Marshall called Theolod as soon as he found out about this, and on the phone he was extremely indignant to accuse the Coaster Odian of his shady deeds, and by the way, he comforted Theorod, and in his opinion, this time he did not miss a chance.

Think about it, Theo, in this limelight, when those old guys choose the Oscars, they have to think about whether their choices will also make the public mistakenly think that their results are also caused by dark box operations. ’

Theolod understood what he meant, if the Golden Globe really missed him because of "artificial" reasons, and the Oscars unfortunately passed him by at this time, good people will wonder if this Oscar is not very clean. But if that group of academics really handed over the little golden man into his hands, I'm afraid they wouldn't be reconciled.

It's just that this is not the result that Theolod wants.

"On the other hand, Marshall, if, I mean, there was even a 1 in 10,000 chance that I would win the best actor because of this, I think some people would jump out and laugh at it and say that this little golden man was just a trick I got because the Oscar judges were eager to get rid of the relationship. And I myself will not admit the title of Oscar winner for this reason 'impure', I don't need and disdain any opportunistic actor, this is an insult to my acting skills, to my performance, one day they will be willing to convince me, but not now, you don't have to rejoice for this so-called 'opportunity'. ”

Theolod stood by the door, looking through the frosted glass on the porch, looking at the crowd looming outside the door. He knew that his categorical and even unsympathetic tone left the other party speechless, and he also knew that his proud character was sometimes not pleased, but there were some things he had to say clearly in advance, at least with his agent.

"I'm sorry, I'm not targeting you, I know those words just now may seem like I'm being pretentious. After saying those words strongly, Theorod's tone softened instantly, and he apologized politely and very rationally.

Marshall was obviously accustomed to Theorod's style of slapping a sweet date, and was quite aware of his almost "unruly" character: 'Okay, okay, don't apologize, I don't know you yet?' You're the first time I've been in the hands of your proud boy? I know you don't care, you can't let me be a little ambitious? But seriously, I don't want to go that far, I remind you that you'd better not answer any questions from the reporters outside your door now, because what you're saying now isn't flattering. ’

Theolod knew that Marshall was not stupid, so he simply omitted the stupid question of why he knew that Maggie's house was surrounded by reporters: "Really? However, I don't like them to gather around Maggie's house, after all, this is not Beverly, they have seriously disturbed the lives of the old people, including Maggie, and I can send them away." ”

'No, you have an agent, remember, if they're really too noisy...... Why don't you move to Beverly now, stay for a while, and then talk about it until the Oscars are over, and if you're really worried about Maggie's side, I can help you find a reliable caregiver. ’

Theorod thought about it for a while and finally decided to move out first to avoid the limelight, but he also knew that it would be difficult for him to move back in after he moved out this time. After he repeatedly promised to come back to see her often or pick her up for a few days in Beverly, Maggie understood Theolod's decision and chose to respect it, but she resolutely resisted just asking for a nurse or something, according to her, the old man was used to suffering, and now she was a nurse and a cleaning aunt in an instant, and she was not used to being served all day.

Theorod packed up a few clothes and went to the garage, accompanied by Nattel, who was probably in a state of guilt and self-blame. Don't ask Theolod why he knows that this big news was made by his old buddy, in fact, he doesn't know it himself, it's probably an inexplicable intuition, it's just that he prefers the eyes of mature and sophisticated old people to see people.

On the surface, Nattle looks the same as usual, but the sharp-eyed Theorrod can still see some clues from the other party's hands rubbing the steering wheel from time to time. He didn't want to embarrass Nattle too much, and since it had already happened, he shouldn't dwell on why but how to fix it, so he didn't say anything.

"Actually, I knew it would end up like this, but I don't regret it, and if I had to do it again, I would do it again. As he walked into his villa after Theorod, Nattel, who was changing his shoes, hesitated all the way, and finally decided to say what he had been holding in his heart, he looked up at Theorod, paused, and continued, "And, if you do it again, Monsieur Oldion may 'accidentally' run into a drunkard who is robbing and finding fault." ”

It seems that he has long known that Theorod's immobility on the surface is just a disguise.

"Off......" Theorod said, stepping forward to close the door and leaning up against his chest. Although he said how angry he was, his expression on the surface was not angry, but with a slight smile, "I don't need to open other newspapers to know what that group of reporters are shouting, do you think I need to rely on these to have a strong fight in the Oscars? Well, even if you are not doing things for the Oscars but to let the truth come out at this sensitive moment, have you ever thought about the other effects of this truth? Why don't you discuss it with me?"

Natel keenly grasped something, and asked rhetorically: "Do you think I don't believe that you can get the best actor, and you think I don't have confidence in you?"

“…… It's not my problem. ”

"Actually, yes, and my answer is, I believe, I believe that even if you don't get it this time, one day you can. But that's why, Theo, I don't want what is supposed to be yours to be lost to you because the villain is getting in the way. Natel stood up and looked Theorod in the eye.

"I know you won't agree, so I didn't tell you beforehand, I don't want to try to morally suppress you under the banner of 'this is for your good', to put it bluntly, I'm just satisfying my own selfishness. I believe that it is everyone's innate instinct to defend and protect their loved ones, so even if you don't agree or it makes you angry, I will still do it, it is your character to be pure-hearted, but you can't expect me to be like you. On the contrary, I am easily provoked by some unscrupulous sluts, and their ends are often miserable. ”

Theolod also heard something from Nattel's words, and he raised his eyebrows: "Are you accusing me of being too light and high-minded?"

