Chapter 158 158 Coffee Hobby
"Why did you give the interview to the 'Los Angeles Times'?" Hugo and Joseph walked west along Sunset Boulevard, Hugo looked at Joseph with a hint of doubt and asked, "Because Nicholas this time for Are we talking good about the movie?"
When it comes to the grievances between Nicholas-Macron and Hugo, in fact, apart from this "Heroes of Righteousness", there are not many good memories. Even in the original interview of the "Scent of Scent and Knowing Women" crew, Nicholas's later The reports still sneered at Hugo, not to mention that the previous reports did not see any positive impact.
Therefore, when bringing up the interview, Hugo's first reaction could be any media, but he never thought it would be the "Los Angeles Times". This is Hugo's first exclusive interview in his life. He originally fantasized about being able to communicate with reporters in a friendly way, but now he is disillusioned by Joseph's decision.
"Because they have enough influence, and because they have enough sincerity." Joseph showed a helpless smile, the influence of "Los Angeles Times" in the entire West Coast region is beyond doubt, even the professional film magazine "Variety" It is slightly inferior to The Hollywood Reporter, because the influence of the Los Angeles Times is comprehensive and cannot be ignored.
"Besides, this interview is not the only one. It's just that the 'Los Angeles Times' was arranged in the front. Why do you care so much? Sooner or later, you will have to talk to them." Joseph looked at Hugo unexpectedly. Naturally, Hugo couldn't understand the "first time" thought in Hugo's heart, thinking it was just an ordinary interview. Although it is said that Hugo has not been invited for exclusive interviews in the past year, in the past three years, the exclusive interviews that Hugo has experienced can’t be counted with both hands and feet, so there is nothing strange about it.
Hugo opened his mouth, but had no way to refute it directly, and finally stammered, "Because I have to prepare questions about the Golden Raspberry Award again, I don't want to spoil my good mood." The most popular Raspberry Awards is the "Los Angeles Times".
"I thought you didn't mind the Golden Raspberry Award at all." Joseph was a little surprised. Whether it was the performance on the night of the awards ceremony or afterward, Hugo was very calm and calm, and it seemed that he didn't suffer from the Golden Raspberry Award at all.
Hugo shrugged and didn't answer, but this direct action relieved Joseph.
No one would care about the Golden Raspberry Award, Hugo just faced difficulties with self-deprecation and optimism. It's like a person accidentally fell into a puddle, but did not cry or be depressed, but got up again strong, but it does not mean that people will have a good impression of the puddle. Replace puddles with dung. will be more vivid.
It was three o'clock in the afternoon, and it was the beginning of the most beautiful moment on Sunset Boulevard. In the winter, the orange sunlight dyed the vinyl record stores, second-hand bookstores and coffee shops on both sides of the street with a nostalgic color, and the palm trees stripped the sunlight away. The ground is mottled and trivial, as if large swathes of crystals are scattered all over the ground, reflecting a graceful and quiet beauty.
Walking leisurely on such a road, temporarily putting the pressure of life, the setbacks of work, and the burden of livelihood at your feet, slackening your shoulders, walking with a lively footstep, chasing the shadow under the sun under your feet, do not have a floating life. A half-day of comfort and happiness.
Hugo and Joseph stopped in front of a gray concrete wall with two panes of glass, seven feet high and four feet wide, set six feet apart. The left-hand side was Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors on the right. On the right side of the sliding door, there is neatly written "1331" in charcoal, which is the house number, which is the destination of the two people. Above the sliding door is written "Intelligentsia. Coffee" in white and red letters.
Pulling the sliding door open, the rich aroma of coffee immediately rolled out in the sunlight, as if entering Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, stepping into a colorful and wonderful world.
"Hey, here." Hugo just walked into the door when a voice came from his left. When he turned his head, he saw Nicholas McClen in a black shirt. Nicholas is actually a young and handsome guy full of energy, with short blond hair, a square face with clear edges and corners, and a pair of long and narrow eyes that are always half-squinted, as if he is calculating something all the time. In fact, Nicholas was only a year older than Hugo.
Nicholas greeted him enthusiastically, and shook hands with Hugo and Joseph respectively, "How about it, do you have any choice for coffee?"
"I can, Hugo is picky." Joseph could feel Nicholas' obvious initiative. As an agent, he must shoulder the responsibility of communication, so he took the microphone first, then looked at Hugo, and cast look to ask.
Nicholas stood beside him and looked at Hugo, his tone rose slightly, "Hugo, do you have any research on coffee?"
