Chapter 556: Lin Mo Returns Home—You Call This a Small Trouble?

Lin Mo.

The 95th Oscars Best Director awardee!

The news swept the world like a massive storm!

The next day.

Global media, real‑time dispatch!

CNN headline: "Eastern storm sweeps Hollywood! Director Lin Mo makes history with 'Batman: The Dark Knight', becoming the first Asian filmmaker to clinch Oscars Best Picture & Best Director!" (The accompanying photo shows Lin Mo holding the Oscar statue, Cheng Long, Shi Tailong and other stars applauding him!)

BBC breaking news: "A new era of superhero films, Huaguo director Lin Mo shatters a century‑long Oscars bias!"

Twitter trending:

#Lin. Mo#Oscars95 ignites trends across multiple countries.

Even the CEO of Marvel tweeted congratulations to Director Lin Mo for redefining superhero movies!

Cameron retweeted the Oscars official account: "Gotham City belongs to the real Dark Knight tonight!"

Mi Guo TV stations, Tokyo TV, Shou Er TV, and others...

Television stations in several countries reported the news.

The Oscars official Instagram posted overnight a photo of Heath Ledger and Lin Mo, captioned: "When madness meets genius—paying tribute to the night that changed film history!"

As for the home front…

It was even more exaggerated beyond belief.

The entire internet was dominated by Lin Mo's news.

CCTV, People's Daily Online and other official outlets rushed to congratulate.

"Huaguo cinema makes a historic breakthrough, congratulations to Director Lin Mo for winning the Oscars double award!"

Weibo trending, Douyin hot list.

At least seven of the top ten entries were about it.

#Lin Mo Director Oscars Best Director#

#Brother Cheng Long more excited than Director Lin#

#'Batman: The Dark Knight' Oscars Best Picture#

"This man has lifted Huaguo cinema to the pinnacle of the world!"

"Suggest Shanghai Theatre Academy make today its anniversary day /doge/ /doge/"

"Director Lin is awesome!!!"

"Brother Cheng Long wasn't this excited when receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, haha!"

"So awesome, I'm still thrilled beyond belief!"

"Awesome, I'll say it only once!"

Over here.

After the Oscars ceremony ended.

Lin Mo has no idea how many business cards he collected.

All these Hollywood stars, directors, and producers...

But…

By then Lin Mo was already boarding the flight back home!

Celebrate?

There's no time for celebration; he's eager to see his daughter now.

This time, because it was urgent, Lin Mo didn't even take his Private Jet.

Come to think of it.

He only uses his Private Jet rarely, except when filming.

It's basically treated as a luxury item.

It doesn't matter; just because others can't afford it doesn't mean he can't.

The next day.

Yanjing Time, 3:30 p. m.

At Pudong Airport, Lin Mo had just stepped out when the scene before him stunned him.

The entire arrivals hall was packed to the brim, a sea of people spilling into the parking lot.

The moment his figure appeared, a roar like a mountain‑and‑sea tsunami nearly blew the roof off:

"Director Lin is out!!!"

"Ahhh, Director Lin!"

"Director Lin, awesome!!!"

"Director Lin, I love you!"

"......"

Screams and cheers rang on without end.

Security on site acted as if facing a great enemy; dozens of police linked arms to form a human wall, and radios kept broadcasting calls for reinforcements.

Lin Mo saw Liu Qin also on site.

Clearly, she had arranged everything in advance; otherwise the scene would have been uncontrollable, unimaginable.

"Everyone, stay safe!" Lin Mo hurriedly raised his hands in a gesture.

But his voice was quickly drowned out, so Lin Mo turned to Liu Qin and said, "This spectacle… you said it was just a minor trouble?"

A few hours earlier, Liu Qin had sent him a message.

After explaining the situation here, at that time, Liu Qin said to him...

When getting off the plane, there might be a little trouble.

You just called this a little trouble?

Hearing this, Liu Qin also gave a wry smile and replied: "Boss, just a few hours ago.. there weren't this many people.."

Of course.

Lin Mo also had no intention of blaming Liu Qin.

He also knew.

Such things definitely spread from one to ten, ten to a hundred.

Speaking of which, Lin Mo really underestimated the heat of his Oscar win...

Mainly...

He never expected so many people to come pick him up at the airport.

I'm just a director, how did I end up like an idol?

Cheng Long big brother knew he was about to return to the country, and still laughing, told him to be careful when getting off the plane.

Before his words even fell, a swarm of reporters had already rushed up.

Long guns and short cannons were pointed straight at his face:

"Director Lin! How does it feel to win the double award?"

"Director Lin, Marvel's CEO is calling for collaboration, will you consider it?"

"Director Lin, some say you've changed the historical standing of superhero films, do you agree?"

"Director Lin, many fans want to ask, do you have any plans for a new film recently?"

"Director Lin, who was the first person you called after winning the award?"

"......"

There were simply too many people at the scene.

Moreover...

These passersby, upon hearing that Lin Mo was here, also all joined in.

The surrounding fans, each holding their phones, excitedly took photos and videos.

Just as the scene was about to get out of control, an airport-uniformed leader, drenched in sweat, squeezed over: "Director Lin! I'm really sorry, but you must leave immediately!"

He hurriedly said: "Outside, many people have already gathered; if this continues, a stampede could easily happen..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo's expression tightened, and he immediately understood.

"Everyone!" His voice rang out especially strong amid the noise: "Thanks for your enthusiasm! But for safety... like this, I'll do a livestream later and chat with everyone properly; for now, please cooperate with security, stay orderly..."

The airport leader, stamping his feet in anxiety, said: "Director Lin! You must leave first! Your presence here will only draw more people to crowd in!"

Liu Qin also grabbed Lin Mo's arm: "Boss, the car is ready!"

Lin Mo last glanced at the chaotic scene, took a deep breath, and shouted into the megaphone: "Everyone, stay safe! See you another day!" After saying that, escorted by a group of security personnel, he bent low and slipped into the waiting black business car.

Outside the car door, countless hands slapped the windows.

Through the glass, Lin Mo saw someone holding a sign that read "Director Lin, we'll always support you" being jostled and knocked askew.

"Drive slowly, watch for pedestrians."

Lin Mo didn't forget to tell the driver.

Speaking of which.

He indeed had experienced a few times being picked up by fans at the airport...

But compared to this.

It's practically a small witch seeing a great witch.

Those who didn't know might have thought an international superstar had arrived.

And on the other side.

Lin Mo returned to the country; the scene of fans picking him up at the airport was captured in photos that spread online.

In a short time.

The heat directly exploded!

"Ah? Director Lin returned to the country this quickly?"

"No, how did you guys know Director Lin's flight? If I'd known, I'd have gone to the airport too!"

"Holy cow, there are way too many people!"

"Director Lin is now truly the world's number one director!"

"Awesome!!!"

"Now that's what I call clout!"

"......"