The Greatest Showman (Big Play Bone)
Chapter 935: Childishness
Renly noticed Ned's gaze. He was not surprised at all, nor panicked at all.
When he returned to the West End of London, he was actually mentally prepared. The pervasive reporters unearthed the meaning behind the surname "Hall". It will be sooner or later. In the modern Internet so developed, this cannot be an eternal secret.
For Lan Li, he is fearless. The reason why he is reluctant to talk about it in the interview is because he is an actor and his family background has nothing to do with him. Regarding his private life, he does not want too much public participation. Among them, it was the same in the past and it will be the same in the future, he will not take the initiative to talk about it.
But for the Hall family, they must do their utmost to block the news, "family ugliness should not be exposed."
Therefore, Ned's sight is not a threat to Renly, but to the Hall family.
The so-called secret of surnames has never been a secret in London. The only difference lies in whether it is intentional.
So Lan Li showed a friendly smile at Ned, nodded frankly, and then returned to his seat. He has no secrets to hide, and naturally he does not need to be nervous and flustered. As for whether Ned can dig out news, that is not what he cares about.
Lan Li admitted that the act of sending the invitation letter was a bit childish.
He seemed to be angry, and he seemed to be showing off. He wanted to tell them that he was standing on the stage in the West End of London by virtue of his strength; he wanted to tell them that his performance was enough to withstand the test of the West End of London; he wanted to Tell them that his persistence has finally paid off.
Perhaps, deep down, the impact of George and Elizabeth's words is more profound than imagined. Even with the recognition of the Berlin Film Festival and the Oscars, even if the career curve is booming, he still yearns for the recognition from George and Elizabeth—or simply from his family.
It's like the old Chu Jiashu. Suppressing the inner thoughts of wanting to play, controlling the inner urge to desire freedom, just hoping to get the recognition and approval from the mother, unknowingly, everything has become a habit and cannot be shaken off.
After rebirth, he tried to get rid of the shackles, tried to chase dreams, tried to embrace freedom, and came to the present one step at a time. He didn't need to prove himself to anyone, because he clearly knew his goals and dreams, and the only thing he was responsible for. It's me.
However, the truth is only the truth after all, and implementation is not easy. Therefore, he sent the invitation letter, like an adolescent child, showing off his strength and achievements, looking forward to their praise and support, holding a nervous and expectant mood, eagerly waiting for a recognition.
"Maybe, you are not a genius, but you have become an excellent actor."
Even if it is just one sentence, it is enough, more than a thousand words.
Today’s performance, he is more nervous than at any moment, not only because this is the West End, not only because this is the "Les Miserable World", but also because this is London, and because he will perform in front of his family; today’s performance, He is more engaged than ever, and almost forgets about it in order to present a more perfect performance.
Outside the waiting room, when I saw Elf and Arthur, his mood was mixed and it was hard to say a word; when he turned to leave, he straightened his waist, concealed his loss, and took a strong step forward. In this game, there is no winner.
He knows, he knows, he is too childish. However, the disappointment and loss in my heart still surged.
He lowered his gaze to hide the emotions deep in his eyes, but the focus of his vision was a little blurred, and slowly dizzy, the brain was not thinking, just staying at a certain moment, and then slowly letting go; the noise in the ears The sound reverberated continuously, but there was only an empty echo, unable to capture the detailed fragments, and time seemed to stop at this moment.
Bright spots of light flickered in the line of sight, and then the outline of a fuzzy face gradually became clear. After blinking his eyes, Lan Li saw Tom Holland in front of him.
The childish face was raised high, looking up at Lan Li from the bottom up, unable to conceal his emotions at all, looking at Lan Li curiously and worriedly, and the flashing eyes seemed to see the shadow of the sun. , Youth publicity and wanton is so beautiful.
Lan Li couldn't help but laughed, "What's the matter?"
Tom Holland didn't know where he fetched a penny, put it on his fingertips, and stretched it out, "A penny, buy your current idea."
The subject-changing sentence was already spinning on the tip of his tongue, but after a pause, Lanly spread out his palm and signaled Tom to put the penny in his palm, "I'm thinking, what am I doing for today's performance? For whom are you doing your best?"
Tom closed his mouth, groaned, and fell into deep thinking, but his lack of experience and immature age limited his imagination and couldn't find the answer at all, so he took it for granted and asked back. "Then do you think of the answer?"
