of this role. I don’t understand why my parents are opposed. Don’t I know how to protect myself?I'm already a big girl, do you have any good suggestions, Ed?

This is a passage from Natalie in her letter, which can be confirmed that she really wants to take over the role of Lolita, and she also implicitly expressed that she hopes Adrian can help.

Recalling the way she accidentally blurted out when she liked the novel "Lolita", Adrian sighed again that the media could not believe all the words. Natalie in her memory would reject this role, and most of the time she did this at the request of her parents.

So he took this opportunity to come to Natalie's house in New York, not to persuade Evner and Shelley and even if Shelley might agree, the conservative Evner would not allow it, but to persuade Natalie. Just as he said just now, if she really takes on this role, she will inevitably be rejected by mainstream society and will definitely not have a chance with first-class actors. This is not an exaggeration. How many people in their previous life knew that there were any commendable works for the female star in the 1997 version of "Lolita"?

However, this is also a good opportunity, so Adrian prepared a script early on.

Do you think the character of this script is not challenging, Nada?Looking at the contemplative girl, Adrian suddenly asked, "Do you think the role of a girl in this single-parent family is very simple?"

Looking at the script on the coffee table, Natalie shook her head: Not necessarily, but...I just...

She made a gesture, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and a little aggrieved, biting her lip, looking like I was still pity.

A great actor will eventually have to be brave enough to try different roles. Matilda and Lolita are actually consistent in some ways. You have portrayed her well. I bet this she will become a classic role in a few years, so there is no need to play similar roles anymore.

Adrian's tone is hidden in his tone, and Emmy, this lonely girl who has to live in a car accident and a somewhat strange father is worthy of your creation.

The movie he prepared for her is called "Flying with You", which is a very warm, environmentally friendly and interesting movie. It tells the story of a girl named Amy who lost her mother in a car accident and was brought back to her farm in Canada by her divorced father.

At first, Amy, who didn't know how to get along with her father, was very uncomfortable. Until one day, she accidentally found a nest of wild geese eggs on the farm. She made her own hatching equipment and gave birth to these wild geese smoothly, and she also became the mother of wild geese.

Amy likes these wild geese very much, but officials who protect wild animals told her that raising wild geese is illegal unless they have wings.

So Emmy found a way to get them back south, but the question is, what should we do if they have never flew?

My father, who had been a pilot, came up with a solution. He sold his homemade lunar module and bought a small plane, allowing the small plane to act as a mother of geese and take the wild geese to fly south.

The father and daughter experienced many challenges, accidentally entered the air force base, encountered heavy fog, and almost crashed, etc. They finally sent the wild geese back to the southern part of the United States. After such a magical journey, Amy's heart finally completely accommodated her father.

In short, this is a warm and beautiful movie about family affection, without anything out of the ordinary, so Evner praised it as a good script before.

Listen to me, Nada.Seeing that the girl was still a little conflicted, Adrian suddenly held her hands. Although Natalie was shocked, she did not break away.

I like you very much, Nada.

Adrian looked at her eyes and said seriously, "Remember what I said, you are the most talented girl I have ever met, you are very smart and excellent, so why limit yourself to a certain type of character?"Give full play to your talent and you will surely become one of the best actors!

After staring at Adrian blankly for a while, Natalie shrugged: You are really good at talking, Ed.

As she suddenly thought of something, her face became a little weird and embarrassed. After a flash of blush, she suddenly pulled her hand back and threw the sentence down. I went to tell my parents and then got up and ran away.