Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Chapter 60 Waaah~ The Arrival of the Big Ship

Just as Chen An and Han Sanping said.

The 3th Academy Awards were held as scheduled on the evening of March 23.

Titanic received 14 nominations and won 11 awards, shocking the entire Hollywood.

The truck driver also shouted "I'm the king of the world!" during the awards ceremony.

It means that they felt incredibly awesome and shouted "I am the king of the world" at the ceremony.

That's normal, though. If it were Chen An, he'd probably say something to you too.

"Aren't you cool, bro?"

Just imagining that scene is exciting.

On April 3, the film was officially released in the country.

Eagerly awaiting moviegoers began flocking to theaters, eager to witness the spectacle of this Oscar-winning film that has achieved worldwide box office miracles.

"Wear your mask properly, being so pretty attracts too much attention," Chen An, wearing a mask in the movie theater ticket booth, whispered to Zeng Li, who was also wearing a mask.

Chen An will definitely be watching the domestic premiere of "Titanic". It's a rare opportunity; he's only ever seen it on his computer in his previous life.

Chen An originally wanted to invite Yu Jinghong, but she was busy with a film project, so he had to invite Zeng Li instead.

As for the man, Chen An had no such thoughts.

It's impossible for her to ask a man to come with her to watch a romantic movie, unless he's crazy.

"Brother An, you attract far more attention than I do," Zeng Li, wearing a mask, disagreed.

Standing in the lobby, Chen Anke, who was completely covered up by a baseball cap, mask, and sunglasses, was much more eye-catching than himself.

"I had no choice. If someone recognizes me, I won't be able to watch the movie," Chen An, who was bundled up tightly, said to Zeng Li in a furtive manner.

He is now a well-known director in China, especially among moviegoers, where he has considerable fame.

After queuing to buy tickets, Chen An reached out and grabbed Zeng Li's hand, leading her towards the theater: "Stay close, it's a bit crowded."

There were many screenings of the film, with more than one film playing at a time, making the theater a bit crowded.

Zeng Li, who was being pulled by Chen An's hand, followed him through the bustling crowd.

Zeng Li, who was following behind him, could feel him guiding her through the crowded people and the strength emanating from his hands.

The two people who went through the ticket check and made their way through the crowd to the theater found that the theater was already full, with everyone waiting for the movie to start.

The two of them were seated against the wall, and soon found a place to sit down.

Only then did Chen An remove his protective gear. The theater was rather dimly lit, so there was no longer any need to conceal it.

"Take it off. You're already inside, there's no need to keep wearing it."

"It's okay, I'll wear it for a while longer, we'll talk about it when the video starts." Zeng Li, who was sitting next to her, did not immediately take off her mask.

She felt her face getting hot as Chen An pulled her like that. Although the theater was quite dark, she didn't know if Chen An, who was sitting next to her, could see her clearly.

I think it's better to wear it for a while first.

Chen An, unaware of what the other person was thinking, simply smiled and said, "It'll be more comfortable if you take it off, but the movie is about to start. This movie is amazing, so watch it carefully."

Zeng Li obediently nodded.

Not long after, the film officially began to play, and apart from some opening credits, the memories began to unfold.

The appearance of a young Leonardo DiCaprio on screen instantly caused many girls to scream.

Even Chen An had to admit that he himself had to temporarily avoid the limelight.

As the film unfolds, the story begins, revealing that the protagonist, Jack, has successfully won the ticket that will take him to his death.

The story of a poor boy and a rich girl is loved all over the world.

Especially since this poor boy is very handsome.

The female lead, Rose, was quickly attracted to him as Jack, who had grown up in poverty, showed her a side of himself she had never seen before.

The beginning is joyful; the poor boy Jack has his own charm and is neither arrogant nor servile towards the rich.

They do not feel inferior because of their identity.

The dance in the commoners' cabin is the highlight of the film, contrasting the lively cabin with the quiet scenes of the rich.

