In the entertainment industry, everyone has been reborn, but who will be their servant?

Chapter 55 A Flock of Chicks

When the credits appeared on the big screen, the audience in the theater were still immersed in the movie's plot, even though the movie had a happy ending.

But the open ending kept audiences talking about it even after they left the theater.

Did they ultimately die on the boat?

What is Nightingale's identity?

That's how this movie is; much of it relies on the audience's imagination and interpretation rather than being clearly explained.

Liu Yifei quickly snapped out of the scene and left the theater with her mother. She remarked, "I didn't realize how crowded it was when we went in, but now that we're coming out, I see there are quite a lot of people."

"After putting in so much effort, it must have had some effect. Besides, the movie was well-made and quite entertaining." Liu Xiaoli felt that she remained fully immersed in the role throughout the film.

That boy was involved in a situation where the show was withdrawn and then re-released, and he stirred up public opinion by stirring up controversy and even personally confronting people. It's unlikely that public opinion would be silenced so easily.

Qin Xuan had to exert a tremendous amount of effort to decipher a casual remark from someone else.

"So it was right of me to drag you out to see a movie, but you still didn't want to come. Otherwise, how would you know that so many people watched the movie you invested in and that you even made money? I don't care, but you have to share some with me." Liu Yifei put a hand on her mother's shoulder, acting as close as a friend.

"This is all the money your mother has left. If I give it to you, how will I take care of myself in my old age?" Liu Xiaoli patted her chest.

"I'll take care of you in your old age. You invest in me now, and I'll take good care of you in the future. You can plant flowers and grass every day and not have to do anything. Isn't that great?" Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"Fine, fine, everything's yours, just keep sponging off your parents!" Liu Xiaoli tapped her head.

Liu Yifei isn't very wealthy right now. Her income consists mainly of acting fees, and she doesn't get many advertising or commercial deals because of a conflict with the Beijing entertainment circle. She definitely doesn't have access to top-tier resources.

However, the mother and daughter were not affected by those troubles.

"Hey hey hey"

Liu Yifei chuckled a few times, then pulled her phone out of her denim shorts pocket—it's unclear how she managed to slip it in—"Let's call that guy surnamed Qin and tell him his movie was a great success."

Liu Xiaoli remained silent, indicating her agreement.

The call was answered quickly, and Liu Yifei asked cheerfully, "Guess where we are?"

"Could he be watching 'Fame and Fortune'?" Qin Xuan was typing on his computer, holding his phone between his shoulder and his arm.

I was quite surprised to receive a call from Liu Yifei.

"Wow, you're so smart! You guessed it! Yes, we just came out of the movie and saw you had a cameo role. Congratulations! The movie was really good, and my mom thought it was great too. It's better than 'Nightclub'." Liu Yifei babbled on in her sweet, childlike voice, saying everything.

"Nightclub" is a short film pieced together from jokes, while "Fame and Fortune" does tell a story.

Qin Xuan's cameo role is the same one played by Bai Ke in the original version, a photo studio employee.

Liu Xiaoli listened to their conversation while admiring the scenery of Wanda Plaza. The two strolled and shopped together.

"I was saying I'd invite you to see it, so you could praise me to my face, and now you've seen it. Oh, what a pity." Qin Xuan's tone was quite regretful.

"You're quite vain, so I won't praise you to your face. I've already taken back what I said earlier, so it doesn't count," Liu Yifei said deliberately.

"I've already heard it," Qin Xuan said with a smile.

"It's been taken back." Liu Yifei proudly raised her head before hanging up the phone.

Qin Xuan looked at his phone and continued typing.

Meanwhile, Liu Yifei continued shopping with her mother. While shopping, she didn't try to hide herself anymore, taking off her mask and baseball cap, revealing her long hair.

Reporters and paparazzi were also taking photos nearby, and the news release was posted online, saying she was shopping with her mother. However, such news is quite common.

"The film 'Fame and Fortune' is a movie with great staying power. It tells the story of a group of unsuccessful filmmakers who try to adapt a sensational case into a blockbuster movie. This process is a wonderful metaphor for historical narrative and the construction of truth."

Is the truth uncovered or simply told? The producer wanted a sensational and sensual story to make a name for himself; the screenwriter was obsessed with uncovering every detail of the case, pursuing the truth in his mind; while the murderer used his own life to weave a lie, all to protect a girl's innocence and future.

Just as the secrets of the Kuomintang's secret police behind the Three Elders case were about to be revealed, the Eighth Bureau, the embodiment of power, intervened directly, threatening everyone with violence to shut them up.

This starkly reveals that the truth that ultimately endures is often the version that power allows to circulate; art appears so fragile in the face of tyranny. -- Southern Metropolitan Entertainment

Not only have professional film critics commented on it, but media professionals have also reviewed the film.

Of course, there were also critics, saying that the movie was "full of plot holes, with exaggerated acting and a stiff storyline!"

Some professional media outlets reported: "The plot relies heavily on dialogue, the cinematography is monotonous and lacks a cinematic feel, the actors' performances are over-the-top, the high praise is largely unfounded, and there is evidence of paid reviews."

"It's really bad. The narrative is fragmented, and the ending relies too much on the audience's imagination, which violates the principle of fairness in the clues of suspense films."

There are positive reviews, but also a lot of negative ones.

When Zhang Linke saw the negative reviews, he argued back, saying, "What do you know about dog history?"

"Go to hell! Watch it or don't, if you don't want to watch, get lost!"

I just curse whenever I see a bad review.

Shen Ao and others would be happy to see positive reviews, but would feel terrible and depressed to see negative reviews.

It's understandable that they might have low mental resilience since it was their first time making a movie. It's just that they didn't have time for "Nightclub" before. If they had had time, they would have felt even worse. That movie was criticized even more harshly and had a lower rating.

They vented their frustrations in a QQ group: "Making movies is so hard, all we get is criticism."

"As long as a work isn't absolutely terrible, it's normal for some people to criticize it and others to praise it. There will always be some people who nitpick. You can't change other people's opinions. Just relax..." Qin Xuan reassured everyone in the group chat. They were all fledglings who hadn't yet experienced the power of public opinion.

"President Xuan, why do you have such a good attitude? Have you been through something similar?"

"Because I'm strong! {Go for it!}"

Grinning face

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Actors like Zhang Songwen and Zhang Yu were also upset when they saw many comments saying their acting was exaggerated.

It's hard to judge acting skills because it's so subjective. Some people think Hu Ge's acting is amazing, but what do you think of Liu Haocun's acting?

Just maintain the minimum standard; there's no need for too many highlight moments.

Unlike "Fame and Fortune," which only received reviews from film critics and netizens, "Assembly" was featured on the evening news, receiving 1 minute and 09 seconds of coverage.

Furthermore, he was featured in a special report on "Focus Interview," a privilege that not everyone can enjoy.

But their movie is just that amazing, and the official opening day box office figure was 1420 million.

The box office was around 1500 million in the previous life, but with Qin Xuan interfering in this life, the box office level naturally dropped, and not only this film's box office dropped.

The box office for "The Warlords" also dropped by 20%.

This is another reason why they want to destroy Qin Xuan. No one else is competing for the slots, but he is, which damages their interests.

(End of this chapter)