Chapter 814: First Visit to the White House
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After getting along with Chen Kangjie, they all felt that he was a very kind and friendly person, so no one really planned to betray him, and besides, they signed a confidentiality agreement, and if they leaked Chen Kangjie's relevant information casually, they would face up to $10 million in compensation, which was already drawn up by Miramax, and besides, for them, the operability is not great, and some things don't need to be said by them, and those gossip reporters will also make it up.
The filming of the film was fortunate, he had to work day and night every day, and he didn't have any time to train his body, but fortunately he did it just to have more time later.
In all the plays, the most difficult thing for Chen Kangjie is Forrest Gump's speech at the entrance of the Lincoln Memorial, which is in an open field of vision, a large number of people, and sensitive Washington, D.C., where it is very difficult to organize and direct, even more difficult than Forrest Gump being awarded a congressional medal at the White House.
Forrest Gump was awarded a Congressional Medal at the White House in real action, and there was an award ceremony where a sergeant named Sami L Davis was actually honored.
When the crew submitted an application to borrow the White House to shoot the film, thinking it would be rejected, the set designer Cindy was ready to spend two million dollars to build a simulated interior, who knew they would be approved.
Chen Kangjie thought that he would be rejected, that was the last time he refused the invitation of President KLD, thinking that he would retaliate, but he never thought that not only was accepted, but when the crew knew that Sergeant Simi L Davis would really be awarded the Congressional Medal, he proposed to go in and shoot at that time, and such a request was also approved.
In fact, if it weren't for Stilwell, the chief of staff, who had already been thrown in the trash, would not have had a response.
That day, Wallace, the deputy director of the General Office, received the application, when he saw that the company was Miramax Company, he didn't have much good feelings, when he saw that the director was Chen Kangjie, he threw the application form into the trash, remembering that the last time he called to invite Chen Kangjie to come to the White House as a guest, Chen Kangjie actually refused, which made him not good with the president, and he was depressed for several days.
But then, Stilwell walked into his office, picked up the application form from the trash can, and read through the general contents.
"Wallace, why did you throw it away, it's not what we need, and even if we don't accept it, we should ask the staff to write back," Stilwell said in a somewhat critical tone.
Stilwell is not exactly Wallace's superior, only half of the superior, they are all senior officials in the White House, the division of labor is different, their positions are all appointed by the president, but Stilwell, as the director, is responsible for some general directions and more important work.
"Don't throw it away, why keep it, he didn't come last time I invited him, why do you want to provide convenience for him. Wallace picked up another copy from his desk and stood up unpleasantly.
"This time and that time, not to mention, it's just that I was rejected on the phone, and it's not that I haven't been rejected, what's the big deal", Stilwell easily flicked the application form in his hand.
The invitation to the White House is not 100% accepted, and occasionally there are times when it is refused, of course, Stilwell himself has not encountered it once, and after KLD came to power, he was rejected twice, once by Chen Kangjie, once by inviting a social activist to discuss human rights issues, and was also refused, unfortunately, both times by Wallace.
"You !, Mr. Stilwell, if you like, then you can deal with it. Wallace was a little angry, but after all, he was just a deputy, dropped a sentence, and walked out with the text.
Looking at Wallace with a messy pace, Stilwell smiled and thought to himself, this is the reason why you can only be a deputy, how can a person like you give you a big deal, if you didn't get a lot of money during the campaign fundraising, how could you have this position for you.
Stilwell's attitude towards this matter is completely different, the door is wide open, and even the president awarded the medal to Sergeant Simi L Davis to allow the crew to come to film, which cannot but say that Chen Kangjie has a big face.
Stilwell did this because he knew something about Chen Kangjie, and Mr. President was very interested in him, and he didn't have to say anything to persuade Mr. President to cooperate.
On the morning of September 14, Chen Kangjie stepped into the door of the White House for the first time and was personally received by Stilwell, the chief of staff.
Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., this small white two-story building is bordered by Lafayette Square to the north, Elips Park to the south, and the towering Washington Monument, which is considered the most powerful place in the world and is probably one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, appearing in the news around the world almost every day.
Before coming in, for Chen Kangjie, it was always full of mystery, because of the relationship of power, I felt that it was sacred, solemn, full of secrets and **, but after I came in, I felt that it was nothing more than that, it was just a relatively large villa, and there was nothing too special.
