The black Bentley stopped at the red carpet shot, Duke got out of the car, strode to the theater with his mother in his arms, this is the premiere of Star Wars, he is just an invited guest, he has no intention of communicating with the fans around him, and almost walked into the visit area at the end of the red carpet as fast as possible.

As one of the few big directors in Hollywood, of course the media waiting here will not just let him go.

Duke also knew that his mother did not like to deal with the media, so he took the initiative to stand up and say a few words.

"Star Wars is a great franchise that ushers in a new era of science fiction."

Since standing here, Duke can't help Lucas boast, "The world built by George is wonderful and unique, Star Wars is not only a movie, but also a cultural phenomenon that affects the whole world, I am a Star Wars fan, I have waited too long for this day." ”

Although the reporter asked about his new film, it was someone else's premiere, and Duke pushed it aside, found his mother waiting at the door of the theater, and walked towards the VIP lounge under the guidance of the staff.

As she walked to a place where there were fewer people, Lady Leah suddenly asked, "How did you think of buying a stake in Marvel Comics?" ”

"I'm optimistic about the future of comic book films."

Knowing that his mother cared about him, Duke explained slightly, "Mom, the development speed of movie special effects is very fast, and it won't be long before those scenes and special abilities that can only be stored in imagination and paper can be easily displayed on the big screen with special effects." ”

Mrs. Leah nodded and didn't say anything more, she vaguely knew Duke's true net worth, and she also knew that this large amount of money came from stock market trading, even if the investment failed, it would not hurt Duke.

Besides, after Duke came back yesterday. I signed an investment agreement with Marvel Comics and got 25% of the shares, and now it's useless to say anything else.

Duke returned to New York, one to attend George? Lucas's Star Wars premiere, and the second is the signing of a personal investment agreement with Marvel Comics.

After months of long bargaining, the surprise side was due to a lack of funds. And after being denied a new copyright mortgage by the bank, this agreement was finally reached with Duke's agent.

However, even after signing the agreement, Duke did not stupidly jump out and tell the astonished management how the superhero movie will be in the future......

This is a business circle that pays attention to numbers and practical interests, even with his current status, few people will believe the empty words he says, waiting for the X-Men and Little Spider to exert their power. Amazing executives, as long as they are not stupid, know what to do in the future.

At that time, he put forward some opinions on a hodgepodge of superheroes at the right time, and the effect was much better than now.

Anyway, the copyright of the X-Men and Spider-Man is impossible to get back, so let them wake up the amazing executives.

Walking into the VIP lounge, Duke and Mrs. Leah had no interest in socializing, and as soon as they walked to the quiet rest and sat down, a girl followed a middle-aged woman over.

"Hello, Leah."

"Hello. Shirley. ”

Mrs. Leah greeted the other party familiarly, after the brown-haired girl's respectful greeting. Nodding to her, "Hello, Nat." ”

"Hi, Duke."

Seeing her mother talking to Mrs. Leah, Natalie turned to this side and sat down next to Duke. Duke shook his outstretched hand gently, "Long time no see, Nat." ”

The girl on the opposite side seemed to have grown a little taller, but her body was still slender and thin under the dark dress, and her long brown hair was only casually braided into a bun at the back of her head. On the surface, she dresses casually and casually.

In the last conversation, the two parted unhappily, and this time the atmosphere was inevitably a little rusty.

Mrs. Leah then turned her head, "Duke, I'm going to meet some friends with Shirley. ”

Soon, only Duke and Natalie were left here.

"Why are you here?"

Looking at Natalie, Duke asked with some curiosity, "Shouldn't you be in front of the red carpet, taking photos with the crew and being interviewed?" ”

Remove Natalie? Portman, who hasn't had any Star Wars members yet, walked into the break room.

"I don't want to face reporters."

After thinking for a while, Natalie said slowly and softly, "I don't want the media to bother me, I'm going to take the SAT test soon, and if it weren't for George's insistence, I wouldn't be here today." ”

Hearing this, Duke could only sigh that Lucas had a good temper, and if the heroine of his film made such a fuss, he would definitely ask the producer to withhold the rest of her salary for a while......

