Zheng Xu, who participated in the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, was still a little unaccustomed to it, and the entire award ceremony lasted one or two hours.

Just take turns to accept the award, and then give an acceptance speech, which makes the people waiting in the audience very boring!

The most important thing is that he can't understand most people's speeches!

I don't know what those people on the stage, with a handful of snot and tears, are crookedly talking.

When the camera swept to him, Zheng Xu had to be a little more serious, make an empathetic expression, and nodded at the camera.

It's so tiring!

As the host invited the judges to sit on stage, two more heavyweight awards were presented.

Zheng Xu looked at George Miller and walked behind the podium with a smile.

The head of the jury is on the stage, which means that the final prize is coming!

Zheng Xu quickly straightened his waist, quietly tidied up the small bow tie on his collar, and reminded the two people next to him by the way.

"Ready, it's our turn!"

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Not many people have the impression that the award presenter opens the envelope, you make a joke to me, I will make a joke to you.

Or show the highlights of a few shortlisted films on the big screen, pulling some suspense or something.

These things, the Cannes Film Festival does not have!

Their award process is simple and crude, and the award presenters go up and start pointing to the theme and announcing who has won the award.

That is to say, there is no need to wait until the last minute, from the beginning of this awards ceremony, the result is already doomed.

Theoretically speaking, from the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival to today's closing ceremony, in the intervening ten days, each award-winning work will be screened in Cannes, and the audience wants to see whichever one to watch.

Some large-scale films, which are shown here, are also unabridged versions.

They will create a concept and atmosphere of national selection.

But... When it comes to the award selection, it has nothing to do with the whole people.

And Zheng Xu's movie is to be sold for money, and if it is released here in advance, there are risks such as spoilers and candid shooting, if it weren't for the hard and fast rules of the organizing committee, he wouldn't even bother to take it out for screening.

No matter how much money you make, even if it is the work of the main award, at least you have to get some blood back.

And Cannes also has a very fucked up phenomenon, the more popular the work is when it is screened locally, the less likely it is to win awards.

Zheng Xu didn't want to hear these foreign veterans pointing at his movie, whether he liked it or not, he didn't want any accidents with this movie.

So... In the end, the ultimate move was sacrificed.

Looking for a relationship, in a very small screening hall, twice a day, "Once Upon a Time in Vietnam" is screened at a very low frequency, and the ticket is particularly difficult to get, just to keep a low profile, the less people see it, the better.

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"War and peace are the themes that mankind needs to face together, and they are also the themes that have brought the greatest harm to mankind since ancient times, and it is greater than any disease, natural disaster, and the harm brought to mankind."

"After World War II, the global situation tended to be peaceful, and the general environment was peaceful, but hidden behind these peaces were some little-known stories."

"Aggression and resistance, destruction and construction... Family affection and love, "Once Upon a Time in Vietnam" brings us different touches. ”

When George Miller said this, the applause of the audience had already sounded in time, the title had already appeared, and the winner was about to come out.

Some of the guests in the back row had already stood up and started applauding.

Although they may not have even seen the movie, this does not prevent everyone from pushing this final atmosphere to a climax.

"The 69th Cannes Film Festival Main Competition Unit ---- Palme d'Or, and the winner ---- "Once Upon a Time in Vietnam" Zheng!"

Today's George Miller is dressed very formally, with his small white curly hair neatly trimmed, and his style looks particularly festive, even the lenses have been replaced with brown.

When he called Zheng Xu's name in his mouth, he smiled and pointed to Zheng Xu in the audience, as if...

Teachers at the school give certificates to students who do well in their studies.

Although this result was somewhat unexpected, it did not exceed too many people's expectations.

There are only a few movies that have the ability to compete for the final prize, and the final situation is already very clear.

In addition to "Once Upon a Time in Vietnam" and "I Am Blake", several other movies can be regarded as running together, they can get this step, and the exposure brought is enough, and the evaluation of the film "I am Blake" is also mixed.

France is a capitalist society, how can an anti-capitalist film win the final prize?

Even if you Ken Lodge is a white left, you can't be so unscrupulous, right?

What's more... The recent Ken Loach director scandal has been frequent, relatively speaking, "Once Upon a Time in Vietnam" is more in line with the standard, and it seems that there are no shortcomings in all aspects, according to the conclusion of the jury.

