Lan Li noticed Ned's gaze. He was not surprised or panicked.

Returning to London's West End, in fact, he was mentally prepared to be a pervasive reporter to dig out the meaning behind the surname "Hall", which is a matter of time, in the modern era where the Internet is so developed, this cannot be an eternal secret.

For Lan Li, he is fearless, and 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 it, and he doesn't want too much public participation in his private life, which was the case before, and 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 best to block the news, "the ugliness of the family must not be publicized".

Therefore, Ned's gaze is not a threat to Lan Li, but to the Hall family.

The so-called surname secret has never been a secret in London, the difference is only whether there is a heart or not.

Lan Li smiled a friendly smile at Ned, nodded openly, and returned to his seat. He has no secrets to hide, and naturally he doesn't need to be nervous and flustered. As for whether Ned will be able to dig up the news, that's not what he's concerned about.

Lan Li admits that the act of sending the invitation letter is a little childish.

As if he was gambling, but also as if showing off, he wanted to tell them that he was standing on the stage of the West End with his strength, he wanted to tell them that his performance was enough to stand the test of the West End, and he wanted to tell them that his persistence paid off after all.

Perhaps, deep down, the impact of George and Elizabeth's words was even more profound than imagined. Even if it is recognized at the Berlin Film Festival and the Oscars, even if his career is booming, he still craves recognition from George and Elizabeth - or, simply, from his family.

It's like the Chu Jiashu in the past. Suppressing the inner desire to play, controlling the inner impulse to be free, just hoping for approval and approval from my mother, unconsciously, everything has become a habit and cannot be shaken off.

After being reborn, he tried to get rid of his shackles, tried to chase his dreams, tried to embrace freedom, and came to the present step by step, he didn't need to prove himself to anyone, because he clearly knew his goals and dreams, and the only thing he needed to be responsible for was himself.

However, after all, the truth is just the truth, and it is not easy to implement. Therefore, he sent out the invitation, like an adolescent child, showing off his strength and achievements, looking forward to their praise and support, and eagerly waiting for a recognition with a nervous and expectant mood.

"Perhaps, you are not a genius, but you have become a good actor. ”

Even if it's just one sentence, it's enough, it's worth a thousand words.

He was more nervous than ever before, not only because it was the West End, not only because it was Les Miserables, but also because it was London, and because he was going to be performing in front of his family.

Outside the waiting room, Elph and Arthur were in a mixed mood that was hard to describe, and when he turned to leave, he straightened his back, hiding his loss, and took a strong stride. In this game, there is no winner.

He knew, he knew, that he was too childish. However, the disappointment and confusion in my heart still surged.

Lowering his gaze, hiding the emotions in the depths of his eyes, the focus of his eyes can't help but be a little blurred, slowly blurred, the brain is not thinking, just staying in a certain moment, and then slowly emptying; the noise in the ears is constantly echoing, but there is only an empty echo, unable to capture the detailed fragments, time seems to stop at this moment.

Colorful points of light flickered in his vision, and then a blurred outline of his face gradually became clear, and in the blink of an eye, Lan Li saw Tom Holland in front of him.

The childish face was raised high, looking up at Lan Li from the bottom to the top, unable to hide his emotions at all, looking at Lan Li curiously and worriedly, the sunny shadow seemed to be visible in the sparkling eyes, and the flamboyance and wanton youth were so beautiful.

Lan Li couldn't help but laugh dumbly, "What's wrong?"

Tom Holland felt a penny out of nowhere, clipped it to his fingertips, and stretched out, "A penny, buy your current idea." ”

The sentence that changed the subject was already swirling on the tip of his tongue, but after a pause, Lan Li spread out his palm and motioned for Tom to put the penny in his palm, "I'm thinking, what am I doing my best for today's performance?"

Tom closed his mouth, let out a deep groan, and fell into deep thought, but his lack of experience and immature age limited his imagination, and he could not find the answer at all, so he took it for granted and asked back, "Have you thought of the answer?"

"No, I didn't. Lan Li shook her head slightly.

