I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 420, I, Li Mo, am a scumbag.

"I have always been an independent woman who pursues art."

Liu Meng was invited as a guest on the talk show "A Date with Luyu".

When asked about her marriage to Li Modu, Liu Meng only replied that it was due to "incompatible ideologies".

I only knew that he had someone else outside, but I never knew that he had such a big son.

However, Lu Yu is also a skilled questioner, and her questions inevitably revolved around Liu Meng's views on her son, who is currently in prison.

Liu Meng blushed a few times, but now that she was on someone else's home turf, if she blushed, she would only lose face in the end, while the other person would benefit.

Liu Meng was aware of this.

She took a deep breath and said.

"Actually, I knew back then that the reason they broke up was because the woman had a serious history of mental illness."

After the history of mental illness was exposed.

The machine of public opinion began to operate, and those who sympathized with Li Mo believed that he had abandoned his wife who had shared his hardships.

There are doubts.

There are also divergent possibilities. Since there is a history of mental illness, could it be inherited by his son?

At this point, the father and son, who were locked in a box office battle, were now at the top of the spotlight. Lu Yu didn't want to think too much about it; their production team saw that it was profitable and began to expand outwards.

Li Modu's reputation was instantly tarnished. His reputation, which had been somewhat restored due to the quality of "The Battle of Chosin Reservoir" in the Korean War, plummeted to rock bottom.

condemn.

After all, abandoning one's wife and children and running away is never a respectable thing to do.

For Li Mo, this incident was like a blow to his Achilles' heel.

He wanted to prove himself with his talent and wash away his stains.

But now, the label of "talented but lacking in virtue" has reappeared.

"Someone's setting you up. Who? Those people in the Beijing circle?" Liu Shanhe immediately thought of those people in the Beijing circle, whose attitude towards Li Modu was also contradictory.

They both want him to grow bigger and bigger, yet they don't want him to grow bigger.

After all, if Li Mo were to rise to prominence further, he would be on equal footing with those privileged children from high-ranking military compounds who were both politically reliable and professionally competent.

Nobody wants their position to be threatened.

"No." At this moment, Li Mo slowly said, "It can't be theirs. It's my ex-wife, Liu Meng's, revenge against me, revenge against us."

Son with mental illness

scumbag who abandoned his wife and children

She was not only targeting herself, but also disgusted by Li Yun. This is very much like what Liu Meng would do based on her personal stance, or rather, this is her stance and interests.

"Imperialism is still determined to destroy us! I told you to stop hanging out with those people in the Beijing circle, they're just pure swing voters!" Liu Shanhe cursed, stabbing him in the back at a crucial moment in the movie.

That's utterly despicable.

"Is that so? Perhaps this is something I brought upon myself."

Li Mo spoke slowly.

The label of abandoning his wife and children fits him perfectly.

at this time.

On Li Yun's side.

The box office of "Let the Bullets Fly" is still growing, although its growth rate is not as fast as that of "The Battle at Lake Changjin," which was supported by the Beijing elite who joined the massive spending spree.

but

It seems that due to the influence of public opinion, the neighboring company's spending spree has slowed down somewhat, allowing "Let the Bullets Fly" to join the intense chase.

In a sense, this wave of public opinion actually helped Li Yun.

but.

Li Yun was not happy because the other party brought up her mother.

The last lingering attachment to this body.

You can feel a sense of anger on your own.

A sense of displeasure.

But in the battleground of public opinion.

Everything is a weapon.

"The other party has so deeply influenced Li Mo that it has actually made us successful."

At this moment, Jiang Chenggang muttered, "So, Li Zi, do you want to go out and clarify things?"

This is undoubtedly an opportunity to strike at Li Modu.

If it's ordinary capital.

That would probably allow Li Yun to continue talking.

He made a fuss about his mother's mental illness.

To take the opportunity to strike at the opponent.

If handled well, it can even garner sympathy.

This is also a great thing for box office revenue and reputation.

So, to put it bluntly...

This is not a bad thing at all.

At least from a capital perspective.

It could even be considered a small, workable good thing.

This is just from the perspective of the person involved.

That's a bit disgusting.

But as the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" says...

It's not shabby to earn money.

However, Jiang Chenggang could not treat Li Yun like that.

We are more than just partners.

We're still brothers and friends.

That feeling is understandable.

Li Yun also remained silent for a moment.

He was willing to go to extremes to gain fame and fortune.

But is it necessary for me to adhere to my bottom line?

In order to defeat the opponent.

And they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

Li Yun is ruthless to himself.

But occasionally.

There are still some bottom lines that I need to stick to.

"How's our movie going now?"

"Of course, what's lost is gained. The box office hasn't changed much. The biggest change is in word-of-mouth and scores. Your cheap dad's movie has even dropped a point because of it."

Liu Meng portrayed Li Mo as a perpetrator and a scumbag.