This film achieves the fusion of war and love, the interweaving of violence and tenderness, which will bring people spiritual sublimation.

Anyway, the jury's evaluation has no main body, and it is more general.

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Zheng Xu got up and tidied up his clothes a little, took Bai Ke and Chen Yao, and signaled the others with his eyes not to worry, maintain their demeanor first, and salute the audience.

Turning around and bowing slightly around and nodding, every time Zheng Xu bowed in one direction, there would be more enthusiastic applause in that direction.

Zheng Xu had a warm smile on his face and took care of all the guests in the audience.

Zhao Dongbei applauded, and stood not far from Zheng Xu with his two apprentices, looking at the unhurried and active atmosphere of his nephew, there was quite a kind of general's style.

"Look at your senior brother, this is the momentum, everyone has won the award, don't be in a hurry to go to the stage, first do the etiquette in place, you learn something, what to do in the future, don't be in a hurry."

Xiao Fengtian didn't dare to speak, this was the first time he participated in such a high-standard award ceremony, although the protagonist was not him, but on today's occasion, it was enough for him to blow for half his life.

This is the grand prize of the Cannes Film Festival's final main competition!

The second Palme d'Or trophy belonging to Yan Country is about to arrive, and this news is hot...

Sometimes, on some occasions, it's an honor to be able to be a part of it!

Looking at the personable Zheng Xu waving to the audience, 99% of the people present, Xiao Fengtian didn't know him, looking at the excited expressions on their faces, applauding Zheng Xu, Xiao Fengtian also showed a smile of honor.

"Master... You say, what is the senior brother thinking now? ”

"the calves, you ask me, I'll ask who's going?"

Xiao Fengtian was about to ask again, and suddenly saw Zheng Xu coming this way, walking along the small aisle in front of him, and the camera followed Zheng Xu.

At this moment, Xiao Fengtian suddenly understood why Zheng Xu was sitting in the middle of this row.

From the moment he got up, the focus of the audience was on Zheng Xu, where he went, who to greet, this was a breaking point, this was a highlight moment!

This is the experience of participating in many heavyweight awards, he goes from the inside out, along the way, the crew has the opportunity to leave the country with the people who came over this time, and this opportunity to be on camera will not be disgusting, Zheng Xu can calmly greet everyone he passes by, which will not only show that he is very personable, but also make people feel that the director is very approachable, knows how to be grateful, and does not ignore the feelings and hardships of everyone in the crew!

Xiao Fengtian looked at Zheng Xu who stretched out his hand and smiled at him excitedly, and before he could react, Zheng Xu patted him on the shoulder and said softly: "Don't look at me, look at the camera, laugh, what is the lake!" ”

“？？？”

Xiao Fengtian, who was still a little confused, suddenly felt a pain in his shoulder, Zheng Xu pinched his big hand and forcibly twisted him in the direction of the camera, Xiao Fengtian grinned and looked for the camera in confusion.

When he walked to Zhao Dongbei's side, Zheng Xu asked, "Uncle, let's go, let's go up together." ”

"Oh, I'm not going, I'm so stumbling, I can't afford to lose that person, you go up quickly, after receiving the award, let's go back to celebrate the whole pig killing dish!"

"Hahaha."

For Zhao Dongbei, Zheng Xu's way of treating him is much more gentle than treating Xiao Fengtian.

Brother... It's used to bully, and uncle can't do this.

Zheng Xu put his arm around Zhao Dongdong's shoulders, gently led him to turn around, pointed to the camera, and waved his hand to say hello to the camera.

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Finally out of the seating area, Zheng Xu took a breath, nodded around, pressed his left hand slightly on the hem of his shirt, waved his right hand to both sides, and walked briskly onto the stage.

His move startled the remaining judges in the judges' area, and they all stood up and applauded him in return.

Zheng Xu squinted, looked at the judges with a smile on his face and a slightly cold gaze.

Especially that Frenchman, fuck, Lao Tzu has come to the stage to accept the award, you are still sitting there pretending to be an uncle, you don't know how to get up to greet you, you have to bow to signal before you get up, you don't have any eyesight!

