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

At 7 p.m., at a private restaurant near Hengdian.

Chen Desheng booked a private room, not large, but very elegant. There were wooden tables and chairs, several ink paintings on the walls, and a burner of sandalwood incense burning in the corner.

When Ye Mo arrived, Chen Desheng was already there.

"Hello, Director Chen." Ye Mo greeted him as he entered, neither humble nor arrogant.

"You've arrived? Have a seat, have a seat." Chen Desheng smiled and waved. "And Yifei?"

"Sister Yifei said there would be traffic on the road, and we'd be a few minutes late."

"Okay, let's talk first."

Ye Mo sat down, and the waiter poured tea. He picked up his teacup and first toasted Chen Desheng.

"Director Chen, thank you for giving me the opportunity regarding this afternoon's matter."

"Don't thank me, it's your own merit." Chen Desheng waved his hand, looking Ye Mo up and down. "I really didn't expect that the person Liu Yifei recommended would have this ability."

Ye Mo smiled but didn't reply.

He knew in his heart that Chen Desheng had invited him to dinner today not just to discuss the script.

Sure enough, Chen Desheng took a sip of tea and asked casually, "How long have you known Yifei?"

"It's been over a year."

"friend?"

"A friend." Ye Mo nodded naturally. "We met online, got along well, and later found out she was an actress. I'm studying acting, so I've been asking her for advice."

Chen Desheng said "Oh" and didn't ask any further questions.

But Ye Mo knew that this matter wouldn't be so easily fooled.

The entertainment industry is only so big, and Liu Yifei has never publicly recommended male actors throughout her years in the industry.

Today, for the first time ever, they made a special effort to contact me, and the person they recommended is exceptionally good-looking. In today's Chinese entertainment industry, he would definitely be a top-tier handsome man—anyone would be tempted to do the same.

Of course, besides being three years younger than Liu Yifei.

However, Ye Mo did not intend to explain further.

The more you try to explain something, the worse it gets.

Just then, the door to the private room opened.

Liu Yifei walked in, wearing a simple white T-shirt and jeans, her hair tied in a low ponytail, and only light makeup on her face.

"Director Chen, I'm sorry I'm late."

"It's not late, we just got here too." Chen Desheng stood up and greeted them, "Sit down, order whatever you'd like to eat."

Liu Yifei sat down next to Ye Mo, with a seat between them.

Natural, yet unforced.

The waiter brought the menu, and Chen Desheng asked Liu Yifei to order.

She browsed through the menu, ordered a few light dishes, and added a spicy chicken dish—that was Ye Mo's favorite.

Ye Mo glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, his expression remaining unchanged.

The dishes were served one after another, and the three of them ate and chatted.

Chen Desheng was mainly talking to Ye Mo about his understanding of the character Feng Yuxiu, his acting experience, and his grasp of action scenes.

Ye Mo answered fluently.

It wasn't the kind of answer that just recites a text; it was something that actually came up with.

After understanding the script, he said that Feng Yuxiu "is not a villain, but a pitiful person consumed by obsession," and that the core of the character is "unrequited love."

It is said that his madness stemmed from his obsession with martial arts and his resentment towards his own disability.

Chen Desheng became more and more satisfied as he listened.

"Your understanding of this character is deeper than that of many professional actors." Chen Desheng put down his chopsticks. "Then let's talk about the cast so you can have a better idea of ​​what's going on."

He paused, then said a few names.

"Xiahou Wu will star, and Zeng Zidan has been cast."

Liu Yifei paused for a moment while picking up food with her chopsticks.

Zeng Zidan!

A top-tier action actor and kung fu superstar in China, he practiced martial arts from a young age, won martial arts championships, and later entered the film industry, working his way up from stuntman to lead actor. His action scenes are so realistic that every punch feels real, and he never uses a stunt double.

"Flash Point" and the "Ip Man" series—which one isn't a classic?

Let alone Ye Mo, even many A-list actors would be nervous acting alongside Zeng Zidan.

Liu Yifei glanced at Ye Mo subconsciously.

Ye Mo's expression remained unchanged; he even smiled and nodded, "Teacher Zeng is a senior I greatly admire. It is my honor to be able to work with him."

His tone was steady, and his eyes were sincere.

He was neither arrogant nor humble, nor did he show excessive nervousness.

Chen Desheng saw this and nodded secretly.

"The other roles have also been basically finalized, and they are all actors with solid acting skills." Chen Desheng mentioned a few more names, and Liu Yifei became more and more alarmed as he listened.

