CHAPTER 16: CHAPTER 16: WHO IS BO YIMO

A month later, a movie burst onto the scene called "Return." This film had no publicity at all and quietly went online in theaters. Initially, the box office was extremely dismal, almost no one watched it, but some people, infatuated with the handsome lead, went to see it, and came out looking very excited, eyes red, and immediately bought tickets for the next show. Those who watched it shared their thoughts on Weibo, WeChat, and other platforms, strongly recommending it to others.

"Return" gained reputation through word of mouth, and without any promotion, its box office skyrocketed. A month later, it was far ahead of other movies released in the same period.

People came to know the male lead, Bo Yimo, characterized as a noble gentleman with unmatched warmth and presence. Bo Yimo became the top search on Weibo’s trending list, and for a while, all Weibo topics revolved around him. Instantly, fan forums and official websites popped up with countless fans.

Bo Yimo became an overnight sensation. His unparalleled appearance left women swooning, and his superb acting made it hard to believe this was his first time acting.

Who is Bo Yimo?

Everyone wanted to ask, yet no information on him could be found online. All that was known was his name, Bo Yimo, and that he had never acted before. He kept a low profile; apart from stills from the film, there wasn’t a single personal or other photo of him.

"Return" wasn’t about love; it spoke of family and friendship amidst war and chaos. When it went off the screens, it achieved an astounding 1.5 billion at the box office, securing the top spot for this year’s box office charts.

The iconic quotes from "Return" were widely shared. The clothes the lead wore and the items used in the film sold like hotcakes on Taobao. Everyone who saw the movie remembered the final scene, where the lead, covered in blood, died amidst the ruins.

This scene became classic.

Domestic journalists were all waiting to interview Bo Yimo, only to find he had vanished. No one knew who his agent was or which agency he belonged to. Everything was a mystery. Helpless, they could only interview the film’s director, Xu Zongchang.

The director of "Return," Xu Zongchang, had shot some low-budget films but remained obscure. "Return" suddenly made him one of the most sought-after directors domestically. "Return" earned its investor, Huaxia Entertainment Media Group, a hefty profit. This small-budget film’s earnings surprised everyone, with Huaxia Entertainment occupying half of the entertainment industry’s resources. Though later surpassed by Fengyun Studio, its foundation remains strong, cementing its position as the leader in the entertainment industry.

"Return" had a significant impact. Tong Yan was closely following it; she admired Bo Yimo very much and was extremely shaken after watching the film from the moment it came out. After seeing the movie, she sent Bo Yimo a message: "The movie was great, your acting was excellent, I really liked it ≧▽≦."

After a while, Bo Yimo replied with one word: "Mm."

Tong Yan =.=’’, not even a punctuation mark, did the actor have to be so cold? She suddenly recalled the moment she first saw Bo Yimo. Instantly, everything else faded into the background. A glance felt like eternity, and she thought she would never forget it.

During this time, Tang Tian kept bothering her, calling her incessantly, but Tong Yan ignored it. As for Qin Yikuo, it goes without saying; the two of them, a duet that could drive anyone crazy.

Tong Yan had a Weibo with few followers, but both Tang Tian and Qin Yikuo followed her. She had posted about her injury on Weibo early on. But the result? These two didn’t ask a word, just kept talking about it non-stop.

Once again, they refreshed her bottom line. How selfish must one be to reach this level? But that’s fine, that’s fine. Only through repeated disappointments and despair can there be no room for sadness or distress.

Tong Yan’s Weibo posted everyday happenings. In her previous life, she was a stunt double and trained in private. She had a large appetite due to high physical activity, maintaining a good figure. Later, when she started acting, her appetite shocked Qin Yikuo, who used Tang Tian as an example for her to eat less. Only then did she slowly restrain herself, even when hungry, not daring to eat more in his presence.

Thinking about this, Tong Yan couldn’t help but mock herself. Why bother? A man won’t stop loving you because you eat more nor will he love you less if you eat less.

Tong Yan’s goal in this life, besides acting well and living a good life, includes a goal to eat—to savor all the world’s delicacies. Hence, she would post some food and desserts she made on Weibo every day, and over time, her followers surprisingly increased quite a bit.

When two months were up, her contract with Eastern Entertainment automatically terminated. During this period, Liu Zhe tried to stir up trouble, but no major waves were created. Who would’ve thought this girl could be so ruthless, resorting to breaking her bones to deal with her?