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Chapter 267: Second Battalion Commander, fire!
"Comrades: Almost a Love Story" did indeed go the route of advance screenings.

In this regard, Xu Kong had already decided on it.

Although the preview method is not a new method nowadays, the effect is indeed very obvious.

There is no shortage of films that have relatively little early publicity and attention, but rely on the word-of-mouth from previews to become dark horses.

Of course, considering the current popularity of "Sweet Honey", this is actually unnecessary. After all, making movies also requires taking risks.

Generally speaking, producers or directors will not embarrass themselves if they are not confident in the quality of their films.

But for Xu Kong, there is no such trouble.

Even Yan Rui from Fengge and the heads of the film and television department directly expressed their support for Xu Kong's advance screening method to release the film.

……

"A small-scale preview will do. It's not a popular time period, so there's no need for that."

When many cooperating theater chains learned that Xu Kong's film was going to be screened in advance, they sent messages saying that they were going to hold the advance screenings in their own theaters, and the number of such screenings was quite large.

This is also a relatively common operation.

In the early years, advance screenings were indeed a method used by some film producers who had small promotional budgets but were very confident in their films. They would choose to rely on small-scale advance screenings in the early stages to boost the subsequent reputation and box office of the film.

However, as time went on, previews became more common.

What follows, naturally, is that all movies are vying to be screened first.

Not only has it completely lost its original purpose, but some film companies even released the film early to grab some box office revenue during the prime time period, claiming that it was a large-scale preview, but in fact, there was no difference between it and the official release.

Although this aspect has been criticized by many netizens and audiences online.

Moreover, most of the responses were negative, and other film producers of the same period also had many complaints.

But from a purely commercial perspective, there is really nothing wrong to find.

However, the purpose of Xu Kong's advance screening is indeed just to let word of mouth ferment in advance. In the off-season of the film market like April, there is no need to snatch audiences to increase box office, and large-scale advance screening is actually unnecessary.

There are too many preview screenings, so it would be better to officially release the film in advance.

……

"I feel the same way."

Yan Rui breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Xu Kong's words.

Because this time there are indeed quite a few theater chains that took the initiative to send invitations, hoping that the preview screenings can be held in their own theaters.

If you agree to one, then in order not to offend other theaters, the best thing is to get everyone to agree.

Finally, it is said to be a preview, which is no different from the official advance release.

"But as for the locations of the preview screenings, do you have any plans?"

Yan Rui asked.

The premiere ceremony will definitely be held in Beijing.

Moreover, Fengge does have the deepest cooperation with local theaters in Beijing.

It is also more convenient to arrange.

In addition, as the director and leading actor of the film, Xu Kong would be better off attending some subsequent previews in other cities.

Compared with a normal roadshow, the corresponding procedures are basically the same.

The only thing worth noting is the small-scale preview, which generally invites colleagues in the industry or relevant media film critics.

It was indeed necessary for Xu Kong to go to the scene in person.

……

"My assistant should have already arranged it."

Xu Kong answered.

Although this was the first time that Guo Zihao was involved in various matters related to movie releases.

But it is indeed more reassuring when the other party is handling these chores.

Xu Kong handed it over to Guo Zihao, and he didn't take care of it afterwards.

In general, although it was indeed Guo Zihao who shamelessly followed me to Fengge.

But it has to be said that without the other party, his so-called personal studio could not actually be managed so well.

He hardly has to waste too much time and energy on these trivial matters.

Guo Zihao is not suitable for discussing business matters with some partners, but he is indeed very suitable for managing these logistical work.

For example, the other party seemed to be very adept at doing jobs like the stage manager of Xu Kong's crew.

……

"Comrades: Almost a Love Story" is about to be released, and for Xu Kong, he has a lot more free time than before.

The main reason is that most of the time has been finalized, and with an experienced company like Fengge to coordinate with, he hardly needs to intervene and everything can proceed in an orderly manner.

Of course, for Xu Kong, although he has some free time at work, he is not that idle as a person.

"Just arrange whatever you want for me. I won't go on stage then..."

