The increase in screenings for "33 Days of Lost Love" didn't surprise Wang Yi at all!
In cinemas, there's a very important metric called average attendance per screening!
Divide a movie's total box office revenue by its number of screenings, and you get the single-screening box office revenue.
Then divide the single-screening box office revenue by the average ticket price, and you get the average attendance per screening!
This metric directly reflects a movie's popularity, audience enthusiasm for watching it, and its profitability.
The higher the average attendance per screening, the more audiences like to watch, the stronger the movie's profitability, and the more money the cinemas make, so they naturally increase the number of screenings significantly.
Conversely, the lower the average attendance per screening, the less audiences like to watch, the more the movie flops, and the more money the cinemas lose, so they naturally decrease the number of screenings significantly!
In his previous life, with two Hollywood blockbusters, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and "Real Steel," sandwiching it, "33 Days of Lost Love" had a very low number of screenings on its opening day, just like this time, and was not favored.
As a result, from its very first screening, "33 Days of Lost Love" exploded, with an average attendance per screening of 41!
This was more than the combined total of "Real Steel" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"!
By 5 PM, the average attendance per screening exceeded 70, and by evening, it was nearly a hundred!
It completely dominated the two major Hollywood blockbusters.
The cinemas were shocked and decisively added screenings, increasing the number of showings.
Thus, on its opening day, "33 Days of Lost Love" grossed 20 million at the box office!
In this life, "33 Days of Lost Love" was moved up by Wang Yi to September, not only without the two major Hollywood blockbusters as competitors but also without any formidable opponent, so it naturally sold better!
Wang Yi looked at the data sent by Du Tianhua.
Other movies released in the same period had an average attendance per screening of only single digits.
"33 Days of Lost Love" had an average attendance per screening of 55 for its first showing, ten times that of other movies!
The cinemas were dumbfounded!
They decisively reduced the number of screenings for other movies and doubled the screenings for "33 Days of Lost Love"!
This rate of increase was even more terrifying than in his previous life!
It's imaginable that "33 Days of Lost Love"'s opening day box office would also completely explode!
It would definitely not just be the 20 million from his previous life, but very likely 30 million, or even higher!
Similarly, the total box office would also break the record created in his previous life!
After all, "33 Days of Lost Love" in his previous life was threatened by two Hollywood movies, but this time, there were no strong competitors.
Even the entire month of September was filled with bad movies; "33 Days of Lost Love" naturally stood out with its extraordinary quality.
It wasn't until "The Sorcerer and the White Snake," released on September 28th, that there was something barely worth watching, but it posed no threat to "Lost Love."
By then, "Lost Love" would have been released for 19 days, and its box office would have long exceeded 300 million, or even more!
Similarly, "Mural," released on September 29th, although also star-studded, was a downright money-grabbing flop that didn't even recoup its costs, making it unworthy of mention.
It can be said that from September until the National Day holiday slot, "33 Days of Lost Love" had no opponents and could completely sweep and dominate the competition!
It's possible that "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" and "Mural" during the National Day holiday slot will see their box office sharply decline, completely overshadowed by "33 Days of Lost Love," performing even worse than in their previous releases!
If everyone is bad, then it's fine.
But with "33 Days of Lost Love," a small production that's a dark horse with both box office success and critical acclaim, it's a smashing success!
If two big productions are unsatisfactory and lose both box office and reputation, it's too easy to be criticized and to flop!
No comparison, no harm!
Wang Yi moved "33 Days of Lost Love" up to September, originally just wanting to leverage the movie's immense popularity to fully ignite the Meiyou pure desire style dress!
Unexpectedly, it was a lucky hit, avoiding Hollywood blockbusters and dominating both September and the National Day holiday slot!
What a double blessing.
If by chance, it completely annihilated "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" and "Mural," two star-studded blockbusters...
Wang Yi could only express deep regret and sympathy, it was purely accidental collateral damage!
Coupled with the "graduation season and breakup season" marketing, "33 Days of Lost Love" was destined to be a sensation among college students!
They don't have to work every day and have plenty of time to watch movies, making them the best consumer group for cinemas.
"33 Days of Lost Love" is guaranteed to be a hit, even more so than in his previous life.
The 350 million box office from his previous life definitely won't be the limit; it will absolutely be higher!
But will it be 400 million, or 500 million?
Wang Yi couldn't say for sure, he could only do his best to support it.
The more tickets sold, the more investment dividends Wang Yi would receive.
