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Chapter 487 Jing Tian: Oh, I was wrong, I'm just a coward...

The next day

Qi Hui and Jing Tian didn't rush back to the film set; instead, they stayed to watch the movie.

Wu Jing's film "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences" is released today, so the two of them decided to go see it.

"There are quite a few filming sessions..." Jing Tian said in surprise, looking at the data on her phone.

As we gradually enter the 4G era, much information can be viewed on relevant apps.

Putting aside everything else, a quick search on ticketing apps will reveal a dense, endless list of screenings for "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences".

"It seems they've capitalized on the popularity of 'Wolf Warrior'," Qi Hui said with a smile.

"Wolf Warrior" has only been out of theaters for a short time, but its popularity and buzz are still going strong.

Most importantly, the theaters made a fortune from "Wolf Warrior," so they are naturally very confident about Wu Jing's second film.

Therefore, in terms of scheduling, there was naturally no reservation.

Provided that Avengers 2 is guaranteed, we'll give as much as we can!

However, compared to theatrical releases, online opinions are somewhat unfavorable towards "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences".
One reason is that this is a sequel.

Wu Jing was originally a villain in the first part, but now he has transformed into a positive character.

On the other hand, there's the constant chatter and whining of public intellectuals.

Because they hate something because of its association with its characters, they view "Wolf Warrior" as if it were their enemy. Now that "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences," a film linked to "Wolf Warrior," has been released, these public intellectuals naturally won't have anything good to say about it.

When "Wolf Warrior" was released, they were beaten half to death and dared not provoke anyone.

But things are different now. After so long, we've risen again!
Thus, "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences" unfortunately became a piece of trash in the eyes of public intellectuals.
They took magnifying glasses, looked for all sorts of problems with "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences," magnified them, and then launched a barrage of insults online.

In response, Yu Dong was furious and mobilized an online army to dredge up old grievances, launching a fierce attack on the public intellectuals for past issues.
Qi Hui's numerous clashes with public intellectuals have already uncovered many of their problems.
Bernard doesn't need to go through much trouble; he just needs to follow Qi Hui's old path.
After this series of actions, the public intellectuals quieted down considerably.

However... correspondingly, the cost of "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences" was also increased, and if the box office is not high, their profits will also be reduced.

This left Bernard extremely frustrated; what kind of mess was this?!

……

cinema
After queuing to buy tickets and entering the theater, Qi Hui and Jing Tian discovered that the occupancy rate of "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences" was quite high.

However... the majority of the audience was male, with relatively few female viewers.
Jing Tian whispered, "It seems girls don't really like this type of movie..."

Qi Hui smiled and said, "That's true."

Like "Wolf Warrior," "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences" doesn't feature any major female characters or romantic storylines.
The only female character who has a role from beginning to end is a girl who is about ten years old.

That is, the little actress who played Tony Jaa's daughter.

In addition, the constant fighting and killing makes it less appealing to female viewers.

As they spoke, the dragon emblem lit up on the screen, and the movie began.

The scene begins in a medical facility, where an insider leaks the information of registered individuals.

Then came a series of skillful maneuvers: first, a woman approached the target under the guise of taking public transportation, and then used a hidden weapon to knock her unconscious.

Next came the binding, the anesthetic, and the shipment out of the country in a container.

The footage is edited and switched between Hong Kong Island police and criminals, while information is conveyed through dialogue.

The disappearances on Hong Kong Island are suspected to be linked to an organ trafficking organization.

The cruelty of the criminal organization is also vividly portrayed in this scene. Even if the target is a pregnant woman, they show no mercy and continue as usual.

It was terrifying to watch.

Jing Tian subconsciously grasped Qi Hui's hand, her eyes fixed on the screen.
On screen, the pregnant woman who was chosen as the target also revealed her fate.
First, there's a Thai prison where Warden Zhang Jin, dressed in a suit, directs his men to inspect the target woman.