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Covering an area of 73,000 square meters and a construction area of 5,100 square meters, including the Rose Garden and the Jia Guilin Garden, the main building was designed by a young man named James Hopben, and was built in 1792 as a gray sandstone building, and from 1800 onwards, it was the place where the President of the United States worked and lived with his family during his term of office", Stilwell accompanied Chen Kangjie as he walked, explaining to him the situation in the White House.
"It's a sandstone building, but how can it be white? Chen Kangjie asked.
"Hehe, in the second American-British war in 1812, the British ** team invaded Washington, on August 24, 1814, the British army burned down the building, leaving only an empty shelf, in 1817 when it was restored in order to cover up the traces of the fire, President Monroe ordered a layer of white paint on the gray sandstone, since then this presidential residence has been called the "White House", in 1901 US President Theodore Roosevelt officially named it "White House", and later became synonymous with the US government, please. In front of the main entrance of the main building, Stilwell led Chen Kangjie in.
"Thanks, please. ”。
"On the first floor is the Statefloor, and from there there are five main rooms, from west to east: the State Room, the Red Room, the Blue Room, the Green Room, and the East Room," Stilwell continues as he enters the main building.
"We often see Mr. President receiving foreign heads of state on TV, is that place also on this floor? Chen Kangjie's curiosity is still quite heavy.
"On the ground floor, you are talking about the diplomatic reception hall, and there are libraries, map rooms, porcelain rooms, gold and silver rooms and White House management offices on the ground floor, etc., we are working on the ground floor, and the national floor is going up, and the second floor is where the president and his family live and rest, and it is also used to entertain important dignitaries, Mr. President is waiting for you in the yellow oval hall above, let's go", Stilwell is really a good receptionist, he answered Chen Kangjie's questions in detail and enthusiastically, which left a good impression on Chen Kangjie.
There were only two people who accompanied Chen Kangjie into the White House, one was Jon Gordon, the president of Miramax & Co., and the other was Xiong Ziqiang, Xiong Ziqiang was Chen Kangjie's personal assistant at this time, of course, he was not allowed to wear any weapons, and there was no doubt about safety in the White House.
Today, Chen Kangjie came to visit President KLD in advance, and filming will officially start tomorrow, and Chen Kangjie promised on the phone last time that he would come to visit Mr. President, and now is the most appropriate time.
"Okay, thank you", Chen Kangjie said very politely.
Waiting for him in the yellow oval room was not only President KLD, but also his wife XLL and daughter Michelle.
"Long, hello, you're finally here, welcome to the White House", Stilwell took the lead in pushing the door in, and without introduction, President KLD showed his very charming side, and took the initiative to reach out to Chen Kangjie to greet him.
"Thank you, thank you, Your Excellency the President, I am really honored, I should have been here last time, but I am really sorry for the delay due to some things", Chen Kangjie shook KLD's hand and bowed.
"Hehe, it's understandable, you're also a busy person, come, let me introduce you, this is !。 Before KLD finished speaking, Chen Kangjie took the initiative to greet his family.
"Hello, Ms. XLL, hello, Miss Michelle".
"Long, welcome to you, we all like you very much", the president's wife replied dignifiedly.
"Long, hello, hello, finally met you in person, I'm your loyal fan, I like you so much, can I take a picture with you later. Michelle, who is the same age as Chen Kangjie, is not so good in the city, and it is completely a normal expression for fans to see idols.
"It's not just you, it's us," KLD said, turning back after a brief handshake with Jon Gordon and Xiong.
"Of course, it's my honor, as far as I know, Mr. President is also an excellent musician," Chen complimented.
"He's a musician, he just likes to play the saxophone," XLL joked to her husband.
Chen Kangjie is also very interested in this president's wife, she and her husband were later hailed as the most powerful couple in the United States, and they are also the only couple in history who have been nominated for the party's presidential election.
"I'm not a musician, I'm also a former principal saxophonist in the Arkansas State Wind Band," KLD, like many men, is a way to talk to his wife, and it's also a way to show his strength.
"Long, please sit down, you can sit as you like, he's just very proud of his saxophone playing, hehe, maybe he is more proud than he is president", as the host, xll first invited Chen Kangjie and them to sit down before responding to her husband's words.
From xll's words, Chen Kangjie vaguely touched her kind of ** for power, because in her opinion, the president is much more important than music,
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