After being dumped by the diva, I was picked up by her arch-enemy.

The girl reluctantly pouted and followed the boy into the screening room.

The screening room was sparsely populated, with less than 20% occupancy. It was quite empty.

The girl found a seat, plopped down, and immediately pulled out her phone. She opened a short video app and started scrolling through it frantically.

The boy stood beside her, smiling ingratiatingly. "Baby, don't be angry. The popcorn at this movie theater is delicious. I specially bought the caramel flavor."

The girl ignored it completely, not even looking up.

The big screen lights up.

The movie officially begins.

When Guo Hai, who plays Bao Shihong, appears, he looks haggard, wears a faded jacket, and speaks in a thick Chongqing dialect, cursing and swearing.

The girl had her head down, her fingers flying across the screen.

The plot continues. Dao Ge's trio makes their appearance.

The scene where they pretended to be a moving company to fool the security guards unfolded.

The first burst of laughter came from a few middle-aged men in the front row.

The girl stopped swiping on the screen. She looked up.

On the big screen, Blackie is chewing gum, wearing tight pants, and arrogantly beating up the security guard.

"Speaking like a broken record, are you preparing for graduate school?"

As soon as this line was uttered, the theater erupted in laughter again.

The plot is intricately woven and the pace is incredibly fast. The charm of multi-narrative storytelling begins to unfold.

The girl slowly put her phone back into her pocket.

Ten minutes later.

The girl leaned back in her chair, laughing so hard she slapped her thigh.

The boy next to him suppressed a laugh and teased, "Isn't it a terrible movie? Isn't it just a cash grab?"

The girl slapped the boy's thigh. "Shut up! I'm watching Jiang Shen!"

The boy winced in pain and quickly shut up to watch the movie screen.

The progress bar has been scrolled to the second half. The biggest climax and funniest moment of the whole movie is coming.

Hei Pi was trapped in the sewer for several days because the manhole cover was crushed by Bao Shihong's van wheel while he was escaping.

Water and food supplies were cut off.

On the big screen, Blackie's face was covered in grime, and his hair was a mess like a bird's nest. He strained to stick his phone out of the ground through the gap in the manhole cover, trying to find a signal.

"Hey! Brother Dao! It's me! Blackie!"

On the other end of the phone, Brother Dao was preoccupied with the jade matter, while in the background, he could be heard enjoying a delicious meal.

"Figure it out yourself!"

beep.

The call was immediately disconnected.

Blackie stood frozen in the sewer, holding his phone.

It's breached. It's completely breached.

He roared at the top of his lungs at the well opening.

"Fuck your mother! You old bastard!"

The entire audience burst into laughter.

"Oh my god! This is awful!"

"What a pure and innocent victim!"

The girl laughed until tears streamed down her face, clutching her stomach and convulsing.

Then, the camera pans to another scene.

Blackie dug his way out of the tunnel. He was covered in mud and his eyes were green with hunger.

He passed by a bakery, rushed in, grabbed a large bread, and ran away.

The shop owner was furious and chased after the car relentlessly on his scooter along the highway.

Blackie ran wildly while stuffing bread into his mouth as fast as he could.

The background music is extremely cheerful.

The laughter in the screening room almost blew the roof off.

A guy in the front row even sprayed his cola all over the back of the seat in front of him, coughing and laughing hysterically at the same time.

The lights come on. The movie ends.

The audience stood up, still wanting more, and continued their lively discussion as they walked out.

The boy handed the girl a tissue. "Wipe it off, your makeup's all messed up from laughing."

The girl snatched the tissue and stomped her feet excitedly while wiping away her tears.

"Absolutely amazing! This movie is incredible!"

"When that assassin Mike appeared, he was so cool! But then he said 'I'll fucking beat you up!' and that completely blew me away!"

"No way! I want to watch it again! Bring all your roommates tomorrow! It's on me!"

The boy nodded repeatedly.

This is just a microcosm of cinemas across the country.

The first day of the National Day holiday film season has ended.

Weibo, Baidu Tieba, and Douban all exploded.

"Crazy Stone" occupied six of the top ten spots on the trending topics list.

The entry "I'll give you a piece of my mind" went straight to the top.

The entry "Feeling sorry for dark-skinned" followed closely behind.

The entry for Jiang Yichen's comedic talent has dropped to third place.

The comment section was completely flooded with comments.

"Damn it! Who said this is a cash grab and a terrible movie? Stand up and take your punishment!"

"I laughed so hard my abs came out! This is an amazing script!"

"Jiang Shen is ruthless! He dominated the music charts, and then crossed over into film, achieving legendary status!"

"I almost passed out laughing during the scene where Blackie was grabbing the bread! It was so witty!"

"The multi-narrative structure is handled so skillfully, the logic is so tight you can't find a single flaw!"

"The contrast between Killer Mike's failed attempt to show off and his performance was absolutely brilliant! Jiang Yichen's acting skills far surpass those of many young idols!"

