We asked you to make an anti-corruption film, but you made one in the name of the people!

It was almost nine o'clock when the party ended.

People walked out in twos and threes, exchanging WeChat contacts.

Zhang Yixing added Lin Mo on WeChat, and as he left, he turned back and said, "Director Lin, see you when filming starts!"

Jin Chen also joined in, smiling and saying, "Director Lin, I'll read the script carefully when I get back, and I'll ask you any questions I may have."

Wang Chuanjun walked over and patted Lin Mo on the shoulder: "Director Lin, I will do my best for the role of Manager Lu."

Lin Mo nodded: "Teacher Chuanjun, I believe in you."

When Sun Yang left, he made a point of shaking hands with Lin Mo: "Director Lin, I will make sure the audience remembers the character Ah Cai."

Lin Mo laughed: "It's not about remembering Ah Cai, it's about remembering—don't go to northern Myanmar."

Sun Yang was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Yes! That makes sense!"

Teacher Yongmei was the last to leave. Before she left, she said to Lin Mo, "Director Lin, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will play the anti-fraud police officer well."

Lin Mo escorted her to the door and watched her car drive away.

Director Sun and Lin Mo walked out together.

"Director Lin, how's it going? Are these actors alright?"

Lin Mo laughed: "Not just okay, it's fantastic."

"Then I'll arrange for the contract to be signed tomorrow?"

"Okay, Director Sun, thank you for your trouble."

"No trouble at all." Director Sun smiled, his eyes narrowing into slits. "Director Lin, to tell you the truth, I'm really looking forward to this film. Not because I'm from the Ministry of Public Security, but because I've read the script and I know this film can save lives."

Lin Mo looked at him and said earnestly, "Director Sun, your words are more important than anything else."

Stepping out of the restaurant, the night breeze was a bit chilly.

Lin Mo stood at the door waiting for the car, and took out his phone to take a look.

The group chat has already become lively.

Zhang Yixing posted a message: "I met Director Lin today. He's younger than I expected, and his acting is even more intense than I anticipated. Looking forward to it!"

Jin Chen replied with: "+1".

Wang Chuanjun: "+1, but Director Lin said I should kill people with a smile, so I'll practice in front of the mirror when I get home tonight."

Sun Yang: "Brother Chuanjun, stop practicing. You're scaring the neighbors late at night. If anyone's going to practice, it'll be me. I'm playing the Smiling Tiger."

The group chat erupted in laughter.

......

It was already 9:30 p.m. when Zhang Yixing came out of the restaurant.

He got into the van, leaned back in his seat, and took out his phone.

His agent, Xiao Yang, sat in the passenger seat and turned to look at him: "Yixing, how are you feeling today?"

"It's great." Zhang Yixing smiled. "Director Lin is younger than I thought, but he speaks with great tact, not like someone in his twenties."

"Of course, can a director who can make 'In the Name of the People' be an ordinary person?" Xiao Yang said. "You should act well in this drama. It's produced by the Ministry of Public Security and directed by Lin Mo. Not everyone has this kind of lineup."

Zhang Yixing nodded, about to say something, when his phone suddenly vibrated.

He looked down and saw Huang Lei.

Zhang Yixing's eyes lit up, and he quickly answered the call.

"Master!"

Huang Lei's signature voice came from the other end of the phone, unhurried: "Yixing, where are you?"

"I just finished eating and I'm in the car. Master, what made you think of calling me?"

"How come? I heard you landed a big job?" Huang Lei's voice was laced with laughter. "The Ministry of Public Security is making a movie? And it's directed by Lin Mo? You're something else, keeping quiet about something this big without telling me?"

Zhang Yixing scratched his head: "Master, I haven't officially started filming yet, so I was thinking of telling you after filming started."

"Come on, you've just forgotten," Huang Lei said with a laugh. "Let me tell you, you have to do a good job filming this movie, you hear me?"

"I heard you, I heard you." Zhang Yixing nodded repeatedly. "Master, you know Director Lin too?"

"How could I not know? I watched the whole 'In the Name of the People'!" Huang Lei's voice suddenly rose eight octaves. "Secretary Dakang, Qi Tongwei, Gao Yuliang, each character is more compelling than the last. Your master has been acting for so many years, and we haven't seen a drama of this quality for several years. That Lin Mo is a truly capable person."

Hearing this, Zhang Yixing felt much more at ease.

If the master has said so, then this show must be good.

Speaking of Huang Lei, one cannot help but mention the show "Go Fighting!"

That happened a few years ago.

Zhang Yixing has only recently returned from South Korea and is not yet well-known in China.

Huang Lei is already a recognized teacher in the industry, excelling in acting, directing, screenwriting, and teaching.

In the show, Huang Lei is the mastermind, and Zhang Yixing is the innocent lamb.

The two became acquainted after a while, and Huang Lei took special care of Zhang Yixing, teaching him how to be a person, how to do things, and how to gain a foothold in this industry.

Zhang Yixing has been calling him "Master" for several years.

During holidays and festivals, Zhang Yixing would give Huang Lei gifts.

Even though he's busy, Zhang Yixing still made time to send a message when Huang Lei celebrated his birthday.

Huang Lei is also sincere towards Zhang Yixing. Whenever he has good resources or good suggestions, he thinks of Zhang Yixing first.

At this moment, Huang Lei continued on the other end of the phone: "Yixing, I have a few things to tell you, remember them."

"Master, please speak."

"First, Lin Mo is young, but he's really capable. Don't underestimate him just because he's younger than you. On set, listen to whatever he says, don't argue, and don't act like a diva. You have no right to act like a diva in front of him, understand?"

"I know, I know," Zhang Yixing quickly replied. "Master, when have I ever acted like a diva?"

"I'm just reminding you," Huang Lei said. "Secondly, this film is spearheaded by the Ministry of Public Security; it's not an ordinary commercial film. Don't treat it like a regular movie; treat it like a mission. You must have the right attitude and not be careless in the slightest."

"clear."

"Third—" Huang Lei paused, "The most important thing in acting this kind of role is authenticity. Don't think about how handsome or good-looking you are; the more authentic, the better. If you get hit, you really get hit; if you cry, you really cry. Don't put on airs."

"Master, I understand."

"There's one more thing," Huang Lei's voice turned serious. "Yixing, do you know why this movie was made?"

"Anti-fraud propaganda, perhaps?"

"It's not just about propaganda," Huang Lei said. "The telecom fraud in northern Myanmar has been a huge scandal lately. So many people have been lured there, beaten, imprisoned, had their kidneys cut off, and some have even lost their lives. The Ministry of Public Security made this film to save people. The character you play, Pan Sheng, is a microcosm of all the young people who have been scammed. If you act well and make those who want to be scammed feel scared, then you've saved people."

Zhang Yixing tightened his grip on his phone.

"Master, I understand."

"Good that you understand."

"Okay, goodnight, Master."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yixing leaned back in his seat and stared blankly at the car ceiling.

Xiao Yang turned to look at him: "What did Teacher Huang say?"

Zhang Yixing roughly repeated Huang Lei's words.

After listening, Xiao Yang nodded: "Teacher Huang is right, this play is indeed different. Yixing, are you under a lot of pressure?"

"To be honest, a little," Zhang Yixing confessed honestly. "When I was filming before, I was most afraid of being scolded by the director for not acting well. If I don't act well in this film, I will not only be letting down the director, but also those who were really deceived."

Xiao Yang was silent for a moment, then said, "Then don't think too much about it, just prepare well. Director Lin chose you because he thinks you're capable."