Chapter 291

Hey, why are all the Spring Festival Gala skits like this now!

Let's make dumplings together!!!

Again?

I'm out, I'm out, remember to kick me a bit when Director Lin and Brother Cheng Long's show comes on later!

Come on, come on, let's meet up at 11!

This show is making me sleepy!

Damn, if it weren't for watching Director Lin and Brother Cheng Long's show for you, who would still watch the Spring Festival Gala!

Well, the bullet comments were a chorus of curses.

Netizens were still cursing, still playing that old trick.

Seeing this, I couldn't help but recall Teacher Zhao's words.

Your work can't educate people; we spend 365 days in the process of education, and what's the point of educating him just for this one night? Just have fun and be done with it.

The value of that statement keeps rising.

When Chen He and Jia Ning's skit came out...

The Spring Festival Gala's ratings plummeted.

Wang Xiaoyu.

In previous years, she never watched the Spring Festival Gala.

But this year is different.

She has a favorite star, no, I should say it's the director.

Exactly, she's specifically waiting to watch Lin Mo and Cheng Long's show.

Dad, Mom, when Director Lin Mo and Brother Cheng Long come out later, remember to call me—I'm heading back to my room!

Wang Xiaoyu stood up, looked at her parents, and said:

She returned to her room.

Wang Xiaoyu then started complaining about the Spring Festival Gala in the group chat.

Same as before.

Viewers like Wang Xiaoyu are not few.

After all, the biggest draw of this year's Spring Festival Gala is inviting Lin Mo.

Everyone came for him.

But the show is scheduled too late.

So it led to...

Before Lin Mo even appeared, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala's ratings had already dropped sharply.

Here at the Spring Festival Gala venue.

Lin Mo was chatting with Brother Cheng Long and Director Zhang Yimou.

"Director Zhang, your new film *The Cliff* is about to premiere—I'll definitely come show my support!" Lin Mo said with a smile.

This film also boasts an all-star cast.

It stars Zhang Yi, Ni Dahong, Yu Hewei, and others.

"Besides, we should thank you—lucky you didn't have a film over the New Year period, or we'd all be doomed!" Director Zhang Yimou replied cheerfully.

"Mozi, aren't you being a bit too laid-back? Back when I was young, I could film four or five movies a year!" Brother Cheng Long teased.

Upon hearing that, Lin Mo laughed and shook his head: "Brother Long Shu, don't you know me? I'd rather sit than stand—if you had me film a few movies a year, I might as well just retire!"

"You little rascal..." Brother Cheng Long laughed and scolded,

"If I were Director Lin, having made so much money, I'd have quit filming long ago, taken early retirement, and enjoyed life!" Director Zhang Yimou said, smiling knowingly, as if he understood Lin Mo perfectly.

"Director Zhang understands me best!" Lin Mo beamed even happier.

They chatted like that, and time flew by.

Seeing that it was almost 11:30, the CCTV staff came over to find Lin Mo and Cheng Long, telling them to get ready backstage—their act was up next.

"Director Zhang, let's stop chatting for now—I need to get ready backstage with Brother Long Shu!" Lin Mo stood up and told Director Zhang Yimou.

"Go on, go on—I'll be waiting for your performance!" Director Zhang Yimou waved cheerfully.

Re Ba was also cheering them on.

"Lin Mo, I'll seriously enjoy your and Brother Long Shu's performance!"

Time: 11:32.

The host Sa Beiling's voice came from the TV.

"The next two performers are amazing!"

"They are the pride of us Chinese....

"Please enjoy the song *True Heart Hero* performed by Director Lin Mo and Brother Cheng Long!"

Here it comes!

In an instant.

The viewership rating of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala has surged!

Douyin, CCTV Spring Festival Gala live broadcast room.

"Here it comes, here it comes!"

"Finally waited for you!"

"I'm playing cards, quickly watch Director Lin's program first before you play!"

"This is truly for a bowl of vinegar, specially made a batch of dumplings!"

"Finally, I can see it!"

The bullet comments flooded the screen wildly.

Meanwhile.

At Lin Mo's House.

The TV has been on the whole time.

His mother and aunt are playing mahjong, listening to the sounds from the TV.

"Stop, stop, my son's program finally aired!"

Lin Mo's mother was the most excited, thrilled, and hurriedly got up from the mahjong table.

"See, I knew my brother's program would be the finale!"

Song Wanwan said the same.

Then.

Seeing her pick up her phone, she started tapping away, the keys clacking.

"@All members, my brother's program is out!"

This is the group chat of her class 2‑3.

All of Song Wanwan's classmates clearly know that her brother is Lin Mo.

Each one is beyond envious of her.

"Wan sister, is your brother coming home for the New Year this year?"

"Wan sister, we agreed, you have to give me a Re Ba autograph!"

"Wan sister, we're all waiting for Director Lin's program!"

"Wan sister..."

Tsk tsk.

Seeing this nickname, you know what status this girl has in the class.

That's definitely the big sister of the group.

These little brats nowadays all love idol‑chasing.

Since their classmate's brother is currently the country's top director, they all try to get close to Song Wanwan just to snag someone's autograph.

The same.

At Xin Jiang, Re Ba's parents and relatives are also waiting.

In Morning Light's artist circle.

Ma Li: "Boss's program is out!!!"

Wei Xiang: "We've been waiting all along, Boss looks really handsome today!"

Tian Xiwei: "Heard senior brother's program is out, the ratings must have exploded!"

Wu Jing: "I'm drinking with my father‑in‑law, drinking and watching the Spring Festival Gala. 【Image】, JPG"

Chen Yao: "Senior brother's program is definitely the highest‑rated!"

CCTV Spring Festival Gala venue.

The host announced the next program and left the stage.

Then the stage lights gradually brightened, spotlights slowly focusing on the center, in front of a dreamy backdrop outlined by soft blue light.

There, Lin Mo appeared first, dressed in a dashing Zhongshan suit.

Immediately after, Cheng Long also emerged from the other side of the stage.

The two walked to the center of the stage, stood side by side, waved to the audience, and the venue erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

The background music rose slowly, the prelude of "True Heart Hero," its melody soaring and uplifting.

At this moment, the LED screens around the stage began playing a series of meticulously produced short clips, setting the mood for the song.

The first line was sung by Cheng Long, whose voice is rather unique, after all, he once sang opera.

Cheng Long: "In my heart, there was once a dream, to use song to make you forget all pain!"

After singing that line, Cheng Long turned toward Lin Mo, smiled and nodded, as if saying, "Now it's your turn!"

This is Lin Mo's first time opening his voice before the public, unsure how many viewers are awaiting.

"Brilliant starry sky, who truly is the hero, ordinary people give me the most moving!"

He sang that line with a clear, emotional voice.

The audience was shocked.

WTF!

Director Lin, you actually still have this act!