There are a total of 12 teams in this competition, 7 of which will be eliminated in the first round, and the remaining 5 teams will advance to the second round.

therefore

The competition is fierce.

The first two teams that appeared, respectively from Little RB and Eagle Sauce, showed their creativity non-stop as soon as they came on the field, and the PPT was like a marquee.

The two plans focus more on internationalization and modernization, but they are slightly less focused on the embodiment of Chinese elements.

It's no wonder,

It is impossible for foreigners to know more about Chinese culture than Chinese directors, so the scores of these two teams are not very high.

It is estimated that it will be eliminated in the first round.

The third to appear is Chen Kaige, who is wearing a black suit and white shirt, with an open shirt neckline, no tie, and shiny hair.

It looks casual and confident.

According to media reports a few days ago, Director Chen Da is full of confidence in the position of chief director of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

He spent a month at home, handwriting creative copywriting, believing that with his seriousness and international influence, he would definitely be able to win the favor of the organizing committee officials.

Director Chen Da stood up and bowed, and then walked up to the podium with confident steps, showing a smile that everything was under control, and said:

"On July 13, 2001, when I was just finished on the set, after learning the news of Beijing's successful bid for the Olympic Games, I was extremely emotional, and immediately thought of a poem by Du Fu."

When Brother Chen Kai said this, I am afraid that Xu Ning was not the only one in the audience, and he wanted to rush up and pull him down......

Stop chanting, Director Chen.

The first two teams are talking about creativity, and they can't wait to take out all their plans, so it's good for you to talk about ancient poems.

When he recited the first line of the poem, Xu Ning almost laughed, but fortunately he swallowed the water and held back.

And at this time,

Several officials of the Olympic organizing committee have begun to frown, and the big guy sitting in the middle is obviously a little impatient.

Director Chen didn't see this scene, because he had already talked about the emotion, and his voice became more and more high-pitched:

"Outside the sword, it was suddenly rumored that the thistle was in the north, and the clothes were full of tears when I heard it for the first time.

But seeing where his wife was worried, he was ecstatic with poems and books.

Singing during the day must indulge in wine, and youth is a good companion to return home.

…………”

After chanting the song "Hearing the Official's Army Collecting Henan and Hebei", Chen Kaige took a deep breath and found that no one applauded below, and he felt lost.

Once you've adjusted your mood, start being creative.

But the creativity is also very illusory, and it does not talk about concrete, practical, and conceptual things.

Therefore, no matter what he said, he couldn't get to the idea that the organizing committee wanted.

Plus the inexplicable poem just now...... The label that led to "unreliable and idealized" had been put on the door of his head.

When Chen Kaige spent ten minutes talking about his creativity, when Xu Ning's group was about to play, the big guy sitting in the middle made an exception to make a few comments.

He lifted his glasses and said, "Xiao Chen, we want specific creative solutions, not poets." ”

"Hum ......" Brother Chen Kai was momentarily stunned, why, isn't the poem I memorized good? Or is my idea not good enough?

But

He didn't dare to say a word, so he could only thank the big guy for his comments, and walked back to his seat and sat down, and then the whole scene seemed to wilt.

Brother Chen Kai's heart was broken, "Why, for the gods and demons...... I write handwritten copy, why can't I see my feelings!! ”

It is impossible to deny Director Chen Da's Olympic feelings, he definitely hopes that my country will host the Olympic Games, but his plan is like a pavilion floating in the air, and it cannot be implemented immediately.

Next

It was the turn of Xu Ning, Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang's group, and before they came, they decided to let Zhang Yimou be the keynote speaker.

Because whether it is in terms of qualifications, connections or works, Zhang Yimou is stronger than Feng Xiaogang.

And Xu Ning is a junior, so it is impossible to compete with these two for the position of speaker.

The three of them got up together, Zhang Yimou walked up to the podium, while Xu Ning and Feng Xiaogang picked up the manuscripts prepared in advance and handed them to several officials of the organizing committee.

Thanks to Xu Ning's outstanding temperament and appearance, several bigwigs nodded with a smile and said thank you after getting the documents he handed over.

When everyone quieted down, Zhang Yimou began to state the team's creativity, without any bells and whistles, and came up with dry goods.

"Good morning, leaders...... Our team consists of me, Feng Xiaogang and Xu Ning, and the following are our specific creative proposals......"

From the construction of the director team and working group, to the recruitment of volunteers and performers, to the overall coordination of various units and departments, as well as the specific entry methods of athletes, the lighting of the Olympic flame, the countdown to the opening ceremony, promotional songs, promotional documentaries, and specific programs of the evening......

Each of these items,

Zhang Yimou has told a detailed, executable, safe, and operable perfect plan.

These are the fruits of the labor of the three of them in the past few months, and a large part of the ideas are from Xu Ning.

When Zhang Yimou was about to speak a third of the way, several organizing committee officials sitting in the audience kept nodding their heads and recording.

