I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 319 The Future Son-in-Law Arrives, Something's Wrong...

November 7th is someone's birthday.

There are 4 days left until the release of "Love is Not Blind 2: So Young".

Yesterday's pre-sales hit a new record high. Chen Jin originally thought there would be a drop, but the online popularity remained high. Many people who couldn't get tickets for the midnight session directly tried to get tickets for 12:30. It can only be said that there are just too many young people who want a sense of ritual for Singles' Day.

It's said that there are various programs in different places that celebrate the "31st" midnight single life, and major business districts are going all out to promote them.

Young people who love to follow trends should definitely not miss this festival.

Today, Chen Jin woke up from her sleep to find that pre-sales had finally begun to decline.

By the afternoon, "So Young" had grossed nearly 9000 million yuan at the box office, including 3511 million yuan yesterday and nearly 2000 million yuan today.

How many will ultimately be achieved depends on the hype generated in the last two days.

In particular, the premiere celebration that started at 8 pm on the 10th was a gala jointly organized by Alibaba and Dida, which invited many celebrities to participate, as well as online and offline collaborations with several media outlets such as Hunan TV, Golden Eagle TV, and Youku.

The scale of the event was even greater than last year, and the promotional reach was also much wider.

Similar to movie promotion, both online and offline efforts are being made to prepare for this unprecedented and once-in-a-millennium 31st!

"So Young" can only be described as a product of opportune timing.

Releasing at this time, coupled with the groundwork laid last year, means this year's release is packed with all the elements.

It truly had all the advantages of timing, location, and people, which is why the popularity of this movie is unprecedented.

At least in the past, no film has ever become so popular. Many people are eagerly awaiting its release so they can watch it with their significant other and hopefully overcome their single status.

If things go well, it's okay to book a room to celebrate.

"I wonder if we can break 100 million today?"

Chen Jin smiled as she read the message from Guo Fan.

This guy is even more enthusiastic about the pre-sale than I am.

However, Chen Jin could understand.

With his established reputation, he was already showing signs of becoming the top male artist in the country. For him, this film was the moment to truly solidify his box office appeal.

But Guo Fan was completely different.

If this film is successful, his reputation as a director will firmly establish him among the top-tier directors in China.

Many people think Guo Fan got away with it by chance, or many of his peers think it was thanks to Chen Jin; Guo Fan's presence in this movie was really not high. In any case, although he made a lot of money at the box office, he can only be considered to have made a name for himself.

A rising star in the industry, a promising future director, just like Ning Hao's "Crazy Stone" back then, he became an instant hit.

But to say that Ning Hao could stage an accident with Zhang Yimou and his team back then is not entirely true.

He became the fourth director in China, after Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, and Zhang Yimou, and the fourth director in mainland China to break the 100 million yuan mark, thanks to his second film, "Crazy Racer."

Their position gradually became secure.

Guo Fan is similar now, but he's even more impressive than Ning Hao.

Once "So Young" becomes a hit, he will definitely be able to reach a position on par with Ning Hao, or even surpass him.

After all, commercial directors can only rely on box office numbers.

If your box office is phenomenal, you're a god.

But the first film certainly doesn't prove anything; it only shows that you have directing ability. But if the second film is a huge success and surpasses the first, then that's real talent.

So it's understandable that Lao Guo is so nervous.

Whether he can become a top director in China depends on this film.

How could he not be anxious?
He also needs fame to establish his position in the director circle. At present, his fame is only known among his peers; many viewers outside the industry are not yet willing to go to the cinema to watch his films.

However, Zhang Yimou, Ning Hao, and a few others can do it.

However, if "So Young" becomes a hit, he will have his own appeal.

This is an opportunity that no director would pass up.

"It'll either be today or tomorrow!"

"By tomorrow at the latest, we will break the 1.1 million yuan pre-sale record for Transformers 3!"

This was created by a Hollywood blockbuster two months ago.

No one expected it to break so quickly, especially since it was a domestic film.

"Paramount is probably keeping an eye on it too!"

China is currently Hollywood's second-largest box office market, and some films even rank first, especially movies like Transformers. The six major Hollywood studios are definitely monitoring their most profitable regions closely.

Otherwise, China Film Group and Paramount wouldn't have jointly invested in and co-produced "Transformers 4," because they were eyeing China's huge box office market.

Now that a domestic film has broken its record, it's hard for Paramount not to care.

The names of the director and lead actors will obviously also come into their view.

After that, he went to Hollywood and wasn't exactly an unknown figure.

"I'm not going to chat with you anymore. Today is Zhu's 18th birthday, I have to go!"

