Huayu: The Best Actor starts with obtaining the role entry

Chapter 150 - Those Years When It Was Released, Heated Discussions!

"How are you? Are you nervous?"

Movie tickets are now available for pre-sale.

However, we haven't received the specific data yet.

Liu Shishi and Bai Yehui will be having a roadshow today, and she will randomly appear in a movie theater to watch "Those Years" with her fans.

This will facilitate marketing in the future.

So the two of them are together now, although Liu Shishi is feeling a bit depressed because of what happened with Yang Mi.

But thinking about those years later, she didn't put so much thought into Yang Mi.

My own film is still the most important thing right now.

Whether I can step into the film industry or not depends on this one movie!

So Liu Shishi didn't dwell on Yang Mi's topic for long before shifting the focus to the movie's box office performance.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister. The reviews at the premiere were so good, this movie will definitely be fine!"

If there were any problems, those self-media outlets that prioritize traffic wouldn't have given it a flood of positive reviews after the premiere.

In the end, he hadn't given them any money, and as for whether Cai Yinong had given them any, Bai Ye really didn't know.

So, the movie's reviews should be considered okay?

Besides, Bai Ye felt that there shouldn't be any problems with the script.

The results shouldn't be a problem; beating the dating show should be achievable.

"You're right, but the competition during the Spring Festival film season seems a bit fierce. I'm afraid we'll become cannon fodder."

With films like "What Women Want" starring Andy Lau and Gong Li, the big-budget movie "My Own Swordsman," and "All's Well, Ends Well 2011" starring Louis Koo and Cheung Pak-chi, and quite a few others, our youth film seems a bit out of place.

Liu Shishi's concerns were not unfounded.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2011, four movies were released: I Know Women's Hearts, Panda Adventure, The Amazing Couple, and No Drinking, No Smoking.

Released a few days earlier, but also strong competitors in the Spring Festival film season include The Most Happy Event, My Own Swordsman, and The Green Hornet.

Ten years after Big Brother Dragon, Little Soldier, and Avatar.

This has also led many blockbuster films to consciously schedule their releases for the first day of the Lunar New Year.

In this kind of family-friendly atmosphere, a youth film seems a bit out of place.

"Isn't this our strength?! If we want to watch a youth film, then right now we can only choose 'Those Years'!"

Bai Ye felt that this was not a disadvantage.

Although youth films seem somewhat out of place at this time of year.

But to be honest, the fact that there's only one youth film in this release window actually makes this the only option for those who want to watch it.

"That's true, but we're competing with such a blockbuster right from the start. Do you really think our box office can surpass 'Love Announcement'?!"

"Oh, I thought you didn't care!"

Looking at Liu Shishi, Bai Ye felt a pang of sympathy for her while simultaneously wanting to tease her a little.

Come to think of it, Liu Shishi didn't stop them during the marketing campaign.

Now you're worried?!
The total box office for "Love Announcement" was 5300 million.

How could Liu Shishi not be worried?!
Of course, I'm extremely worried. After all, I marketed it so aggressively before, but in the end, it couldn't surpass the box office of "Love Announcement".

They're probably going to be ridiculed to death after that.

"Stop teasing me! Can't I even be a little nervous?"

Liu Shishi muttered that Bai Ye was making fun of her.

What she needs is encouragement!
Not everyone has a heart as big as Bai Ye's.

"We can definitely surpass her. Liu Yifei isn't a god, how can she not be defeated?"

"Isn't there also Wang Lihong?"

Liu Shishi coughed lightly; he seemed quite confident.

However, I just love Bai Ye's confident demeanor.

"Wang Lihong is a singer, but her attempt to switch to movies has already proven to be a failure, hasn't it? I think our movie should at least surpass 'Love Announcement' in box office revenue. As for how much it will surpass, it should at least surpass it by 20 or 30 million?"

I estimate that Day and Night will gross at least 70 to 80 million at the box office.

After calculating, I found that my investment in this film with Cai Yinong was around ten million, with each of us contributing five million. This includes the cost of marketing and distribution.

In other words, according to the revenue sharing, I would receive one-third of the total box office revenue, and then this one-third would be split equally with Cai Yinong's side.

In other words, if the investment in this movie is 10 million, then it needs 30 million to break even, and anything above 30 million is pure profit.

