Chapter Fifty-two Acquaintances

  (The second update is considered to be made up for the owed night. Due to the limited time of the night and still typing in the internet cafe, it may not be possible to achieve two or more updates a day. However, the night can guarantee one update per day. I hope all book friends will support the night!)

  Although Venice is filled with the breath of water, it is located on the Mediterranean coast after all. The hometown of water cannot change its Mediterranean climate with warm and rainy winters and hot and dry summers. It has to be said that this is a sorrow for this water city.

  However, the sweltering heat of summer cannot deter people's determination to have fun. Here lies the Phoenix Theater that was destroyed by fire and reborn from the ashes, the Sighs Bridge where Xu Zhimo wrote his sorrowful poem, the magnificent Renaissance and Byzantine architecture, one of the most beautiful squares in the world - St. Mark's Square, breathtakingly beautiful corridors, some of the most beautiful scenes in Antonio Vivaldi's films were shot here; this is a stronghold of the Renaissance, which produced one of the most important schools of painting in history: the Venetian school; German music master Richard Wagner bid farewell to the world here... The city's past glory and dreams continue to this day through its exceptionally well-preserved architecture, its unique atmosphere makes tourists feel as if they are under a spell, making all who have been to Venice reluctant to leave and eager to return.

  The days with loved ones always pass quickly, and before they knew it, Song Tang had already been in Venice for a week. These days can be said to be the most relaxing days for Song Tang in the past six months. Because since Song Tang's rebirth, he has been working hard for his ideals, and life has been spent in a busy and tiring state, although this makes Song Tang feel fulfilled, but such days are exhausting, not only physically but also mentally.

  These days, Song Tang basically makes a few calls to the US every night to understand the work situation, and spends most of the rest of his time accompanying Jessica and Angelina. This makes Song Tang forget about his busy work, and sometimes he also thinks that this boss may be a bit unqualified.

  In these days in Europe, Song Tang's film "The Shawshank Redemption" has basically completed its post-production and processing. It is estimated that after Song Tang returns to Los Angeles, the film can be released. The commercial blockbuster "Jurassic Park", which Da Tang had high hopes for, is now also in its final stages of filming, with only a few scattered shots left to be filmed. Although "Jurassic Park" was originally intended to have simultaneous special effects processing by Industrial Light & Magic, led by their chief special effects artist Dennis Muren, the sheer volume of work required for the film's special effects means that it will not be completed until at least November. However, this also has its advantages, as by then "The Shawshank Redemption" will have basically finished its run, avoiding a clash between the two films.

  The award ceremony of the 49th Venice International Film Festival was held on the evening of August 15, although Song Tang did not know why this year's Venice International Film Festival awards were half a month earlier than before, but for Song Tang, it didn't matter.

  On August 15, 1992, at 8:00 pm Roman time, Song Tang, wearing a black Versace suit, appeared on time with Jessica and Angelina at the Saragrand Theater on Lido Island. As soon as the three of them appeared, they immediately attracted the attention of many stars and reporters. Tonight, both Jessica and Angelina were dressed in black evening gowns, exuding an air of mystery and nobility while also highlighting their sexy and fiery figures. Song Tang was speechless at the sight of the two women. As for this awards ceremony, Song Tang had always maintained a carefree attitude, but he didn't originally plan to bring the two women along, as he wasn't ready for his relationship with Jessica to be exposed yet. However, he couldn't bear to disappoint his women, and the fact that they were dressed similarly was actually a reflection of their competitive psychology.

  Since Song Tang and Angelina started their relationship, they couldn't help themselves and secretly met a few more times when Jessica wasn't paying attention. Although Jessica was a bit confused at the time and didn't notice the changes in the two of them, it doesn't mean that Jessica is stupid. On the contrary, Jessica is very smart, but sometimes she just doesn't express her thoughts. As Song Tang and Angelina continued to secretly meet, Jessica gradually discovered that her boyfriend was acting strangely with her good sister, so Jessica became more "guarded" against Angelina.

