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Chapter 105 [Subscribe Now! Sob Sob] "Dying to Survive" is Released!
6 month 19 number.

The day before the film's release.

An ordinary workday.

In the design company.

A male colleague named Awei asked his female colleague Wanting, "How about we go see a movie tomorrow?"

For the past two weeks, their relationship has been somewhat ambiguous.

Ah Wei wanted to ask his female colleague out to the movies, hoping to get to know her better.

My female colleague, Wan Ting, was a little shy (ω). She tentatively asked, "What movie should we watch?"

"I'll go check!"

Seeing that there was a chance, Ah Wei immediately went online to search.

But there are quite a few movies being released tomorrow.

As a straight man, he doesn't know how to choose the right type.

He then clicked on the "Movies You Want to Watch" ranking list.

It was found that "Dying to Survive," directed by Song Hao, and "One Second," directed by Zhang Yimou, received the highest number of likes.

Ah Wei was a little confused.

I read the introduction carefully.

One of them is about medicine saving lives.

One is a story about film screenings during a turbulent era.

Ah Wei didn't know which one to choose.

[Neither of these movies seems suitable for taking a girl?]

He even considered going to a private cinema and just showing any romance movie.

However, considering that the current relationship is still rather ambiguous.

I should still try to act like a gentleman and be more refined.

Just as he was struggling with his decision, his colleague Wan Ting sent him a message: "Have you chosen a movie yet?"

Ah Wei replied awkwardly: "It's almost done. Don't worry, it'll definitely look good."

Wan Ting: [Okay~]

After getting off work and going home, he watched a lot of promotional videos about the two movies online.

The reason for choosing only these two films is that the others are simply not up to par.

I spent quite a while choosing.

Ah Wei ultimately chose "Dying to Survive".

It wasn't because he wanted to support Song Hao.

It was simply because there was a 10:30 PM showing of "Dying to Survive".

After watching the movie, you can use the excuse that "it's too late, so don't go back."

A perfect shot!
And online.

Many netizens are also discussing it on various movie forums.

What movie are we watching tomorrow?

"Yes, I'm struggling with this too."

"What's there to hesitate about? Go watch Director Song's 'Dying to Survive'!"

"I think Director Zhang's 'One Second' should also be good."

"Let's watch them together, both movies at the same time."

"No, no, no, the cost is too high. I'll just watch one and wait for the other to be released on iQiyi."

While everyone was actively discussing the matter.

The production company is also making a final push for promotion.

Because we livestream now.

Therefore, many celebrities choose to go live to promote their movies.

Xu Zheng, who had never done a live stream on Douyin before, took the initiative to connect with Wang Chuanjun and the others this time to share their stories about filming "Dying to Survive".

The team behind "One Second" is much more official.

It seems that Zhang felt that live streaming as a promotional method didn't quite suit his style.

They keep posting behind-the-scenes videos of Director Zhang being amazed by the actors.

It seems everyone is vying for higher box office returns for the premiere tomorrow morning.

night.

Director Zhang was soaking his feet.

Cover your eyes with a hot towel.

Just then, the phone rang.

Director Zhang nodded.

Assistant Xiao Liu immediately picked up her phone and reminded him, "It's Director Ma calling."

Director Zhang nodded.

Xiao Liu then answered the phone.

Ma Xiaogang chuckled on the other end of the phone, "Brother Zhang."

"Hey, Xiao Gang?" Director Zhang responded, adopting the demeanor of an older brother.

Ma Xiaogang then said, "Brother Zhang, your movie is going to be released tomorrow, right?"

"Ah."

"Song Hao's movie is also being released?"

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaogang pretended to sigh and said, "This kid is specifically targeting us old folks."

"What?" Director Zhang laughed. "Don't think so badly of them. It's probably just a coincidence."

“How could it be a coincidence?” Ma Xiaogang immediately added fuel to the fire: “If you ask me, it’s because that kid is young and hot-blooded, and he just had to take advantage of the fact that our old men’s movies are being released to kick us while we’re down. Brother Zhang, this time your movie has to teach him a good lesson.”

Director Zhang laughed and said, "Xiao Gang, I'm telling you, you're over 60 years old, and you're still so petty. It's a good thing that young directors are capable. Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Okay, Brother Zhang, I'll come to your place another day."

"Good good."

After hanging up the phone, Director Zhang immediately changed his attitude and complained, "That Gangzi, he talks too much."

He then picked up his phone and opened the real-time box office figures.

Currently, the pre-sale figures for "Dying to Survive" and "One Second" are roughly the same.

