This director is vindictive.

Chapter 399: They've got Valentine's Day and Qixi Festival all covered!
After finalizing the topic, Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief.

He actually felt that the time span was a bit too long, but there was nothing he could do about it, since plans often can't keep up with changes.

"Now you can all rest assured, right?" Chen Mo's mouth was dry from speaking, and he secretly wiped away a cold sweat. Sure enough, being a master of balancing things wasn't so easy!

The saying "It's not scarcity that's worrisome, but inequality" probably refers to this.
If they didn't have any, they naturally wouldn't say anything. But since others have them and I don't, then I can't blame them for making a fuss.

However, it was clear that Chen Mo's reply still did not satisfy them.

After all, Chen Mo didn't provide a specific timetable! The biggest problem is still there!
The four women naturally understood this as well. In fact, the theme was secondary; the key was not to break the promise!
Just as Chen Mo picked up his teacup to moisten his throat, four intense gazes were fixed on his face.

"Why are you all staring at me like that? The theme has already been decided, hasn't it? If you have any complaints, you can tell me, and I'll change it!" Chen Mo felt a little uneasy under their gazes and said with an awkward smile.

But then Fan Binbin swiped her finger across the phone screen with a swiping sound, holding up the #LiuYifei2032WeddingCountdown# page and waving it in front of him: "The theme is set, but what about the schedule? We can't expect our sisters to actually wait until the day predicted by the trending searches, can we?"

"Exactly! The theme is set, but what about the timetable? You haven't said anything at all!" Zhang Yuqi said dissatisfiedly.

She's next in line, so of course she's eager to be a bride.

Fan Binbin suddenly shoved his phone in front of Chen Mo. The screen was playing news about the groundbreaking ceremony of a film and television city: "The preparation period for 'The Phoenix's Auspiciousness' was 28 days, 'Flying Sword Immortal' was 35 days, and Yang Mi's 'Space Odyssey' took two years."

She narrowed her eyes: "The master wouldn't want us to sign a betting agreement, would he?"

The living room fell silent. Chen Mo stared at the frozen news footage on the screen and suddenly realized that four women had somehow formed a circle around him—Fan Binbin's hand was on his left shoulder, Gao Yuanyuan's cheongsam hem was pressing down on his right knee, Zhang Yuqi was glaring at him, and Liu Yifei had also joined the fray at some point.

Goodness, if we don't give them a timetable that satisfies them, I guess they... well, they can't do anything about it.

But it certainly won't make things easy for me.

Chen Mo's Adam's apple bobbed as he said, "Well, you see, the underwater wedding needs to be coordinated with the aquarium's schedule, the embroidery of the empress-themed dragon robe will take at least two months, and the Republican-era scene needs to be recreated in old Shanghai."

With each word he spoke, the air pressure around him seemed to drop a little more. Finally, under the intense gaze of four beautiful eyes, he raised his hands: "Of course, these are all minor issues. I've already thought them all through."

The group remained motionless, their eyes fixed intently on him, awaiting his next words.

Chen Mo touched his nose, then grabbed Zhang Yuqi's waist and pulled the tiger women to sit down beside him.

“Since it’s our wedding, we definitely need to choose a special day. Let’s set it for Qixi Festival this year!” Chen Mo said after thinking for a moment.

Zhang Yuqi immediately beamed and kissed him on the cheek: "You're smart to know what's good for you, that's more like it!"

These tiger women are known for their emotions, which come and go quickly.

"However." But then she frowned.

Then she picked up her phone, opened the calendar, and hesitated before saying, "But this year's Qixi Festival is on August 10th, isn't that too close to the 814 Welfare Festival? Will there be any problems?"

Everyone else looked at Chen Mo as well.

Fan Binbin frowned slightly and said, "This is indeed a problem. Although 'The Flying Swordsman' was also released after the Welfare Festival, the current Welfare Festival is completely different. It will happen to fall within the Welfare Week period, and you'll have to organize a super welfare live stream again."

Chen Mo, however, didn't seem to care and said, "I'm planning to change the format of this year's super-generous live stream!"

"A different way of playing? You're not going to stream anymore?" Zhang Yuqi asked in surprise.

Chen Mo nodded, then shook his head and said, "I will do live streaming, but it won't take up too much of my time."

The annual super-benefit live stream is actually a lot of pressure for Chen Mo. Of course, the most important thing is that he's gotten used to it and it's time for a change.

Since it's all about giving out benefits anyway, and the 814 Benefits Festival has already been completely branded with his name, it doesn't really matter whether he appears or not.

"What kind of crazy idea do you have now?" Fan Binbin asked curiously.

The other women also looked on with curiosity; they were extremely curious about Chen Mo's ingenious idea.

"It's a secret, you'll find out when the time comes!" Chen Mo didn't reveal it immediately.

"Alright, let's get back to the release schedule. Yu Qi is scheduled for release on Qixi Festival this year!" Chen Mo said.

"Next, Sister Binbin, what about you? How about Valentine's Day next year?" Chen Mo asked.

