Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 548 FBI?!

The news that Miss Genius lost again became the headlines of various media entertainment editions on the second day, whether it was Steven Soderbergh who won the best director, or the Best Actor winner because two films were nominated for the best actor at the same time Russell Crowe, the throne, has been squeezed to the back.But to the frustration of the editors, because Angela didn't participate in the Oscars that day, they couldn't find a suitable picture match. It would be great if there was a picture of Miss Talent with a sad look or a forced smile.

As usual at this time of year, the media would complain about those frustrated, but just as Angela dominated the headlines of all the media, almost everyone felt sorry for her.

"Compared to the previous two works, Angela finally showed the delicacy that a female director should have in "A Beautiful Mind". It is this softness and delicacy that makes this work a leap in level. Frankly speaking , she should have gotten a statuette, but she's still a little younger." - "Hollywood Reporter"

"It's such a shame, I wish the rejuvenation of the film school wasn't just a lip service." -USA TODAY

And those who criticized the most fiercely belonged to some liberal female critics.

"I don't see any reason for Angela not to win the award. Leaving aside the three consecutive nominations for best director and her previous achievements, the inspiring power shown through "A Beautiful Mind" alone is enough to give [-] points, not just Best Picture. Clearly, the Academy judges are again swayed by other factors, and hopefully no one doubts the integrity of the Oscars." - Katherine Garner, Los Angeles Times

However, Angela was noncommittal about this, and she wrote on her blog updated the next day: "I am very happy that "A Beautiful Mind" won the best film, and I am also very happy that I can win the best adapted screenplay. Congratulations to Russell and Kate They won the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively. As for the Best Director, frankly speaking, it is a pity that it is affirmative, but everything has already been settled. No matter what you say, it will not help, so I still use my energy for the new movie. It is better to shoot above. To those who support me and comfort me, thank you, I will continue to work hard."

"A Beautiful Mind" won a total of four awards, in addition to two performance awards are best adapted screenplay and best film.For three consecutive years, the same film company has brought back three statuettes, and even a film like "The Pianist" has not lost money, which is second to none in Hollywood.The seven major film companies were all jealous of this. Even though they knew that Angela almost only made films for Pixar, they still tried their best to express through various channels that they hoped that Miss Genius could direct films for them.

Among them, Disney, Fox, Warner, and Universal, which have a good relationship with her, are the most active, and they offer all kinds of conditions, such as having the right to say what they want on the set, or using any actor they want, and even giving them as much money as they want. how much money.

Although it is necessary to maintain friendly relations with major companies in Angela's plan-this will ensure that they will stand by their side when needed.For example, a joint venture with Disney to shoot "Pirates of the Caribbean" and preparations to cooperate with Warner on the "Bourne Shadow" trilogy.It's a pity that she declined these invitations for the time being. Firstly, the films she was going to direct had already been arranged, and secondly, she was really not in the mood to think about anything else before a certain matter was resolved.

She called Kate immediately after the awards ceremony, but no one answered.After a very late hour, it was finally connected, but Kate's drunken voice came from the other side. Although she hung up without saying a few words, Angela's originally suppressed waves stirred up again.When she heard Kate's acceptance speech, especially after she put herself at the end and said the heartfelt "thank you", Angela suddenly felt dizzy.

If Lily hadn't hugged her in time, God knows what extraordinary things she would have done.

Angela has never hated her cowardice so much, so when she listened to Kate muttering "I love you, Angie, you know what" on the phone, she almost covered her mouth to keep from whimpering.

Something must be done, no matter what is better than nothing.That's what she said to herself as she put down the phone.

Ironically, however, when she found time to call Kate the next day, she couldn't say anything but congratulations.Especially after Natalie returned to the dormitory, she quickly turned off the phone.

Not only that, whenever she thinks well in private, she even outlines every step in detail.But once I faced Natalie or called Kate and Jessica, I couldn’t say anything, and even started rambling about him when there was something slightly involved, and finally changed the subject. end.

"You idiot! You idiot! What the hell are you thinking! Show some courage!" Angela groaned more than once with her head on the mirror.She didn't understand why she was so timid and cowardly when she was able to advance towards her goal in her career without hesitation?Just because one can see that the future is basically in his hands, while the other is vague and doesn't know what will happen after the change?

what's wrong with me?When she was alone on the bed in the dormitory and looked at the wall in a daze, she often asked herself this way.She felt as if she... were two completely different people in these two matters!

"You're back, Nat?" Angela poked her head out of the back room.

"Yes, you are..." Natalie was stunned when she saw the messy living room after closing the door.

