He plays Feng Yuxiu, and his girlfriend is a fairy-like beauty.

Yanjing, a private restaurant.

This restaurant is hidden in a small alley, with an inconspicuous storefront, but the food is certified by Huang Lei.

Ye Mo led Liu Yifei inside; Huang Lei had already arrived in the private room.

Huang Lei stood up, his eyes crinkling into slits with a smile: "You're here, you're here! Come on in and have a seat!"

Ye Mo: "Teacher Huang, you arrived early?"

"I'm free, so I'll make you a pot of tea early." Huang Lei poured a cup of tea and pushed it over. "Sister-in-law, come, sit down, don't be shy."

Liu Yifei said a little shyly, "Hello, Teacher Huang."

Huang Lei waved his hand: "Don't call me teacher, just call me Brother Lei. Xiao Mo and I have a life-or-death bond."

Liu Yifei blushed slightly and sat down next to Ye Mo.

Ye Mo knew exactly what was going on.

Huang Lei's entourage today—the tea was brewed in advance, and the private room was booked with such care—there must be something going on.

He knows Huang Lei too well.

These guys are too lazy to even make a phone call when they're not busy.

If someone calls and even invites you to dinner, they must need something from you.

However, Ye Mo was not in a hurry.

He held his teacup, sipped slowly, and waited for Huang Lei to speak.

My friendship with Huang Lei and his group of brothers was forged through years of working together on variety shows.

They sabotage each other on stage, but help each other off stage.

If anyone is in trouble, just give us a call and we'll be there for you.

These people are shrewd; they never ask for favors directly.

They have to set out the food and drinks first, and have a thorough discussion about feelings before they'll get to the main topic.

Ye Mo was already used to it.

……

The dishes are all served.

Huang Lei kept urging, "Eat up, don't be shy. This place has amazing braised pork, it's fatty but not greasy at all."

Ye Mo picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and nodded: "Not bad, it's comparable to Teacher Huang's cooking."

Huang Lei laughed: "You know what, I've actually started studying cooking lately."

"Oh?" Ye Mo raised an eyebrow. "Teacher Huang is opening a private restaurant?"

"What kind of restaurant?" Huang Lei waved his hand. "Just cooking at home, practicing my skills."

Liu Yifei whispered from the side, "Everyone online says that Teacher Huang's cooking is great."

Huang Lei grinned from ear to ear: "Sister-in-law, you know how to talk. Come over to my house another day, and I'll cook for you myself."

Ye Mo: "That's great! You take care of cooking, and I'll take care of eating."

"All you ever do is eat," Huang Lei said, shaking his head and laughing.

The three chatted about everyday things, creating a warm atmosphere.

Huang Lei suddenly sighed: "Sigh, these days, it's not easy to make variety shows."

Ye Mo didn't even lift his eyelids, but his heart skipped a beat.

coming.

He put down his chopsticks and smiled, "Teacher Huang, just say what's on your mind. Don't beat around the bush with me."

Huang Lei chuckled: "Alright, then I'll get straight to the point."

……

Huang Lei picked up his wine glass and clinked it against Ye Mo's.

"Mango TV is preparing to launch another variety show," Huang Lei said. "It's a completely new type, totally different from the singing, dancing, and running shows currently on the market."

Ye Mo: "Oh? There are so many variety shows these days, and they can still come up with something new?"

"Yes." Huang Lei's eyes lit up. "This program, slow down."

"Slow?" Ye Mo pretended to be puzzled.

"No competition, no elimination, no drama." Huang Lei gestured, "It's just a few friends, living in the countryside, farming, cooking, and entertaining guests."

Ye Mo's heart skipped a beat.

This sounds so familiar.

Huang Lei continued speaking, becoming more and more energetic as he went on.

"As you know, variety shows are so homogenized these days. Out of ten shows, nine are competitions, and the rest are talent shows."

"Viewers are already tired of all that noise and commotion. This show does the opposite; it's all about living a quiet life."

"Slowing down has become the scarcest thing."

Ye Mo nodded without interrupting.

He had to admit that Huang Lei's eloquence was truly exceptional.

First, introduce the concept, then discuss the market, gradually leading the discussion towards the main topic.

Slow and deliberate, yet every word is captivating.

He truly deserves the title of "Master Calculator".

……

"Mango TV approached He Jiong and me, wanting us to lead the project." Huang Lei paused, looking at Ye Mo, "Now all we're missing are the guests."

