Chapter 590: Getting a Little Closer

For Luo Mo, starring as the male lead in a movie he spearheaded was only a matter of time.

It was just that he truly couldn't make a decision at the moment, unable to finalize the project.

There were simply too many movies available for him to choose from; in the end, it all depended on his objective and the current situation.

The objective refers to whether the goal of making this movie is for box office, for winning awards, or for something more.

The situation, for instance, is why he chose to film "Dying to Survive," a suspense-themed movie—it is because the popularity of the 【Mist Theater】 is far higher than he had imagined, having reached the stage of an irresistible trend.

Many hit variety shows were eventually made into movies, such as "Dad Where Are We Going," "Extreme Challenge," and so on.

The 【Mist Theater】, which dominated the screens all year round, would bring a Box Office Appeal that could only be described as terrifying.

The wind had already risen, and it was a strong wind, a hurricane.

Why go against the wind?

Although there are so many works on Earth, and Luo Mo has the civilization of an entire planet to give him confidence, he couldn't just use them recklessly, could he?

Maximizing benefits and maximizing effects have always been his guiding principles.

As mentioned before, there are many factors that determine the final performance of a movie, involving the right time, the right place, and the right people.

The great success of "Dying to Survive" is the best example.

If one were to blindly port works from Earth without regard for other factors, acting on impulse and doing whatever comes to mind, that is the lowest-level mode.

——Very brainless.

It would even be a waste.

Luo Mo's actions have always had a traceable logic up to now.

Cherishing these works is the absolute bottom line.

Therefore, Luo Mo was in no rush to make a decision.

"Regarding the first movie where I take the lead as the male protagonist, I don't need to choose."

"This world will help me choose," he said in his heart.

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After returning to Huaxia from Siam, Luo Mo and Wang Rong both went home to spend a few days with family and friends.

Before the 【Fan Hua Film Festival】 officially began, it was also considered a short break for the film crew.

After Luo Mo returned to Beijing, he had a hearty meal at home and felt that the food cooked by his own parents was still the most appetizing.

However, during the meal, Luo Ma kept staring at him.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Luo Mo couldn't help but ask.

"It's been a long time since you brought Xu Chujing home for a meal, hasn't it?" Luo Ma said.

"I was abroad, so how could I bring her? Besides, she's been quite busy lately; her personal concert tour is about to start," Luo Mo said.

"So you two have been seeing less of each other lately?" Luo Ma said.

Luo Ba, sitting to the side, remained silent but also kept staring at Luo Mo.

This made Luo Mo feel that something was a bit off; it didn't look like they missed Xu Chujing and wanted to call her over for dinner.

"What exactly is the matter?" Luo Mo put down his chopsticks, feeling as if it were some rather serious, major issue.

Luo Ma thought for a moment, hesitating several times, before finally saying: "You and that... that actress in your movie 'Dying to Survive,' what's her name, Tang something?"

Luo Ma looked at Luo Ba, and Luo Ba said: "Tang Shiyu."

After saying the name, he fell silent again and continued to stare at Luo Mo.

Luo Ma nodded and said: "Yes, yes, yes, Tang Shiyu, you and her... there's nothing going on, right?"

Luo Mo breathed a sigh of relief and said: "I thought you were going to talk about someone else."

"Hmm?" Luo Ba keenly detected a "loophole," and relying on a man's understanding of men, said: "There's more to what you just said!"

"Listening to you, it seems you and Tang Shiyu have nothing going on, but you have a thing with other female stars?" Luo Ba said sternly.

"What are you talking about!" Luo Mo was speechless.

Luo Ma frowned and said: "I've seen plenty of gossip about you and Tang Shiyu! I even watched her interview; this woman absolutely idolizes you. When she talks about you, her expression and tone are definitely suspicious!"

Luo Mo: "…….."

The media fabricated far too many scandals about him.

He and Xu Chujing were both top-tier traffic in the industry, and the most common fabrications were about getting marriage certificates, pregnancy, breakups, cheating... these kinds of tropes.

Yet, no matter how these tricks were played, the popularity was always high.

The 【Mo Xu CP】 had already become somewhat nationalized, and Luo Mo felt that the entire nation was watching him.

As one of the Four Little Dan, Tang Shiyu's looks were definitely top-tier in the entertainment industry, her figure was also great, and her temperament was the kind that many men liked—the "inner-seductive" type, the kind that is one way outside and another way at home.

She acted in "Nirvana in Fire," then in "Dying to Survive," and her attitude toward Luo Mo was different; it would be strange if no one fabricated scandals.

"There's no such thing! I can guarantee it," Luo Mo said.

"Fine, eat," Luo Ma said: "I'll take your word for it for now."

Luo Mo understood; they were provoking him, testing him!

He immediately feigned Anger and said: "What do you mean 'for now'! If there's nothing, there's nothing!"

