Chapter 647: Chapter 407: Someone Has to Do the Unpleasant Things (5200 words)_3


    Everything seemed predestined.


    Harrison rk: “Yes, you’re good at this. But we need to focus on another matter.”


    Avril Green: “What?”


    Harrison rk: “Our engagement.”


    “Huh?”


    Harrison sighed, “A harmonious and stable family is important for politicians. For you to make a strong step forward, we need a nominal family. We’ve already announced our engagement, so if we break it off publicly in five years ording to the original n, it could affect your rise to prominence.”


    Avril thought for a moment, “I guess it’s not that big of a deal, no need to be perfect. I don’t think it’s a huge problem.”


    Harrison recalled what he had read in the historical materials.


    Avril’s life was hindered by negative rumors when she only focused on her artistic path. It was not until yearster that her diaries were unearthed and her “end times prophecy” was proven true, clearing her name as a member of Solution.


    If she were to enter politics, she would need a more impable image. So the negative impact might be greater than imagined.<div>


    She had already sacrificed so much; there was no need to create additional difficulties for her.


    Harrison gritted his teeth, “Fine, I’ve changed my mind. We won’t publicly break off the engagement in five years. Let others guess the truth.”


    Avril: “What about your wedding with Carrie Thomas?”


    Harrison rk: “We’ll cross that bridge when wee to it. Adapt as things unfold. Once you’ve reached a high enough position, we’ll find a way.”


    Avril: “I need to talk to Carrie about this.”


    “No, I’ll go.”


    Avril firmly refused, “No way, you don’t understand women. It’s better if I go.”


    The two argued for a while, and Harrison finally agreed to let Avril handle themunication.


    The next morning at 8 o’clock, Harrison found out the result as soon as he woke up.


    It went smoother than he expected.


    Carrie Thomas didn’t think much of it, saying while having breakfast, “I agree with Avril. You’re not interested in politics; your focus should be on bigger things beyond the constraints. Among the six members of Solution, one must hold office in order to integrate resources and select talentsprehensively. Nobody else but Avril could do it.”


    Harrison: “But…”


    “Hey, don’t mention it. I know she likes you, and she should know that I know. It’s not important. I don’t think there’s any conspiracy in her proposal. Avril isn’t that kind of person, and there’s no need.”


    Harrison: “Um…”


    “Don’t feel burdened. I really don’t like being bothered with such things. I like you, but I cannot expect the entire world not to like you. I can’t do it. It’s not worth my time to protect against this or that.”


    Carrie waved her hand, ending the discussion.


    Compared to Harrison’s cautious approach, it seemed both women were more indifferent to their feelings, and equally straightforward.


    Mr. rk thought about it.


    Perhaps character does determine fate.<div>


    In the first timeline, Avril couldn’t really be called a world-renowned figure, but she had made her mark in history.


    As for Carrie, there’s no need for further boration.


    The personalities of these two women were quite distinct, each with their own merits.


    Compared to them, in the first timeline, he himself…<div>


    Pathetic, not even managing to achieve the status of a famous neighbor.


    So there must be some ws in his character; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so humble in the beginning.


    After breakfast, Carrie returned to Mason Academy and Harrison continued writing “nning” and new technology summaries.


    While working, he received a phone call.


    The caller was rather unexpected.


    Director James Diaz had heard that Harrison was in Carlisle and invited him to visit the Hollywood set and discuss a new film script.


    Previously, director James personally invited Harrison to y a Japanese character with a lot of action scenes in his new film, but was declined.


    At the time, Harrison had promised to show James the screeny and if it didn’t satisfy him, he could even y a Korean character.


    Back then, James thought Harrison was just being polite, but recently, the matter had gradually moved forward.


    About two or three weeks ago, Julia Lambert asked Summit Ventures–North America Branch to contact James and deliver the first sci-fi movie screeny “Across the Starry Sky” to him.


    After reading it, James was very interested indeed.


    Of course, considering James’ slow and steady working style, the whole process from interest to signing, to fundraising, setting up the crew,unching the opening ceremony, shooting, editing, and finally releasing would not be one or two years, and there were many steps toplete.


    In the previous timeline, “Across the Starry Sky” took more than four years toplete—from fundraising to release and box office sess, which happened in 2025. However, at that time in June 2020, Harrison was not in Carlisle, and theirmunication took ce four monthster in London.<div>


    James’s new film was still in production, and he was stationed in the Second Film and Television City, located 60 kilometers northwest of downtown Carlisle.


    Harrison was quite interested in visiting the shooting site of one of the best film directors of the 20th and 21st centuries, so he left right after hanging up.


    Since it was ast-minute n, he didn’t bother waiting for the driver and decided to drive his own Ford GT supercar out.


    Yes, he had just received his UK driving license, so he could drive himself.


    While abroad, he represented the image of his country and endeavored to be aw-abiding Chinese citizen.


    Hollywood in Carlisle had long represented the pinnacle of the global film industry, with a well-established industry chain, and a vast array of talents with clear division ofbor.


    The Screenwriters Association, investors association, various film and television post-productionpanies, agencypanies, distributionpanies, and the headquarters or important branches of film enterprises were all spread throughout the area.


    Several influential film studios built and controlled by media conglomerates, financial groups, and wealthy families had a long history, ranging from a hundred years to several decades. These were also the most technologically advanced modern film bases in the world today.


    The Second Film and Television City, though called the second, was actually thergest and most technologically advanced film studio in the entire Hollywood area. In addition to various modern shooting venues and a wealth of professional support for film and television production, it had also developed into a prosperous small town with hundreds of thousands of residents.


    It was 10 a.m. when Harrison arrived.


    He parked his car in the parking lot outside James’s set.


    Luxury cars were everywhere.


    The valuable Ford GT sports car hardly stood out, appearing quite low-key.<div>


    As soon as he reached the entrance of the set, he saw James approaching in an electric cart.


    The old man appeared preupied, his eyebrows furrowed, looking full of worries.