FYN Chapter 77 The Shock Department is at Work
Chapter 77 The Shock Department is at Work
Chapter 76 The Shock Department is at Work
After leaving the theater, Gong Heng and Xie Qing were still discussing the movie with great interest.
However, Gong Heng always confided in Xie Qing when he had something on his mind.
"This movie is really good. I haven't seen such a good movie in a long time. Chen Kun and Gao Yuanyuan acted well, and Fan Bingbing is also very beautiful."
"Uh-huh!"
Gong Heng gave a casual reply, but what he was really thinking about was how to confess his feelings to Xie Qing. He hated himself for not having the courage to say the words.
Xie Qing seemed oblivious to his odd behavior. She asked, "Now that the movie's over, what are we going to do?"
"Let's go eat!" Gong Heng said.
"Great! I'm really hungry. I feel like I could eat a whole cow," Xie Qing said, indicating that she was very hungry.
Xie Qing is a native of Shanghai and comes from a relatively well-off family. Her great-grandfather's generation fled from the north to Shanghai to make a living and settled there.
This may explain Xie Qing's straightforward and generous nature, typical of girls from northern China.
Of course, this doesn't mean that girls from the South can't be cheerful and outgoing, but they are more likely to be gentle and charming, with a different style.
Gong Heng had a meal with Xie Qing, his mind preoccupied, and he hesitated to speak. However, Xie Qing was a talkative girl, so the atmosphere wasn't too awkward.
After dinner, Gong Heng offered to take Xie Qing home. The two walked to the alley in front of Xie Qing's house, where the dim streetlights illuminated them.
Just then, Xie Qing suddenly turned around and looked into Gong Heng's eyes.
"If you don't speak up, you won't get another chance. You don't have Chen Xiu's ability to travel through time."
Is this an implication?
Gong Heng suddenly had a flash of inspiration and quickly blurted out what he had been holding back for so long: "Xie Qing, can you be my girlfriend?"
I promise I'll treat you well, just like Chen Xiu in the movie.
Xie Qing smiled as she looked at Gong Heng; she had a good impression of him. Although he wasn't particularly handsome, he had a decent appearance and was quite tall.
Most importantly, he was very well-behaved; he had been quite obedient in the movie theater before.
Xie Qing tiptoed and gently kissed Gong Heng's cheek: "Then I agree. I'll have to see how you perform afterward."
Gong Heng grinned foolishly, like a child.
Seeing Xie Qing looking back every few steps, he scratched his head, surprised that he already had a girlfriend, even more so than Chen Xiu in the movie.
Zhang Jun never expected that one of his movies would have the function of matchmaking, bringing together a couple.
He had just finished a fierce battle with Gao Yuanyuan, giving her a good lesson, and was now waiting with satisfaction for the summary from China Film Group.
Although I am confident in my film, movies are influenced by too many factors.
Zhang Jun was also worried that his heavily modified version of "About Time" would be unpopular and lead to box office failure. This would be a fatal blow to him, a director who was just starting out.
Although he had conflicts with Lu Chuan, he had to admit that Lu Chuan's background, connections, and qualifications were incomparable to his own.
Lu Chuan can afford to fail once or twice, but Zhang Jun cannot afford a major failure in the early stages. Once he fails, his aura will immediately fade away.
At that point, it would be very difficult for him to start over.
However, the online reviews were quite positive. Many viewers who had already watched the previous shows couldn't help but post comments online, and they were mostly positive.
For example, on a movie forum, under the topic "[On the quality of the movie 'About Time']", there were many comments from viewers who had seen the film.
"I've already watched it, and it's quite good. Although there aren't any strong dramatic conflicts, it leaves a lasting impression."
"Many people were moved to tears at my screening. The film is full of genuine emotions, like a fine wine that becomes more and more intoxicating the more you watch it."
"I've seen 'Little Miss Sunshine,' and when I heard it was directed by this director, I took my family to see it without hesitation."
My parents had never been to the movies before, and at first they thought I was wasting my money. But after the movie, my dad told me the ticket was well worth it.
"I went to see it with my dad. After the movie, we went out for a few drinks. The father-son relationship in the film was the most touching part for me."
Some viewers who hadn't seen the movie asked, "Wait, isn't this a romance film?"
One netizen explained: "It is indeed a romance movie, but it's not all about romance. This movie also touches on life philosophies, personal growth, and family values."
These many emotions are intertwined yet not chaotic; in fact, each relationship can move you deeply.
"It's unbelievable that this is the work of a 23-year-old director. It's fantastic."
"What's even more surprising is that they didn't study film professionally; they graduated from a prestigious university, but I think their skill level is no worse than those of professionals."
Zhang Jun was born in 1982 and just turned 23 in June, yet he is frighteningly young.
Which young person of this age isn't just beginning to feel apprehensive about becoming a member of society, sheltered by their parents?
But Zhang Jun became the director of two films at such a young age, an achievement that many young people can't even dream of, so it's no problem to call him a genius director.
Gao Yuanyuan took a shower, came out wearing a bathrobe and a headscarf, and looked at her damaged stockings with a helpless expression.
These stockings were expensive, but she didn't care about the money. However, Zhang Jun did have unusual tastes; he enjoyed the act of tearing them.
