Chapter 205

As for why Wang Shicheng was replaced, it is because Chen Mo does not like this person.

Let's call it a small personal whim.

Apart from film and television dramas, the venue for the variety show "The Voice of China," which the Momo Company has been planning, has been completed, and two of the four coaches have already been confirmed.

These two are Zhang Guorong and Mei Yanfang; Chen Fu and Wang Jinghua invited Andy Lau and Li Zongsheng to fill the remaining two spots, but one is busy filming movies, and the other is in a period of romantic confusion, so neither had time to participate.

Chen Fu's office...

Knock, knock.

A knocking sound came from outside the door.

Without waiting for Chen Fu to speak, Chen Mo pushed the door open and walked in.

"Hey, Dad, Sister Wang, were you looking for me?"

After Chen Mo entered and saw Wang Jinghua sitting by the sofa while Chen Fu sat at his desk, he asked with a smile.

"Sit down first."

Chen Fu stood up and pointed to the sofa.

Hearing Chen Fu's words, Chen Mo felt a bit puzzled, but he still walked over to the sofa and sat down.

After Chen Mo sat down, Chen Fu also walked over to the sofa, sat next to Chen Mo, and said, "Two coaches for 'The Voice of China' are now confirmed, but we are still missing two. Do you have any good suggestions?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo realized it was about this matter.

He smiled and said, "Our company's Jay Chou, or Avril, would both be fine."

Hearing Chen Mo's words, Wang Jinghua frowned and said, "It's not that I haven't considered them, but although they have gained some fame, their age and seniority are still a bit lacking."

Chen Mo then asked, "Does Sister Wang have any good candidates?"

Wang Jinghua said, "I was thinking of having you serve as one of the coaches."

Chen Mo couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Sister Wang, I'm not very old either."

Wang Jinghua said, "Although you aren't old, the achievements you've attained in the music industry surpass everyone else's, which is enough to make up for other issues. Moreover, I think if you are a coach, our show will definitely get more attention."

Chen Mo frowned and began to ponder after hearing this.

Actually, it wouldn't be impossible for him to be a coach, but his own movie "Crank" is set to be released next year, and besides that, "Harry Potter 7" and "Transformers 2" are also scheduled to start filming.

With such a pile of things to do, if he takes on a variety show as well, he might be spread too thin.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Mo roughly outlined his plans for next year.

Then he said, "Sister Wang, I'll be very busy next year; I won't be able to manage it."

Sister Wang frowned and began to think after hearing this.

At this moment, Chen Fu said, "Hand 'Transformers 2' over to Cameron to direct. You know him, ask if he's interested."

"Uh, isn't it a bit inappropriate for our domestic film to hire a foreign director? Besides, I still have to act in it."

Chen Mo said.

Chen Fu said, "If we don't hire a foreigner, what should we do? Which of those domestic directors has the ability? Chen Kai? Feng Gang? Or Zhang Yimou?"

Speaking of this, Chen Fu's expression became a bit strange.

Because he thought of the recent films "The Promise" and "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles."

Wang Jinghua then said, "How about Director Li An?"

"Li An?"

Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, then he began to ponder.

Actually, it wouldn't be impossible to have Li An direct "Transformers." After all, in the future, Li An was the director who filmed "Hulk," so there shouldn't be any problem with such large-scale, big-budget films.

As for the issue of him having to act, that's not hard to solve; he can just postpone his scenes and film them all at once later.

Thinking of this, Chen Mo asked, "Even with me included, we are still missing one coach."

"Uh, actually there is one more spot; we wanted to invite Michael Jackson."

Wang Jinghua said.

Hearing Wang Jinghua's words, Chen Mo's expression suddenly became strange.

Good heavens!

Calling Michael Jackson over to be a coach?

You really have quite an imagination!

However...

If Michael Jackson were really invited to be a coach, it would actually be quite good!

At that point, why bother with "The Voice of China"? Just make it "The Voice of the World"!

Conduct auditions globally and finally determine the strongest newcomer!

By then, this show wouldn't just be broadcast in China, but in every country around the world.

It's doable!

Chen Mo's eyes lit up!

"Wait for me~."

After saying this to Wang Jinghua and Chen Fu, Chen Mo picked up his phone and dialed Michael Jackson's number.

The call connected after more than ten seconds, and then Michael Jackson's somewhat weary voice sounded.

"Chen Mo?"

