Chapter 209 207. Three kowtows (ten thousand words!)

   July 29.

  After the fourth official rehearsal for the Olympic Games.

   "Director Xu, Director Xu."

"received."

"The estimate has been completed. The overall defect rate of the line is around 34%, which is in line with the expectation of less than 40%. And our prediction is correct. The main reason is that the damage between the F5 area and the R9 area in the peace pigeon link is the largest. Most of them are stress damage, the main screen is fine, but other electronic components do have different degrees of loss."

   "Okay, all maintenance personnel withdraw, report the consumable plan according to the original plan, and submit the maintenance plan. The repair will start on August 4."

"clear."

  In front of the broadcasting station, after putting down the walkie-talkie, Xu Xin nodded to Zhang Yimou next to him:

   "Director Zhang, the failure rate is very low and all within the controllable range. The overall replacement will start on the 4th. After the construction is completed that day, the museum will be closed for one day on the 5th and the last rehearsal on the 6th. Is that okay?"

"Um."

  Zhang Yimou agreed, and then, Wei Lanfang quickly ran up:

   "Director, their jaws dropped in shock."

   Wei Lanfang's face was full of a smug smile. After walking to the director's platform, he looked at the big guy whose eyes were all focused on him, and said with an extremely excited mood:

  "A group of people have been saying all kinds of interjections since the beginning, such as wow, BRAVO, etc., and they never stopped. They all look stupid."

  She was talking about the broadcast teams of TV stations from various countries that entered the venue today.

  Olympic practice, in this event broadcast live worldwide, the broadcast teams of various countries, like the athletes, need to adapt to the venue in advance. From the perspective of the stage, the installation and commissioning of the inverted machine must be prepared in advance.

  So this rehearsal was attended by people from foreign TV stations.

   But don't worry about them leaking the secrets, because as a rule, the opening ceremony of each country's Olympic Games is a secret. For a world event that attracts the attention of the world, neither the performance program nor the way to light the main torch should be easily revealed. The purpose is to leave suspense for the world audience and surprise the people of the world on the day of the opening ceremony.

Therefore, from the chief director and the program planning team, down to all the cast members, staff, and media, and even the site construction workers and equipment technicians, all must strictly abide by the principle of confidentiality. These secrets cannot be reported to parents or subordinates. It is already an international practice to sue your wife and children and never disclose it.

   It is a customary rule of the country that has participated in and hosted the Olympic Games.

   Moreover, these media groups will sign a confidentiality commitment before entering the venue.

  They can watch in advance, but all the purpose of entering the venue today is limited to mechanical debugging. There must be absolutely no leaking of any shooting footage.

   And Wei Lanfang went to see the reactions of these people today.

  After all...it's useless to say what's in your own home, you still have to see what other people say.

   And now hearing the news, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

only…

   "It's a pity."

  Zhang Yimou shook his head:

   "Phoenix returns to the nest... It seems that it is really useless."

  From the beginning, the "Phoenix Returns to the Nest" torch lighting plan formulated by the director team was also demonstrated for the last time today.

  Xu Xin insisted.

  I don’t know why, but today he felt like he had a whim, and he especially wanted to watch "The Phoenix Returns to the Nest".

  Obviously, he was also one of the people who completely denied Phoenix Return to the Nest before.

  But today... I really want to see it.

  Ghost knows what's going on.

  So I told Zhang Yimou about this idea.

  Zhang Yimou didn't think much about it.

  Xiao Xu wants to see...then watch it.

   But let’s be honest, it didn’t work very well.

  The director's team originally planned that after the last torchbearer Li Shi received the torch, he would be hoisted into the air, and then a phoenix would appear on the big screen.

  Phoenix lightly pecks at the torch, holding the kindling in its mouth, and goes around the field for a circle.

  Fly across five continents and four oceans, and finally spread all the way to the main torch, turning it into a flame and igniting it.

  This idea has always had various problems.

