Chapter 1428 1428 The Solemn Berlin

As the connection point between Eastern and Western Europe, Southern Europe and Northern Europe, Berlin is one of the important transportation centers in Europe. Looking down from the blue sky, Berlin is like a white pebble lying quietly in the green ocean. , the emerald-like water flows slowly under the feet, and a light blue ribbon crosses from south to north - this should be the Spree River (Spree), Prussian-style ancient architecture and modern business The skyscrapers complement each other, and the whole city slowly blooms with a quiet light, which makes people fascinated.

When traveling in Europe the year before, Hugo once arrived in this city full of countless possibilities. The former Berlin Wall made this land colorful. Although Germany has been reunified at this time, it can still be found in the city. In the streets and alleys of the city, I can feel the traces left on the bricks and tiles of the years divided into East Germany and West Germany, sometimes happy and unrestrained, sometimes conservative and stubborn; sometimes full of vitality, sometimes dull; sometimes relaxed and casual, Sometimes rigorous and solemn... The contradictions floating in the air collide wantonly.

Hugo has always felt that walking on the road is a very interesting thing, not because of the rush and displacement, but because you can use your feet, hands and eyes to feel the scenery along the way, even if it is just a small town. A daily style painting can also become a window to experience the world. The meaning of travel never lies in the scenery and culture of the destination, but in every moment on the road, including the smile that passes by.

After arriving at Berlin Airport, Allen's private luxury van drove directly into the tarmac and left the airport with Hugo. The reporters who were waiting at the airport rushed to nothing and waited until Hugo had left. Half an hour later, they received the news, and they stood there dumbfounded, at a loss.

Knowing that Hugo had left Los Angeles and made a special trip to participate in the Berlin Film Festival, this suddenly made Berlin, which had been neglected, become the focus of attention.

As we all know, among the three major European film festivals, Cannes is the most commercialized, Venice has the longest history, and Berlin is the coldest, most solemn and low-key. The three-shot of the Grammys and the Oscars stole the attention-the closing time of this year's Berlin Film Festival was only one day away from the Grammys, which also made Berlin more and more depressing.

However, due to the appearance of Hugo, especially the rejection of the Golden Globes and the choice of Berlin, the media became more and more excited. The American media that were originally stationed in Berlin all seemed to be on stimulants, rushing into the airport frantically, and journalists from mainland Europe also smelled the breaking point and followed suit. But the more than 100 reporters who gathered at the airport were all made fun of, not to mention the news, not even the shadow of Hugo was seen. It was a disaster.

At this time, Hugo was riding in Allen's car and looked at the buildings outside the window, drawing a glimpse of light in his line of sight. When he turned his head, he saw Allen's line of sight on him politely, and Hugo couldn't help but smile. , "Are you sure it doesn't matter? In fact, Rick has already made an appointment."

"My friend came to my hometown. As the host, it would be my rudeness if I didn't treat it specially." Alan had a gentle smile on his face, "What's more, aren't you my money printing machine now? It's still necessary."

Allen's metaphor made Hugo chuckle.

Considering that the hotel where Hugo was staying at this time must be surrounded by the media, Allen invited Hugo to live in his apartment in downtown Berlin, which surprised Hugo.

Although Hugo didn't stay in Europe for a long time, he still vaguely knew that Europeans generally want to keep some distance, mainly because they respect each other's private space more, and Finland, the most exaggerated, even refuses to make peace with each other. Talking with strangers, Spain and Italy in the south are relatively better. Of course, this is not absolute, only relative. However, Hugo did not expect it when Allen sent an invitation.

But when Allen motioned for the driver to pass by the door of the hotel Rick had reserved for Hugo, Joseph nodded in agreement—because the news media surrounding the hotel door was too exaggerated. In the end, it was decided that the bodyguards, led by Samora and Joseph, stayed in the hotel as planned, while Hugo stayed at Allen's house.

"I thought I should be courting you, but if you think like this, it's a good thing for me." Hugo said with a smile, which made Allen chuckle. Looking out the window again, there are still traces of previous wars in the city. In the future, the world-famous Potsdamer Platz (Potsdamer. Platz) is still a construction site at this time, and the scene of the prosperous world cannot be seen at all. The broken Berlin Wall flashed by in sight, and Hugo said, "Maybe, that wall should be left, you know, this is a testimony of history, an irreplaceable period of time."

