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Henry had certainly noticed this anomaly, and based on his experience and the psychology books he'd read, people with significant mood swings were prone to getting stuck in a rut.

So Henry usually pays attention to the changes in Charlize's expression, and he must not let her inexplicably have thoughts like "As a human being, I'm sorry."

Of course, Katharine Hepburn saw the interaction between the two and could understand it. If there was no such relationship, how could two strangers do this for each other?

But as an elder, she always has to screen the children she likes. Hollywood has everything, and the most common thing is fleeting relationships and people who say one thing and mean another.

Chapter 309 Revisiting old matters

Catherine quickly came up with an idea and said, "Little Henry, if you want to help Charlize, don't you think you are the most powerful backer?

"Didn't Tony want you to take over as CEO of Stark Films? While it's not as good as the Big Eight today, it's still not as good as those second-tier film production companies."

"But that's simply because Stark Films isn't focusing on film production. If you take over, you can create a film yourself to promote the talent, which is better than asking an agent to search for a needle in a haystack."

Charlize Theron was so shocked she was speechless. Her eyes almost popped out of her head and her mouth opened and closed, not knowing what to say.

Even when Henry brought up the matter again with Catherine, he was speechless for a moment.

After going around in circles, Monkey King finally ended up in the palm of Buddha?

This was indeed a method Henry had considered before. It only took a moment for the idea to come to his mind before he immediately suppressed it.

Although the invitation at the beginning of the year hadn't been explicitly rejected or accepted, it had ended on bad terms. So Henry naturally stopped taking it to heart.

Even if I were to shamelessly go back and ask that person for help, who knows if he would still be willing to offer me the job? Little did I know that things were different at that time.

Always prepared to assume the worst, Henry didn't really care about face or dignity. In the world of martial arts, those who fight for a moment are respectable people, those who fight for a stick of incense are Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Why would a barefoot person like me fight for that?

When it's time to kneel, kneel gracefully. Making money is good, but getting slapped in the face without any real benefit is a waste of effort.

Thinking of a possibility, Henry asked, "Catherine, did Tony ask you to mention this to me again?"

The old lady shook her head. "No, I'm just curious. He offered you this opportunity at the beginning of the year, but I haven't heard anything since. Is there any unresolved issue between you two?"

After sniffing the aroma of the wine in the decanter, Henry poured the rare red wine into the glasses of the three people and took a big sip himself.

It's unclear how much Catherine knew, but judging by Tony's attitude at the time, he probably wouldn't have said much. Henry chose his words carefully, saying, "I did raise some conditions and questions with Tony, but then there was no response."

"I think not responding might be a kind of response. I certainly won't bother that busy man again. He and I live in two different worlds, so there's no chance of our interactions."

As Henry spoke, he thought of another situation. Could it be that Catherine's bringing up this matter was also a subtle way of expressing her attitude?

When a person wants to refuse something but is not in a position to say "NO" directly, he or she makes some difficult requests, hoping that the other party will give up.

Just like the doubts and questions I raised to Tony Stark in the beginning, wasn't it just hoping that this young master would give up his unrealistic ideas and stop involving myself?

The wine in the glass was clearly a rare treasure in the world, but inexplicably, Henry found it tasteless.

Perhaps because Henry's mood was clearly visible on his face, Catherine flicked his head. "I always feel like you're dwelling on something really rude. Don't ruin my good wine with that gloomy mood."

"Catherine..." Henry held his forehead aggrievedly and looked at the sharp old lady.

"I feel sorry for Tony, the only one left in the Stark family. And his bad personality means he won't have many friends. So from my point of view, I hope you can help him."

"What can I do for him? Give him a heart attack? If I could, I'm sure he'd be happy to put a few bullets in my head and send me back to God."

"That's why I feel a friend like you is very important to him."

Henry reached out and pressed his hand against the old lady's forehead. "Catherine, do you have a fever?"

Slapping the brat's rude hand away, Catherine said seriously, "You don't understand. People like him rarely have friends who are willing to tell the truth. Most of them are flatterers.

"Howard was so fascinated by me because I dared to speak the truth in front of him. I was not like other girls who would just be submissive in front of him and not dare to express their own opinions at all.

"It's just that Howard wasn't good when he was young. He didn't learn his lesson. Even if he got punched, he'd be fine three days later. He was still as tough as ever. It wasn't until he had Tony that he became a little more stable.

"What I want to say is, I don't know where you got the courage to embarrass the Stark family. But at least what you said to him can cool their impulsive passion and make them look at things more calmly.

"Before, when he was the only one who needed you, I probably shouldn't have said these words. But now, it seems like you need him too. Why can't you two work together and get what you need? I thought you were very knowledgeable about this kind of thing."

Yes, why did he dare to embarrass the Stark family?

Thinking back on my attitude towards the X-Men, no matter how they initially treated me, my reaction was a bit too intense and impolite.

why?

