Conflict
What Qin Sirui meant was that his ability to pick up a bargain was too strong. A glazed amphora from Ming Hongwu's era was worth more than a billion yuan, let alone his current net worth of more than 100 million yuan. His cash flow could surpass many so-called rich people in minutes.
However, in the ears of others, they thought that Li Mo's family background was very terrifying. He might be a rich second-generation heir or even a third-generation heir. However, this was normal. Which one of Qin Sirui's friends was a simple person?
Li Mo glanced at her. She seemed to be a little talkative today.
I'm determined to be a low-key ordinary person.
Li Mo was not interested in the entertainment industry, but Liu Yingying had always wanted to be an actress. If he dealt with a big director like Zhang De'an, he might be able to help Yingying in the future.
"Director Zhang, Director Hu, to tell you the truth, I practice Bajiquan. It focuses on actual combat. It's fast, accurate, and ruthless with strong explosive power. It's not like the boxing stance we use when filming. You just have to follow a certain arrangement and play it according to a certain pattern. You do whatever it's fancy."
"What a coincidence. Our production team's martial arts director has practiced Bajiquan. Let him watch you during the audition later." Hu Xingye slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "I've been learning Taiji recently. Let's see what's the difference between it and Bajiquan."
The meal ended in a happy atmosphere. Zhang De'an pulled Li Mo to the audition. Such a rich young master might be able to get some investment for him after he built up a good relationship with him.
After they got out of the car, the manager said, "Sirui, how do you know this friend of yours? He's really powerful. The boss of the Palace Restaurant personally drove the braised food over by his Porsche. I chatted with him for a while. He has more than 50 chain stores in Shanghai alone."
"An accident."
"The key is that the boss keeps calling you his good son-in-law. It gives me goosebumps."
Qin Sirui did not react. She just stood up and said, "I'm bored. Let's go and see the effect of his audition."
There was a special filming studio at the filming location. When the group arrived at the audition studio, there was already a group of people gathered there. Li Mo swept his gaze around. The main lead, who had gone on strike after a scratch, was actually here too. There were six to seven people surrounding him. They should be assistants and bodyguards.
The others were basically on-site staff.
"Director Zhang, you have to find a fighting substitute for the main lead. I found three slightly suitable candidates for the interview. They've all practiced before, so there's no problem with their skills."
A man in his forties with a full beard greeted Zhang De'an warmly. He was the chief martial arts director of the production team, Lian Cheng.
"Director Lian, in order not to delay the filming process, let's choose a suitable substitute first and audition them one by one."
Li Mo stood beside Zhang De'an without saying a word. He was still very curious about the first time he was filming in the studio.
The three men who were auditioning were in their thirties. Their figures were much sturdier than the main lead's. They were the first to demostrate a set of punches in front of the camera.
A round of applause sounded at the end of the set of punches. This kind of wide-ranging punch was powerful, imposing, and more eye-catching.
The second person also threw a set of punches, but his punches looked stiff and the boxing stance was loose. He must have just learned some moves casually.
"Li Mo, how is this person?" Hu Xingye turned his head and asked softly.
"He learned a lot of different techniques. There are the moves of the Shaolin Arhat Fist, the Tiger Subduing Fist, and the Inch Fist. Looks like it's really not easy to find a substitute actor."
Hu Xingye smiled. It wasn't easy for anyone to get this job.
The third person was thin, but his punches were smooth and natural.
"Good." There was another round of cheers.
"This person is not bad. I can consider him if he put on some makeup."
"Director Zhang, the people I chose are alright, right? They're all veterans, so they won't look stiff when filming."
"It's not bad." Zhang De'an looked at Li Mo beside him. "You can go up and try too."
"Director Zhang, I think the third one is really not bad. His Eight Trigrams Palm has reached a certain level." Li Mo's words attracted Lian Cheng's attention. He smiled and asked, "Director Zhang, is this gentleman also in the same industry?"
"Director Lian, this is Sirui's friend called Li Mo. Speaking of which, the two of you are related. You've practiced Bajiquan, and he's also practiced Bajiquan. That's why I asked him to try out and see how the effect is."
