Marvel Salted Fish Kryptonian

To cope with the California winter, a brown wool coat is hung on the back of the chair, and a woolen hat is stuffed in the pocket. The overall look is casual yet fashionable.

The brown coat was the agreed mark, and since there was only one other customer in the cafe, Henry wouldn't make a mistake.

He walked up and asked, "Is this Miss Barbara Morse? I'm Henry Brown, the Los Angeles guide Gary introduced to me."

Barbara Morse stood up and shook hands with him, saying, "Hello, Mr. Brown. Just call me Bobbi." Bobbi was Barbara's nickname.

When men and women greet each other, men don't extend their hands first. But since the other party showed goodwill, Henry politely returned the greeting. He gently shook the other party's hand and said, "In that case, you can call me Henry."

"Have you had breakfast?" Barbara asked after they sat down.

"I haven't had any yet," Henry said with a smile. He then waved over the waiter and said, "Give me one of the same."

When meeting someone for the first time, it's considered rude to watch them eat or to make them wait for you. So Henry's decision to order the same thing was perfectly fine. It wouldn't be good to startle others by eating too much.

After all, eating requires using your mouth, so it is polite to put down the knife and fork in your hand and swallow the food in your mouth when talking.

To avoid disturbing her, Henry didn't ask any anxious questions. He simply extended his hand to indicate that she should eat. Barbara smiled in response and continued to eat her firm, unfilled bagel.

Because breakfasts like this were ready-made and didn't need to be prepared separately, Henry's portion arrived quickly, and he devoured the dry bagel in just a few bites. The only thing left for them was coffee.

Only then did Henry ask, "Bobby, are you taking advantage of the winter break from school to come to Los Angeles for sightseeing?"

"Yes."

“Georgia Tech?”

"Don't they look like it? Blonde girls are stupid, that's the stereotype that Playboy gives people." Barbara Morse asked with a sweet smile.

Henry quickly shook his head and said, "That's not the case. It's just that as a top-tier research university in the United States, Georgia Institute of Technology is known as one of the three major science and engineering colleges in the United States, along with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the California Institute of Technology.

"This isn't a school like Harvard or Oxford where you can just donate money or have connections with alumni and get in. Getting into a school like this is truly not easy. Without real talent, even graduating with a degree is difficult.

"So I have to take a closer look at what kind of genius is able to accomplish something like this. After all, I don't even have a high school diploma. You are just a distant and unattainable dream to me."

I'm an alien, I don't have any education, so what. There's nothing wrong with saying this.

Barbara laughed and said, "She's just a superficial, silly blonde. You know, I've been in college for three years, and even now, when I walk around campus, people still come up to me and say, 'Girl, are you here to tour the school? I can give you a tour.'"

"Ha, that also shows how stunning you are at first sight. If you were an ordinary girl, those top students from Georgia Tech probably wouldn't even think of chatting you up."

"Oh, is that a compliment to my looks?"

"As long as it's a strength, it deserves praise from others. You can't expect others to see how smart you are at first glance. Unless you're bald or have a Mediterranean hairstyle. You know, like those balding old professors."

"Oh, that's too bad," Barbara said with a frown.

Henry smiled and said, "So please accept the compliments from others happily."

He just looked at the beautiful woman in front of him and asked, "Old Gary said you came to Los Angeles to sightsee and explore Hollywood. Is that serious?"

"Why do you ask? You just complimented my looks, and now you're not qualified anymore?"

Henry quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not. It's just that with your knowledge and wisdom, there should be other easier ways to achieve success without squeezing into the narrow path of Hollywood.

"Look at who's in Hollywood. It's filled with mostly underachieving students. It's because they have trouble finding success in other fields that they're desperate to get into this world of fame and fortune."

Barbara raised her eyebrows and asked, "Oh, aren't there any science and engineering geniuses in Hollywood? Don't cite examples like Hedy Lamarr; it'll only make us science people laugh."

Henry shrugged and replied, "I think Hedy Lamarr of the Golden Age was a very good actress. But her image as a genius in science and engineering was more of a propaganda product used by Jewish people to gild their own image."

"It's undeniable that she's very active in the field of invention. But she has no formal training and is mainly self-taught. In between filming, she did some design and invention.

"But apart from frequency hopping spread spectrum technology, she has no other achievements to show for it. Although I can praise her other inventions for their good ideas, such as the improvement of traffic lights and instant carbonated drink tablets.

"Look at her background. First, her father is a banker and her mother is a pianist. She was drawn to film, so she studied ballet and piano as a foundation to become an actress. She later attended a renowned director's acting school in Berlin.

"Frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology was co-invented by her and a pianist, but what they both provided was more of a concept. The reason it wasn't adopted at the time, but was later touted, was that their technical concept wasn't practical at the time.

"In an era without transistors and integrated circuits, were you thinking of installing 88 sets of radio equipment inside a torpedo to circumvent enemy radio interference? While the Japanese Kaiten torpedo was cruel, it was at least feasible.

"It's like a bunch of science fiction writers describing how to build a spaceship in vivid detail, and then using a bunch of physics theories to back up their claims. If someone could actually build a spaceship that actually works, they wouldn't just be writing a story.

