Superstar

As the connecting point of Eastern Europe and Western Europe, Southern Europe and Northern Europe, Berlin is one of the important transportation centers in Europe. Looking down from the blue sky, Berlin is like a white pebble lying quietly in the green sea. , The emerald-like water flows slowly under the feet, and a light blue ribbon traverses from south to north-this should be the Spree River, Prussian-style ancient architecture and modern business Skyscrapers complement each other, and the whole city slowly blooms with a quiet light, which makes people fascinated.

When traveling in Europe the year before, Hugo once arrived in this city full of countless possibilities. The once Berlin Wall made this land colorful. Although Germany has been reunified at this time, it can still be In the streets and alleys of the city, I felt the traces of the years divided into East Germany and West Germany on brick by brick, sometimes happy and unrestrained, sometimes conservative and stubborn; sometimes full of vitality, sometimes dark and sullen; sometimes relaxed and casual, Sometimes rigorous and solemn...The contradictions floating in the air collide with presumptuousness.

Hugo has always felt that walking on the road is a very interesting thing, not because of the displacement, but because you can feel the scenery on the road with your feet, hands and eyes, even if it is just a small town. A painting of daily customs can also be a window to experience the world. The meaning of travel never lies in the scenery and culture of the destination, but in every moment on the road, including the smile that passes by.

After arriving at Berlin Airport, Allen’s private luxury van drove directly into the tarmac and left the airport with Hugo. The reporters waiting at the airport rushed to the air and waited until Hugo had already left. After half an hour, they received the news, each standing in place dumbfounded, at a loss.

Knowing that Hugo had left Los Angeles and made a special trip to participate in the Berlin Film Festival, this immediately made the previously neglected Berlin become the focus of much attention.

As we all know, among the three major European film festivals, Cannes has the most comprehensive degree of commercialization, Venice has the longest history, and Berlin is the coldest and most solemn and lowest-key. In particular, Berlin, held in February, has been awarded the American Golden Globe and Lamy and Oscar’s three combos robbed sight of sight-the closing time of this year's Berlin Film Festival was only one day away from Grammys, which made Berlin more and more depressed.

But because of the appearance of Hugo, especially the rejection of the Golden Globes first and the choice of Berlin behind, this has also made the media more excited. The American media originally stationed in Berlin all seemed to be stimulating, rushing into the airport frantically, and reporters from mainland Europe also smelled the hot spots and followed one after another. However, the more than one hundred reporters gathered at the airport were all played around. Let alone the news, even the shadow of Hugo was not seen. It was a disaster.

At this time, Hugo was riding in Allen’s car and looking at the buildings outside the window. There was a glimpse of light in his sight. Turning his head, he saw Allen politely falling on him. Hugo couldn’t help but smile. , "Are you sure it doesn't matter? In fact, Rick has already made an appointment."

"My friend came to my hometown. As the host, if I don't entertain it, it would be my rude." Alan wore a gentle smile on his face, "What's more, aren't you my money printing machine now? It’s still necessary."

Allen's analogy made Hugo laugh.

Considering that the hotel where Hugo was staying must be surrounded by the media at this time, Allen invited Hugo to live in his apartment in downtown Berlin, which surprised Hugo.

Although Hugo didn’t stay in Europe for a long time, he still knew vaguely that Europeans generally wanted to keep some distance, mainly because they respected each other’s private space more. The most exaggerated Finland would even refuse to be with each other. Talking with strangers, Spain and Italy in the south are relatively better. Of course, this is not absolute, but relative. However, when Allen sent the invitation, Hugo still didn't expect it.

But when Allen signaled the driver to pass by the door of the hotel Rick had booked for Hugo, Joseph nodded in agreement-because the news media surrounded by the hotel was too exaggerated. Finally, it was decided that the bodyguards, under the leadership of Samora and Joseph, would stay in the hotel as planned, and Hugo would stay at Allen's house.

"I thought I should please you, but if you want to think like this, it's a good thing for me." Hugo said with a smile, which made Allen also chuckle. Looking out the window again, there are still traces of previous wars in the city. In the future, the world-famous Potsdamer Platz (. platz) is still a construction site. There is no sight of the prosperous world at all, only that one is left. The broken Berlin Wall flashed past his sight, and Hugo said, "Maybe, that wall should be left. You know, this is a testimony of history, an irreplaceable time."

