Chapter 631

"We'll probably have to wait for another two or three days. Although Katzenberg said that he still needs to think about it, I believe he won't hesitate for too long. After all, we have everything from film distribution to side projects, and we know each other very well. That's why I'm staying here and waiting for his response. It's also a form of pressure … Hey, Krau, it doesn't seem appropriate for you to say that. You know … Damn it, whatever you say, I'm going to hang up." Adriaan hung up the phone.

'Damn Krau!' Although he muttered in his heart, he did not take it to heart. He looked at the time and got up to leave, but just as he reached the door, the doorbell rang.

"Ha, I saw that it's almost time, so I was going to look for you, but the doorbell rang. Does this count as tacit understanding?" He smiled at the young couple who were already waiting outside the door.

"This just proves that it's God's will for us to meet here, isn't it?" Jeremy said with a smile.

"Let's go down together." Adriaan then made a gesture and chuckled in his heart.

In the afternoon, when he asked them where they were staying, and they told him that they were staying at the Sword God Hotel, he changed his address from Caesars Palace to the Sword God Hotel. He had always booked suites in several famous hotels in Las Vegas. If he wanted to, he could stay in a different hotel every day. Of course, Jeremy and Alice definitely didn't know about this.

"Allie said that she didn't want to hold the wedding in Paris. We're too familiar with that place, and it lacks surprises. Why don't we go somewhere else?" While they were eating in the restaurant, Jeremy once again talked about his and Alice's plans. "At first, we were still limited to France. We wanted to go to Lyon or Allie's hometown, Corsica. Then, we thought about it. There are so many beautiful cities in the world, why must we stay in a French city? So, we took some time to go on a low-key world tour, just the two of us. Before coming to Las Vegas, we've already been to Rotterdam, Barcelona, London, New York, and many other big cities.

"Believe me, Jerry, you made the right choice to come to Las Vegas. Setting aside the scenery and entertainment, the wedding procedures are much simpler. Besides, there are San Francisco and Los Angeles to the south, and Seattle and the Montana prairies to the north. They're all great places for honeymoons. Besides, holding a wedding in a city in the desert is very memorable." Adrian continued to promote Las Vegas. "I'm more and more impressed by the people who decided to build a city like this in the desert. This is a true city of desire."

"But … I think this place is a bit too … how should I put it?" Alice bit her lip and said, "Simply put, it's easy to get lost in it and forget about the other cities."

"That's the charm of this city, my dear. I love this city." Jeremy grinned. "I think Ed is right. It's a good idea to hold a wedding here!"

"Is that so?" Alice replied in a perfunctory manner, but Jeremy didn't notice as he was too engrossed in his excitement.

Just because he did not notice, it did not mean that Adriaan did not notice. He chuckled in his heart. In the afternoon at the open-air cafe, Adriaan had noticed something. It seemed that his observation was correct. On the way back to the room, the couple's conversation further confirmed his judgment. Although they spoke very softly, Adriaan still heard a few words.

"Hey, baby, I want to go later …"

"I know, that's why I don't like it …"

"I promise it won't take too long …"

"You say that every time …"

'Interesting.' Adriaan thought to himself. After saying goodbye to the couple and returning to the room, he waited for a few minutes before walking out again. He went straight to the lobby, ordered a cup of coffee from the cafe, and slowly sipped on it. About 20 minutes later, he saw Jeremy excitedly come out of the elevator, went straight outside, got into the car that the hotel had prepared for him, and drove away.

Ten minutes later, Alice, who was dressed in simple clothes, appeared in the hall. She looked a little dispirited. After looking around the hall, she went to a bar. Adrian shrugged and waited in his seat for another ten minutes. Then, he finished his coffee in one gulp and went to the bar.

After entering, he quickly found Alice's figure and saw what he wanted to see. A man in his thirties or forties was giggling with her at the bar counter.

"Sorry, I'm late." He walked straight over and naturally put his arm around the girl's shoulder. He then looked at the man with a puzzled expression. "May I ask who you are?"

The man suddenly became a little embarrassed when he saw Alice let out a sigh of relief after seeing Adriaan. He then left in embarrassment.

"Are you all right, Alice?" After the man left, Adriaan sat down beside the girl and looked at her with a questioning look. At the same time, he made a hand gesture. "If I offended you just now …"

"No, you didn't." Alice shook her head. Her little face was red, and she smiled shyly. "I have to thank you, Eide. Otherwise, I don't know how to get rid of that guy."

"You drank?" Adriaan raised an eyebrow. "If I'm not wrong …"

Alice immediately put her finger to her lips and made a shushing gesture. She then stuck out her tongue and looked around. Her mischievous look was very cute.

