This director is vindictive.

Chapter 194 The First Chinese-Language Film Director to Reach 10 Billion Yuan in Box Office!

On its opening day, "Article 20" received fairly good reviews. Although it couldn't match the super-high rating of "Dying to Survive" (which scored over nine points), its overall score was still above eight.

Fan Binbin's portrayal of the female lawyer and Zhao Liying's portrayal of the female prosecutor finally garnered considerable praise after the film's release.

Fans spread the word like wildfire. There's no way around it; although Fan Binbin is famous, apart from the TV dramas he filmed in his early years, the movies he's made in recent years and the roles he's played have really been rather disappointing.

She was even once labeled as someone who wouldn't act unless she took her clothes off.

Or they acted in it, but the movie flopped.

But this time, it's really different. Although "Article 20" benefited from its subject matter, the film itself also received fairly good reviews.

"It's not easy! Binbin finally, finally has a movie role that he can be proud of!"

"Yes, watching her in the movie, in court, so poised and confident, so professional, beautiful and cool, it's simply amazing!"

"The key is that she used so many legal terms so fluently and with such full and appropriate emotion, which is really rare. And the character is also very good. It is no wonder that the role was tailor-made for Chen Mo. During the trial, I completely forgot that she was Fan Binbin and only remembered the case and that she was a lawyer."

"So sometimes choice is more important than effort! Look at what kind of movies Binbin acted in before? 'Apple' and 'Double Exposure'—people only went to see them because she took her clothes off. Or it was a terrible movie like 'L.O.R.D.: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties.' But ever since she got involved with Chen Mo, look at her now! She has Chen Ruoxi in 'Caught in the Web,' Lawyer Fan in 'Article 20,' and Princess Neon in 'Nirvana in Fire.' These are all outstanding and memorable roles!"

On the other hand, Zhao Liying's role in this drama wasn't as big as Fan Binbin's, but it was still quite good.

Her portrayal of the female prosecutor was a pleasant surprise for many.

She's not the kind of stunning beauty like Fan Binbin, but she's actually more suited to playing a public servant.

It's fair to say that Zhao Liying is actually in a rather awkward position compared to Fan Binbin.

Although she is very popular, and can be said to be the most popular young actress in the past two years, after all, she has starred in one hit drama after another, but she is far behind on the big screen.

The movie "The Monkey King 3: Kingdom of Women," in which she starred, was promoted as the main character, but the movie flopped, so naturally she had to take the blame as well.

Because of this movie, many people felt that she was not suitable to play the leading lady on the big screen.

However, after Article 20 was released this time, such voices disappeared considerably, and more importantly, her acting roles were broadened.

Even official fire safety campaigns have reportedly considered hiring a male and a female celebrity to serve as fire safety ambassadors.

Zhao Liying was not originally on the candidate list, but after Article 20 was released, she was immediately included in the candidate list.

Don't underestimate this; in the country, it's practically equivalent to official recognition.

After the release of "Article 20", the three cases in the film sparked much discussion due to the subject matter itself.

In particular, the adapted version of the mother-insulting case, with its arguments in court such as "continuous infringement," "the infringement has not ended," and "unlimited right of self-defense," has sparked a major discussion in legal circles.

Many legal professionals were amazed.

Renowned Chinese law professor Luo Daxing stated on his official Weibo account: "Article 20 addresses the question of 'what constitutes legitimate self-defense,' drawing on several real-world cases, such as the 'insulting mother case,' which are designated as key references. The film is based on real social events, providing rich background material and avoiding the director's unrealistic and contrived creations. It also demands strong organizational and arrangement skills, emphasizing a creative perspective on 'real-world social issues.'"

That court hearing was astonishing, and one has to admire that director Chen Mo is indeed a frequent visitor to the legal profession, and his research on law is truly insightful, even highly inspiring and creative.

