Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 1017 "The True Repayment Story" filming wrapped

Director Dapeng then seemed to realize something and quickly shouted, "Cut!"

It's really not his fault for being distracted.

On set, apart from the cinematographer diligently pushing the tracks, everyone else—from the script supervisor to the producer—was completely bewildered, just like the general audience.

It was as if they hadn't been watching a play, but had inadvertently witnessed a real, confidential business meeting.

No one expected that there would be such a thrilling confrontation between Jia Yueting of LeEco and Chen Yueting of the other side.

Is this a conversation between top business leaders?
There were no lengthy conversations, no insincere pleasantries; there were only probing attitudes, tempting offers of benefits, and verbal exchanges.

The collaborations often involve billions or tens of billions of dollars, and the discussions revolve around market blueprints worth trillions.

In comparison, films that spend hundreds of millions to call themselves "big productions" seem as childish as playing house in this comparison.

To be honest, if Da Peng put himself in Chen Mo's shoes and heard Jia Yueting's vision, he would definitely be tempted too. But the fact is, Chen Mo actually managed to resist this enormous temptation and calmly refused.

Moreover, his refusal proved prophetic—LeEco indeed failed to survive its second winter.

Is this a coincidence, an incredibly accurate prediction, or a business acumen that is beyond the reach of ordinary people?
"That was awesome...so awesome!" Da Peng and his team members exchanged glances, all of them seeing the same shock and excitement.

What makes them even more excited is that there are two more big-scale events like this to come!

Half an hour later, the crew quickly moved to the entrance of the Bi'an Science and Technology Park to begin filming the second meeting between Chen and Jia.

"Click, pass!"

The filming went exceptionally smoothly, but Jia Yueting was secretly devastated.

He clearly remembers that at the time, he stood outside the gate for half a day just to get the other party to acquire and take over LeEco.

Chen Mo didn't put on the courteous and respectful attitude he had shown in the play. He didn't even get out of the car; he just lowered the window halfway and stared at him for a long time, as if he were a conman.

Later, he, the "salesman," chased after the car until it entered the company.
"Hey! Shameless!" he cursed inwardly, but he couldn't explain his true embarrassment to anyone.

After all, there were no third parties present at the time.
Three hours later, on the filming location.

As the two shook hands, the camera slowly zoomed in and moved down, finally settling on a newly signed agreement—the "Douyin E-commerce Exclusive Live Streaming Cooperation Agreement."

When Jia Yueting saw Chen Mo smiling as he accepted the flowers from the director and celebrating the wrap-up of the film with everyone, a pang of jealousy rose in his heart.

What was originally planned to take two days of filming was all completed by Chen Mo in just one afternoon.

Looking back on the past month or so, I have deeply experienced Director Dapeng's high standards and strict requirements. Retakes were commonplace, and even if the film was well shot, "one take is perfect" was always the director's mantra.

But today, when the camera is focused on Chen Mo, everything changes.

Every single scene was completed in one take!
Jia Yueting felt a pang of indignation: even if Chen Mo was indeed a financial backer, even if his acting was impeccable,
Does director Da Peng have to be so obviously hypocritical? Who is actually the lead actor in this movie?

Just then, he overheard Da Peng whispering to himself, "Sigh, with Mo's acting skills and current form, it's a real shame he's not making movies."

Jia Yueting finally couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "If he really came to make movies, that would be a loss for the film industry."

"Uh, that's true!"

Seeing Chen Mo about to leave, Jia Yueting thought of the problems that had occurred during the filming of the last scene. For some reason, he felt that perhaps Chen Mo could find a solution.

"Mr. Mo, wait a moment!" Jia Yueting called out to Chen Mo, and then briefly explained the problems he had encountered yesterday.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo immediately grasped the key point: "You mean, those extras are all long-time employees of LeEco?"

"Really? And they all made cameo appearances, and out of respect for me, their former boss, they didn't ask for a single penny. What's wrong with them?" Jia Yueting clearly hadn't realized the crux of the matter.

