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In 2014, this was the 30th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival. Unknowingly, the film festival established by Robert Redford that year has become the mecca of countless independent films around the world, and it has become the last piece of artistic creation. Hot land, symbolic and actual meanings are becoming more and more distinct.
It is true that after 30 years of development and precipitation, Sundance has gradually formed its own aesthetic style, and then a "Sundance series" work was born, and the edges and frames of those artistic creations have also been somewhat restricted. In a sense, this is exactly the same as the development context of the Oscars and the three major European film festivals; but the reason Sundance is Sundance is because it still maintains the freedom of artistic creation.
Every work that appears in Sundance has its own characteristics and belongs to the brand of the creator’s style. Perhaps it does not meet the favor standards of the "Sundance Series", and cannot win recognition in the main competition unit, let alone relying on the saint. Dance's halo went all the way to the awards season; but Sundance still provided a stage for self-exhibition, allowing all kinds of different artistic creations to show themselves bizarrely, and then quietly waiting for the appreciation of their peers.
This freedom is precisely the core idea that Sundance has always adhered to since its establishment.
Sundance is not omnipotent, let alone perfect, but Robert Redford has opened up a free space for artistic creation in the small valley of Park City, hoping that those sparks can ignite a revolution. The fire of fate allows the vitality of film art to continue uninterrupted.
This is the most precious thing!
This year is the 30th birthday of the Sundance Film Festival. Robert Redford hopes to further promote the development of independent film and make a phased summary. Since the Sundance film festival ended last year, it has been quietly operating, not only in cooperation with Cohen The brothers launched a film retrospective and also invited different guests to Park City. During the Sundance Film Festival, two small fan forums were held every day for exchanges and discussions.
Renly Hall is one of them.
Relying on Lanly's name alone, the 30th Sundance Film Festival has repeatedly broken the historical record of the number of film viewers, and truly made people feel the unparalleled and powerful appeal of Lanly in the entire North American market.
In addition to Lan Li, the Robert and Cohen brothers also invited a star-studded guest lineup, including Ryan Gosling, Jessica Chastain, Jack Gyllenhaal, Rooney Mara, Kerry- Mulligan, Tom Holland, etc., their attendance was more or less related to the blue ceremony.
In addition, it also includes Catherine-Keener, Steve Soderberg, Sean Penn, Jeff Nichols, David-Lowery, Fran Sith McDormand and so on, their presence was based on the appeal of the brothers Robert and Cohen.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of the entire Sundance event. Robert has mobilized all his contacts in the industry, not simply pursuing big names and stars, but also hoping that truly talented creators in the field of independent films can show up, and The exchanges of other art creators played a decisive role in the promotion of film creation.
Not only Robert, but also the Cohen brothers and Renly, played an important role in this celebration.
All parties gather, congratulations from all parties! This is definitely the best vocabulary to describe this year’s Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the blue gift, there are too many points of attention and attention. The film festival has just opened for three days, and the historical record of the number of film viewers has been repeatedly refreshed. , This is definitely not just the credit of Lan Li alone.
For the 30th anniversary, Robert hopes that this can be a turning point in the future development of Sundance and independent films.
It is worth mentioning that during this year’s awards season, Robert has received a lot of attention for his one-man movie "Everything Is Lost", and has won the best actor nomination of several film critics’ outposts, and then successfully ranked among the Golden Globes. In the top five of the best actor in the drama category, many people said that this work is fully equipped with the strength and standard to win the second Oscar nomination for Robert.
Although Robert Redford is an iconic character throughout Hollywood-he is the pinnacle of the first generation of handsome blondes in the United States. The first version of "The Great Gatsby" was starred by Robert, and "Tiger" "Leopard Little Overlord" joined forces with the "Male and Female Thief" released two years earlier to change the history of Hollywood movies! Later, Brad Pitt turned out to be completely built in accordance with Robert's template and route.
However, Robert's entire career only won an Oscar nomination for best actor only by virtue of his "deception" in 1973.
If "All Lost" can once again enter the second stage of the awards season, this is also a legend for Robert. It is very hopeful to create the historical record of the longest year between the first nomination and the second nomination; but Robert has never been During the awards season, any college public relations activities were carried out, and they all focused on the Sundance Film Festival.
