Unboxing, Director!

Chapter 123 Sharing Firepower, Successful Olympic Bid

After taking a shower, Lu Jiang went to the mirror as usual and carefully observed the changes in his body.

It's been a week since I got the skill, and at first glance my overall appearance hasn't changed much.

But if you look closely you can still find some changes.

For example, the whites of the eyes are whiter, which is probably related to the strengthened liver.

The black and white of his eyes were clearly visible, and he looked much more energetic.

In fact, his spirits were indeed much better than before. After a week, he could clearly feel that his sleep time at night was gradually shortening.

Compared with the previous level of about 8 hours of sleep for ordinary people, it may not be enough.

Now it has dropped to about 7 hours, and I feel refreshed after waking up.

And his hair has become much thicker, with many new hairs, and he looks a little younger.

Apart from these, the biggest changes come from the whole body.

After a week, I feel more and more energetic and vibrant.

Lu Jiang felt that if he were to fight with himself from a month ago, even though he was injured now, he would be able to pin the other person down and beat him.

As for the injury, the pain has now been significantly reduced. Lu Jiang himself estimates that he may be completely healed in another two weeks, which is still a bit exaggerated.

Look at Big Baby again.
A man of steel and a will of steel!
When did Fan Binbin return to Beijing?

Yes, one week left.

Do you want to put on a performance then?
It’s hard to explain if you know everything about it.

"Son, it's time to eat!"

The call of the old road sounded at the right time.

Lu Jiang's stomach also started to growl.

This is the side effect of physical strengthening.

It's the same as when you're growing taller during puberty.

I eat at 12 o'clock and I'm hungry at 12:. My appetite is amazing.
"coming!"

After getting dressed and going downstairs, Lao Lu introduced the meal as usual: "Today we're having venison, it's very nutritious! Come, try it."

During these days when he was injured, Lao Lu tried various ways to help Lu Jiang get high-end ingredients.

Buy whatever you need.

If Lu Jiang didn't dare to eat some wild foods, he would have to try out the original Northeastern cuisine in the next few days.

"Yeah, not bad, not fishy."

"Master Jiang's craftsmanship is naturally impeccable!"

Lao Lu nodded to Chef Jiang in the kitchen with great satisfaction.

Chef Jiang smiled with pride, then continued cooking and served the new dish.

"Steamed giant salamander with cordyceps, artificially bred, three years old, please enjoy."

The professional ethics of Beijing Hotel is still quite reassuring.

Chef Jiang gave a very professional introduction. Lao Lu added, "It's also very nutritious! Come, try it."

"Delicious! You know how to order food." Lu Jiang praised.

"Yeah, Dad is always good at ordering food."

Lao Lu happily slurped down a mouthful of Moutai and then asked, "Son, I heard Moutai is going to be listed soon. What do you say we should buy some?"

"Sure, you like to drink anyway."

"Okay, I'll listen to you!" Lao Lu took a new cup and said, "Lao Jiang, come and have a drink together."

"Wait a minute, there are three more dishes."

After dinner, Lu Jiang continued his routine work for the past few days.

First up is The Lobster.

This week, the script has been completed and submitted for review, and if things go well, we may have a result next week.

As for the crew, they have basically completed the site selection.

The hotel scene is in the suburbs of Beijing, a manor hotel with a small woods around it.

However, Lu Jiang wants a big forest with mountains and water, so the company is still selecting.

In addition to "The Lobster", Lu Jiang also goes to the company every day to oversee the post-production of "Full House" and the various preparatory work for "The Best Under Heaven".

At present, the post-production work is about to be completed, and the broadcast time of the TV series in the mainland has been basically set, which is August 8th.

The company is currently coordinating advertising and investment promotion, and everything is going smoothly.

On July 7th, Zhou Jianhui came to visit the patient, and brought two cars of gifts with him.

However, only two baskets of fruits were his own, and the rest were sent by fans.

"Ever since you got injured, we've been receiving express deliveries every day, and half of them are international deliveries. Both of our front desk staff have become sorters!"

Zhou Jianhui talked about this interesting story happily.

So many gifts and letters are enough to show that Lu Jiang’s popularity is indeed terrifyingly high.

But it is indeed distressing.

So one of the purposes of his coming here this time was to see how Lu Jiang was recovering. If he was recovering well, he would make an announcement to reassure his fans and let everyone calm down.

