Chapter 551: Heading to Los Angeles, the Academy Awards are about to be held!

April 9.

On the eve of the Academy Awards.

Los Angeles.

Although, Lin Mo wasn't sure if he could win the Best Director award.

But...

"Batman: The Dark Knight" received 12 nominations; as the director, he of course had to come.

Not only him, but also the main creators of the crew.

For example, Jason, Cheng Long, Bale, Heath Ledger, etc.

Especially Heath Ledger.

He, thanks to his role as the Joker, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at this year's Oscars.

As for the male lead, Bale...

He missed out on a Best Actor nomination.

Mainly...

In the film "Batman: The Dark Knight", his presence completely paled compared to the Joker's.

The Joker is now regarded by global movie fans as the strongest and most charismatic villain in history.

This time, Re Ba didn't come, because there's still Xiao Jiahuo at home to take care of.

She actually wanted to come.

Meanwhile.

Online.

The Oscars ceremony is about to be held, and netizens are hotly discussing it nonstop.

"I can hardly wait to see Director Lin win an award!"

"Oscar Best Director!!!"

"I believe in Director Lin; he can definitely do it!"

"I've been looking at foreign media reports these days, and they all say Director Lin's chances of winning are over seventy percent!"

"Putting it in the way those foreigners speak, Director Lin is the man who changed the global film landscape!"

"......"

Even.

Moreover, many of Lin Mo's loyal fans spontaneously organized to fly to Los Angeles to personally witness Director Lin win the Oscar Best Director award.

For example, Chen Yu is one of them.

He is absolutely Lin Mo's super hardcore fan.

From when Lin Mo first filmed his debut movie "Charlotte's Trouble" up to now with "Batman: The Dark Knight".

It can be said he's watched each film several times.

Besides, he has a bit of money himself.

Usually in Lin Mo's fan groups, he often splurges.

Everyone knows him.

So...

For such an important occasion, he must come.

Of course.

Douyin officials didn't let this hot topic slip either.

Joking aside, Lin Mo, as a Huaguo director, participated in the Academy Awards and was also nominated for Best Director, a highly prestigious award.

Douyin officials had already earlier bought the broadcast rights from the Oscars organizers.

Lin Mo arrived in Los Angeles with his assistant and two assistant directors; it was already late at night.

The hotel arrangements were of course made by the Oscars side.

It happened to be right next to the Dolby Theatre.

After arriving at the hotel in the middle of the night, everyone was exhausted.

Lin Mo made a video call to Re Ba, then took a look at Xiao Jiahuo.

After the call connected.

On the screen, Lin Mo saw Re Ba leaning against the headboard, already holding the sleeping Xiao Jiahuo in her arms; when she saw Lin Mo's face appear on the screen, her eyes lit up instantly, but she immediately lowered her voice: "Honey, have you arrived at the hotel?"

"Mm, just arrived!"

Lin Mo turned the phone camera toward the window; the Los Angeles night scenery flickered before the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows, "Here it's fifteen hours later than back home; it must be nearly noon where you are, right?"

Re Ba gently nodded, her fingers softly stroking Xiao Jiahuo's hair: "Just finished feeding; Xiao Jiahuo was fussing all morning, but now finally asleep." She suddenly thought of something, her eyes curving into crescents: "Right, guess who came to see the baby today?"

"Who?"

"It's Zi Yi!", Re Ba said, "She even brought a huge pile of baby supplies, filling the living room."

After they chatted briefly.

"Honey," Re Ba suddenly turned serious, her voice gentle yet firm, "No matter tomorrow's outcome, in my heart you've always been the best director."

Lin Mo felt warm inside, about to speak, when Re Ba playfully blinked: "But if you really win the award, you gotta bring me something special as a souvenir~"

"What do you want?"

"Hmm..." Re Ba tilted her head, thinking, "A small stone from the entrance of the Dolby Theatre will do; I want to put it next to your trophy."

The two exchanged a smile; even through the screen, one could feel their rapport and warmth.

"Get some rest early," Re Ba said softly, "Tomorrow I still have to attend the awards ceremony. Me and the baby will cheer you on in front of the TV."

After hanging up the video call, Lin Mo stood by the window, gazing at Los Angeles' night sky.

By this time tomorrow, perhaps everything will be different.

But right now, what he misses most are those two figures, one big and one small, far away.

The next day.

Early in the morning.

Lin Mo was woken by the phone; without a doubt, it was Long Shu's call.

It's just that he's in such good spirits.

After the call connected.

"Mo Zai, still not up?" Cheng Long's hearty voice rang out.

Then he also heard the voices of Jason, Shi Tailong, and Cameron coming through.

"Lin, it's just you missing!"

"Lin, tonight's the Oscars, and you're the star!"

Lin Mo rubbed his sleepy eyes, and the noisy background on the other end instantly cleared his head a bit.

He glanced at the time—it was 9:30 a. m. in Los Angeles.

He hadn't gone to sleep until 3:30 a. m.

"Long Shu, isn't this too early?" Lin Mo replied with a laugh, sitting up and pulling open the curtains.

Sunlight poured in, and the golden roof of the Dolby Theatre sparkled in the distance.

"Hahaha!" Cheng Long's laughter came through the speaker: "Today I'll watch you win an award—I'm excited, I can't sleep!" Then Jason's characteristic British humor interjected: "Lin, I bet you were rehearsing your acceptance speech last night~"

Shi Tailong's voice followed: "Come on, Jason, Lin's acting is far more natural than yours!" Then laughter burst from the other end.

At that moment, Cameron also laughed and said: "Lin, the judges were still fiercely debating you and *Batman: The Dark Knight* last night." He paused, then added: "But I believe in your ability."

While washing up, Lin Mo replied: "Whether I'll win, we'll find out tonight—where are you guys?"

Although.

Everyone said he could win Best Director.

But until the final moment, who can know?

Because he indeed has the qualifications and ability.

Lin Mo's trilogy—*British Showdown*, the *Fast & Furious* series, and last year's record‑breaking *Batman: The Dark Knight*.

Many say Lin Mo is the man who changed the global film and television landscape!

"We're at the hotel's rooftop open‑air restaurant—Bell and Heath Ledger are here, and everyone's waiting for you!" Cheng Long's voice came through.

"Sure, I'll be right there!"

Then he hung up.

Lin Mo quickly tidied up, changed clothes, and went upstairs.

Soon.

He arrived upstairs.

He immediately saw Long Shu, Jason, and the others.

Besides them, Vin Diesel also came.

No wonder.

As soon as they saw Lin Mo arrive, everyone turned to look at him.

"Lin!"

"Boss!"

Everyone present were old acquaintances.

Seeing them, Lin Mo greeted them familiarly.

After sitting down, Jason smiled at Lin Mo and said, "Looks like our big director didn't sleep well last night." He handed over a steaming cup of red tea, saying, "Try this—it'll perk you up."

Cameron then teased, "Lin, you look sharp today—on the red carpet you'll surely drive all the photographers crazy."