“…… That's not my intention. ”

"Actually, it's too. ”

", hell, I don't want to fight......" Natel rubbed his brow irritably.

Theolod leaned his head against the door, letting the weight of his body weigh on the door, and laughed suddenly, and even laughed out loud: "Oh, Nat, don't worry, we can't quarrel yet, and now I finally understand why we rarely quarrel, I mean since my drug rehabilitation." Do you know why? Because not only do we know each other too well, but we always make the problem clear in a timely showdown, just like now, it's all spread out, what are you arguing about, differences of opinion? You don't think I'm going to be unreasonable with you on the point of 'pure heart and few desires', right? Well, I'm such a person, there's nothing to argue about this. ”

For some reason, Nattle suddenly thought of a former ex who broke up because he said "quietly" during an argument, and she screamed "you even think I'm noisy......

"Actually, I don't mean I dislike it, it's just ......"

"It's just that it's very impersonal?"

“…… That's right. ”

"Well, maybe I can try and see what I can do about it. But, Nat, in fact, in addition to making me suspect that you have no confidence in me, I would like to say that there are countless ways in this world to make a small reporter who does not know the height of the sky and the thickness of the sky unable to mix, why do you choose this one? Even if you want to expose his secret deeds, you can contact the reporter to change the way of expression that is beneficial to us, instead of this way of letting the bystanders see it, except to pity me, but secretly envy me for winning the lottery. ”

"......" Natel suddenly found that if Theolod didn't do his job as an actor, he might steal a lot of his "business", and sure enough, the guys who had played bad guys on the street had some potential.

"Well, I might really have to think about it. ”

"What?"

"Think about the two of us, and in an argument — if that's a quarrel — we can all go around the bush and cram in a show of love, Nat, you're so cute. Yes, I did hear that. ”

"You ......" doesn't know if it's time to explode or to fly, and Natl finally decides to blow it up as she takes off - you're cute, but what the did you just say......??? "That's... That... So are we...... Can we ...... today?"

"Not yet, no. I'm just saying I'm going to think about it. ”

Under Marshall's stern request, Theolod did not reveal anything to the media, let alone give them any opportunity to block his interview. The issue of the shady Golden Globe Awards was noisy for more than a week before it died down because of the avoidance of the parties, and not many people paid attention to the dismissal of the "scapegoat" Coaster Odeon. But many people who understand know that this matter is only temporarily entering a dormant period, and the real outbreak will have to wait for Oscar.

When the time comes, whether Theolod wins the award or not, these Western journalists will have the opportunity to make a big news, and this is the main thing. And it is said that one of the award winners for Best Actor is Al Pacino, and if Theolod wins, the relationship between the two of them will be able to write a whole report.

When the reporters set their sights on the Oscars, no one noticed that their "center of events" met with an obscure female director and chatted all afternoon.

On March 26, Theolod arrived in the temple auditorium as a candidate for Best Actor, along with the rest of the crew. On the red carpet, he also encountered questions about the shady Golden Globes, but these questions were all avoided by Theorod's original words in a low-key manner. He didn't let go, no one could catch anything, and his "old friend" Al Pacino "happened" to meet him, so the reporter could only watch the duck that didn't reach its beak continue to swim in the water.

"Don't be nervous, man, and tell you secretly, I think you have a good chance of success this time. ”

Theorod, who was "rescued" by Pacino, heard the old guy say this, and pretended to be surprised: "Why? Do you have □□?"

"That's right, I secretly opened the envelope and took a look at it during the rehearsal. He said matter-of-factly.

Fool who, it's as if the rehearsal will really give you an envelope with your name and you really have time to come to the rehearsal. Theolod smiled: "Then you have to give me a good idea of the award speech given to me, I'll wait." ”

Pacino knew Theolod didn't believe it, but he didn't continue the conversation. The two chatted for a moment before returning to their seats, this time not too far apart, only a row of people who could say hello to each other with a slight probe.

Soon after, when Theolod inadvertently turned his head, Pacino's position was empty, and the other party had already walked backstage to present the award. Theolod adjusted his position to a more comfortable sitting position, chatting with Kate and Jude next to him, while waiting for the announcement of the actor that many people, especially reporters, had been looking forward to for more than half a month.

“…… I remember when I first won this award, I knew that she would never be mine alone. Pacino stood on the stage, although he had entered the 60th mark, he was still in a suit and leather shoes under the spotlight, perhaps recalling the Oscars in 93, his always sharp eyes were soft, "She belongs to every excellent actor who has worked hard for the film industry." ”

His words seemed to imply that even if the other party starred in a movie that the academy couldn't watch, if he acted well enough, he could also deserve this trophy, and the camera also gave Theolod a picture, the handsome man in the picture looked indifferent and gentle with a slight smile, as if it was none of his business, and the outsider's posture was the same as Pacino on the stage, who didn't even look at him with his eyes.

Together with Gwyneth Paltrow, he reveals the final answer.

"The winner of Best Actor at the 72nd Academy Awards is—" Gwyneth said.

She and Pacino opened the envelope together, and when they saw the name on the envelope, they both laughed at the same time.

"Theolod Recht, Ripley the Genius! Congratulations, my old friend!" Pacino declared loudly, the first to applaud. 166 Reading Network