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Hugo didn't stay in New York for too long, because on March 29, the 65th Academy Awards ceremony will kick off, which is a very important event for Hugo who is in trouble. platform, so naturally he cannot miss it.

After entering the 21st century, the entire business system of the Oscars has been formed, and the entire awards season revolves around the Oscars. From this, it can be seen that the artistic authority and commercial value of the Oscars can be described as the world's top, so the Oscars have been held for several times. After this adjustment, it is basically held at the end of February and the beginning of March every year.

However, in the early 1990s, terms such as awards season and Oscar public relations did not form a climate, so after entering December, the overall atmosphere seemed very relaxed, and there was no such feeling of gunpowder smoke, and the Oscar ceremony was even more It was carried out at the end of March, and the entire brewing front was drawn very long.

Hugo came back half a month early to prepare for the Oscars. He needed to find a suitable dress sponsor, and he also needed to find sponsors for other related supporting services. Most importantly, Hugo also needed to take good care of it. about yourself.

Although the house in Sunset Plaza was only rented, when seeing the house in sight, a sense of comfort at home still emerged spontaneously, which made Hugo and Joseph's climbing steps much more brisk. Entering the gate and walking up the stairs, they unexpectedly heard the sound of the door opening from the second floor, which made Hugo and Joseph both stop and look up.

The door to Ernst's room on the second floor opened, and a stranger withdrew with a kind smile and said, "It's really bothering you, then I won't disturb your rest. ." The stranger put his hat on his chest respectfully, bowed slightly forward, and then took another half step back.

"Shut up and go." Ernst's irritable voice came out without any sympathy. Hugo couldn't help frowning. He believed that if the middle-aged man in front of him didn't leave, Ernst would open the door at all. Throwing it up, not to mention a dirty nose, it is estimated that there will be a nosebleed, Ernst's temper can definitely be done.

But to Hugo's surprise, Ernst didn't slam the door, and the middle-aged man didn't get angry. He still had that clear smile on his face, "I hope you are healthy." After speaking, he turned around and walked out. Stairs, and then the sound of the door closing with a "bang" buzzed throughout the corridor.

After the middle-aged man turned around, Hugo quickly looked at him. This is the first time Hugo has seen Ernst have visitors in a year, and curiosity is inevitable. Hugo can't help but guess, is this Ernst's son? It is possible in terms of age, but the respectful attitude just now is not like it.

The middle-aged man had only walked down two steps when he saw Hugo and Joseph who had taken the initiative to stand aside to clear the stairs. He looked at Hugo more, and for some reason nodded to Hugo with a smile. , and left quickly. It is estimated that since Hugo did not have any cover at this time, maybe the other party recognized Hugo as an actor, so he smiled; or it was just a polite nod from the neighbors, so this smile did not explain anything.

Hugo and Joseph looked at each other, both of them were confused. In fact, Hugo has been very curious about Ernst's identity since the last time Ernst expressed his opinion to reporters, not only because of Ernst's goodwill towards him, but also because of Ernst's knowledge of the industry.

But then, because of Uma's incident, it suddenly broke out, interrupting Hugo's thoughts, and he never went to confirm it again. Today, I saw someone visit Ernst again, and Ernst's attitude is obviously a condescending position to give advice or lessons. It is easy to infer that Ernst should be a leader in his own industry - a retired leader . As for what industry it is, there are countless possibilities. Although Los Angeles is a city full of movies and music, it does not mean that everyone is engaged in related industries.

Joseph shrugged. He didn't know Ernst at all, and unlike Hugo, he didn't have a good impression of Ernst, so he wasn't curious at all. Hugo knew that it was very impolite to inquire about other people's lives or pasts, not to mention that since Ernst didn't want to talk about it, there must be his reasons, so he pouted and suppressed his inner curiosity again. down.

Walking up the stairs, Hugo knocked on Ernst's door, and took out the small model of the Statue of Liberty that he bought from his backpack. It was a small gift. Hugo bought it in New York. I bought a lot of souvenirs, and when I see a friend when I come back, I will have one.

"What's the matter! I already said that I haven't worked for a long time!" Ernst opened the door angrily and looked out fiercely, which startled Joseph, but Hugo was already used to Ens With this expression on his face, he looked at Ernst with a smile, which made Ernst a little embarrassed. He also knew that he had scolded the wrong person, but he was unwilling to admit his mistake, "What! What are you doing here, every day? Is it fun to knock on the door and let me, an old man, keep walking around to open the door?"