When the list of Oscar nominations was announced, "All Lost" was out without any suspense.
After he became famous, this handsome blond man who dedicated his life to the movie, his deep enthusiasm for movies has far exceeded the attraction brought by the aura of fame and fortune. This is something truly awe-inspiring. At the same time, it is also the soul of the Sundance Film Festival.
"How about, are you ready?" Without much polite and greetings, Joel cut directly into the subject.
This afternoon, the fan forum hosted by Lanly will be officially staged. In order to avoid the premiere of "Burst Drummer", Robert deliberately arranged the forum in advance, hoping that it will not overwhelm the audience and affect the discussion of the topic of "Blast Drummer"; this also So that the Sundance Film Festival just opened soon, it immediately ushered in the first climax of Park City.
Lan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a look of surprise, "Is there any special preparation? What should I do? I thought it was a simple question and answer session today, and I didn't prepare any content."
"Ha, ha, ha, very funny." Joel didn't buy it at all, and relentlessly complained, "You just need to stand on the stage and share your performance experience and film understanding, that's enough. Even without any preparation, you can easily control the audience. In similar public occasions, I have never seen you panic."
Sitting opposite, Ethan explained patiently, “Don’t worry, this is originally a sharing and exchange meeting, and there is no need to prepare anything specially. We have arranged some simple links, you only need to follow the links, and that’s it. Yes, it’s definitely easier than a talk show or a press conference."
"After all, I still haven't prepared, and now it's too late to make temporary preparations. I think...I can only respond to changes. I hope today's symposium will not smash my sign." Lan Li joked lightly, and then Looking at Rooney, "I am ready to go to the forum now, how about you? Come together?"
"The scene must be full of reporters, and it's probably packed. I won't go to join in the fun." Rooney said with a smile. After two days of the premiere of "Burst Drummer", she will be present as a "friend". There is no need to show up and create a topic. The reporters' keen sense of smell should not be underestimated, "I will continue to study here and enjoy a rare peaceful time."
Rooney lifted the books on the desktop, blinked at Lan Li with a smile, seeming to be complaining that the slapstick just interrupted her reading rhythm, and then turned her head without waiting for Lan Li to refute. Nodded to the Coen brothers, "Sorry, I won't go there to disturb you today."
The Coen brothers naturally wouldn't mind, they simply made a few polite words, and then got up and left.
Lan Li stood up and showed a meaningful smile at Rooney. He didn't say much, nor did he say "Goodbye" and left the coffee house with the Coen brothers.
Rooney sat there and didn’t understand. So she didn’t understand the meaning of Lan Li’s smile just now. After watching Lan Li’s group disappeared, she still had no answer. She took her gaze back and saw the book opposite her. ——Len Li's books.
Before Lan Li left, he probably turned the book upside down. Sitting in Rooney’s direction is the correct way to open, but sitting in Lan Li’s position is the wrong way to open. This is obviously secretly complaining about Rooney’s embarrassment and Embarrassed, in this way to tease Rooney's behavior of staying in the coffee shop to "read".
At this time, Rooney realized that, the first reaction was to turn around and try to refute Lan Li, and then realized that Lan Li's figure had long been out of sight.
Rooney shook her head helplessly and amused. She sat there in a daze. She didn't know what she had remembered, and the smile at the corner of her mouth rose slightly. Finally, it all fell on the bottom of her eyes. Then she lowered her eyes and became quiet again. When I came down, I started to read the books in my hand~www.novelhall.com~ and then found out: my own books are also upside down——
Facing Lan Li's position and opposing Rooney's position, it happened to be upside down one by one with Lan Li's books.
When did Lan Li secretly accomplish this?
Rooney was truly taken aback. Sure enough, in terms of the number of pranks, the gap between them is really too big.
...
"It seems that you are in a very good mood. This is good news for the forum." Joel noticed Lan Li's brisk footsteps and couldn't help but teased.
Lan Li's smile was deeply reflected in his eyes, "It is an extremely happy thing to be able to communicate with other movie lovers, and of course it is worthy of happiness."
"I think you will be more pleasantly surprised after arriving at the scene." Ethan added meaningfully.
Soon, Lan Li understood what Ethan's suggestion was about. Even if he was mentally prepared, his pupils could not help being slightly enlarged.
