I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 602 Movie Promotion Event, A Group of Special Fans (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

This interview made Vitamin both happy and sad.

Gu Cheng specifically mentioned Jin Li, and his tone sounded very appreciative.

However, he said that regret is also a kind of perfection, which revealed that he would not collaborate with Jinli on another youth campus idol drama.

[So, does this mean we can't watch them co-star in any more campus romance dramas?]
[No way! People in their prime should be playing roles appropriate for their age! I don't want to see people in their thirties playing the lead roles in campus dramas anymore!!]
[+1, I really don't want to watch Chinese Idol Dramas anymore (idol dramas for middle-aged people)]
[No, regret is imperfection; we want to leave no regrets!!!]
Jinli shook her head with amusement after reading Gu Cheng's interview.

Netizens actually misunderstood Gu Cheng's meaning. Gu Cheng simply said that the regret of "Assassination" should remain in "Assassination" forever, and there's no need to make another drama to make up for it.

Although he mentioned regrets, he didn't specify what those regrets were. These regrets could refer to the collaboration that netizens were hoping for, but they could also refer to the ending of "Assassination".

After reading the blog, Jinli returned to the live stream.

She has finished reading "The Little Prince" and is currently reading "Fortress Besieged" (by Qian Zhongshu).

"Marriage is like a walled city; those outside want to get in, and those inside want to get out."

"Love is mostly unsuccessful, either suffering from the boredom of finally becoming a couple, or suffering from the sorrow of not being able to become a couple."

"Rumors spread faster than the flu and are more exhausting than a miscarriage."

"The thorns of life lie in the fact that what you don't cherish is what you cling to and refuse to leave."

This book uses Fang Hongjian's life trajectory as a thread to connect the dilemmas he faces in marriage, the workplace, and social interactions.

When Jinli was halfway through reading, she suddenly picked up her pen and wrote down a sentence—

"Life is a walled city, and both rushing in and escaping are painful."

Marriage is like a cage; it may look glamorous on the surface, but it's restrictive inside, and love often degenerates into calculations of interests.

People always crave what they want, yet become bored with it once they get it.

They are indifferent to what they already have, and nostalgic for what they have lost.

……

This book uses sharp satire and humorous metaphors, and the language has a kind of "returning to simplicity after reaching the pinnacle" beauty.

Jinli sometimes felt that the book was very ahead of its time, and that some of the things it talked about were very relevant to the dilemmas of modern people.

Whether it's career, ideals, belonging, or love, people are trapped in the cycle of "entering the city" and "leaving the city."

Jinli is not clear about some of the emotions and unique rituals of human society, but through this book, she can feel some of the pain points that do exist in real life.

Even so, she still holds beautiful hopes for humanity.

Reading this book didn't make me pessimistic or despair about humanity; rather, it made me cherish my current life even more and appreciate those who are kind to me regardless of whether I am poor or rich.

Inspired by watching "Fortress Besieged," Jinli suddenly realized that she could invest in this type of film to reflect a very realistic, yet not entirely realistic, world.

This kind of film doesn't have the dreamy, unreal feel of idol dramas; it's down-to-earth and simple, telling the joys and sorrows of human life.

Moreover, she believes that this type of drama should have a market, and that there must be screenwriters who will write it.

Because not everyone has a knack for fantasy, and not everyone enjoys watching idol dramas.

Many people turn on TV dramas perhaps simply to find segments that resemble their own lives.
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The following day, a promotional event for the film "Quanlin" was held.

Netizens previously thought that the reason why tickets for Quanlin were not selling was because many of the residents were elderly and that the elderly were not interested in these things.

But the result was just the opposite.

The tickets sold at Quanlin were mostly purchased by elderly people.

The reason it wasn't sold out is because the remaining locations were all in poor condition and had obstructed views.

But as soon as it was officially announced online that Jinli would be attending the movie promotion event, the remaining 100 seats were instantly sold out.

Young people arrived at the scene early, found seats and sat down. Some fans who like to make materials even exchanged materials with other young people.

The materials include small fans, hooks, stickers, pretty flyers, and banners printed with pictures of pears...

Some fans have come up with some creative ideas, making cooling balms with pear-shaped designs to help people cool down and get rid of their fever when they get high.

Oh, right, there are also specially customized koi fish keychains, so exquisite they could be sold.

Because there were relatively few fans who arrived early, some fans who had joined the fan club were still worried:

"Are they all just here for the fun of it?"

"Could they all be scalpers?"

"No, even the scalpers couldn't get tickets to Quanlin Forest Farm. Jinli's sudden appearance was too unexpected; there was absolutely no news about it."

"Are all the people who came just ordinary fans, really here for the movie?"