Now that I reflect on it, I realize it was because I knew the superhero in him, that he always kept a certain limit in what he did and said. That's why I dared to offend him so recklessly, because I had a rough idea of ​​where that limit was.

In contrast, when facing an opponent whose background is unknown to me, my attitude softens considerably. As long as the opponent doesn't cross my boundaries, I don't really care what they do.

This... has a bit of the meaning of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

So, when he gets to Tony Stark, does he really hate him? Or is it simply out of hatred for the rich?

Or perhaps… they think that as long as they can criticize these superheroes, or even control their lives and deaths, they are superior to them. Such a low-level, self-congratulatory mentality.

It seems that there is something wrong with his mentality. Henry sighed slightly after realizing this. "Catherine, could you please ask that young master out? I'm afraid that if I call him myself, he might not even respond."

Henry's relentless attitude certainly delighted Catherine. "Okay, I'll call him. Have him come over to talk to you in the next few days. Are you guys rushing back to Los Angeles?"

"If you're not in a hurry, then stay here. I have guest rooms here that are much more comfortable than a hotel or some shabby inn. The only condition is that you have to take care of an old woman. I think one room is enough for the two of you."

The old lady smiled like an auntie and raised her eyebrows slightly.

Chapter 310 Sincerity and Temptation

In fact, Charlize Theron was completely dazed during the second half of the conversation. She was foolishly led into the guest room by Henry, and their luggage was taken out of the car.

She couldn't even remember how she washed and dressed. After changing into pajamas, she sat on the bed in a daze, her eyes blank.

Watching Henry, who had finished showering behind her, enter the guest room and was wiping his hair with a towel, Charlize gradually regained consciousness, her expression complex and her eyes wandering.

He opened his mouth several times to speak, but closed it again.

Noticing Charlize's behavior, Henry said frankly, "Go ahead. If you want to say something, don't keep it in your heart."

"Well, I wanted to tell you that you don't have to force yourself to do things you don't want to do just because of me. But I was afraid you would think I was being sarcastic and trying to push you into doing those things. Really, I don't think that way."

Charlize Theron has been auditioning frequently in Hollywood these days and has been exposed to so many film crews. Even if she hasn't yet mastered the world, she has certainly broadened her horizons.

Those with even a tiny bit of power acted with impunity. Charlize couldn't imagine how Tony Stark would behave, or the immense pressure Henry was facing.

Looking at Charlize Theron's worried expression, it was hard to imagine her evolving into a South African diamond. Henry comforted her, "I know what you mean, don't worry.

“But I also told you this, I didn’t consider this approach at first because my becoming the CEO of Stark Films wouldn’t be as helpful to you as you imagined.

"If you just want to be on camera, be a leading actress, and gain some fame, then I can become the CEO and launch a few projects to support you. Honestly, it's not difficult.

"But if you want to achieve success in acting, what you really lack are good projects, not opportunities to be praised by others. Can you understand the difference?

"Also, once I become the CEO of Stark Films, I can no longer be your agent because it would involve a conflict of interest. An agent cannot stand on the actor's side and fight for the treatment they deserve; this is not permitted by law.

"Of course there are some benefits. At least you have a strong enough backer. There will be fewer people making unreasonable demands.

"But don't think you won't encounter such people. There are always some who are too bold. They are either people with higher status than the CEO of Stark Films, or they control the real core resources."

"Is that so?" Charlize Theron said dejectedly, her mind in a mess.

Henry held the girl's head and said, "Success is never easy. And movies are not something that can be enjoyed by a small circle or for self-entertainment. They must be open to the public.

"It either has to have awards and good reputation, or it has to have box office success. If it doesn't have either, the cinema owners are not fools and would rather let their cinemas be empty than show some nonsense movies.

"Don't be fooled by the glamorous aura of an actor. With a failure like Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor became the biggest target. But how could the film's mistakes be entirely caused by the leading actress?

"If you want to reach the summit, you certainly need a lot of external help. But don't think that just because you have this help, you can just sit back and enjoy the success. Those helpers may turn into demons that drag you down into the abyss at any time."

Charlize suddenly asked, "What about you? Will you also transform into a demon?"

"I will never do anything to hurt you, you can trust me." Although he said it firmly, Henry still smiled bitterly and said, "But I have my own troubles too."

As if returning to the first time she met this man, Charlize looked at the person in front of her.

To say that you are completely unaware of the anomalies in their lives would be deceiving yourself.

It was just that when she was at her most vulnerable, the other party repeatedly extended a helping hand. It was like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, making Charlize Theron unwilling to think about those things.

Now that it’s mentioned, how can I not be curious?

Facing such a look, Henry was at a loss for words and didn't know where to begin. In the end, he could only say, "I will try my best to prevent those troubles from involving you.

"But there are many things in the world that don't necessarily follow my own way. If one day, you think..."

Before he could finish his words, Henry's mouth was blocked. A passionate kiss seemed to be able to solve many problems, but in fact, it could not solve anything.

But at this moment, no more words were needed between the two of them. Their mutual understanding seemed enough.