"I told you a few days ago, remember?" Angela asked while cleaning up.

"Already? What is it?" Natalie raised her eyebrows, and shrugged after she showed a slightly hurt look: "I haven't forgotten, you're going to New York to participate in..." Legally Blonde" premiere."

"Then I have to go to New Zealand to participate in the one-week post-production of "The Lord of the Rings", and then return to Los Angeles to attend the premiere of "Good Girl is a Superstar", and then return to Boston." Angela took the conversation and continued, holding But it never stopped.After seeing Natalie let out an "um" and then sat on a chair and turned on her laptop to get busy with her own affairs, disappointment immediately filled her heart.

"I'm going to be away for about a week or two - after the premiere in Los Angeles, I have other things to do. So take care of yourself during this time, and if you need help with anything, you can call Anne, "Angela said naggingly, "Don't go to bed too late, it's not a big problem to eat some fatty food occasionally, just remember to exercise regularly, if you can't solve your homework today, you can solve it tomorrow, as long as you hand in your homework on time, the professor won't tell you What……"

After rambling a lot and putting all the things that should be packed into luggage, Angela finally couldn't help straightening her body and gritted her teeth half-blaming and half-grievously, "Nat!"

"What's wrong?" Natalie raised her head, the blankness in her eyes didn't seem to be faked.

Angela bit her lip and looked at Natalie. After a while, she turned around, took a deep breath, folded her arms and raised her head. Her out-of-focus eyes didn't know where to put them.There was a rustling sound, followed by Natalie stretching her arms around Angela's waist from behind.

"You know, you were nagging like an old woman just now." She whispered from behind.

Angela couldn't help but twitched the corners of her mouth, her heart fluttered, and she held Natalie's hands: "I just care about you. I admit that I am not as good as you in academics, but you are definitely not as good as you in arranging time reasonably." I."

The warm body behind her trembled slightly, and Natalie's smiling voice sounded immediately: "Of course, I'm not a working machine, and I don't have the time to seize time."

"Can I take this as a compliment?"

"Actually, I'd rather you see it as sarcasm."

The two of them just talked one after the other, with low laughter from time to time, and the solemnity that had been surrounding the room all this time dissipated like a sunny day after the rain.

"At that time, I kept thinking that if he dared to pester me again, I would knock him on the ground and throw him out. I didn't care what the occasion was." Angela smiled and sat on the sofa with Natalie in her arms, rubbing her ears together. Kissing her pink neck and earballs.

"But then that guy came over, but you didn't throw him out, did you?" Natalie asked with a smile, also responding with her lips on Angela's gooseneck.

"At least he didn't act rashly again. Otherwise, I'll do what I say. It's not the first time I've met such a fool at a sorority party." Angela said, her hands began to move upwards.

Natalie then let out a soft exclamation, her slightly squinted eyes suddenly widened, and at the same time she regained a little sobriety.

"Angie, wait." She grabbed Angela's hand, trying to stop her from moving.But Angela didn't say anything, not only didn't stop, but her kneading became more and more skillful.

Natalie's half of her body was already limp under her teasing, and finally she had to raise her voice: "Angie!"

"What's wrong?" Angela finally stopped her movements, but her face was slightly red and she seemed a little confused.

"You have to leave, don't forget," Natalie gasped slightly and stared at Angela, "You're going to New York, tomorrow...you're going to attend Jesse's movie premiere."

As if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head, Angela shivered shiveringly.Although she was stunned for a few seconds, she quickly controlled her emotions, sat up and waved her hands: "Well... indeed... yes, I should go."

She quickly stood up and put the luggage bag on her back, then tidied up her clothes a little bit, and after a long while in a daze, she smiled at Natalie: "Then, I'm leaving."

Following Angela, she bent down, hesitated for a while, and kissed Natalie on the cheek, then took a deep breath and quickly walked out the door.Natalie, who didn't speak until the dormitory door slammed, buried her head in her arms and sighed deeply.

Please, be brave, Angie, give me one percent of your film courage!Angela, who was also buried in her arms in the car, cried out in her heart.

There have been no gossips or gossips recently, and Oscar's influence has also faded due to time, so the car quickly returned to the villa. However, besides Annie and the others, there were a few uninvited guests in the villa today.

"Jack? You didn't stay in New York, why did you come to Boston? Do you think the babysitting job is not done well?" Angela looked at the manager who appeared in front of her with some surprise.

