The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

For the sake of her daughter, Liu Xiaoli was not afraid of Lin Mo, the "big director" who was currently enjoying a great reputation in the industry.

It was crystal clear... If Lin Mo didn't give her a satisfactory answer, she dared to slap him on the spot!

Perhaps sensing the escalating tension, Liu Yifei obediently stepped forward and took her mother's arm.

"Mom, Xiao Mo came to visit me on set, and she even risked her life to save me just now!"

And look... all these things in this backpack are what he brought with him: liniment, plasters, hand warmers, and this compression garment...

Oh dear... Mom, please don't scare Xiao Mo. I was the one who hugged him on my own initiative just now..."

Hearing her daughter's words that she was even willing to "sacrifice" herself to help Lin Mo, Liu Xiaoli couldn't muster any anger at all.

"Sissi... Mom doesn't object to you dating, but... you should wait until you're an adult, right? How old are you now?"

Looking at the items in the backpack on the table, and the neatly folded harness next to it, Liu Xiaoli's tone softened a bit.

"I'm 18 already... and in a few months I'll officially be an adult, it's only a few months left... Mom, don't be so serious."

Liu Yifei blinked her big, bright eyes repeatedly, looking like a well-behaved child.

"I'm taking this seriously? Do you want to listen to what you're saying? When did you become like this..." Liu Xiaoli's anger showed signs of resurfacing.

"Aunt…"

Lin Mo knew he would be unworthy of being a man if he didn't speak up, so he directly interrupted Liu Xiaoli's next words.

"I know you love Sisi very much, and Sisi may be everything to you."

But Sisi will eventually grow up, fall in love, and get married; you can't protect her like this forever.

But I am different. I am not much older than Sisi, and to be proud, I am now confident and capable of taking over Sisi's guardianship from you.

I know that words are sometimes inadequate, and you don't trust me much, but I can assure you that I am serious about Xixi, and I am willing to give up everything I have for her, just like you.

Trust is not innate; time will prove it!

I hope you can give me some time, some time to prove that what I said is true.

You can keep an eye on me all the time. Whenever you think I'm not good enough, you can take Xixi away from me at any time. I will not say a word and will never pester Xixi again.

But I hope you can give me this opportunity, and give Sisi the chance to make her own choice. You don't have to believe me, but I hope you can trust your daughter's judgment, and I will prove to you... that your daughter's judgment was correct.

Language can sometimes seem ineffective, but it can also be very useful at other times.

Although Lin Mo's heartfelt words did not directly gain Liu Xiaoli's trust, they at least created a slight crack in her unwavering protection of Liu Yifei.

"I hope you will always remember what you said."

After saying this to Lin Mo, Liu Xiaoli pulled Liu Yifei away from the tent.

……

That night,

Zhang Da Hu Zi organized a dinner party and extended an invitation to Lin Mo.

After considering it for a while, Lin Mo agreed immediately.

After all, Zhang Dahuzi is now not only the person in charge of "The Return of the Condor Heroes", but also a shareholder of Liu Yifei's Red Star House.

Lin Mo should still give him this much face.

There were quite a few people at the dinner party. In addition to the heads of "The Return of the Condor Heroes", the investors, Mr. Ma, as well as Huang Xiaoming and his daughter Liu Yifei were also present.

As soon as everyone arrived, Zhang Jizhong tried to pull Lin Mo to sit next to him.

However, after glancing at the people around him, Lin Mo wisely declined.

Zhang Dahuzi sat in the main seat, with the investor, Mr. Ma, and Yu Min on either side of him, followed by Lin Mo and Song Yaping.

As for Gao Mingku's assistant directors, action choreographers, and other staff, they sat even further away than Lin Mo, Liu Yifei, and the others.

Liu Xiaoli is now much warmer towards Lin Mo. When she talks to him, she is no longer cold and aloof; at least she smiles.

Even when Liu Yifei offered to sit next to Lin Mo, she only frowned slightly and did not object directly.

Huang Xiaoming sat on the other side opposite Liu Yifei.

As soon as the dinner started, the bearded man enthusiastically picked up the wine bottle and poured Lin Mo a glass first.

Lin Mo was naturally flattered and repeatedly said, "I dare not, I dare not."

However, Lin Mo's hands, which hadn't moved even after the red wine was poured, made Liu Xiaoli, who was glancing at the surrounding people with a look of approval, light up.

"The Lin Mo that my daughter has taken a liking to seems to have a bit of arrogance... and a certain status."

Big Beard spoke first, expressing a warm welcome to Lin Mo's visit to the set, and then apologizing for Liu Yifei's fall into the water.

Then they began to subtly inquire about Lin Mo's opinion on the unexpected event that had occurred that day.

"After all, this is the internal affair of the 'Condor Heroes' production team, and I, as an outsider, should not interfere."

The bearded man had clearly anticipated Lin Mo's "meddling in other people's business," so he didn't show much disappointment.

……

During the dinner, Lin Mo also witnessed firsthand why Huang Xiaoming had the title of "emotional intelligence expert" in his previous life.

Each time she toasted and chatted with Lin Mo, her words were different, yet Lin Mo never felt any aversion towards her.

Huang Ming, the emotional intelligence expert, truly lives up to his reputation.

"Director Lin, please let me know if you need anything in the future..."

"Definitely, definitely, I'll have to collaborate with you sometime when the opportunity arises..."

After the dinner, Lin Mo returned to the hotel to rest with Big Beard, Liu Yifei and her daughter, and others.

Because the crew still had a lot of equipment to look after, there were quite a few staff members left on the mountain, such as Gao Mingku and the action director.

Lin Mo and Liu Yifei, mother and daughter, were traveling in the same vehicle. Liu Xiaoli sat in the front passenger seat, while Liu Yifei and Lin Mo sat in the back seat.

It was rare for her mother to be "understanding" like this, so Liu Yifei took advantage of Liu Xiaoli's free time while she was resting with her eyes closed and secretly slipped her little hand into Lin Mo's hand.

Feeling the delicate and soft touch from his palm, Lin Mo couldn't help but have some fantasies.

Then he slowly approached Liu Yifei's ear and whispered a sentence.

This immediately made Miss Liu's face turn extremely red.