The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

Zhu Yawen also chatted with Lin Mo for a while during the banquet, but this time she came as an artist from Huayi.

"Linzi, you really made the right choice. Sister Hua does take good care of her subordinates," Zhu Yawen said with a look of relief.

"Now Sister Hua has arranged all my plans for the next three years, as well as various activities, programs, and film contracts. She has also arranged quite a lot for me."

"Judging from your appearance... you'll probably be spending the next period of time very busy, won't you? You probably won't be able to go to school much anymore, will you?"

Seeing Zhu Yawen's happy face, Lin Mo felt genuinely happy for him as well.

"Hehe... After all, it's best to become famous early!" Zhu Yawen smiled and took a sip of champagne. "But I'll say it again, Linzi, if you need anything, just let me know, I'll be there whenever you call."

"You wish!"

Lin Mo joked, "Do you really think I'm still the same guy I was two years ago? Still that freeloader who has to ask his family for money even for investments? Your godfather is a renowned director in the industry now. Actors are begging to act in my movies, the line could stretch all the way to the Beijing Film Academy. Do I need you?"

"Haha... Linzi, you're much more presentable now! Compared to you a year ago, you're much more pleasing to the eye now."

"What do you mean?"

Lin Mo was a little confused by Zhu Yawen's words.

Zhu Yawen stopped smiling and said solemnly, "Linzi, it's not that I'm trying to slander you, but to be honest, you used to be a bit too weak."

You're clearly very talented, but you always seemed hesitant and unsure of yourself, almost lacking confidence. But now, you're radiating confidence and charisma; you've truly transformed and exude the aura of a top domestic director.

Lin Mo fell silent upon hearing Zhu Yawen's words.

Zhu Yawen said that he himself could feel some of these shortcomings.

After all, he had no goals in the past, so he had no plans for his future. That's why he seemed like a headless fly, taking things one step at a time.

They take a laissez-faire attitude towards everything, always believing that as long as they accumulate some initial capital in the early stages, they can find a few dark horses in the investment world later and then sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor, living a life of ease and comfort.

But things are different now; someone has taken up residence in his heart…

"Don't worry, Xiao Zhu, I've found my direction in life now, and I won't be lost anymore." Lin Mo raised his glass, clinked it against Zhu Yawen's, and laughed.

"Hehe... Well then, best wishes in advance..."

Zhu Yawen was speaking halfway through when she suddenly blurted out, as if she had just realized something, "You bastard! Your life's direction... it wouldn't be Yifei, would it?"

Lin Mo: ? ? ?

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Zhu Yawen and Lin Mo didn't chat for long before Wang Jinghua led them away to continue socializing with the big shots in the room.

Moreover, before she took Zhu Yawen away, she naturally gave Lin Mo a proper "greeting".

After all, Lin Mo is now a rising star director in China, and he is a hot commodity for any agent present. Wang Jinghua naturally wouldn't be lacking in "etiquette".

However, after Wang Jinghua left with Zhu Yawen, Lin Mo's side didn't get any peace and quiet either, as filmmakers kept coming to "form good relationships" with him.

Even Uncle Ge took some time to come over and catch up with Lin Mo.

"Hehe... It's so lively here, Director Lin. I just wanted to come over and offer a toast, but I have to wait quite a while."

"Not at all, Professor Ge, you flatter me. When it comes to toasting, it should be the younger generation toasting you," Lin Mo said modestly.

Lin Mo has great respect for Ge You, a veteran filmmaker who can already be called an artist.

"Alright, Director Lin, you're too modest. I won't say anything more. Come on... let's have a drink?"

After having a drink with Lin Mo, Ge You didn't stay long. He turned around and left Lin Mo's place without any flattery or obsequiousness, showing the demeanor of an old artist.

After the initial toasts and laughter, the banquet hall began to be divided into smaller social circles.

Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang's group was clearly the largest in the room.

However, they are the hosts today, and Huayi's status in the industry is worthy of everyone's flattery.

So having a larger circle of friends is perfectly understandable.

Moreover, Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang waved to Lin Mo during the event, hoping that Lin Mo would join their circle.

However, Lin Mo only went over to exchange pleasantries and had a drink before leaving that circle.

He now felt he needed a good rest, since he had been surrounded by people ever since the banquet began, and he was indeed a bit tired.

However, just as Lin Mo found a suitable corner to rest, he saw an unexpected figure.

"Brother Hua, what are you doing sitting here?"

Andy Lau was undoubtedly the center of attention tonight, but after too much small talk and drinking, he wanted to take a break while changing his wine glass. However, he was caught red-handed by Lin Mo.

"Hehe... It's Director Lin. I didn't expect that Director Lin would find out that I finally managed to slack off."

Andy Lau, who has always maintained a humble style, immediately stood up to greet Lin Mo the moment he saw him.

It has to be said... there's definitely a reason why they've been popular for so long.

"Haha... that's really my fault. I disturbed Brother Hua's peace and quiet. I'll punish myself with a drink."

As Lin Mo spoke, he downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, even though there wasn't much wine left in his glass.

Seeing this, Andy Lau also raised his glass and responded to Lin Mo.

However, since he had just changed his wine glass, he naturally couldn't drink it all like Lin Mo. But the fact that there was clearly less red wine in his glass showed that he wasn't just going through the motions with Lin Mo.

"Is Director Lin planning to take a break for a while?"

Seeing Lin Mo sitting directly opposite him, Andy Lau made a joke at Lin Mo.

"Hehe...that's right, I feel like my face is about to freeze from laughing."

"Haha... Doesn't this just prove how popular you are, Director Lin? This is a good thing!"

Faced with Andy Lau's compliment, Lin Mo smiled and said, "I don't deserve it, Brother Hua, you're much more popular than me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Mo looked at the young and handsome Andy Lau and a small thought arose in his mind.

"Brother Hua, are you available anytime soon?"

Lin Mo placed his empty wine glass on the table next to him and asked with a smile.

Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, Andy Lau immediately straightened up.

"Director Lin means..."

Although he had a vague suspicion in his heart, what Lin Mo said next still made Hua Zai feel a sense of surprise.

"Brother Wah, are you interested in actually collaborating with me?"