The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

"The selection process for the chief director of the Olympic opening ceremony has begun, with over a hundred renowned directors gathering at the Organizing Committee!"

With a hundred directors gathered, who will ultimately emerge victorious?

"The directors are all fired up and full of energy!"

……

The illustrated report seemed to appear on major television news programs across the country in an instant.

Lin Mo was also "honored" to be photographed by reporters. Compared to other directors who were approaching middle age, Lin Mo's youthful face added some vigor and vitality to them.

"Hehe... Xiao Mo, congratulations! You've been invited to run for the position of chief director of the Olympic opening ceremony. Keep up the good work!"

Liu Yifei's call came quickly, and her voice was full of joy.

"There are hundreds of directors involved... Ms. Liu, with such a large-scale operation this time, what are my chances of success?"

Although Lin Mo had no intention of running for office, it was obviously a little difficult to say such things to a girl who was cheering him on.

"Why think so much? Anyway, you've been invited, which means you've been recognized by the higher-ups. There are more than a hundred directors in our country, and the fact that you were invited, Xiao Mo, already speaks volumes about your abilities."

"You're quite good at comforting me..."

Lin Mo smiled and spoke for a while, then suddenly remembered a problem that had always been criticized about this girl in her previous life.

"Sissi, I want to ask you a question. Aren't you about to turn 18? Have you thought about how to handle your nationality issue?"

Upon hearing Lin Mo's question, Liu Yifei fell silent.

Compared to choosing Chinese citizenship, her mother and godfather both preferred that she choose American citizenship.

Because they felt that this would make her future career even brighter, after all... Sony thought so too.

Rather than signing a Chinese artist, they would prefer to sign an artist from their own "godfather's" country.

"Xiao Mo, let's talk about this later! I'll find some time to discuss it with Mom."

Hearing Liu Yifei's refusals, Lin Mo knew that the girl's current intentions were already leaning towards his mother's choice.

"Sisi, no matter what, the blood of the Chinese nation flows in your veins. I don't want to preach any grand principles to interfere with your choices, but don't forget that you are ultimately a Chinese person..."

"Oh... okay, I understand, Xiao Mo, stop talking. I'll think about it some more."

……

Lin Mo's long phone conversation with Liu Yifei this time went a bit awful.

He didn't know whether Liu Yifei would still choose American citizenship after being influenced by his actions.

However, he still sincerely hopes that Liu Yifei can make the "right" choice this time, after all, the future development of China has shocked every country in the world.

Meanwhile, the crew of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," where Liu Yifei was working, had already begun inviting some media to visit the set.

After all, filming has reached the later stages, and it's time to prepare for the first round of broadcast rights.

then…

The day after the "Condor Heroes" production team invited the media to visit the set, many reports and stills related to the production team appeared online.

Viewers may not know how the plot of Big Beard Productions is, but just considering the filming locations and the outstanding actresses, they feel that this version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" is worth watching.

"Mom, in a few months... I want to get an ID card directly in China."

After much deliberation, Liu Yifei was ultimately swayed by Lin Mo's words and decided to try again with her mother.

Liu Xiaoli was caught off guard and didn't react for a moment.

"Sissi... what did you say? You want to register your citizenship in the country?"

Liu Yifei nodded. "Yes, Mom, I don't want to apply for American citizenship anymore. I just want to settle down in China."

"But...why? Didn't we agree beforehand that we'd directly process your American citizenship? That way, your future career in the entertainment industry would be smoother. Why did you suddenly change your mind?" Liu Xiaoli asked, puzzled.

"If I obtain Chinese citizenship, my career in the entertainment industry can still continue. I don't want to hear people calling me a foreigner all the time in the future."

"How can that be the same? Our country is developing quite well now, but there's still a gap compared to the other side of the ocean, and..."

Liu Xiaoli spoke earnestly, expressing that although she also wanted her daughter to settle down in China, she still hoped that Liu Yifei could have American citizenship when she thought about the differences between China and other countries in various aspects.

After all, the United States is still considered the world's largest country, and obtaining its citizenship is something many people dream of.

This is not because she has betrayed her ancestors, but because most people in China who have the "American Dream" are from the 60s and 70s, and a small number are from the 80s. Liu Xiaoli is just one year away from joining the 60s generation.

The reason why people born in the 60s and 70s are so eager to go to the United States is largely due to the historical context of their upbringing.

The period of growth for those born in the 60s and 70s coincided with the eve and early stages of my country's reform and opening up.

The Chinese public witnessed the high standards of living and advanced science and technology of developed Western countries, and in comparison, our country was indeed far behind at that time. It can be said that developed Western countries at that time completely overwhelmed us in every aspect.

Therefore, it's inevitable that she has some admiration for foreign things.

"Sissi, tell Mom the truth, what made you suddenly change your mind?"

Liu Xiaoli felt that there was something wrong with her daughter's sudden change of heart, but she couldn't figure out what the problem was for the time being.

Looking at her mother's serious gaze, Liu Yifei felt a little guilty.

At that time, she didn't understand anything about national righteousness; she just wanted to be in the same country as her beloved.

"I...I want to have the same Chinese identity as Xiao Mo. I don't want to be with him as a foreigner, holding different nationalities," Liu Yifei said weakly.

Liu Xiaoli was speechless. "Just...just because of that?"

"I'm going to become a Chinese citizen anyway, no matter what you think, Mom. I'm not listening to you this time."

After saying that, Liu Yifei ran back to her bedroom, kicked off her shoes, lay down on the bed, covered her head with the blanket, and her heart was pounding.

She felt a unique thrill in this first time "rebelling" against her mother's decision.

Liu Xiaoli stared blankly at the girl who had "disappeared" from her sight, feeling utterly bewildered...

"Lin Mo...it's Lin Mo again! Has Qianqian been bewitched by you?"