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Chapter 68 Chen Mo: Why didn't you say so sooner?

The lights in GG Studio were finally turned off at 8 p.m.

After changing out of her filming clothes and removing her makeup, Chen Mo briefly explained the arrangements for the follow-up work to Wang Lihua before dragging her tired body to the car to go home.

The evening rush hour was over, and the streets of Beijing were no longer very congested.

Chen Mo leaned back in the car seat, closing his eyes to rest.

Several weeks of shooting, interviews, and brand events for GG kept him working non-stop almost every day.

Although he was exhausted, seeing the ever-increasing numbers in his bank account and the steadily rising number of followers on Weibo made it all worthwhile.

Back in his apartment, he took off his shoes and collapsed onto the sofa.

After pausing for a moment, I took out my phone, and the screen showed that there were already several unread messages.

One of the messages was from Gulnazar, timed twenty minutes ago: "Are you busy?"

Chen Mo couldn't help but rub his temples.

This girl had asked him to work out several times before, but he declined each time because he was busy with work.

I guess this time it's another time I'm asking him to work out.

He typed back: "I just finished filming GG and I'm done. I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to work out. I'll definitely do it next time."

After sending the message, he tossed his phone aside, got up, and went to the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water.

I had just taken a sip when my phone buzzed with another message.

Naza replied, "I didn't ask you to work out! I have something important to discuss with you."

Is something important?

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, sat back on the sofa, and stared intently at the screen.

"There's a campus drama that's looking for a male lead. I thought you were perfect for the role, so I recommended you to my agent."

Why didn't you say so sooner?

If you had told me earlier that you wanted me to act in a movie, could I have said I was busy?

Chen Mo mentally scoffed, then typed, "A campus drama? What's the script called?"

Naza quickly replied: "The script is called 'Hello, Old Times,' and it was invested in by Little Sugar Company, but the salary may not be too high because their budget is limited."

The female lead is Li Landi from our company. The director is Sha Mo, a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy.

Chen Mo's finger stopped on the screen.

"Hello, Old Times"?

If it were a typical campus idol drama, he would probably have rejected it outright.

After all, what he needs now is a project that solidifies his popularity and elevates his status, rather than casually taking on a melodramatic youth drama that wastes his popularity and reputation.

However, if it's a high-quality script, then that's a different story.

In Chen Mo's memories of his previous life, "Hello, Old Times" was a highly rated campus drama with good reputation and popularity.

While it wasn't a huge hit, it's considered a high-quality production in the genre of youth dramas.

Director Sha Mo is indeed skilled at this type of subject matter, and Li Landi's acting skills in the drama are also highly recognized.

Most importantly, if he remembers correctly, the male lead of this drama, Lin Yang, is a very outstanding character.

Sunny and cheerful, deeply affectionate and devoted.

If you can act well, you can definitely gain a lot of fans.

He immediately typed back: "Do you think I'm someone who cares about how much I earn?"

Let me tell you, I never care about the pay when I'm filming.

I enjoy challenging my weaknesses and trying different types of roles.

Please give me this audition opportunity!

Seeing his high-sounding words, Naza on the other side of the screen pouted and cursed inwardly:

What a jerk! He changes his tune so fast!

Then he sent a smug emoji: "So, are you free to work out with me now?"

"It's an honor to work out with the beautiful Naza."

Chen Mo replied with a firm expression.

Naza couldn't help but laugh when she saw Chen Mo's message.

stinky man~

She has such a sweet tongue.

"Okay, I'll talk to my agent now and ask her to contact the director tomorrow and arrange the audition."

"etc,"

Chen Mo quickly asked, "Could you send me the audition footage later? I'll prepare in advance."

"Okay, I'll have my agent send it to your studio's email address. Please check your inbox."

The audition should be next week; I'll let you know the exact time and location once they're confirmed.

Putting down his phone, Chen Mo leaned back on the sofa and let out a sigh of relief.

"Hello, Old Times" — Lin Yang —

This role can be very appealing if played well.

The next day at noon, Wang Lihua sent a message: "Chen Mo, I just received an email. There's a campus drama they want you to audition for called 'Hello, Old Times.' Do you already know about it?"

"Yes, it was recommended by Gulnazar."

"The other party has sent me the audition materials, I'll forward them to you."

The audition is scheduled for next Wednesday at 2 PM at the Little Sugar Man company's office building.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Lihua sent a file package.

It includes the script outline, character biographies, and audition requirements for "Hello, Old Times".

Chen Mo opened the file and read it carefully.

The screenplay is adapted from August Chang'an's novel of the same name, and tells the story of Yu Zhouzhou and Lin Yang's growth from kindergarten to high school graduation.

The male protagonist, Lin Yang, is a typical "other people's child".

She has excellent grades, good looks, and an outgoing personality, making her a popular figure at school.

But his deep affection and unwavering devotion to the female lead, Yu Zhouzhou, is the core charm of this character.

There are two audition scenes.

The first scene is set in high school, where Lin Yang confesses his feelings to Yu Zhouzhou on the basketball court and reacts after being rejected.

This scene requires portraying the sincerity, clumsiness, and stubbornness of a teenager who is disappointed but does not give up after being rejected.

The second scene is after Lin Yang and Yu Zhouzhou have become adults, and they reunite and have a conversation in a coffee shop.

The emotions in this scene are more complex, including the joy of a long-awaited reunion, the感慨 of the passage of time, and the deep affection that has never changed.

The two scenes are very different, which really tests the actors' ability to control their emotions.

He immediately messaged Wang Lihua: "Sister Wang, please help me adjust my schedule for next week and free up Wednesday afternoon."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Putting down his phone, Chen Mo walked to his desk and turned on his computer.

I started browsing the original novel of "Hello, Old Times".

Time passed slowly, and he leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

Lin Yang's image gradually became clearer in my mind—

He's not just a simple "sunny school heartthrob," but a real, living person.

He could be happy all day because of Yu Zhouzhou's smile, and he could toss and turn all night because of a single word from her. He would learn to restrain himself and wait as he grew up, but he never truly gave up.

The charm of this character lies precisely in his "imperfections".

He may be clumsy, make mistakes, and feel lost, but his sincerity and persistence make up for everything.

Chen Mo opened his eyes and reopened the audition footage.

Watching those two scenes again now evokes completely different feelings.

The focus of the basketball court confession scene wasn't on the act of "confessing," but on the reaction after being rejected.

Lin Yang's disappointment should not be portrayed as a breakdown, but rather as a sadness tinged with the stubbornness of a young person.

I can accept that you don't like me, but that won't stop me from liking you.

The key to the reunion at the coffee shop wasn't the dramatic nature of the "reunion," but rather the lingering feeling of excitement that remained even after time had passed.