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

The show "Raging Waves" is becoming increasingly popular, with its ratings soaring to 3.8.

The leaders of CCTV-8 couldn't stop smiling.

The situation was even more dire for iQiyi, where their servers had to be expanded three times before they could keep up.

On Weibo's trending topics, there are at least five entries related to "The Storm" every day.

But what's truly outrageous isn't the ratings—it's the fact that everyone's at the table.

What does it mean for everyone to sit at the table?

It's a show that became so popular that even the supporting actors became famous.

The high-page pages were the first to explode.

She plays Chen Shuting, Gao Qiqiang's wife. She doesn't have many scenes, but every time she appears, she's captivating.

With curly hair, red lips, and an aura that seems to stretch for miles, she embodies the image of a powerful older sister-in-law.

The night the scene where she scolded Gao Qiqiang aired, Weibo's trending topics exploded—#Sister-in-lawStopScolding# surged to second place.

The comment section was filled with screams:

"Who is this woman?! Why does she have such a commanding presence?!"

"I looked it up, and it turns out Gao Ye has been acting for over ten years without becoming famous. This time, he's finally been noticed!"

When will the tutorial on curling hair for the older sister-in-law be released? Waiting online!

"I suggest that all the wives in gangster movies should be selected according to this standard from now on."

Gao Ye's Douyin followers grew from a few thousand to over a million. She posted a video, smiled at the camera, and said, "Thank you everyone for liking Chen Shuting."

Comments section replies instantly:

"It's not that I like Chen Shuting, it's that I like you!"

"Sister-in-law, you can scold me all you want, I won't talk back."

"Sister, when are you going to take on another role? I'm subscribing to a membership and waiting!"

Long Li also became famous.

She plays Gao Qilan, Gao Qiqiang's younger sister. In the early stages, she is timid and hesitant, but later she becomes a doctor, a stark contrast.

When she appeared in the scene wearing glasses, the comments section was filled with "Ahhh!"

Needless to say, Zhang Songwen's side is also in trouble.

His Weibo followers increased from tens of thousands to more than seven million, and he received endorsement offers from brands ranging from toothpaste to cars, from instant noodles to high-end suits. His agent's phone was ringing off the hook.

But Zhang Songwen didn't answer any of them.

When Zhou Yiwei asked him why he wasn't accepting endorsements, he said, "If I accept endorsements now, people will be buying Gao Qiqiang's endorsements, not mine, Zhang Songwen's. I'll wait until Gao Qiqiang's popularity fades and people still remember me before I accept endorsements."

Zhou Yiwei was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Songwen, I admire your awareness."

......

Lin Mo has had a rare few days of free time.

"Raging Waves" is currently airing, but the promotional period is over, so he doesn't need to keep an eye on it every day.

Zhang Hao can handle "Police and People Together" on his own, consistently updating two to three times a week, and his fan base has already exceeded nine million.

His daily work now consists of reviewing reports, auditing videos, and occasionally taking a stroll around the filming studio.

That afternoon, he was sitting in his office flipping through documents when his phone rang.

Upon picking it up, I saw it was Han Sanping.

Lin Mo was taken aback.

Han Sanping, chairman of China Film Group, is known as Third Master in the industry.

I met him once before at the premiere of "All or Nothing" and we exchanged contact information, but we haven't been in touch since.

Lin Mo answered the phone.

"Hello, Chairman Han."

On the other end of the phone, Han Sanping's voice was unhurried, with a hint of old Beijing accent: "Director Lin, have you been busy lately?"

"It's alright, not too busy. Mr. Han, is there anything I can help you with?"

"It's nothing major," Han Sanping chuckled. "I just wanted to ask you out for a meal and a chat. We didn't get to say enough at the premiere, and I've been wanting to find a chance to have a proper talk."

Lin Mo's mind raced.

Who is Han Sanping?

The head of China Film Group, who holds half of China's film industry in his hands, calling to invite me to dinner is definitely not just a casual chat.

"Chairman Han, you set the time, I'm available anytime."

"How about this Saturday night? I'll have someone send you the location."

"OK."

"Oh, right—" Han Sanping paused, "There will be two friends there too, you don't mind, do you?"

"No problem, Mr. Han, you can arrange it."

"Okay, it's settled then."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mo leaned back in his chair and stared at the ceiling for a moment.

Han Sanping invited him to dinner and brought two friends with him.

He shook his head, deciding not to think about it anymore.

We'll find out on Saturday anyway.

My phone vibrated; it was an address sent by Han Sanping's secretary.

......

On Saturday night, Lin Mo took a taxi to the Yanjing Hotel.