When the Berlin Wall was torn down, everyone was so excited and excited that the frontal Berlin Wall was almost completely torn down. Twenty years later, people realized that it should not have been torn down so thoroughly, because this side The wall is of historical significance, so the government has also started to repair the wall one after another.

"Why? The tearing down of this wall is of historical significance. You know, the countries that have been separated for 41 years are finally united again." As a German, Allen's tone is quite interesting, which makes Hugo very Confused, he cast a suspicious look at Allen.

Of course, if Hugo knew that Allen's family background was in the fighter military industry, he might be able to get an answer.

"The tearing down of a solid wall represents the formal unity of the country; but if the wall erected in people's hearts is not torn down, then the country cannot be unified." Hugo smiled and said such a sentence, and then fell silent. He got down and turned his head to look out the window again.

When the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR were unified, the problem was not solved. Federal German capitalism swept GDR businesses, causing millions of GDR residents to lose their jobs. The GDR thinks that the GDR is greedy and the GDR thinks that the GDR is lazy, and this phenomenon has been so intensely projected over the past five years that the German economy has struggled.

In fact, a 2008 survey by the Free University of Berlin showed that 12 percent of former GDR residents and 11 percent of Federal Republic of Germany residents said that if the Berlin Wall hadn't been torn down, Berlin's image would have been better .

Of course, history has proved that after reunification, Germany has become the largest economy in Europe and an important part of the world. But as Hugo said, the ideological differences after the split still remain in people's hearts forever, even after 20 or 30 years, the so-called "East Germany" and "East Germany" "West Germany" differences are still deeply embedded in the daily life of every inhabitant of Germany.

Hearing Hugo's simple words, Allen gradually became silent, but with a smile on the corner of his mouth, he looked at Hugo rather playfully, and after a long time, he slowly looked away.

Hugo didn't know much about the geography of Berlin, and he only stayed in the city for three days at first, which was not enough to understand the city. So when the car stopped, Allen briefly introduced this piece to Hugo. When he heard about the situation in the area, Hugo was completely confused and waved his hand, "I just need to know that this place can't be found by the paparazzi."

A sentence made Alan smile, "Welcome to my house, I hope you have a good time during your stay here." After Alan said this, he made an inviting gesture and asked Hugo to walk first. up the steps.

In front of you is an independent villa, which does not seem to cover a large area, but this quiet street is full of such independent villas, and the gloomy and dark lines reveal the solemnity that only belongs to Germany. Walking up the steps, the door opened automatically, and then an old man in a black suit stood respectfully at the door, "Waiting for you, Mr. Lancaster." This made Hugo stunned for a while. Looking back at Alan behind him in surprise, he heard the old man say, "Welcome home, Mr. Strello."

"This is our old housekeeper, Philip. He has been in our house since my grandfather's time." Alan stepped forward and gave Philip a warm hug. Philip gave Alan a quick glance with kindly eyes, but quickly controlled his emotions, took a step back politely, made room, and smiled at Hugo and said, "Mr. Lancaster, You can call me Philip, and you can give me any orders during your stay here."

"Hugo, please call me Hugo. Americans are not used to the British." Hugo made a small joke, but Philip nodded his chin calmly. This made Hugo a little embarrassed. Sure enough, the humor of the Germans is not on the same frequency as ordinary people.

And, most importantly, Hugo hadn't really seen the real housekeeper, which was a strange feeling. Hugo couldn't help but look at Allen more. Although he had long guessed that Allen should have a prominent family background, but since there is an inherited steward, the situation will be even more different.

But in the face of the old man, Hugo could only touch his nose, and then politely said, "Thank you, I will disturb you during this period."

"Allen's request, I will naturally try my best to meet it." Philip replied in a humble manner, which made Hugo choked directly: Why did he suddenly feel that he really shouldn't come to disturb Allen?

Alan standing by the side chuckled, "Hugo, don't worry, Philip is just not used to strangers, he is like this to all my friends." Philip looks at least seventy years old, very good This might be...

Philip stood aside with a noncommittal look, which made Hugo tilt his head, "Sir, please rest assured, I have never used a maid, so I should not make excessive demands."

This was just said. Philip stared at Hugo with a sharp face, but Aaron, who was standing beside him, laughed directly, and then patted Hugo's arm, ignoring Philip's emotions, "Haha, Hurry up and rest first, don't you want to adjust the jet lag?"