Chapter 39: Director Lin, give me a piece of your cheat too!

Charlotte's Trouble has been in theaters for four days!

And yesterday's single‑day box office already broke 40 million!

The opening day was over 16 million.

On the second day, the box office doubled to a full 33.57 million!

The third day reached 40 million!

But.

A rather surprising development appeared.

The netizens' hot topic wasn't Shen Teng, nor Ma Li, nor Yin Zheng...

It was actually Lin Mo!

Twenty‑one years old!

A junior at Shanghai Theatre Academy, majoring in directing!

Half a year ago, he invested 4 million in '33 Days of Breakup', and in just a few months that 4 million turned into over 60 million!

Then.

He wrote the script himself, financed it himself, and shot the film himself!

As soon as Charlotte's Trouble hit theaters, it blew up instantly!

In just three days, the box office was close to breaking the 100‑million mark.

My God!

What a deity is this!

Some netizens even said.

Lin Mo must be cheating.

That's insanely awesome!

Both are 21, why are you so badass!

Precisely because of that.

Lin Mo's discussion heat actually surpassed Shen Teng and Ma Li.

Afternoon.

Yang Mi came to the house.

When she saw Lin Mo, her first words were: "Boss Lin, you're now hotter than any first‑tier star!"

There we go, another tease at him.

Re Ba covered her mouth and laughed beside her.

But...

Lin Mo still had to thank Yang Mi: "Mi Jie, come to think of it, I owe you thanks!"

Yang Mi paused, then asked curiously, "Thank me? For what?"

Lin Mo laughed and explained, "Did you forget the time you gave Charlotte's Trouble a shoutout on Weibo? That was a huge help; otherwise we can't say whether the film would have become this popular."

People are like that.

Who doesn't like to hear compliments?

As the saying goes, flattery never gets pierced.

Yang Mi waved her hand and said, "Oh dear, if you hadn't mentioned it I'd truly have forgotten! I actually didn't do much, I just felt your film would definitely be a hit. You know, a woman's sixth sense can sometimes be quite accurate."

Her words weren't unfounded.

If Lin Mo hadn't brought it up, she really would have forgotten.

Because, in Yang Mi's view, the reason Charlotte's Trouble became popular is that Lin Mo's script was good, his directing skill solid, and the actors' performances were decent—none of which had any ounce of her involvement.

As for why she gave Charlotte's Trouble a shoutout,

that inevitably comes down to her sixth sense.

Everyone says a woman's sixth sense is accurate.

At least, Yang Mi thinks so.

From Lin Mo's successful investment in '33 Days of Breakup',

Yang Mi concluded that Lin Mo is a talented and discerning person

so when he needed help, she gave him a push.

"Mi Jie, you've seemed pretty relaxed lately; haven't taken a new drama?" Re Ba asked curiously.

Because she truly had never seen Yang Mi so idle before.

Yang Mi laughed, shook her head, and pinched Re Ba's cheek, "Oh dear, the New Year's coming, I need to give myself a little break, a rest~"

Re Ba, hearing that, stuck out her tongue mischievously.

Immediately,

Yang Mi turned to Lin Mo again: "Boss Lin, are you free tonight?"

Hmm?

"Free? What's up?" Lin Mo asked, puzzled.

"Someone wants to meet you, so tonight I'll set up a gathering, and you can give them a face (a favor)~" Yang Mi said with a smile.

"No problem, Mi Jie's face must be repaid!" Lin Mo laughed.

He thought Yang Mi was calling him for something big.

But actually,

That's it?

I want to say.

Lin Mo has indeed been very popular lately.

He's not just popular online!

He's even more popular in the Entertainment Circle!

Who doesn't know this new director, Lin Mo?

It can be said.

Everyone in the circle is talking about him.

Even Re Ba, Bai Lu has been constantly sending her messages these two days.

They say her boyfriend Lin Mo might be the same person as the director of Charlotte's Trouble.

Re Ba didn't hide it and just told Bai Lu.

This made Bai Lu extremely happy!

Her good friend Re Ba, whom she knows.

Her boyfriend actually has such a big background!

Good heavens!

It's the Entertainment Circle.

Most importantly, it's this 'circle' character.

Bai Lu half-joking, half-seriously chatted with Re Ba, saying that if Director Lin has a new drama with a suitable role for her, not to forget her and such.

Lin Mo listened to Re Ba talk about things.

He had long been used to it.

This isn't very normal, is it?

Your good friend suddenly got rich; you can't let him sponge off you.

Evening.

Lin Mo drove, taking Re Ba to mooch a meal.

It's Yang Mi's gathering.

They said the coming celebrities are all big names in the circle.

Yang Mi is now a Top Stream domestic female star; her so-called friends, who keep in touch and hang out, are definitely of similar stature.

Right.

He bought a car a few days ago.

It's not a luxury car, just for commuting.

Don't think he's only 21 years old.

But his mental age is already in his thirties.

He's someone who's been reborn.

He has no interest in sports cars or luxury cars.

Soon.

He arrived at the location Yang Mi sent him.

A high-end restaurant.

The private room is 207.

He knocked on the door.

A familiar face appeared.

Chen He!

"Director Lin!" Chen He shouted upon seeing Lin Mo.

"Yo, Brother He, how are you!"

Lin Mo also smiled in response.

Chen He, he's very familiar.

"Director Lin, I dare not accept that title; let's just call each other by name—call me Chen He." Chen He quickly waved his hands, saying earnestly.