The waiter at the door led him into a private room.

The private room wasn't large; a round table could seat five or six people. The decor was antique, and a landscape painting hung on the wall.

Han Sanping had already arrived and was sitting in the main seat. When he saw Lin Mo come in, he stood up with a smile.

"Director Lin, come, come, have a seat."

Lin Mo walked over and shook hands with him: "Chairman Han, you've arrived very early."

"I live nearby." Han Sanping pointed to the seat next to him, and after Lin Mo sat down, he poured him a cup of tea. "Is 'Raging Waves' doing well lately? I watch it every day at home."

Lin Mo laughed: "Chairman Han, that's because Teacher Zhang Yi and Teacher Zhang Songwen acted so well."

"Don't be modest." Han Sanping waved his hand. "You wrote the script and you directed the play. Without you, they couldn't have performed it."

Just then, the door opened.

Two people came in.

The person in front of me was a young woman, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, wearing a beige knitted sweater, with her hair down, light makeup on her face, and her eyes crinkling when she smiled.

He has a clean and refined demeanor; you can tell he grew up in a cultured family.

A man in his early thirties followed behind, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a dark hoodie, carrying a file folder in his hand, and looking somewhat reserved.

Han Sanping stood up, pointed at the girl and said, "Director Lin, let me introduce you. This is my daughter, Han Jianu."

Lin Mo quickly stood up and extended his hand: "Hello."

Han Jianu shook hands with him and said with a smile, "Director Lin, I've been watching your 'Raging Storm' all the time. It's so good! My dad talks about you every day at home, saying you're the most creative young director."

Lin Mo was embarrassed by the praise: "Miss Han, you flatter me."

Han Sanping then pointed to the man behind him: "This is Wen Muye, a young director who has made several short films and has some ideas."

Wen Muye stepped forward, extended his hand, and shook it a little firmly: "Director Lin, hello, I am Wen Muye. I have watched all of your films, including 'In the Name of the People,' 'All or Nothing,' and 'The Storm,' repeatedly. You are my idol."

Lin Mo held his hand, and upon hearing the name Wen Muye, the memories in her mind were instantly activated.

Fumino.

In his previous life, he was the director of "Dying to Survive".

That masterpiece with a 9.0 rating on Douban, a box office of 31 billion yuan, and the film that transformed Xu Zheng from a comedic actor into a serious actor.

Lin Mo suppressed his inner turmoil and nodded with a smile: "Director Wen, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

The group sat down, and the waiter began serving the dishes.

Han Sanping picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, chewed it twice, put down his chopsticks, looked at Lin Mo, and got to the point.

"Director Lin, the reason I called you here today isn't just for dinner—there's something I'd like to hear your opinion on."

Lin Mo put down his teacup: "Chairman Han, please speak."

Han Sanping glanced at Wen Muye, who quickly took out a stack of papers from the file bag and handed them to Lin Mo with both hands.

Lin Mo took it and looked at it—the cover had four words written on it: "The Road of Life".

Below are a few lines of smaller print: Screenwriter: Han Jianu, Director: Wen Muye.

He turned to the first page, read a passage, and his heart suddenly started racing.

This script tells the story of a drug seller. Specifically, it's about a poor, middle-aged man who smuggles generic drugs from overseas to save a group of patients who can't afford the genuine ones.

Although the characters' names are different from those in the previous life, the story framework, core conflict, and emotional trajectory are exactly the same as those in "Dying to Survive".

Lin Mo flipped through a few pages of the script, closed it, and looked up at Han Sanping.

"Mr. Han, did your daughter write this?"

Han Sanping nodded, his tone a mix of pride and helplessness: "Jia wrote a script a few years ago, and it's been sitting there for ages. She's always wanted to film it, and I also think it's a good subject—realistic, powerful, and moving. But—" He paused, "this subject is too sensitive."

Lin Mo didn't reply, waiting for him to continue.

Han Sanping sighed: "Medical care, pharmaceuticals, the poor not being able to afford medical care—how do we control the level of censorship when filming these things? Will the State Drug Administration have any objections? Will the National Health and Family Planning Commission be unhappy? Even if we do film them, will they pass censorship? I'm not sure about any of these things."

He looked at Lin Mo with a serious expression: "Director Lin, when you filmed 'In the Name of the People,' the content was quite daring, and when you filmed 'All or Nothing,' it was also a sensitive subject. Not to mention 'The Storm,' with its themes of cracking down on organized crime, gangsters, and protective umbrellas—all sensitive topics—yet you filmed them all without cutting a single scene."

He paused, then asked, "So I'd like to hear your opinion—is this script suitable for filming?"