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Chapter 174 The Alternate Account I Had Zhou Mingzhe Register
Sunday.
The premiere of the movie "Hero".
Lu Ran and Shen Yuege sat side by side in the first row, next to their father-in-law Shen Zhiwei, whose eyes were red with tears.
He truly poured a lot of effort into this drama. Although the script was provided by Lu Ran, and he also gave some suggestions on precautions and shooting angles and techniques, the credit still goes to Shen Zhiwei, the director who has always been on the front line.
For the past month, Shen Zhiwei has been staying in Hengdian and hasn't even gone home. As a result, Lu Ran felt that his mother-in-law's gaze towards him was filled with resentment.
Returning to the movie content:
On the big screen, the setting sun was like blood.
The nameless man sat facing the King of Qin, and the scene of ten thousand arrows being fired was like ink splashed across the sky, with the sky and flying snow intertwining to form a poem.
This stunning scene is imbued with the rich style of traditional Chinese painting.
Although the production cost of "Hero" was not particularly high and the special effects were average, the artistic conception was indeed very good.
DDDD!
Lu Ran even heard herself sobbing softly when she heard spectators watching behind her.
He glanced at Shen Yuege, who was also looking at him, her eyes slightly moist.
When the lights came on, the applause was sparse and not nearly as enthusiastic as at the premiere.
Shen Zhiwei's smile was a little stiff, but he still patted Lu Ran's shoulder hard: "Little Lu, that's a good pat, it's because you wrote it well..."
Lu Ran didn't say anything, but simply shook his father-in-law's hand.
He knew that the film "Hero" needed some time to mature; it wasn't the kind of film that could immediately ignite the market.
It needs time to ferment, and it needs someone with a discerning eye to savor it. Time will allow it to slowly reveal its true potential.
But the market waits for no one.
The data for "Hero" was released that very night:
"Hero" grossed 4700 million yuan on its opening day and received a 7.9 rating on Douban.
Compared to the overwhelming performance of "Reign of Assassins," this result is not bad, but it is definitely not good either.
At the same time, the gap between the two is gradually widening.
……
Starlight Entertainment.
Zhou Zhixiong returned to his office with a radiant face after finishing a celebration party.
There was a newly delivered investigation report on the table, which he casually flipped through.
But the first line of text made him freeze.
"Hero" screenwriter: Lu Ran. Directors: Shen Zhiwei, Qi Heming. Production company: Xingyue Media Studio.
He stared at that line of text for a full ten seconds.
Then he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha!"
Zhou Zhixiong's sudden burst of laughter startled his assistant, who nearly spilled his coffee.
"Lu Ran! It's Lu Ran's movie!" Zhou Zhixiong stood up and paced back and forth in his office, his expression almost ferocious. "He really went into making movies! I thought he switched careers to the internet! But look what happened! Hahahaha!"
He suddenly stopped and turned to look at the brightly lit Shanghai cityscape outside the window.
"4700 million vs. 1.23 million, 7.9 points vs. 8.7 points."
He repeated himself to himself, as if confirming something.
"I finally won once."
The assistant stood aside, wisely remaining silent.
He knew how badly President Zhou had been tormented by "fear of China" over the past six months.
Every time a project encounters Lu Ran, no matter how successful it is in the early stages, it will inexplicably be brought down in the end.
The vertically upward data curve from "Those Years, Those Rabbits, Those Things" is still Zhou Zhixiong's computer screensaver.
It's not for commemoration, but to remind myself not to underestimate the enemy.
But this time is different.
He won this time.
The victory was fair and square, and there was no controversy.
When the two films were released at the same time, the box office of "Reign of Assassins" even showed a trend of being higher on the second day.
"Send this report to the board of directors." Zhou Zhixiong sat down again, his voice regaining its calmness. "At next Monday's regular meeting, I will propose a sequel to 'Reign of Assassins'."
He paused, a confident smile playing on his lips.
