"It's too late, it's too late. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Lan Li glanced at the clock on the wall of the hall and groaned in pain, his habit of sleeping lazily should really be changed. Although there is no time limit for today's audition, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can arrive at any time throughout the day, but if it weren't for his laziness in the bed, he would have waited in line at this time, who knows if the people queuing for auditions today would fill the entire theater.

At this moment, the mobile phone rang suddenly, and the melodic melody of Bach's a cappella cello suite was mellow and melodious, flowing slowly in the golden sunlight, but for Lan Li, it only made him more and more flustered. Picked up the phone and glanced at it, then threw it directly into the backpack, took the key on the TV table at the door in his hand, and quickly left the room, leaving only a "bang", and the wooden door buzzed and moaned accusatory.

Running downstairs and raising your hand, a yellow taxi quickly pulled up to the side of the road, the only benefit of getting up late was to avoid rush hour. Otherwise, in the big city of New York, there are tens of millions of taxis, but not a single one can be stopped in an emergency.

"Broadway, Sixth Avenue. Lan Li shouted, and then the door was lifted, and the taxi immediately started the engine again.

The mobile phone in the backpack is still thinking tirelessly, and the melody like a river of moonlight is persistently calling for Lan Li's pet/luck. Raising his chin, he briefly brushed his messy hair in the rearview mirror, the short blond-brown slightly curly hair stretched stubbornly and wantonly, and his slender fingers ran through the hair, trying to comb them in the same direction, and then buttoned all the top buttons of his shirt to make sure that there were no flaws in his clothes, which was a sigh of relief.

"Hello, this is Renly-Hall. Picking up the phone, Lan Li said quickly.

"Lan Li, what the hell are you doing! You should know that refusing to answer my phone is a very rude behavior. A dignified, elegant but stern voice came from the other end of the phone.

Lan Li can effortlessly paint a picture of the other person in his mind, a white lace shirt with brown straight-leg suit trousers, a spotless sky-blue blazer, in front of today's "Times", next to the aroma of black tea and desserts.

"Mother, you should know that there is a time difference between us, and I am now at 10:30 in the morning. Lan Li slowed down his speech, not slow and calm, elegant with gentlemanly etiquette, but with a hint of hidden mockery in his words, he fought back.

On the other end of the line was none other than Lan Li's mother, Elizabeth-Hall, who lived in London, across the Atlantic, and owned an art gallery on Piccadilly Street, not far from Smoerset-House.

"Are you telling me that you just got up?" said Elizabeth's voice, raised slightly, with a tone of non-anger and self-sufficiency, "You shouldn't let yourself live like this, you know that. Lan Li pursed his lips, his eyes showed a hint of disapproval, but he had no intention of refuting, they had already argued enough, there was no need to repeat it repeatedly.

Elizabeth also seemed to realize this, took a deep breath, readjusted her emotions, and spoke again, "I know your dream of being an actor, and after much deliberation, your father and I believe that we should give you a chance to show yourself, at least let you prove your talent." So, buy your ticket back to London today, and we've got you covered for a show when 'Hamlet' is back in London's West End next March. ”

"What?" 'Hamlet'?" Lan Li's eyes couldn't help but light up, as one of Shakespeare's four most famous tragedies, this play is naturally famous enough, if you can become a member of the fixed cast, it is definitely a golden opportunity.

However, after the surprise, Lan Li then began to question, since he was a child, his father and mother have never supported his dream of being an actor, and even strongly opposed it, why has he changed his attitude today? He has been in New York for three months, and even if he wants to change, he has missed the opportunity, is there anything special today?

"Are you serious?" Lan Li's brows couldn't help frowning slightly, "Then what's wrong with your professional bias against actors? Aren't you worried that after I become a real actor, there will be no chance to turn back?"

"Are you really ready to make an actor a lifelong career?" Elizabeth's tone seemed a little stiff, even if she didn't deliberately raise it, but the slightest coldness hidden in it was unquestionable, "You are ready to show your face outside all your life, and then plead in a low voice for job opportunities, expose yourself to the spotlight and sell your privacy in life, use yourself to entertain others, and become the talk of the world after dinner? As a play, you will always be just someone else's plaything! will always be just a joke!" Lanli Hall, you should know that your last name is far more noble than that!"

