Chapter 177: with translation of chapter title

In a cinema in Mo Du, two girls wearing puffy down jackets were hiding in a corner, heads together, whispering.

"Mi Jie, what do you think this movie will turn out to be? I'm dying of curiosity......" Re Ba couldn't hold back her curiosity and asked in a low voice.

This time she came to Mo Du, she had been dying to watch Chasing Dreams Performing Arts Circle, mainly because she was too curious.

She also wanted to invite Lin Mo to come along, but Lin Mo flatly refused.

No choice, she had to drag Mi Jie along.

Just then, Mi Jie heard Re Ba's words, gave her a sideways glance, and said: "What kind of taste is this? You don't watch good movies, you specifically pick out bad ones."

Mi Jie truly couldn't figure out what was constantly on Re Ba's mind.

Actually, she didn't want to come at first either; recently she saw many people in the group complaining about this movie, saying it was as bad as it could be.

But Re Ba insisted on dragging her along, pestering her until she had no choice but to come along.

However, when they arrived at the cinema.

The audience was still not small, there were several dozen people.

One could tell from their conversations.

They were all just like Re Ba.

They all came out of curiosity.

Soon, the movie started.

The movie started quickly, and after only ten or so minutes, Re Ba couldn't sit still.

She poked Mi Jie's arm and whispered: "Mi Jie, maybe we should just leave..."

"No way, we have to finish it!" Mi Jie's attitude was firm this time.

Everyone had said the movie was bad, yet this girl insisted on dragging her along.

Now you want to leave?

No way!

The movie is 98 minutes long; after it ended, the entire theater's audience had cleared out, leaving only Mi Jie and Re Ba.

People who didn't know the situation even thought they had rented out the whole theater.

After coming out of the movie, Re Ba felt as if she had been relieved, letting out a long sigh.

"From now on I really ought to listen to advice; after watching this movie I feel awful all over!" Re Ba said with a bitter face.

Hearing Re Ba's words, Mi Jie couldn't help bursting into laughter: "Haha, this is the result of you insisting on dragging me to watch it, hum!"

"I was wrong, I was terribly wrong..." Re Ba began to repent.

This impulsive whim of hers made her feel miserable.

How can there be such a terrible movie in this world!

Back home, Lin Mo was alone watching the cartoon Dead Primary School Students.

Seeing Re Ba return, Lin Mo joked: "How was the movie?"

Upon hearing that.

Re Ba made a bitter face: "Mo Ge, I was wrong, I'll listen to you from now on..."

"You have no idea how hard it is to watch this movie...." Re Ba started complaining nonstop.

When Lin Mo heard that Mi Jie had actually accompanied Re Ba to watch the entire terrible movie, he couldn't help laughing out loud.

"You're still laughing!" Re Ba's little fists kept pounding on Lin Mo.

"What does it have to do with me? I told you not to go, but you insisted on going—this is what happens when you don't listen to elders, suffering the consequences right before your eyes!" Lin Mo laughed while dodging Re Ba's fists.

"Sigh~"

Re Ba let out a sigh.

This viewing experience basically left her with a trauma.

She even felt like cursing herself a couple of times.

How can you be so unwilling to listen to advice?

Online, so many netizens said this movie was terrible, an ultimate bad movie...

This habit must be changed!!!

February 16.

Shanghai Theatre Academy.

This year's arts entrance exam has begun!

This year's Shanghai Theatre Academy is especially lively.

The number of students who signed up to take the arts exam is uncountable; the campus is bustling, everywhere are faces full of youthful vigor.

Besides that, many media reporters also rushed over, all wanting to get some firsthand news.

"Sisters, what major are you applying for?"

"I'm in the broadcasting and hosting major!"

"Ah, me too!"

"I'm studying acting!"

"I'm studying directing, and my idol is Lin Mo!"

"Just thinking about being able to see Director Lin gets me excited!"

"To be frank with you, I chose to come to Shanghai Theatre Academy just for Director Lin Mo!"

"Same, same!"

"......"

The arts examinees gathered in small groups to chat; from their faces one could see that each was especially excited and thrilled.

The same.

These students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy campus.

They were also astonished to see so many applicants this year.

This is far more than in previous years!

At half past nine, Lin Mo arrived by car at the gate of Shanghai Theatre Academy.

As soon as he got out of the car, the surrounding reporters swarmed over with a 'whoosh'.

Lin Mo was dazed at the sight of this scene.

The reporters fired questions one after another:

"Director Lin, hello! It's a pleasure to see you at the Shanghai Theatre Academy admissions site. As an examiner this year, do you have any special expectations or words of encouragement for this year's applicants?"

"Director Lin, your multiple films have been both box‑office and critical successes. In your view, what qualities should an outstanding actor or director possess?"

"Director Lin, your works span a range of styles, from deep social themes to light‑hearted comedies. In the admissions, which abilities do you value most in applicants—acting skill, creativity, or other qualities?"

"May I ask, Director Lin, do you have any particular actors or directors you admire? Have they ever inspired or enlightened you in your creative career?"

"......"

Meanwhile.

These applicants on site.

Upon seeing Lin Mo, they were extremely excited!

"Wow, Director Lin in person is so handsome!"

"I never expected Director Lin Mo in person to be this handsome!"

"Why doesn't Director Lin act in a film himself? I'd definitely watch!"

"Just getting to see Director Lin makes this trip worthwhile!"

"Me too, me too!"

Among those who applied to Shanghai Theatre Academy this year, at least half came specifically for Lin Mo.

They thought, if they could get into Shanghai Theatre Academy that would be great; even if they didn't, at least they could see Director Lin Mo up close, which would still be worth it.

Fortunately, the school had prepared in advance, and security quickly secured the scene.

Of course, Lin Mo also gave a brief reply to the reporters' questions.

Faced with the applicants' enthusiasm, Lin Mo waved at them, smiling, and said, "See you later!"

Besides Lin Mo, the admissions examiners for Shanghai Theatre Academy this year also included Teacher Wang—oh, no, he should now be called Director Wang, since he's been promoted.

There were also two other school teachers whom Lin Mo knew.

After meeting, they exchanged a few brief words.

Luo Yan, the acting teacher, laughed and said, "This time our Shanghai Theatre Academy has finally held its head high!"

She had also appeared in many film and TV works in her early years before choosing to become a teacher.

Chen Xin, the directing teacher, wearing thick glasses, also smiled and said, "Yeah, it's all thanks to Director Lin's blessing. Look at past years—our Shanghai Theatre Academy clearly gets far fewer applicants than Beidian and Zhongxi."

Director Wang also chuckled, saying, "Yeah, it's all thanks to our Director Lin."

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Alright, Teacher Wang—no, Director Wang—I'm just here to join the fun; later I'll have to see how Teacher Luo, Teacher Chen, and Director Wang perform."

"No, no, no, Director Lin, you really ought to help our school recruit more talent."

"Yeah, these could be your future junior schoolmates!"

"......"

The four of them chatted back and forth, and not long after, the admissions re‑test officially began.

The re‑test simply consists of self‑introductions, recitations, or talent demonstrations.

Then the several examiners grade the applicants based on their verbal expression and artistic ability.

Speaking of which, Lin Mo still isn't quite used to being an examiner, and it inevitably reminds him of when he himself first applied for the admissions—time really flies, and things have changed.