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

After news of the filming of "The Storm" in Jiangmen spread, the area around the Old Factory Street Market never quieted down.

At first, it was just nearby residents watching from their balconies, but later the scope expanded—people from the next street, the next district, and even the next city all came.

Some came specifically to see Lin Mo, some came to see Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen, and some were just there for the fun of it.

Every morning, before the film crew even arrives, a large number of people are already standing at the entrance of the old factory street market.

Every time Lao Zhao leads his team into the filming location, he has to greet the onlookers first: "Everyone, we're filming here, please make way and don't block the camera."

The crowd was very cooperative, giving way, but they held their phones up even higher.

One day, Lin Mo was watching the playback behind the monitor when he suddenly heard someone shout, "Director Lin! Director Lin!"

He turned his head and saw a young woman in her early twenties standing outside the police line, holding a cell phone in her hand, her face flushed and her eyes sparkling.

Lin Mo walked over, and the little girl's voice trembled with excitement: "Director Lin, I'm your fan! I drove all the way from Guangzhou! It took me more than two hours!"

Lin Mo was taken aback: "You came here specifically for this?"

"Yes! I especially love your film 'All or Nothing,' I've watched it three times! My parents watched it too, and after my mom watched it, she installed anti-fraud apps on everyone's phones in the family!" The young girl spoke like a machine gun.

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Thank you."

The young girl pulled out a small notebook: "Director Lin, could you please sign this for me?"

Lin Mo took the notebook, signed his name, and the little girl asked, "Can I take a picture with you?"

Lin Mo nodded, and the young girl held up her phone. The two of them huddled together and took a picture. After the photo was taken, the young girl asked again, this time in a much softer voice, "Director Lin, is Teacher Zhang Yi here?"

Lin Mo pointed to Zhang Yi in the distance. The little girl's eyes lit up. She wanted to rush over but didn't dare. Lin Mo called out to Zhang Yi, "Brother Yi, come here for a second."

Zhang Yi was rehearsing with Zhang Songwen when he heard the shouts and came over. Lin Mo pointed to the little girl and said, "Your fan drove all the way from Guangzhou and wants to take a picture with you." Zhang Yi cooperated and stood next to the little girl with a smile.

The young girl frantically pressed the shutter button, then stood there stunned for several seconds before finally blurting out, "Thank you, Brother Yi! Thank you, Director Lin!"

Then he turned and ran, but after a few steps he turned back and shouted, "Director Lin, I'll be back!"

Old Zhao muttered from the side, "Again? Does she think this is a tourist attraction?"

Similar scenarios happen almost every day.

People came from Jiangmen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and even drove from Hunan.

......

After the girl went home, she posted the group photo on Douyin that very night.

The caption read: "I drove for over two hours to Jiangmen just to see Director Lin! Director Lin is incredibly kind; he gave me an autograph, took a photo with me, and even called Teacher Zhang Yi over for me! Yi Ge is so handsome too! The entire crew of Crazy Speed ​​is awesome!"

A long string of emojis followed.

The video garnered over 500,000 likes in less than an hour after it was posted.

The comments section was as lively as during Chinese New Year. Some people were so envious they cried, some asked where the film crew was, and some said they would go there tomorrow.

Some commented that Director Lin was indeed down-to-earth, while others said that Teacher Zhang Yi was also very approachable, even bending down specifically for the photo—to avoid blocking the view of those behind him.

The young girl replied to each comment in the comment section, clearly stating where the film crew was, what time they would arrive, and which alleyway was the best place to wait.

When Lao Zhao later saw the video, he was so angry he slapped his thigh: "She's revealed our entire filming plan!"

The number of people who came the next day increased several times over.

The narrow alleyway of the old factory street market was packed with people early in the morning.

Some people were live-streaming on their phones, while others were selling water and snacks, setting up stalls right at the alley entrance. If you didn't know better, you'd think it was a temple fair.

When Lao Zhao led his people into the venue, they almost couldn't squeeze in.

He stood at the alley entrance, looking at the dense crowd, his face turning green. He walked up to Lin Mo, his voice trembling, "Director Lin, several hundred people have come today, and the roads outside are blocked."

Lin Mo frowned: "Did you call the police?"

Old Zhao said he reported it, and two police officers from the police station came, but there were too many people, and they couldn't stop them at all.

Lin Mo thought for a moment, took out his phone, opened Weibo, and typed a few lines: "During the filming of 'Raging Waves,' please do not gather or watch. Thank you for your support of the crew, but the filming location needs to be quiet. Too many people will affect the work progress and also pose safety hazards. From now on, please do not linger or watch near the filming location. Thank you for your cooperation."

The comment section exploded the moment this Weibo post was published.

Some people felt regretful, saying they hadn't seen it yet; some expressed understanding, saying the crew really needed quiet; some offered suggestions, saying Director Lin, you should just release more behind-the-scenes footage, we won't go to the set; some said this is the responsible attitude, safety first.

Some people joked that Director Lin was scared of being chased by fans, and that little girl from last time deserves a lot of credit.

The girl herself also came and posted three apologetic emojis in the comments section, saying she didn't expect it to turn out this way and was really sorry. Lin Mo replied, "It's okay, it's not your fault."

The hype lasted for two or three days, then gradually subsided.

It's not because people don't like it anymore, but because the local government in Jiangmen issued a notice reminding citizens to maintain order and not to gather. In addition, the film crew strengthened security, put up a cordon at the entrance of the alley, and even hired several security guards to stand there. As a result, fewer people came.

