The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1826 Carpe Diem
The chatter was lively and bustling, creating a lively atmosphere.

One by one, they were all starving. Today on the set had been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and their energy had been depleted. They were practically glued to their backs. Since Anson was willing to keep his promise, they naturally had no reason to miss the opportunity, and all sorts of dish names were being offered.

Seeing this, Alfonso looked somewhat helpless. The crew had already prepared a food truck. It was shameful to waste food, and it was even more wrong to squander the production costs.

Alfonso is an independent director by training and doesn't have the habit of spending lavishly. He must cherish every penny of the production cost and use it wisely.

Alfonso was somewhat worried.

But now, the entire crew is in chaos and can't care about the director at all, which leaves Alfonso somewhat helpless.

His personality wasn't the type to shout and control everything. Seeing the chaos before him but unable to do anything about it, Alfonso looked around, his eyes revealing a hint of confusion and bewilderment.

Instinctively, Alfonso looked to Emmanuel for help.

However, Emmanuel completely failed to understand Alfonso's thoughts. "What?"

Alfonso gestured around, "Dinner is about to turn into a party."

Emmanuel remained calm. "Then you should tell Anson that he's the producer, shouldn't you?"

Alfonso thought about it carefully and realized it made sense. He turned around and started walking towards Anson, only to see Anson's upturned lips.

Before Alfonso could even get close, Anson had already made his move, raising his hands high and clapping them forcefully. The entire noisy crew fell silent, and all eyes turned to Anson. His lips and eyes clearly radiated youthful exuberance and arrogance.

Superstar.

At this moment, Anson is not just an actor, nor just Theo; the brilliance of a superstar standing at the top of the world shines forth without reservation.

Only then did people clearly and truly feel that they were working with a superstar.

All day long, Anson, so approachable and unpretentious, seemed like just an ordinary member of the crew, to the point that they completely forgot that fact. Recalling their previous impatience and irritability, and then looking back at the stark contrast now, all sorts of complicated and contradictory emotions collided, causing their brains to shut down.

"Hey guys, wake up."

Anson said.

Everyone obediently shut their mouths, their hearts stopping. Was Anson planning to settle scores later?

Even if Anson really does act like a diva, no one on the "Children of Men" crew can stand up to him. Don't forget, this is a film co-produced by Forest Pictures and Warner Bros., and they are all 100% behind Anson. Even complaints and protests cannot shake Anson's presence.

"Be bold."

"Who just mentioned pizza? Is fried chicken next?"

“I know this is England, and the food here is absolutely hell, but don’t forget, we’re near London. If we give up British food, there are countless foreign options to choose from. You shouldn’t lower your standards for the sake of England. It makes me sad to hear that.”

So, be bold, let your imagination run wild. I said it's a party, so it's a party! Let's party!

The whole audience was silent.

They exchanged glances, and even Alfonso and Emmanuel were stunned.

Emmanuel thought for a moment, then raised his right hand high. "How about sushi?"

In London, sushi is far more expensive than you might imagine, definitely not comparable to fast food.

Alfonso couldn't believe his ears and stared at Emmanuel in disbelief.

Emmanuel shrugged and spread his hands, looking completely innocent: I was just asking.

Anson: "Of course."

Alfonso didn't have time to complain about Emmanuel, and looked at Anson with a look of astonishment.

"Chinese food?"

"No problem. Oh, I'm craving Chinese food too." "Steak?"

"Of course. If we have time now, we can buy ingredients and have a barbecue right here. Or you can call and ask if there are any chefs willing to travel here to barbecue for us, that would be fine too."

Ah!
Finally, someone realized what was happening and screamed.

Anson spread his hands. "Hey, I'm Anson Wood. You don't need to save money for me."

Ahhhhh!
Screams erupted throughout the room, an unbelievable surge of joy shook the entire building.

At this moment, the party atmosphere finally spread completely.

Alfonso finally snapped out of his daze and rushed to Anson's side, looking worried. "Anson..."

Without Alfonso needing to say it, Anson already understood that "Children of Men" wasn't his first time as a producer, and cost control was indeed a key focus.

Anson smiled. "Personal expense. As I just said, it's my treat tonight, not the production crew's. Thank you for your concern about my allowance, Director."

Alfonso was immediately amused by Anson. "I'm not worried about your allowance. Wait, are you still receiving an allowance? Anson, that's not the point..."

Alfonso was completely swayed by Anson, and looked utterly helpless.

Seeing Alfonso like this, Anson chuckled. "Director, controlling costs is very important, but the working atmosphere on set is equally important."

"Our filming started slowly and we encountered some difficulties and setbacks. Things didn't go as smoothly as we imagined. Today we finally achieved a breakthrough, so we're having a small celebration. It's not only to reward the crew but also to liven up the atmosphere. We hope to continue this momentum and that everything will go smoothly from here on out."

"From this perspective, a dinner and a party couldn't be more cost-effective."

Alfonso caught a breath in his chest, then finally let out a long exhale, "In that case, I'll do it."

Anson watched Alfonso quietly, a slight, enigmatic smile playing on his lips.

Alfonso's bank account was almost completely depleted, and he hadn't had any work for a long time. He was on the verge of bankruptcy, so when Anson came to him, Alfonso agreed without hesitation. He had no other choice now.

Bathed in Anson's gaze, Alfonso felt somewhat embarrassed.

Anson ultimately didn't expose Alfonso. "Director, you're so popular on set, unlike me. I've ruined everyone's entire day's work. To salvage my reputation, I desperately need this opportunity. Why don't you give it to me tonight?"

Alfonso didn't know how to respond.

Anson, with his keen observation skills, didn't continue the topic but instead asked, "Is there anything the director would like to eat?"

Mexican food?

Alfonso turned his head and looked over. "Where in London can I find authentic Mexican food?"

Anson nodded. "Yes, you can't find it normally, so we have to seize the opportunity. The director is busy here, so he must really miss his hometown food. It's okay in Los Angeles, I know there's authentic Mexican food in downtown, but it's difficult in London. Why don't you take this opportunity to look for it?"

Alfonso was tempted; he hadn't had authentic Mexican food in a long time.

Anson went along with it, "Why don't we have the production crew call and ask? London is so big, surely the Mexicans living here can't completely forget their home food?"

Alfonso ultimately couldn't resist the temptation and stood up. He saw Scarlett walking towards him, hesitated for a moment, and then turned to look at Anson.

"……Thanks."

After saying that, Alfonso nodded slightly to Scarlett and hurriedly left.

Scarlett looked confused. "What did you say to the director? Why is his face so red, and his eyes look like they're filled with tears, like a high school student who just confessed his feelings?"

Anson spread his hands. "It's a secret."

(End of this chapter)