614: Chapter 614 Actually, I already knew.

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"mr. & mrs. smith" has finally arrived.

Unlike "ne zha," which needed to release "advanced screenings word-of-mouth" and required Lin Chuyan's help with promotion... "mr. & mrs. smith" is the kind of movie that comes with its own traffic.

Whether it's Lin Chuyan and Ruan Xingyu themselves, their various identity tags, or the elements within the movie itself, everything perfectly fits the concept of the Spring Festival Movie Season.

"la la land" had a bit of a barrier to entry as a musical, and it ended with a tragic ending. What about this one? Gunfights, explosions, car chases, comedy, romance, and a happy ending... This time, Yanzi can finally capture the box office in the sinking market.

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Yanyu Film, meeting room. First day of the Lunar New Year, 9:30 AM.

After the Spring Festival Gala, Lin Chuyan had already thrown himself back into work.

Pre-screening tasks are actually heavier, but now that the premiere is approaching, everyone's mood in the meeting room is actually relaxed—the pre-sale box office results have already said it all; now it's just a matter of waiting for word-of-mouth.

"Brother Yue, how much were our pre-sales again?"

Wu Yue's face crinkled with a smile: "338 million! This is the best result in the history of domestic films!"

"What about the screen allocation?"

"It's basically over 40%. Our screen share, box office share, and attendance rate are all the best. Now it depends on word-of-mouth. As long as the word-of-mouth is fine, this movie... tell me, is it possible to surpass "ne zha"?"

"Are we already comparing it to the number one?"

"I've seen the film, honestly, with you and Teacher Ruan starring in person, it's not inferior to "ne zha", right?"

""ne zha" felt a bit like the times created the hero." Lin Chuyan shook his head, "I think it's difficult, but including foreign box office, it's definitely no problem."

"Don't worry, foreign pre-sales also started today, and they are very good."

It's also a one-week early pre-sale, but the difference is that it only opens on Valentine's Day, February 14th, abroad.

"If you don't watch "mr. & mrs. smith" on Valentine's Day, what are you watching? Although there are other romance movies in the same period, none of them can fight! Or rather, we have no opponents, no opponents of this magnitude."

Lin Chuyan is not who he used to be; at the very least, he has confidence in this regard.

"It seems to have started. I'll have someone monitor the word-of-mouth and data."

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The audience is already entering the venue one after another.

Watching "mr. & mrs. smith" on the first day of the Lunar New Year is the choice of many people.

Lin Chuyan's parents and his parents-in-law, the four of them went to see it together; they didn't need the company of him and Ruan Xingyu.

Other friends and family booked several screenings each, giving Director Lin plenty of face.

Fans of the level of Mosquito Brother, Gao Jun, and Wawa don't even need to be mentioned; they must watch the first show in the morning. Watch it later? That's impossible. If you miss the 10 o'clock show, you're guaranteed to be completely spoiled.

"Mosquito, is this... your girlfriend?"

"Yeah, hahaha! How about it? Call her sister-in-law!"

It's another class reunion on the first day of the Lunar New Year, an immovable movie-watching activity. The only change is that Mosquito Brother kidnapped the Junior home this year, under the guise of "traveling."

Several classmates were truly shocked.

Mosquito? Girlfriend? Brought home? How could these words sound so strange when combined?

Everyone finally reacted.

"Hello, sister-in-law!"

"Hello, sister-in-law! Does sister-in-law also watch "mr. & mrs. smith"? Mosquito, you're not taking her out to play, why watch a movie early in the morning? No need to accompany us."

Mosquito Brother chuckled: "You guys don't understand this, right? We are both die-hard fans of Lin Chuyan and Ruan Xingyu, and we must watch every new movie. Every Chinese New Year before was long-distance, and we could only watch it together during the second screening; that was no choice."

"Die-hard fans? Not bad, not bad."

"Speaking of which, Mosquito, you used to be a Hater of Lin Chuyan, doesn't sister-in-law mind? Hahaha!"

Mosquito Brother: "..."

Damn it!!! I calculated everything but forgot this one!!!

Mosquito Brother was wearing thick clothes, but he broke out in a cold sweat unconsciously.

It's over, it's over... What to do? Think of a way... What way...

Mosquito Brother's expression management completely failed at this moment; he wanted to deny it but was speechless. Turning his head, he could only stammer: "No, that, listen to me explain..."

But before he could think about how to explain, the Junior had already interrupted him: "Mosquito, actually, I've known for a long time."

Mosquito Brother: "Ah?"

The Junior laughed out loud: "I said, I've known for a long time that you used to be a Hater! I know everything."

Mosquito Brother: "... When did you know?"

"I'm not stupid! Your past deeds... like washing your hair upside down, are quite famous in Lin Chuyan's fan circle, okay? If I want to know, I can definitely know."

... Even embarrassing things like "washing hair upside down" are known?

Mosquito Brother was speechless: "Then you..."

"The past is the past, the present is the present, the future is the future. I don't mind, what do you mind? Besides, it's quite funny—you must have been holding back very hard when you were chasing me, hahaha!"

Moved, so moved. She knew it but didn't say it out loud; was she considering my face?

Mosquito Brother's a thousand words turned into one sentence: "At that time... it was very difficult."

"Hahaha hahaha!"

The Junior was still laughing, a bit like she was making fun of him. But in Mosquito Brother's eyes, he only felt her smile was bright and moving.

Mosquito Brother was in a great mood, holding the Junior's hand: "Let's go, let's go! The movie is about to start! It starts at ten o'clock, thirteen minutes left!"

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The movie finally started.

First, the logos of Yanyu Film, Lionsgate, Emperor Group, China Film Group, etc., caught the eye.

Immediately after, the screen went black for a second and then lit up again.

Lin Chuyan and Ruan Xingyu sat on single sofas on the left and right, facing all the audience.

Without any foreshadowing, Lin Chuyan spoke directly: "Well, I'll go first. Actually, we don't need to come here."

Combining the environment, Mosquito Brother instantly got it: This is going to see a psychologist? Telling everyone directly that "the marriage has problems," right? Clever, very clever.

This is an opening that exceeded everyone's expectations, but I have to say the effect is very good.

But Mosquito Brother thought a little less; the function of this scene is more than that.

Lin Chuyan continued: "We have been married for five years."

Ruan Xingyu interrupted him: "Six years."

Well, the conflict came out immediately. A man who can't remember how many years they've been married? A "strong" wife who will correct him immediately?

The psychologist hidden outside the camera asked a question: "On a scale of ten, how happy are you?"

The two said in unison: "Eight."

However, the next question not only made Lin and Ruan unable to answer but also amused the audience.

Psychologist: "How frequent is your sex life?"

There was a restless sound in the auditorium; obviously, everyone was very surprised by this opening question: Is it so stimulating right from the start?

On the screen, when Lin and Ruan faced this question, they finally "panicked" visibly and began to answer indiscriminately.

"I don't understand this question."

"Me too, this also needs to be answered on a scale of ten?"

"One point means very little, or none at all? Technically speaking, zero points count as none."

Psychologist: "Let's just talk about this week."

"Including the weekend?"

Psychologist: "Of course."

Rubbing hands frantically. Trying hard to recall. A little awkward. The silence was deafening.

The screen went black again.

The movie title appeared.

"mr. & mrs. smith".