Chapter 106

This is a scene I may never see again in my lifetime.

Lu Ye looked up, not even daring to blink.

Hu Zhenzhen was in slightly better condition than him, but she still kept her head up, her eyes fixed on the sky.

"What do you think, Mr. Hu? This precious baby seems very reassuring, doesn't it?"

The leader spoke with such pride that Hu Zhenzhen couldn't help but smile as well.

"It really makes me feel safe."

The impact of Hu Zhenzhen's donation extends far beyond the internet.

This represents an attitude and has drawn more attention to Hu Zhenzhen.

It would have been better if they hadn't looked into it, because once people saw Hu Zhenzhen's past, even more people started paying attention to her.

Patriotic businesswomen are welcome everywhere, especially when they are focused on their stance and don't frequently make statements that influence others.

Hu Zhenzhen was the first to sense the difference.

After watching the test flight, she left with her entourage.

Coming to Province A wasn't just about this one thing; not wanting to disrupt their training was another.

The presence of such a group of outsiders in the military region will inevitably distract the soldiers.

Hu Zhenzhen was simply bringing the screenwriters and directors along to broaden their horizons, so that when they wrote scripts on this subject in the future, they wouldn't completely deviate from its true nature.

After staying for only a few hours and achieving her initial goal, Hu Zhenzhen quickly left with her people.

The leader still had some things he wanted to talk to her about, and seeing Hu Zhenzhen leave so quickly, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

"President Hu, you must keep an eye out for scripts on military drama themes. If you find a good script, be sure to let me know, and we will definitely support you."

For dramas like this that are being promoted, they usually personally select the director and script.

The fact that the leaders could say this to Hu Zhenzhen also shows that they trust Hu Zhenzhen and Jianghu Film and Television Company.

"Don't worry, boss, I'll contact you first if I have any news."

Hu Zhenzhen made promises for a long time before the leaders finally let them go.

Lu Ye learned his lesson and walked very fast this time.

"Mr. Hu, where are we going now?"

He's been on vacation these past few days and really doesn't know anything about it.

"I already told you, let's go see the show."

Hu Zhenzhen had already answered the same question two or three times.

Lu Ye kept asking, and Hu Zhenzhen was getting a little helpless, so she could only explain more carefully.

"Didn't Lei Tao mention bringing so many martial arts actors here for this performance?"

Lu Ye shook his head and glanced at Lei Tao.

Lei Tao was glared at by him for no reason and said, "Don't say I didn't tell you, I did."

Lei Tao was also wronged.

When Hu Zhenzhen told him about this, Lei Tao casually informed Lu Ye.

“You forgot, I told you that Mr. Hu is taking the two of us to see a martial arts show.”

He spoke frankly, and only then did Lu Ye remember.

"That happened half a month ago, how could I remember!"

"Alright," Hu Zhenzhen said casually, already inside the car, "Hurry up and get in. Didn't you bring this up yourself, wanting to see what real martial arts are like?"

Lu Ye scratched his ear, too embarrassed to say anything.

He was indeed the one who brought that up first.

Before filming the movie, Lu Ye watched a lot of martial arts documentaries to find inspiration for action design.

As the chief director, you need to understand a little bit about everything, and the design of the action cannot rely entirely on the action director.

In crucial shots, the director must always have his own ideas.

Lu Ye became addicted to martial arts around that time and mentioned to Hu Zhenzhen that he wanted to see real martial arts.

It happened so long ago that even he himself had forgotten about it, but he didn't expect the boss to still remember.

"Get in the car quickly."

Hu Zhenzhen urged him on, so he didn't dare to dawdle and quickly got into the car behind.

Wushu competitions are not held every year.

Especially in the current situation, there are not many children who start learning martial arts from a young age.

Real martial arts competitions are also very dangerous; once the two sides clash, injuries or even death are inevitable.

After several competitions were held, many martial arts practitioners were seriously injured.

Because of this, not many business owners dare to sponsor such competitions anymore.

In the past three years, not a single martial arts competition has been held.

In this situation, Hu Zhenzhen appeared.

After Lu Ye made this request to Hu Zhenzhen, Hu Zhenzhen started asking about the martial arts competition.

When Xiang Wei heard her mention this, she immediately called her younger brother.

"Xiaoyu, I remember when you were in college, didn't you say you invested in some kind of competition?"

Xiang Wei rarely calls home, so when she finally does, Xiang Yu is overjoyed and quickly tries to recall what she said.

