Chapter 23： Los Angeles and New York

Just like Harvey Weinstein said, Ryan's life has undergone earth-shaking changes in a short period of time. The taste of becoming famous overnight is complacent, but it also brings countless troubles. Paparazzi has become a compulsory subject for boys.

Three weeks after the release of "Sixth Sense", Alien Press took advantage of this fiery wave to launch the second Harry Potter series "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".

The original manuscript of this novel was given to the publishing house by Jinsli a long time ago. The reason why I still want the first novel to ferment for a longer time, there is no doubt that the publishing house chose the best time, one week. After that, the novel successfully appeared on the bestseller list.

"Ryan, the publisher has called several times, asking when will the third part be completed?" Pai Jinsli came to the apartment specifically, obviously being urged by the publisher a little anxiously.

After the release of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", even the sales of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" have grown rapidly. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is just the beginning of a whole series, and those who wield a magic wand The little wizard also gradually exerted his power, causing a lot of repercussions in Britain and the United States, especially in the United Kingdom. After all, the scene in the novel is in the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Although many people said sourly that this is just a whimsical idea of ​​a weird boy. It is just a simple children's book, but it can't stop that steadily increasing sales and increasing influence.

Of course, Ryan is not in a hurry to release the third part. He intends to press the completed manuscript for a while, after all, his age is a big problem.

The boy is a little worried now, of course not for the paparazzi under the apartment, but for some small problems between him and Natalie in New York.

Since the report was published in the Los Angeles Times, Natalie has not replied a letter for more than half a month. Even when he called, it was her parents who answered the phone, and she always showed each other. For this reason, both Mr. Avner and Mrs. Shelly once asked on the phone whether they had quarreled.

quarrel? They quarrel almost every time they write and call. Ryan actually doesn't have much thoughts. It's just that the feeling of being friends with the favorite celebrity in the past life and watching her grow step by step is really wonderful.

In fact, from Natalie’s past few words, the boy can guess how clever and precocious children like her are not popular among her peers, and the facts are as he guessed. Apart from him, Na Tally has hardly any friends.

And such a girl with her own pride and ambition suddenly discovered that her only friend was standing in a place she could only look up to. The shock and loss can be imagined.

Well, little loli who is awkward, I don't care about you like you. Ryan checked the time, picked up the handset, and dialed the phone in New York.

Entering the house, Natalie took off her schoolbag and threw it on the sofa, but her face was full of unhappiness and unhappiness, as if she wanted to have a big fight with someone at any time.

"Asshole!"

Looking at the letter in her hand, Natalie had the urge to crumple it up and throw it into the trash can, but after hesitating for a while, she habitually opened the envelope.

The familiar handwriting, familiar tone and style of writing are just like the four books she bought back, but the letter is less sharp and more sincere.

Although she was still a little awkward in her heart, after reading the letter, Natalie still had a smile on her mouth. She could completely imagine that the annoying guy was cautious when she wrote a letter.

Humph! I still overwhelm you! There was a little pride in the girl's heart.

The phone in the living room rang at this time, and her parents were not at home, so Natalie had to put down the letter and answered the phone.

"Hello, this is Herschel."

"Na... Nat?" The person on the phone seemed hesitant, and seemed a little uncertain.

"Ryan!" Natalie wanted to make a call subconsciously.

"Wait, Nat."

"What's the matter?" Natalie's words were obviously thorny.

"I'm sorry, Nat..." Before finishing talking to the other person, Natalie interrupted directly, "Ryan, did you know that the nose of a lying child will grow!"

"Well, if it makes you happy, then I am Pinocchio, Your Highness Snow White!" Unable to raise the bar clearly, Ryan simply launched a counterattack in secret.

"Hmph!" Although Natalie snorted coldly, her eyes curled up, and the guy on the other side was soft to her for the first time.

"Nate, are you still there?"

"Hmm~"

"I know some things shouldn't be hidden from you, but I have an agreement with Harvey Weinstein of Miramax Films, and there are some things that I can't decide by myself..." Obviously, Ryan opened his eyes again and said Nonsense, I transferred most of the responsibility to publishing houses and film companies, "You know, Nat, you are my only friend, and I don't want any unhappiness between us."

