Chapter 367

After the meal ended, Yang Yu returned to the hotel, and the studio team members had already eagerly gathered around.

They each wore expectant faces, asking all at once:

"Brother Yang, what did you and Director Lin talk about over dinner?"

"Brother Yang, you promised to get us an autograph, right?"

"Yeah, Brother Yang, you wouldn't forget, would you?"

Yang Yu blinked, realizing he had indeed forgotten about the autograph.

But none of that matters now!

He showed his big teeth, grinning from ear to ear, waved his hand and said, "Forget the autograph—next time you see Director Lin, just ask him yourself!"

As soon as he said that, everyone was dumbfounded.

"What does that mean?"

"Will we get to see Director Lin again?"

Then Yang Yu put on a mysterious air and said, "Let me tell you some great news: from now on, we're part of Morning Light Group!"

He paused on purpose, glancing at their expressions.

Sure enough, their expressions shifted from bewildered to incredulous to delighted—truly a sight to behold.

From bewildered, to disbelieving, then to delighted...

"Huh? Brother Yang, you're not joking with us, are you?"

"Yeah, Brother Yang, we find it hard to believe what you're saying..."

"Brother Yang, this..."

Mainly, this news is simply hard to believe.

Although their studio's short film *Hit a Big Watermelon* won the Best Animated Short Gold Award, it still doesn't seem to warrant this kind of treatment, does it?

Director Lin personally invited them to join Morning Light Group?

Seeing their doubtful faces, Yang Yu couldn't help but laugh and scold, "Do I have candy to feed you if I'm lying? Come on, let's pack up and fly straight to Mo Du! From now on our studio will be based in Mo Du. Director Lin also told me that I'll become the head of the animation department under Morning Light Group!"

As soon as he said that, they went completely crazy.

"Good heavens! The animation department of Morning Light Group!"

"Brother Yang is the head, so does that mean we…"

"Whoa!!! This is too awesome!"

They were so excited they waved their arms and legs, as if already seeing the future's glory.

Yang Yu looked at them, his heart also full of anticipation.

He knew this would be a brand‑new starting point for their team.

After Lin Mo absorbed Yang Yu's studio team,

this matter could be considered settled.

During this period, Lin Mo had been staying in Yanjing.

It was about time he returned to Mo Du for a trip.

Liu Qin also gave him a report.

The animation department had already been set up, and they were now recruiting heavily.

Yang Yu's studio team originally numbered only seven or eight people.

After joining Morning Light Group,

its scale is no ordinary size.

When Yang Yu heard Manager Liu say that, he was dumbfounded.

The animation team was to be expanded to over a hundred people..

What a deal!

After the bewilderment came delight!!

Now they have a bigger stage.

He can finally give full play to his talents!

He needed to hurry up and flesh out the script and such—the idea for *Nezha* had been in his mind since last year.

He returned to Mo Du.

Lin Mo's first order of business was to go to the company.

Liu Qin was already waiting in the office; as soon as Lin Mo entered, he rose and reported, "President Lin, you're back. Here's the company's recent earnings situation, plus some project progress reports."

Lin Mo took the documents and examined them carefully.

Liu Qin explained beside him: "The company's revenue now mainly comes from film/TV and variety shows, especially the broadcast of *Joy of Life 2*, which has brought huge earnings. Moreover, several movies we invested in have begun preparations and are expected to start shooting in the first half of next year."

Lin Mo nodded and asked, "How's the animation department doing?"

Liu Qin smiled and said, "Yang Yu's studio has already been merged into the company; the animation department's scale is expanding. We've already hired over fifty people, and we expect to reach about a hundred this month. Yang Yu also submitted several project proposals, including one for *Nezha*, which looks very promising."

Lin Mo nodded satisfactorily: "Not bad. The animation department is a future priority; we must support it well. If Yang Yu's side has any needs, we'll try to meet them."

Liu Qin nodded in acknowledgment: "Understood, President Lin."

Afterward, Lin Mo personally went to the animation department.

Upon seeing him, Yang Yu immediately went forward, respectfully saying, "Boss, you've arrived."

Now that he's part of Morning Light Group, seeing Lin Mo naturally calls for addressing him as "Boss."

When working, one should use titles; he still understands that.

Lin Mo smiled and patted his shoulder: "How are you? Still adjusting?"

Yang Yu nodded, his face full of excitement: "Adjusted, totally adjusted! Boss, rest assured, I will not let down your expectations."

Lin Mo looked at the busy employees around him, smiled and said, "Work hard, the future is yours, by the way, how's your concept for 'Nezha' coming along?"

Yang Yu immediately replied, "Yes, Director Lin, I've been thinking about this project for a long time, and the script outline is almost finished. If you have time, I can give you a detailed report."

Lin Mo nodded, "Alright, come to my office tomorrow morning and we'll discuss the details."

Yang Yu nodded excitedly, "Okay, Director Lin!"

Evening.

Yang Mi invited the two of them to dinner.

Re Ba and Lin Mo went to attend the program "Flowers and Youth".

The two sisters hadn't seen each other for more than a month.

Including this trip, they have been staying in Yanjing for over 20 days.

Everyone is already well acquainted.

After sitting down, they began eating and chatting.

Yang Mi lifted her cup, sipped some tea, looked at Lin Mo with a slightly curious gaze, and asked with a smile, "Boss Lin, I heard from Re Ba that you're planning to enter the animation industry?"

That was already told to her earlier by Re Ba.

Upon learning this news, Yang Mi was quite surprised.

Animation industry..

Can this line make money?

Lin Mo smiled and nodded, "Yes, we just acquired an animation studio, and from now on the animation department will be Morning Light's top priority."

Yang Mi raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of doubt, "Animation industry... can this line make money?"

Although she has always admired Lin Mo's insight, animation movies in Huaguo's market have always been lukewarm, which indeed gave her some doubts.

Re Ba saw this and couldn't help interjecting, "Mi Jie, you shouldn't underestimate animation movies! Mo Ge talked to me before; he said the future potential of animation movies is huge, especially our domestic animation market, which still has many gaps."

Lin Mo smiled at Re Ba, nodded, "That's right, animation movies in Huaguo have a promising future."

He paused, his tone carrying some confidence, "A good animation movie can easily earn tens of billions at the box office, and animation movies have another advantage: you don't have to worry about actors collapsing, the risk is low, the profit high, and moreover there are peripheral products. Look at Dao Guo's animation movies—such as the monster-collecting franchise, Dead Fire Sea—they make a fortune. Our Huaguo animation market will inevitably explode someday."

Yang Mi listened, nodded thoughtfully, but still hesitated, "But the best box office for Huaguo's animation movies before was only a few hundred million, right? Can it really reach tens of billions as you say?"

Re Ba saw this, smiled and patted Yang Mi's hand, "Mi Jie, you still don't trust Mo Ge's insight? When has he ever been wrong?"

Lin Mo also laughed and replied, "Indeed, don't say I don't look after you, old friend. You can invest in our animation movies, and later you'll be scooping money with a sack!"

"Alright, Boss Lin, you say it can make money, then it definitely can! I believe you!"

Boss Lin's insight—does that even need to be said?

If he says it can make money, it certainly can.

Yang Mi's admiration for Lin Mo was absolute.