Chapter 712: 《Congratulations and Get Rich》

The release of a short trailer pushed Hello Mr. Billionaire onto the Hot Search once again.

At the same time, the terms Charlotte Troubles and Yuan Hua's essay, "My District Chief Father," also climbed the Hot Search.

Not to mention, this dream collaboration had many silly netizens writing assigned essays online, with the essay topic being "My District Chief Father."

Those who couldn't squeeze out a hundred words when writing essays back in their school days were now suddenly overflowing with literary inspiration.

Luo Mo also read a few that had gone viral online.

Not to mention, they were written quite well, worthy of the status of a first-prize winner in a primary and middle school essay competition.

The degree of their literary flair was enough to make some of the loafers in the Writers Association feel ashamed.

For the vast majority of the audience who liked Charlotte Troubles, this video didn't feel like a trailer, but more like an Easter egg, or perhaps a side story.

It effectively filled in a plot hole.

That is, why the originally high-spirited Yuan Hua later fell on hard times, becoming the "Tidal Spirit" Yuan Hua, fishing on a small, dilapidated boat.

Good heavens, it turns out the culprit was the male lead of Hello Mr. Billionaire, Wang Duoyu!

Huh, his name is Wang Duoyu, and Yuan Hua went to fish... it connects!

Is he catching fish?

No, he is avenging his father!

And not to mention, this trailer is both humorous and satirical!

It also makes people immediately think of the sketch "Catering to Preferences" from the New Year's Eve Gala.

Many industry insiders who watched this trailer were impressed by Luo Mo's wild imagination and overflowing talent, and also admired his audacity—he dares to film anything.

And yet, he manages to pass the Review Department; isn't that infuriating?

What happened to the bottom line that the Review Department supposedly wouldn't allow to be offended?

——"Such a Flexible Bottom Line."

At the same time, many domestic filmmakers were also inspired.

These days, it's very popular to engage in so-called 【Cinematic Universes】.

This approach of Luo Mo's had quite the momentum of creating a 【Xihong City Universe】.

It's just that many filmmakers like to make their 【Cinematic Universes】 as big as possible.

It's like how Luo Mo used the word 【Earth】 before, giving people the feeling that he was building a realistic parallel universe.

Compared to that, Xihong City seemed much more small-minded.

But it must be said, when many things are linked together, it is indeed interesting.

"So, doing it this way is also feasible!"

Later on, there was another term that left people laughing and crying, which also climbed the Weibo Hot Search list.

On Earth, because Sha Yi was always being bullied on variety shows, a term called 【Feel Sorry for Sha Yi】 would often climb the Hot Search.

On Blue Star, it was—【Feel Sorry for Yuan Hua】.

Good heavens, his family fortune just inexplicably declined.

That hateful Luo Mo, he picks on Yuan Hua in every movie.

Of course, many people were just joking; there really weren't many who truly felt sorry for him.

The Xihong City Universe, where only Yuan Hua gets hurt, had its foundation laid in this inexplicable way.

The most infuriating part is that the people bullying Yuan Hua and his family all sport the same face.

……..

……..

On Earth, when Hello Mr. Billionaire was in the preparation stage, the original plan was to have Shen Teng work out properly and get him a bit more muscular to fit the character design of a soccer goalkeeper.

But as luck would have it, Uncle Shen broke his leg.

After he couldn't exercise, the director and screenwriter changed their approach and started having him gain weight; it is said he was several dozen pounds heavier than during the Charlotte Troubles period.

Anyway, if you think about it carefully, there are quite a few soccer players who sport a little belly.

The Blue Star version also kept this "gaining weight" characteristic.

Because this point is quite effective at enhancing the Comedy effect.

With this big belly sticking out, the sense of being a nouveau riche is even stronger.

Because of this, Liu Shixiong's girlfriend, who is a fitness coach, was the most miserable.

She had been training him day and night.

Just when she had finally managed to make his body show hope for abdominal muscles and a mermaid line, it was all ruined.

All the fruits of her labor vanished into thin air.

Liu Shixiong, on the other hand, was quite happy about it.

In the past, his girlfriend would supervise his diet in all sorts of ways.

In her words: "You can only choose between a junk hamburger and a ripe peach."

Undoubtedly, Liu Shixiong chose the peach.

For the sake of one kind of gluttonous desire, he gave up another.

Now it's great; he can have his cake and eat it too!

Therefore, every bit of fat on his body is "happy fat."

Of course, as 【the plot progresses】, it becomes increasingly funny.

I heard that recently the Asia-Pacific region is again selecting the 100 most handsome faces.

