Full-time actor

Chen Yu just finished rehearsing.

Back in the lounge, a message from Yang Lu popped up on my phone.

It's obvious that it's about Wenzhou.

During this time, Chen Yu was really distracted. As time passed, the day that happened in his previous life was getting closer and closer.

If he weren't busy with Olympic rehearsals, he would have loved to take the stage himself.

"Brother Yu, the expert team has already met in Wenzhou and will begin earthquake resistance research next."

Chen Yu breathed a long sigh of relief.

The knot in my heart that had been accumulating for days was finally untied at this moment.

only--

Even though the expert team had already gone to Wenzhou, he was still a little worried because the earthquake hadn't passed.

Natural and man-made disasters.

There's simply no way to avoid it.

Even with advance planning, oversights can still occur.

We cannot let our guard down until the matter is resolved.

Jingle Bell!
Just as Chen Yu was thinking, the phone rang at that opportune moment.

"Brother Yu."

"Evacuation notices have been issued, but the effect is not very ideal."

"Most people are skeptical about this, so they refuse to evacuate."

Chen Yu had anticipated this situation.

Human nature's worst traits.

Before something happens, people tend to have a sense of wishful thinking.

It is clear that the public remains skeptical of the official wording.

This will definitely become the biggest problem at work.

"It doesn't matter."

"Let the reinforcement work continue, and help those who are unwilling to move away."

"Monitor dynamics at any time."

"Contact me if there are any further developments."

After giving a few more instructions, Chen Yu and his companion hung up the phone.

"Brother Yu."

Chen Yu's thoughts were interrupted as staff members appeared at the door of the lounge.

"Teacher Jin wants to see you."

Jin Tielin was Chen Yu's vocal teacher.

As the honorary principal of Huaxia Conservatory of Music, he is undoubtedly a leading figure in the field of vocal music education.

He has nurtured countless renowned singers throughout his life.

Even at the age of 68, he is still fighting on the front lines.

After all, this is a national honor.

Everyone should do their part, and Jin Tielin is no exception.

Chen Yu rushed to the practice room.

"Teacher Jin, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Although Chen Yu's influence has long been international, he has never been arrogant.

Their attitude was extremely respectful.

We should be even more humble when facing this highly respected elder.

"come on."

Jin Tielin treated Chen Yu with a perfect balance of strictness and kindness.

He was extremely strict when it came to singing, showing absolutely no mercy.

Putting that aside, Jin Tielin greatly admired Chen Yu.

In today's entertainment industry, most people are too superficial.

They always want instant success, so they never learn to take a steady and methodical approach.

As for Chen Yu...

On the contrary to them.

Since her debut, almost every work she has done has been widely praised.

He single-handedly brought Chinese films to the international stage.

This should be the meaning of an artist's existence.

"We will continue singing 'Descendants of the Dragon' next."

"You've already mastered the nuances of your singing, but the problem is that your breath control is still lacking."

Jin Tielin could see Chen Yu's efforts.

In fact, he had already done a perfect job, but he still pursued the ultimate.

Like here—

"Forever and ever, we are descendants of the dragon."

"Don't be too calm. Your tone should have an arc, and it's best to let your breath carry you."

Chen Yu nodded.

It must be said that Jin Tielin is quite responsible.

"Do this again."

Jin Tielin pointed out the chorus section on the score.

He believed that Chen Yu's singing was already flawless, and all that was needed was to refine each word individually.

After all, Chen Yu had written songs before.

The skill level is absolutely top-notch, and it could even surpass some lyricists and composers in the entertainment industry.

"let's start."

Chen Yu took a deep breath.

For him, the song "Descendants of the Dragon" is of great significance.

This is a song that strengthens national cohesion.

Being able to sing this song at the Olympics would be an absolute source of pride.

The previous life.

The song was originally sung by Wang Leehom on the night Beijing won the bid to host the Olympics.

Although it didn't appear at the opening or closing ceremonies, the song's value is undeniable.

When he spoke again, Chen Yu's voice was solemn.

"There is a dragon in the ancient East."

Its name is China.

"..."

This time it was significantly better than the one in the morning.

Both his pronunciation and breath control were excellent.

Perhaps because the heavy weight on his heart had finally been lifted, Chen Yu felt much more relaxed compared to the morning.

