lovenovelstory Chapter 97: This wine was definitely worth it!
Chapter 97: This wine was definitely worth it!
"Actually, it's a good thing!"
After Yang Chaoyue returned to his room at Lao Wang's urging, Lao Wang originally planned to stay in Li Mo's room alone to take care of him.
As I entered the room to change Li Mo's clothes and put him to bed, Li Mo suddenly spoke.
"Ah! You're not drunk!"
Old Wang immediately showed a surprised expression. According to what the two actresses said during their argument, Li Mo had drunk quite a bit this time.
After all, that's how it is!
If he wasn't drunk, he could truly be called the God of Wine in our time.
"It's impossible not to be drunk, I mean it's impossible not to be drunk... Pshaw!"
Li Mo, who was clearly experiencing a conflict between his left and right hemispheres, quickly shook his head and regained some clarity.
Then he slowly stood up, pointed to the bathroom, and Old Wang, after receiving the signal, helped him inside.
Then, "I vomited..."
After vomiting once, Li Mo's condition did improve, and he was finally temporarily sober.
Old Wang patted Li Mo on the back and handed him a bottle of mineral water.
"He's definitely drunk, but he's still somewhat conscious," Li Mo explained again, before taking a large gulp of mineral water.
The feeling of being drunk finally started to ease a bit.
"Did you hear what just happened?" After learning that Li Mo wasn't drunk, Old Wang suddenly remembered this question.
Li Mo did not deny it, or rather, he did not deny it in front of Lao Wang this time.
He had seen Lao Wang's performance just now, and to be honest, Lao Wang had improved a lot.
Compared to his previous taciturn and quiet nature, he is now much more business-like.
Li Mo was very satisfied with him. In fact, he knew that Lao Wang still held the same mindset as a driver at heart.
Speak less, mind your own business, and do your job well.
But in Li Mo's view, there is no need for a person to change instantly; the trend of change is a good thing.
Besides, the reason Li Mo chose Lao Wang in the first place was because he was honest and didn't talk much.
If she really became that proactive, Li Mo would become somewhat wary.
This also shows that Li Mo trusts Lao Wang more.
"I know, otherwise how could I say you did a good job?"
"If Yang Chaoyue and I weren't here, would you really be...?" Old Wang was curious about this situation and had a gossipy mind.
If Li Mo really gets...
That would be a difficult situation!
Li Mo rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "What are you talking about? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"
After Li Mo finished speaking, he saw that Old Wang still had that "look at me and see if I believe you" look on his face, so Li Mo had no choice but to continue explaining:
"My mind is definitely foggy; I can only say that I'm barely managing to stay as clear-headed as possible."
My original plan was to pretend to be sober once we got to the room, send them away, and then call you over.
I didn't expect you two to be keeping watch in my room, so I'll just stay put and see how you talk..."
Old Wang reluctantly nodded this time. In fact, he had some doubts about whether Li Mo would drive them away or call him over.
"By the way, what you just said was good news, what was it?"
Li Mo pointed to the next room and said with a smile, "What else could it be but Yang Chaoyue!"
"To be honest, I've been hoping for this for a long time. I really hope that this time she can practice seriously and follow the path I've laid out."
"By the way, I'm planning to have her take the art college entrance exam. This time, the goal isn't the Central Academy of Drama or Beijing Film Academy; any domestic art undergraduate program will do!"
Li Mo finished speaking in one breath, and it was clear that he was in a very good mood.
Given the changes Yang Chaoyue has undergone during this period, how could Li Mo not take it seriously?
He consulted with people from some companies and also did some serious analysis himself, trying to eliminate information gaps as much as possible.
In Li Mo's view, Yang Chaoyue was brought out of the factory by him, and it can be said that everything she has is given to her by Li Mo.
Moreover, whether in the company or in those tutoring institutions, it can be said that Yang Chaoyue lives in a pie all the time.
To encourage her to train properly, the staff at the company would naturally tell her: "Brother Mo has high expectations for you, and you have a lot of potential..."
In the tutoring center, girls her age would share their dreams and aspirations with her.
The three elements form a perfect closed loop, which ultimately leads to the current outcome.
For a girl like her who hasn't seen much of the world before, it's easy for her to feel unworthy.
Therefore, she tends to become overly dependent on Li Mo, and sometimes even says things like she doesn't want to practice and wants to be Li Mo's assistant.
This also stems from how her surroundings made her feel.
