Chapter 22: The First Thing When Shooting a Film: Sign Shen Teng First!

After the premiere ceremony ended.

Lin Mo and Director Xu, along with Huang Bo and the others, said a quick hello and left.

Anyone with eyes can see it.

The film Heart Flower Road is sure to have solid box office.

Director Xu and Director Ning must be busy with social engagements.

I don't know many people here myself.

So I left with Re Ba.

As for Yang Mi…

She also left together with the two.

Lin Mo hasn't bought a car yet, so he can only hitch a ride in Yang Mi's car.

Yang Mi had her assistant first take Lin Mo back to the residential complex where he lives.

As the co‑pilot, Yang Mi half‑jokingly teased, "I say, Lin Boss, now that you're so rich, aren't you planning to move to a new place?"

Lin Mo heard that and laughed, "Mi Jie, haven't you heard that saying? Save when you should, spend when you should; I'm not like you, with a big family and big business!"

Although Lin Mo earned a huge sum of money.

But…

Compared with Yang Mi's assets, he's far behind.

She's been in the industry for over a decade and has filmed so many movies.

She already has several minor goals, maybe even more.

Re Ba, holding Lin Mo's arm, asked, "Mo Ge, do you think Director Xu's film can break a ten‑billion box office?"

Hearing that…

Yang Mi curiously looked at Lin Mo.

In today's film market, breaking ten billion means it's an extraordinary movie.

It's not like later eras where any lousy film can still earn two or three billion at the box office.

"I just observed carefully: whether professionals or other actors and stars, they're all quite immersed when watching this film, and its comedic beats are dense, so breaking ten billion isn't a big problem!"

Lin Mo thought for a moment and said.

In his recollection, the film Heart Flower Road should have broken ten billion, but he doesn't know the final total box office.

"How's your movie preparation going?" Yang Mi switched tone, asking with a hint of curiosity and casualness.

She only heard Re Ba a few days ago say that Lin Mo has now assembled a crew.

"What's up, Yang Laoban, want to cameo in my film?"

Lin Mo smiled and said.

Yang Mi pretended to be offended, her eyes flashing with charm: "A cameo? You're underestimating me; it has to be a leading‑lady part!"

Though she said that, the familiar, teasing atmosphere between them made it sound like friendly banter.

Lin Mo cleared his throat twice, laughing helplessly, "Ahem… Mi Jie, I'm just doing a bit of small‑scale mischief; your salary alone could cover my entire budget."

Indeed, Yang Mi is now a Top Stream actress, and that salary would be unaffordable for ordinary people.

Yang Mi waved her hand, saying with a smile that hid a knife, "Fine, I'll drop it, but our Re Ba girl, you really should think about a good role for her, maybe a leading‑lady part?" Her tone carried a hint of seriousness, clearly paving the way for Re Ba's future.

She knew Re Ba is thin‑skinned and would be too shy to ask Lin Mo.

Before Lin Mo could speak, Re Ba hurried, "Mi Jie, don't worry; I know Mo Ge's film, there's no role suitable for me, he's already told me."

Indeed.

Because the next film Lin Mo will shoot is Charlotte's Trouble.

The role of Ma Dongmei is definitely not suitable for Re Ba.

Apart from Shen Teng's longtime partner Ma Li, he really can't find a suitable candidate.

As for the other female role, Qiu Ya…

Re Ba's image actually fits, and she also has the figure.

But…

How could Lin Mo let his own woman play such a role?

So, in Charlotte's Trouble, there truly isn't a role suitable for Re Ba.

As for some insignificant roles, there's no need to mention them.

Lin Mo, seeing this, explained, "This is a comedy; the female lead must be a carefree, somewhat tomboyish type, with a down‑to‑earth look. The other female role, though she needs to be pretty and well‑shaped, the screen time and lines…"

Stopping there, he deliberately left it hanging, his gaze drifting between the two.

Yang Mi, hearing that, understood perfectly, smiled and shook her head, "Now that you say it, it really makes sense. Fine, I won't say more, but if any good thing comes up, don't forget our Re Ba!"

Lin Mo gave her a white look, "Did you have to say that?"

After that, Lin Mo and Re Ba looked at each other and smiled.

Re Ba, of course, knows Mo Ge is sincere toward her.

So, regarding filming and such.

As long as Mo Ge asks, she'll play anything.

If Yang Mi knew what Re Ba was thinking…

She'd probably shake her head and sigh, thinking, "That girl is both lovable and exasperating; how can she be so easily satisfied?"

Two days later.

Lin Mo arranged to meet Shen Teng.

Upon hearing he was being asked to act and be the male lead, Shen Teng got excited as if something.

He usually makes a living by performing stage plays and skits, and by picking up small roles in film crews to pass the days; this sudden big opportunity feels like a dream to him.

Lin Mo entered, and Shen Teng sprang up at once: "President Lin!"

He always thought Lin Mo was a rich second‑generation.

"Sit down first, don't be so stiff!" Lin Mo said with a smile, gesturing for him to sit.

"Don't call me President Lin. I'm a student at Shanghai Theatre Academy, not graduated yet; you can call me Director Lin!" Then Lin Mo spoke again.

"Huh?"

Hearing that, Shen Teng was stunned for a moment.

However, he quickly recovered and hurriedly changed his address: "Director Lin!"

"Everything I told you over the phone this morning was true,"

"As for the script, I haven't brought it yet, but I can briefly tell you about your role…"

After that.

Lin Mo then gave a brief description of what kind of film Charlotte's Trouble is and the role he plays.

Upon hearing it, Shen Teng thought the role was quite interesting and felt the script was substantial.

So he quickly expressed himself: "Director Lin, you know my background; I'm so grateful you can cast me…"

Not to mention the male lead.

As long as it's a role with lines, Shen Teng is grateful to Lin Mo.

He's really short on money.

"But I have one more request!"

Then Lin Mo continued speaking.

"Director Lin, you speak!" Shen Teng laughed, his eyes nearly squinting, his wrinkled face lighting up with joy.

"I am preparing to establish a film and television company and want to sign you. Since you'll be my company's first contracted artist, I can guarantee at least one film for you each year, and you'll be the absolute male lead!"

Having heard that,

Shen Teng was stunned.

"It feels like a dream, this must be a dream!"

Even.

The next second, right in front of Lin Mo, he slapped himself.

What a guy.

It startled Lin Mo as well.

"What are you doing?" Lin Mo asked him.

Only then did Shen Teng react, hurriedly saying, "It's not a dream, it's real! Director Lin, I'm willing, I'm willing!"

Lin Mo looked at Shen Teng's goofy expression and couldn't help but laugh.

He thought Shen Teng would hesitate, but this guy agreed so readily.