"The decision to change the name of the Bird's Nest... is a bit too difficult. After all, the major venues in our country, including the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, have already determined their official names and submitted them to the international community. Now to suddenly change the name... I think it is unlikely."

"It's not impossible. After all, the meaning of the Phoenix rising from the ashes is more in line with the theme of our Olympic Games. Even if there are difficulties, I think we should try hard."

"Is the sense of technology too heavy? What do you mean, Director Zhang? The phoenix feathers must be displayed in the form of pictures on the big screen above the bird's nest? I think it's a bit missing to pass the torch and light the main torch in this way.

Humanity is in it.”

"Why not use real giant feathers?"

"That's absolutely not possible. The safety risks are too great and the fire department will not agree. There are tens of thousands of people. If anything goes wrong, we will be nailed to the pillar of shame!"

"Phoenix Nest... is auspicious and wishful thinking. The dragon and phoenix present good fortune. We are the descendants of the dragon... I think it's quite appropriate."

A group of people were busy discussing there, and it had lasted for ten or twenty minutes, with no intention of stopping. There were also various questions interspersed, and the target of the questions was mainly a middle-aged man... Everyone was asking him

Is it technically possible?

Xu Xin didn't know the identity of this person, but he thought he was an engineering expert responsible for realizing these people's ideas.

But at this moment, his attention had shifted from their chat to the manuscript paper in front of him.

The Olympic torch plan has not yet been determined. The global proposal collection just ended on February 28 this year. At this time, it is estimated that the Olympic Organizing Committee is still selecting a design.

But he felt... the red and silver torch full of auspicious cloud patterns in the dream was very beautiful.

So I decided to draw it now and take a look.

It's not that he wants to submit a manuscript, but because he wants to understand the effect of the "opening like a fan" scene in Director Zhang's mind when put on paper.

This torch is difficult to draw. It is not difficult, but it is also a bit troublesome.

Mainly the auspicious cloud pattern on it.

The specific pattern of auspicious clouds was a bit vague in Xu Xin's dream, so he could only base it on his own understanding.

The historical heritage of Shaanxi is destined that every child born on this piece of yellow land will have a kind of traditional culture of their own...even if they don't understand it, after seeing it too much, it will be engraved in their bones and will be unforgettable.

He has seen too many auspicious cloud patterns.

It can be as small as a cave dwelling, as large as a certain tomb monument, or as large as some historical building...

Too many.

So, he picked what he thought looked good and drew it there.

A page of manuscript paper is a torch.

For an inverted cone, first blacken the lower part with a carbon pen, mark an arrow "← red", and then start to outline circles of auspicious cloud patterns on the torch.

After sketching out the rough outline, start adding shadows to make the torch look more three-dimensional.

After the swish of a torch pattern came out, people in the conference room had already begun to discuss whether the "behavior" that Xu Xin didn't know what it was until now could be combined with "Phoenix Nest", "Phoenix", and "Bathing in Fire".

The meaning of "rebirth" is combined.

In fact, Xu Xin is also quite curious... But what he is more curious about is what is the purpose of Zhang Yimou calling everyone here tonight?

Shouldn't we first determine the personnel list, team composition, etc. at this time?

Why did you start the detailed design directly?

Don't understand.

But it has nothing to do with him, although he did try to do something... If nothing else, let's just say that if Zhang Yimou can be selected as the director of the opening and closing ceremonies, and then he can be in it... well, just do it

Just a chore.

Then Xu Xin was so happy.

Not for anything else, just so that when the village compiles the family tree, my name and achievements can be written on it.

Then...

Say something vulgar.

It’s so fucking glorious!

Thinking about it makes him excited...but he can't recommend himself.

Because Teacher Yu brought him here today, he has distinct symbolic characteristics. If he does something out of the ordinary...it doesn't matter if he is laughed at. After all, if you dare to stand up, you will have to suffer the consequences. But if it is because of your own influence

When it comes to Teacher Yu, that's absolutely not possible.

So...at worst, I'll just work as an errand boy for Teacher Yu from now on.

If I can't attack Lao Mouzi, why don't I act like a dog-legger to our teacher Yu?

Being able to contribute to the country, no matter how small, is an honor worth remembering for a lifetime.

So, they discussed their views, saying that these directors are too high-level, and we, a rural boy, no matter in terms of knowledge reserves or eyesight, tell the truth, there is no shame in bowing down to a capable person.

We can't compare.

Then just play with yourself.

So, after taking a look at the torch he designed, he turned over a new page, turned the manuscript paper sideways, and first sketched an oval shape.

He wanted to see if he could intuitively draw the torch effect like an open fan mentioned by Zhang Yimou.

And now I have an idea.

It's in the exciting scene in the dream.

…

Unconsciously, the time has come to almost 11 o'clock in the evening.

And there were twenty or thirty people in the room.

These were all people who were suddenly killed by Zhang Yimou, who changed their itinerary and rushed here halfway.

And many people seem to have the same idea as Xu Xin.

Originally, everyone thought that today would end soon, just to break down the process and so on, and then get some definite news from Director Zhang, such as the news about who will win the most important opening and closing ceremonies.