Ye Mo remained silent, waiting for what was to come.

Huang Lei then changed the subject and began to increase the intensity.

"Director Ye," Huang Lei raised his glass, his tone sincere, "you are the most discerning among us brothers."

"You make movies, and every one of them becomes a hit; you choose actors, and every one of them becomes famous. Your eye for talent is unparalleled in the entertainment industry."

Ye Mo laughed: "Teacher Huang, don't try to sweet-talk me."

"I'm not just saying this to make things difficult," Huang Lei said seriously. "This show is exactly what it needs is someone like you to anchor it. If you're the guest for the first episode, the ratings are guaranteed."

Ye Mo waved his hand: "There are plenty of people more suitable than me to be a variety show guest."

"No one carries more weight than you," Huang Lei said. "You're a two-time Golden Horse Award winner, a great director, and a Hollywood A-lister. Just sitting there, you generate a lot of buzz."

"Besides," Huang Lei lowered his voice, "we're counting on you guys to lend a hand. This show is still completely naked, we don't have a single sponsor."

Ye Mo did not respond immediately.

He held the teacup and slowly turned it.

Huang Lei didn't urge him, he just stared at him expectantly.

Liu Yifei, standing nearby, couldn't help but laugh.

These two people are both incredibly composed.

……

Ye Mo's heart was already in turmoil.

After hearing Huang Lei say that, he roughly knew what kind of variety show it was.

The Life I Long For

He knew those four words all too well.

In my previous life, just how popular was this show?

The pioneer of slow-paced variety shows, a national favorite for watching while eating.

Huang Lei became known as "Chef Huang" because of this.

He Jiong became known as "Mother He" because of this.

Countless celebrities would kill to get on that platform.

But who could have imagined it?

Its start was a complete disaster.

There was almost no sponsorship; the shoot was done nude.

The platform wasn't optimistic about it, and it almost went bankrupt.

It was Huang Lei and He Jiong who single-handedly endured it.

Ye Mo already had a plan in mind.

This show is worth appearing on.

For no other reason than that this marks the beginning of slow-paced variety shows.

Lending a helping hand now will earn you favors in the future that will extend far beyond a single meal.

The main thing is that he has a clear understanding of the fate of these variety shows.

He knows better than anyone which ones will become popular and which ones will flop.

"Back to Field" is a sure-fire way to win.

Now that Huang Lei has come knocking on our door, it's just in time.

Going with the flow can also earn you a favor.

……

Liu Yifei listened quietly the whole time.

She looked at Huang Lei, then at Ye Mo, and felt a surge of emotion.

The intricacies of human relationships in the entertainment industry are truly an art.

Huang Lei's praise for people is impeccable.

The phrase "the most discerning eye" immediately elevated Ye Mo to a pedestal.

With the line "We're counting on you," he played the emotional card again.

Using both soft and hard tactics, proceeding step by step.

But what about Ye Mo?

He remained silent, as steady as a mountain.

Only after you've figured out the other party's hand should you slowly start talking.

The two were both shrewd, and they exchanged blows without making a sound.

She suddenly realized how adorably naive she had been in the industry before.

……

Ye Mo put down his teacup and smiled.

"Teacher Huang, I'll go on this show."

Huang Lei's eyes lit up instantly: "Really?"

"Really," Ye Mo said, "but I have one condition."

Huang Lei: "You go ahead."

Ye Mo: "Don't make me cook. My cooking skills are so bad, I'm afraid I'll end up sending the guests to the hospital."

Huang Lei laughed heartily: "Alright! Leave the cooking to me, you just focus on eating and chatting."

Ye Mo: "Okay, I'll have Sister Zhang handle the scheduling."

Huang Lei rubbed his hands excitedly: "Great! Director Ye, you've really helped me out!"

Ye Mo waved his hand: "We're all family, no need for formalities."

Huang Lei raised his glass: "Come on, let's have a drink!"

The two clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Liu Yifei stood beside her, smiling with her lips pursed.

……

"Director Ye, if this show really succeeds, you deserve half the credit."

Ye Mo laughed: "Teacher Huang, just wait and see, this show is going to be a hit."

Huang Lei was taken aback: "You think it's so promising?"

Ye Mo didn't speak, he just smiled.

He led Liu Yifei into the car.

In the darkness of night, Ye Mo looked at the neon lights outside the window.

The Life I Long For

That will be another great opportunity to promote the movie.

......

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