Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 656 Reject Lao Mouzi! (4K)

"You fucking jade, it's none of my business!"

Faced with the protest from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chen Ran ignored it directly and was very sure that the other party was just possessed by a spirit of drama.

"Yu Yu, does that mean you won't come to China to participate in the China Open and Shenzhen Masters this year? If you come, then this Yu Yu must be fake." Facing the reporter's interview, Chen Ran replied bluntly.

He didn't give the other party any face at all.

At this moment, the one who is having a headache is Deputy Director Cai of the Sports Bureau.

At present, he is in charge of the "three small balls", but among these athletes, only Chen Ran, the tennis player, did not listen to his advice at all and did his own thing.

Director Cai almost hugged Chen Ran's thigh, begging him to stop causing trouble at such an important moment before the Olympics.

The leaders above put pressure on him and scolded him, but did not criticize Chen Ran.

When Chen Ran said, "Doping tests at the Olympics will be stricter," it caused a huge uproar in the global sports media.

Many things are tacitly accepted rules that are understood by everyone.

However, Chen Ran directly lifted the veil.

As a result, many athletes who withdrew from the competition for various ridiculous reasons on the eve of the Olympics were suspected by the media and fans of taking drugs.

For example, Gasquet from France was tested positive during the year-end finals because he kissed a girl in a nightclub. The ATP also accepted this guy's statement and felt that he was innocent.

But this time at the Yanjing Olympics, Gasquet made up a reason to withdraw from the competition, which made the outside world more suspicious of him.

This group of people hate Chen Ran to death.

However, under the guidance of some public opinion, these people soon shifted the target of their hatred to the Polish player.

Why don’t you just not participate in the Olympics? Why do you have to say that the “air is bad”?

The reporters have also looked up the past history. Last year and the year before, you came running to participate in the China Open and signed up on your own initiative.

Even two years ago, this guy participated in the China Open qualifying round, but was unable to enter the main competition due to his ranking.

Players participating in the qualifying round will arrive in Yanjing a few days in advance and stay longer than those participating in the main competition.

At that time, I didn't see you complaining.

Are all Poles so mean and so fond of saying one thing and thinking another?

A foreign media reporter also asked the Pole this sharp question: "Chen Ran said that you will definitely come to participate in the China Open this year. How do you respond to him?"

"I'm a professional player. I need points and bonuses. I have to go." The Pole emphasized, as if he was very wronged, as if others were forcing him to go.

"So you don't care about the air, right?" the reporter continued.

"I'm a professional player, I have to do this." The Pole continued to be stubborn.

"What about the Olympics? Are they unimportant? Don't you want to fight for your country?"

"I... I'm sorry... this is not a tour, so I can't play in that kind of air." The Pole said stubbornly.

Soon after his remarks were spread to Poland, they were also blasted online by domestic fans.

Ridiculous reason, selfish guy.

We are not stupid. After a few words from the reporter, the guy completely exposed his bottom line.

"You just don't want to fight for your country, you hypocritical guy, don't make up so many excuses!" Even some Polish reporters couldn't stand it anymore.

After all, there are hundreds of Polish athletes here, and you are the only one who is particularly delicate, right?
At this moment, those tennis players who were participating in the tour in the United States looked at this guy with strange eyes. It was you, kid, who spoke without restraint and put us in the midst of a public opinion storm.

Now, everyone who withdraws from the Olympics is suspected by the outside world of taking drugs.

As for Chen Ran?

The opponent's status is too high, and we ordinary tour players can't afford to offend him.

……

Time quickly came to the eve of the opening of the Olympic Games. Unlike the previous life, this time the women's tennis was a star-studded event.

The two pearls of the WTA, Sharapova and Ivanovic, did not choose to withdraw from the competition like in their previous lives.

Ever since Chen Ran tore off the "fig leaf" of those players who withdrew from the competition, his prestige in the eyes of Chinese netizens has reached a new height.

In short, they thought that Chen Ran was much more straightforward and bold, while the other sports superstars did not have such courage.

At this time, the agency suddenly found Chen Ran and said that the chief director of the Olympic Games opening ceremony, Zhang Yimou, wanted to talk to him. Specifically, they hoped that Chen Ran could show up in the opening ceremony.