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In 2014, this was the 30th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival. Unknowingly, the film festival established by Robert Redford that year has become the mecca of countless independent films around the world, and it has become the last piece of artistic creation. Hot land, symbolic and actual meanings are becoming more and more distinct.
It is true that after 30 years of development and precipitation, Sundance has gradually formed its own aesthetic style, and then a "Sundance series" work was born, and the edges and frames of those artistic creations have also been somewhat restricted. In a sense, this is exactly the same as the development context of the Oscars and the three major European film festivals; but the reason Sundance is Sundance is because it still maintains the freedom of artistic creation.
Every work that appears in Sundance has its own characteristics and belongs to the brand of the creator’s style. Perhaps it does not meet the favor standards of the "Sundance Series", and cannot win recognition in the main competition unit, let alone relying on the saint. Dance's halo went all the way to the awards season; but Sundance still provided a stage for self-exhibition, allowing all kinds of different artistic creations to show themselves bizarrely, and then quietly waiting for the appreciation of their peers.
This freedom is precisely the core idea that Sundance has always adhered to since its establishment.
Sundance is not omnipotent, let alone perfect, but Robert Redford has opened up a free space for artistic creation in the small valley of Park City, hoping that those sparks can ignite a revolution. The fire of fate allows the vitality of film art to continue uninterrupted.
This is the most precious thing!
This year is the 30th birthday of the Sundance Film Festival. Robert Redford hopes to further promote the development of independent film and make a phased summary. Since the Sundance film festival ended last year, it has been quietly operating, not only in cooperation with Cohen The brothers launched a film retrospective and also invited different guests to Park City. During the Sundance Film Festival, two small fan forums were held every day for exchanges and discussions.
Renly Hall is one of them.
Relying on Lanly's name alone, the 30th Sundance Film Festival has repeatedly broken the historical record of the number of film viewers, and truly made people feel the unparalleled and powerful appeal of Lanly in the entire North American market.
In addition to Lan Li, the Robert and Cohen brothers also invited a star-studded guest lineup, including Ryan Gosling, Jessica Chastain, Jack Gyllenhaal, Rooney Mara, Kerry- Mulligan, Tom Holland, etc., their attendance was more or less related to the blue ceremony.
In addition, it also includes Catherine-Keener, Steve Soderberg, Sean Penn, Jeff Nichols, David-Lowery, Fran Sith McDormand and so on, their presence was based on the appeal of the brothers Robert and Cohen.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of the entire Sundance event. Robert has mobilized all his contacts in the industry, not simply pursuing big names and stars, but also hoping that truly talented creators in the field of independent films can show up, and The exchanges of other art creators played a decisive role in the promotion of film creation.
Not only Robert, but also the Cohen brothers and Renly, played an important role in this celebration.
All parties gather, congratulations from all parties! This is definitely the best vocabulary to describe this year’s Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the blue gift, there are too many points of attention and attention. The film festival has just opened for three days, and the historical record of the number of film viewers has been repeatedly refreshed. , This is definitely not just the credit of Lan Li alone.
For the 30th anniversary, Robert hopes that this can be a turning point in the future development of Sundance and independent films.
It is worth mentioning that during this year’s awards season, Robert has received a lot of attention for his one-man movie "Everything Is Lost", and has won the best actor nomination of several film critics’ outposts, and then successfully ranked among the Golden Globes. In the top five of the best actor in the drama category, many people said that this work is fully equipped with the strength and standard to win the second Oscar nomination for Robert.
Although Robert Redford is an iconic character throughout Hollywood-he is the pinnacle of the first generation of handsome blondes in the United States. The first version of "The Great Gatsby" was starred by Robert, and "Tiger" "Leopard Little Overlord" joined forces with the "Male and Female Thief" released two years earlier to change the history of Hollywood movies! Later, Brad Pitt turned out to be completely built in accordance with Robert's template and route.
However, Robert's entire career only won an Oscar nomination for best actor only by virtue of his "deception" in 1973.
If "All Lost" can once again enter the second stage of the awards season, this is also a legend for Robert. It is very hopeful to create the historical record of the longest year between the first nomination and the second nomination; but Robert has never been During the awards season, any college public relations activities were carried out, and they all focused on the Sundance Film Festival.