Therefore, Li Mo had worried about her before and had tried to help her, but unfortunately, he later abandoned all of those plans.
Unexpectedly, this time being attacked by outsiders had a good effect.
She decided that she would no longer follow Li Mo and would go back to practice properly.
We now have a clearer goal.
Although Li Mo didn't know why, as long as the ending was good, that was enough.
He also hopes that Yang Chaoyue's future will be bright!
"I'm such an education expert!"
Li Mo believes this from the bottom of her heart: when she has a child in the future, she can take care of it herself.
As for how to deal with Chen Qiaoen and Wang Luodan tomorrow, Li Mo didn't care at all; it was as simple as that.
Chen Qiaoen is leaving tomorrow, so there's no need to worry about him. Just play dumb.
As for Wang Luodan, she also pretended to be stupid, acting as if she was drunk and knew nothing!
It was a dispute between Chen Qiaoen and you, so no matter what, you can't blame it on me, Li Mo.
All things considered, this drinking session was definitely worth it!
First, he established his authority; second, he eliminated the risk of being sexually exploited; and finally, Yang Chaoyue even became a better person.
Before he knew it, it was quite late. Old Wang was getting on in years, and he really couldn't hold on any longer.
Seeing that Li Mo was in good condition, he asked to take his leave first.
After he left, Li Mo felt tired, took a warm bath, and then went to sleep!
....
Li Mo only gradually began to feel the aftermath of this drinking contest when he went to the film set the next day.
Many people started to greet Li Mo when they saw him, even some who weren't even at the drinking party.
That's the nature of film crews; any news, once it's spread, will immediately reach hundreds of people.
There's no secret at all.
Chen Qiaoen probably knew that if she missed last night, she would have to wait until next time, so she didn't mention Li Mo much the next day.
She only gave Li Mo a flirty wink before leaving the film crew.
Li Mo, pretending not to understand, gave an awkward laugh. Chen Qiaoen wasn't doing it secretly; it was done openly and honestly.
Han Han didn't say anything when he saw this.
This morning, Han Han received a call from Li Mo, who said that she was focused on making a good film.
I will absolutely not cause any trouble on set, so Han Han can rest assured.
In fact, Han Han didn't care much about any romantic relationships that happened on set, and the project fell apart a few months later.
I don't care what you do, as long as you don't affect my film crew.
Li Mo's attitude was good, which earned her points with Han Han. Although the collaboration was not over yet, Han Han already seemed to have some lingering interest in Li Mo.
Wang Luodan naturally didn't see Chen Qiaoen off. She was initially a little awkward around Li Mo, but Li Mo took the initiative to break the ice.
This helped the entire crew return to a harmonious atmosphere.
Late October, Shanghai.
Just after the Frost's Descent solar term, even in places like Shanghai, many people have already switched from T-shirts to long-sleeved shirts.
Inside Chedun Film and Television City, downstairs at a rather shabby little hotel, Li Mo and Feng Shaofeng's white sedan slowly came to a stop.
The car door opened, and the three brothers, still dressed in their simple clothes, entered the hotel under Feng Shaofeng's guidance.
What followed was that the room full of small cards confused and bewildered Jiang He, but this did not align with Jiang He's values.
So you have to act like you're struggling and resisting, like a young virgin from the early 20th century who's been to an unregulated foot massage parlor.
"Okay, pass!"
Han Han calls out, Li Mo returns, and then the scene changes to Wang Luodan's character, Su Mi, appearing on stage.
The crew adjusted the equipment again, and Han Han gave a signal to start filming again.
"You should consider changing your career."
"I hate it when people try to persuade me to turn over a new leaf. I've always gotten excellent grades, how can I possibly turn over a new leaf?"
"I've heard a lot of great principles since I was a child, but I still can't live a good life."
"You don't have to be responsible for every passerby, nor do you have to lecture every stranger."
"I will remain clear-headed until I know your background."
"Disgrace and ruin? What reputation or disgrace do I have to suffer for?"
"If all the clients of prostitutes are wrong, then there is nothing wrong with making money off those who have made mistakes."
There was a knock on the door. It wasn't Su Mi's accomplices, but the police checking the rooms.
In order to avoid being arrested, the group fled at top speed, while Feng Shaofeng, who had been squatting in the toilet, had his legs go numb, which became a source of humor in this part.
...
"Click!"
This movie is full of memorable quotes, and each character has their own representative quote.
