Chapter 373: with translation of chapter title

Jiang Wen Laoge and Director Zhang finally managed to fly to Mo Du for a trip, and Lin Mo naturally needed to make proper arrangements.

After all, as the host, one must fulfill the host's courtesy.

So, in the evening Lin Mo specially invited the two to a meal, as a welcome dinner.

Before the dinner, Lin Mo called Re Ba and briefly mentioned the matter.

On the phone, Re Ba, as usual, reminded him to drink less alcohol and not come home too late.

Lin Mo smiled and agreed.

After hanging up, Director Zhang and Jiang Wen laughed and looked at Lin Mo, teasing: 'Hey little brother, your family status isn't great! Your wife says one thing and you have to obey.'

Hearing this, Lin Mo naturally wanted to rebut.

Anyway, the person involved isn't here.

A man who always strives to be on top—those who understand, understand.

'Older brother, haven't you been preparing your new film for a month or two? Aren't you ready to start shooting?' Lin Mo asked curiously, looking at him.

Jiang Wen waved his hand and said: 'Ah, this can't be rushed. The script is still being polished, the scenes also need further adjustment. Besides, you know filming—I always improvise on set, lines and such are made up on the spot.'

Zhang Yimou couldn't help but interject: 'Come on, Director Jiang, your filming style can rival Wang Jiawei's. At least they give an outline, but you have no script at all, relying entirely on feeling.'

Lin Mo burst out laughing, nodded and agreed: 'Director Zhang is right, Older Brother, your filming style is truly one of a kind.'

Jiang Wen Laoge's filming is pretty much the same as Big Sunglasses Wang.

However, he doesn't torment people like Director Wang does.

'Hey, I make movies just for that bit of vinegar!' Jiang Wen said with a smile.

Zhang Yimou couldn't help but tease: 'Come on, I see your movie isn't just a bit of vinegar—it's all vinegar, no dumplings; the audience might get their teeth sour from watching.'

Upon hearing that, Lin Mo laughed even harder.

It really has to be Director Zhang.

That's too profound.

Jiang Wen didn't get angry; instead, he put on a serious face and said: 'There's no way around it—I admire him too much; he's my idol! This film of mine is a tribute to him.'

But this topic is too sensitive.

The three of them naturally couldn't chat about this issue.

Men, sitting at a table with food and drink, naturally can't avoid discussing state affairs and talking about major world affairs.

The three chatted from movies to foreign political situations, from domestic economic conditions to entertainment gossip, with topics coming one after another, never stopping.

Of course, they ended up bragging as usual.

Jiang Wen Laoge got a bit tipsy, grabbed Lin Mo and Zhang Yimou's hands, and said boldly: 'Hey little brother, Director Zhang, someday I'll take you to Zhongxi! There I can walk sideways—just flash my face and no one will dare stop us.'

Lin Mo and Zhang Yimou laughed uncontrollably, nodding repeatedly: 'Okay, okay, Director Jiang, you decide—we'll definitely go to Zhongxi and walk sideways someday!'

The three of them kept drinking until almost 11 o'clock before finishing.

Besides Lin Mo, those two are already old men.

Naturally, there's no such thing as a second round.

Lin Mo's assistant had already arranged a car and driver to send Jiang Wen Laoge and Director Zhang back to the hotel.

As for Lin Mo,

He's fine, still staying sober.

As soon as Lin Mo entered the door, Re Ba smelled a faint scent of alcohol.

She wrinkled her nose, rose from the sofa, quickly walked to the door, took Lin Mo's coat, and said softly: 'Welcome back? You look like you've had quite a bit to drink.'

Lin Mo smiled; although he was a little tipsy, his mind was still fairly clear.

He waved his hand and said: 'It's fine, it's fine—Jiang Wen Laoge and Director Zhang rarely come by, so I had to have a few drinks with them, but don't worry, I didn't drink too much.'

While helping him change shoes, Re Ba chided: 'You always say you didn't drink much, yet you come back dazed—hurry and sit on the sofa, I'll get you a warm towel for your face.'

Lin Mo obediently walked to the sofa and sat down; Re Ba quickly brought a basin of warm water and a towel.

She soaked the towel, wrung it out lightly, and placed it on Lin Mo's face.

The warm sensation made Lin Mo sigh comfortably, his whole body relaxing.

'How did your chat with Jiang Ge and the others go today?' Re Ba asked casually while wiping his face.

Lin Mo closed his eyes, smiled, and said: 'We had a great chat—from movies to foreign politics, and ended up bragging a lot; Jiang Wen Laoge drank too much and even said he'd take me and Director Zhang to Zhongxi to walk sideways.'

Re Ba couldn't help but laugh: 'Director Jiang is still as entertaining as ever, but you guys—once you drink, you start bragging; it's hopeless.'

'I'm not like that—don't slander me; when I drink, I'm completely honest!' Lin Mo hurried to defend himself.

Re Ba laughed at his teasing, pulled her hand back, and said: 'Alright, quit the cheap talk—I'll go get you a cup of honey water to sober up.'

She got up and went to the kitchen, while Lin Mo leaned on the sofa, watching her back, feeling warm inside.

Not long after, Re Ba returned with a cup of warm honey water and handed it to him: 'Drink it while it's hot; it'll feel better.'

Lin Mo took the cup, took a sip, and the sweet taste made his whole body relax.

He set the cup down, reached out to pull Re Ba to sit beside him, and said softly: 'You've worked hard today, waiting for me this late.'

Re Ba leaned against his shoulder and said softly: 'You're my husband; waiting for you is only natural. But next time don't drink so much—it's bad for your health.'

Lin Mo nodded, put his arm around her shoulder, and said: 'Okay, I'll listen to you—I'll definitely pay attention next time.'

The two sat quietly for a while, then Re Ba suddenly remembered and raised her head to ask: 'By the way, are you going to Saudi Arabia next week?'

Lin Mo nodded: 'Yeah, I have to oversee the Fast and Furious 2 shoot over there—I'll probably be there for a while.'

Re Ba said with some concern: 'The weather there is hot, so you need to take extra care of your health; also, during filming you must pay attention to safety—don't overdo it.'

Lin Mo laughed and pinched her cheek: 'Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself!'

Suddenly, Re Ba thought of something funny, looked at Lin Mo and said: 'Honey, in the earlier Flower group chat, I was video chatting with Lei Sister and Lan Sister and the others—I died laughing!'

'Lei Sister complained to us, saying she got a call a few days ago from the Blooming Flowers production team, saying Director Wang wanted them to come back to reshoot a few scenes...'

Hearing that, Lin Mo couldn't help but laugh once: "That's so Wang Jiawei!"

"Sister Lei also said Director Wang told them they only needed to add a few shots, but filming those would take a month or two. Haha, you have no idea what Sister Lei's expression was then; just thinking about it makes me laugh!" Re Ba laughed uncontrollably.

Lin Mo shook his head, laughing, "I guess once they finish adding those shots, a few months later they'll be called back again to shoot more. Director Wang's drama might not even air next year!"

Re Ba, hearing that, couldn't help but laugh, "Sister Lei really got herself into it! But come to think of it, Director Wang's movies are shot slowly, yet the quality is undeniable; Sister Lei's this time was worth it."

Indeed.

Just like it was said before, every actor feels two completely different ways when they learn they'll be working with Wang Jiawei—before filming and after filming.

Before filming: Wow, I actually have the honor of working with Director Wang—it's amazing!

After filming: I never want to work with Director Wang again in this lifetime!!!