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October 1st, National Day.

Amidst much anticipation, [Nanjing Photo Studio] is officially released nationwide!
This film has been highly controversial from its inception to its release, and its extensive and relentless publicity has naturally made it one of the most discussed topics this year.

Tao Shun, a resident of Tengchong, Yunnan, is a patriotic and indignant young man.

Or rather, everyone in Tengchong, this county-level city, is a radical youth.

Having experienced the brutal War of Resistance against Japan in western Yunnan, the local people have deep historical traumas.

In the battle to recapture Tengchong by the Chinese Expeditionary Force in 1944, more than 90,000 soldiers sacrificed their lives. Tengchong was also the first county in the history of China's resistance against Japan to be recaptured from the Japanese army, and it has a special historical significance.

While the Tengchong government has not officially banned Japanese tourists, a trend of refusing to receive them has spontaneously formed among the locals.

When Tian Xiaole saw the news, he was a little surprised that such a remote area could have such a passionate side.

The news he saw was about a county town erecting signs for people from island nations to attract investment.

Although it was vandalized and damaged by five patriots, the impact was extremely negative.

Tao Shun walked into the only movie theater in the county and was surprised by the long queue in front of him.

He left home very early, but judging from the current situation, he is still late.

An hour later, it was finally his turn to have his ticket checked. He glanced at the notice posted in the cinema; all the theaters were showing "Nanjing Photo Studio."
No wonder he was able to get his turn so quickly despite the long line ahead of him.

The theater, which can accommodate over a hundred people, was already full, and Tao Shun also noticed that many of the people in the seats were students wearing school uniforms.

The lights dimmed, and the noisy theater instantly fell silent.

The very first shot of the movie is enough to get your blood pumping.

When Tao Shun saw the main characters dreaming of traveling thousands of miles a day and exploring all the beautiful landscapes of China, he couldn't hold back his tears.

He lowered his head to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes to avoid being laughed at, and when he looked up, he noticed that many people were wiping away tears.

Why has my beautiful land fallen to this state?!

Island nation dogs deserve to die, that's beyond question.

However, the people with queues bear an undeniable responsibility for causing China's culture and economy to regress rather than advance over thousands of years.

"Ah~"

Seeing the baby being thrown heavily to the ground, many people in the theater uttered sounds of distress, and some even covered their eyes.

Hospitals and shelters established by foreigners were massacred by the Japanese army, and cries of agony filled the air.

This made Tao Shun's scalp tingle, and he couldn't help but clench his fists.

I thought the movie would have a touch of warmth, that the mother and daughter would escape this hell on earth, but they still met their demise.

As the movie ended, the credits began to roll on the big screen, and the lights came on, but the theater remained quiet as everyone sat in their seats to calm themselves down.

"Damn it, all the people from that island nation deserve to die!!!"

Someone broke the silence and shouted.

Immediately, a chorus of curses erupted in the theater; emotions were instantly ignited, and everyone waved their arms and shouted:

"Down with little Japan!"

Tao Shun also shouted along with the crowd, but he was more rational.

A great nation has become prey to others, and its people's minds have become rigid and numb. All of this is inseparable from the more than two hundred years of domestication caused by the queue (traditional Manchu hairstyle).

Thankfully, a remarkable person appeared out of nowhere, otherwise Chinese civilization would have been in grave danger!
With the release of "Nanjing Photo Studio", many cinemas are showing the same scene.

In the afternoon, the first batch of film reviews came out.

"The chemicals washed away weren't just photos, they washed away lives; the blood washed away weren't just lake water, it washed away public hatred; the thorns tore away weren't just backs, they washed away pride; the sharp knives pierced weren't just flesh and blood, they washed away national hatred..."

"When the country falls, the world changes, and all living beings are treated like straw dogs, the movie is unbearable from beginning to end. The real historical events were even more inhumane than those depicted in the film with artistic embellishment..."

"When I thought Ito still had humanity, the evil of militarism gave me a resounding slap in the face. The phrase 'we are not friends' should be remembered forever!"

"This movie reminds me of some biased directors who try to find brilliance in a bunch of animals."

···
Tian Xiaole turned off the computer, let out a sigh of relief, and the mission of this movie was considered complete.

As for box office figures, he never cared about them.

But others think differently. China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, and Ningbo Film Group need no introduction. Investing in this kind of subject matter is more tangible than box office revenue.

The investors and producers, such as Huayi Brothers, Yinghuang, Edko Films, and Changhong, are all focused on the data; they only care about box office revenue.

Gaining a good reputation is just a side effect.

The next day.

Tian Xiaole slept until he naturally woke up because he had turned off his phone last night.

After washing up, I got ready to go find something to eat.

"Brother Le, you're awake? I'll heat up your breakfast for you."

Tang Yan wore a high ponytail and her face was fair and rosy without any makeup.

