Huayu is here for you

Chapter 141 Shocking? ...Shocking!

Moreover, this box office performance single-handedly surpassed nearly 90% of the domestic single-day box office records (total box office of all films released on the same day).

But this was just the beginning. While the media in the industry were still shocked by the 30 million yuan opening day box office,

The movie "The Witch" quickly raked in 3312 million RMB at the box office on its second day, breaking its own single-day box office record once again.

This situation immediately caused a stir throughout the entertainment industry—

"Is this going to break 100 million in three days?"

"It's a bit risky! But I do hope 'The Witch' will be a success."

"Brothers, the time to test you has come! Fei fans and Yu fans, get moving! It's time to give our idols some support!"

Just as the outside world was buzzing with discussion, Lin Yu and Ms. Liu, who were on a roadshow, also received the news.

"Wow! Look, senior brother, 'The Witch' is actually doing better on its second day than on its opening day!" In a hotel, Miss Liu excitedly shouted to Lin Yu while holding up her tablet.

Lin Yu, who was pondering the next roadshow location and plan, was also interrupted by Ms. Liu's cheerful voice.

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"Here, let me see." Lin Yu said, taking the computer from Miss Liu's hand and examining it carefully.

"Hehe—thirty-three million? That's quite unexpected!" Lin Yu looked at the computer screen with slight surprise. "Right? Right? I was a little surprised when I saw it too! Hehe—Senior, do you think 'The Witch' has a chance to surpass your 'The Martian'?" Miss Liu asked excitedly.

Lin Yu was stunned by what Miss Liu said. He wanted to tell her that she was dreaming, but when he looked at the string of numbers on the computer screen, he couldn't say anything.

"No way—could there really be hope? But 'The Witch' is just a popcorn movie! The film's content and the rigor of its logic are far inferior to 'The Martian.' What exactly is the difference?" Lin Yu pondered to himself.

Seeing Lin Yu's suddenly furrowed brows, Miss Liu felt a sudden urge to smooth them out with her small hands. "Senior brother? What are you thinking about? You can answer me!"

"Let's wait for the first week's box office results to see. To be honest, I can't really say for sure right now. Tsk tsk, it's really weird. According to my estimate, the first day's box office for 'The Witch' was about what I expected, but the second day's box office was a bit beyond my expectations. I originally thought the first day's box office would be around 25 million, and the next three days should be around 20 million. But how did the second day manage to surpass the first day's box office?" Lin Yu felt that things were a bit out of his control.

But he forgot about a term that hasn't even appeared yet—the fan effect!

Not only does Lin Yu have a fan base he has built up over the years, but the fan base of the currently popular Miss Liu is also not to be underestimated.

There's already a saying circulating in the entertainment industry: if Lin Yu directs a movie, you don't even need to think, just go buy a ticket, you definitely won't regret it!

This statement alone is enough to demonstrate that the name Lin Yu is now recognized by movie fans as a synonym for good movies.

They don't care which actors Lin Yu uses when making movies, even if it's all complete newcomers. They'll still buy a movie ticket without thinking. This is what Lin Yu's loyal fans, whom he has built up over the years, are thinking when they see that the director of a movie is Lin Yu.

Not to mention that Lin Yu also announced at the premiere that "The Witch" is not only a series of films, but also the beginning of a cinematic universe that Lin Yu is preparing to create. This further excited the fans. Not to mention these loyal fans who couldn't resist the temptation, even an ordinary moviegoer would find it hard to resist, right?

And then there's Ms. Liu, who's currently at the peak of her career. Her fan base is among the top in the industry right now, and there are really very few people who can surpass her in terms of fan numbers.

Moreover, the movie also features Shu Chang, who just ranked second in terms of fan count, after Liu.

So—it would be a bit of an exaggeration to say that Liu, Lin, and Shu are invincible among the younger generation, but it would be fair to say that there isn't a single one who can fight them now.

With this series of boosts, "The Witch" reached an astonishing box office of 3953 million RMB on its third day of release.

Breaking 100 million in three days—we've achieved it!

Moreover, it broke the record for the highest single-day box office for a single film in China for three consecutive days, and almost broke the record for the highest total single-day box office for a film in mainland China.

This has given a major shock to many domestic film and television companies.

"Is this movie really that good? That's really strange! How did it get such high box office numbers?"

"This Linyu—it really was born for movies."

"We need to quickly reschedule our movie; this week's interval looks a bit risky! This Lin Yu—"

"Use every connection we can to see if we can get a foothold in Lin Yu's cinematic universe. We don't care about the potential for excessive investment; the most important thing is to get in touch with him!"

"The domestic film and television industry is about to change!"

Amidst the outside commotion, Lin Yu and Miss Liu were also shocked by the box office figures on the third day: 3953 million RMB! Keep in mind that February 17th was Lunar New Year's Eve this year. Are they all that free?

Lin Yu stared at the box office data in his hand, speechless for a long time.

"It actually worked?"

Inside a private villa on Hong Kong Island—

"Mr. Zou, what's your decision? Are you willing to sell your shares?"

Looking at the spirited woman before him, Zou Wenhuai sighed inwardly, "Truly, new talents emerge in every generation, and each new generation surpasses the old!"

"I agree. I believe that under Director Lin's leadership, Jiahe will achieve even greater success."

Sitting opposite Zou Wenhuai, Xiao Ou breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his affirmative answer. "Phew—I finally didn't disappoint President Lin's expectations."

"I believe you won't be disappointed!" Xiao Ou smiled and said, "Hehe—disappointment doesn't matter. After all, I'm getting old and can't do it anymore. I've been making movies for fifty years, and it's time for me to take a break. I'm very relieved to hand over Jiahe to Director Lin!" Zou Wenhuai said with a smile.

"Thank you for your trust! I believe my boss will definitely make Jiahe a great success!"