If it's seventy or eighty million, that's not only surpassing the dating announcement, but also not even counting all the previous marketing.

Secondly, he didn't make a save this time and continued his good form.

For film companies, as long as you don't flop with a film at great expense, if you make a profit, then you win.

Earning more is naturally the best, but earning less is also fine, as long as you don't lose money.

If the box office is 90 million, they will get 30 million, and I and Cai Yinong will each get 15 million, making a profit of 10 million after deducting the investment.

He even received a salary for the role.

Of course, this doesn't include taxes. If taxes are paid later, it probably won't be this much.

"Now that you say that, I do feel less nervous."

Liu Shishi admitted that she was indeed a little bit nervous just now.

But after Bai Ye said that, he relaxed.

As long as she surpasses the "Love Announcement" and doesn't lose money, that would be a good result for Liu Shishi.

"Bai Ye, Shi Shi can almost leave now. The arrangements at the movie theater are all set!"

Lin Wan's voice interrupted their conversation.

Seats have also been arranged for the midnight screenings.

It'll be fine once Bai Ye and Liu Shishi get there.

The studio is very dedicated to their first film.

In the car.

Lin Wan was driving and whispering something to Bai Ye, while Liu Shishi beside her listened silently without saying a word.

Originally, Liu Shishi was supposed to go with her agent.

However, Liu Shishi decided to go with Bai Ye, so she sent her agent ahead of her.

"As for the cinemas, the screenings are only about 15%, but that's the limit we can get. The highest percentages are for the three movies: All's Well, Ends Well, My Own Swordsman, and What Women Want."

And most importantly, there's another Green Hornet movie coming up.

If this movie doesn't perform well, it will likely have its screenings reduced, making it difficult to boost box office revenue later on.

Therefore, the first two days are of utmost importance!

As Lin Wan spoke, she also glanced at Bai Ye's expression through the rearview mirror.

She said that in order to get Bai Ye's attention.

After all, this movie is also related to whether Bai Ye can enter the film industry.

And most importantly, this was an investment from their own studio.

The loss is money from their own studio.

After saying that, he probably realized that what he said seemed a bit heavy.

Lin Wan then added, "Actually, you don't need to be so nervous. The movie already had good reviews at its premiere."

Moreover, the trending topics are still going strong, including "Shishi, your acting skills are amazing" and "nostalgia for youth".

It's precisely because you two are newcomers to the film industry that, as you know, this time the lineup includes a lot of other stars.
So it's normal that you don't get many screenings. This is already the most screenings we've given you. As long as you perform normally, I think the box office will be good!

Lin Wan said that the matter was only meant to make Bai Ye take it seriously, not to discourage him.

Although Bai Ye seemed very confident, I couldn't discourage him.

"I will do a good job of promoting Sister Lin later."

"Okay, I'll arrange the schedule for you afterwards, and then you can come with me. The movie is about to start."

Lin Wan glanced at the time; it was about time to go up.

Midnight show.

Actually, the pre-sale box office figures are almost complete; we just need to wait for the final statistics to be released.

They should be able to get the data around the end of the first movie.

Lin Wan led Bai Ye and Liu Shishi to the movie theater, found their seats, and sat down without disturbing the people around them.

After all, movie theaters are dark, so the people next to you can't see what you look like.

"so many people?!"

Liu Shishi was somewhat surprised; the hall was completely full!
Could it be that K-sister arranged for a plant?!
"Of course there are a lot of people! This is my husband's movie, of course we have to support it!"

Is your husband Lao Bai?

Bai Ye's lips twitched. It felt a little strange to hear a man say that.

"Dude, are you a fan?"

Bai Ye couldn't help but ask, and the person being asked replied irritably, "Who comes to a midnight show if they're not a fan? Aren't you one?!"

"Pfft."

Liu Shishi couldn't help but burst out laughing, but after noticing Bai Ye's gaze, she stuck out her tongue sheepishly.

I couldn't resist!
I really couldn't resist!

This guy is quite interesting to listen to. I wonder what his expression would be if he knew that the person sitting next to him was his idol.

"Don't mind him, that's just how my boyfriend talks. Actually, he's not really a fan, it's just that I like him. He even pretended to be a fan of Bai Ye to pursue me!"

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Impersonating a fan?

Bai Ye's lips twitched. This guy really is something else.

