Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

The Olympics, which countless Chinese people have been eagerly anticipating, have arrived.

At this moment, the Bird's Nest is bustling with noise and every seat is taken.

Regular seat tickets were being resold for as much as 10 yuan each. Those who managed to get tickets cherished them dearly.

The best core positions are reserved for internal staff, various functional departments, and state-owned enterprises; Wang Xuan's votes are also in these positions.

There are also a very small number of VIP private rooms, which are reserved for foreign dignitaries.

Tonight, the Bird's Nest is attracting global attention.

"Mom and Dad, our location is over there."

Wang Xuan saw Tian Zhuangzhuang waving at him, surrounded by professors and leaders from various departments of the college.

"Teacher, these are my parents," Wang Xuan introduced.

"Hello Professor Tian, ​​thank you for your help with Wang Xuan."

Previously, Wang Xuan had told them about his future plans.

They were aware that I had already found a professor for my postgraduate studies after graduation.

"Wang Xuan is a very smart kid with his own ideas, which makes things much easier for me."

Tian Zhuangzhuang's expression, as if he had gained a beloved disciple, didn't seem like he was just saying polite words.

"Old Tian, ​​you're quick on the uptake! You've already established a master-disciple relationship." A school leader joked from the side.

"Haha, what can I say, we're destined to meet." Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled with great satisfaction.

The lights in the Bird's Nest dimmed, and everyone stopped exchanging pleasantries.

Mr. and Mrs. Wang were quite excited and kept taking pictures with their phones.

Wang Xuan felt the same way. Although he had seen it once before, the feeling of being there in person was far superior to watching it on television.

With a loud "boom," the fireworks exploded.

The much-anticipated Olympic opening ceremony has officially begun, marking its first appearance to a global audience.

The 29 firework footprints symbolize the 29th Summer Olympic Games, with the footprints following the central axis of the capital, from Yongdingmen to Tiananmen Square and then blooming above the Bird's Nest.

2008 people simultaneously struck the drums, the sound like rolling thunder, shaking the heavens and the earth.

At the same time, recite: "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar?"

The scene of the entire audience shouting in unison was exhilarating.

The unfolding of the ink painting scroll is a sight to behold, slowly revealing the profound heritage of China's five thousand years of history, leaving viewers in awe.

"Wow, awesome!" Wang's father exclaimed simply.

"Uncultured," Wang Ma said disdainfully, then exclaimed loudly, "How beautiful!"

Wang Xuan and his father exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly.

The performances on stage continued to showcase Chinese culture.

Thousands of adjustable character templates rise and fall like waves, creating the character "和" in three different ways, showcasing the evolution of Chinese characters from ancient times to the present.

The following sections cover: [Traditional Chinese Opera], [Silk Road], [Ritual Music]...

Every segment was imbued with rich cultural heritage, thrilling the 100,000 audience members present.

Especially for the Chinese present, national self-confidence reached its peak.

This is a cultural treasure passed down from our ancestors; it is the root of the Chinese people.

The final lighting ceremony was completely unexpected, taking place in a way that no one had anticipated.

Gymnastics prince Li Ning ran along the Bird's Nest stadium, imitating the mythical figure Kuafu chasing the sun.

Sarah Brightman and Liu Huan stood on the stage and sang this year's theme song, "Me and You".

The three-and-a-half-hour opening ceremony performance came to a successful conclusion.

Wang Xuan knew that after tonight, Zhang Yimou would truly become the "National Advisor".

It turns out that this nickname was Wang Shuo teasing Zhang Yimou, and now it's come true.

After the opening ceremony, the world's perception of China will be refreshed.

Countless Chinese people were so excited that they couldn't sleep; they had been looking forward to this day for far too long.

On the way back to the hotel, Wang's father was still immersed in the opening ceremony performance, trembling with excitement. As someone who came from that generation, he knew very well the frustration of those days.

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The next day, the front page of media outlets around the world was filled with reports about the opening ceremony in the capital.

"A jubilant China, an ancient nation determined to become a modern power, a perfect blend of technology and tradition, proclaiming China's triumphant entry into the 21st century!" [The New York Times]

"The opening ceremony was larger than anyone imagined, stunning, and fully demonstrated the confidence and strategic thinking of the Chinese people." [BBC]

"Even more spectacular than The Lion King, without the pandas and lanterns you might expect, yet it presents 5,000 years of Chinese history in just a few hours!" [The Guardian]

"Bridget Jones has set the bar too high, putting immense pressure on London." [The Times]

"A strong Chinese character, a magnificent scale, and a perfect blend of tradition and modernity." [Kyodo News]

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Even foreign media with prejudiced views have been won over, let alone domestic media.

Official media outlets such as Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily, and Youth Daily praised the opening ceremony with terms like "magnificent," "breathtaking," and "the best opening ceremony in history."

Zhang Yimou's reputation has reached unprecedented heights.

"The director's salary is 20 million, plus 5% of the box office revenue."

This is the latest offer from the film and television industry for Zhang Yimou.

Even Hollywood extended an olive branch, with Legendary, Warner Bros., Universal and other companies inviting him to go abroad to make movies.

Zhang Weiping of New Pictures jumped out and declared: "Yi Mou will not accept any foreign roles, and will carefully consider any invitations from Hollywood..."

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Despite Wang Xuan's strong urging, Wang's parents stayed in the capital for two more days, but they couldn't bear to leave the hotel and had to go back.

Wang Ma, who said she wanted to stay a few more days, couldn't stay either.

At the airport, Wang Xuan waved and watched the two elders enter the waiting hall.

On the way back to school, I listened to the radio in the car. The Chinese weightlifting team had won its first gold medal and broken the Olympic record.

On the 12th, the Hundred Flowers Awards for Popular Films held a press conference in the capital to announce the nominees.

A total of 7 films were nominated.

Wang Xuan has two parts to his name.

Wang Xuan was not surprised by the nominations for "Buried Alive," for which he received nominations for Best Newcomer and Best Actor.

【Back to Youth】was shortlisted for Outstanding Feature Film.

This year's competition is fierce; Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly" has been nominated for seven major awards.

【Yunshuiyao】Same as above, 7 items.

Crazy Stone (6 items), Tokyo Trial (3 items), Invisible Wings (3 items).

Among a host of war-themed and educational films, Wang Xuan's two nominated films stand out, but are also the most anticipated.

Because one of the nominated films has already been recognized by the Berlin Film Festival.

Another film, which has received high praise in the film market, is expected to become the fourth film to gross over 4 million yuan this year.

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The announcement of the nominees for the Hundred Flowers Awards has sparked a discussion.

Wang Xuan, in particular, has attracted the most attention, receiving nominations for both a starring film and a directorial film.

He has already won the Best Actor award in Berlin, and this time his nomination for Best Actor is widely regarded as a strong contender in the film and television industry.

If it weren't for Wang Xuan, Ning Hao would have been the most dazzling performer, receiving six nominations including Best Director.

Although [Stone] has a good reputation and good results, few people would believe that Ning Hao could win a major award.

The judges are known for their dislike of commercial films, especially those lacking artistic merit.