Huayu Entertainment: It was the young actress who took the initiative.

Chapter 89: Press Conference for the Premiere of "Princess Agents"

Chen Mo pushed open the studio door, where someone was already waiting.

Zhang Qiang was the first to stand up.

Today he wore a dark blue polo shirt, black trousers, and shiny leather shoes. His hair was cut very short, and he exuded a sharp and energetic aura.

"Teacher Chen Mo."

He bowed slightly, his voice steady.

Chen Mo nodded to him: "Brother Zhang, have a seat."

Zhang Qiang sat down, his back straight, and his hands on his knees.

Li Xiaoyu sat at her workstation by the window.

She wore a white shirt with light blue jeans and had makeup on.

Upon seeing Chen Mo enter, she immediately stood up, her eyes lighting up for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and bowed respectfully: "Hello, Teacher Chen Mo."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Please sit down, there's no need to be so polite."

When Liu Chang pushed open the door, he was holding a cup of coffee and wearing a loose gray T-shirt and black sweatpants.

Seeing that all three had arrived, Wang Lihua took out three contracts from the inner office.

She sat down next to Chen Mo and distributed the contracts to the three of them.

"This is the employment contract. I've already sent you the terms. Sign it today, and you'll officially start work next Monday."

Zhang Qiang took the contract, flipped through it, then picked up a pen and signed it decisively.

Li Xiaoyu looked at it very carefully, reading each page attentively before signing it.

Liu Chang took the contract, flipped to the last page, and signed it directly.

Seeing his expression, Wang Lihua raised an eyebrow: "Aren't you going to take a closer look?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Chang smiled and said, "No need."

Wang Lihua smiled but didn't say anything.

After collecting the three contracts, Wang Lihua stamped them and returned one to each person.

"Alright, from now on, you are official employees of Chen Mo Studio."

Upon hearing Sister Wang's words, Liu Chang turned to Chen Mo and asked, "Boss, could you give me your Weibo account password? I'd like to take advantage of my free time today to review the previous content."

Chen Mo took out his phone and sent him the account password.

Liu Chang looked down and fiddled with it for a few moments, then looked up, his eyes shining: "Boss, you're almost ten million followers."

"Um.

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"With this number, anything you post will get traffic. But your previous Weibo posts were too—too official."

He carefully chose his words, "It's all stills, 'GG's, and holiday greetings. Fans want to see you, not a report on your work."

Wang Lihua coughed softly beside her.

Liu Chang realized he had said too much and quickly shut up.

Chen Mo didn't seem to mind: "You're right, that's why I hired you. I'll be doing business for the next few days, so you two should get to know each other first."

"Li Xiaoyu, Sister Wang will send you my schedule. You'll be responsible for coordinating and reminding me."

Li Xiaoyu immediately nodded: "Okay, Teacher Chen Mo."

"Brother Zhang, tomorrow morning at 7:30, downstairs at my apartment building, let's go to Huairou to take pictures of GG."

Zhang Qiang nodded: "Understood."

"Liu Chang, you can handle the Weibo posts. Just let Sister Wang take a look at what you post before you post it."

Liu Chang gave an OK sign.

Seeing that he had explained everything, Chen Mo prepared to leave the studio.

Zhang Qiang was already waiting at the door. When he saw him come out, he quickly walked to the elevator and pressed the elevator button.

The elevator doors opened, and Zhang Qiang stepped aside to let Chen Mo go in first before entering himself and standing next to the buttons.

Chen Mo glanced at him; this person was indeed professional.

Over the next week, Chen Mo truly experienced what it meant to be "working non-stop".

Monday, Huairou, GG took the photos.

At eight o'clock in the morning, when the van arrived at the filming location, there were already hundreds of people gathered at the entrance.

Most of them were young girls, holding up light boards and banners. When they saw Chen Mo get out of the car, screams erupted instantly.

"Chen Mo!!!"

Chen Mo waved to them, and the crowd went even crazier.

A girl tried to push her way forward but was stopped by security. She desperately reached out through the crowd and handed over a letter: "This is a letter I wrote! Please read it!"

Chen Mo walked over and took the letter from her hand.

When the girl saw that Chen Mo had accepted her letter, tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

I will always support you!

Chen Mo nodded and handed the letter to Li Xiaoyu beside him.

The filming lasted for six hours.

I changed into five different outfits and shot more than a dozen clips during that time.

When Chen Mo finished work, he walked out of the photography studio and found that there were even more people at the door than in the morning.

Li Xiaoyu walked up to Chen Mo and whispered, "Your schedule was posted on the supertopic. You're filming GG in Huairou today, and a lot of fans came from the city."