  Firstly, the exterior of the torch body cannot be outsourced with a large curved screen. Secondly, the contrast between the brightness of the torch and the brightness of the large screen will look blurry. Furthermore, there is a lack of humanistic care in it.

  So in the end this project was replaced by Li Shi who ran the whole bird's nest by himself.

  But today, because of the presence of a foreign broadcasting group, Zhang Yimou, with the mentality of "preventing others is indispensable", did not let Li Shi appear when the final torch was lit.

  Anyway, Xiao Xu had a whim and a convulsion, so he demonstrated it along with the music, and at the same time it was considered the final decision.

  See if you want to use it.

  To tell the truth, although everyone knows that it is not creativity that restricts "Phoenix Returns to the Nest", but technical rigidity.

   But looking at the phoenix with a vague figure, I still feel a pity.

  What a great idea...

Why.

  After hearing his words, Xu Xin comforted him:

   "It's okay, director, at worst, in 20 or 30 years, the technology has developed, and we can use it for the next Olympic Games."

  Zhang Yimou was a little speechless. Although he knew the words were comforting himself, he couldn't help but say:

   "How many years do you think I can live? Can I wait until the next Olympics?"

   "You will live a long life."

   "...ha~"

  Laughing dumbfoundedly, Zhang Yimou nodded:

"Come on, tomorrow morning, let the people in the technical department check all the links together... In the past few days, no matter how hard it is, there should be no damage or the like. Especially the lighting of the can, there must be no problems. You've worked hard, let's call it a day."

  Everyone nodded and prepared to leave work.

  Xu Xin sat directly on the audience seat next to the director's station.

   These positions next to the director's station belong to "his".

  A total of nearly 80 tickets were obtained.

   At that time, some relatives at home will come, and some relatives from Yang Mi's side will also come, including friends.

   To put it bluntly...

   At that time, it will be really messed up. He will be able to say goodbye to his family on the spot, wave his hand, carry a snakeskin bag and go to work in the factory.

   Of course, that was just a joke.

   Nothing can go wrong...

   Absolutely not…

   Just thinking about it, the phone vibrated:

"finished?"

  He quickly replied:

   "It's over. Now go back."

"OK."

   Putting away the phone, he didn't think too much, after sorting out all the information in his hand, he quickly walked into the passage.

   Then just as he was about to go out, he saw Lang Lang who had also finished packing and was about to leave.

   "Just leaving?"

  After getting along for a few days and getting acquainted with each other, Xu Xin and Lang Lang are no longer so familiar with each other.

  Anyway, the age difference is three years old.

   They are all called by their first names.

  Hearing what Xu Xin said, Lang Lang nodded:

   "Hmm. The clothes are a little tight. I just measured and changed the size... Are you hungry? Find a place to eat?"

   "..."

  Xu Xin's mouth twitched:

   "Aren't your clothes tight?"

   "..."

  Lang Lang was a little embarrassed, but laughed:

   "I'll just ask casually."

   "..."

  Xu Xin was speechless, and saw his manager and assistant from a distance.

   Then said:

"Let's wait until it's over. Jay Chou didn't arrive until the evening of the 7th, and the opening ceremony ended on the 8th. I've been busy for so long...I have to take a break and go to eat at home. My girlfriend's cooking skills are really good, really, Don't lie."

   "Hahaha, okay!...Okay, then I'll go first."

   "Well, my car is here, I have something to call."

   "Okay~"

  Waving goodbye, Xu Xin got into the car and drove towards home.

  …

  July 30th.

  Early in the morning...

  A sudden ringing of the phone woke up Yang Mi who had been hugged by Xu Xin as a pillow all night.

  Barely opened one eye, and saw a black Nokia and a white couple's mobile phone, after the black Nokia vibrated, she picked it up speechlessly.

   After glancing at the caller, he connected in a daze, and said:

   "Hello, Miss Wei..."

   "Xiao Xu...Mimi!? Come on, give Xiao Xu the phone number! Hurry up! Come back to the meeting!"

"…good!"

