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

Ye Mo stayed in Hengdian for a few more days.

He would wander around the film set every day, hoping to snag a small role and gain some system experience.

After three days of searching, the most prominent character was—a dead body.

Lying on the ground, without a single line of dialogue, for eighty-one days.

Another one was a passerby; the camera only panned across him briefly, and his face was barely visible.

Ye Mo squatted in the corner and thought for a moment, then decided against it.

I'm not answering anymore.

Kari also received a six-figure salary for filming "Kung Fu Jungle," enough to last him for a while.

Moreover, the final payment for "Brotherhood of Blades" hasn't been settled yet, so once that money arrives, there's no need to worry anymore.

Rather than lying on the ground pretending to be dead, it's better to stay home and actually rest.

He just stayed in his rented room, sleeping until he naturally woke up every day, scrolling through his phone, watching movies, and occasionally having dinner with Fan Shaohuang.

They live like retired senior officials.

That afternoon, he was lying in bed scrolling through his phone when he saw a news article.

The release date for "Kung Fu Jungle" has been set.

It will be released nationwide on the 15th of next month.

There are three movies released in the same period.

One is a Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster with amazing special effects, but the plot is clichéd.

One is a domestic romance film featuring popular young actors and actresses with large fan bases, but its reputation has always been inconsistent.

There's also a comedy, a group of comedians who put together a show; the trailer looks alright.

Each of the three films has its own selling points.

However, in online polls on anticipation, "Kung Fu Jungle" ranked first.

The comments section looks like this:

"A must-see is any film starring Zeng Zidan!"

"Fan Shaohuang! His action scenes are solid!"

"I watched the trailer ten times. Feng Yuxiu's eyes are terrifying."

"Who was that in the last shot? Was it a newcomer?"

"I found out his name is Ye Mo, he's an extra, but his eyes are amazing."

"I'm going to see the movie because of the character Feng Yuxiu."

Ye Mo looked at the comments and a smile crept onto his face.

However, some netizens poured cold water on the idea:

"We don't know how well the newcomers will perform yet; the trailer is just well-edited."

"Action movies aren't doing so well anymore; audiences don't like them anymore."

"With Hollywood blockbusters in the same release window, it's likely to be crushed."

Ye Mo put down his phone and stared at the ceiling.

The 15th of next month.

almost.

……

My phone suddenly vibrated.

Chen Desheng.

Ye Mo answered, "Director Chen."

"Xiao Ye, I have something to tell you," Chen Desheng said with a smile. "Are you coming to the premiere?"

Ye Mo was taken aback: "Premiere? Can I go?"

According to the investors' logic, only the lead actors and important supporting actors attend such events.

As a newcomer, and playing a villain at that, he wouldn't be actively invited to participate.

There were no media interviews when I went, and nobody knew me. It was a complete waste of a spot.

"If I say you can, then you can." Chen Desheng's tone left no room for argument. "You're the main villain in the movie, with far more screen time than Fan Shaohuang. Why can't you go? I've already spoken to the investors, so just come with peace of mind."

Ye Mo felt a surge of warmth in his heart: "Director Chen, thank you."

"Don't thank me," Chen Desheng said. "It's because you're so capable. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to help you even if I wanted to. Okay, I'll send you the time and place. See you then."

After hanging up the phone, Ye Mo held the phone and took a deep breath.

Premiere.

This was the first time in his life he had attended a premiere.

Although he went with Chen Desheng, and although no one recognized him, at least he stood there.

……

Before I could even enjoy my happiness, another phone call came in.

Lu Yang.

"Ye Mo, the scenery for the grasslands has been finalized." Lu Yang got straight to the point. "Filming starts next week, you'll have to come."

Ye Mo calculated the time.

Next week... it just so happens to coincide with the premiere of "Kung Fu Jungle".

"Director Lu, there's something I need to discuss with you." Ye Mo carefully considered his words. "The premiere of 'Kung Fu Jungle' is on the 15th of next month. Director Chen invited me to attend. Do you think it's possible for me to wait two days in the grasslands? I'll fly over there as soon as the premiere is over."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Lu Yang's voice came through: "I watched the trailer for your Feng Yuxiu, it's really good, you should go to the premiere."

He paused.

"Okay, I'll reschedule your film for later. You can go to the premiere first, and come back after that."

Ye Mo breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Director Lu."

"Don't thank me," Lu Yang said. "It's your acting that made me willing to wait. If you hadn't acted well, I wouldn't have waited even a day. Okay, I'm hanging up."

Ye Mo looked at his phone screen and couldn't help but smile.

Both films and both directors gave him face.

It's not because he's good at handling things, it's because his acting skills are solid.

In the entertainment industry, talent is the best passport.

……

Ye Mo sat up in bed and sent a message to Liu Yifei:

"Director Chen invited me to the premiere of 'Kung Fu Jungle' on the 15th of next month."

The message was sent, but there was no immediate reply.

I waited for one minute, two minutes, five minutes.

He stared at the screen, at the word "read".

She saw it.

Why aren't you replying?

Ye Mo thought for a moment, then sent another message: "Are you alright?"

Another long wait.

Then the message came: "That's great, it's just that my mom is strict. Congratulations, do your best at the premiere."

His tone was flat, revealing no emotion.

Ye Mo stared at those words for a long time, then typed: "I will. Take care of yourself."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "I'll find a way to see you after I'm done with this busy period."

The reply was quicker this time: "Okay."

There is only one word.

But looking at the "good" mark, Ye Mo felt a little more at ease.

He put his phone next to his pillow, lay down, and stared at the ceiling.

The night in Hengdian is so quiet it's almost unsettling.

……

For the next few days, Ye Mo didn't go anywhere.

He found the script for "Kung Fu Jungle" in his rented room and read it again.

Every line, every action, every glance of Feng Yuxiu went through in his mind.

Although filming had already finished, he always felt that he could have acted even better.

"bite."

The voice in my head rang.

[Best Actor System Notification: Host is currently reviewing their role; Acting Experience +5. Current Rating: A- (450 experience points needed to reach A- level).]

Ye Mo's lips curled up slightly.

450 experience points are needed.

Once "Kung Fu Jungle" is released, once audiences see Feng Yuxiu, once word-of-mouth spreads... the system should be able to gain another boost.

Grade A is not far off.

He closed the script, stood up, and walked to the window.

Outside the window, the night in Hengdian was still the same, so quiet that it didn't seem like a place where thousands of people would be running around every day.

He took out his phone and scrolled to Liu Yifei's chat window.

The last message was still "Okay".

He put his phone away and took a deep breath.

The 15th of next month.

Once the premiere is over, once the movie is released, and once Feng Yuxiu is seen by more people—he will be one step closer to gaining Liu's mother's approval.

At least, he's no longer just an "extra".

.......