Literary Master: Starting with Refusing to Be a Child Star

Chapter 39: The online movie "Grandma" is going crazy.

"The most outstanding young writer is going head-to-head with Han Han. The film adaptations of their works will make the National Day holiday film season much more exciting."

"He really dares to say that. Among young writers, who would dare to challenge Han Han? Who is this director? He just spouts nonsense as soon as he opens his mouth."

"If you're ignorant, you're ignorant. You don't even know the top art-house director in China, yet you're spouting nonsense here. I bet the only book you've ever read in your life is Han Han's books."

"An art-house director? Never mind then, I'm too lazy to criticize him."

While the online discussion was in an uproar, young writer Han Han met with the director who was filming his work to discuss the follow-up arrangements.

"Although it's upsetting to be scammed, it's good that the movie is getting more attention."

Unlike his outspoken and confrontational online persona, Han Han in real life is very reserved in his speech, but this doesn't mean he's a low-key person.

"Frankly speaking, quality is king in the end, but using these tricks won't make his films any better."

Han Han had absolute confidence in his talent. After explaining the situation, he drove away alone.

Recently, he has stopped paying attention to the cultural scene and has instead developed a strong interest in racing. He has invested all of his newly acquired multi-million dollar endorsement deal into his own cars.

However, no matter how much he tries to avoid the writing industry, the large group of people he supports cannot allow him to ignore this bundled marketing.

Soon, Han Han posted her new scarf on Weibo:

[@EarlySpringTea, I'm really looking forward to your new work. I hope your film will be as high quality as your other works.]

The implication was that if a movie doesn't perform well, it means the work itself is bad. Luo Jinnian didn't think much of it when he saw this post.

He's been very busy lately. Although it's impossible for "Ice Love Song" to start filming during the National Day holiday, he and Gu Yanxi have started intensive training under the guidance of a professional skating instructor hired by Director Mo.

This wasn't Gu Yanxi's first time acting in a skating scene. Although she hadn't trained beforehand, veteran actors are indeed multi-talented.

Luo Jinnian originally felt that his skating skills were at least enough for posing, but Director Mo was clearly unwilling to limit himself to that; he was very responsible for his work.

After a tiring morning, the group sat down to eat together.

At this moment, Jin Si's assistant brought Director Mo a laptop, which was playing "Grandma." "The more shows we can play, the better," Director Mo said with a smile, watching the show while eating with the two children.

"Grandma and granddaughter swapping bodies, what a creepy and eerie start! Is this really not a horror movie?"

"Who among you has actually read the original novel? I don't understand this ending at all! Did the grandmother and granddaughter actually switch bodies?"

"The answer is no, this show is really anti-social. It's too different from our social values ​​of respecting the elderly and caring for the young."

"The movie is good, but it's a bit choppy. Could you please give me some stinky kiwi fruit?"

Kiwi is having a tough time too. Who knew you guys would be so greedy for small gains? You don't watch the many VIP movies that are available in theaters, but you flock to free online movies.

There are some sensible people among the iQiyi executives: "Free is indeed important, but the movie's plot is bizarre and is indeed suitable for distribution on the Internet."

Many people, after hearing that this movie, which was released for free on iQiyi, was terrifying, didn't dare to watch it themselves, but still wanted to recommend it to their friends or family.

The comments about this movie on Weibo are overwhelming, and the sheer volume of traffic even propelled the hashtag "Why is the grandmother so cruel to her granddaughter?" to the top of the trending searches.

Clicking on this trending topic reveals that the discussion isn't about the plot; it's all about criticizing the author.

The main reason is definitely that the creator is inhuman; how could he come up with such a bizarre plot?

Yeah, I'm going to stay at my grandma's tonight. After watching this movie, I don't know how to behave.

[I'm such a jerk. I already found the novel disgusting, but I still insisted on watching the movie again, which only generated more traffic for me and made me feel even worse.]

Fortunately, none of the books were written by Luo Jinnian. He patted his chest and said, "Go find stories about island nations in Japan."

Seeing the positive buzz surrounding the show, Kiwifruit quickly reached out to both sides on Weibo to finalize the deal. The result was that both companies would work together to expand and benefit from the popularity of "Grandma".

Director Mo is very satisfied with the current performance of his work, especially with the fact that the media has finally shifted its focus and started paying attention to the young lead actor.

Gu Yanxi plays multiple roles, and despite being only nine years old, his acting skills are better than many actors in their eighties and thirties in the entertainment industry.

"Besides, the little girl is pretty. If I had a daughter like that, I'd be happy to drive luxury cars and live in a villa."

"And I heard that the original author of 'Grandma' is not very old. The times are really developing fast now, and young geniuses are emerging one after another."

Seeing this situation, Director Mo logged off and logged into his Weibo account.

[With the participation of three young talents, Gu Yanxi, Early Spring Tea, and Luo Jinnian, "Ice Love Song," starring the original cast of "Grandma," will be officially released during the Lunar New Year holiday. Everyone is welcome to go to the cinema to watch it.]

Netizens unanimously applauded the director's Weibo post. After all, they had just seen the movie he had treated them to for free, and since the movie was indeed of high quality, they were all looking forward to Director Mo's new film.

"Okay, I'll definitely make up for the movie ticket I owe for 'Grandma' when the time comes."

"Ice Love Song" - judging from the title, it should be about ice skating and romance.

Buying the ticket is the right thing to do. That's also Director Mo's goal. He made that online movie that could only be bought out by iQiyi. Director Mo was just trying to build up his reputation for his next movie.

There were also those who had doubts, mainly Mo Dao's longtime fans:

[What is all this nonsense? Lao Mo, don't go astray! As a fan of yours for ten years, I'm so ashamed that you're posting movies online.]

[Art films aren't like this! You should be making serious films about heartbreak and how the person you love becomes someone else's wife!]

Disloyalty has ruined you all. Director Mo has already decided never to make art films again. Awards are meaningless to him now; he just wants to make the most profitable commercial films.

"Get up, let's continue practicing."

Gu Yanxi got up and pulled Luo Jinnian back to the ice rink to continue the exercises they had just practiced.

She can joke around normally, but when it comes to her acting career, the short-haired girl's eyes are always incredibly serious.

"I can teach you any moves you don't know how to do."

The two children trained quietly on the ice rink, and Coach Mo looked at their faces and nodded in satisfaction.

Regardless of their actual performance, the audience will be convinced of their skating skills just by looking at the confidence on their faces.

The actors do have their own ideas.

"Filming for 'Ice Love Song' will officially begin after the National Day holiday."