Fan Binbin nodded and said, "Of course I have no problem with that, but the Spring Festival film season seems quite early next year."

Chen Mo didn't seem to care: "It doesn't matter, it's settled then!"

“Following this pattern, for Yuanyuan, it will be next year’s Qixi Festival, and for Yifei, it will be Valentine’s Day in 2026,” Chen Mo added.

"How is it? Is it okay?" Chen Mo asked, glancing at the women.

The women all nodded in agreement.

After all, each event requires preparation, production, and filming time, and the wedding attire also requires design time. Therefore, although the timeframe set by Chen Mo seems to span a long period, it is actually quite short.

"Huh? You're all here?" Just then, Zhao Liying's voice suddenly came from the doorway.

"Little Zhao! Someone's being interrogated by three people!" Fan Binbin said with a smile. "Interrogation by three people?" Zhao Liying walked over, sat down, and looked at Chen Mo with a mocking expression. "Come on, sir, tell me, what mistake did you make this time? It's so serious that it's being interrogated by three people. Could it be that you've found us another new 'sister'?"

Chen Mo rolled his eyes at her, annoyed.

"By the way, what brings you here today? Didn't you say you were going back to your hometown?" Chen Mo asked curiously.

"I suddenly received a film offer, and I'm a bit unsure of what to do, so I came to discuss it with you!" Zhao Liying said.

When Zhao Liying mentioned that she had received a new role, Fan Binbin and the others were quite curious.

Chen Mo usually doesn't really interfere with their choice of roles or anything like that.

Chen Mo had already vetted all the projects from Shengshi Pictures and their own studio.

So it's clear that what's causing Zhao Liying's hesitation and confusion isn't her own company's project, or even a project in which Shengshi Pictures has invested.

Chen Mo rarely interferes with the women's careers unless they ask for his help.

After all, they are no longer the same people they were back then.

For example, Zhao Liying is now a well-known drama queen, so she naturally has her own ideas about choosing films.

"Is it a movie?" Chen Mo asked.

If this were a TV series, she probably wouldn't have bothered to come and ask me.

“It’s a movie!” Zhao Liying nodded.

"Guess whose movie it is?" Zhao Liying said with a smile, her tone not without pride.

"What's there to guess? It must be a movie by a famous director. Ordinary movies wouldn't be able to find someone like you, the princess of the Chinese entertainment industry! Or they wouldn't be able to afford to hire you! Tell me quickly, which big director's new film is it, Chen Shiren? Zhang Yimou?" Fan Binbin asked curiously.

Fan Binbin's so-called "Princess of the Entertainment Industry" refers to Zhao Liying's memorable slapping scenes in many film and television works, from "Legend of Lu Zhen" and "Princess Agents" to "The Story of Ming Lan" and "The Wind Blows in Half Summer". Based on these classic scenes, she is affectionately called "Princess of the Entertainment Industry" by fans and the media.

Chen Mo sized up Zhao Xiaodao. The smug look on her face suggested that, just as Fan Binbin had said, it must be a new film by a famous director.

Otherwise, what's she so smug about?

Although Chen Mo is the most famous director in China, Zhao Liying's acceptance of this role is clearly not related to Chen Mo, or rather, it was Chen Mo who took the initiative to invite her.

Chen Mo immediately guessed that Zhao Liying was a little smug because she was invited by those famous domestic directors.

According to the previous life, 2024 should be the year Feng Dagang was born.

"Feng Dagang's new film?" Chen Mo asked.

Zhao Liying was somewhat surprised, but she still nodded and said, "It was him. How did you know?"

"Never mind how I know, what kind of movie is Feng Dagang's?" Chen Mo asked, even though he had already guessed which movie it was.

"It's a film that focuses on women and realistic themes, tentatively titled 'Sunflower'!" Zhao Liying said.

It really is this movie.

"Another film with a female theme?" Fan Binbin couldn't help but say.

She wasn't wrong to say that, because nowadays, there are indeed a lot of films with female themes.

The most typical example is "Hot Hot". Although the reviews were mixed due to excessive marketing in the early stage, the box office was solid.

Market feedback is the best indicator. Feng Dagang's sudden decision to make a film on this subject may well be due to the controversy and box office success of "Hot Hot".

After all, it has proven to have a market!

However, Chen Mo remembered that this movie was probably the one Zhao Liying was criticized for the most in her previous life.
In some ways, her reputation and public image began to shift after this film.

Zhao Liying began to tell the general story of the film "Sunflower".

After hearing this, the women were quite envious.

Well, in terms of its theme, this subject matter is relatively niche, or rather, its focus is quite unique.

This is a neglected group.

Female prisoner!
From this perspective, this entry point is indeed a very small steel cannon!

Although Feng Dagang is criticized in some aspects, you have to admit that he is indeed quite good at portraying the fate of ordinary people!

"What do you think?" Although Chen Mo knew that the movie would flop in the end, he certainly couldn't say it directly.

He also wanted to know what Xiao Zhao himself was thinking.

(End of this chapter)