Chapter 159

After finishing lunch, it was already 1:30 PM.

Translation: After finishing the meal, it was already 1:30 PM.

But need to keep same meaning: "After eating, it was already 1:30 in the afternoon." Could be "After finishing the meal, it was already 1:30 PM." Keep concise.

At that moment, the makeup artist and wardrobe stylist arrived.

At this time, the makeup artist and stylist arrived.

Lin Mo had it easy—just a sharp suit did the trick, and he only needed to tidy his hair a bit.

Lin Mo was much simpler: a handsome suit took care of his outfit, and just a quick fix to his hair was enough.

But need to keep meaning: "Lin Mo was much simpler; a stylish suit settled his attire, and just a slight tweak to his hairstyle would do." Let's produce: "Lin Mo was much simpler: a stylish suit took care of his outfit, and just a slight tweak to his hair was enough."

Reba's side was more troublesome—she had to change clothes and do makeup.

Re Ba's side was more troublesome, constantly changing clothes and doing makeup.

Better: "Re Ba's side was more troublesome, with constant outfit changes and makeup."

After everything was done, it was almost 4:30.

After everything was done, it was nearly 4:30.

But when Reba stood in front of Lin Mo, wow—Lin Mo was utterly stunned.

However, when Re Ba stood before Lin Mo, wow, Lin Mo was utterly stunned.

This is literally like a Barbie doll!

This is practically a Barbie doll!

So exquisite, so beautiful!

So exquisite, so beautiful!

"Mo bro, how do I look in this outfit?" Reba asked, holding the edge of her skirt, twirling once in front of Lin Mo with a shy smile.

"Mo Ge, how do I look in this outfit?" Re Ba lifted the hem of her skirt, spun once in front of Lin Mo, and asked with a smiling squint.

But need to use glossary: Mo Ge is given. So "Mo Ge". Use that.

"Looks great, really great!" Lin Mo nodded repeatedly, praising nonstop.

"Looks great, really great!" Lin Mo nodded repeatedly, praising without end.

"Hehe." Reba's face instantly broke into a grin upon hearing that.

"Hehe." Upon hearing that, Re Ba's little face instantly blossomed with joy.

"Let's go, we're heading to the venue!" Lin Mo said.

"Let's go, we're heading to the venue!" Lin Mo said.

"Sure thing!"

"Sure!"

Reba happily agreed.

Re Ba happily agreed.

Meanwhile.

At the same time.

On Douyin.

On Douyin.

This year's Golden Rooster Awards were also streamed live in full.

This year's Golden Rooster Award was also fully livestreamed.

As live streaming becomes more trendy.

As livestreaming becomes increasingly trendy.

Many events in the entertainment industry now have live streams.

Many events in the Entertainment Circle now have livestreams.

There's no choice.

No way around it.

Audiences love to watch!

Audiences love to watch!

"Wow, you guys came so early!"

"Wow, you guys came really early!"

"So many people!"

"So many people!"

"Tsk tsk, the awards ceremony hasn't even started yet, and there are already over a million people!"

"Tsk tsk, the awards ceremony hasn't even started yet, and there are already over a million people!"

"I wish I could fast-forward to the Best Actor and Best Director awards!"

"I really wish we could fast-forward to the Best Actor and Best Director awards!"

「+1！」

"+1!"

「+1」

"+1"

"I checked the nominations for 'Let the Bullets Fly'—tsk tsk, it's basically swept the Golden Rooster Awards!"

"I checked the nominations for Let the Bullets Fly, tsk tsk, this is basically sweeping the Golden Rooster Awards!"

"I checked the nominations for 'Let the Bullets Fly'—tsk tsk, it's basically swept the Golden Rooster Awards!"

「...... 」

"......"

In the official live stream, over a million people were online, and the barrage comments wouldn't stop.

In the official livestream room, over a million people were online, and the barrage of comments kept scrolling nonstop.

Same here.

Same here.

At the venue, many movie fans also showed up today.

At the venue, many movie fans also showed up today.

They all wanted to see their favorite actors win.

They all wanted to see their favorite actors win awards!

Here, Lin Mo brought Reba to the backstage area.

Here, Lin Mo brought Re Ba to the backstage area of the venue.

As soon as they arrived, they attracted many gazes.

As soon as they arrived, they attracted many gazes.

When they saw Reba, their eyes flickered—clearly they were stunned.

Upon seeing Re Ba, their eyes flickered, obviously dazzled.

Then everyone's gaze shifted to Lin Mo.

Then, everyone's gaze shifted to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo's fame is huge!

Lin Mo's fame is enormous!

A hundred-million-yuan director, the most handsome director in China, the leader of the seventh generation of directors.

Billion-dollar director, the most handsome director in Huaguo, the leader of the seventh generation of directors..

"Director Lin!"

"Director Lin!"

As they passed by, these actors respectfully called out "Director Lin".

When passing by, these actors all respectfully shouted "Director Lin!"

Lin Mo puts on no airs; when others greet him, he always responds with a smile.

Lin Mo also puts on no airs; when others greet him, he always responds with a smile.

Besides Jiang Wen and Ye Da Ye whom he'd already met yesterday.

Besides Jiang Wen Laoge and Ge Daye, whom he had already seen yesterday,

Today, many familiar friends also showed up.

many familiar friends also showed up today.

Deng Chao, Sun Li, Chen He, Sun Honglei, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun—they all came.

Deng Chao, Sun Li, Chen He, Sun Honglei, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun all came.

Even Huang Bo, who was filming, received the invitation and rushed over.

Even Huang Bo, who was filming, received the invitation and rushed over.