She was the one who was hurt.

Her child too.

Li Yun's mother was abandoned due to an illness that was perfectly understandable.

This is a form of mockery.

A kind of unthinking mockery seen through a screen.

in memory.

Li Yun did indeed remember that her mother had an illness.

I've experienced anxiety and depression.

Raising a child as a single mother is definitely not a simple or easy task.

Li Yun could clearly sense it.

For oneself.

The image of a mother.

It is my pride.

A kind of pride that makes me smile when I think about it.

Even if it is used as a tool to attack others.

That is absolutely not allowed.

Even if that person is Li Mo.

Not at all.

"Let's keep an eye on the movie's box office performance. Strictly speaking, this is my own private matter, and I'll handle it as it comes."

"It's his own problem that he was targeted by underhanded tactics. Have you made contact with Chen Rui yet?"

Chen Rui is now the site manager of Bilibili.

Boss.

Li Yun contacted him.

It's about preparing for the next promotional campaign.

If Li Mo's plan was to throw money at the problem, their plan was to use connections.

That's Li Yun's plan.

It's probably all about using connections.

That young website owner.

Li Yun then sent him several clips.

The scene where Liu Zi eats rice noodles, and the scene where I acted with Jiang Wen and Ge You.

This is the famous scene known as "Let the Bullets Fly".

This scene.

It was sent to his website for broadcast.

First, use iconic scenes to gain popularity.

Then attract their attention.

Li Modu's comeback was met with a heavy blow.

Li Yun was also punched in the process.

Li Modu had mixed feelings about this, because it was his ex-wife who had thrown that punch.

Even a one-night stand can bring a hundred days of kindness.

Although the two did not have much affection for each other, they were still married and had children.

Now she uses it as a stepping stone for her to become an independent woman.

She retaliated against him.

It can be considered that he brought it upon himself.

If only I had made that choice back then

Time cannot be reversed.

He can only crawl forward.

No matter what choice you make.

These are all the results of life choices.

And when we got here...

He has two choices.

One approach is to acknowledge Lu Ziyuan's mental illness at the time.

There were reasons why she abandoned him back then. Even if she couldn't completely clear her name, it would greatly alleviate the pressure from public opinion.

I am perfectly capable of doing that myself.

There are reasons to do so.

Or rather, this is the decision I, Li Modu, made.

That's the me who would stop at nothing to pursue fame and fortune.

Standing at the pinnacle of fame and fortune.

In order to pursue this, I was willing to abandon my pregnant girlfriend and turn to Liu Meng, whose family had a stronger influence, so that her family could provide me with assistance and benefits.

Because Li Mo is just that kind of person.

A person who is good at and enjoys pursuing fame and fortune.

Incidentally, if we admit that Lu Ziyuan is mentally ill, it might allow both myself and Li Yun to suffer heavy losses in this box office battle.

It's better for both sides to lose than for one side to lose.

In the past, there really wouldn't have been anything to hesitate about.

But what about now?

What kind of feeling should we use to deal with it?

Li Mo is no longer angry or furious.

The emotions flowing through my body are a more peculiar feeling.

"Based on my understanding of him, he'll do something that results in a lose-lose situation. He'll admit to abandoning his children and to his woman's mental illness, and then we can spread the word that this illness was passed on to Li Yun. Yes, yes, that's it. While they're fighting like dogs, we'll watch those two hypocritical guys get their reputations ruined."

Liu Meng was very happy.

She felt she had taken advantage of human nature.

This has tarnished Li Mo's reputation indelibly, while simultaneously using him to gain new fame for himself in China.

At the same time, I'm disgusted by Li Yun. Aren't you a soldier? I don't believe you really have it either. I'm just saying that your mother and your family have this kind of hereditary disease.

These rumors will damage your reputation.

Liu Meng was laughing wildly.

Wang Chen, who was standing next to him, stared at it intently.

Compared to Li Yun.

Liu Meng is the real madwoman, the real insane one.

But it doesn't matter.

Anyway, this time it's just a win-win-win situation.

Li Yun, Li Modu.

It doesn't matter whose reputation is damaged; it would be even better if we could take advantage of Li Modu's personality and make both of them lose.

This hypocrite who cherishes his reputation.

It has a major weakness in human nature.

"Li Yun, a young man with immense potential. He possesses potential absolutely no less than his father's. It's a pity you've been stuck with a hypocritical father. Due to human weaknesses, he'd rather choose a lose-lose situation than lose alone. He's an absolutely selfish guy."

At this moment, Wang Chen was confident, as if he already knew what would happen next.

Li Mo and Li Yun would fight like dogs, and the Beijing circle might take this opportunity to make a fuss. In the eyes of the Beijing circle, Li Yun's growth is definitely not a good thing, especially since Zhang Yimou is not a magnanimous person to begin with.