When Feng Xiaogang saw this scene, he clenched his fists excitedly, and his heart was beating wildly.

How long has it been since I felt this way?

Feng Xiaogang felt like a primary school student waiting for the test results at the moment, no, it can't be said to be a primary school student, and primary school students may not care about the grades.

He feels that he is now a senior high school graduate waiting for the results of the college entrance examination, and he especially hopes that he can do well in the exam and make up for the regret of not going to college.

Yes, of all the people here, only Feng Xiaogang did not go to college.

He wanted to prove himself through this opportunity.

Even if it's a deputy!

It's better than not getting it right.

Because as long as he is a deputy, he will have the opportunity to contact the bigwigs at the national level, and he loves the opportunity to show his face in front of the bigwigs!

At this moment, Feng Xiaogang's heart has ignited a raging fire, and he is gritting his teeth to cheer Zhang Yimou:

"Lao Zhang, speak more fluently, don't knock it...... Alas, I think I have suffered too much from the bottom to today, and I must take this opportunity......"

Because he has already realized that with his two brushes alone, he will not be able to handle such a big project as the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

He is not wise that is not wise for himself.

"Even if Lao Zhang is the chief director, it doesn't matter if I am the assistant director, anyway, there is Xu Ning as the deputy, hehe...... When the media compares, they don't compare me alone. ”

Thinking of this, Feng Xiaogang was relieved:

"Grandma's, the director's ranking is a der, money and power are real, and my special mother won't care if others compare me with Zhang, grass."

Soon after,

After Zhang Yimou finished speaking, the bigwigs of the organizing committee in the audience began to discuss with each other, and after dozens of seconds, they each wrote down their scores on the score sheet in front of them.

This time

The bigwigs didn't make comments.

But everyone also knows that the plan of Xu Ning's three-person group is very good, more than a hundred times better than the plan of Chen Kaige in front.

It can also be seen from the expressions of several people in the organizing committee that the people of the organizing committee are very satisfied with Zhang Yimou's speech.

The eight groups that have not yet been talked about later are instantaneous...... Ang Lee walked up to the podium nervously and began to talk about his plan.

Different from the previous four groups of speakers, Ang Lee's every move was very elegant, and his speech was also slow and methodical, looking down at the manuscript slightly.

Xu Ning listened carefully to his plan.

The whole program highlights the application of Chinese elements, and the concept explained is very good, and it should be able to score high in the project of Chinese culture.

But as I said before, it's not enough to have an idea, you have to have a concrete, executable plan, and Ang Lee's team lacks that.

The organizing committee's final comment to him also thought so: the plan highlights Chinese elements, but it is too ethereal to be implemented.

However, these comments were written on paper and not said on the spot, otherwise it would affect the performance of the team behind.

After that,

Tian Zhuang, Jiang Wen, Spielberg and others played in turn...... It lasted until just after noon.

Afternoon

The organizing committee announced the five teams that were promoted, Xu Ning's group was impressively listed, and the other four places were Li An, Spielberg, Chen Weiya and Zhang Jigang.

The latter two directors, mainly in terms of technique and dance, received high marks, and in their previous lives, they were designated as assistant directors by the organizing committee.

The second round of plan presentation is only half a month later, and the time is very tight.

Xu Ning, Zhang Yimou, and Feng Xiaogang came out of the conference center and returned to the company non-stop to continue the discussion.

The three of them changed their plans until more than five o'clock in the afternoon, and Lao Mouzi and Feng Pants were so tired that they had to stop and rest.

At this moment,

Manager Liu of the company knocked on the door and walked in: "Report to Mr. Xu, "Bright Sword" will be released the day after tomorrow, do you want to arrange a press conference?" ”

Xu Ning thought for a while and said, "You are responsible for arranging, anyway, it will be broadcast on CCTV, and it is estimated that it will not affect the ratings if you don't do a press conference." ”

"It's Mr. Xu, I'll arrange it."

After Manager Liu left, Zhang Yimou said: "Xiao Xu, your business is getting bigger and bigger, and you can even go to CCTV." ”

Feng Xiaogang took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "This is called a hero out of a teenager, the two of us have been mixed for so many years, and the sum of the money we earn is less than one-tenth of Xu Ning." ”

"Haha, I was just lucky, I happened to make some money, and then invested in a few industries."

"This is the vision, and it deserves to make money."

"Yes, yes, I have to go out for a big meal today, and let Xiao Xu have some blood, otherwise my heart will be so envious that I cry."

"Walking, the two of you in the hotel in the capital can pick and eat as you like." Xu Ning pushed open the door with a smile and took the lead and walked out.

Ten days later,

ushered in the second round of opening ceremony plan presentations, this time, the final results were not announced on the same day.

Hear it straight from the horse's mouth

The final list is estimated to be announced before the Spring Festival in 2006, after all, it is a major event to determine the director group of the opening ceremony, and it will take many discussions to do so.