As a law professor, I can tell you that the trial, especially the arguments presented and the judicial interpretation of Yu Hao's chasing and slashing behavior, was absolutely brilliant. It brought up a concept that many people are unfamiliar with and rarely mention in practice: "continuous unlawful infringement." However, this judicial interpretation was flawless and can be said to be of great reference value!
Through this case study, the film analyzes the key aspects of the lawyer's search for evidence, emphasizing the importance of evidence in determining a case. It gives us a deeper understanding of the law and makes us feel the close connection between law and justice!

In the movie, Fan Binbin plays a female lawyer who, as the defendant's lawyer, points out that Yu Hao believes Zhou Xiong ran away to get a knife. Combining Zhou Xiong's identity and the knife in the cabinet, this leads to reasonable suspicion.

Why didn't the prosecutor in the movie refute this? Because he couldn't go beyond a reasonable doubt. In fact, even if there were no knives in the cabinet, it could still be considered legitimate self-defense!

In other words, if the prosecution cannot refute that her statement is unreasonable, then it must be recognized as legitimate self-defense.

This case raises the point of "continuous unlawful infringement," which has played a crucial role in advancing cases of legitimate self-defense.

In fact, this interpretation can be cited in many past related cases. A film like *Article 20* truly advances the application of Article 20 regarding "legitimate self-defense" by focusing solely on this point!

Not only Luo Daxing, but many legal professionals have also spoken out, commenting on the relevant cases and judicial interpretations in Article 20.

Furthermore, it was stated that Chen Mo, as the director and screenwriter of "Article 20," had a deeper understanding of "Article 20" than many legal professionals.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to create such a courtroom scene so logically. The courtroom scene featuring the female lawyer played by Fan Binbin could be said to be absolutely flawless in reality.

Many people even say that the film "Article 20" has the same significance as "Dying to Survive" in improving and promoting the law.

And moviegoers gave it rave reviews.

"This is truly the most meaningful film of this summer's blockbuster season, and it's definitely worth watching because it has a lasting impact!"

"As a legal professional, I was deeply impressed by Fan Binbin's brilliant defense in court, especially her statement that 'the law is the minimum moral standard!'"

If the public believes that something should not be punished, then we should respect the people's simple values. The film also illustrates this point!
The case of the woman who insulted her mother is like this, the case of a man killing someone in self-defense against school bullying is like this, and the case of a hero's act left ambiguous at the end of the film is also like this!

"The movie taught us a valuable lesson: in the absence of preponderance of evidence, the burden of proof rests with the prosecutors and public prosecutors of the prosecution."

This truly shows us what it means for the benefit of the doubt to go to the defendant!
Because Fan Binbin's statement that Yu Hao believed the other party was going to get a knife was based on reasonable speculation, the prosecution would have to provide evidence exceeding a reasonable doubt to deny that Yu Hao acted in self-defense.

"I really learned a lot. The key is that I usually find legal interpretations confusing, but when I watch the movie, even though it uses the same legal terms like 'unlawful infringement,' I understand it. That's the key, that's real legal education!"

"A great work that combines contemporary significance with legal reasoning. During the screening, the audience applauded several times. Article 20 establishes a clear connection between artistic creation and reality. The significance of popularizing the law is both a protection for the people and a deterrent to illegality."

For a time, Article 20 became the hottest topic.

In terms of box office, "Article 20" did indeed benefit from this, with its opening day box office exceeding 100 million yuan and its opening weekend box office exceeding 500 million yuan.

What surprised many people was...

Chen Mo's cumulative box office earnings have exceeded 10 billion yuan! He has become the first Chinese-language film director to achieve this milestone!

"Shocking! China's first director to produce a film with over 10 billion yuan in box office revenue has been born!"

That's right, I'm talking about Chen Mo.

It's important to understand that becoming a 10 billion yuan actor and becoming a 10 billion yuan film director are actually completely different in terms of difficulty.

While it's difficult to become a 10 billion yuan actor, a movie can have several lead actors, but a movie usually only has one main director.

From his breakthrough film "Love is Not Blind" which grossed over 33 million yuan, to "The Shallows" which followed suit with another 3 million yuan, and then "Caught in the Web" which sold for 3 million yuan, Chen Mo has become a billion-yuan director.