Chen Jin spoke to Guo Fan.

Guo Fan was taken aback: "Your wife's birthday? 18?"

"Yup!"

"Holy crap, they kept it a secret for so long? How come we didn't know?"

Turning 18 is a big birthday, and usually, many people would throw a big party: "Just the two of you celebrating together? Isn't that a bit too simple?"

"No, let's go to his house!"

Let's get together again according to the lunar calendar!

While fixing her hair and clothes, Chen Jin was texting Guo Fan.

"Then you'd better pray for yourself... Is this your first time visiting?"

As a man, Guo Fan could understand Chen Jin all too well now.

Visiting a woman's 18th birthday party is no different from going to one's death on the battlefield.
He was even more nervous than when he first went to Sun Ran's house. After all, Sun Ran had been dating him since school, when she was about the same age as Chen Jin, but they hadn't officially confirmed their relationship until he was 22. Sun Ran was much more settled than Chen Jin was now.

Chen Jin went there at the age of 18, which is practically an invitation to be attacked by the other party's parents.

Thinking of this, Guo Fan felt a pang of sympathy for Chen Jin for three seconds. This time, coming to Chen Jin's birthday party was definitely going to be a nightmare.

"Take care, brother!"

"Go to hell, I know her parents, I've been there..."

Chen Jin wasn't nervous at first, but Guo Fan's words gave her a sudden jolt. This guy was a real liability.

"Haha, keep pretending!"

"You're still stubbornly sticking your neck out with me? At least I'm your brother, I've been there. Want me to teach you some insider tips?"

Guo Fan was now somewhat gloating.

Chen Jin didn't want to waste any more time arguing with this guy: "Get lost. Someone like you, who's henpecked, knows nothing but groveling. I'll definitely be celebrating my birthday standing up!"

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it!"

"A toast to the heroes!"

"I want to see how you stand?"

Chen Jin turned off the screen, tidied her appearance, and made a call to the driver.

The gifts for the visit were prepared yesterday and placed in the trunk of the car.

After all, Zhu Yanmanzi had brought a lot of gifts when she visited his home, so Chen Jin reciprocated by bringing quite a lot as well.

“Son, he only has one daughter. She started dating you as soon as she turned 18. Put yourself in her shoes, even if Xiao Zhu were my daughter, I wouldn’t feel at ease!”

Su Wanyu spoke to Chen Jin, who was sitting on the sofa waiting for the car.

"If it doesn't work, just give me a call. I'll talk to Xiao Zhu's parents. Her mom knows me too!"

"Did you hear that?"

Su Wanyu was afraid that the other party's parents would not believe her son.

"Mom, I can handle it!" "You go about your business..."

Chen Jin's celebration of Zhu Yanmanz's birthday was no secret from Su Wanyu and Chen Xianqi. The two had asked about Zhu Yanmanz's birthday and age before and kept it in mind, showing that they cared about it even more than Chen Jin herself.

"At least I promised your dad it would be better, right?"

"Alright, you two, stop making things worse!"

I guarantee it!
Even Chen Jin herself couldn't guarantee it.

Do you all think marriages today are the same as they were back then?!

All I can say is that Zhu Yanmanzi is a very suitable candidate, especially as the other side and future wife.

But she's not the only one in the world who's suitable!
It's true that Chen Jin likes her, but that doesn't mean he can compromise all the time.

If Zhu Yanmanzi's parents truly don't trust him, then there's no point in continuing this relationship.

Dating and marriage are indeed not the same thing.

Chen Jin has no plans to get married at the moment; he only wants to have a beautiful relationship. If he's not happy in the relationship, then why continue?
Therefore, Chen Jin's visit to Zhu Yanmanz's home was also a way of expressing a certain attitude.

"..."

Su Wanyu shook her head, looking at Chen Jin with a sense of unfamiliarity for the first time.

Perhaps, as my son gets older, he does have his own ideas.

Besides, my son is so outstanding, it's not like he's unwanted, there's really no need for me to be so humble.

Celebrating his girlfriend's birthday should be a happy occasion, and it would be really unfair if she made him unhappy.

"Mom, I'm leaving!"

Chen Jin received the driver's message and stood up to speak to Su Wanyu.

"It's alright, don't make it sound like your son is going to the execution ground, cheer up!"

Chen Jin smiled, genuinely not taking the trip to his girlfriend's house to heart; he was just doing what he was supposed to do.

……

Meanwhile, at Zhu Yanmanz's house.