  Yang Mi was terrified instinctively by this hasty tone, and shook Xu Xin violently:

   "Quick, quick, sister Wei is looking for you!"

"…ah?"

  Xu Xin was shaken awake, and took the call in a daze:

   "Hello, Miss Wei."

   "Xiao Xu! Hurry up! There will be a meeting in half an hour! Someone leaked the information about the opening ceremony!"

   "!"

  …

  July 30th, 7:00 a.m. Yanjing time.

   Seoul time at 8 am.

  SBS TV, one of the three major TV stations in South Korea, has a news about the "Live Video of the Olympic Opening Ceremony".

  The news video is 2 minutes and 08 seconds long.

  In the picture, the Chinese-style scroll that runs through the core concept of the Olympic Games, when the dove of peace exits, the square array of dominoes and the huge spherical device are clearly visible.

   While the news host was explaining, although he did not release the final ignition plan of the Olympic Games "Phoenix Returns to the Nest", the host made a special explanation: "This time the torch ignition method is carried out using the method of phoenix ignition."

  Olympic Opening Ceremony Program…

   Leak!

  According to the instructions of the organizing committee, after receiving the copied video samples, the director team of the opening and closing ceremonies immediately began to evaluate the leak level.

  Then the investigation of all staff began.

  But this news...or this news like a blockbuster exploded on the Internet, causing waves that many people couldn't react to.

  The investigation quickly ruled out the entire director team.

  After all, this video has a shooting angle.

  The angle of the director's station is very different from the one in the video, so those who sit near the director's station during the whole process rule out the possibility first.

  Then quickly targeted the group of reporters who entered the venue last night.

   Koreans did it.

  In fact, everyone knew who did it right away. After all, SBS was the first person in the world who dared to make an announcement at this juncture, and truly "exclusively" released the internal video clips of the Olympic rehearsal.

   But just to be cautious, the country still conducted a serious and thorough investigation, and finally locked the "suspect" on the SBS broadcast team that entered the venue last night.

  How to shoot and how to get it out, these are no longer the issues that the director team should think about.

  What everyone is thinking about is how to stop losses.

   When SBS broadcast this seemingly unique news, although the words were full of praise for the Olympic Games.

   Violation of the regulations is a violation of the regulations.

  International and domestic Olympic Organizing Committees immediately issued a statement of condemnation, strongly condemning the leak of South Korea's SBS TV station.

  Besides, because of this leak, Bird's Nest has temporarily closed all channels for interviews and equipment debugging.

  Because of the Koreans' own theft, it has aroused strong dissatisfaction from other countries.

  Under pressure, on the afternoon of July 31, the broadcast team of SBS TV station came out to issue a statement:

"When we entered the main Olympic stadium, no one stopped us. The staff just checked our documents and let us in. After we arrived at the scene, no one told us not to film the rehearsal content, so we took pictures. We're not being scared."

   It is a statement, but it is actually more like a sophistry.

  It is in line with the consistent style of Koreans.

  But this time the slap in the face is quite real.

   You know, at that time, not only SBS TV, but also broadcast groups in other countries.

In less than an hour after they issued their statement, the organizing committee first announced the motivation and details of the entry of the broadcast team, stating that among the teams that were allowed to enter this time, every media and every TV station had been expressly ordered Notice: It is forbidden to shoot the rehearsal content, only debugging the machine is allowed.

   And showed the non-disclosure agreement signed by the media of various countries in his hand to refute.

   At the same time, a Reuters reporter stood up and condemned this shameful behavior of the Koreans with the anger of being banned from entering the Bird’s Nest to film interviews:

"Before we entered the stadium, we were told that this time we were only going to adjust the machine and that all filming was prohibited. People from the Korean TV station were also present at the time. The people from Yanjing first explained in Chinese, then in English, and then the foreign countries The team interpreter for everyone. Everyone nodded in agreement. Including the Koreans."

