Chapter 496 496 Birthday Present

Hugo was lying on the bed, listening to the knock at the door, he put the quilt directly over his head, and said sullenly, "I want to sleep for a while." He has been in the past three days. The West Coast traveled to four cities to promote "Schindler's List", from fan meetings to radio promotions, from local magazine interviews to TV shows, almost 24 hours a day.

In fact, this kind of propaganda density has been experienced before, but with Joseph taking care of him at the time, Hugo only needed to work, and everything seemed to be going very smoothly. But now, Hugo has no agent or assistant by his side. He has to deal with trivial matters by himself in every program promotion he participates in, which is really frustrating. Although Hugo had no problem coping with it, after all, when they were in the underground rock circle, they were self-sufficient in everything, but they had to be busy with chores and publicity, and the consumption of energy and physical strength was doubled.

Today, I finally didn't have to get up early, take a morning rest, and then start the second round of publicity. Hugo also wanted to sleep in, but who knew that someone would knock on the door so early.

After Hugo shouted, the outside was silent for a while, and the knock on the door rang again. Hugo shouted directly, "I know today is the day when the box office data of the premiere comes out, but... I don't care!" After that, Hugo buried the pillow on his head, hoping for some peace. He only returned to Los Angeles from San Francisco in the middle of the night last night, and it seems that he was woken up by this annoying knock on the door after less than three hours of sleep, which is really depressing.

I think when "Scent of a Woman" was released, Hugo was still awake all night because he was worried about the first batch of reviews and the box office of the premiere; but now after nearly two years of polishing, Hugo's mood has calmed down, although he Still worried about reviews and box office, because it's his job, he has to accept feedback, he has to consider the results, but he doesn't disturb his sleep because he is too worried and too anxious.

Today is Monday, the North American weekend box office charts are coming out, and the premiere box office of "Schindler's List" is also coming out. Hugo remembers this, but he is in no hurry to know, and will wait until he wakes up. It's too late to understand.

This time, the outside fell silent. Just when Hugo thought the outside had stopped and was about to fall asleep again, he heard that annoying knock on the door rang again, and this time it was louder and denser. Hugo, who seemed weak because of lack of sleep, took down the pillow angrily and sat up, "Guys, I'm really sleepy..." But he was only halfway through, and the rest of the words were stuck like this. throat.

I saw four people, Alex, Karl, Leonardo, and Toby standing on the left, and Fokine, Neil, Pedro, and Alfonso standing on the right. The spacious room became more crowded. Hugo was still half asleep and half awake, and he couldn't turn his head. "What's wrong? There's an earthquake?"

At this moment, the eight little friends laughed together, "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..." Then Charlize, who had been hiding in the corridor, walked out cautiously with a cake in his hand. The mouth also catered to everyone and sang, "Dear Hugo, I wish you a happy birthday."

Hugo was stunned for a while, and then he reacted. He patted his forehead, rubbed his face hard, and the smile on the corner of his mouth bloomed like this, "Oh, God..." Hugo simply forgot that it was him today. His birthday, at this moment, seeing his little friends singing birthday songs for him with cakes, Hugo's chaotic brain just remembered, yes, November 20th, today is my birthday, in an instant The joy in his heart surged like this, and the corners of his mouth burst into the brightest smile.

Everyone sang and gathered around, Charlize sat on the edge of the bed with a cake, three candles on it, shaking with a charming and warm halo, slowly swaying in the breath of everyone singing, "Dear Hugo, make a wish, say the first two, and keep the third in your heart."

"I hope my dear friends can be healthy, and then achieve far more than ideal results in their careers." Hugo's entire brain was filled with joy at this time, with the happiest smile on the corner of his mouth, looking at that The hazy halo said with a smile. As soon as the first wish was uttered, everyone roared, and Pedro, Alex, and Leonardo simply whistled.

Hugo laughed heartily, and then said, "Second wish, I hope my father can stay healthy." Hugo will not forget Adam's old problem of constant coughing. In fact, the relationship between the two father and son Not good at talking about this kind of topic, Hugo didn't take the initiative to care about Adam's health, but it didn't mean that he wouldn't care about it in his heart.

"Wonderful wish!" Charlize, Neil and the others all cheered.

Hugo paused, looking at the gently swaying firelight in front of him, through the bright candlelight, Hugo could see Charlize's smiling face, those watery eyes looking at the rain with anticipation Guo, for a moment, Hugo was a little distracted, but he quickly took his eyes back, closed his eyes and said silently in his heart: I hope this wonderful life is not a beautiful dream, and I can go on unswervingly. !

