Chapter 416
Chapter 416
Fu Xiuyuan remembered that she had arranged to have a meal with Director Ji and she had even taken the flowers she had personally raised. However, that didn't mean anything, it was just her normal social interaction and part of her job.
There was a smile in Shi Jin's eyes. "I can't come and do a surprise check?"
"So, how are the results?" Fu Xiuyuan stood up cooperatively and spread out his hands.
"Acceptable." Shi Jin walked up to him.
She was tall enough, but standing in front of him, she still needed to raise her head to meet his eyes. She looked into his eyes. "Deserving of a reward."
"Then... what will you reward me with?" Fu Xiuyuan placed his open hands on her waist. The feeling of holding her so tightly made his heart skip a beat, and then it started to beat faster.
No matter when, no matter how many times. As long as it was her, she could always evoke such a reaction from him.
Shi Jin tiptoed and slowly approached him. Her breath fanned on his face, her eyes sparkling.
Fu Xiuyuan did not move. He looked at her expectantly, enjoying her taking the initiative.
As Shi Jin's red lips were closing in, his Adam's apple moved slightly. In the next moment, she was about to touch him, but then he felt a cool sensation on his lips. Shi Jin had placed a thumb-sized glass jar on his lips.
His thoughts instantly cleared. He reached out and grabbed the glass jar and her fingers, demanding a kiss to make up for his earlier dissatisfaction.
"What is this?"
After the kiss, he released her and looked at the glass jar.
"This plant is called echeveria sierra. I specially cultivated it and put it here. You can carry it with you. I'm giving it to you."
All his subtle emotions were soothed by her. All of his thoughts were seen by her, comforted by her.
Fu Xiuyuan grabbed her head again and sealed her with a kiss.
Shi Jin only left in the afternoon.
After she left, Fu Xiuyuan placed the gift on the table.
Just now, Shi Jin had mentioned how to water the plant in the half-closed glass tube and how to raise it, but at that time, Fu Xiuyuan didn't hear a single word.
He opened the search engine and entered the words "echeveria sierra" to find out how to raise it.
After clicking the confirmation button, the first thing that came into view was not the planting method of echeveria sierra. Instead, there was a row of distinct and eye-catching words: "Echeveria sierra represents infatuation and love that lasts forever."
It was the most suitable gift for one's beloved.
Starlight flashed in Fu Xiuyuan's eyes, and his lips curled up. He reached out and held the glass tube in his palm. He used a lot of strength, but he was careful.
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With Chu Ling joining 'Today's Rescue,' as well as contributing a theme song, his publicity efforts also started to show results.
The movie, which was already heavily invested in by the Wen Family, entered the market in all directions and entered everyone's sight. All the publicity methods that could be used were used.
Chu Ling's addition made his fans even more ecstatic, and they automatically joined.
Before the movie was officially released, the ratings had already gone straight to 9.
It had to be known that on the publicly acknowledged film review website, most movies that could get more than 9 points were highly acclaimed locally and abroad.
Previously, Li Juekai's "Scorching Sun, Long Sky" was of a very high quality. At the beginning, it was only nine points. As more and more people watched it, there were more critics, and it gradually stabilized at 8.4 points.
The movie was about to start its pre-sales, and the Wen family was confident. Chu Ling was also very satisfied with this collaboration.
"Chu Ling, after this collaboration, your net worth will increase. After that, I will choose a suitable script for you to shoot a movie," Hu Lai said with a smile.
This was the first time Chu Ling had smiled after being repeatedly attacked by Shi Jin.
Chu Ling held his wine glass and swirled it gently. "Did the higher-ups ask?"
"They did, but they also know your transition is imminent. It's a good thing you're working with the Wen family."
However, only Chu Ling knew that he chose to work with Wen Yongwei to provoke Shi Jin.
After being rejected and treated coldly by Shi Jin, he frantically tried to find a sense of existence in front of her, but there had never been a suitable opportunity. Until he thought of Wen Yongwei, the artiste who had been competing with Shi Jin. This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.