Originally, Chen Ran was not planning to attend the opening ceremony, after all, it is quite physically demanding. But thinking about the historic moment, he decided to show up, since it wouldn't consume much energy anyway.

One characteristic of Chinese people is that they treat everyone equally. Four years ago, Chen Ran was the flag bearer, but this time the country hopes that Yao Ming will be the flag bearer.

Chen Ran was very happy to see this scene. After all, raising the flag was too tiring.

You have to know that the schedule of tennis matches is so tight, almost one day after another, with only two days between the semi-finals and the finals.

This is not like a basketball game, which lasts for half a month and spans the entire Olympic cycle.

Chen Ran needs to reserve his physical strength.

What's more, the country doesn't expect the men's basketball team to achieve any good results.

In fact, in his previous life, the reason why Yao Ming was able to serve as the flag bearer in 2004 and 2008 was mainly because firstly, he had great influence and fame, while the overall strength of the Chinese men's basketball team was very poor.

His role as flag bearer will not affect the country's gold medal strategy.

This time, Chen Ran served as the chairman once in 2004, and this time history returned to the right track and gave way to Yao Ming.

However, Zhang Yimou found Chen Ran, hoping that this number one player in Chinese sports and superstar of world tennis could appear in the performance at the opening ceremony.

"Why is he looking for me?" Chen Ran was a little confused.

To be honest, he personally doesn't have a very good impression of Zhang Yimou.

This guy is really good at organizing opening ceremonies. He has basically completed the task successfully regardless of whether it is the Summer Olympics or the Winter Olympics.

It's just that the movies he made were too bitter and full of hatred, and they liked to show the ugly and dark side. Of course, commercial movies are another matter.

However, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this kind of non-commercial film does not care about the box office, but is entirely aimed at foreign awards.

If you don’t shoot like this, you won’t win any awards abroad.

With foreign awards, your status will be improved.

"Lao Mouzi said..." The agent hesitated for a moment and said slowly, "As a representative of Chinese athletes and one of the most famous Chinese in the world, you are representing China at the opening ceremony to say hello to the global audience and to show the enthusiasm and friendliness of us Chinese people."

After all, the theme song is called "Yanjing Welcomes You". There is a line in the lyrics that goes "My door is always open, and I embrace the world with my arms wide open". Every time Chen Ran hears this line, he always thinks of the Chinese national football team.

After all, the door of the Chinese national football team is always open, and friends from all over the world can come and take a shot.

Chen Ran frowned as he listened. Why do you want me to go?

When it comes to representing the image of China, there are many people in the entertainment industry.

For example, Fangshilong or something like that can also come on stage to complete this task.

He is also very famous.

"Why not sex...uh, what about Brother Cheng Long?" Chen Ran reacted quickly and changed his tone immediately.

The agent paused and continued, "The main thing is... haven't you had a disagreement with Poland recently? Now the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also apologized, saying it was a misunderstanding. They shouldn't blindly stand up for an unpatriotic athlete. They gave them a way out, so you also have to... show your friendly side."

"..." Chen Ran's face darkened, "This doesn't fit with my character!"

I have been playing tennis for so many years, and it is this rebellious character that attracts fans.

He can be elegant when necessary, but he will not hesitate when necessary to be sharp.

What does Lao Mouzi mean? He wants me to show weakness, right?

He likes to act like a grandson in front of foreigners, and he wants to drag me down with him.

"I have a competition the next day, and it's at 1pm, so I need to rest well. I will just show up with the main group at the opening ceremony and then go back." Chen Ran replied without thinking, "Just reply to him like this."

"Then do you want to meet with Lao Mouzi? After all, he is the chief director, and he hopes to meet with you."

"No need!" Chen Ran immediately refused, "I want to concentrate on preparing for the battle!"

What is there to see? They are from two completely different eras. There is a huge generation gap in their ways of thinking. It is impossible for them to communicate at all. It is like talking to a deaf person.

In that case, it would be better not to meet.

