Lin Xiaoxiao didn't leave the cinema; instead, she took out her phone and bought a ticket for the next showing.
Second viewing!
No, she's living at the movie theater today, and there are many others who think the same way.
So when the audience came in for the next show, they saw a lot of crazy people in their seats, typing away on their phones.
Um... what happened?
Scary!
Initial ratings for "Immortality" have been released after the premiere.
very!
Those who have seen it all gave it the highest score, and unanimously agreed not to give any spoilers.
Even some of the most critical and sarcastic film critics gave it a perfect score and enthusiastically recommended it to everyone, as if they were paid shills.
As for the plot, don't ask. The answer is I haven't had time to write it. I haven't even left the theater yet, and I'm already watching it two or even three times.
As for whether it looks good or not, don't even ask. If you do ask, just say, if it doesn't look good, you can kill me.
In short, there wasn't a single normal film review. The exaggerated tone and outrageous ratings made people who hadn't even seen the film question the mental state of these reviewers.
However, it also perfectly captured everyone's curiosity.
Then, before New Year's Day was even over, the internet was already going crazy.
All the trending topics were dominated by "Immortality". Open any website and you'll find analyses and discussions about this movie, with details that have been meticulously examined.
Director Zhuang's headshot has appeared in countless virtual temples.
Almost no one stops after watching it only once.
Cinemas across the country have already scheduled "Immortality" to the maximum extent possible, with some small cinemas even showing only this one movie, but by the next day, tickets were still hard to come by.
Fugui grinned broadly as he watched the box office explode.
"Haha, wasn't our Director Zhuang supposed to be an epic joke? Keep laughing if you dare. Sure enough, no one can escape the 'it's actually good' phenomenon."
The once deserted Nuwa Temple is now bustling with worshippers, and merchandise featuring the Yazi totem is selling like hotcakes, sparking a nationwide craze for praying for the eternal life of our ancestor.
All the actors who starred in the movie became famous, and their past lives were all dug up.
The actor who played Tang Sanzang, in particular, gained millions of followers overnight, but the comments section was terrifying.
Normally, fans would say things like, "Brother, you're so handsome!" or "Brother, we'll walk the flower path with you!" But with this actor, it's become...
"I've followed you, liked your post, and I don't ask for anything else, just give me a little something, even just a small bite."
"I've become a fan, and I've even bought the endorsement deal. Please, spare a bite for my brother Zheng, I'm begging you."
“It weighs over a hundred pounds, what’s wrong with giving us two ounces?”
"Okay, what's the price?"
...
The movie was so deeply ingrained in people's minds that during its run, the actor was too afraid to go out, always feeling that if he did, someone would pounce on him and bite him alive.
Later, he responded to his fans on Weibo.
"Thank you for your attention and love. To be honest, if taking a bite out of me could really grant him immortality, I would do it myself."
The other actors have all been thoroughly examined and their identities revealed, but no information has yet been found about the actor who plays the male lead, Ying Zheng.
He has no Weibo account, no social media accounts, and has never appeared on any shows. Even if you want to interview him, you can't find him. Brands and other directors are offering him money, but they still can't reach him.
No such person can be found.
What's going on?
Which celebrity, once they become famous, doesn't immediately gain fans, appear on shows, secure endorsements, take on new roles, and film commercials?
Does he even know how many fans he has? He could easily become rich overnight just by appearing on a show or filming an advertisement.
At this point, viewers who had rewatched the video multiple times finally noticed a detail.
When other characters appear, their names and the actor's real name appear next to them. However, when Ying Zheng appears, only the two characters "Ying Zheng" are displayed.
Who is the actor playing the role? What is his real name?
When asked, the other actors collectively replied as if they had agreed beforehand, "We don't know, but we all call him Brother Zheng."
Forced into a corner, netizens flocked to Director Zhuang's Weibo account, begging her to reveal some information about Brother Zheng.
Director Zhuang finally responded.
"He's not an artist, he's a friend I asked to help out, and he won't be entering the entertainment industry in the future. As for who he is, whoever you think he is, that's who he is."
"Also, let me tell you quietly, your Brother Zheng is not short of money. He is richer than you can imagine, so there's no need to worry about him."
