"mom!"
Lin Xuan'er called out to her mother anxiously, but her mother just turned her head, smiled faintly, and signaled her with her eyes to be patient for a while.
Visiting relatives and friends during the holidays was normal. Lin Xuan'er, a rare international superstar in the area, was so crowded with visitors after she returned home that it wasn't an exaggeration to say the door was broken down.
However, Lin Xuan'er felt that it was meaningless, especially when she heard others bragging about themselves without any logic. She definitely did not feel comfortable, but embarrassed from head to toe.
At this moment, Lin Xuan'er took a deep breath and heard a sister of the same age as her say to her in an exaggerated tone:
"Sister! You're amazing! We even participated in a cultural performance together when we were in elementary school. Back then, I never imagined you'd become such a big star. It's a pity I can't find the video from that time. If I had posted it, I'd probably have become famous too."
"Well," Lin Xuan'er thought for a moment, unsure how to respond. "Maybe it's because I've always been persistent! I remember your dream back then was to become a painter, right?"
When the girl heard this, her face suddenly turned red. She touched her cheek in shame, feeling a burning pain.
"Yes, I've loved painting since I was a child. After I went to college, I used the money I earned from working part-time to enroll in a painting class."
Lin Xuan'er said "oh". She had a natural liking for anyone who persisted in their dreams and worked hard to improve themselves.
"That's great! Is your current job related to painting?"
The girl shook her head. "I can't find a suitable job. As a part-time job, I don't have much free time. And when I really learned about painting, I found that my talent was too ordinary."
She paused, then continued, "Actually, I know I'm just making excuses for myself. I just don't want to work hard. I'm afraid that even if I work hard, I'll still achieve nothing, which would be too embarrassing."
Lin Xuan'er didn't laugh at him. "Talent is a very frustrating thing. But often, you'll find that the gap in talent between us and others isn't that insurmountable. I believe that as long as you work hard, you'll definitely reap the rewards."
The girl hummed, "If someone else said this to me, I would definitely say it's a different era, why do people still believe in this kind of chicken soup. But since it's Sister Xuan'er, I think you're right."
"You all know that I don't have good talent, haha!" Lin Xuan'er immediately joked.
The girl blushed and waved her hands: "No, sister, I definitely didn't mean that. It's just that you are our role model..."
"It's okay," Lin Xuan'er reassured her, "I understand everything, and there's nothing to be ashamed of. My best friends are all geniuses, and I don't feel inferior when I stand next to them. On the contrary, I'm very proud!"
"Yeah, sister, you are really excellent!" The girl looked at Lin Xuaner enviously.
In fact, what she envied the most was not Lin Xuaner's endless wealth and her extremely high social status.
But it was the confidence that Lin Xuaner possessed.
Only those who are truly confident can be in this state.
"Sister, do you know the stories behind those movies during the Spring Festival?"
"I know." Although Lin Xuan'er wasn't as gossipy as Tang Yue, she was still aware of industry news, which was part of their job. "I heard that the show is even better than the movies now?"
"Well," the girl picked up her phone. "It's only been over an hour, and netizens have already found a lot of evidence showing that movie theaters across the country are stealing box office revenue. This proves that the initial "Whale Sea Chronicle" troll army's claim that this was just a practice of some theaters has been refuted."
"Interesting," Lin Xuan'er raised an eyebrow. "I remember that in previous Spring Festival movies, the screening schedule was basically determined by word of mouth the next day, right?"
"Yeah," the girl nodded vigorously. "That's why many people say that the Spring Festival period is a stage for miracles. Many dark horses that no one cared about before their release can suddenly soar to fame thanks to word of mouth."
"Why is 'Whale Sea Chronicle' doing this?" Lin Xuan'er asked a question that puzzled many viewers: "Does it really want the title of Spring Festival box office champion?"
"Maybe," the girl shook her head. "But the official Weibo account of 'The Lotus Lantern' was so patient. From beginning to end, they didn't say a word, nor did they like or repost the post, as if they didn't know anything about this."
"Pfft!" Lin Xuan'er immediately laughed: "Doesn't this just mean the staff are too lazy?"
"No, sister," the girl shook her head. "I think it's confidence. I feel like I can make a comeback just by relying on word of mouth. There's no need to get involved in this kind of public opinion war. And you see, a lot of people have been attracted to the attitude of "The Lotus Lantern." They all say they support "The Lotus Lantern" to make a comeback and give capital a hard slap in the face!"
"So that's how it is," Lin Xuan'er blinked. "Then I hope to prove my mistake. After all, this is my movie, so it would be great if it could earn more at the box office."
"Hahaha," the girl laughed. "Sister, you're right! I've seen a lot of analysis online, and with the level of drama the crew of 'Whale Sea Chronicle' is putting out, I'm afraid it won't be long before they're thinking of dragging you down with them."
Hearing this, Lin Xuan'er on the side did not show much emotion.
"They can try. From what I know about Brother Yang, he's the type that won't get angry unless you push him too far. But if you push him too far, Brother Yang won't be afraid of anyone, in terms of resources, connections, or backing!"
The girl exclaimed, "It feels really reassuring to have a boss like this."
"That's for sure." Lin Xuan'er nodded. "Boss Zhou's help is indispensable to my current situation. Now that I think about it, Boss Zhou has truly given so much to us Moonlight Girls."
The box office incident continued to ferment, and after the box office data was released the next day, the heat of the incident rose again.
Strawberry Duoduo sighed. After she posted on Weibo, she had already guessed how much criticism this blog post recording the box office data would attract.
"Chinese New Year Box Office Report for the Second Day of the Lunar New Year:"
"'Whale Sea Chronicle' continues to lead the Spring Festival box office with a box office of 386 million yuan. The box office has slightly declined. Judging from pre-sales, the box office may reverse the decline tomorrow."
"'The Lotus Lantern', with a box office of 299 million yuan, has come in second place, a huge increase, and is undoubtedly the biggest dark horse of the Spring Festival period. With the continuous increase in screenings, it will compete with 'Whale Sea Wars' for the box office championship."
"The Hangover, with a box office of 213 million yuan, ranks third..."
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