Chapter 78

Since I entered the entertainment industry.

Translation: Since entering this entertainment circle. (But need natural English: Since entering the entertainment circle.) Keep period.

Lin Mo's drinking capacity!

Lin Mo's drinking capacity!

That improvement is called being quick.

Translation: That improvement is called fast. Or "That improvement is called quick." Probably "That improvement is called fast." Keep.

It can't be helped; they're all forced out.

Translation: No way, it's all forced out. Or "There's nothing to be done; it's all forced out." Keep.

The next day.

Translation: The next day.

At noon.

Translation: At noon.

Lin Mo, Shen Teng, and Xiao Tian had a meal together.

Lin Mo, Shen Teng, and Xiao Tian had a meal together.

In the afternoon, the makeup artist arrived and did makeup for him and Reba.

Translation: In the afternoon, the makeup artist came, doing makeup for him and Re Ba. Or "In the afternoon, the makeup artist came and did makeup for him and Re Ba."

He's a grown man; just drinking some water will do.

Translation: He's a big man; just touching up with some water is enough. Or "He's a grown man; just a bit of water will do."

If we apply a bit more powder or something.

Translation: If he applied some powder or something. Or "If he were to apply some powder or such."

That would be too overly flirtatious.

Translation: That would be too flirtatious. Or "That would be too alluring."

Xiao Tian and Reba did their makeup while chatting.

Translation: Xiao Tian and Re Ba chatted while doing their makeup. Or "Xiao Tian and Re Ba were doing makeup while chatting."

From time to time, laughter could be heard.

Translation: From time to time, laughter could be heard. Or "Every now and then, laughter came through."

As for Lin Mo.

Translation: As for Lin Mo.

After finishing his makeup, he sat on the hotel sofa, phone in hand, chatting in the group.

Translation: After finishing his makeup, he sat on the hotel sofa, holding his phone and chatting in the group. Or "After his makeup was done, he sat on the hotel sofa, phone in hand, chatting in the group."

Women doing their makeup.

Translation: Women putting on makeup.

It's quite a hassle.

Translation: It's very troublesome.

It lasted until 3:30 PM, almost 4 PM.

Translation: All the way until half past three in the afternoon, almost four o'clock.

They only finished then.

Translation: They only finished then.

However, things that shouldn't be said remain unsaid.

Translation: However, what should be said, shouldn't be said. Or "But, things that ought not be said."

She really is pretty.

Translation: Indeed, they are beautiful.

Reba wore a white dress with her hair up, looking like a fairy who had descended to earth.

Translation: Re Ba wore a white dress, hair pinned up, like a fairy descending to earth.

Xiao Tian has a sweet appearance; when she smiles, her two little dimples make you want to pinch them.

Translation: Xiao Tian, her appearance is of the sweet type; that smile, two little dimples, makes people want to pinch them.

"With those outfits, you're gonna blow the roof off tonight," Lin Mo joked, eyes full of admiration.

Translation: "With your looks, you're gonna blow the roof off tonight?" Lin Mo joked, eyes full of admiration.

Upon hearing that, they felt as sweet as eating honey, their faces breaking into smiles.

Translation: Upon hearing that, they felt as sweet as having eaten honey, their faces breaking into smiles.

Looking at Lin Mo himself, he wore a sharp suit, handsome and striking; Xiao Tian praised him directly: "Senior brother, you'll definitely charm a crowd tonight—fans on the street will scream!"

Translation: Looking at Lin Mo himself, in a sharp suit, handsome and striking, Xiao Tian directly praised him: "Senior brother, you'll surely captivate a crowd tonight; fans on the road will all scream!"

Reba also nodded, eyes shining: "Yes, Mo brother, you're really handsome today!"

Translation: Re Ba also nodded, eyes shining: "Yes, Mo Ge, you're really handsome today!"

Once everything was ready, Lin Mo took them and headed to the venue.

Translation: After preparations were complete, Lin Mo took them and headed to the venue.

Today's Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony will be broadcast live.

Translation: Today's Hundred Flowers Award ceremony is being broadcast live.

They arrived backstage.

Translation: Arriving backstage.