Old Zhao finally breathed a sigh of relief and told Lin Mo that he was almost having a nervous breakdown from being chased by fans these past two days.

Lin Mo asked him why he was chasing after her, and Lao Zhao said he wasn't chasing after her, but after her, Teacher Zhang Yi. He said he was being pushed around, and they rushed past him, almost knocking him away.

Lin Mo smiled and lowered his head to continue reading the script.

......

Jin Chen has been extremely busy lately.

Since the release of "All for One," she has been constantly busy with work.

She used to be the one looking for roles, but now roles are looking for her. Scripts are piled up on half a bookshelf, and her agent is overwhelmed with choices.

In the end, she chose a period drama with a strong female lead, which tells the story of a female general fighting on the battlefield. It had a large investment, a strong production team, and her co-stars were all A-list actors.

Jin Chen knew in his heart that this opportunity did not fall from the sky, but was given by "All or Nothing".

Summers in Hengdian are unbearably hot.

She was wearing layers upon layers of armor, and she was sweating even if she stood still, let alone riding a horse, fighting, and shouting lines.

Jin Chen had just finished filming an action scene. Her costume was wet and then dried repeatedly, sticking to her body and making her very uncomfortable.

As she walked toward the rest area, she tugged at her collar, and her assistant quickly handed her a small fan and ice water.

"Sister Chen, we're done for today. The director said your scenes will be filmed again tomorrow morning," the assistant said.

Jin Chen nodded, sat down in the folding chair, and let out a long breath.

While leading lady dramas may look glamorous, filming them is actually quite tiring.

Today's fight scene was filmed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we had to do more than a dozen takes. The director had high expectations, so she was under a lot of pressure.

In the rest area, there were several folding chairs, and several actors from the same film crew were sitting together chatting.

The actor playing the male lead is Gao Wei, in his early thirties, and he's been gaining a lot of popularity lately.

The actress who plays the villainous second female lead is named Sun Yi. She is about the same age as Jin Chen, and the two have a good relationship.

Several supporting actors had also just finished work, changed into casual clothes, and were chatting while drinking iced coffee.

Gao Wei was scrolling through his phone when he suddenly exclaimed, "Wow! The hype surrounding 'Raging Waves' is insane! It's only been a few days since filming started, and it's been trending on Weibo for three days straight!"

Sun Yi leaned over for a look: "Director Lin Mo's new movie? The one about cracking down on organized crime?"

"Yeah, look at this cast—Zhang Yi, Zhang Songwen, Wu Gang, Zhang Zhijian, all veteran actors." Gao Wei handed over his phone, which displayed the news of the start of filming for "Raging Storm," accompanied by a picture of Lin Mo's profile standing behind the monitor.

Sun Yi took the phone and glanced at it. He turned to Jin Chen and his eyes lit up: "Sister Chen, didn't you work with Director Lin Mo before? 'All or Nothing'."

Jin Chen was drinking water when he heard the name Lin Mo. He put down his water bottle and nodded: "Yes, we've worked together before."

Several people turned to look at them simultaneously.

Gao Wei was the first to speak, his tone tinged with curiosity and envy: "Teacher Jin Chen, what's Director Lin like in real life? I heard he films incredibly fast, is that true?"

Jin Chen smiled. This was a question that more than one person had asked her.

"It's true." She thought for a moment, then organized her thoughts. "The filming of 'All or Nothing' was completed in just over a month, and 'In the Name of the People' in just over two months. His speed wasn't due to rushing; it's because he already had the complete film in his mind, and we were just helping him bring it to life."

Sun Yi became interested: "Was he fierce on set? I've heard that many famous directors have very bad tempers."

Jin Chen shook his head: "He's not fierce. He doesn't talk much on set, but every word he says is to the point. He won't tell you to act more movingly, he'll tell you—what Liang Anna is thinking at this moment, why she did what she did, and where she's going next. He explains the inside and outside of the character to you, and after listening, you'll know how to act."

Sun Yi listened intently: "When he explains the scene to you, is he very serious?"

"He's serious, but not in a scary way." Jin Chen thought for a moment. "He sits behind the monitor, head down, looking at the script. If you go over and ask him a question, he'll look up at you and explain the scene you're supposed to act out from beginning to end. After he's done, you'll realize the scene is actually quite simple."

Gao Wei, standing nearby, exclaimed, "What do you call that? That's called professionalism. Many directors don't even know what they want. No matter how you act, they're never satisfied. They do it once, twice, three times, until everyone is numb, and then they just pick one that's passable."

Sun Yi laughed and replied, "How come you speak with such experience?"

Gao Wei rolled his eyes: "I've been an extra for so many years, what kind of director haven't I seen?"

Everyone laughed.

An older actor playing a supporting role chimed in, "Lin Mo is no ordinary young man. I spoke with Wu Gang, and he said that when Lin Mo was filming 'In the Name of the People,' he finished writing the script for 55 episodes in just three days. Three days for 55 episodes. Just think about what that means."

Gao Wei was stunned for a moment, then looked at Jin Chen: "Really?"

Jin Chen nodded: "It's true, I heard it from the seniors in the crew."

"Director Lin is not even thirty yet, right? Compared to him, I feel like I've wasted all these years."

Jin Chen laughed out loud.

The assistant came over and whispered, "Sister Chen, it's time to go. We have to get up early tomorrow."

Jin Chen stood up, greeted the others briefly, threw the water bottle into the trash can, and walked out.