Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

Chapter 100: Casting Announced for the Female Lead of "Those Years" (Please Subscribe and Vote!)

Lin Mo handed the violin to the staff member who came up, then took the microphone and calmly explained, "Teacher Lin's perception is very accurate. This piece is meant to express confession, that is, farewell."

"To confess is to say goodbye —"

Lin Zhixuan repeated it softly, her eyes revealing understanding and a deeper appreciation, "I see, I'm fine now."

Many audience members in the audience showed expressions of "I knew it" and "I knew it wasn't that simple."

They all nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the emotional core of excellent musical works can be perceived by the audience.

Once this perception is pointed out and confirmed by the creator.

The audience will experience a sense of pleasure and resonance from "successfully decoding".

This leads to a greater appreciation and admiration for the work itself.

Next came the voting stage, which would determine the final winner.

In the tiebreaker round, each judge still holds five crucial points.

The indicator light illuminates, and the score is displayed:

Lin Mo: Twenty-five points!

Prince: Twenty points!

"Congratulations to Lin Mo! With a perfect score of 25, you win the tiebreaker and successfully defend your title!"

Tao Zi announced loudly, her voice filled with excitement.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again!

This time, it's more about dedicating this exciting piano duel!

And Lin Mo's amazing performance of "Confession Night".

Lollipop captain Ao Quan reacted quickly, immediately putting on a cheerful smile. He was the first to step forward, shake hands with Lin Mo, and give him a friendly hug.

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!"

He sincerely praised Lin Mo in his ear, fully demonstrating his emotional intelligence and demeanor as the team leader.

With the team leader taking the lead, the other members, including the prince whose face was still a little pale, had no choice but to step forward one by one to shake hands with Lin Mo and greet him.

At this time, Lollipop was still relatively united, at least on the surface.

Then the host, Tao Zi, announced:

Lin Mo received the highest score of 25 points, one point higher than Yang Zongwei's 24 points, and won the right to sing the theme song for the movie "Sleeping Youth"!

The recording of the final challenge match has finally come to an end.

After several rounds of brutal challenges, the final seven members of the Starlight Gang have been selected. They are:

Lin Mo, Lin Youjia, Yang Zongwei, Lu Xuerui, Pan Yuwen, Zhou Dingwei, Xie Zhenting.

In order to strike while the iron is hot and to generate buzz for subsequent programs.

After the recording ended, the production team immediately arranged for the "Super Idol Seven" to shoot a set of official promotional posters and costume photos.

The lights were blazing in the CTV building's own studio.

Seven young people with different styles changed into outfits provided by the production team and posed in various ways under the guidance of the photographer.

The current "Super Star Avenue" is quite different from the one at the beginning.

The show's ratings have risen, and it has become Taiwan's top talent show.

So, both the compensation and the equipment are much better now.

It's no longer the era when even styling required Lin Mo's personal involvement.

Lin Mo is undoubtedly the center of attention.

After the filming ended, Wang Weizhong's assistant jogged over and whispered to Lin Mo, "Lin Mo, Director Wang would like to see you in his office. He needs to discuss the theme song for 'Sleeping Youth' with you."

Lin Mo nodded, greeted the others, and then followed his assistant back to the familiar office.

Pushing open the door, inside, besides Wang Weizhong, was a woman in her thirties, with a capable demeanor and wearing black-rimmed glasses.

She was talking quietly with Wang Weizhong when she saw Lin Mo come in. She immediately stopped talking and looked over with a smile.

"Lin Mo, come, sit down."

Wang Weizhong greeted her warmly and then introduced her, "This is Zheng Fenfen, the director of 'Sleeping Youth'."

Director Zheng, this is Lin Mo.

"Hello, Director Zheng."

Lin Mo greeted her politely, while simultaneously searching his mind—Zheng Fenfen?

The name reminded him of the later teen comedy film, "Take My Brother Away," which did quite well at the box office.

"Lin Mo, hello, I've heard so much about you."

Zheng Fenfen smiled and shook hands with Lin Mo. "I followed your competition. I watched it from next door just now. The final piano duel was very exciting."

I really like the song "Confession Night".

"Thank you, Director Zheng," Lin Mo said.

Wang Weizhong added from the side: "Director Zheng is a veteran director of adult films. She has been making all kinds of adult films since the 90s and has a wealth of experience. 'Sleeping Youth' is her first feature film, and it is highly anticipated."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they got down to business.

Zheng Fenfen showed Lin Mo some basic information and movie clips of "Sleeping Youth".

Lin Mo quickly browsed through the pages and discovered that the female lead was actually Guo Biting.

But I really don't remember this movie.

The conversation quickly turned to the payment for the theme song.

If it were any other contestant from the Star Avenue contest, they might have accepted such an "included" opportunity for exposure, perhaps with just a token payment for transportation or even no payment at all.

But the other party is Lin Mo, whose popularity, creative ability and commercial value are now obvious to all, so we can't be so hasty.

Zheng Fenfen had clearly done her homework.

The conditions offered are quite sincere:

This not only included a reasonable performance fee, but also promised key exposure resources during the film's promotional period, and even credit and revenue sharing for Lin Mo in the future film soundtrack.

After a professional yet amicable discussion, including a hands-free call from Lin Mo to Lin Youhui, a mutually satisfactory cooperation plan was reached, and a recording session was agreed upon.

With the matter settled, the atmosphere became more relaxed.

Zheng Fenfen once again expressed her appreciation for Lin Mo's talent. Before parting, she said to Lin Mo, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Who knows, we might meet again soon."

It was already late when I left the CTV building.

Zeng Peici was treating Lin Mo to a lavish meal with the prize money she earned from the show when Lin Mo received a call from Chai Zhiping.

"Lin Mo, did I disturb you?"

Chai Zhiping's capable voice came through.

"No, please speak, Sister Chai."

"Just letting you know, the public audition for the female lead, Shen Jiayi, in 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' will be held at Comic Productions at 2 PM the day after tomorrow. You, as the screenwriter and male lead, remember to come."

Chai Zhiping paused, her tone revealing an undisguised curiosity, "Also, I really can't help but ask, how exactly did you talk to Jia Jingwen? She officially confirmed today that she'll be playing the role of Su Hui for free."

"How...how did you do that?"

"I had an in-depth discussion with Teacher Jingwen, and I convinced her..." Lin Mo briefly explained the situation.

"Okay, you're good. Don't be late at 2 PM the day after tomorrow." Chai Zhiping decisively ended the conversation.

See you the day after tomorrow.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mo met Zeng Peici's big, questioning eyes.

"Are you casting for 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' the day after tomorrow?" Zeng Peici asked.

"Yes, I'll be auditioning for the female lead the day after tomorrow."

Lin Mo picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks. "Jia Jingwen is confirmed to be making a cameo appearance for free."