Huayu: This producer has no bottom line.

Chapter 143 How's the cooperation going?

May 28, Yanjing Xinhai Jinjiang Hotel.

The premiere of "Lost in Thailand".

Although the premiere wasn't a big-name event, it attracted quite a few attendees.

Ye Weimin and the main cast stood at the entrance to greet guests. Wen Jun and Liu Weiqiang chatted next to him, while Kang Honglei and Ma Weihao sat on the sofa. Actresses Qin Hailu, Liang Jing, and Christy Chung chatted and laughed in twos and threes.

In addition to his own artists like Dapeng, Bai Ke, and Tong Liya, Ren Pingsheng also took advantage of the situation by bringing in other artists.

"Oh my, Mr. Shen Yang, what brings you here?" A sharp-eyed entertainment reporter spotted Shen Yang and immediately handed him the microphone. "Are you here to support Director Ren's new film, 'The Laughing Swordsman'?"

Xiao Shenyang was dressed quite casually today. "I'm here today to support my junior brother Dapeng and Director Ren. Filming for 'The Laughing Hero' is going smoothly. Please pay more attention to today's main character."

With just a few words, he skillfully drew the media's attention back to the scene.

Not far from Xiao Shenyang, two young people were sitting.

Lin Gengxin leaned closer to Wang Sicong and asked, "How many screenings are you planning for Director Ren's film?"

"How would I know?" Wang Sicong crossed his legs and looked around the stage. "I'm here today to see what this online ticketing scheme he's talking about is all about."

Ren Pingsheng turned his head and glanced at them, smiled but didn't say anything. He had brought Wang Sicong over, of course, not to make him a spectator.

The premiere officially began at 2 PM.

The stage was interestingly set up, with a white backdrop in the center, on which pillows, sheets, a lamp, and slippers were nailed. A bedroom set was laid out on the wall.

Wang Baoqiang's video has gone viral on Weibo, with countless netizens curious about what the infamous sex scene was like.

So when the media arrived and saw the strange set on stage, they all whispered among themselves, trying to guess what it was for.

The premiere was divided into three parts: a happy embarrassment, a hilarious embarrassment, and a heartwarming embarrassment, which reflects the message the film hopes to convey.

In the first segment, the host invited the main cast and crew to the stage. Xu Zheng, Wang Baoqiang, and others stood side by side and explained the meaning of the character "囧" (jiong) and the embarrassing situations they encountered in the film.

After a warm-up and some teasers, the host changed the subject.

"Dear media friends, you must have all seen this topic online these past few days," the host deliberately dragged out the words, "Will you die if you're missing an egg?"

The audience erupted in a frenzy, with flashbulbs going off everywhere.

"Today, we've also invited these two parties involved to the scene!"

The curtain was drawn back, and two men walked out.

The older one picked up the microphone, cleared his throat, and said, "Hello everyone, I'm Uncle Egg, the one handing out lunchboxes."

The younger one quickly chimed in, "I'm Egg Brother, who's missing an egg."

The host asked with a smile, "Is there anything you two would like to say to everyone?"

Egg Brother grabbed the microphone and said, "I'll just say one thing: no one has replaced the egg in my lunchbox to this day."

Old Zhang immediately jumped out, "Don't make false accusations, you ate it yourself!"

"Bullshit! It's just not enough!"

"Nothing is missing!"

The two started arguing on stage, which made the audience burst into laughter.

Wang Baoqiang suddenly jumped out from the side, squeezed between the two, and put his arm around each of them. "Stop arguing, stop arguing! It's just an egg, uncle, why don't you treat him to one?"

Old Zhang took out an exquisitely crafted egg pendant with the character "囧" (jiong) from his pocket and shoved it into Xu Yuanfeng's hand.

"Here's the egg, don't you dare bother me again!"

Wang Baoqiang looked on expectantly, "What about mine?"

Old Zhang glared at him. "Go ask him for it!"

She pointed at Xu Zheng beside her, who was pushed forward. "Can you guys stop pinning everything on me?"

"Then tell me, what is that white thing?!" a reporter shouted from the audience.

The whole room burst into laughter.

Xu Zheng adjusted his glasses and pointed at the screen with a look of utter despair.

The milk scene happened to be playing on the big screen, where Wang Baoqiang tilted his head back and poured a whole bucket of milk into his mouth, with white liquid overflowing from the corner of his mouth.

"See that?" Xu Zheng spread his hands. "This is all white stuff. What are you thinking?"

The audience burst into laughter again, and the joke was successfully resolved.

The host quickly chimed in, "There's a very important scene in the movie where Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang are forced to sleep in the same bed for various reasons. Now, let's ask the two leads to recreate that scene for everyone."

A commotion immediately erupted from the audience, with some shouting for her to take off her clothes and others yelling for a kiss.

Xu Zheng looked at the pitifully narrow bed, then at Wang Baoqiang, and his face showed reluctance.

Wang Baoqiang had already darted up and lay down. He patted the small empty space next to him and said, "Brother Zheng, come on over."

Xu Zheng sighed and reluctantly lay down. The two grown men squeezed onto a single bed, creating an extremely comical scene. Wang Baoqiang even snuggled closer to Xu Zheng.

"Stay away from me!"

"Zheng-ge, your arms are so warm..."

"roll!"

"They haven't even taken their clothes off, it's not enough!" Xiao Shenyang shouted sarcastically from the audience.

The whole audience burst into laughter.

"That's enough fun. The host asks the two of you to get off the bed."

Finally, everyone raised a glass of Moslian yogurt sponsored by Bright Dairy and toasted each other to wish the movie great success.

The stage lights dimmed, and just when everyone thought the event was over, a three-tiered cake was suddenly brought out from backstage.

The cake had candles on it and a sign that read "Happy Birthday".

Zhang Xinyi stood there, stunned.

Today is her birthday. She rushed to Beijing overnight from the set of "The Legend of the Wind" to support the film. After the event, she still has to take a plane back to Jiangsu.

She had thought she would be spending her birthday on a plane.

Seeing the surprise the crew had prepared for her on stage, this usually carefree Sichuan girl's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and she covered her mouth, choking back sobs and unable to speak.

"Sister Xinyi, make a wish!" Tong Liya said with a smile, handing over the microphone.

Zhang Xinyi's lips trembled slightly as she closed her eyes and made a wish over the candle.

"What did you promise? Tell us!" someone in the audience shouted.

Zhang Xinyi was forced to make a face that was both crying and laughing, "I hope... I can get married before I turn thirty."

Lin Gengxin, that show-off, just stood there in the audience, cupped his hands around his mouth, and yelled, "Marry me!"

The audience burst into laughter again, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

Ren Pingsheng, sitting in the audience, watched Zhang Yibo carrying a camera and wandering around the venue, and nodded in satisfaction.

The entire premiere was recorded and edited to become the final chapter of the suspense trilogy. The main characters reunited, the truth was revealed, all the suspense ended with laughter, and the film was released on June 4th.

The three videos gained traction over three days, coinciding perfectly with the national media screening that began on June 1st.

One link leads to another.

The premiere ended.

Ren Pingsheng walked out of the hotel and lit a cigarette.

The evening breeze swept by, taking away a bit of the early summer heat.

Footsteps sounded behind me.

Wang Sicong walked out of the revolving door, stood next to him, and casually took a cigarette from Ren Pingsheng's hand and lit it himself.

Ren Pingsheng flicked his cigarette ash and turned his head to look at Wang Sicong.

"So, what's your decision regarding the collaboration?"