When the list of Oscar nominations was announced, "All Lost" was out without any suspense.
After he became famous, this handsome blond man who dedicated his life to the movie, his deep enthusiasm for movies has far exceeded the attraction brought by the aura of fame and fortune. This is something truly awe-inspiring. At the same time, it is also the soul of the Sundance Film Festival.
"How about, are you ready?" Without much polite and greetings, Joel cut directly into the subject.
This afternoon, the fan forum hosted by Lanly will be officially staged. In order to avoid the premiere of "Burst Drummer", Robert deliberately arranged the forum in advance, hoping that it will not overwhelm the audience and affect the discussion of the topic of "Blast Drummer"; this also So that the Sundance Film Festival just opened soon, it immediately ushered in the first climax of Park City.
Lan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a look of surprise, "Is there any special preparation? What should I do? I thought it was a simple question and answer session today, and I didn't prepare any content."
"Ha, ha, ha, very funny." Joel didn't buy it at all, and relentlessly complained, "You just need to stand on the stage and share your performance experience and film understanding, that's enough. Even without any preparation, you can easily control the audience. In similar public occasions, I have never seen you panic."
Sitting opposite, Ethan explained patiently, “Don’t worry, this is originally a sharing and exchange meeting, and there is no need to prepare anything specially. We have arranged some simple links, you only need to follow the links, and that’s it. Yes, it’s definitely easier than a talk show or a press conference."
"After all, I still haven't prepared, and now it's too late to make temporary preparations. I think...I can only respond to changes. I hope today's symposium will not smash my sign." Lan Li joked lightly, and then Looking at Rooney, "I am ready to go to the forum now, how about you? Come together?"
"The scene must be full of reporters, and it's probably packed. I won't go to join in the fun." Rooney said with a smile. After two days of the premiere of "Burst Drummer", she will be present as a "friend". There is no need to show up and create a topic. The reporters' keen sense of smell should not be underestimated, "I will continue to study here and enjoy a rare peaceful time."
Rooney lifted the books on the desktop, blinked at Lan Li with a smile, seeming to be complaining that the slapstick just interrupted her reading rhythm, and then turned her head without waiting for Lan Li to refute. Nodded to the Coen brothers, "Sorry, I won't go there to disturb you today."
The Coen brothers naturally wouldn't mind, they simply made a few polite words, and then got up and left.
Lan Li stood up and showed a meaningful smile at Rooney. He didn't say much, nor did he say "Goodbye" and left the coffee house with the Coen brothers.
Rooney sat there and didn’t understand. So she didn’t understand the meaning of Lan Li’s smile just now. After watching Lan Li’s group disappeared, she still had no answer. She took her gaze back and saw the book opposite her. ——Len Li's books.
Before Lan Li left, he probably turned the book upside down. Sitting in Rooney’s direction is the correct way to open, but sitting in Lan Li’s position is the wrong way to open. This is obviously secretly complaining about Rooney’s embarrassment and Embarrassed, in this way to tease Rooney's behavior of staying in the coffee shop to "read".
At this time, Rooney realized that, the first reaction was to turn around and try to refute Lan Li, and then realized that Lan Li's figure had long been out of sight.
Rooney shook her head helplessly and amused. She sat there in a daze. She didn't know what she had remembered, and the smile at the corner of her mouth rose slightly. Finally, it all fell on the bottom of her eyes. Then she lowered her eyes and became quiet again. When I came down, I started to read the books in my hand~www.novelhall.com~ and then found out: my own books are also upside down——
Facing Lan Li's position and opposing Rooney's position, it happened to be upside down one by one with Lan Li's books.
When did Lan Li secretly accomplish this?
Rooney was truly taken aback. Sure enough, in terms of the number of pranks, the gap between them is really too big.
...
"It seems that you are in a very good mood. This is good news for the forum." Joel noticed Lan Li's brisk footsteps and couldn't help but teased.
Lan Li's smile was deeply reflected in his eyes, "It is an extremely happy thing to be able to communicate with other movie lovers, and of course it is worthy of happiness."
"I think you will be more pleasantly surprised after arriving at the scene." Ethan added meaningfully.
Soon, Lan Li understood what Ethan's suggestion was about. Even if he was mentally prepared, his pupils could not help being slightly enlarged.
