"Mike, do you think the moon in the sky today looks like the moon during the Spring Festival Gala?"

"ah?"

McVis was very happy when he first received Lu Yuan's call.

This good friend has rarely appeared in the public eye since having a child.

But then there was a moment of confusion.

Lu Yuandong chatted with him about a lot of family matters and many seemingly unrelated topics.

This made McVis confused and he didn't know what he was trying to say.

at last……

After running out of topics to talk about, Lu Yuan made a very awkward turn of events.

moon?

He stuck his head out and took a look.

Confuse?

It's daytime here in the United States, so where does the moon come from during the day?

He didn't quite understand what Lu Yuan meant.

"Oh... Mike, I know you are preparing for the wedding now. The sudden postponement of the wedding before was also in order to prepare for the wedding well. Well, I know it's very busy. However, this year I am the director of our Chinese Spring Festival Gala, and I want to add some other different feelings to the Spring Festival Gala..." Lu Yuan talked a lot again.

“…”

"Mike?" After Lu Yuan finished speaking, he asked subconsciously after sensing a moment of silence on the phone.

“…”

"Mike, are you still listening? Do you understand what I mean?"

"The other things you said were very complicated and I don't really understand them, but the final meaning is that you invite me to sing a song at the Spring Festival Gala. There will be no appearance fee, but your food and accommodation will be provided... um, is that what you mean?" McVis finally asked this question after seeming to think for a long time.

"Uh...that's what happened." Lu Yuan scratched his head.

"Why don't you just say it directly? I still don't understand what you mean by the people, the sense of mission of the Spring Festival Gala, and that you have encountered a big problem..." McVis's frown finally relaxed, and he felt a little weird.

"Uh..." Lu Yuan was embarrassed, and suddenly wondered if he was really influenced by Brother Wang.

You're just talking about useless things.

"Then I'll come over."

"Thank you!"

…

"Edward, are you free?"

"Ah? What's wrong?"

"I'm the director of this year's Spring Festival Gala. Are you free? If you are free, come and play with us. And come and show your support. Play a piano piece?"

"Okay, when..."

"I'll let you know when the rehearsal is organized?"

"Sure, I'm always available."

"Okay, by the way, Edward...I almost forgot to tell you something important."

"What's wrong?"

"There is no appearance fee this time..."

“…”

"Edward?" Lu Yuan suddenly heard the other side's breathing tremble.

Is it embarrassing?

"Lu Yuan! Is this an important matter? Is our relationship really estranged? Appearance fee? I suddenly feel that you have become a little strange... When you said the word appearance fee, I was very unhappy, and then I felt that you suddenly became materialistic. Can the relationship between us be measured by the appearance fee? This itself should not appear in the dictionary of friendship, do you understand?"

"Um...I see."

"Don't say something like that again, or I'll get really angry!"

"Okay, I won't say any more. I definitely won't say any more. Our friendship cannot be measured by money."

"right!"

When Lu Yuan called McVis, he talked about all sorts of things, which made McVis a little confused. Then Lu Yuan changed his strategy and called Edward and stated his purpose directly.

I didn’t expect the effect to be so good.

However, after adding that there was no appearance fee, Edward, who was originally cheerful on the other end of the phone, suddenly had a long conversation with Lu Yuan...

Lu Yuan was frightened by Edward's aura.

I could only swallow my saliva and back off.

He was suddenly infected by Edward's noble sentiments, and instantly felt extremely ashamed and felt that he was really ashamed of himself.

Look at other people’s realm, and then look at your own realm of thought!

How can this be of the same level?

…

Michael Weiss sang and Edward played the piano at the Spring Festival Gala.

Two shows done.

Um……

Of course, Lu Yuan can also invite many international celebrities to attend, but in fact, the Spring Festival Gala is still China's Spring Festival Gala.

It would be enough if two international friends came over.

These two programs, plus the already confirmed sketch program "Selling Crutch" by Mr. Zhao Bengang, and the program of the final champion of "I Want to Be on the Spring Festival Gala".

Well, there are four shows in total that can be scheduled.

Oh, and besides that, there is also the most important crosstalk performance...

If it's a crosstalk performance...

Otherwise, why not contact Mr. Guo Shan, the crosstalk artist from Shanqushe?

After Lu Yuan thought about this, he looked through Teacher Guo Shan’s phone number again, then hesitated for a while and ultimately did not call.

Why?

It’s the middle of the night, and Mr. Guo Shan is probably still sleeping. If I call him, I’ll get scolded!

Forget it, let’s fight tomorrow.

Besides crosstalk, what else is there? Oh, there are also magic, acrobatics, and some folk dances, talent dances...

By the way, where is the host?

Is the host the original host?

Lu Yuan searched on the Internet and found that the hosts of last year's Spring Festival Gala were quite popular.

Lu Yuan then wrote the names of four hosts in the notebook...

After writing halfway, Lu Yuan felt that something seemed wrong!

That's definitely not right!

Why does it feel like I have to do all the planned activities by myself?

I am the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala. Logically, I should have a group of assistant directors responsible for other projects!

Brother Wang never mentioned this at all!

Besides that, I also need a program writer and program planner. I can’t plan all the programs by myself, right? Wouldn’t that make me exhausted?

and……

You can't do everything yourself!

