The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

"Is Professor Xie... taken a liking to a script written by a performing arts student?"

Only then did Lin Mo truly feel relieved.

"Thank you, teacher. As for the filming equipment..."

"Hehe...you're really in a hurry, kid. The equipment is fine, I'll give you the lowest price. But...which director are you planning to hire?"

Xie Xiaojing looked at Lin Mo with some anticipation. Judging from the strength with which he gripped the script, it was practically a blatant invitation.

The mentors in the office were well aware that Xie Xiaojing didn't even bother to "share" the script with them, so they naturally understood that Xie Xiaojing had taken a liking to the young man's script.

As longtime friends who have worked together for a long time, they certainly wouldn't stoop to stealing something their old friend wanted.

Lin Mo quietly observed the expressions of the professors in the office and understood the reason.

"Um... then thank you, Teacher Xie, is that alright?" Lin Mo scratched his head and said with a smile:

"Sure, of course, I won't charge you my director's fee." Xie Xiaojing was very pleased with Lin Mo's perceptive gesture.

"Leave the pre-production work to me. You don't have much experience in this area, so you can follow me and get familiar with it first. When filming starts, you can also be credited as the assistant director."

Lin Mo left, completely satisfied.

The directing department office, however, suddenly became lively.

"Old Xie! Why aren't you showing the script to everyone? What's the point of just standing there enjoying it yourself?"

"Yes, Professor Xie, I'm also very interested in this script written by a performing arts student!"

"I think this guy not only wants the script now, but also wants to take on apprentices, right, Lao Xie?"

Listening to the chatter of the mentors around her, Xie Xiaojing fell into deep thought.

"I wonder if this little guy... has any thoughts about switching to directing?"

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Soon, the National Day holiday was over, and Lin Mo's vacation was "extended" again.

Wang Jinsong felt somewhat helpless about this student who was in the acting department but started doing the work of the directing department.

However, he never intended to hinder his student's path to stardom. Moreover, he knew a bit about Lin Mo's family. Although they were considered moderately wealthy, taking out two million at once would still be a significant financial strain.

To be honest, even he had to admire Lin Mo's father's courage and his "doting" on his child.

Wang Jinsong readily approved Lin Mo's leave. He knew it was too late to dissuade his student, so he decided to give him his full support.

Lin Mo, whose vacation had been extended, naturally began to follow Xie Xiaojing around the streets and alleys. During the signing of the contract, Wang Jinsong even came over to take a look. This touched Lin Mo deeply.

So... Lin Mo took advantage of Wang Jinsong's visit to help him review the contract to half-force the role of Li Chenggong onto him, and Lin Mo also felt that Wang Jinsong could play the role better than Xu Zheng.

That's right, the script Lin Mo prepared was "Lost in Thailand".

Although there aren't many suitable roles for Lin Mo, with his current acting skills, casting him as the lead would be a complete waste of the film.

Moreover, after spending time traveling around with Xie Xiaojing recently, he has come to a realization.

His talent as an actor can only be described as average. He can't even compare to Zhou Xun, who has a natural talent for acting, or even his roommate Zhu Yawen. He might as well switch to directing, since Xie Xiaojing has already extended an "olive branch" to him.

So during the time he was helping Xie Xiaojing prepare for the film crew, Lin Mo also frantically asked Xie Xiaojing for advice on directing.

Xie Xiaojing accepted all comers without hesitation. He had originally intended to recruit Lin Mo into the directing department, and the two were a perfect match, conspiring together and going to great lengths... well, they were like-minded.

After the script was approved by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, the filming equipment for "Lost in Thailand" was also set up. All that was left was to find actors.

With the Beijing Film Academy as a sacred place for art, there is naturally no shortage of actors.

In addition to Wang Jinsong being cast as Li Chenggong in advance, the roles of the mistress, the mobile phone sales couple, the female teacher, etc. in the script were also won by Zhou Yang, Zhu Yawen, Wang Luodan, Dong Xuan, and others who came to audition.

As for the role of the handsome man in the drama, it naturally fell into Lin Mo's hands.

The only actor who hasn't been cast yet is Niu Geng in the drama. It has to be said that it's really hard to find an actor who plays this kind of dull and simple-minded character.

Xie Xiaojing couldn't think of a suitable candidate for the time being.

However, this did not stump Lin Mo. After informing Xie Xiaojing, he spent two days bringing Wang Baoqiang from the entrance of the Beijing Film Academy to Xie Xiaojing.

"Where did you find this person? He's practically born for this role in your script!"

Xie Xiaojing was shocked.

However, once the actor was chosen, Xie Xiaojing wouldn't waste any more time asking Lin Mo questions.

After all, every minute wasted now is a waste of Lin Mo's savings. Xie Xiaojing, who already considers Lin Mo his master, would not deliberately harm his own disciple.

On November 3, the movie "Lost in Thailand" was officially announced to have started filming.

After a simple opening ceremony, Xie Xiaojing started teaching Lin Mo how to film while they were learning.

"Linzi! You're so awesome! You just filmed it like that?"

Zhu Yawen, who had not yet completely suppressed her shock, looked at Lin Mo with a hint of admiration.

"Hehe...then what are we waiting for? Didn't you say that you should become famous as early as possible?" Lin Mo smiled and said.

"But...two million! That's two million! Linzi, even if your family comes up with that much money, it'll probably be their life savings, right?"

"So you'd better take good pictures, otherwise... I really won't have the face to go home and see my parents again." Lin Mo's expression also became more serious.

As Zhu Yawen listened to Lin Mo's words, a sense of mission inexplicably arose in his heart. He always felt that it was because of him that Lin Mo decided to do such a big thing.

"Linzi, don't worry! If I don't do a good job, you can twist my head off and kick it around like a ball!"

Lin Mo looked at Xiao Zhu's serious expression and returned his smile.

"It's not that serious. At most, I'll just get another beating from the old man when I get back."

"Kobayashi? Kobayashi! Come here quickly, we're about to start filming."

Before Zhu Yawen could continue to "prove her loyalty," Xie Xiaojing's voice came over.

"Xiaolin, let me explain the scene to you first. Your role in the play is quite simple to perform; it'll suit you well if you act according to your usual personality..."

"Okay, teacher, I will do my best to play this role well."

Lin Mo held the script and listened carefully to the precautions Xie Xiaojing mentioned.