"Have you read this person's book? This person is called Charles Jolyon … a psychology professor. In his work, he said that having a Lolita Complex means that the person's mental age is already old, and they're starting to become obsessed with youthful bodies." Adriaan flipped the pages in front of him. "Do you think I'm old, Yini?"
"Why? Do you want me to call you an old man?" Ivanka, who had her back facing him, leaned against the table and tidied up the document. She didn't even raise her head as she answered.
What a typical Charley — Yini answer. Adriaan couldn't help but laugh as he thought to himself. Then, he sighed in his heart. Even though little Emma tasted good, she had eaten it under her scheming. She didn't even know how to explain it to Carter and the rest. However, after returning to America, her mind was filled with the petite figure of the little demon, especially the aura of Lolita that was wrapped in passionate emotions. She couldn't help but want to immerse herself in it.
"No, it's not just that, it's also exciting …" Adriaan mumbled. Indeed, whether it was Kirsten, Litton, or Britney, they were already young girls when they laid their hands on them, but little Emma …
This messed up the order of his life. What a headache. As expected of the little devil, he shouldn't have indulged her in the beginning. He sighed as he thought to himself.
"What's the matter?" Ivanka turned her head and looked at him, as if she had sensed something.
"Nothing — I think you should maintain this position," Adriaan said as he raised his hand and drew a circle at her raised butt.
Ivanka couldn't help but roll her eyes. She simply rolled up her short skirt and revealed her purple underwear. She even pulled it up into a line and shook her butt. "Are you satisfied now?"
"Oh, Yini!" Adriaan covered his forehead in frustration. "How could you do this? Didn't I tell you that when your short skirt tightens your butt, that curve is the most tempting?"
Ivanka rolled her eyes again. She put down her short skirt and tidied up the things in her hands. Then, she stood up and brought the documents to him. "These must be signed by you. As for the rest, I will hand them over to Claude as you instructed. Hurry up, Eide, don't waste time. After signing, I can go back and you can continue with your work."
"Are you in such a hurry to leave?" Adrian brought the documents to the table and glanced at the "Brokeback Mountain" crew members who were either chatting or preparing outside the trailer. He quickly signed the documents and hugged Ivanka's waist. "Can't you stay with me for a few more days?"
As she spoke, Ivanka pointed outside. A young woman happened to be walking by with a nervous expression. "Moreover, I have promised Charley that we will go to New York to watch a fashion show." Ivanka said as she pointed outside. A young girl happened to pass by with an uneasy look on her face. "Also, I've promised Charlie that we'll go to New York to watch a fashion show together."
"Oh?" Adriaan raised his eyebrows high. He then pulled Ivanka in front of him and held her butt close to his body. "It really hurts me. You would rather go to New York with Charley than accompany me here. Maybe I should call Charley and ask her to come here for a vacation. There are many places with good scenery nearby."
"… Okay!" After struggling for a while, Ivanka had to compromise. "Just one night. And don't even think about letting that woman join us."
"Oh, don't worry, Yini. You know how I differentiate." Adriaan smiled and pinched her butt.
However, Ivanka would not give up so easily. She paused and suddenly narrowed her eyes. With an indescribable smile, she said, "Speaking of which, you seem to be hiding something, Eide. You've been like this ever since you came back from London."
Alright, Adriaan did not tell anyone about little Emma, including Ivanka. If she knew, then Kate, Charley, and Sarah would definitely know too. They had rolled in the sheets more than once or twice. Although it was not to the extent that there were no secrets between them, they would definitely not hide such a topic.
Adriaan had not thought about how to explain it. If Kate and the others found out, it would not be good to cause some unnecessary trouble.
"Nothing. There are some personal matters that I'm thinking about how to resolve." Adriaan's expression did not change, and his words were vague. Ivanka did not want to ask too much, so she let it go for now.
Let's not talk about this, or how Adriaan manipulated Ivanka in bed that night. With his return, the last quarter of the scenes in Brokeback Mountain began filming again. This part mainly described Jack Drizzt's life, such as what he did for a living after he could no longer go herding, how he met and married his future wife, Noreen Newsom, and so on.
For Brad Pitt, who had done his homework, it was not difficult to get into character. But for Anne Hathaway, who played Noreen, it was not so easy.
"Your expression is a bit stiff. Relax, just like how you did in 'The Princess Diaries' and 'The She-Devil'. Try to feel the emotions of the character," Adrian explained to Annie patiently.
"Sorry, Eide. I'm just … a little nervous." Anne lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong.
"Okay, then …" Adriaan rubbed his chin and thought for a moment. "Let's not shoot this scene for now. Let's skip this scene and focus on the next one."
