NOVEL NEXT Chapter 523: Hodou Visits (Requesting Monthly Tickets)
After securing the performance contracts of Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng from Huayu Film and Television, the next morning, Earth Wolf brought the two big stars to the headquarters of Flying Dragon Film and Television in East City. Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng were big-name stars in the entertainment industry, so Lin Mu arranged a dinner at Chang'an Hotel to welcome the support of these true big stars!
Meanwhile, Xiaoyanzi Zhao Wei and another big star, Lu Yi, were still shooting other films and television dramas, so they couldn't come for the time being. However, Lin Mu had already provisionally signed contracts with them. Lin Mu agreed with Director Nanny Yu to first shoot the parts of the script involving Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng, and then film the parts of Zhao Wei and Lu Yi once they arrived.
Once Fan and Xie arrived in Wancheng, they were immediately discovered by the ubiquitous paparazzi of the entertainment world. Paparazzi are virtually everywhere in the entertainment industry and have destroyed the privacy and reputation of numerous top-class stars. So now, most celebrities must be very careful in everything they do, as a single mistake could instantly expose them to the public eye!
Of course, where there are drawbacks, there are advantages too. The presence of paparazzi can save a lot on promotional resources, and the speed at which they spread information is astonishing!
Earth Wolf's car hadn't even reached Chang'an Hotel yet when the internet was already abuzz with news that top domestic stars Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng had arrived in East City to participate in filming a new drama. The reporters announced that they would continue to follow up on the news of these top stars' arrival in Wancheng!
At Chang'an Hotel, Lin Mu, Zhou Xun, and Director Nanny Yu welcomed them at the hotel entrance, giving the big stars the respect they deserved. The two stars had a rough idea of Lin Mu's capabilities, so they didn't show any conceited expressions and politely shook hands with Lin Mu and the others.
"Hehe, welcome to Wancheng, please come inside!" Lin Mu said with a chuckle.
"Hehe, no need for formalities, President Lin, after you!"
Lin Mu, still chuckling, went into the hotel with Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng, and once inside the private room, everyone took their seats.
"Come, welcome to Wancheng. On behalf of Flying Dragon Film and Television, I toast you. I hope we have a pleasant cooperation, and strive to make 'Palace Locks Liancheng' the most popular TV drama in the country, bar none!" Lin Mu raised his glass and said.
"President Lin, you are too kind. It's our honor to work with Flying Dragon Film and Television. Under President Lin's guidance, we're sure 'Palace Locks Liancheng' will be a hit!" The two big stars politely said, raising their glasses.
Lin Mu clinked glasses with Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng, and then downed his drink in one go!
"These are our directors for the TV drama, Yu Zheng, who will be responsible for all arrangements of the drama. He'll discuss the details with you," Lin Mu introduced.
Director Nanny Yu and Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng introduced themselves to each other, and then Yu outlined the specific details of 'Palace Locks Liancheng' to them. Being veterans of films and TV dramas, the two had no objections after brief discussions!
Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng expressed that they would abide by the arrangements of Lin Mu and Nanny Yu. Before they came, Boss Chen and President Yang had made it clear that no matter what the other party did or asked them to do, they should comply. Therefore, even with Fan Ruobing playing a less significant supporting role, she raised no objections!
It's known that Lin Mu is someone even Boss Chen and President Yang hold in awe, so the two actors certainly couldn't afford to offend him and realized it's best to be sensible. Under the eaves of someone's house, one must bow their head!
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The spreading power of the paparazzi was indeed impressive. After releasing the news of top stars Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng's arrival in Wancheng, they quickly published a photo! The content of the photo was of Fan Ruobing and Xie Tingfeng shaking hands in the hotel. Published as a photo special, it quickly caught the attention of Han Entertainment Media Company!
Soon, the publicity department informed Hodou about this. Upon hearing it, Hodou was even more furious. Lin Mu's move was fast indeed. It seemed that Jiahe and Huayu really didn't regard Han Entertainment anymore. It's just been a day, and damn, they've already teamed up with Flying Dragon Film and Television!
"Damn it, Jerks on the fence!" Hodou immediately raged, contacting a few underworld friends, planning to deal with Lin Mu and demand an explanation for the nude photo scandal!
Soon, Hodou brought four thugs to Chang'an Hotel. After asking the waiter about Lin Mu's private room, they quickly reached upstairs. Looking at the room number, without a word, Hodou pushed open the door and walked in.
At that moment, Lin Mu and the others were enjoying their drinks. Seeing a hefty man enter with four big guys was a bit unexpected. The hefty man in front was somewhat familiar to Lin Mu. Oh? Isn't this the unlucky guy Hodou!
However, Lin Mu pretended not to recognize him, sitting in the main seat, blowing out a puff of smoke with a chuckle,
"Hey, who is this guy? Isn't this the male lead of the recently viral nude photo scandal, President Huo? What brings you here?"
Hodou's facial muscle twitched a bit, pointing at Lin Mu asked, "You're the damn Lin Mu, right?"
"That's right, I'm Lin Mu. What can I do for you?" Lin Mu replied smiling, unfazed by Hodou's curses.
Lin Mu only considered Hodou as trash and didn't take him seriously at all, treating him as if he didn't exist!
"Was it you behind the nude photo scandal?" Hodou pointed at Lin Mu and questioned.
"Yeah, that's right. I did it, so what?" Lin Mu didn't deny it.
"You damn have the nerve! Playing such dirty tricks with me!" Hodou roared in anger, ripping the tablecloth off the table, and overturning the dishes on it.
"Hey, President Huo, you sure have a bad temper. These dishes are quite expensive, don't forget to pay later. Actually, I learned these dirty tricks from you!" Lin Mu shrugged, speaking calmly.
"Pay? Pay my ass. Alright, guys, teach him a lesson!" Hodou indignantly cursed, now the only way to ease his anger was to ruthlessly beat him up.
The thugs looked at Lin Mu, taking a blade from the rolled-up newspaper, the four looked viciously at Lin Mu.
"Ah!" Fan Ruobing and Zhou Xun, these girls were extremely frightened, standing behind Lin Mu. Even with knives pulled out, Lin Mu remained indifferent, slowly exhaling smoke, "Hey, President Huo, what are you planning to do? Courting death?"