"Yes, I invested in Huashan Sword Competition back then, and you even scolded me, sis."

That happened a long time ago.

Back then, the live streaming industry wasn't as popular as it is now, and Xiang Yu wanted to help his family and build a career for them.

He spent a long time choosing, but he didn't understand anything technical, and he wanted to do something to make his sister look good.

After much deliberation, we finally decided to hold a competition.

Coincidentally, among Xiang Yu's group of cronies, there was one guy who was particularly fond of martial arts.

Knowing Xiang Yu's thoughts, he recommended martial arts competitions to him.

Xiang Yu had read martial arts novels before, and subconsciously applied the situations in those novels, assuming that martial arts competitions would be similar.

He even gave the competition a name straight out of a martial arts novel: 'The Battle of Mount Hua'.

As soon as it started, Xiang Yu was dumbfounded.

At that time, he didn't understand the specifics of martial arts. He thought it was similar to boxing, where two people fight each other on a stage, and whoever falls down wins the match.

As soon as the first match started, blood splattered on his face, and he realized something was wrong.

In that match, Xiang Yu was forced to buy a full set of protective gear, forcing both players to dress like tanks, in order to prevent any major incidents from happening.

Even so, more than a dozen players sustained minor injuries in that match.

In addition to the original bonus, Xiang Yu also had to pay a considerable amount of medical expenses.

After that, I completely gave up organizing competitions and never did anything like that again, instead watching live streams.

The concerts organized by those livestreamers were harmonious and pleasant to listen to, which helped heal Xiang Yu's injuries from the martial arts competition.

If Xiang Wei hadn't brought it up today, Xiang Yu would have almost forgotten about this past.

"But why did you suddenly ask about this, sis?"

Xiang Wei didn't answer him on the other end of the phone, and Xiang Yu heard her voice moving further away from the receiver.

“Zhenzhen, my younger brother has organized martial arts competitions before. Let me ask him if he still has the contact information for those martial arts instructors.”

Xiang Yu was also familiar with Hu Zhenzhen's voice.

"Okay, then thank you in advance, brother."

After hearing this, Xiang Wei's voice rose again.

"Xiaoyu, do you still have the contact information for the other contestants who came to participate in the competition?"

Xiang Yu was initially reluctant to give it to him.

The moment Hu Zhenzhen appeared, his older sister's eyes were glued to her.

The siblings finally managed to make a phone call, and it was all for her sake. Xiang Yu suddenly felt resentful.

But Xiang Wei's influence was too strong. She lowered her tone and called out "Xiao Yu," and Xiang Yu quickly went to find the contact information from back then.

"I still have the list, but I don't know if they've changed the contact information."

"Send it over."

Xiang Wei simply uttered three words and hung up the phone.

Xiang Yu had so much to say to his sister, but he held it all back at once.

He felt sullen for a while, but then he felt a little better when he thought about how his sister had finally broken up with that minor celebrity.

Then he called Zhang Hu.

"Tiger, do you remember that martial arts competition we invested in together in college?"

Zhang Hu was playing basketball when he answered the phone while taking a break to drink water.

Hearing such an old question, I wanted to just give a few perfunctory replies and hang up.

"That happened so long ago, I've long forgotten about it."

After saying that, he wanted to hang up the phone.

"You forgot? Well then, it seems I can't help you with this, Sister Zhenzhen."

Zhang Hu's hand was already on the hang-up button, but upon hearing this, he moved it away.

"What did you say? Sister Zhenzhen?"

Zhang Hu threw the ball to someone else, walked a few steps off the basketball court, and waved for someone else to take his place.

"Who are you talking about? How come you're helping Sister Zhenzhen?"

Xiang Yu knew that Zhang Hu would definitely fall for the trap if Hu Zhenzhen was mentioned.

His good brother has never been honest or kind-hearted over the years.

Sure enough, before Xiang Yu could say another word, Zhang Hu was already anxiously asking questions.

"Did Sister Wei call you? What difficulties is Sister Zhenzhen facing?"

"Martial arts competitions were so many years ago. Is Sister Zhenzhen looking for someone who knows martial arts?"

Only after he asked this question did Xiang Yu slowly speak.

"Yes, that's why they came to us."

Xiang Yu's words cleverly drew him into the fray.

"Why don't you hurry up and think about whether those people left their contact information?"

This happened a long time ago, but Zhang Hu isn't someone who's prone to losing things.

