The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1904 A Small Favor

There was a brief pause, and a slightly intoxicated murmur filled the air. Brian's slightly flustered and anxious gaze fell lightly on Anson.

Then, it coalesces.

Brian's heart pounded, but on the surface, he remained calm, subtly revealing a hint of interest in his eyes.

"Oh?"

Brian's voice rose slightly at the end, and he adopted a posture of attentive listening. Without hesitation or doubt, he once again demonstrated his sincerity.

It must be said that Brian is truly remarkable. Even in a chaotic situation, he was able to calmly and methodically lay the groundwork. This composure and boldness demonstrate the depth of an innovative artist, which is indeed quite different from William Morris's style of doing things. No wonder he can stand at the top of the pyramid.

Without hesitation, Anson threw out two names: "Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie."

Brian tilted his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "This isn't news."

Although Anson wasn't directly questioned, the subtext couldn't be clearer—

Since December, rumors have been swirling around Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, with speculation that the two couldn't contain their passion during the filming of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," and that their passion eventually blossomed into a wildfire. The gossip was quite detailed, but there was never any evidence to support it.

On the one hand, the parties involved strongly denied the allegations, and Brad and Jennifer Aniston appeared in public to show their affection, extinguishing any doubts.

On the other hand, rumors within Hollywood suggest that this was a publicity stunt by the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" production team to generate buzz.

Without a doubt, this is the biggest gossip of the year, after all, Brad and Jennifer are still the model couple in the United States.

Actually, Brian was slightly disappointed.

He had expected Anson to drop a bombshell, but it turned out to be nothing new and just the same old story; however, he did not show it, nor did he underestimate Anson. Instead, he engaged in conversation with great interest, expecting Anson to continue. Clearly, Anson was not the type to surrender easily.

Sure enough, Brian didn't see any panic in Anson's eyes, but instead asked, "Have you verified this?"

Brian didn't hesitate. "Of course." Brad looked me in the eye and denied the rumors.

Anson's lips curled into a slight smile. "Then you'd better ask him again."

Brian frowned slightly as he stared intently at Anson. The back-and-forth conversation and clashes finally came to a pause, and the air settled briefly.

Brad Pitt also belongs to the category of innovative artists; Angelina Jolie belongs to the category of combined elites.

For innovative artists, Brad is also a key figure to be cultivated. They expect him to succeed Robert Redford in Hollywood; at the same time, he is expected to become a unique sex symbol in Hollywood, differentiating himself from Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and others.

Without a doubt, Jennifer Aniston is also a crucial part of it.

It's easy to imagine that when the rumors broke, the creative artist must have consulted Brad. Regardless of the rumors, as agents, they needed to know the truth. Only by grasping the truth could they seize the initiative, make advance plans, and avoid being put in a passive position after the truth was leaked.

In retrospect, Brad was not telling the truth to innovative artists.

In that brief moment, Brian's mind raced as he weighed whether he should believe Brad or Anson.

Objectively speaking, Brad and the creative artist have been working together for over a decade, through thick and thin. When Brad and Jennifer started dating, the creative artist was the first to know. They meticulously planned the entire process of their relationship being leaked, accidentally exposed, and announced to the world.

And Anson?
Anson had only been with Creative Artists for six months after William Morris switched allegiances, and there had been no instance of trust being established between him and the company. Moreover, they knew Anson's shrewdness; Sony Columbia, William Morris, and Warner Bros. hadn't benefited from his success. Brian couldn't possibly forget the feud between Anson and Brad—

After all, the arrangement of the "Friends" set to besiege Anson Wood was fueled by innovative artists. If it weren't for Anson's wit, the name "Anson Wood" might have been buried among the countless handsome men and beautiful women in Hollywood, and no one would have cared.

So, should Brian trust Anson?

However, Anson didn't care.

Whether you believe it or not, it's the creative artist's choice, and he has no responsibility or obligation to continue trying to convince the creative artist to believe in him.

Even if innovative artists believe in Anson, how they should utilize this news is a difficult question.

First of all, this involves Brad, and could even cause a sensation throughout Hollywood, affecting Brad's public image and future career plans.

Secondly, if they use this news to divert attention and hurt two big names like Brad and Tom, is it really all for Jamie Foxx?
Finally, putting all that aside, how innovative artists should handle the Brad and Angelina issue is yet another public relations crisis.

In other words, trusting Anson will lead to trouble; not trusting Anson will also not make things easy.

For a moment, Brian's mind was probably on the verge of exploding with a torrent of thoughts.

However, all of this had nothing to do with Anson. He was only there to set the stage, and the rest was up to the creative artists to choose from. It wasn't that simple.

Therefore, Anson didn't care whether Brian believed him or not; he had already extended his olive branch, and what happened afterward was beyond his control.

In fact, even if he wanted to maintain control, the creative artists probably wouldn't want him to interfere.

Anson knew how to keep things in check, stopping just in time and not trying to persuade Brian further, nor did he defend himself or emphasize the truth.

"Are you ready? We should help Scarlett get in the car."

Brian's thoughts were pulled back to reality by Anson's words. Looking into Anson's clear eyes and calm face, Brian's chaotic thoughts also calmed down.

One has to admire Anson's way of handling things.

Brian also demonstrated his ability, saying, "There are still paparazzi outside, so it's not convenient for you to show your face. I'll ask the waiter for help; we'll help Scarlett get into the car."

"However, Anson, could you do me a favor?"

Help people to the end and send Buddha to the West.

Anson spread his hands, deliberately showing a helpless expression. "I probably don't have a chance to say 'no' now, right?"

A single sentence lightened the mood, as if all the discussions about the dark side of Hollywood had vanished, and the sunlight shone down again.

Brian smiled too. "I need you to distract those paparazzi at the front door. I don't want them to see Scarlett like this."

Anson paused slightly. Was this a trap to lure him away from his prey?
Brian noticed Anson's expression, which was slightly helpless. "We can ask other people for help. There are many, many potential helpers here, but none of them are Anson Wood. Only Anson Wood can make all the paparazzi get excited and abandon everything here."

Anson tilted his head. "So, is this a speech about a savior?"

(End of this chapter)