Thinking of this, Wang Yi decisively sent a message to Song Sining:
[Sining, the movie is a hit! Announce that all one hundred specialty stores and one hundred authorized stores will open the day after tomorrow at 8 AM!]
The hotter the movie, the greater the traffic it brings to Meiyou!
By then, the Meiyou mall, as well as offline Meiyou flagship stores, specialty stores, and authorized stores, will all have even more booming business!
Everything is about to explode!
Wang Yi smiled slightly:
"It really didn't disappoint my long-term planning!"
"What planning? What bad things are you trying to do to me again?"
Huang Xinyi walked out, her face full of vigilance.
This student Wang Yi is too dangerous; he constantly tricks her and dares to do anything.
"I'm telling you, don't mess around, I'm very strong,"
Huang Xinyi waved her small fists, threatening solemnly.
Wang Yi was speechless: "..."
Glancing at Huang Xinyi, Wang Yi said disdainfully:
"I was talking about the movie's strategy, the box office exploded. Who was strategizing for you? You're not worth much anyway."
Huang Xinyi: "..."
"You're the one who's worthless, I'm very valuable!"
"What value?"
Wang Yi shamelessly looked over her body.
"You!"
Huang Xinyi's face turned red with anger, and she huffed,
"Pah! You really don't act like a student, even teasing your teacher."
"Does a counselor count as a teacher? Someone like you is at most a senior schoolmate,"
Wang Yi said with a smile.
"Hmph! Go ahead and gloat, tonight there'll only be noodles! No pickles, just plain noodles."
Wang Yi: "..."
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."
Seeing her get angry, Wang Yi changed the subject:
"Not bad, you just started working and already bought a house in the Imperial Capital! And it's 120 square meters!"
Huang Xinyi sighed:
"It was just good luck. Our old house was demolished, and we got some money. My parents bought me this house and a car..."
"A house and a car again, aren't they rushing you to find a local and get married? Hahaha!"
Wang Yi laughed.
"Huh, how did you know?"
Huang Xinyi was utterly speechless:
"I just graduated, I'm only 23, and they're already pressuring me to get married! It's too much! They make it seem like I can't get married! Besides, I don't seem to like boys and don't want to get married."
"..."
Wang Yi was a bit surprised:
"Are you gay?"
Huang Xinyi shook her head:
"I don't know. Men are all big pig's trotters, only after my body, and I don't like that. I don't like male celebrities either. I do like looking at beautiful women, but I don't have those kinds of thoughts, so I shouldn't be considered gay, right?"
Wang Yi: "..."
Alright, having too good a figure and being coveted by others led Huang Xinyi to develop resistance, even to the point of not wanting to get married.
Just like wealthy people looking for a spouse, they fear being targeted for their money the most.
Similarly, Huang Xinyi looking for a spouse also fears being targeted for her figure the most!
"You want to pursue resonance on a soulful level!"
"Exactly!"
Huang Xinyi nodded:
"No matter how good-looking a face is, it will age. No matter how good a figure is, it will lose its shape."
"If it's just a superficial liking, just desiring my body, it won't last long."
"Years later, I'll have nasolabial folds and become ugly. My figure will be gone, out of shape, and he won't like me anymore."
"If a younger, prettier girl appears, he might cheat."
"Such superficial liking is destined to be a tragedy, why should I risk my lifelong happiness for it?"
"The wise don't fall in love, I'm sober in this world!"
Wang Yi sighed:
"Alright, many people don't want to get married and all want true love! But in this world, where is there so much true love?"
"Yeah, where is there so much true love!"
Huang Xinyi looked at Wang Yi, thinking to herself:
"You are very excellent, and also the type I admire. If our souls could truly connect, and the time was right, I would be willing to give you everything, even if there was no outcome. After all, I am your counselor, and you are my student..."
"But it's a pity, you're just like them, only after my body! Hmph! Big pig's trotters!"
The more Huang Xinyi thought about it, the angrier she got:
"Let's not talk about this anymore, come on, let's play a game, see if I don't beat you to death!"
Wang Yi's face darkened: "..."
Huang Xinyi turned on the TV and PS3, took out a game controller, and handed it to Wang Yi.
"King of Fighters, dare to play? I'm an expert!"
Huang Xinyi was full of confidence.
Wang Yi's expression was calm:
"Bring it on, just don't cry later."
"Hehe, I've never lost when playing King of Fighters! I'll definitely beat you black and blue!"
After one round, Huang Xinyi looked at the KO screen, very unconvinced:
"A mistake, purely a mistake. Let's go again!"
