This director is vindictive.

Chapter 558 Chen Mo: I'm tired! Netizens: Seven women, no wonder you're tired!
Chen Mo never overestimated himself.

In fact, the industry did not expect such a strong reaction, which even led to a collective decline in entertainment sector stocks.

However, he remained relatively clear-headed and still did not believe he had such great abilities.

Of course, he did not belittle himself; when he thought about what he had done over the years, he was quite proud of himself.

However, it's not to the point that the entertainment industry wouldn't exist without them.

This is always an entertainment-obsessed industry.

However, this time things happened rather suddenly, and in addition, it wasn't just him who withdrew; his whole family was also forced to retire. As the saying goes, quantitative change leads to qualitative change.

It must be said that the public's attitude towards the entertainment industry and celebrities has changed, making celebrities less influential than before. However, to some extent, the influence of some celebrities, especially on the industry, is far greater than it used to be.

As the storm surrounding his retirement from the entertainment industry intensifies, seven out of the top ten trending topics on Weibo are related to Chen Mo.

A well-known gossip group had its posts automatically locked due to overly heated discussions. Even more outrageous, CCTV's midday financial news devoted 30 seconds to reporting on this "financial earthquake in the entertainment industry"—after all, this is the first instance of an A-share market sector being shaken by the movements of an artist.

Three days later, just as netizens were starting to make fun of "Chen Mo's retirement," @ChenMoStudio's official Weibo account suddenly dropped a bombshell announcement.

There were no flowery words, no PR gimmicks, just a single, sharp line of white text on a black background: "Director Chen Mo will hold a press conference in Beijing tomorrow at 15:00 PM to formally respond to recent rumors." The accompanying image was the word "CONFERENCE" in silver foil on a pure black background, resembling the final trailer poster for a Hollywood blockbuster.

The explosive effect of this Weibo post can be described as phenomenal.

Within 23 seconds of being posted, it was shared over 10,000 times;
At 1 minute and 17 seconds, #ChenMoPressConference# suddenly became the number one trending topic;

Five minutes later, a prominent financial blogger posted a screenshot: Shengshi Pictures' stock price, which had been down 3%, suddenly surged to 6%, turning the entire entertainment sector positive. Netizens jokingly called this the ultimate manifestation of the "Chen Mo effect": "This man can even affect stock charts with his breathing!"

The comments section instantly transformed into a gallery showcasing the myriad aspects of human nature:

"Professor, don't go! The entertainment industry will be half as exciting without you!"

"Mo Shen is finally here! Quickly clarify things, we've all lost so much money!"

"Regardless of the outcome, I support you. The professor has indeed been exhausted over the years!"

"Yes, no matter what, he has indeed brought more excitement to the entertainment industry, and he has never disappointed us!"

A well-known securities firm released an analysis report overnight, with a bold title stating: "Chen Mo's speech will determine the trend of the entertainment sector in the next three months."

The stock price fluctuation chart in the report went viral—the curve soared at a 90-degree angle at the moment the announcement was released, and netizens photoshopped it into a meme of "the all-powerful god of silence".

Major media outlets dispatched elite teams overnight to the scene, and some fans even spontaneously set up tents outside the hotel where the press conference was held to reserve their spots.

This press conference, jokingly dubbed by the media as the "trial of the century" in the entertainment industry, was like a silent moment in the eye of a storm. Everyone held their breath, waiting to see what kind of die this man, who had stood at the top of the industry in his thirties, would roll.
The scene at the press conference was comparable to the red carpet at an international film festival.

Of course, I'm not talking about the star-studded lineup, but rather the spectacular scene at the event.

Die-hard fans who had traveled from afar were waiting outside early, all wearing identical custom-made T-shirts with the character "默" printed on them.

Meanwhile, media reporters' cameras and microphones were pointed at the entrance of the venue from early morning, and the number of online viewers on the live streaming platform had already exceeded ten million.

When Chen Mo walked onto the stage alone in a black suit, the entire audience was ablaze with flashes of light.

Surprisingly, he didn't bring any team members, not even the usual press releases; he simply tapped the microphone lightly.

Chen Mo's gaze first fell on the group of movie fans who had screamed and shouted when he appeared, and then quietly waited there.

"Regarding retirement—"

The moment Chen Mo spoke, the live stream chat was instantly cleared out.

"it is true."

The entire audience erupted in uproar! A reporter knocked over a water bottle, and suppressed sobs could be heard from the back row of movie fans.

Chen Mo laughed: "But you're overreacting."

He casually tapped on the large screen behind him, displaying a timeline: "To be precise, it's the end of my 'professional directing career.' Starting next year, I will no longer direct films."

He suddenly clicked on the timeline on the large screen behind him.

Timeline unfolds.

From his first work, "Meteor Shower," to his first online movie, "Mr. Zombie," and then to "Love is Not Blind," there are news photos of him holding up three fingers.

Then came *The Shallows* and *Caught in the Web*.
One film after another was shown.

The room fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on the big screen.

Many people are amazed that Chen Mo has been the most prolific director in the film and television industry in the past fourteen years.

With an average of almost two works per year, he is unparalleled in the contemporary entertainment industry.