By the way, what is Lao Mouzi's current wife? It seems that she has secretly given birth to many children. Forget it, it's none of my business. Anyway, it will be exposed in the news in a few years.

Anyway, the excuse of "fully preparing for the competition" is always used and the other party can't find any fault with it.

In fact, Chen Ran was not willing to play the role of a good guy at the opening ceremony.

He even secretly wondered in his heart, is Lao Mouzi doing this to increase his chances of winning awards abroad in the future? He would never be a tool for others.

Don't forget that I am a tiger, and the beast always walks alone and proudly.

But Chen Ran is not stupid. He knows what to say and what not to say, who to offend and who not to offend.

As long as you grasp the right balance, there will be no problem.

After all, for the country, he is an irreplaceable Ziwei Star, and this Ziwei Star is also very patriotic.

In this case, what's wrong with being a little arrogant?
His situation is completely different from Sun Yang's, and he has grasped the scale very well.

Chen Ran’s arrogance is often not groundless, but has reasons behind it.

For example, the withdrawal controversy at this Olympics caused a war of words. In fact, from the perspective of the country, Chen Ran’s output made people across the country feel very happy.

"Blacklist!" Chen Ran not only politely rejected Lao Mouzi, but also quietly put this guy on the blacklist.

Anyway, I don’t eat his food, so I’ll just block him. There’s nothing to be afraid of.

Zhang Yimou was also very disappointed when he learned that Chen Ran declined his invitation.

He originally wanted to be a good guy and ease the rift between Chen Ran and foreign countries.

After all, this time, even the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was criticized, which is simply lawless.

If it was a domestic entertainment artist, he would have been banned long ago!
Zhang Yimou really wanted to show the world the gentle and kind side of the Chinese people, so he wanted Chen Ran to perform a friendly show that wouldn't take much time. Unexpectedly, the other party flatly refused and was even unwilling to meet him.

"Young people nowadays have hot tempers and don't know how to stay calm at all." Zhang Yimou said with a helpless smile.

There's no way around it. After all, this isn't the entertainment industry where he has the final say. And the country is still counting on its opening ceremony rehearsals, so there can't be any mistakes.

Of course, this is the opening ceremony of the Olympics, not a movie to be sent abroad for awards. Zhang Yimou also knows that at this time, he must show the best side of China instead of deliberately making a fool of himself.

He does have some emotional intelligence and IQ.

Lao Mouzi was actually very cunning. He suspected that his actions had displeased Chen Ran and wanted to invite him to dinner after the Olympics.

As a result, Chen Ran’s agent immediately said: He is very busy and will fly to the United States to participate in the competition soon, so he has no time.

The implication is that Chen Ran is unwilling to meet him.

This boy, why is he so petty!

I asked you to be a friendly ambassador, but you are not happy about it!
I'm furious!

This feeling was similar to when he found out that the actress Zhang Ziyi, whom he had promoted, had found a Jewish old man.

How is that old Jewish guy better than me?

……

At this time, the Olympic Village was already full of athletes from various countries.

To be honest, the Olympic conditions in Yanjing are definitely the best in all previous Olympic Games.

Even the future Olympic villages in London and Tokyo cannot compare to it.

As for the Olympic Village in Paris, the conditions are so poor that it can be said to be a complete joke.

The French spent so much money to host the Olympics, but the Olympic Village is so poor. Where did the money go? It must have been lost!

Chen Ran walking in the Olympic Village is like a mobile check-in point.

Athletes from all countries like to take photos with the world's number one tennis superstar. Of course, girls account for a large proportion of the athletes from other countries who take photos.

It can be said that this huge Yanjing Olympic Village basically accommodates athletes from all over the world, the only exception being the American men's basketball team.

After all, they are rich, so they always seek special treatment and directly spent a huge amount of money to book a five-star hotel in Yanjing.

Chen Ran has never thought about moving out of the Olympic Village, but if it is the next London Olympics, he also thought about staying in a hotel outside.

Only in the Olympic Village in Yanjing can you live comfortably.

Chen Ran stayed quietly in the Olympic Village for a few days, occasionally visiting the accommodation building in Serbia. His life was quite leisurely.

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(End of this chapter)