Chapter 6: Washing the Face with Chili Water
Frankly speaking, Tom Cruise, although somewhat arrogant and exhibiting the airs of a star, which is a common trait among many who achieve fame at a young age, is undeniably handsome, possesses graceful manners, and has a witty way of speaking. During the meal, he not only made Nicole laugh heartily but also did not overlook someone like Ryan, who has little presence, frequently engaging him in topics filled with childlike wonder.
Particularly the specially requested boiled sliced pork, not only made him secretly relish the experience, but also added countless confidence regarding whether the vibrant red broth could serve its purpose
What he is writing now has no relation to the movies and novels from his past life; rather, it draws on certain rumors from the internet and the shameless actions of a particular country. Strictly speaking, it can be considered his own original work. Although it is merely a short to medium-length science fiction novel, for Ryan, this can be seen as a form of progress, can't it
"Nicole, let me use your mobile phone for a moment; I need to ask Patrick about something that just came to mind." Ryan didn't even blink and quickly found a good excuse
After glancing at the nearly empty bowl of bright red broth containing the boiled meat slices, Ryan's lips curled into a sly smile. Nicole seemed to sense his thoughts and suddenly looked over with alertness. Fortunately, Ryan had been acting continuously for over nine years, and his skill in changing expressions was already superb, allowing him to instantly return to his normal demeanor.
The sound of rustling... ...
The novel is actually finished; now it is more about revisions. Regardless, he wants it to be published smoothly. Although, with the increase in the number of his works, he has established a considerable relationship with the "Alien Body" publishing house, if the work is too poor, it would still be a blow to his own reputation.
"What is it?" Although she asked this with her mouth, Nicole still took out the Motorola cellular phone that had just been released this year from her handbag
After all, he is just a child of a little over nine years old. As a major star, is it really appropriate for him to argue with a child?
After receiving a mobile phone that was considerably smaller than a large brick, Ryan pushed back his chair, preparing to stand up and make a call elsewhere. It seemed that he had been sitting for too long, and his legs felt somewhat numb. His body tilted slightly; although he did not fall, the mobile phone he was holding near his shoulder inevitably slipped from his hand and fell into the bright red soup on the dining table
Ah...
However, he will absolutely not bow to the wheel of fate; no matter what, he will not allow these two individuals to come together again
After countless reviews of this manuscript, Ryan finally lifted his steel pen and added the title of this original short to mid-length science fiction novel at the top.
"It doesn't matter." Nicole appeared to be completely unconcerned, "It would certainly be best if I could pass the audition; if not, I believe there will be other opportunities for collaboration in the future."
This bowl of boiled pork slices was specially ordered by Ryan to have extra chili added. The fiery sensation that landed on his face was certainly not pleasant. Tom immediately covered his face and let out a cry of agony, but fortunately, he remembered that this was a public setting and made an effort to lower his voice.
Regardless of the circumstances, Tom Cruise is a public figure and cannot present himself in such a manner for an extended period. After exchanging a few words with the person in charge, he proceeded to the dressing room specifically prepared for wealthy elites in the restaurant
The dishes were served quickly, and Ryan's portion was clearly different from the other two, especially the bright red boiled pork slices. Nicole, who was watching from the side, could only click her tongue; let alone eating it, just the smell made her feel beads of sweat starting to form on her forehead
Yes, I just finished filming "Born on the Fourth of July" a while ago. Director Oliver Stone is confident that I can secure an Oscar nomination for Best Actor with this film
For English, typewriters and computers are undoubtedly faster than handwriting, especially for someone like Ryan, who rarely spends a long time thinking while writing
Watching Nicole enjoy her meal, Ryan could only sigh quietly. To be fair, Tom Cruise indeed possesses the charm to attract any woman, so it is perfectly normal for Nicole to develop feelings for him.
Harvest? Harvesting air? Ryan appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he scoffed with a hum, in another twenty years you still won't be able to obtain a small golden statue
Ah... the phone! Ryan's movements were extremely swift; before the mobile phone could fall, he reached out and caught it in his hand. However, his actions were too forceful and rapid, causing him to lose his balance. To prevent his entire body from crashing onto the table, he had no choice but to brace himself with his other hand in front.
Although most of the soup splattered onto the table and clothes, a portion still landed on that handsome face. The sensation of chili water on the face is something even many revolutionary figures from back in the day could not endure, let alone a delicate young man.
Goodbye, Tommy, you are the best superstar I have ever seen
Just as he was about to succeed, a delicate white wrist suddenly reached out from behind and accurately grasped Ryan's hand. Nicole shot him a discreet glare and said before the waiter arrived, "Tommy, I apologize on behalf of Ryan. Would you like to see a doctor?"
If someone from a past life were to see the title of the novel, they would undoubtedly be taken aback, followed by a hearty laugh, because the title of the novel is "The Greatest Nation in the Universe and the Zenith People"
Upon returning to the apartment, Ryan tossed his backpack onto the sofa and stretched out with a long yawn, feeling immensely pleased. Indeed, battling against the heavens is endlessly enjoyable, battling against the earth is endlessly enjoyable, and battling against people is even more so.
Even so, he felt it was better to avoid lingering in front of Nicole. After saying goodnight, he simply retreated to his room. After taking a shower and changing into dry clothes, he sat at his desk and began the writing endeavor that had consumed the majority of his time over the past three years.
