When Rick hung up Joseph's phone call, he stayed there, his brain was in a mess. His first reaction was: Is Hugo okay?

As a friend, not as a broker, Rick was worried about Hugo's situation.

Although Joseph said that Hugo's allergic symptoms were not serious, Rick still couldn't rest assured, so he asked his assistant Jim Snow to book the next flight to Baton Rouge, so that he had time to clarify his thoughts.

Rick knew that he needed to take care of many things at this time. As Hugo's friend, he could panic and worry; but as Hugo's agent, he had to calm down. Not to mention what Hugo's future career will be, at least the news must be completely blocked, and the media must not disturb Hugo.

Thinking of this, Rick forced himself to calm down, made several calls, and after making arrangements, he would make sure that he would not miss any disturbances in the media. Then he drove to the airport, and the next flight to Baton Rouge was two hours later.

When he arrived at the crew, dinner time had just ended, but Rick had no intention of having dinner, so he found Joseph, "How is Hugo's situation now?"

Joseph also frowned, but seeing Rick's dusty face still full of worry, he still said, "It's okay, Hugo is okay." This made Rick start to breathe again, "The doctor also said it's just speculation. All the situation is uncertain at present, so you don't have to worry too much."

Rick tortured his hair in annoyance, "Actually, when I noticed his addiction to drama before, I should have noticed something wrong with him. He is getting stuck. I should slow down a little. Even if I take on the "Death Guard Walk", it will be delayed for a while."

Rick had no concern at all that he was now on the crew territory of "Death-infernal Affairs" and Tim was not far behind him, complaining without hesitation.

Joseph opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word of comfort, "Rick, Hugo has not been normal for the past month, but I have never taken it seriously. I should blame me for this." As long as I think of Hugo's confused expression, Joseph could not stop blaming himself. This is his job and his most important job, but he neglected it.

Samora, who was standing aside, took a deep breath, "Rick, Joe, you should not blame yourself. No one wants such a situation, including Hugo. And now is the time when Hugo needs our help. If we are all distracted, what should Hugo do?"

Samora's words silenced Rick and Joseph.

Rick rubbed his cheeks hard, took a deep breath, cheering up, "Joe, so what's going on now, you can tell me in full, Samora and I sort out the thoughts, so do you."

Just as Rick, Joseph and Samora were discussing, an anxious voice came from outside, "What happened!"

Everyone turned around and saw Steven Spielberg strode into the crew with a serious expression and even a little angry. Not far behind him, David Geffen and Jeffrey Carsonberg also walked over one after another, and they didn't look very good.

When Steven saw Tim, he asked, "What happened? How could this happen if he was filming well!" Obviously, he was accusing Tim of not managing the crew well.

Tim was really unreasonable, but he didn't make any excuses, but just took it silently. As a director, he was indeed very worried about Hugo's situation. He is not only the director of "Death-in-Language", but also Hugo's friend.

"Steven, Steven!" Joseph shouted, and then signaled him to be quiet, "Hugo is resting, he has not slept very peacefully for many nights." Just now, Joseph could see that Hugo's forehead was covered with sweat, obviously having a nightmare. But Joseph did not dare to wake Hugo up, because Hugo really needed rest, but Joseph didn't understand now whether sleeping was rest or torture for Hugo.

Steven looked over and realized that it was Joseph who was talking, and then walked over again, "What's wrong with Hugo? I received news that Hugo was in shock and had mental illness. What's going on?" Steven's face was full of anxiety.

David walked up quickly and gave Steven a fierce look, "You can shout a little louder!" Then he looked at Rick, and Tim, Susan and others standing aside, "The crew must block the news. Make sure no reporters come to disturb Hugo, otherwise they will be blocked!"

Only in this sentence can we see David's domineering attitude as a top boss, which is completely different from his usual gentleness. Obviously, David and Rick thought of going together. No matter what the matter is, as long as the media mixes it, things will become complicated, and what Hugo needs now is absolute quietness.