It had been almost three days since the start of filming, and Anne's scenes had progressed to less than a third of the original plan. Although Adriaan was not too happy, he did not say much. He understood how she felt. This was the first time Anne had played a role in Adriaan's movie after that incident. Even though she had tried her best to be with him over the past few months, and she had completed the task he had given her by sending the Duff sisters to his bed, Adriaan's attitude towards her had not changed much. In the past, no matter what, he was still considerate and gentle. Now, all that was left was toying with him. Anne could only force a smile and accept it. Coupled with other things, it was inevitable that she was nervous.
Although this state was not suitable for the role of Noreen, who was passionate about her date with Jack, it was suitable for the cold war with Jack, family issues, and the phone call with Ernest about Jack's death.
"Very well, let's do it again." After clapping his hands to express his approval and encouragement for this scene, Adriaan said immediately. He then reminded Anne, "You can make yourself appear more indifferent. Of course, if you find it difficult, just maintain your previous state."
This scene was about Jack preparing to go to Brokeback Mountain to see Ernest. He wanted to find the coat that symbolized their relationship, which he wore every time he went there. However, he could not find it. So, Jack went to his wife's office and caused a small argument about the coat and their children's studies.
Both husband and wife were cold. From this, it could be seen that Jack and Ernest had formed an unhappy family. However, Jack was not as dull as Ernest, who was barely able to maintain his marriage. This scene was not long, and the acting skills required were not high. Anne only needed to show that she was cold and depressed, so it was relatively easy to shoot.
There was no doubt that the character was somewhat similar to her current mood. After watching the video again, Adriaan smiled in his heart. Just as he was about to talk to her, he saw Peter talking to Anne.
"You see, you have performed very well these past two days. The key is to be patient. This is a problem that all young actors have." Peter was introducing his experience to Anne.
"Thank you, Brad. I will try my best," Anne said in a grateful tone, but her eyes were a little absent-minded.
"If you want, we can find a time to have a good chat after the film is finished," Peter said.
"This … I don't think it's necessary." Annie was obviously shocked, and rejected without hesitation.
Pete couldn't help but be stunned. Generally speaking, even if the other party was unwilling, they wouldn't refuse so bluntly.
Adriaan, who was watching from the side, laughed and walked over. "Hey, Brad, Anne, what are you guys talking about?"
"Nothing!" Anne replied immediately and showed him a warm smile. "Brad taught me some tricks in acting that can be used as a reference. That's all."
"Very good, you can communicate more like this. After all, you are almost 20 years apart. It is inevitable that there will be some awkwardness when you work together. Don't let go of any means to improve your tacit understanding." Adriaan said with a smile. There was no other meaning to it, which made Anne a little uneasy.
So, when he was about to leave, she immediately said, "By the way, Eide, can we talk later? In private? "
"Of course." Adrian nodded and left. Brad, who was at the side, was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted and left as well. From then on, he never talked to Annie like this again.
"It has only been a few days, and you have become so unrestrained. Should I be surprised?" In the hotel room in the town, Adriaan asked Anne in a teasing tone while lifting her thighs to her waist and exercising vigorously.
"I just … I just … want to tell you …" The girl, who was trying her best to flatter him, gasped. "I have always been loyal to you, Eide. Since then … I have always been loyal."
"Very good, I believe that. You are a smart girl, but you will be silly occasionally." Adriaan smiled and increased the strength of the whip. "So, what do you think of the script, Anne?"
"Very … very good script … can … can be more lewd …" Anne said with a charming smile. "You can write … Mia was originally a mistress in school … but … it is more secretive … became a princess … and her value is much higher … so … so … ah!"
Adriaan, who had reached the critical point, got up, went to Anne's upper body, and pressed her head down. She moaned and trembled a few times before letting go.
The adult version of "The Princess Diaries" had already said that pushing the Duff sisters onto his bed was just the beginning. She would have to pay the price later, and then there was this. So far, they had already filmed a few scenes. Anne was very into the role and did not show any signs of rejection. Now, all she could think of was how to please him, just like how she rejected Peter in a slightly more explicit way today.
Anyway, because of the Duff sisters, her reputation in the circle had been ruined. Even though many women wanted to get to know Adriaan through her, this did not prevent Anne from hugging Adriaan's thigh even tighter. Adriaan was very satisfied with her performance. Every time Anne did this, he was closer to his goal. Perhaps by this time next year, he would have a new harvest.
