Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

Zhu Yanping immediately understood and smiled:

"The person recommended by General Manager Ge is certainly suitable."

"Lin Mo has already tried it out, and his condition is very good. We are discussing adding more scenes for him."

Ge Fuhong nodded, then looked at Lin Mo:

"I heard you're still participating in talent shows?"

"Yes, Mr. Ge."

"Have a good competition." Ge Fuhong's tone was calm, but every word was clear. "You have quite a few fans now. Keep it up, and your value will be different in the future."

After saying that, she said no more, nodded slightly to Zhu Yanping, and turned to leave the reception room.

They came and went like the wind, taking less than three minutes in total.

But the impact she left behind continued to ferment in the room.

All eyes were once again focused on Lin Mo, their expressions complex.

Surprise, envy, curiosity, and even jealousy.

Liu Genghong was the first to recover from the shock. He moved closer to Lin Mo, lowered his voice, and couldn't hide his excitement:

"Lin Mo, you're something else... even President Ge came to support you!"

He was genuinely astonished.

In Coach Liu's memory, wasn't Lin Mo just a newcomer participating in a talent show?

"Super Star Avenue" is quite popular recently, but does it really warrant the personal involvement of a big shot like Ge Fuhong?

This was completely beyond his comprehension.

You meet someone casually while playing pickup basketball, and it turns out they're a hidden resource expert?

This is simply unbelievable.

Liu Genghong couldn't help but think of the BBS forum he had come across a couple of days ago, where he came across a mystery post about "Lin Mo's sugar daddy".

At the time, I thought the analysis was pretty far-fetched, but now I realize that netizens were too conservative!

If you had these resources, you should have said so earlier!

I just patted my chest and assured you, saying something like "Leave it to me"...

I'd play your captain? I'd play a Der!

You should be playing my captain!

Liu Genghong felt a mix of emotions.

There was both shock and surprise, as well as a subtle embarrassment that "the clown is actually myself."

However, more than anything, there was curiosity and a reassessment of Lin Mo's background.

At this moment, Lin Mo had completely come to his senses.

His earlier guess was completely correct.

Ge Fuhong's appearance was by no means accidental.

Angie Chai's meaningful remark yesterday, "Perform well, and there might be a surprise," actually refers to this.

This is no surprise at all; it's clearly a carefully planned resource showcase.

Ge Fuhong made a personal appearance, but only spoke a few words in a short three minutes.

But every sentence is a signal.

The four sentences build upon each other, employing a combination of softness and firmness.

They not only promoted Lin Mo, but also put a warning on those who might look down on him, and incidentally exerted subtle pressure on the production company.

Without making a sound, the plan had already been laid out.

In the entertainment industry, it's all about resources and connections.

At this moment, the other people in the audition room also had different expressions.

The expressions of actors such as Tsang Chi-wai, Choi Choi, and Wong Yat-fei were all very impressive.

Zhu Yanping clearly understood Ge Fuhong's subtext.

This veteran director, who has been in the Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment industry for decades, knows all too well what it means for Ge Fuhong to personally intervene.

He coughed lightly, breaking the eerie silence in the audition room.

"Lin Mo," Zhu Yanping said, looking at Lin Mo, his tone much gentler than before.

"We'll readjust your role."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Lin Mo again, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, clearly deep in thought.

"You're in your early twenties, and your height and appearance are perfect for the role of Xiao Lan. Okay, that's settled then. I'll give you the full script later."

Zhu Yanping made the decision immediately.

As soon as he finished speaking, a low gasp filled the room.

Sitting to the side, Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) opened her mouth wide in surprise, her eyes filled with shock.

Xiao Lan?

That's a core supporting character with a complete storyline in the movie!

He's also the character she plays who has a crush on!

She recalled that several well-known actors in Hong Kong and Taiwan were vying for the role, making the competition quite fierce.

Now... are you just going to give it to Lin Mo like this?

However, Charlene Choi took a closer look at Lin Mo. His features were well-defined and angular; he was indeed very handsome.

Although the design is simple, it is refreshing, which is a plus for her.

"Lin Mo is more handsome than Chen Guanxi, who's dating Gillian Chung!"

Choi Choi made a comparison in her mind.

Liu Genghong's eyes widened in disbelief.

He had read the complete script with Jay Chou and was deeply impressed by the character Xiao Lan.

He has a significant role, a well-developed character, and most importantly, he's very handsome.

The script sets him up as a star player on the No. 1 University basketball team, becoming a popular figure on campus thanks to his outstanding appearance and basketball skills.

It's roughly equivalent to Rukawa Kaede from "Slam Dunk".

Moreover, he forms a competitive relationship with Fang Shijie, the protagonist played by Jay Chou.

The story is roughly about Lily, played by Charlene Choi, who has a crush on Xiao Lan, while Fang Shijie secretly loves Lily.

But none of this matters.

Importantly, this character's role is far more significant than that of his villainous captain, "Li Tian."

"Lin Mo, who exactly are you...?" Liu Genghong couldn't help but mutter to himself again.

Lin Mo himself was somewhat surprised, but he quickly replied:

"Thank you, director. I will prepare well."

"Yes, act well." Zhu Yanping nodded.

......

After the audition, Lin Mo walked out of the reception room with a thick stack of scripts in his hand.

Xiao Jingteng, who was waiting outside, had been anxiously waiting for them. He immediately went to greet them when they came out.

Seeing the thick stack of scripts in Lin Mo's hands, he couldn't help but sigh:

"Wow, this is typical of a movie crew; even the script for a minor supporting role is this thick?"

Liu Genghong was also nearby. Hearing Xiao Jingteng's words, he couldn't help but sigh and patted him on the shoulder:

"Ah Teng, this isn't the script for a minor supporting role."

"Huh?" Xiao Jingteng was taken aback.

"This is a script for a core character; in terms of billing, he should be ranked third male lead," Liu Genghong said in a complex tone.

"Lin Mo has really struck gold this time. When the movie is released, his name might even be listed right after Jie Lun's."

Xiao Jingteng looked on incredulously, his mind clearly still reeling from what he'd just witnessed, his eyes filled with disbelief as he stared at Lin Mo.

"Male, male number three?"

Lin Mo smiled, offering no further explanation, simply saying, "I was lucky."

They were definitely lucky.

"Luck is also a part of ability, especially in the entertainment industry," Liu Genghong said with a smile.

After another exchange, Lin Mo, along with Xiao Jingteng, who was envious to the point of turning purple, left first, citing that they had to practice singing in the afternoon.

Liu Genghong watched the two figures walk away side by side, shook his head, and then smiled.

He took out his phone and sent a text message to Jay Chou:

[Guess who I saw on set today? Lin Mo! Ge Fuhong personally came to support him, and Director Zhu directly gave him the role of Xiao Lan, the third male lead! This young man is something else!]

Two minutes later, the phone vibrated, and Jay Chou replied:

Hey, not bad!

Let's invite him to play ball again next time.