Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 654 Talking with Grandpa

"What can you do with me, grandpa?" Angela asked with a smile after curtseying deliberately.

"It's nothing, it's just that I haven't chatted with you for a long time." The old man in front of the bookcase turned around, walked to the bench with a smile and sat down, then patted the armrest of the sofa beside him: "Don't stand there, come and sit down. "

Then he jokingly said, "Or are you not used to chatting with an old man like me?"

"How could it be?" Angela said hurriedly, and after a few steps, she sat on the sofa and folded her arms. She frowned and pursed her lips, looking at her grandpa who seemed to be angry because of what she said just now.

"Okay, just talking." The old man laughed, and then pointed to the black tea in front of her, "I asked Mrs. Edith to make it for you, try it and see how her craftsmanship is, and if she forgets you taste."

Angela nodded, put the end of the cup to her mouth, took a small sip, closed her eyes and thought about it for a while, and then praised: "As always, it is fresh and mellow, and Mrs. Edith's craftsmanship is always so good, but... "

She opened her eyes and put down the cup: "I'm used to drinking the black tea that Anne made for me now. Although she is still far from Mrs. Edith's craftsmanship, she knows when I need what. If I'm in a good mood and I'm resting When it is time to drink, the black tea she brings will be more mellow; if it is at work or busy, the black tea will be a little more astringent."

"Annie is an excellent housekeeper." Grandpa nodded. "The teacher who taught her has praised her more than once to me."

Speaking of this, the old man couldn't help but sighed suddenly: "This is life, some things are worth nostalgic and will be replaced by more suitable ones. What people need is not the best but the most suitable one."

"Why... are you talking about this all of a sudden?" Angela blinked.

"I probably thought of your mother. Mary used to like Lady Edith's black tea very much, but..." Grandpa suddenly picked up his crutches and struck the floor, sighing, "When you get old, you always like nostalgia."

"That's true." Angela murmured with a feeling in her heart.

"What did you say?" Grandpa didn't seem to hear clearly.

"Oh, it's nothing," Angela smiled and gestured immediately, "I just want to say, no matter what, mom is your daughter; and I'm also your granddaughter, this will not change. Even if I grow up Because I am busy with my own career, but there are Willie, Ike and other children, so there is no need to be so... sad."

"Okay, okay, you're still so good at talking, Chris." Grandpa laughed heartily.

This topic was left behind immediately, and the old and the young talked about other things, such as grandpa's recent life-basically complaining that Gerald's housekeeper didn't allow him to do this or that-or Angela's Those movies and more.

"By the way, Chris," after a few words about "The Queen" and the Oscar at the beginning of the year, the grandfather asked casually, "if someone proposed to grant you the title of baron in the House of Lords, would you accept it?" ?"

"Wow, this is really a share... Wait, grandpa, you mean—the title of baronet?!" Angela wanted to tease a few words, but after she realized it, she opened her mouth wide and looked at him with incredible eyes. elder.

"Yes, what's the problem?" Grandpa's tone was very relaxed, as if this was a very common thing.

"This..." Angela didn't know what to say for a moment. The title of baronet was not just a symbolic title like the rotten street knight lord who was described by the public as being bought with money.

Although the baron is the lowest rank in the official titles, and there are also countless, but after all, it is a noble in the true sense, and it is a completely different concept from a knight lord.If you want to grant a person such a formal title of nobility, it is impossible unless the person is born in a family, just like the noble members of the House of Lords are basically hereditary.

Of course, ordinary people can also be conferred the title of nobility as long as they have made great contributions to the country, but if the contribution is already so great that they should be conferred, at least they should start with the earl.So the title of baron is actually prepared for those descendants of nobles who have made a little contribution.

Strictly speaking, Angela does not have this qualification.But she is not completely lacking, that is to say, between what is possible and what is not, as long as the boundaries are relaxed.

It is also a simple matter to relax the boundaries. The British House of Lords is commonly known as the House of Lords. Members are basically hereditary and have the title of nobility. Although after several reforms, civilian members have entered the House of Lords, their number still occupies advantage.Nowadays, there are not many British nobles who own their own properties like grandfather. Many noble MPs with titles also work part-time. The allowance of dozens of pounds came.Therefore, it is absolutely no problem to pass this bill with a little trickery, and besides, many noble councilors have a good relationship with grandpa.

In this way, it seems like a good choice to accept the baronetship, and if she is awarded the baronetship, then her influence will increase again.However, unexpectedly, after thinking for a long time, she shook her head: "Let's forget it, grandpa."

"Why?" Grandpa raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Can you tell me the reason?"