   Then, the Japanese team also stood up:

"We have indeed received a request to prohibit filming, and everyone consciously abides by it. No one has any objections, because every Olympic opening ceremony is a gift prepared by the host country for athletes, staff members and all human beings with the Olympic spirit all over the world. .We just got the opportunity to see it earlier than others, but this does not mean that we can report it for the sake of news without a bottom line. This is against professional ethics and is also a mistake to discredit the Olympics."

   Then, other broadcast teams that entered the scene that night stood up to prove the authenticity of the "no filming" notice.

   Now, the Koreans have nothing to say.

  The morning of July 31st.

  SBS TV station issued an apology statement:

"We don't have any sympathy for shooting the rehearsal video this time. We just want the Korean audience to understand how spectacular the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is, so as to set off an Olympic boom in South Korea. We apologize for any negative impact caused by this, and at the same time We have taken active measures and removed the relevant video materials."

  The statement of apology has been issued.

   But will the Chinese people who reacted most strongly buy it?

   did not buy it.

  Why? Made a mistake, a painless apology statement is over?

  How much damage have you caused us?

   Leaking secrets in advance means directly affecting the benefits of advertisers who own live and broadcast rights. What exactly is our country burdened for the Olympic Games?

  Do you **** really know?

  The crowd was furious.

  The Olympic Organizing Committee also responded immediately:

"We have also seen related reports, and we are disappointed that South Korean TV broadcasts clips about the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Obviously, these clips alone cannot show the grandeur and panorama of the opening ceremony. I hope everyone will wait until August 8th to enjoy the full story with us. Olympic Games Opening Ceremony."

So, under pressure, on August 1st, when the Bird's Nest still closed the foreign media debugging channel, the director and deputy director of the Korean TV drama, which were watched by all the broadcasters, arrived in Beijing in the afternoon to report to the International Olympic Organizing Committee and Yan. The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee immediately submitted a written apology letter.

   But apologizing doesn't mean getting away with it.

  August 2nd.

  After discussing with the International Olympic Organizing Committee, the organizing committee announced that the International Olympic Committee has decided to prohibit the Korean SBS TV station from entering the "Bird's Nest" rehearsal site again.

  MBC and KBS, the three major TV stations in South Korea, quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

  SBS TV station did not discuss with them in advance about announcing the candid footage, but you must know that the three major TV stations in Korea signed the Olympic broadcast rights together.

  When SBS released this secret video, both MBC and KBS turned pale with fright.

  You need to know... If because of this incident, the three TV stations were sanctioned at the same time.

  Then they are really equal to a fire at the city gate and the fish in the pond.

   It exploded.

  The reason why SBS TV was subdued so quickly was actually the pressure from the two of them.

  Under the worst estimate, South Korean TV stations may face the sanction of losing the right to interview the Olympics.

   Right now, it's just that SBS has lost the right to interview, which is already the best.

   However, although the punishment was issued, it did not satisfy the audience in China.

What?

  What is the interview right?

  We don't recognize it.

  How many years have we been looking forward to this Olympic Games? This group of Koryo sticks made such a big mess, and such a shameless act can be done with just a mere interview right?

  As a result, a signature campaign to jointly boycott the broadcasting rights of the Korean Olympic Games was launched on the Internet...

  In a few hours, more than 250,000 netizens left their IDs and stamps supporting the cancellation of Korean broadcasting rights.

  Do you dare to stop it?

cannot.

  Because everyone's anger needs a channel to vent.

  But... this matter must go on the right path.

  So, on August 3rd, the pressure came to the director team.

  Zhang Wu, followed by Xu Xin, came to the entrance of the actor's channel in the Bird's Nest.

   Actually, Xu Xin had nothing to do with it.

  This kind of news that the two-minute clip cannot represent the whole signal, the chief director said it was perfect.

  But Zhang Yimou's voice became hoarse.

  The kind of dumb who can't speak.

   Obviously, this leak made him very angry.

  In order not to look anxious on TV, apart from Zhang Wu who is the main speaker today, Xu Xin came as a "follower".

   After all, strictly speaking, compared with other people in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games, except for Zhang Yimou, Xu Xin can be regarded as "hot".

