Chapter 513: Don't Want to Regret

Inside the small private room, the gazes of Wang Rong and Ning Dan were both fixed on Luo Mo, waiting for his answer.

Wang Rong was truly curious about which role in "Dying to Survive" Luo Mo would play.

Luo Mo joked, "Of course I'll play the bar manager; didn't I just act out a scene with you earlier!"

Wang Rong knew Luo Mo was just spouting nonsense, and followed up, "Then Director Luo is truly admirable, willing to make such sacrifices for art."

Ning Dan listened from the side, feeling completely lost, and became increasingly curious about this film.

How did it sound like it wasn't very serious?

Having reached an agreement, Luo Mo and Wang Rong began to continue pouring drinks for each other.

The two no longer mentioned work-related matters.

Because the specific details still required detailed negotiation after both sides' teams made contact.

Things like Wang Rong's acting fee, his fee for serving as 【Producer】, or perhaps taking a share of the film's box office... it was better to let the people below handle those things.

For Luo Mo, it was also time to put his first film in the true sense of the word on the agenda.

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The popularity of the third episode of "Director Show" exploded.

The heated discussion and attention regarding this variety show on the internet were several dozen percent higher than the first two episodes.

And what truly caused this program to suddenly rush to the top of the Hot Search list again, attracting countless onlookers, was... Tian Ou's interview.

It must be said that Director Tian was highly efficient, and the work efficiency of these three media outlets was even higher.

When facing media interviews, regarding why he missed the recording, Director Tian kept his mouth shut and brushed it off.

But regarding all questions about Luo Mo, he answered with such readiness.

Although he spoke quite subtly in many aspects, the meaning between the lines was still very obvious.

For example, he emphasized several times that Luo Mo was a director who had never filmed a live-action movie.

Then, he also hypocritically said, "But it also added trouble for Director Ning Dan; it's not that easy to find someone at the last minute."

Yet from the long passage he spoke, it was not hard to hear that he felt Luo Mo was not a match for this program.

When a media reporter asked, "Luo Mo has filmed two short films; will that cause you psychological pressure?"

Tian Ou indicated that this certainly wouldn't, and stated that he actually regretted not having had a direct exchange with Luo Mo. If he could continue to stay on the program, that would also be quite good; everyone could exchange pointers.

After saying this, he went on at great length, as if he were issuing a challenge.

All three media outlets were stunned.

"In the past, we were the ones relying on taking things out of context to grab attention."

"Good heavens, this time it's not even needed."

After returning, the three media outlets wrote three articles.

After learning about this, Luo Mo thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out: "How does Tian Ou dare to do this?"

He wouldn't go and reflect on where he had offended him either.

He didn't care.

He simply couldn't fathom what this person was thinking.

"At the same time, wouldn't he even go and ask about my performance on 'Director Show'?" Luo Mo was a bit bewildered.

I was the one with the most votes in the whole venue; if I'm not qualified, then how are people like Li Dongliang supposed to conduct themselves?

Tian Ou: I did ask!

Unfortunately, the asking was in vain.

On the other side, after seeing the content on the Hot Search list, Song Ge clicked in and carefully read the articles published by the three media outlets.

He was stunned on the spot.

Tian Ou's actions left him incomparably confused.

He suddenly had an ominous premonition.

"I just feel that Director Tian's return might not necessarily be a good thing for me." Song Ge felt bitter.

He suddenly regretted having pulled strings to obtain a spot to participate in "Director Show" back then.

"What the hell is all this!" Song Ge felt he should go find a master to calculate his fortune.

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The next day, Luo Mo took a car back to Shanghai.

After arriving at the studio, he began to arrange the initial preparation work for "Dying to Survive".

For him, participating in the recording of "Director Show" and then securing Wang Rong's participation was a gain.

But this film could be said to have extremely high requirements for the acting skills of the entire cast.

Therefore, the casting process would be quite arduous.

And if he himself were to act in this film, he would also need to make preparations early.