When they all got up, Zheng Xu set his eyes on George Miller, and the two looked at each other and smiled, all without saying a word.

Chen Yao stepped forward quickly, walked next to Zheng Xu, and when she was in place, Zheng Xu hugged George Miller.

Chen Yao translated for Zheng Xu, Zheng Xu and George Miller were like strangers who didn't know each other before, and they relied on Chen Yao to translate politely on stage, everything was so natural.

George Miller took the gift box handed over by another guest who had been standing next to him, the black box, the packaging was very exquisite, the way of opening the box was like a small door, opening the outer package, and there was a small trophy leaning inside.

The whole is like a rectangular transparent crystal with a golden golden palm branch on top and a dark base below.

The trophies of the three major European film festivals, Zheng Xu thinks that the Palme d'Or trophy at the Cannes Film Festival is the best-looking.

George Miller didn't take out the trophy, just took the half-open box, and handed the trophy box directly to Zheng Xu, and reached out to pick up a small object on the podium that looked like a rolled-up award, and the rolled-up paper tube was tied with a red ribbon.

This is the certificate that records Zheng Xu's award-winning film, which is not like the Oscar is directly engraved on the trophy, but it also looks like that.

Holding the box of the Palme d'Or trophy in his left hand, he took the scroll in his right hand.

At this point, George Miller took half a step back, applauded while giving up the podium, and stretched out his hand to signal that Zheng Xu could speak.

Zheng Xuchao motioned to Chen Yao and Bai Ke, who were following him, and asked them to get ready first.

Bai Ke stretched out his hand to catch the box for Zheng Xu, but was stopped by Zheng Xu: "Don't worry, you go and stand up." ”

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Gently put the box containing the Palme d'Or trophy on the podium, Zheng Xu quietly put the box at an angle, just facing forward, revealing the trophy inside to the audience, there are many guests here today, but these people in the audience, don't see through the glamorous, people sit and applaud him.

But these people, many of them will only have this chance to see this trophy up close once in their lives, as for touching it?

Then don't think about it, there is only one final award every year, and you have to finally fight your way out of nearly 2,000 award-winning movies, what is the probability?

It can be said that as long as the standards and requirements of the organizing committee are met, the films that can be included in the list are already strong in various countries and regions, and the films that can enter the shortlist in each competition unit are considered successful for most producers, but they are the final awards, which depends on "luck".

...

"I'm obsessed with filmmaking, I don't have time to learn foreign languages, foreign languages are not very good, these are the two translators I brought, and the two leading actors of "Once Upon a Time in Vietnam", such a small podium, the three of us are standing here, it is indeed a bit crowded, I suggest that the organizers make the podium bigger next time, otherwise... Next time I come back, I'll have to lose weight. ”

Zheng Xu spoke Chinese first, his sentence was improvised, Chen Yao and Bai Ke were stunned, or honestly translated for him.

"Hahahaha..."

Listening to their translations, there was a burst of laughter from the audience, and the applause became more enthusiastic.

There were so many people who went up to accept the award just now, only the award presenters ridiculed them, and when they arrived at Zheng Xu, he teased the organizing committee of the organizer first.

He is worthy of being a great director, with a good attitude, self-confidence, and humor.

As soon as he came to power, many people's eyes lit up, mainly because of his momentum and temperament, which is extremely special, and now with the translation, it brings out Zheng Xu's specialness.

It stands to reason that Zheng Xu's figure is still very standard, whether it is physique or height, it is more in line with the aesthetic standards of Europeans, as for weight loss, it is not enough.

Several old guys from the organizing committee sitting in the first row of the audience also laughed and applauded after listening to the translator's words.

"Haha... Well, first of all... I am very grateful to the jury for giving me the grand prize. Zheng Xu turned to one side and turned his head to look at the judges who had just sat down.

As Zheng Xu's gaze shifted, the French producer and director Arnaud Desprichin saw Zheng Xu looking at him again, twisted his ass a little uncomfortably, and showed a somewhat ugly smile at Zheng Xu.

"The last time a Yanguo film won the Palme d'Or, it has been 23 years..."

"As a director of Yanguo, now I can return to this stage and stand here again..."