"By the way, tell them that my promotion application should be approved as well."
……
However, what Zhou Zhixiong didn't know was that in another parallel universe, a discussion about "Hero" was constantly brewing.
TUTU.
The "Martial Arts World: Discussing Swords Over Wine" circle.
This circle, which was created less than three days ago, is currently expanding at an extremely rapid pace.
The incident started when a user with the ID "Sweeping Monk Doesn't Sweep" posted a long article in the community.
The title is simple, but the content is quite profound:
I think it's been underestimated—a message for audiences willing to slow down.
The main body of this long article contains no emotional praise, only meticulous and calm comparative analysis.
He dissected the cinematic language, narrative structure, and thematic intent of "Reign of Assassins" and "Hero" point by point.
Whether you understand movies or not, a glance at these comparisons will give you a clear understanding of the core of film.
At the end of the article, "The Sweeping Monk Doesn't Sweep the Floor" wrote:
"My assessment of the two films is that 'Reign of Assassins' is like cola: the first sip is refreshing, you burp after drinking it, and then you forget what it tasted like."
"Hero" is like Shaoxing wine; the first sip is astringent, even a little bitter. But after swallowing, there is a sweet aftertaste that slowly rises from the back of the tongue.
Cola doesn't need to be savored, but Shaoxing wine does.
Not everyone has the patience to wait for that lingering sweetness.
But I waited for it.
In the first hour after this post was published, it only received 23 likes.
In the second hour, it was featured by the group owner.
In the third hour, it was shared over a thousand times.
Various opinions began to emerge in the comments section:
"Finally, someone has expressed how I feel! I frowned the entire time I watched 'Hero,' and the more I thought about it after leaving the theater, the more uneasy I felt. Now, at 2 a.m., I'm lying in bed still thinking about the line, 'The meaning of the sword lies in peace'... Am I going crazy?"
"You are not alone. I watched it twice, and I understood the King of Qin's tears the second time."
"Let me make a bold prediction: ten years from now, 'Hero' will be a classic, while 'Reign of Assassins' will just be 'that movie with amazing special effects back then'."
"Let's not praise one and criticize the other, okay? I've watched both, and they each have their merits. 'Reign of Assassins' wins in terms of commercial appeal, while 'Hero' wins in terms of artistry. They don't conflict."
"I just mix cola with rice wine, is that wrong? Adults can have it all!"
……
The circle's popularity has skyrocketed.
From the initial 500 people, to 5,000 people, and then to 50,000 people.
The post titled "The Sweeping Monk Doesn't Sweep the Floor" even garnered over a million views.
People have already started to spontaneously organize "hero rewatch groups" to arrange to watch the movie together in the same city on TUTU.
TUTU's operations team sent Lu Ran a message overnight:
"Mr. Lu! The martial arts community is in an uproar!!!"
Lu Ran leaned back on the sofa, the cold light from his phone screen reflecting on his face, and a slow smile curved his lips.
Shen Yuege came out of the bathroom with a face mask on. Seeing Lu Ran's expression, she knew someone else was going to be in trouble. She narrowed her eyes warily and asked:
"What mischief are you plotting now?"
"It's not bad." Lu Ran smiled and handed her the phone, his tone innocent. "It's a spontaneous, sincere act of art appreciation by the people, unaffected by capital."
Shen Yuege leaned over to glance at the screen, while simultaneously logging into her TUTU account and browsing the content in her circle. The more she read, the more she wanted to laugh, and she almost laughed off her face mask:
"This ID... 'The Sweeping Monk Doesn't Sweep the Floor,' could it be your alternate account?" Shen Yuege asked with great suspicion. Based on her understanding of Lu Ran, it was indeed very likely.
"How could that be?" Lu Ran said seriously. "Do you think I'm the kind of person who would stage such a thing?"
He paused, then added in a low voice:
"That was a secondary account that I had Zhou Mingzhe register."
Shen Yuege: "..."
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