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

When the appointment announcement was released, Lin Mo himself didn't take it seriously.

The announcements in the OA system are internal documents that can be seen by everyone in the system, but who outsiders would pay attention to them?

He underestimated two things.

First, the Supreme People's Procuratorate's OA (Office Automation) system is online, and the information is updated synchronously on the official website.

Secondly, netizens have sharper eyes than the Discipline Inspection Commission.

On the afternoon of the third day after the announcement was made, a Weibo account called "Institutional Observer" posted a message.

"Brothers, I think I've found something incredible. The Supreme People's Procuratorate's official website updated a batch of personnel appointment and removal announcements today, and guess whose name I saw?"

The accompanying image is a screenshot from the official website.

The official document, titled "Notification Regarding the Appointment and Removal of Comrades Lin Mo and Others from Their Positions," was issued by the government.

The first line of the text reads: Comrade Lin Mo was appointed as the Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (at the deputy division level).

Within half an hour of the post being published, it had been forwarded over 10,000 times.

The comments section exploded.

"Lin Mo? The Lin Mo from 'In the Name of the People'?!"

"Deputy division chief level?? A 28-year-old deputy division chief level???"

"I need to process this. I knew he was a civil servant, but I didn't know he was promoted so quickly."

"What does it mean to be a deputy division-level official at 28? Can any brothers working in the system explain it to me?"

Someone immediately replied: "It normally takes at least five or six years for a civil servant to go from clerk to deputy director, and that's only for exceptionally outstanding individuals. Lin Mo is only twenty-eight years old this year, and it's only been a few years since he graduated from university? He's risen like a rocket."

"Just a heads-up: A deputy division-level official is equivalent to a deputy county head. What were you doing when you were 28?"

"He made three films—one anti-corruption, one anti-fraud, and one anti-gangster—each one was a phenomenon. If you were in his shoes, you would have been promoted too."

"Supreme People's Procuratorate: You did a great job filming, you should be a leader."

"Hahahaha, that's hilarious! The comment above is a perfect summary."

In less than an hour, #DeputyDirectorLinMo# became a trending topic.

It wasn't bought; it was found by netizens through searching.

Clicking on the trending topic, the pinned post was from a marketing account that thoroughly dissected Lin Mo's resume.

"Lin Mo, male, 28 years old, joined the Publicity Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate three years ago. The following year, he filmed 'In the Name of the People' (with a viewership rating exceeding 6.8%), for which he received a second-class merit award. In the same year, he filmed 'All or Nothing' and was jointly commended as an advanced individual by the Ministry of Public Security and the Supreme People's Procuratorate. Last year, he filmed 'The Storm' (with a viewership rating exceeding 4.1%). He is currently the deputy director of the Publicity Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, at the deputy division level. He is currently serving as the producer of the new China Film Group film 'Dying to Survive'."

The post included four pictures: a screenshot of Lin Mo receiving a banner from Minister Meng at the joint commendation ceremony, Lin Mo saluting at the joint commendation ceremony, a screenshot of the official document on the website, and a photo of Lin Mo's back as he walked into the China Film Group building.

The comments below are even more interesting.

"The year's box office champion—this person is a civil servant."

"A viewership rating exceeding 6.8%—this person is a civil servant."

"A person who comes on stage to offer a joint commendation salute is a civil servant."

"A 28-year-old deputy director—this person is a civil servant."

"Please stop reading, I know I'm just here to make up the numbers."

Director Lin: Filmmaking is a hobby, becoming an official is just a side effect.

"Anything directed by Director Lin is guaranteed to be a masterpiece."

"Seriously, does anyone know what Director Lin's next film is?"

"What am I supposed to watch if Lin Mo doesn't direct? Does anyone else feel the same way, that his directing has a certain something special?"

Meanwhile, in "The Medicine God Xiaoqun".

Han Jia Nu: "Director Lin, you got promoted? Congratulations!!!"

Wen Muye followed closely behind: "Congratulations, Director Lin! Deputy Director!!! The signal was bad on set today, I just saw this!"

Lin Mo replied, "Thanks, how's the filming going?"

Wen Muye replied immediately: "When filming the scene where Cheng Yong goes to India for the first time, Zheng Ge got so sunburned that his skin peeled off, but he was in great shape."

He then posted a photo of Xu Zheng wearing an old shirt, standing on a street in India, his face covered in sweat, giving a thumbs-up to the camera.

Lin Mo replied, "Take care to avoid the heat. You guys take your time filming. I need to deal with my new job first."

Han Jianu sent a string of grinning emojis.

......

That evening, someone started causing trouble again.

A video appeared on Bilibili titled "How to become a deputy director at 28 years old".

Upon clicking, one finds a serious explanation of the civil servant promotion path—from staff member to deputy section chief, section chief, and deputy division chief—and how many years are required for each level, accompanied by various document screenshots and policy interpretations.

Then, changing the subject, he said, "None of that applies to Lin Mo. He rose from a junior staff member to a deputy director in three years. Why? Because he directed 'In the Name of the People,' 'All or Nothing,' and 'The Storm.' You can't do that? Then you'd better work your way up through the ranks."

The comments section was filled with messages.

"UP, are you trying to annoy me with this video?"

"I clicked in to learn how to be a deputy section chief, and you want me to act in 'In the Name of the People'?"

"I suggest the content creator change the title to 'How to be reincarnated as Lin Mo in your next life'."

Director Lin: Deputy Director? That's just a piece of cake.

"I think the Supreme People's Procuratorate made a great deal. A deputy section chief was able to produce three phenomenal dramas. The cost-effectiveness is too high."

"Publicity Department: Our director can make movies. Other departments: ???"

"Hahahaha, other places: Can't afford to play this game."

The video ends with a shot of Lin Mo saluting at the awards ceremony, with the uploader adding a caption: "He earned it with his work, not through seniority. The rules of every industry are set for ordinary people; geniuses don't follow the rules."

But behind all this excitement...

Thousands of miles away, in Lin Mo's hometown.

Lin's mother was preparing vegetables in the kitchen when her phone rang.

It was her younger sister calling, her voice as booming as last time: "Sister, sister! Your Lin Mo is in the news again!"

"What news?" This time, Lin's mother didn't drop the vegetables into the bowl; she was used to it by now.

"He's become an official! Deputy director! The deputy director level they're talking about online! Sis, do you know what deputy director level means? It's like deputy county head! Your Lin Mo is now at the deputy county head level!"

Lin's mother paused for a moment, then said, "He's only twenty-eight years old, and he's already such a high-ranking official?"

The aunt's voice on the other end of the phone became even more excited: "Big sister! Of course it's big! Your son is doing something amazing! He was on TV last time, and now he's been promoted! Shouldn't you throw a party and invite all the relatives?"

Lin's mother didn't respond to that. She took her phone and went to the living room, where she placed the prepared vegetables on the coffee table.

Old Lin was sitting on the sofa watching TV when he noticed his mother's expression and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Your son got a promotion."

Old Lin was taken aback for a moment: "What kind of official?"

"Deputy director, according to what I read online, is at the deputy county head level."