"I know. I encountered it once when I was in New York. I really don't understand why. Why can't people drink in public until they are 21 years old?" She complained and then laughed. "That's why I didn't tell the bartender my age. I pretended that I didn't understand him, so he didn't ask."

Adriaan couldn't help but laugh. Then, he asked even though he already knew the answer, "By the way, where's Jerry?"

The girl was stunned, and her eyes became a little unnatural. After hesitating for a while, she forced a smile. "He went out alone."

"Alone?" Adriaan frowned. "Are you kidding me? You are his fiancée. How can he leave his fiancée alone?"

"You know, this is Las Vegas. There are many places that are only suitable for men. Moreover, we are … a little young. If I go with him, I might be …" She made a hand gesture and forced a smile. Then, she suddenly looked anxious and waved to the bartender for a martini.

Adriaan moved his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he just watched as she tilted her head back and downed the glass of wine.

"Thank you." Alice took a deep breath and smiled at him. Her face, which had become even more rosy, appeared even more charming and alluring, vividly displaying that kind of youthful charm.

"Oh?" Although he was praising her in his heart, Adriaan still showed a questioning look on his face.

"Jeremy and I met some nice people in New York, but they always advised us not to drink too much." Alice smiled and let out a long sigh.

"I also advise people like that sometimes, but I can tell if they are willing to accept the advice and if … they have something on their mind." Adriaan purposely dragged out the last syllable.

"Jerry is like that. He likes to play and try new things. This is normal, and I like it too. But … but at least I sometimes think about whether I should try it or not. But he always … does what he wants to do. Sometimes he will consider my feelings, and sometimes … he won't. Even the wedding date was set in November because of his insistence. So … I always feel uneasy. The closer the wedding date is … the more uneasy I feel. Sometimes … I even have thoughts like 'Is it really appropriate to marry him' … Damn it …"

In the intermittent narration, the girl finally said what was on her mind. She seemed to be relieved and gulped down the wine that she ordered.

"Hmm … Alright, if you are willing, I hope to say a few words." Adriaan pondered for a while before asking for Alice's approval. "Then, please be honest with me, Alice. Do you love Jerry?"

"I …" A hesitant look flashed across the girl's face. After hesitating for dozens of seconds, she said, "I love him. He's very good at coaxing people, and he's also very passionate. Many times, I feel that being with him is a happy thing."

"Very good." Adriaan clapped his hands. "It's actually very simple. You just have some premarital anxiety. Don't worry about it."

"I have … premarital anxiety?" Alice's eyes were filled with surprise. Coupled with the faint hint of drunkenness, it gave off a hazy feeling.

"Yes, everyone has it more or less. Specifically, they worry about whether they really love the other party, or whether the other party really loves them, whether they will be happy in the future, whether they are suitable to marry, whether they are ready to be a wife, whether they are ready to shoulder the responsibilities of a family, and so on." Adriaan smiled.

"This is very normal. After all, we don't know what the future will be like. We can plan, but we can't guarantee that it will come true. That's why we have such worries. From time to time, there will be news of brides running away from weddings. This is merely based on your own insecurity, based on a kind of doubt and worry about an uncertain future. When you and Jeremy walk into the church together, these things will naturally disappear without a trace. "

"In other words … I don't care at all?" Alice pursed her lips in disbelief.

"Hmm …" Adriaan smiled. "Alright, you might be a little serious. I believe that this is the first time you have spoken your heart to someone, right? In fact, when you have such thoughts, you should first confide in someone close to you. The longer it accumulates in your heart, the more doubts you will have. At the same time, your moral values will think that it is immoral because you really love him and have agreed to his proposal. Thus, there will be a conflict between the two sides, and it will make you feel uneasy and afraid. It will make you retreat and not want to shoulder your own responsibilities. "

Alice stared at him and listened carefully. Her beautiful eyes widened at first, then slowly narrowed, and the corners of her mouth curled up faintly. When Adriaan finished speaking, she was in a daze for a long time. She immediately turned her head and coughed lightly, then called the bartender for another glass.

"You … are not married yet, Eide?" She lowered her head and sipped the wine in her glass.

"Yes, I am the best example of someone who does not dare to shoulder such responsibilities." Adriaan shrugged. "But it is not subjective."

"Oh?" Alice's curiosity was piqued again.

"You should have heard the gossip about me. I am a playboy, and I like to chase after women with unique characteristics." Adriaan appeared very frank. "So, I have a lot of female friends, so marriage is almost impossible."

