Chapter 32

New York at night always has a special charm. It's like the scene of cancan dance in the 1930s on Broadway in the 21st century. Singing and dancing, looking forward to life, drinking and singing, all of which create a kind of decadent temperament on the modern land. Even if you know that this is a dark place, even if you know that this is a mud bog of fame and wealth, you still can't bear to leave, Just let yourself go, stay for a while, stay for a while.

Squatting at the crossroads of the streets, the swearing tramps are reprimanding the government's health care system for its immorality; The men and women waiting for the red light are laughing, thin suspenders and sexy stockings are particularly romantic in the bleak wind of March; Not far away, a woman is supporting Cadillac in the parking space with one hand. She vomits frantically, as if she wants to pour out all her viscera. Her friends two steps away from her are discussing where to go next for the carnival; On the sidewalk, white-collar workers who have just finished their day's work tighten their windbreaker and walk quickly through the prosperous and bleak streets

Long time no see, really long time no see. From Australia in the southern hemisphere to North America in the northern hemisphere, the sight seems to fall from heaven to hell in an instant. Even Melbourne and xn can't find a moment's similarity. This makes Lan Li a little strange and familiar.

Not far away, the low-key lemon neon lights of Pioneer Village are submerged in the colorful colors nearby. The dark brown wooden gate exudes the flavor of vicissitudes and antiquity. The Yellow newspapers in the display window of the gate are still telling the "new" news of the 1920s. It seems that they are incompatible with the temperament of New York, but they are wonderfully integrated with Greenwich Village. That's why old New Yorkers like Woody Allen always have a crush on this area.

Unexpectedly, lanli's pace began to speed up. Although he only lived in this city for three months, he could smell the taste of home. Is it because the gloomy weather here reminds him of the rainy London?

Pushing open the creaking wooden door, a reception room separated by a red curtain appeared in front of us. The warm air came to our face. "Good evening, welcome to the Pioneer Village." Janis black, the receptionist's familiar old cigarette voice, immediately burst out.

"Good evening, one. Are you available?" Lanli shows a smile. Andy, an old acquaintance standing next to him, shows a surprised expression. He is ready to speak, but lanli puts his finger on his lip and makes a "Shh" gesture.

But unfortunately, lenley's trick didn't last long. Janice looked up and was surprised. "Hey, man! You're back! " Janice is 55 years old. She is very plump. She is the typical pear shaped figure of middle-aged women in the United States. If she can, she always likes to sit at the back of the reception desk, but now she runs out with a heavy step and gives a big hug to lenley. "Jesus Christ, you look like a bumpkin from Australia."

That Frank joke made lanli laugh. Janice patted lanli on the back. "How long have you been away? I can't remember the time now. "

"That's not the point. The point is I'm back now, isn't it?" Lanli's words made Janice nod with satisfaction. In fact, Langley only worked here for three months, but left for more than seven months. Nevertheless, he can clearly feel his deep impression in this bar, as if he has never left.

When the red curtain was lifted, lanli entered the bar again. Today is Wednesday, with about half of the seats in the bar. On the stage, a female singer sat on a high stool, humming jazz music“ Hey, lanli, you're back. "" actor, you finally appeared, I almost thought you disappeared. "" Oh, my God, the aborigines of Australia actually put the hostages back "... The frequent visitors sitting in their seats enjoying the music, seeing lanli's figure, said hello one after another, and seven months' time gradually shortened under their feet until they disappeared.

When lanli arrived at the bar, Neil Tucson held up a glass of tequila and put it down on the table. The bright alcohol spilled down, reflecting the intoxicated color of the bar. "Welcome back! How about, dare to accept the challenge? It's not going to be as stupid and boring as they are in Australia for half a year, is it

Lanli didn't answer either. He raised his glass, raised it high, turned around and motioned to the bar. The familiar guests raised their cups one after another, while the strangers watched the scene with interest. The free and friendly atmosphere of the Pioneer Village was vividly interpreted at this moment. Then lanli put the glass to his mouth and drank it all, Then the glass to the bar directly a inverted button, crisp.

