America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 465: Get the Party Started

At Los Angeles International Airport, when Elizabeth Olsen came out of the gate, she saw a bunch of reporters surrounding someone and taking pictures. The person being photographed had a tall figure and was holding a large bunch of roses. It was Martin.

Throwing her luggage to her twin brother James and her backpack to her two sisters, Elizabeth pushed through the crowd and ran towards Martin.

The reporters had already seen the two pairs of twins from the Olsen family, and one of them immediately turned his camera to take pictures.

Elizabeth's smile was pure and sweet, and the reporters' moods improved.

Their fingers have more strength to press the shutter button of their camera.

Martin walked quickly towards Elizabeth, and Elizabeth ran over and hugged him tightly regardless of anything.

"You never come to London to see me!" she complained deliberately.

Without further explanation, Martin handed the flowers to Elizabeth and then gave her a deep kiss.

When the long kiss ended, Elizabeth said nothing and just wanted to go home with Martin.

But Martin couldn't just leave like that, so he went over to say hello to the three Olsen siblings, asked for Elizabeth's luggage, and then got into the Escalade driven by Old Brook.

In the car, Elizabeth was very concerned and asked, "Are the housekeepers, servants, and cooks all ready?"

Martin said: "Don't worry, we have everything we need."

Elizabeth added: "Guess where I went in London this time?"

Martin thought for a moment and asked, "Buckingham Palace?"

"Yes, Buckingham Palace!" Elizabeth is very similar to most Americans in some ways, and she seemed very excited: "Thanks to my two sisters, I got to meet the Queen and the Crown Prince."

Martin said: "Crown Prince for 50 years."

Elizabeth said, "It feels a bit like Thomas."

Martin wondered, "How is he like Thomas?"

Elizabeth said seriously, "Forehead."

Martin and Bruce, who was driving, both laughed.

Back at home in Beverly Hills, Elizabeth first opened her backpack, took out a box, and handed it to Bruce: "A gift for you."

Bruce took it. "And my gift? You're much better than Martin. This bastard... well, he never gives me gifts."

Martin gave him a middle finger: "Because you are an ugly man."

Elizabeth just smiled, she knew how important Old Bull and Martin were to each other.

Back then at Burbank High School, one dared to stay and fight to cover their retreat, while the other dared to risk his life to save them.

Elizabeth even had a feeling that if Martin had to choose only between her and Old Bull, he would definitely choose Old Bull.

Of course, she wasn't stupid enough to ask such a stupid question.

Martin asked, "Don't I have a present?"

Elizabeth jumped up and hung on him, "The gift has been delivered!"

Martin carried the person into the bedroom on the first floor.

Only then did Elizabeth realize what Martin had done secretly.

She thought for a moment and asked, "You never had a housewarming party?"

Now that Elizabeth has moved in, Martin simply asked, "How can we hold the event when the hostess is not at home all the time?"

Elizabeth smiled even brighter: "Now that I'm back, why don't you ask your friends to bring their relatives and come visit us?"

Martin remembered: "Oh, and there are neighbors. Let's take some time to visit them and send them an invitation."

Elizabeth quickly got dressed and went to find Martin's recently hired housekeeper to discuss holding a party.

In this regard, Hollywood has professional companies. As long as you are willing to spend money, the host only needs to draw up a guest list.

In the afternoon, Martin and Elizabeth went to visit their neighbors together.

Of the houses on the left and right, one is currently listed for sale and people have been coming to see the house from time to time recently.

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron lives on the other side. She was out filming when Martin's house was being renovated, and she was out filming again before moving in. She just came back recently.

Charlize was a little surprised to see Martin and Elizabeth coming to visit.

"I apologize for my intrusion." Martin said with a smile, "One of my sisters came to visit before you went out for work last time." Charlize accepted the red wine handed by Elizabeth and said, "I remember her, Lily, a beautiful and interesting girl."

Elizabeth said: "We have just officially moved in and are planning to hold a housewarming party this weekend and would like to invite friends and neighbors to attend."

Charlize smiled and said, "As long as there is nothing special, I will go."

