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Chapter 604 Heartbreak Party, Produced by Liu Yifei

June 2, afternoon.

In Beijing's winter, sunlight filters through thin clouds, casting a lukewarm glow, yet failing to dispel the lingering chill in the air.
Inside the walk-in closet of a villa in Shunyi.
Liu Yifei was making final adjustments in front of the huge dressing mirror.

Several new Chanel items from the current season were casually piled on the floor and sofa.

But she ultimately chose a white tweed dress from Chanel's 2011 Resort collection, paired with a matching Chanel-style jacket, exuding a gentle yet capable aura.
It perfectly suited her role tonight as a "producer" rather than a "leading lady".

"Let's go, Changchang and the others are already urging us to come."

Liu Yifei glanced at the message on her phone and smiled.

Wu Chen walked over and took her hand, but from her slightly cool fingertips, he sensed a hint of nervousness that was barely perceptible.

"What, worried about poor box office performance?"

Wu Chen knew exactly what she was thinking, and asked with a smile.

"Yes, a little," Liu Yifei admitted softly, sounding somewhat embarrassed.

This was, after all, her first time truly leading a project, and she poured a lot of effort into everything from the script to the director and actors.

"You'll know the result after the premiere."

Wu Chen gently rubbed her smooth hand and encouraged her softly.

At this moment, the red carpet at the entrance of Xingchen Cinema in Wangfujing, Beijing, was already packed with media and fans.

Historically, films produced by Starry Night Pictures have always had grand premieres, even though it's only the beginning of the year and many people haven't returned yet.
But it's still worth the media's wait.

When Wu Chen and Liu Yifei arrived, Xue Xiaolu, Shu Chang, Luo Jin, Bao Jingjing, and others were already waving to them.

"Go ahead, I'll go in with Mr. Wang and Mr. Zhang."

Wu Chen smiled and turned his gaze to Wang Changtian and Zhang Lin, who were not far away.

The two of them had clearly arrived quite early.

After saying that, he walked straight over and waved, "Both bosses, let's go in first. We'll leave this to our lead creator."

"Haha, Director Wu, we've been waiting for you."

Wang Changtian chuckled and took the lead, with Zhang Lin following closely behind with a smile.

At this moment, as Liu Yifei, Xue Xiaolu and others stepped onto the red carpet, a thunderous cheer erupted from the crowd.

The guests also arrived one after another.

"Director Xue, Yifei, congratulations! Wishing you great success!"

Xing Aina and Ning Hao arrived together and immediately began offering their congratulations.

Shortly after, Jiang Wen and his wife Zhou Yun arrived.

Guo Fan and Lu Yang, two of Xingchen's "protégés" of new directors, will naturally also be present.

Lu Zheng, who was radiant with starlight, was not idle either. He brought Jing Tian, ​​who was dressed in jewels, to make an appearance.

"Teacher Xue, senior sister, congratulations on the film's great success." Jing Tian greeted them politely one by one.

Xue Xiaolu smiled and nodded. How could she not know this resourceful actress from the 07 class of the performing arts department?

As time passed, the red carpet event ended, and Liu Yifei, Xue Xiaolu, and other main cast members returned to the inner hall, took to the stage, and shared interesting anecdotes from the filming.

The atmosphere at the premiere was relaxed, and the movie began.

Unlike some heavy blockbusters, this is a light-hearted, stylish, and slightly sarcastic urban romantic comedy, given its Valentine's Day release date.

At the beginning of the movie, Huang Xiaoxian's rapid-fire, sarcastic monologue, coupled with Wang Xiaojian's "effeminate and cheeky" orchid finger gestures and sharp wit, immediately ignited laughter throughout the audience.

"It's alright."

Ning Hao was engrossed in the story. Halfway through, he couldn't help but mutter to Xing Aina beside him.

"It feels really good. The script is really well written, the lines are witty, the pacing is good, and it's perfect timing for Valentine's Day."

As a screenwriter, Xing Aina has a clearer understanding of the intricacies involved.

"Tsk tsk, as long as the rest of the filming doesn't turn out badly, I feel like we might see another low-budget blockbuster."

Jiang Wen, sitting in the front row, couldn't help but mutter to himself, his gaze unconsciously turning towards Wu Chen, who was sitting in the center.

That's quite an eye for talent.

Many media reporters initially thought it was just a lighthearted romance film;
After all, when the film was first being prepared, outsiders jokingly said that its creative team was like "anyone you could just pull off from the Beijing Film Academy's playground," making it feel like an internal promotional video for the Beijing Film Academy.