  Others may not know who he is.

   But at least, everyone has seen the movies he made.

  So, he also came today.

   Zhang Yimou was in charge of the concave shape, waiting for the reporter to shoot at the director's station.

   "Director Zhang Wu, does this leak have a big impact on us?"

   "Not big."

   Facing the camera and the microphone, Zhang Wu didn't have any expression of indignation on his face.

"For this Olympic Games, we have been preparing for more than two years. The hard work of tens of thousands of people will not be incinerated because of this short two minutes. That is unrealistic, and their energy is not so great. Therefore, you don't have to Worry. What everyone sees by then must be many times more exciting than every shot in these two minutes."

   This is an interview with CCTV, and it will be broadcast on the news network tonight, so after Zhang Wu answered the question and gave reassurance, the reporter looked at Xu Xin again:

   "Director Xu Xin, what do you think?"

   "Director Zhang is right."

   Facing the camera, Xu Xin nodded:

"It's true that the impact is not big, but I still want to say that this incident is against the Olympic spirit. But I can tell you responsibly about the two-minute video clip. At the current stage of rehearsal, every program we They have prepared several sets of plans. The purpose of the rehearsal is to find the most suitable and best choice among these plans, and send this beauty to the world. So..."

   Speaking of this, there was a hint of meaning in his eyes:

  "Although some things are still "Unspeakable Secrets", the promise we can make is: what you see may not be true!... Please have confidence in us and our Olympic Games! And..."

  Looking at the camera, he smiled.

   Laughing confidently:

   "Don't underestimate the profound historical heritage of our great country with 5,000 years of civilization. Please wait and see on August 8."

  …

  The reporter left and went to shoot Zhang Yimou on the director's station.

   That night, their interview was broadcast on CCTV.

   Maybe it's because Xu Xin's words are too suitable for young people's appetite?

   This uncut interview answer will become a channel for people to vent.

   "What you see may not be real" and "August 8th, wait and see" have become topics that everyone talks about.

   Along with it, many people suddenly realized...

   Haven't noticed it before.

  While watching the movie, I didn’t realize how powerful this person who joined the director team of the opening and closing ceremonies at a young age is…

  But as soon as these two sentences appear...

  Combined with the proud and profound words, everyone's heart is surging and they don't say anything...

  This director Xu Xin...

   It’s quite photogenic.

  Looks in high spirits in front of the camera.

  So...

   "Baidu--Xu Xinba" was finally established...

  Of course, Xu Xin didn't pay attention to these, and he didn't have time to pay attention.

  On the night of August 3rd, after being closed for many days, the Bird's Nest announced the lifting of the ban.

  Foreign media once again saw the whole process of the opening ceremony.

   And the security measures this time are also unprecedentedly strict.

   On the one hand, it is because of leaks. On the other hand...

  On the director's platform, all the leaders of the organizing committee have come to the scene, waiting intently.

  Tonight's big rehearsal is one of the last two rehearsals so far.

  After tonight, starting tomorrow morning, the entire LED screen will have to replace all the wire groups. Then enter the 2-day closure period.

   Then the last rehearsal will be held on August 7th.

  Including the big footprint, all programs, fireworks, etc. inside and outside the venue must be released according to the normal directing process.

   It can be said that this was the last "mobilization" before the war.

   Clean your guns and wear your armor.

  Soon, the war is about to start!

   In front of the director’s station, following Zhang Yimou’s order:

"start."

   All the first batch of "Strike the Fou and Sing" actors who were fully dressed began to push the fou into the arena.

  Dress rehearsal…

Officially begin!

  …

   An hour and a half later.

   While ignoring the entrance of the Olympic delegation, the moment when the raging main torch was ignited by remote control.

"good!"

   "Wow la la la la la la..."

  In front of the broadcasting station, everyone stood up, looked at the torch that was ignited, burned for less than ten seconds, and then went out directly, and gave their own applause.

   "Yeah... good!"

  The big leaders nodded while applauding.