After that, things spiraled out of control.

Goodbye Mr. Loser grossed 16 billion yuan.

"Mojin: The Lost Legend" grossed 18 billion yuan.

"Dying to Survive" grossed 33 billion yuan!
"Life's Big Events" grossed 18 billion!
With the addition of "The Twentieth Article," which is currently showing in theaters, grossing over 500 million yuan in its opening weekend, Chen Mo's cumulative box office has officially exceeded 10 billion yuan!

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is also at a loss.

A quiet period? Quiet my foot!
But you really can't blame Chen Mo for this!

Shengshi Pictures, with Chen Mo as its main controller, is also a well-known director. You can't just prevent someone from releasing a film, can you?

With cumulative box office exceeding 10 billion, there was no need for Chen Mo to actively promote it. The media pounced on it like cats smelling fish.

"Eight years! From a third-tier actor to a director with billions in revenue, Chen Mo is the Chinese dream in the entertainment industry!"

"From being suppressed and wronged to becoming a multi-billion dollar director, witness the birth of a miracle in the Chinese film industry!"

"He is an actor, a star, a screenwriter, a businessman, but most importantly, he is a director! China's first director to achieve over 10 billion yuan in box office revenue!"

For a time, it even overshadowed "Article 20". There was no way around it, the first, the top, the director with billions in revenue, these keywords were just too damn eye-catching.

Moreover, Chen Mo's journey has been one of steady progress, and his fans have witnessed his rise all along.

"As a fan of Professor Chen, I'm so proud of him! He's truly made his way up step by step, and his journey is nothing short of legendary!"

"When it comes to other billionaires or billionaires, we often feel a bit bitter while being envious and jealous. But when it comes to Chen Mo, who built his fortune on talent and became the first director to achieve a box office of over 10 billion, all we feel is respect!"

"We often say that knowledge creates wealth, and talent creates wealth. Those who always say they are talented but not appreciated should really wake up. It's not that you are talented but not appreciated, but are you really that talented? Just look at Chen Mo!"

"Although the entertainment industry is often criticized for being chaotic, the film industry is actually a relatively fair platform. Here, if you have talent, it will be immediately apparent! Back then, when Chen Mo held up three fingers in 'Love is Not Blind,' he was ridiculed by many for overestimating himself, but he actually did it!"

Looking back now, I can't help but smile. Chen Mo has many titles: publicity genius, crossover king, Chen the Three-Finger, investment god in the film industry, but I would like to say that he has always been Director Chen Mo!
Even with a net worth of billions, he still managed to direct a film like "Article 20," which focuses on reality and aims to change it!

"The sudden news left me a bit stunned. A director of a 10 billion yuan movie! Chen Mo! It's him, it's him, it's him again! However, thinking about Chen Mo's journey, he has created many topics that people talk about. Every time a movie is released, he always comes up with something unique, and even his publicity always catches people's attention."

Thinking back to that summer, he resolutely shouted in front of the media: "Look up and see, who can escape the wrath of Heaven!" He resolutely cut himself off from the entertainment industry!

Perhaps even he himself didn't realize at that time that his legend would begin then?

"I don't know when it started, but the name Chen Mo has become the name that appears most often in our sight. Even though he is no longer in the martial arts world, legends about him have always been circulating in the martial arts world!"

To borrow a line from a poem: "Do not say that there are no friends on the road ahead, for who in the world does not know you?"

"That year, we got to know that little actor named Chen Mo because of the 'Backstabbing Cult,' because of that person who refused to be suppressed and angrily overturned the table, filed a lawsuit, and created the first case of online defamation!"
That summer, heartbreak actually became a trend, a culture!
That autumn, for the first time, a perfect synergy between film and reality occurred!
That summer, the movie "Dying to Survive" was released, truly giving our domestic films the ability to change the country!
Until this summer, at this very moment, Article 20 has arrived, and so has the director with billions in box office revenue!

"From being penniless to being well-known, from being ridiculed and suppressed to becoming a billionaire, he has remained true to his original aspirations. He is a well-deserved director with a net worth of billions!"

