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

Chapter 997 Starring: Jia Yueting, Special Appearance: Chen Mo
"What specific ideas do you have for the movie?" Chen Mo's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Jia Yueting leaned forward slightly and laid out his long-held thoughts: "Although I can invest in and make films myself, it's like being in a completely different industry."

And this is precisely what Beyond Pictures excels at, so they were wondering if there was an opportunity to collaborate.

“Okay, we’re old friends.” Chen Mo answered readily. That was the reason he came, but it was obviously better for the other party to speak first.

Da Peng, who was standing nearby, felt a jolt of excitement mixed with surprise. He had heard about Jia Yueting's dramatic story before; his experiences were like a blockbuster full of dramatic tension.

The opportunity presented itself so directly that he no longer hesitated and volunteered, "Mr. Mo, may I have the honor of taking on this project?"

Seeing Jia Yueting frown slightly, Chen Mo laughed and introduced Da Peng to him.

Seeing this, Chen Mo laughed and introduced Da Peng to the other party: "This is Director Da Peng. Last year, his documentary 'Auspicious' received excellent reviews in the industry. His exploration of the boundaries between reality and performance is very unique."

Beyond Pictures has deepened its cooperation with director Dapeng and his team. I believe in his ability to present Mr. Jia's experiences in an authentic and insightful way.

This scene made Chen Sicheng, who had been watching the commotion from a distance, envious and resentful.

Upon hearing this, Jia Yueting hesitated slightly: "I'm good at doing business and selling products, but I've never acted before."

Da Peng immediately smiled and tried to allay his concerns: "Mr. Jia, documentaries are all about authenticity; there's no need for deliberate acting. Just be yourself and play your natural role. Perhaps, when necessary, you might even have to 'hold back' a bit."

“Exactly,” Chen Mo added jokingly, “In the business world, who hasn’t worn a few masks? Isn’t that the best acting in life?”

Jia Yueting pondered for a moment, as if he had made up his mind.

He looked at Chen Mo, his tone becoming even more serious: "I have another favor to ask. My turnaround is inseparable from your help, Mr. Mo. I wonder if I could ask you to make a cameo appearance?"

The next moment, he saw Chen Mo waving his hands repeatedly. His heart sank, but then he heard the other party laugh and say, "No, no, I can't accept the title of 'benefactor.' We're all friends. As long as I'm free at the time, I can make a cameo appearance."

Jia Yueting finally relaxed, his tone becoming much more relaxed: "That's great! Whenever Mr. Mo is available, we'll fully cooperate. Besides, many of LeEco's venues are still available, they're all ready."

He then turned to Da Peng and asked the most practical question: "Director Da Peng, how long do you expect it to take to complete this film?"

“Documentaries emphasize realism, without complex special effects or scripts, and aim for brevity and speed.” After a moment’s thought, Da Peng gave a precise answer: “A concentrated period of filming and post-production should take about a month.”

"It's almost March now, let's aim for a summer release. I'll arrange the release date and resources," Chen Mo decided, then waved to Chen Tong who was not far away.

Chen Tong walked over quickly and immediately understood after hearing the brief instructions.

“I won’t ask for a fee,” Chen Mo finally decided. “The investment will be split 50/50 between Mr. Jia and Beyond Pictures. As for the title of this documentary,” he looked at Jia Yueting with an air of unquestionable authority, “I’ll decide. Mr. Jia, you have no objections, right?”

Jia Yueting quickly shook his head; this was exactly what he wanted, so why would he have any objections?

"Good!" Chen Mo's voice was clear and resolute.

"Then let's call this movie—'The True Repayment Story of Jia Yueting'!"

Not far away, Ma Li saw that her target had finally found an opening, so she tugged at her old friend beside her and whispered, "Don't just stand there, Teng Ge, seize the opportunity."

"Be gentle, you're tearing my clothes out of shape." Although Shen Teng complained, his body betrayed him as he followed Ma Li toward Chen Mo.

The two approached Chen Mo and exchanged a few pleasantries. Chen Mo recalled discussing the self-produced variety show with Chen Tong before. It had been shelved last year due to his busy schedule, but perhaps it could be restarted this year. This duo, with their impeccable chemistry and ability to create a compelling program, were undoubtedly excellent choices for regular guests. He didn't mind chatting a bit longer, and the three of them happily took a photo together.

Afterwards, Chen Mo felt like he had become a moving focal point, with people constantly coming up to him wanting to take photos with him. However, he was in a good mood tonight, and as long as the relationship wasn't too bad, he would almost always grant the request.

He thought to himself, "When things are going well, you'll always be greeted with smiles wherever you go."

If it were Old Ma (Ma Huateng, a famous Chinese comedian) instead, he would probably receive different treatment. This is a realistic arena of fame and fortune. After all, Old Ma is retired, and even celebrities will treat people differently based on their status.

At the end of the banquet, as the host, Chen Tong gathered all the guests for a group photo.

The leader declined, explaining that he was only participating in a private capacity and could not appear on camera.

In the end, Chen Mo took the center position, a spot that would have been instinctively deferred to by many celebrities.

There was a click and the picture was frozen.

The scale and presence of this group photo even surpasses that of Jia Yueting's famous group photo during LeEco's heyday. Being included in this photo is, in itself, a symbol of honor for the celebrities and industry professionals present.

Only Chen Mo and a few ladies knew the different meaning behind this group photo.
That night, many celebrities posted photos with Chen Mo on platforms such as Weibo and Douyin, their excitement barely concealed in their words.

Chen Mo, who rarely makes public appearances, instantly dominated the trending topics on major platforms, contributing a significant amount of top-tier traffic.

The comments section was even more unconventional, filled with good-natured teasing:

"Little Mo is really doing well now, he can even take photos with Jackie Chan/Yang Mi/Shen Ma/Da Peng/Dilraba!"

Chen Mo posted only one photo on the official Weibo and Douyin accounts of the Other Shore Group—the final group photo of everyone at the banquet.

That night, Dapeng couldn't sleep.

My body was clearly exhausted, but my mind was unusually excited.

His eyes were fixed on the ceiling, his mind a jumble of thoughts, like boiling water.

First, he gained the favor of CEO Mo and was given the opportunity to direct a workplace-themed film.

They deeply understand that beyond its market dominance, the other side has a profound and subtle influence on Chinese workplace culture.

He was very clever and immediately realized that Chen Mo's move was to convey a certain message through the film, which was exactly what he had always wanted to do and was good at.

Even now, some vague ideas were already forming in his mind: to satirize the bizarre phenomena in the workplace through the perspective of ordinary people; or to use historical allegory to subtly reflect the living conditions of contemporary "working stiffs."
But that's all in the future.

The most urgent task is to make a good biographical film about this person.

The True Story of Jia Yueting

Director: Dong Chengpeng
Main character: Jia Yueting!

Special appearance: Chen Mo!
Hey~ I'm getting a little excited just thinking about it!

(End of this chapter)