Old Zhu and Yan Ning were busy in the kitchen, while Zhu Yanmanz sat nervously in her room, waiting for the start of tonight's birthday banquet.

It was supposed to be a happy birthday, but she felt increasingly melancholy.

Yan Ning's words from a few days ago kept echoing in her mind, and she was afraid that her parents' meeting with Chen Jin would lead to an unpleasant situation.

This is not what she wants to see.

But there's nothing we can do to stop it.

Therefore, I feel increasingly caught in a dilemma.

In the kitchen, Yan Ning was also discussing this topic with her husband, Zhu Weitao.

“Old Zhu, I always thought that Zizi shouldn’t date someone in the industry, or even if she did, I shouldn’t date someone too famous. But now look what’s happened…”

Yan Ning said with a hint of helplessness, "They brought him home as soon as he came of age, and he's so famous!"

"Didn't you used to really like children?"

Zhu Weitao glanced at his wife beside him.

Yan Ning had already told him about her daughter's dating situation.

"Yes, this child is good in every way, but just too good!"

"Now that he's so famous, whether Zizi can actually be with him is another matter, but she'll have her share of heartbreak later!"

Yan Ning looked at her husband, Zhu Weitao, and said calmly, "You just overthink things!"

"I talked to Zizi yesterday!"

"First of all, we must respect our daughter's wishes!"

"Now that she has made up her mind, she has to accept these potential possibilities. All we can do is protect her and prevent her from getting hurt!"

"I don't know much about Xiao Chen's personality, but at least he's genuinely in love with Zizi. She's starred in several of his movies, and she's the lead actress in the one that's about to be released!"

Zhu Weitao has a more realistic view.

"At least in this respect, Xiao Chen did an impeccable job!"

"Yes, no one else could give Zizi this much!"

"Yeah, you know this industry. Universities with these kinds of resources either sign with film and television companies or have someone promoting them..."

"Once Zizi goes to university, she'll definitely be dating!"

"I have no problem with a partner who can help your career. Xiao Chen is very capable, and you can't find another person like him in the industry who has achieved this at his age!"

"Take it easy, your daughter has a career, that's better than anything else!"

To put it bluntly, even if we break up or get divorced in the future, at least we can still live with dignity.

Besides, Zhu Weitao has always thought highly of Chen Jin.

This kind of approval is different from Yan Ning's; it's the kind of recognition that men feel.

A top scorer in the college entrance exam, a box office champion, and the number one actor in mainland China... This daughter has already reached the pinnacle of success in finding a boyfriend like this.

"I'm just worried..."

"Don't overthink it, there's nothing to worry about, Zizi is very smart!"

"Let's cook. When Xiao Chen arrives, watch my signals!"

Zhu Weitao still has a certain say in this family.

Since her husband said so, Yan Ning had no choice but to put aside her worries. Zhu Weitao, on the other hand, was quite happy because it was Zhu Yanmanz's birthday, a day that should be joyful.

"dad!"

Seeing Zhu Weitao come out of the kitchen, Zhu Yanmanz gave him a meaningful look: "How was it?"

"What else can I do about your mother!"

"It's a perfectly good birthday, and look how worried she is about this and that. But your mother is only doing it for your own good, do you understand?"

"I know!"

"Where is Xiao Chen?"

"They should be here soon. They said they were leaving home 15 minutes ago!"

"Okay, let's serve the dishes first!"

Zhu Weitao got busy, and seeing the expression on his father's face, Zhu Yanmanz felt much more at ease.

At least her dad is on her side.

Zhu Yanmanzi was truly surprised that her usually serious father would actually be supportive, while her mother, who had always been on her side, was so opposed to this matter.

Before long, dishes were served one after another. Yan Ning seemed to have been persuaded by her husband, and a rare smile finally appeared on her face.

Ding Dong!Ding Dong!
Just then, the doorbell rang, and Zhu Yanmanz quickly got up: "I'll go open the door!"

"I'd better go!"

With a slight smile on his face, Zhu Weitao walked to the door and opened his front door.

Chen Jin, carrying large and small bags, stood there and immediately greeted Zhu Weitao, "Hello, Uncle!"

"Hello, hello, come in quickly!"

Zhu Weitao greeted her very politely, and his enthusiastic manner was almost overwhelming for Chen Jin.

Didn't you say you were worried?
This……

"Little Chen~~"

Yan Ning suddenly walked over as well, waved to Chen Jin, and wore a warm smile on her face.

Only Zhu Yanmanz stared wide-eyed, completely unaware of what had happened.

Are these really the same parents I know?
What's going on? !

(End of this chapter)