"Well, Ryan, forget it this time, if there is another time I don't miss you." Listening to the boy, Natalie suddenly remembered the report about Ryan's life in the newspaper, despite her Age can't imagine the life of the orphanage and orphans, but still feels that he shouldn't be treated like this in his heart.

"I promise, Nat, as long as you ask."

Anyway, this chapter is over. After habitually stabbing each other a few more times, Natalie asked about the boy's current situation.

"Don't mention it, I can only stay at home now. The school has taken a long vacation. Those crazy paparazzi are stuck under the apartment. Don't mention me and Nicole. Even the neighbors have been harassed by them many times."

"This is the price paid for fame!" Natalie sarcastically.

"But I was on the big screen, and many people were praising me for my excellent acting." The boy naturally started to fight back.

"That's because they haven't seen me, Ryan Jenkins, wait and see, one day I will surpass you!" Unknowingly, Natalie got stronger again.

"Then I will wait and see, dear Nat." The voice over there was completely triumphant, "Even if you surpass me in acting, it is impossible to write so many stories."

"Story? Ryan, you have such a thick skin. I have read those four books, but they are all children's books." Natalie was very unconvinced.

"Really? Sixth sense, do you think it is a children's book?" The boy on the phone was simply annoyed.

"Ryan, you are good at writing stories and scripts, aren't you?" Natalie gritted her teeth.

"Of course, in fact, after shooting the sixth sense, I finished two more scripts." The other side was completely showing off.

"Well, Ryan, don't forget, you have deceived me twice." Natalie habitually buckled her hat back, "In order to make up for the spiritual damage you caused to me, you must write to me in the future. Hundreds of scripts!"

"One... a hundred?"

Listening to the sound of surprise from the other side, Natalie finally had the pleasure of being a prankster. After saying goodbye in a hurry, she hung up the phone.

Just then, the door slammed open. It turned out that it was Mrs. Shelly who had returned home.

"Nate, is there anything you are happy about? It's been a long time since you laughed so happily." Mrs. Shelly noticed the letter on the coffee table, "A letter from Ryan? It looks like you are reconciled?"

"Yes, mother. There is nothing between us, but we have different views on certain issues." Natalie quickly put the letter away, and she was ready to go back to the room with her schoolbag. "Mom, I'll go back to the room first. Up."

Mrs. Shelly sighed. She never thought that her daughter's only friend, the boy who had been to their house, could achieve such a jaw-dropping result.

Returning to her own little world, Natalie habitually took a look around the photos hanging on the wall. These are all the photos she took when she was learning to dance and when she was performing in the theater. But compared to dancing, she Still prefer acting.

Although there are still more than a month to turn nine, she knows that she is different from other children. She knows that she has ambitions and what she likes and wants, so she has been working hard for it. For this, she The school vacation time is also used to participate in drama camps.

Shaking her head, UU reading dissipated the thoughts in her mind. She couldn't help but think of the boy far away in Los Angeles, this boy who was only one year older than her, as shown in the "Sixth Sense" The acting skills made her stunned. In all fairness, she felt that his performance in one of them was the most exaggerated.

If you change to yourself, you can...Okay! She admitted that she was a bit awkward and unhappy during this period of time, first because her only friend had hidden so many things, and second, she was jealous!

Who doesn't want to be the focus of much attention, who doesn't want to be the darling of the media, and who doesn't want to be a brilliant star!

There will always be opportunities! Natalie told herself in her heart, Ryan, wait and see, I will surpass you soon!

Ryan scratched the back of his head after listening to the beeping disconnection from the phone. He didn't know why, as long as he met Natalie, he couldn't help arguing with her, and he would show off triumphantly. Like a proud little peacock.

One hundred scripts! The boy rolled his eyes. Of course, he knew that Natalie was joking and ridiculing him, but one hundred scripts were difficult, and ten were no problem.

Recalling the only meeting, Natalie was obviously thinner than she thought. If she is in that movie now, age will become a more sensitive topic than her previous life, so wait a few years.

Luc Besson now has a lot of fame, and it seems that I should ask Jinsili to find his address. I must write the script before him and mail it to France!

Ok! This is definitely a good idea! The unscrupulous boy gave a big smile.