The Fleeting Years of Chinese Entertainment

At the banquet, everyone was toasting and exchanging pleasantries, but Cheng Long felt a little gloomy.

"This Lin Mo... he really doesn't suffer any loss whatsoever!"

Hearing Lin Mo revert to using the honorific "you" (您) again, Cheng Long shook his head inwardly with a hint of helplessness.

However, his face was full of smiles as he said, "Really? Director Lin, don't try to fool me... I'm really taking it seriously."

"Hehe...really, brother, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!"

Lin Mo raised his glass to Cheng Long…

"Haha... Thank you so much, Director Lin. I'll drink this first."

Cheng Long raised his glass, clinked it against Lin Mo's, and then downed it in one gulp.

The scene of Lin Mo and Cheng Long clinking glasses naturally attracted the attention of most people in the room.

Looking at Cheng Long and Lin Mo's expressions, they could easily guess that the two were probably about to officially collaborate.

But as much as I envy them, there are actually very few people who have the right to interrupt... well, there are a few, though.

For example... Han Sanping, who was already walking over with a smile and holding a wine glass.

Old Han had noticed Lin Mo and Cheng Long's conversation from the very beginning, but he thought Cheng Long wanted to make friends with Lin Mo beforehand, so he didn't think much of it.

But as the two talked more and more happily, Han Sanping finally realized that something was wrong.

His decades of experience in the film industry are driving people to tag him like crazy:

Something terrible has happened! Something really bad has happened!

"Xiao Lin, Cheng Long..." Han Sanping greeted them with a smile:

"President Han."

"President Han..."

Cheng Long and Lin Mo each held up their wine glasses in a gesture.

"What were you two talking about just now? You seemed so happy?" Han Sanping revealed his true colors with a smile.

"Hehe...nothing much? I just discussed a new project with Director Lin."

Cheng Long seemed very happy, after all, he had already reached a cooperation agreement with Lin Mo, and even if Han Sanping got involved, he was only aiming at investment.

This has little to do with him, since he lost all say in his conversation with Lin Mo just now, so... let alone talk about investment.

However, Han Sanping's eyes were shining, secretly glad that his earlier thought was correct.

"Hehe...Great! That's fantastic! A top director who just dominated the international scene, plus an internationally influential superstar, this project..."

Han Sanping stopped mid-sentence and focused his gaze entirely on Lin Mo.

"I wonder if this old fellow... could lend a hand?"

Seeing Han Sanping's expectant look, Cheng Long casually sipped his champagne, appearing indifferent and aloof.

However, his gaze was fixed on Lin Mo, who was deep in thought, as he wanted to see what Lin Mo would choose.

After all, given Lin Mo's current wealth, if he doesn't accept investment, then the number of movies he'll be able to collaborate on next will definitely be small.

After all, although "Your Name" had a high box office, Lin Mo probably hasn't received all of the overseas box office revenue yet.

So Lin Mo currently only has a little over 100 million yuan in liquid assets. What kind of blockbuster can that make? After paying his salary, there probably won't be much left...

After careful consideration, Lin Mo revealed a cryptic smile and said:

"Sure, I'd be delighted if Mr. Han could participate in the investment."

The company's funds were just right, not enough for Lin Mo to start the blockbuster he envisioned. Han Sanping's initiative to offer his services saved him the trouble of seeking investment, and it also allowed him to repay a favor Lin Mo owed him some time ago.

"Everyone, what's got you all so happy?" Yu Dong came up with a smug grin.

"Old leader, Director Lin, elder brother..."

Yu Dong came from Han Sanping's ranks. When Han was the director of Beijing Film Studio, Yu Dong was his subordinate.

So... there's nothing wrong with Yu Dong calling Han Sanping "old leader".

Seeing Yu Dong suddenly step forward to strike up a conversation, Han Sanping and Cheng Long tacitly refrained from speaking immediately, leaving the choice entirely to Lin Mo.

As for Lin Mo's opinion of Yu Dong... to be honest, he didn't have a very good impression of him, after all, he was a hypocrite who would betray his teammates.

In the 11-year battle between the production company and the theater chain, this old guy was even more unscrupulous than Zhang Weiping. Although Zhang Weiping only cared about his own interests and backed down in the end, he was still better than Yu Dong, who even turned around and stabbed his own camp.

"Hehe... Oh, it's Mr. Yu. Nothing much, just chatting." Lin Mo said casually to Yu Dong.

Yu Dong's expression was rather unpleasant...

"Casual chat? Do you think I'd believe that?" Yu Dong thought to himself.

Regardless of what Yu Dong thought, Lin Mo's attitude of not wanting to include him in the fun was very clear, and there was nothing Yu Dong could do about it.

After all, Lin Mo now is not the same person he was two years ago, when he had to go bankrupt to secure investment for a movie.

Lin Mo right now, he's probably just announced that he's going to make a new movie...

Film and television companies in the industry would then come knocking on their door, waving large sums of money.

However, there's nothing that can be done, but we still have to try, since he still has his old leader, Han Sanping, here!

then…

Yu Dong also looked at Han Sanping next to Lin Mo with a "wronged" expression.

When Han Sanping saw that Yu Dong had set his sights on him, he was so angry that he wanted to slap him.

"I haven't even officially finalized things with your boss yet... and you're already trying to sabotage me?"

Lin Mo watched the exchange of glances between Han Sanping and Yu Dong, adopting a spectator's mentality and remaining indifferent.

After all, it's just for fun... but Lin Mo is serious about it.

Moreover, Lin Mo also wanted to see whether Han Sanping valued his own film or Yu Dong's family line more in his heart.

The banquet was still going on, with people coming and going, but everyone seemed to have completely ignored the area where Lin Mo was.

After all, the air there... seemed to be starting to fill with an atmosphere of awkwardness.

"Hehe... Director Lin, what are you all doing? President Han, President Yu, Big Brother."

In the end, it was a big shot of the same level who came up and broke the awkward atmosphere around Lin Mo.

"Oh? It's Chairman Ye..."

"Hello, Mr. Ye!"

"Chairman Ye..."

After everyone had exchanged greetings, Lin Mo simply said to Ye Ning:

"It's nothing major, I just recently had some inspiration and I'm thinking of making a new movie, and... I'm currently discussing it with a few big shots!"

Han Sanping breathed a sigh of relief at Lin Mo's change of attitude, after all, he had almost lost face just now.

Yu Dong's naive anticipation, and Lin Mo's completely amusement-see attitude, almost made him break down...