13: "Nightclub" grossed 1.43 million at the box office on its opening day!

At noon, while eating lunch, Yang Mi was still scrolling through comments about "nightclub" on Social Media Platform.

She was very invested in the film's release and wanted to see what the audience thought.

"Old Chen, after we finish eating, let's go to the cinema to see the audience's reaction," Yang Mi said, looking at Chen Le.

"Go to the cinema? There's no need. We'll know how many people watched it when the box office numbers come out," Chen Le wasn't keen on going, feeling it wasn't really necessary.

"It is necessary, Old Chen. Just come with me!" Yang Mi's tone was firm, leaving Chen Le no room to refuse.

"Alright then," Chen Le nodded helplessly.

"Later, we'll disguise ourselves as moviegoers and go to the cinema to gather intelligence!" Yang Mi continued.

"Huh? We have to go that far?" Chen Le was dumbfounded by Yang Mi's idea.

Was it really that exaggerated?

"Of course! If I don't disguise myself, I'll be recognized the moment I get there," Yang Mi rolled her eyes.

Hearing this, Chen Le nodded. "True."

Yang Mi was too popular right now; the hype from "chinese paladin 3" could last a long time.

If Yang Mi walked down the street without a mask these days, she would definitely be recognized.

"Let's go. We're finished eating, so let's hurry over," Yang Mi suddenly stood up, ready to push Chen Le along.

Chen Le had originally wanted to sit a while longer, but seeing Yang Mi so eager, he had no choice but to follow her out.

"Aren't you going to change your clothes? Aren't you afraid of being seen going out like that?" Chen Le reminded her.

Only then did Yang Mi remember she hadn't put on her 'celebrity going-out exclusive outfit' yet.

Hat, mask, sunglasses.

After changing into this low-key ensemble, she finally pulled Chen Le out the door.

They arrived at the cinema.

It was bustling with people, all there to watch movies.

Yang Mi and Chen Le walked in a corner, trying to avoid the crowds.

Then, they came to the screening area for "nightclub." There were quite a few people here.

"So this is 'nightclub'? It looks pretty good."

"Hello, are you here to watch this movie because you saw Mi Mi's show too?"

"Yes, are you?"

"Yeah, us too!"

Outside the movie theater, these moviegoers were chatting.

They mostly had one thing in common: they were all fans of Yang Mi and had come because of her promotion.

Due to Yang Mi's previous promotions on various variety shows, many people were curious about how her new project would be.

Not far away, Yang Mi and Chen Le watched them.

"Haha, Old Chen, my promotion worked well, didn't it! So many people came."

"It really did. I'll give you major credit! When the box office numbers come out later, I'll definitely reward you properly!" Seeing so many people, Chen Le was in a good mood too.

It seemed the first-day box office for "nightclub" wouldn't be a flop; it might even reach the level from his past life.

As she thought this, Yang Mi saw the next screening was about to start.

So, she pulled Chen Le along, following behind the crowd into the screening room.

Once inside, Yang Mi noticed it seemed quite full.

It looked like there were forty or fifty people.

This surprised Yang Mi; she hadn't expected so many people.

So many people for one screening also exceeded Chen Le's expectations.

Because apart from Yang Mi's promotions on variety shows, "nightclub" hadn't advertised anywhere else.

After all, his entire budget had been spent on filming the movie; there was no money left for promotion.

Yet, just relying on Yang Mi's promotions had managed to draw this many people to watch. He truly hadn't expected it.

Yang Mi and Chen Le found their seats in a corner, with no one in front, behind, or to their sides.

"Old Chen, look at all these people! I didn't expect there to be so many," Yang Mi said, a hint of excitement in her voice.

"I didn't either, Mi Mi. Your promotion was so effective, bringing in so many viewers for our movie," Chen Le said with a smile.

Soon after, the movie began.

When Chen Le and Yang Mi appeared on screen, some audience members nearby whispered.

"Look, baby, Yang Mi's on screen. She's really beautiful!" a guy whispered to the girl beside him.

"Hmph, I think that guy is pretty handsome too," the girl said, unhappy that the guy was praising another girl in front of her.

"Ah, I'm sorry, baby. You're the most beautiful. How could Yang Mi compare to you!" The guy immediately realized his mistake and hurriedly tried to appease her.

Hearing their conversation, Chen Le and Yang Mi exchanged a smile.

As the movie progressed, it reached the scene where the middle-aged customer, Wang Xun, entered the supermarket.

This segment hit the audience's funny bone, and the previously quiet screening room filled with laughter.

"Hahaha, baby, look. This is too funny," the guy next to Chen Le and Yang Mi said, laughing with his girlfriend.

"It really is funny. But why doesn't this customer have a name? Is he just an extra?"

"Who knows? Who cares, as long as it's funny."

...The movie ended, and the audience filed out of the theater.

Chen Le and Yang Mi also walked out of the cinema together.

"Old Chen, with so many people watching today, yesterday probably wasn't bad either," Yang Mi said happily, looking at Chen Le.

"Definitely. The first day's numbers are sure to be even better than today's," Chen Le patted his chest.

To be honest, a few days ago, after learning that movies from several big shots were about to be released, he hadn't been confident.

But seeing so many people come to watch today had restored his confidence.

He even began to secretly hope that "nightclub's" box office might reach the level from his past life.

"Old Chen, I'm really looking forward to seeing how much 'nightclub' makes at the box office," Yang Mi said, feeling very expectant.

"It shouldn't be too bad. We'll know when it refreshes at midnight."

The time came to midnight, and "nightclub's" first-day box office finally refreshed.

Yang Mi and Chen Le sat in front of the computer, each more nervous than the last.

Then, the moment the first-day box office figure appeared on the screen, both Chen Le and Yang Mi's eyes widened.

"1.43 million!"

Yang Mi stared at the box office number, utterly stunned.

Originally, she thought 400,000 to 500,000 would be quite good. She never expected it to be several times higher than she anticipated, directly breaking the million mark.

"Old Chen, do you see that? 1.43 million. The first-day box office is 1.43 million!" Yang Mi was so excited she directly hugged Chen Le.

"Mhm, I see it," Chen Le replied, remaining relatively calm.

Although the number also shocked him, it wasn't enough to make him lose his composure.

However, seeing this number, his previously anxious heart finally settled.

"Old Chen, aren't you happy? Why are you so calm? Give me some reaction!" Seeing Chen Le so composed, Yang Mi's own excitement diminished slightly.

"I am happy. It's just that this was within my expectations."