Chen Mo looked at the girls holding up light boards in the sunset.

Some of them held up the sign for four or five hours, while others had been waiting since morning.

He walked over, took the letters, and signed his name.

"Go home early, it's not safe to go home too late."

A fan exclaimed, "Teacher Chen Mo, you won the Magnolia Award! We're all so happy!"

Chen Mo looked at them and smiled, "Thank you."

"Wow, brother is so handsome~"

When the fans saw Chen Mo smile, they became even more excited and started taking pictures with their phones.

Wednesday, China World Trade Center, magazine photoshoot.

In the dressing room, the makeup artist was styling him, while Li Xiaoyu read out today's schedule: "Filming starts at ten o'clock and is expected to last until two o'clock in the afternoon. There is a video interview at three o'clock, and it ends at five o'clock."

Chen Mo hummed in agreement.

There was a knock on the door.

The magazine editor-in-chief walked in with a big smile: "Mr. Chen Mo, thank you for your hard work. This issue is our anniversary special edition, and you are the cover star. Sales will definitely be better than before."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Thank you, editor-in-chief."

Filming begins.

The photographer was a man in his forties. He was initially quite reserved, but after taking a few pictures, his expression gradually changed.

"Good—this look is perfect—turn around—stop."

He put down his camera and looked at Chen Mo: "Teacher Chen Mo, have you studied this before?"

"What have you studied?"

Chen Mo was a little puzzled when he heard this.

"A sense of being in front of the camera."

The photographer walked over and flipped through the photos he had just taken.

Many people get nervous in front of the camera and don't know how to pose.

But you're different. You seem to have a natural knack for finding where the camera is and how to get the best angle.

Chen Mo glanced at the camera screen.

In the photo, he is wearing a black suit, leaning against the window, looking at the camera.

The light and shadow fell on his face, outlining a clear contour.

Wow, that looks great on camera! It seems that the term "aesthetics of light and shadow" not only helps us appreciate the beauty of light and shadow, but also helps us understand how to perform better in front of a camera.

Chen Mo thought to himself, but replied aloud, "Maybe it's because he's been filming too much."

The photographer nodded in approval: "That shows great talent."

When we finished work, the area downstairs was crowded with people again.

This time there were even more people, with the line stretching from the entrance of the Guomao office building all the way to the roadside.

Li Xiaoyu glanced at it and whispered, "Someone in the supertopic said you were shooting a magazine here today, and a lot of people came."

Chen Mo stood at the door, looking at those people.

Some people were holding up light boards, some were holding banners, and some were carrying gifts.

Upon seeing Chen Mo emerge, screams erupted instantly.

"Chen Mo!!!"

"Ahhhhh"

He walked over, took the letter, and signed his name.

A girl's voice trembled slightly: "I—I've liked you ever since you played Donghua—"

"The day you received the magnolia, I cried for half an hour in my dorm room —"

Chen Mo looked at her earnestly: "Thank you for your appreciation. I will continue to work hard."

The girl nodded vigorously.

Back in the car, Li Xiaoyu put the bag away: "Teacher Chen Mo, we received fifty-two letters today."

Chen Mo nodded, and after a while, he slowly said, "Write a thank-you letter for me later and post it in the super topic."

Li Xiaoyu nodded: "Okay."

7 month 5 day.

Press conference for the premiere of "Princess Agents".

2 PM, Beijing, a hotel banquet hall.

As the van turned from the main road into the hotel area, Chen Mo saw a large, dark mass of people at the entrance.

Li Xiaoyu gasped. Even though many fans had come to pick her up before, it was hard to imagine "so many people" in this situation.

Chen Mo looked out the window.

At the hotel entrance, a large crowd formed a long line along the cordon.

The signboard gleamed in the afternoon sun.

"Chen Mo", "Yan Xun", "Yuwen Huai", "Xiao Ce", "Chu Qiao" ———

Various names were mixed together, but the most eye-catching one was "Chen Mo".

Not only are there many, but they are also large.

Someone held up a light sign over a meter tall that read: "Prince Yan Xun, we await your return."

Some people in the crowd were holding up a banner that read: "Chen Mo Fan Club wishes 'Princess Agents' great success in ratings."

The car slowly came to a stop.

The moment the car door opened, screams surged forth like a tidal wave.

"Chen Mo!!!"

"Yan Xun!!!"

"Ahhhhhh"

Chen Mo got out of the car and stood beside it.

He wore a light gray suit with a white T-shirt underneath, simple and clean, yet still formal.

The sunlight fell on him, outlining his clear silhouette.

The crowd went even crazier.

Security guards immediately surrounded them, creating a narrow passage through the human wall.

Chen Mo did not leave immediately.