After handing over the work content, Luo Mo returned to Xicheng.

Xu Chujing happened to have no work scheduled today and was reading a script at home.

"You're back?" she said to Luo Mo as he entered the door.

"Yeah." Luo Mo walked to her side, pulled her into a hug, then glanced at the script in her hand and asked, "A movie?"

"Yeah." Xu Chujing nodded and said, "This is the seventh script I've read today."

"Not satisfied?" Luo Mo asked.

Xu Chujing leaned slightly into his arms, then shook her head and said, "This film is actually okay, but I feel it's still lacking a bit of spark."

"Then don't look at it." Luo Mo snatched the script away, then threw it onto the coffee table, hugged Xu Chujing tightly, and said, "Let me hug you for a while first, let me recharge."

Xu Chujing looked at him and asked, "Tired?"

"A little," Luo Mo said.

After saying that, he remembered something and said, "By the way, do you know any nutritionists?"

"I do, why, do you have a Requirement?" Xu Chujing asked.

Luo Mo nodded.

For ordinary people, a nutritionist is a profession that is almost never used.

But in the entertainment industry, this job is still relatively popular.

Many stars need to maintain strict body management; at the same time, good physical fitness is also a guarantee for work.

Like a Singer holding a concert, it is quite tiring. If it is a Singing and Dancing artist, it is even more tiring.

Like an Actor acting, one will encounter all kinds of situations, and some problems cannot be solved entirely by relying on a Body Double.

Of course, this is also linked to your own professional ethics; if you have no Requirements for your own professional ability, then everything doesn't matter.

"What are you looking for a nutritionist for?" Xu Chujing asked.

She glanced at Luo Mo, knowing very well that his physical fitness and body management did not need a nutritionist's help at all.

Everyone knew each other well and was already thoroughly familiar.

"I want to lose weight," Luo Mo said. "To be precise, I want to become thin."

"Hmm?" Xu Chujing asked puzzledly, "Work Requirement?"

"Yes, work Requirement."

"How much do you plan to lose?" Xu Chujing asked.

Luo Mo thought for a moment and said, "Fifteen jin? Twenty at most!"

"What!?" This took Xu Chujing by surprise.

"If you lose that much, you'll look gaunt," she said worriedly.

A sudden, drastic weight loss in a short period of time will make a person look somewhat uncomfortable.

Although Luo Mo is not someone who relies on his face to make a living, it must be said that this also has a great bonus for his personal popularity.

"It's fine, looking gaunt is exactly what I want," Luo Mo said.

"Alright then, I'll contact someone later," Xu Chujing said.

"Eh, it seems you like me, not lusting after my body," Luo Mo teased.

"Heh, when have I ever?"

"Hmm? Haven't you?" Luo Mo's hand began to move down from her waist.

Xu Chujing immediately slapped his arm.

"Tsk, you'd better cherish these abs and pecs of mine, I'm Afraid they'll be gone in a while," Luo Mo said with a cheeky grin.

Xu Chujing didn't take the bait, but asked seriously, "Are you doing this in preparation for your new movie?"

"Yes," Luo Mo said.

"Must you act in it yourself? I mean, there are so many Actors in the industry, you should be able to find someone suitable for the role," Xu Chujing said.

She knew that for a dedicated Actor, such a small sacrifice was nothing.

But she would feel heartache after all.

Since Luo Mo is already the director and screenwriter, as well as an investor, he could actually choose to act or not.

There is a saying: a movie is the director's art.

If "Dying to Survive" can really be a great success, who could ignore him?

Hearing this, Luo Mo shook his head and said, "This movie is different."

"If I don't act in it, I might regret it later," Luo Mo said.

Hearing this, Xu Chujing said no more; she respected his decision. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Then is there anything else I can help with?"

"Of course there is," Luo Mo said with a smile, "It's been a long time since we sang together, right?"

(PS: First update, asking for monthly tickets.)

(End of this chapter)