…

The weather is very good today.

Li Mingrui got up early and stretched. Since entering retirement, his life has become leisurely and happy.

After all, I’m old enough, right?

He felt very good when he thought that he would finally be able to sit at home with his family and enjoy the family happiness during the Chinese New Year this year.

Well, this is my ideal retirement life, this is my sunset years.

Just as Li Mingrui was leisurely exercising in the yard and preparing to have breakfast, his phone rang.

“Beep, beep, beep.”

"Huh?"

After picking up the phone, Li Mingrui was pleasantly surprised.

The caller ID showed that it was Lu Yuan's number.

Normally I always ask Xiao Lu for help, but how come Xiao Lu has time to call me today?

The sun rises from the west?

Li Mingrui answered Lu Yuan's call.

"Xiao Lu..."

"Director Li, are you feeling well lately?"

"Still strong."

"Oh, just be tough, just be tough."

"ah?"

"No, Director Li, I'm right at the entrance of your community, come and pick me up..."

"good."

Li Mingrui was stunned. What was Lu Yuan doing here so early in the morning? And he wanted him to answer the phone?

What's going on?

When Li Mingrui walked out of the gate of the community and saw Lu Yuan wearing sunglasses and a hat and carrying a lot of bags in his hands, he was stunned for a moment.

"Xiao Lu, what are you talking about?"

"Director Li, go in first, let's talk."

"good."

Looking at Lu Yuan happily carrying things, Li Mingrui felt something strange for a moment.

It was always other people who gave gifts to Lu Yuan. This was the first time that Lu Yuan gave gifts to other people. And, here comes the problem...

It’s not my 60th birthday, nor is it any special holiday.

What is Xiao Lu doing?

Li Mingrui took a quick look at the gift Lu Yuan brought over, and suddenly became even more confused.

Various deer penis and pig penis wines, snake wine, ginseng...

What is this going on?

Do you want me to have a second spring or do you want me to have another child?

After entering the room, Li Mingrui felt creepy when he saw Lu Yuan smiling when he sat down.

"Xiao Lu...what are you talking about?"

"Director Li, I just came to see you..."

"Xiao Lu, the way you look at me is a little strange..."

"To be honest, Director Li, I've run into a little difficulty. I think you're the only one who can help me with this difficulty." Lu Yuan's cheerful expression turned a little serious.

"Ah? What kind of trouble did you encounter?" Li Mingrui was even more confused. How could a guy as strong as Lu Yuan in this world have trouble? Moreover, if he had trouble, he shouldn't look for a retired director like him.

"You must first promise to help me... otherwise my trip here will be in vain."

"Okay, as long as it's not harmful, you can tell me."

"Well, I'm the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala today, and you can be my assistant director. I can't handle it alone, and I don't understand the process..."

"Ah? What? Xiao Lu, I'm retired now. You tell me this, and I feel... Besides, I haven't spent the New Year at home properly for nearly ten years. This year, I finally..."

"Director Li, I can't help it. I'm already here, and you came to see me during last year's Spring Festival Gala..."

"..." Lu Yuan's words left Li Mingrui, who had originally refused, speechless.

Yes, I have been looking for Lu Yuan for two years. It is not reasonable for me to refuse.

"Anyway, Director Li, you have to help me, right?"

"Then what about the job of an assistant director?" After holding it in for a while, Li Mingrui asked subconsciously.

"Of course I have to. I'm only doing the work of an assistant director, and there's not much work to do. I just don't understand the arrangements for the Spring Festival Gala."

"Okay then." Li Mingrui nodded helplessly.

It seems that I won’t be able to go home to eat dumplings for the New Year this year.

"You promised?"

"Can I refuse?"

"Okay, Director Li, I've sent my plan to your email. Please take a look at it first. I'm leaving now..."

"Ah? Leaving now?" After seeing Lu Yuan standing up, Li Mingrui suddenly felt uncomfortable. Isn't this too hasty?

"Yeah, yeah, time is tight... I have to go to Yunnan."

“Why go to Yunnan?”

"Look for Teacher Yang Ping... There's a saying in the circle that goes, Lin Yu's lyrics, Guan Xiong's music, Yang Ping's dance, Zhao Kou's flute? They're all the best in China! It just so happens that Teacher Zhao and Teacher Yang are both in Yunnan, so we can get the best out of them all... Oh, by the way, find some time to look for Mr. Chen and ask him to write a song..."

"Yang Ping, you want Yang Ping to perform on the Spring Festival Gala? That's very difficult, right? She's a very stubborn person, a dance fanatic, and she's into dance art in her bones, so it's unlikely that you can invite her. Even many senior leaders can't invite her... Xiao Lu, even though you're very powerful now, she won't buy into this."

"How do you know if you don't try? Besides, I feel like she's quite suitable for a dance. I have the impression... there seems to be no one in the world more suitable for that dance than her. Even if you can't invite her, you should talk to her."

"Ah? Wait, Xiao Lu, take these things back, I can't use them..." Seeing Lu Yuan patting his butt and leaving, Li Mingrui quickly stood up.

"Director Li, I'll give you a good rest... You're still strong even though you're old, maybe you can even have another baby, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"???"

After hearing this, Li Mingrui's expression became increasingly complicated.

What are you doing?