This director is vindictive.

Chapter 599 While others are harvesting韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting fans), he spoils his fans excessively.

As time passed, the moment for this magical fan meeting finally arrived.

Lucky movie fans from all over the country, no, from all over the world, have been arriving in Dali one after another.

With such a massive influx of traffic, livestreamers and internet celebrities naturally wouldn't let it pass, so there are livestreamers broadcasting everywhere here.

This created a virtuous cycle, causing the traffic to grow larger and larger.

Of course, what the general public is curious about is how Chen Mo's fan meeting will be conducted this time?
Meanwhile, 100,000 online movie fans have also been selected. However, unlike the strict offline process, the online process is not as rigorous.

It is tradable. In fact, as the deadline approaches, the price of the name on online second-hand trading websites has soared to three thousand yuan.

However, it remains a case of high prices but no market demand.

On the one hand, it's because Chen Mo has always been generous. Although not everyone out of 100,000 people will receive the benefits, it's not impossible for them to become rich overnight.

On the other hand, those who were going to make a move have already done so, and most of the rest are either not short of money and just want to join in the fun, or they are true movie fans.

After all, everyone knows Chen Mo's style of doing things, so it's highly likely that he really is going to retire from the entertainment industry. For Chen Mo's die-hard fans, this will be his only and last fan meeting.

Meanwhile, the 1,000 lucky movie fans had already checked into the hotel.

They are undoubtedly the object of envy, jealousy, and hatred for countless people.

After all, the cost of transportation, food, and lodging alone would amount to several million. And the accommodations and meals arranged by Chen Mo for them were certainly not cheap. Although they weren't the most luxurious hotels in the area, they were at least mid-to-high-end.

Many movie fans shared photos and travelogues of Versailles online.

Other netizens were amazed, saying that other idols have to pay for their own fan meetings, and at most they can only see their idol, take a photo and get an autograph, which is probably the luckiest thing they can do.

However, in reality, the price that fans have to pay is enormous.

The airfare, train fare, food, and accommodation for those who travel from afar are all considerable expenses, but what about Chen Mo's side?
He really spoils his fans! And there's something even more amazing: after they arrived here, they were surprised to find that when they went out to eat or grab snacks, as long as they wore the ID badges issued by the organizers, they could get everything for free.

Don't misunderstand, this wasn't arranged by Chen Mo, but by Dali Culture and Tourism.

Countless netizens envied and were jealous of the treatment these lucky movie fans received. Not only was the entire trip free, but they also enjoyed high-standard food and accommodation. Online, countless netizens instantly turned into a gathering place for "sour grapes," with sourness filling the air.

"I cried myself to sleep all night! I retweeted a hundred lucky charm posts before the giveaway, and I didn't even get a consolation prize?"

"Look at other people, they provide food and accommodation and even give gifts; then look at my idol's fan meeting, I paid 28,000 yuan just to hear him sing off-key! (Attached are comparison pictures: Chen Mo's fans showing off their seafood feast vs. the boxed lunch they bought out of their own pockets for their idol's fan meeting)"

"A rough calculation shows that winning this lottery is like getting 20,000 yuan for free: airfare + three days in a five-star hotel + a VIP viewing spot on Erhai Lake! Chen Mo isn't just spoiling his fans; he's practically giving them a year-end bonus!"

(A popular comment replied: "Wake up, is your year-end bonus even a fraction of what his fans receive?")
A construction worker who won a prize livestreamed the night view of Erhai Lake. This guy, who used to be a bricklayer on a construction site, has truly achieved a leap in status this time. Because he won a prize and started a livestream, he did nothing but become an internet celebrity because everyone was watching. In just a few days, he earned more from the livestream than he had earned in all his years of working.

And the comments section exploded:

"Dude, the calluses on your hands are clearer than my life plan. How come you can win without lifting a finger?!"

The guy grinned sheepishly at the camera: "My boss said he'd approve my leave if I won the lottery, but now he's driven himself crazy... #WorkingMan'sRevenge#"

"So, this is what true fan service looks like! The key point is, Chen Mo is about to retire from the entertainment industry, and he really doesn't care about your money. He's arranged everything for him. I'm so moved!"

What's even more heartbreaking is what happened next—some fans posted photos showing off their "privileges" of eating their way through the ancient city while wearing ID badges:
"Holy crap! These days, even being a fan has different levels!"

A lucky fan who won a prize livestreamed his tour of the ancient city—wearing a special ID badge from Chen Mo's fan meeting around his neck, he entered shops as easily as if he were paying with his face.

Rice noodle shop owner: "Chen Mo fans? Braised rice noodles with double the amount of minced meat, it's on me!" (Original price: 38 yuan)
The lady at the milk fan stall said, "Here you go! Freshly baked rose jam flavor, please don't post it online!" (She practically shoved three boxes into my hand.)

Teahouse girl: "Pu'er tea is all you can drink! Um, could you get me an autographed photo?" (She pulls out a photo she had prepared beforehand)

The live stream chat exploded:
"Other idols fleece their fans, but Chen Mo is planting gold mines for them, right?"

"I'm so jealous! I've spent 80,000 yuan chasing my idol for three years, and all I got in return was a 'thank you for your support' (smiling and waving).jpg"

"Case solved! This wasn't a fan meeting at all; it was clearly a 'poverty alleviation sightseeing tour' organized by Chen Mo! #Dali businesses collectively lost money#"

The most outrageous thing is the comparison video posted by local tourists—

[Scene A] Ordinary tourist: "How much are the rice cakes?"

Boss: "20!"

[Scene B] Fan with identification badge (hasn't spoken yet)
The shopkeeper's expression instantly changed: "Oh my! Chen Mo's little darling? Free for you! Take a few to eat on the way!"

