Hearing such conditions, Grunov, who had been unemployed for a long time and was living in embarrassment, naturally had no worries, and happily agreed to Tangning's invitation, went home to settle down and tidy up, and followed Tangning to Japan three days later. Speaking of which, he had a better impression of Japan than of Europe and the United States, because he felt that when he got there, no one would look at him as a weapon designer anymore, and he could rest assured that he could study his own metal stamping technology.

Downing, who had finished Grunov, was in a good mood and left the café to go shopping, intending to buy some gifts for his women to take home, but when he passed the door of a theater, which was showing a musical "Tatar Sauce" today.

Normally, whether it is in his previous life or in this life, Tang Ning is not a person with artistic cells, and things like musicals have never been something he can appreciate, but I don't know why he always feels that the name of this musical is familiar to him, as if he has seen it somewhere, but he can't remember anything, and after being entangled for a long time, he simply bought a ticket.

Sure enough, Tang Ning is definitely not a person suitable for watching musicals, he fell asleep with the singing after watching it for less than five minutes, and it wasn't until the people around him woke him up that he shook his head and smiled and felt that what he had just done was too ridiculous, and it was not good to have this time to do something, so he had to run to watch some musical.

But just as he stood up and was about to leave, he was stunned again, because he found an extremely familiar figure on the stage, in order to confirm, he deliberately rubbed his eyes, and took a few steps forward to take a closer look, and then he suddenly realized why he had a sense of déjà vu when he saw the name "Tartar Sauce".

Because this little-known musical has one of his favorite female stars in later generations, that is, Audrey Hepburn, who was named the greatest actress of the century by the American Film Institute in 1999.

Because Downing liked Audrey Hepburn very much when he was young, he watched "Roman Holiday" starring her and Gregory Peck countless times, so he also paid careful attention to her life, so at this time he remembered that now is 1949 is when Hepburn has just passed the most difficult years and began to enter the road of acting. This "Tartare Sauce" can also be regarded as the first musical in which she officially participated.

Seeing his former idol, Downing naturally refused to miss the opportunity, although he didn't know many people in the UK, and it was not convenient for him to act in a high-profile manner. But he knew there was a way that would definitely attract Audrey Hepburn at this time, and that was Hollywood.

Audrey Hepburn had always dreamed of becoming a star, and during the 1944 Dutch famine, even if she couldn't eat enough, she often had tulip bulbs to satisfy her hunger. She didn't forget to practice ballet hard, so you can imagine her excitement when she received a telegram of invitation from a Hollywood film production company.

In fact, this production company is not as sacred as Hepburn imagined, for an old Hollywood fritter like Jimmy, it didn't take much effort to create such a leather bag company, and he was only hastily established to resell the movie copyright, but he didn't expect it to come in handy at this time, and he clearly stated in the telegram that Tony Downing is the company's second largest shareholder and producer investor, so Hepburn attached great importance to Downing's invitation.

To be honest, Downing himself admits that he is a man, and the women in his room now are proof of that. But this time in the face of Audrey Hepburn, he didn't have any evil thoughts, even if Jimmy's ridicule, he didn't take it to heart, but repeatedly told Jimmy to cultivate this good seedling he discovered, especially if he found that there was a film of "Roman Holiday" that was ready to be filmed, he must snatch the position of the heroine from Hepburn.

However, not to mention that Jimmy didn't understand this kind of mentality, even Hepburn didn't understand either, so when they met, Audrey Hepburn cautiously asked, "Mr. Downing." I am very grateful to Mr. Jimmy that you are optimistic about my future development and strongly advocated the signing of me. But I didn't really want to go to Japan, so I ......"

Tang Ning asked with some surprise, "Who said you were allowed to go to Japan?" Didn't Jimmy send you an offer to sign you and take you to Hollywood to make a movie? ”

Hepburn lowered his head a little shyly and whispered: "Mr. Jimmy also sent me a second telegram, saying that if you want to get the support of the company, you must accompany you for a year and be your personal assistant." ”

Downing listened. couldn't help but slap the table and said angrily: "Jimmy, this bastard thing, how can he make such an unreasonable request to you, Miss Hepburn, don't worry, this is Jimmy's joke, I promise I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do." Well, don't rush to Hollywood just yet, and wait until Jimmy sends you the film appointment. ”

Hepburn blinked his big eyes and said gratefully: "Mr. Downing, thank you so much, it has always been my dream to be able to go to Hollywood to make movies." Actually, I know the rules in Hollywood, and if you can really give me the chance to make my dream come true, I will definitely fulfill all your requests, just like Miss Russell. ”

Listening to the promise of the idol in his heart, Tang Ning couldn't help but feel sorry for a while, but he still suppressed the thoughts in his heart, he has enough women, there is no need to spoil his former idol, just be a good person.

So Downing explained: "Miss Hepburn, you don't have to think about these things first, just think about your acting skills, and perform well in the future, I am also selecting talents for the company, and I have no other meaning." And in my mind, you are completely different from Miss Russell. By the way, Miss Hepburn, I think you were Belgian. ”

Hepburn nodded: "Yes, I was born in Brussels, Belgium, born in 1929, grew up in Kent, England, went to the Netherlands after my parents divorced, and did not return to England until the end of the war. I've studied ballet at Mary Lambert Ballet School, I've been in two musicals, High Heels and Tartar, and I've been a model, so if I get the chance, I'll be able to take it. ”

Downing could understand Hepburn's urgency to seize every opportunity, but he was not interested in this kind of resume-style narrative, he thought about it and asked guidedly: "Miss Hepburn, what role do you think you are most suitable for?" ”

Hepburn asked rhetorically, "Mr. Downing, what role do you think I'm best suited for?" ”

Tang Ning replied without hesitation: "Princess! (To be continued.) )