Chapter 137: Thought they'd make a big splash, but ended up dropping a huge turd

The same.

The upcoming Best Actor also didn't go to Jiang Wen or Ge You; they were likewise snubbed!

Good fellow!

This has completely enraged the netizens.

You know, if several movies of similar quality compete, losing still has an excuse.

But...

What the hell are these movies?

I haven't even heard of them.

"Cao, from now on the Golden Statue Award is just a pile of shit in my heart!"

"No wonder, no wonder I didn't see Director Jiang or Director Lin; turns out they didn't come at all!"

"The Xiang Jiang Golden Statue Award is nothing special; industry insiders already know what kind of people they are!"

"Trash, I spit!"

"I'm not watching, I'm not watching, I'm withdrawing!"

"Really fucking outrageous!"

"No, how dare the organizers? You're taking a few crappy movies to fool me!"

"......"

The Golden Statue Award organizers' move directly enraged the netizens.

Within a short time.

The number of viewers in the live stream plummeted.

2 million... 1.5 million... 700,000...

In just a minute.

Only 700,000 viewers remained.

The key...

This number is still falling.

At the same time.

Weibo.

#Let the Bullets Fly Best Director, Best Actor not selected#

This hot search topic has exploded!

It has drawn countless onlookers to heated discussion.

Not everyone has the time to watch the Golden Statue Award ceremony live.

Previously.

The vast majority of viewers thought Let the Bullets Fly would at least win Best Actor or Best Director.

Result... you're telling me neither of these two awards was won?

Holy shit!

They immediately couldn't hold back.

The comment section was full of conspiracy accusations.

What's more, the organizers look down on domestic films...

They deliberately suppress domestic films...

In short.

This year's Golden Statue Award truly opens people's eyes.

Originally.

This Golden Statue Award ceremony opted for full live broadcast; everyone thought the organizers would make a big splash, but instead they dropped a huge turd.

On the crew's side.

Just finished the night shoot, we can wrap up!

Lin Mo walked over and saw Re Ba and Zhang Ziyi putting their heads together, eyes fixed on the phone screen.

"What are you two doing? So engrossed?" Lin Mo asked curiously.

"Director Lin, we're scrolling Weibo!" Zhang Ziyi said, smiling, "Look, the Golden Statue Award organizers have been slammed on the hot search by netizens!"

Re Ba also quickly looked up, indignant: "Mo Ge, I'm helping you condemn them online!"

She had just been cursing along with the netizens online.

Of course, she wasn't using her real name online; she was using an alternate account.

Seeing netizens scold the organizers as blind, she joined in and shouted approval!

Her performance was exactly like Lin Mo's loyal little fan.

Indeed.

Re Ba has always been Lin Mo's little fan girl.

Zhang Ziyi looked at Re Ba's innocent appearance and liked her immensely.

Re Ba's innocence isn't an act; she's just that cute and endearing.

She's only in her twenties, with Lin Mo backing her, so she naturally won't encounter any unspoken rules; her personality is still quite innocent.

Lin Mo has connections all over the domestic entertainment industry; wherever Re Ba goes, she receives VIP treatment.

Zhou Yiwei also came over, smiling: "Director Lin, I just checked Weibo too; netizens are all speaking up for you!"

After over a month, almost two months of getting along.

Zhou Yiwei also figured out Director Lin's personality.

So naturally he wasn't as restrained as at the beginning.

Lin Mo listened, then gave a light smile: "I don't care; making movies is purely to make money!"

That, however, is true.

Even if this Hong Kong Film Awards gave him Best Director, Lin Mo wouldn't be very excited or moved.

Others win awards because they desperately need recognition.

Does he need it?

Joking?

Nowadays, movie fans really recognize Lin Mo.

Lin Mo's productions are always top-notch; that's not just talk.

Zhang Ziyi upon hearing, immediately said: "Director Lin, if you have a good script later, remember to bring me along! I'll also go on Weibo later to help you scold them!"

She spoke boldly, not at all afraid of offending people.

Given Zhang Ziyi's current status and connections in the industry, she fundamentally isn't afraid of offending them.

Lin Mo smiled and nodded: "Sister Zi Yi, rest assured, if there's a role suitable for you, I'll call you right away!"

He still finds working with Zhang Ziyi quite pleasant.

Over the next two days, the controversy over the Hong Kong Film Awards continued, with netizens really laying into them.

But Lin Mo, he was busy shooting the domestic scenes of I Am Not a Medicine God.

Two months' time—not too long, not too short—finally wrapped up all the domestic scenes.

"Junior brother, your filming technique—I, as senior brother, can't even catch up to you in Mo Du!" Xu Zheng said with a feeling of emotion.

Over these two months, Xu Zheng was completely stunned by Lin Mo's wild ideas, occasionally left gaping in astonishment.

"Senior brother, you're overpraising me—I'm still nowhere!" Lin Mo laughed and waved his hand.

Zhang Ziyi also chimed in: "Director Lin, don't be modest—honestly, having worked with so many directors, filming with you feels the smoothest and the least stressful!"

Indeed, Zhang Ziyi hardly had any NG in this film.

Mainly, each time they filmed, Lin Mo would demonstrate the feeling he wanted.

With a template, Zhang Ziyi just needed to follow along.

"Zi Yi, I heard you previously worked with Director Wong Kar-wai, and a single shot had to be done dozens of times?" Xu Zheng suddenly interjected, his tone tinged with curiosity.

"Dozens of times? That's considered few!" Zhang Ziyi's brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this, as if recalling something unpleasant: "I remember once, after great effort I finally got through a scene, Wang Dao nodded, but the next day he said it wasn't good and we had to reshoot. Do you know why? You wouldn't believe me if I told you!"

"Why? Hurry up and tell us!"

Re Ba listened, her eyes wide open, full of curiosity.

Likewise, everyone present was also curious.

Including Lin Mo as well.

"He said, 'This morning I saw it was raining, felt it didn't match the mood of yesterday's scene, so all the previous takes are scrapped, we have to redo!'" Zhang Ziyi said this, the corner of her mouth twitching involuntarily, clearly speechless about this.

Everyone laughed upon hearing that.

This is really very Wong Kar-wai!

Moreover, Wang Dao loves shooting in the rain.

"Alright, alright, remember to come to the Wrap party tonight; I'll call Chao Ge later—he's been in Mo Du lately!"

Lin Mo said with a smile.

When evening came.

It had been over half a month since I last saw Chao Ge.

His weight has gone up.

"Yo, Chao Er, you've really packed on the weight!" Xu Zheng teased him.

Deng Chao also replied cheerfully: "During this time at home, I've eaten too well—I'm now back up to 130!"

Wang Yanhui chimed in from the side: "Chao Ge, you really ought to give us a rundown of your diet!"

He and Deng Chao are very close.

The two previously collaborated on *Fiery Sun*.

Back then, Wang Yanhui's iconic scene even appeared on a legal affairs program.

You have to admit, that acting was truly awesome!

At the wine table, everyone chatted back and forth, the atmosphere was incredibly lively.

As the director of this film, Lin Mo is also the producer.

Naturally, it's inevitable that someone will come over to toast.

Fortunately, he can hold his liquor.

Otherwise, we'd all be crawling under the table.

The domestic scenes of I Am Not a Medicine God have been filmed.

But we still need to go to India for location shooting.

Going back and forth, it's almost been another week.