"The pinnacle of low-budget comedies! The biggest dark horse of this year's National Day film season!"

A well-known film critic published a long article overnight.

"Before watching it, I thought it was a terrible money-grabbing movie disguised as a comedy."

"After watching it, all I can say is that Jiang Yichen has raised the bar for Chinese-language comedy films by a whole new level!"

"There's no cheesy toilet humor, and no awkward jokes like forced tickling."

"All the comedic conflicts are built upon an extremely tight logical loop!"

"What do you call this? This is high-class!"

"Especially the assassin Mike, played by Jiang Yichen. He completely abandoned his idol image."

"He perfectly portrayed the absurdity of someone who considers himself a top international assassin being repeatedly beaten down by a group of local petty thieves."

"That phrase, 'I'll fucking swear,' will definitely become the quote of the year!"

This film review was shared over 100,000 times in an instant.

The curiosity of countless passersby was completely piqued.

............

Xu Family Manor.

Xu Zhiyou directly booked several of the largest cinemas in Shanghai.

They invited all the employees of Yinlang KTV and the Xu family's bodyguards to go and see.

After watching it, Xu Zhiyou went on a frenzy of comments in the tactical squad group.

Yuzu: "Ahhh! Jiang Yichen is so handsome!"

Yuzu: "That guy in the black suit is killing me!"

Gu Ruanxing rolled her eyes as she looked at the messages in the group chat.

Gu Ruanxing: "Infatuated."

The word-of-mouth response was phenomenal, like a nuclear bomb.

Countless passersby who were initially hesitant were drawn into the cinema by the overwhelming positive reviews.

In contrast, Brilliant Entertainment's flagship production, "Iron-Blooded God of War," stands out.

Although the first day's pre-sale box office was high, the comments section was filled with criticism.

"What the hell? Five-cent special effects plus expressionless acting."

"The plot is terrible, and the forced sentimentality is so bad it's making me want to dig out a three-bedroom apartment."

"Refund! Purely a matter of entrusting the defense!"

the next day.

The attendance rate for "Crazy Stone" soared to over 95%. Almost every show was sold out.

The managers of major cinema chains aren't fools. Only a fool wouldn't pass up a chance to make money.

The screening schedule began to tilt dramatically towards "Crazy Stone".

three days later.

Crazy Stone grossed over 30 million yuan in a single day.

It completely crushed "Iron-Blooded Warrior" and topped the box office during the National Day holiday!

Shanghai, Star Entertainment Headquarters.

Gu Ruanxing sat behind a large desk.

She was wearing a burgundy business suit today, with her two long, beautiful legs crossed.

She held the latest box office data report in her hand, grinning as she showed off her bright white teeth.

In the betting agreement, Star Entertainment emerged victorious!

Not only did they secure 10% of the screening share from Brilliant Entertainment, but they also used this film to firmly establish themselves in the theatrical distribution field.

Gu Ruanxing slammed the report on the table.

"Jiang Yichen, that kid, actually has some skills."

She gave a haughty snort, picked up her phone, and dialed Wang Jianye's number.

Two beeps. The call was connected.

Gu Ruanxing leaned back in her chair and went straight for the big move.

"Happy National Day, Mr. Wang."

I could hear heavy breathing coming from the other end of the phone.

Wang Jianye was furious.

Gu Ruanxing continued to speak, her words filled with schadenfreude.

"I've already had the legal department send the handover documents for the performance-based agreement to your email address."

"I'm willing to accept the consequences of my bet. Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your generous contribution of 10% of the screening share."

Wang Jianye gritted his teeth. "Gu Ruanxing! Don't be so smug!"

"You got incredibly lucky this time!"

Gu Ruanxing chuckled.

"Luck is also a part of ability."

"By the way, Mr. Wang, it seems that the screenings of 'Iron-Blooded Warrior' are about to be cut off."

"How about I take pity on you and spare two midnight screenings from our Starlight Entertainment slot for you?"

"Perfect for your hypnotic masterpiece."

Murder and kill!

Wang Jianye abruptly hung up the phone.

Hearing the busy tone on her phone, Gu Ruanxing happily spun around in the boss's chair.

Cool!

So cool!

I've finally gotten my revenge.

She opened WeChat and found Jiang Yichen's profile picture.

Fingers flew across the keyboard.

Gu Ruanxing: "You're quite capable. This collaboration was very pleasant."

After sending the message, she stared at the screen and waited for a few minutes.

There has been no reply from the other end.

Gu Ruanxing pouted in dissatisfaction.

Gu Ruanxing: "Where is she? Playing dead?"

Another ten minutes passed.

Jiang Yichen finally replied with a message.

Jiang Yichen: "I was just in a meeting. The bonus will be deposited into my account. Thank you, Miss Gu."

Gu Ruanxing gritted her teeth in anger as she read the message.

That straight man is such a jerk!

All they think about is money!