Trial Marriage Husband: Need to Work Hard - Chapter 414

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Chapter 414

"From now on, if I haven't told you about a meeting, then you mustn't turn up," Mo Ting said as soon as he got in the car .

"Don't worry, just this once," Tangning nodded her head obediently . Since Mo Ting emphasized this warning, there must have been a certain amount of danger . So she took note not to add to his worries . "What did Chairman Zhou say?"

"He would put away his scheming and let the films depend on their own capabilities," Mo Ting replied as he loosened his tie . "On the day of official release, I am expecting a distribution rate of 30% . On the second day, it will likely drop to 10% . "

"You're allowing that to happen?"

Mo Ting looked at Tangning with a deeper meaning and smiled . Indeed, the person that understood him the most was Tangning . She knew straight away that he did it on purpose .

"Trust me, even if I allow it to drop like that, I can also allow 'Stupid' to make a full revival . This is your first film; I will definitely let everyone see that you are a skilled actress . "

"That may be important, but, all I want is for you to be happy," Tangning said as she drove . "The entertainment industry is your empire . . . Anything you say, goes . "

Mo Ting stretched out his hand and brushed it against Tangning's cheek . This silly woman, how could he not adore her?

. . .

Compared to its previous two pre-screenings, the third pre-screening for 'Stupid' once again increased in attendance to 30% . This proved many things .

Not long after, the day of 'Stupid's' official release came around . As promised, Mo Ting did not interfere with the distribution of the film . But, the industry had already experienced the sweetness of 'Stupid's' steady advancement, so they decided to distribute the film to 30% of theatres in the nation . It wasn't very high, but, it also could not be considered as low . Either way, it already exceeded Mo Ting's expectations .

Because of its good reputation from three pre-screenings and the popular topic of Tangning's acting beating down the young actors, 'Stupid' hit more than $40 million in the box office; a reasonable result .

"Hey, have you guys seen Tangning's film yet?"

"Pfft, how good could a model be at acting?"

"Watch it and you'll find out how good Tangning's acting actually is . "

"I don't believe you . . . "

"Neither do I . . . "

Due to curiosity towards Tangning's acting, many members of the audience bought tickets purely to see her . They wanted to see if her acting was really as good as it was rumored to be . After all, the reviews from the three pre-screenings were so good, it was hard not to suspect that Hai Rui had paid people to write them . But, after watching the film, film fans gasped in surprise . It turned out, a model actually could act . In fact, her acting was so good that it was hard for one to withdraw themselves from the film after watching it .

If 'Stupid' had only convinced a selection of people during its pre-screening, after its official release, it had now truly convinced the film market .

"It's not mainstream and not your typical storyline . In fact, it's surprisingly entertaining to watch . I highly recommend it!"

"I originally turned up to the movie, ready to make complaints . But, Tangning made it impossible for me to find anything to complain about . Plus, the film is surprisingly good . I wonder who the screenwriter is . "

"Tangning is awesome! Did she really not study acting in secret?"

On top of everything, at the end of the film, they showed moments from behind-the-scenes of Tangning and Lin Sheng . Film fans were stunned; Tangning was such a serious actor and completely let go of herself when acting .

"I came to complain, but I left as a converted fan, haha!"

"Tangning is the real deal, she is nothing like the sl*tty actresses out there . I hope she can remain like this . I will support her every film from now on . . . "

After the first day of screening, statistics showed that Tangning's rate of mention escalated at a steady rate . Above all, the film complied with the analysis of film critic's as a quality production by Hai Rui that was unforgettable . Whether it was the impulsive actress, the jerk athlete or the 'Stupid' boy that had been abandoned multiple times, all the characters left a lasting impression .

But . . .

. . . a great film like this was unexpectedly reduced to less than 15% distribution rate on the second day . Whereas, 'Devil Shooter' was at almost 40% .

As soon as these numbers were released, all those that had watched 'Stupid' were disappointed . It was obvious that the producer of 'Devil Shooter' had done something behind the scenes .

"I'd like to say that I've watched both films and concluded that 'Devil Shooter' is obviously an idol film . It's also obvious that they've done something to suppress the distribution of 'Stupid'; they are so shameless! This is proof that Hai Rui aren't hiding any underhanded schemes . Otherwise, who would dare to go against them?"

"Could the theatres please screen more films like 'Stupid'? I want to watch another one!"

"I'm sorry, I am resolute in boycotting idol films . The cast of 'Devil Shooter' are horrendous!"

"Both films show snippets of behind-the-scenes, but seeing Tangning fall numerous times without making a sound and standing back up to continue filming compared to an actress that needs the whole crew to console her after a slight scratch, I have decided to side with 'Stupid' . The difference is too dramatic!"

Sure, 'Devil Shooter' had a lot of fans, but the rest of the public weren't blind . Above all, the contrasts were too obvious . In the end, 'Devil Shooter' debuted at the box office with a few hundred thousand dollars less than 'Stupid', shocking all the film experts . They had originally thought it would be a huge hit . . .

This . . .

. . . was too big of a face slap . They had made their predictions so confidently, but were now faced with angry film fans .

Seeing the results, the distributors immediately returned all of Chairman Zhou's gifts and offers . They had seen how 'Stupid' performed and decided that the audience should not be offended . So, on the third day, 'Stupid's' distribution rate returned to 30%, whereas 'Devil Shooter' dropped to 15% .

The attendance numbers also highlighted the problem with the film . A lousy storyline paired with unfocused acting still made up the foundation of the movie .

Seeing the tables turn, Chairman Zhou crushed the wine glass in his hand .

He had never imagined that fans would not be convinced .

Actually, his biggest flaw was his arrogance . If he had not done a pre-screening, the first day of his release would have been a huge hit . Even if there were problems with the film, it would have at least remained popular for 3 days, instead of receiving a cold reception from the start .

"Chairman Zhou, we verified it, Hai Rui indeed did not interfere with the results," Chairman Zhou's assistant confirmed .

Chairman Zhou closed his eyes and took a deep breath, "OK, I know!"

Mo Ting must have predicted this outcome a long time ago . That's why he was willing to make Chairman Zhou such an attractive offer .

So what if he didn't interfere with distribution? His three pre-screenings were already enough to guide the audience and film fans in the right direction . So, even if he did nothing, victory was already in his hands .

Although Chairman Zhou didn't want to admit defeat, he knew he should no longer step over Mo Ting's territory; the entertainment industry was not a place he could compete in .

Fortunately for him, he wasn't easy to defeat either . He would definitely find another chance in the future to compete in other things . . .

As a result, these were some of the entertainment news headlines:

['Stupid' a Box Office Hit in 3 Days: Over a Billion Dollars in Ticket Sales . . . ]