Rodrigo looked at Ryan in front of him, in a suit and leather shoes, energetic, smiling, and his demeanor looked impeccable. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

However, Rodrigo had in his mind what Lan Li was dressed today - for the audition, Lan Li's outfit was undoubtedly rude, and the shirt with jeans was really too casual, and it looked like a ...... Contractor foreman of the transport team. But it is precisely this casualness that succeeds in outlining the image of Paul Conroy, and it is clear that Lan Li is prepared.

"I thought you would call in advance, but I didn't expect you to come to New York in person. Rodrigo gathered up the clutter of trivial thoughts in his head, Ryan was not only his first choice, but from the moment he saw the "buried alive" script, he had to brace himself and make the most of this opportunity.

Ryan also regained his composure at this time, and showed a proper smile, "Because I can't sit in Los Angeles and wait, I need to meet you immediately, I need to talk face-to-face, I need to feel your ideas." Ryan's tone was cheerful and joyful, "God, this is really a genius script, I really like it! Thereupon...... Tart!"

Admittedly, Rodrigo was a little flattered, and the actor of his dreams expressed such positive enthusiasm that Rodrigo was so happy that he didn't even know where to put his hands, "It's great if you can like it, it's definitely my honor." Rodrigo wiped the sweat from his palms.

Ryan raised his head and looked around, the crowd of onlookers not only did not decrease, but also seemed to increase, although everyone pretended to be busy with their own affairs and did not block up, but the scattered eyes were still drifting over, and the buzzing noise was always lingering in the ears.

"I don't know if we can find a quieter place where we can have a deeper conversation. Ryan retracted his gaze and looked at Rodrigo, showing a big smile, "I still don't understand something about this script and the whole project, and I hope I can learn more through communication." ”

Rodrigo can feel Ryan's condescension - Ryan didn't mean to, but that's the case, it was Rodrigo who begged Ryan to play "buried alive", and Ryan, who is now among the top of the second tier, does have condescending capital to participate in "buried alive", not to mention, Ryan skipped the agent part and came directly to New York, which has given Rodrigo enough attention.

The reason was clear and clear, but Rodrigo couldn't help but think of Lan Li again. Lan Li didn't mind the noisy environment of the youth hostel, and the performance was not disturbed in any way, and Lan Li did not understand the intention of the script, but put forward his own opinion......

"It's quiet enough. They are very kind guys and won't come over to disturb us. Rodrigo's agitated emotions slowly settled, and after the excitement of the meeting just met, his reason gradually returned to his body.

Rodrigo knows that the appearance of Ryan means that the possibility of cooperation has skyrocketed, but it still does not mean that the cooperation has been reached, and Ryan needs to know more about the situation; in turn, he thinks that Ryan is the best person to play Paul, but that is only his own imagination after all, and Ryan's strength still needs to be further measured.

Rodrigo is a Spaniard who doesn't have any advantage in the United States, he is not a world-renowned master like Pedro-Almodovar, he is just a newcomer, and "buried alive" is crucial for him, and it may well be a stepping stone to open the doors of Hollywood. So, more than anyone else, he hopes that this work will reach the expected level and then succeed.

Rodrigo took the initiative to sit down, Ryan hesitated for a moment, and then sat down in Lan Li's position just now. Scarlett patted Ryan on the chest and whispered, "I won't bother your audition, go out and breathe, and come back later." ”

During the audition process, the actor needs to be absolutely focused, and this is not a social occasion to eat with the producers, so Scarlett chose to avoid it for the time being, leaving Ryan free to play.

Ryan smiled, patted the back of Scarlett's hand, and whispered, "It won't be long." ”

"Good luck. Scarlett stood up, then smiled brightly at Rodrigo, "Mr. Director, I won't disturb you guys in a conversation between men, I hope everything goes well." ”

Rodrigo nodded stiffly, although his remark to Ryan "It won't be too long" touched a sensitive nerve—what does that mean, is it not to take him seriously?Or does he think that this project doesn't need to take too long?Or does Ryan feel that it is already a certainty?But in the face of Scarlett's smile, Rodrigo still collected his emotions, smiled and nodded, and watched Scarlett's slender back leave the lobby.

Rodrigo's gaze fell on Ryan again, and he showed a modest bright smile, "Ryan, what part of the script do you remember the most? If you don't mind, you can just perform and see, and let's communicate in professional language." Rodrigo could feel Ryan's muscles stiffen slightly, but his words didn't pause as he continued, "I know this project is a tough test for actors, and that's why I think of you first. So, what do you think of the script and the characters?"

