Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Central Market should be a must-visit for every foodie, and after hundreds of years, it still stands in place, so that every visitor who comes here can feel this nostalgic atmosphere.

At noon, Zhang Chu and the others didn't eat too much, in order to visit the diverse cuisine here.

Fast food burgers, bacon, eggs and cheese, margarita pizza, classic German sausages, assorted dishes, gourmet oysters and even Chinese ravioli!

Fresh oysters, refreshing scallops and savoury prawns attract visitors, and there are even long queues in front of several food trucks.

It's also the oldest fruit and vegetable market in Los Angeles, and if you're lucky, you'll be able to see Hollywood stars shopping for groceries in their bags.

Zhang Chu didn't let himself be too tired, and after shopping around the central market for a while, he found a coffee shop to sit down and rest, and there was still a long time in the future, so there was no need to rush the progress so much.

"Mr. Zhang, have you prepared the clothes for tonight's reception?" Zhou Yun asked, "Do you need me to introduce you to a stylist?"

"Do you have to do a special style to participate in a drinking party?" Zhang Chu looked a bit like a hillbilly at this time, and he thought that he would just wear a slightly more formal outfit.

Zhou Yun shook his head and said: "There will be reporters taking pictures at the scene, and this is also your first time participating in a Hollywood drinking party, so it is necessary to take it seriously!"

However, Zhang Chu shook his head and laughed at himself: "If I were an actor or director, I would definitely attend in full costume, hoping to get a good layout, and maybe I could find a job opportunity in it." But I'm writing books, so there's no need to compare myself to the male stars, and they don't decide to buy my movie rights just because I'm dressed well. ”

What's more, there are only two of Zhang Chu's English now, and the adaptation rights have long been sold, and now there are no works to sell!

The second season of "Sherlock" has been filmed in the UK for a month or two, and "Life of Pi" has been handed over to Warner, can it be that he can still sell the film and television rights in Chinese?

It is indeed a possibility, but the probability is so low that it is better to buy a lottery ticket!

He has always been writing Chinese works, and he has not written about the West for the time being, and of course he does not have to please anyone when he has no desire.

"But I'd better go buy some clothes, I haven't changed my clothes. Zhang Chu thought silently in his heart, he just carried a bag when he came to Los Angeles from Yanjing, and he carried very little clothes.

You don't have to worry about shopping in Los Angeles, there are all kinds of luxury stores.

Nothing is false if there is money, Zhang Chu, Zhou Yun and Frank went directly to the shopping mall to make a big purchase, and bought some trousers, leather shoes and shirts, sports and fitness clothing, and ordinary casual clothes.

What he is worried about now is that if he returns to China by then, will it be difficult to drag a suitcase?

The consumption concept of the previous life suppressed the psychology of waste, and with his current income, he could buy one set and throw away another.

After the large bags of things were transported back to the hotel by Frank, Zhou Yun helped Zhang Chu get some men's facial treatments, and there were a lot of mask bottles and cans!

The other party directly regarded him as a Hollywood actor and developed in the direction of a delicate pig boy.

To be honest, shopping is more tiring than touring.

When Zhang Chu returned to the hotel, he lay directly on the sofa and didn't want to move.

At this time, his mobile phone, which had been quiet for a long time, actually rang, and someone actually dialed him for an international call!

"Blair?" Zhang Chu thought it was someone from his family or company, but he never expected it to be him, who used to be the editor of Random House's British headquarters and is now a person in charge of North America.

"I'm sorry to bother you, but I just heard the news that you're in the United States, do you have any plans to visit New York? ”

Zhang Chu was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "I don't know for the time being, I have to deal with the affairs of Warner's side." In addition, there is also a program waiting to be recorded in China, so it is not clear what the future itinerary will be. ”

Blair on the other end of the phone was a little disappointed and a little unwilling at the same time, "It just so happens that I have a holiday this week, maybe it's a good choice to come to Los Angeles to play." By the way, there's something I'd like to talk to you about in person. ”

Zhang Chu also happened to want to talk to him about the English version of "The Fifteenth Year of Wanli", so he readily agreed: "No problem, Los Angeles is a very good place, and I also have a book that I need your help to read." ”

Blair was overjoyed, and it seemed that he had done the right thing.

It was quite difficult for him to open up the situation in New York, USA, as an expatriate from England, where almost all the writers had already found suitable publishing companies and literary agents, which were resources in the hands of others and could not be given to him.

So Blair had to go to great lengths to find a real newcomer, but it was not an easy task, not many manuscripts had been received for so long, and 99% of them had not even met the publishing qualifications, let alone become bestsellers.

Otherwise, "Youth Pi" has been helping him hold up the scene recently, and his personal performance will be much more ugly!

But Zhang Chu has not written English for a long time, nor has he translated Chinese into English, and Blair is in a hurry to see this person write so many Chinese works in a row.

In the past, it was too far away to rush the change, but now that they have all arrived in the United States, it is okay to take the latest flight!

After hanging up the phone, Blair couldn't wait to book a red-eye flight tonight, hoping to arrive in Los Angeles early.

And Zhang Chu felt that Random House took a fancy to him, but he didn't care too much, his main battlefield was still at home, and he could take care of it occasionally abroad, there was no need to abandon the existing market and readers, it was an extremely stupid behavior!

"This guy is really resolute, and it looks like he's having a hard time here at Random House's North American branch. ”

Zhang Chu continued to lie on the sofa for a while before he regained some vitality, supported himself to go to the bathroom to take a shower, and then simply blew his hair with a hair dryer, and did not dress up too seriously.

With a short-sleeved T-shirt and a light white casual suit, and a pair of slacks and heels, Zhang Chu looks youthful and energetic.

There's no need for someone at this age to wear such a full-fledged formal suit, and that's fine now.

"Are you ready, sir? Frank's voice rang out outside the suite door.

Zhang Chu picked up the phone and opened the door and came out, "Let's go, I hope you don't be late!"

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