The most famous line from the character Su Mi is, "I've heard a lot of profound truths since I was a child..."
"Sister Dan, you're amazing!"
After the performance, Li Mo gave Wang Luodan a thumbs up.
"You're not bad either~"
Wang Luodan flashed a bright smile and, quite pleased with herself, engaged in a mutual compliment with Li Mo.
However, Li Mo finally managed to finish acting out this scene with Wang Luodan as he wished.
To be honest, without Wang Luodan, Bai Baihe might not have had such a big impact, but without Bai Baihe, Wang Luodan would still be Wang Luodan.
Wang Luodan is indeed more like an actress than Bai Baihe, especially once she's on screen, she's completely different.
Long hair, stockings, and an expression that seemed to have been hurt by society—she was completely different from how she appeared off-camera.
Unlike that night, Wang Luodan's mature and stubborn demeanor suddenly came through during filming.
Although Li Mo wasn't exactly overshadowed, dealing with it wasn't an easy task, and to be honest, it was quite strenuous.
You have to understand, this time we can't follow the formula of idol dramas.
Therefore, Li Mo is unable to use his own equipment; otherwise, why would he go to such great lengths to prepare?
Even with all that preparation, it was barely enough.
After filming this part, Li Mo watched the playback several times, combining it with his own insights.
He discussed it with Han Han and Jia Zhangke, exploring it little by little.
Among the entire crew, Han Han, as the director, knew best what he wanted.
As for Jia Zhangke, he has acted in quite a few films, so his experience and professional knowledge are sufficient.
In addition, the two of them had a much better impression of Li Mo that day, so they were willing to give Li Mo some guidance.
However, you can't just believe everything you hear; you have to figure it out for yourself.
Li Mo believes that although these people study performance every day, this is a field where the masters are hidden among the people.
For example, when I was secretly playing on my phone at school, I looked up and saw my homeroom teacher.
To be honest, they might not be able to act out those emotions, those expressions, those every move.
It is definitely worthy of being included in the Beijing Film Academy's teaching materials.
Moreover, Li Mo's acting style is more inclined towards experiential learning because of the strong experience of watching TV with young girls.
When acting, Li Mo prioritizes the unity of the actor and the role, fully immersing herself in the character and abandoning some acting techniques.
It's not about discarding everything, but rather selectively discarding points that don't fit into your system.
In short, the method is not important; what matters is that you perform well.
It's not about trying one method and then belittling another; it's about learning from both approaches before forging your own path.
Li Mo simply got a case of wine, and the group used one bottle each time they chatted. After they finished chatting and were happy, they went back to sleep.
Li Mo then pulled Han Han and Jia Zhangke aside to study this, and you know what? Not only Li Mo improved.
Han Han also contributed a lot of inspiration, and made some additions and modifications to the script.
This is the advantage of Han Han's film: Han Han has unlimited power, and can modify and adjust it at any time, all for the good of the film.
Unfortunately, Jia Zhangke's role was limited, and before long, it was time to wrap up filming.
"Children distinguish between right and wrong; adults only consider advantages and disadvantages."
"What's the difference between lending money and cheating? Lending money is cheating your friends out of their money, so cheating is actually more ethical."
"I knew you weren't a good person from the start, but I didn't expect you to be even worse than a bad person. How are you going to survive in society like this?"
"Since we're all incompetent, it's best to let each of us go our own way."
"My advice to you is true: you can't put diesel in a gasoline car."
Following the previous paragraph, the group spent the night on the airport runway before arriving at a gas station.
There he met Su Mi's accomplice, who had come to pick him up. Ma Haohan, who had more experience, then learned the whole story.
This part serves as proof that the entire movie is reaching its climax, and it's also a section brimming with memorable quotes.
Whether it's the scene of the group hurriedly fleeing when they discover they're on a runway, or the later scene of Su Mi saying she's fallen in love with Jiang He but can only miss out, it's all about the feeling.
Everything was a step up from before, especially the shot of Li Mo seeing the airport runway.
Li Mo felt a strong connection to it and specifically added it to the music video.
Of course, Hu Sheng was lost right there. Not only did Hu Sheng leave work, but Jia Zhangke and Wang Luodan also left work.
Oh, and Bai Ke also made a cameo appearance.
However, despite Jia Zhangke's limited screen time, his character in the film is truly captivating.
Especially the line, "Only children distinguish between right and wrong; adults only consider advantages and disadvantages."
Li Mo felt that it would definitely resonate with people.