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Chapter 489 Has the wind shifted again?
When I went downstairs, the dishes were already prepared. There were eight or nine dishes laid out on the table, and they looked very appealing in terms of color and aroma.

Wu Mu exclaimed, "Auntie's cooking skills are enough to open a restaurant. It's so lavish, and it looks delicious even without eating it."

Mo Mo's mother, Gu Yu, who was serving dishes nearby, was amused. "Then we'll ask you to be our spokesperson when the restaurant opens."

Mo Mo's father, Mo Songlin, was getting bowls and chopsticks when he heard this and complained, "If you want to open a restaurant and hire Wu Mu as a spokesperson, how big of a restaurant would you have to be to pay his endorsement fee?"

Wu Mu was very generous, saying, "I won't charge you, as long as you let me eat here for free every day."

"Haha, just because of what Wu Mu said, this restaurant absolutely has to open." Gu Yu was amused by what he said.

Besides Gu Yu's cooking, Mo Mo also contributed a dish to the table.

Mo Mo smiled and said, "Teacher Wu Mu, there's also a dish I made in there. Can you guess which one it is?"

Ok?
Teacher Xiao Mo's cooking skills?
Wu Mu's eyes scanned back and forth across the table, finally settling on a cold dish of houttuynia cordata in the corner.

Feeling his gaze linger, Mo Mo clenched her little fists slightly. "No, that's not it! My dad mixed it!"

She felt that her skills were being looked down upon for no reason.

Wu Mu remained unfazed. "Haha, of course I know it's not that."

His gaze shifted to a dish in the middle of the table. "It's Mapo Tofu, right?"

Mo Mo was surprised, "How did you figure that out?"

Wu Mu didn't even blink. "A feeling."

Feel?

Mo Mo stared at her own handiwork for a few seconds with suspicion, "Is it because the colors I made aren't nice?"

Wu Mu shook his head, "No, it's very well done. You can't tell at all. If Teacher Mo Mo hadn't told you, I wouldn't have guessed that you did it."

"Then how did you know?"

Wu Mu smiled, "You can write it down in today's little notebook."

Mo Mo gave him a wink. Questions might not necessarily be written down in the question book, but his behavior of not satisfying his curiosity would probably be written down in the little notebook.

They were interacting, and Gu Yu, watching them, undoubtedly showed satisfaction in her eyes.

The main purpose of Gu Yu and the others inviting Wu Mu to their home for dinner was indeed as they had said before: to get to know him. After all, they often watched his shows, and he was also a good friend of their daughter, so it was perfectly reasonable to invite him over for a meal.

But it's impossible to say that he didn't want to see what kind of person Wu Mu Zhenren was, or to keep an eye on his daughter's love life.

Although it seems my daughter is in a one-sided love affair and has even experienced heartbreak before, who can predict the future? Let's investigate further first.

Judging from their current meeting, Gu Yu undoubtedly has a very good impression of Wu Mu.

It goes without saying that he's handsome and successful, but the atmosphere of the conversation was just as relaxed as it was on camera. He was poised and confident, not at all dull.

If his character is as rumored, then he would be the perfect son-in-law.

After the bowls, chopsticks, and dishes were served, everyone sat down. The dishes made by Mo Mo's mother were not only beautiful in color and aroma, but also tasted quite good. They certainly wouldn't be enough to open a top-tier restaurant, but they would definitely be a good choice for a small eatery that people in the neighborhood like to go to.

It's worth mentioning that Mo Mo's Mapo Tofu was surprisingly delicious.

Wu Mu was curious about how she managed to do that. Didn't he remember that Mo Mo didn't cook? This was mentioned not only in interviews but also in their previous conversations.

Unfortunately, Mo Mo blinked and retorted when he asked the question, "Teacher Wu Mu can also write this down in today's notebook."

Wu Mu Haha.

Everyone ate and chatted.

Gu Yu was quite curious about Wu Mu and asked him all sorts of questions.

Of course, thanks to his overly famous past, and since this was their first meeting, Gu Yu consciously avoided talking about his family and his previous relationship. They mainly discussed the behind-the-scenes aspects of various programs and the process of "learning" various skills from him.

Then, as the conversation went on, it inevitably turned to his future career development.

Gu Yu asked curiously, "Wu Mu, are you planning to pursue an international career in the future? I've noticed that you seem to be focusing more on programs in Japan and South Korea lately."

Wu Mu thought for a moment and said, "I didn't specifically go anywhere. I just took whichever program seemed suitable. But I did have this idea."

Gu Yu nodded in agreement, "Going overseas is good. It's easier to raise your profile, you have your own special track, and you won't easily become outdated."

Foreign monks are better at chanting scriptures, but it's even more attractive when domestic monks are popular abroad. Everyone can see that developing both domestically and internationally is the best approach, it's just that other celebrities simply don't have that ability.

Besides these tangible benefits, Gu Yu also has a long-term vision: "Developing overseas also aligns with the current trend of our times. The development of celebrities must be based on the general environment of the times. If you haven't reached that level and are just a first-tier star, that's fine. But if you aspire to go further, it must be in line with the trend of the times."

While individual ability is important, sometimes the development of the times is even more important.

"Everyone talks about the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. What does great rejuvenation mean? Besides the economy and military, culture is naturally a very important part. In this aspect, our country has always been relatively lacking." "Although our military and economy are already the second largest in the world, we are still considered a third-world country in terms of culture. Although this is mainly due to the overall cultural rejection from foreign countries, our own shortcomings in this area have always been a problem. The higher-ups are actually in urgent need of someone who can stand up in this regard."

