When the news that "Pulp Fiction" won the Palme d'Or came out, the entire town of Cannes was in a state of excitement. Media reporters scattered across the city flocked to the Film Palace.

Due to the time difference, it was still daytime on the east and west coasts of North America. When the news came back, it once again caused a commotion. Many evening newspapers temporarily changed their pages and put the news of "Pulp Fiction" on the front page.

After the ceremony, the judges rushed to attend the closing press conference. As usual, they had to spend a lot of time explaining the reasons for the award results. Simon and the other winners were also arranged to be interviewed by reporters in another press conference hall.

After holding the box containing the Palme d'Or and taking photos together, everyone sat down on the stage and began the question time. All reporters in the hall raised their hands instantly.

The host chose a tall black-haired reporter, who asked directly without answering the microphone: "Simon, I am Mark Winster, a reporter from The Hollywood Reporter. As the youngest golden person in the history of the Cannes Film Festival,

Palm winner, how do you feel now?"

With a smile on his face, Simon said: "I am very excited and honored. This is the most memorable moment in my life."

After the opening question, Mark Winster continued: "I heard that you are preparing "Batman". Simon, you will also make distinctive reaction films similar to "Lola Run" and "Pulp Fiction" in the future.

Genre movie?”

Simon nodded without hesitation: "Of course, I actually still have a lot of very interesting ideas in my mind. It would be a pity if I couldn't put them on the big screen. However, I believe that the planned "Batman" will also be a

A very good movie, no worse than "Run Lola Run" and "Pulp Fiction."

Another reporter asked: "Simon, this is Peter Richardson, a reporter from Screen. You just said that you have many other ideas. Can you list one?"

"That's not possible," Simon refused with a smile and said, "Let me tell you in advance, there will be nothing new in the future."

Amidst the chuckles of the crowd, another reporter was clicked. The other reporter took the microphone and looked at the stage and said: "Simon, I am Arthur Brady, a reporter from the British "Guardian".

"The exploration of the meaning of life and the focus on racial issues in "Segregation", do you think that a film like "Pulp Fiction" full of swear words, violence and drugs is really worth the Palme d'Or in your hands?"

The Palme d'Or result at the Cannes Film Festival in most years is met with various doubts.

Simon knew very well that he could not escape this situation. When he heard the question from the Guardian reporter, he was not surprised at all and affirmed without hesitation: "I think my film deserves this award."

After saying this, without waiting for the other party to ask, Simon took the initiative to explain: "First of all, Arthur, you have to understand that the quality of the movie itself has nothing to do with its stance. The judging criteria should include its script, photography, etc. as a movie.

, lighting, editing and other aspects. I don’t deny that "The Short Film" and "The World of Quarantine" are profound in conception, but in terms of the overall quality of a film itself, I am confident that "Pulp Fiction" is superior to them."

Arthur Brady asked: "In your opinion, Simon, should the festival completely break away from a film's conception and judge a film completely neutrally?"

Simon shook his head and said: "This is just an extreme argument based on your personal imagination. Movies are actually a carrier of ideas. Filmmakers use it to express what they want to express, and the audience is also free to choose what they want to see. As a promotion

As an important bridge of communication between the two, the film festival should be inclusive. Without touching the bottom line, it needs to allow films of various types, themes, and concepts to enter its platform, and give corresponding recognition. As for "

"Pulp Fiction", I did not deliberately promote gore and violence. This movie is essentially a bizarre and absurd black comedy."

Following Simon's words, the reporters in the audience all showed thoughtful expressions.

Seeing this situation, the host stopped giving the Guardian reporter a chance to find trouble and quickly chose the next questioner.

After all, only a few media were able to enter the film palace for interviews. After the brief press conference, Simon and his party were surrounded by a swarm of reporters as soon as they left the film palace. In the dense flash lights, there were media reporters with various accents.

They asked questions loudly.

Next, we will attend the official celebration dinner.

Simon no longer bothered to deal with the reporters around him. He protected Janet by his side and squeezed through the crowd, got into a car on the roadside and left quickly.

It was already late at night when the celebration dinner ended. Starting the next day, more media reactions about "Pulp Fiction" winning the Palme d'Or spread further. Simon, a winner who won the Palme d'Or at the age of twenty, might also be able to win the Palme d'Or in the future.

It is natural to imagine the discussion and controversy caused by being the youngest winner with a record that is difficult to be broken again.

History always belongs to the victor.

Just like the 1999 Oscars in the original time and space, "Shakespeare in Love", which won the Best Picture, Best Director and other awards, carried too much controversy, but it is the one that will be remembered after all. The other four nominated films

, except for Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan", it is difficult to leave much impression on the audience.

As for the award for "Pulp Fiction", Simon can be sure of two things. The quality of the film itself is enough to qualify for this award, and there will be no scandals such as award-buying or bribery behind the scenes. So, the Palme d'Or in his hand

There is no doubt about it.

that's enough.

I stayed in Cannes for another day due to various trivial matters. Early in the morning on May 25, when everyone was packing their luggage and preparing to leave, a business car drove into the mansion and parked at the door of the villa. Natasha Kinski still looked like that

With a nonchalant look, he lazily got out of the car. The driver unloaded three extra-large suitcases from the car and drove away.