"Finally, he asked me to tell you all that he thanks you for liking him, and that you should all eat well, sleep well, and live well."
After the netizens finished crying out, they couldn't help but make a guess that even they themselves thought was mentally unstable.
"Um... he, he, he, could it be that his name is... Ying... Zheng? Haha, I'm an idiot, I'm just talking nonsense, please don't scold me."
"I...I think I'm mentally challenged too."
"I'll be honest, I'm mentally challenged too."
"Intellectual disability +1".
...
Where did Ying Zheng go?
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Scenic Area.
Ying Zheng, dressed in a long black overcoat and wearing a mask, quietly looked at his warriors. Everywhere his gaze fell, there were faces he remembered, and he could even call out the names of some of them.
Soldiers, I have come to see you.
He went to the Great Wall again, looking at the long dragon winding across this land, and listening to the evaluations of him by future generations. Something in his heart was completely let go, and his soul felt more relaxed than ever before.
Images of Ying Zheng appearing at the Terracotta Army and the Great Wall were posted online by netizens.
One of the photos shows him looking at the Terracotta Warriors with a forlorn expression, surrounded by sadness.
Although he was dressed in modern clothes, everyone who saw the photo seemed to see the great emperor of all time, visiting his former comrades-in-arms a thousand years later.
What are the Terracotta Army and the Great Wall? This, combined with that previous idiotic guess, raises questions.
Netizens all think they've gone crazy.
It's really outrageous, but... they didn't actually meet... their true ancestors, did they?
As for how successful "Immortality" is, it can only be said that it proves Director Zhuang's words: there won't be another film of this caliber for another hundred years.
It truly deserves to be called an epic blockbuster.
Most importantly, "Immortality" is not just a movie, but also a spark that ignites people's yearning for an ideal era.
It also gave some inspiration to those in power, who believe that given time, a single spark can start a prairie fire.
Ying Zheng is leaving.
He bid farewell to Qi An: "Qi An, I have to go. Those little brats have been gone for so long, I'm about to cause some trouble. See you later."
Before Qi An could speak, Fu Gui's eyes lit up as if he had discovered something, and he exclaimed excitedly, "Sister An'an, Brother Zheng, he seems to be..."
Ying Zheng's personal charm was too great; after a year of getting along, Fu Gui had already started calling him "brother."
Ying Zheng was puzzled: "Fugui, what's wrong with me?"
Qi An had already discovered it, and she said happily, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. This is a good thing; you will find out later."
She handed Ying Zheng a spatial artifact and said mysteriously, "This is your payment."
When Ying Zheng scanned the area with his divine sense, even someone as composed as him almost lost his composure.
Those were terracotta warriors he gave to Qi An a thousand years ago. Now that the warriors have gained sentience, Qi An has returned them to their rightful owner.
"It must be unpleasant for one person to live forever. They have gained sentience and will stay with you for a long time, helping you to protect the Qin Dynasty."
Ying Zheng carefully put away the magical artifact and solemnly thanked him, "Thank you, Qi An."
"No need to thank me. If you really want to thank me, then prepare the finest and strongest wine and wait for me to come find you."
"It's a deal, I'll be waiting for you."
As Ying Zheng left, Qi An watched his retreating figure. Besides the golden light of merit, something else seemed to have appeared on his body as well.
That is the power of the rules of heaven and earth.
Fu Gui whispered excitedly, "Sister An'an, if I'm not mistaken, is Brother Zheng about to be promoted?"
Qi An nodded and said proudly to Fu Gui, "That's right, given his actions, it's only right."
With his achievements of creating prosperous times and protecting all people for thousands of years, coupled with a sudden enlightenment, he truly became the chosen emperor of heaven and earth.
In the near future, the Human Emperor will surely ascend to become the Heavenly Dao of that world, and he will forever protect all living beings in that world.
"Immortality" became a global phenomenon, making its mark on film history and sweeping all the awards that year, propelling the careers of all the actors to new heights.
At the awards ceremony, Qi An not only accepted the Best Director award, but also accepted the Best Actor award on behalf of Ying Zheng.
"I'll bring it to him next time I go out for drinks."
At this point, Zhuang Sheng truly became a world-renowned director.
Zhuang Sheng's name has become a legend in the film and television industry.
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