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

After the release date is set, promotion is naturally essential.

Lin Mo originally didn't want to do anything fancy, but Sun Jianguo said that this was a key project of the Ministry of Public Security, and that all the necessary publicity efforts must be included.

So Lin Mo came up with a publicity plan—one TV interview, one Weibo super topic interaction, one Douyin live stream, and that's it, nothing more.

Sun Jianguo looked at the plan and felt it was too little. Lin Mo said it was enough, any more would be too much. The audience is watching the show, not the promotion.

Sun Jianguo thought about it and didn't insist anymore.

Actually, Lin Mo isn't very good at using Weibo; he usually just reposts and rarely posts original content.

This time, it was Xiao Zhang from the Publicity Bureau who helped him with the task. He had written several paragraphs of script in advance. Lin Mo glanced at them and said they were too official, so he wrote one himself: "I am Lin Mo, the director of 'Raging Waves.' December 1st, CCTV-8, 7:30 PM. I have been waiting for this drama for a long time, not because it took a long time to film, but because I wanted more people to see it, to see those on the front lines of the fight against organized crime. They are not superheroes; they also get tired, they also get scared, and they also want to give up, but they did not give up. So the name of this drama is 'Raging Waves,' not about racing cars, but about justice racing."

The Weibo post garnered over 50,000 comments within ten minutes.

Some people asked Director Lin if he had drunk too much, some said Director Lin, how could you write such sentimental copy? Others said Director Lin, stop talking, I will definitely watch it on December 1st.

Zhang Yi reposted it, adding a period.

Netizens laughed at him again, saying that Teacher Zhang Yi wouldn't say a single extra word.

Zhang Songwen wrote a few words: "Justice is raging, and I'm watching."

The Douyin live stream was the last promotional event, and also the most exhausting.

Lin Mo doesn't really like live streaming; he always feels awkward talking to the camera. But Sun Jianguo said it's a must. Young people watch live streams these days; if you don't do it, they won't know.

Lin Mo said okay.

The live broadcast is scheduled for 8 PM on the seventh day after the release date is set, at the filming studio of the Publicity Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, which is the same studio where Zhang Hao and his team filmed their short drama.

Lin Mo sat behind a table with his phone propped up in front of him, and Sun Jianguo sat next to him—Sun Jianguo said he wouldn't say anything, he would just keep him company.

When the live stream started, the number of viewers instantly surged to 500,000.

The comments were so fast I couldn't even see them; they were all:

"Hello, Director Lin."

"Director Lin has lost weight."

When will Director Lin's new film air?

Lin Mo waved to the camera, and was then flooded with comments.

He picked a few questions to answer.

Someone asked, "Director Lin, which is better, 'The Storm' or 'In the Name of the People'?"

Lin Mo thought for a moment and said, "They're different. 'In the Name of the People' is about officials, while 'The Storm' is about people. They're not comparable. You'll understand once you watch it."

Someone asked, "Is Zhang Yi talkative on set?"

Lin Mo said, "He doesn't talk much, but every word he says is to the point. When he acted with Zhang Songwen, neither of them said much; they just stood there and acted."

Someone asked, "Director Lin, when are you going back to the Supreme People's Procuratorate?"

Lin Mo paused for a moment, then smiled: "Soon, I have something to do with the Supreme People's Procuratorate."

Lin Mo ended the live stream after less than an hour.

It wasn't that he didn't want to talk, but the questions kept getting more and more off-topic—some people asked him if he was married, some asked him what type of girl he liked, and some even asked him if he wore long underwear.

Lin Mo said to the camera, "That's all for today," and then turned off the live stream.

Sun Jianguo, who was standing next to him, laughed so hard he slapped his thigh.

......

A week later, Lin Mo took leave from the Ministry of Public Security and returned to the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

It's not that the temporary assignment has ended; it's just that something really came up with Prosecutor Zhao.

The publicity work for the campaign against organized crime has entered a new stage. The Supreme People's Procuratorate needs to produce a series of reports to clearly explain the functions and roles of the procuratorial organs in the campaign against organized crime.