Hugo's previous research on coffee was mostly just on paper. He couldn't eat enough to eat, and how could he have spare money to drink coffee? It was just an interest. However, after crossing the road, during the year, other situations could not be detected for the time being, but Hugo's coffee habit was completely implemented, and professional appliances such as coffee machines, coffee beans, and coffee cups were readily available at home.
"No, it's just a hobby, it can't be called research." Hugo turned his head and looked at the coffee house while talking. In fact, Hugo can only be regarded as a junior coffee lover now, and he has just broken away from the low-level taste of Starbucks. , started brewing your own coffee at home, still a long way from being a true professional. However, the coffee shop in front of him aroused Hugo's strong interest.
This intellectual coffee house does not have too many complicated decorations. It looks like a simple warehouse remodeled. The azurite cement walls are full of sight, and the decoration style of the store is like a laboratory, full of postmodernity. In the art-style laboratory, in the middle is the place for making coffee and cashing out. There are various professional utensils. The surrounding counters are designed in the form of bar counters. The four walls of the space are randomly placed, and there is also a shelf in the west corner. There are various bottles and jars on it, and things like flowerpots and test tubes come into view, which looks exactly like a chemical laboratory. — or a medical laboratory.
"Are you sure this is a coffee house?" This was Hugo's first thought, although the rich coffee aroma and the black liquid in the hands of the customers in the store were telling Hugo: This is a coffee house.
Nicholas chuckled, "I thought this should be your site." The irony of this sentence is too obvious. On the one hand, this is Sunset Boulevard, and it is less than ten minutes' walk from Hugo's house; On the other hand, if Hugo really has research on coffee, then he should be good at digging out good coffee.
This sentence immediately reminded Hugo: the reporter in front of him has never been regarded as his friend, so Hugo shrugged and replied lukewarmly, "If I own this place, I want my bank The account will tell me." Hugo deliberately distorted the deep meaning of Nicholas's words, but locked the definition of "turf" on the intellectual coffee house, not on Sunset Boulevard. This rebuttal made Nicholas's smile more relaxed.
"The coffee here is known for its innovation and professionalism." Nicholas seemed to be unaware of Hugo's counterattack, and brought the topic back to the coffee house, "Although the time to prepare a cup of coffee will be long enough to make people want to turn away, but if These professional baristas have their own curated coffee menus, if you allow them, and they will create new coffees based on their own whims, but also listen to their customers to make improvements.”
This made Hugo more interested. He raised his eyebrows and looked up at the menu hanging above. Sure enough, he saw a small blackboard of "Today's Barista Menu", which is obviously updated every day, but there is no Write the specific coffee name, just write a person's name, Nathan - Skyer (Nathan. Skyer).
Obviously, this is the characteristic of the intellectual coffee house. The barista will surprise the guest. Only when the coffee is in hand will he know what the coffee is. This is a bold attempt for those who like to innovate.
Hugo immediately said to the clerk who ordered, "Give me a Nathan Scale." The clerk nodded with a smile, Hugo turned to look at Joseph, and Joseph didn't have too many requirements for coffee. Now, he thought about it, "A cappuccino."
Nicholas looked at Joseph unexpectedly. There are not many men who like cappuccino. Hugo is not surprised at all. Joseph has always had a special hobby for sweets. Thinking of the last time Joseph asked for a caramel macchiato, Hugo's mind kept echoing Joseph's request for "more caramel". , can't help laughing.
Joseph was accustomed to this kind of situation and didn't care at all, he turned to look at Nicholas, "So, I think our work can begin."
Nicholas quickly recovered, he said with a smile, "My work has already started." Then he looked at Hugo, "Do you like coffee very much? What do you usually like to drink?" The so-called exclusive interview is actually It is to have an in-depth understanding of the interviewee, and the direction of understanding is controlled by the reporter. Hobbies are one of them.
Hugo followed behind Nicholas to the position he had occupied before. There was a notebook, a pen and a tape recorder on the log coffee table, as well as a cup of coffee that was one-third drank, this cup of coffee did not. Any milk froth and milk, and without knowing the exact type of coffee, it's safe to assume that Nicholas isn't a fan of sweets -- at least when it comes to coffee.
"It's just an interest, I'm trying Supamo recently." Hugo sat down by the window and watched Nicholas on the opposite side pick up the tape recorder and play with it in the palm of his hand.
"Supamo? Bitter with sweetness and unique fragrance, it is indeed a good choice." Nicholas seemed to be someone who knew coffee well, and in this way, the atmosphere of both parties relaxed.