Just as the fans were thinking this, suddenly, some noise came from the entrance passage, and some middle-aged and elderly people with gray hair began to slowly enter.

"What a bright and spacious movie theater! The last time I went to a movie theater was five years ago!"

"Me too. If I hadn't wanted to see Jinli, I wouldn't have bought such an expensive ticket to come in."

"Can I take a picture with Jinli later?"

"The premium tickets we bought seem to include a 30-second photo opportunity and a chance to talk."

"Oh, why did she come so quickly? I was hoping she would come later. When my acceptance letter arrives, I want to take a picture with Jinli."

Young fans: ...

Perhaps the reality is different from what she imagined.

Not all the ticket buyers were fans who came solely for the movie; there were also fans of Jinli, only these fans had slightly grayer hair, more life experience, and weren't very... well, surfing the internet.

A middle-aged man walked to one of the seats, saw the materials placed there by the young fans, and exclaimed in surprise:
"The organizers are so thoughtful; they even gave out small fans with pear blossoms!"

The young fan said timidly, "Uncle, that's material I made myself."

The middle-aged man praised, "Did you make this yourself? You're so talented! It's so beautiful, this picture is really nice."

The young fan said shyly, "It's very simple. Just choose a photo you like online and send it to the fan maker so they can print it on the fan."

As she spoke, she took out several sets of materials and handed them to the middle-aged man whose hair was a little gray and who was also a little bald.

"Uncle, I ordered these online and had them made. I'll give you a copy of each one."

Uncle: "I'm sorry, I don't have anything to exchange."

"No, no, everyone likes pineapples, we're all fishermen!"

The man was holding a large pile of materials, which looked very exquisite and showed the maker's dedication.

He was still a little embarrassed, so he reached into his backpack and rummaged around for a bit before pulling out a business card. He wrote "20% off" in pen and handed it to the young fan.

"I opened a car dealership in Quanlin. If you need to buy a car, young lady, come to me. I can use my connections to give you a 20% discount on domestic cars." The young fan: !!!

In the fan group, a bunch of people who didn't manage to get tickets are waiting for the sisters to share the live stream.

Many people are tagging @FishingPeopleInQuanzhou.

[Why are you all silent? Has Jinli entered?]
[It's impossible for it to start this early. Are other anglers coming in to trade bait?]
[Are there really so few anglers at Quanlin Forest Farm? Then why are there so few tickets left? Who bought them?]
[Fans of other actors, besides Jinli, Baijiang is quite popular.]
Bai Jiang is almost at odds with his female fans. They're boycotting his products and endorsements. He has the most female fans, so I don't believe they'd bother to watch his videos.
The group chat lasted for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Suddenly, [Fisherman in Quanzhou] came online and shared an exciting message in the group—

[Family members, thanks to the organization's support, I've received a 20% discount voucher for future car purchases!!]
other people:? ? ?

No, I'm asking you to meet a celebrity, not to get scammed. Are you sure you won't get scammed?

Due to serious doubts from many people, [Fishing Man in Quanzhou] shared more information.

After everyone learned what happened, they couldn't help but marvel at the fan's good luck; he was just distributing some materials, and they ended up being distributed to the president of the car dealership.

Because Jinli recently attended an event in Quanlin, many fans from the Quanlin area have joined the fan club's group.

After finding out which car dealership it was, everyone praised the fan for being lucky.

[I know this dealership; they've been in business for 30 years. They were the first to import an XXX car.]
[A local tycoon, powerful, and unlikely to be scammed; the boss himself is a major beneficiary of local land expropriation compensation and has plenty of money.]
[Hurry up and make some money to buy a car at a 20% discount. Choose a good model; the 20% discount is a huge saving (doge)]
Originally, this young fan wasn't particularly obsessed with making money, but because he really wanted a car at an 80% discount, he studied hard after returning to university after the event and decided to pursue a master's and doctoral degree!

She was eventually hired by a domestic new energy company with a high salary, and her first car was purchased from the dealership on her business card.
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In the movie theater, the younger fans were shocked by the older fans, who had already gathered together to share their reading experiences.

“My granddaughter wanted to come with me, but she has class today, and I wouldn’t let her take the day off, because I was afraid she would fall behind.”

"Yes, they're not like us. When we were studying, we had Jinli's live streams to keep us company. Now Jinli's live streams have all turned into reading, and I read with her."

"I heard that there are recordings of Jinli's previous live streams on the platform."

“Recorded videos don’t work. I’ve tried it. I even fell asleep while watching a recorded video once, but I never did when I watched Jinli’s live streams before.”

"That's such a pity. Our grandchildren weren't born in a better era. We still have Jinli to struggle alongside us!"