"Good job!" There were cheers, and then everyone drank the alcohol in their hands. The Jazz actress sitting on the stage cast her eyes at the bar and witnessed the accident.

"So what about Steven Spielberg?" Neil inquired curiously, without any estrangement or special greeting. Last night they were still standing in the bar chatting while working.

Langley shrugged. "Asshole?" The blunt words made Neil nod seriously, echoing, "I knew it."

It's a joke, of course. Steven, like Tom Hanks, has stayed in Australia for about a month and a half. Almost every day, they are discussing with executive producers, directors, screenwriters and cameramen to ensure that the shooting of the show is on the right track from a macro perspective. Even when they come to the set, they are all working behind the monitor.

As an actor, Langley has limited opportunities to get in touch with Steven and Tom, let alone communicate with them. This gives Lan Li a preliminary understanding of the positions of producers, directors and actors.

During the conversation, a nearby customer came to order eight glasses of beer. Neil immediately turned on the tap next to him and began to pour beer. Cup after cup, he put it on the table of the bar. He raised his chin and looked at Lan Li. "What are you waiting for? Send it to the guests." It was exactly the same as it was seven months ago. It had not changed at all.

Lanli put his backpack into the bar - he just got off the plane, didn't go home, just came to the bar, "fool, when did you see me serve four cups? I'm not a little girl There was no time difference, and Langley returned to the original state.

After all the eight beers were finished, lanli moved his fingers for a moment, then opened his slender fingers, four glasses in one hand, firmly grasped all the beers, turned around and raised them up, "alcohol warning, alcohol warning." He yelled and walked quickly.

After delivering the beer, lanli greets the other waiters in the bar. When he returns to the bar again, he sees Stanley Charlson with a smile on his face from a distance. With a kind smile and father like warmth, he stands in the same place, waiting for the Wanderers to come home. Lanli quickly stepped forward and hit Stanley on the shoulder. "Old man, I came here for an interview today. I don't know if you are still short of waiters here?"

"Pacific War" shooting is over, the film will continue to pay. However, lanli knows that this reward is just a start-up fund. In order to cope with the next publicity period, it is a huge expenditure and an investment in the future; So, before he finds his next job, he still needs to go back to his previous life. Some things have changed and some things have not.

"You are accepted!" Stanley said with a smile, shaking his sweet and thin index finger.

Although he has a good relationship with Stanley, Pioneer Village is not a charity. After seven months, things must have changed a lot. Did not expect, today just a show, let blue Li feel that as always familiar and intimate.

Isn't such a life ten times and a hundred times more wonderful than the strict schedule?

"That's right." An important thing occurred to Langley. "Neil, give me my backpack." After taking the backpack from Neil's hand, Langley took out a lot of leather bracelets and put them on the bar. "These are the bracelets that I learned to weave with Australian Aborigines." Lan Li shook his right wrist, with a large string of blue and red bracelets on it. "Each one has a different meaning." Lenley picked from the inside and handed it to Stanley. "This one is for health."

Stanley took it. "Ah, you make me look like those stallions running on the beach with their surfboards." The funny words made Lan Li laugh.

Neil is more impolite, chose four or five, directly to the wrist up, "good guy, you are using this method to cheat those young ignorant girls?"

"You know, even without that, I can easily find a girlfriend." Lanli's confident reply made Neil choke. Then he rolled his eyes and decided to ignore the smiling guy“ Stanley, you don't have to wear them. It's just a blessing. They don't go with your suit. You go home and hang it on the mirror of the dresser. That's enough. "

Stanley still tied up his bracelet and patted him on the chest with a smile. "I like this gift very much. I'm 65 years old. Some blessings are very important to me." This made both lanli and Neil laugh. "But you know, I prefer another gift to this one."

Langley was stunned, and then he saw Stanley's eyes cast toward the stage. The Jazz actress had finished her performance just now. "Just now, this was the last performance tonight, but I think it's a good time for encore to play tonight."

Lan Li chuckled and helplessly spread out his hands. "So, is my employment starting from tonight?"