Let's not talk about this for the time being. Putting aside the scene where Ernest and Noreen met, the development became more logical. Without the pressure from Rui Fan, Peter was able to shine more brilliantly alone. For example, when he bought alcohol for a cowboy, and the cowboy saw through his act and mocked him, or when he attended a dance with his wife and was invited by a woman's husband to drink whiskey by a certain lake, the disappointment that flashed across his face because he thought of Ernest conveyed strong emotions.
It seemed that these few years of being an idol had accumulated his acting skills, and now they were all unleashed at once. Perhaps in the future, he would become an actor. Of course, that had nothing to do with Adriaan. As long as he performed well in this movie, it would be fine. As for the future, that was not something he could control.
Next, because Adriaan had guest roles in all of his movies, the most famous being the ordinary white-collar worker who sat with Argan in "The True Story of Argan," and the oily Frenchman who appeared with Sophie in "The Matrix," Brokeback Mountain was no exception, but the role was very funny.
"Listen, what I want to say is that I spent a lot of effort and a lot of money to make up like this. So, if you laugh too often and cause me to fail, I promise I will not let you off lightly." Sitting at the dining table, Adriaan warned the actors, including Peter, who were covering their mouths and laughing secretly.
Not only did he have a big belly, but he also had a lot of silicone on his face. His sideburns almost reached the corners of his mouth, and his hair was slightly messy. He looked like a rude old man in his fifties or sixties. If one did not look closely, it would be impossible to connect him with the Miracle Director.
Noreen Newsom's father, this was the guest role that Adriaan played. He only had one scene in the whole movie, the scene where they split the turkey on Thanksgiving. Noreen's father had always been dissatisfied with Jack. He had never respected him, and had never taken him seriously. In a traditional American family, only the head of the family could split the turkey on Thanksgiving, but every time Noreen's parents came to their house for Thanksgiving, it was her father who was in charge.
But this time, because of the accumulated conflict, Jack broke out and severely reprimanded his father-in-law. He also warned him to be careful that he would kick him out. This scene coincided with Ennis' visit to his ex-wife's house on Thanksgiving. It described how painful it was for two people who loved each other but couldn't be together to form a family, and their resistance in this pain.
Jack was a little better than Ennis. His father-in-law gave in and sat back in his seat, returning the right to split the turkey back to him.
This scene was not difficult for Adriaan. Although his acting skills were not very good, after all, he had played so many guest roles, so he had some experience. Of course, this role might not be suitable for him. In fact, everyone said so, but Adriaan didn't care. This was where the fun came from.
For example, he played a guard in "Lord of the Rings", or a paralegal in "Erin Brockovich", or a fan of "Go Forth". These roles were either unrecognizable, or they only had a few scenes, or they were simply fleeting. There was no benefit to appearing in these roles, but … it was a very interesting thing to put himself as a mascot in his own movie, just like how Hitchcock always acted as a living prop in his own movies.
So it didn't matter even if the role of his father-in-law was not pleasing. Anyway, it was difficult to recognize him after a lot of makeup. Of course, Adriaan was a little depressed. If his acting skills were as good as in real life, it would be a good choice to play the ranch owner.
The scene was over after about a dozen NGs. Adriaan's performance was normal. Under his warning, no one really laughed, except for the small actor who played Jack and Noreen's son.
"It looks okay. Maybe I can really consider directing and acting in my next movie," Adriaan said half-jokingly after watching the video.
Everyone laughed and agreed, but no one took it seriously. In private, he had said more than once that it was difficult to control the heat of a movie by directing and acting. A person's energy was limited. If he leaned more towards acting, the director would inevitably be lacking, and if he leaned more towards directing, the performance would inevitably be neglected.
Therefore, if a self-directed and acting film wanted to produce a masterpiece, he either had to have a very good assistant director, or he had to shoot something that he was very familiar with, such as Woody Allen's "Annie Hall".
As the scene was over, the shooting was almost over. After being played by Adriaan for a few days, especially after Adriaan's guest appearance, Annie was finally able to capture the enthusiasm that Noreen had when she first met Jack. So the shooting of "Brokeback Mountain" came to an end.
However, at the end, Adriaan deliberately took some time to save the last scene of the script, the scene where Ernest faced Jack's coat and told the already dead Jack with tears in his eyes, "I promise", for the last part of the shoot. Therefore, Rui Fan, who was originally free, had to rush over from Los Angeles.
Because of this, Silver could not help but complain on behalf of his brother, "This is such a waste of time. It could have been done before, but they had to leave it until now."
So Adriaan warned him, "If you don't take back what you said, Silver, next time I promise I'll let you kiss Leonardo in the movie."
"Absolutely not!" Before Silver could say anything, Lindsey, who came with him, screamed. Silver could not help but roll his eyes in laughter.
