The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

In 03, comedies that were close to people's lives were quite popular; otherwise, how did "Little Cannon" become the box office champion?

With the release of the first week's box office figures for "Lost in Thailand," it reached 1236 million RMB.

Lin Mo's fame skyrocketed... but only within the entertainment industry.

For the general public, the name Lin Mo is still relatively unfamiliar.

The winter break had quietly passed, and Lin Mo only received the news about the box office figures for the first week after school started.

"Linzi, our movie already grossed over ten million in its opening week. Once it's completely out of theaters, won't it make over thirty million?"

In the dormitory, Zhu Yawen excitedly held the box office report that Xie Xiaojing had given to Lin Mo.

"Over thirty million? How did you calculate that?" Lin Mo asked curiously.

"Didn't you know? According to our country's past box office data, multiplying the first week's box office by 2 to 2.5 gives you the total box office for a movie, and it's relatively accurate." Zhu Yawen proudly shared some movie trivia with Lin Mo.

"I don't know much about that."

Lin Mo nodded.

For someone like him, who was entering this circle for the first time in both his past and present lives, he really didn't pay much attention to these things.

After all, his original plan was just to get a degree, but it was only because of the movie that he truly began to understand some things about this industry.

"So, what's up? You bastard, you're really famous now! A movie that grossed over 30 million! How many directors in our country can do that? Shouldn't you treat me to a good meal?"

Seeing Zhu Yawen's expression that seemed to want to fleece this rich bastard, Lin Mo couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated.

However, it's only right that he treats her to a meal, since Zhu Yawen didn't ask him for any payment when filming this movie, so he has to treat her to this meal.

Moreover, it wasn't just him who didn't accept the money; Zhou Yang, Wang Luodan, Dong Xuan, and a whole host of other people who starred in his films also didn't take much of his salary. It was as if they were all taking care of him, this Beijing Film Academy classmate who had staked his entire fortune on the project.

"Okay... then let's do it this weekend! Let's invite Zhou Yang and Senior Dong as well, as a way of thanking you in advance. As for Teacher Wang and the others, we'll talk about them at the celebration party after the movie's run ends."

There were only academic classes in the afternoon, so Lin Mo and Zhu Yawen went to the classroom together.

As for Lin Mo switching to the directing department, it will have to wait until the summer semester starts, which will make the process easier. Also, Lin Mo wants to learn more about acting, since acting and directing are closely related! Even if Lin Mo's acting talent is terrible, he at least needs to understand the professional knowledge of acting.

"Director Lin, this is a gift for you. Our class is only missing yours."

Lin Mo subconsciously accepted the gift, but only after taking it did he realize that the person standing in front of him was Liu Yifei, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

"Long time no see, has your 'Tianlong' wrapped up filming?" Lin Mo asked, calculating the time.

"Yes, apart from some events, I don't have much work for the time being."

Hearing the sweet, childlike voice in his ear and looking at Liu Yifei's delicate, porcelain-doll-like face at the age of 16, Lin Mo's heart couldn't help but flutter.

"Hey, Linzi, are you never going to stop? Are you not going to let me into the classroom?"

While nagging, Zhu Yawen pushed Lin Mo, who was standing at the classroom door, aside, earning her a glare from Liu Yifei in return.

No matter when or where, all sorts of small cliques exist.

Among the students in this classroom, Liu Yifei, the youngest, is clearly somewhat ostracized by the others.

Perhaps it was out of jealousy. Seeing that Liu Yifei was several years younger than them, yet she obtained resources that they could only dream of, it was impossible not to feel resentful.

But their attitude towards Lin Mo was different…

After Liu Yifei made way for Lin Mo to enter the classroom, he was surrounded by a circle of people.

All I could hear were various ingratiating chatter.

Even the teachers in the class couldn't help but sigh at the pragmatism of these students... the reality of this industry.

Looking at the few figures of Zhu Yawen, Jiang Yiyan, Luo Jin, and others next to Liu Yifei, and then comparing them to Lin Mo's small circle where he was almost nowhere to be seen, Liu Yifei's gaze fell upon them.

The substitute teacher sighed silently to herself; she couldn't stop this situation, nor could she prevent it.

"Yifei, Linzi is treating everyone to dinner this weekend, are you going?"

Perhaps noticing that Liu Yifei seemed unhappy watching Lin Mo's situation, Xiao Haba Zhu Yawen wanted to distract her.

"He didn't invite me, why should I go?" Liu Yifei pouted and whispered.

Liu Yifei, who had just given Lin Mo a gift, was filled with sadness when she saw his attitude of ignoring her in the blink of an eye.

She had initially thought Lin Mo would be different, but to her surprise, he was just like the other classmates, ignoring her and keeping his distance.

As for Lin Mo, after class finally started and all the students had returned to their seats, he finally had time to look at the gift Liu Yifei had given him.

A watch, and it's a foreign product.

Lin Mo, who knew nothing about watches, could tell from the watch's appearance that it was expensive.

A small note was also attached to the bottom of the box.

"Lin Mo, the watch is a marker of time, and also my blessing for you. I hope your future directing career will flourish."

Lin Mo smiled, "This little girl!"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Mo wrote a note, wanting to invite the girl who had given him a gift for the first time in his life to have dinner together on the weekend.

Lin Mo's little actions obviously did not escape the notice of the teacher on the stage, but the teacher only glanced at him with a slightly meaningful look before continuing his lesson.

Liu Yifei was overjoyed to receive Lin Mo's note. She had almost decided that Lin Mo was just like the others in the class and that she should start drawing a line between them.

"I didn't expect this guy to know a thing or two about reciprocity!" Liu Yifei said with a faint smile.

Unlike Liu Yifei's happiness, Lin Mo suddenly thought of his film investment and felt increasingly distressed.

He invested in this film in his personal capacity, which means he has to pay taxes…

"My precious money!!!"

Lin Mo finally understood why so many celebrities evaded taxes in his previous life.

You wouldn't believe it until you calculate it; it's practically like a fold in half!

However, Lin Mo would naturally not take those crooked paths, because his experiences in his previous life had already proven one thing to him...