This director is vindictive.

Chapter 479 True Stock God Mo: My Fate is in My Own Hands, Not the Market Manipulators'!

Accompanied by soaring box office revenue.

Despite its flaws and negative reviews, "Ne Zha" still achieved phenomenal box office success.

It was far ahead of other films. In fact, within a week of the Spring Festival, "Ne Zha" accounted for more than 50% of the total box office revenue of the Spring Festival.

At this point, "Ne Zha" can be said to have already achieved great success.

The box office figures are even more outrageous than in the previous life.

It wasn't just because of Chen Mo's various promotions in the early stages, but also because the seeds planted back then had taken root and sprouted.

Because "Ne Zha" firmly holds the top spot at the Spring Festival box office, with almost no challengers, the total box office of other films released during the same period is less than that of "Ne Zha 2" alone.

Capital is most sensitive to such strong positive news, or rather, such obvious positive news.

"Ne Zha" is a huge success, with box office revenue and merchandise sales soaring.

It has become a phenomenal symbol.

The stock prices of the major investors behind the scenes, including Shengshi Pictures and Enlight Media, have soared along with the box office success.

Shengshi Pictures' stock price has limited upside potential due to its large market capitalization, but Enlight Media's stock price has hit the daily limit for several consecutive days because its stock price is not high to begin with and it is the main producer of the "Ne Zha" series.

The key point is that Chen Mo's prediction back then, that everyone should hold Enlight Media's stock for the long term and it would at least double or triple in value, has now led to Enlight Media's market value exceeding 200 billion yuan, after Chen Mo's earlier prediction of 500 billion yuan, to becoming the pre-sale box office champion and then the Spring Festival box office champion.

So, the crazy stock market investors started to support "Ne Zha: The Demon Child Conquers the Dragon King"!
With the box office of "Ne Zha" surpassing 200 billion yuan, Enlight Media's stock price rose for several consecutive days, and its market value soared from 500 billion yuan to over 50 billion yuan. This phenomenon quickly sparked heated discussions among investors, and a "showing off profits" craze swept social media.

The hashtag #ChenMo·TrueStockGod# trended on social media.

On various investment forums and stock groups, investors who followed Chen Mo's advice to hold Enlight Media stock for the long term have been posting screenshots of their holdings: "I bought 10 yuan worth of shares three years ago based on Chen Mo's prediction, and now the market value is nearly 30 yuan!"

"Thanks to Mr. Chen for leading the way, we've really enjoyed this wave of benefits from the Chinese animation industry!"

Some veteran stock market investors even joked: "Back then, saying that '10 billion yuan in box office revenue corresponds to 10 billion yuan in market value' was an exaggeration, but now it seems like a conservative estimate!"

"Three years ago, Mr. Chen said, 'Enlight Media will at least double or triple in value.' At the time, some people laughed at him for bragging. But look at it now? A market value of 500 billion yuan, a direct increase of 2.5 times! Those brothers who didn't hold on must be kicking themselves now, right?" (Attached is a screenshot of holdings: 10 yuan turned into 25 yuan)
"Thanks to Nezha, I've made enough to buy a car while doing nothing! -- I bought into Enlight Media before the Spring Festival and now I'm up 160%. I only wanted to earn some money for the red envelopes, but it's enough to buy a Model Y! If Nezha 3 is another blockbuster, I'll buy a new house!" (Comments: Can I get the stock code? / Is it still worth watching?)
"Institutional investors have finally woken up, but retail investors have already run away. Yesterday's trading data showed that institutions bought heavily, but what about retail investors? 80% of them sold after a 10% increase. So, those who trust Chen Mo will make a killing, those who follow the trend and chase the rise will only get scraps, and those who operate blindly won't even get the scraps!" (Image: Guangming K-line chart + data on the sharp drop in retail investor holdings)

"From 'Ne Zha' to the current 'Ne Zha,' Enlight Media has proven the value of the Chinese animation industry in six years. Back then, when Chen Mo said he would 'take five years,' I scoffed, but now I'm kneeling and apologizing." (Long article analyzing Enlight Media's IP strategy and animated film gross profit margin)
"From the rise of Chinese animation to the rise of stock market investors, Chen Mo taught two things with one film: good content can make money, and those who believe in him can make even more money."

