The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

"Sudden storms in the world, it's okay, I'm willing to clear the way for you."

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"Give me some time; I'm using my charm to get closer to her."

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"I acted impulsively last time I gave you that money. Could you possibly return some of it to me?"

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Andy Lau's portrayal of the amnesiac killer is incredibly endearing, showcasing a delicate and touching transformation from cold-blooded to "baby-like innocence."

Huang Bo also vividly portrayed the cowardice and greed of the lowly extras, creating a stark contrast with the character played by Andy Lau.

Zhang Ziyi plays Li Xiang, a single mother who embodies both independence and vulnerability.

The film "Endgame" explores self-awareness and life choices through identity swapping, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained.

"Mom, Xiao Mo's movies are as good as ever."

Sitting in the front row, Liu Yifei was also looking at the big screen on the stage and excitedly talking to Liu Xiaoli next to her.

"You're not even in here, why are you so agitated?" Mrs. Liu rolled her eyes at her daughter.

Seeing her daughter's excited expression, Liu Xiaoli felt a pang of jealousy. She increasingly felt that her little cabbage was about to leave her.

"Hehe... I'm happy even without me, Mom. Look at the expressions and discussions of the audience around us. It seems like Xiao Mo's movie is going to be a success again." Liu Yifei secretly glanced around at the audience and laughed.

"Sigh...you really are living life to the fullest, just like Lin Mo."

Liu Xiaoli was certainly aware of the emotions of the audience, and there were almost no viewers who disliked the film "Endgame".

Almost everyone was either excitedly discussing the plot in hushed tones or intently watching the movie unfold.

"Junior brother, your film this time is also very good! Although it is a little inferior to your previous film 'Parasite' in terms of art and depth, it is still a good film."

Director Chen, who was sitting next to Lin Mo, immediately started by discussing the artistic nature and connotation of the film with Lin Mo.

Ke Linmo doesn't know anything about film art. Does copying count as art?

Moreover, the movie "Endgame" also has some flaws, such as the son of the character played by Zhang Ziyi.

As a primary school student living in a single-parent family, lacking basic safety awareness and easily bringing a strange man home is inconsistent with the character's role.

Meanwhile, Andy Lau's character, the assassin Zhou Quan, behaves erratically during the rescue scenes. The fact that he repeatedly takes risks but emerges unscathed contradicts the sense of powerlessness in his subsequent actions, thus weakening the credibility of the story.

In terms of character development, the protagonist's growth arc is incomplete. The three main characters—Chen Xiaomeng played by Huang Bo, the character played by Zhang Ziyi, and the character played by Andy Lau—failed to undergo significant transformations like in the original version, essentially remaining in their initial state at the end, resulting in insufficient thematic depth.

Although Lin Mo consciously avoided the aforementioned problems when writing the script and filming, a renowned director like Chen Kaige, who emphasizes "artistic quality," could still spot many flaws.

"Hehe... Thank you for the compliment, senior brother. Besides, I'm still young! I lack experience, so when I make movies, I naturally fall short in terms of artistic quality and content."

Of course, I can't compare to my senior brother. Your film "Farewell My Concubine" is a classic among classics. I'll have to ask for your guidance more often in the future.

The best way to communicate with someone like Chen Kaige, who always keeps a high and mighty attitude, is naturally to flatter him and make him feel superior.

Lin Mo succeeded, and Chen Kaige's barely concealed smile said it all. His flattering words clearly pleased Chen Kaige greatly.

"Haha... Junior brother, you flatter me. You're the young director I have the most faith in in China right now," Chen Kaige said with a broad smile.

"By the way, junior brother, I haven't thanked you yet for helping your sister-in-law win the Best Actress award! Come to my house for dinner sometime, and I'll have your sister-in-law cook you some good dishes. We'll have a good drink together then."

"Okay, senior brother, I'll definitely go when I have time. Please don't think I'm a bother..."

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As the movie ended, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

After Lin Mo and the main cast members took to the stage again to "share their thoughts," the premiere ceremony of "The Crowd" officially came to a complete end.

Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli did not attend the banquet, but before leaving, they made a point of "meeting up" with Lin Mo again.

"Xiaolin, about Tangren... Auntie thanks you on behalf of Qianqian. Cai Yinong has already personally come to apologize. Auntie thinks... let's leave it at that!"

Looking at the man standing in front of her now... who could truly protect her daughter from the wind and rain, Liu Xiaoli felt a mix of emotions.

She didn't know how much Lin Mo had paid to get those people to help, but she knew in her heart that Lin Mo truly loved his daughter.

"I can't thank you enough, Xiaolin. Qianqian's coming-of-age ceremony is just around the corner, so please remember to come! Auntie will be waiting for you."

The way Liu Xiaoli looked at Lin Mo now had finally lost its former wariness and had become the kind of look a mother-in-law would give her son-in-law.

"Auntie, you're too kind. This is what I should do. I will definitely be there on the 25th."

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After exchanging a few words with Lin Mo, Liu Xiaoli stopped trying to be a third wheel and spent the time with her daughter.

"Xiao Mo, congratulations! Your film 'Endgame' is excellent; it looks like you're going to succeed again!"

Liu Yifei was very happy at this moment, not only because Lin Mo had made another good movie, but also because her mother no longer objected to her being with Lin Mo.

"Hehe...what else? Don't you know who my boyfriend is?" Lin Mo patted Liu's head and said with a smile.

"Pfft... Hehe, shameless, not ashamed at all."

Liu Yifei was completely amused by Lin Mo's shameless behavior.

"What's there to be ashamed of? Besides... you're not an outsider." Lin Mo raised an eyebrow and said:

Ambiguity, like the mist in the night, quietly spreads, making everything hazy and beautiful.

Lin Mo now feels that every moment he spends with Liu Yifei flies by...

"I'm going with Mom now. You go ahead and do your thing. I won't take up any more of your time. The banquet can't be without you. I wish your movie great box office success and new records in advance."

Seeing Liu Yifei looking back every few steps before leaving, Lin Mo felt a sweet warmth in his heart.