Chapter 596

Lin Mo had just finished talking with Liu Qin when his phone rang.

The caller ID displayed Cheng Long, big brother.

He smiled and answered, "Long Shu, I'm still not getting enough cues on the show?"

"Lin Mo!" Cheng Long's voice came from the phone, "I found a few promising talents on Actor, Please Take Your Position; could you find some time to take a look for me?"

Liu Qin, being considerate, folded up the documents to leave, and thoughtfully shut the door before departing.

Lin Mo twirled his pen: "Are you trying to rope me in as labor?"

"Ah, just think of it as play!" Cheng Long's tone was like an old mischievous child. "Next week's recording has a special segment, and it's perfect to have an international master director like you to anchor the show."

Hearing that, Lin Mo smiled.

"I'm serious with you," Cheng Long continued, "this batch has a few kids who are really good, especially Cao Jun, who's a promising talent!"

"Indeed quite good; Re Ba dragged me to watch the premiere of Actor, Please Take Your Position!" Lin Mo nodded and said.

"That's perfect then; you come to the show and take a look. Maybe after seeing this kid, you'll want to make a kung‑fu film for your next movie~" Cheng Long laughed.

Kung‑fu movies, Long Shu has mentioned more than once.

There's no way around it; Cheng Long has been acting in kung‑fu films for so many years.

He truly wants to promote Huaguo kung‑fu to the whole world!

Alas, his ability is limited.

But now the chance has arrived; Lin Mo's current influence can stand shoulder to shoulder with Steven Spielberg and Cameron, and even his box‑office draw has already surpassed both.

So, Cheng Long really wants Lin Mo to make a kung‑fu film.

Lin Mo, hearing Cheng Long bring up kung‑fu movies again, couldn't help but chuckle: "Long Shu, are you trying to force me onto the kung‑fu path?"

He does want to film, but there's no good material.

"You're now an international master director, having surpassed Steven Spielberg and Cameron; you could make a kung‑fu film at will and the whole world would see Huaguo kung‑fu!"

Lin Mo shook his head helplessly: "Alright, alright, I promise you, when the time is right I'll definitely consider it."

"Then come over for the next episode of Actor, Please Take Your Position? I'm serious, that kid Cao Jun has a solid kung‑fu foundation; I saw his records—he learned Shaolin fist as a child, and the fight scenes in Treasure Lotus Lamp were all his own!" Cheng Long grew more animated as he spoke.

"Alright, alright, I'll come, I'll come—can't I?" Lin Mo couldn't help but laugh.

"It's settled then, I'll have the Production Team send you an official invitation right away."

Hearing that, Cheng Long's voice also became a bit excited.

After hanging up, Lin Mo shook his head and smiled.

He could, of course, understand Cheng Long's feelings.

Getting older, he thinks about discovering more talent, so this time he invited him to Actor, Please Take Your Position; Cheng Long even postponed his new film's shooting schedule for a while.

As for why he insists on inviting Lin Mo onto the show—

Isn't it simply to have him come, scout people, in case someone truly fits?

For the sake of Huaguo cinema's successors, Cheng Long also spares no effort.

Here. —

The director of Actor, Please Take Your Position, Wang Lei.

He learned the news and was extremely excited, clasping Cheng Long's hand with both hands: "Big brother, you're my actual big brother—no, no, even closer than a real big brother—has Director Lin really agreed to come?"

Can't not be excited.

This is Lin Mo, Director Lin!

The god of box office, the world's number‑one director!!!

The judging panel of this season's Actor, Please Take Your Position is so powerful; it's not that he never thought of inviting Lin Mo… it's just that there's no connection.

Moreover, he even went personally to find his own superior…

But the superior also said there's nothing they can do.

Cheng Long, hearing that, was quite satisfied, and with a grin said, "Is there anything I can't handle when I step in? But…"

"Is your program's budget sufficient? This kid is far more expensive than me; his salary really has to be calculated by the second!" Cheng Long added.

Indeed, with salaries counted per second, among all living star celebrities, only Lin Mo seems to have that qualification.

"Money isn't a problem!!!" Wang Lei's excited voice was practically split in two, "Give me whatever amount you need, I'll report to the boss immediately!!!"

Although he still has a superior above him.

But…

Not to exaggerate, he can directly make the decision on such matters.

Joking aside, getting Director Lin to come is already…

Even Wang Lei can picture the boss's reaction when he hears this news—so over the top it would dwarf even a sheer cliff.

Lin Mo didn't stay at the company very long.

Mainly after Liu Qin reported the situation to him, Lin Mo went to check Yang Yu's team's progress.

"Nezha 2" had long been finished shooting; post‑production was more troublesome.

After all, not everyone, like Lin Mo, has a picture in their mind; they need to edit first and then make various comparisons.

He films the same way; with a picture in his mind, he shoots quickly, knowing exactly which shots are needed.

Here.

Returned home.

As soon as Lin Mo entered, he saw Wang Yi leading Nuan Nuan playing with building blocks.

The little fellow, as soon as he saw dad, dropped the toy, wobbled and pounced, "Daddy~"

"Director Lin!" Wang Yi greeted respectfully.

Lin Mo also nodded at her.

"Thinking about dad so much today?" Lin Mo scooped up his daughter and planted a kiss on her chubby little face.

Lin Mo, holding his daughter, walked into the kitchen and saw Re Ba wearing an apron, stir‑frying. He leaned over to peek and, smiling, teased, "What a good day is it? Cooking yourself?"

"Stop it!" Re Ba elbowed him, "You clearly said yesterday you wanted to eat my sweet‑and‑sour ribs."

In no time, the dishes were ready.

At the table, Nuan Nuan sat in her special high chair, battling the pumpkin porridge in her bowl.

Lin Mo picked a piece of rib for Re Ba: "Long Shu called today, insisting I become a Flight Instructor on Actor, Please Take Your Position."

"Honey, I think this program suits you well; as Cheng Long would say, it needs you to scout some talent~" Re Ba said with a smile.

Lin Mo wiped his daughter's mouth corner: "Long Shu said Cao Jun has a kung‑fu foundation and is urging me to shoot a kung‑fu film." He shook his head helplessly, "He's really bent over backwards to promote Huaguo kung fu."

"Come, sweetheart, let's have some porridge~"

Then, Lin Mo carefully fed Nuan Nuan the porridge.

The little guy clapped his hands excitedly.

Re Ba watched the scene, feeling indescribably happy.