This director is vindictive.

The movie "Domestic Violence" is currently showing in theaters and its box office success has surprised many. The entire entertainment industry is buzzing about this phenomenal film.

Although this phenomenon was not actually directed at the movie, but at Chen Mo himself.

But the box office figures are real!

Logically, Chen Mo, as the lead actor, should have seized the opportunity to promote the film.

But Chen Mo not only didn't show up, he wasn't even seen in a shadow, completely adopting a "I'm not playing anymore" attitude.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that with Chen Mo's current popularity, if he were to show his face, the box office would definitely surge even higher.

But this guy was clearly determined to leave the industry, and he did it so decisively that he didn't even want the last chance to make a quick buck.

However, netizens have no intention of letting him leave so peacefully.

The silly antics of netizens online are both hilarious and absurd.

Zhang Yuqi, this tough woman, was sprawled on the sofa with her big pregnant belly, scrolling through her phone and laughing so hard she could hardly breathe.

"Haha! Look at this comment!"

She grabbed Chen Mo's arm, laughing so hard her stomach trembled: "Some people say your retirement from the entertainment industry is more sensational than an obituary! Isn't that just saying that retiring while still alive will get more attention than you dying?"

Chen Mo's face darkened after hearing this.

This woman is talking more and more outrageously, spouting nonsense about things like death.

If it weren't for her big pregnant belly, he would have pinned this outspoken woman down on his lap and taught her a lesson in "family discipline."

But the woman was clearly fearless. When she saw Chen Mo glaring at her, she provocatively stuck out her big belly, as if to say, "Come on, if you dare."

What can Chen Mo do?
It must be very difficult for him too, right?
I could only make a mental note of it, and when it's convenient in the future, I'll definitely let her experience what retro style is like, and treat her to a bento box from the era of tin trains!

But now, he has no choice but to endure it!
"Look at this one, it's even more interesting!"

On the other side, Zhao Liying was also scrolling through her phone. When she saw a funny video, she cast her phone screen directly to the TV.

Chen Mo looked up and saw the title, "Those Years We Fleeed Chen Mo's Money," which left him completely bewildered.

Looking at the video again, wow, it already has over ten million views and over a million likes.

This made Chen Mo curious about what exactly was in the video that made it so popular.

It should be noted that the other party posted the message less than 24 hours ago.

The video opens with a slowly unfolding scene—a family of three standing neatly in front of the camera. The man wears a plaid shirt, the woman has her hair in a simple ponytail, and both have the marks of time around their eyes, appearing to be in their early thirties. In the middle stands a round-faced little girl, about six or seven years old, clumsily imitating her parents' actions.

Suddenly, all three bowed deeply to the camera at a 90-degree angle, the woman pressing down on the little girl's head. The man, speaking in a thick dialect, said, "Thank you! Thank you, Brother Chen Mo, for your support over the years!"

The woman quickly added, "If it weren't for you, our baby wouldn't even have milk powder to drink!"

The little girl suddenly broke free from her mother's hand and called out in a childish voice, "Thank you, Uncle Momo!"

Chen Mo, who was watching the projection, stared wide-eyed, and the sunflower seeds in his hand fell to the ground with a "thud".

He pointed at the screen and stammered, "What...what does this all mean?"

The scene shifts, and a deep, warm narration begins: "Fifteen years ago, I was only twenty years old and had just come to the city to work."

The camera pans across a small, dilapidated rental room—the walls are peeling, the paint is chipped, the windows are covered with plastic sheeting. The room is no more than ten square meters in total, but it is filled with traces of life.

The homeowner's weathered voice was filled with nostalgia: "This is where I used to live. The rent was only three hundred a month."

Chen Mo stared at the screen, completely bewildered: "What is all this about?"

The screen suddenly zooms in on a yellowed movie ticket—it's the ticket stub for "Love is Not Blind," with the edges worn and curled.

The narration suddenly became cheerful: "That was the first time I heard the name Chen Mo. The restaurant owner where I worked suddenly gave each of us employees a movie ticket, saying it was an employee benefit."

The camera cuts to a drab county town cinema, where the five characters "People's Cinema" on the faded sign are missing a stroke.

The voice-over suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "It was right here that I met my current wife!"

Chen Mo suddenly realized: "Oh—that's how it is!"

The scene shifts to a candid shot of a young couple huddled in the last row of a movie theater, with the girl wiping away tears with the boy's sleeve, her eyes red.

The narrator chuckled, a lump in his throat, "Back then we were poor; even going to the movies was a big expense. We made a pact that we'd come here to see every new film Chen Mo had ever released, as a token of our agreement."