He walked to the police line and waved to the fans.

The screams nearly lifted the roof off.

"Chen Mo! Over here!"

"Believe! Believe!"

Countless hands reached out from the police line, holding letters, photos, posters, and autograph books.

Chen Mo took a few letters and handed them to Li Xiaoyu, who was following behind him.

Someone handed him a photo; it was a still from a TV series featuring Donghua Dijun.

"Please sign your name for me!"

Chen Mo took the pen and quickly signed his name.

He signed the papers as he walked forward.

With every step he took, someone called his name; with every second, a new letter was delivered to him.

Li Xiaoyu followed behind him, already carrying a thick stack of things in her arms.

Chen Mo stopped when he reached the door.

He turned around and waved to the crowd.

"Thank you for coming. It's hot, so please take care to protect yourself from the sun and drink plenty of water."

Someone in the crowd shouted, "Chen Mo! You too!"

"come on!"

"We'll definitely be watching!"

Chen Mo smiled, turned around, and walked into the hotel.

The glass door closed behind them, shutting out the screams.

Chen Mo recalled the audition for "Princess Agents" last year.

At that time, he had just finished playing Donghua, and the show hadn't aired yet. Nobody recognized him when he walked down the street.

Now, wherever he goes, people call his name.

Backstage lounge.

The moment the door was pushed open, the laughter and chatter inside stopped.

Zhao Liying was the first to stand up.

She wore a beige long dress today, her hair was loose, and her makeup was exquisite.

"Chen Mo is here!"

She walked over with a smile, her tone genuinely enthusiastic: "Congratulations on winning the Magnolia Award!"

Chen Mo bowed slightly: "Thank you, Sister Liying."

Lin Gengxin stood up from the sofa, walked over and patted Chen Mo on the shoulder: "Best Supporting Actor at the Magnolia Awards, that's awesome."

His tone was casual, but the envy in his eyes was unmistakable.

Wang Yanlin and Deng Lun also came over.

Wang Yanlin said with a smile, "Chen Mo, you looked so handsome when you went on stage to accept the award that day."

Deng Lun chimed in from the side, "The acceptance speech was well done, but it was too short. I didn't get enough of it before it ended."

"I'll try to say it for a longer time next time."

Everyone laughed when they heard this.

Li Qin stood a little further away.

She wore a white dress today, her hair was up, revealing her slender neck.

After everyone else had finished greeting her, she slowly walked over and greeted him: "Chen Mo."

She looked at him, a faint smile in her eyes.

"Sister Han."

Chen Mo and she looked at each other, their eyes briefly meeting in the air.

Li Qin suddenly remembered that she had worn a trench coat home that morning, and felt a little embarrassed, so she quickly looked away.

A staff member knocked on the door and entered: "Dear teachers, the press conference is about to begin. Please move to the banquet hall."

It was exactly 3 p.m.

The press conference for the premiere of "Princess Agents" has officially begun.

More than 300 media outlets were seated in the banquet hall, their cameras and microphones aimed at the stage.

The lights were dazzling, and the music was rousing.

The lead actor sat in the first row.

To Chen Mo's right is Zhao Liying, to his left is Li, and further to his right are Lin Gengxin, Wang Yanlin, and Deng Lun.

The host was a top host from Hunan TV, wearing a sequined suit and standing in the center of the stage.

"Dear media friends and viewers, welcome to the press conference for the premiere of 'Princess Agents'!"

applause.

As the applause subsided, the host continued, "The Legend of Chu Qiao is adapted from the novel of the same name by Xiao Xiang Dong Er, and tells the legendary story of Chu Qiao, a female slave, in the chaotic world of Western Wei."

He paused.

"This drama boasts a cast of many outstanding actors, and today, they are here on set!"

"First, let's welcome the production company representative and the director—"

The entire process was completed.

Finally, it was time for the main actors to make their appearance.

Holding up cue cards, the host smiled and said, "Next, let's welcome the main cast of 'Princess Agents' to the stage!"

Amid applause, Zhao Liying was the first to stand up and walk onto the stage.

Then came Lin Gengxin, Li, Wang Yanlin, and Deng Lun.

Chen Mo was the last to get up.

The moment he stood up, a flurry of camera shutters went off in the audience.

The flashes of light were so intense they were almost blinding.

Chen Mo walked onto the stage and stood next to Zhao Liying.

The host walked up to them with a smile: "Wow, this row of people standing here is so good-looking."

Laughter erupted from the audience.

The host first looked at Zhao Liying: "Liying, you play Chu Qiao in the drama. What's special about this character?"