Netizens collectively vomited blood:

"Got it, from now on I'll have 'I'm a Chen Mo fan' tattooed on my forehead when I go out." #
"I suggest the entire national cultural and tourism sector adopt this standard! #Is it too late to become a fan now?#"

(Image caption: A bubble tea shop displays a sign that reads, "With a Chen Mo fan certificate, buy one get ten free! Limited time offer for three days!")
Chen Mo always believed in reciprocity. Although these fans he gained for free might not have actually spent a lot of money, Dali Culture and Tourism really went all out this time—they rectified the market chaos overnight, assigned personnel to monitor scalpers 24 hours a day, and even replanted the lawns around Erhai Lake three times. Looking at the rectification report he had just received on his phone, he smiled and opened Weibo, directly tagging the official Dali Culture and Tourism Weibo account and writing a heartfelt post:
"I bow to all the staff of Dali Culture and Tourism! The smooth running of this meeting is all thanks to the sanitation workers who sweep the streets at 3 a.m., the traffic police who maintain order with a loudspeaker, and the convenience store owner who is always smiling even after being asked for directions by tourists eight hundred times (don't ask me how I know, I just took a picture of it [doge]).

What started as a spur-of-the-moment decision to choose a location has been turned into a nationwide frenzy – price inspectors issuing fines at will, unscrupulous businesses shutting down businesses without hesitation, and even drones posing as if to say "Chen Mo, don't run away"! Who can handle this? PS: I just heard that a certain bureau chief moved his office right next to the complaint hotline? This level of service is something the entire national cultural and tourism sector should copy overnight! @Chang'anCultureTourism @HangzhouCultureTourism @IceCityCultureTourism
(Photos: A nine-grid photo collage including pictures of volunteers serving in Dali, a food street with clearly marked prices, and newly paved lawns around Erhai Lake. The last photo is a selfie of Chen Mo wearing a 'wind, flowers, snow, and moon' straw hat that a Bai ethnic woman insisted on giving him.)

Netizens instantly understood the subtext: See? This is what textbook-level government-business cooperation looks like. Other cities wanting to poach talent? They should learn from this level of execution first!
The night of the fan meeting finally arrived.

Although there were only a thousand lucky moviegoers, media reporters from all over the country and even the world came to attend.

It really wasn't Chen Mo who invited me.

"I sacrificed my Chinese New Year holiday for this opportunity!" one reporter complained.

“Then don’t come!” another colleague said.

"No way, haha!"

Yes, the reporters who came here on business trip this time were all fighting tooth and nail with their colleagues.

There was nothing they could do; everyone knew that Chen Mo was famously generous.

Even if they can't enjoy the same treatment as other Chen Mo fans, in reality, it's almost the same.

They ate the same luxurious buffet at a five-star hotel arranged by Chen Mo's team as the lucky movie fans.

After a satisfying meal, the long-awaited fan meeting finally arrived, attracting attention across the entire internet.

The meet-and-greet wasn't held in a hotel, but rather on an open-air stage erected by Erhai Lake, brightly lit with live footage displayed on a large screen. Chen Mo appeared in casual attire, instantly eliciting a deafening roar of screams from the audience.

"Haha, everyone should be full by now, right?" Chen Mo stood in the center of the stage, looking at the excited crowd below, and asked with a smile.

"of course!"

"necessary!"

"The food Director Chen arranged was delicious!"

The audience responded with a chorus of laughter and whistles.

Chen Mo looked around at the fans who had come from all over the country and even from abroad, and his smile softened: "To be honest, this is the first time I've ever organized such a formal fan meeting."

He paused, his tone suddenly becoming somewhat wistful: "And it's very likely the last time."

The moment those words were spoken, the scene fell silent for a few seconds, then erupted into an even louder uproar. There were gasps of surprise, sighs of reluctance, and fans' tearful cries: "No!"

Chen Mo waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. He still had his signature smile on his face, but his eyes held a more serious look.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Chen Mo suddenly relaxed again.

"Welcome to Erhai Lake!" Chen Mo waved with a smile, the shimmering lake surface and the distant silhouette of the Cangshan Mountains in the background. "I know many of you are visiting Dali for the first time, so—"

He deliberately dragged out his words, building up anticipation, "Besides the meet-and-greet, I've also prepared a little 'surprise' for you all."

The audience erupted in cheers, and the live stream chat exploded with comments.

Holy crap! Chen Mo's 'little surprises' are never small!

Last time he said "little surprise" and gifted a villa. Will he send Erhai Lake this time?

[Foreign netizens are raising their hands like crazy: Pick me! Pick me! I'd swim across the Pacific!]

[Blessed by the barrage of comments! Blessed with good luck! I'm going to win the lottery!]

Chen Mo gestured for the staff to bring in a giant box covered with a red cloth, and said with a smile, "Let's start with an appetizer—there are a thousand souvenirs here, one for everyone." He lifted the red cloth, revealing the box piled high with exquisite gift boxes, instantly turning the online comments section into a sea of ​​envious lemons:

[Live audience members had a blast! I'm so envious!]

[100,000 online viewers are devastated: What about us? What about us?!]

[Scalpers, hurry up! I want to buy online spots! Price negotiable!]

Suddenly, the big screen switched to the live stream's backend data. Chen Mo raised an eyebrow: "Oh? I almost forgot about you guys. Well then—" He snapped his fingers, "I'll randomly select 1000 online viewers to receive the same gift box, with free global shipping."

The comments section went completely crazy:

[Dad Chen! I'm your long-lost son!]

[Please, streamer, read out my ID!]

Is it too late for me to change my nationality?

(End of this chapter)