"Buried has made a comeback? Has it also joined the box office war?"

"It's time to make a comeback! Based on the quality of this piece after the renovation, I think I'm fully qualified to compete!"

"That's an art film. Art films and commercial films are totally on a different level!"

"What's wrong with art films? Are art films inferior to others?"

"That's not what I meant. What I meant was that his total investment wasn't that much!"

“There are also cases of art films making a comeback. Although it’s rare, it’s still possible!”

"Oh, what's its current ranking in total box office?"

"Fifth."

"Fifth...Okay...How far is it from 'Capital'?"

"Let me see. The total box office of Capital City is 31 million, and Buried is 21 million."

"Only 10 million short?"

"yes!"

"It looks like we're not far away. We might even be able to make a comeback!"

"Yeah, we'll have to wait and see. Oh, and if you look at the major cinemas, they've also caught up with the schedule and publicity for Buried!"

"Huh, these theaters finally have some brains and realize that gold mines still need to be dug..."

"Of course..."

On Tomato.com, there are more and more discussion posts about "Buried" in major movie forums and literary forums. The popularity of "Buried" breaks new records every day, and finally reached the tenth place on the homepage list of all movies on Tomato.com in six days.

Many netizens hope to see a counterattack of low-cost art films, and the revised "Buried" is very well made, which makes them feel very comfortable to watch. Some art lovers like this film to the core, and they are so enthusiastic that they analyze the connotation of this film every day and whether the ending of this film is bright or dark...

Countless controversial posts have made the popularity of "Buried" increasingly high. Everyone is praising the conception and originality of this film. It has to be said that it is a historic change that a single actor can support the entire film!

At least, there has never been such a movie in the history of film!

In contrast, the reviews for "Capital City" were not so optimistic.

Of course, the forum is not quiet and lively, but it is basically full of complaints. Some people complain about the actors' poor acting skills, the plot being incomprehensible, the details being shitty, the special effects being good but the plot being weak, and the director Shen Lianjie spending so much time shooting such a shitty thing...

Based on the comparison of word-of-mouth, online popularity and attendance, several theaters finally began to adjust their screening schedules.

Part of the screening schedule of "Capital" was replaced by "Buried", and some horror films in the midnight slot were also replaced by "Buried".

Well, in a sense, "Buried" is also a thriller after all, isn't it?

Why is this so?

After all, cinemas also need to make money. They will show more films that can sell tickets. It is impossible for them to show bad films all day long!

If it doesn’t make money, why open a cinema chain?

It was in this environment that the early morning of September 6th arrived.

"It's boom, it's boom, we're booming, A Yuan, fuck, don't read the recipe, fuck, come drink with me!"

"You explode every day, what did you explode today?"

"Our single-day box office has already exceeded 10 million!"

"Ten million?"

"Of course, this is not the happiest thing. Do you know what the happiest thing is?"

"What?"

"The happiest thing is that Shen Lianjie's "Capital" only made 3 million at the box office today, a record low! We are going to blow his ** up soon!"

"Three million?"

"Yes, three million! Come on, Ayuan, let's go have a drink. I'll treat you..."

"Okay, okay." After hearing the words "Fatty Wei will treat us", the originally lazy Lu Yuan suddenly became energetic.

…

“Are you happy?”

“…”

"Xiao Zhong, aren't you happy?"

"Happy, very happy!"

"Just be happy. You've seen our strength."

“I see!”

"The day after tomorrow, no, prepare your movie tomorrow. I'll have someone take it to the filing office and start filming."

"Ah, so soon?"

"It has to be fast, that's what future great directors should be like!"

After drinking some wine and eating some barbecue and paying the bill, Fatty Wei took Qian Zhong by the hand and walked happily towards the distance, humming a little tune.

There was a hint of pride in his eyes.

Young people are always young and frivolous, right?

Although he may not be young now, he is definitely frivolous!

What a great life!

"Have you reached the peak of your life?" Lu Yuan seemed quite calm. After all, the money had not yet reached him, so it was just a number to him for the time being. Seeing Fatty Wei so excited, Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes.

"Yes! From now on, I will be different from before! No one will look down on me anymore!" Fatty Wei staggered while shouting.

"Do we need some ceremony to say goodbye to the past?" Lu Yuan looked at Fatty Wei and suddenly smiled wickedly.

"What ceremony?"

"Call Shen Lianjie...if you want to show off, you have to show off completely!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I suddenly remembered...Xiao Zhong, let me use your phone..."

"Huh? Why are you using my phone?"

"I'm afraid Shen Lianjie won't answer my call..."

…

Some people are extremely happy, and some people are extremely sad.

Under the dim light, Shen Lianjie lowered his head and looked at the data reports and the decreasing number of screenings and attendance rates.

Three million box office.

Is this really my movie?

My total investment is thirty million!

I haven’t even made my money back yet!

At this moment, he didn't know what to say.

The atmosphere is very solemn.

It's also very depressing.

At this time, the cell phone rang.

“Beep, beep, beep.”

"Hello!"

"Hello, is this Director Shen?"

"I am, you are..."

"Director Shen, how are you doing recently? Oh, how is your heart? Hehe... I have some heart medicine here, do you want me to send some to you?"

"roll!"

“Bang!”

When the original voice became Fatty Wei's voice, Shen Lianjie's eyes turned red, and he grabbed the phone and threw it out of the window.

He seemed to see Fatty Wei's smug expression...

Hateful, loathsome, and filled with a filthy smile of a successful counterattack.

Bang bang bang bang!

…

"Ayuan, are you asleep?"

"I was asleep, but you woke me up. Why did you call me in the middle of the night?"

“We’re a box office hit!”

"I know."

"Did you expect it to explode?"

“Somewhat.”

"Ayuan, I have to say, you are a really scary man."

"What do you want to say..."

"Actually, all of this is under your control, right?"

"I don't understand what you are saying..."

"Joaquin is going to renew my contract! A ten-year S-level contract, and he promises to produce a top-notch IP movie or TV series every year, as well as various advertisements..."

"That's a good thing! Why, you want to treat me to a big dinner to express your gratitude? No need for a big dinner, you can just come over when I see you next time. Or if you really can't bear it, just send me all your film salary and share in the future!" Lu Yuan thought of Xiantian's dream of opening a restaurant, and he suddenly laughed.

Maybe, it’s hard to tell whether everything is a dream or not.

"Ayuan, I...I don't want to sign with them anymore."

Lu Yihong on the other end of the phone shook his head, his voice seemed a little firm.

"You want to change jobs? Have you contacted other entertainment companies?" Lu Yuan was a little surprised when he heard this.

"No……"

"So what do you want to do? You don't want to do this anymore?"

"Ayuan, let me follow you!"

"???"

"Fatty Wei told me that you are preparing your next movie, 'The Wanderer'..."

"so what?"

"I might as well sign with your 'Remote' Entertainment and become the first artist signed by your company!"

"???"

After drinking, feeling happy, and getting slapped in the face, Fatty Wei and Qian Zhong lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

After Lu Yihong's phone call, Lu Yuan couldn't sleep.

Lu Yuanze walked out of the house and looked at the moon in the sky, then looked at the sign of "Remote" Entertainment, and suddenly felt that the sign was a little crooked.

Sign us up for "remote" entertainment?

Did Mr. Lu take the wrong medicine?

Give up on Joaquin and sign with our shell company?

What a psycho!

…

"What? Are you crazy?"

"Sister Xia, I'm not crazy, I see hope!"

"???"