As a judge of the main competition unit, the film festival originally arranged a hotel for Natasha Kinski.

Now, this treatment has obviously ended, which is actually the reason why the woman forcibly borrowed a house from Simon on the stage of the award ceremony.

Simon and Janet came out. When Natasha Kinski saw Janet, she cheered up a little and hugged the woman to greet her. Then she looked at Simon and looked at her several large boxes.

Simon remained unmoved and pretended not to understand the woman's hint.

Janet smiled and took Natasha Kinski's arm and walked towards the villa, saying: "Let's go, I'll ask Neil to help you move later, and you can live in our master bedroom."

Simon followed the two women and entered the living room. Jennifer and the original real estate agent Sofia Fessey also came over to greet Natasha Kinski. Simon and Janet left Cannes, and the house still needed to be entrusted to Sofia Fessey to take care of.

.

When Natasha Kinski heard Sofia Fesi introduce herself, she said rudely: "Ms. Fesi, can you hire a housekeeper for me? There are also chefs, maids and drivers."

Sofia Fesi didn't know what was going on, so she just nodded and said: "Of course, no problem, Ms. Kinski, I will send some candidate lists over tomorrow and you can interview them in person. Is there anything else you need?"

"No more for now," Natasha Kinski shook her head, gestured to Simon calmly, and added: "By the way, the bill will be charged to Westeros."

Sofia Fesi was stunned for a moment, glanced at Janet subconsciously, and then looked at Simon.

Feeling the ambiguous look in Sophia Fessey's eyes, Simon leaned on the sofa with some resignation and said: "They must all be women."

Sofia Fesi pursed her lips and smiled and said: "No problem."

Janet and Jennifer also smiled and continued to pack their things, and Natasha Kinski followed them away.

Simon had just picked up today's newspaper and noticed that Sofia Fesi was still standing there, and couldn't help but look at her. This feminine real estate agent in her thirties was wearing a white women's shirt and black

The tube skirt and the low heels on the feet look very eye-catching.

Noticing Simon looking at her, Sofia Fesi stood still and said after a moment: "Mr. Westeros, do you have any questions?"

Simon put down the newspaper and asked directly: "Sofia, how much money have you made in the past three years?"

Sofia Fesi thought for a moment and said, "Before tax, it's about 1.2 million francs."

"Are you married?"

Sofia Fesi didn't hesitate and said: "We were married and divorced. We have a pair of children, and the custody rights belong to me."

"So, are you willing to work for me? I will pay you 1.2 million francs a year." Simon simply put down the newspaper and looked at the woman and said, "As for the date of employment, it will be until your next marriage."

Sofia Feisi looked at Simon and said, "What are you going to ask me to do?"

"Butler," Simon said, "is mainly responsible for helping me take care of my real estate in Europe."

Sofia Fesci said: "Mr. Westeros, you don't seem to have many properties in Europe."

"So, your other task is to continue to help me purchase real estate until the properties belonging to Westeros can be found in all major cities in Europe."

Sofia Fesi's eyes flashed with surprise and she said: "This will cost a lot of money."

Simon said: "Making money is my business."

Sofia Fesi thought for a moment and said: "In this case, Mr. Westeros, 1.2 million francs per year is not enough."

Simon shrugged and said, "If you want more, you need to prove it to me first."

Sofia Fesi didn't hesitate too much and said: "What should I do next?"

"Draw up an employment contract for me." Simon took out his checkbook, quickly signed a check and handed it to Sophia Fesi, saying: "This is your first year's salary. As for how much it will be next year, let's see.

Your performance. You know what I want. You give your loyalty and I will give you everything you want. If you cheat on me, I will leave you with nothing."

Sofia Fesi took the check and put it away carefully, saying: "You will not be disappointed, Mr. Westeros."

Simon nodded, gestured towards the direction upstairs, and said: "There is no need for a housekeeper. From now on, you will be the housekeeper. Help me take care of this place and that woman."

Sofia Fesi nodded and said: "I understand."

Simon leaned back on the sofa, picked up the newspaper, noticed that the woman still hadn't left, and asked, "Any more questions?"

"Mr. Westeros, you just said," Sofia Fesi hesitated slightly and said, "The employment period will be until my next marriage."

Simon shrugged and said: "Yes, obviously, this is a man's possessiveness."

"Oh, Mr. Westeros, you are so straightforward."

"so?"

"I am a normal woman, Mr. Westeros. I already have a good dating partner. He is..."

"Living together counts."

"Um?"

"I mean, if you plan to live with him for a long time, it's considered marriage. Then you will lose your job."

Sofia Fesi pursed her lips and said, "You are really a bossy boss."

Simon said: "Obviously, an annual salary of 1.2 million francs is not that easy to get, you can also lie to me."

"What if we're discovered?"

"I just said that I might spend 12 million francs to let you know that you shouldn't lie to me." Simon looked up again, glanced at the woman and said, "So, do you still want this job?"
To be continued...