Hearing Michael Jackson's voice, Chen Mo couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Over the years, Michael Jackson had been trapped in public opinion and unable to escape; for the children he had once supported, there were over thirty accusations against him every year.

Whether these accusations were true or false, when Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, one person who had once accused him finally chose to confess.

Subsequently, the truth was revealed to the world.

But what of it?

The person had already passed away!

"Hey, Michael, I have a show here, how about coming over to play with me?"

Chen Mo took a deep breath and invited him with a smile.

Hearing Chen Mo's words, Michael Jackson on the other end of the phone fell silent.

After a few seconds, Michael Jackson laughed bitterly: "Chen Mo, you should know that my state recently has been very poor."

Chen Mo smiled: "I know your state is poor, so you need to come out and have some fun even more. Don't stay in your room alone; come out and walk around. Join me for a show, a large-scale global show."

Michael Jackson's interest was piqued by Chen Mo, and he hesitated for two seconds before asking, "What show?"

"This show is called 'The Voice of the World'..."

Then Chen Mo explained the content of the show he had in mind.

Listening to Chen Mo's explanation, Chen Fu and Wang Jinghua, who were sitting nearby, were instantly stunned.

Wasn't it supposed to be "The Voice of China"? How did it become "The Voice of the World"?

Global auditions?

Isn't that playing a bit too big?

What if it goes wrong?

Chen Fu and Wang Jinghua couldn't quite keep up with Chen Mo's train of thought.

However, Michael Jackson on the other end of the phone began to feel moved.

After Chen Mo finished speaking, Michael Jackson asked, "When does the show start?"

Chen Mo said, "Mid-next year. Actually, I originally wanted to do 'The Voice of China,' but with your participation, I decided to make it bigger, so global auditions will take at least half a year."

"Good, I'm in."

Michael Jackson agreed directly.

Hearing Michael Jackson's agreement, Chen Mo immediately laughed.

Then the two chatted for a while, and finally, Chen Mo invited him: "When you have time, you can come to China to look around; our country's scenery is quite good, very suitable for you to relax."

"Hmm, okay."

Michael Jackson nodded.

Then Chen Mo hung up the phone.

Putting down his phone, Chen Mo made an OK gesture to Chen Fu and Wang Jinghua and smiled: "Done."

Chen Fu and Wang Jinghua looked at each other, then Chen Fu asked with a strange expression: "Momo, how did a perfectly good 'Voice of China' turn into 'The Voice of the World'? You've taken such a big step, what if it fails?"

Wang Jinghua didn't speak, but just nodded and looked at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo smiled: "Dad, think about it: me, Michael, my Master, and Zhang Guorong—if the four of us do a national-level variety show, wouldn't it feel a bit like using a cannon to kill a mosquito?"

Chen Fu thought about it and nodded.

It seems... it really does feel that way.

"So that's it, wouldn't it be better to do a global-scale show?"

Chen Mo smiled.

Hearing Chen Mo's words, Chen Fu and Wang Jinghua began to think seriously.

As for the four coaches, in terms of global music, Mei Yanfang and Zhang Guorong's status actually doesn't compare to Chen Mo's current status.

These two are famous in Southeast Asia, but their fame in North America is a bit lacking.

But Chen Mo can be considered a top singer both domestically and in North America!

Every album has reached tens of millions of copies, and the total has long exceeded one hundred million!

His popularity naturally goes without saying!

As for Michael Jackson, that goes without saying even more!

Although the public opinion about him has never stopped over the years, more and more people like him, and he has fans all over the world.

If Chen Mo is compared to the Jade Emperor of the Chinese music scene, then Michael Jackson is the Zeus of the North American music scene.

"It can be done!"

After thinking for a long time, Chen Fu suddenly said.

Although Wang Jinghua didn't speak, her eyes gradually became unusual.

"Then this matter needs to be well-planned. If it's a global audition, how should we conduct it? After all, there are too many people."

Chen Fu raised a question.

Chen Mo smiled: "Let those who want to sign up mail us videos of themselves singing to our email address. We'll find some people with good musical expertise to conduct primary auditions through the videos. After eliminating a batch of people, we'll conduct online auditions for the second round of selection. Then, those who successfully advance will undergo a third round of offline assessments. Finally, those who pass can come to Jingcheng to participate in our show, and we'll reimburse their round-trip airfare."

Listening to the audition method Chen Mo described, Wang Jinghua nodded and said, "I think this method is feasible."

"Okay, then let's do it that way!"

Chen Fu decided with a wave of his hand.