Luo Ma believed him completely now and said: "Alright, alright, eat, eat. It's not easy to have gained some weight recently, don't lose it again."

However, this chat with his family made Luo Mo suddenly realize something he had always ignored before.

That was that unscrupulous media and marketing accounts had never let him go, yet Xu Chujing had never said anything more about these scandals.

This kind of trust is very precious.

However, some people would use this trust to do bad things with peace of mind.

Luo Mo only thought: "An older-sister-type girlfriend is just wonderful."

Of course, as soon as he thought of the aura of the Heavenly Queen Xu, he couldn't help but wonder: "Could it be that she doesn't even take them seriously at all?"

………

………

At the end of September, the day of the 【Fan Hua Film Festival】 finally arrived.

For many female stars, this kind of weather—still quite warm, but not too hot—is quite friendly for hosting a film festival.

Many female stars still insist on wearing evening gowns to compete in beauty on the red carpet in the middle of winter; some expose their legs, some expose their backs, some send flirtatious glances...

Don't look at how they are all charming, smiling appropriately, and dignified in front of the cameras; once they leave the cameras, they all freeze like dogs.

Xu Chujing was also an invited guest at the 【Fan Hua Film Festival】.

Although, as of now, after diving headfirst into the film industry, she hasn't had many achievements, with her only representative works being the lukewarm "Cat Demon" and "Medicine God," in which she played a supporting role with little screen time.

The organizers of the 【Fan Hua Film Festival】 clearly attached extreme importance to the film "Dying to Survive."

When arranging the order for walking the red carpet, they arranged the entire "Medicine God" team together.

This made everyone sit together in the waiting room.

Wang Rong looked Luo Mo up and down and suddenly asked: "Kid, do you only have this one black suit?"

Everyone's eyes instantly gathered on Luo Mo, and then they also felt that his outfit was so familiar.

"Yeah," Luo Mo admitted very generously.

Every time he attends an awards ceremony, he wears the same set.

Compared to other stars who dress up meticulously and are terrified of repeating outfits, he truly doesn't have that mindset.

What's interesting is that these stars who dress up desperately all have teams that keep connecting with high-end luxury fashion brands, seeking clothing sponsorships, and trying every way to get new models that haven't even started selling yet, just to prove they are the darlings of the fashion world.

Luo Mo's side is completely different; every time he wears this outfit, high-end luxury brands will spontaneously claim him, and their official blogs and various channels will crazily post: "Famous Singer, Actor, Director... @Luo Mo, wearing XX menswear, appearing at XX occasion..."

Even though what he wears is always an old model that is already considered outdated in the eyes of the brands...

Facts prove that high-end luxury brands are not always cold and aloof.

They are only cold to you because you aren't red-hot yet.

At this moment, everyone in the "Medicine God" team found it interesting to see Luo Mo actually admit it so generously.

In reality, not many people care what Luo Mo is wearing today; what everyone cares about is how many awards related to themselves Luo Mo will take home today.

Only Tang Shiyu couldn't help but steal glances at Xu Chujing from the corner of her eye.

Tang Shiyu was dressed to the nines today; her styling team put in a lot of effort, wanting to outshine everyone else today.

But looking at Xu Chujing before her, looking at her temperament and appearance, as well as that proud figure and powerful aura, Tang Shiyu felt that her team had no qualifications to issue those press releases about outshining everyone.

She did indeed have some thoughts about Luo Mo, and she didn't ask for much, nor did she ever think about really having any future with him; it was purely an excessive admiration, an admiration so great she was willing to give everything to please him, yet she dared not hope for any return.

But once Xu Chujing was also by her side, she inexplicably didn't even dare to have such thoughts.

Time passed second by second, and Luo Mo chatted with everyone on the "Medicine God" team.

Although the atmosphere looked very harmonious and everyone was chatting happily, Luo Mo could perceive that many people were pretending to be calm and relaxed; even though the ceremony hadn't officially started yet, everyone was nervous and excited deep down.

These awards, which have high prestige and high gold content, are too important for film actors.

This is something that can change everyone's career, and it is related to their future and their development in the next few years.

The staff of the 【Fan Hua Film Festival】 walked over and began to guide the "Medicine God" team to walk the red carpet together.

However, when a group of people walks together, there must be a C-Position.

Everyone spontaneously cleared the position for Luo Mo.

Luo Mo didn't decline either; he knew that if he didn't stand in the C-Position, whoever else stood there would be scolded.

Even the Fan Hua Best Actor Wang Rong wouldn't do!

However, before walking the red carpet, he took the initiative to lift his arm in front of everyone, and then pressed Xu Chujing's hand onto his arm, letting her hold onto him.

In an instant, except for Tang Shiyu, everyone was teasing them, wearing "auntie smiles."

Before stepping onto the red carpet, Luo Mo also whispered to Jing: "It's cooled down a bit outside; if you're cold later, lean closer to me."

(PS: First update, long-lost daily-life content.)

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