Chapter 13

Here.

Yang Mi is chatting with her agent Ceng Jia.

And the topic they were chatting about turned out to be about Lin Mo.

As early as 2005, when Yang Mi worked with Rongxinda, Ceng Jia was already Yang Mi's agent.

How should I put it?

She and Yang Mi could also be considered mutually beneficial.

With that, many stars in the Entertainment Circle began to go independent, setting up their own studios and establishing companies to become bosses.

Ceng Jia has also discussed this with Yang Mi more than once.

Yang Mi is also quite interested.

After all.

How long can one last as a star, as an actor?

Taking advantage of her current peak popularity, she could set up a company; if luck is good, she might not need to act anymore in the future.

"Ceng Jie, do you know? The backer of the movie 'Lost in Love for 33 Days' is actually a college student!" Yang Mi suddenly said.

Ceng Jia raised her eyebrows upon hearing this, obviously shocked by the news: "Really? These days, college students have this much guts?"

Yang Mi chuckled lightly and continued: "It's absolutely true; his name is Lin Mo, a student at Shanghai Theatre Academy, and he's very close with Re Ba. That girl, to help him, even borrowed money from me."

"Ah, speaking of which, it's also funny—Re Ba, even before she and Lin Mo were together, dared to pull out 4 million to support him without a second thought; I was stunned at the time, this girl is just love‑blinded, reckless." Yang Mi shook her head with a wry smile, her words tinged with indulgence.

Upon hearing that.

Ceng Jia was only slightly surprised, but it was fine.

She said with a smile: "Re Ba is still just a young girl; being able to do something like that is normal!"

"Wait, you said 4 million? The total investment for 'Lost in Love for 33 Days' seems to be only 5 million, which means..."

Saying this, both couldn't help but sigh.

In just a few months, Lin Mo's 4 million investment could multiply several dozen times...

This... this is simply unbelievable!

It's too unbelievable!

"Tonight I had Re Ba meet him; I'm really curious to see what kind of guy Lin Mo is, to have such boldness and to have enchanted Re Ba like this~" Then Yang Mi continued.

"Mi Mi, seriously, later you can probe a bit to see if you can poach Lin Mo; his vision is really something!" Ceng Jia's words carried a hint of excitement and seriousness.

A college student actually has the guts to invest in a film.

Moreover, the object of his investment is none other than Teng Hua Tao, the director infamous as a "cancer".

What does this show?

It shows that Lin Mo has good vision!

"I think so too!"

Yang Mi said with a smile.

In the future, when she establishes a company!

She will definitely lack someone like Lin Mo who has such vision.

"Besides, Lin Mo is studying directing; I heard from Re Ba before that he ranked first in his directing major!"

"Hiss..."

"Mi Mi, you must definitely rope Lin Mo into our studio!!"

Ceng Jia's vision is ruthless.

Although she hasn't met Lin Mo in person yet.

But just from Yang Mi's description.

She can already sense that this guy named Lin Mo is exceptionally outstanding!

Ceng Jia is no ordinary agent.

She once served as agent for Zhou Xun, witnessing her rise from a newcomer to a superstar known across the land.

So, in judging people, her vision is still quite ruthless.

For example, Re Ba.

She is very optimistic about her.

Ceng Jia believes that Re Ba's potential is no less than Yang Mi's.

Evening.

Yang Mi finally saw Lin Mo's true appearance.

From the moment he entered.

She was already sizing up Lin Mo.

First impression.

Tall and handsome!

Although I don't know exactly how tall he is, he's definitely at least 180 cm.

Especially those eyes, deep and sharp.

"Mi Jie!" Re Ba rushed over to Yang Mi excitedly as soon as she entered.

Lin Mo followed closely behind, their gazes meeting, each secretly sizing up the other.

How to put it?

In his previous life, he had been an actor for over ten years, so he naturally had seen Yang Mi at events.

At that time, Yang Mi was already a mature, strong woman.

But now, Yang Mi still seems a bit inexperienced, after all she's only a few years older than Lin Mo.

Though.

Speaking honestly, Yang Mi is truly the real deal.

"Lin Mo, I finally get to see you in person." Yang Mi smiled as she stepped forward, her tone tinged with teasing, "Re Ba hasn't stopped mentioning you in front of me; seeing you today, you truly live up to your reputation."

Hearing that, Lin Mo curled the corner of his mouth into a smile: "Mi Jie, I've long admired your name; I'm still your fan."

He meant to say fan, as in...

As soon as he said that, the atmosphere relaxed considerably.