Whoa!

Translation: Wow! (Sound effect)

There are so many stars!

Translation: There are so many stars!

Xiao Tian was like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden—eyes wide with novelty—so she stuck close to the small group of Wang Zhi, Yin Zheng, and Ma Li.

Translation: Xiao Tian was like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden, eyes full of novelty, so she could only closely follow the small group of Wang Zhi, Yin Zheng, and Ma Li.

Reba was different—she'd acted in many shows and had many friends; upon spotting familiar face Bai Lu, she quickly told Lin Mo and rushed over.

Translation: Re Ba was different; she had acted in many dramas and knew many friends; upon seeing familiar face Bai Lu, she immediately told Lin Mo and rushed over.

Lin Mo also saw Bai Lu.

Translation: Lin Mo also saw Bai Lu.

She was waving and greeting him; Lin Mo smiled and nodded in return.

Translation: She was waving and greeting him; Lin Mo also smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

Likewise.

Translation: Likewise.

Lin Mo was also swamped, running around greeting everyone.

Translation: Lin Mo was also busy beyond measure, running around greeting people.

Director Jiang Wen arrived, accompanied by Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kaige; upon meeting, they took Lin Mo's hand and introduced him: "Xiao Gang, let me introduce you—this is the Lin Mo I mentioned earlier."

Translation: Director Jiang Wen arrived, also bringing Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kai, two big shots; upon meeting, he grabbed Lin Mo's hand to introduce: "Xiao Gang, let me introduce you: this is the Lin Mo I mentioned earlier."

Obviously.

Translation: Obviously.

Upon hearing the name Lin Mo, both became interested.

Translation: Upon hearing the name Lin Mo, both became interested.

After all, they knew about the recent box-office smash film *Hello Mr. Billionaire*.

Translation: After all, they knew about the recent box-office smash film The Richest Man in Xihong City.

"Director Lin, what a talent!"

Translation: "Director Lin, what a talent!"

Feng Xiaogang smiled and greeted Lin Mo.

Translation: Feng Xiaogang smiled and greeted Lin Mo.

Likewise, Chen Kaige smiled and said: "Not bad; in our director circle, we finally have a handsome guy!"

Translation: Likewise, Chen Kai laughed and said: "Not bad; in our director circle, we finally have a handsome guy!"

That's right.

Translation: Indeed.

Among Chinese directors, it's really hard to find a few handsome ones.

Translation: Among Huaguo's directors, there really aren't many handsome ones.

Lin Mo was also very polite: "Director Feng, Director Chen, I've long admired your names; finally getting to meet you today!"

Translation: Lin Mo was also very polite: "Director Feng, Director Chen, I've long admired your names; finally getting to meet you today!"

In the entertainment industry, there's no grudge without cause.

Translation: In the entertainment circle, where would there be grudges without cause?

Basically, anyone who makes it big prefers to make friends rather than enemies.

Translation: Basically, anyone who makes a name for themselves prefers to make more friends rather than enemies.

What's more.

Translation: Moreover.

Lin Mo is now more than just a director.

Translation: Lin Mo is not just a director nowadays.

He's also a capitalist!

Translation: He's also capital!

With two films, his net worth shot straight toward ten million.

Translation: With two films, his net worth has shot straight toward ten small goals.

They were chatting enthusiastically.

Translation: They were chatting enthusiastically.

Then two familiar faces appeared.

Translation: Then two familiar faces appeared.

Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li!

Translation: Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li!

These two are top-tier domestic actresses.

Translation: These two are top-tier among domestic actresses.

And Gong Li is the cream of the crop.

Translation: And Empress Gong is the top of the top tier.

Just hearing that title, you'd know.

Zhang Ziyi recognized Lin Mo at a glance and warmly approached: "Director Lin, hello!"

"Sister Zi Yi!" Lin Mo replied with a smile.

Gong Li smiled and nodded toward him: "Director Lin!"

The former, of course.

She was thinking about being able to collaborate with Lin Mo in the future.

The latter didn't matter.

After all, Gong Li's status is highly sought after both domestically and abroad.

Zhang Ziyi, in this regard, still can't compare.

