Chapter 639

Not long after.

On Twitter, Cameron and Steven Spielberg each posted a tweet.

Steven Spielberg's tweet: "First time celebrating Spring Festival in Huaguo, thank you to Director Lin Mo's family for their warm hospitality! Jiaozi, Chinese liquor... this is definitely the most special New Year's Eve dinner I've ever had! #ChineseNewYear#SpringFestival"

Cameron's tweet was even more humorous: "Just got schooled by Huaguo Chinese liquor, but jiaozi saved me! @Steven Spielberg and I are experiencing the most authentic Spring Festival at Lin Mo's House—even two-year-old Nuan Nuan knows how to use chopsticks better than us! #SpringFestivalHappy"

They also attached a few photos—Nuan Nuan sitting on Cameron's leg, curiously playing with a red envelope; Steven Spielberg awkwardly picking up a jiaozi; and the moment Lin Mo's father raised his glass for a toast……

Their tweets went out and global movie fans instantly erupted!

Overseas netizens commented:

"OMG! Cameron and Director Lin celebrating the New Year together? What a dream crossover!!"

"Steven Spielberg looks like he was scared by the Chinese liquor hahaha!"

"So the Myth Alliance is really going to launch?"

"The Spring Festival atmosphere in Huaguo looks even livelier than Christmas! I also want to experience it next year!"

"Wow, Huaguo's cuisine—I tried it once and still remember it!"

Within half an hour, their tweets were screenshotted and forwarded by domestic netizens to Weibo; the topic #Cameron, Steven Spielberg spending New Year at Director Lin's house# shot straight to the top of the hot search list!

Domestic netizens commented:

"Director Lin, what a lineup! An international big-name director personally came to his house for the New Year!"

"Nuan Nuan: 'Just an Oscar-winning director, nothing more than a guest in my house' (laughing emoji)"

"Laughing to death, Steven Spielberg's expression after being hit by Moutai's spiciness could make me laugh for a year!"

"Cameron actually knows how to use chopsticks? I don't believe it! Unless he performs a live demonstration of picking up peanuts!"

"Is that Re Ba's dad? His broken English is too real! Hahahaha!"

Soon, domestic and international entertainment media rushed to follow up with reports.

"Hollywood's two big directors celebrate New Year in Huaguo—photos of Lin Mo's House banquet leaked!"

"Cameron: Huaguo Chinese liquor packs more punch than vodka!"

Even foreign media started discussing: "Huaguo's Spring Festival culture is becoming a global phenomenon, with even top Hollywood directors immersed in it!"

Here.

At home.

In the villa's backyard, Lin Mo brewed a pot of fine Dragon Well tea; its fragrance mingled with the cool winter night air.

Cameron and Steven Spielberg sat in rattan chairs, holding tea cups, their faces still bearing the satisfaction of the New Year's Eve feast.

Lin Mo laughed and said to Cameron and Steven Spielberg, "Looks like your two tweets blew up the global netizens."

Cameron burst out laughing: "That's perfect—let the whole world see how great Huaguo's Spring Festival is!"

"So," Lin Mo refilled their tea and got straight to the point, "What concrete ideas do you have for the script?"

Cameron set down his tea cup, excitedly saying, "I discussed this with Steven—we want to do a groundbreaking setup: what if the Eastern and Western mythological systems are actually two branches of the same universe?"

Steven Spielberg picked up the thread: "For example, the Greek gods and the heavenly immortals of your Huaguo are actually projections of the same batch of high-level civilization on different planets, and human belief shaped their image differences."

Lin Mo nodded thoughtfully: "This setting is somewhat interesting. However, we need to make it both understandable to the audience and feel fresh."

"We can set it in the near future," Lin Mo continued, "when humanity first achieves interstellar travel, it accidentally activates a slumbering divine gene lock that has slept for a thousand years. This discovery confirms that all supernatural beings in myths and legends are actually extraterrestrial high-level civilizations that visited Earth in ancient times."

Steven Spielberg's eyes lit up: "So when modern technology reaches a certain critical point, will these gods awaken?"

"That's right," Lin Mo nodded, "and because of regional cultural differences, the East and West awaken two completely different divine branches. The East is the Heavenly Court system led by the Jade Emperor, while the West is the Olympian gods."

Cameron excitedly slapped his knee: "The conflict point is right here! When the two divine races awaken simultaneously, they each see the other as usurpers, and humanity becomes the faith resource they compete for!"

"But the real danger lies ahead; as the plot progresses, they discover that the threat that put the divine race to sleep in ancient times is making a comeback. A dark civilization capable of destroying an entire star system is approaching Earth, so the originally hostile Eastern and Western divine races must join forces, and human scientists become the key bridge......" Lin Mo continued speaking.

"Excellent!" Steven Spielberg pulled out his notebook and quickly jotted down notes.

Cameron suddenly laughed: "Have you noticed? We are creating an unprecedented mythological universe—it has the grand worldview of Marvel and the philosophical depth of Eastern thought."

Lin Mo lifted his teacup and took a light sip: "Most importantly, this lets global audiences find a point of resonance. Eastern viewers see familiar mythological figures, Western viewers see classic god images, and the sci-fi element can also attract the youth demographic."

The three of them grew more and more absorbed in their talk, and the teacups were already empty.

Lin Mo gently pushed open the bedroom door and found Nuan Nuan already sleeping soundly on the bed.

Re Ba was leaning against the headboard scrolling through Douyin; seeing Lin Mo come in, she looked up and asked, "Finished chatting? I saw you talking in the backyard for a long time."

Lin Mo took off his jacket and lightly sat on the edge of the bed: "Mm, I just finalized the broad outline of the script." He glanced at his sleeping daughter, lowered his voice, and said: "It's quite an interesting setting."

Re Ba instantly perked up, tossed her phone aside, and said, "Tell me quickly!" She leaned toward Lin Mo, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Lin Mo smiled, briefly recapped what they had just discussed, and when he mentioned that the Eastern and Western gods were forced to join forces against the alien threat, Re Ba couldn't help grabbing his arm: "Goodness, this setting is absolutely fantastic!"

"Shh——" Lin Mo pointed at the sleeping Nuan Nuan.

Re Ba lowered her voice, but couldn't hide her excitement: "Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps—how are you planning to cast it?"

Lin Mo rubbed his temples: "Casting is still early; the most important thing now is to perfect the script." He glanced at the time: "It's almost 1 a. m., aren't you going to sleep?"

"I'm not just waiting for you," Re Ba cooed, suddenly thinking of something: "By the way, you said the human scientist is the bridge, so this role..."

"Of course it's Long Shu to play—he has a universally recognizable face!"

"Exactly! Cheng Long big brother is perfect!"

Re Ba suddenly leaned in, blinking her big eyes: "And what about the female lead?"

Lin Mo laughed and said: "How so? Is someone trying to go in through the back door?"

"What do you mean by back door?" Re Ba pouted, tracing circles on Lin Mo's chest with her finger: "I just feel... this is such an important movie..."

"Then you have to bribe me in advance?"

"Honey~"