Although she could no longer be compared to Shi Jin, he still chose her. It was just to attract Shi Jin's attention, even if it was to make her feel stifled.
He knew that even if Shi Jin didn't do anything, as long as he collaborated with Wen Yongwei, she would definitely know.
Little did he know that Shi Jin did know about it, but she did not care at all and did not even ask.
The next day, "Emergency Rescue" and "Today's Rescue" were pre sold together.
This was also the largest customer flow at the end of the year.
After the Wen family snatched away 'Today's Rescue,' Liu Ning didn't show any mercy. He hurried to catch up with them, determined to compete with 'Today's Rescue' in box office sales.
His secretary was very worried now. "Producer Liu, have we confirmed that we will be releasing the movie on the
same day as them?"
Although they were confident in their own movie, the publicity this time was not as good as the other party's. Shi Jin did not appear at the agreed time.
The secretary's worry was reasonable. Even the entire crew of "Emergency Rescue" hesitated. After all, the filming of "Emergency Rescue" was really too rushed. Was it really possible to fight it out?
Liu Ning said lightly, "They already hit us on the head. If we don't hit them back, what are we waiting around for?"
Although the secretary agreed with him, they still had to be prepared before they could hit people back.
Brashly returning to fight, what else could it be other than sending themselves to their own deaths?
"In any case, you don't have to worry," Liu Ning said. Actually, he had some misgivings. Shi Jin had told him previously that as long as he did what he wanted, he would definitely not lose this time.
Liu Ning believed Shi Jin's words without a doubt. He still remembered that Shi Jin had said that the actor called Gao Bo could not be used. However, 'Today's Rescue' had not only used him, they even cast him as the third male lead with quite a lot of scenes.
Where was the mystery?
The pre-sales system was open.
Liu Ning took out his phone and started refreshing the box office sales.
Thanks to the good reputation from before and the trust that the audience had accumulated through the movie "Scorching Sun, Long Sky," the box office sales for "Emergency Rescue" were not low. It was about the same as "Today's Rescue." However, as Chu Ling and Wen Yongwei continued to promote together, the box office sales of "Today's Rescue" gradually surpassed "Emergency Rescue," steadily rising and surpassing more.
Although the pre-sale tickets did not fully represent the situation, the final box office earnings still depended on the specific feedback from the first batch of viewers. However, the current situation made Liu Ning and Crystal River Productions break out in cold sweat.
Liu Ning paced around the office anxiously.
The secretary could not help, but suggest in a low voice, "Producer Liu, please invite Shi Jin over for publicity. With her joining, she will definitely..."
"No need." Liu Ning immediately interrupted.
How could he not know how much Shi Jin hated to be associated with Chu Ling's name? Brother Li's daughter was his own daughter. Which heartless father would bear to scam his own daughter? He would rather lose money than do such a thing.
He reopened his phone and started refreshing the data.
After scrolling through it, he realized that the data of "Today's Rescue" was frozen.
When he refreshed again, 'Today's Rescue' was gone.
"What's going on?" Liu Ning immediately asked.
The secretary was also confused. "I'm not sure. What's going on?"
Because "Emergency Rescue" and "Today's Rescue" were announced at the same time and pre- sold at the same time, it attracted a lot of attention in itself.
After Chu Ling joined "Today's Rescue," his fans responded to the call and helped him improve his performance. However, "Today's Rescue" was gone.
There was no way to buy tickets for the time being.
The website released a simple announcement. "Due to a delay in the release date, the pre-sales for 'Today's Rescue' will be postponed for a few days. The exact time will be based on the follow-up
notice of the website. Sorry for the inconvenience, but you are also welcome to choose to purchase movie tickets for other shows."
The people who had already bought the pre-sales tickets only received a simple explanation from the cinemas. "Dear customer, hello. The pre-sales tickets for 'Today's Rescue' that you bought will be postponed from the 1st to the 8th. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. If you need to refund the tickets, please click on the link."