Facing the love from fans who filled the yard.

Of course Lu Jiang was moved, and then he was inspired from the bottom of his heart, and then asked Zhou Jianhui to "bring up a pen."

Afterwards, under the witness of Zhou Jianhui, Lu Jiang dragged his injured body and spent half an hour to write the first draft of "Our Song" by himself.

"Lovers always break up and get back together, but our love grows deeper. Knowing you makes my happiness so sweet."

Zhou Jianhui read it once, then looked at Lu Jiang's battered appearance and shook his head, "I'm afraid the fans will go crazy for a while!"

"Our Song" was therefore scheduled to be recorded as soon as possible and released at the end of July as a warm-up for the new album, and it will also be performed in the next few concerts.

I still have to go on the overseas concert schedule that was originally scheduled.

Not many, only 6 games in total.

By then, Lu Jiang will probably have recovered, but he can pretend to be sick so that he doesn't have to drink alcohol, arrange various tiring activities, and can also gain more love from fans.

Giegie is still thinking about us even though she is like this.

Just tell me if you are touched!

The two then discussed the new schedule in detail.

The overall itinerary still took into account all the places we should visit, but it was much more relaxed than the original plan.

Of course, this is for Lu Jiang. In Zhou Jianhui's view, this is because Lu Jiang played despite being sick, worked at a high intensity, was extremely dedicated, and doted on his fans.

Who can not love such an idol?
The following week, Lu Jiang "completed" "Our Song", and on the same day, good news came from "The Lobster".

The film shooting permit has been issued.

"The Lobster" has also entered the final preparation stage before filming.

This time, Lu Jiang brought along his classmates from the 98 directing department.

Anyone who is free during the summer vacation can come and work. No, it's an internship.

At the same time, the crew's casting process has also begun.

Tang Wei's information was very insightful. After Lu Jiang and the class suggested that everyone come for internship, she soon found out about it.

Then he introduced himself with a blue treasure chest on his head.

Tang Wei wants to participate in the host's film production

[Exceed the requirements and upgrade the treasure chest]

Just participating in the production?

Lu Jiang felt that Tang Wei was still a bit conservative.

In fact, when it comes to casting for "The Lobster", Lu Jiang's first reaction is Tang Wei.

Because there is a very pornographic and violent scene in the film: the hotel waiter rubs his buttocks
However, he also knew that this idea was basically due to the stereotype of Tang Wei, which was a bit vulgar.

It’s not certain whether Tang Wei would dare to act in this role now.

He thought he could give it a chance when the time comes.

In the afternoon, Fan Binbin returned to Beijing.

She rushed to finish filming "Love Manual" and planned to stay with Lu Jiang in Beijing for a few days before joining the crew of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

This is the first time Fan Binbin has come to Lu Jiang’s old house.

I thought she would feel a little strange when she saw Lao Lu, but it turned out that they became very familiar with each other.

When they met, one of them shouted "Bingbing is here", and the other replied "Uncle Lu, do you have seafood tonight?" Then Lao Lu smiled and replied "Of course, such a big mantis shrimp, you have to eat it!"

The scene was just like my daughter coming home.

Lu Jiang became a guest.

However, this was indeed Fan Binbin's first time here, so a tour was inevitable.

Fan Binbin pushed Lu Jiang for a slow walk, and Lu Jiang realized then that Old Lu had been being fed all sorts of things by Fan Binbin all this time.

It turns out that the title of Queen is not given for nothing.

Continuing to walk around, I found that the courtyard house of more than 1,000 square meters has been renovated. It is not magnificent, but it is indeed very exquisite.

However, no matter how exquisite the scenery is, it cannot satisfy the newlyweds who are enjoying the sweetness of separation.

While Lao Lu was asking the new chef to cook, the two of them went straight to the big bed.

It was the first time I did it at home, and my parents were there in the main building not far away, so it was quite exciting.

Fan Binbin never expected that Lu Jiang was completely different today.

My physical condition has been strengthened over the past three weeks.

Lu Jiang’s current physical function has surpassed the level of a dark-skinned athlete and reached the level of a top professional athlete.

Lu Jiang is so masculine today!
But why is this happening? Fan Binbin, whose mind is already racing, has no time to explore.

More than an hour later, Lu Jiang came to the restaurant in a wheelchair pushed by Fan Binbin.