Of course, he's not quite as good as those quick-draw gunslingers in Hong Kong back in the day, but there's no comparison at all.

Because Chen Mo's works are almost always flawless.

Moreover, almost every work achieved great success.

There's the phenomenal TV series "My Love from the Star," phenomenal movies, box office records, and movies that have changed reality.
The number of simultaneous viewers in the live stream has exceeded 20 million.

This was just a press conference, not some super-generous live stream.

At this moment, the barrage of comments had already exploded.

"Holy crap, averaging two movies a year, nearly 30 films in fourteen years, all of them blockbusters. This output, this quality, is this even human?"

"Warning: High energy ahead! From 'Meteor Shower' to 'Cheongsam,' it's all about youth!"

"I'm kneeling and staring at the screen! The three-finger scene in 'Love is Not Blind' is legendary!" "Help! 'The Shallows' was the movie that got me hooked! I was breathless from Yang Mi's wet and sexy look back!"

"I burst into tears after seeing Ye Lanqiu in 'Caught in the Web'! Gao Yuanyuan has become my ideal woman ever since!"

"I'm a fan of 'My Love from the Star'! Who knew when Professor X used aliens to revolutionize the Chinese entertainment industry back then?"

"Raise your hand if you're a fan of 'Mr. Zombie' archetype! It's the original online movie, so awesome!"

"Every work is a tearjerker of its time!!"

At the same time, the press conference venue suddenly erupted in applause.

Especially the movie fans in the back, at this moment, they were so excited that their hands turned red from clapping.

The barrage of comments suddenly paused with a single sentence.

"Damn it, they're starting to reminisce. This is definitely a real retirement!"

Many people suddenly realized that this was indeed the case.

There will never be another work like this, a work by Chen Mo that is guaranteed to be a masterpiece!
"Holy crap, 14 years! From student to office worker, Mo Shen's works were my entire youth! Mo Shen's retirement means the end of my youth!"

"Stop with self-help books! These movies taught me more than textbooks!"

"I suddenly realized that every single one of his works has redefined industry standards! There are so many firsts, Mo Shen is amazing!"

He suddenly lit a cigarette without saying a word!

"Upstairs, you're totally in sync! I ordered the same thing, Liqun!"

"Hua Zi!"

"Seven Wolves!"

The comments section went off-topic.

However, the press conference continued.

The exhibition of the memoirs concluded.

Chen Mo himself remained silent for a long time. For him, these were also memories worth remembering.

"As everyone knows, I actually just wanted to be an actor at first." Chen Mo's words suddenly ruined the atmosphere.

The person, who was initially moved to tears, suddenly burst out laughing for some reason.

Chen Mo's words sounded very Versailles, but in reality they were even more Versailles, yet they were strangely hilarious.

The live stream chat was flooded with messages like "Thanks to the Backstabbing Cult!"
No one expected that after more than a decade, the Backstabbing Cult, which had almost been forgotten, would be brought out by Chen Mo again to show off.

They are extremely vindictive and make no attempt to hide their pettiness.

One netizen commented, "I couldn't resist playing 'Listen to Me, Thank You' just now!"

"No problem, listen to me and thank you, you backstabbing cult!"

"This background music has become the exclusive music of the 'Backstabbing Cult'!"

The Backstabbing Cult: I, XXX#$$%”

"Unexpectedly, this mistake turned out to be a blessing in disguise. After starting to direct, I discovered that directing is much more interesting than acting." Chen Mo shrugged.

"Hahaha!" The media reporters and movie fans at the scene couldn't help but laugh.

In an instant, the somewhat somber atmosphere transformed into one of boundless joy.

“However,” Chen Mo’s smile faded, replaced by a weary one.

"It's really tiring!"

The fans and media present were somewhat disappointed.

When Chen Mo said he was quite tired, no one really had anything to refute.

Because you should know that Chen Mo is not only a director, but also a screenwriter and the CEO of several companies, all of which are large companies.

Well, most importantly, he also has seven women; he's practically a master of time management!
Thinking about this, many people can't help but curse inwardly, "You deserve it! Why didn't you work yourself to death?"

The comments section was really fun.

"It's normal to be tired. Is being Wei Xiaobao so easy?"

"I want to be tired too, but I don't have the chance!"

"To die beneath a peony is to be a romantic ghost, cough cough!"

Chen Mo continued, "So, I actually feel quite indebted to my family! Making this decision was quite difficult. Because being a director and making movies has truly become an important part of my life. I love movies! I enjoy it."

"But people's energy is limited! You can't have your cake and eat it too, so to my fans, I can only say I'm sorry to disappoint you."

"As for my family—" Chen Mo suddenly turned to the side, and the side door of the stage slowly opened. Yang Mi, Liu Yifei, Zhao Liying, and others made a rare collective appearance in casual attire, instantly triggering a deafening roar of screams.

This can be considered the first time Chen Mo publicly acknowledged his relationship with them.

In the past, although everyone tacitly understood, Chen Mo had never actually publicly admitted it.

Even wedding promotional videos are marketed under the guise of advertising videos for the Huayun Wedding Attire series.

(End of this chapter)