Then the scene shifted to a slaughterhouse-like environment, where a bloody heart was placed in a freezer. "Holy crap..." Jing Tian murmured, nestled in Qi Hui's arms.
"Do you still want to go to Thailand?" Qi Hui whispered with a chuckle in her ear.
The movie "Lost in Thailand" became a huge hit a couple of years ago, making many people yearn to visit Thailand.
During that time, Jing Tian also had the idea of ​​traveling to Thailand.

However, he was later persuaded by Qi Hui.
While he was trying to persuade her, Qi Hui remembered "The Vanished She" and managed to get the script out.

"We're not going...we're not going anywhere from now on." Jing Tian hugged Qi Hui's waist and shook her head repeatedly.

Just looking at these images made her scalp tingle.

Qi Hui chuckled and then comforted him, "Don't worry, it's just a movie, it's fiction."

But soon, Qi Hui was proven wrong!
The scene shifts to a prison transport vehicle where Wu Jing, handcuffed, is being led into the prison by the warden, played by Zhang Jin.

Next came the process of entering the prison: taking photos, registering, and pressing handprints.

Wu Jing was framed and impersonated as a criminal arrested for drug possession. He was thrown into prison without even going to court.

He also tried to resist, breaking free from the prison guards' control and attempting to fight his way out.

But the warden didn't even need to use a gun; Tony Jaa subdued Wu Jing all by himself.

Thrown into prison, Wu Jing broke down, screaming in terror, "I am a police officer! I am Hong Kong police!"

"Is there anyone who can help me?"

However, due to the language barrier, no one could understand what he was saying.

The prison guards in Thailand treated him like a madman, while the criminals here treated him like a fool and a source of amusement.

On screen, Wu Jing spoke Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, but no one could understand her.

In the end, all he could do was collapse and scream to the heavens.

On the high platform, the warden, played by Zhang Jin, watched coldly, seemingly oblivious to everything.

Jing Tian felt a chill run down her spine and took several deep breaths, feeling even more frightened.

If you really encounter this situation, you'll be completely helpless!

She didn't even dare to put herself in Wu Jing's shoes and imagine how she would escape.

Two words: Despair!

Therefore, the best way is to avoid ending up in that situation in the first place.
Therefore, I will never go to Thailand again!

"Oh no, I was wrong. I realized I used to be such a coward..." Jing Tian said, covering her face. "Why did I go to a place like that?"

"It's okay, you'll find out you're a fool too later." Qi Hui chuckled, patted her head, and comforted her.
Jing Tian glared angrily, "You bastard, I'll punch you!"

……

"Hey, Lao Guo?" Qi Hui was driving on the East Ring Expressway, returning to the film crew's accommodation.
Filming for "The Vanished She" is in its later stages. After shooting another forty or fifty scenes, it should be almost done.

But unexpectedly, while I was driving, Guo Fan called.

"Post-production work on 'Mojin: The Lost Legend' has just been completed," Guo Degang said bluntly.
"The release date hasn't been set yet, but I reckon the promotional campaign will officially begin soon."

Huayi's top management was unaware that the film was finished; Guo Fan called Qi Hui immediately.

There was a time conflict between "The Vanished She" and "Mojin: The Lost Legend," so Lao Guo naturally informed Qi Hui immediately.

After all, the male and female leads of "Mojin: The Lost Legend" were also the male and female leads of "The Vanished Woman".

"Okay, I understand." Qi Hui nodded, not finding it troublesome at all.

Although the filming of "Mojin: The Lost Legend" is about to begin, his will start soon too.
"Oh, there's one more thing!" Lao Guo said, "Lu Chuan's 'Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe' has started its promotion, and it's scheduled for the summer season."

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian, ​​who was in the passenger seat, took out her phone and started searching. She quickly found the promotional poster for "Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe".
"Uh...isn't this supposed to be Ghost Blows Out the Light? How come there's Godzilla here?" Jing Tian was stunned as she looked at the poster.

(End of this chapter)