Plus, it was his first time investing with someone, so it still holds some sentimental value. He kept all the things there, and if you look in the storage room at home, you might actually find the documents from that time.

"Don't worry, tell Sister Zhenzhen that I will definitely find her contact information!"

With Zhang Hu's assurance, Xiang Yu felt even more relaxed, leaning back and sprawling on the sofa.

"That's great! I'll tell Sister Zhenzhen that it's all thanks to Zhang Hu."

With just that one sentence, Zhang Hu was so happy that he moved the phone away from his ear.

"Brother Yu, you're the best!"

Half an hour later, in Xiang Wei's office, Hu Zhenzhen obtained the contact information.

"Thank you so much, brother."

"Don't mention it. My brother said it's what he should do. If you need help with something like this next time, feel free to ask him."

After Xiang Wei finished speaking, she added a sigh.

"This guy used to be really mischievous, but I didn't expect him to become so reliable now. It seems he's really grown up."

"After all, he's your brother, he won't keep causing you trouble forever."

Hu Zhenzhen replied with a smile.

From then on, she took Chen Kai to contact these martial arts teachers one by one and explain their ideas.

What Hu Zhenzhen wanted to do was to stage a grand competition.

She was amazed from the moment she started paying attention to martial arts.

What once propelled China to global fame in the entertainment industry has now fallen into such decline.

After the initial surprise, she felt an even stronger urge to do something.

The idea of ​​holding the competition came about at this time.

After communicating with these martial arts instructors, Hu Zhenzhen discovered a problem: martial arts competitions are rarely entertaining.

Its destructive power is far greater than that of boxing. Moreover, many martial arts practitioners pursue agility and speed, making them unsuitable for wearing protective gear.

After thinking for a long time, Hu Zhenzhen finally came up with a solution.

It's very simple: it's about demonstrating the offensive and visual appeal of martial arts to the audience without any opponents, allowing them to experience the charm of martial arts.

This might be a bit difficult for a match that needs to be broadcast live, but it's not impossible.

Hu Zhenzhen did not handle this matter alone.

From the very beginning, Xiang Wei made it clear that she wanted to get involved.

The reason this martial arts competition was held in the capital was because the venue was chosen to be the Xiang family's hotel in the capital.

For an entire month, this hotel will remain closed to the public, serving as the venue for the competition and broadcasting the event live in a closed environment.

Hu Zhenzhen came here specifically to watch the first game.

When her car stopped in front of the hotel, she immediately saw Xiang Wei, who had come out to pick her up.

"Why did you go out of your way to pick me up? You've made me feel so important."

Hu Zhenzhen got out of the car without waiting for Chen Kai to open the door for her, and joked with Xiang Wei with a smile.

"That's for sure. If it were someone else, they wouldn't have the same level of influence as Mr. Hu."

Xiang Wei echoed her words, then pulled her hand and walked inside without even glancing at the people behind them.

"Hurry up and go in. If you come any later, the competition will have already started."

Hu Zhenzhen was led directly to the judges' table, and she was a little nervous when she sat down.

"Why are we the two of us sitting here? Didn't you say you brought a group of professionals?"

“We hired professionals,” Xiang Wei said, pursing her lips at the stage. “I heard that our live stream is being broadcast globally, and they had to replace their apprentice at the last minute, so the masters are all going up to compete. That means there’s no one left on the judging panel, so the two of us have to fill in.”

Hu Zhenzhen sighed, “Although it’s a global live stream, how many foreigners can actually see our account? They don’t need to be so nervous.”

The idea for this global live broadcast was Hu Zhenzhen's.

Anyway, the final system task is to find the world's richest mom, so showing off your connections on the internet at this point isn't a bad thing.

Hu Zhenzhen has just dampened the momentum of foreigners admiring her, but she is still preparing to promote her image as a wealthy businesswoman.

With her influence, she can also boost the popularity of the competition.

What if martial arts becomes popular abroad again?

With that in mind, Hu Zhenzhen opened an official account to broadcast the competition live simultaneously with the domestic audience.

But she clearly didn't have high expectations; she didn't even want to factor in the time difference or include it in the condensed version.

The broadcast schedule will be the same whether it's broadcast domestically or internationally.

To her surprise, the foreign online live stream room, which she thought would have few viewers, was actually more bustling than the market.

Look, it's Hu! She's appeared!

Does Hu perform martial arts?

[See? I told you everyone in China knows kung fu, and Hu must be a master too!]