Half an hour later, Huang Xinyi huffed:
"Continue, I don't believe I can't beat you!"
An hour later, Huang Xinyi took a deep breath:
"I've figured out your tactics, I'll win against you soon! Absolutely!"
Wang Yi, however, waved his hand:
"Boring, you're too weak, a typical case of being bad but addicted!"
Huang Xinyi was furious: "..."
"Who are you calling bad? I just had bad luck today! One more round, I'll definitely beat you black and blue!"
"What if you lose again?"
Wang Yi said with a smile.
Huang Xinyi got carried away and blurted out:
"Hmph! If I lose again, I'll change into a pure desire style dress!"
"Deal!"
Wang Yi became interested.
Soon, Huang Xinyi lost again:
"Um, I was just kidding earlier..."
Wang Yi didn't mind:
"It's fine, it's not the first or second time you've acted like a little puppy who doesn't keep their word."
"You..."
Huang Xinyi was furious:
"You're the puppy, I'll wear it, who's afraid of who! It's not like we're outside anyway."
Saying that, Huang Xinyi huffed into the bedroom and locked the door.
Wang Yi shook his head:
"Bad at it, yet loves to play, and can't stand being provoked, truly..."
Soon, Huang Xinyi changed her clothes and stood at the door, but she was extremely conflicted.
If she went out, wearing a pure desire style dress for a student to see, it would be too embarrassing!
This was even more socially deadly than sending photos.
If she didn't go out, she'd be a little puppy who didn't keep her word!
What a dilemma!
Wang Yi guessed Huang Xinyi's thoughts and smiled slightly:
"Xinyi, it's alright, if you can't do it, it's nothing to be a little puppy who doesn't keep her word."
"You're the little puppy who doesn't keep his word!"
Huang Xinyi couldn't stand such provocation, decisively opened the door, and walked out, blushing, with her long legs.
"Holy crap!"
"That figure, it's absolutely amazing!"
Wang Yi couldn't help but exclaim.
Huang Xinyi's face instantly darkened: "!!!"
This guy, he said the same thing on QQ last time, and now he's saying it to her face!
Alright, really alright!
"You really don't treat your counselor as a teacher!"
Huang Xinyi huffed.
Wang Yi laughed:
"No, senior schoolmate, I'm sincerely complimenting your good figure. YYDS."
"What does that mean?"
"Forever the GOAT!"
"..."
For a moment, Huang Xinyi fell silent, unsure whether to be happy or sad.
She was happy that Wang Yi treated her as a senior schoolmate and didn't think she was old.
The sad thing was that Wang Yi didn't treat her as a counselor at all, showing no respect!
'Sigh! Meeting a student like this is the karma of my past life!'
"Continue, see if I don't beat you to death!"
Saying that, Huang Xinyi sat next to Wang Yi and picked up the controller.
She could only turn her grief and anger into motivation:
"Deal!"
Without any surprise, she was beaten by Wang Yi again...
"Again!"
Huang Xinyi was really getting carried away.
Wang Yi, however, lost interest:
"Boring, not playing anymore, you're too bad."
"!!!"
"I can definitely beat you! I definitely can!"
"You're too bad! Boring!"
"You!"
Seeing Wang Yi was unresponsive, Huang Xinyi suddenly had an idea and said with a smile:
"Three more rounds, if I can't win even one, I'll wear Meiyou pure desire style lingerie for you to see!"
"Heh, you'll wear it underneath, I won't be able to see it!"
Wang Yi was unmoved; this little trick was too childish.
Huang Xinyi was speechless: "..."
She was found out!
She just wanted to play a word game!
In case she lost all rounds, she'd wear the pure desire style lingerie underneath, put a dress over it, and nothing would be visible, which would still count as honoring the bet.
Who knew Wang Yi was too cunning and saw through her trick right away!
Awkward!
This guy is really hard to trick!
Huang Xinyi took a deep breath and went all out:
"Alright, three rounds. If I can't win even one, I'll wear pure desire style lingerie, the kind without any outer clothes!"
She had played King of Fighters since childhood, unbeatable among her family, and yet she couldn't even win once against Wang Yi, how could this be?
She must win!
"Are you serious?"
Wang Yi smiled, suddenly realizing he couldn't quite see through Huang Xinyi in front of him.
Was she truly bad but addicted, and couldn't stand being provoked?
Or was she a high-level hunter, often appearing as prey?
It seemed like Huang Xinyi was repeatedly tricked by him, but in reality, was he the one being tricked?
In his previous life, he had encountered similar situations many times.