The camera suddenly focused on the coffee table covered with movie ticket stubs, from "Love is Not Blind" to "Domestic Violence," spanning a full fifteen years.

The man's voice suddenly choked up: "Let's consider this a fixed deposit for our love."

As the video continues to play, the storyline gradually progresses to the periods of "The Shallows" and "Caught in the Web".
They all have stories involving two people, but the most outrageous one is about "The Shallows." This guy actually said that they watched the movie together and then got married that very night!

This is allowed?
The scene then jumps to the promotional period for "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City".

Suddenly, a photo appeared on the screen: an ordinary woman dressed in traditional Chinese Hanfu, smiling shyly at the camera.

The edges of the photo show obvious signs of being repeatedly rubbed.

In the voice-over, the man slowly said with a nostalgic tone, "Speaking of this, I have to mention when 'My Love from the Star' was airing. My wife watched the show every day and was completely obsessed with those traditional Chinese Hanfu outfits. She kept saying she wanted to buy a set."

The camera cuts to a close-up of a crumpled supermarket receipt, on which the words "Hanfu 498 yuan" are written in ballpoint pen, then heavily crossed out.

“I secretly checked the prices on the online store, and the cheapest set was almost 500 yuan.”

The man's voice deepened: "That's almost half a month's worth of food money for me. My wife absolutely forbade me from buying it after she found out, and she even got angry with me."

The screen suddenly switched to the online live stream of the release of "Candle in the Tomb".

Dilraba was seen showcasing a new Hanfu (traditional Han clothing) in front of the camera, with the eye-catching words "50% off for a limited time" displayed next to her.

"Later, when 'Candle in the Tomb' was released, they held a live-stream event. My wife and I stayed up all night to watch it and finally managed to snag a 50% off coupon!"

The man's voice suddenly became excited: "248 yuan! This is the only Hanfu I own; my wife has worn it all this time and can't bear to throw it away."

The camera focuses on a neatly folded Hanfu in the wardrobe. Although it has faded a bit from washing, it is clear that the owner cherishes it.

"This is the first 'Chen Mo wool' we've managed to get."

The man chuckled as he spoke, "But who could have imagined that over the next ten years, thanks to the various promotional activities and perks offered by Chen Mo's movies, our family's life would gradually improve?"

Seeing this, Chen Mo was completely stunned. He opened his mouth, speechless for a long time, and finally could only sigh and rub his forehead: "Awesome!"

The video is not over yet.

Soon, the poster for "Mojin: The Lost Legend" appeared.

"During the nationwide dragon-hunting and treasure hunt event, my wife and I were like madmen, taking pictures everywhere, searching for dragons!" Then
"The first time, I only won an iron pot! But I'm already very satisfied! We've used this iron pot for many years, and even when we moved, we couldn't bear to throw it away."

The camera focused on a close-up of a large iron pot.

Zhao Liying couldn't help but chuckle.

Chen Mo shook his head and chuckled.

A cast iron wok? Were there prizes like that back then? I don't remember!
He's organized so many events and partnered with so many businesses, how could he possibly remember them all?
But it seems that they've used this pot for so many years without any problems; it's incredibly durable!

The video continued playing, and the scene switched to a slightly worn-out blue electric scooter.

The vehicle was covered in faded cartoon stickers, and several raincoats were stuffed in the basket.

"This was won by my wife during the 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' lottery when the movie was released that year!"

An excited voice came from off-screen as the camera slowly panned across every detail of the electric scooter.
"That car was worth over four thousand yuan back then, which was equivalent to our combined monthly salary!"

The scene suddenly cuts to a blurry cell phone video: a young couple is jumping and dancing in a cramped rented room. The woman is kissing a screenshot of a lottery notification, while the man is holding a phone stand and spinning around filming, almost tripping over a power cord.

"We both took the day off after winning the lottery."

The man's voice was filled with nostalgia: "I went to the dealership specifically to ride the bike back. On the way, my wife sat on the back seat with her arms around my waist, and we laughed like idiots as we rode around the city three times!"

The camera zooms in on the takeout order on the coffee table. The date shows that it was when "Mojin: The Lost Legend" was released. The order notes read, "To celebrate winning the prize, please add two extra packets of chili powder."

"That night we splurged and ordered hot pot delivery."

The voice-over suddenly lowered, with a mischievous smile: "As a result, I didn't wake up until the afternoon the next day, cough cough, and we even pressed our way into the electric scooter seat."

