This director is vindictive.

Chapter 379 What should I do if my girlfriend starts learning boxing? I need help urgently!

Although Jia Ling was somewhat disappointed by Chen Mo's refusal, she couldn't force him to accept it.

In fact, the fact that the movie "Hot Hot" was able to achieve a box office of more than 3 billion yuan in its previous life, although it may have been somewhat of a trick, has to be said that the subject matter was indeed very attractive to female audiences.

Of course, male viewers are less interested.

At least Chen Mo couldn't appreciate it. If he were to comment on it, he would probably make some sarcastic remarks.

The marketing for this movie was very clever, but it undeniably whetted the appetite and was a great commercial success.

Because the movie's promotional materials claimed that Jia Ling lost 100 pounds for the film, and to whet everyone's appetite, it's impossible to find a single photo of her after she lost weight online.

They talked about how hard they worked, how dedicated they were, and how desperately they gave their all.

These are all true, but the problem is that too much of a good thing can be bad.

This is why many people question whether we're watching a movie or Jia Ling (the author of the novel). People acknowledge your hard work, but what they really want to see is the movie itself.

Perhaps they've never been overweight themselves, or perhaps men simply don't understand women, especially beautiful women. Just how deep is female celebrities' obsession with losing weight? You could say their obsession with their figure is practically ingrained in their bones.

In Chen Mo's Women, look at Fan Binbin. She has a small face and a nine-head figure, but because she is naturally prone to gaining weight, she has been called "Fat Bing" by netizens for more than ten years.

This woman even has to calculate calories when she drinks water. When others are enjoying their meals at gatherings, she always has only rinsed vegetables in front of her, as if she's eating vegetarian food.

Yang Mi is even more extreme. She wore a corset before she was even out of her postpartum confinement period, and she would do a half-hour plank while eating half a slice of whole wheat bread after waking up hungry in the middle of the night.

The most fearless Zhang Yuqi, in her past life, wore a tight dress during a live stream. A comment in the chat said, "Sister, have you gained weight?" Her facial expression immediately collapsed. After the live stream, she rushed to the gym and worked out until the early hours of the morning. She even posted a picture of the scale on Weibo with the caption: "46.5kg! Who dares to say I'm fat again!"

These female celebrities treat the scale like a life-or-death book; a pound more or less can be fatal, while a pound less can save their lives. They are a group of "beautiful prisoners" who are held hostage by body image anxiety.

This shows just how determined women are to lose weight!

While other women may not be as extreme as female celebrities, they are actually just as obsessed with controlling their figure and weight.

From this perspective, it's easy to see why "Hot and Spicy" was able to use the topic of weight loss for promotion, ultimately raking in box office revenue while being criticized.

As for Jia Ling's interviews after the film's release, he repeatedly expressed his hope that people would not see the movie as a boxing weight loss film, but rather as an inspirational one, which left Chen Mo somewhat speechless.

Of course, it's also very possible that this is a publicity strategy. Controversy is a powerful tool, and the more controversial a topic is, the more attention it generates, and naturally, the more exposure it gets!
From a personal standpoint, Chen Mo didn't really like the movie, but from the standpoint of a boss and capitalist, it didn't matter.

On a personal level, Chen Mo disliked this because...
The women were all astonished by Jia Ling's weight loss results.

They actually took the initiative to contact each other, asking about the weight loss effects of boxing.

And then, it just spiraled out of control.

They do work out regularly, but mostly it's running and yoga; they don't do things like boxing.

But seeing Jia Ling go from being a fat guy to a skinny guy all at once, they instantly became interested in boxing.

As the staff carried sandbags, boxing gloves, protective gear, and other fitness equipment into the gym, Chen Mo stood to the side, a few dark lines appearing on his forehead.

After the staff left, Fan Binbin couldn't wait to change into a tight-fitting sports vest and shorts, showing off his curves. He was also holding a pair of red boxing gloves in his hand, and winked at Chen Mo: "Help me put these on?"

Chen Mo sighed, took the gloves, and adjusted the Velcro straps for her while saying helplessly, "Are you guys really going to make this happen? They're making a movie, you're not making any weight loss movie, is it really necessary?"

Fan Binbin cracked her knuckles, her eyes resolute: "Is it really necessary? Of course it is! You have no idea, after being called 'Fat Bing' for so many years, I even have to count the calories when I drink water."

She made a punching motion, and the curve of her chest swayed slightly with the movement, which made Chen Mo take a second look.

Although, she looks just as sexy when she wears a workout vest and boxing gloves while boxing.

But Chen Mo couldn't help but speak up: "Actually..."

He carefully chose his words: "You look great as you are. A little fuller figure makes you more feminine. Being too thin would be uncomfortable to hold."

Fan Binbin gave Chen Mo a charming glare and said, "Alright, it's all about fitness anyway, just a different way! Boxing can also improve reaction time, killing two birds with one stone."

"that is!"

Zhang Yuqi's voice came from the doorway. She had changed into a black tracksuit and was biting the Velcro strap of her other glove. She mumbled, "Sister Binbin, let's spar!"

She deftly fastened her gloves, hopped around a few times, her eyes occasionally glancing at Chen Mo, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Chen Mo felt uneasy under her gaze—this tiger woman had a "criminal record."