Zheng Xu reached out and picked up the paper tube on the table, looked at it with emotion, and couldn't say what he wanted to say.

In his acceptance speech today, I am not going to say so much.

What's going on, everyone knows it, and if it's cheap, it's good to sell it, isn't that a quick death?

Regarding the content of the movie, I want to talk less about it today and talk more about the story behind it, or in other words, I want to take this opportunity to set up a person.

"Before today, I have been in the hotel for the past few days, dealing with domestic things remotely, and I am not very sensitive to the news of the outside world, I heard that Director Ken Lodge is in poor health, and I am also very worried about him, although we are opponents in this award, but as an older director, I still admire Director Ken Lodge, as for the other news, I hope the media will be more tolerant of Director Ken Lodge, after all, he is so old, and it is easy to do something that is not in line with the past..."

Zheng Xu has an unfair attitude towards director Ken Lodge, and many media have recently accused director Ken Lodge of not being able to protect his late season, whether it is morality or personality, it has been questioned.

Now Zheng Xu is standing on the stage, so openly asking the media to be more tolerant of director Ken Lodge, and has repeatedly emphasized that he is old.

This said... seems to be very personable, after tonight, the word goes out, and he can easily take some of it, and the bottom audience who used to support director Ken Lodge was very supportive.

After all, Zheng Xu's character is very similar to Ken Lodge's, everyone cares about the white left character of the people at the bottom, and it is because everyone is very similar that Zheng Xu is ruthless to him, killing him, and his "fans" can be diverted to Zheng Xu.

There was warm applause from the audience, many people were not familiar with this director who was mainly mixed with the Oscars before, but now Zheng Xu's few words have made many people have a new understanding of him.

Tolerance, generosity, self-confidence, humor, such a character is perfect!

"Regarding the award, before I came, I wasn't sure if I could win the award, I had prepared many versions of the acceptance speech, but until the moment I stood on the stage, until I received the trophy."

Zheng Xu put down the certificate, picked up the Palme d'Or trophy box on the podium with both hands, showed it to the audience, and said with the box: "Looking at this trophy, I found that many languages are pale, and many preparations are in vain, this is not an honor that belongs to me alone, but belongs to our crew, our entire Flashing Media, and it also belongs to every judge, and every guest present today!" ”

Speaking of which, Zheng Xu is not going to say more, the people have been set up, the award has been won, the good words have been said, the atmosphere is very warm, and this is enough.

His eyes motioned for Bai Ke and Chen Yao to help him get something, and turned around to give George Miller, who had been standing behind him, a hug.

Waiting for Bai Ke and Chen Yao to get off the stage first with their things, Zheng Xu fell last, before stepping off the stage, Zheng Xu paused, stood in front of the stairs, straightened his waist, glanced at the audience, stroked his right hand, and made a gentleman's salute.

"Whoa..."

Whether it was before he took the stage to accept the award, or after receiving the award, Zheng Xu's performance today made the guests feel that he was very different, giving people a feeling like a spring breeze and a bit impeccable.

In the past, there were no producers in Yanguo who made a deep impression on the stage of Cannes.

Lao Jia's side doesn't count at all...

Zheng Xu made many people have a deep impression of the Yanguo people this time, and they will automatically substitute the impression that Zheng Xu brought to them to other Yanguo people.

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At 3 p.m. on May 24, 2016, Zhengxin International Airport.

Next to the runway that was specially set aside, a row of commercial vehicles had been waiting for a long time, and the city's big leaders came to pick up the plane in person.

Lao Qin stood next to the big leader, pointed to Benshan, which was already visible to the naked eye in the distance, and said, "Zheng Dao'er is back." ”

"Hahahaha, let's get ready, Mr. Zheng didn't like to do this before, let's make up for him today."

The big leader began to explain to the following clerks, and hurried to prepare.

In the past, the Oscars were limited by some reasons, whether it was the award ceremony or other things, many of them could not be broadcast live, and some things had to be carefully considered even when they were reported.

But the Cannes Film Festival is much more convenient, Zheng Xu won the award here, and twenty minutes later, although the time difference between Yanguo and France was seven hours, the news at six o'clock in the morning still caused a huge response.

Many people wait all night, what is the concept after 23 years?