  The dazzling light of the unextinguished main torch still remained in his eyes.

  And for the opening and closing ceremonies teams.

  Even if there are only 3 short words.

  But at this moment, looking at the rapidly extinguished main torch and listening to the applause of the crowd...

  I understand in my heart.

all of these…

   All worth it!

  …

  "Young man, work hard, your future is limitless!"

  Leave a word of encouragement, and the leaders leave.

  Xu Xin did not leave.

  Because he knew…

   It's not over yet.

just began.

  …

  August 8th, overcast.

  Thunderstorm. The highest temperature is 30 to 32 degrees.

  Director's Office.

   8 am.

"The plan of the Meteorological Department is to use anti-aircraft guns, rockets, or planes to sow silver iodide into the air in areas other than Yanjing, so that the target area of ​​the rain will be shifted, and the rain will fall under Hebei or Miyun in advance, and the Bird's Nest will be safe and sound. At present, the military region All departments have already cooperated in place, and it would be best if it can be released in advance. But if the meteorological monitoring shows that there is a possibility of rain from 7 to 12 in the evening, then artificial rain reduction methods will be used to intervene to ensure that the Olympic Games will be held without any mistakes!"

   "What is the chance of rain?"

   "...The air humidity around Yanjing has exceeded 50% at present."

   "..."

   "..."

   "..."

  As soon as the news came out, everyone's faces darkened.

  Xu Xin is no exception.

  After the rainy season in Yanjing this month, he is no longer a novice who knows nothing about weather forecasting.

   Humidity.

  It is a particularly sensitive word for the entire Olympic team.

   Humidity over 50 percent means that the possibility of rainfall is increasing a little bit.

  Once it reaches 60, the rain is basically a certainty.

   Over 70, it starts to rain.

   And today...

   Very boring.

  The weather in Yanjing City is very muggy.

  The sky is also gloomy, and the sun can't be seen at all.

   This is not good news... or rather, bad news that couldn't be worse.

  Xu Xin thought for a while, then picked up the walkie-talkie:

   "Assurance Group Assurance Group."

   "Guarantee team received it, please tell me."

   "First cover all the screens with tarpaulins. And formulate the tarpaulin evacuation route in the afternoon, requiring all raincloths to be transported outside the Bird's Nest after they are removed, so as not to affect the passage of internal props and performance-related personnel."

   "Guarantee team received."

  After he finished speaking, he realized that many people's eyes were on him.

   But no one said anything.

Yes.

   Some people must think that Xu Xin is a "crow's mouth", but no one thinks that he is talking about frustration.

  Because he was just planning for the worst.

   After Zhang Yimou heard this, he didn't say a word.

   After being silent for a while, he said:

   "Everything is going according to the process... have the directors of other sub-project groups come?"

   "It's here, we're all waiting."

   "Let's go and have this last meeting."

  Then, the door of the small meeting room opened, and everyone came to the big meeting room with the heavy stone brought on by the weather in their hearts.

  The large conference room is the extra waiting area in the Bird's Nest.

   Actually quite simple.

  The noise of the actors was incessant.

   But no one cares.

  …

  Large conference room.

  Everyone is carefully reviewing the project files in the hands of each director.

  At the conference table:

   "The success of this evening depends on our responsibility for every detail!"

   "We have no extravagant expectations, everything remains the same, according to the process of yesterday's final rehearsal!"

   "After all these processes, it is a great victory!"

   "Don't be too ambitious!"

"keep us safe!"

   "Good luck!"

   "Stay the same! Cough cough cough..."

  By the end of Zhang Yimou's speech, he had already started coughing because his throat could not bear the pressure.

   Seeing this, Xu Xin quickly handed over the water glass.

   After Zhang Yimou took it, he sat down and said to him:

   "Say plan."

"Um."

  Xu Xin nodded and stood up.

"The director's voice is a little hoarse, so I will remind him to confirm the final details. First, all directors! Before going on stage tonight, make a final confirmation with the actors and tell them that this is in front of billions of people around the world. , showing the smiling faces of our heavenly people!"

