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The premiere of "Aftershock" with 10,000 attendees was a great success.

At least.

Chen Yu delivered a satisfactory answer to the people of Tangshan, and most people who watched the premiere approved of it.

The global premiere of the film "Aftershock" was held in Tangshan, moving tens of thousands of viewers to tears!

[It's not just a disaster, it's a story about "how to keep your heart alive!"]

[Expressing condolences: Chen Yu led the entire crew in a solemn memorial service for the victims!]

[A Premiere with 10,000 Spectacular Screens: A Stunning Spectacular Experience and a Heart-stirring Resonance!]

The topic became a hot topic online that day.

Amidst the chorus of approvals, there are also doubts and criticisms.

Even though Chen Yu had done everything he could, some people still questioned his intentions.

However, these are only a minority.

As for the audience members from Tangshan who attended the premiere, they left messages on the message board.

"Thank you to Director Chen Yu for showing the Tangshan earthquake to everyone. We will always remember this moment."

"Those who are alive should cherish life even more."

"I hope everyone can emerge from the shadows and live well in place of the victims."

"mutual encouragement!"

Chen Yu stood at the entrance of Tangshan Sports Center, in front of him were the messages left by the moviegoers.

He reached out and touched the words on it.

A hint of pain was visible in Chen Yu's eyes.

Hearing the audience crying at the premiere today was absolutely heartbreaking.

Liu Yifei's eyes also showed heartache.

She had personally experienced the disaster area and spent a lot of time there without sleep.

A tear rolled down her cheek.

Chen Yu naturally noticed the change in his girlfriend's mood.

He reached out and patted the person in front of him on the shoulder.

Their eyes met, filled with unwavering determination for their future together.

You never know whether an accident or tomorrow will come first; all you can do is cherish the present moment.

"I hope that there will be no more disasters in China."

These words carried so much deep emotion that Liu Yifei felt a sense of heaviness when she said them.

"Will do."

They will do their best to help solve these problems.

After the premiere of "Aftershock" ended, media reporters had already been waiting outside the Tangshan Sports Center.

They have just conducted random interviews with viewers who have seen the movie.

As for what happens next.

They were waiting for Chen Yu and the main creators of "Aftershock" to appear.

A moment later, Chen Yu and Liu Yifei appeared directly in front of them.

In a short time.

The media reporters flocked to the scene without the slightest hesitation.

They quickly occupied the main position.

"Chen Yu, how do you deal with the ongoing controversy online about reopening old wounds? People think you're profiting from other people's pain."

"Brother Yu, what do you think of this premiere event with 10,000 attendees?"

"..."

The questions from the media reporters still revolved around the same few issues.

In this regard.

Chen Yu has answered this countless times.

"first."

"I wrote this script with a heavy heart and with genuine sorrow."

"The reason for making 'Aftershock' was never for profit."

"I just hope this film can serve as a wake-up call for everyone."

"So that I will be able to protect myself in the event of an emergency in the future."

If possible, he could even forgo collecting movie tickets.

In fact.

My ideas for filming "Aftershock" in this life differ from those of Feng Xiaogang.

He took on this "task" after receiving a cooperation offer from the Tangshan government.

As for Chen Yu...

When preparing to film "Aftershock", his intention was entirely to send a warning to various regions.

Help others relieve their suffering while doing what you can.

This is undoubtedly something he, as a reborn individual, should handle.

Faced with Chen Yu's answer, everyone present remained silent.

That's right.

If it were truly just about exploiting the victims, there would be no need for him to hold a premiere in Tangshan for 10,000 people; he could have just released the film and made money directly.

After the other main cast members answered a few more questions, Chen Yu and the others left the scene.

Compared to the questions and misunderstandings from everyone, Chen Yu hopes that the audience can understand his intentions.

Liu Yifei was scrolling through her phone.

The first thing that catches the eye is a film review about "Aftershock".

to be frank.

Liu Yifei was a little nervous when she clicked on the link.

Putting aside those heartbreaking moments, the current situation undoubtedly tests the public's acceptance of "Aftershock".

"Since I can remember, every year on Qingming Festival and July 28th."