When Steven heard David's words, he also realized his recklessness and touched his nose awkwardly. Then David ignored Steven and looked at Joseph, "We don't know anything. We just took the plane and rushed over. Who can explain it clearly?"

Joseph didn't have time to say hello to Jeffrey, who had first met, and nodded slightly, then explained from the beginning again. Although Joseph simply explained the matter, even Joseph didn't know the specific situation, only Hugo, the person involved, knew the most. But everyone was silent after hearing this. Hugo's dedication, dedication, concentration and hard work were not only amazing, but also admirable.

"This stupid stupid boy..." Steven muttered a sentence that no one could understand. He remembered the shooting process of "Schindler's List". At that time, Hugo was trapped in the role and could not extricate himself, but it was not so serious; and at that time he himself almost collapsed due to excessive self-blame and guilt. If Hugo hadn't been hit by the blow, maybe the "Schindler's List" would not have been able to complete it smoothly.

Now let’s look at Hugo’s almost self-destruction in order to study his acting skills. Even an old guy like Steven who has been rolling in Hollywood for more than 20 years can’t help but sigh.

"Ah..." A low roar suddenly came from the room, and everyone rushed into the room in a hurry. Then they saw Hugo sitting up, gasping for breath, and sweat was clearly visible in the remaining sunset at dusk.

Seeing someone coming in from the room, Hugo raised his head in horror, and then saw familiar faces, but Hugo couldn't react immediately. He was still breathing in big mouthfuls. Joseph quickly walked over, "Do you need water?"

Hugo nodded. He took the water cup from Joseph's hand, and Hugo poured the whole cup of water into his stomach in one breath, and then he calmed down a little. Looking up at everyone's wandering eyes, Hugo gently pulled the corner of his mouth, "Don't worry, I'm Hugo."

This self-deprecating statement is obviously very funny, but no one responds to it at this time.

"Hugo, you need to rest. You can't continue shooting anymore. You have to rest." Rick stood up and said slightly sternly, which was completely different from Rick's usual appearance.

Hugo sneered, "Then go see a psychiatrist? Or should I stay in a mental hospital for treatment?" Hugo looked at Joseph. Although Hugo denied the doctor's speculation just now, he knew that Joseph must have told everyone the situation. Hugo also knew that something was wrong with him now and he needed help.

"Hugo Lancaster!" Steven was not used to such Hugo. This was not the Hugo he knew, nor was it the Hugo he was familiar with.

Hugo took a deep breath, looked up at his friends who were concerned about his situation. Those faces were so sincere that it warmed Hugo's heart slightly. "I can't." Hugo shook his head and explained, "I know, I need help. My current state is very wrong, but I can't."

Seeing that Joseph seemed to want to say something, Hugo stopped him, "I am thinking about how to use a brand new method to interpret the role. I will succeed or, in other words, I have succeeded..." Hugo looked at Tim, as if he was proof: the outstanding performance of the scene just now was the best evidence, "So, I can't stop, I can't accept help, at least, before the filming is over."

"Hugo, I don't care..." Tim said, but was interrupted by Hugo again, "I don't care."

Hugo's words calmed everyone down, "Tim, I care... I care." Hugo's voice slowly fermented in the air, but left a mark in the depths of everyone's heart. "I seem to have touched that method. I want to continue walking, I want to continue researching. Maybe, I succeeded at the price that I will become a lunatic; but if I stop here, I will regret it for the rest of my life, and I will also become a lunatic."

The nightmare just now made Hugo's brain even more confused. He couldn't even calm down and think, but the voice deep in Hugo's heart became clearer: he didn't want to miss this opportunity. He believed that he could break the barriers and make a breakthrough. He longed to be a better actor. After countless efforts, he would choose to continue to move forward, because giving up was never his choice.

If you regret it after trying it or give up, Hugo will always choose the former. This belief supports him to the present and will also support him to continue moving forward.

So, even though Hugo still couldn't figure out his mind, he still didn't know what was wrong with him, but he knew that he would not choose to give up.
Chapter completed!