Gao Yuanyuan threw the damaged stockings into a bag, intending to throw them away the next morning.
Seeing Zhang Jun wearing only shorts, revealing his strong and muscular upper body and the size that the shorts couldn't even cover, Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but feel weak in the knees.
"Is this person a monster?" Gao Yuanyuan wondered.
She poured Zhang Jun a glass of water, and seeing him intently looking at the online comments, she said, "Don't worry, our movie is so well made, it's bound to be a success."
Zhang Jun pulled Gao Yuanyuan into his arms, feeling her soft waist.
"I can't seem to maintain composure during important events; I can't help but feel worried and nervous."
Gao Yuanyuan felt Zhang Jun's strong pectoral muscles: "You are still young. You will be able to do it naturally as you gain more experience. Moreover, judging from the feedback at the premiere, our movie is indeed quite good."
Several of my friends watched it and said it was great; I'm sure audiences will love this movie too.
"I hope so!" Zhang Jun said hopefully.
Zhang Jun was worried about the opening day box office of "About Time," but the atmosphere at China Film Distribution Company was completely different.
In the words of a winner-oriented expert, it's not just good, not just good, but exceptionally good.
The final screening of the Qixi Festival premiere was already halfway through, and the general data compiled by the theater chain had been submitted to Cheng Yang, who was working overtime.
Looking at the data in his hand, Cheng Yang was overjoyed. He instructed his secretary, "Tell President Han this good news, and also send a copy to Guanzhi Pictures."
Director Zhang is probably still waiting for news, right? You—never mind, I'll inform him myself!
Zhang Jun received a call from Cheng Yang and learned the approximate box office figures for the first day, a look of joy appearing on his face.
After Zhang Jun hung up the phone, Gao Yuanyuan asked, "How did it go? How much did it gross at the box office?"
Zhang Jun said happily, "Although it's just a rough figure, five million in box office revenue on the first day is not a problem."
Gao Yuanyuan's mouth opened slightly: "Five million in opening day box office? Is that a lot or a little? How much will we ultimately get?"
Although the film's box office revenue has nothing to do with her, since she receives a fixed salary.
But as the saying goes, when one person achieves success, even their chickens and dogs benefit. If the movie performs well at the box office, her commercial value will also rise accordingly.
Who wouldn't want to replicate Zhang Ziyi's success and become one of the mainland actresses who can carry the box office?
"It's hard to say."
Zhang Jun shook his head: "It depends on the subsequent word-of-mouth and how well the audience likes it, as well as the impact of piracy, but in any case, it will have a higher box office than 'Little Miss Sunshine'."
Gao Yuanyuan smiled and said, "Then congratulations, my great director. I also want to thank you for choosing me as the female lead."
"Just a verbal thank you?" Zhang Jun stared at Gao Yuanyuan's graceful figure.
Gao Yuanyuan, with a charming and alluring gaze, glanced at Zhang Jun's crotch, then strode towards the bedroom: "Your Majesty, come quickly, I can't wait any longer!"
In a moment of impulsiveness, Zhang Jun strode after him.
"My beloved concubine, do not worry, I am coming right away—"
There are plenty of beautiful girls in the world. For example, the Rich and Noble World, which Boss Wang frequents, has many young models who are just as good-looking as celebrities, and some are even more beautiful.
But dating female celebrities isn't simply about their beauty; it's about their fame.
When a popular female celebrity tries her best to please you, your vanity and desire for conquest are greatly satisfied.
As the battle resumed, Gao Yuanyuan, who was already revered as a goddess by many, opened herself completely to Zhang Jun without any defenses, and the battle situation became one-sided.
These days, apart from big-budget commercial films, the media generally doesn't care much about a film's opening day box office performance.
In those days, box office statistics were compiled by cinema chains and then reported to the Film Special Fund Office for compilation. The focus was more on weekly and total box office figures.
However, due to Zhang Jun's special status, "About Time" received treatment no less than that of a blockbuster film.
The main reason is that everyone is curious whether this young director, a graduate of a prestigious university, can replicate his previous miracles, so the media has also followed the trend of public opinion.
The very next morning, YTV6's "China Film Box Office Ranking" mentioned the performance of "About Time" on the Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day).
Yesterday, the romantic comedy film "About Time," directed by a well-known young director and starring Chen Kun, Gao Yuanyuan, Wang Xueqi, Fan Bingbing, and others, was released.
The film received positive reviews upon its release, earning 530 million yuan at the box office on its opening day, setting a record for the highest-grossing single film on Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day).
Please see the detailed report below ————
In the footage, reporters interviewed several audience members who had just left the theater, and they all praised "About Time," saying that the movie was very good and exciting.
Online media outlets such as Sina Entertainment and Sohu News react faster than traditional media and are full of the characteristics of online news.
For example, Sina Entertainment's headline was: Shocking! A 23-year-old actually did this!
It seems that before UC Shocking News Department was established, it worked at Sina Entertainment.
However, judging from the title, those who don't know the situation might think that Zhang Jun has done something heinous, which has indeed attracted a number of curious netizens to click in and read.
Netizens familiar with the film industry were indeed shocked; Zhang Jun's achievements at his age were truly astonishing.
Could he really be a genius?
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