"The whole of TS City smells of burning paper money. Every time I pass by, I always cough from the smoke."

"Those flickering flames are the survivors' longing for their families."

"I have seen a lot of controversy online, most of which condemns Chen Yu for exploiting disaster."

"But what you see is just a movie, while what we see is a real disaster we have experienced."

"Today's movie is the quietest movie I've ever seen in my life."

"The only sound in the room was weeping."

"I want to say..."

"No one understands the damage caused by the Tangshan earthquake better than us, and that is precisely why this film undoubtedly serves as a warning."

In other words.

"I love this movie. It taught me that life is fragile, but love is powerful."

Chen Yu was driving when he heard sobbing beside him, so he quickly pulled over to the side of the road.

"What's wrong? Why are you crying?"

Chen Yu wiped away Liu Yifei's tears. He subconsciously thought that Liu Yifei had recalled painful memories after watching the movie.

Look—

"There are still many people who support us."

Chen Yu looked down at the contents of Liu Yifei's phone; it was undoubtedly a victim's family member's reflection after watching the film.

The entire article makes no criticism of Chen Yu's film.

in contrast.

I fully support it.

"fool."

From beginning to end, Chen Yu was working toward his goal.

Even though public opinion can be a powerful force, he didn't care.

***
July 22, 2010, 8:7 AM.

In the blink of an eye.

The release date of "Aftershock" has arrived. Following the premiere in Tangshan, which attracted tens of thousands of people, the internet is flooded with praise and support for the film.

This greatly aroused the curiosity of others.

After all, the film "Aftershock" went through many twists and turns from its start of filming to its release.

From initial disapproval to now having everyone's support.

Chen Yu's reputation was undoubtedly on the rise.

In general, it's unlikely that any artist, whether domestic or international, could do what Chen Yu did, investing so much in disaster relief.

His success was never apparent on the surface.

buzzing-

When the alarm clock rang, Liu Yifei couldn't help but open her eyes.

She sat up in bed and then nudged Chen Yu beside her.

"Honey, wake up~"

Today is the premiere of "Aftershock," but Chen Yu clearly has no intention of going to the screening. He casually pulled Liu Yifei into his arms and said with narrowed eyes, "Let them enjoy the movie."

"If we were to reappear, we would probably be exploiting the victims."

Chen Yu's voice came, causing Liu Yifei to be stunned for a moment, but she quickly came to her senses.

The publicity surrounding "Aftershock" had already been extensive, coupled with the recent premiere in Tangshan with tens of thousands of attendees.

According to Chen Yu, he never prioritized the box office performance of "Aftershock" and naturally didn't pay too much attention to it.

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei nodded in agreement.

She then nestled in Chen Yu's arms.

They accomplished another task in 2010.

After they had slept enough, the two finally decided to get out of bed.

They've had a really comfortable time lately. They don't need to deal with any problems. They just eat and sleep all day at home.

Until the two of them went downstairs.

I was quite surprised to see the empty living room.

Where are Mom and Auntie?

Liu Yifei was slightly puzzled. During this period, Liu Xiaoli and Shen Xiaoqin would wait for Chen Yu and Liu Yifei to get up for lunch.

The quietness of the day made Liu Yifei feel a little uneasy.

Chen Yu went straight to the kitchen.

Soup and lunch were still being heated in the pot for them.

Judging from the looks of it, they must have left quite early.

As soon as Liu Yifei dialed Liu Xiaoli's number, the voices of the two mothers came through.

Listen carefully; it even has a slightly nasal tone.

"Mom? Are you crying?"

Liu Yifei's heart tightened, and she couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

"We've come to the cinema to watch 'Aftershock'."

With just one sentence, Liu Yifei finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"You and Xiao Chen acted so well, it broke my heart to watch."

Liu Yifei's phone was on speakerphone, so Chen Yu naturally heard Liu Xiaoli's words. The two exchanged a glance, their eyes full of smiles.

"Then you two remember to come back early after you finish watching the movie."

Liu Xiaoli quickly responded.

"There's some food left for you and Xiao Chen in the kitchen, remember to eat it."

It seems the first movie screening has already ended.

Chen Yu served two bowls of soup and pulled Liu Yifei to sit at the table. The two of them rarely had such a warm moment during this period of time.