  Tonight, the two people's dress has a bit of a competitive meaning, but recently popular Song Tang, plus the two sexy and beautiful women beside him, made Song Tang who just arrived at the Salagrand Theater suddenly become the focus of the on-site reporters. One of the reporters was Annie, a beautiful reporter from The New York Times and an "old friend" of Song Tang's.

  Annie saw Song Tang arrive at the Sarah Grand Theatre, and her beautiful eyes lit up instantly. However, when she saw Jessica and Angelina standing beside Song Tang, looking at their pretty faces and sexy "mature" figures, a flash of jealousy suddenly appeared in her heart. But soon Annie vented this jealousy on Song Tang.

  Song Tang walked into the Sarah Grand Theatre with a smile, and then saw his "old friend" Annie walking towards him. His face suddenly stiffened, and he said to Annie, who was walking towards him, with some embarrassment: "Hello, dear Annie, we meet again."

  As Annie walked towards Song Tang, she couldn't help but think that Song Tang would be the first to greet her. She paused for a moment, then walked up to Song Tang's side with a smile and nodded in response: "Yes, we meet again."

  Annie said, then glanced at Jessica and Angelina beside Song Tang with her peripheral vision, and whispered in Song Tang's ear: "I didn't expect our great director to be a playboy after all. I believe that once this is reported, you will become even more famous."

  Annie deliberately emphasized the two words "come out", with a threatening tone. Song Tang couldn't help but understand the implication of Annie's words, and his heart couldn't help but bitterly smile: it seems that tonight is going to be bad.

  As expected, Annie immediately took out her recorder and asked her question: "Song, your film 'Low Profile' is well-known as your first work, which you wrote and directed yourself. At the same time, it was nominated for Best Film at the 49th Venice International Film Festival, making you the youngest director to be nominated for this award. How do you feel about that?"

  "Happy, excited and proud." Song Tang was reluctant to answer Annie's question, but facing the numerous actors, journalists, celebrities and tourists at the awards ceremony, he didn't want to be rude. After all, for Song Tang, fans and audiences are gods. If he accidentally offended Miss Annie, she might say something bad about him in The New York Times, and by then, Song Tang would have nowhere to cry. He was well aware of the influence of The New York Times.

  But towards Song Tang's simple and straightforward answer, this young lady was obviously not very satisfied, so she continued with her question: "So does Song think you will get this award?"

  At this time, it wasn't just Song Tang who started to "dislike" this young lady, but also Jessica and Angelina on the side discovered that Song Tang and Annie were not a good match. At this moment, towards this beautiful reporter who was not much different from themselves, Jessica and Angelina naturally had a kind of guard against Annie. As for Annie's appearance, Jessica and Angelina exchanged a glance at each other, quickly understanding each other's meaning in their eyes, thus the two unintentionally formed an alliance, but the object of their alliance wasn't unfamiliar Annie, but rather Song Tang.

  The two of them exchanged a glance again, and then they simultaneously stretched out their own Anlu Mountain claws towards Song Tang's waist, urging him to leave the beautiful female reporter quickly.

  "Hiss." Jessica and Angelina's slight movements suddenly made Song Tang feel a painful feeling, but at this time, he couldn't refute it. Helplessly, Song Tang could only silently endure the torture, giving the two women a warning glance with his eyes before smiling and responding to Annie's recording: "Hehe, in our China, there is an ancient saying that goes 'Gain it and I'm lucky, lose it and I'll die.' I think this phrase can perfectly describe my mood right now."

  "Alright, dear Annie, I think we should leave now because my friend has arrived and I need to go say hello." After saying that, Song Tang didn't wait for Annie to ask more questions and quickly pulled Jessica and Angelina along with him as they walked away. At this time, Song Tang discovered that as he was answering Annie's questions, some reporters nearby had already noticed him. Song Tang definitely did not want to be surrounded by a group of reporters before the awards ceremony even started, especially since he had indeed spotted a familiar face at the award scene in the Saragrande Theatre.

  Annie watched as Song Tang and the other two walked away, and she stomped her foot in anger, saying: "Hmph, you playboy, just wait and see how I'll deal with you."

  Song Tang, who was leaving Annie's side, did not know what Annie was thinking in her heart, because at this time Song Tang had indeed found a familiar figure in this foreign land.