It must be said that Gu Yu, as a graduate of Tsinghua and Peking Universities, speaks with great insight.

Although these words may sound like official jargon and platitudes, for those who are simply top-tier or first-tier celebrities, they are indeed just useless platitudes, and no one will consider these factors in actual work.

But for those who want to climb higher, these may not necessarily become action guidelines, but they are certainly things they need to know.

To become a voice of the times, one must be grounded in the broader context of the times.

Wu Mu listened, nodded to indicate that he understood, and then smiled, "I feel that these things are still too far removed from me. Aunt Gu, now that you mention it, I feel a little ashamed. I suddenly feel that I am still too materialistic. When it comes to taking on projects, I mainly look at how much money and work are involved."

Gu Yule said, "This is not far off for you, just a few steps away. Developing your business abroad is indeed a brilliant move, and it can solve many of your difficulties."

As she spoke, she remembered something and took out her phone. "Weren't people on Zhihu discussing whether you were a national-level celebrity? A few days ago, most people were saying no, but when I checked again today, the sentiment had changed."

Ok?
Wu Mu subconsciously looked at Mo Mo.

Now I know where Teacher Xiao Mo's habit of browsing Zhihu comes from.
Gu Yu had already pulled up the Zhihu page and shown it to him.

The same question remains: "Can Wu Mu be considered a national star now?"

Previously, most people said that he was not worthy of the title, and those who did say so mostly did so from the perspective of his performance and status.

But now, there are many more highly-rated answers to this question.

[After Summer]: "There's no need for everyone to argue anymore; Wu Gou's new show has directly killed the competition."

[Zhuang Zhou Dreamed of a Butterfly]: "Hilarious! They even asked if Wu Gou is a national-level citizen? Does Wu Gou say he's a global citizen? Who's doing this in China? I want to be a national-level citizen of the entire planet."

[Tide]: "I originally wanted to object, 'Wu Gou, a national-level star? That's definitely not it! Yes and no!' That's what I wanted to say. But Wu Gou's performance in the new show is just too cool! He's outmaneuvering the gangsters! I support Wu Gou's promotion to the new national-level star!"

A bunch of witty short reviews were pushed to the top, which is enough to show the change in people's feelings about Wu Mu's new program after it aired.

Besides these witty short comments, there are also long comments that are well-reasoned and supported by evidence.

[Xiao Xin Talks About Celebrities]: "Thanks for the invitation. I was invited when this question first came out, but I kept it in my list without answering it. I thought Wu Mu was a national-level celebrity. His status and recognition in the industry are definitely enough. Maybe he is still far from Mo Mo, but he is definitely no less than Lang Zhijie, who is a national-level celebrity."

"But at that time I felt that if I supported him, it would lack credibility and make people think that I was a fan of Wu Gou, so I didn't answer."

"But now, I feel it's time to answer this question."

"After this question was raised, many people opposed it, and everyone had their own reasons. However, the three major events that have recently happened to Wu Mu are the best response to this question."

"First, the niche art film he starred in grossed over 1 billion yuan, and that was all while it was clear to everyone that he deserved the majority of the credit."

"At a ticket price of 35 yuan, a box office of over 1 billion yuan would require approximately 30 million viewers. For a film that struggles to attract casual viewers, I think this proves to some extent that Wu Mu might be more popular than we imagined."

"Secondly, his new game has surpassed seven million pre-orders, reaching seven million and thirty thousand copies to date."

"Many people may not have a concept of game sales figures, so let me give you a brief overview. In the past decade, this game ranks third in sales among domestically produced single-player games, and it's a clear third place, while the fourth place only has a little over five million. The first and second place are two well-known national-level games."

"Third, his new variety show is a Netflix hit, and as of now, it has topped the list of non-English programs on Netflix."

"This is even more significant because it's a breakthrough from scratch. Before Wu Mu, and after the new millennium, no one had been able to do this. Xiao Yi and Zhou Yu couldn't do it, Zhao Xue, Li Cheng, and even Mo Mo couldn't do it. Going back further, it might be the era of old Hong Kong stars."

This is a long post of two or three thousand words by the person who answered the question.

Wu Mu only realized then that his game had already sold seven million copies and that his Netflix show had reached number one.

Based on these aspects, the respondent felt that his achievements were sufficient to prove that he had reached a national level.

His achievements are something that many national-level figures simply cannot do, and these achievements fully demonstrate that Wu Mu's popularity is higher and more popular than most people imagine.

Well, if he knew that Wu Mu had secretly used the performance card, his opinion might change a little.

Gu Yu waited for him to finish reading, then smiled and said, "See, this is the advantage of going overseas. The winds are starting to change. I've given a thumbs up to all those who agree with this."

She pointed to a large number of "like" icons on the screen.

Wu Mu nodded in thanks, but
“Aunt Gu, please stop liking posts by those who are criticizing me. We can’t let them get away with it.”

Ok?
Insulting you?

Gu Yu looked puzzled.

Where did they criticize you? Aren't they all supporting you?
Wu Mu gestured with his finger to indicate the word "Wu Gou" in their answer.

Gu Yu's hand holding the phone stiffened slightly. After exchanging a glance with Wu Mu, she silently put the phone away.

Mo Mo, who was standing next to him, burst out laughing.

(End of this chapter)