The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

As the new year begins, everything is renewed. Shedding our weariness and embracing a fresh start, we forge ahead fearlessly, overcoming all difficulties. With 04 gone and 05 approaching…

The booming development of the domestic film and television industry is a foregone conclusion, as can be seen from the expansion of enrollment in major art schools. Those who are ahead of the curve are always the insiders.

Moreover, there are many good dramas to be broadcast this year, such as "Chinese Paladin", "Bright Sword", "The Great Song Dynasty Judge", "The Little Fish and the Flower Without Flaws", "The World's Number One", "Lotus Lantern", etc., each of which is worth watching.

The television drama market is thriving, and the film industry is similarly competitive.

Movies that were familiar to many in the past, such as "Initial D," "The Myth," and "Hands Up," were all released this year.

For example... Director Chen's "The Promise," a movie that Lin Mo still couldn't understand even twenty years later, only remembering that it seemed to be a story about a blood-stained steamed bun.

Meanwhile...

Wanda Cinemas, which is expected to become Asia's largest cinema chain in the future, was officially established recently, and even the State Administration of Radio and Television issued an approval notice for the cinema chain.

As a director, Lin Mo is naturally happy to see the domestic cinema industry develop further, because only with more cinemas can his films generate more box office revenue.

……

"Xiao Mo, you're finally here! I've been freezing these past few days."

It started raining in Xiangshan, so outdoor scenes couldn't be filmed.

After the director announced the break, Liu Yifei immediately ran into the room where Lin Mo and Liu Xiaoli were and put on a navy blue down jacket.

Lin Mo stared in disbelief...

"Sisi, where did you buy this dress? Why did you choose this color?" Lin Mo asked while applying a heat pack to Liu Yifei.

"Oh? You bought it here in Xiangshan? What do you think? Isn't it nice? I picked it out myself!"

As soon as Liu Yifei finished speaking, Liu Xiaoli, who was standing next to her, raised her hand to her forehead in a helpless manner, and Lin Mo's lips twitched.

"It seems the rumors I heard in my past life about this girl having terrible taste in clothes are true."

While Lin Mo was thinking about this girl, Liu Yifei seemed oblivious to the change in her mother's and Lin Mo's expressions. Instead, she proudly twirled around in front of them, as if showing off her good taste in clothes.

Seeing Liu Yifei's "eagerly seeking knowledge" eyes, Lin Mo also tried hard to suppress the twitching corners of his mouth and gave a very insincere evaluation:

"Hmm, it looks good, but... it's best not to pick it yourself next time."

……

Lin Mo didn't plan to stay long on the set of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," as his film had just been approved and he had a lot to do, and the crew was not yet fully staffed.

So that very night... after Yu Min finished filming for the day, Lin Mo came straight to her door, carrying the script he had gotten from Liu Yifei.

"Director Yu, don't you think this scene is a bit inappropriate?"

After a round of pleasantries, Lin Mo got straight to the point.

Yu Min, who was caught off guard by Lin Mo's "surprise attack," was in a daze.

He thought Lin Mo had come to his door with some important matter! Turns out, he just wanted Lin Mo to revise Liu Yifei's script?

But then again, although this isn't a big deal, Lin Mo, you're an outsider now... What right do you have to interfere in my family's affairs?

However, given Lin Mo's status and the fact that he was filmed in the behind-the-scenes footage without his consent last time, Yu Min's tone was quite tactful.

"Hehe, I thought it was something serious... Director Lin, it's worth it for you to come all this way so late at night. Besides, I think this scene is quite good, it's meant to show everyone's happy celebration..."

Yu Min thought she hadn't made any mistakes, but Lin Mo couldn't help but want to laugh...

What kind of personality does Little Dragon Girl have?

Pure and innocent, unapproachable, untouched by worldly concerns! How could she possibly accept being tossed around by the crowd?

There's also Yang Guo, who is described as having a frivolous and unruly personality, and not caring about trivial matters.

Is this a minor issue? Let alone in ancient times, even in modern society, could you accept letting your wife be tossed around like this?

Is it for the sake of celebration?

Why don't you just put on a DJ set, and everyone can keep playing music, dancing, and headbanging...wouldn't that be even better? So damn hype...

Lin Mo suppressed his resentment and forced a smile, saying, "Director Yu, have you considered the historical background of the drama? And the personality issues of Xiaolongnu and Yang Guo?"

In the story, when Guo Jing heard that Yang Guo wanted to marry his master, he was so angry that he almost slapped Yang Guo to death. That was Guo Jing! Director Yu, didn't you think carefully about why?

That was an era with extremely strong gender stereotypes... and people were not supposed to have physical contact with each other. Xiaolongnu was a cold and aloof person; how could she possibly accept being tossed around in the air by a crowd? And Yang Guo, could he accept his lover being tossed around like a toy by a group of beggars?

Listening to Lin Mo's words, Yu Min gradually fell into deep thought.

"Um... Director Lin, what you said... does seem to make some sense, haha... Now that you mention it, this scene does seem a bit inappropriate."

The more Yu Min thought about it, the more she felt that Lin Mo made sense.

He was initially annoyed by Lin Mo's interference in his script, but now he couldn't help but admire Lin Mo's vision.

"Director Lin truly lives up to his reputation. No wonder you've made so many great films. I, Yu Min, am completely impressed today. I initially thought this scene was ingeniously designed, but now it seems... utterly nonsensical. I'll cut this part of the scene, but I wonder if Director Lin..."

Seeing Yu Min's hesitant expression, Lin Mo instantly guessed what he was thinking.

"Director Yu wants me to help revise this scene?"

Yu Min's eyes brightened slightly, and she nodded firmly. "That's right, that's exactly what I meant. I just don't know if Director Lin would do me the honor?"

After thinking it over carefully, Lin Mo finally nodded.

After all, this is the most important work in Ms. Liu's life, and he was the one who started this whole thing, so it's only right that he should be the one to calm things down.

……

"Haha...I've made a fortune!"

After Lin Mo left, Yu Min finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Although he felt that today's events had taken a few twists and turns, the result was... Lin Mo was inexplicably involved in "The Return of the Condor Heroes." As a screenwriter, wouldn't they have to add Lin Mo's name to the story? Wouldn't the popularity skyrocket?

As for Lin Mo interfering with his script, he had long forgotten about it. Now, he was actually hoping Lin Mo would give him more pointers...