Just as they were about to take another step forward, Charlize suddenly sneezed, spraying Henry in the face with saliva. There was no feeling of anger or embarrassment between the two. Instead, they looked at each other and chuckled.

"Looks like I need to turn up the heat." Henry wiped his face with the towel he used to dry his hair, while looking for the control switch of the air conditioner and heater in the guest room.

Only then did Charlize realize that her pajamas were a little thin for the Connecticut winter. Her skin underneath was so cold that goose bumps appeared.

Henry tucked the man into the quilt and tucked the bed in. "Go to bed early. You and Catherine get along best, so talk to her more tomorrow."

"Rather than helping you find a suitable agent, her experience as an actress has a lot that I can't tell you. Those things are just as important as having a good agent.

"She can't write it into a textbook and tell you word for word. You can only ask yourself. So stay alert. Leave the rest to me. But now I have to go out and wash my face. Good night."

"Okay, good night."

Leaving a night light on, Henry turned off the bedroom light and walked out of the guest room again.

After wiping his face in the bathroom, Henry went to the fireplace in the living room. Old Catherine was still awake. She poured herself a glass of Napoleon Coronation wine and drank it while waiting for someone.

There was an empty wine glass waiting at another seat. Henry knew the old lady was waiting for him.

"Catherine, why aren't you asleep yet?" Henry naturally picked up the decanter and poured the last bit of wine into the empty glass.

It's hard to imagine that from the time after dinner until now, this fine wine in the decanter has taken on a completely different look. It can be said that drinking it at each stage has its own unique flavor.

"You shouldn't drink this kind of wine."

"None of your business. This is Howard and I's treasure, and I don't want it to become my legacy." Catherine retorted, "In fact, you saw that the label of that wine is no longer legible.

"I have no way of proving the origin of that bottle except Howard's version of events. And Howard was pretty dumb at the time. Believe it or not, he was wanted by the US government as a spy.

"He even used a bottle of this wine to propose to a girl who was already in love with another man, and he didn't take it away afterwards. Fortunately, it was quite delicious, which should prove that he was thinking at the time and it wasn't just a joke to make fun of me.

"I've always wanted to return this bottle to him, and later wanted to drink it with him and his wife. But the chance has passed. I'm afraid if I wait any longer, I'll never know what this wine tastes like."

After finishing the last of her drink, Catherine seemed to have waved goodbye to the past, looking refreshed. She turned and asked, "Did the child say anything to you?"

Henry suddenly came to his senses after hearing this simple question. He gave a helpless, wry smile. "Are you testing Charlize by saying those things?"

"Hmm. So I want to know how that child reacted."

"Catherine, this isn't good. People can't stand being tested. Regardless of whether the outcome is disappointing or not, testing someone means there's not even the most basic trust. If the result is unsatisfactory, there's no room for redemption. I don't like this."

"You're right, little Henry. But that's your girl, and I've only just met her. You don't think all old women are like gypsy crones who can tell a person's past and present lives. I need to know if she's worth my help."

Henry had no choice but to recount what had just happened. He added, "I didn't help Charlize lie or distort the facts. Those were her own words."

"It seems that he is also a good child."

"Yeah. Otherwise I wouldn't have fallen in love with her."

Chapter 311 Preparing Dinner

Charlize Theron is not the type to please others. In fact, because of her past experiences that she has never told anyone, she is actually very wary of strangers.

Henry was able to enter her heart, and it felt like he was taking advantage of her. However, Henry never thought of using her for any reason, which is why their relationship lasted.

As for physiological needs...that's another matter.

Katharine Hepburn was also not the sweet girl who could be manipulated. She was humorous, intelligent, and possessed the strength that women of that era yearned for.

Originally, Henry thought that the meeting between two ladies with equally strong personalities would be no less than a clash between kings.

The reason why I dared to bring Charlize to meet this person was that I hoped that Charlize Theron, who had not yet fully matured, could get along more smoothly with this veteran in the film industry and draw nourishment from her life experience to pave her own path to becoming an actress.

Who knew that the old man and the young man were like birds of a feather, and as they got to know each other better and talked excitedly, they forgot about Heng and just treated him as a servant serving tea and water in the house.

But hanging around there all the time was really annoying. Catherine simply said, "Henry, go buy some ingredients and prepare dinner for tonight. Tony will be coming over too, so don't poison him."

Henry's intention was discovered by the old lady first, so he had to give up classic diarrhea dishes such as fried hairy crab with persimmon, spinach and tofu, pumpkin and fish soup, and lemon shrimp.

As the saying goes, when the farmer's calendar changes, even the chef has worries. However, Henry still generously spared the young master's stomach.

In the afternoon, the doorbell rang. Henry was busy in the kitchen, and Catherine was not very mobile, so it was Charlize who answered the door.

When Charlize opened the door, she didn't see Tony Stark as he had appeared on TV. Instead, she saw a fat, black man, followed by a group of people of all colors.