The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1903: Going with the flow
Hollywood is glamorous and star-studded, but it is also a place where a group of spoiled brats gather.

If you're not careful, you might get into trouble. If you're under the influence of alcohol, the chances double, just like fraternities and sororities in college.

Anson was already used to this, having witnessed it himself tonight.

Anson didn't intend to ask any more questions. He looked down at the sleeping Scarlett and wondered whether it would be more appropriate to carry her in a princess carry or to carry her on his back.

But to everyone's surprise, Brian started talking non-stop, like a floodgate opening.

"Charlie Sheen and Sean Penn were fighting, Johnny Depp got involved, Macaulay Culkin was covered in blood, and the whole scene was in complete chaos."

"As a result, in the middle of the melee, Charlie Sheen collapsed straight down. We all thought Sean Penn had killed someone. The ambulance that was originally there to rescue Macaulay was on its way to help Charlie. But when it was checked, it turned out to be an OD. Luckily, the ambulance arrived in time; any later and it would have been too late."

Anson: ? ? ?
I was surprised by the chaos of the situation, but also by Brian's honesty.

Brian noticed Anson's expression but didn't seem to mind at all—

Within an hour, the whole of Hollywood would be talking about it, exaggerating and embellishing the story, spreading it far and wide.

Moreover, Anson's status among innovative artists is slightly different; these senior partners and seasoned agents all understand Anson's true value.

They are not just actors.

If an opportunity arises, they need to quietly solidify Anson's position as an innovative artist.

That's how it is right now.

Brian didn't explain, he just waved his hand to indicate that Anson didn't need to worry about it. Without pausing, he changed the subject and continued to drop bombshells.

"Finally, the second ambulance arrived, trying to help McCauley, along with two other guys who were so drunk they were unconscious."

"Unexpectedly, a car accident occurred, and the perpetrator was none other than Jamie Foxx."

"Damn Jamie Foxx."

"God, Jamie was vying for the Oscar for Best Actor this year, it was his best chance, maybe even his only chance, and then this happened?"

"It was both drunk driving and a car accident, but thankfully there were no injuries."

"But it's obvious to anyone with a brain that the competitors won't let this opportunity pass by, do you believe it? Tom is the first one who wants to hold a meeting to discuss it."

"Tom" clearly refers to Tom Cruise, who is collaborating with Jamie Foxx to "use someone else's knife to do his dirty work."

As Brian said, Jamie is on a roll this year, using both "Soul King" and "Borrowed Knife Killer" to make a strong run for the Oscar for Best Actor; but similarly, Tom is also facing the best opportunity of his career, aiming for the Oscar for Best Actor with "Borrowed Knife Killer," and his momentum is just as strong.

For Tom, "using someone else to do his dirty work" might be his last chance. After more than 15 years of chasing an Oscar, he is exhausted. If he still fails this year, he may have to give up completely, refuse to continue playing this game with the Academy, and completely extricate himself from the Academy's public relations efforts.

However, Tom's biggest rival for the Best Actor Oscar happens to be Jamie.

Therefore, although both of them belong to the category of innovative artists, they are facing challenges in resource allocation, public relations strategies, and so on.

Now that Jamie himself is in trouble, Tom is the first to try to seize the opportunity; however, other competitors are still watching and waiting for their chance.

No wonder!
In a few words, one can easily sketch the thorny dilemma facing innovative artists: internal and external troubles, a battle between opposing forces. "Right now, the public relations team is in complete disarray, scrambling to figure out how to respond."

“We all know that this can’t be kept secret. The third ambulance has just arrived in Beverly Hills. In just twenty minutes, three ambulances, two police cars and a fire truck have gathered together. The whole of Los Angeles is in an uproar. I don’t think continuing to hide it will bring any benefit.”

Brian took a deep breath, his expression slightly complicated.

"Anyway, Scarlett's assistant is there helping out. I've asked her to stay with Tom. The most important thing right now is to prevent Tom from making any rash moves."

"Or perhaps Tom has made a move, and we need to know what's going on as soon as possible."

"She can't come over for the time being, so I'll go myself."

“We are helping Scarlett pursue her first Oscar nomination, and we can’t afford any mishaps, especially in such a chaotic situation. I have to make sure Scarlett gets home safely.”

As he talked, Brian started to get a headache.

The sheer volume of information was overwhelming; the complexity of this Golden Globe Awards night was beyond imagination.

Brian poured everything out, and even someone as experienced as Brian was sweating profusely, a testament to the chaos and tension of the night.

Brian needs to be honest with Anson, because if Anson really returns to the Oscars and joins the battle for Academy public relations, then these are the things Anson will have to face. He will be surrounded by enemies, and even his closest partners may turn their backs on him.

Anson looked at Brian, paused slightly, his thoughts lingering briefly, a thousand ideas racing through his mind—

He knew that Brian was doing it on purpose, deliberately telling him these things, whether to lay the groundwork for the coming year or to show Anson his importance, but there was no doubt that these gossips were definitely not just complaints.

Anson raised an eyebrow slightly. "Tom?"

Brian spread his hands, looking completely at ease. "I understand Tom's urgency and despair. To be honest, I feel indignant for him. The academy should give him justice. If this continues, Tom might go crazy."

Anson sensed a hidden meaning in Brian's words, "But?"

Brian didn't deny it, "But not this year. This year is Jamie's year, Jamie's chances are much, much greater, even practically guaranteed."

“The result… damn it.” Brian hesitated, then finally cursed.

Of course, Anson knew Brian was right.

Looking at his past career trajectory, Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as "Ray." But strangely, after that, Jamie never won another Oscar nomination. His breakout in 2004 was like a firework, a brief but brilliant display.

Now, Brian extends an olive branch, with innovative artists behind him, opening a door for Anson to showcase just the tip of the iceberg of academic public relations.

So, should Anson reciprocate and show his sincerity?
In his past life, Anson didn't know if the Golden Globe Awards night was just as chaotic, but he knew that Jamie still managed to win. This meant that even with these problems, the innovative artist managed to handle things on his own, and even if things went slightly off track, they still went according to plan in the end.

This showcases the powerful capabilities of innovative artists, while also revealing the cold-blooded ruthlessness beneath the glamorous facade of academic public relations.

Now, Anson, like a butterfly, has appeared. His help is not just icing on the cake, but a timely and much-needed solution to their problem.

His thoughts lingered for a moment, and Anson looked up. "Brian, I have some news that might be of some help."

(End of this chapter)