A group of people emerged from the cinema, some with flushed faces and others pale and weak. Apart from a few fans, most were film critics, their eyes reflecting the same shock and excitement.
It was their first time watching such a movie, immersing themselves in the experience. The special effects felt natural, and the fight scenes were smooth and realistic, with impressive acting all around.
Moreover, that female ghost looked so real, she nearly scared someone to death.
“It’s so good!! Why isn’t there a second showing for the premiere? I heard this is the only immersive experience!”
“I’m going crazy! The female ghost almost scared me to death, sob sob…”
“Help! I felt like I time-traveled, becoming the spirit behind the main character, watching them navigate various hardships and thrilling adventures…”
“Oh my god, he is so handsome! He completely portrayed the person I envisioned in my heart! It’s amazing!! I can’t stop raving about it!”
“Absolutely! The casting is incredible! It feels like they walked straight out of the book, authentically right in front of me.”
“Indeed, the immersive experience was impressive. When I was in that cave, I could feel the coldness described in the book. I had goosebumps all over. When I saw the ghost and the bugs, I could only scream; I was frozen after the movie ended because my legs were weak…”
“Hats off to all the behind-the-scenes staff who created this series. If every film continues at this level, I’ll have to be carried in on a stretcher for the premieres!”
“I want to catch a regular screening; why is the next one three days away?!”
“I got tickets! I’m going to see how the regular showing compares! It might not match the immersive excitement, but it won’t be too bad!”
“Is it really impossible to watch the immersive version? I have money! Let me spend it!”
In short, this new movie, three years in the making, was fully booked from the moment it premiered, receiving an overwhelming flood of positive reviews.
Other films that coincided with its release were largely unimpressive small productions, and their box office earnings were completely crushed, suffering terribly.
The first installment of the new series launched by Huasheng recorded a staggering 500 million in its opening day, shattering records. This movie can be called a massive hit.
Looking at the online reviews, the box office for the month ahead didn’t look too shabby either.
However, as the film approached its removal from theaters, crowds continued to buy tickets repeatedly, with every showing still packed. In response to online protests and discussions with theater chains, the removal date was extended by another half a month.
Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding the premiere events gradually rose…
The movie’s total box office revenue after its removal was estimated to exceed 5 billion—
The actors in this film suddenly became overnight sensations.
This made many entertainment companies and artists feel sour as if they had bitten into a lemon.
Huasheng emerged as the biggest winner of this round.
Because the actors, directors, and screenwriters were all their own talent, and so were the investors.
Ten years flew by, and Huasheng Entertainment had firmly established itself in the industry, unshakable. Their talent pool was focused on quality over quantity, only retaining those who could truly shine, while not holding onto those seeking shortcuts.
Although Huasheng could not yet compete with the larger capital forces in the industry, the road to changing the entertainment landscape remained long and arduous, yet it had significantly improved from ten years ago.
Producing works from Huasheng guaranteed quality.
Whether it was in the projects or the artists.
This is the shared testament of everyone both inside and outside the industry.
Actors only needed to focus on their performances; those with skill would naturally excel, while singers with talent would undoubtedly produce albums. Directors with ideas and abilities could certainly create great films.
This was Huasheng’s promise to all their artists.
As long as they put in the effort, they would reap rewards.
…
The autumn wind rustled gently.
A group of fishermen wearing hats and casting lines surrounded a wooden fence; some looked dejected, while others wore undisguised smug expressions.
Lin Ya blended in with them.
Ripples spread across the water’s surface, and the fishing rod in his hands trembled slightly, indicating he was getting a bite.
But the owner of the fishing rod seemed lost in thought, staring blankly at the center of the ripples, his eyes vacant.
[Host, did you hear what I said?] 123 didn’t have time to focus on whether he caught any fish; it only knew the next task was an assessment mission. If the host failed, he would be stuck spinning his wheels in a low-level world.
The low-level world was less dangerous, and the golden finger could still be used, but the rewards were too low.
In contrast, the high-level task world wouldn’t allow any golden fingers and the system wouldn’t provide any help or prompts, yet the rewards were exceedingly greater—hundreds of times more than the low-level world.
Rather than being stuck in a low-level world, it would be better to take a shot in the high-level world.
Even after breaking away from the system, he could take the permanent items he bought from the system store with his points.
Lin Ya naturally heard it.
He was quite curious about the assessment task and high-level task world that 123 mentioned.
Moreover, he had always been interested in the space within the system that allowed for planting as well as cultivation techniques. If he could reach the high-level task world, it wouldn’t take long to accumulate points for purchases.
“Hey! Hey! Young man! You have a fish! Quick, reel it in, or it’ll get away!”
The grandpa next to him saw him dazed and anxiously scratched his ears and moved, almost wanting to jump in and help pull the fish up himself.
Lin Ya snapped back to reality, and with a slight flick of his wrist, a three to four-kilogram black fish leaped out of the water.
The grandfather next to him finally settled down, satisfaction shining in his eyes, “Tsk tsk, not bad! That’s a good size.”
Lin Ya glanced at the old man’s bucket, finding it empty, and paused slightly while holding his black fish. Glancing at his own bucket, which was full, he hesitated, “Grandpa, do you want this fish…?”
The grandfather tightened his grip on the fishing rod and lowered his voice, “…Yes!”
Lin Ya picked up his gear and the spoils, his original spot now occupied by the old man, who also had Lin Ya’s unused bait in his bowl, his expression much more relaxed.