While waiting for the dishes to be served, Tom Cruise seemed to be having a pleasant conversation with Nicole, especially about the interesting anecdotes and rumors of Hollywood, which sounded quite captivating coming from someone within the industry
However, the typewriter is too cumbersome and extremely inconvenient to carry, while the configuration of the notebook and the DOS system can directly make him bleed from the mouth
Well then, good night, Nicole, and Ryan
This dirty dining table was naturally unbearable, so Nicole and Ryan simply changed to another place. While waiting for Mr. Cruise, Nicole Kidman's pair of blue eyes would often inadvertently drift over to him, and her originally aloof demeanor seemed to be showing signs of transforming like an iceberg.
Be careful! When he was leaning to one side, Nicole and Tom had already spoken up to remind him
Perhaps the stinging discomfort has passed, or perhaps it is necessary to maintain composure in front of the beautiful woman. Tom wiped his flushed handsome face with a napkin and graciously said, "It's alright, it was just an accident."
After several waiters and a restaurant manager arrived, Ryan kept apologizing, seemingly feeling very guilty about the incident, yet inwardly he was overjoyed. Mr. Cruz's perfectly tailored suit had turned into a clown's outfit, and even his handsome face had transformed into that of Guan Yu, especially his eyes, which seemed quite uncomfortable. They frequently squinted, and they were watery, as if tears could fall at any moment. Mr. Cruz's perfectly tailored suit had turned into a clown's outfit, and even his handsome face had transformed into that of Guan Yu, especially his eyes, which seemed quite uncomfortable. They frequently squinted, and they were watery, as if tears could fall at any moment.
"You really become more worrisome as you grow up." Nicole sighed, taking Ryan's small hand, which was stained with quite a bit of red, and carefully wiping it with a napkin. Her careful and serious demeanor resembled that of someone polishing the most precious porcelain.
"Then I wish you success at the Oscars next year https : / / m.hetushucom .com ." Nicole offered him a small compliment.
This dinner, which was supposed to belong to Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, had a pleasant beginning but ended awkwardly. By the time Tom returned after changing and tidying up, there was no longer any need to continue the dinner
Ryan's hand, neither biased nor skewed, landed on the edge of the soup bowl facing Mr. Cruz. Perhaps the force applied was a bit too strong, or perhaps he used a clever technique, as nearly half a bowl of red, oily soup flew through the air towards the front
Since entering the year 1989, he has devoted the majority of his energy to screenwriting. Due to his previous life as a film projectionist, his greatest interest still lies in cinema. He has studied numerous classic film scripts, and during his two years in London, he read extensively on this subject.
I am sorry, Nicole, for ruining your dinner with Mr. Cruz
Whether it is the scallion stir-fried sea cucumber or Kung Pao chicken, or the other dishes and crab roe buns he later requested, they are undoubtedly the most delicious foods Ryan has tasted since his rebirth. Although he has been accustomed to Western cuisine for nearly ten years, with his stomach adapting early to foods like cream bread, those deeply buried elements within his soul do not change with the passage of time
After getting out of the sports car, Ryan completely disregarded any opportunity for Nicole and Tom to speak, and directly waved goodbye to him
Perhaps the script he is currently writing still has many flaws in terms of scene division, but it is certainly not inferior to that of any novice screenwriter
Damn Bill Gates, couldn't you have released the Windows operating system a bit earlier? Raising his pen, Ryan flicked his wrist, once again venting his frustrations internally
Upon hearing Nicole's words, Ryan felt a sense of relief. Everyone desires fame and fortune, but if one becomes blinded by these pursuits, it would be a loss rather than a gain. Although the woman beside him was ambitious, her mind remained clear.
Well! Ryan admits that he sometimes has a penchant for dark humor and an excessive taste for books. The peculiar country of today has yet to display a level of shamelessness comparable to the diameter of the Earth, but isn't it rather interesting to initiate a collective mockery towards a certain country—despite the fact that the other party may not understand it at the moment
After the completion of the third installment of Harry Potter, this series was temporarily set aside by Ryan, as the creative ideas had already been occupied. The subsequent volumes were transitioning towards a more adult theme, so it was entirely feasible to wait a few years before resuming writing
Originally, Ryan intended to write an article titled "The World's First Military Superpower and Its Invincible Fat Marshal," but after some consideration, he decided to abandon the idea. Perhaps it would be better to discuss it when those three hefty individuals have completely transformed the country to the north of the first major power into a hereditary monarchy.
"I’m so sorry, Tommy!" Ryan hurriedly apologized, almost sprinting to Tom Cruise's side as if he were a child eager to make amends for a mistake. He picked up a pristine white napkin and began to wipe the handsome face of its owner. However, after the napkin turned red, he would always, whether intentionally or unintentionally, wipe towards Tom's eyes.
Ryan sincerely returned the mobile phone, but upon seeing Nicole's impassive demeanor, the sincerity on his face transformed into unease in an instant
Regarding "Top Gun: Maverick," you are the one I value the most, but as you know, such matters are not solely within my control. Tom Cruise's words seem to carry a deeper meaning
Without saying anything else, this major star indeed possesses great charm, at least in front of beautiful women. Not only did he not blame Ryan, but he also offered him some comforting words, and even drove Ryan and Nicole back to their apartment in Westwood.
Despite the events of the evening, which could be viewed as an accident from any perspective, Ryan felt that someone as clever as Nicole seemed to have sensed something. However, he was not worried; even if the Australian woman had found some incriminating evidence against him, at most it would result in a fierce reprimand, which he considered inconsequential.