The gap wasn't that large.

However, in terms of screenings, "One Second" still accounts for more.

If tomorrow we can surpass "Dying to Survive" at the box office.

My subsequent film, "One Second," is a sure thing.

Thinking of this, even the usually calm Director Zhang couldn't help but feel nervous.

"Xiao Liu, let's go check out the team's studio."

"Okay, Director Zhang."

the next morning.

Many netizens, after sleeping in late, opened Taobao Tickets, wanting to buy a movie ticket.

However, they discovered that almost all the daytime tickets for "Dying to Survive" were sold out.

Except for some remote and secluded spots, nobody wants them.

It's safe to say that tickets were sold out from morning until late at night.

"Holy crap! All the good seats are gone?"

"What the hell."

"seriously?"

"No, I didn't see anyone saying they wanted to buy tickets yesterday either."

"We only have five shows a day, and they're almost all booked. There are also some out-of-the-way seats that I don't want to go to, so I'll wait until tomorrow."

"I'll teach you a method: book other movies, then sneak into the theater showing 'Dying to Survive' and bring your own small stool."

Although this method is somewhat unethical.

But there are actually people who are willing to do that.

However, some people did not choose "Dying to Survive" early on the 20th.

Chen Yong and his partner are a case in point.

Both of them are Chinese language teachers at the school and have a great love for literature.

I really enjoy watching art-house films, especially those directed by Zhang Yimou.

I heard that Director Zhang has directed an art-house drama set in a turbulent era.

They booked their tickets well in advance.

While looking at seats online, they noticed that many people had already chosen their seats.

They were actually quite happy about this.

There is a sense of identification with one's own aesthetic sense.

Then they went to the theater.

"Huh? There's hardly anyone here. Did we arrive too early?" Chen Yong's girlfriend asked.

"I think so," Chen Yong explained. "When I saw the online seat selection page, I saw that many people had booked tickets."

But gradually.

As the movie begins.

They discovered that there were only a handful of people in the entire theater.

The number of people was nothing like when you were selecting seats online.

[Could it be that they're not coming because of something?]

"strangeness."

Chen Yong didn't care too much; he thought it was fine this way, fewer people watching the movie made it more enjoyable. But the movie's plot slowly unfolded.

Chen Yong's girlfriend yawned for the first time.

He propped his head up with his hand, staring at the screen, lost in thought.

The two then exchanged a glance, silently packed their things, and left the theater.

As soon as he stepped out of the theater, Chen Yong complained, "This movie is a bit below par."

“I think so too,” his girlfriend nodded.

Just then, the sound of a movie started playing in the next theater.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yong looked at the movie tickets in his hand and said to his girlfriend, "We've already bought the tickets, so it shouldn't be too much to go see other movies. Let's go see something else."

"it is good."

The two then randomly selected a theater and went inside.

As soon as he went in, he bumped into a person who was sitting down.

Chen Yong quickly apologized, "I'm sorry."

"fine."

He looked down and saw someone sitting in the corridor, watching a movie with great interest.

this.
Chen Yong was dumbfounded.

He then looked up at the audience in the theater and found that it was almost full.

I looked at Xu Zheng's face on the screen again.

"Is this... 'Dying to Survive'?"

night.

Ah Wei waited for Wanting at the entrance of the movie theater.

He watched his female colleague walk towards him and couldn't help but swallow hard.

So beautiful.

He regretted not going to the private cinema.

At this moment, my female colleague Wan Ting walked over and asked with a smile, "What movie are we going to watch?"

“Let’s watch ‘Dying to Survive’.” Awei took out the movie tickets he had just gotten from the ticket machine.

"Dying to Survive?" Wan Ting asked in confusion, "What kind of movie is that?"

"It should be alright, no problem. If it's really bad, we won't watch it," Ah Wei said in advance.

Because he didn't know if it looked good or not.

"It's okay~ Let's take a look first."

And so, the two of them entered a late-night club.

Ah Wei originally thought there wouldn't be many viewers at the late-night show.

Then we can take advantage of the darkness to do something.

Like putting your arm around someone's shoulder or holding their hand.

If you're lucky, you might even get a kiss.

But when he entered the theater, he was dumbfounded.

[Holy crap? How come there are so many people?]

He looked at the seated audience members: couples, families, middle-aged couples, and elderly people.

Is this a family-friendly movie?
its not right!
Isn't this a movie about medicine?
Ah Wei was stunned.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, he sat down.

But Ah Wei said in advance, "If it doesn't look good, let's leave."