In Su Zhi's studio, the other party spoke lightly.

Xu Kong nodded and agreed to this.

But the expression was indeed quite helpless.

There is indeed no problem for Su Zhi to attend the premiere of her own movie.

After all, as it is his first theatrical film directed and acted by himself, Su Zhi has to go.

But besides Su Zhi, many other people asked him for tickets for the movie premiere.

There was no choice, Song Youyou and Zhu Yu both expressed their desire to go to the event.

Not to mention Shang Yuxin, after all, she is the heroine of the movie, and she must be present at the premiere ceremony.

But in this way, unknowingly, almost all the women who had anything to do with him gathered together.

It’s also fortunate that Mr. Yu is not in Beijing, otherwise, the other party would probably have been present as well.

What Xu Kong is considering now is where to let the women sit.

Sitting together is really too outrageous and naturally impossible.

But if they are separated, it will be a bit troublesome to arrange the positions.

The main thing is that it is impossible to have one person sit in the front row and the other sit in the back.

This seems to be a bit biased, which is not in line with Xu Kong's idea of ​​treating everyone equally.

……

Fortunately, the theater where the premiere was held was big enough, so we could arrange the group separately and not have to worry too much about them starting to chat unexpectedly.

The only thing we need to pay attention to is Song Youyou.

Although the other party had completely let down most of his guard against Su Zhi.

But Zhu Yu and Shang Yuxin, at the very least, had to make sure that the other party didn't notice anything was wrong.

"Yuyu is going too?"

Just when Xu Kong was thinking about this, Su Zhi seemed to be a worm in his stomach and told him the truth directly.

This made Xu Kong stunned for a moment, and then he smiled, not knowing what to say.

"It's okay, let me sit with Youyou."

Su Zhi suddenly spoke up, and this suggestion shocked Xu Kong.

"Don't worry, I won't talk nonsense."

Su Zhi still had that calm expression without any emotional fluctuations.

However, judging from previous events, Xu Kong still trusted Su Zhi's words.

"Besides, we've been arguing with your CP fans online for so long, so this is a formal response..."

Su Zhi's ideas are indeed a little different from others most of the time.

At least Xu Kong had never thought about these things before.

Although Xu Kong is extremely popular now, he is different from some so-called traffic stars, or most artists.

When I was still an idol in Fengqing Entertainment, I was really not allowed to have any scandals or related news.

But now that he has successfully transformed himself, he no longer needs to keep his relationship secret from the public.

Even some ordinary actors or singers, as long as they are good-looking, will have a considerable number of female fans.

Not to mention dating, even if there were some rumors or something, it would be a huge public relations crisis.

Xu Kong's situation is special. He has quite a few female fans, but the proportion of his female fans is pitifully small.

There is no need to even talk about so-called rumors. Currently, the number of CP fans on both sides of Xu Kong, Su Zhi and Song Youyou has reached a quite terrifying level.

Let alone rumors, everyone is eager to see Xu Kong and one of the two of them publicly announce their relationship. That would really be a New Year for the CP fans.

The only problem is that the CP parties on both sides are really incompatible.

Some time ago, Xu Kong saw various verbal battles between Su Xu CP fans and Xu You fans on Weibo.

So as Su Zhi said, why not just let the media take pictures of the two of them appearing at the premiere of Xu Kong's new movie at the same time.

And they were sitting together, and they had a very good relationship.

The war of words between the two CP parties will naturally end because of this.

……

This is indeed a good idea.

The only thing that made Xu Kong a little helpless was that it seemed that with Su Zhi, Youyou was really under her complete control.

Poor Youyou, I guess she will be surprised when she sees Su Zhi at the premiere.

Later, after Su Zhi's casual words, he began to sympathize with the other party.

But he had no idea that his home had already been robbed.

"You better be careful and stop at the right time..."

Xu Kong had to speak up and remind him.

The main reason is that she is worried that Su Zhi has portrayed herself in a too miserable image, and when Youyou accidentally finds out the truth one day, she will hate her even more.

There is a high probability that you will be implicated.