Under Director Jiang's introduction.

Lin Mo also became acquainted with a few of them.

They exchanged contact methods, namely WeChat.

At this moment.

A heavyweight figure entered.

Lao Mouzi!

Indeed, it was Zhang Yimou.

He was truly impressive.

When he appeared, the whole venue fell silent, and everyone respectfully greeted him.

Zhang Yimou was then truly full of youthful vigor.

Soon, Director Zhang finished his greeting and walked over here.

Among the few.

Only Lin Mo and Zhang Yimou were not familiar.

People like Director Jiang, Director Feng, and the others have known Zhang Yimou for many years.

As for Zhang Ziyi, she's a scheming actress.

As for Gong Li, need not say more—she's an old lover.

Jiang Wen was about to introduce Zhang Yimou.

However.

Director Zhang waved his hand directly.

Then, smiling, he shook hands with Lin Mo: "You're Lin Mo, right? Young and promising!"

"Director Zhang!"

Lin Mo hurried forward a step.

Director Zhang patted Lin Mo's shoulder and said earnestly, "Youth is wonderful; the future of Huaguo cinema will rely on you all!"

"Director Zhang, you, Director Feng, Director Chen, and Director Jiang are the pillars of Huaguo cinema!"

Upon hearing that, Director Zhang smiled even wider: "You kid, you know how to speak!"

"Hahaha!"

The atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

On the other side.

Re Ba and Bai Lu linked arms, inseparable; after not seeing each other for a long time, they instantly entered a sweet best‑friend mode.

"Lulu, you look so beautiful today!" Re Ba smiled brightly, her eyes full of sincerity.

"Oh, Re Ba, you're truly eye‑catching today; your high nose bridge is practically a natural model's face—I'm too envious to even react!" Bai Lu praised, not at all a polite flattery; Re Ba's outfit truly stood out.

Especially Re Ba's high nose bridge.

It's something you can't envy; even plastic surgery couldn't replicate that look.

The two chatted back and forth, sharing little life anecdotes and industry gossip, with continuous laughter.

In the blink of an eye, at 5:30 p. m., the highly anticipated Hundred Flowers Award live broadcast began.

In front of the screen, whether viewers were glued to the TV or scrolling on phones, everyone was stunned by the overwhelming fan spectacle on site.

"Whoa, I'd have thought it was a concert venue!"

"Are there really this many people?"

"Where is this being held?"

"In Hang City, isn't it on the official website?"

"Is it in Hang City? I feel like I missed the whole world!"

"If I'd known, I would have gone!"

"Hope my brother wins an award today!"

In the live room, bullet comments surged like a tide.

Platforms such as TikTok, Kuaishou, and Bilibili all held live broadcast rights.

The upcoming red‑carpet segment further pushed the atmosphere to a climax.

Male stars mostly wore crisp suits, looking strikingly handsome.

Female stars competed in dazzling fashion, each with her own tricks.

Their gowns seemed like a silent contest, prompting netizens to exclaim how thrilling it was.

Each one wore less than the previous!

"WTF!!!"

"Is this really an awards ceremony?"

Damn it, if I'd known I would have gone to the venue!

My god, these female stars have such amazing figures!

Is this clothing? Just fabric?

Be good...

Very quickly.

Re Ba then made her entrance!

Her appearance this time!

She literally stunned the crowd!

The live‑stream's bullet comments were going crazy.

The screen was flooded with "fairy descending" messages.

Everyone kept asking.

Who was that female star just now?

How come I've never seen her before?

Soon, a super‑powered netizen uncovered Re Ba's identity.

Saying she is Lin Mo's girlfriend.

What a fellow!

"Whoa, Lin Mo's girlfriend is that beautiful?"

"Damn, is there any justice left!"

"Ahhh, is Lin Mo still not human!"

"Lin Mo, damn, his movies are good enough, but his girlfriend is also that gorgeous!"

"Actually Director Lin isn't bad either; he's got a talented man and a beautiful woman!"

The red carpet ceremony lasted about an hour.

Then the camera switched to the inner venue.

The star‑filled award ceremony had countless fans looking forward to it!

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