The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

The admission plan for the 05 class of Beijing Film Academy has been released, with only thirty places available for the acting major.

Moreover, the assessment is quite rigorous. In addition to the increase in the art exam score requirements, the interview process is also becoming increasingly difficult.

However, Lin Mo knew that the Beijing Film Academy was now recruiting students in a way that was actually quite effective.

But if we wait a few more years... then things might not be so sure.

Moreover, Lin Mo was "lucky" enough to be included in the school's recruitment brochure, although his name was placed a little further back in the list.

After all, what's written at the beginning is the glorious history of the Beijing Film Academy, as well as a group of experienced and renowned directors such as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige.

……

The total box office of "A World Without Thieves" has now officially surpassed 100 million yuan.

Although there was a minor hiccup earlier... Wang Zhonglei lost a little face in front of the media, Huayi Brothers still gave Feng Xiaogang's entry into the "100 Million Yuan Director Club" a lot of publicity, as if they were afraid that people wouldn't know that Feng Xiaogang was a director from Huayi Brothers.

At the same time, Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Hustle" also officially hit theaters, and its box office revenue exceeded 10 million yuan on its opening day. Moreover, this opening day was not a holiday or weekend, but just an ordinary Thursday.

Just from this aspect alone, you can see how powerful Stephen Chow is now!

Lin Mo's films boasted an overwhelming, epoch-making promotional campaign, and Feng Xiaogang's films featured several award-winning actors. However, compared to the name of Stephen Chow, they could only barely manage a "draw."

On the very day "Kung Fu Hustle" was released, the media's attention immediately shifted from Feng Xiaogang's "A World Without Thieves" to Stephen Chow's film.

"Hehe... Director Lin, hello, hello, it's a pleasure to meet you."

In a restaurant near the Beijing Film Academy, Lin Mo was handing the menu to Huang Bo.

"It's nice to meet you too, Brother Bo. Order whatever you'd like to eat."

That's right, Lin Mo's second choice for the male lead in "The Crowd" is Huang Bo.

Looking at Lin Mo's somewhat enthusiastic attitude, Huang Bo felt conflicted. He still couldn't figure out why Lin Mo had asked him to come out this time.

Filming? Possibly, but he wasn't sure. After hesitating for a long time, he ultimately didn't dare order any of the more expensive dishes.

One serving of hot and sour shredded potatoes, and one serving of mapo tofu.

Looking at the menu that Huang Bo handed him again, Lin Mo felt a sense of unease, as if a pearl had been tarnished.

"And another golden lion's head meatball, and these spicy pork ribs, salt and pepper shrimp..."

Huang Bo, standing to the side, was genuinely frightened by Lin Mo's posture, which seemed to indicate that he wanted to order the entire menu.

"That's enough, Director Lin, that's really enough. We really can't eat anymore if we order any more."

Lin Mo paused in his ordering.

"Hehe... alright! That's all for now." Lin Mo handed the menu back to the waiter and turned to Huang Bo:

"What would you like to drink?"

Huang Bo hesitated for a moment, then said, "How about a beer?"

"good!"

"Two more beers, please..."

After watching the waiter go to notify the kitchen to prepare the ingredients, Lin Mo began to seriously observe the person opposite him... a future billion-dollar movie star!

Well… I have to say, his appearance is indeed very “ordinary”, no wonder the acting teachers have never accepted him!

Of course... art exam scores are also a factor. Huang Bo seems to be similar to Lin Mo, a "bad student" who doesn't really love "studying".

"Director Lin, why are you staring at me like that?"

Unable to bear Lin Mo's staring at him like it was a show, Huang Bo finally mustered up the courage to interrupt Lin Mo's scrutiny.

"Hehe...it's nothing, I just think you're destined for stardom!" Lin Mo smiled at Huang Bo and said.

"Director Lin, please don't flatter me. What's so great about me... Someone like me would struggle even to be an extra!"

Seeing Huang Bo's dejected expression, Lin Mo felt a pang of pity.

Because he knew exactly how much hardship and setbacks this future billion-dollar movie star had endured before his rise to fame.

"Hey? Don't underestimate yourself like that. I think you have the potential to be a movie star." Lin Mo comforted him.

Hearing Lin Mo's words of comfort, Huang Bo, sitting opposite him, was also slightly taken aback.

However, he quickly added with a touch of self-deprecation, "A Best Actor... an Best Actor among extras?"

"I can barely afford to live a normal life right now. My girlfriend is sick... she can't even afford medicine and just toughs it out. Tell me... can someone like me really become famous?"

Although he didn't know if Lin Mo had suddenly called him out today because he wanted to cast him in a movie, Huang Bo still didn't want to give up any hope.

The melodramatic scene... although there were genuine emotions involved, it was not what he wanted. As for whether it could evoke any pity in Lin Mo and give him more points for being pitiful, he couldn't be sure.

Looking at Huang Bo, whose eyes were slightly red, Lin Mo felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

He knew this billionaire actor had suffered a lot before he became famous, but he never imagined he had suffered this much...

"So...would you like to join my studio?"

Huang Bo: ? ? ?

"Did he overact? Or is Director Lin just too kind-hearted? This... his secure job is gone just like that?"

Huang Bo, who originally wanted to gain some sympathy points to see if he could secure a "temporary job," was a little stunned the moment he heard Lin Mo invite him to join his studio.

……

As night deepened, suddenly, the cold stars broke through the leaden gray sky, revealing a few points of cold light.

But when Huang Bo returned home, he looked around and his gaze fell on the figure still busy at the stove. He felt an unusual warmth and light in his heart.

"Little Ou...I'm back."

Xiao Ou, who was preparing dinner, turned around with a smile when she heard that familiar voice.

But soon... her expression turned to worry, because she noticed that her boyfriend looked off.

"What happened to your neck? What's wrong?"

Seeing Xiao Ou's nervous expression, Huang Bo's eyes also reddened slightly.

"Little Ou!"

Huang Bo desperately suppressed his excitement and spoke again, "Our hard times are about to end. I've been signed... Xiao Ou, did you know? A boss has his eye on me and wants to sign me!"

Hearing Huang Bo's excited tone, Xiao Ou, who was holding a spatula, froze on the spot.

"You...you've been signed? Who...who?" Xiao Ou asked, her voice trembling slightly.

"Lin Mo, the director who made the movies 'Parasite' and 'Your Name', I was signed by his studio, and I was also given the lead role in a movie."

Huang Bo became more and more excited as he spoke, and he pulled Xiao Ou into his arms.

"Xiao Ou, you've suffered a lot with me all these years, but from now on, your man needs to stand up..."