December 9th, Wednesday, was a clear and cloudless day.Hugo woke up early; he had suffered from insomnia the night before, only falling asleep after 3 AM, but then woke up directly before 8 AM, showing his internal tension.Although he had already experienced the premiere of "Scent of a Woman," today's premiere of "A Few Good Men" still made it impossible for him to relax.This was not only because the movie was going to be widely released in 1,900 theaters, but also because it was a brand new work that would undergo audience scrutiny.Every time a new work is released, Hugo will undoubtedly go through such a process.Perhaps with the accumulation of experience, the tension will ease, but it will still exist.This is a manifestation of his seriousness about his work, hoping to gain positive recognition from the audience and critics, a desire that will never disappear.Perhaps one day Hugo will be able to do as he pleases, making a film without worrying if anyone appreciates it, then he will no longer be nervous.However, Hugo doesn't know when that day will come, or even if it will come at all.After Hugo finished washing up and made breakfast, Charlize and Alex woke up one after another.Seeing Hugo busy so early in the morning, the two exchanged glances; they immediately sensed Hugo's tension, but they didn't have a good way to solve the problem, because they were in the same boat.Charlize looked at Hugo, who seemed somewhat out of sorts, took a bite of her cereal, thought for a moment, and then said, "You still have a date to pick up today.Are you ready?""Oh, right, a date!" Hugo just then realized that today he wouldn't be walking the red carpet alone; Uma would be accompanying him in front of the media.Remembering this, Hugo immediately felt a lot more relaxed; walking with someone was at least much more reassuring than walking alone.But then, Hugo remembered he had to pick up his date, and then the two would go to the Chinese Theatre together, which made the premiere process more complicated.This made Hugo's eyebrows furrow slightly as he hesitated and said, "Should I call Uma?"Charlize looked at Hugo's troubled expression, feeling a little lost in thought and a little amused.Noticing Hugo's gaze, Charlize subtly lowered her eyes, looking at the cereal in her bowl, idly stirring it twice with her right hand, but her voice was calm as she said, "Did you two agree on a meeting place and time?Oh, no, you should call her to reconfirm.You know, girls always take more time than usual for such important occasions, who can be sure there won't be any surprises."Charlize finally managed to organize a clear thought in her mind, and then she raised her eyes to look at Hugo.Hugo's amber eyes were so clear and pure that Charlize's jumbled thoughts settled down a bit."Yes, you should give her a call." Uma was Hugo's date for the "A Few Good Men" premiere, so this was all natural.Charlize secretly told herself this.Hugo nodded, stood up directly, "I'm going to make the call." But after taking two steps, he retreated, placed his cereal bowl and spoon on the dining table, and then walked towards the phone again.This muddled action made both Charlize and Alex laugh.Watching Hugo go to make the call, Alex looked at Charlize and casually asked, "Why didn't Hugo invite you to the premiere?"Charlize paused, then smiled, "Because we're friends, not dates.I don't want the reporters to misunderstand.""Why can't friends attend a premiere together?" Alex said indifferently, "But Uma is also good, it seems like she and Hugo are progressing very well right now."Alex remembered Hugo and Uma's interactions and smiled, saying to herself, "After attending this premiere, the media will probably be buzzing.Regardless of the movie, at least the focus of attention has already been generated."Charlize withdrew her gaze from Hugo and poured some milk into her cereal.She felt her throat was uncomfortably dry and needed to drink some water."There are quite a few focal points for the movie, it's just that I don't know which one the reporters will ignite." Charlize's tone, full of anticipation for a good show, also excited Alex.Besides the movie itself, "A Few Good Men" indeed had many external focal points: Hugo and Demi's discord, the sparks between Hugo and Jack—which would inevitably be compared to Al and Hugo's collaboration—Tom Cruise suffering collateral damage after losing the audition, Hugo and Kevin Bacon's reunion… There were indeed many angles for the media to write about, it just depended on how Paramount Pictures planned to operate.After lunch, Hugo finally waited until 3 PM, then rode with Joseph in a rented limousine to Uma's doorstep.It was only three blocks from Hugo's house, with similar architectural styles and surroundings, and