"This is a huge problem, okay? Let me ask you, what is the average age of these employees?"

Jia Yueting stroked his chin, pondering before answering, "I'm not entirely sure of the exact numbers, but they're at least thirty or higher."

"That speech you gave 'suffocating for your dreams,' was it a few years ago?"

"It must have been four or five years."

“Four or five years—” Chen Mo chuckled, a hint of mockery in his eyes, “At that time, most of them had just graduated or had been working for less than two years.”

Like a young Taoist priest who has cultivated in the deep mountains for many years and is just entering the mortal world, only to bump into you, a bewitching enchantress—who wouldn't be confused?

"Uh, it's not that exaggerated, is it?" Jia Yueting blushed, denying it aloud, but in his heart he couldn't help but recall the pairs of shining eyes in the audience back then—it was indeed so enthusiastic that it seemed unreal.

Chen Mo clapped his hands, his tone resolute: "So, who in their thirties would still fall for your empty promises? Especially not twice? The only reason they didn't vomit on the spot was because of the cameras!"

Jia Yueting was taken aback, then suddenly realized. He had thought that his long-time employees would know him well and work together seamlessly, but he hadn't expected that their "familiarity" would become a stumbling block.

Da Peng, who was standing to the side, seemed to understand the situation and tentatively chimed in, "Does President Mo mean that we need to find a group of technically skilled young people, preferably recent graduates, to act as extras, so that the effect will be the most realistic?"

“That’s it!” Chen Mo nodded.

Da Peng counted on his fingers: "Money isn't the problem, but recruiting so many people temporarily from various universities won't be possible in less than a week."

Jia Yueting frowned as well: "Moreover, the movie is scheduled for release in August during the summer holiday season, and it's already July. The timeframe is just too tight."

The two of them chatted back and forth, their expressions increasingly worried. Chen Mo, seeing how engrossed they were in their performance, couldn't help but laugh and scold, "Alright, stop putting on this act for me."

Anyway, I have an extra day. See you at the LeEco building tomorrow afternoon!

Da Peng and Jia Yueting exchanged a glance, immediately stood at attention, saluted, and replied in unison, "Please, Mr. Mo!"

The following morning, at Qing Teng Academy Square.

Nearly a thousand students were urgently assembled, and there was much discussion among the crowd.

"What happened that led to this sudden summons?"

"Graduation exams are next month, are there any activities we need to participate in?"

"Maybe it's a way to relax before the exam, taking us out for a stroll?"

"It's also possible that some departments are urgently hiring; I heard from senior students that this happened in previous years as well."

"Huh? What's the dean doing here too?"

"Could it be that the dean is personally overseeing the selection this time?"

Shh, don't talk.

Chen Mo stood on the stage, his gaze sweeping over the young and energetic faces.

These students, who have just graduated or are about to graduate this year and have been admitted to Qing Teng University, are all full of youthful vigor and are like blank sheets of paper waiting to be painted—in other words, they are easy to "fool".

Moreover, this experience might become a valuable life lesson.

He picked up the microphone and said in a relaxed tone, "I'm here today for nothing major. You've all heard of Jia Yueting, right?"

"We know!" came the unanimous reply from the audience.

“He starred in a movie, and our company, Beyond Pictures, also invested in it.”

Chen Mo caught the whispers and continued, "Yes, it's the 'True Repayment Story' that those classmates were talking about. The crew is short of extras, so I came here to select people on someone's behalf."

He paused deliberately, looking at the expectant eyes that lit up instantly below the stage.

"Don't worry," Chen Mo said, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips. "Our Qing Teng Academy isn't just offering friendly support. It's 500 yuan per person per day, and it should only take about a day."

"Wow!" The tangible reward instantly heated up the atmosphere in the square. Students whispered among themselves, their excitement overflowing. In their eyes, this was simply an easy perk for their graduation exams.

