He plays Feng Yuxiu, and his girlfriend is a fairy-like beauty.

a few days later.

The premiere was held in the IMAX theater of a long-established cinema in Nanjing.

The red carpet stretched from the cinema entrance all the way to the ticket gate, with fans holding up light sticks and reporters with cameras and microphones lining both sides.

Ye Mo arrived early and met with the main creators in the lounge.

Chen Sicheng was the first to come up to him and gave him a big hug.

"Boss Ye, we've been waiting for you!"

"I'm here now, aren't I? You're making it sound like I'm putting on airs."

"Given your current status, I must personally greet you."

Wang Baoqiang suddenly appeared from behind, his voice so loud that it could be heard throughout the entire lounge.

"Ye Mo! Long time no see! How's the filming of 'Dying to Survive' going?"

"It's almost finished, just post-production is left."

"Then I need to find some time to watch the finished film. Everyone says you're a master of realistic films, so I need to learn from you."

Xiao Yang leaned closer, a mischievous grin on his face.

"Baoqiang, are you going to learn, or are you going to seek advice for your own directorial film?"

"Both! Learning and seeking knowledge!"

That's right. After filming "Detective Chinatown 2", he has been enriching his scripts.

It's basically finished now, all that's missing is some practical experience.

Studying with Ye Mo is undoubtedly the best choice.

Wang Xun strolled over and patted Ye Mo on the shoulder.

"Director Ye, I specially took leave from the film crew to come here today, you have to treat me to hot pot."

"My treat, Nanjing duck blood vermicelli soup, all you can eat."

"Hot pot! I want hot pot!"

"Then let's have hot pot."

Liu Haoran was the last to come in, carrying a backpack and looking like a student who had just come from school.

"Brother Ye Mo, I heard that 'Dying to Survive' is almost finished filming. Congratulations in advance!"

"Thanks, you look great today, very student-like!"

"Director Chen told me to come and make up the numbers," Liu Haoran scratched his head, "and also to see the finished film; I haven't seen it myself yet."

Chen Sicheng laughed beside him.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, he's the lead actor, the one standing in the center."

Simultaneously.

The online buzz started three days ago.

The moment the news of the upcoming release of "Detective Chinatown 2" was announced, it was constantly trending on social media.

"Detective Chinatown 2 is finally coming! I watched the first one three times and laughed until my stomach hurt."

"The original cast is back, and the filming took place in New York's Chinatown. With this lineup and these scenes, it's a must-see."

"The duo of Wang Baoqiang and Liu Haoran are really funny. I heard the cases in the second season are even more complicated."

"The key point is that Ye Mo will also make a cameo appearance this time! Ye Mo's popularity after 'Raging Storm' means that just his appearance is worth the price of admission."

"Ye Mo is now fighting on two fronts. He directed a movie and also made a cameo appearance in 'Detective Chinatown 2.' He has a sharp eye for investment."

"The first film grossed 1.7 billion, and with Ye Mo's involvement in the second film, I predict it will start at 3 billion."

"Forget about 3 billion, let me get a ticket to the premiere first. Tickets are in high demand now, and scalpers are charging 300 for them."

"People are buying these even at 300 yuan a copy, that tells you how popular this movie is."

.......

Online expectations are incredibly high.

At the premiere, the lights went out immediately after the post-screening Q&A session.

The movie begins.

The opening scene shows Qin Feng on an airplane, with Tang Ren next to him boasting incessantly.

As soon as Wang Baoqiang spoke in his Cantonese-accented Mandarin, the whole audience burst into laughter.

"Landlady! Landlady, what's wrong with you?!"

The camera cuts to Chinatown in New York, where two people are causing chaos in a foreign land.

The first iconic scene is when Tang Ren and his two companions are being chased and hide in a motorcycle bar. Tang Ren tries to push Qin Feng to get out of trouble, but instead gets picked up by a strong man and dances to the tune of Pink Memories.

Laughter echoed throughout the theater.

"Wang Baoqiang is a natural comedian."

"His expression when he was getting his head shaved, both scared and stubborn, cracked me up."

The second memorable scene is the fast-paced reasoning montage during Qin Feng's case-solving.

Liu Haoran analyzed the case with a serious expression, while Tang Ren joked around beside him. The two of them, one cold and the other warm, kept the pace very fast.

Some audience members in the theater were whispering among themselves.

"Liu Haoran's detective dramas are getting better and better."

"The chemistry between him and Wang Baoqiang is unique among comedy duos in China."

The third memorable scene is Ye Mo's cameo appearance.

Ye Mo's character only has a few minutes of screen time in the film, but every second is captivating.

The moment he appeared, the entire theater visibly stirred.

"Ye Mo!"

"His look is completely different from An Xin's, but he has the same vibe."

"Even a cameo role has such a strong presence, I'm impressed."

Ye Mo's character appears at a crucial turning point in the case. He doesn't say much, but the look in his eyes silences the entire theater for a moment.

Then the next joke quickly brought me back to reality.

The movie lasted two hours, and the laughter in the theater was almost constant.

Ye Mo sat in the back, listening to the reactions around him, a smile always on his lips.

After the screening.

The audience left with smiles on their faces, and the cast and crew gathered in the lounge.

Wang Baoqiang was the first to slap his thigh and exclaim in admiration.

"The final cut is even better than I imagined! Director Chen's editing of my scenes was amazing."

"It's because you acted well," Chen Sicheng chimed in. "Your Cantonese accent, combined with that outfit, was hilarious just standing there."

Xiao Yang winked and made faces at him from the side.

"You guys are just flattering each other, can you include me? I did contribute a few laughs, after all."

"You call that a joke? That's just padding the numbers," Wang Xun added insult to injury.

"Wang Xun, you're not getting any tripe for hot pot tonight."

"I was wrong. Brother Xiao, your performance was Oscar-worthy."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Chen Sicheng walked to Ye Mo's side and lowered his voice.

"So, how's it going, investor? Are you satisfied with the finished film?"

"Satisfied." Ye Mo nodded. "It's even better than I expected. The pacing of the second part is more mature than the first, and the direction of the big scenes in New York is of a very high standard."

"So, what's your box office prediction?"

"I don't make predictions, I just invest money."

Chen Sicheng smiled.

"You're a very easy boss to work for."

"You're such a worry, I just don't want to put pressure on you." Ye Mo looked at him. "You go all out with your shots, I'll go all out with my throws. If we lose, it's on me; if we win, it's on everyone."

"I like hearing that." Chen Sicheng raised his water glass and clinked it against Ye Mo's.

As night fell, the cast and crew emerged from the back door of the cinema and got into their respective cars.

Wang Xun was still talking about his hot pot.

Wang Baoqiang stood by the car, and Chong Yemo waved.

"Ye Mo, once 'Detective Chinatown 2' becomes a box office hit, I'll treat you to dinner."

"You should treat Haoran to a meal first; you two are the main characters."

"Invite them all! Invite them all!"

Ye Mo got into the car with a smile.

The ship of "Detective Chinatown 2" has officially set sail.

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