"What kind of food do you have?"

Tian Xiaole asked a question, then sat down at the dining table, waiting to be fed.

"Soy milk, steamed buns, and two side dishes. I bought them on my way back from taking Xinxin to school."

It's a bit simple; as long as we're full, that's fine.

Tang Yan took the heated food out of the microwave and placed it in front of Tian Xiaole: "The soy milk is a little hot."

As he spoke, he blew on the soy milk before placing it in front of Tian Xiaole.

Watching Director Tian intently devour his food, Tang Yan couldn't help but ask curiously:
"Brother Le, don't you want to know how much the movie grossed on its opening day?"

"Pointless."

Tian Xiaole took a bite of the steamed bun and mumbled something indistinctly.

These words left Tang Yan speechless; she still wanted to share this shocking news that had the industry in the wings.

She couldn't help but reveal the figures that had already been widely reported by the outside world.

"It grossed 4030 million on its opening day, higher than 'Pacific Rim,' and the general consensus is that this film will break 10 billion."

This string of numbers didn't move Tian Xiaole. She took a sip of soy milk before asking:
What are the data for Hong Kong Island and Taiwan?

He is more concerned about the data from these two regions than the mainland, as box office figures can prove how many people have seen the film.

"The box office performance in Hong Kong was mediocre, only reaching HK$130 million, while the box office in Taiwan was surprisingly strong, taking in NT$570 million."

Tian Xiaole nodded. The data wasn't exactly satisfactory, but it wasn't bad either.

···
While Tian Xiaole was enjoying a peaceful life at home, the outside world was in an uproar.

The headlines on major portal websites are all about photo studios.

The event was unprecedented, far surpassing the success of Avatar and Pacific Rim.

"【Nanjing Photo Studio】was released yesterday, and the public's enthusiasm for watching the movie is high."

"It is reported that the film's content is too realistic and the scenes are too brutal, which has aroused strong anti-Japanese sentiments."

"【Nanjing Photo Studio】Breaks opening day record in mainland China, grossing 4030 million yuan!"

"We are not friends" becomes a trending topic!

···
With the release of "The Photo Studio," the box office revenue of films like "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame" was directly squeezed, with daily box office revenue only reaching a few hundred thousand.

"Brother, our movie is completely hopeless. We can only rely on 'The Photo Studio.' Fortunately, the box office performance didn't disappoint."

Wang Zhonglei scrolled through online news with red eyes, not because he was moved by the movie, but simply because he was envious.

[Major Earthquake] Why is there such a huge disparity among those who are paid for patriotic money?

Previously, they were hoping to secure at least 3 million and even a target of 4 million, but now they've only secured 2.2 million and can only wait for the film to be released. "The publicity department should change its strategy and make sure the majority of shareholders are aware of the news that Huayi has invested in [Nanjing Photo Studio]."

These words caught Wang Zhonglei's eye. The movie was so popular, which would be good for Huayi's stock price.

Other investors, such as Changhong and Edko Films, shared the same idea and were constantly trying to curry favor with the mainland.

This resulted in a sudden surge in press releases for the "photo studio".

This has sparked discussions on topics related to the War of Resistance Against Japan, such as #VictoryDay#, #Nanjing#, and #NeverForgetNationalHumiliation#.

The lead actors are the busiest, doing offline roadshows all over the country, this time no longer limited to first- and second-tier box office cities.

Huang Bo, Huang Xiaoming, and others didn't understand why they had to do a roadshow in a prefecture-level city. But when they arrived in Tengchong and learned about the unwritten rules of the local people, they were filled with respect.

I posted what I saw and heard on Weibo, hoping it might boost the tourism industry.

"The blood debt owed to Tengchong is irreconcilable; the nation's mountains and rivers are built on blood, and this debt can never be forgotten. The people of Tengchong's deep respect for the history of the War of Resistance against Japan in western Yunnan and their unwavering commitment to national integrity have benefited us immensely..."

Their every move attracted huge attention, and the Weibo post immediately became a trending topic.

Tao Shun learned that the main cast and crew were coming to the roadshow, so he bought a ticket for the show that day and had a close encounter with the main actors.

The only regret was that he didn't get to meet the director he genuinely respected.

During the Q&A session, he asked:
"I'd like to ask Zhu Yilong, how do you understand the weight of the four words 'not yielding an inch of land'?"

After a period of interviews and appearances on TV shows, Zhu Yilong has become quite adept at answering questions.

"These four words carry a profound weight that every Chinese person understands. The scenes we filmed were also highly realistic, which made me feel a deep sadness. It was a genuine emotion that flowed naturally from my heart..."

···
With the main cast members busy with promotional tours, Tian Xiaole had some free time and went to visit the set of "Love Story in Beijing".

The entire series was filmed in the capital, and the filming progressed well, gradually showcasing Chen Sicheng's organizational skills.