"Director Zhang, I'm really not suitable for acting."
Li Mo was not being humble. Bajiquan was fierce in close combat. In terms of boxing style, it was not bold and powerful, but it lacked the aesthetic of flowing water.
He declined, but someone beside him was unhappy.
"It's your honor and opportunity to be my substitute. I only gave you the chance to audition because I think highly of you. Besides, even if you pass the audition, you still have to pass me. Not everyone is qualified to be my substitute."
These words were very ear-piercing and arrogant. Everyone present had different expressions.
Li Mo turned around and looked at the male lead. Li Mo didn't know his name, but he had acted in a few web dramas. He was the domineering CEO typecast and had many female fans.
Li Mo was not angry. Instead, he smiled calmly and said to Zhang De'an, "Director Zhang, in any case, it's just choosing a substitute. It's fine as long as he can endure hardship and work hard. He can't be pampered and lacks professionalism. Don't use trash like him who chokes on water, falls while walking, and needs to rest for a few days even when eating. Not only will he drag everyone down, but he's also self-righteous."
Everyone was dumbfounded. Although he did not mention a name from the beginning to the end, he was just short of pointing at someone's nose and scolding him.
This was called hiding needles in cotton. There was a knife hidden in his words. Every knife saw blood and killed without a trace.
Someone couldn't help but laugh. Li Mo turned around and saw that it was Qin Sirui's assistant. She covered her mouth in discomfort.
"Kid, who are you scolding?"
A burly man who looked like a bodyguard approached with a fierce look in his eyes.
"He's my friend. Are you going to attack him?" Qin Sirui said coldly. She walked to Li Mo's side naturally and looked at the bodyguard coldly.
"Missy Sirui, tell your friend to watch his mouth. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."
"Please pay attention to your attitude. Don't take it as your own. You're asking for a rebuff."
Everyone present had strange expressions. Li Mo didn't name him, but they all knew that he was targeting him. It was fine if he didn't jump out, but if he did, he was openly spewing feces on himself.
Whose fault was that?
"Sirui, whose bodyguard is this? He's quite arrogant."
Qin Sirui frowned slightly. Li Mo did it on purpose, right? As expected, when the bodyguard, who was about to retreat, heard this, the veins on his forehead bulged.
"What are you guys doing? This is the set of the production team, not a place for you to fight," Zhang De'an said. He was the executive director and the boss of this production team.
"Director Zhang, I'm sorry. It's all my fault for having a bodyguard who is a little impulsive. It's all a misunderstanding. Sirui, your friend is quite interesting. Look at how protective you are of him. Could he be your little boyfriend?"
"Chen Bailin, just do your own thing." Qin Sirui was like this to everyone. This had something to do with her innate personality. "Li Mo, it's my fault for recommending you to the audition. Let's go."
"Sirui, since you recommended me, I have to give you face. Li Mo, right? Why don't you give it a try? As long as Director Zhang is fine, I will definitely be fine too."
"I don't need you to give me face. You can't give my friend face either." Qin Sirui turned to Zhang De'an and said, "Director Zhang, I don't think I'm suitable to be the female lead of this drama. You should choose another partner for him while the filming has juust started and it hasn't caused much damage."
"Sirui, it's just a small matter. Everyone, don't be rash. Let's talk things out." Zhang De'an was dumbfounded. It was a very normal event, but it became heated with just a few words. Moreover, the female lead actually wanted to withdraw the production.
He looked at the calm Li Mo and felt that this kid was definitely a big troublemaker. Moreover, his relationship with Qin Sirui was definitely not ordinary. Otherwise, she would not have said that he should choose another female lead in front of everyone.
Others might not know her background, but as the executive director, he more or less knew a little. She had a strong background.
"Sirui, Director Zhang is right. It's all a trivial matter." Li Mo also felt that Qin Sirui's reaction was a little intense. Could it be that she really wanted to stand up for him?
Chen Bailin's face alternated between pale and green. He was the most embarrassed at the scene. Many big shots in the entertainment industry acknowledged Qin Sirui's acting skills, and this was what he lacked the most.
Another meaning of Qin Sirui was that his acting skills were very bad and she did not want to partner with him at all.