A young fan who was lucky enough to snag a VIP ticket found himself sandwiched among a group of aunties and grandmas, listening to their conversation, and felt like the world was truly magical.

Waaaaah, she also feels that her generation has suffered so much!!!

Why didn't Jinli accompany her to study via live stream when she was in school?

While everyone was chatting, the lights suddenly dimmed.

The young fans were experienced; they waved their light sticks and shouted, "Jinli! Jinli! Jinli!"

The elderly folks, though inexperienced, followed suit and waved the light sticks next to their chairs, chanting, "Jinli! Jinli! Jinli!"

Under the spotlight, Jinli and the film crew took to the stage.

The waves of excitement grew louder and louder, and even the staff who were temporarily brought in to be the host couldn't help but sigh in their hearts: Jinli's popularity is too high!
At other film promotion events, "Dawn" did not use a host; Director Chu simply picked up the microphone and began speaking directly.

But for this event, Director Chu used a host, fearing that the fans would be too enthusiastic and he wouldn't be able to control the situation.

Because they were worried that even a professional host wouldn't be able to control the situation well, Jinli also received some hosting scripts.

If the fans insist that Jinli speak, Jinli knows how to speak in a way that keeps the proceedings going.

"Hello everyone from Quanlin, welcome to the movie promotion event for 'Dawn'! Please let each actor in the movie introduce themselves!"

Jinli wasn't the first to get the microphone; on the contrary, she was the last, even after Director Chu.

This doesn't mean the production team valued her highly, but rather that they had foresight.

Once Jinli picks up the microphone, there's probably no need for anyone else to say anything.

As expected, Jinli picked up the microphone and said only one simple sentence: "Hello everyone, I am Jinli, and I play Ruan Ruanruan in 'Dawn'."

A burst of screams immediately erupted at the scene.

Jinli smiled, her eyes crinkling slightly, and raised her palm. Soon after, the screams stopped.

"Everyone is happy to see me, and I am happy to see everyone. This is the first time I have interacted with everyone face to face, and I have a lot to say to you."

However, at this special moment, I'd like everyone to watch the movie first before sharing their thoughts. What do you think?

"Great!!!" the fans responded in unison.

Jinli immediately asked the staff to play the video; she didn't know how long she could keep things under control.

The process of showing a movie at a promotional event is the same as that of showing a movie in a movie theater, since the promotional event is held in a movie theater.

The scene was completely dark, except for the large screen in front of us, which was brightly lit.

Before Jinli even put on her 3D glasses, she saw an advertisement related to Gu Cheng playing on the screen.

She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Ya-Jun's watch advertisement is truly extravagant!

The advertisements shown in movie theaters are generally for the current movie, as well as advertisements from well-funded website advertisers promoting their websites, and advertisements for brands related to daily necessities.

Few beauty product advertisements are shown in cinemas because the effect is generally poor. Fangfei and Rumengling have no plans to advertise in cinemas.

As a luxury item, the Yajun Watch would not have a significant impact if it were shown in cinemas.

But Ya Jun's generosity was irresistible; with a wave of her hand, she launched an investment to expand the youth market.

Speaking of which, she hadn't seen Gu Cheng in real life since the college entrance exam results were released. Seeing his advertisement this time was a rare opportunity for them to be in the same frame.

Jinli couldn't help but take a picture.

She was taking photos in the movie theater, and the person taking the photos was taking photos of her; everyone was just part of the scenery in someone else's eyes.

Vitamin secretly posted this picture of Jinli taking an advertisement photo with Gu Cheng on the internet to prove that Jinli and Gu Cheng are real!
While they were watching the video, more revelations surfaced online.

#Many middle-aged and elderly people in Quanlin Forest Farm#
#How big are Jinli's fans?#
#How many generations has Jinli (a type of pear) influenced?#
Faced with this sudden wave of publicity, Chenxi Entertainment did not miss the opportunity, digging deep into the hot topics and using online trolls to guide the narrative.

These fans have all watched Jinli's live streams and studied along with her. Some of them even got into university and said they want to take a photo with Jinli when their acceptance letters arrive.

My parents were among them ^_^

[Yeah, why didn't I think of taking my parents to see Jin Li's movie?]

[+1, she only brought her own child but forgot about her parents, but Jinli has also helped many parents fulfill their dreams!]

Suddenly, pre-orders for "Dawn" surged again!

Originally, "Dawn" had been overtaken by the second-place "Air Rescue Operation", with only a difference of more than one million in box office revenue between the two.

But Jinli's sudden appearance was like a shot in the arm, giving "Dawn" a new growth hotspot.

The box office of "Dawn" has once again widened the gap between the second place and the second place!