Chapter 57: Junior brother, your directing skills are not bad!

"Junior brother, what's this guy's name? That part he just performed really cracked me up!" Xu Zheng turned his head to look at Wei Xiang, then turned to ask Lin Mo.

Upon hearing that, Wei Xiang felt a small drum thumping in his heart.

Ah?

Is he talking about me?

Lin Mo laughed and took over: "Haha, this is Wei Xiang, a proper stage actor with solid acting chops— that scene just now was pretty good, right?"

"Oh, I see!" Upon hearing he was from the theater world, Xu Zheng and Director Ning instantly understood, their eyes gaining a bit more appreciation.

"Wei Xiang, come on, come on, give Director Xu and Director Ning a face, say hello— later when these two big shots film a new movie, they might just think of you!" Lin Mo enthusiastically pushed Wei Xiang forward.

He could hardly miss it— Director Xu and Director Ning were very interested in Wei Xiang.

Wei Xiang was still dazed, but fortunately Shen Teng gave him a push from the side, and he then reacted: "Hello Director Xu, hello Director Ning, I'm Wei Xiang..."

The actors watching on the side were all green-eyed with envy.

Such luck, just comes out of nowhere— truly enviable!

You know.

This is Xu Zheng, Ning Hao after all.

Who knows how many people want to get into their movies.

"Hahaha, okay, got it!"

Xu Zheng patted his shoulder.

Mainly, he really is interested in this actor Wei Xiang.

Wei Xiang's mischievous vibe really hits his taste.

Immediately.

After Lin Mo dismissed the actors, he left Shen Teng and Xiao Tian nearby.

As for Shen Teng,

that's because he's an old acquaintance of Director Xu and Director Ning.

As for Xiao Tian, she's currently the company's heavily promoted prospect, so of course she needs to show her face more.

"Senior brother, Director Ning, why did you suddenly decide to visit my class?"

After sitting down, Lin Mo asked curiously.

Xu Zheng laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said: "Hey, don't mention it— we've been mulling over our new script for ages with no clue. So we thought we'd come by to take a look, see you guys filming, maybe spark some inspiration."

"Exactly!" Ning Hao also nodded.

Those two,

have also long wanted to film a new movie.

but for now they don't know what to film.

No clue.

So.

The two hit it off right away, so they came to Lin Mo's crew to look around.

Upon hearing that, Lin Mo laughed even harder, glanced at Tian Xiwei pursing her lips and smiling beside him, and teased: "Xiao Tian, you see, Senior Brother's thoughts are obviously not specifically to come watch us— we're just an aside!"

"Cough cough, Junior Brother, your words are heavy, but my heart has always held you younger disciples. Now I'm thinking your lively place might spark some good ideas. So this is a win-win: I come to watch you, pick up some inspiration, and you get a couple more viewers and some valuable feedback— how great!"

Xu Zheng's remark made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere became more relaxed and pleasant.

Lin Mo kept company with Director Xu and Director Ning for a while.

They said they'd first go to a hotel.

Then they'd have dinner together in the evening.

Lin Mo naturally said no problem.

Since Xu Zheng and Ning Hao came in person to visit the set, he had to make time to accompany them.

In the afternoon, for that, Lin Mo even shot a few extra takes.

The evening's filming work was handed over to Luo Kai.

The film has been in production for so many days.

Luo Kai roughly knows Director Lin's directing style.

No big problem.

As the lead, Shen Teng naturally needs night scenes.

So, it's just Lin Mo accompanying Xu Zheng and Ning Hao to dinner.

In the private room.

The three drank while chatting.

On the table,

a few guys— how can you do without some drink?

Of course.

Xu Zheng and Ning Hao also knew that Lin Mo has to film tomorrow, so they can't drink too much either.

Mainly it's just chatting.

Chatting away, Xu Zheng brought up the media company he and Ning Hao co-founded, called Happy Media.

"Congrats! I hadn't heard you mention this before, Senior Brother!" Lin Mo smiled and raised his glass to congratulate.

Xu Zheng and Ning Hao clinked glasses with him, and Xu Zheng waved his hand, saying: "Hey, what's there to say— it's just a company!"

Suddenly Xu Zheng curiously asked: "By the way, when did you kid get to know Jiang Wen?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Mo laughed, began recounting the fun times from before in Yanjing, especially the bit where Jiang Wen pulled him into becoming sworn brothers, which had Xu Zheng and Ning Hao laughing hysterically.

Haha, Jiang Wen's temperament—when he meets someone who matches his disposition, he's like that, no distinctions between you and me! Xu Zheng laughed till he couldn't close his mouth.

Ning Hao also nodded in agreement: "Jiang Wen is talented and values loyalty; if he can become sworn brothers with you, that shows you're also someone worth associating with!"

Xu Zheng then said: "Exactly, in our line of work, after all it's still about connections and loyalty; you should hang out more with Jiang Wen, and don't forget to drop by our company for a visit!"

"That's for sure—I'll definitely visit often the company of my senior brother and Director Ning!" Lin Mo readily agreed.

The three exchanged smiles, and the atmosphere became even more relaxed.

The more they drank, the more they enjoyed themselves; the conversation broadened from the new play to industry trends, each person excited as if injected with chicken blood, as if they had endless things to say.

The next day.

Lin Mo arrived at the crew in the morning.

First, he watched the results of what Luo Kai had filmed the previous night.

It was pretty good, the kind that could be used directly.

By noon.

Xu Zheng and Ning Hao also came.

The two sat beside Lin Mo and watched him direct.

The two grew more and more astonished as they watched.

This kid.

This director's skill.

Not simple at all!

"Click!" With Lin Mo's command, a scene was smoothly finished.

He turned his head, smiling narrowly, and asked Xu Zheng and Ning Hao: "Senior brother, Director Ning, are my skills up to your standards?"

Upon hearing that, Xu Zheng immediately gave a thumbs up and praised: "Junior brother, your directing skills are top-notch!"

Ning Hao also nodded repeatedly, smiling, and said: "Every shot is handled so perfectly, the pacing and visuals are superb—there's really nothing to fault; your level is genuinely good!"

Hearing the praise from the two seniors, Lin Mo felt wonderful inside.