   "Second, confirm that the five rings of the stars must be aligned with the five rings of the image on the ground! Have you implemented it?"

   "Implemented."

   "Third, the position of the paper, Captain Qiu, have you confirmed it?"

"already confirmed."

   "Go and confirm again."

"clear."

   "Fourth, who will lead the earthquake children?"

   "The head of Gate No. 1."

   "Where is the head of Gate No. 1?"

   "..."

   No response.

  Xu Xin frowned, and continued to ask:

   "Where is the earthquake child now, does anyone know?"

   "..."

   "..."

   "..."

  These people put their minds and responsibilities on their own projects, and they really don’t care about things that are not their own links.

   It's not that they have nothing to do with themselves, but that they don't have the energy to distract themselves.

   "...Miss Wei."

   Seeing this, Zhang Yimou didn't need to say anything, Xu Xin said directly:

"Call the head of Gate No. 1. Also, confirm which delegations have passed through Gate No. 1 today, and call them all over. This child is very important, and nothing can go wrong. Sister Wei, you are responsible for it yourself. , don’t reveal his identity, but you have to communicate with them in advance, there will be a child coming tonight. Otherwise, there are delegations from various countries, and it will be troublesome if they think this child is a troublemaker. Be sure to confirm it yourself, and then give me a news, do you know?"

  When the manager of Ouchi spoke, Wei Lanfang nodded directly, took out his notebook and quickly wrote it down.

   "Ceremony Studio, you cooperate with Sister Wei, there must be no mistakes in this matter, you know! There must be no mistakes!"

  Pointing to the person in charge of the ceremony studio standing behind, Xu Xin emphasized several times.

   After getting the nod, he continued:

   "Director Horse."

   Ma Wen raised her head.

   "Director Ma, the fuse, reconfirm that there are two plans, one is manual ignition and the other is electronic ignition. There can't be any problems."

"confirmed."

   "There is still time for the main torch to be lit..."

  Before Xu Xin finished speaking, Zhang Yimou stood up again:

   "Ignition! It must be successful! Do you understand! Everyone! In the previous Olympic Games, there has never been a mistake! Even if we fail in a certain part of the performance, as long as the torch is lit successfully, there will be no problem! Understand!"

"clear!"…

   In the meeting room, everyone cheered.

  After finishing all the things that should be paid attention to, Xu Xin glanced at Zhang Yimou who started rubbing his throat because of the loud request just now, thought for a while, and said to Zhang Wu:

   "Director Zhang, is there anything else to say at the end?"

  Zhang Wu put down his cup and stood up:

   "Get on duty, stand on the last shift! That's all I have to say."

  What should be said and what should be done, they have done their best.

  Hearing this, Xu Xin nodded, put down the note paper, and said in a deep voice:

   "Comrades! Do our best! Don't be pressured, don't be burdened. It's up to people to make things happen, and God to make things happen! Okay?"

"good!!"

   "The meeting is over!"

  …

   In front of the currently empty bird's nest.

  Xu Xin came to the center of the field, looked at the more than 30 technicians who had been busy with him for half a year, and asked:

   "How is it? Are you done checking?"

   "It's all checked, Director Xu."

"…good."

  Hearing this, Xu Xin walked to the side of the big screen.

  The large LED screen at this moment is like a sacred virgin land to him.

  He didn't even dare to stand on it.

   I am afraid that its existence will be desecrated.

  Put your hand lightly on the screen.

  Feel the touch of the anti-seismic partition...

  I still vividly remember the quarrel with the team members over whether to use LED screens.

   For no reason, he suddenly regretted it.

  If it hadn't been adopted...

   Will you be less nervous now?

  Do not seek meritorious service, but seek no faults, okay... Heh.

  The moment this idea was born in his heart, he laughed.

   smiled and shook his head.

  Why are you still worrying about gains and losses?

  They are making history.

  Every step is a brand new footprint.

  Ancestors, predecessors, for their descendants, from the age of ruthlessness and blood drinking, the land and mountains that have been laid down!