The two embraced at the bow of the boat, with the sunset as a backdrop and beautiful background music, creating a serene and evocative scene.

Finally, the ship crashed into the iceberg, and Jack gave the only plank of wood for escape to Rose.

He remained in the cold Atlantic Ocean, without causing a single ripple.

Each scene captivated the audience, and many emotional viewers shed tears.

Even Zeng Li, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but clench her fists tightly, feeling everything about the movie.

In the end, the two lovers were separated by death, leaving only a memory, and Rose changed her surname to Jack's.

She was expressing her love for him.

As the movie ended and the theme song played, it brought tears to the eyes of the entire audience in the theater.

Of course, this doesn't include Chen An. At this moment, he was truly impressed; this was the uncut version.

That's fucking awesome.

Zeng Li, who was standing next to her, was also moved to tears as the background music played. This is the charm of "Titanic".

Its ability to resonate with audiences worldwide is also the reason for its success.

Chen An, who was prepared, took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Zeng Li next to him so that she could wipe away her tears.

"Stop crying, your face is all messed up. The movie is over," Chen An reminded Zeng Li when she didn't react.

"No way! How could you not feel anything at all in such a touching movie, Brother An?" Zeng Li, realizing what was happening, immediately grabbed a tissue and started wiping her eyes.

Chen An, of course, wouldn't react; it wasn't the first time he'd seen it.

"I admire the kind of love that takes three days to fall in love with and is worth giving one's life for, but I can't relate to it. However, I have to admit that it is an excellent and touching film."

"Otherwise, you wouldn't have cried like a little kid. The movie's over, so pack up and I'll take you out for a nice meal to cheer you up."

After saying that, Chen An put on his hat, mask, and sunglasses again, getting himself all geared up.

As the film ended, the audience began to leave, and Chen An, just like before, led Zeng Li out of the theater.

After leaving the cinema, Chen An took off his equipment only after getting into the car.

"Brother An, can our movies be this touching?" Zeng Li, sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly asked Chen An curiously.

Chen An thought about the question for a moment and said, "Well, it's hard to say, but I'm still very confident."

As for whether it can be compared to "Titanic", Chen An didn't want to answer.

This depends on personal preference; if we're comparing results, then it's definitely not enough.

The production alone cost over 200 million US dollars. Although the movie "Truck Driver" was well-made, it was still a major overspending project.

Chen An estimated that the box office wouldn't even cover the production budget; reaching a quarter of the budget would be considered good.

Today, China's film industry is worlds apart from Hollywood's; the marketing and distribution budgets are beyond Chen An's wildest dreams.

"But you also need to have some confidence in yourself. Our movie is pretty good. It's already finished production and will be released during the National Day holiday." Chen An told the other party about the release date.

"My Sassy Girl" has passed censorship and is already having its release date arranged.

Chen An and Han Sanping finally agreed on the National Day release date, determined to avoid releasing "Titanic".

As the car drove along the road, through the bustling streets, Chen An searched for a place to eat.

After finding a decent-looking restaurant, Chen An parked the car and took Zeng Li inside for a meal.

Upon entering, they discovered it was a Western restaurant. After Zeng Li ordered, Chen An casually picked out some dishes.

Chen An didn't have any particular preference for Western food, so he ordered some regular steaks, which were pretty much it.

The restaurant wasn't crowded, and the two of them sat in a quiet corner, which made it easy to chat.

"Brother An, are you and Sister Yu a couple?" Zeng Li, who rarely drank a little alcohol, suddenly asked Chen An.

Zeng Li regretted asking the question a little.

Chen An looked at Zeng Li, whose cheeks were slightly flushed as if she had drunk a little alcohol, and said, "Not really. What, you want to be the boss's wife?"

Hearing Chen An's teasing reply, Zeng Li's face turned even redder: "Don't joke around, Brother An!"

But after she finished speaking, she unconsciously smiled, as if the sadness she had just felt because of the movie had dissipated considerably.

I think I've caught a cold; my head is spinning.

(End of this chapter)