"I don't think... I'm not suitable for the title of baron." Angela replied somewhat unnaturally after thinking about it.

"Not very suitable?" Grandpa repeated calmly, "This excuse is not convincing, Chris."

"Hmm... this..." Angela scratched her head with a wry smile, for a moment she really didn't know what excuse to use.

With Google's listing last month, she has already placed the last piece on the chessboard. As long as she edits "Rabe's Diary" perfectly, everything will be a matter of course, and there is no shortage of this Influence.More importantly, she sensed Queen Elizabeth II from it—if she accepted the title, in a sense, she would be eligible to go on the genealogy, so she would naturally be the best candidate for the queen-to-be.

Well, if one day, this canonized baroness and a collateral descendant recognized by the royal family suddenly announces that she has come out of the closet!What will happen next?

"Sorry, grandpa, there are some things I can't tell you right now, can you give me a year?" Angela finally said to her grandpa with a wry smile, she really couldn't find any suitable excuses.

"It seems that this matter has caused you a lot of trouble?" Grandpa asked thoughtfully.

"Yes, I don't know how to tell the people around me." Angela nodded. For a few seconds, she wanted to confess to her grandpa, but when she thought about what she was doing, she still swallowed the words went back.

"Can you reveal a little bit?" The old man continued to ask.

"I'm really sorry, Grandpa." Angela spread her hands helplessly, "I promise, I will give you an answer by this time next year, and then you will understand why I can't agree."

After pondering for a moment, the old man nodded: "Okay, I see."

Angela, who was slightly relieved, immediately stood up: "Then, I'll go back to my room first, Grandpa."

After saying goodbye to her grandfather and returning to her room, Angela breathed a sigh of relief again, and fell on the soft bed, not wanting to do anything.Grandpa probably sensed something too, I don't know what he was thinking.However, she has repeatedly expressed that she does not like other people interfering in her life, and she refused William's invitation just two days ago. Grandpa probably wouldn't say much.

Putting aside these messy things, Angela lazily rolled over and sat up again, but no matter whether she sat in front of the turned on computer, sat in front of the piano or the easel, she couldn't arouse her interest in doing things.

"Damn..." She put her hands into her hair and murmured, although the rest and the company of her family during this period made her feel much better, and she was no longer bothered by those horrible scenes.But everything about "Rabe's Diary" still occupies his head. The key now is all in the post-production. If the previous standard cannot be maintained, all the efforts will be in vain.

Although she also knows that this is a bit unfounded, the "Queen" that was overhauled last year has proved well that she has indeed learned a lot by copying those works back and forth.

It's just that all the pressure is concentrated on this, and it should be normal to feel restless, especially...

There was a knock on the door, and Angela turned her head: "Come in, the door is unlocked."

"Hi, Angie." Xia Xia's little face stuck out from behind the door, and she smiled shyly after noticing Angela's gaze.

"Why didn't you go play with them, but came to me?" Angela was a little strange, she stood up and walked to her and looked at her carefully, "I heard that Director Columbus said that he announced on the set that you can wear other clothes." You almost cheered when you got dressed, is there something wrong with Hogwarts uniforms?"

"Of course not, but any clothes will have aesthetic fatigue after wearing for a long time, won't it?" Xia Xia shrugged with a smile, "I finally bought a few pairs of Armani jeans that you once endorsed, and I have long wanted to wear them out Try it."

"Okay, use me as a shield." Angela said jokingly.

"Okay, if you like it, I'll wear this in front of you from now on." The little guy pulled up a corner of his robe and shook it, with an expression of "whatever you say" on his face, Angela couldn't bear it. He couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Ha, are you happy now?" Xia Xia immediately clapped her hands happily. Seeing that Angela was a little confused, she hurriedly explained: "Lulu and the others said that you have been very unhappy since you returned to England, so I think Make you happy."

Angela stared blankly at the little girl, and after a long time showed a gentle smile: "Don't worry, it's not a big deal. It was a bit uncomfortable because of making a new movie before, but it's much better now."

"Really?" Xia Xia asked with her hands on her hips in doubt.

"I don't think I'm going to lie about this, do I?" Angela folded her arms, leaned over to her and stared at her.

The little girl rolled her eyes, and suddenly stretched out her arms to wrap around Angela's arm, then stood on tiptoe and kissed Angela's lips.

This sudden attack made Angela completely unresponsive, and it was easy for the other party to break through the jaw.

Xia Xia let go of her hands around Angela's neck after a long chattering sound. With her blushing face and eyes rolling, she lightly touched her moist lips with her fingers before saying softly, "Anji The kiss was great."