When the Berlin Wall was overthrown, everyone was too excited and too agitated, so they almost pushed the front Berlin Wall completely clean. It was only 20 years later that people realized that the overthrow of the Berlin Wall should not have been so thorough, because of this. The wall is of historical commemorative significance, so the government has started to repair the wall one after another.

"Why? The tearing down of this wall is of historical significance. You know, the country that has been separated for 41 years is finally unified again." As a German, Allen’s tone is quite interesting, which makes Hugo very interesting. Bewildered, cast a suspicious look at Allen.

Of course, if Hugo knows that Allen's family background is a fighter jet military industry, maybe he can get the answer.

"The downfall of a physical wall represents the unity of the form of the country; but if the wall erected deep in people's hearts is not down, there is no way for the country to be unified." Hugo smiled and said such a sentence, and then fell silent. After coming down, he turned his head and looked out the window again.

When the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR were unified, the problem was not solved. The capitalism of the Federal Republic of Germany swept through the GDR enterprises, causing millions of GDR residents to lose their jobs. The GDR believes that the Federal Germans are insatiable, and the Federal Germans think the GDR is lazy. This phenomenon has been projected so drastically in the past five years that the German economy is struggling.

In fact, a survey conducted by the Free University of Berlin in 2008 showed that 12% of former GDR residents and 11% of Federal German residents said that if the Berlin Wall had not been overthrown, Berlin’s image would be even better. .

Of course, history has proven that after reunification, Germany has become the largest economy in Europe and an important part of the world. But as Hugo said, the ideological differences after the split still remain in people’s hearts forever, even after twenty or thirty years, the so-called "East Germany" and "West Germany" differences will remain the same. Deeply stay in the daily life of every inhabitant of Germany.

Hearing Hugo's simple words, Allen gradually fell silent, but with a smile on his mouth, he looked at Hugo playfully, and after a long time, he slowly looked away.

Hugo didn’t know the geography of Berlin, and he only stayed in the city for three short days. It was not enough to understand the city in depth. So when the car stopped, Allen briefly introduced this piece to Hugo. Hugo heard the situation in the area completely, and waved his hand, "I just need to know, it can be found by the paparazzi."

A word made Allen smile, "Welcome to my house, I hope you will enjoy your stay here." After Allen said this, he made an inviting gesture and let Hugo walk on first. Up the stairs.

There is an independent villa in front of me, which does not seem to occupy a large area, but this quiet street is full of independent villas of this kind, and the gloomy lines reveal solemnity that belongs only to Germany. Climbing up the steps, the door opened automatically, and then an old man in a black suit stood respectfully at the door, "Waiting for you, Mr. Lancaster." This made Hugo stunned. Looking back at Alan behind him in surprise, he heard the old man say, "Welcome home, Mr. Strello."

"This is our old housekeeper, Philip. He has been at our house since my grandfather." Allen stepped forward and gave Philip a warm hug. Philip took a quick look at Allen with kind eyes, but quickly controlled his emotions, politely took a step back, made room, and then smiled at Hugo and said, "Mr. Lancaster, You can call me Philip, and you can give me any orders during your stay here."

"Hugo, please call me Hugo. Americans are always not used to this set of British people." Hugo said a little teasing, but Philip slightly clicked his chin with a calm expression on his face. This made Hugo a little embarrassed. Sure enough, the humor of Germans and ordinary people are not at the same frequency.

And ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The most important thing is that Hugo has never seen a real housekeeper, which is quite strange. Hugo couldn't help but glanced at Allen twice. Although he had guessed that Allen should be a distinguished family, since there is a steward of inheritance, the situation is even more different.

But facing the elderly, Hugo can only touch his nose, and then politely said, "Thank you, I will bother you in the meantime."

"Allen's request, I will naturally try my best to satisfy him." Philip replied neither humble nor humble, causing Hugo to choke: Why did he suddenly feel that he really shouldn't bother Alan?

Standing on the side Allen chuckled, "Hugo, don't worry, Philip is just not used to strangers. He treats all my friends like this." Philip seems to be at least seventy years old. This may...

Philip stood aside with a noncommittal appearance, which made Hugo tilt his head, "Sir, please don't worry, I haven't used a maid, so I shouldn't ask too much."

Only then did Philip stare at Hugo, but Alan, who was standing next to him, just laughed off and slapped Hugo’s arm, ignoring Philip’s emotions, "Haha, You hurry up and rest first, don't you want to adjust the jet lag?"