In 2014, this was the 30th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival. Unknowingly, the film festival established by Robert Redford that year has become the mecca of countless independent films around the world, and it has become the last piece of artistic creation. Hot land, symbolic and actual meanings are becoming more and more distinct.It is true that after 30 years of development and precipitation, Sundance has gradually formed its own aesthetic style, and then a "Sundance series" work was born, and the edges and frames of those artistic creations have also been somewhat restricted. In a sense, this is exactly the same as the development context of the Oscars and the three major European film festivals; but the reason Sundance is Sundance is because it still maintains the freedom of artistic creation.Every work that appears in Sundance has its own characteristics and belongs to the brand of the creator's style. Perhaps it does not meet the favor standards of the "Sundance Series", and cannot win recognition in the main competition unit, let alone relying on the saint. Dance's halo went all the way to the awards season; but Sundance still provided a stage for self-exhibition, allowing all kinds of different artistic creations to show themselves bizarrely, and then quietly waiting for the appreciation of their peers.This freedom is precisely the core idea that Sundance has always adhered to since its establishment.Sundance is not omnipotent, let alone perfect, but Robert Redford has opened up a free space for artistic creation in the small valley of Park City, hoping that those sparks can ignite a revolution. The fire of fate allows the vitality of film art to continue uninterrupted.This is the most precious thing!This year is the 30th birthday of the Sundance Film Festival. Robert Redford hopes to further promote the development of independent film and make a phased summary. Since the Sundance film festival ended last year, it has been quietly operating, not only in cooperation with Cohen The brothers launched a film retrospective and also invited different guests to Park City. During the Sundance Film Festival, two small fan forums were held every day for exchanges and discussions.Renly Hall is one of them.Relying on Lanly's name alone, the 30th Sundance Film Festival has repeatedly broken the historical record of the number of film viewers, and truly made people feel the unparalleled and powerful appeal of Lanly in the entire North American market.In addition to Lan Li, the Robert and Cohen brothers also invited a star-studded guest lineup, including Ryan Gosling, Jessica Chastain, Jack Gyllenhaal, Rooney Mara, Kerry- Mulligan, Tom Holland, etc., their attendance was more or less related to the blue ceremony.In addition, it also includes Catherine-Keener, Steve Soderberg, Sean Penn, Jeff Nichols, David-Lowery, Fran Sith McDormand and so on, their presence was based on the appeal of the brothers Robert and Cohen.This is just the tip of the iceberg of the entire Sundance event. Robert has mobilized all his contacts in the industry, not simply pursuing big names and stars, but also hoping that truly talented creators in the field of independent films can show up, and The exchanges of other art creators played a decisive role in the promotion of film creation.Not only Robert, but also the Cohen brothers and Renly, played an important role in this celebration.All parties gather, congratulations from all parties! This is definitely the best vocabulary to describe this year's Sundance Film Festival. In addition to the blue gift, there are too many points of attention and attention. The film festival has just opened for three days, and the historical record of the number of film viewers has been repeatedly refreshed. , This is definitely not just the credit of Lan Li alone.For the 30th anniversary, Robert hopes that this can be a turning point in the future development of Sundance and independent films.It is worth mentioning that during this year's awards season, Robert has received a lot of attention for his one-man movie "Everything Is Lost", and has won the best actor nomination of several film critics' outposts, and then successfully ranked among the Golden Globes. In the top five of the best actor in the drama category, many people said that this work is fully equipped with the strength and standard to win the second Oscar nomination for Robert.Although Robert Redford is an iconic character throughout Hollywood-he is the pinnacle of the first generation of handsome blondes in the United States. The first version of "The Great Gatsby" was starred by Robert, and "Tiger" "Leopard Little Overlord" joined forces with the "Male and Female Thief" released two years earlier to change the history of Hollywood movies! Later, Brad Pitt turned out to be completely built in accordance with Robert's template and route.However, Robert's entire career only won an Oscar nomination for best actor only by virtue of his "deception" in 1973.If "All Lost" can once again enter the second stage of the awards season, this is also a legend for Robert. It is very hopeful to create the historical record of the