Chinese entertainment director: I can wholesale Best Actress awards.

"For a new director to achieve such box office success, especially for an art film, is simply incredible." This was the sentiment expressed when discussing the box office performance of "Shoplifters."

483 million on the first day

The following day (Saturday) – 522 million

Day 3 (Sunday) – 5.4 million

It grossed ten million at the box office in its first weekend.

Then, on weekdays, the box office revenue for the two days was 420 million and 425 million respectively.

It was shown for five days.

Total box office – 2390 million!

The box office revenue of an art film in five days.

"A new director?" a friend chimed in. "Which new director has won the Palme d'Or? Not to mention, even renowned domestic directors are recommending 'Shoplifters,' and there's the crazy advertising in theaters."

The Stellar Cinema where it was located.

It is under the China Film Group.

Upon entering, you'll see the movie poster for "Shoplifters" prominently displayed.

In terms of scheduling.

"Shoplifters" ranked first, and also had the highest daily box office.

"Shoplifters is Lu Chen's first film, what else could it be but a new director?" Then, changing his tone, he added, "Of course, it has to be preceded by 'the most awesome new director'."

"Stop listening." Lu Chen patted Liu Yifei and Yang Mi, who were engrossed in listening. "Let's start choosing seats."

I waited in line for a few minutes.

Then it was my turn.

The large screen above the ticket hall displays showtimes and movie information.

Shoplifters had the most screenings.

The highest-grossing film currently showing is "The Da Vinci Code," starring Tom Hanks and released on May 18th, which has grossed nearly 5 million yuan in mainland China.

However, after 24 days of release, the daily box office is not much anymore.

There wasn't a single decent movie in June.

But Lu Chen, being from the future, knew that "Crazy Stone," which was released at the end of June, would be a hit. This was Ning Hao's first theatrical film and also his breakthrough work, thus starting the #Crazy# film series.

Nobody cares about "Crazy Stone" now because of its small budget and insufficient promotion; there's only a movie poster sitting in a corner.

"We chose the back row, so we could be in the dark and still see the audience's reactions." Liu Yifei and Yang Mi insisted on watching "Shoplifters" mainly to see what the audience thought of the film.

After all, I've watched the movie several times, and I can even recite some of the lines.

Lu Chen bought the tickets, popcorn, and cola, and when the time came, they entered the theater one by one.

The theater lights went out.

The movie has officially begun.

The movie is nearly two hours long.

The theater lights came on, and the movie officially ended.

Most of the audience in the theater were still wanting more. The movie was very well made and very touching. Many female audience members cried, and the male audience members accompanying them were helping them wipe their tears with tissues.

"You've watched it several times, there's no need for this." Lu Chen took out the prepared tissues and helped wipe away Liu Yifei and Yang Mi's tears, one on each side, so that both of them could be taken care of.

"I cried because the movie was so touching~" Liu Yifei said in a coquettish tone.

The movie ends at this point.

Some viewers have already started talking about the movie.

"The room where you can't see the fireworks symbolizes that this family is like ants, each trying to survive, and even the right to watch the fireworks is stolen. This shot is brilliant," said an audience member in the theater, expressing their admiration for the director.

"No wonder Yu Feihong became the first Cannes Best Actress." She couldn't help but slap her thigh as she spoke. "The scene where she was interrogated at the police station was amazing. In that moment, Yu Feihong was the best Chinese actress. The other actors in the film also performed exceptionally well. The new actors did not hold back at all. Director Lu is truly amazing to be able to get the actors to perform so well as a whole."

"This movie uses warmth to depict cruelty. I couldn't hold back my tears at the end. This is the best movie I've seen this year." Some movie lovers in the theater were discussing this.

You chime in, I chime in, praising the film's merits.

As for the couple, the man comforted the woman who cried while watching the movie, since movies use a lot of tissues.

"Time to clean up." The cleaning staff came in and called out loudly. The movie had ended, but most of the audience members were still there. Couples were still whispering sweet nothings to each other, and there was even a man with two women. It's truly a sign that the world is going to the dogs.

"We're leaving." Lu Chen noticed the cleaning lady's gaze and quickly stood up.

"Hmm~" Liu Yifei subconsciously took Lu Chen's hand and they intertwined their fingers.

Yang Mi's eyes widened in surprise at the sight. "Qianqian, you..."

She glanced at Xixi, then at Lu Chen.

It seems like I've guessed something.

"No, no, that's not true." Liu Yifei immediately let go of his hand, her face flushing red instantly, making her look incredibly charming. "Let's hurry up and leave, so as not to disturb the cleaning lady."

I just wanted to leave the theater as soon as possible.

As for what I just said, it was a subconscious instruction.

I forgot that Mimi was also there.

Mimi doesn't know about her relationship with Lu Chen yet, and doesn't know how to explain it.

"Xixi, take my hand, what are you afraid of?" Yang Mi said, taking Lu Chen's hand and gesturing for Xixi to take it too. Seeing that Xixi was unwilling, she stepped forward and forced Xixi to take his hand.

Lu Chen was forced to hold the hands of the two girls.

I quickly left the theater under the disdainful gaze of the cleaning staff.

……

Wu's Private Kitchen in Beiping

Inside the largest private room.

Wang Chengtian from Enlight Media was present, along with their signed artist Liu Yan.

Liu Yan is dressed normally now, unlike last time when she attended a dinner party and dressed particularly sexy.

It was also because she got involved with Lu Chen.

Wang Chengtian had only one requirement for Liu Yan: to maintain her relationship with Lu Chen.

"Mr. Wang!"

At this moment, Li Shaohong entered the private room and greeted Wang Chengtian.

Following behind was Yang Mi, a signed artist.

However, Li Shaohong attended today's dinner not because of her contracted artist Yang Mi's relationship with Lu Chen, but because she is friends with Han Sanping.

The film "Shoplifters" proved Lu Chen's commercial ability. In addition, with his uncle being Han Sanping, China Film Group will definitely give Lu Chen's films special treatment, such as support in terms of screening. Every extra screening means more box office revenue, which means more income.

The probability of losing money will decrease.

Furthermore, Lu Chen is a Palme d'Or-winning director.

Investing in their new work will bring some attention to the company, Rongxinda.

"Director Li, it's been a long time." Wang Chengtian was taken aback, not expecting that Director Li Shaohong was also there, and that he had brought a young female artist with him.

Yang Mi greeted Liu Yan and they started chatting. After a while, she asked in a low voice, "Sister Liu Yan, is Qianqian with Lu Chen?"

"Huh?" Liu Yan was particularly surprised, but then she shut her mouth again, afraid of disturbing President Wang and Director Li Shaohong's conversation.

"Is it?" Yang Mi felt there was a connection at the movie theater last time, but she didn't want to ask Qianqian, so she asked Liu Yan instead.

Liu Yan shook her head. She didn't know, and she really didn't know. She never asked too much about Lu Chen's private life unless Lu Chen brought it up himself.

"You don't know?" Yang Mi saw Liu Yan shake her head, unsure of who to ask next.

While everyone was chatting.

Footsteps could be heard outside.

A waitress in a cheongsam led Han Sanping and Lu Chen in.