The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 2076 Golden Ticket
Crackling sounds, laughter and cheerful chatter—

Even through the phone, Lucas could feel Anson's happiness, like the sunshine falling on the Mediterranean Sea, and his nerves completely relaxed.

So Lucas took the opportunity to ask, "Where are you staying? And how's the food? Are you used to it? I heard that the cooking habits in Eastern Europe are a little different."

A cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone, a bright and light feeling that swept away all fatigue, and the whole world seemed to brighten up.

We are staying at a friend's house.

“A veterinarian in his thirties, who used to work in Rome, has now chosen to return home to take care of his mother. His house has extra rooms and a yard right on the edge of a cliff, with an absolutely stunning view.”

“Luca, Luca, do you know what? We moved the table and chairs into the sea that day and had lunch there.”

"Yes. You heard right, it's in the sea. The seawater is up to our calves. We sit directly in the seawater, put the food in bamboo baskets, and let it float on the surface."

"But it's still April, not summer yet, that feeling, hahahahahaha."

The laughter made Lucas laugh along with it. "So, how is your friend's mother?"

“Hmm…” Anson pondered for a moment, “It’s about this, Luca. Could you help me contact doctors in Barcelona or Paris? We can send the medical records there and have a professional take a look. The medical resources here are far too lacking. I sincerely hope I can help.”

Lucas answered without hesitation, "Okay."

He could sense Anson's disappointment. "Anson, birth, aging, sickness, and death are lifelong lessons for us all, and no one is exempt. We just need to do our best."

“I know. So, I plan to stay here a few more days to keep the old lady company; she loves Eduardo’s bread. Oh, did you know that? Eduardo is an excellent chef, not just for bread, but also for many other dishes. We should have him demonstrate his skills next time.” In the blink of an eye, Anson had regained his energy.

The conversation didn't last long. Anson, preparing to go fishing with the locals, quickly hung up the phone and happily headed out to sea.

At this point, Lucas finally had the opportunity to speak with Rhys and learn more about the whole story.

Without much effort, Lucas noticed that Reese was holding back, no longer reporting everything in detail. A thought struck him: "What did Anson say?"

“We should choose whether to continue obeying you or obeying him,” Rhys said decisively.

Lucas was taken aback, and then... he laughed.

Rhys was on edge, mentally prepared for a storm, but instead he heard laughter. Was he hallucinating?

“Mr. Wood?” Reese called out.

Lucas: "You're a smart man, you made the right choice. Stay with Anson from now on."

Reese was confused and dizzy. "Yes, Mr. Wood."

Lucas laughed again. "I just said you were smart and you've already made a mistake. The person you need to respond to now is Anson. And of course, don't forget, I'm still paying your salaries."

Before long, Hollywood learned that Lucas's torrential rain had cleared and the typhoon was finally over. Did this mean... Anson had appeared?

Jeff Robinoff is indeed a smart man.

Having received word of this, Jeff called Lucas, making no mention of Warner Bros.' film projects, but only inquiring about Anson's health.

With a packed schedule in February and filming in March, there was no time to catch his breath, and as a friend, Jeff was worried about Anson.

Lucas understood perfectly well. He didn't mention Anson's work, but simply chatted that Anson needed rest and adjustment, and that if they were to discuss work further, it would probably have to wait until Cannes. Jeff understood immediately and then changed the subject, inviting Lucas to some charity foundation parties and introducing him to more financial tycoons.

Jeff was a smart man. Not only did he not need to curry favor, but he also helped Lucas turn down all those offers. Lucas should thank Jeff for his tact and understanding. Jeff wasn't the only smart man in Hollywood; others tried to get in touch with Lucas to make their mark.

Unfortunately, Lucas is also slippery; on the surface, he appears aloof, serious, and unchanging, but in reality, he's incredibly slippery and impenetrable.

Got nothing.

Thus, it became another unsolved case.

Following his appearance at the Oscars last month, Anson once again staged a dramatic disappearance from Bruges, leaving no trace of his whereabouts.

This is becoming one of the biggest mysteries in Hollywood!

In early May, the Dior x Adidas Anson collection officially launched, drawing all the attention of the fashion world to the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Dior and Adidas collaborated to build a runway on the Champs-Élysées, unveiling the Anson collaboration to the world.

Originally, this was a grand event in the fashion world, an occasion that no celebrity should miss, following the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year; now, Anson's disappearance has drawn the attention of the entire entertainment industry, with everyone hoping for a surprise appearance by Anson in Paris.

Things quickly spiraled out of control.

Rumor has it that more than 300 media outlets applied for invitations alone, a prestigious treatment usually reserved for top-tier film global premieres.

Rumor has it that Dior and Adidas each printed only one hundred VIP invitations, meaning that only the most exclusive VIPs could attend.

Rumor has it that despite the application to attend the party exceeding three thousand people—not ordinary people, but all celebrities—Dior and Adidas insisted on allowing four hundred people in. Excluding the media and VIPs, only one hundred people were able to get tickets, which were dubbed the "golden tickets" of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Amidst the various discussions, some believe that Anson deliberately disappeared to promote this collaborative fashion show and draw attention to it.

It was all a conspiracy, a publicity stunt!

Furthermore, there are quite a few people who believe in this theory, and they have voiced their opposition and refused to buy the co-branded products.

However, this still did not stop socialites from flocking to Paris.

This grand event drew more than 50,000 people, and the Champs-Élysées was completely packed, yet only 400 people were able to get in.

As a result, those who were convinced that everything was a conspiracy were all shocked, because Anson did not show up.

Although this was a collaboration between Dior and Adidas and Anson, it was unbelievable that Anson was absent, which shocked everyone.

After the fashion show, the topic surrounding Anson exploded, with Eddie Slimane being exposed to the scorching sun and suffering greatly.

However, this was not unexpected. Eddie mysteriously said, "The event is not over yet, there is a second surprise coming."

When reporters pressed for further answers, Eddie refused to speak, leaving the media and audience completely bewildered.

What's going on here? Is it some kind of Italian opera performance, divided into a first half and a second half?

(End of this chapter)