Compared to those American Oscar-winning actresses, her career development was not smooth after winning the Oscar. After "Monster", she was ambitious to break into the 2000 million club, but her first film cut off this path.

Charlize Theron also wants to expand her network.

A man came down the stairs, one hand in his pocket, the other on the railing, and asked, "Sally, are there any guests?"

"Our neighbor, Martin." Charlize introduced Martin as "Stuart Townsend, my fiancé."

Martin extended his invitation to him again and took his leave at the right time.

Elizabeth followed Martin out of Charlize's house and said, "She is an actress I like very much. There was a stage when I thought she was extremely beautiful. I would be satisfied if I could be half as beautiful as her when I grow up."

Martin took Elizabeth's hand and said, "You are more beautiful than she is now."

"You are really good at talking." Elizabeth laughed: "Charlize is Hawking-certified. Even in the infinite parallel universe, you can't date Charlize Theron."

The two sides were not far apart, so the two walked back home and asked someone on the other side, and found out that the house there still had not been sold.

The economic situation in the United States is not good, Hollywood is facing a widespread shortage of money, the number of film crews starting work has dropped significantly compared to previous years, and the luxury housing market in Los Angeles is also sluggish.

Martin originally wanted to invite only relatives and friends, but Nicholson suggested that he invite a few more old guys, especially old white men like Warren Beatty.

The purpose is simple. The award season has already begun, and there is no harm in making more friends with older white men.

Martin was decisive in his decision. He not only invited a large number of old white men, but also film critics led by Kenneth Turan and Todd McCarthy.

In addition, he made a special trip to WMA to send invitations to Ari Emmanuel, Jim Witt and others.

Of course, Nolan and the Dark Knight crew are also indispensable.

Even David Fincher and Martin made the call personally.

The visitor would definitely bring a small gift, so Martin asked Elizabeth to prepare a suitable return gift. Cartier sponsored Martin with some small accessories.

This is a housewarming party, not a canvassing event, so no one can say anything.

As for what to talk about at the party, it is up to the guests.

“The expenses are a little scary.”

In the living room, Elizabeth made a simple budget and said, "The wine and drinks must be of good quality. Although few people eat a lot at this kind of party, we still have to prepare a sumptuous buffet, hire a band, decorate the courtyard appropriately, and pay for labor..."

She calculated as she spoke: "With less than three hundred thousand dollars, this party can't be held."

Martin said, "I don't know much about planning a party, just do it and I'll sign the bill."

Elizabeth looked at Martin, then at Bruce: "You really don't know how to plan a party?"

Bruce said nothing, thinking that the party he asked Martin to prepare was not suitable for this occasion.

He still remembered how Martin impressed Wes Craven with a unique party.

Martin is very modest: "When I prepare a party, it will only become a simple and rough drinking party. Some old friends are not good at drinking, and I am afraid that they will make a fool of themselves when they are drunk."

Elizabeth said: "In the past, my sisters were the ones who took care of all the planning for the party at home. I didn't know it would cost so much."

Lily, who came in from outside, happened to hear what they were saying and randomly suggested, "You can sell invitations. I often see people in the academy selling invitations to parties of famous artists or big stars. The prices range from one hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on their fame and status."

She came near Martin and said: "With your status, a party invitation that costs $5000 must be very popular."

Elizabeth shook her head and covered her face, not understanding what Lily was thinking.

She felt that a lot of the time, Lily was deliberately provoking Martin.

Sure enough, Martin stood up, clenched his fists, and said, "Hold it, don't scream in pain!"

"Hey, can you please be reasonable? I'm trying to give you some advice." Lily looked aggrieved: "My idea is not good, you can tell me, don't hit me all the time."

Martin sat down and said, "Although Labor Day has been over a month, I decided to give you a gift as well as the Thanksgiving gift next month. Forget it, I'll give you Christmas and New Year gifts together."

Lily was very self-conscious and asked, "How many tons of horns?"

Martin said directly: "Old Bu, all the goods in stock of your import and export company will be given to Lily!"

(End of this chapter)