Zhao Liying took the microphone: "Chu Qiao is a very powerful character. She rises step by step from the lowest level of female slave, a process that is extremely difficult, but she never gives up —"

After listening, the host nodded: "If you were to label this character, what would you label him with?"

Zhao Liying thought for a moment: "Resilience."

Next up is Lin Gengxin —

Then, the host walked up to Chen Mo.

There was a moment of silence in the audience.

Then the shutter sounds became more frequent.

The host smiled and said, "Mr. Chen Mo, your portrayal of Yan Xun is one of the key characters in the drama. Could you introduce this character to everyone?"

Chen Mo took the microphone, thought for a moment, and spoke. His voice was calm and unhurried, yet it had a calming power.

"Yan Xun is a very complex person."

"He was born into a noble family, a prince, and grew up in luxury and wealth. But overnight, his family was destroyed and he fell from grace."

"This process has a tremendous impact on a person. In the early stages, Yan Xun was sunny, proud, and full of vigor; in the later stages, Yan Xun became patient, gloomy, and extremely cunning."

"He experienced a transformation from light to darkness, and this transformation was dramatic and sudden."

As he spoke, he looked down at the audience, "So when I was playing Yan Xun, I kept thinking about this question: How much pain does a person have to endure to become the kind of person they used to hate the most?"

The audience was very quiet.

The camera shutters stopped clicking.

Everyone stared at him as Chen Mo continued, "Yan Xun's later descent into darkness wasn't because he wanted to be evil, but because he had no choice. In that cannibalistic world, if you didn't eat people, you would be eaten by others."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "But even after Yan Xun turned to the dark side, there's still a corner in his heart reserved for his former self, for Chu Qiao."

"This is a tragic character."

"But it is precisely tragedy that makes it unforgettable."

The words fell.

There was a two-second silence in the audience.

Then applause broke out.

It was more enthusiastic than ever before.

The host was also taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Professor Chen Mo's explanation was so good, I even want to go back and reread the original work."

He paused, then posed another question, "If you were to label your experience of playing Yan Xun, what would it be?"

Chen Mo thought for a moment: "Rebirth."

Applause erupted from the audience again.

Seeing the audience's enthusiastic reaction, the host turned to the other actors: "Teachers, if you were to give Chen Mo's portrayal of Yan Xun a label, what would it be?"

Zhao Liying was the first to speak: "I think it's also a rebirth. Yan Xun was destroyed in the early stages, but rose again later, and Chen Mo portrayed this process so well."

Lin Gengxin nodded: "I agree."

Li Lin looked at Chen Mo with a slight smile on her lips: "My label is 'heartache'."

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Some people in the audience started making a fuss.

Li Qin smiled and ignored her, continuing, "Because when I was reading the script, I felt that Yan Xun was too pitiful. After watching Teacher Chen Mo's performance, I felt even more sorry for him."

The host concluded with a smile, "It seems everyone has a very high opinion of Teacher Chen Mo."

He looked down at the audience.

"Then I'd like to ask the media friends here, after watching the trailer, what impressed you most about the character Yan Xun?"

Someone in the audience raised their hand.

The host gestured to a staff member to hand over the microphone.

She is a female reporter.

She stood up and looked at Chen Mo: "Teacher Chen Mo, I saw a scene in the trailer where Yan Xun's eyes were dark after he turned evil. It only lasted a few seconds, but it really scared me."

How did you manage to portray that sinister, restrained, and murderous aura?

Chen Mo thought about it carefully and told the truth: "Actually, I didn't really act out anything. I just put myself in Yan Xun's shoes and thought about how he would look at the world after experiencing all that."

"When he realizes that everyone wants to harm him and that no one can be trusted, his eyes will naturally change."

The female reporter nodded and sat down.

The host asked a few more questions and then moved on to the next segment.

After the interactive session, the six people stood in a row on the stage and took a group photo.

The sound of camera shutters clicking filled the air.

Chen Mo stood next to Zhao Liying, smiling slightly.

He knew that after today, the promotional campaign for "Princess Agents" would be in full swing.

His portrayal of Yan Xun will surely become another character that audiences will remember.

The press conference has ended.

When Chen Mo left through the side door, there were still fans waiting at the entrance.

Li Xiaoyu leaned closer to her and whispered, "Teacher Chen Mo, are we leaving?"

Chen Mo glanced at the people who had been standing in the sunset for a long time.

He walked over.

I took the letter and signed several names.

"Teacher Chen Mo, Yan Xun is definitely going to explode!"

"Thanks."

Back in the car.

Li Xiaoyu sorted out today's letters and put them into a special bag.

"Sister Wang just sent a message saying that the official Weibo account of 'Princess Agents' posted a video of the press conference, and it has been forwarded more than 100,000 times."

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