"And Barbara, you're the kind of person who has a chance of building a spaceship. If you were truly interested in Hollywood, you'd know better than anyone that you should have switched majors long ago instead of wasting your time on a completely different track.

"As for whether there are actors in Hollywood who have a natural talent for science and engineering, I can say there are, but their situations are just like what I mentioned: they switched to acting-related majors early on, or dropped out of school to directly participate in acting activities.

"Whether it's performance or scientific research, if you want to be truly outstanding, you can't do it with this kind of idle attitude. Those smart people are more determined than anyone else, unless someone is content with being a half-baked person."

"Wow, I couldn't agree more with you. Hedy Lamarr is an admirable woman, but she is somewhat overrated in the field of science," said Barbara Morse.

Chapter 256 Hollywood Tour

"So you want to come to Hollywood and take a look. Are you considering this kind of thing? Is it time to change your career path and become a big star? I can guarantee that you have a great chance." Henry said as he took a sip of coffee.

"Haha, many people told me so. They say that a genius's brain has no expiration date, but beauty does. If you don't make a fortune now and leave the best memories at the same time, you will only regret it in the future," said Barbara Morse.

Henry said, "It's easier to be in Penthouse or Playboy, but being an actor isn't easy. In this world of fame and fortune, intelligence and beauty are only part of the equation for success."

"You also need someone to support you, and you need to be lucky enough. Of course, your acting skills must be up to par. If your acting isn't good enough and you're criticized, you'll really regret not entering this field in the first place."

"Oh, that's right," Barbara agreed.

Without dwelling on the idea, Henry asked about the more practical part, saying, "I heard you've been in Los Angeles for several days. Is there any place you want to see but haven't been yet?"

"Are there any places that are very chaotic, where thugs on the street pull out guns and shoot people at random?"

Henry's smile froze. He wasn't even pretending, were he just going to weigh my weight?

Barbara Morse's forced seriousness suddenly broke into a smile, and with a hint of triumph over a successful prank, she said, "I'm just kidding. I've only been to a few landmarks downtown these past few days. Can you take me to Hollywood?"

After finishing his coffee in one gulp, Henry asked, "Of course. My car is parked not far away. Do you want to come over together, or wait for me to drive over?"

Seeing that the other person was wearing a very casual T-shirt and jeans, a coat, and a pair of jogging shoes, he was very mobile. That's why Henry asked this question.

If she wore those pointed high heels, the whole person would look like walking on stilts, so Henry would ask her to wait and drive over himself.

Barbara Morse wasn't so delicate as to insist on being picked up by a car. She said casually, "Let's go together. You didn't park too far."

"It's just the next street, a few steps away." Henry pointed in a certain direction and said casually.

"Let's go then."

Since this wasn't a date, the two of them tacitly agreed to pay their own bills, neither taking advantage of the other nor showing off excessively.

However, Henry was still very gentlemanly, opening the door in front of them as they left the cafe. He was also walking half a body length ahead of Barbara. This was because he was the only one who knew the way, so he had to lead the way.

During a casual conversation on the road, Barbara asked, "I heard from Gary that you've appeared in a movie in Hollywood. Is that true?"

"Just background roles, and they weren't big theatrical releases. Just some B-movies that were released directly to videotape," Henry replied.

"I heard there's a big production coming up."

"Are you referring to Steven Seagal's 'Ghost Warrior'? I did film this movie, but I was also in the background. And something happened in the middle of it, so I withdrew early. I went to see the full movie in theaters later, but there was no scene of me in it."

"Has it been cut off?"

"Editing is the producer's right. As a small actor, I received my full salary. What else can I say?"

"Aren't you angry?"

Henry said calmly, "What's there to be angry about? There are so many people in Hollywood, so many excellent actors, so many handsome and beautiful men and women, but opportunities are limited. It's either me or him.

"And everything comes at a price. Either you spend time and persevere to outperform others, or you pay something else in exchange for this opportunity. It could be money, or it could be dignity.

"I just came here to see the world, but I didn't think about what I had to give. So if someone else gets the opportunity, why should I be jealous? It's only natural."

Barbara looked very surprised and said, "You don't want to be famous, so you just came to see the female star?"

Henry looked helpless and said, "Actually, I don't know what to do. You see, this is the problem of not having a degree, which limits many job possibilities.

"For the past six months, I've been doing odd jobs to make ends meet. So if you have the opportunity to get a degree, you should still do it, unless you are sure of your future after dropping out."

The number of patients at these black clinics fluctuates, as does the amount of money they receive. Since the FBI's troubles, their hours have become irregular, so calling them "odd jobs" is perfectly acceptable.

Honest Kryptonians never lie.

Barbara was about to say something, but Henry spoke first, "Ah, my car is here. It's this Cadillac. Don't underestimate it because it's an antique. It's quite comfortable to sit in."

As he spoke, Henry opened the back door for Barbara and was about to invite her in.

Barbara Morse smiled and said, "Can I sit in the passenger seat?"

