At a bar in Los Angeles called Blue Harbor, Jude paid out of his own pocket for a celebration party for "This Man Is From Earth."

Without loud music and wild babes, a middle-aged white man dressed as a cowboy on stage holds a guitar in his arms and whispers a piece of country music that Jude can't name.

Tony and Loew gathered at a table to fight for wine, while at the pool table next to them, Aiman Ruhr was hunched over and aiming, while Jim stood by with his club in watch.

Bang!

The white ball hit the red ball accurately, but unfortunately the red ball bounced off the edge of the hole and did not go into the pocket.

Aiman Ruhr straightened up, put away his club and shrugged.

"Almost, it's a pity."

"Look at me."

Jem wiped the clubhead with the powder and walked to the other side of the table and leaned down.

Aiman Ruhr took a sip of the beer he had set aside and glanced over at the bar.

A man and a woman were sitting at the bar chatting, and just looking at their backs, they knew it was Jude and Kate.

Aiman Ruhr hugged the club and said without looking back: "Did you hear that?" Locke's new film is already in the preparatory stage, this time in the UK. ”

"Kate is in the UK, so Jude's new film was shot in the UK, isn't that obvious enough?" Jem stopped batting, stood up and looked at Aiman Ruhr and said, "Don't tell me, you're still worried about that bet before?" ”

Aiman Ruhr took another sip of wine, put it down and said, "It is not certain who wins and who loses!" ”

Jim also picked up the beer bottle from the side, "Otherwise, let's make another bet, after the new film is filmed, Jude and Kate's relationship will definitely go further." ”

Aiman Ruhr frowned and asked, "What counts as a step further?" ”

Jem took a sip of his wine, winked at Aiman Ruhr and said, "Does openly admitting a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship count?" ”

"OK, I'll fight you for this bet!"

Aiman Rull held out a hand and high-fived Jim.

"By the way, since you know the news of Locke's new film, he should also invite you to join the crew?"

Jim leaned half-back on the billiard table and looked at Emman Ruhr with his hands folded, "I'm still thinking about it, what about you?" ”

Aiman Rull turned his head in confusion, "Jude should not be paying you a low price, right?" And I remember you told me before that you were tired of your current life, and wouldn't it be a great opportunity to join Jude's crew? ”

"Jude is walking so fast that I'm worried I'll soon not be able to keep up with him." Jem sighed softly, held the beer bottle and said, "Think about how a month ago, he only had $20,000 in his hand to make a movie like 'This Man is from Earth', and now he has a large investment from New Line and a formal crew that was put together over there, and I may not be able to make much of a difference if I join it." ”

Aiman Ruhr originally wanted to comfort Jim, but when he thought that his situation was similar to that of the other party, Jude was now short of money and people, and he was probably not the only photographer in his heart.

"Don't think too much, your situation is different from mine, I can see that Locke values you very much." Jem patted Eman Ruhr on the shoulder with one hand, "You have proven yourself in the last shoot, and I think Locke will be more willing to work with a photographer he is more familiar with in this new film." ”

"Maybe." Aiman Ruhr took a sip of his wine and turned his attention back to the pool table, "Isn't it your turn to hit the ball?" ”

Jim smiled and picked up the club and glanced at Ayman Ruhr with confidence.

"You're going to lose this game!"

While the two are preparing to battle it out at the table, Kate and Jude are also chatting hotly at the bar.

"Ritter actually won a 13% share of the film copyright revenue for you, how did he do it?" Kate had an incredulous look on her face.

"Negotiation has always been Ritter's forte, and he and I are happy with the result." Jude plays with the wine glass in his hand, and through the glass wall he can see the reflection in Kate's charming eyes, which is more intoxicating than the wine in the glass.

Kate held the wine glass in both hands and said with great interest: "I wondered why you suddenly thought of traveling to the UK, it turned out that you were preparing for the shooting of a new film. ”

Jude was noncommittal, "When are you going back to England?" Maybe we can go along. ”

"It's probably only a day or two, and there should be no hope for this audition." Speaking of which, Kate's mood became a little low, and it could be seen that she still attached great importance to this audition, but unfortunately the result was not ideal.

Jude shrugged his shoulders sympathetically, "It's a pity that I don't have a heroine in my new film, otherwise I would definitely invite you to play." ”

Kate smiled and raised her glass, "As long as you don't forget that you owe me a film contract." ”

The two clinked glasses, and there was a tacit understanding that they did not continue the topic just now.

Kate looked at Tony, Jeff and the others sitting around the wine table over there, turned her head and asked, "Have you told them about the new film?" ”

"Not yet." Jude shook his head.

"Why?" Kate was a little puzzled, "You need so many actors this time, isn't there a role that suits them?" ”

"I'm going to find all the actors from the UK this time, because I need all the actors to be able to speak a London accent fluently during filming, although Tony can do it after a period of study, but I don't have that much time to wait for them, so I ......"

Before she could finish speaking, Kate interrupted and said, "I know, as a director, there's nothing wrong with you doing this!" ”

"Thank you!" Jude glanced at Kate gratefully, and his eyes fell on Aiman Ruhr and Jim, who were playing billiards over there, "I hope Aiman Rull can continue to be the cinematographer of the new film, but he hasn't given me a clear answer yet, as for Jim, I also sent him an invitation, but his desire over there should not be too strong." ”

Kate helped with the idea and said, "Why don't you ask Tony for help?" He's good friends with Jim, so it should be easier to communicate, right? ”

Jude picked up his glass and pouted, "Let Jim decide for himself, he is willing to come, and I will leave him a place on the crew; If he doesn't come, the crew will not be short of people. ”

Hearing this, Kate knew that it was unlikely that Jim would join the crew this time.

"I also know some actors in the UK and I can help if needed."

"Really?" Jude seemed quite moved by the proposal, "Do you know Jason Fleming, Dexter Fletcher, and Nick Moran?" ”

Kate struggled to think back, "The name sounds familiar, maybe Mike will recognize it." ”

"Then forget it!" Jude shook his head dryly, making it clear that he didn't want Mike Sheen to interfere.

"Locke, I think there may have been some misunderstanding between you and Mike." Kate said this with some confusion, but even she didn't believe it.

"I don't like him, he doesn't like me, we both know that, so don't get involved, lest you get caught in the middle." Jude stared into Kate's mesmerizing eyes, "I know you want to help me, but this time I can only say I'm sorry." ”

Kate lowered her head in a bit of disbelief, feeling more and more confused.

One is his boyfriend, and the other is a friend of the opposite sex who both have a good impression of each other, which side should he be on?