"Haha, I'd completely forgotten about it. I listened to Chen Mo's advice and uninstalled the app after buying into Guangxian. I only remembered it today, so I re-downloaded it, and wow, it's almost tripled! [Screenshot: Profit Chart.JPG]"

In a short time, related topics such as #EnlightMediaSurgesToLimit# and #NezhaProphet# also became trending topics.

Domestic stock market investors can be considered the best "leeks" (victims of exploitation), but at the same time, they are also the most generous group.

After countless stock market investors have profited from the charts, they are now giving back to "Ne Zha: The Demon Child Conquers the Dragon King"!
Some stock investors shared their profits along with their movie tickets.

However this is just the beginning.

First, a financial influencer posted a screenshot of his holdings in Enlight Media, showing that his account had a floating profit of over 2 million yuan, with the caption: "I trusted Mr. Chen back then, and today I'm inviting 100 strangers to watch 'Ne Zha 200'!"

The post included a QR code for booking the entire venue, inviting viewers to share their ticket stubs and tag him for a chance to win a prize. The comment section instantly flooded with thousands of replies: "Does this big shot need a 'trinket'?" "This is a game-changer!"

This financial influencer seemed to have instantly opened the door for feedback from stock market investors.

Large retail investors quickly followed suit.

And they even went so far as to launch a "one-day limit-up, one-week exclusive offer" campaign!
On a stock forum, a stock investor with the ID "Nezha Takes Me Flying" started a relay activity: "I'll book a session for every 10% increase, and I've already booked 5 sessions!"

Attached are the cinema cooperation certificate and photos of the theater full.

Some people joked, "This isn't a treat, it's clearly a way to boost your own stock's box office!"

However, the other party responded confidently this time: "Do you understand what a win-win situation is? The higher the box office, the higher the stock price!"

This kind of thing happened in many places, and for a time, a trend of stock investors booking out entire theaters to watch "Ne Zha 2" as a way of giving back to investors was suddenly sparked.

This trend wasn't just limited to individual investors; institutional investors soon joined in as well.

A private equity fund included "Enlight Media's profitability" in its quarterly report and spent millions to book prime-time screenings in 30 cinemas across the country, inviting clients and their families to watch the film.

At the thank-you banquet, the manager joked, "Chen Mo uses movies to teach us about investment, and we use movies to teach our clients about long-termism."

The event also featured a high-energy clip from "Ne Zha 2," with the caption: "Investing is like spiritual practice—only those who can withstand volatility deserve explosive growth."

One moviegoer posted a photo of his ticket stub, showing that he had been invited to see three screenings in a row: "Stock market investors, I know you've made money, but I can recite all of Nezha's lines by heart!" A theater manager revealed: "Recently, 'stock market investor special screenings' have surged, with many people requesting that the stock chart of Enlight Media be shown before the screening."

This also sparked a wave of satirical jokes: "Before, it was 'I recommend it if you buy it, but I don't even look at it if you actually buy it,' now it's 'I hype it up if it goes up, and I'll book the whole place if it actually goes up.'"

This kind of spontaneous marketing can be said to be more effective than spending money.

According to statistics from the Securities Daily, the number of shareholders of Enlight Media surged by 20% during the film's release, with a significant increase in the proportion of retail investors.

Financial commentators pointed out: "The success of 'Ne Zha 2' has validated Chen Mo's accurate prediction of the domestic animation industry, and its 'content + capital' linkage model has become an industry benchmark."

An old interview with Chen Mo in which he mentioned "holding Enlight Media for a long time, which would at least double or triple the value" has resurfaced and is trending on social media again.

