Chapter 600: Lin Mo: I'm Just Here to Play a Bit of Soy Sauce!

Teacher He deliberately paused, smiled mysteriously, and said, "I believe everyone has noticed that today our mentor seat has an extra special guest."

The words just fell, and someone in the audience already began shouting Lin Mo's name.

"Exactly!" He raised his voice, "Let's give the warmest applause to welcome—our Chinese cinema's pride, Director Lin Mo!"

When Lin Mo appeared.

This was huge; the audience instantly boiled, screams and applause merged into one, and even a few fans were so excited they wiped away tears.

The on‑site security had to stand up to keep order, preventing anyone from rushing down from their seats.

The 'Actor, Please Take Your Position' Production Team backstage.

Director Wang Lei and producer Zhao Ming.

Both clenched their hands tightly, thrilled.

Originally, this episode successfully invited Director Lin, and Zhao Ming was even thinking whether to make it a live broadcast.

If this episode were live, the popularity would be unimaginable.

But…

In the end, Wang Lei persuaded him, saying Director Lin's hype is too high; fearing any mishap during a live broadcast would be bad.

Look at the cheers here.

"Director Lin! Director Lin! Director Lin!"

Lin Mo smiled a bit embarrassed and made a 'quiet' hand gesture.

Miraculously, the venue gradually quieted, everyone stared eagerly at him, waiting for him to speak.

"Thank you all," Lin Mo's voice was soft, but through the microphone it reached every corner clearly, "I'm glad to be on this stage, and hope to see wonderful performances."

Just that simple sentence sparked another round of screams.

Teacher He quickly took control: "It seems everyone is eager for Director Lin's commentary! But don't rush; let's bring out today's first group of contestants!"

Below the stage.

Luo Yi, the moment he saw Lin Mo come out, was completely stunned.

He never dreamed he could see Director Lin in person—alive! Moving! Just ten meters away on the mentor's seat!

This really was a stroke of terrible luck.

The day before yesterday, his roommate Wang Hao asked mysteriously, "Lao Luo, the live audience tickets for 'Actor, Please Take Your Position', are you going? I can't that day; my girlfriend wants me to go shopping."

"Not going, who watches that crappy show?" Luo Yi said, still with his gaming headset on, "It's all fresh‑hands faking tears for drama."

The audience for this program isn't all paid; it's similar to 'Happy Camp', with most tickets given free to university students.

Don't think the premiere hype of 'Actor, Please Take Your Position' is that high.

Ahem...

A large portion of the viewership is traffic bought by the Production Team.

Besides, a few men watch variety shows.

So Luo Yi wasn't interested at all.

Although many marketing accounts hype that Director Lin will appear on this episode of 'Actor, Please Take Your Position', the buzz is quite high.

But, you know.

Just think about it, joking—who is Director Lin anyway?

How could he possibly come to participate!

In the end, Wang Hao said the tickets were non‑refundable, so he forced them onto him; Luo Yi thought the recording site was only two subway stops from school, a chance to get some air‑conditioning, kill time, and maybe see a star.

The result now—he squeezed his thigh hard, grimacing in pain.

It's not a dream!

The man at the judges' table who was quietly joking with Cheng Long—if it's not Director Lin, then who is it?

"Ahhh Lin Mo, look at me!" At that moment, a girl on the right screamed, startling Luo Yi into a shiver.

Onstage, Teacher He began introducing the first group of contestants, but no one was listening.

The audience was engaged in heated debate.

Luo Yi slipped out his phone, sent Wang Hao a WeChat message: "Thanks, Brother Hao, my first time ever seeing Director Lin!!!" attached was that blurry photo.

The moment the message went out, Wang Hao replied instantly: "??? What the hell!!!" and then followed with three more messages:

"Get me a signature!"

"Dad, I beg you!"

"Dammit, I'm crying to death, what the hell kind of crappy luck is this!"

Luo Yi pursed his lips, thinking that if he could get a signature, he'd even call him 'dad'.

Onstage.

After Lin Mo took his seat at the judges' table, Chen Kai leaned over, lowered his voice: "Ahem, Director Lin, there will be a few connected guests later; just give them your commentary."

Cheng Long, hearing from the other side, laughed and interjected: "Kai, that's not enough, Mo‑zi gets most annoyed by this routine." He patted Lin Mo's shoulder, "But this time there are indeed a few good prospects, that fresh graduate from Zhongxi, the girl who played the Four Phoenixes in 'Thunderstorm' is especially lively."

Lin Mo smiled: "No problem, I'm just here to play a bit of soy sauce; you're the real judges, I'll just watch~"

In the previous episode's premiere, he watched it together with Re Ba.

He only knows a few of those actors.

Cao Jun, who starred in 'Treasure Lotus Lamp', abstract‑style actor Xiang Zuo, and the mage Liu Haizhu.

As for Cao Jun, basically all post‑90s have seen his dramas, Lin Mo included; he may not know the name, but can instantly name the characters he played.

As for Xiang Zuo, need I say more? He's an abstract‑style actor; his funny videos and Emoji Stickers are often seen on Douyin.

Long ago, Lin Mo had already known Xiang Tai and Xiang Huaqiang, so naturally he had also seen Xiang Zuo.

As for the mage Liu Haizhu, pfft, Xu Juncong.

He met Xu Juncong far too early, through a LeTV web drama; I have an 8 a. m. class, it was super popular!

"Among these young actors, who does Director Lin know best?"

Zhang Ziyi tilted her head toward Lin Mo and asked curiously.

Hearing that, the others also turned to look at Lin Mo.

"Cao Jun, Xu Juncong, and then Xiang Zuo—Xiang Tai even sent me a message yesterday, asking me to look after Xiang Zuo~" Lin Mo said with a smile.

Morning Light has a partnership with China Star Group, which is Xiang Zuo's father's company, the predecessor of Yongsheng Film.

"Xiang Zuo, huh," Cheng Long laughed, "that kid's been super popular online lately, always doing some 'abstract' stuff—I don't even get what 'abstract' means. But his serious acting is okay; he just can't let go."

As they were speaking, the first group of contestants had already taken the stage.

It was two young actors reenacting the classic rooftop showdown from Infernal Affairs.

Halfway through the performance, Lin Mo frowned slightly—he knew the lines well, but he didn't convey the character's inner struggle at all.

After the performance, Teacher He asked the mentor to give feedback.

So, Lin Mo sat in the Center Position on the judges' panel, and everyone turned to look at him.

Brother Cheng Long patted Lin Mo's shoulder and said, "You're the most handsome guy tonight; you go first with the feedback!"

Lin Mo smiled, then picked up the microphone and gave a brief comment—basically that the performance was passable and he hoped they would keep working hard.

He was being polite, but when it was Wu Zhenyu's turn, he held nothing back.

After all, Wu Zhenyu also acted in Infernal Affairs back then, so he has a sentimental attachment to the film.

Wu Zhenyu tapped the table lightly with his finger and asked, "Do you know how many takes the original scene was shot in?"

The two actors looked at each other in confusion and shook their heads.

"Twenty‑seven takes," Wu Zhenyu said, his voice low but each word clear. "Liang Chaowei varies his intensity and pauses each time; he's searching for the most authentic state. As for you…" He paused, "you're just repeating the lines."

The venue fell silent, yet Wu Zhenyu gave no quarter, continuing, "If you don't even understand the character, you should start by honing your fundamentals."

The audience below let out a soft gasp, and Teacher He quickly smoothed things over: "Teacher Wu Zhenyu means you all have great potential; you're young, so you still need more practice."