It was just a few steps, but Fan Binbin felt it was so long.

"You're back, it's time for dinner, Bingbing, don't be shy, come and sit down."

Lao Lu invited him to sit down.

After seeing the dishes, Fan Binbin’s doubts were finally resolved.

Lamb, venison, beef, and various precious Chinese medicinal herbs and ingredients are stewed to create a superb delicacy.

In addition to the huge mantis shrimps, there are also huge oysters among the seafood.

It is said that this method of supplementation has been used for three weeks. No wonder he almost died in bed just now!
In response to this, Fan Binbin had only one attitude: "Uncle Lu, can you give me the recipe?"

After dinner, Lao Lu tactfully went out for a walk.

Lu Jiang took out the script of "The Lobster" and showed it to Fan Binbin.

As Lu Jiang's first movie to win a major award, Queen Fan Binbin certainly couldn't miss it.

Lu Jiang wanted her to play the blinded heroine.

Lu Jiang himself plays the male lead.

Although this role cannot make Fan Binbin nominated for Best Actress or something like that.

But this opportunity allows her to walk the Cannes red carpet.

The red carpet is Fan Binbin's home turf.

In other words, the fashion industry is her true home.

By making an appearance in Cannes, it has outshone all the other brands, including foreigners, and those high-end brands that are still hesitating have now found their perfect partner.

As for Lu Jiang’s thoughts.

What else can Fan Binbin say?

She threw the script aside and hugged Lu Jiang tightly.

This dead man never said he loved me.

But he was there when I was in the most difficult time.

He was there when I was most helpless.

He will always be there in the future.

He always knows what he wants and takes direct action.

This is why she loves this man so much.

So even if I die on the bed today, I have to let this dead man know that his efforts are worth it!
just
She soon regretted it.

"Please stop it, you're still hurt."

"Where is this?"

"I can't do it anymore. I have to go to CCTV tomorrow. Can you please go to bed early?"

"Fan Binbin, you're such a spoiler~"

"Han~~~I'm sorry~~~"

Fan Binbin finally understood why there was such a thing as "tongfang maid" in ancient times.

So, do you want to find someone to share the firepower?
I've heard that NBA players like Jordan have terrifying energy.

After playing a high-intensity game, you can still play cards all night and continue playing back-to-back games the next day.

Before, he mostly thought it was an exaggeration.

But now Lu Jiang believed it.

Because I am like this now.

Compared to ordinary people, it is an endless amount of energy and physical strength.

Much stronger strength and body coordination than before.

After Fan Binbin recovered, he showed an even more charming gentleness than before.

So what Zhang Ailing said does make sense.

The next day, Lu Jiang and Fan Binbin spent the whole day together. At 6 pm, they set off for CCTV Headquarters.

Today is July 7th, the day when the International Olympic Committee announced the host city of the 13 Olympic Games in Moscow.

CCTV gathered a large group of artists and the public in the studio to cheer for the Olympic bid. When he arrived at the scene, Lu Jiang changed from a wheelchair to a crutch and tried his best to act normal, which also attracted the attention and thumbs-up of many veteran artists on the scene.

Lu Jiang also took Fan Binbin to introduce some people, but he was unable to recognize them all, so the director asked everyone to return to their seats.

This cheering event seems to have a strong lineup, which shows that the authorities are very confident in the Olympic bid, otherwise it would not be so big.

But then again, the bid for the Olympic Games in 93 caused quite a bit of commotion, perhaps even bigger.

Despite all kinds of publicity and even a concert with hundreds of stars, the goal was still not achieved.

So when they saw so many celebrities on TV cheering, the old BJ neighbors, represented by Lao Lu, felt that it was a wasted trip.

But, you guys say that, but why are you guys gathered together to watch TV? You all look a little nervous?
In the studio, almost all the famous artists in Beijing came, several times more than the Spring Festival Gala.

With so many celebrities present, it should have been a lively scene, but after the director called for everyone to return to their seats, a visibly depressing atmosphere took over the entire studio.

No one spoke much, and as time approached, the nervous anticipation in their eyes grew more intense.

Lu Jiang, who knew the answer in advance, seemed to be affected by the environment, and his palms began to sweat.