Although she usually jokes around, what if she accidentally "accidentally" does something wrong one day?
Watching the two start their amateurish but incredibly energetic boxing match, Chen Mo rubbed his temples, silently cursing Jia Ling in his mind: Why did she have to make a boxing weight-loss movie? Now look what's happened! All his women are obsessed with boxing; if he ever upsets them, he might really get a taste of that "hot and spicy" feeling…

What could Chen Mo do? He could only watch from the sidelines.

At this moment, Yang Mi tossed her high ponytail and walked into the gym. She saw Fan Binbin and Zhang Yuqi playing games, and with a smirk, she walked straight toward Chen Mo, who was drinking water in the corner.

"What are you doing hiding here?" She snatched Chen Mo's water bottle and drew a circle on his chest with her fingertip: "Spar with me."

Before Chen Mo could refuse, Yang Mi had already grabbed his arm and dragged him towards the sandbag area. Her peach-shaped buttocks, encased in her fitness pants, swayed from side to side with each step, making Chen Mo's Adam's apple bob. To be honest, no wonder people say the fitness circle is even more chaotic. It's all about the smell of hormones. Who can resist that?
Moreover, most gym clothes are tight-fitting, which best accentuates the figure. Since both men and women exercise regularly, their figures are definitely great and incredibly alluring.

Speaking of this, certain images suddenly came to Chen Mo's mind.

His gaze involuntarily hardened.

Yang Mi could feel Chen Mo's burning gaze, and immediately turned her head and raised her eyebrows with a smug look.

"Come over and change! Everything's ready for you!" Yang Mi said.

Chen Mo had no choice but to compromise and silently went to put on his protective gear.

"Let's make this clear first, no personal vendettas allowed." Just as Chen Mo put on his protective gear, Yang Mi suddenly threw a right hook that grazed his ear. The force of the punch ruffled a few strands of hair, which startled Chen Mo so much that he instinctively took a step back.

"This is called warming up."

She winked her fox-like eyes and deliberately rubbed her boxing gloves against his chin: "You were pretty quick when someone posted my cosplay photos on Weibo, weren't you?"

From next door came Zhang Yuqi's teasing voice: "Yang Mi! He doesn't have any brace on his back!"

Chen Mo couldn't help but roll his eyes at her, and then rubbed his back in annoyance, saying, "Come on, hit me here. If you really break it, you'll have to fend for yourselves from now on!"

"Alright, stop fooling around, Yang Mi, watch yourself!" Fan Binbin said as he walked over.

Before Chen Mo could even express his gratitude and say that older people know how to care for others, he saw Fan Binbin toss him a bottle of mineral water with a mischievous grin!

"Sir, give him some electrolytes, otherwise he might get dehydrated if he cries."

"Hahaha!" All three women couldn't help but laugh.

Just then, Yang Mi suddenly lowered her center of gravity and pressed her boxing gloves against Chen Mo's abdomen: "Netizens say they'll play 'Double Happiness' at the wedding?"

Before he could explain, three consecutive jabs slammed into the protective gear, the last punch deliberately grazing the soft flesh on his side, causing Chen Mo to gasp in pain.

"Wrong, wrong!"

As Chen Mo dodged, he shouted, "That's just netizens egging us on! They even said they'd play 'The Power of Love'!"

Yang Mi paused upon hearing this, then suddenly tiptoed and whispered in his ear, "Too late—"

Before he could finish speaking, a sweeping leg sent Chen Mo sprawling onto the cushion, and he straddled him, grabbing his collar: "Now the whole internet knows I'm going to get hit by a meteorite, how are you going to compensate me?"

In the corner, Zhang Yuqi quietly took out her phone to record a video, while Fan Binbin was already laughing so hard he collapsed on the yoga ball.

Chen Mo looked up and saw the sly glint in Yang Mi's eyes. Suddenly, he pulled her down by the back of her neck and said, "You'll pay me for three nights, wearing this outfit?"

Yang Mi's ears immediately turned bright red, her fist hovering in mid-air. Of course, she couldn't actually bring herself to smash it down, so she could only grit her teeth and say, "Don't beg for mercy later!"

At this point, Chen Mo had completely given up.

Anyway, she's not going to actually hit him, so what's he afraid of?

"I'm a real man. What's wrong with begging for mercy after being beaten? I beg for mercy during the day, and you beg for mercy at night. That's fair!" Chen Mo continued to provoke him.

"Ahhh! Get up, I'll make you beg for mercy tonight!"

Yang Mi immediately became somewhat embarrassed and angry. She pulled Chen Mo up and then started punching Chen Mo's protective gear repeatedly.

What could Chen Mo do? He could only keep defending, and although his punches were wild and unpredictable, they were still light and airy.

However, Chen Mo still had to concentrate, otherwise it would still hurt a bit when he was hit.

Just as Yang Mi's fists rained down on the protective gear.

Fan Binbin suddenly spoke up: "By the way, didn't our company also have a significant investment in Chen Mo's 'Hot and Spicy'? Jia Ling asked you to help with the promotion, why did you refuse?"

While dodging Yang Mi's wild punches, Chen Mo said, "What? She came looking for you too?"

Fan Binbin nodded and said, "Yeah, I contacted her before to ask about boxing for weight loss, and she mentioned it briefly. What? Is there a problem? About this movie?"

Chen Mo hadn't expected the other party to use such a roundabout approach.

Chen Mo frowned slightly, and before he knew it, Yang Mi punched him, making him wince in pain.

"Yes, she contacted me too, saying we could do some promotional work together with our wedding," Yang Mi said, panting as she playfully punched Chen Mo.

(End of this chapter)