Younger people haven't even experienced it, it's not even easy to find film and television materials, and the limited pictures can't reflect the glory of Brother Kai Zi when he won the award.

When Zheng Xu won the Academy Awards before, his return trip was relatively low-key, but this time... The city wasn't ready to let him keep such a low profile.

Not only did he deliberately explain Zheng Xu, but also arranged all kinds of celebrations from the pick-up to the follow-up.

Even if Zheng Xu doesn't like such an occasion, the city has a way to set up a special celebration group for this purpose, and even without Zheng Xu coming forward, just bring the Palme d'Or trophy.

Such a good publicity opportunity can't be wasted, just this time, because the exposure rate brought by Zheng Xu's golden palm to the city can top the total exposure rate brought by the city's publicity in the past year!

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After the Benshan stopped, the red carpet was rolled out in front of the cabin door, and after a while, the stewardess opened the cabin door, and it was Song Xiaobao who came out first.

After the two of them, it was Chen Yao and Bai Ke who got off the plane with trophies and certificates.

The scene resounded with hula applause.

It wasn't until the end that Zheng Xu accompanied Zhao Dongbei to get off the plane at the end.

"Dao'er! Good work! ”

Lao Qin stretched out his hand and wanted to shake hands with Zheng Xu.

Every time Zheng Xu came back, he came to pick him up in person, but every time Zheng Xu came back, he could bring him a different feeling.

How do you say that...

It's like a big housekeeper sitting at home, watching the head of the family go out to work hard again, and finally come back with the loot.

The loot is a good thing, but the process of getting the loot is not easy, Zheng Xu looks glamorous now, but the tiredness in his eyes is also seen by Lao Qin.

Zheng Xu hugged Lao Qin directly, turned his head to look around, and didn't see Wang Ou...

"Mr. Wang wanted to come over, but I persuaded him, we have been waiting here for a long time, the airport is windy, and the smell of oil smoke is also heavy, which is not good for the body."

"Hmm..."He understands the truth, but he couldn't see it at first glance when he got off the plane, Zheng Xu was still a little lost, put away his mood, and looked at the big leader who was standing aside and quietly watching him talk to Lao Qin.

"It lives up to expectations... Taken! ”

"Good! Mr. Zheng has worked hard, take a good rest for a few days, and leave the rest to me. ”

The big leader held Zheng Xu's hand, shook it twice, and patted Zheng Xu's shoulder with his left hand.

A Palme d'Or has a lot to offer, and it is also very valuable, and handing it over to the general crew may bring them a little popularity, which will make their films sell at a higher price.

And when it is handed over to a director who has a backstage, it is different.

For example, Brother Kaizi, which works well, is the treasure of the town.

But when it is handed over to Zheng Xu, the effect is different, and the routine is not the same.

Like what... This hard-won Palme d'Or, in order to get him, where was the film filmed?

Xi Quang Province, take this opportunity, can the city hold a symposium on this award and strengthen the cooperation project with Xi Quang Province?

This kind of symposium can even be extended down...

Locally... Or some places and industries related to this movie, which can be used.

And how many people can be placed in all the projects in between?

How many new jobs will it create?

How much exposure can it bring to various places?

How many people will benefit from this?

It all depends on how big you play and how you want to play.

Before Zheng Xu went to France, the city had held meetings to study it many times, and he had experience before, but this time it was just to expand the scale a little more.

It can be said that as soon as these follow-up plans were launched, Zheng Xu paid all the money for Cannes this time... He can earn back the money he spends, and he will earn much more than he spends.

The entire Zhongzhou City, and even the entire Nanhe Province, is a large film and television production company of Flashing Media, and Zheng Xu is such a director, he can gather the strength of the whole city and even the whole province to help him.

Even when there is a need, he can also pull in the support of several other provinces that have a good relationship with him, think about how much power is behind this?!

Zheng Xu is playing much more now than the college model of Brother Kaizi back then!

The consequences and impacts are also dozens or even more than the former.

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didn't stay at the airport for long, the big leader came to pick up the plane in person, not only for the sense of ceremony, but also to express his importance to Zheng Xu, Zhengxin Airport is an international airport, and it takes too long, and the impact is still too great.

On the Buick business car, Xiao Kai sat in front of the co-pilot.