Afterwards, Lin Mo stepped aside, making way for Re Ba behind him, and they entered the private room together.

Seeing this, Re Ba also politely nodded at Chen He and greeted him with a smile.

After entering.

Wow!

They're all familiar faces!

Deng Chao, Niangniang, Xiao Ming Ge and his girlfriend baby, Xu Zheng, Hu Ge, Liu Jialing...

"Boss Lin, you've finally come; we've been waiting for you and Re Ba!"

Only see, Yang Mi stood up and walked toward him.

At the same time.

Inside the private room, everyone's gazes turned toward him.

Like Deng Chao, Huang Xiaoming, they had seen Lin Mo at the premiere of Heart Flower Road.

But baby, Hu Ge, and Liu Jialing had never seen Lin Mo before.

Lin Mo remained calm, seeing so many big names, not the slightest bit nervous.

But Re Ba.

This girl is nervous!

Her Majesty.. Sister Jialing, Xiao Ming Ge, and also baby Jie.

My goodness!

They're all big names!

「Come on, come on, let me give you a grand introduction—this handsome guy is Lin Mo, Director Lin! 」 Yang Mi enthusiastically recommended.

「And besides, this beautiful lady next to Director Lin is not only my artist under me, but also Director Lin's girlfriend, Re Ba! 」 Yang Mi added with a smile, drawing everyone's attention, and they all gave Re Ba some appreciative looks.

Lin Mo smiled and lightly nodded to everyone present.

「Director Lin, my wife and I just watched your movie yesterday—it was truly amazing, it made me cry! 」 Deng Chao, the atmosphere officer, spoke first.

Her Majesty also chimed in: "Yes, the movie is very touching！"

Lin Mo replied with a smile: "Thank you, Chao Ge and Her Majesty for the recognition. Re Ba and I are also loyal fans of Running Man, and I never get tired of watching Her Majesty's Empresses in the Palace！"

Next, Yang Mi introduced him to Huang Xiaoming and baby.

Lin Mo smiled and greeted each of them.

When it was Liu Jialing's turn, Lin Mo expressed his respect: "Sister Jialing, I'm your fan—I love all your works！"

Upon hearing that, Liu Jialing smiled even more brightly: "Director Lin, you're being modest—your Charlotte's Trouble is quite good！"

Finally, when it was Hu Ge's turn, Lin Mo affectionately called out "Senior Brother!"—since they both graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy, this brotherly bond goes without saying.

Hu Ge also felt warm: "Junior Brother, I've long heard of your great name; finally meeting you today—what a pleasure！"

As for Director Xu, the tacit understanding and familiarity between them need no further explanation.

Originally.

Well, today's gathering...

Everyone just wanted to get to know Lin Mo.

So he is the true protagonist.

Isn't that so?

Yang Mi directly pulled him to sit in the main seat.

Lin Mo was quite polite, repeatedly saying no, but everyone was so enthusiastic that he felt embarrassed to decline further, so he ended up sitting down.

On the left was Re Ba, and on the right sat Yang Mi.

After all, Yang Mi is the host.

As for Re Ba, she had been following Lin Mo ever since she came in, without saying a word.

Mainly because she didn't know what to say.

Just that when others looked at her, she also smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

「Junior Brother, these days online it's all news about you—everyone says you've activated a cheat; tell us, what cheat did you activate? We'll buy one too！」

Xu Zheng said with a laugh.

Upon hearing that,

Everyone also laughed.

Including Lin Mo himself.

「Sure, I'll send you the cheat later—but I don't know if it'll work~! 」 Lin Mo replied with a smile.

「Then remember to send me a copy later! 」 Yang Mi chimed in with a bright smile.

「Director Lin, give me one too! 」 Deng Chao joined in the fun, his words full of humor.

「I want one too, Director Lin！」

Others also chimed in, and the atmosphere instantly became more relaxed and cheerful.

Just like that, everyone chatted and joked, filling the scene with laughter and cheer.

How to put it?

Those who manage to stand out in the entertainment industry.

Their emotional intelligence is definitely not low.

So, Lin Mo quickly became familiar with them.

Eating, drinking, playing, and horsing around.

All the way until 10 p. m.

It's about time to wrap up.

At this point, Yang Mi stood up and, with a smile, suggested: "Since it's so rare to get together, let's take a group photo as a keepsake！"

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone responded enthusiastically, nodding in agreement.

Thus, a group of people got busy, finding positions and striking poses, bustling with activity.

Finally, everyone agreed to let Lin Mo stand in the very center—that is, the legendary Center Position—after all, he's one of tonight's main characters.

As they were leaving.

Everyone also exchanged WeChat contacts with Lin Mo.

If there's a chance, we could collaborate.

It's just polite talk, so we naturally have to say it.

If we're really talking about collaboration,

Besides Director Xu, it's just Hu Ge and Chao Ge.

Both of them have superb acting skills.

Especially Chao Ge.

Don't let their current variety-show persona fool you—when they start filming movies,

their acting is absolutely at the level of a movie emperor.

As for Xiao Ming Ge, his acting skills are hit or miss, like a weather forecast.

On the way back.

Re Ba was like she had opened a chatterbox, excitement and relaxed smiles bloomed on her little face: "Mo Ge, I've been holding it in before, I normally don't get to see big stars, today sitting at the same table, I'm so nervous I don't dare speak."

Isn't that right?

Huang Xiaoming, baby, Deng Chao, Hu Ge — to Re Ba, they're all big shots.