"You, damn it, is that what you call acting? I haven't seen real acting!"
"Damn!"
"Zhang Zhan, please stop acting. Just go sing and dance! Don't ruin the film industry!"
"Don't be so harsh! Our Zhang Zhan's acting is pretty good. It's this movie that's garbage!"
As Zeng Jia and Zhang Zhan got into the car, insults continued to pour from behind them.
They drove away.
Zeng Jia's expression soured instantly. She stared intently at Zhang Zhan, as if she could swallow him whole.
"Is this your so-called hard work? Is this your acting?"
"Are you serious about this acting?"
"Are you treating the audience like idiots, or what?"
"Look at the fans who were scolding you just now. Some of them are your fans, they came specifically to support you, and now..."
Zeng Jia was angry, angry at Zhang Zhan's lack of accomplishment!
"But it's not entirely your fault. Director Teng's movie is also too much of garbage!"
"It's so unprofessional. He told me this script was the culmination of ten years of effort? He must be kidding me!"
"Does he think ordinary people have no brains these days?"
"Impressive, truly impressive."
"I'm convinced, very convinced."
"It seems you're doomed this time."
Zeng Jia looked at Zhang Zhan, speechless.
Zhang Zhan never imagined things would turn out this way. It was completely different from what he expected.
Why did things evolve to this point?
Zhang Zhan was also troubled.
"Sister Zeng Jia, do you really think this movie is garbage? Is my acting really that bad?"
For a moment, Zhang Zhan couldn't quite believe it.
Zeng Jia looked at him. "You fell asleep while watching the movie just now. Don't you know if it's garbage? Don't you have any judgment? And do you really think you have acting skills?"
"Zhang Zhan, I'm not trying to be mean, but you're grown up now. You can't lack your own thoughts and judgment."
"How many audience members fell asleep? How much criticism was there? This movie, how can it be a sci-fi film? It's closing the door that 'The Wandering Earth' opened!"
"Damn it, it's garbage beyond belief! But it's not entirely your fault. It's my fault for not having foresight. I thought our film's resources were better than theirs, so even if your acting wasn't great, it wouldn't matter."
"But now the situation is completely different. It's very troublesome."
"It's very tricky."
"Today is the premiere, and it will be released in a few days. Critics will definitely diss this film mercilessly in the coming days. It's very dangerous."
"Then... what should we do?"
Hearing Zeng Jia, Zhang Zhan also started to panic.
He was helpless. He had been full of confidence, believing his acting would surely shock the audience.
He never expected that instead of shocking the audience, he had frightened them.
Zeng Jia thought carefully.
"It's not like there's no way."
"Sister Zeng, is there still a way?"
"Since there are still a few days before the release, during this time, I'll buy reviews and articles. I'll have people praise the film. We'll use a strategy of 'crossing the sea under camouflage'."
"Even if someone stands up to call this film a piece of garbage, as long as more people stand up to say it's good, it will surely create a diversion."
"Let's handle it this way for now."
"Because of your fan base's support, Shu Qi's fans, and the huge hype for this movie, the pre-sales should be very good."
"But, if I'm not mistaken, this film will probably only last two or three days. Afterwards, it will be heavily criticized."
"There's nothing we can do now. The director Teng can't reshoot it for you overnight, can he?"
"Then I..."
Zeng Jia looked at Zhang Zhan and shook her head helplessly. "Zhang Zhan, why did I let you sign a gambling agreement with that kid back then?"
"I'm a bit panicked now."
"That kid is truly capable. If you can't stand your ground this time, and your fans don't follow you blindly anymore, then you'll be in a difficult situation. But no matter what, I think you still have a lot of loyal fans. There's still a glimmer of hope."
"In the remaining seven months, you should prepare one hundred million. Of course, if you can turn the tide with your own abilities during these seven months, then I won't say anything more."
From Zeng Jia's perspective as a seasoned agent, she seemed to see the future. Su Han's development prospects were indeed very good.
If Zhang Zhan were to be compared with Su Han, he was far from being in the same league.
Why did she ask Zhang Zhan to prepare one hundred million?
It was because when they signed the gambling agreement, Zhang Zhan had boasted and even added another hundred million to bet against Su Han, confident that Su Han would lose to him.
"Sister Zeng, there are still seven months left. Things are not set in stone. Whether it's a win or a loss is not yet decided."
"This movie losing doesn't mean his revenue will definitely be higher than mine, right?"
Zeng Jia thought carefully. "Perhaps. But I think it's very precarious. I've briefly seen some leaked clips of that kid's performance, and my friends in the film industry are all praising Su Han, calling him a rising star."
"Zhang Zhan, Zhang Zhan, in the near future, your position will be replaced. Work hard."
"Sister Zeng, you still underestimate me too much. Just you wait and see!"
Meanwhile, Yang Mi, nestled in the living room, was constantly scrolling through her phone, rewatching the scenes of Zhang Zhan and the others being scolded.
"Zhang Zhan has acting skills? You're talking nonsense!"
"Zhang Zhan, get lost! I'm not your fan anymore!"
"This movie is really garbage! So lame, I even fell asleep."
"Is this a sci-fi film? Isn't this the kind of film that closes the door that sci-fi films opened?"
"Garbage director, garbage lead actor. What a pity for Shu Qi, sigh! Such a good actress, wasted!"
"Hahaha!"
"Look."
Yang Mi was amused and handed her phone to Su Han.
Su Han took the phone and watched the video content.
It was footage of Zhang Zhan leaving the premiere of "Shanghai Fortress" in Shanghai, with fans and reporters chasing after Zhang Zhan and Director Teng, scolding them.
The scene of Zhang Zhan and Zeng Jia and a few others scrambling to escape like cowards.
Yang Mi smiled. "How is it? Comfortable?"
Su Han nodded. "Extremely comfortable. I've waited over two months for this moment, and it was worth it. If I didn't get to see this, I would have been suffocated."
"I didn't expect these fans to finally have eyes this time. I always thought they were blind."
"Pfft!"
Yang Mi couldn't help but chuckle, amused by Su Han.
"Just say that at home, don't say it outside."
"I know, I'm not stupid."
"I just didn't expect Director Teng's ten-year masterpiece to be so garbage. Enough to make people curse directly upon seeing it?"
"I'm deeply curious, and I also want to see just how bad it is."
Yang Mi sighed deeply.
Su Han stretched and yawned. "This thing, it can probably be used as a sleep aid movie in the future."
"Pfft!"
Yang Mi was amused again.
"Ring ring~~"
Just then, Su Han's phone rang.
It was Yang Chaoyue calling.
Huh?
It's so late, what's wrong with this little girl?