Chapter 163 The Taste of Home
Dark red brick walls, ivory white columns, jet black carved window lattice and railings, and a gargoyle with an upside-down bat can be seen on the ceiling of the first floor, the lines and colors are slowly outlined The simplicity and grandeur of the building, and each seemingly ordinary detail bear the washing and polishing of time.
A marble staircase at the door becomes a connecting bridge between the street and the gate. It is flanked by green gardens on both sides, leading straight to the black carved door inlaid with mosaic stained glass. It is quiet and calm, luxurious but low-key. The land is quietly hidden in the bustling city.
This is the Ansen family?
Edgar felt that his head was a little hard to turn. He followed Anson's footsteps and climbed up the stairs in a daze. He stood at the door and turned around. Standing at a higher point, he could see Central Park more clearly. It is green, and through the green trees you can see the figures of young people rafting.
At this time, after a lot of slow shooting, Edgar finally realized -
Central Park is on the east side, so this is the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Upper West Side!
New York was once one of the earliest gateways for Europe to enter the North American continent. The city's planning is also very interesting, like a checkerboard grid.
The city is divided into several areas such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and so on. Manhattan is the heart of the city.
This island is divided into three areas: the upper city, the middle city and the lower city. The lower city still retains the earliest messiness and laxity in Europe. The streets are crooked and crisscrossed, free and freehand; but the upper city and the middle city are strict. The division is completed according to the checkerboard grid, with the east-west horizontal lines being streets and the north-south vertical lines being roads, which is neatly planned.
The world-famous Fifth Avenue is the fifth street from west to east in midtown Manhattan. It is famous for gathering the world's top luxury brands here. Nobles and celebrities often visit it. Come here for shopping.
Among them, Uptown is mainly a residential area, divided into the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side with Central Park as the boundary. On the island of Manhattan, where land is at a premium, it is a gathering place for the upper class and the new generation of elites.
Generally speaking, the wealthy people of the Upper West Side may have a longer history; while the residents of the Upper East Side are more of the rising stars of the new generation - of course, this is not 100% true, but only relatively speaking.
The story of "Gossip Girl" takes place on the Upper East Side.
but!
Even in the uptown area, there are differences. The geographical location where you can see Central Park and the one who cannot see Central Park can be said to be a huge difference. The geographical location where you can also see Central Park, single-family houses and Modern apartments are another world apart.
And in front of you?
Edgar:...
Suddenly, Edgar felt that the muscles in his neck were stiff.
In front of him, Ansen had already opened the door.
"Hello, is anyone home? I'm back."
The voice was slightly agitated, and there was a faint echo——
There was an echo.
Edgar just felt like his head was in a mess, and he followed Anson lightly. He looked down at the shiny marble under his feet, and couldn't help but become more cautious. He had just seen it with his peripheral vision. When I reached the curve of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor, I was immediately attracted by the huge and gorgeous crystal chandelier, and I was stunned.
It turns out that the chandelier in "The Great Gatsby" also exists in real life.
After a short pause, Edgar quickly reminded himself not to forget to breathe.
Then, a call came from the front, which was unexpected and could not hide the surprise.
"Anson?"
A woman wearing a floral dress and a light blue cardigan jacket appeared. Her beautiful long golden hair was naturally curled and spread out, like a waterfall. On the shoulders, he looked to be less than forty years old. Although there were wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, he did not look old at all. Instead, he showed a different charm with his blooming smile.
Edgar was slightly startled, Anson's mother?
Anson had already greeted him with a smile, "Judy!"
The woman named Judy walked up quickly, her steps were brisk but not running, she opened her arms slightly and was about to He gave Anson a hug, but stopped in front of Anson. He used his eyes to signal Anson to open his hands, and then walked around in front of him with a professional look on his face.
Looking up and down carefully, he finally raised his gaze and landed on Anson's face. Then he took a step forward and gave Anson a hug. He patted Anson's back lightly, then let go immediately. He took a step back and distanced himself. His eyes showed a look of scrutiny and he said a word.
"You have changed."
Simple words, but a very firm tone.
If it was a month ago, Anson would have been panicked by these words, worried that he would be exposed; but after experiencing Lucas' test, Anson seemed much calmer, not only did he not panic, but he also smiled .
He faced the scrutinizing gaze calmly and asked, "So, is it a good thing or a bad thing?"
The other party was not careless and thought about it seriously, "It is a bad thing and a good thing."
"Although I don't know what happened in Los Angeles, it's definitely not that simple." There was a hint of concern in his eyes. Although it was not as obvious as Lucas, the expression was the same. "I said, you should stay in the city, anyway. There are countless actors here, so there is no need to go there."
"What a pity," Anson said. "I have caused trouble to New York, so I should also cause trouble to Los Angeles."
The woman in the floral dress tried to teach Anson a lesson with a straight face, but it was obvious that her smile could not be held back. Before she could get angry, her expression relaxed and a smile crept onto her brows.
She herself was a little helpless, and raised her index finger to tap Anson's nose, "Anyway, if something happens, it will be up to Lucas to clean up the mess for you, right?"
Anson His face was full of calm, and the focus was not on himself at all, "You said Lucas was like a cleaner. He would be sad to hear it."
"Haha." The woman laughed directly.
But when he was about to say something, he spotted Edgar, paused in his words, and cast a glance, somewhat blaming Anson for not introducing him, "Is this your friend?"
Friendly, familiar, natural.
Anson did not expect that the smell of home would completely surround him. His hometown was obviously separated by the Pacific Ocean, but at this time he felt the warmth of home like never before. It had been a long time since he was twenty-five years old in his previous life. The stability and comfort that I haven't felt in a long time penetrate into the body along the pores.
I couldn't help but breathe the air greedily, so much so that I forgot that I had my companions.
Now finally a little more awake, Anson quickly controlled himself and moved out of the way, "Yes, Edgar Cook."
Friend?
It doesn’t seem to count.
Agent?
There is no contract signed yet.
After thinking about it, Anson introduced Edgar as a partner.
Edgar took a step forward, stretched out his right hand, and showed a polite and reserved smile, "Good afternoon, Mrs. Wood, I'm sorry to interrupt you suddenly."
Floral long skirt The woman was stunned for a moment and glanced at Ansen, feeling a little helpless and dumb, but the smile between her eyebrows slowly spread.
"Judy-Buck, I am the housekeeper of the Wood family. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Edgar:...
Can we pause for a while and let him go out and die first?
Fourth update.
(End of this chapter)