Pretending to be a fan to pursue girls? "Haha, that's great."

Bai Ye chuckled dryly and didn't say anything more, simply sitting down in his seat.

The girl who had spoken glanced at Bai Ye's face twice before looking away, but couldn't help muttering, "That's strange, why does he look so familiar?"

"Huihui, what's wrong?"

A girl standing nearby asked curiously.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little curious. Let's continue watching."

The girl called Huihui shook her head and didn't say anything more.

I was supposed to go to the movies with my boyfriend today, but my roommate said she wanted to go with me, so she bought tickets to sit together.

I almost couldn't get a seat for the midnight showing.

She really didn't expect that movie tickets would be so hard to buy.

But the person next to me sounds like Bai Ye.

Forget it
It must be my own illusion.

Huihui turned her gaze away and looked intently at the large screen in front of her.

As a die-hard fan of Bai Ye, she has been following Bai Ye since the Legend of Sword and Fairy 3 era.

How could I not support Baiye's first movie?!

She even brought her roommates with her.

Of course, there were other fans in the dorm just like her, only not as enthusiastic.

"Hurry up, hurry up, take some photos and then post them on Weibo later!"

Hearing the whispers around her, Liu Shishi turned her head and glanced at Bai Ye, then leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Your fans are so supportive of you."

This is truly a die-hard fan.

Generally speaking, those who attend midnight screenings are mostly true fans, although there are also some who want to see the first screening and don't count as fans.

"Then how about we ask your fans, Senior Sister?"

"Me? Forget it, I don't think I have as many fans as you."

Liu Shishi is still self-aware, even though she knows there will definitely be fans supporting her movie.

But to be honest, I'm definitely no match for Bai Ye.

"Stop talking, let's watch the movie!"

Liu Shishi whispered a reminder.

The movie begins.

Even though she had already watched it once, she still wanted to watch it again.

Yeah, I'm watching this with a filter on.

It was, after all, my and Bai Ye's first movie.

At the beginning of the movie, before the wedding, the conversation between Lao Cao and Ke Jingteng instantly ignited the doubts of many people in the movie theater.

"Wait a minute?! Didn't the internet say before that Shen Jiayi didn't marry Ke Jingteng?! What's going on?!"

Many people are already aware of this.

But I don't know much about it either.

After seeing this plot, I was completely baffled.

Some plot details have been leaked online before, since there's an original novel to follow.

"You're obviously a fake fan. This is Shen Jiayi's wedding to another man. Ke Jingteng is just here to attend the wedding!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the camera panned across the room, revealing Bai Ye's mature face, and a gasp of surprise rippled through the movie theater.

"So handsome!"

Wow! This buzz cut looks amazing!

Hearing the praise around her, Liu Shishi couldn't help but tease, "Aren't some people going to start showing off again?!"

I have to say, he really is handsome.

He's handsome from every angle; he can pull off any hairstyle, whether it's long hair in period dramas, a buzz cut, or bangs.

"Low-key."

Bai Ye said softly.

Liu Shishi's lips twitched, but in the end she didn't say anything.

Put your thoughts on the movie.

The movie "You Are the Apple of My Eye" uses a combination of flashbacks and interludes to recount the emotional journey of Ko Ching-teng from high school to adulthood through the perspective of Ko Ching-teng attending Shen Chia-yi's wedding.

The perspective then shifts back to high school.

The scene of Ko Ching-teng riding a bicycle sets the historical context and introduces the main supporting characters, such as Lao Cao, as well as the female lead, Shen Chia-yi.

"Wow?! Isn't that Lu Xinghe?! Lu Xinghe couldn't win over Geng Geng with Yu Huai, so now he's trying to steal Shen Jiayi?!"

"I think this actor's name is Sun Yizhou?! I heard he's from Baiye Studio. He's quite handsome, but why does he seem to be missing something?!"

"Of course there's a comparison with Bai Ye. Behind one handsome face, there's an even more handsome face."

"Wow, Liu Shishi's Shen Jiayi is so pure and innocent! She looks exactly like my goddess from high school!"

Exclamations of amazement filled the air.

Ko Ching-teng was punished for playing a prank and was made to sit in front of Shen Chia-yi. The two gradually went from "disliking each other" to Shen Chia-yi supervising Ko Ching-teng's studies.