Lin Mo chatted with Jiang Wen and his gang for a while.

Lin Mo and Jiang Wen Laoge chatted for a while.

Then he went over.

Then he went over.

"Bro Huang, you're really busy—your movie is still shooting over there, yet you managed to squeeze in time to come!" Lin Mo joked with a smile.

"Bo Ge, you're really busy—your movie is still shooting over there, yet you managed to squeeze in time to come here!" Lin Mo joked with a smile.

"No way, the organizers invited us, so not coming wouldn't be appropriate~" Huang Bo also replied with a smile.

"No can do, the organizers invited me; not coming would be inappropriate~" Huang Bo also replied with a smile.

"Director Lin, you might not know, but Bro Huang still has to host later~"

"Director Lin, you might not know, but Bo Ge still has to host the stage later~"

On the side, Chao Ge interjected.

Beside him, Chao Ge interjected.

"Oh?"

"Oh?"

This actually surprised Lin Mo a bit.

That actually surprised Lin Mo a bit.

But it's also normal.

But it's also normal.

Huang Bo's eloquence and emotional intelligence are top-notch.

Huang Bo's eloquence and emotional intelligence are both top-notch.

Hosting a show is no problem for him.

Hosting a show is completely no problem for him.

Actually, Huang Bo really didn't want to come.

Actually, Huang Bo really didn't want to come.

He's busy filming and has no time.

He doesn't even have time to film right now.

However, having said that, we have to come.

The organizers specially invited him to be the host.

Having risen from the bottom of the entertainment industry through hard work, Huang Bo knows he must not offend anyone, so he came!

As for Reba, she also has her own little circle.

Bai Lu, Zhu Xudan, Zhao Lusi— they.

How should I put it?

Although they are TV drama actors, such opportunities to appear still come.

The company will somehow manage to get them invitations.

Next, Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Lao Mouzi, Chen Daoming, and others also came.

It's the Golden Rooster Award.

It is, after all, the most authoritative award in mainland China.

Naturally, we need to put on a proper show for face.

Big names and such will basically all be there.

Every actor has their own circle, based on their stature, and they won't just casually blend in.

So the atmosphere remains quite harmonious.

Time passes minute by minute.

Soon the staff came over to say we're about to walk the red carpet.

The outside hosts are one man and one woman.

The female host is Zhu Dan, the male host is Hua Shao.

Both are fairly well-known.

Of course.

The Golden Rooster Award's red carpet is different from those brand events.

Also, there aren't any overly flamboyant female stars showing up.

In Douyin's live broadcast room.

Popularity keeps rising nonstop.

Soon it reached 1.5 million!

The barrage comments went crazy, nonstop.

Everyone watched as one glamorous star after another appeared on screen, until they saw those famous actors and directors.

When Ge Daye, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, and others appeared, the barrage became even livelier:

"Seeing Ge Daye and Jiang Dao, I felt reassured; Director Lin must have come too!"

"At this year's Golden Rooster Awards, Ge Daye and Jiang Dao are both nominated for Best Actor; I don't know who will win!"

"It must be Jiang Wen; his performance as Zhang Mazi is truly unmatched in the film and TV circle—I can't find anyone else who could pull off that feeling!"

"Best Director, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Music... basically all are locked in!"

"Our own film festival is more interesting!"

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Soon.

Host Zhu Dan, as she announced the upcoming guests, became extremely excited: "The next guest to appear is, acclaimed as Huaguo's most handsome director, a hundred-million-yuan director… he is Lin Mo, Director Lin!"

Hua Shao also chimed in: "Let's welcome Director Lin!"

In an instant.

The live chat barrage went crazy.

The whole screen was filled with Lin Mo's name.

This shows.

Just how great his influence is.

Not only the live chat, but even the movie fans outside the venue were all craning their necks, staring wide-eyed, unable to contain their excitement.

In the car, Reba was still a little nervous.

After all, it's her first time attending an awards ceremony, and she also knows that going out with Mo Ge will definitely spike attention; she fears embarrassing herself and letting Lin Mo lose face.

Lin Mo understands Reba very well.

Just looking at her appearance, you can tell this girl is definitely panicking inside.

So he took her little hand: "Don't be nervous, I'm here!"

Upon hearing those words.

Reba's heart then settled a little.

The car entered the venue.

Lin Mo got out of the car first, then gallantly opened the door for Reba.

Next, Reba linked arms with Lin Mo.

When the two entered the venue.

My goodness!

The reporters on site, holding their food, went click-click-click in a burst of flashes.

This scene is truly spectacular!

Those who don't know might think it's a welding site.

"Wow, Reba is so pretty!!!"

Good heavens, this is truly a talented man and beautiful woman!

My goodness, Director Lin's girlfriend, is she a fairy?

Too beautiful, too beautiful!!!

Wah wah wah wah!

Now this is a beautiful scenery!

Handsome, beautiful!

The audience watching the live broadcast.

When they saw Re Ba appear.

They were all stunned!

Too beautiful!

This is truly a perfect match of talent and beauty!!!

Walking the red carpet, the procedure isn't that complicated.

After leaving their names on the signature wall, the host simply asked a few questions the audience wanted to know, and it ended.

After entering, Lin Mo directly took Re Ba to sit in the frontmost seats.

Given Re Ba's stature, she would normally sit in the fourth or fifth row from the back.

But when the organizers called Lin Mo, he instructed them to seat the two together.

As for this matter.

The organizers naturally said there was no problem.

Just kidding.

What level is Director Lin now?

Being able to attend the Golden Rooster Award is just giving face.