Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Visit
Carrying a black backpack, Ryan, accompanied by George and others, walked through the VIP passage towards the outside of the airport, and in the group, in addition to his team, there were several staff members from the publishing house.
Natalie and Lady Shelly were extremely clever enough to keep their distance from Ryan and the others.
Sure enough, as soon as he walked out of the VIP passage, dozens of reporters and paparazzi frantically pressed the camera shutter and surrounded them, but fortunately, there were quite a few staff members, and they hurriedly stepped forward and protected Ryan behind him.
Ryan had long expected this kind of scene, after all, tomorrow's new book signing meeting had already been announced, as long as someone was interested in checking it, he could always find out his itinerary, not to mention, in the eyes of the British media, the Harry Potter series is an out-and-out British literature, and it can top the bestseller list in the United States, which is a victory for the entire Kingdom of Great Britain.
"Ryan, how does it feel to be back in London?"
"It is said that it was the two years in London that led you to write the Harry Potter series, do you have anything to say to British book lovers?"
"I heard that there are seven episodes of the Harry Potter series, can you tell me the specific story?"
These questions are quite normal, after all, the people who asked questions were reporters from some well-known media.
"Resident Evil has its current sales, is it because of the Harry Potter series, some experts say that if it weren't for the craze of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", this book would not be worth mentioning at all."
"You donated all the proceeds from the second single to the charitable foundation of Her Royal Highness the Princess, will you visit Kensington Palace this time?"
"Where have you and Miss Drew Barrymore come to progress? Did you kiss it? Got laid, no ......"
The tabloid reporter's question will not be polite, this is the birthplace of the paparazzi, they don't care if you are a minor or not, compared to their American counterparts, every question is like a knife.
Under the protection of George and the others, Ryan has no interest in answering any questions, and as soon as he speaks, the paparazzi will become even crazier, and the article written the next day will definitely change drastically.
In the previous life, the name of the British tabloid was like thunder.
"Poor Ryan." Natalie followed Mrs. Shelly, seemingly sighing and gloating.
The reporters' frantic actions attracted the attention of others, and soon, someone recognized Ryan, and I don't know which young man shouted, "Look, it's Ryan Jenkins!" ”
Listening to the dense footsteps, Ryan had a headache, obviously his influence had spread to the other side of the Atlantic, he glanced at George, and hurriedly squeezed in the direction of the car.
Before the crowd could close, several cars burst out of the encirclement and sped away from Heathrow Airport towards the city of London.
Halfway through, the convoy split in two, and the people belonging to the publishing house headed for the hotel they had booked, but Ryan and Natalie and the others were destined for the small cottage in Kensington.
This villa belonging to Nicole has been maintained by a specialized housekeeping company, which does not cost much money every year, but it can keep the villa from aging rapidly due to the lack of people.
"Here it is." Ryan opened the floral door in the vestibule and walked in first.
"That's where you lived in London for two years?" Natalie asked curiously.
"yes, come on, Nat, I'll show you around."
The people behind were naturally greeted by Jinsley, and Ryan pulled Natalie around the small garden in the front yard first, and then entered the villa and looked from room to room.
"Harry Potter and the Sixth Sense were born in this room." He said, pointing to his room.
Compared to his home in Los Angeles, this room is much smaller, and Ryan looks at the instruments and furniture inside, and feels a little that this is the most beautiful memory of his home, a life that belongs only to him and Nicole Kidman.
"Ryan, you're distracted." Natalie pinched his ears slightly, a trick she had apparently learned from Nicole Kidman.
"I remembered when I used to live here." Ryan smiled sheepishly and pulled her towards the roof, "Come on, Nat, there's a patio up there." ”
The villa is surrounded by almost all such independent houses, and there are few high-rise buildings, and you can see it far away from the terrace when you look into the distance.
"That's ...... Kensington Palace? Natalie asked, pointing to a three- or four-story building in the distance.
"yes." Ryan nodded, "That's where Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales lives." ”
"I don't know if she's here, I've never seen her in person." Natalie put a pergola on her forehead with her little hands, as if trying to see through the building.
"So......" Ryan rolled his eyes and asked, "Nat, do you want to see the princess in person?" ”
"Ah......" Natalie was stunned for a moment, then remembered that Ryan knew Diana, "This ......"