To put it mildly, to put it mildly, without even a single dirty word, is enough to make people tremble with anger. But for Lan Li, he had long been accustomed to it.

"Call me. A majestic voice came from the side, from far and near, and then the vigorous and powerful calm voice came, "You should know that this is your last chance." ”

This is his father, Gee-Hall, a down-and-out British aristocrat and the current owner of the hereditary baronial title, who works for Barclays Bank and manages the trust funds of the wealthy family.

"I've got you in the Hamlet crew as Laertes. As for whether it is the first or second team, it depends on your strength. George's cold and hard voice did not carry any warmth, and he gave the order resolutely, "This play will be staged in London's West End for three months, and after three months, you will go back to Cambridge University, complete your studies, and we will arrange the future work for you." ”

I see.

They had everything in order, gave him three months to make his dream come true, and then obediently returned to the trajectory they wanted. This is what they call a compromise, and they expect him to accept it with joy and then bow down to them with gratitude.

But, he didn't want to, and neither could he.

"No!" replied short but forcefully, and Lan Li once again resolutely stated his position.

"What? are you crazy?" George's voice not only did not erupt, but sank deeper and deeper, and the hidden anger began to gurgle, "We have allowed your ridiculous request to give you three months to achieve that stupid goal, and you are still not satisfied?"

"I wanted to be an actor, a real actor. In the face of his father's oppression, Lan Li did not flinch in the slightest, and his eyes burst into a shining light, "I will work tirelessly towards this goal, even if the end is an abyss, I will never regret it." ”

"Huh. He laughed angrily, and the low laugh rolled down George's throat, "Should I say you are naïve, or stupid? You should know that there are not a million people in the world who want to be actors, but also 800,000." But how many of them can really make it to the top and create great deeds? 500 or 800? Everybody thinks they're special, everybody thinks they're geniuses, everybody thinks they're unique, but I'm telling you, no. They aren't, and neither are you. There are not so many geniuses in the world, there are not so many miracles, you are just a fool daydreaming, and the chance of success is equal to zero!"

"It's my dream. Lan Li said word by word, like a lighthouse in the storm, about to fall, but indestructible.

"A dream that will never come true!" George said coldly, not caring that it was his son on the other end of the phone, and sparing no effort to hit the other party, "You are not a genius, never have been! A real genius, he should know how to measure his talent, he should also know how to put himself in the right position, and he should know the difference between choosing to give up and choosing to persevere." You're not, you've seen what a real genius should be like, from childhood to adulthood, there are too many geniuses around you. So, you should understand that pointless persistence is stupidity, not only a waste of your time and energy, but also a hindrance to everyone around you. You're not stupid, you should at least know how to give up. ”

In the face of his father's bombardment, Lan Li did not respond, he just listened quietly, like a statue, silently, and an ultimatum from the other side of the Atlantic came from the other end of the phone, "Do you hear that? You have no talent for acting, you should give up! If you don't know how to give up, then it's time for us to give up on you." So, coming back to London for the 'Hamlet' show is my concession and your last chance. ”

After finishing speaking, George didn't wait for Lan Li's response, and hung up the phone directly, and the busy sound of "doodoo" smashed on Lan Li's eardrums like a drum, shocking.

Lan Li exhaled softly, looking at the bustling scene of the city outside the window, a little distracted. Ultimatum, today, he finally ushered in his first audition in New York in three months, but also ushered in an ultimatum at home.

He knew his father's majesty, and George was a man who did what he said. Although he had persevered in the past three months with his own hands and had not taken a penny from his family, he knew that today's ultimatum was different, and it was likely to mean that they would give up and exile him completely. Even if it's not an eviction, it shouldn't be far off.

Perhaps, as George said, knowing how to give up is the ability of a smart person, but giving up dreams and freedom, is it the same as giving up life? In the previous life, he chose to follow the rules step by step and behave; in this life, will he continue to repeat the mistakes of the past?

God gave him a chance to do it all over again, and this time, he won't miss it!