The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 2011 Turning Back Time
Leonardo is not a fool.

Perhaps Leonardo DiCaprio isn't as adept at networking as George Clooney or Ben Affleck, nor does he possess an unparalleled and powerful network of connections in Hollywood; but Leonardo also has his own judgment and vision, and he's not a fool who can be easily led by the nose. He also has his own rules for survival.

Others may have long forgotten, but Leonardo DiCaprio has not forgotten his experiences back then—

In 1997, "Titanic" became an overnight sensation, and Leonardo DiCaprio burst onto the scene and reached the pinnacle of fame. At that time, he was only twenty-three years old and knew nothing about the world of fame and fortune. He stumbled into this bizarre world and witnessed the truth of this cutthroat industry.

Everyone has their own agenda, trying to exploit him, expose him, control him, or even devour him alive; their naked self-interest is completely undisguised.

Furthermore, because of his youth, the invisible barrier in front of him repeatedly caused him to hit a wall, unable to see sincerity, let alone friendship.

Having learned his lesson through blood and tears, Leonardo DiCaprio has become wiser. So he retreated to the jungle to live in seclusion, refused to befriend these hypocritical and deceitful people, and carefully kept his distance from them, refusing to give his heart away again. He learned the survival rules of the world of fame and fortune through painful lessons.

Now, it's Anson's turn again—

At twenty-three, Anson is the same age Leonardo DiCaprio was when he burst onto the scene with "Titanic." The predicament Anson is facing in Hollywood is a complete replica of Leonardo's back then. So many years have passed, but the tricks of the world of fame and fortune have not improved at all.

If people think Leonardo DiCaprio will start to become like them after he turns thirty, they're wrong.

"Leo?"

Standing beside him, Gisele Bündchen could sense Leonardo's tension; the emotions suppressed in his chest were surging, and she felt somewhat uneasy.

Before tonight's awards ceremony, all of Hollywood was talking about Anson, and the buzz surrounding the topic seemed endless.

However, once the red carpet was set off tonight, Leonardo easily stole the spotlight because of Gisele standing next to him.

Gisele Bündchen, a supermodel, is currently the world's highest-paid model and has held the top spot on the list for three years, far ahead of her competitors, undoubtedly occupying the top position in the fashion industry.

Gisele and Leonardo have been dating for over five years, which is no secret given the relentless paparazzi. However, the couple has always kept a low profile and rarely shows affection in public, even amidst the paparazzi's barrage of questions.

In fact, it's not just "rarely"; to be precise, Leonardo has never brought Gisele to any public occasion or formal banquet.

Over the years, Leonardo DiCaprio had been having affairs, and the two had a long and complicated relationship. Gisele gradually had enough and chose to leave. Leonardo DiCaprio suddenly realized his mistake and tried to win Gisele back by proposing marriage. In the end, Gisele could not refuse the man she loved so deeply.

However, after getting back together, Leonardo remained unchanged, and the wedding was nowhere in sight. After countless heartbroken nights, Gisele finally made up her mind at the beginning of this year to completely sever ties and say goodbye to this five-year relationship. Leonardo was completely panicked.

So Leonardo went to great lengths to win Gisele back. He not only proposed to her a second time, but also generously announced the good news to all his friends and family. This move turned the tide and he managed to win Gisele back. Gisele, like a moth drawn to a flame, returned to Leonardo's arms once again.

Tonight on the red carpet, Leonardo DiCaprio made his first-ever public appearance with Gisele Bündchen, not only at the Oscars but also by displaying his engagement ring. In this grand and solemn manner, he announced to the world that Hollywood's most eligible bachelor is ready to say goodbye to single life.

boom! Boom boom boom!
A bombshell dropped on the red carpet, causing an unimaginable uproar and shock, sweeping away all the attention from the awards ceremony.

At this moment, the TMZ website was down. Gisele, immersed in blissful bliss, remained uneasy, unable to believe what was happening. The hesitation and uncertainty lurking deep within her were like a frightened bird, easily jolted by the slightest disturbance, fearing that a sudden awakening would shatter her dream and bring her back to harsh reality.

Gisele gazed intently at Leonardo, her eyes bright with worry for him, but also for herself.

Leonardo snapped out of his daze, noticed Gisele's gaze, smiled, and waved his hand, "It's nothing."

He grasped Giselle's right hand, which was resting on his chest, but found her fingers icy cold. He glanced at Giselle again, then curled his palm up, enveloping her fingertips in his warm palm. "I'm just curious, what kind of person is Anson Wood?"

Giselle's heart, which had been suspended in mid-air, slowly returned to her chest. "Heh, it's rare to see you interested in a stranger."

Over the years, Leonardo has made very few new friends because all the strangers who approach him have ulterior motives, and no one is trustworthy.

Leonardo raised an eyebrow slightly. "He doesn't need anything from me. Strictly speaking, he's worried that I'm trying to get something out of him."

"Haha." Giselle's smile broadened. "So, what are you trying to achieve?"

Noisy and bustling.

Not just Ben Affleck and his ilk, not just Leonardo DiCaprio and his friends, Anson's name could be found in every nook and cranny of the Kodak Theatre.

Without exception, even at a star-studded event, Anson was undoubtedly the center of attention, overshadowing even Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele.

The more turbulent the outside world becomes, the more amplified those negative voices become.

This is the true essence of the Vanity Fair. Everything is just like when Anson attended the Golden Globes. Oh, by the way, at least two-thirds of the attendees at the Golden Globes and the Oscars overlap, which means that what happens at the Golden Globes is also commonplace at the Oscars, nothing surprising.

Unfortunately, they still couldn't change the fact that the cheers, the screams, and the heatwave continued to rise, and the Oscars needed Anson.

Without a doubt, this is a historic moment.

In a daze, time seemed to rewind, as if I were back at the 1998 Oscars ceremony. A shy and still-youthful Leonardo DiCaprio walked the red carpet with his mother, instantly surrounded by flashing lights. Those memories, seemingly blurry yet still clear, all came back to life, and the two timelines overlapped before my eyes.

However, after taking a deep breath to regain his composure amidst the frenzy, he looked closely and found that the scene before him was completely different. Anson was Anson, not Leonardo, not anyone else, but a unique individual, his arrogant and unrestrained figure standing amidst the flashing lights.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, all the chaotic thoughts in my mind vanished, and my heart pounded uncontrollably forward.

Like moths drawn to a flame, they transformed into countless points of light, eventually becoming the center of attention, leaving only one figure in the magnificent and bustling world.

(End of this chapter)