Huayu: Starting with living with a girl from Taiwan

Lin Helong's voice was not quiet.

Or perhaps this was something he did on purpose.

So the crew members and some actors on the surrounding set could hear it.

The news that the "Kung Fu Dunk" crew came to Taiwan to finalize the cast a few days ago has been making headlines in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.

Everyone knows that this big-budget production, starring Jay Chou and directed by Zhu Yanping, is in full swing of preparation.

I heard it's an all-star lineup combining Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China.

However, apart from some directors, producers, and well-informed industry figures, ordinary actors or those who don't specifically inquire about the details really don't know the final list of actors.

The third male lead alongside Jay Chou?

Or is it a movie by Zhu Yanping?

Upon hearing Lin Helong's words, almost everyone on set turned their attention to Lin Mo.

Shock, curiosity, envy, scrutiny... a mix of everything.

Although Lin Mo gained some fame through "Super Star Avenue", playing the third male lead in this star-studded idol drama requires more than just being somewhat famous.

Especially important characters like [Wuji Mo].

They either need extensive acting experience or a high level of public attention or fame.

Lin Mo seems to be lacking in both areas at the moment.

Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble and doubts on set in the future, director Lin Helong felt it was necessary to let everyone know.

This newcomer is not as simple as he seems.

At this moment, Show Lo, who had been chatting and laughing with the actress on the other side, also quickly walked over, looking surprised.

"Wow, Lin Mo's that awesome? Making a movie with Je Lun? Really?"

His voice was loud, which made many people prick up their ears.

Lin Mo nodded at the man with the motor, his tone calm: "I'm lucky, Little Pig."

"Great!" Little Pig gave him a thumbs up. "I just heard Jerry Yan say you play basketball pretty well. Let's exchange tips later."

Jerry Yan, who was sitting alone to the side, looked up when he heard this and nodded slightly to Lin Mo.

Hu Yuwei's gaze also changed compared to that of the other well-known actors.

Angie Chai and Lin Helong exchanged a glance, and seeing that their goal had been achieved, they smiled and walked to the side to prepare for the opening ceremony.

Lin Mo joined the cast of "The Ultimate Family" when filming was almost finished, so this was his first time participating in such an opening ceremony, which was quite novel for him.

It is indeed quite traditional.

The offering table, covered with a red cloth, was complete with an incense burner, roast suckling pig, and fruit offerings.

Director Lin Helong led the producers and main cast members in offering incense, praying for a smooth filming process and high viewership ratings.

Next came the media photo session.

Jerry Yan, Show Lo, and Lin Mo were naturally placed in the most central positions.

The backdrop featured a giant poster of "Hot Shot," and a staff member brought over a basketball, gesturing for the three of them to place their hands on it.

This immediately created a sense of a tripartite balance of power.

Normally, the center position should be given to Jerry Yan or Show Lo.

The two pushed and shoved each other, and finally the little pig simply laughed and pulled Lin Mo towards the middle:

"Hey, let Lin Mo stand in the middle, and we two old folks will stand on either side as protectors!"

Jerry Yan smiled coolly, nodded, and didn't object.

Thus, under the lens of the media, Lin Mo, the least experienced newcomer, stood between Jerry Yan and Show Lo.

The three men, holding a basketball, captured the first official group photo of the main cast and crew for the promotional campaign of "Hot Shot".

This situation also occurred in the male-centric, action-packed idol dramas of 2007.

If it were a drama with more actresses...

Forget about giving up the center position, it would be good enough if they didn't pull my hair.

The main female characters in this drama are the female lead "Jie'er" and another sexy female coach "W" from the "Thunderbolt Fire Wolf" team.

The role of "W" is played by Jiang Yi, a famous model from Changzhou, Jiangsu, mainland China.

She is 1.78 meters tall, and her features have a mixed-race, exotic look.

Her figure, formerly that of a supermodel, is incredibly hot, and her long legs, exposed in a mini-skirt, are exceptionally alluring.

Calling her a "leg goddess" is no exaggeration.

During the brief exchange after the opening ceremony, Jiang Yi took the initiative to walk to Lin Mo's side, her smile bright and generous:

"Hello Lin Mo, I just heard from the director that you're amazing. You've already worked with Director Zhu and Jay Chou so early in your career."

"My name is Jiang Yi, and I'm also from mainland China. Let's look out for each other on set."

"I heard you're pretty good at basketball; maybe I can ask you for advice when I'm filming."

"Let's learn from each other." Lin Mo nodded.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries and contact information.

Jiang Yi has a cheerful and easy-going personality, and is quite approachable.

The opening ceremony is actually just a step in the publicity and hype of a movie or TV series; it's just a press conference for the public and the media.

After the opening ceremony, the production team needs to arrange equipment, venues, actors, and other preparations.

So the production team informed us that the official filming would begin in seven days, on May 9th, and then everyone would disband.

That evening, Lin Mo went to the gym that Lan Xinmei owned.

If you buy a monthly pass, you should make the most of it.

I walked up to the front desk and greeted the receptionist, whose cheeks still had a bit of baby fat.

"Mr. Lin is here!" the younger sister exclaimed joyfully.

"Um, is Aunt Lan here today?" Lin Mo asked casually.

"The boss isn't here. He went to Hsinchu with the 'The Ultimate Family' crew for promotional activities," the young woman quickly replied.

"Okay, thank you."

Hearing that Lan Xinmei was not there, Lin Mo nodded, feeling inexplicably relieved.

The receptionist suddenly remembered something and asked in confusion:

"Mr. Lin, didn't you go? This show is going to premiere in a few days."

"..."

Lin Mo returned a polite smile and turned to walk towards the lounge.

The final cut of "The Ultimate Family" probably doesn't even add up to five minutes of his screen time. Who would make a cameo appearance to promote a show?

I changed my clothes and went into the equipment area.

Last time, his wrist was just a superficial abrasion, and it's healed now. But to be on the safe side, Lin Mo decided to avoid movements that put a lot of pressure on his wrist and focus on training his legs and back.

The next two days were uneventful, continuing until Saturday night.

The latest episode of "Super Star Avenue" is about to air.

Lin Mo was actually working out on Saturday night.

Lan Xinmei hasn't shown up these past two days, but she did call him twice to inquire about his wrist recovery. She also enthusiastically said that once she finishes her promotional tour, she will personally guide him in "more professional" training.

This made Lin Mo decide to run away.

He saw quite a few familiar faces at the gym these past two days.

Chang Chen-yue, who bears a striking resemblance to LeBron James, and Alyssa Chia.

This gym is located in the most bustling area of ​​Taipei. It is owned by Lan Hsin-mei, has a large space, good facilities, and strong privacy. Many celebrities come here to work out.

He had just finished a set of squats, wiped his sweat with a towel, and headed to the rest area to replenish his fluids.

The receptionist is switching the TV in the lounge area to CCTV.

On the screen, host Tao Zi smiled broadly as she introduced the exciting format of tonight's "Super Star Avenue" "Big Boss Challenge".

"This episode looks really exciting!" she muttered to herself, her eyes glued to the screen.

Since Lan Xinmei mentioned it last time, she has watched the previous episodes overnight and can now be considered a seasoned reader.

Lin Mo was also sitting in a chair watching when a surprised female voice suddenly came from beside him:

"Lin Mo?"

Lin Mo turned around and saw Jiang Yi, dressed in yoga clothes that showed off her tall figure, standing not far away.