The French girl took a few seconds to react, and then revealed a surprised expression, but also more curious.

"Those … rumors are all true?" Alice blinked. "But I don't think you look like one at all. I've seen some playboys, and most of them are … glib-tongued guys."

Then, she revealed a vigilant expression. "You said so much to me, don't tell me you are trying to seduce me."

Although she said so, there was a hint of mischief in her eyes, and this was the effect that Adriaan wanted.

"At first, I did have such an idea." Adriaan raised his eyebrows. "After listening to Madonna's praise of you, I went to look for the recording of you singing 'La Belle Isle'. To be honest, it was really good, especially your slender waist, which made every man admire and admire it. Why did you get engaged so early?"

Alice, who was blushing under the influence of alcohol, suddenly became a little restless. However, Adriaan's deliberately exaggerated tone made it clear that he was clearly joking, so she could only roll her eyes and turn her head to the side.

After a few minutes, Alice raised her head and changed the topic. "Since you are so clear about … premarital anxiety, is there a way to solve it?"

"It's very simple. Throw away the meaningless, false sense of guilt because of morality." A glimmer of light flashed in Adriaan's eyes. "Because it is not true."

"But …" Alice frowned slightly, as if she did not quite understand how to throw it away.

"How about this!" Adriaan stood up from his seat. "If I guessed correctly, there may be a small reason why you are like this. Let's try to solve this problem first, okay?"

"What should we do?" Alice nodded.

"Let's go." Adriaan then made a gesture of invitation.

"Go? Where? "The lady was a little confused.

"You will know when we get there." Adriaan smiled mysteriously.

"But …" Alice was still a little hesitant.

"Don't worry, it won't take too long. I will definitely be back before Jerry." Adriaan said as he stretched out his hand in front of her.

After taking a deep breath, Alice hesitated for a long time, but still put her hand in his.

After that, Adriaan called for his RV and brought Alice to the various attractions and amusement parks that he was familiar with. It was very simple, which was to play in all kinds of ways. Although Alice was a little confused at the beginning and was a little resistant, with Adriaan's encouragement and the fact that she had drunk a lot of alcohol, she gradually let go of it. In the end, she had a lot of fun and even personally twirled on the dance machine. She was already wearing thin clothes and a short skirt, and she purposely twisted her waist in a bold and unrestrained manner, which attracted a large number of spectators. If not for Adriaan grabbing her and leaving quickly, she might have been recognized.

"Oh, this is great. I am so happy, even happier than when I was shopping with Jerry on 5th Avenue." On the crowded street, Alice stretched out her hands and swayed on the flower terrace. She was also holding a beer bottle in her hand. She had drunk quite a lot along the way.

"Be careful, Alice, you will fall," Adriaan reminded her from behind.

"Don't worry, I have never been so clear-headed before, Eide." Alice giggled happily, but a gust of cold wind made her sneeze.

Then, a coat was placed on her body. "Let's go back. This is a desert area after all. The temperature difference between day and night is a little big."

"Thank you!" The French girl said, and then looked up at the night sky in a daze.

"Why, Eide?" She asked. "Why am I suddenly not so afraid?"

"Do you really want to know?" Adriaan asked softly.

"Yes, I want to know." Alice looked at him with a flushed face and said seriously with a breath that reeked of alcohol.

"It's very simple, you are still …" Adriaan made a hand gesture. "You are not even 20 years old, so you are still so young. You still have a lot of time to spend. You could have more music fans, you could date all kinds of men, and you could try countless different lives. But now, because of the person you love, you have to give up all of these and walk into the palace of marriage. It's hard to accept, and as I said before, no one can predict the future."

Listening to his persuasive words, Alice let out a long breath and covered her forehead with her hand, looking a little annoyed. "In other words … deep in my heart … I am still not ready?"

"No one is ready." Adriaan smiled. "So, what you need is to let go, just like now. Seize the time and have fun. Do whatever you want, drink if you want, dance if you want. After you get married, you naturally have to be a good wife. You have to be loyal to Jerry. But before you get married, even before you step into the church, you can still do what you want without caring. You can let Jerry know, but you can also not let him know. This is your right and freedom. Do you understand, Allie? That's why I've always recommended Las Vegas to you. This is the city of desire. You can fulfill your desires here without any scruples, and you don't have to worry about being criticized. Just remember what you should do when you stand under the altar with Jerry, and know who you love. "

Alice looked at Adriaan blankly. Her eyes were hazy. She held the coat on her body with one hand and the bottle of wine in the other. Her beautiful face was red under the influence of alcohol, and her chest was heaving up and down.

Then, the RV drove over.