This celebrity became even more popular after being exposed of having multiple girlfriends-Chapter 668 - 453:

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At this moment, she was standing beside a red Ferrari, looking quite upset, saying something to the person inside.

Only Su Meng was left standing there, frowning as she looked on.

Wu Mu drove the car over with a slight smile, rolled down the window, and joked, "Little Su, long time no see."

Su Meng turned her head to look in his direction, seeming a bit stunned.

This was only the second time they met in real life.

However, Su Meng seemed to be quite interested in his situation, as Wu Mu often received feedback from her on his new songs via WeChat.

They didn’t chat much, just simply said things like how nice the songs were.

Hmm, whether they’re haters or fans, at least they’re contributing to my views.

Wu Mu laughed and said, "Did your driver run away? Want me to give you a lift?"

Su Meng hesitated a little, "I’ll let my family know."

"Aunt Qing, you don’t need to come over, yeah, my friend is giving me a ride home, okay, I know."

After making the call, Su Meng opened the front passenger door and got in.

After clarifying the address, Wu Mu was quite curious: "Aren’t you from Shen City? How come..."

Su Meng shook her head, "I am from Shen City, but my family also has a house here in Beijing."

She paused, with a rare smile on her face, "Just now we were at the venue, all my friends wanted to cover their ears at your first song."

Wu Mu laughed, "That’s not my fault, my singing was perfectly fine."

Wu Mu chatted casually with Su Meng and quickly dropped her off at her home, a large courtyard house in the Upper City District not far from the Forbidden City.

Hmm, confirmed, she’s another one of the Heavenly Dragon People.

Wu Mu was quite surprised, though from her usual words and actions, it was clear Su Meng’s family was quite wealthy.

But he didn’t expect they were this wealthy.

This courtyard house alone was probably worth at least

The host couldn’t be seen at the moment, so Yang Rongfa asked, "A lot of industry directors and company bosses are here today. Would you like me to introduce you to some of them?"

This would be an opportunity for a regular industry person.

It’s always good to know more people.

But... recalling the experience from the previous party, Yang Rongfa wisely chose to ask first.

Wu Mu shook his head, "No..."

But halfway through shaking, his gaze swept over a person in a small parlor obscured by a partition next to the main living room, who caught his attention, and he paused slightly.

"Director Lin is here too?" Wu Mu asked Yang Rongfa.

The Lin Director he was referring to was, of course, not Lin Qingyue but Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Although Qingyue could return tonight, she needed to handle matters with the film crew and wouldn’t be here.

Moreover, he mentioned to Qingyue during their morning chat that he would attend this party, so if Qingyue were coming, she would have informed him.

"Yeah, Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang are also here." Yang Rongfa nodded.

Wu Mu thought about it, these two are directors of the same caliber as Lin Xueming, the top figures in the circle.

But he didn’t expect to curry favor with these big directors for resources, so it didn’t matter to him.

However, since Lin Xueming was here, it wouldn’t be appropriate not to greet him.

"I’ll go say hi to Director Lin." He walked directly towards the small parlor.

"They are there too, do you want to say hi?" Yang Rongfa leaned in to speak softly.

As he spoke, he pointed with his finger towards the small parlor by the main living room.

That side of the small parlor seemed to be a daily private meeting place, separated in the middle by decorations, making it hard to see the full view; it appeared smaller than this side.

Then there were some closer sofas arranged, where a lot of people were sitting and chatting.

Director Lin?

Wu Mu’s mind quickly figured it out, he knew it was Lin Qingyue’s father, Lin Xueming.

Even though Qingyue might be returning tonight, she still needed to handle matters with her crew and wouldn’t appear here.

Moreover, he mentioned this morning during a chat with Qingyue that he would attend this party, so if Qingyue were coming, she would have told him.

"I’ll go say hi." He nodded and said.

With Lin Xueming present, it was definitely necessary to greet him.

