Chapter 418

Douyin.

The live broadcast of the press conference for Batman: The Dark Knight!

It is currently Yanjing Time 9:30 a. m., with half an hour left before the press conference officially starts.

At this very moment, over 10 million people are online in the live stream!

Today is Saturday, so nobody is working or going to school; that's why the live stream is packed with people this early morning.

"Holy shit, 10 million people???"

"Damn impressive, holy shit!"

"Looks like everyone feels the same—we're really looking forward to Director Lin's new movie!"

"Superhero movie, huh—I'm just curious what kind of superhero film Director Lin will make!"

"There are so many people here—can fans also attend?"

"Those are all reporters—what's wrong with your eyes?"

"It's all thanks to Director Lin being awesome—I see lots of foreigners!"

"You probably don't know yet, but the broadcast rights for the Batman: The Dark Knight press conference have been sold to many countries; I'm in the United States, and I can watch the live stream on TV right now..."

"......"

Because the press conference hasn't started yet.

So, these netizens in the live stream keep posting barrage comments nonstop.

Of course.

Everyone can imagine how fast the barrage comments are refreshing.

Over 10 million people are online.

Those barrage comments flow like water, splashing loudly.

Meanwhile.

Backstage at the Batman: The Dark Knight press conference.

Han Canping, Jiang Wen, Ge You, Zhao Benshan, and Feng Xiaogang, among others, have all arrived.

They're simply too curious about Lin Mo's new film.

And also...

What Lin Mo told them on the phone...

Really whetted their appetites to the fullest.

Now then.

The press conference has finally taken place!

Each of them dropped what they were doing and hurried over by plane.

Look at Jiang Wen Laoge—he even paused his new drama, bringing Ge Daye, Teacher Zhao, and the others to fly to Mo Du.

"Director Lin, stop keeping us in suspense—tell us, how does your film differ from ordinary superhero movies?" Ge Daye said, looking at Lin Mo.

Look, Ge Daye sure knows how to speak.

"Your film,'How is it different from ordinary superhero films!'"

Jiang Wen also couldn't help interjecting: "Yeah, little brother, I've been thinking about your film these days, to the point that I haven't even finished shooting my own movie!"

Teacher Zhao beside them chuckled and added: "Exactly, Director Jiang films ten scenes and needs six or seven NG takes—he's totally possessed!"

"Haha!"

It's Teacher Zhao all right—once he said that, everyone burst out laughing.

Cheng Long couldn't stop laughing either.

He had read the script, so of course he knew how well Lin Mo's little brother wrote the plot.

No exaggeration, no belittling.

If it were Cheng Long not knowing the plot, being teased like this by Lin Mo...

... he'd probably be even more anxious than the others.

"What's there to rush about?" Cheng Long Elder Brother goaded them from the side, wearing a smug smile.

Hearing that, Han Canping laughed and scolded: "You're not in a hurry—you already know the plot, so what's there to rush about!"

Jiang Wen joined in teasing: "Exactly, big brother, that's not fair of you—if you didn't know the plot, you'd probably be more anxious than anyone here!"

"Haha!"

Everyone immediately burst into laughter.

Indeed.

Those present have known Cheng Long for many years.

If he takes an interest in something, he's definitely the type who gets so impatient he jumps up and down.

Meanwhile, Re Ba listened to their chat, covering her mouth and laughing.

Especially Cheng Long Elder Brother's earlier line "Don't rush," she remembers clearly—her man is about to film a new movie, and Cheng Long Elder Brother flew over from Xiang Jiang in a hurry just to see the script, looking just like a kid.

Of course, Re Ba would certainly not bring this up, after all Cheng Long Elder Brother also cares about saving face.

"Alright, then let me tell you how my film differs from other superhero movies," Lin Mo said leisurely.

He glanced around, seeing everyone perk up their ears to listen seriously, then continued: "As everyone knows, most superhero movies lean toward fantasy and sci-fi elements, whereas my film focuses more on a realistic narrative style. For instance, Gotham City in my movie is more like a real modern metropolis, and the equipment and technology of the protagonist Batman are also grounded in realism, without overly exaggerated superpowers or magic…"

Lin Mo spoke while gesturing with his hands, as if sketching the movie's scenes.

The audience listened entranced, nodding occasionally.

Finally, Lin Mo concluded: "In short, my film subverts Hollywood's trope of the hero defeating the villain; it's more like a philosophical allegory!"

After Lin Mo finished speaking, everyone fell silent, obviously shaken by his idea.

At this moment, assistant Xiao Rou walked over.

"Boss, the press conference is about to start!" Xiao Rou reminded softly.

Lin Mo nodded, stood up and clapped his hands: "Alright, brothers, the press conference is about to start; we agreed to give me a shout-out, let's go! After the press conference ends, I'll tell you all about this film in detail."

"Let's go, let's go, let's go!" Cheng Long, the elder brother, excitedly stood up, pushing Han Canping and Jiang Wen forward.

Seeing them like that, Cheng Long felt an indescribable joy.

That feeling of "I know the whole plot, but you all don't" is simply awesome!

Time came to 10 a. m., and the press conference officially began.

At the center of the stage, host Hejiong, wearing a crisp suit, smiled as he walked up, microphone in hand, his voice infectious: "Ladies and gentlemen of the media, ladies and gentlemen of the audience, good morning! Welcome to the global press conference of *Batman: The Dark Knight*! I am host Hejiong, and I am honored to host today's event!"

The audience below burst into enthusiastic applause, and the flashlights flickered wildly again.

That's right.

This time's host is Teacher He again.

This is also Lin Mo personally calling Teacher He to invite him.

If it were someone else, there'd be no need for him to call personally; just let Liu Qin handle it.

Mainly, Lin Mo and Teacher He have a very good relationship.

Only see, Hejiong continued: "Today, we gather together to witness the birth of a highly anticipated superhero film. This film not only brings together a top-tier production team from around the world, but also features the legendary director of Chinese-language cinema, Director Lin Mo, along with many heavyweight guests joining. Next, let's welcome the main creative team of *Batman: The Dark Knight* with the most enthusiastic applause!"

When the media reporters on site saw Lin Mo bringing the main creative team onto the stage, they all raised their eating utensils high, and the flashlights kept clicking nonstop.

Then.

Another iconic scene of Lin Mo was born.

The electric welding iconic scene!

The white light flashing on site...

The viewers in the live stream all said their eyes were about to be blinded by the flash.

Next, the appearances of Jiang Wen, Han Canping, Ge You, Feng Xiaogang, Zhao Benshan, and others pushed the atmosphere on site to the extreme!

"These flashlights... I can barely keep my eyes open!"

"Holy crap, so many big shots came to give Director Lin a shout-out!"

"6666!"

"This... this... only Director Lin would do!"

"Awesome!"

"Han San Ye, Jiang Wen, Ge You, Feng Xiaogang, holy crap, Zhao Benshan also came!"

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!"

"......"