Netizens were in an uproar, and the media was in an uproar. Chen Mo's name once again topped the trending search list.

What's even more outrageous is that more than eight of the top ten trending topics are related to Chen Mo.

#China's First Director to Earn Over 10 Billion Yuan#
#ChenMo#
From a third-rate actor to a multi-billion dollar director!
#Article 20#
#justifiable defense!#
#The Women Behind Billion-Dollar Directors#
It's not about Chen Mo himself, but about works and events related to Chen Mo!

The entire entertainment industry is stunned. Is this never going to end? But when they saw the titles of these trending topics, everyone fell silent.

What are they supposed to do? A director with billions in earnings, and not just any director, but the first, the pioneer, a unique honor.

This doesn't need anyone to award Chen Mo or stamp his name, because the data speaks for itself.

It can be said to be the least controversial thing.

As for Article 20 and "legitimate self-defense," these are currently the hottest topics in movies and society, so there's not much to say about them.

They suddenly realized that none of these trending topics were actually paid for, because there was no need for them at all!

Chen Mo himself didn't pay much attention to these things, but the media kept staring at him!

To his utter surprise, he achieved a record-breaking box office of 10 billion yuan at this very moment.

Congratulations poured in, and Chen Mo's phone got so hot from all the calls.

When you succeed, you're surrounded by good people, and they all speak very kindly to you. Chen Mo experienced this firsthand once again.

However, thinking about the future director who studied medicine and achieved such success with just one film, Chen Mo couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

Pride? Absolutely not!

Chen Mo knew that he was able to do all this entirely because of the reborn person.

But other people don't see it that way!
However, this is certainly a good thing for Chen Mo as well.

With a net worth of tens of billions, one could say there are hundreds, if not thousands, of such individuals nationwide!
But there's only one director in the entire country with a box office of 10 billion yuan; there's no one else like him.

In that case, Chen Mo's little bit of gossip really doesn't matter.

See, even his haters are embarrassed to use this to criticize him anymore, because his success, unlike other business ventures, is due to the cultural significance inherent in filmmaking.

Chinese people have always been relatively tolerant of intellectuals and talented individuals.

A talented man and a beautiful woman, and even Chen Mo, would seem unreal and too perfect if they had no flaws.

But at this moment, his scandalous affairs with those female celebrities have become mere embellishments.

Look, he's handsome, talented, and rich—he's practically perfect!

So many flaws like being fickle and lustful, that's what makes people human!
At this moment, many companies that had previously invested in Shengshi Pictures were ecstatic, as they had initially felt that Shengshi Pictures' valuation was a bit too high.

But with this series of reports, look at the quiet period!
Chen Mo didn't do any promotion, but some things just don't need Chen Mo to promote them!

Now, shareholders have been eagerly awaiting the listing of Shengshi Pictures so they can share in the benefits brought by Chen Mo, the director with billions in revenue.

However, even a director with billions in revenue can only be humble and subservient in front of his parents at this moment!

For him, because Chen Mo has been incredibly busy lately.

So naturally, they were oblivious. They didn't even know the young heiress was pregnant until she came to visit her parents and suddenly started gagging halfway through the meal, which made her parents realize she was pregnant.

The two quickly took the bewildered young rich girl to the hospital for a check-up, which led to the scene before us.

"Mom, I know I was wrong, please don't say anything more!" Chen Mo looked pleadingly at the rich woman sitting to the side watching the commotion.

"Auntie, please stop scolding Chen Mo. It's my fault for not telling him, and he doesn't know either." The little rich girl is still the same little rich girl, even though she's about to become a mother, she's still as charming and innocent as ever.

But her mother gave her a helpless look and said with a touch of indulgence, "You just keep spoiling him! But shouldn't you start addressing him differently?"

"Huh?" The young rich woman was a little confused.

"Call me Mom!" Mom said helplessly.

The young heiress glanced at Chen Mo, then at her mother, and sweetly called out, "Mom!"

"Oh!" Mom's face immediately lit up with joy.

(End of this chapter)