Chapter 124 – Tilt of focus {“Water flies straight down three thousand feet—Has the silver stream of our galaxy plunged from highest heaven?”} These verses from Li Bai’s seven-character quatrain vividly depict the grandeur of a waterfall, and, at this moment, the dazzling explosion of camera flashes truly brought the magnificence of those poetic lines to life before Renly. The overwhelming burst of light erupted unreasonably before his eyes, leaving him no time to react…

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Chapter 123 – Stunning Debut Bradley Adams adjusted his breathing, momentarily lifting his fingers off the shutter button. He glanced around at the actors on set. Neil Patrick Harris spread his arms wide to welcome the newly arrived Amy Poehler; not far away, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki who came together, were expressing their admiration for Steve Carell. The Emmys were always like this—an overwhelming gathering of familiar faces from TV screens, making it hard…

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Chapter 122 – Debut on the red carpet “Renly, are you listening?” Renly, bathed in the radiant orange sunlight streaming through the window, seemed momentarily lost in thought. Andy had to pause his words and ask aloud. Renly lowered his gaze, a soft smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Yes, I’m listening. You’re saying not to set high expectations tonight, to relax and attend the Emmys with an open mind, and to enjoy…

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Chapter 121 – Insider Knowledge Melvin was on the verge of exploding. The person in front of him, an unknown actor, had already tried on twenty-four suits, taking almost three hours, yet each suit had something he found fault with, requiring them to start over again. Even Anne Hathaway hadn’t been this troublesome. Of course, it was common for an actress to try on fifty dresses for the Oscars, but this guy was only attending…

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Chapter 120 – Showing off one’s skill in front of an expert “Apologies for the wait.” Melvin quickly descended the staircase, wearing a polite smile. He immediately spotted Andy, who was beaming, and the young man seated beside him. The young man wore a cream-coloured T-shirt, iron-grey jeans, and black Vans skate shoes. He looked clean and straightforward—no tattoos, bracelets, or rings. His style was simple and neat. His golden-brown curls were slightly tousled, revealing…

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Chapter 119 – Custom Suit The black four-door Audi sedan slowly came to a stop. The driver quickly got out and politely opened the door. Renly stepped out, raised his head, and took in the surrounding street view: red brick walls, tall oak trees, and lush green ivy climbing the walls. The air was filled with a serene atmosphere, completely devoid of the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. On either side of the street were…

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Chapter 118 – Empty buildings The conversation didn’t last long in the end, wrapping up in just under two hours, and Andy immediately got busy. The first task was to find a place for Renly to move into; Andy hoped Renly could move within the next three days, at the latest, five. After seeing Andy off, Renly didn’t linger in Pioneer Village but went straight home. He wasn’t tired since he had slept almost the…

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Chapter 117 – Preliminary Plan “Buried’” Renly was a bit surprised. Andy had visited three times today, clearly driven by the Emmy Awards, much like Fischer. However, Andy didn’t immediately bring up the Emmy Awards but focused instead on ‘Buried.’ This was certainly an unconventional approach, but it was also one of the reasons Renly had chosen Andy. Renly began talking about his latest project ‘Buried,’ and Andy listened attentively, even asking detailed questions about…

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Chapter 116 – Primary Tasks “Hey, buddy! Nicely done!” “Congratulations, congratulations! I knew you could do it!” “Go for it, man, go grab that Emmy and leave everyone in shock!” “Oh my God, this is unbelievable! Who’s the one that made those b*tches bow down? Who?” “Now that it’s the Emmys, is the next step the Grammys?” … As Renly entered Pioneer Village, everyone came up to greet him. Each person was eager to share…

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Chapter 115 – Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage (not edited) “Jonas, thank you for your help.” Renly closed the passenger door, and the truck, fully loaded with goods, wobbled away down the street. Turning around, Nathan stood two steps away, rubbing his hands with an awkward expression, unsure of what to do. This made Renly smile. “If you walk across the next street, the subway station is right at the corner. Or would you…

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