The filming of "Tiny Times" lasted for more than half a month and was nearing its end.
Many films were scheduled for release on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Stephen Chow's "King of Comedy," along with "Young and Dangerous 3" previously filmed by Su Han, and Guo Xiaosi's "Tiny Times."
These three films had all secured release slots for the first day of the Lunar New Year.
In the past, during the New Year, people would stay at home.
Now, during the New Year, people would go out to watch movies, so the box office on the first day of the Lunar New Year would be much higher than before.
This was why so many people in the film industry were scrambling and fighting fiercely to get their films released on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
On New Year's Eve.
Su Han and Yang Mi had originally planned to have a meal together.
However, due to work commitments, even though it wasn't the Spring Festival Gala, Yang Mi was flying around to perform on various television programs due to invitations from many other TV stations.
Every performance invariably featured her song "The Supply of Love."
Su Han, on the other hand, had a comfortable year with no events.
Of course, he had also received many invitations, but he declined them all, citing his need for recuperation after a car accident.
Why did he decline them all?
Firstly, participating in too many such programs offered no benefit to him.
Secondly, after working so hard to get through the year, if he couldn't rest during the New Year, when would he ever get to rest?
Thirdly, after this New Year, he was scheduled to participate in a new variety show, the one he had previously signed up for, "Actors, Please Take Your Place."
So, he decided to take advantage of this period to conserve his energy and avoid unnecessary activities.
He sat alone on his sofa at home, watching programs and the Spring Festival Gala.
Watching the celebrities busily preparing and performing for the public.
Su Han felt very comfortable.
When he got tired of watching, he took out his phone and started composing a Weibo post.
"Tomorrow, the first day of the Lunar New Year, 'King of Comedy' is released. Everyone go support it!"
After posting one, he continued with another.
"Tomorrow, the first day of the Lunar New Year, 'Young and Dangerous 3' is released. Everyone please support it, show your patronage!"
"Tomorrow, the first day of the Lunar New Year, 'Tiny Times' is released. Everyone support it!"
He posted three Weibo messages in a row.
All of them announced the release of the films.
After posting, he went to bed to rest with peace of mind.
Netizens began to gossip online.
"What the heck? So many celebrities are busy recording programs, and Su Han has so much free time? Promoting movies at this juncture."
"My Su Han is awesome because he's awesome. Su Han, go for it!"
"Su Han, keep it up!"
"..."
However, during this interval, Stephen Chow suddenly called him.
"How's it going? Are you in Modu now?"
"Yes, I'm in Modu."
"Stephen Chow, where are you?"
"I'm in Modu too. Let's meet up. I'm alone, so we can chat, and also discuss company matters."
"Okay."
After finishing with Stephen Chow, he immediately rushed over to meet him.
Stephen Chow also had a residence in Modu, and Su Han arrived at Stephen Chow's private residence.
This was a private villa in a more suburban area, with ample grounds and very comfortable to stay in.
Su Han and Stephen Chow sat in the house, leisurely drinking tea and chatting.
"I heard you signed a female artist a while ago?"
"Yes. She's quite good-looking and has a promising future as an artist."
"What are your thoughts on the company side of things?"
"Actually, I've thought it through. I'll film projects from your side, and simultaneously look for directors whose films I like, and then co-invest."
"Also, in terms of signing actors, I'll have them act in movies and appear on variety shows. This aspect won't incur losses either."
"This is how I'm thinking about it currently."
After listening to Su Han's plan, Stephen Chow nodded, finding it very feasible.
"Your plan is quite good, and I think it's very organized and workable."
"Really?"
"After this good year is over, I think it's time to implement it."
"Yes, let's discuss it after the New Year."
He had a very pleasant conversation with Stephen Chow.
They talked very late that night and he ended up staying at Stephen Chow's place.
The next day happened to be the release date of the films.
He also went with Stephen Chow to a nearby cinema to watch movies.
First, they watched "King of Comedy," and then "Young and Dangerous 3."
In "King of Comedy," the audience roared with laughter, and then in the latter half, they were all in tears, sobbing uncontrollably.
The contrast between the beginning and the end was significant, and one had to admire Stephen Chow's success in this aspect.
Then, when watching "Young and Dangerous 3," the atmosphere in this screening was clearly not as good as that in the "King of Comedy" screening hall.
In this film, the most compelling part was Su Han's performance, especially the scene where Su Han was burned by fire at the end, which drew particular attention.
That evening, the box office results were released.
The highest-grossing film was "King of Comedy," with over one hundred million in box office revenue, followed by "Tiny Times," with approximately two hundred million.
Finally, "Young and Dangerous 3" grossed eighty million.
It had to be said that movies of the "Young and Dangerous" genre indeed faced significant audience limitations in mainland China.
Worth mentioning were the trending topics that night.
Praise for Stephen Chow's acting and praise for Su Han's acting.
For a time, Stephen Chow and Su Han became the top stars in the entertainment industry.
This news also reached Xiang Huaqiang.
Seeing how successful Stephen Chow and Su Han were, Xiang Huaqiang was displeased.
That night, he quickly spent money to order people to go after Su Han.
This resulted in a barrage of negative articles flooding the trending topics the very next morning.