No one else could do this, so Prosecutor Zhao specifically requested that Lin Mo return.

When Lin Mo arrived at the Supreme People's Procuratorate, Xiao Zhang at the reception desk jumped up again: "Brother Lin! You're finally back! How long are you staying this time?"

Lin Mo smiled and said, "Not necessarily, let's finish the work first."

The publicity department remains the same as always.

Lin Mo joked around with his colleagues for a while before going upstairs.

Zhao Jian was waiting for him in his office.

Seeing Lin Mo come in, Inspector Zhao pointed to the sofa, and Lin Mo sat down.

Zhao Jian said, "For the publicity of the anti-gang crime campaign, the procuratorate will produce a series of reports, with written articles and short videos. Lao Han will write the written articles, and you will produce the short videos. The theme is—the functional role of the procuratorial organs in the anti-gang crime campaign."

Lin Mo nodded and took out his notebook to write it down.

Prosecutor Zhao continued, "It doesn't need to be too long, three to five minutes per video, just enough to clearly explain one case. You can get the materials from the public prosecution office; they have the case files ready-made. Time is tight; five videos within a week, is that possible?"

Lin Mo thought for a moment and said one word: "Okay."

Zhao Jian looked at him, his lips twitched slightly, and said, "Go."

After leaving Prosecutor Zhao's office, Lin Mo went directly to the public prosecution office.

The head of the public prosecution office, surnamed Chen, was in his early fifties and had a loud voice. Upon seeing Lin Mo, he shouted, "Director Lin is here! Prosecutor Zhao told me the materials are all prepared for you!"

He took a thick stack of folders out of the cabinet, slammed them on the table, and said, "These are all typical cases of the crackdown on organized crime. Take a look and see which one is suitable, and use it."

Lin Mo flipped through the list and selected five of the most representative ones: those who controlled grassroots government, those who monopolized rural resources, those who manipulated gambling, prostitution, and drugs, those who engaged in illegal usury, and those who interfered in civil disputes.

Each case has a complete case file, with records of every step from filing the case to prosecution to judgment.

After reading it, Lin Mo understood.

For the next week, Lin Mo resumed his non-stop work schedule.

During the day, I review case files and write scripts; at night, I shoot videos at the film and television center.

The equipment at the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Film and Television Center is not as good as that of the Ministry of Public Security, but it is sufficient.

Lin Mo handled the camera work, lighting, and editing himself, doing the work of three people all by himself.

Xiao Wang wanted to help, but Lin Mo said, "Just help me organize the files." So Xiao Wang obediently sat down next to him and flipped through the pages one by one.

Old Li wanted to help, but Lin Mo said, "Just make me a cup of tea." Old Li took the teacup and went to get the water.

When the first video came out, Lin Mo sent it to Prosecutor Zhao.

After reading it, Inspector Zhao replied with a single word: "Good."

Lin Mo continued working on the second and third videos. Five days, five videos, all completed.

It was two days earlier than the week that Prosecutor Zhao had given.

The video was very well received after it was posted.

The Supreme People's Procuratorate's Douyin account gained more than 300,000 followers.

"So the procuratorate does so much in the fight against organized crime."

"I only knew that the police arrested people before, but I didn't know that the procuratorate would also review and prosecute them."

"Director Lin is back, and the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Douyin account is active again."

Old Han called Lin Mo into his office and poured him a cup of tea: "You spent a few months at the Ministry of Public Security, but you haven't forgotten your job yet."

Lin Mo picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said he dared not be unfamiliar with the process.

Old Han looked at him, remained silent for a while, and then said, "Prosecutor Zhao told me that you've done a lot this year, and it's time to give you a promotion when your temporary assignment ends."

Lin Mo paused for a moment and said, "Director Han, I'm still young."

Old Han glared at him: "So what if you're young? Does that mean you can't talk about it? What you did, others couldn't do in ten years."