"Okay." Wan Ting nodded.

Shortly after, the movie started.

Xu Zheng appeared on the screen.

His slovenly appearance, listless eyes, and the bottle of medicated oil behind him made him look like a ruthless businessman.

Soon, the leukemia patient played by Wang Chuanjun found Xu Zheng.

The moment Wang Chuanjun appeared.

Everyone was in an uproar.

Because as early as six months ago, his portrayal of Manager Lu, a member of a fraud gang, had already won people's hearts.

Now, there's no sign of Manager Lu at all.

He was just a haggard, humble, and helpless patient.

As the plot unfolds...

Cheng Yong, played by Xu Zheng, took money from Lü Shouyi and agreed to help him buy things.

This time.

Everyone was speechless.

"No way, why would they take money from cancer patients in advance?"

"I still don't understand why Director Song chose to create such a protagonist character."

"Yes, although there are risks involved in doing this kind of thing, but..."

"Director Song, do you think you can't film without the promotional video?"

Inside the theater, some audience members started discussing it.

They felt that, based on Xu Zheng's character and the preceding content, it was definitely not as good as the promotional videos for "Operation Mekong".

Some people are even planning to leave.

Ah Wei also started complaining: "This movie doesn't seem very interesting."

But Wan Ting didn't say anything, just watched intently.

It seems like something is starting to weigh on my mind.

The story continues.

Xu Zheng's character, Cheng Yong, begins mass-producing and distributing drugs to more and more patients, and everyone makes a fortune.

The pastor, the blond-haired man, the pole dancer, and Lu Shouyi all benefited from this drug, which not only saved their lives but also significantly improved their economic situation.

This has made the audience increasingly confused.

"No, did Director Song make a comedy?"

"Huh? What the hell?"

"Using patients to make comedies, doesn't Song Hao think he's funny?"

Didn't he say this was a film based on real-life events?

Later on, the protagonist, Cheng Yong, begins to have designs on Si Hui, a pole dancer.

I want to go home with her.

Si Hui also understood that if she disagreed, her daughter would not have medicine and she would have no source of income.

In order to save her daughter, she had no choice but to take Cheng Yong home.

She was even worried that she would wake her daughter, so she took the initiative to help Cheng Yong take off his clothes.

This scene, where someone uses another person's weakness to coerce another, is particularly puzzling.

"Director Song has really changed; he's filming this kind of storyline now."

"Isn't this just a petty person getting their way?"

"I'm speechless. Gao Weizheng was the lead actor in Director Song's previous movies, so why is he so sleazy now?"

"I don't want to watch anymore."

When Ah Wei saw this, he thought that this must be a pretty exciting plot.

I expect there will be a scene of artillery fire later.

Then he can take the opportunity to hold Wan Ting's hand.

But the result is.

In the end, Cheng Yong upheld his principles and did not take advantage of others' misfortune.

This plot development helped calm everyone down a bit.

Everyone initially thought it would be a comedy, but gradually their business ran into trouble, and Cheng Yong flew into a rage at the farewell dinner.

"I'm just a damn guy selling miracle oil! How can I possibly care about so many people? I have elderly parents and young children to support. If I get arrested, what will happen to them?"

Only after this scene unfolded did everyone realize that the heartbreaking story was just beginning.

Some girls, in particular, shed tears when they saw the scene where Lü Shouyi tried so hard to please Xu Zheng.

They did nothing wrong; they wanted to live.

Cheng Yong wasn't wrong either; he was afraid of being arrested.

Ah Wei, however, disagreed. He turned to Wan Ting beside him and asked, "Tingting, why don't we stop watching? It's getting late."

Wan Ting replied directly, "No, I want to watch it all."

Her voice was trembling with tears as she said this.

in the movie.

After Cheng Yong stopped selling medicine, he opened a factory.

But when he returned to the hospital and saw Lu Shouyi, who was pale and had thinning hair, he was shocked.

When the doctor cleaned Lü Shouyi's wound, his painful screams pierced Cheng Yong's heart.

He closed his eyes, and his heart began to waver.

Until Lao Lü could no longer bear the strain on his body and chose to hang himself.

This scene brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience.

At this moment, Wanting continued to cry, crying very sadly.

Ah Wei, who was standing to the side, didn't know why she was crying so sadly.

Later, he remembered something: there was a photo of Wan Ting and her mother on Wan Ting's desk.

It seems that her mother committed suicide by jumping into a river three years ago because she had pancreatic cancer and didn't want to be a burden on her family.
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