it was also a gathering place for many aspiring actors, which gave it a sense of familiarity.Hugo stood beside the black stretch limousine, waiting for Uma to arrive.Today, this stretch limousine was not rented by Joseph, but was arranged by Paramount Pictures; otherwise, with Hugo's current financial means, he naturally couldn't afford such a luxurious car.It was clear that Paramount Pictures was sparing no effort in promoting "A Few Good Men" this time.After waiting for almost twenty minutes, Hugo finally witnessed a woman's power to delay with makeup and dressing, and then saw Uma emerge from the building.Today, Uma had pulled her blonde hair up into a simple and elegant bun, revealing two neat metal hoop earrings.To match Hugo's outfit, Uma chose a clean pant suit: dark blue jeans paired with a white deep V-neck tank top as a base, and for the outer layer, a bright blue open-collared casual blazer.A large, sheer fabric flower petal was attached to her right shoulder, occupying the entire shoulder and drawing countless eyes, yet it still couldn't conceal her subtly revealed cleavage, dazzling intensely in the bright afternoon sun.Uma naturally possessed a unique and mysterious feminine quality.When she paired it with this sleek pant suit, that dashing and heroic charm was captivating, and her figure, though not ostentatious yet impossible to ignore even hidden beneath her clothes, further exuded a distinctive allure.Hugo couldn't help but exclaim, stepping forward to give Uma a big hug and a simple cheek kiss, "You truly look stunning today."Uma's perpetual smile blossomed, and a sly glint appeared in her eyes, "Am I not beautiful on other days?"Hugo was instantly stumped, he paused, and his stunned expression made Uma smile even brighter.Hugo, helpless, could only explain, "You know I didn't mean it that way.""I don't know," Uma said triumphantly, leaving Hugo with nothing to say but a smile.Seeing her prank succeed, Uma didn't press further, and she looked Hugo up and down, "If you hadn't told me you weren't planning to wear a suit, I would never have imagined your outfit today.But…" Uma paused, "I still have to say, you look incredibly handsome today, almost taking my breath away."Uma's compliment made Hugo feel a bit embarrassed, and he could only finally say, "Well, that's a relief."When Hugo was choosing his premiere outfit today, he hesitated for a long time, finally choosing Givenchy, but not a suit, but a more casual and relaxed ensemble.A sky-blue casual crew-neck T-shirt, with its relaxed neckline and draped fabric, gave the T-shirt a sense of effortless style.Blue-grey jeans were paired with black blunt-toed high-top leather shoes, and finally, he chose an asymmetrical buttoned black wool knee-length coat.The coat's sturdy shoulder epaulets continued the naval uniform style, and the long coat was a classic military uniform design, but it was paired with a T-shirt and jeans, softening the military's resolute color and adding a touch of youthful aristocratic flair, as well as a lazy and casual free-spirited style.Hugo neatly combed his dark golden short hair, fully revealing his heroic eyebrows, which further refined his casual demeanor into something more formal.Finally, he chose a pair of bright red leather gloves, drawing all the attention to this highlight of the entire outfit.It must be said that Hugo's outfit on him was perfect, with his tall, slender figure and imposing, rugged style mixed with youthful vitality, adding a touch of languor to his handsomeness, and those leather gloves were the finishing touch, enough to ignite everyone's gaze.Uma was telling the truth; she did feel her breathing quicken.Although she had always known Hugo's immense charm, today, compared to the premiere of "Final Analysis," Hugo, after careful dressing, not only did not diminish his aura with a casual outfit but instead became even more admirable: this was a natural clothes horse, and his captivating charm deeply resonated within her."Please," Hugo's voice broke Uma's reverie, and he gallantly invited Uma into the car, his right hand extended to guard the door frame, protecting Uma's head from bumping.Uma took a deep breath.She knew that today was her chance, the moment to stand beside Hugo and face all the media.Before getting into the car, she couldn't help but clench her fist, cheering herself on, and then gave Hugo a brilliant smile before getting into the car.Hugo then also got into the car, closed the door, and gave a confirming smile to Joseph, who was sitting opposite him.Joseph turned around and tapped on the glass between the driver's seat and the back row, and then the car slowly started moving, heading towards the Chinese Theatre, the venue for the "A Few Good Men" premiere.