Sitting in the back seat meant you were the host or the guest, but sitting in the front passenger seat meant you were treating the other person as an equal. Henry was slightly surprised, but didn't object. He closed the back door, opened the front passenger seat, and said, "Please get in, Ms. Bobby."

"Thank you."

When Henry got into the driver's seat and started the car, his one-day guided tour of Hollywood began.

A must-see when visiting Hollywood is, of course, the Walk of Fame, which boasts over 2,000 star-shaped medallions commemorating celebrities honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

In fact, with this road alone and Henry's memory, he can count the achievements of the owners of each star's name.

Because it includes not only filmmakers, but also outstanding contributors in the fields of television, records, radio, theater, etc.

Seriously speaking, this road cannot be completed in a month.

But at that time, Barbara Morse was just a girl still in college. Her interest in celebrities was limited to the movies she had seen or those well-known big stars. She would just spend a little more time next to these people's star medals.

The rest of the time, they just skimmed through the film, at most mentioning a few movies the names of the people they starred in to see if Barbara remembered any.

Another major attraction on the Walk of Fame is, of course, the Chinese Theater, which once hosted the Academy Awards. It's also the location for many film premieres. Its unique architecture has earned it a designation as a Los Angeles historical and cultural landmark.

In front of the Chinese Theatre, the handprints, footprints and signatures left by celebrities on the cement bricks are also a major attraction.

Then it moved to Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and even the world's representative and symbol of wealth, fame and fortune.

In addition to the many celebrities and wealthy people living here, the city's Rodeo Drive and the luxury stores located there are all decorated in a magnificent and dazzling manner.

Even if you can't afford to buy anything here, just looking at it as an art gallery will still make you feel dazzled. Occasionally, you can even run into a big star on the street.

Griffith Observatory is also worth a visit. From here, you can overlook the entire Los Angeles cityscape and the famous landmark "HOLLYWOOD", which is one of the landmarks of Los Angeles.

Chapter 257 Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory is a popular attraction in Los Angeles and a popular date spot for men and women.

Tourists and locals alike often come here to enjoy the stunning views. If you visit at night, you can even get a bird's-eye view of Los Angeles.

Although it wasn't New Year's Day when Henry and his friend arrived, most schools were still closed. Therefore, there were quite a few young men and women at the observatory, and the crowd was quite crowded.

Standing on the observation deck, because it was afternoon and the sun was shining brightly, Barbara did not wear her woolen hat, but let her beautiful blonde hair be blown by the wind.

The good quality of her hair made the golden hair reflect a shimmering golden light, which was very dazzling. Not only did it make many men present stunned and the women jealous, but even Henry, who could stand next to Barbara, became the target of resentment for many people.

However, this girl, who was visiting Hollywood for the first time, cut her hand to her brow and looked out at the Hollywood sign. She said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "It's so small."

"It's far. The crow's-eye distance between the two places is about 2.6 kilometers. And you can still see things, so you can imagine how big the sign is."

"Can we go over and take a closer look?" Barbara asked.

Henry pointed around and said, "The observatory and the Hollywood sign are both in Griffith Park. There's a hiking trail next to them. If you're brave enough, you can follow the hiking trail directly from the observatory to the sign."

"This road is about ten kilometers long. You'll pass a bat cave in the middle, and there are abundant natural sights along the way. Are you interested in a challenge?"

"Are you... serious?" Barbara showed a contemptuous expression and looked at Henry, who was talking without any hesitation.

"Haha, I'm just saying. We're not wearing hiking gear today, so it's definitely not suitable for this kind of activity."

"Then...can I go over and take a look?" Barbara asked again.

Henry answered honestly, "Driving would shorten the distance, but the Hollywood sign itself is isolated and there's no direct road to it. So you still have to walk a bit."

"If we're lucky and the administrator hasn't sealed the wire gate, we can drive in. But there's no paved road inside, so it wouldn't be very comfortable to drive in. Do you still want to go in?"

"Let's go. The words here are too small and not very satisfying to read." Barbara said excitedly.

As an amateur guide, Henry certainly wouldn't object to the traveler's wishes and spoil their fun. If they wanted to go, then go. After all, if they still had to wander around aimlessly at their destination, nine out of ten people would give up.

So the two of them drove again, heading towards the Hollywood sign, which was only 2.6 kilometers away in a straight line, but required a long detour to drive.

On the way to the car, Henry was at a loss for words and could only introduce it: "The Hollywood sign is located on the south slope of Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, and there is a radio transmitter on the top of the mountain.

"This was once the home of the Los Angeles Television Station until it stopped transmitting television signals in 51. However, to this day, non-commercial FM radio stations still operate there.

"Apart from these two locations, Mount Lee is not national or state property. Most of the mountain is privately owned. And guess who? A very famous tycoon."

"There are many tycoons in the United States, including many famous tycoons. This is too difficult to guess," Barbara said coquettishly.

“There aren’t many people who have connections to Hollywood.”

With this hint, Barbara said in surprise, "Could it be Howard Stark?"

Henry spoke openly about other people's family gossip. "That's right! It's that guy, now inherited by Tony Stark. I heard that they were going to build a mansion here to house their mistress."