Hugo's stay in New York was not too long, because on March 29, the 65th Academy Awards will kick off, which is a very important platform for Hugo in a difficult situation, so he naturally can't miss it.

After entering the 21st century, the entire business system of the Oscars has been formed, and the entire awards season revolves around the Oscars, which shows that the artistic authority and commercial value of the Oscars can be described as the top in the world, so the Oscars are held at the end of February and early March every year after several adjustments.

But in the early 90s, the awards season, Oscar public relations and other words did not form a climate, so after entering December, the overall atmosphere seemed very relaxed, and there was no feeling of gunsmoke at all, and the Oscar awards ceremony was held at the end of March, which stretched the entire brewing front very long.

Hugo came back half a month early, just to prepare for the Oscars, he needed to find a suitable dress sponsor, but also needed to find other sponsors for related supporting services, and most importantly, Hugo also needed to take care of himself.

Although the house in Sunset Square is only rented, when the house appears in sight, a sense of home still arises, which makes Hugo and Joseph's climbing steps much lighter. Walking into the big 'door' and going up the stairs, I unexpectedly heard the sound of the door opening from the second floor, which made Hugo and Joseph stop and look up.

I saw the 'door' of Ernst's room on the second floor open, and a stranger withdrew with a kind smile on his face, and said, "It's really too troublesome for you, then I won't disturb your rest." The stranger placed his top hat respectfully on his chest, bowed slightly forward, and then took another half step back.

"Shut up and go." Ernst's irritable voice came out without any mercy, Hugo couldn't help frowning, he believed that if the middle-aged man in front of him didn't leave, Ernst would simply throw the 'door' up, not to mention a gray nose, and probably throw a nosebleed, Ernst's temper was absolutely done.

But to Hugo's surprise, Ernst did not slam the 'door', and the middle-aged man was not angry, and still had that clear smile on his face, "I hope you are in good health." After saying that, he turned around and walked down the stairs, and then the sound of "slamming" the door slammed through the entire hallway.

After the middle-aged man turned around, Hugo took a quick look at the other party. This was the first time Hugo had seen Ernst have visitors in a year, and curiosity was still inevitable, Hugo couldn't help but guess, could this be Ernst's son? Age-wise, it's possible, but the respectful attitude just now doesn't look like it.

The middle-aged man had only walked down two steps, and he saw Hugo and Joseph who took the initiative to stand on the side to get out of the way, he looked at Hugo twice, nodded with a smile at Hugo for some reason, and then left quickly. It is estimated that since Hugo did not have any cover at this time, maybe the other party recognized Hugo's identity as an actor, so he smiled; Or maybe it's just a polite nod from a neighbor, so the smile doesn't mean much.

Hugo and Joseph looked at each other, both confused. In fact, after the last time Ernst published his opinion to reporters, Hugo has always been very curious about Ernst's identity, not only because of the kindness that Ernst has shown to him, but also because of Ernst's knowledge of the industry.

But then because of Uma's affair, it suddenly broke out, interrupting Hugo's thoughts, and he didn't confirm it again. Today I saw someone come to visit Ernst at the 'door', and Ernst's attitude was obviously in a condescending position to give guidance or lessons, and it was easy to deduce that Ernst should be the leader of his own industry - the leader of retirement. As for what the industry is, there are countless possibilities, and although Los Angeles is a city full of movies and music, it doesn't mean that everyone is in the industry.

Joseph shrugged, he didn't know Ernst at all, and unlike Hugo, he didn't have a good impression of Ernst, so he wasn't curious at all. Hugo knew that it was very rude to inquire into other people's lives or pasts, not to mention that since Ernst didn't want to say it, there must be a reason for him, so he withdrew his mouth and suppressed his inner curiosity again.

Walking up the stairs, Hugo knocked on Ernst's door, and took out from his backpack the small model of the statue of the goddess of freedom, which was a small gift, Hugo bought a lot of souvenirs in New York, and when he came back to see his friends, he had one.

"What's wrong again! I've already said I've been out of work for a long time!" Ernst angrily opened the 'door', and looked at it with a fierce face, which startled Joseph, Hugo had long been accustomed to Ernst's expression, and looked at Ernst with a smile, which made Ernst a little embarrassed, he also knew that he had scolded the wrong person, but he was unwilling to admit his mistake, "What! What are you doing here, knocking on the 'door' every day, and letting me, an old man, walk around and open the 'door' all the time, isn't it fun?"