He must still remember the time when a promising young man made him lose face at the Asian Film Festival.

Li Yun's arrogance in not choosing to stand at the dock led him to his doom.

They really thought they were inclusive and could transcend the rules between different circles.

It's ridiculous.

Now it's Wang Chen's turn to appreciate it.

The next hot search topic will be whether the father and son reveal each other's secrets, or whether Li Mo will take the initiative to shift the blame.

It has nothing to do with the movie itself.

Instead, it is about being yourself.

As Li Yun.

"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of a mental evaluation? Nobody knows how to pretend to be normal better than you. Apart from you, we're all perfectly normal!"

The director's personality was laughing on the sidelines.

Li Yun was not afraid of this at all.

Yes.

If you look at them individually, they're all perfectly normal.

To make it easy for anyone to pass a mental health assessment.

"Proving myself is a very annoying thing. Besides, their ultimate goal is not to ruin my reputation. They can't do that. As a good citizen, why should I be afraid of this? They are not targeting me. I am just an afterthought. Li Modu, that old fox, is the real target. When Li Modu, as my father, throws a bowl of dirty water at me, that will be truly disgusting."

Li Yun remained completely unmoved.

It was only for the biological father of this body.

And felt sad.

At the same time, it only made me feel slightly uncomfortable.

That's it.

However, Li Yun was no pushover either, and he had already figured out how to deal with Liu Meng.

And it's a bad idea.

A terrible idea

Reciprocity is key.

If you're twice as disgusted with me, I'll be ten times as disgusted with you—that's what makes it fair and just, right?

At this moment, Li Yun squinted.

Just as Li Yun decided to take the next step and, in the meantime while waiting for the box office and public opinion ratings, give Aunt Liu Meng a little more intense treatment.

The other person, however, appeared on Luyu's talk show.

It was Li Modu.

Li Yun's biological father.

The most talented person in the Li family in contemporary times.

"I want to see what kind of nonsense he'll spout this time." Li Yun turned on the TV with great interest.

For Li Modu.

He didn't have any special emotions.

Now I'm just a little curious about how he'll respond to this situation.

My only emotion was curiosity.

That's it.

Li Mo is very handsome.

He initially debuted as an actor.

It wasn't until his talent as a director was discovered that he became one of the most talented directors in the Beijing film circle, a genius in the mainstream direction, able to present the rigid mainstream in an attractive way.

He is a genius.

A genius whose talent is undeniable.

His talent overshadowed his good looks.

When he appeared on the talk show "A Date with Luyu".

Lu Yu's starry eyes were almost blinding.

"Wow, Mr. Li, you're even more handsome in person than in the previous interviews."

"Thank you for the compliment." Li Mo gave an elegant yet polite smile.

It must be admitted that it is all about physical appearance.

His character has become an irrelevant factor.

At this moment, he came to stand in front of Lu Yu.

He has a very handsome appearance.

Of course, Lu Yu came prepared.

The questions raised were quite pointed.

Mr. Li, what does marriage mean to you?

Lore!

The biggest discussion surrounding Li Mo recently has been about his marital status.

"For me, what is marriage? It's a partnership, a win-win situation, a cooperative act achieved under permissible conditions. We may possess qualities that we need in each other. That's the essence of marriage, and that's my view on marriage."

At this moment, Li Mo calmly and frankly expressed his opinion.

This viewpoint is astonishing.

"So you're admitting to having an affair with your mentally ill girlfriend and then abandoning her?" Lu Yu continued to press Li Modu with sharp emotion.

According to Li Modu's logic.

A person with a mental illness is completely unworthy of entering the Li family.

In the end, he chose to defend himself.

"Yes, I did abandon him, who is the biological mother of Li Yun that you all keep spreading rumors about."

A commotion and boos erupted.

This role model of our time has finally admitted it.

Illegitimate children are an open secret.

But this was the first time Li Modu had admitted to this.

Lu Yu beamed with joy; this episode had achieved high ratings.

It's full of hype.

However, what Li Mo said next was something no one expected.

"Admittedly, I did abandon my ex-girlfriend and my illegitimate child, just as you said. But it wasn't because my ex-girlfriend had some kind of mental illness, as you claim. Rather, it was because I simply needed the boost of fame and fortune to help me go further on this path. That's why I chose Liu Meng, who could help my career more. We didn't have much affection for each other; it was just an exchange of interests."

Silence fell over the room.

Li Modu's speech was completely unexpected by everyone.

He used indifference.

A detached tone.

This declares to the world that Li Mo, from the Beijing elite circle, is indeed unworthy of the title of "Role Model of the Times."

Many times, unspoken rules are brought out into the open.

Then there's no way to continue playing.

Previously, I only knew Li Modu in private.

But now everyone knows.

His dream of becoming a role model of his time has already been shattered beyond repair.

There is no mental illness.

There's only one complete scumbag.