In reality, even Tangning herself had not seen the completed version of 'Stupid'. When the crew sat down for a test screening, she was in the middle of filming 'W.H.'. So, throughout the pre-screenings, her thoughts followed the flow of the public's reactions.
To her, it felt like 'Stupid' was struggling for survival.
"According to your progression, 3 films a year should be your limit. So, in the next half of the year, I will help you take on one more film. After that, you can wholeheartedly focus on preparing for a kid."
That night, the couple looked through scripts in the study room. Mo Ting browsed quickly through all of them and swept them aside.
"I'll do as you say..." Tangning replied as she leaned against Mo Ting's back, "I like the future you have planned for us."
Hearing Tangning's response, Mo Ting's lips curved upwards in satisfaction.
"I want you to go home with this year's Fei Tian Best Newcomer Award."
"You have that much faith in me?" Tangning put down the script in her hand and buried her head in Mo Ting's back. "How's 'Stupid' going, I really want to know its progress."
"Mrs. Mo, are you doubting your husband's abilities?" Mo Ting turned around and raised an eyebrow.
"Of course not. I'm just naturally anxious because it's not an industry that I'm familiar with."
"Relax," Mo Ting wrapped Tangning in his embrace and pulled her onto his lap. "You haven't watched it yet, have you? Wait until the second pre-screening, we'll go watch it together."
"Is it good?"
"The best critic in the industry has already stepped out to vouch for you. What do you think?" Mo Ting lifted his eyebrows slightly, "This is the first time you've been so unconfident."
"I can't control it..."
"Let me teach you how to control it," Mo Ting sat Tangning beside him and continued, "The film market isn't difficult to understand. Everything related to the entertainment industry is quite similar. You've simply been frightened by your rival's intimidation."
"Don't look at others. Just look at yourself."
"From the screenwriter, to the cast, to the director and production; we have the courage to hold three pre-screenings because we have confidence in our film. Hai Rui has always been a leader in its field. We don't care about comparing with our rivals, we simply focus on our strengths and utilize what we have around us."
After listening to Mo Ting, Tangning let out a gentle laugh, "Ultimately, your main point is that you have confidence in the film."
"Of course. I've always had a good sense of judgment."
As Mo Ting spoke, his eyes filled with confidence and his body emitted a king-like presence.
This was the Mo Ting that Tangning was most mesmerized by.
Her man's capabilities were never something to be questioned. So, towards 'Stupid', she slowly let go of her worries. Instead, her body now felt fully invigorated.
...
"Oh my God! Failed judgment! Tangning's acting is surprisingly good."
"I don't care about anything else. Let's just focus on 'Stupid'. All I saw throughout the film was the character Tangning played, there was no trace of Tangning herself. This film was surprisingly good..."
"I wouldn't say Tangning's acting ability was superb, but I admit it was enough to beat the rivaling film. Yet, she came from a modeling background!"
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