1novels Chapter 81 Enjoy the Present
Chapter 81 Enjoy the Present
Chapter 82 Enjoy the Present
The Spring Festival in 1992 came earlier, with New Year's Eve falling on January 28th.
After having New Year's Eve dinner at his uncle Tang Jia's house, Tang Long did not go home but went to the entrance of the Lisheng Theater.
A moment later, a figure wrapped up tightly stood in front of him.
"Jialing, wearing sunglasses so late at night, doesn't it just make you more conspicuous?"
"It's better to be conspicuous than to be recognized. But you, why are you only wearing a hat?"
"It's New Year's Eve tonight, there won't be many people at the movie theater, don't be so nervous."
Looking at the sparse traffic on the road, with only two or three vehicles every so often, Liu Jialing felt that she had prepared a little too thoroughly.
She took off her sunglasses and couldn't help but laugh, "Let's go in and buy tickets."
Which movie would you like to watch?
"Of course it's the one I starred in. Do you want to watch 'All's Well, Ends Well'?"
"I already saw 'All's Well, Ends Well' at its premiere. If you want to see it again, I'll go with you."
"I won't watch it. I'm going to watch 'I Love Twisted Wood' to contribute to the box office and try to beat 'All's Well, Ends Well'."
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Liu Jialing plays the third female lead in "I Love Twisted Wood", portraying a successful fashion designer who is beautiful, independent, and intelligent, a typical modern urban woman.
The character has a romantic entanglement with the male protagonist Wu Shanshui, played by Chow Yun-fat, and is a key figure in driving the plot forward.
There were many people vying for this role, but in the end, Tang Long spoke with Wu Siyuan and Liu Jialing was cast.
"It will be difficult for 'I Love Twisted Wood' to surpass 'All's Well, Ends Well'; that movie's box office performance is too strong."
"9
"All's Well, Ends Well" premiered on January 20th at Wing Ko Cinemas, raking in HK$2.3 million on its opening day and breaking the record for the highest-grossing opening day in Hong Kong.
It raked in 19 million in its opening week, breaking the record for the highest-grossing opening week for a Hong Kong film.
Today marks the ninth day of the release of "All's Well, Ends Well," and the box office has already reached 23 million.
It's almost a certainty that the film will break last year's box office record of HK$43 million set by "Fight Back to School".
It can be described as a box office record-breaking machine.
During this period, Huang Baiming walked with a brisk pace, and his voice became much louder at industry gatherings.
Stephen Chow once again proved his terrifying box office appeal.
He used facts to tell the outside world that the HK$15 million box office of "The Love Saint" was just an accident.
"I Love Twisted Wood" premiered a week later than "All's Well, Ends Well," and was only released yesterday in theaters across Golden Princess.
Seeing the overwhelming success of "All's Well, Ends Well," Ng See-yuen was taken aback and even considered withdrawing the film from release.
However, a lot of advertising expenses have already been spent, Golden Princess Cinemas has already made the release plan, and many viewers are waiting for the release. In such a short time, there is no way to withdraw it, so they can only bite the bullet and release it as planned.
However, "I Love Twisted Wood" is also a good film, and it's not a pure comedy like "All's Well, Ends Well," thus creating a differentiated competitive advantage.
The film also performed well at the box office on its opening day, grossing HK$1.9 million.
Following this trend, "All's Well, Ends Well" and "I Love Twisted Wood" are expected to dominate this year's summer box office.
"I Love Twisted Shiba Inu hasn't even started yet, it might surpass All's Well, Ends Well."
Liu Jialing snorted twice, indicating her dissatisfaction.
But she also knew that it was probably impossible for "I Love Twisted Wood" to surpass "All's Well, Ends Well".
Not to mention her, even the producer Ng See-yuen and the male lead Chow Yun-fat lacked confidence.
Tang Long could clearly tell that she lacked confidence in her words, so he smiled, put his arm around her waist, and walked into the theater.
After buying the ticket and entering the screening room, there was no one inside.
"It's so empty."
"Tonight is Lunar New Year's Eve, and everyone is having their New Year's Eve dinner. Even after dinner, do you think everyone will be as free as us to watch a movie? They'll all be playing mahjong or going out to have fun."
The festive atmosphere of the New Year is still very strong now, unlike thirty years later when people would disperse after finishing their New Year's Eve dinner.
Liu Jialing noticed Tang Long's somewhat malicious smile and pretended to be serious: "Watch the movie properly, and don't do anything else."
"I promise I will not do anything else."
The two sat directly in the best viewing spot in the very center of the screening room.
The movie has started, but no one has come in yet.
"I Love Twisted Wood" is quite good; Tang Long was unconsciously immersed in the movie's plot.
Liu Jialing glanced at Tang Long with some surprise at how honest he actually was.
"What kind of look is that?"
"Have you changed your mind?"
Tang Long pinched her cheek and said irritably, "Am I just an animal in your eyes? All you ever think about is that kind of thing?"
"No, didn't you say this environment was very exciting?"
"Even if something exciting can be done anytime, right now I just want to watch a movie with you."
Upon hearing this, Liu Jialing could no longer suppress her smile. She reached out and gently stroked Tang Long's cheek, saying sweetly, "Alright, I misunderstood you. Let's enjoy the movie."
As they left the movie theater, the two noticed that there were many more moviegoers inside.
It seems that there are viewers tonight, not a lack of people, but rather that they arrived too early.
Come to think of it, with two great films like "Home with Love" and "I Love Twisted Wood", even on New Year's Eve, it will definitely attract a lot of viewers to the cinema.
Tang Long lowered the brim of his hat, while Liu Jialing pulled her scarf up. Hand in hand, they walked out of the Lisheng Theater like any ordinary couple.
"Even though you're both supporting actresses, your performance wasn't as brilliant as Teresa Mo's."
"Can't you say something I want to hear?"
"Haha, damn it, damn it, what's a supporting actress? Our Jialing is destined to play the leading lady."
"7
Liu Jialing fastened her seatbelt and changed the subject: "Are you preparing for a new film?"
"That's right, you're interested?"
"Of course I do, otherwise why would I ask you?"
"It's no use if you're interested; there are no outstanding female characters in the film. It's a men's movie."
"Even if it's just a cameo, I'll still act in it. I want to spend more time with you."
That night at the "Reign of Assassins" celebration banquet, Tang Long helped Wang Zuxian leave. During this period, he contacted her much less frequently, and Liu Jialing knew that the two of them must have gotten together.
Anger, heartache, pain, and a little bit of relief—a mix of emotions.
She considered leaving Tang Long, but found that doing so would cause her more pain.
Unlike Wang Zuxian, whose feelings for Tang Long were still uncertain, she had been with Tang Long for nearly two years and had experienced many things during that time. Her feelings for Tang Long had already deepened and become quite profound without her realizing it.
She really couldn't bring herself to leave Tang Long suddenly.
Besides, being in the entertainment industry, she's seen plenty of people, both men and women, who have all sorts of wild and unconventional ways of having fun.
It's not just in the entertainment industry; among people with even a little money and fame, very few are truly law-abiding.
They're not even as good as Tang Long.
At least when Tang Long was with her, she was certain that he loved her.
To put it somewhat shamefully, Tang Long's abilities are unmatched by any other man.
She can't quit anymore.
Since we can't separate, we might as well enjoy the present moment.