Chen Mo was very satisfied with the result. The groundwork had been laid, and it was time to begin his "screening".

“First,” he said loudly, “those who know the history of LeEco, please raise your hands.”

There was a rustling sound from the audience. Of the more than 1,000 people in the audience, only about 300 raised their hands in the end.

Chen Mo knew that during LeEco's most glorious years, most of these students were still buried in their studies in high school, battling against a sea of ​​questions. Those who raised their hands were mostly people he learned about later from snippets of information on online media.

This was in line with his expectations.

“Okay, don’t let go yet.” He continued with the second question, “Those who have heard or seen Jia Yueting’s previous speeches, whether in person, in video, or in writing, all count. Also, note that live-streaming sales do not count. Please raise your hands.”

Another group of people, about two hundred, confidently raised their hands, making up more than half.

Many people are thinking about the same logic: since it's a movie about Jia Yueting, wouldn't it be most appropriate to choose people who are familiar with him, understand him, or even admire him as extras?

It will definitely be more authentic and resonate more with the audience.

He looked at the five hundred students who raised their hands one after another, their faces showing a sense of superiority and expectation, and then looked at the other five hundred students who had never raised their hands, their eyes filled with confusion and disappointment. He then made a decision that shocked everyone.

Chen Mo ignored the raised hands, focusing his gaze on the crowd of those who hadn't raised their hands, and said in a relaxed yet undeniable tone:
"Those who didn't raise their hands, come with me and get in the car."

When the order was given, the students with their hands raised froze, their confidence and expectation instantly turning into astonishment and confusion.

After a brief moment of confusion, the nearly 500 selected people burst into unexpected joy and cheers, and quickly began to move, following the guidance of the staff arranged by Chen Mo to the bus.

Chen Mo then briefly explained the situation and the background of the selection process to the somewhat disappointed students present.
"Actually, what the extras wanted this time was the genuine reaction brought about by this 'lack of understanding'. What they wanted was not the tribute from fans, but the most authentic curiosity and observation from ordinary people. That's what this movie needs most."

Only then did everyone belatedly realize the meaning behind the dean's actions.

Chen Mo offered some words of encouragement before leaving.

The extras arrived in a completely unexpected way.

"We must believe that if you can also give your all and go all out for your dreams, you too can become that 1%."

Jia Yueting's voice, transmitted through the microphone, echoed in the lecture hall of another company temporarily borrowed by LeEco Building, carrying a long-lost, almost burning passion.

"We firmly believe that the world will make way for those who go all in!"

Perhaps it was the fresh, untouched faces in the audience, or perhaps it was the undisguised, pure curiosity and expectation in the eyes of these young people, but this sense of novelty sent a strange current through Jia Yueting's body.

This time, he reached an unprecedented peak, speaking earnestly, with a burning gaze, and every gesture brimming with power.

The feedback from the audience exceeded everyone's expectations.

boom--!
Almost the instant the words were spoken, the long-awaited cheers and applause erupted like a tsunami, instantly lifting the ceiling.

The shouts of "President Jia!" echoed throughout the room as the young LeEco employees waved their arms, their excitement boiling over, almost suffocating.
The scene instantly transformed into a sea of ​​frenzy.

This familiar scene evoked a flood of emotions among many former LeEco employees who were watching from a distance.

Looking at those young faces flushed with excitement, they seemed to see themselves many years ago, ignited by dreams and passion. Time seemed to have completed a strange cycle.

Director Dapeng, standing behind the monitor, stared intently at the highly impactful scene on the screen until the assistant director whispered a reminder, at which point he snapped out of his reverie and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Okay! That's a wrap!" He picked up the walkie-talkie with almost a burst of relief and shouted with all his might, "Cut! That's a wrap!"

Then Da Peng took a bouquet of flowers handed to him by the crew and quickly ran onto the stage to give it to Jia Yueting, who was still somewhat immersed in his emotions.