For example, he met a young lady, they got along great, talked well, and he brought her home.
They kissed, hugged, and even went to the bedroom.
But when Wang Yi wanted to take the next step, the other person said no...
Of course, it wasn't a permanent refusal.
Instead, she said it was too fast, she couldn't accept it, she was a proper person, and he needed to give her more time...
But when Wang Yi opened a bottle of wine, the young lady who usually could hold ten drinks became hazy-eyed after two.
Continuing, she no longer refused, and everything came naturally...
The next day, when talking about last night, it was all attributed to alcohol, not her being improper.
Sometimes, girls aren't unwilling, they just need a perfect excuse!
And Huang Xinyi in front of him, could she be the same way?
No matter how far things went, it would be accepting the bet's outcome, not her being too unrestrained?
Or was he overthinking it, and Huang Xinyi was simply bad at the game but highly addicted?
Truth and falsehood, reality and illusion, Wang Yi couldn't figure out Huang Xinyi's level anymore.
But what did truth or falsehood matter?
He wouldn't suffer any loss anyway!
"Of course it's real, my biggest virtue is keeping my word!"
Huang Xinyi said decisively:
"If I lose, I'll wear Meiyou pure desire style lingerie, of a style you choose, without any outer clothes!"
"If you say so, then I'm energized!"
Wang Yi said with a smile:
"Deal!"
With Huang Xinyi's figure, any man would have some thoughts, except for a gay man!
Huang Xinyi was utterly speechless: "..."
"Big pig's trotters, see if I don't beat you to death!"
Soon, one round ended, and Huang Xinyi was very unconvinced:
"I was careless, let's go again."
The second round ended, Huang Xinyi was a bit nervous, taking a deep breath:
"Last round, I'll definitely win!"
The third round ended, Huang Xinyi just collapsed to the floor:
"It's over, I'm done for, ah!"
"I'm going to die!"
"What should I do!"
"I was reckless!"
"Hahahaha."
Wang Yi, however, burst into laughter:
"Don't worry, next time I'll bring the pure desire style lingerie."
"!!!"
Huang Xinyi pleaded pitifully:
"Please, be a human being!"
"I am not human, I am a god."
Huang Xinyi was speechless: "..."
Wang Yi smiled:
"Don't worry, I'll give you some time for psychological preparation, hahaha."
Many goddesses have another side, even being "contrast bitches."
This point, perhaps even they themselves don't know, until it's discovered...
Just wondering if Huang Xinyi is also like this!
This is interesting!
At 5 PM, Wang Yi received another message from Du Tianhua:
"Boss Wang, '33 Days of Lost Love' has reached an average attendance of 89 per screening, and the cinemas have increased our screenings again! The current box office has surpassed 20 million!"
Wang Yi beamed with joy; it had already surpassed the total box office for the entire day in his previous life!
In his previous life, the first day's total was only 20 million box office.
This time, it was already 20 million box office by 5 PM.
Adding the screenings from 5 PM to midnight, breaking 40 million for the first day's box office is not a problem!
After all, today is only Friday; during the day, students go to school, and workers go to work.
It's only in the evening that everyone has time to go to the cinema!
Wang Yi dialed Du Tianhua's number:
"Director Du, let's keep the momentum going, arrange another trending search tonight to announce our box office!"
"Okay, I understand!"
Du Tianhua nodded.
Money that needs to be spent absolutely cannot be saved.
He saved the extra one million Wang Yi invested, specifically for arranging trending searches.
During its release, "33 Days of Lost Love" needs more marketing, more promotion, and more roadshows!
The better the movie, the more it needs good marketing for its box office to continue to explode!
At 8 PM, a piece of news surged to the ninth spot on the trending search list!
["33 Days of Lost Love" first-day box office expected to exceed 40 million, Meiyou might become the biggest winner!]
It must be said that Du Tianhua knows how to handle things; he even remembered to include Meiyou when buying a trending search!
Wang Yi was very satisfied with this:
"My efforts to promote you weren't in vain!"
One stone stirred up a thousand waves!
Meiyou has been very popular recently, and "33 Days of Lost Love" also made it to the trending searches yesterday.
When two major hot topics combine, their power can only be described as terrifying!
The popularity of this news quickly surged, soon reaching the seventh, then sixth, then fifth spot on trending searches...
Wang Yi smiled slightly:
"Forty million box office, it's a sure thing!"
But across from him, Huang Xinyi, in her pure desire style dress, felt increasingly uncertain:
"It's ten o'clock, aren't you leaving tonight?"
(End of Chapter)
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