"Of course not, I'm only half-job as a nanny, so the requirements should be reduced by at least half." Sparrow said humorously, followed by a dry cough and then looked at the sofa in the living room: "Actually, today I made a special trip to bring these two came here."

Angela followed his gaze and saw a man and a woman sitting on the sofa.The man is about 40 to 25 years old, with a slightly bald forehead, a strong body, and big and piercing eyes.The woman is about [-] years old. Her golden-brown short ear-length hair makes her look very capable. She wears a women's suit and sits upright. Her sharp eyes are not as restrained as the man's. One can tell that she is a self-centered person.

Seeing Angela looking over, the two stood up and nodded politely, then took out their IDs from their coat pockets: "Hello, Miss Angela, we are federal agents."

"F... BI?!" Angela looked at the letters on the certificate in surprise, and then twitched the corners of her mouth: "Okay, it's nice to meet you, but... shouldn't tax evasion be managed by the tax bureau?"

However, neither of the two people in front of them smiled, especially the female detective with a straight face, as if she was naturally expressionless, but occasionally there was a hint of arrogance in her eyes that made her look cool.

"Usually that's the case. If they ask us for help, it's another matter." After a few seconds of silence, the male detective said with a straight face.

"Thank you for your explanation. Please sit down." Angela made a gesture of invitation after slandering the guy who didn't understand humor.

After the four of them sat down as guests and hosts, Angela spoke again: "Then, what's the matter for the two detectives?"

A man and a woman looked at each other, and the male detective still spoke: "First of all, please allow me to introduce myself, I am Agent Warren Innis, and this is Agent Mayville von Neurich ..."

"Feng?" Angela couldn't help raising her eyebrows.

"Is there a problem, Miss Mason?" Mayville von Neurich raised his chin slightly.Her voice is nice, and her accent is hard to hear. She is quite heroic and has a different kind of charm.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little surprised to hear the surname Feng here. Excuse me, are you of German descent?" Angela smiled politely and shook hands with Warren, then reached out to Mavis.

"Yes, but this surname is nothing special." Meivis said lightly.

Even so, Angela frowned slightly, but it wasn't because of the hidden disdainful tone, but because the other party actually used a little force when shaking hands.It doesn't hurt, but...it's weird.

Of course, Angela didn't reveal anything because of this, and immediately turned to Warren: "Then..."

"We were ordered to come here to protect you, Miss Mason." Warren said directly.

"Protect...protect?!" Angela opened her mouth wide in surprise, and then twitched the corners of her mouth after a while: "Sorry, I thought our country was safe."

"There are loopholes in any safe place," Warren said, ignoring her quip. "We've got word that terrorists have a 'cultural sabotage plan' and they're plotting to kidnap a number of well-known cultural figures. You're on the list. .”

"Terrorist...terrorist?!" Angela opened her mouth wide and didn't react for a few seconds, "Sorry, this... Even if it's kidnapping... then it should be kidnapping someone like Tom Hanks or Russell Crowe ..."

"They're all on the list, Miss Mason," Warren interrupted her calmly. "I know it's hard to accept, but it is what it is."

After a pause, he continued: "From now on, Agent Meivis and I will provide personal protection for you. Please notify us before attending a large event so that we can send more people..."

"Wait, you mean no matter where I go, at least the two of you will be by my side?" Angela couldn't help raising her hands.

"Yes." Warren nodded, "Mavis will live in the same room as you if necessary."

"God!" Angela rolled her eyes, "But I have bodyguards."

The two federal agents, always stern, said nothing, as if they hadn't heard the sentence.

Angela had to roll her eyes again. After making a few gestures, she felt that it was difficult to express herself, so she raised her hands: "Sorry, can you wait for a while?"

As she spoke, she stood up and turned her head towards Sparrow, and the two left the living room one after the other.

Even though the room was empty, the two federal agents remained expressionless.After tasting the coffee silently for a while, Meivis opened her mouth annoyed: "I can't believe that they actually let us come here with a piece of information that is not 100% sure. I didn't work hard to serve the stars. Nanny's!"

"First, this piece of information was indeed stolen from the other party; secondly, no piece of information can be said to be 100% correct before the dust settles." Warren looked at the resentful Meivis and sighed: "I know you're not happy, Mess, and I'm the same. But since the higher-ups have given us the task, we must carry it out. If you complain like this again, I can only..."

"Okay, Warren, I won't cause trouble." Mavis immediately raised her hands.

"I hope so." Warren shook his head, then said after a pause, "Although we don't know what Miss Mason is like, she is more or less worthy of our protection, isn't she?"

"Just a little bit." Mavis replied after a while.