On Earth, Shen Teng won 21st place in the Asia-Pacific.

Luo Mo thought: "I wonder if Liu Shixiong still has that chance?"

As for him, he was completely indifferent to this ranking.

Having become this handsome, he did not need the validation of a list.

During this period, the post-production of *Let the Bullets Fly* was proceeding in an orderly manner.

It was estimated that in another week, everything would be basically finished.

As for the Spring Festival Gala, Luo Mo was mainly responsible for the seed programs of various types.

The rest were basically being handled by Ning Dan.

Just at this moment, Luo Mo's phone rang; it was a call from Chen Luo.

"Hello, Luozai," Luo Mo said as he picked up the phone.

"Are you busy?" Chen Luo asked.

"Not bad, I'm editing a new film," Luo Mo said.

"Well, I just wanted to ask you, can you write a new song for me for the Spring Festival Gala?" he said.

"Oh, so you're asking for a song," Luo Mo pondered for a moment and said, "I'll send you one in a bit; see if you're willing to sing it."

"Alright!" Chen Luo immediately became excited.

However, Luo Mo's words sounded a bit strange.

Why was it "see if you're willing to sing it"?

When you write a song, who wouldn't be willing to sing it?

Unless this song was a bit special.

In fact, that was indeed the case.

At this moment, Luo Mo opened a certain folder on his laptop and locked onto his target inside.

That was the lyrics and music he had written long ago.

This song was definitely not some mainstream love song, and the probability of people opening it to listen to it on a daily basis was not high.

But, during holidays and festivals, it was always playing in the streets and alleys.

Especially during the Chinese New Year, if you go to a supermarket or a shopping mall, you can basically hear it.

Because this song can really strike a chord with the unified wish in the hearts of the Huaxia people—to get rich.

Therefore, everyone feels that this song sounds festive and auspicious.

You must know that there are all kinds of Myth systems all over the world.

But not every Myth system has, like Huaxia, a god specifically in charge of money!

The original singer of this song on Earth was Liu Dehua.

It is hailed by many as: Hua Zai's pension.

It belongs to the kind of song that even if he retires for many years, it might still be playing all over the country every Chinese New Year.

This song has a very strong sense of immersion; as soon as you hear it, you feel: I am already shopping at a big supermarket.

Yes, this song is—*Wishing You Prosperity*!

Interestingly, just like *Thousand-Hand Guanyin*, it also appeared on the 2005 Spring Festival Gala on Earth.

After receiving the lyrics and music, Chen Luo was stunned when he saw the song title.

"Is it... this down-to-earth?" he thought to himself.

Luo Mo also thoughtfully sent him a Demo for him to preview.

Chen Luo had originally thought that with the level of Luo Mo, this musical genius, the song title might be simple, but the lyrics and music would have great mysteries.

Until he listened to it.

"【Wishing you prosperity!

I wish you brilliance!

Let the best come over,

Let the bad walk away,

Being polite never hurts!】"

Chen Luo: "???"

There really wasn't a shred of mystery in the lyrics and music!

The song title was down-to-earth, and the lyrics and music were also incomparably down-to-earth.

Its advantage was that it was festive, popular, and a bit brainwashing.

This song was incredibly catchy, belonging to the kind where after you listen to it a lot, you cannot read the lyrics out loud completely.

You feel strange just reading it; you can't help but sing it out.

Chen Luo thought: "Hey! I was once the top singer in the music scene!"

"With my singing skills, shouldn't I be given a chance to show off at the Spring Festival Gala?"

He considered himself a person who knew the ropes.

Although this song was not that "high-class," Luo Mo was actually sending him a great gift.

Some songs are just that special.

And this kind of song indeed requires someone with status in the music scene to sing it to have the right feel.

If a Newcomer Singer were to sing it, it would really lack that flavor.

The higher the National Popularity, the better the effect!

Chen Luo hesitated for only a short while before making a decision.

"Fine, I'm definitely singing this song!"

………

………

As night fell, Luo Mo sat before his computer, reviewing the personal profiles sent over by Ning Dan.

Xu Chujing walked over, took a look, and asked, "Haven't you picked a dancer yet?"

"That's right," Luo Mo nodded.

"What kind are you looking for? Is it worth being this picky?" Xu Chujing said.

Luo Mo thought for a moment and said, "This is a solo dance, and it will be the only pre-recorded dance program on this year's Spring Festival Gala."

"Pre-recorded? Not a Live Broadcast?" Xu Chujing was a bit surprised.