"No, I didn't." Lan Li shook his head slightly.
If all his dreams, all his persistence, and all his efforts are just for the approval of his family, does that mean that his life in the past 22 years, and even the life of the 32 years in his previous life, are all Lost meaning? In his previous life, he did nothing and lay on his hospital bed for the rest of his life; in this life, his family has always refused to give recognition, and today he is not even willing to attend the premiere.
Well, what a sad thing this is.
Tom pondered for a moment, "So, what did you do in the first place?"
at the very beginning. Maybe it’s to experience the life of an actor, perform the lives of different roles, and really live; maybe it’s to set up a dream, get rid of all the shackles and shackles, and try to have your own life; maybe it’s to chase freedom and truly follow your own The idea is alive and walks out a path of its own.
"Just enjoy it." Lan Li found the answer, hiding the answer deep in his heart.
Not for any lofty ideals, but just to truly enjoy life, live down-to-earth, have freedom, have dreams, have goals, have their own soul, and then write their own colorful colors. There are countless people who have dreams, but not everyone has the courage to chase their dreams; and he did it.
For himself. This is the answer.
Tom smiled brightly and blinked playfully, "So, it should be the same today. I think you really enjoy the performance in the afternoon show. Did you know? On and under the stage, You are two completely different people, and I like the one on the stage."
The smile at the corner of the mouth rose gently and gently. The reason why the heart of a child is rare is that it belongs to children, belongs to youth, and belongs to innocence; when people begin to grow up, and when life becomes complicated, the heart of a child who is bright red and jumping gradually loses its original luster.
Now Tom has awakened the heart again.
"You mean, I hate me under the stage?" Lan Li's ending voice rose slightly.
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that." Tom suddenly panicked, waved his hand again and again, and denied it with all the movements of his whole body, but he was too anxious, but he couldn't explain the words, he could only be stunned. , In a hurry, he was angry with himself, his face flushed.
The others who were interviewing all cast their sights, "What's the matter?" Michelle Dockry asked gently.
Lan Li chuckled and waved his hand gently, "It's okay. It's just a joke." Lan Li patted Tom on the shoulder and smiled comfortingly, "Don't worry, I know what you mean."
Then, he turned his head and looked at Ned, "The interview is almost done. If there are any questions, wait until this week's rest day for the interview. We must start having dinner now, otherwise, the preparation time for the second half will be insufficient."
Ned nodded happily, "No problem!" He stood up and shook hands amicably with each of the actors, and finally it was Lan Li’s turn, "Uh, Lan Li, on the rest day, except for the crew’s interviews. Besides, I would like to book an interview with you. Can we talk about the upcoming "Edge of Tomorrow" in the summer file?"
"Okay, why not?" Lan Li readily agreed, but Ned was stunned. In the past two months, interviews with Lan Li have been so difficult, and everyone in the industry can see. "You call Andy. No, Andy should be in New York now. Call Roy and make an appointment for an interview."
"No problem! Absolutely no problem!" Ned made an "OK" gesture and replied repeatedly.
Lan Li politely made an inviting gesture, "I'll **** you to the door."
Ned smiled brilliantly, "No, it's just the door, I'm not the lost Little Red Riding Hood." The two people came to the door of the waiting room and said something polite again, then Ned turned and left.
Looking at the gentleman's polite Lan Li, and don't know why, the two figures just appeared in Ned's mind again.
Back in the waiting room ~lightnovelpub.net~ Lan Li saw Tom's look of anxiety and nervousness, and he followed Lan Li step by step, and stopped talking; this made Lan Li smile and stop. Stepped, "what's the matter?"
"Len Li, I just want to say, I don't hate you, I really don't." Tom's defense had no content at all, and it was the same sentence over and over again. Sure enough, he was still a child.
Lan Li bent down a little, kept his eyes parallel to Tom, and said solemnly, "I know."
Under Lan Li's gaze, Tom was slightly stunned, and then slowly and slowly nodded, his eyes drifting to the side involuntarily, a little nervous. Then Tom heard Lan Li say again, "Prepare dinner. Now there are two hours left, and the preparation must begin."
In order to ensure the quality of the performance, the actors should not eat too much food; and after the meal is over, they need to rest and adjust the time to restore the brain and muscles. Therefore, the second half of the performance is about to begin, and they must enter the routine preparations.
Tom's spirit suddenly lifted up, and he nodded repeatedly, "No problem!"