Then she asked Fan Binbin to comfort her in return. She was also very nervous and wanted to touch Lu Jiang's hand quietly for comfort, but when she touched Lu Jiang's hand, she found that Lu Jiang's hand was sweaty, so she whispered: "It's okay, don't worry, we will definitely win."

Lu Jiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but at the moment he didn't feel like explaining. He just nodded and responded: "Yes, I will definitely win!"

It was soon around 9 o'clock, and voting officially began in Moscow. CCTV also turned the live broadcast over, focusing the camera on the Chinese Olympic bid delegation.

Olympic bid ambassadors including Gong Li, Yang Lan, Zhang Yimou, Lang Ping and Deng Yaping appeared on the show.

The IOC members on camera voted and counted the votes. The whole process was boring, but it made the hearts of hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers in front of the TV tighten.

The entire CCTV studio was silent, and everyone was staring intently at the white and black old men who were counting the votes.

The only sound heard at the scene was the professional translation of several hosts coming from the TV at the same time. Although they were still calm, one could still hear a hint of nervousness.

Meanwhile, on Lao Lu's side, a group of old men seemed much more relaxed.

"Definitely no chance!"

"Last time, we were just two votes short. You know what this means? The Americans don't want us to do it!"

"It's useless. What will happen if I do it?"

"How much will it cost if I'm selected?"

One by one, the old BJs made sarcastic remarks.

Show your own unique insights.

It seems that public opinion is very weak.

Time soon came to around 10 o'clock. After two rounds of voting, it was finally time to announce the final results. When Samaranch picked up the envelope and went on stage to read it out, the old men were silent.

At this moment, across the entire 960 million square kilometers of China, in school dormitories, residents' homes, hospital wards, street stalls, squares and places where many people gather, everyone is staring at the screen in front of them.

Even in overseas countries, many international students, overseas Chinese and even people from other countries are paying attention to this moment.

Then Samaranch opened the envelope and, under the gaze of countless eyes, slowly read: "The host city of the 29th Olympic Games is - Beijing!"

As soon as the words fell, several rational old men on Lao Lu's side jumped up and went crazy.

"Lao Lu, we won!"

"we won!!"

"Where's the flag! Go get it!"

“Let’s go, let’s go to Tiananmen Square!”

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The old men cheered and hugged each other randomly, completely losing their previous sarcastic expressions.

The CCTV studio was also bustling with cheers, shouts, and a lot of dancing. Everyone was venting their excitement and excitement.

Fan Binbin excitedly wanted to kiss Lu Jiang, but Lu Jiang was already being bitten on the head by a familiar artist.

He was kissed on the forehead, and then turned around to kiss someone else. At this time, who cares about etiquette? He is crazy.

Lu Jiang and Fan Binbin laughed wildly, then hugged each other and kissed each other. They didn't care about being photographed. At this moment, everything could be attributed to excitement and there was no need to worry so much.

The studio was filled with thunderous cheers, and in the capital, countless people came out of their homes and gathered in the streets to celebrate wildly.

It is said that 40 people gathered in the square within half an hour that day, filling the entire Chang'an Avenue.
After coming out of the studio, Fan Binbin and Lu Jiang did not participate in any other celebrations. Both of them wore masks, one in a wheelchair and the other pushing it, and walked all the way home from CCTV.

But they didn't return to the Siheyuan, but to the new house that Fan Binbin bought in Beijing. It was very close to the Siheyuan and very secluded. From now on, it would be their "love nest".

As they walked along, they were not recognized because they were disguised.

But even if they weren't pretending, no one would care about these two stars.

After all, right now, nothing is more dazzling than the Olympics.

The streets were full of people, singing, dancing, cheering, and some were carrying flags and leading everyone around. It was extremely lively, completely different from the deserted scene when he first arrived. It was also the most lively scene Lu Jiang had seen since he traveled through time.

Some owners of food stalls, supermarkets and bars sell snacks, drinks and beer in their stores at a discount and give them away everywhere.

Because Lu Jiang is in a wheelchair, he also receives many special treatments.

As he walked, his legs were piled with various drinks, beers, snacks, and even half a roast duck.

At this moment, no matter what your profession, age or gender, as long as you are Chinese, you are celebrating victory.

Only by being in it can one truly feel the weight of the word "Olympic bid" to the Chinese people today.

This is a sense of pride that the Chinese people, who later became stronger, could not feel or describe.

This dose of national booster shot, everyone has waited too long...

(End of this chapter)