Ko Ching-teng studies hard to win Shen Chia-yi's "kiss," and his grades improve significantly, demonstrating his sense of responsibility and ambition.

Seeing this, some people will smile knowingly.

For boys, they all know very well that changing for a girl they like is something every young person has done in their youth!

of course
Many people, let alone change, can't even bring themselves to say a word to someone they like.

Then, the instructors suspect the students of stealing class funds, the students unite to resist, they play at the beach, make wishes with Kongming lanterns, and Shen Jiayi writes "Together," but Ke Jingteng doesn't notice.

"Wow, what a pity! Why didn't you take a look? Ko Ching-teng, you're such an idiot!"

"That's normal. You're probably afraid of being rejected. I didn't expect Bai Ye to be afraid of being rejected too."

"Is it possible that this is Ke Jingteng? If it's Bai Ye, Liu Shishi definitely wouldn't be able to refuse him!"

The familiar voice came from the side once again.

Listening to their conversation, Bai Ye chuckled to himself, while Liu Shishi, standing beside him, gave Bai Ye a somewhat resentful look.

Alright
Indeed, I didn't refuse; in fact, I was quite proactive.

This guy must be pretty smug right now, right?!

"I was wondering if this scene was from a Weibo post Liu Shishi made before. I never expected it to be edited into the final cut!"

"That's perfectly normal. This is a memory from our youth, and I think this scene is really wonderful!"

A hint of nostalgia flashed in Liu Shishi's eyes.

I just wanted to document it when I took this picture.

Unexpectedly, it was filmed, and now, watching this scene in the movie, she felt a strange sense of regret.

Then, the plot continues to unfold. Shen Jiayi underperforms and fails to attend the same school as Ke Jingteng, but she hints at her feelings through a gift.

On their Christmas date, Ko Ching-teng didn't confess his feelings because of his low self-esteem. Shen Chia-yi took the initiative to invite him out, but Ko Ching-teng's "childish" response caused a misunderstanding.

Seeing this, most people in the movie theater were cursing Ko Ching-teng for being an idiot.

Of course, many people also feel at this moment that this is what youth is all about, and that boys are naturally a bit slower to realize things.

By the time I realized what was happening, the person was already far away.

Then Ko Ching-teng held a fighting competition to prove his "manliness," and through Lao Tsao's words, it was revealed that Ko Ching-teng wanted to prove himself.

To cover up his inferiority complex and fear that he was not good enough for Shen Jiayi, he held this competition.

Shen Jiayi argued with him because she was worried about his safety, and Ke Jingteng impulsively broke up with him.

The two broke up after a heated argument in the rain, and their friendship faded. As the heavy rain fell, the prelude to "Those Years" began to play.

Many people immediately felt the same way.

The heavy rains we missed in those years, the love we missed in those years.
"Sigh, I've already missed it?"

"It's so upsetting to watch! Go explain! Go apologize!"

"Oh no, I missed it! I'm so frustrated!"

"This is youth!"

The air was filled with the sounds of discussion.

After seeing this scene, many people realized why Ko Ching-teng didn't end up with Shen Chia-yi.

After growing up and finding peace in her university life, Shen Jiayi briefly dated the mature and steady Ahe before breaking up with him, and the other supporting characters also made different life choices.

Then, when Shen Jiayi announced her marriage, Ke Jingteng kissed the groom at the wedding, marking the end of their youth in a "childish" way, and the two finally let go of their resentment.

"It was so painful to watch, but the immersion was absolutely incredible!"

"Don't cry, Huihui, why are you crying?"

On the edge of the white night, the boy spoke somewhat urgently.

He noticed that his girlfriend started crying as she watched.

this.
He was momentarily at a loss and began to fumble around.

"Why can't Ko Ching-teng just humble himself before Shen Chia-yi? Why can't he see what Shen Chia-yi wrote on the Kongming lantern?!"

And what was the screenwriter thinking? Why didn't they let them be together? Even though there are parallel universes, they're all fake!

As she spoke, Huihui cried even harder.

She genuinely wanted to see Shen Jiayi and Ke Jingteng together.

But in the end, that final kiss only happened in a parallel world, or rather, in Ko Ching-teng's fantasy.

That rainy night when I apologized to Shen Jiayi.

(End of this chapter)