The surge in stocks related to Enlight Media and the "Ne Zha" franchise has had a significant impact on the entire industry.

Institutions that had previously adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards animated films have begun to adjust their strategies. A private equity fund manager openly admitted, "We initially thought Chen Mo's prediction was a marketing gimmick, but now we must reassess the long-term value of domestic IPs."

At the same time, many stock investors directly displayed the slogan, "Chen Mo made us money, so we'll make him win too!"

This will attract more stock market investors to join the frenzy.

In particular, there is a "10 billion" mark. After all, everyone knows that if "Ne Zha" really breaks 10 billion in box office revenue, the stock price will definitely soar.

Therefore, they really spared no effort in helping to promote the film and enthusiastically recommended it.

With "Ne Zha" officially breaking the domestic film box office record previously held by "The Battle at Lake Changjin"...

This film has become a unique cultural symbol.

Box office forecasting agencies have repeatedly adjusted their predictions, but they still can't keep up with the film's explosive box office potential.

The film "Ne Zha" broke the box office record for Chinese-language films.

This movie has become a phenomenon.

Moreover, it's more exaggerated than any previous film.

When Chen Mo predicted "10 billion yuan in box office revenue," some people joked that unless primary and secondary schools started assigning movie review assignments for "Ne Zha," it would be impossible to reach that number.

However, although it's not true that all primary and secondary schools across the country have started doing this, it's actually quite similar now.

Xu Bin has always been a critic of "Ne Zha"!

The most popular negative review on Douban was written by him.

As an art-house film enthusiast and film critic, he has always felt that "Ne Zha" is undeserving of its popularity and box office success.

Recently, "Ne Zha" has become a new favorite in society.

But he just didn't like it.

He had just finished arguing with some colleagues when his wife called him to dinner.

However, even when eating, one is destined to see "Ne Zha"!
The news that "Ne Zha" broke the box office record for Chinese-language films made it onto the 7 PM news!

At the dinner table, Xu Bin had just picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks when his seven-year-old son, Xiaoyu, kicked his legs and shouted, "Dad! A lot of people in my class went to see 'Ne Zha' during winter break! Li Xiaopang said his parents took him to see it three times! I want to go too!"

Xu Bin's face immediately darkened, and he felt somewhat irritated.

But he was still somewhat patient with his son, saying, "How about Dad takes you to see 'Boonie Bears'? What's so good about 'Ne Zha 2'?"

"I don't care! All my friends are chatting and playing with toys related to Nezha. I'm the only one who hasn't seen it, so they won't play with me anymore! I want to watch 'Nezha'!" Xiaoyu slammed down his chopsticks, his eyes instantly turning red.

"Moreover, the teacher assigned homework, suggesting that we watch 'Ne Zha' and write an essay about 'our favorite movie character.' I was the only one in the class who hadn't seen it! Wang Jiaqi even laughed at me, calling me a 'primitive person'..." He started sobbing as he spoke, and snot bubbles fell into his bowl.

At this moment, his wife Lin Yun put down her soup spoon and glanced helplessly at the box office success report being broadcast on TV: "The teacher did post this assignment in the class group. Although she didn't say it explicitly, I'm downstairs in the community, and the other parents all said they took their kids to see this movie."

Xu Bin's temple throbbed with a sharp pain. He recalled the sarcastic remarks from the film critics earlier that day: "Old Xu, it seems like all the primary and secondary school students in the country are watching Nezha now. If you dislike this movie so much, you probably won't take your kids to see it, right? Be careful your kids don't throw a tantrum when you get home, hahaha!"

He sneered back then, but now he feels like he has a fishbone stuck in his throat.

"Alright, I'll take you this weekend."

He finally gave in, shoveling a couple of bites of rice in frustration, inwardly cursing the lousy movie as nothing short of mental pollution—it even monopolized children's social currency!
(End of this chapter)