The crowd erupted in celebratory applause and cheers once again.

However, Chen Mo, standing in the background, frowned slightly.

He looked at the still excited, bright-eyed young students below the stage, and mentally considered his words.

These children were brought from Qing Teng Academy by him, and he has a responsibility to bring them back "whole". He can't let Jia Yueting's highly inflammatory speech fool him, or he will lose a lot of money on this "deal".

He was preparing to take the opportunity to go on stage, cool down the frenzied atmosphere, and pour some rational cold water on it.

Just then, Chen Mo saw Jia Yueting on stage accept the flowers, first saying some polite words of thanks to the crew as usual, and then his gaze swept over the young "extras" below the stage.

Jia Yueting abruptly changed the subject, his tone suddenly becoming exceptionally calm and earnest:
"Thank you, thank you everyone." He paused, as if choosing his words carefully.
"Now that filming is finished, there are some things I'd like to say."

I just talked a lot about dreams and going all in, which is what the role requires, and what I once firmly believed in.

But now, I want to say something off-screen, something realistic, to you young people and to my colleagues at LeEco over there.”

Everyone was stunned, including Chen Mo, who was about to go on stage. He stopped and wanted to hear what Jia Yueting had to say.

“Please remember this,” Jia Yueting’s voice was clear and powerful, “when you leave here and enter society, you must learn to distinguish between ideals and empty promises.”

His gaze sharpened, as if he were examining his past self.

"Don't just listen to what your boss says or how grand his plans are. Look at what he does, whether he works alongside you, and whether he takes on the responsibilities he should."

No matter how precious the boss's ideal is, when it comes to being realized, all the benefits will belong to the boss, not you.

You need to figure out whether your boss is Chen Mo or Jack Ma!
Your talent, time, and passion are even more precious.

Men fear choosing the wrong career, women fear marrying the wrong man!

Remember, don't rush into things because of a few nice words; you might end up entrusting your life to the wrong person.

These words were like a hailstorm in the sweltering heat of summer, plunging the room into an eerie silence.

The young people who were just shouting "President Jia" now had thoughtful expressions on their faces.

Chen Mo stood below the stage, his previously tense lips slowly relaxing into a meaningful smile.

It seems there's nothing more he needs to say.

Since repaying the 251 billion yuan debt, Jia Yueting is no longer the Jia Yueting Chen Mo remembers.

That evening, the wrap party for "The True Repayment Story" was a grand affair. With Chen Mo in attendance, the banquet was naturally of a high standard—he generously booked the entire banquet hall of the nearby Kunlun Hotel.

For a time, the hall was filled with the clinking of glasses and the clamor of voices.

In addition to the original crew of several hundred people, more than 300 LeEco employees and 500 young extras from Qing Teng Academy gathered on the set, with nearly a thousand people on both floors, creating a lively and extraordinary atmosphere.

Watching the scene of everyone laughing and enjoying the feast, Chen Mo leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

For him, the important thing is to make everyone happy.

As for this mere few hundred thousand in spending? It's just pocket change slipping through his fingers.

With so many people and so much gossip on the day, the grand wrap party and some behind-the-scenes footage spread like ripples within two days.

The news that "The True Repayment Story" has wrapped up filming spread like wildfire, instantly igniting public opinion.

This film, directed by Dapeng, starring Jia Yueting in his own legendary role and featuring Chen Mo in a special "cameo" as a key figure, is inherently dramatic.

Not to mention, a host of well-known business tycoons and celebrities, including Sun Hongbin, lend their support, making the lineup truly luxurious and generating considerable buzz even before its release, firmly capturing the public's attention.

Even among the upcoming films on Douban, "The True Story of Repayment" stands out as the most anticipated film, surpassing a host of commercial movies.

The official Weibo account struck at the opportune moment, directly releasing the first movie poster and officially announcing: Stay tuned for the August summer blockbuster season!
"The True Repayment Story" is generating buzz even before its release!
(End of this chapter)