Xu Kong's original intention was just to think that this matter was too troublesome to deal with, especially the emotional debt, which was different from the previous life.

Most of the women at that time approached him with a purpose.

Both sides are just taking what they need.

In this life, whether it is Song Youyou or Su Zhi, strictly speaking, there is almost no ulterior motive in the relationship between the two and him.

But originally I just wanted to cover it up appropriately.

Who would have known that Su Zhi, a singer who couldn't act, would suddenly have so many ideas in her mind, making up stories and characters, and the silly girl Youyou naturally believed them all.

……

"Do you think I'm a bad woman?"

Su Zhi glanced at Xu Kong and suddenly asked.

"I didn't say that!"

Xu Kong quickly clarified, after all, he was not a fool.

Even if I really have thought about this kind of thing, I would just think about it and forget about it.

Looking at Xu Kong's nervous look, Su Zhi continued calmly:

"I am."

This made Xu Kong not know how to respond for a moment.

"No, no."

Xu Kong quickly spoke up for Su Zhi.

He knew it very well when a girl started to admit her mistakes or even scolded herself.

The worst thing to do is to agree with what the other person says.

It's just like lighting a lantern in the toilet.

……

However, Su Zhi's thoughts at the moment were obviously not like that, and she continued to emphasize it with a faint expression.

"Yes I am."

After saying this, he was getting closer and closer to Xu Kong without realizing it.

Then he whispered in his ear:

"You should punish me, a bad woman..."

Xu Kong naturally reacted at this time.

Well, it turns out she was waiting for him here.

It turned out that the other party's inherent attributes appeared again.

It doesn’t matter whether she is a bad woman or not. What matters is Xu Kong’s punishment.

……

"There are still people in your studio..."

Xu Kong was still somewhat sober and breathing heavily.

It was broad daylight and I was still in Su Zhi's office.

In the studio outside, almost all the employees of the other studio were there, including an agent, Yuan Yinan, who might suddenly break in at any time.

It was obvious that Su Zhi was completely unable to hear what Xu Kong said at this moment.

He spoke in a muffled voice:
"Hit me……"

Xu Kong: ...

"Damn it!"

He has never been able to refuse Su Zhi's request.

At this moment, I was so excited that I didn't want to care about these things.

"Second Battalion Commander, fire!"

……

The battlefield after the Third World War was a mess and horrible sight.

Although Xu Kong won in the end, it can only be described as a pyrrhic victory.

As for Su Zhi, she looked like she was about to be defeated from the very beginning.

But even though it has changed several battlefields, from desks, sofas, to carpets, it remains very tough.

It can only be said that although Xu Kong had long known the opponent's tactic of showing weakness to the enemy, he would still fall into the trap unknowingly every time.

"Drink of water……"

Xu Kong took the glass of water and handed it to Su Zhi who was gradually recovering.

Concern is one thing, but the main thing is that I am too worried that Su Zhi is dehydrated.

Su Zhi seemed to have guessed Xu Kong's thoughts and gave him a rare coquettish look.

Xu Kong has always known that women are made of water, but he never took it seriously.

It was not until he met Su Zhi that he knew what this sentence meant.

……

"Sister Nan and the others..."

Xu Kong realized it later. He was stimulated by Su Zhi just now and almost devoted himself to her with no room for compromise.

Even though Su Zhi is still as tolerant as before.

But the noise of this duet was too obvious. No matter how well-protected Su Zhi's office was, it probably couldn't be completely covered up.

"Don't you just like this kind of excitement?"

Su Zhi's recovery ability is indeed a rare talent. At this moment, she has recovered her spirit and calmly teased him.

"I'm telling you something serious!"

Xu Kong felt a little helpless, mainly because he was not familiar with anyone in Su Zhi's studio except Yuan Yinan.

It is quite difficult and labor-intensive to keep the secret for more than ten people in the studio.

If there is a recording and evidence, it will be really troublesome.

But after he finished speaking, Su Zhi continued:
"I asked Sister Nan to inform them to leave work early..."

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(End of this chapter)