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

The awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

The Supreme People's Procuratorate's multi-functional hall, which can seat more than 200 people, was packed to capacity today.

Not only people from the publicity department, but people from every department of the hospital came.

Lin Mo sat in the first row, next to Lao Han, and then next to Zhao Jian.

He was wearing the same dark blue jacket, the same one he hadn't changed.

It's not that I don't want to change, it's just that I only have these few pieces in my wardrobe, and I can't come up with any new styles.

"Are you nervous?" Old Han asked him, turning his head to the side.

"It's alright." Lin Mo said it was alright, but his palms were already sweating.

Old Han glanced at his hand gripping the seam of his pants, chuckled, and didn't expose him.

On stage, the host began reading the opening remarks.

"...Next, please have Prosecutor Zhang present Comrade Lin Mo with his Second-Class Merit Certificate and Medal."

Applause erupted.

Lin Mo stood up, straightened his collar, and walked onto the stage.

Zhang Jian stood on the stage, holding a red booklet and a small box containing medals.

Lin Mo walked up to him, stood at attention, and saluted.

Inspector Zhang handed him the certificate and medal and patted him on the shoulder.

"Kobayashi, keep up the good work."

"Thank you, Prosecutor Zhang!"

Another round of applause erupted from the audience.

Lin Mo turned around and bowed to the audience.

The flashes went off rapidly as several colleagues from different departments took photos with their phones.

When Lin Mo returned to his seat, he found that his hands were still shaking.

It wasn't because I was nervous, but because the words "Second-Class Merit" printed on that red booklet felt so heavy.

After the meeting, Lin Mo was surrounded by his colleagues.

"Brother Lin! Let me see! Let me see!" Xiao Wang was the first to rush over, snatched the red booklet, flipped it open, and his eyes widened like saucers. "Second-class merit! My goodness! When will I ever get one?"

"You should try to get a third-class merit award first," said Xiao Liu, rolling his eyes.

"I wouldn't even dare to dream of a third-class merit, let alone a second-class merit?" Xiao Wang flipped through the red booklet over and over, as if he wanted to stare at the words on it until they were practically magical.

Old Li from the office came over and patted Lin Mo on the shoulder: "Little Lin, I've worked at the Supreme People's Procuratorate for eighteen years, and I've seen no more than five people receive a second-class merit award. You've only been here for a little over a year, and you've already received it. You have a bright future ahead of you."

Lin Mo quickly replied modestly, "Brother Li, that's just the leader's favor; I was just lucky."

"Luck?" Old Li laughed. "You try making a blockbuster drama by luck alone?"

Everyone laughed.

Back in his office, Lin Mo placed the certificate and medal on the table and stared at them for a long time.

My phone vibrated.

It's a group chat for the film crew.

Wu Gang: "@Director Lin Mo, I heard you received a second-class merit award? Congratulations!"

Zhang Zhijian: "Director Lin is awesome! He deserves this credit!"

Xu Yajun: "Director Lin, when are you treating us to dinner?"

Hou Yong: "@Xu Yajun, all you know is how to treat people."

Xu Yajun: "@Hou Yong, aren't you going to eat?"

Hou Yong: "...Eat."

Zhang Fengyi: "@Director Lin Mo, I am sending a congratulatory message on behalf of Secretary Sha Ruijin."

The group burst into laughter again.

Lin Mo sent a red envelope with the note: "Thank you, teachers."

The red envelopes were snatched up in three seconds as soon as they were sent out.

Wu Gang: "Seven yuan and eighty cents? Director Lin, you're too stingy!"

Xu Yajun: "+1, even stingier than Yong Ge."

Hou Yong: "@Xu Yajun, why are you dragging me into this again?"

Lin Mo sent a grinning emoji: "This is all the money I have on hand, teachers, please don't mind."

……

Someone filmed the commendation ceremony and posted it online.

It became a trending topic that very evening.

#Lin Mo's Second-Class Merit Award# - Number 8 on the trending topics list.

The comments section is in an uproar.

"Getting a second-class merit award just for filming a TV series? That's way too easy!"