Next, Jin Tielin began to correct the protagonist's pronunciation while singing.

They also analyzed the singing style of "Descendants of the Dragon" word by word and sentence by sentence.

It's approaching evening.

"Okay."

"That's enough practice for today. I believe you'll get better and better from here on out."

Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Jin Tielin's words.

He has always been serious and responsible in his work, and this time was no exception.

After all, he will be facing the challenge of performing on the spot.

With so many countries involved, he couldn't allow himself to have any problems.

They left the practice room.

Just then, Zhang Yimou walked towards them.

During this period, Zhang Yimou has been following up on programs about the Olympics.

Fortunately, everyone maintained the highest level of enthusiasm and showed no signs of fatigue.

"Mr. Jin mentioned you to me at noon."

"You're good at everything, whether it's acting or singing, you strive for perfection."

Chen Yu smiled but remained silent in response to Zhang Yimou's words.

After all, being able to participate in the Olympics is an honor for him as well.

In any case, we must show 100% sincerity.

"correct."

How's the pre-production work going for your film "Aftershock"?

The news that Chen Yu was preparing an earthquake script had already spread throughout the country at the beginning of the year.

However, Chen Yu is currently undergoing closed training and probably has no way to deal with this matter.

"This project is being handled by Yifei."

"The casting process is complete, and the next step is promotional filming."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Zhang Yimou had to admit that the young couple were indeed quite capable.

Doing great things quietly.

Just as he was about to speak again, Chen Yu's phone rang.

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived.

Liu Yifei probably called Chen Yu right at the last minute.

Chen Yu had just finished when a call came in to offer his greetings.

"husband!"

"Are you tired from rehearsals today?"

A melodious voice came from the other end of the phone; Liu Yifei was already impatient.

It's been so long since Chen Yu joined the Olympic Organizing Committee.

For Liu Yifei, every day felt like an eternity.

So much so.

The daily phone call became the part she looked forward to the most.

Even just chatting about recent interesting things makes her happy.

Even discussing the food in the Olympic Organizing Committee's cafeteria could make Liu Yifei smile for a long time. "Thank you for your hard work."

Chen Yu's words immediately silenced Liu Yifei's chatter.

For a while.

There was a moment of grievance.

She really missed Chen Yu.

However, in order not to distract Chen Yu, she could only try to report good news and not bad news.

"Humph--"

Liu Yifei gave a coquettish laugh but didn't say anything.

She was afraid that if she opened her mouth, tears would fall.

Seeing this, Chen Yu said, "I've been away recently, so you'll probably have to do a lot of things yourself."

Liu Yifei composed herself.

It's only been six months; once this is over, Chen Yu will return to her side.

Now, what she needs to do is ensure that Chen Yu has no worries.

"We don't need to say so much between us."

"You can focus on rehearsals; I'll take care of all the little things outside."

"I will always be your strongest support!"

The two talked on the phone until late at night, until Liu Yifei yawned, at which point Chen Yu urged her to go and rest.

Time passes day by day.

The time came on September 5th.

Chen Yu has been unable to sleep for the past few nights and has stayed up all night several times.

When a person is burdened with heavy responsibilities, they will fall into a vortex of self-doubt.

He began to carefully consider each decision, the potential troubles, and the possible consequences.

a few more days.

A big event is about to happen.

Chen Yu has been receiving related news every day for the past few days, and Yang Lu has even joined the activities of consolidating the earthquake zone while promoting "Tangshan Earthquake".

The 10 billion yuan donated by Chen Yu made a significant contribution to the reinforcement work.

As for these...

This had no impact on Chen Yu.

As long as he can get through this difficult time, he wouldn't complain even if he had to give away all his money.

As the time draws ever closer.

Chen Yu's mood grew increasingly heavy.

"Chen Yu?"

Zhang Yimou looked at the person in front of him; Chen Yu had been in a daze since the beginning.

He clearly had something on his mind.

After hearing Zhang Yimou's voice, Chen Yu finally came to his senses.

"We'll be going on stage again in a bit to do a precise timing test."

"This song must be completed within the specified time, down to the second."

Even though they have rehearsed countless times, they still have to do everything perfectly, no matter how small.

Chen Yu nodded.

Work is work, and worries are worries.

He certainly couldn't confuse the two things.

Just then, Chen Yu's phone rang, like a thunderclap in his ear.