Think about Natalie? Portman's experience, Duke suddenly became interested again, and deliberately asked, "Why do you want to take the SAT?" Don't you plan to go to Hollywood? ”

"I'm going to apply to Harvard." Natalie didn't think about it and said directly, "Acting won't be my main career, I'm going to go to Harvard to study clinical psychology." ”

"It's a shame." Duke sighed softly, and it seemed really a pity, "Hollywood is going to have one less talented actress." ”

Suddenly, Natalie turned her head and looked directly at Duke, "Do you really think so?" ”

Duke shrugged, but said nothing.

The conversation between the two is far from harmonious, to put it bluntly, whether it is Duke or Natalie? Portman, two Pacific Oceans away from simple-minded people.

"Nat, we don't have much contact."

There was silence for half a minute before Duke spoke, and no longer going around in circles, it was better to go straight to such a complicated girl, "But my interest in you has not diminished at all, it is more." ”

"Why?" Natalie couldn't figure it out, so she simply asked directly, "I'm not pretty, and I'm an ugly duckling compared to those actresses who have scandals with you." ”

"Because we're one kind of people." Duke pointed to his face and then to his heart.

Natalie's face darkened slightly, "You're a different person, but I'm not!" ”

"Nat, are you really not interested in Hollywood? Did you really go to Harvard to be a scholar? Planning to become a clinical psychologist in the future? ”

Maybe compared to Nicole? Kidman's grown-up elfs, Natalie? Portman still has some gaps, but Duke believes that those people at the same age are far worse than this girl, "If that's the case, why not give up being an actor?" Starring in Star Wars will only cause problems for your future academic career. ”

"You...... Why do you say this? Natalie's voice was soft, "We're not friends. ”

"Because I'm interested in you, because I like you a lot."

It has to be said that it is a very interesting thing to take off the mask of a girl with a complicated mind, Duke looked her in the eye and said deliberately, "I want our communication to be more sincere, instead of saying some unknown lies and going around in circles." ”

"You like me? Interested in me? The corners of Natalie's mouth twitched quickly, "You're going to officially pursue me?" ”

Duke thought for a moment, "No. “

"What a confession." Natalie's sarcastic smile flickered, "Playboy." ”

"Are you willing to give up Hollywood?"

Completely ignoring Natalie's smile, Duke said seriously, "If you really plan to be a scholar in the future, or give up the profession of an actor altogether, I will pursue you with the most fierce offensive." ”

"Why should I give up?" The corners of Natalie's mouth twitched slightly, trying to keep her voice in this narrow range, "I vowed early on to be a successful actor!" I'm not going to give up on Hollywood! ”

"So, you entered Harvard just to add an aura to yourself?"

After going around in such a big circle, Duke finally got Natalie's words out, "Let me guess? After you enter Harvard, you should avoid the media, but with the help of classmates or teachers, from time to time you will release some news that you are very kind and trying to adapt to the school and the identity of an ordinary student, and even create some self-deprecating topics, so as to make your image more in line with an ordinary college student. ”

"Is that right, Nat?"

The momentum of the girl next to her suddenly weakened, Duke held back a smile, and said very strictly, "If possible, you will also collaborate with the tutor on some papers, but when publishing, you can let the media ignore the name of the tutor, and an actress who coexists with wisdom and appearance, and does not cherish Hollywood fame and fortune is gradually taking shape." ”

"I ......"

Duke shook his finger and interrupted Natalie, "You're an orthodox Jew, and you must have a plan in mind. Let me guess how I can please the Academy and the Jewish forces in Hollywood? Well...... After graduation, if you don't enter Hollywood, you can go to Israel for further study, and it won't take long to stay there for half a year or a year. ”

"When the time comes, all of Hollywood ...... No, the Jewish powers in the whole of America would know," Duke leaned in and said, "Natalie? Miss Portman is from Jerusalem. ”

Natalie? Portman pursed his lips, neither admitting nor denying it.

She just looked at Duke, her eyes gradually became complicated, some of the things he said, it was true that she didn't expect, but some of the words were indeed planned by her, such as why she chose Harvard!

Even her mother and agent didn't know about these things. But he saw it......

Suddenly, Natalie thought of what Duke had just said, were they really the same kind of people?

"Duke," she said slowly, "why are you saying that?" ”

She didn't believe that the other party was trying to communicate with her sincerely.

"Why?" Duke frowned, thought for a full minute, and then came up with an answer, "Because I think it's interesting to see through the mind of a girl who is very clever and good at disguising." ”

Speaking of this, Duke stood up, "It's almost time, let's go into the theater." Nat, I enjoyed chatting with you. (To be continued......)

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