Opening his eyes again, Hugo blew out the candle in front of him, and Leonardo's excited voice sounded first, "Cake, cake, I want to eat cake!"

Leonardo leaned forward and smeared a piece of cream directly on the cake with his fingers. It seemed that he couldn't wait to eat the cake, but the next second he directly smeared it on Hugo's cheek. . Hugo's head was still in a confused state, and his reaction speed was more than a beat slower. He didn't react until he felt the cream that Leonardo smeared on his cheeks, but everyone didn't give Hugo more time to react. , picked up the cream and smeared it on Hugo's face and hair.

Charlize, who was holding the cake, was also in a hurry, screaming again and again, "Hey, hey, hey, be careful! Be careful!" With so many hands destroying this cake, it is not easy to maintain balance. Charlize felt that the cake was about to be overturned.

But obviously, this group of people is determined to take care of Hugo, and will not give up until the goal is achieved. Charlize thinks of this, he simply does not stop doing it again and again, and lifts the cake that is out of shape in his hand, and smashes it directly. Hugo's face, and then in the exclamation of the crowd, "snap", the whole cake covered Hugo's cheek.

One second, two seconds...hahahaha. The hilarious laughter of the whole room almost overturned the roof. Hugo could only take down the cake in a daze, but found that his eyes were covered with cream, and he couldn't see anything at all. , regardless of the 3721, he threw the cake in his hand directly, as if he had hit Fukin and Pedro, then Hugo stood up and rushed towards the first person next to him. Leonardo!

Hugo rubbed his cheeks directly against Leonardo's cheeks and clothes, and the soft and greasy cream instantly turned Leonardo into Santa Claus, "Hugo! Hugo! Sorry...Oh, God! Toby! Toby..."

However, Pedro and Alex who were next to him also picked up the cream and started fighting. They were too busy to take care of themselves. When Neil and Alfonso saw Charlize's actions, they ran out the first time, and Charlize himself too. As soon as he threw the cake, he ran away. Fujin was thrown by Hugo's cake, and then he was dragged into the battlefield by Pedro. However, Fujin was tall and strong, and obviously had obvious advantages, so he stopped Pedro at once. It made Pedro keep begging for mercy there.

Toby wanted to rescue Leonardo, but before he had time to act, he was pulled into the battle by Alex. Toby, who usually looks shy and honest, immediately surprised Alex. , steadily retreating.

For a while, Hugo's room became a mess, and it is estimated that cleaning is not such an easy task.

After Hugo rubbed all the cream on his face onto Leonardo, the cake battle was over. Leonardo was almost helplessly smeared on his hair, cheeks, neck, and clothes. It's all cream and cake residue, and it looks even more embarrassed than Hugo.

Leonardo gasped, "No... not playing..." Looking at Hugo standing beside the edge of the bed, smiling triumphantly, Leonardo was irritable, "Damn Hugo! The worst! It's not me, you should go to Charlize!"

Hugo pouted, "You didn't start it yet!" This sentence made Leonardo sigh.

"Today you have to stay to clean up." Hugo's words made Leonardo dissatisfied, "Hey, it's not fair!" But Hugo didn't care at all, he smiled and greeted Pei who was screaming and screaming. Dero and Fukin, who looked like a Hulk, left the room. In the corridor, they saw Alex and Toby who were chasing after him. Charlize, Neil, and Alfonso stood in the hall, covered in their bodies. Unscathed, in stark contrast to Hugo and Leonardo.

Seeing Hugo approaching, the three of Neil stepped back again and again, lest the next person to suffer would be herself. Charlize looked at Hugo's kind and sunny smile, but her hair stood up. She wouldn't forget it. The whole cake was thrown on Hugo's face just now, so Charlize hurriedly held up the "Los Angeles Times" prepared in his hand, "Exhibitor. Relations' box office statistics are out! This is your birthday present. !"

Established in 1974, the exhibitor relationship is currently the most authoritative box office statistics agency in North America. They release box office data and data analysis every Monday, which is also the only box office statistics agency recognized in the industry.

"You guys are so insincere? Just use the box office statistics as a birthday present?" Although Hugo was complaining, the smile on his face revealed that he was in a happy mood.

Charlize saw Hugo's tone loosened, and quickly explained, "That's because this box office statistic is of commemorative significance... Ah! Hugo!" Hugo saw that Charlize relaxed his vigilance, and used the cream-filled His hands clasped Charlize's cheeks.