The big stone in the hearts of Xu Ning and Lao Mouzi can finally fall safely, and they can be busy with their own affairs for the next three months.

After Lao Mouzi went back, he immediately began to prepare for "The City is Full of Golden Armor", and Feng Pants was preparing "Night Banquet".

The movie styles of these two people are becoming more and more similar to those of Zhente Niang, and they are all large-scale court ethics dramas.

The start time of "Night Banquet" has been determined, and it is scheduled for October 7, the last day of the National Day holiday.

It looks like it's going to hit the summer of 2006.

The speed of "Full of Golden Armor" is relatively slow, and it is estimated that it will not be able to start until next year.

meanwhile

Xu Ning is busy cooperating with the promotion of "Baolian Lantern", because in a few days, this TV series will premiere on CCTV 8.

At the publicity conference, Jiao Enjun, Yan Danchen and others saw Xu Ning again, and their attitudes obviously changed a lot.

More than a year has passed, and his status in the circle has risen again, so everyone has become extraordinarily enthusiastic.

Especially Yan Danchen.

Previously, she had a one-night stand with Xu Ning, and after seeing Xu Ning again, she instantly recalled the crazy time in the car in her mind.

I suddenly felt soreness all over my body.

I couldn't help but want to be pressed on the seat by Xu Ning again and teach me a hard lesson.

At the end of the press conference, she quietly walked behind Xu Ning and poked his waist: "Hehe, will there be anything later?" ”

"Sister Chen, let's have a meal together?"

"Okay, okay, that's what I mean." After speaking, Yan Danchen asked in a low voice, "Is there anyone else?" ”

"Of course, Brother Jun, Bajie, Eighth Prince, and Roaring Sky Dog are all here, we haven't seen each other for a long time, we should get together." Xu Ning grinned.

He knew what Yan Danchen was thinking, he definitely wanted to date him alone, but it was too inconvenient.

It's better to go with a group of people, and the paparazzi can't say anything when they are photographed, after all, this is a crew dinner.

When Yan Danchen heard the news, he was momentarily disappointed, but quickly returned to normal, and followed Xu Ning with a smile.

More than an hour later, everyone came to a Japanese restaurant for dinner, and the money for the dinner was paid by the crew.

After eating at the restaurant, he met a lot of fans, many people came to him for autographs, and two girls actually went to a nearby store to buy an album and ask him to sign it.

"Welcome everyone to watch CCTV 8 on time at 8 o'clock the night after tomorrow, and the new drama "Baolian Lantern" in which we participate will meet you."

In the face of fans, Xu Ning made the following promotion.

"Brother Ning, I must have pulled the whole family to support you, I have been waiting for the Baolian Lantern for more than a year, ahaha......"

"Brother Ning, I must watch your drama, I love you."

“……”

The actors who went out to eat with Xu Ning, including Jiao Enjun, almost never encountered such treatment.

What they didn't expect was that Xu Ning was willing to come out for dinner, this is a top star! !

Over the years, there are almost no first-line stars they have seen who are so approachable.

Now that I can have dinner with Xu Ning, everyone feels warm in their hearts and has a feeling of being respected.

The actor of the eighth prince and the roaring dog kept toasting Xu Ning.

Drink until two o'clock in the afternoon.

Everyone went home happy.

"Danchen, you haven't been drinking, how about driving me home with the car?" Xu Ning was slightly drunk, and his face was a little ruddy.

"Okay, it just so happens that I don't have anything to do in the afternoon, I'll send you home and I'll go back." Yan Danchen said excitedly.

Xu Ning thanked him, handed him the key, and then said to Jiao Enjun: "Brother Jun, which hotel do you stay in, I'll send you over."

Jiao Enjun politely said a few words, then said no more, and after saying goodbye to everyone, he followed Xu Ning into the nanny car.

"Goodbye, everybody, there's a chance to meet again."

Xu Ning rolled down the window and waved to Chen Chuang, Xie Ning, Liu Guanxiang and others, and several people watched the car leave.

Chen Chuang sighed: "You deserve Xu Ning's fire, others are really good, there is no star at all." ”

Xie Ning touched his big belly and laughed: "Yes, an excellent person like Xu Ning can be successful no matter what line of work he is in." ”

“………”

On the other side,

Xu Ning sent Jiao Enjun back to the room, and then went downstairs to sit back in the car with Yan Danchen.

Miss Yan sat in the driver's seat, turned around and looked at him with a smile: "Xiao Ning, do you want to go where I live?" I'm the only one in my family. ”

Xu Ning shook his head: "Don't go." ”

Yan Danchen was very sad, his eyebrows instantly drooped, and he asked aggrievedly, "Why don't you go?" ”

Xu Ning pinched her face and said with a smile: "Go to me, my yard is relatively spacious and easy to drive." ”

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