"I served in the army for five years, risking my life every time, and only got a third-class merit award. He got a second-class merit award just for making a movie? That's unfair!"

"Is the Supreme People's Procuratorate's second-class merit award so worthless?"

"No, look carefully, this is an achievement within the Supreme People's Procuratorate, not an achievement by the military; they are different in nature."

"What's the difference? They're both national heroes, so why does he get the award just for making a TV series?"

"Haven't you seen 'In the Name of the People'? The influence of this show is much greater than you imagine."

"Exactly, if you're so good, why don't you do it yourself? Why don't you make a drama that gets over 5% in ratings?"

"Support Director Lin! This drama has shown so many people the country's determination to fight corruption; he deserves this credit without a doubt!"

"Keyboard warriors, what else can you do besides typing? This guy made a show with a 9.4 rating on Douban at the age of 26, what were you doing at 26?"

"He's typing and swearing."

"You win, upstairs."

As the controversy raged on, #LinMoSecondClassMeritControversy# became a trending topic again.

Lin Mo was sitting on the sofa in his rented apartment when he saw this message.

He frowned but didn't say anything.

Old Han called.

"Did you see it trending?"

"I saw it."

"Don't take it to heart. People online say all sorts of things."

"Director Han, I didn't take it to heart," Lin Mo said. "I just feel that what they said isn't entirely wrong. It's just a TV series; it really doesn't deserve such a big fuss."

"Don't give me that crap." Old Han's voice turned serious. "Prosecutor Zhang already said this isn't just about a TV series; it's about trust. Remember that."

Lin Mo was silent for a few seconds: "Okay, I've got it."

Go to bed early, you'll be busy tomorrow.

Goodnight, Director Han.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mo scrolled through the comments again.

One post was pushed to the top and received over 100,000 likes.

"Director Lin, ignore those who are criticizing you. Your film 'In the Name of the People' finally made my parents understand what anti-corruption really means. For that alone, your second-class merit award is well-deserved!"

......

The popularity of "In the Name of the People" continues to grow as it airs.

The viewership rating has already exceeded 6% and is still rising.

The leaders of CCTV-1 were all smiles. Director Ma said in an interview, "Our station leaders said that we will take as many dramas as the Supreme People's Procuratorate has in the future."

On Douyin, there is an overwhelming amount of fan-made videos about "In the Name of the People".

The most popular memes are all incredibly catchy and addictive.

The conversation between Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei has been the subject of countless jokes and memes among netizens.

Original line: "Even dogs are getting hired and fed by the government."

Fan-created content:

"Even dogs are getting government jobs and working for the government; I'm not even as good as a dog."

"Director Qi, do you think I can get a government job in the bureau? I'm more obedient than a dog."

"Director Qi: Please change your surname to Qi on your household registration first, and then I will consider it."

Memes featuring Secretary Dakang are everywhere.

His furrowed brows were photoshopped into various versions:

"Who will protect Secretary Dakang's GDP?"

"Secretary Dakang, don't bow your head, or the GDP will drop."

"Secretary Dakang, don't cry, Qi Tongwei will smile."

"Secretary Dakang: Let's see who dares to touch my GDP!"

"Secretary Dakang: Ouyang Jing, you spendthrift woman!"

"Secretary Dakang: My wife ran away, but GDP can't run away!"

Some netizens even edited the scene between Secretary Dakang and Sha Ruijin into a meme video.

Sha Ruijin: "Comrade Dakang, please sit down and talk."

Secretary Dakang: "I won't sit!"

Sha Ruijin: "Sit down."

Secretary Dakang: "I won't sit!"

Sha Ruijin: "Sit down!"

Secretary Dakang: "Sit...please sit."

With the accompanying upbeat music, the rhythm is absolutely amazing.

The video quickly garnered over 20 million views upon its release.

The comments section was full of:

"Secretary Dakang, please sit down. The GDP issue is negotiable."

"Secretary Sha: I told you to sit, so sit. That's an order!"

"Secretary Dakang: My knees are much more obedient than my mouth."