On Blue Star, Spring Festival Gala programs are generally dominated by live stage performances; pre-recorded programs account for a very small proportion.

And for dance programs, most adopt a Live Broadcast format to showcase stage presence and technical skill.

After all, a Live Broadcast cannot have mistakes, while pre-recorded ones can be filmed over and over.

"The dance I've choreographed is very special; it can't be done as a Live Broadcast," Luo Mo said.

"Why?" Xu Chujing was as curious as a Cat.

"Because this is an underwater dance," Luo Mo replied.

"In flowing water, many things are uncertain. This has nothing to do with the dancer's own technique, unless this person is a practitioner of Magic who can control water," Luo Mo explained.

It's like dancing with a silk ribbon; if you dance with it in the air and practice enough, you can be sure it will look the same every time.

But once you submerge your whole body in water, that is a completely different matter.

Xu Chujing said, "So what are your criteria for choosing someone?"

Luo Mo said, "Female, preferably with fair, nice skin, and her body must be very supple."

"Of course, the most important thing is—her water skills must be excellent!"

On Earth, the dancer for this piece was seemingly the Body Double for the female lead in the movie *The Mermaid* by Master Xing.

Many underwater performances were handled by her.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Chujing said, "I actually have a good candidate here."

"Who?" Luo Mo asked.

"One of my dance teachers," Xu Chujing said.

Then, she picked up her phone and opened her WeChat Moments.

This dancer had quite a few photos and videos of diving and swimming in her Moments.

There was even a video of her performing a dance she created herself while underwater.

Luo Mo watched this video three times in a row.

Xu Chujing asked quickly from the side, "How is the choreography?"

"It's alright."

"Her water skills look great, right?"

"Mm, they look pretty good."

"How is her figure?"

"Very good... hm?"

Are you playing a game of rapid-fire questions with me here?

He felt a bit guilty as he looked up at Xu Chujing.

How should I put it? There are some things I really don't look at on purpose.

It's just that they happen to be so eye-catching that it's hard not to notice.

—"I'm innocent!"

The brain is the brain, and the eyes are the eyes; they are independent organs.

Xu Chujing didn't press the matter, but instead asked, "Will she do?"

"We can give it a try," Luo Mo nodded.

This dance teacher had likely been with Xu Chujing for many years and would also come to perform as a backup dancer during concerts.

Jing is a very sentimental person who treats those around her quite well, always thinking of arranging work opportunities for them.

Of course, she didn't forget to add, "You should stick to your own standards. If you find it doesn't work after trying, don't refrain from changing people just because of me."

An older-sister-type girlfriend is great for this reason—she is quite clear-headed.

And for a dancer, appearing on the Spring Festival Gala is a very good opportunity.

What's more, the dance Luo Mo choreographed is actually very special.

It also originates from Henan TV on Earth.

At the same time, like *Thousand-Hand Guanyin*, it carries elements of Dunhuang Dance.

After the great success of *Palace Night Banquet* on Octopus TV, many people will surely try to imitate it next.

Some of the more capable ones will broaden their thinking because of this and will also attempt to combine culture, history, and dance.

In this way, the dance stages Luo Mo produces next will inevitably be compared to others by people.

However, he had great confidence in this underwater dance.

It is absolutely god-tier!

Seeing that Luo Mo was still sitting at the computer, Xu Chujing asked, "What are you still thinking about?"

"I'm struggling with what song I should sing myself," Luo Mo said.

Xu Chujing's solo stage had already been decided long ago.

That is to continue Singing *Unforgettable Tonight*.

Since he is the Chief Planner this time and Ning Dan is the director, *Unforgettable Tonight* definitely has to be included.

Moreover, if it is sung again this year, this song will be equivalent to having appeared on the Spring Festival Gala stage multiple times.

Once everyone becomes increasingly accustomed to the appearance of this song, it can pretty much be designated as an annual Retention program.

On the contrary, Luo Mo has not yet decided what song he himself will sing.

Honestly, he has many good songs, and he simply cannot choose between them.

However, as the "favored son" of the Review Department and CCTV, didn't he rebel a while ago and run away from home?

CCTV did not make too many special Requirements, they just want him to perform another song with a similarly special nature to "As You Wish" on the singing stage.

It can be sung by himself, or written for someone else to sing.

There is no help for it, "As You Wish" is too popular right now.

Its scope is grand, and the song is pleasant to listen to; it has consistently ranked first on the Hot Song Chart and has dominated the chart for a long time.

"It is indeed time to think about it carefully," Luo Mo said in his heart.

(End of this chapter)