Angela, who was also blushing, still kept the previous leaning posture and stared blankly at the little girl, until she deliberately waved her hand in front of her, then suddenly picked her up, and then pressed her on the bed and kissed her tender lips.

After whining a few times, Xia Xia unconsciously clamped Angela's waist with her legs, and then wrapped her neck around her neck again to meet her.There was another lingering period, and the four lips finally separated again. Just as the hands comforting Xia Xia's petite body were about to take further action, the little girl gasped and said, "Wait...the clothes...the clothes are wrinkled... ..."

Angela's body trembled slightly and she suddenly woke up. After calming down her desire, she sat up silently.The shy Xia Xia then sat up, also silently arranged her clothes and got out of bed.

"Angie... I... I'm going out first..." the little girl said in a sly manner, but she didn't express anything other than a little embarrassed.

"Well, I still want to... do my thing." Angela whispered, seeing Xia Xia leave, she couldn't help but sighed with a wry smile, Xia Xia seemed to just regard this as a special experience, It's really...

Two days later, the "Harry Potter" series of films

The third part premiered in the UK again, and many stars attended the premiere, including Angela who stayed in the UK, and it was her first public appearance after returning to the UK.The reporters who finally seized the opportunity naturally aimed at her, but it was a pity that Angela would not answer any questions related to the new movie.

"Are you not answering these questions because you have a guilty conscience?" A reporter shouted, even though he was glared at by fans nearby, he still didn't change his expression. The "Sun News" press card on his chest explained everything very well.

"Sorry, this is the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", not my movie." Angela said this after being annoyed by the question Just go to the theater.

She doesn't have to worry about what the other party will write with embellishment, after suffering a few times, the other party has learned to be good.Moreover, although Angela is famous and rich, she has a lot of influence and appeal among the public. This makes the "Sun", which claims to be a public representative but dare not dig up scandals, sometimes feel at a loss.

Don't take them to heart, that hapless reporter is probably being driven away by complaints from colleagues.Angela shrugged imperceptibly, and turned her attention to the premiere.There is no difference between this time and the previous two, or all the premieres are similar, but Director Columbus is the last time to direct the "Harry Potter" series. After that, neither his state nor style is suitable for directing anymore. So he had the most people around him, and Angela naturally had to go over and say a few words.

"It's such a pity," Rowling told her. "Chris is a very good director."

"If you feel regretful, you can overhaul the next two films, and I promise to convince McKinley and the others to cooperate with Director Columbus's itinerary." Angela said jokingly.

"You know, that's impossible." Rowling shrugged, "Why don't you direct?"

"I thought I had made it very clear." Angela raised her eyebrows.

"Then find a suitable director." The magic mother is simply taking advance as retreat.

"I think it's better to leave it to McKinley or Ed to choose a director." Angela smiled without leaving any room for it.

Soon the movie started to play. Compared with Angela's memory, Columbus' version of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is not only much brighter in tone and not so scary, but also shows the suspense just right. It's just that the portrayal of the growing boys and girls is not very good.But then again, no one can say for sure what the growing teenagers and girls look like. There are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people, right?Some people may not resonate with it, but some people think it is very good. In short, it is the most stupid behavior to say something dead.

After almost making a basic judgment, Angela got up and left the screening room, then went upstairs to the lounge.Although she has relaxed for almost half a month, and basically has a rough plan for the later stage, the anxiety is still bothering her.

If the movie is to be released at the end of the year, then the post-production should start at the beginning of August at the latest, but if this emotion is not expelled, it will only make her previous efforts go to waste.

"What are you doing here, Angie?" came the voice from behind.

Angela hurriedly turned around, but the person who came in from the outside was not the one she imagined.

"I should ask you this question, Xia Xia?" Angela sat down on the sofa, sighing with one hand on her chin.

"I saw that you left the meeting halfway, and thought something happened, so I followed you." The little girl curled her lips.

"Okay, it's okay, I just want to... rest." Angela waved her hand, but she was obviously absent-minded.

Xia Xia turned her head to look at her for a long time, then suddenly came over, intentionally or unintentionally straddled her thigh, and followed her with a club in front of her: "Is it because you are still in a bad mood? Didn't you say that you are fine? "

Angela was startled, the two were so close that they were almost face to face, and they could feel each other's breath.Probably because she realized that her actions were a bit too ambiguous, Xia Xia's face suddenly turned red, and her twisted appearance had a different kind of allure, and what's more, the little buttocks riding on Angela's lap were also uneasy. twisted up.

The seductive appearance of the little girl in the manor two days ago flashed in her head, and Angela, who had been depressed all the time, lifted her chin without thinking, and kissed her delicate and tender lips.