longest year between the first nomination and the second nomination; but Robert has never been During the awards season, any college public relations activities were carried out, and they all focused on the Sundance Film Festival.When the list of Oscar nominations was announced, "All Lost" was out without any suspense.After he became famous, this handsome blond man who dedicated his life to the movie, his deep enthusiasm for movies has far exceeded the attraction brought by the aura of fame and fortune. This is something truly awe-inspiring. At the same time, it is also the soul of the Sundance Film Festival."How about, are you ready?" Without much polite and greetings, Joel cut directly into the subject.This afternoon, the fan forum hosted by Lanly will be officially staged. In order to avoid the premiere of "Burst Drummer", Robert deliberately arranged the forum in advance, hoping that it will not overwhelm the audience and affect the discussion of the topic of "Blast Drummer"; this also So that the Sundance Film Festival just opened soon, it immediately ushered in the first climax of Park City.Lan Li raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a look of surprise, "Is there any special preparation? What should I do? I thought it was a simple question and answer session today, and I didn't prepare any content.""Ha, ha, ha, very funny." Joel didn't buy it at all, and relentlessly complained, "You just need to stand on the stage and share your performance experience and film understanding, that's enough. Even without any preparation, you can easily control the audience. In similar public occasions, I have never seen you panic."Sitting opposite, Ethan explained patiently, Don't worry, this is originally a sharing and exchange meeting, and there is no need to prepare anything specially. We have arranged some simple links, you only need to follow the links, and that's it. Yes, it's definitely easier than a talk show or a press conference.""After all, I still haven't prepared, and now it's too late to make temporary preparations. I think...I can only respond to changes. I hope today's symposium will not smash my sign." Lan Li joked lightly, and then Looking at Rooney, "I am ready to go to the forum now, how about you? Come together?""The scene must be full of reporters, and it's probably packed. I won't go to join in the fun." Rooney said with a smile. After two days of the premiere of "Burst Drummer", she will be present as a "friend". There is no need to show up and create a topic. The reporters' keen sense of smell should not be underestimated, "I will continue to study here and enjoy a rare peaceful time."Rooney lifted the books on the desktop, blinked at Lan Li with a smile, seeming to be complaining that the slapstick just interrupted her reading rhythm, and then turned her head without waiting for Lan Li to refute. Nodded to the Coen brothers, "Sorry, I won't go there to disturb you today."The Coen brothers naturally wouldn't mind, they simply made a few polite words, and then got up and left.Lan Li stood up and showed a meaningful smile at Rooney. He didn't say much, nor did he say "Goodbye" and left the coffee house with the Coen brothers.Rooney sat there and didn't understand. So she didn't understand the meaning of Lan Li's smile just now. After watching Lan Li's group disappeared, she still had no answer. She took her gaze back and saw the book opposite her. Len Li's books.Before Lan Li left, he probably turned the book upside down. Sitting in Rooney's direction is the correct way to open, but sitting in Lan Li's position is the wrong way to open. This is obviously secretly complaining about Rooney's embarrassment and Embarrassed, in this way to tease Rooney's behavior of staying in the coffee shop to "read".At this time, Rooney realized that, the first reaction was to turn around and try to refute Lan Li, and then realized that Lan Li's figure had long been out of sight.Rooney shook her head helplessly and amused. She sat there in a daze. She didn't know what she had remembered, and the smile at the corner of her mouth rose slightly. Finally, it all fell on the bottom of her eyes. Then she lowered her eyes and became quiet again. When I came down, I started to read the books in my hand~www.novelhall.com~ and then found out: my own books are also upside downFacing Lan Li's position and opposing Rooney's position, it happened to be upside down one by one with Lan Li's books.When did Lan Li secretly accomplish this?Rooney was truly taken aback. Sure enough, in terms of the number of pranks, the gap between them is really too big...."It seems that you are in a very good mood. This is good news for the forum." Joel noticed Lan Li's brisk footsteps and couldn't help but teased.Lan Li's smile was deeply reflected in his eyes, "It is an extremely happy thing to be able to communicate with other movie lovers, and of course it is worthy of happiness.""I think you will be more pleasantly surprised after arriving at the scene." Ethan added meaningfully.Soon, Lan Li understood what Ethan's suggestion was about. Even if he was mentally prepared, his pupils could not help being slightly enlarged.
