Chapter 69

Wang Ming.

Film critic, parentheses, professional.

In the industry, his reputation is quite big.

Online, he is even called Wang Dapao by netizens.

They say there are only mistaken names, no mistaken nicknames.

As for why he's called Wang Dapao.

It's just because of his mouth!

When criticizing films, he never holds back.

Take, for example, the recently released Legend of the Gods and Noble Trace.

His mouth, oh, shows no mercy at all.

From the director, the plot, and the actors' acting, he sprays all kinds of criticism!

And today, at the premiere of The Richest Man in Xihong City, he also attended!

The invitation sent by Morning Light Media!

As for Lin Mo, this new director, Wang Ming still likes him quite a bit.

Last time, after watching Charlotte's Trouble.

He then posted a long commentary.

In it, his evaluation of Lin Mo was quite good.

For a student majoring in directing who hasn't even graduated yet to be able to make a film of this level is really not easy!

Arriving at the cinema.

Just as he sat down, Wang Ming was recognized by his peers.

"Yo he, Wang Dapao, you also got an invitation!"

"How come I can't come?"

"Hahaha, I'm starting to feel sorry for Director Lin!"

"Exactly, can't you stop being so vicious with your mouth!"

"Cannot!"

"......"

Besides the film critic.

Also, some senior media outlets were invited.

For example, microblog, Penguin's, TikTok, etc.

Yes.

TikTok this app is quite hot now.

It is very popular among young people.

And then.

When these familiar stars appeared.

They were all dumbfounded.

Chen He, Deng Chao, Huang Xiaoming, baby, Yang Mi, Zhang Yixing, Huang Bo...

Originally, though.

Seeing these stars, they were already shocked enough.

As a result, the next second.

They became even more dazed.

Because they actually saw Director Jiang Wen, Director Ning Hao, and Master Ma...

Even the Wang boss from Huayi came!

Holy shit!

Lin Mo's connections in the circle!

My goodness... unbelievable!

Don't even mention them.

Even Chen He and Deng Chao were staring dumbfounded.

"My goodness, Director Lin's connections... are also too good!" baby exclaimed in surprise.

"Director Jiang Wen and Master Ma are here, and even my boss..." Chen He was also surprised.

Especially seeing Lin Mo chatting and laughing happily with them.

At this moment.

It brought everyone a deep shock!

Over here.

Wang Zhonglei wore a beaming smile, his affectionate manner like old friends reuniting: "Director Lin, let our two companies interact more in the future; when a new film starts shooting next time, please take care of our company's artists!"

"Coincidentally, Brother Wang, I think the same! Our two companies should indeed communicate more; when a new project comes up, I will definitely prioritize our own artists—don't let the fat water flow to outsiders' fields!" Lin Mo said with a smile.

"Hahaha, sure, sure!"

The two exchanged smiles, the atmosphere instantly warmed, as if they could already foresee all the beauty of future cooperation.

This time.

Wang Zhonglei came to Mo Du, besides coming to see Lin Mo's new play.

The main purpose, though.

That's it!

Jiang Wen also rested his hand on Lin Mo's shoulder: "Bro, if we get a chance, let's team up!"

"Big bro, I couldn't ask for more!"

Ma Mo Du, standing nearby, said nothing, his gaze drifting among the three as if he could read every subtle expression and movement.

His impression of Lin Mo deepened considerably.

This young man is indeed no ordinary fellow.

Soon.

The time arrived at midnight.

After the commercial!

The Richest Man in Xihong City premiere officially began!

It opened with the familiar dragon logo.

Then came the Morning Light Media logo.

A burst of stirring music rang out as the camera, from a bird's‑eye view, slowly zoomed in, revealing the luxurious scenery of an upscale residential district.

Immediately, the scene shifted.

A huge face appeared on the screen.

That's right.

It's exactly the Wang Duoyu played by Shen Teng!

"Goalkeepers get weirder as they age, and I have no idea which leader of your esteemed team, amidst the sea of people, singled out this old goblin!"

It was merely the first line of dialogue at the film's opening.

It instantly made everyone laugh.

Mostly because Shen Teng's accent inexplicably provoked laughter.

Wang Duoyu began introducing himself.

Mr. Jin, portrayed by Zhang Chenguang, also made his appearance.

"Wang Duoyu, I actually know you very well. You've been playing for twenty years, lingering in third‑tier teams, and once got a two‑year suspension for biting someone in a match..."

As Mr. Jin continued his narration,

the screen began scrolling through Wang Duoyu's colorful life: cross‑dressing to play women's soccer, staging human feasts, working as a fruit‑body model...

As Mr. Jin said, within the bounds of the law, Wang Duoyu has pushed his body to the extreme.

In an instant,

the theater erupted in laughter.

Wang Ming saw this opening segment.

He couldn't help but nod.

This role fits Shen Teng perfectly!

It doesn't feel out of place at all.

Everyone's attention refocused on the big screen.

So it turns out,

Mr. Jin approached Wang Duoyu to offer him a price for fixing a match.

A full 200,000!

Would Wang Duoyu accept?

As the scene continued,

When the match kicked off, Wang Duoyu proved by action that he didn't take the 200,000 and refused to fix the game.

"Goalkeepers guard the very goal line on the pitch!"

Those words came from Wang Duoyu's mouth.

Overall feeling...

Something feels off.

"As long as I'm standing in front of the goal line, you won't think of scoring a single ball!"

The words just fell.

The scene snapped back to reality.

"Thump" sounded.

The ball hit the net!

Wang Duoyu kept striking a pose there.

Even the opposing player rushed over and hugged him.

That infuriated the home coach, the role played by Wei Xiang!

A segment was cut here.

Originally, it showed Wei Xiang and the opposing coach trading barbs, then pulling down his pants.

But it was flagged, so Lin Mo had to delete it.

The camera angle shifted to Wang Duoyu.

He declared with heroic resolve that even a rocket‑leg missile wouldn't let the opponent score.

Result.

The scene switched.

The score had already reached 0‑5.

As goalkeeper Wang Duoyu, he let in five straight goals from the opposing side.

Good teammate!

And you even paid him to throw the match?

The funniest scene is coming up.

The fans shouted fixed match, Wang Duoyu was almost in tears, yet the opposing players came over to hug him, toss him up, as if he were the great contributor to their victory.

"Why are you throwing me?!"

"I'm not on your side!"

"Too high, too high, too high!"

This twist is absolutely hilarious!

The screen went black.

When the big screen lit up.

The movie then announced its official start!

The big characters "The Richest Man in Xihong City" appeared!

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