Chen Yu hurriedly picked up the phone.

Yang Lu and Liu Yifei both knew his rehearsal schedule, so they wouldn't call in the morning unless it was something urgent.

Zhang Yimou noticed Chen Yu's anxious expression but said nothing.

Instead, he gestured for him to answer the phone.

Chen Yu walked to the corner and then stopped.

It's Geng Guoqing.

Under normal circumstances, Geng Guoqing would not take the initiative to contact Chen Yu.

After all, with Yang Lu around, they handle most of the minor details.

This time——

They are clearly different.

Chen Yu's heart pounded. Was the thing he had been worried about these past few days finally about to happen?
"Hello, Professor Geng."

"What happened?"

Chen Yu went straight to the point and asked the question. As for Geng Guoqing on the other end of the phone, he was clearly somewhat flustered.

"Brother Yu."

"The recent crustal movements have been far too frequent."

"According to my calculations, a large-scale earthquake will definitely occur within a few days at the earliest, and a month at the latest."

what?
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu's heart skipped a beat.

He knew perfectly well what those words meant: the nightmare of his previous life was about to repeat itself.

“Li Si and others already knew about this, and the local bureau had been assisting with the work, so everyone was aware of these circumstances.”

"We are doing everything we can to evacuate the crowd."

only.

There are many people who won't listen to advice.

Geng Guoqing is somewhat worried; this is absolutely a critical moment of life and death.

Putting everything else aside, he conducted a test.

This time, the level of the attack is likely to be even more terrifying than in previous years.

"it is good."

"I will try my best to cooperate with the work, and I will have Yang Lu send someone to assist."

"Tell me anytime, no matter what happens."

Geng Guoqing responded.

He genuinely admired Chen Yu, this young man.

Putting aside the fact that he spent 10 billion yuan just to reinforce the earthquake zone, his foresight in this instance alone is enough to make him marvel.

Fortunately, they took action in advance.

Those who have been evacuated have been evacuated, and those who have been reinforced are being reinforced. Hopefully, nothing too terrible will happen.

The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.

Geng Guoqing's phone call made Chen Yu's heart, which had only been at ease for a few days, tighten again.

Zhang Yimou captured Chen Yu's anxiety.

only.

You can't just say this out loud.

Until the situation unfolds, all Chen Yu can do is remain silent.

These past few days I've been repeatedly clicking on media accounts.

Once there is news.

There will definitely be news about it immediately.

"perhaps--"

His appearance in this life may trigger a chain reaction.

The butterfly effect might occur.

Chen Yu secretly rejoiced, praying that nothing would happen almost every day after the rehearsal.

It remained silent for several days.

During this period, Chen Yu's phone did not ring again, as if it would not happen as long as he ignored it.

Neither Yang Lu nor Geng Guoqing contacted Chen Yu again.

It's very likely that the other party is busy.

5 month 20 day.

Chen Yu spent the entire day scrolling through the news.

Fortunately, nothing unacceptable happened to him.

At midnight.

Chen Yu and Liu Yifei started chatting on the phone again. Liu Yifei was aware of what Yang Lu had been doing recently.

Although I don't quite understand why Chen Yu went to such great lengths.

However, one can understand Chen Yu's good intentions.

After all, it's always better to plan ahead than to be caught off guard when things come to a head.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

"Yang Lu went back to the company a couple of days ago and specifically discussed this matter with the staff."

"We invested 10 billion yuan in reinforcement work, so there will definitely be no impact."

"Furthermore, everyone has been actively cooperating during this period, and we have been promoting the work almost every moment."

However, it would be a lie to say I'm not worried.

Liu Yifei's words of comfort did not dispel Chen Yu's worries.

In fact.

They have done their best.

In addition to reinforcing the area, they also evacuated the crowd as much as possible. Even if there were still people who did not want to leave, they were at least more vigilant.

When an earthquake strikes, I shouldn't panic.

"Know it."

"Get some rest early tonight, there's work to do tomorrow."

They said goodnight to each other before reluctantly hanging up the phone.

As long as we can get through tomorrow.

Perhaps then everything will take a new turn.

Chen Yu placed his phone on the bedside table and looked out the window.

The moonlight remained bright and clear.

Looking through the window, one gets a sense of tranquility and gentleness.

It will be fine!
Hopefully...? (End of Chapter)