As a result, Zhang Yimou didn't mention it.

Instead, the meeting turned into a discussion forum.

Boy, there are so many ideas.

From the torch, to the renaming of the Bird's Nest, to "behavior", to finding a carrier that can perfectly carry the five thousand years of culture of the Chinese dynasty...

This discussion lasted for more than two hours. Some people even smoked half a pack of cigarettes and drank several bottles of mineral water, but they seemed to have no intention of stopping.

And what’s even weirder is…

I don’t know if these artists really don’t have assistants or what they do...

Xu Xin was still the only one sitting on the chair against the wall.

It made him seem to be the center of attention.

Fortunately, he kept his head down and was drawing something of his own, otherwise his every move would have really attracted attention.

Now, the discussion site has been renamed from the Bird's Nest to a discussion of "time".

"Do we have to have a timeline? Time has to be shown from the inside out... You have to let them understand that our culture started from the Yanhuang period, the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties...

Let’s slowly figure it out. Yes, we can express our culture through other links, but everything must have a beginning, right? This beginning, the time that is endowed with meaning, how do we express it?”

"..."

"..."

"..."

Zhang Yimou said, and everyone listened in silence.

Zhang Yimou asked, and everyone waited in silence for the answer...

Because to be honest, in the general direction, everyone must admit that some of their ideas are not as good as Director Zhang.

As the general person in charge, after the concept he proposed has been confirmed by the team, all he has to do is implement it.

So, looking around, Zhang Yimou raised his hand high:

"What can represent our time? A sundial! On top of the venue, we set up a sundial, and then... what is our symbol? The East! The ancient country of the East! Just from the east, a beam of light comes! Strong light! Strong light,

The sundial shines on it, and then the sundial forms the shadow that represents time, diagonally... going, going, going..."

The hand raised high began to tilt downward:

"CHUA~~"

Stab down diagonally:

"The quotation of the sundial is applied to the scene composed of that kind of light yellow...or dark yellow, which can reflect our profound cultural heritage... If you think about it, it is like the light displayed by the sky, earth and sea of ​​clouds at sunrise.

The feeling of thick yellow earth... Then, the opening ceremony officially begins!"

This is Zhang Yimou's idea...

And while everyone was still thinking and relying on their brains to compose the picture.

A picture has already appeared in Xu Xin's mind.

Although his pen is black and has no color.

But it didn't stop him from sketching out the pictures in his mind.

Well, according to what Director Zhang said...

Putting a sundial on the bird's nest... is a bit unrealistic. Let's not talk about the force and load-bearing, let's just say that if the thing is not a torch, then a big sundial will definitely overwhelm the guest.

Not very suitable...

What if it is displayed with pictures on the big screen?

His pen began to outline along his own thoughts.

On the bottom view of the Bird's Nest, the area representing the screen outlined the outline of a sundial. After thinking about it, he drew an extension line and gave the label "← Rope, Fireworks."

Then, the sound of discussion in the ears made the conference room noisy again.

"call……"

Amidst the noise, Xu Xin, who had not dared to smoke for several hours, suppressed the urge to urinate and flipped through his dozens of sketch papers...

Um.

No matter how I look at it, I think my drawings are very good and expressive.

While he was checking each piece one by one, Ma Xingmin suddenly looked at the time and said:

"Yimou, there is no way to go on like this. It's already past eleven o'clock. I think... let's talk about business and let everyone go back today. How about? We'll meet next Monday.

how?"

Zhang Yimou was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at his watch, only to realize that...it was already past 11 o'clock.

We haven’t said anything serious yet.

He nodded quickly:

"Okay, okay, then Director Ma, please tell me."

"Um."

Ma Xingmin nodded, and after everyone's attention was focused on this, he said directly:

"After the screening and scoring by the Olympic Organizing Committee, the preliminary results are also the purpose of calling everyone here today. I just want to tell you that currently, the idea proposed by the Yimou team has the highest score. Therefore, there is no

If something unexpected happens, the leader will give instructions within ten days. We have great hopes..."

In an instant, a look of excitement flashed across everyone's faces.

This news...

Even if it’s not confirmed yet, maybe the words from Director Ma’s mouth have already proven its gold content!

Tonight was not in vain!

Just listen to Ma Xingmin continue:

"The reason I called you here today is to tell you that if the plan is confirmed, then our future work locations will be here and the director's office in the Qinglan Building in Dongsijitiao. The office space over there has been prepared.

.We are just waiting for the announcement from the Olympic Organizing Committee to move in. So... everyone takes advantage of this period to arrange the work at hand as much as possible, and wait until the announcement... Comrades!"

His tone was firm, calm, and suddenly became full of power:

"During this period, we must devote our physical and mental energy to this opening and closing ceremony. We must strive to show our appearance, spirit, and style to the people of our country and the people of the world! We will never let down the country and the people.

We look forward to it!”

Following his words, everyone, including Xu Xin, subconsciously sat upright.

Full of solemnity!

And within this solemn atmosphere, Ma Xingmin nodded vigorously, his tone full of enthusiasm and determination:
Chapter completed!