Tian Xiaole didn't go up to disturb them; the crew was filming a scene on a rooftop.

Chen Sicheng sat in front of the monitor, looking quite professional.

"Actors, get ready! Action!"

"I'm sick in the head. I fell in love with someone who doesn't love me back. I'm sick in the head!!!"

"Are you crazy?"

"I'm sick, do you have a cure?"

The struggle between Wu Di and Lin Xia is one of the most memorable scenes in the TV series.

"..."

"Click! This one's through."

As Chen Sicheng finished speaking, the crew finally noticed Tian Xiaole's arrival.

"Director Tian."

"Director Tian came to visit the set."

Tian Xiaole was surprised to witness such a famous scene as soon as she arrived, and smiled as she responded to the staff who greeted her.

"Director Tian, ​​what brings you here?"

Chen Sicheng jogged over, his tone ingratiating.

"What, can't I, as an investor, come?" Tian Xiaole joked.

"Yes, of course you can. Your movie just came out, I thought you were busy with promotions."

Chen Sicheng patted off non-existent dust from the chair and gestured for Tian Xiaole to sit down.

The latter didn't stand on ceremony and plopped down in the director's chair.

When the main actors in the production crew learned that Tian Xiaole had come to visit the set, they all gathered around her.

"Xiao Tan, you did a great job just now, your emotions were very powerful."

"Thank you for the compliment, boss. It's all thanks to the company's excellent training."

Tan Songyun has a baby face and looks harmless.

"Yes, hone your acting skills. We'll find you projects that will be tailored to your personal image."

These words made the other actors on set envious. It's great to have a big company, and the boss is a famous director. I've never heard of him doing anything sordid like drinking with clients.

"Hello Director Tian, ​​my name is Zhang Yi, and I am a drama troupe actor."

"Hello Director Tian, ​​my name is Tong Xiaoya. I graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and am a loyal fan of yours."

Tian Xiaole nodded and glanced at the new girl a few more times, which made Chen Sicheng, who was standing to the side, feel extremely cold.

During the filming period, he fawned over her in every way, and his intentions were obvious to everyone.

If Tian Xiaole really takes a liking to him, he will have no choice but to give up his feelings and look for another target.

Tian Xiaole offered a few words of encouragement and then dismissed them, knowing that this visit was definitely not just a simple set visit.

We need to see how well Chen Sicheng does the filming; a 30 million investment is no small sum.

I watched a preview of the footage, and the quality and picture quality were pretty good.

Tian Xiaole patted Chen Sicheng on the shoulder encouragingly, "You do have some talent. Just shoot according to your own ideas."

"Thank you, Director Tian. I still have a lot to learn from you."

Chen Sicheng nodded, his attitude extremely sincere, and tentatively said:

"Director Tian, ​​I think Tong Xiaoya is your most loyal fan. Should we give her a chance to meet you?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaole carefully examined Chen Sicheng. This wasn't even his wife yet, and he'd already sold her off?
"I have many loyal fans, do I have to meet them all in person?"

Tian Xiaole pointed at Chen Sicheng with her finger: "Stop with all that nonsense, making a good movie is the right thing to do."

"I will definitely remember that."

Chen Sicheng bowed and nodded, watching Tian Xiaole walk away. He never expected that such a great director would only have eyes for the art of film.

If I become a famous director, then I'll be...

···
The siphon effect of the film market has reappeared.

This wasn't like the official group screenings for "The Great Earthquake"; it was audiences and fans spontaneously going to the cinema to show their support.

Number 2, 5700 million;
Number 3, 5500 million;
Number 4, 5240 million;
"..."

The film industry is in an uproar; it seems that Chinese films have truly entered a period of high box office returns.

Several domestic films released in the second half of the year have achieved good box office results.

Although "The Great Earthquake" was padded out, it still shows that the basic foundation of the film market has been established.

The movie "The Photo Studio" dominated the box office during the entire National Day holiday.

The online reviews were much more lively.

"I originally wanted to wait for my workplace to give me movie tickets, but I couldn't wait any longer. I'll pay for it myself if I have to go see the movie."

"I will bring my whole family to support this movie, even if my company doesn't book a whole theater."

···
A film newspaper gathered information on several films that were currently showing in theaters and published reports on them.

"【Nanjing Photo Studio】raked in 3.85 million yuan in 7 days, sweeping the National Day box office!"

"The second Chinese film to gross 10 billion yuan is very likely to be born again."

"【Nanjing Photo Studio】performed well in Taiwan, earning NT$2700 million in its first week, generating a huge response!"

"【Under the Hawthorn Tree】didn't finish its theatrical run, with a total box office of 1.32 million..."

"【Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame】's daily box office is less than 10, awaiting its end of screenings, with a total box office of 2.331 million..." (End of Chapter)