"It's a good idea to let you exercise." Hugo said with a cheeky smile, ignoring Ernst's irritability, and then handed Ernst the small model in his hand, "This is me Souvenirs from New York."

"Why did you bring this kind of garbage back? It takes up space at home!" Ernst complained angrily, not wanting to pick it up at all.

"Then you can throw the trash can. It's my wish to give it to you. What you do with it is your choice." Hugo didn't worry, he just shoved the small model into Ernst's hand, causing the old man to be angry. He was stunned, and then complained gloomily, "It's so hard to take out the garbage, and I don't have too much time." But with the small model in his hand, he didn't throw it in Hugo's face, even if it was accepted.

"You sent that postcard yesterday, right? Are you bothered?" Ernst remembered the postcard he received in the mailbox yesterday. It was sent from New York without a signature, so he naturally contacted Hugo at this moment. body.

Hugo shrugged, "Don't worry, that's all, I don't want you to ask me to spend more money." After that, Hugo didn't wait for Ernst to close the door, turned around and patted Joseph on the shoulder, He signaled that it was time to go upstairs, and without looking back he said, "Goodbye, you can rest well."

Ernst watched Hugo and Joseph go upstairs, muttered a series of curses angrily, and slammed the door shut.

"Did you even prepare a copy for him?" Standing at the door on the third floor, Joseph put Hugo's luggage at the door and prepared to go back upstairs himself.

Hugo put the key in the glass bowl, "Anyway, if I buy a lot of gifts, I don't lack his share." Hugo gestured for the direction downstairs, "Looking at his tone just now, it is obvious that someone wants to get He gave advice on his work, but he had already retired and was not willing to help at all, so he refused. Like this old man who lives alone, although he has a bad temper, he has a kind heart. In fact, they are just lonely. It's a good thing, at least let him feel that there is still someone upstairs with him."

While it's not known exactly what Ernst does or why he turns down requests for help from those who respect him, there are reasons for this, and everyone has their own story. Hugo could feel that Ernst was just lonely.

Having said that, Hugo remembered the father of this skin. Maybe he has no way to call Chen Hugo's father, but at least he can bring news to Lancaster's father. It's just that Adam doesn't seem to want to receive his own calls every time...

Joseph himself is also a family lover. It can be seen from his mood when dealing with family affairs, so he quickly understood Hugo's words. In the end, he didn't say anything more. He just took a long sigh and thought to himself. Writer: Perhaps, as Hugo said, Ernst was a lonely old man.

"I'll go back upstairs to take a bath first, how about having dinner together?" Joseph picked up his luggage and prepared to go back upstairs.

Hugo looked back and shouted, "Alex? Charlize?" The voice echoed in the empty hall, but got no response, Hugo pouted, "I don't know, I'll call later. Ask Carl where they are, and then we'll talk."

Joseph nodded, turned around and went upstairs. Hugo also closed the door, carried his luggage and went back to the room, then opened Alex's room to see, no one was there, and walked to the kitchen while muttering "Where did they go?" Make yourself a cup of coffee.

Although it is said that there is always coffee with the crew and in New York, it always seems to be a little less flavorful than the coffee at home. Hugo guessed that it was probably the process of making coffee by himself.

After filling the kettle and placing it on the gas stove, Hugo was about to go back to the hall to relax on the sofa when he heard a moan. Yin, this startled Hugo, he stood there and listened carefully, but this time there was no other sound, Hugo couldn't help frowning: Did he hallucinate?

But just then, moan. The sound of yin came again, and this time it was still in some pain, and it lasted a little longer. Hugo recognized it a little and found that the source was actually Charlize's room. Hugo walked to the door of the room on the left side of the kitchen and knocked on the door, "Charlize, I'm Hugo, what's wrong with you?"

Hugo wasn't sure about this moan. What is the specific content of the groan, it would be bad to break in, so he still asked. But what made Hugo inexplicable was that there was no answer in the room, "Uh, did I really hallucinate?"

At this time, Charlize's voice finally came in erratically, "I...I'm here, I...it's okay." This kind of groaning in pain. The chanting came intermittently, and it didn't seem like it was okay. Hugo frowned and knocked on the door again, "I'm in!"