Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 285 Zhou Yang is a record-crushing machine!

The audience was taken aback. Was this an open ending?
"Wow, this is so provocative!"

"Liu Jiehui has become a leader in the police department. I want to know what will happen next? Has he and Lu Minghua had a falling out?!"

"Exactly! Just how powerful is the force behind this? They're even able to make a comeback!"

"This is fucking annoying, keeping us hanging. I hope there's a sequel."

"I'm looking forward to the sequel; there are still so many mysteries to be solved."

Viewers found it thrilling, while many condemned the director for his sinister intentions, deliberately creating suspense to whet the audience's appetite.

Many people decided to watch it again to savor the details they had missed; the film is full of hidden details.

Amidst the audience's enthusiastic discussion, Zhou Yang and Dilraba quietly left the stage.

Based on the audience's reaction, Zhou Yang already knew that "Cold War" was bound to be a hit!
Sure enough, the next day, the front page headlines of major websites were all about the heated discussion surrounding "Cold War".

"Three award-winning actors deliver a captivating performance! 'Cold War' is sure to be a blockbuster!"

"Zhou Yang vs. Liang Jiahui: A brilliant performance by both veteran and rising film stars!"

"To recreate the glory of Hong Kong police and gangster films!"

"Cold War, the most outstanding crime thriller of the last decade, is destined for great success!"

"..."

Not only the media, but also many celebrities shared their movie ticket stubs on Weibo.

"Old Hu: 'Cold War' is the best crime thriller I've seen in the last ten years. Every actor's performance is deeply moving. Everyone should go see it! #picture#"

"#Xu Shanzheng: I originally went to show my support for Xiao Yang, but after watching it, I have to give it a thumbs up. The lead actor's acting is unparalleled, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it! 35 yuan, it's excellent value for money, and you definitely won't be disappointed. #Image#"

"#Zifeng: 'Cold War' is currently showing in theaters, please be sure to go and support it! I won't say more, I've already booked out a whole theater to show my respect! #Image#"

"#ZhangYi: I've always been confident and very proud of my acting skills, but after watching 'Cold War' today, I tore up my movie poster. Compared to them, I'm nothing! It's amazing! #Image#"

"..."

With the promotion and recommendations from these celebrities, the popularity of "Cold War" has risen to another level.

On its opening day, "Cold War" grossed over 1.56 million yuan!
Although it is not as good as Zhou Yang's previous works, it has already exceeded the opening day box office record for Chinese police and gangster films!

The following day, "Cold War" grossed 2.36 million yuan in a single day!
On the third day, "Cold War" grossed 3.03 million yuan in a single day!
On the fourth day, the daily box office of "Cold War" began to decline, reaching only 2.56 million yuan.

Ultimately, the box office reached 13.68 billion RMB in its opening week!

While this result is still very impressive, it is still quite far from Zhou Yang's previous film, "Operation Red Sea," which broke the record for the highest-grossing film in China.

"Cold War is clearly very popular, so why does it seem like the box office wasn't high?"

"I feel the same way. I've seen it twice already, and the audience attendance is very high, so why is the box office so low?"

"Heh, you think 13 billion in opening week box office is low? Then wouldn't all other movies be unable to survive?"

"Haha, I'm reminded of 'The Great Wall.' According to you guys, it might be going to commit suicide, haha."

"The lead actor, Xia Ge, is amazing. Every movie he makes is a box office hit, so of course he gives people a low-key impression."

"In short, Brother Xia is amazing!"

"..."

Zhou Yang felt some pressure after seeing these comments. Even breaking 13 billion in its opening week was considered insufficient; fans hoped every film he made would surpass 40 billion at the box office!
Ultimately, after a month of screenings, Cold War grossed 28 billion yuan.

The box office performance of "Cold War" is remarkable, making it arguably the most successful film this year besides "Operation Red Sea".

Moreover, it has received excellent reviews online, with a Douban rating as high as 7.8.

However, this is also the first time Zhou Yang's film has not received a score of 8 on Douban, and its box office revenue is more than 1 billion yuan less than that of "Operation Red Sea".

There are quite a few media outlets on the internet that have given negative reviews of Zhou Yang's films.

From a score of nine to eight, then to seven, Zhou Yang's film reputation has gradually declined.

Some actors, in the end, cannot escape being portrayed as unlikeable characters.

While everyone is praising "Cold War," I sense a shared predicament: both crime films and Zhou Yang's movies are losing their appeal.

I once thought "Operation Red Sea" was the beginning of Zhou Yang's films reaching their peak, but now I realize it was already the pinnacle.

"The Tragedy of Zhong Yong! Zhou Yang Has Lost Both Critical Acclaim and Box Office Appeal!"

Despite widespread criticism from the media, Zhou Yang received the pay and bonuses he deserved.

The film grossed a total of 28 billion yuan, and after deducting various expenses and costs, 20 billion yuan was distributed as a share of the profits.

Zhou Yang will receive 10% of the box office revenue, which is 2 million yuan.

In addition to Zhou Yang's own 30 million yuan film remuneration, Zhou Yang's studio account gained another 230 million yuan.

Even Chen Tianzhen couldn't help but exclaim, "You are truly the highest-earning male actor in the Chinese entertainment industry. You can easily earn 2 million yuan from just one movie. That's terrifying!"

Chen Tianzhen has been in the entertainment industry for so many years, and she has never seen an actor as good at making money as Zhou Yang.

Many celebrities have invested in numerous films, but most of them have lost money, or even gone bankrupt.

Only Zhou Yang can make wise decisions in every investment, which is truly astonishing!
“But, Xiao Yang, the expenses for your animation and special effects teams are getting bigger and bigger. Recently, I was asked to purchase several million yuan worth of equipment for them. Add to that their salaries, and their expenses have exceeded ten million yuan!” Sister Tianzhen said with a helpless smile.

She didn't understand why Zhou Yang was supporting these people who had nothing to show for it and only knew how to spend money.

"Sister Tianzhen, don't worry, I guarantee they will bring us dozens of times the return."

Zhou Yang said confidently.

"Alright then." Sister Tianzhen had no choice but to compromise, seeing Zhou Yang's insistence.

After all, it was Zhou Yang's own money that was being spent, so she couldn't say much.

"By the way, Zhou Yang, Hunan TV has invited you to participate in the finals of a show called 'The Voice,' with an appearance fee of ten million yuan. Are you planning to go?" Sister Tianzhen suddenly asked.

"The Voice? Why would they invite me? The appearance fee is way too high."

Ten million yuan for a single match surprised Zhou Yang; it was more profitable than robbery.

"When the 'Cold War' crew was promoting the show, didn't the director praise your voice acting skills and popularity? Everyone thinks your voice acting is amazing, and with your current high reputation, your presence will definitely boost the ratings."

Chen Tianzhen explained.

Jiang Xia pondered for a while and finally made a decision:

"I want to go."

(End of this chapter)