If all his dreams, all his perseverance, and all his efforts are just to gain the approval of his family, does that mean that his life in the past 22 years, and even the 32 years of his life in the previous life, has lost all its meaning? In his previous life, he achieved nothing and lay on his hospital bed for the rest of his life; in this life, his family has always refused to give him recognition, and he is not even willing to attend the premiere today?

That, what a sad thing.

Tom pondered for a moment, "So, what were you for in the first place?"

In the beginning. Maybe it's to experience the life of an actor, to play the life of different characters, to really live, maybe it's to set up a dream, get rid of all shackles and shackles, and try to have your own life, maybe it's to chase freedom, really live according to your own ideas, and walk out of your own way.

"Just having fun. Lan Li found the answer, the answer hidden deep inside.

It's not for any lofty ideals, it's just to really enjoy life, live down-to-earth, have freedom, have dreams, have goals, have your own soul, and then write your own colorful colors. There are countless people who have dreams, but not everyone has the courage to chase them;

For his own sake. Here's the answer.

Tom smiled brightly and winked playfully, "Well, it should be the same today." I think you really enjoyed the afternoon show. You know what? On and off the stage, you're two very different people, and I like you on the stage. ”

The smile on the corner of his mouth was raised gently, gently. The reason why the heart of a child is rare is because it belongs to children, belongs to youth, and belongs to simplicity; when people begin to grow up, when life begins to be complicated, the bright red and jumping heart of a child gradually loses its original brilliance.

Now, Tom has reawakened that heart.

"You mean, I hate me off the stage?" Lan Li's tail note rose slightly.

"No, no, no, I didn't mean that. Tom suddenly panicked, waved his hand again and again, and denied it with all his body movements, but he was really too anxious, and he couldn't say the words of explanation, so he could only freeze in place, in a hurry, angry with himself, and his face was red.

Everyone else who was interviewing looked at each other, "What's wrong?" asked Michelle Dockery tenderly.

Lan Li chuckled and waved his hand slightly, "It's okay." Just a joke. Lan Li patted Tom on the shoulder and comforted him with a smile, "Don't worry, I know what you mean." ”

Then, he turned to look at Ned, "The interview is almost there, if you still have questions, wait until this week's day off." We must now start enjoying dinner, otherwise we will run out of time for the second half of the meal. ”

Ned nodded briskly, "No problem!" He stood up and shook hands with each of the actors in a friendly manner, before finally it was Lan Li's turn, "Uh, Lan Li, on my day off, in addition to the interview with the crew, I want to make an appointment for an interview with you, can we have a good talk about the upcoming 'Edge of Tomorrow' in the summer season?"

"Okay, why not?" Lan Li readily agreed, which made Ned stunned - in the past two months, how difficult it has been to interview Lan Li, industry insiders can see it, "You give Andy a call, no, Andy should be in New York now, you call Roy and make an appointment for an interview." ”

"No problem! Absolutely!" replied Nedby with an "OK" gesture.

Lan Li politely made an inviting gesture, "I'll escort you to the door." ”

Ned smiled brightly, "No, it's just the doorway, I'm not a lost Little Red Riding Hood." The two men reached the door of the waiting room, exchanged a few more polite words, and then Ned turned and left.

Looking at the gentlemanly and polite Lan Li, I don't know why, Ned resurfaced the two figures just now in his mind.

Back in the standby room, Lan Li saw Tom's anxious, cramped and nervous look, and followed Lan Li step by step, wanting to stop talking, which made Lan Li can't help but stop, "What's wrong?"

"Lan Li, I just want to say, I don't hate you, I really don't. Tom's defense, there is no content at all, and it is the same sentence over and over again. Sure enough, it's still a child.

Lan Li bent down slightly, kept his gaze parallel to Tom, and said solemnly, "I know. ”

Under Lan Li's gaze, Tom was slightly stunned, then nodded slowly, slowly, and his eyes involuntarily began to drift to the side, a little nervous. Then Tom listened to Lan Li say again, "Dinner is ready." There are still two hours left, and the preparations must begin. ”

In order to ensure the quality of the performance, the actors should not eat too much during the meal, and after the meal, they need to rest and adjust the time to allow the brain and muscles to recover. So, the second half of the show is about to begin, and they have to get into the regular preparations.

Tom's spirits suddenly perked up, and he nodded again and again, "No problem!"