Suddenly, the live chat exploded with comments:

"Goodness! After 'The Shallows' hit a home run, is 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' coming along too?"

Chen Mo: Are you guys being polite? Am I being used as a prop for entertainment?

"I suggest renaming it 'Those Years, Chen Mo Helped Us Live Our Sexual Lives'."

The video suddenly sped up, and a giant poster for "Goodbye Mr. Loser" filled the screen.

The man's excited voice rose eight octaves: "The movie 'Goodbye Mr. Loser' held a nationwide quiz! I memorized my lines for three days and finally won first place!"

A close-up shot focuses on the yellowed bank transfer slip, with the amount clearly printed as "10,000.00!"

"Ten thousand yuan! It may not be much to many people, but for my wife and me, it is undoubtedly a huge windfall!"

"However, the surprise came even faster and more intensely!"

"When Chen Mo announced he was going to build cars, many people thought he was being ridiculous! I actually thought so too at the time, but the result..."

The camera slowly pulls back to reveal a white mini electric car parked in front of an old-style apartment building.

The man touched the fallen leaves on the roof of the car and exclaimed, "The car has really been built, and I've won the lottery again!"

He suddenly opened the car door and showed the child safety seat installed in the back seat: "Now I take my wife and kids on a trip to the suburbs every week."

The camera switches to the dashcam footage: a little girl is pointing at a rainbow and screaming through the car window, while the wife's smiling eyes are reflected in the rearview mirror.

"Look at this—" The man suddenly pulled out a collection of yellowed movie ticket stubs from the glove box, the top one of which, "Domestic Violence," still had oil stains on it!
Last week, after watching a movie, my daughter insisted on hiding the popcorn under the seat.

Is that all? No, it's not!

The scene suddenly switches to a close-up of the 814 Welfare Festival poster, with the date displayed as August 14, 2021.

"This is our first year participating in the 814 Welfare Festival. We were just so-so, and all we won were some snack gift packs!"

The man's voice carried a hint of regret.

The camera pans across the table piled high with snacks such as potato chips, chocolates, and nuts, the packaging of which is printed with the words "814 Welfare Festival".

"The following year, my luck started to improve!"

The screen then cuts to a screenshot of a prize-winning record, showing that they won three prizes: a snack gift pack, a set of cosmetics from a major brand, and a brand-new smartphone.

A woman's happy voice came from off-screen: "I used that phone for three years and it never broke. The quality is excellent!"

"By the third year"

The man's voice suddenly trembled, and the background music became more rousing.

The camera slowly pulls back, revealing the appearance of an ordinary county town, with low-rise buildings, narrow streets, and a slightly dark color tone.

"Although housing prices in our county are not as high as in big cities, they are still out of reach for ordinary migrant workers like us."

The man's voice lowered, and the camera panned across the old neighborhood where they rented a place; the walls were mottled and the corridors were dimly lit.

"Especially after having a daughter, expenses have been increasing, and we don't even dare to think about buying a house."

The scene cuts to a little girl playing on her small bed in a rented room, with the sounds of pots and pans clattering in the background, making the space seem particularly cramped.

"But!"

The man's voice suddenly rose, filled with excitement: "Surprises sometimes come so suddenly! I used to not believe in free lunches, but since I met Chen Mo, I do!"

The scene abruptly shifts, revealing a brand-new three-bedroom apartment. Sunlight streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the entire house bright and cozy.

"Yes! We won a house!"

The man's voice was choked with sobs. The camera quickly panned across the living room, kitchen, and bedroom, finally settling on a photo of the family of three standing at the door of their new home—the couple's eyes were red-rimmed, the little girl was holding a toy with a bewildered expression, and in the background, you could see unopened moving boxes.

"That night, my wife and I hugged each other and cried for a long time." The image gradually blurred, and the sounds of a woman sobbing and a man comforting her could be faintly heard in the background.

"Until this year, Chen Mo suddenly announced his retirement from the entertainment industry!"

"Over the years, Chen Mo has given our family so much. I never intended to continue taking advantage of him; I was simply supporting him in my own way! Thank you!"

I just didn't expect it.
I was that lucky one again! One million!

The screen showed a text message detailing the remittance.

"at last."

"Thanks again, Chen Mo. Even though you've retired from the entertainment industry, we still managed to squeeze some money out of you without you even realizing it. This video is sure to get a lot of views! Hahaha!"

Chen Mo fell silent. Damn it, as expected, even retiring from the entertainment industry still means being exploited!

This video really went viral! And this time, they directly capitalized on Chen Mo's retirement from the entertainment industry! (End of Chapter)