"It's a good idea to get you fit." Hugo said with a cheeky smile, ignoring Ernst's irritability, and then handed the small model in his hand to Ernst, "This is a souvenir I brought back from New York." ”

"What are you doing with this kind of garbage, it's still too much space to put at home!" Ernst didn't want to take it at all, and grumbled angrily.

"Then you can throw away the trash can, it is my intention to give it to you, and it is your choice how you deal with it." Hugo was not worried, and directly stuffed the small model into Ernst's hand, which made the old man look stunned, and then complained depressedly, "I don't have too much time to take out the garbage...... but he held the small model in his hand, but did not throw it in Hugo's face, which was accepted.

"You sent that postcard yesterday, right? Are you bothered?" Ernst remembered the postcard he received in his mailbox yesterday, sent from New York, without signature, and at this moment it was naturally linked to Hugo.

Hugo shrugged his shoulders, "Don't worry, that's all there is to it, if you want me to 'spend' more, I don't want to." After saying that, Hugo did not wait for Ernst to close the 'door', turned around and patted Joseph on the shoulder, signaling that it was time to go upstairs, and then said without looking back, "Goodbye, you have a good rest." ”

Ernst watched Hugo and Joseph go upstairs, then muttered a series of angry curses, and then slammed the 'door' shut.

"You got one for him?" Standing at the 'door' on the third floor, Joseph put Hugo's luggage at the 'door' and prepared to go back upstairs.

Hugo put the key in the glass bowl, "Anyway, buy a lot of gifts, and there is no shortage of his share." Hugo nodded in the direction downstairs, "Looking at his tone just now, it is obvious that someone wants to get guidance from him on his work, but he is retired and is not willing to help at all, so he refuses." Old people like this who live alone, although they have a bad temper, are kind-hearted, but in fact, they are just lonely. I'm just doing this for me, at least to make him feel that there is still someone upstairs. ”

It is not known what exactly Ernst does, or why he refuses the requests of those who respect him for help, but everyone has their own story for a reason. Hugo could feel that Ernst was just lonely.

Speaking of which, Hugo remembered his father with this skin, maybe he had no way to call Hugo's father, but at least he could still send news to Lancaster's father. It's just that Adam doesn't seem to want to receive a call from himself every time......

Joseph himself was a family lover, as could be seen from his mood when dealing with family affairs, so he quickly understood Hugo's words, and finally did not say anything more, but let out a long sigh, thinking to himself: Perhaps, as Hugo said, Ernst is a lonely old man.

"Shall I go back upstairs for a bath and have dinner together?" Joseph picked up his luggage and prepared to go back upstairs.

Hugo looked back and shouted, "Alex? Charlize?" The voice echoed in the empty hall, but there was no response, Hugo pouted, "I don't know, I'll call Carl and ask later, see where they are, and then talk." ”

Joseph nodded, turned and went upstairs. Hugo also closed the big 'door', carried his luggage back to the room, and then opened Alex's room by the way to see that there was no one, muttering "where have you gone" and walking to the kitchen, ready to make himself a cup of coffee.

Although there is always coffee in the crew and in New York, it always seems to be a little less flavorful than the coffee at home. Hugo guessed that it was probably the process of making coffee by himself.

After filling the kettle and placing it on the gas stove, Hugo was about to go back to the hall to relax on the sofa when he heard a groan. 'Groan', this startled Hugo, he stood there and listened carefully, but this time there was no other sound, Hugo couldn't help frowning: Could it be that he hallucinated?

But at this moment, groan. The sound of 'groaning' came again, and this time with some pain, and for a little longer. Hugo identified it a little and found that the source was actually Charlize's room, Hugo walked to the room 'door' on the left side of the kitchen, and knocked on the room 'door', "Charlize, I'm Hugo, what's wrong with you?"

Hugo wasn't sure about this. What was the specific content of the 'groan' sound, it would not be good to break in, so he still asked. But to Hugo's inexplicability, there was no answer in the room, "Uh, I really have auditory hallucinations?"

At this time, Charlize's voice finally came in flutteringly, "I...... I'm here, I'm ...... It's okay. "This kind of moaning with pain. ' The sound of 'groaning' came intermittently, and it didn't look like it was okay, Hugo's brows couldn't help frowning, and he knocked on the 'door' again, "I'm in!"