   Step by step, to the present.

  The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games has already carried too many things.

   In any case, the large LED screen has already been used.

  It's too late to say anything now.

   Open the bow, where is the arrow back?

   Can't regret it.

   Even, he couldn't show any emotion on his face.

  Otherwise it will affect the morale of the army.

  So, Xu Xin put away all the fear in his heart, and caressed the screen in front of him, as if facing an old friend.

  He wants to speak out what he wants.

  Pray.

   Speak to it...

  I hope it understands what kind of color and meaning it carries on its body.

  Hope it understands.

   Hope it understands.

  Hope it can, like the countless ancestors of this country...and even this civilization, shoulder its due responsibilities at this historical inflection point where danger and opportunity coexist.

  Even if...it's just an industrial product.

  But at this moment, Xu Xin hoped that they could listen to their demands.

   But at this moment, the ringing of the phone woke him up from this "communication".

  He took it out and saw that it was Wei Lanfang calling.

   "Xiao Xu, the child has been found. You have to come over to the head of Gate No. 1. The delegation will be here soon. It would be better for you to speak in person. They know you."

   "Okay, I'll come right away."

   After Xu Xin hung up the phone, he was about to walk in the direction of door No. 1.

  But just as he took a step, suddenly, he stopped again.

  Unconsciously, he turned his head again.

  Glanced at the 147-meter-long large LED ground screen in front of him.

   After finishing reading, he looked up at the gray weather again.

  He...was never a very superstitious person.

  But for some reason, at this moment, he suddenly recalled that night more than ten days ago.

  At ten o'clock, everyone retreats.

   Before retreating, he made a mistake to God.

  Estimate... It is the attitude of admitting mistakes, and it will take time for Shangdatian to listen.

  The rain didn't stop until we got home.

  Explanation...God saves face, but it takes time to send a message.

That…

  Looking at the sky, he pursed his lips...

   "...Director Xu, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the rope?"

  Seeing that he suddenly raised his head, several engineers asked subconsciously.

  The next second...

"Snapped!"

  Xu Xin suddenly clasped his hands together, his face full of solemnity.

   There is unprecedented piety in the eyes.

   "..."

   "..."

   "..."

   Several people around were stunned.

  Especially on the side of the LED screen he was facing, several engineers who were still inspecting saw Xu Xin praying towards him, and subconsciously retreated to the side.

   And everyone around could see Xu Xin's lips moving slightly.

   is praying for something.

  No one can hear what can be said.

  It's just that, after praying for a while, he raised his clasped hands, paused at the sky, and then bowed respectfully three times.

   But no one dared to speak.

  Even if they couldn’t hear what he was praying for, these three actions of bowing and kowtowing, and looking up at the sky before adding it, had already made them realize...

   Director Xu was probably praying for something.

   After bowing, Xu Xin stood up straight.

  The movement is too violent, a little dizzy.

   Body shaking a little.

  But immediately stood still, took another step forward, walked to the edge of the LED screen and squatted down.

  It is different from the gentle touch just now.

   This time, he slapped the screen in front of him, and whispered from several people's ears:

   "I beg, I beg, I beg. Brother... I have done everything I can. The rest... is up to you! Come on!"

   "Crack!"

   Tapping the screen, he yelled as if he was hypnotizing himself.

   Before the words fell, he was not so much talking about God, but rather doing his best to ensure that all the actions tonight were fully witnessed by the engineers who followed his voice instinctively:

"come on!!!"

  Above the bird's nest, the office of the director and supervision team.

  The members of the organizing committee and Zhang Yimou who did not know when they arrived looked at Xu Xin who turned around and walked this way...

   No one spoke for a long time.

  But in their minds, more or less, they all have a point of view that is extremely utilitarian for the gods and Buddhas all over the sky, but it is very in line with the cognition and habits of the people of the Celestial Dynasty.

   "How about... we also say goodbye?"

  As long as it works smoothly...

  (end of this chapter)