Chapter 741 - 506: Exploded (4k)_2

Wait... something seems off here?

Young age, carefree, skilled acting, popular with the public... why does this sound so familiar?

Zhou Yu’s expression gradually turned strange, subconsciously looking towards a certain spot ahead.

The others around were the same, their gaze coincidentally directed forward.

The person they were looking at was, well, Wu Mu.

Why is everyone looking at me?

Wu Mu was speechless inside.

Even if Lin Xueming begged him, he would never take Lin Xueming’s film.

But anyway, Lin Xueming’s criteria seemed to match him perfectly, even better than anyone else.

And when Wu Mu is clearly the most suitable candidate, considering Lin Xueming is Wu Mu’s ex-girlfriend’s father...

Instead of considering Wu Mu, he talks about Wu Mu’s well-known rival Zhou Yu...

The eyes of those around them turned strange, with a hint of amusement.

Zhou Yu almost couldn’t help but laugh out loud, looking at Wu Mu with a hint of mockery in his gaze.

Without any hesitation, he took the microphone handed to him by a nearby staff member, "Thank you, Director Lin, for considering me. You can contact me anytime for an audition."

The scene was somewhat strange, and the atmosphere a little peculiar.

However, the host quickly reacted and changed the topic, "Wow, this casting just raised the anticipation! Do you have anyone in mind for the female lead, Director Lin?"

Lin Xueming pondered for a moment, having an idea, "For the female lead, I think Sun Yueqing is quite suitable. The female lead is also young, but the acting requirements are high. I’ve seen her previous performances, and she fits well."

There was a stir among the audience.

Sun Yueqing herself was taken aback.

Me for the female lead?

An invitation from a top director and national IP?

Isn’t this the exact opportunity she’s been wanting to advance further?

Sun Yueqing’s eyebrows...began to furrow.

A nearby staff member handed her a microphone.

She hesitated for a moment before taking it, then said firmly, "Sorry, Director Lin, I’m not quite suitable."

What?

Huh?

Everyone was stunned.

The crowd burst into an uproar.

This obvious big opportunity—they thought Sun Yueqing would be ready for an audition like Zhou Yu.

But she refused outright?

Was something preventing her, or was she unavailable?

No, that’s not right. Normally, a refusal would be accompanied by a reason, even if it’s awkward, an excuse would be given. To say directly that she’s not suitable, without further explanation... it sounds a bit rigid.

It seemed a little like she was publicly embarrassing Director Lin.

Sun Yueqing, is she... crazy? Unafraid to offend such a major director?

Everyone initially looked bewildered, not understanding what’s happening.

But gradually, everyone’s expressions turned strange again, their gaze directed towards one spot.

On stage, Lin Xueming had already furrowed his brows at Sun Yueqing’s firm attitude, feeling both unsatisfied and confused.

Why did Sun Yueqing suddenly undermine him like this? Even if she didn’t want the role, saying something like, "I’m sorry, I’m unavailable," would suffice. Yet she chose such a firm refusal.

Lin Xueming couldn’t understand until he saw everyone’s gaze directed to one spot and followed suit...

Wu Mu?

At first, Lin Xueming didn’t react, but as bits of gossip he’d heard before started bubbling in his mind, his brow furrowed even more.

That guy again?

Does he really have that much charm?

To fight with family for him, even ignoring parents.

To risk offending a top director, with potential industry blacklisting, while publicly confronting him, giving up such a good opportunity.

Are you together now, so loyal?

Lin Xueming felt nauseous at heart. He picked up the microphone, wanting to change the topic, not wanting things to get too ugly.

But...

Looking at me again?

Wu Mu was speechless.

But this time, it really seemed related to him.

Wu Mu, feeling helpless yet amused, looked at Sun Yueqing, Qing, not necessary.

Sun Yueqing said nothing, just shot him a small glance.

But Wu Mu directly stood up.

Sure, while Zhou Yu was unsure if Lin Xueming was irritating him on purpose before, he didn’t bother to care, not taking it seriously.

But now, with Sun Yueqing involved, he couldn’t ignore it. If he didn’t step in, Sun Yueqing would face considerable pressure afterwards.

He reached to take the microphone from Sun Yueqing’s hand.

Seeing him suddenly stand up, everyone was taken aback, Lin Xueming on stage included, feeling an unnerving sense of foreboding.

Sun Yueqing was equally stunned but quickly withdrew her hand, not letting Wu Mu get the microphone, glaring at him to sit back down.

"Give it to me." Wu Mu was quick-eyed and deft, leaning casually against the seatback, snatching the microphone away.

Holding the microphone, he symbolically tested it, "Hey, hey, hey, can you hear me?"

It could naturally be heard; the whole venue heard it, all eyes on him.

The ominous feeling among the audience escalated, and backstage Fan Wen was sweating profusely.

The live stream’s bullet comments on the monitor screen had already exploded.

Having confirmed the microphone wasn’t muted after testing, Wu Mu turned to Lin Xueming, his face earnest, "Director Lin, shouldn’t you have invited Zhou Yu?"

The audience: "..."

Zhou Yu: "!!!"

Lin Xueming tightly pursed his lips, staring at Wu Mu silently.

Wu Mu didn’t need him to respond and continued earnestly, "Zhou Yu’s character is flawed; he can’t play a role as upright as the protagonist of the Dawn Star Plan."

There was a wave-like uproar in the venue.

Zhou Yu’s mind spun with dizziness.

Not again, not again! Not AGAIN!!

He felt sick, nauseated by this guy!!!

Darn! How can this bastard be so sickening!!!

Always this way!

Always this way!!

Completely disregarding the setting, ignoring the presence of X’s chairman, broadcast authorities, and various social elites!

Standing up when he wants, saying whatever comes to mind!!

What’s worse is he doesn’t dare; he doesn’t dare to refute, not even standing up to defend himself!!

Afraid it could blow up and result in joint blacklisting!

Fury surged through Zhou Yu’s mind, his eyes reddened, wishing to rush up and beat Wu Mu to death.

But Wu Mu seemed completely unfazed, and this was merely a beginning.

He continued, "Actually, it wouldn’t matter whether you invite him or not; inviting him might be even better since, anyway, Director Lin’s new project is sure to flop."

Everyone: "???"

Everyone: "!!!"

This guy, what is he saying!

Saying someone’s new movie is sure to flop??

Is this really something to say in such a setting??

Now it was Fan Wen backstage feeling dizzy.

Wu Mu, what are you doing?

Stop it! Are you trying to ruin the X Night!!?

Regret filled him for inviting Wu Mu.

Inviting Wu Mu certainly guaranteed traffic, but now monitoring screen bullet comments were too thick to see the live scene.

Traffic was there, but CEO Ma’s speech could be lost!

It was no longer a wave on-site; it was directly a tsunami!

No one could resist discussing it with nearby people.

And on stage, Lin Xueming was already as dark as ink, clearly suppressing his anger, maintaining a semblance of composure, "How so?"

Wu Mu entirely lacked awareness of what he had done, casually shaking his hands, "Very obvious, because Director Lin isn’t suitable for making a story like Dawn Star Plan."

He glanced around the venue and cleared himself preemptively:

"Of course, many friends on-site might think I’m saying this due to personal grievances with Director Lin. While there are slight grievances between me and Director Lin, my words are entirely for Director Lin’s good, without a trace of personal grievance."

Really no grievances?

No one believed it.

Even Sun Yueqing and Mo Mo beside Wu Mu didn’t believe it.

They were already tense, clenching their hands, worried Wu Mu would make things uncontrollable.

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(Not intentionally ending here... just couldn’t finish writing)​