"The bosses of Light Shadow Media and Yahua Film and Television, along with Directors Tang and Xie, are also here," Yang Rongfa whispered again.

Light Shadow Media, Yahua Film and Television?

Even if Wu Mu wasn’t deeply involved in the circle, he knew about these two companies; if Yang Rongfa’s company was considered middle-tier in the industry, then these two were truly top-tier.

Not only are they publicly listed companies, but they also produce major productions annually and have artist management businesses, boasting numerous stars and celebrities.

No need to mention these two.

As for Directors Tang and Xie?

Significant enough for Yang Rongfa to specially mention them, certainly not ordinary figures.

Wu Mu thought for a moment and immediately knew who they were.

It’s Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang.

Directors at the same level as Lin Xueming.

They are all esteemed veterans in the industry, with both status and fame.

All the big names are over there, huh.

He and Yang Rongfa walked towards the small parlor.

As they got closer, they could see the situation within the small parlor more clearly.

Sure enough, Lin Xueming was there, sitting centrally on a sofa, holding a wine glass and seemingly in conversation.

Around him sat quite a few people, including a couple who appeared very much like boss figures, and several middle-aged men standing next to them with subordinates who appeared to be artists.

Wearing a cotton beret, evidently trying to cover something up, but unable to hide the balding pate, was Director Tang Wei. Standing tall above everyone else was Director Xie Chunfang, whose name might suggest gentleness, yet towered over everyone present.

Also...

Wu Mu’s steps paused.

A woman probably in her forties, dressed in a fitted black suit, wearing a pearl necklace, quietly chatting and laughing with someone beside her, appearing elegant and dignified.

Is Lin Qingyue’s mother here too?

This was indeed the first time he’d seen Lin Qingyue’s mother in person; he hadn’t encountered her during previous visits to Lin Qingyue’s home.

However, Lin Qingyue’s mother, Du Lan, was a renowned actress from the previous generation within the circle, so he recognized her from photos.

After a pause, Wu Mu continued forward.

But after only a couple more steps, there was another familiar face.

In a slightly peripheral location within the small parlor, a man in his thirties was holding a plate, standing upright, appearing to listen intently to Lin Xueming.

It was Geng Wei.

The one who initially owned the Xiao Yi Company, wanted to sign him, got rejected, and then was so irate that he tried to blacklist him.

Nevertheless, Wu Mu wasn’t too concerned about this person and kept walking.

As he got closer, he began to hear Lin Xueming’s voice, "This year’s film market situation is frankly shocking. Although the official data from the National Film Bureau hasn’t been released yet, I’ve gotten specific details from their director, Cao Guang. This entire year, the total box office of the film market is 42.5 billion, which is a 21% drop compared to the same period last year."

Lin Xueming paused in his serious speech upon seeing Wu Mu approach.

Not only him, but everyone in the small parlor noticed it as well.

The faces of the people in the parlor varied, with some who were just tagging along, like celebrities and agents, appearing slightly surprised, perhaps curious about his unexpected presence.

The two major company bosses and Directors Tang Wei and Xie Chunfang, these big names, glimpsed briefly but paid no mind.

Lin Qingyue’s mother, Du Lan, initially seemed unresponsive, her gaze pausing for half a second on Wu Mu’s face before suddenly realizing.

And... Geng Wei.

Seeing Wu Mu, his expression visibly darkened, and when their gazes met, he forced a semblance of a smile, looking more like a grimace.

Wu Mu simply ignored him, casually glancing past.

This indifferent attitude clearly made Geng Wei’s face grow even darker.

"The total number of viewers this year has also significantly decreased. This year it was 1.01 billion, while last year it was 1.299 billion, a drop of nearly 300 million. Compared to 2019, it’s even worse; 2019’s total box office was 64.2 billion, which is a 33.9% decrease. Five years have passed, and not only hasn’t our total box office grown, it has continued to decline year after year."