What are you thinking about?

Seeing Liu Yifei lost in thought, Chen Yu was somewhat amused and exasperated.

"I'm thinking."

"After 'Joker' and 'Mulan' are released, we'll do something."

Liu Yifei had been thinking about this problem for a while.

People often say that we should be prepared for danger even in times of peace.

They have been living in such comfort that they have had little opportunity to think about the future.

The release of these two big-IP movies, "Joker" and "Mulan," is sure to cause a huge sensation.

Even now, it has already caused a frenzy across the entire internet.

But what will they do after these two movies end?

By then, both of them will have risen in status and influence, and naturally they will no longer be confined to one place.

Chen Yu drank the soup in the bowl in one gulp, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

When he looked at Liu Yifei, a smile seemed to appear in the corner of his eyes.

During this period, he was indeed busy with things to do later.

When he finally gets his wish with "Joker" and "Mulan", he will give Liu Yifei a surprise.

Ring ring—

The ringing of the phone interrupted their thoughts.

Liu Yifei quickly looked at Chen Yu.

It's Yang Lu.

When the call came at this time, both of them naturally knew why it was about.

"Brother Yu, are you busy?"

Upon hearing Yang Lu's tone, Chen Yu couldn't help but chuckle.

He could roughly imagine the scene of Yang Lu taking time out of her busy schedule to call him.

"Not busy, I'm having lunch."

A series of sighs came from the other end of the phone, but the tone returned to normal after a moment.

"The box office record for the morning screenings of 'Aftershock' is out."

Liu Yifei propped her head up and leaned closer to Chen Yu; this was naturally the result she had been hoping for.

I'm not concerned about the final box office revenue, but rather how many people supported and watched the film.

Yang Lu paused.

They're clearly keeping us in suspense.

Chen Yu wasn't in a hurry, which made Liu Yifei somewhat anxious.

"So, how much did the morning showing gross?"

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu.

His eyes were full of anticipation for the answer.

"3920."

Oh?
Through the phone, Liu Yifei heard Yang Lu's voice.

3920 million.

The film "Aftershock" has exceeded their expectations.

After all, it was only the morning session.

"good."

Although it may not be the most stunning achievement among Chen Yu's many films, it is still a record-breaking achievement in Chinese-language cinema.

"Indeed, this result has exceeded expectations."

Yang Lu was initially worried, since many people were following suit and condemning the film after the premiere with tens of thousands of attendees.

The more critical the moment, the less room there is for any mistakes to be made.

Fortunately.

Whether it's Chen Yu or the film "Aftershock".

Everyone pulled through.

"I'll hang up now, I'll call you back if anything comes up."

After hearing Yang Lu's words, Chen Yu responded.

As soon as the two hung up the phone, Liu Yifei couldn't wait to hug Chen Yu in front of her.

"awesome."

"I thought few people would go to see this movie today."

After all, it's summer vacation, and family members naturally want to watch some more cheerful movies. "Aftershock" is, in a way, a rather heavy film.

Fortunately, there are still people who support it.

Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei in front of him, and she clearly showed a gentleness that was different from how she appeared in public.

"Now you can rest assured!"

Liu Yifei nodded.

Just then, the door was opened from the outside.

As soon as Liu Xiaoli and Shen Xiaoqin pushed open the door and walked in, they noticed that their two children were hugging each other.

Upon seeing Liu Xiaoli and the others return, Liu Yifei quickly stood up.

"Mom, Auntie, you're back!"

"I thought it would be a little later."

Upon hearing her daughter's question, Liu Xiaoli put the groceries she had just bought into the kitchen, then smiled and looked at Chen Yu.

"The movie 'Aftershock' is really touching."

"Xiaoqin and I went to the screening today, and the entire theater was already full."

"It took a very long time to buy tickets."

The only movie showing today is "Aftershock".

So much so.

When they saw the impressive queue, Liu Xiaoli and Shen Xiaoqin couldn't help but admire it.

"Of course, look who wrote the script."

Liu Yifei looked proud.

I wonder what the reception will be like when "Joker" and "Mulan" are released? (End of Chapter)