Yang Mi smiled even more brightly, her eyes flashing with approval and appreciation for Lin Mo: "Haha, being able to make Re Ba care so much, your charm is indeed not small."

She said while patting Re Ba's shoulder, their intimacy fully displayed.

Re Ba stood to the side, lowering her head shyly, but the hint of happiness at the corner of her mouth couldn't be hidden.

She secretly glanced at Lin Mo once, her heart feeling as sweet as having eaten honey.

Just then, the private room door was lightly knocked, the waiter pushed in a cart of delicious food, and a tempting aroma instantly filled the entire space.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Re Ba's eyes lit up, her mouth splitting into a little crescent.

If outsiders were present, Re Ba would definitely put on airs, acting reserved.

But in front of Lin Mo and Yang Mi, she completely let loose, her foodie nature fully exposed.

Lin Mo looked at Re Ba's appearance, his eyes full of indulgence, while Yang Mi laughed so hard she couldn't close her mouth, teasing with a hint of Beijing flavor: "Alright, let's start eating, we'll chat while we eat, look at our Re Ba, this craving has kicked in, no one can stop it~"

Saying that, she deliberately covered her mouth lightly with her hand, that warmth and naturalness just like chatting with her younger sister at home.

The three all picked up their chopsticks, eating and chatting, the atmosphere very harmonious.

Soon, the conversation flowed.

"Lin Mo, congratulations, your investment in *Love 33 Days* box office hit big, that's impressive!"

Only seeing, Yang Mi raised her cup to congratulate Lin Mo, her eyes full of praise: "How did you discover this script? Your vision is truly sharp!"

And Lin Mo modestly waved his hand: "I'm just lucky, where's any vision? This movie's box office exploded, I didn't expect it either~"

In his previous life, he struggled in the lower ranks for decades.

He had long since mastered the art of speaking to people like a person and to ghosts like a ghost.

"Mi Jie, have you seen this film? It's really good!" Re Ba quickly echoed.

Yang Mi replied with a smile: "I've seen it, I've seen it, my friends' feed has been blowing up these days, how could I not have seen it~"

She wasn't lying about that.

A few days ago, Yang Mi really went to the cinema to watch it.

People, after all, are curious.

A low-budget film, its box office suddenly exploded.

There must be something that draws people in.

As an industry insider, Yang Mi naturally would go see it.

Moreover.

Not just her, those actors and directors in the circle basically all went to see it.

"Lin Mo, you study directing, your vision is so unique, you'll surely become a great director someday!"

Yang Mi once again picked up the conversation.

"Then I'll take your auspicious words, haha!" Lin Mo laughed.

The atmosphere at the dinner table grew ever more relaxed, Yang Mi chatted while eating, her eyes unintentionally revealing recognition and appreciation for Lin Mo's talent, she lightly set down her chopsticks, shifted the topic, speaking with a somewhat probing tone: "Lin Mo, since your specialty is directing, my studio is currently preparing several new projects; I don't know if you'd be interested in joining my team, having someone like you would surely make our works even more splendid!"

Upon hearing that, Lin Mo first glanced at Yang Mi, then saw Re Ba beside him full of anticipation, and already had a plan in mind.

He slowly spoke: "Mi Jie, you're truly overpraising me; I'm just an undergraduate who hasn't graduated yet, to receive your favor is my great honor, but I've always been accustomed to freedom, liking to act according to my own pace and ideas..."

Lin Mo's implication was already clear.

Yang Mi is no fool either, she naturally understood.

Although Yang Mi felt a bit disappointed, it was obvious she had anticipated this before coming.

After all.

Lin Mo will soon not be short of money.

If someone has money, why would they join someone else's studio?

Then Lin Mo shifted the conversation, warming the atmosphere again: "But, Mi Jie, Re Ba is with you, I believe she'll only get better; seeing her happy also satisfies me, and besides, we're not without chances to collaborate later, right?"

As soon as he said that, Yang Mi's eyes instantly brightened, she turned her head to look at Re Ba, the two exchanged a smile, as if they had already seen the beautiful picture of future collaboration.

Yes.

With Re Ba this girl around.

Given Lin Mo and Re Ba's relationship.

There will be plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future.

Thinking of this.

Yang Mi's originally disappointed mood instantly dissipated.

Actually, Re Ba doesn't have much of a penalty for leaving Yang Mi's studio.

But she had previously told Lin Mo that she still doesn't want to leave Yang Mi now, because Yang Mi has always taken good care of her, and she can't leave her at this time.