This cast is top-tier even in the entire Chinese-language action film industry.

And Ye Mo, an extra, has to act alongside these people?

She suddenly felt a little nervous.

It's not that I lack confidence in Ye Mo, but rather that the starting point is too high.

So high up, if you don't perform well, you'll fall and be shattered to pieces.

But Ye Mo always had a smile on his face, and he spoke with a proper attitude when talking about each senior, and he could also express his own insights when talking about the details of the script.

Be neither arrogant nor humble, neither timid nor impatient.

Chen Desheng's opinion of Ye Mo rose even higher.

This kid not only has acting skills, but also a shrewd and intelligent side.

As the dinner was drawing to a close, Chen Desheng raised his glass and said, "Ye Mo, I'm entrusting the role of Feng Yuxiu to you. Let's do our best to make this a great film."

"Thank you, Director Chen." Ye Mo raised his glass with both hands. "I will definitely do my best."

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

Liu Yifei watched from the side, a slight smile playing on his lips.

As for the contract!

This movie gave Ye Mo 37 Ws.

Compared to many celebrities, this price is very low, but for Ye Mo, who has just transitioned from an extra to a serious actor, it is by no means low.

Ye Mo was also very happy, as this was his first big contract.

At least I don't have to rely on Liu Yifei for help every month like before!

……

It was already past nine o'clock when we came out of the restaurant.

Chen Desheng left first, shaking hands with Liu Yifei before departing and saying meaningfully, "Yifei, you've made the right friend."

Liu Yifei smiled and nodded, but didn't reply.

Ye Mo finally breathed a sigh of relief after Chen Desheng's car had driven far away.

"I'm exhausted."

"Weren't you just putting on quite a show?" Liu Yifei glanced at him sideways.

"That's called socializing, not pretending." Ye Mo stretched. "Let's go, we'll talk about it when we get back."

The two did not leave together. Ye Mo took a taxi first, while Liu Yifei waited for ten minutes before calling a car.

This is an unspoken understanding they've developed over the past year—to always keep their distance when out in public.

Forty minutes later, Liu Yifei arrived at Ye Mo's rented apartment.

Once the door is closed, she stops pretending.

"Zeng Zidan!!!" Liu Yifei grabbed Ye Mo's arm, her eyes wide. "Are you going to act with Zeng Zidan?!"

"Keep your voice down, the neighbors can hear you." Ye Mo laughed and covered her mouth.

Liu Yifei pulled his hand away, lowering her voice but still excited: "That's Zeng Zidan! I've never even worked with him! You're just an extra, and your first role is with him?!"

"What? Jealous?"

"Jealous my foot!" Liu Yifei punched him lightly, then suddenly fell silent, looking at him. "Ye Mo, do you know what this means?"

Ye Mo leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and said, "Does this mean I'm going to be famous?"

"No." Liu Yifei sat down next to him, looking at him seriously. "It means... there's hope for getting past my mother."

Ye Mo was taken aback.

Liu Yifei's mother.

Everyone in the industry knows that Liu Yifei's success today is inseparable from her mother's protection and support.

Since she debuted at the age of fifteen, Liu's mother has been her agent, bodyguard, and nanny, single-handedly pushing her to where she is today.

Ye Mo had already heard Liu Yifei mention Liu's mother's requirements for her future son-in-law—

"I don't require you to be rich, but you have to be good enough for my daughter."

They deserve it.

How much is contained in these three words?

Career, ability, character, future prospects... none of these can be lacking.

When Ye Mo was playing minor roles, Liu Yifei never mentioned meeting his parents to him.

It's not that I don't want to, it's that I don't dare.

She knew that Ye Mo at that time wouldn't be able to get past her mother's approval.

But it's different now.

Chen Desheng's play, Feng Yuxiu's role, Zeng Zidan's partner—

With this resume, who would dare say he's just an "extra"?

"No, not at all." Ye Mo held her hand. "Don't worry, I'll go see Auntie after I finish filming this movie."

Liu Yifei looked at him, her eyes a little red.

Are you sure?

"I'm sure." Ye Mo grinned. "When I arrive with the Best Supporting Actor award, will Auntie still kick me out?"

"You haven't even filmed a movie yet, and you're already thinking about winning awards?"

"That's called self-confidence."

"That's called shamelessness."

"Do you want it or not?"

"……want."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Ye Mo leaned back on the sofa, looking at the ceiling, pondering in his mind.

Zeng Zidan, Feng Yuxiu, Chen Desheng —

There's still so much he needs to take back from this world.

......