"Well, I have His Highness's personal phone." Ryan sighed, this is in exchange for the proceeds of a single, and if it expires, it should be considered to fulfill the wish of his friend, "Let's go down, I'll make a call, I don't know if she's in London." ”
When it was dark, the black sedan drove out of the garage and headed towards Kensington Palace, but in a short time, the paparazzi guarding the door of the villa were divided into two, one part followed on a motorcycle, and some continued to stay in front of the door.
I have to admire the paparazzi in London, their efficiency is amazing, and when Ryan and Natalie have not yet confirmed their itinerary, they found their addresses and gathered around the door.
"It's annoying, they're following again."
In the back seat, Natalie glanced backwards and saw several motorcycles falling behind not far behind, a little annoyed.
"Nat, when you become famous, they will do the same to you." Ryan didn't care, "It's already a convergence, and in a few years, they'll rush over and stick to the window to take pictures." ”
Natalie shrugged, vaguely thinking about this, but didn't want to say it to Ryan, and as the car passed through security and entered Kensington Palace, she asked, "Ryan, do I need to curtsy?" ”
"It's whatever, we're not British."
Despite all that, Ryan tidied up her dress before getting out of the car, and Natalie couldn't help but feel a little nervous when she saw his rare serious look.
"Relax, Nat, Your Highness is a very kind person."
After getting out of the car, bending his arms, and waiting for Natalie to hold his arm, Ryan walked towards the main entrance, after all, he had been trained in strict British etiquette, both in the way he walked and dealt with the waiter who opened the door, he was like a pure English gentleman.
Under the guidance of the housekeeper, he walked into the hall, the chandelier on the ceiling reflected the whole hall as bright as day, and the noble blonde woman was waiting in the living room with two boys, one big and one small.
"May God bless you, Your Highness."
Ryan bowed, and Natalie made a ladylike salute.
"Hello, Ryan, we're meeting again."
After he introduced Natalie, Diana nodded slightly and introduced the two boys next to her, "This is William, this is Harry, they are both loyal readers of yours." ”
Although he was reluctant to salute the two little boys, strictly speaking, Kensington Palace was the royal palace, and Ryan had to owe it again.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Highnesses."
Natalie quietly pinched his arm, and she could feel how reluctant he was.
Although Diana said they were his book lovers, the two little ones were noticeably more like their fathers, serious and stereotypical, without the slightest look of joy, much to Ryan's embarrassment.
"Ryan, this is not a public place, so you don't need to pay attention to those etiquette." After sending away the housekeeper and waiter, Diana was visibly much more relaxed.
Speaking of which, she really doesn't like the etiquette of the royal family, and now she is in trouble with Charles, both of whom are constantly pouring dirty water on each other, making the royal family lose face.
"Nat, you're a friend of Ryan? Also an actor? "Diana is deeply involved in the entertainment industry and has some eyesight.
"Yes, Your Highness." Natalie is more reserved than Ryan, and some regrets came to visit, she really should stay in the villa to get jet lag!
Diana and Natalie chatted a few words, and Ryan had to deal with the two little princes, perhaps because of the royal education, they were obviously not interested in him as an entertainment person, even if Ryan could detect from the words, they were indeed loyal readers of Harry Potter, and they only liked books.
Now that they're here, they can't just say goodbye, and at Diana's invitation, Ryan and Natalie have to stay for dinner.
Contrary to what he imagined, it was not an old and monotonous English meal, but a French meal, and sitting at the long table, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief, to be honest, the English meal was a bit hard to swallow, and he had eaten it extremely limited times during his two years in London.
Although Diana said that you are welcome, when there are two stereotypical princes sitting opposite, whether it is the open-minded Ryan or the restrained Natalie, they can't relax, and this dinner is extremely uncomfortable.
I will never come here again! Ryan swore in his heart.
In fact, he knows very well that the rift between Diana and the royal family is irreparable, she is a deviant herself and doesn't care about etiquette, but every action of the two princes is like a pre-designed haode, what can he and Natalie do?
It's no wonder that the two of them prefer their fathers, the brainwashing education of the royal family is still very strong. Ryan could only sigh.
"Ryan, I heard you're going to hold a signing tomorrow?" Diana asked.
"Yes, in Trafalgar Square."
"If you need help, just ask."
"I will, Your Highness." Ryan doesn't take polite words seriously.
He is not an innocent child, the other party will receive him, firstly, because of the love he had in Los Angeles, secondly, because of his growing influence in the entertainment industry, and thirdly, because of the money donated.
Of course, perhaps it was the thoughts of his previous life that he liked Diana more than the old-fashioned royal family and Prince Charles, even if the other party had obvious shortcomings.
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