Ryan only felt choked, shouldn't he be the one who took the initiative? Shouldn't he be the one who controls the rhythm? Why...... Something seems to be wrong?

Scarlett left the lobby of the youth hostel, in front of the door was a small courtyard, not much space, even smaller than the basketball halfcourt, but planted two plane trees, the dense shade almost covered the entire yard, the sparse sunlight sprinkled through the dappled leaves, the brown soil was planted with all kinds of plants, and the large creeper next to it climbed all the way up the corner, the smell of just rained lingered under the nose, and the refreshing water vapor bloomed in the continuous green.

At a glance, Scarlett saw the man named Lan Li just now, he was standing at the gate, as if standing in front of a window, looking at another world. The casual and sloppy plaid shirt wraps around the broad shoulders, and the silhouette of the side face can be seen in the backlit shadows, calm as water, elegant and sparse, but bursting out with a kind of exuberant brilliance.

"Do you need a lighter?" Scarlett stopped at the man's side, standing at a close angle, peering out, trying to take in the sight of the man's gaze, the undulating road of Amsterdam Street stretching quietly in sight.

The hoarse voice is not as vicissitudes as a smoke voice, but it is like the palm of a cat's hand, with short and sharp nails gently rubbing against the palm, lazy with a hint of sexuality/sensuality. You don't need to turn your head to know that it's Scarlett.

"Huh?" Lan Li raised his final note lightly, as if he was a little puzzled by Scarlett's opening statement.

Scarlett pursed her lips, rolled her eyes, and replied with a disdainful look, "You should know that the only reason many people have a cigarette in their mouth is to smoke it, and if you want to pretend to be of good character, you can choose a pipe, or at least a cigar." ”

Lan Li looked down at the cigarette in the corner of his mouth and smiled dumbly. It's just a little habit of his from the previous life.

He used to be an old smoker, and his regular life made him almost no breathing room, and when he was in college, he had to smoke a pack and a half a day, and he couldn't quit even if he wanted to; moreover, he didn't want to quit, under the pressure of life, smoking was the only way for him to have fun - he didn't play games, he didn't participate in sports, he didn't drink well, cigarettes were the only support, if he didn't even have cigarettes, he didn't know how long he could last.

Later, he was hospitalized in a car accident, not to mention that smoking was not allowed in the hospital, and even if it did, he had no way to smoke. Being forced to quit smoking involuntarily seems to be insignificant compared to high paralysis, and quitting smoking is much easier than imagined.

After being reborn, he could smoke again, but he was no longer attached. It's not because I've seen too many cases of smoking in the hospital in my last life, but because after death, nicotine has become unimportant.

Holding a cigarette is more like a habit, a habit of thinking, a habit of remembering, a habit of the body, which helps him to concentrate, it helps him to think, and he carries a pack of cigarettes with him, but he hasn't lit it for a long, long time.

"How do you know it's not big/hemp, I didn't light it because I didn't want to be targeted by that officer on the corner. Lan Li didn't get angry, but laughed softly, took the cigarette off, and put it back in the cigarette case.

Scarlett's gaze fell on Lan Li's fingers, slender and vigorous, like a bamboo, but the simple movements were like works of art, making people can't help but stop looking. Scarlett took a closer look at the cigarette, "So, is it big/hemp?"

"Do you need a sip?" Lan Li not only did not deny it, but also said, grabbing the cigarette case with his right hand, and then pressing the top corner of the cigarette case with his index finger, turning it gently, "I thought you needed to stay awake today, you know, Ryan is auditioning, and you are his most solid backing." ”

"His career doesn't need to be ......," Scarlett said casually, but before she could finish speaking, she reacted and showed a playful smile, "I thought you were competitors, and Ryan's defeat should be something you would like to see." ”

Lan Li shrugged and nodded with a smile, "Facts." Frankly admitted Scarlett's words, which caught Scarlett off guard and smiled dumbly, "I won't refute, because as a competitor, I really don't have many chips in my hand, and it's not easy for this hand to turn over." ”

"A true poker pro knows how to bluff. Scarlett's eyes flashed slightly, and she said with a smile.

Lan Li's eyebrows raised slightly, "Then guess I'm bluffing or winning now?"