But as the plot unfolds, the atmosphere in the theater begins to subtly change.

One second the audience was laughing out loud at Wang Xiaojian's sharp tongue;
The next second, when Huang Xiaoxian was seen chasing her ex-boyfriend's taxi on the streets of Beijing late at night, going from pretending to be strong to completely breaking down and crying, the laughter in the theater came to an abrupt halt.

Many sentimental girls have already started quietly taking out tissues.

The pain of having your self-esteem crushed after a breakup, and feeling abandoned by the whole world, is vividly portrayed by Shu Chang, accurately hitting the soft spot of everyone who has had a similar experience.

Liu Yifei wasn't very focused during the movie. She kept turning around to discreetly observe the reactions of the audience behind her, checking if anyone had left midway or fallen asleep.
Seeing the entire audience completely engrossed, laughing and crying along with the plot, my heart, which had been pounding, finally felt a little relieved.

"Are you relieved now?" Wu Chen sensed her relaxation and whispered a question in her ear with a smile.

"Ok!"

Liu Yifei turned her head and gave him a bright smile in the darkness.

As the film ended, the end credits song "Long Time No See" began to play.

After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted in the theater and lasted for a long time.

"Go Huang Xiaoxian!"

"Wang Xiaojian! Marry me!"

"It's so touching! My eye makeup is all ruined!"

Shouts even rose and fell from the audience.

Lu Zheng was quite envious at that moment. If Jing Tian were to play Huang Xiaoxian, it would probably be a good fit.

"Pity"

Lu Zheng sighed inwardly.

The main creators took to the stage again.

Shu Chang and Luo Jin stood on the stage, looking at the enthusiastic reaction from the audience. They exchanged a glance, both feeling quite excited.
"Director Wu, how much have you seen at the box office?"

Seeing the audience's enthusiastic response, Zhang Lin couldn't wait any longer.

"It's too early to talk about box office performance now, there's no need to, but I don't think it will be bad."

Wu Chen's confident words completely reassured Wang Changtian and Zhang Lin.

On stage, Xue Xiaolu was also a little excited. The movie seemed to be a success, at least judging from the audience's reaction.

"Thank you for what you said back then, Ivy."

Xue Xiaolu also expressed her gratitude at this moment.

Ultimately, it was Liu Yifei who specifically invited her to direct the film, which led to its creation.

"No, no," Liu Yifei said modestly on stage.

The media can't wait any longer.

A reporter from Movie View magazine asked an ultimate question about the core values ​​of film.

"Hello Yifei, as the producer, what do you most hope the audience will gain from the movie 'Love is Not Blind'? Or, what is the message the film most wants to convey to the audience?"

Liu Yifei blinked her beautiful big eyes and replied with a slightly naive air:
"I think the movie's main message is that after a breakup, you must remember to change your password."

The entire venue fell silent for a second.

Immediately following was a deafening, roof-lifting burst of laughter.

Wu Chen couldn't help but think that the reply was really accurate. Even though he hadn't watched the movie carefully, he had grasped its core essence.

That evening, reports and film reviews from major media outlets flooded the internet.

"Love is Not Blind" received rave reviews at its premiere and may become the biggest dark horse of the Valentine's Day season!

"A movie that starts with laughter and ends with tears—a review of 'Love is Not Blind'."

"From the producer's perspective, why was Liu Yifei's debut so successful?"

"This may be the most down-to-earth domestic romance film in recent years. It has no luxury cars, no melodramatic plots, only the damn heartbreak that every ordinary person may experience."

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After reading the premiere reports, many netizens have started discussing it online and made plans to go to the cinema to watch it this weekend or on Valentine's Day, Monday.

On the day of the premiere, Xue Xiaolu, along with Shu Chang, Luo Jin, and others, tirelessly promoted the film at various cinemas in Beijing.

That same evening, media outlets reported that both the midnight and daytime screenings of "Love is Not Blind" saw large numbers of young women and couples watching the film together, with excellent attendance.
Early Sunday morning.

The entire industry is anxiously awaiting the release of the opening day box office figures for "Love is Not Blind".

Even Han Sanping, who was far away at home, couldn't escape the trend.

Although he missed out on the project for various reasons, he also wanted to know exactly how much he had missed.
Around 10 a.m., the secretary called.

"Chairman Han, the box office statistics for the first day from Enlight Media are in."

"How many?"

The secretary took a deep breath and announced a number:
"The box office on the first day was close to 24 million."

(End of this chapter)