It's really hard to hold back laughter in a movie theater.
While watching Minglan's rapid-fire actions on the big screen, Xu Zhaozhao was also scrolling through Weibo.
Feeling a little guilty, Xu Zhaozhao glanced at Jian Lan on the big screen and then clicked on the trending topic that would go viral the next day.
This topic doesn't seem very friendly at first glance.
The key issue is that this topic even trended on social media, which makes things even more unfriendly.
There are many insightful reviews of "Holding an Umbrella for Her" under this topic.
[You can just say it's a female-centric, wish-fulfillment movie; there's no need to talk about female empowerment. [sweat]]
[To be honest, Ming Shu shows more female growth than Ming Lan. What kind of nonsense is this? It's like the female lead can't live without a man, and she gets ahead by seducing her sisters' men?]
Actually, I think it's understandable. In that era, women's status was relatively low, so relying on men a little wasn't a problem, was it?
[This is a huge problem! This movie is utterly devastating. It's all male-centric. The shrewd Wild Rose is willing to lose her life for a scumbag, and the female lead also climbs the social ladder through men. They were originally best friends, but they're now fighting over a jerk. What kind of bullshit female empowerment is this?!]
[Hopefully, after this, a certain director surnamed Dai will stop focusing on female-centric themes!! Remember, "Holding an Umbrella for Her" wasn't a success; the success belonged to the already successful actors. Watching movies is fine, but there's no need to look at yourself in the mirror.]
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Xu Zhaozhao felt that each of these comments made more sense than the last.
When she was studying the script, she focused too much on her own part and didn't take a serious look at the story as a whole, thus overlooking many things.
No wonder Director Dai isn't good at making films about women.
Throughout history, stories told by men about women have always been unreliable.
Xu Zhaozhao sighed.
I was so engrossed in scrolling through Weibo that when I looked up again, the movie had already come to an end.
Surrounded by thousands of people, the female lead, Minglan, stood on the stage, showered with money, and smiled.
The movie ends here.
"What a terrible ending, I'm speechless. I was about to fall asleep, but this scene woke me up in anger."
"They all love to throw money at women, huh? That's really something else."
"Haven't you reached the pinnacle of your life? Smash it back! It's infuriating to watch."
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Xu Zhaozhao watched the people in front of her walk out cursing, but she felt no sadness.
The awakening of women's consciousness is something to be proud of.
There were quite a few people leaving, but the three of them remained in their original seats, waiting for fewer people to squeeze out.
Xu Zhaozhao turned off her phone screen, and a little boy suddenly sat down in the seat next to her.
Xu Zhaozhao's gaze unconsciously shifted to him, and she realized that he was the little boy who had given them the tickets.
He is very handsome, and looks somewhat like Yu Yu—specifically, his eyes.
Xu Zhaozhao simply couldn't bring herself to be hostile towards such a cute little child, so she smiled and asked, "Little friend, is there something you need?"
As soon as she spoke, she drew the attention of Gu Qingyan and Gu Yulin, who both noticed the little boy beside her.
But the little boy didn't notice them at all; he was staring straight at Xu Zhaozhao.
He was holding the photo album that Gu Qingyan had "sold" to him.
"Sister, could you give me your autograph?"
His voice was soft and sweet, a completely different feeling from Gu Yulin's.
"You recognized me?"
Xu Zhaozhao asked in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"I recognized my sister as soon as she came in."
The little boy smiled, and his smile made him even more beautiful. "This row of seats is the one I booked for my sister. I've liked her for a long time."
He recognized himself, but didn't announce it anywhere.
When Gu Qingyan was exchanging tickets, he took out three tickets without hesitation, and then after the movie ended, he politely came over to ask her if he could sign them.
Xu Zhaozhao couldn't refuse such a sensible and polite child.
She took the pen from his hand and, below Gu Qingyan's signature, wrote her own elementary school student's signature in a crooked and messy manner.
The little boy's smile never faded. "Thank you, sister!"
He held the photo album in his arms, cherishing it like a treasure.
Almost everyone in the movie theater had left. Xu Zhaozhao smiled and said goodbye to him, then took the two of them and left.
Much later, Xu Zhaozhao saw the little boy again in the newspaper.
It turns out that he was the only son of a wealthy businessman, and his mother unfortunately died during childbirth.
She had no intention of remarrying, and the nanny she hired was very respectful. The little boy had lacked maternal love since he was a child.
But in Xu Zhaozhao's reality show, I felt maternal love.
His world is magical; he pursues Xu Zhaozhao as if he were pursuing his own mother.
Xu Zhaozhao made up for some of the lack of maternal love he experienced through live-streaming variety shows featuring children.
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After watching the movie, Xu Zhaozhao opened Weibo and retweeted a comment under the trending topic #Focusing on Women's Growth Stories "Holding an Umbrella for Her"? Bullshit!
Xu Zhaozhao v: [Repost] The success isn't in "Holding an Umbrella for Her," but in the already successful actors. I think the purpose of such a film shouldn't be to promote feminism, but to awaken feminism in the hearts of more women.
Her repost also received a warm response.
[Sister Zhao? Sister Zhao!! I'm stunned! You're the first person to criticize their own film!]
Sister Zhao, you're really daring. [Shocked]
[First and foremost, she is a woman, and only then is she an actress. Seeing this reposted Weibo post made me realize why I love her so much. Because I witnessed her resistance, and she succeeded! [Grinning face emoji]]
Sister Zhao, you must teach Yu Yu well! I really hope that the children of wealthy people can respect women! And not become scumbags!!
So, Sister Zhao, where's my child's variety show? Where's my little fish? I'm not worried at all. [smile]
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After seeing this comment, Xu Zhaozhao began to worry about the children's variety show recording, which had been postponed for two months.
There's only one episode left of "Flip-Flops," and this episode has been delayed for two whole months. Xu Zhaozhao can already foresee the audience's angry outbursts.
I opened WeChat and sent a message to Director Ms. Song.
Hush: Mom, will we get secretly killed by netizens?
Xu Zhaozhao sent Song Zhiyu this message.
Song Zhiyu: Yes, they will. But don't be afraid, sweetie, you have Xiao Yan, and Mommy has Daddy. They can beat you! [Grinning face]
Xu Zhaozhao huddled in the blankets and shivered.
My goodness, that joke is so lame.
Gu Qingyan had made time for her in the mornings and afternoons, but now he had to work overtime.
Xu Zhaozhao thought for a moment, then slipped on her slippers and went out to knock on Gu Yulin's door.
"Mother?"
Gu Yulin opened the door for Xu Zhaozhao, who was knocking, and looked at her with teary eyes.
Xu Zhaozhao crawled inside and sat down on the carpet with Gu Yulin in her arms.
"Baby, how about we do a live stream together?"
He had just finished showering and changed into the same Lingna Belle pajamas as Xu Zhaozhao. His hair was still slightly damp, and he looked incredibly cute.
He tilted his head, "Why are you doing a live stream?"
"Well..."
Xu Zhaozhao hesitated for a moment, "It's just, to act cute for the EEs..."
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