Before the movie's reputation could even spread, the fact that Song Xia and Song Xinghe took photos and signed autographs with passersby and movie fans has already sparked a wave of discussion online, especially among those who watched the movie at that cinema that day, who particularly regretted not choosing that particular screening and not choosing to watch "Family" first.

The girls in the group photo then went on a spree online, boasting: "[Song Xia is so elegant and has such a friendly personality. Song Xinghe is also very beautiful; both mother and daughter are stunningly beautiful.]"

People around me often compliment me on being a pretty girl, but standing next to this mother and daughter, there's no comparison. I only weigh 100 pounds, but my head is so much bigger than theirs!

Don't be discouraged, blogger. There's always a barrier between ordinary people and celebrities, let alone the two of them who are among the most outstanding celebrities.

I really want their autographed photos! I don't have time today, I'm planning to go in a couple of days, but I definitely won't have a chance to run into them then.

Is anyone more unlucky than me? I was in the same show, and I didn't even recognize her! And I was the first one to leave! If only I had stayed even a minute longer...

Netizens expressed deep sympathy for the movie fan, saying that they would probably feel the same regret, given how close they were.

However, I must say that "The Family" is indeed well-made, with a great storyline. The performances of veteran actors like Song Xia, Song Xinghe, and Yu Jianhang are particularly outstanding. After it finished airing, I was deeply moved for a long time.

[Yes, yes, I also want to say that. Although the subject matter is a bit depressing, it's really a good movie worth watching. Song Xia and Song Xinghe gave us a different kind of surprise. I think Song Xia could definitely win another Best Actress award for this role.]

Am I the only one who thinks Song Xinghe's performance was just as good? If mother and daughter could both win Best Actress, it would truly be a huge surprise in film history!

While I agree with what you said, Song Xinghe's experience is still too limited; I doubt those film critics would do that.

[Is it really that good?] After being recommended by netizens who had seen it, many people who were not originally planning to see it were tempted. The main reason is that several movies released during this year's National Day holiday are quite good. Many people did not plan to watch these movies in theaters, such as "The Family". They planned to watch them on video websites later. Now, after being recommended like this, they also want to see it in theaters in advance.

Trust me, *The Family* is absolutely worth the movie ticket price. This series not only tells the dark story of a family, but the process of solving the case is also incredibly exciting. It can be watched as a suspense film; you'll never guess the truth until the very end.

If it's another suspense film, then I'd definitely like to see it.

Director Qu Ming fell silent as he looked at the comments from netizens online. Had he not promoted the film enough? Did the netizens still not know the tone and highlights of the film?

However, the initial impressions of the film "Family" did attract a lot of viewers. After all, the ticket price was only twenty or thirty yuan, and it's unlikely that all the moviegoers were paid shills. With so many positive reviews, it's clear that the film itself is indeed good.

In the afternoon, Song Xia and Song Xinghe went to a movie theater in the city center for promotion. This time, they received dozens of times more fans who wanted to take photos and get autographs, but they maintained a polite smile and did not show any signs of fatigue.

The two actors' dedication was widely praised online, but the box office figures for the day were a paltry ten million, a far cry from the neighboring film's single-day box office of over one hundred million.

"It's okay. They have a large investment, which is more in line with the audience's preferences, and the film quality is not bad either. It's only natural that the box office is high. Our box office on the first day was a bit low, but I believe it will definitely rise later. Everyone should have confidence."

Qu Ming encouraged everyone in the group chat, and Song Xia then posted an inspiring message: the low number of screenings is the reason for the low box office, which is unavoidable. After everyone has watched the tribute films and science fiction films, they will naturally turn their attention to their movie.

However, some people were overjoyed at this moment. Qiao Leyi and Gu Zhiya felt that they had finally won a great victory.

"Mom, we absolutely can't let such a good opportunity slip by."

"Don't worry, Mom has already hired online trolls to make their reputations suffer."

The following day, many comments appeared online, saying that the previous positive reviews and popularity of Song Xia and Song Xing were obviously inflated, and that their true popularity was now being demonstrated by the release of "The Family".

Some say that Song Xia, in order to promote her daughter, not only swindled investors' money but also dragged Qu Ming into it, which is truly immoral.

While criticizing Song Xia and Song Xinghe, she also praised several other films released at the same time, and denigrated "The Family" as worthless. Uninformed netizens may think this is a publicity stunt for other films, but Song Xia immediately recognized that it was Qiao Leyi's doing.

Before Song Xia could give any instructions, Xie Dong immediately launched a counterattack, not only releasing the real viewers' experiences but also identifying these accounts as being run by paid trolls, and stating that he would definitely pursue legal action to the end.

Song Xia and Song Xinghe's fans were furious. Many of them hadn't had time to watch the movie in the past two days and planned to watch it in a couple of days, so they chose to go even for the midnight showing to support them. They also bought tickets for their families and flooded the comments section with positive reviews.

But Qiao Leyi clearly didn't want to let this opportunity slip away easily. She even hired online trolls to spread the plot and secretly filmed clips online, saying that the plot was old-fashioned and not original at all.

Her actions did indeed deal a significant blow to the film, as many viewers, after learning the plot, were unwilling to buy tickets to watch it. As a result, Qu Ming and Xie Dong reported many accounts and contacted the authorities, which led to the timely blocking of these comments.

However, the box office figures for the second and third days showed that the total box office was only two million more than that of the first day. Many cinemas even reduced the number of screenings and did not give the best screenings.

This situation didn't improve until the fifth day, when many film critics published their reviews, and especially after the most influential critic, Yinxing, once again praised Song Xia's film.

Netizens know that he has a very straightforward personality. The movie "Escape from the Cage" that he recommended last time also brought a lot of surprises to everyone. This time, he only gave a good review to the most popular tribute film and science fiction film, but he said "excellent" to "The Family". Is "The Family" really comparable to these two movies that have already grossed more than 1 billion yuan?

Fans of the two films were initially dissatisfied, but when the national channel also started promoting "The Family," it completely piqued everyone's interest. As a result, on the last day of the National Day holiday, "The Family" finally saw a box office explosion. Many netizens also complained that there were too few screenings and the screening times were particularly unfriendly, making it impossible for them to buy tickets even if they wanted to see it.