Chapter 47: You're Already Acting, You've Become a Celebrity!

Lin Mo briefly introduced the script to Yang Mi, saying it was a large‑scale Xianxia romance drama.

Yang Mi mused inwardly, it sounded just like that.

But then she thought, a drama Lin Mo invested in must have his reasoning!

So.

"Boss Lin, I owe you a drink!" Yang Mi cheerfully raised her glass.

"Investing is fine, but the share is limited—at most ten percent." Lin Mo clinked glasses with her, straightforward.

"No problem, Boss Lin takes me to make money; I'm so happy I can barely keep up!"

Then, changing the subject, Lin Mo added a condition: "But you have to play the female lead."

Yang Mi froze for a moment, then laughed: "Oh, that's all? Getting to act in Boss Lin's drama, I couldn't ask for more!"

Next to them, Re Ba was busy hot‑potting when she suddenly heard Lin Mo say the second female role was hers, and her chopsticks almost fell: "Huh? There's a part for me too?"

"That's natural; whether this drama becomes a hit depends on the acting of you two sisters." Lin Mo teased with a smile.

Re Ba, hearing that, pounded her chest excitedly: "Mo Ge, don't worry. With me and Mi Jie on board, this drama won't stay unflamed."

Lin Mo looked at Re Ba's confident demeanor, his eyes full of amusement: "Alright, then I'll be watching eagerly!"

"Alright, alright, stop just chatting and eat first." Lin Mo reminded with a smile, picking up a slice of meat and dropping it into the pot.

So the three ate and talked while the hot‑pot steam rose, blurring the night outside the window and warming every corner of the room.

After drinking and eating their fill, Lin Mo checked the time: "It's getting late; we should leave. A bunch of things await us tomorrow."

"Right, right, I also need to head back early; I have work to handle tomorrow!"

Yang Mi immediately responded, standing up.

She, huh.

Now I'm too busy!

The company just launched, and there's a mountain of things to handle.

The three all live in the same residential complex.

So they headed home together.

The next day.

Yang Mi found Ceng Jia and told her about last night.

"Huh?"

"Really? That's great!"

Ceng Jia was also very excited upon hearing the news.

The drama Lin Mo was preparing to invest in.

Need I ask? Get in the car quickly!

It'll definitely make money!

Just so you know.

Charlotte's Trouble had only just finished its theatrical run.

With under 20 million yuan invested, its box office reached 1.5 billion yuan.

The most important thing is...

The film was solely funded by Lin Mo.

He made a fortune!

Meanwhile.

Lin Mo also stepped through his company's doors, looking sharp and especially energetic.

In the office.

He called in Chen Zhong.

Not long after.

Chen Zhong arrived; yesterday, Chairman Lin had told him to come in early today.

He wouldn't dare slack off.

As for the novel Steal Pen,

Chen Zhong had already finished reading it during the New Year period.

He had actually heard of the novel long ago, but never got around to reading it.

Don't even mention it.

It's really quite interesting.

And it's perfect for adaptation into a TV series.

One must admit, Chairman Lin does have a good eye!

"Chairman Lin!"

After coming in, Chen Zhong hurriedly greeted Lin Mo.

"Sit down!"

"Lao Chen, looking at you like that, this year seems to have gone well, you're all flushed!"

Lin Mo greeted warmly, his words carrying a hint of concern.

Chen Zhong answered with a grin, "Thanks to Chairman Lin's blessing, the New Year has been quite prosperous."

Indeed.

After signing Morning Light,

he can immediately produce a drama on his own; that's absolutely exhilarating.

"How's the novel coming along?" Lin Mo said with a smile, getting straight to the point.

Chen Zhong sat up straight at once and said earnestly, "Chairman Lin, I read that novel in one sitting over the New Year holidays; it was utterly addictive! The plot is gripping, the characters are vivid, especially the tomb‑going scenes—they're tailor‑made for a screen adaptation. I dare say, if it's filmed well, it will definitely become a hit!"

Lin Mo nodded with satisfaction, "Looks like we're on the same page; this novel does have huge potential. But turning it into a TV series isn't easy—we have to work out the script carefully, preserve the essence of the original, and still attract viewers. I'll leave that task to you, Lao Chen; I believe you can do it!"

Chen Zhong replied, confidence swelling, "Chairman Lin, rest assured, I'll give it my all and won't disappoint your expectations!"

The two exchanged a smile, as if they could already picture the day Steal Pen would air successfully.

As for why they chose to film Steal Pen before Ghost Blowing Lamp.

It was because Lin Mo felt Ghost Blowing Lamp was better suited for a movie, which would be more appealing.

Anyway.

He bought the screen rights to both novels.

And he bought the entire series.

Chen Zhong's task assignment was set.

Next up is Ma Li.

It was mentioned years ago.

Ma Li's image fits very few scripts, so Lin Mo had her try the Zongyi Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine route.

Liu Qin has already lined up several Zongyi Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine Magazine projects for her; first let Lulu have some screen time.

Take it step by step.

As for Shen Teng and Xiao Tian.

After a while, The Richest Man in Xihong City began filming, and their roles had already been decided.

Shen Teng naturally plays Wang Duoyu.

And Xiao Tian plays Xia Zhu.

Anyway, this role is just there to support the plot.

Having someone else play it isn't as good as letting Xiao Tian play it.

Let her show Lulu's face more, boost her popularity.

Shanghai Theatre Academy.

The new semester has started.

Lin Mo is already a senior (fourth‑year) student.

He came to school today.

Of course to visit Lao Wang.

Film school is different from other schools.

In the first and second years, students attend classes seriously and study.

By the third and fourth years, they basically start taking roles outside, which is what they call an internship.

At Shanghai Theatre Academy, Lin Mo has also become a celebrity.

With the breakout popularity of Charlotte's Trouble.

His information has already been scraped clean by netizens.

These students at Shanghai Theatre Academy.

When they learned that Director Lin Mo was a classmate of theirs, they were all stunned.

Only.

Lin Mo rarely returns to school; they just don't see him.

So, as soon as he entered the office, Teacher Wang, no matter how busy, put everything down and greeted with a smiling face, "Yo, our great director Lin Mo is here, what a rare guest!"

Lin Mo, hearing that, quickly waved his hand, "Teacher Wang, stop teasing me~"

Teacher Wang laughed heartily and teased, "Now you're a celebrity at Shanghai Theatre Academy; walking down the street, the juniors must be crowding you for autographs and photos, right?"

Lin Mo chuckled, placing his sunglasses on the table, "I'm just being prepared in advance—keeping a low profile so as not to cause a stir."

Teacher Wang looked at Lin Mo, his eyes full of pride and emotion, "I never imagined that in just a year you'd go from an ordinary student to a great director and big boss; this transformation is more exciting than any movie!"

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while longer.

Teacher Wang also asked when he could drop by his home, so they could have a couple of drinks.

"Sure, I'll visit in person another day—haven't had Teacher's wife's cooking in ages!" Lin Mo said with a smile.

"Hahaha, your teacher's wife keeps mentioning you, saying you're a promising kid but you don't visit often…" Teacher Wang laughed loudly, his voice ringing out.