Zheng Xu and Lao Qin sat in the back row.

Lao Qin took out the ashtray first and held it up for Zheng Xu to play the cigarette ash.

watched Zheng Xu touch it from his pocket and took out a USB flash drive.

"The recording in this is recorded some time ago, when the people from Oscar and Hollywood in the United States talked to me, you arranged for a good person, personally sent a copy to the city, and... The capital will send one, and the Korean producer will also send one. ”

This kind of thing, not only to report to the city and above, but also to report as soon as possible, as soon as Zheng Xu came back, the first thing he thought about was this.

As the saying goes, you can not believe in the Americans' dollars, but you must believe in the Americans' bottomlessness!

In the face of these goods, it is not too bad to think about the results.

What is the specific theme of the main theme movie, what is said above, what should Zheng Xu do here, what is his mind, others don't ask, in addition to his daily expression, he also has to find some side proof.

Now is your chance!

Look... The Americans tempted me with a grand prize, but I, Zheng Xu, were unmoved and decisively refused!

also left a recording very rigorously, which, first, is to prevent him from taking something out of context and making some news about Zheng Xu's private meeting with the Oscar personnel, or to be more ruthless, saying that he sold some interests in exchange for personal honor.

In order to prevent Americans from having no lower limit, Zheng Xu will come first, don't wait for you to wronged me or not, I will sue my parents first, confess first, and bring everything to the surface.

As for whether to change the award or not, what to do, Zheng Xu let the above decide, he doesn't care, I, Zheng Xu, am an obedient and good boy!

The city here is also a meaning, first say hello, to the leader to get a thorough understanding, although they may not be able to help in this regard, but the right to know is very important, whether you can help is one thing, whether to say it is another thing.

Zheng Xu notified this early, which is also a proof of his closeness with the city, the earlier the various things in it are done, the better the effect.

After a while, if something happens, all parties can know in advance and know in their hearts.

...

"Well... Leave it to me, Dao'er, I'll send you home first, I've been busy outside for so long. ”

"Okay... Teacher Zhao's side is well arranged, and in addition..."

Zheng Xu flicked the cigarette ash, glanced at Lao Qin and said: "The Cannes judges, the benefits for them will be increased by two percent in the future, and they will bring me the words, they have done a good job this time." ”

At that time, when Zheng Xu held a private banquet, it seemed that everyone gave a gift worth one million US dollars, but this was all a benefit fee in the early stage, and the benefits were given before the service, and when the matter was done and the work went smoothly, he had to give another point, there was a beginning and an end, so that whether it was word of mouth or the next time if he asked the family to do things again, it was easy to say, and the relationship was also connected.

The road of Cannes, through this operation, can be regarded as a success, and in the future...

Zheng Xu hasn't thought about when he will go to Cannes again in the future.

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"Coming back? Hey... What about trophies? ”

Wang Ou was waiting for Zheng Xu downstairs, and he was quite happy when he saw him for the first time, but looking at Zheng Xu's empty hands, he began to care about the trophy.

She hasn't touched the Palme d'Or trophy yet, but the one in China is in someone's school, you can visit it, but you can't touch it.

"Hahaha, bring it back for you to touch, and I'll have to let Lao Qin take it back and copy it later."

When Zheng Xu saw Wang Ou, he finally smiled, turned around and took the box handed over by Xiao Kai, and opened it to let Wang Ou see the Palme d'Or.

This thing has to be placed in the company.,Let the people in the model group quickly copy a few out.,After all, although this thing looks pretty much the same.,But the trophies are different every year.,You can only wait until you get the real thing.,After measuring the data, you can start copying.,Genuine...

This time, Zheng Xu is not going to donate it, if he wants to show it, just take a copy.

"Tut-tut... I've been busy for so long, just for this thing. ”

Wang Ou picked up the Palme d'Or, looked at it a few times and was not interested, she thought about it every day before she got it, but when Zheng Xu brought it back, she was not interested again.

"Put it away, Old Qin... Why don't you go up and sit down for a while? ”

"Hahaha... No, no, I'll have to be busy when I go back... Don't disturb you and the guide to rest. ”

Lao Qin waved his hand and took the suitcase handed over by Xiao Kai.