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Chapter 1017 Is Hangzhou humid?
The nights in Hangzhou are warmer than those in the imperial capital. Although there is still a hint of chill in March, the willow trees in the distance have already sprouted new buds, and the tender green branches are swaying slightly in the light of the street lamps.

The cherry blossoms by the West Lake have already bloomed a little. The petals are falling in the night breeze and landing on the stone paths, adding a bit of poetry to the city.

However, Li Mu had no time to take care of these.

The plan for the opening ceremony of the Asian Games is entering the polishing stage, and the pace of meetings and discussions among various departments is comparable to that of a workshop assembly line.

"Director Li, we want the light to reflect from the water surface into the air to simulate the feeling of water ripples, but I'm worried that the actual effect may be distorted."

Technical Director Yu Jianping analyzed while showing the simulation diagram.

"And the budget may need to be slightly adjusted," Chief Producer Sha Xiaolan added, "According to preliminary estimates, this part may need to be increased by 20%."

"Xiao Wu, record it!" Sha Xiaolan then instructed his subordinate, the team's producer Wu Yan.

"Adding more budget is a small matter. The key is to make sure the effect is good." Li Mu nodded and looked at the chief art designer Shang Tianbao. "Mr. Shang, do you think this water wave lighting effect can be replaced by laser?"

"Director Li, you can consider it from a technical point of view, but from an aesthetic point of view, the laser performance will be a bit mechanical and lack the flexibility of our oriental aesthetics."

Li Mu rubbed his brows. He didn't even consider aesthetics, and he was directing the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. He then said, "Okay, let's write this down first and gather a few groups to discuss it tomorrow."

Director Li, Director Sha, it’s time for supper.”

Gao Yan saw the staff carrying a large box of things into the conference room, and then shouted in a low voice.

It was late at night and the night wind from Hangzhou seeped in through the window, bringing a slight chill.

The table was piled high with midnight snacks, including fried chicken wings, hot barbecue, fragrant hot and sour noodles, fried noodles, and a large pot of various kinds of dumplings, all steaming hot.

There are also a few bottles of ice-cold beer and a few cups of freshly brewed green tea, which cater to the energy that everyone urgently needs after a busy day.

"Everyone is tired, let's eat and chat at the same time." Li Mu stood up, clapped his hands, and motioned for everyone to sit down and relax.

Gao Yan couldn't wait to pick a few dumplings. She took a bite and immediately uttered a satisfied "hmm". "These dumplings are absolutely amazing! Hangzhou's food is really as famous as it is said to be."

"Come on, Hangzhou is famous for being a food desert, and these are the only things we can offer."

"Hey, Director Li, Director Sha, please eat."

The staff swarmed over one after another, some holding skewers, fried noodles or steamed dumplings. When they were eating, they realized that Li Mu and Sha Xiaolan had not made their choice yet.

"It's okay. Everyone is busy. Let's eat. We can choose for ourselves." Li Mu smiled and waved his hand.

"Eat, why be polite before a meal?"

Sha Xiaolan then said.

Immediately, everyone picked up their cutlery and began to taste the food. The atmosphere in the entire conference room instantly became relaxed, and everyone began to relax and chat.

"Director Li, have you heard about this? There was a project over there that actually did a preview of the opening ceremony at the end of last year. As a result, the lighting design of the stage directly burned out the air conditioning system of the entire theater, and in the end they had to pay compensation."

Deputy Director Cui Wei said with a chuckle while eating hot and sour noodles.

Li Mu shook his head slightly. He mostly knew about the things in the film and television industry and didn't know much about these.

"Haha, I heard about this." Sha Xiaolan laughed so hard, "It's okay, just pay more and he will be well behaved after a few days in prison." Li Mu smacked his lips, my goodness, he has to go to prison to do this, the risk is so high.

"Director Sha, it's not that exaggerated. He didn't go in. Don't scare Director Li." Cui Wei was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when he heard that.

Everyone laughed after hearing this, and it seemed that the usually rigorous working atmosphere became particularly friendly and relaxed at this moment.

We were busy until about twelve o'clock in the evening, and then everyone dispersed. The hotel they were staying in was nearby, just a few minutes' walk away.

The night sky was clear at this time, and a few sparse stars were vaguely visible on the light blue sky.

Occasionally, passers-by walked by, and their footsteps were clearly audible on the quiet street.

Li Mu was lying on the sofa in the hotel at the moment, his eyes looking out through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel room. The flashing neon lights between the high-rise buildings in the distance and the dots of lights on the lakeside complemented each other, and seemed to remind him that the culture and aesthetics of this city were waiting for his response.

Pulling his gaze back, turning his head to look at the draft plan and the team's proposal on the table, Li Mu couldn't help but smile and sighed:
“It’s really not that easy.”

He has made a lot of movies, many of which were difficult, such as "2022" that year, "The Revenant" later, and "Changjin Lake" released last year, but the Asian Games is indeed another challenge for him.

At this moment, the phone on the sofa suddenly vibrated.

At first glance, it was a video call from Liu Yifei.

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"Just ended?" Liu Yifei asked softly.

"Yeah, I just finished work not long ago." Li Mu chuckled and nodded.

"Don't be too late. Hangzhou is very humid. Remember to cover yourself with a blanket and don't catch a cold." Liu Yifei couldn't help but remind.

Li Mu blinked. No matter how heavy the humidity was, it was still not as heavy as when he was in Guangzhou. However, the care and concern from his family was still very heartwarming.

"Got it, Teacher Liu." Li Mu smiled and teased, "If you care about me more, maybe the inspiration for the opening ceremony will burst out faster."

"Don't be so glib. I'm telling you the truth." Liu Yifei glanced at him and said, "Just get busy. Take a shower and go to bed early. Got it?"

"Got it!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Mu looked at his phone and his smile widened.

Having two "bosses" at home can really heal one's heart, but one of them has already fallen into a sweet sleep.

The next morning, the creative team gathered in the conference room again.

This time, in response to the problem of "water wave lighting", the stage design team proposed a new idea:

"We can combine it with gauze screen projection to create softer water wave dynamics, which can not only reflect the freehand style of oriental aesthetics, but also avoid the mechanical feeling of laser."

As soon as the new idea came out, everyone started talking about it and exploring the pros and cons of this plan.

Li Mu and his colleagues discussed the matter and finally Li Mu made the decision:
“I think this direction is feasible, and the specific plan will be processed and submitted before tonight.

We hope that every detail will take into account the audience’s visual experience and cultural associations. Hangzhou is not only a geographical term, but also a spirit. We want to let the world feel its unique beauty through this opening ceremony.”

(End of this chapter)