Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 419 - 417 How Can Be So Excessive_1

Chapter 419: Chapter 417 How Can Be So Excessive_1

After wrapping up filming, the production phase was next.

Lin Sisi sang the opening and closing songs for the film.

On the recording day, Lin Sisi couldn’t help feeling a bit nervous.

In the recording studio, Xia Ningxing gave her a comforting look, "Relax, sing just like you usually do, don’t put too much pressure on yourself."

Lin Sisi nodded her head and entered the recording booth, putting on the headphones.

Strangely enough, although she had been very nervous just moments before, when it came time to sing, she felt not a hint of nerves. It was as if she had merged with the music, and the melodious sound flowed forth from her mouth on cue.

She was singing enchantingly.

Those watching were equally spellbound by her performance.

When the recording was over, Xia Ningxing was the first to start applauding, giving her a hug, "Cousin! You sang amazingly well!"

"Really?" Lin Sisi took off the headphones, her heart still fluttering with unease.

Xia Ningxing didn’t answer her question directly but instead looked to everyone else, "What do you think?"

"Very good!" Director Xu gave a thumbs-up.

Tao Tao and Ruan Ruanruan also nodded in agreement.

"Sisi, don’t be too modest, you really sang exceptionally well."

"Right, I was almost enchanted by it!"

Lin Sisi’s cheeks reddened at the compliments, but her eyes sparkled with joy.

Her first song was a success!

"Now that we have the theme song, it’s time for the special effects production, which I will personally be involved in," Director Xu said, clinching his fist.

The performances of the actors in "Tsunami" were perfect. If the special effects and visuals could also be perfect, then this film was sure to achieve great success.

"Director Xu, give it your best, money is no object," Xia Ningxing valued this film highly as it was her first ever.

This time she intended to cherish her reputation, only accepting high-quality productions, or producing only top-quality shows for her company.

So, she hoped even more than he did that the production would be top-notch, even if it meant spending a lot more money.

Director Xu didn’t stand on ceremony with her, "Mr. Xia, rest assured, if there’s a need, I will definitely not hesitate to ask you for more."

Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but subtly twitch the corner of her mouth.

...

After the film was completed, it had to be submitted for censorship.

Only after passing the censorship could it be released.

Eventually, "Tsunami" was scheduled for release during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Now it was time for promotion.

In that era, with no live broadcasts over the internet, promotion could only be done through newspapers and magazines.

However, the effect was not very good, with very low national anticipation.

Disaster movies are still too much of a niche, and with only a handful of photos for posters, it was hard to see the impact.

So, Xia Ningxing simply had someone contact the television stations, and broadcast the carefully edited ten-minute long trailer.

Compared to traditional poster advertising, a trailer could more intuitively make the audience feel the special effects and the thrill of the drama.

Soon, the extended trailer for "Tsunami" officially appeared on television and online.

The editor’s techniques were extremely sophisticated, ensuring no spoilers while leaving plenty of suspense. Coupled with the shocking special effects, it was simply more impressive than foreign blockbusters.

Many who saw this disaster movie were taken aback—

"Oh my God, what have my eyes witnessed, our Star Shine has actually produced a disaster blockbuster!"

"Judging from this preview, it’s in no way inferior to foreign blockbusters!"

"Ah! I must support it!"

"Me too!"

"In the drama, the female lead also gets caught in the tsunami at the end—she isn’t really going to die, is she?"

"I really want to know what her ending is like!"

"Why not find out when you go see it?"

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, those who knew their way around a computer were constantly clacking away at their keyboards, flooding various forums.

Those without computer skills talked about it offline instead and then recommended it to their friends and family.

As the saying goes, one tells ten, ten tell a hundred; in a blink of an eye, countless people began paying attention to this film.

No one had expected a film thought to be a certain flop to suddenly become the nation’s most anticipated.

The eyes of the public are sharp—they can tell right away if the quality is good or not.

If it’s something good, then why wouldn’t they support it?

Now, Bald Head Lv Shun was dumbfounded, and Mr. Cheng who initially refused to invest in Xu Tian was also dumbfounded.

Of course, Su Qifei was even more green with envy.

Who would have thought that before the release, his half-brother by the same father could almost catch up to his popularity!

Mr. Cheng went straight to Lv Shun and scolded him furiously, "Didn’t you say this play would definitely not be a hit? How come now it’s on the verge of turning the tables? If it weren’t for your stupid meddling, I would have invested in it.

"Damn it!" Lv Shun, watching the media’s massive coverage and endless praise for "Tsunami," clenched his fists tightly.

He would not give Xu Tian any chance to make a comeback!

You might ask if there was a feud between them that drove him to act this way?

No, there was no feud. He was just envious, simply unwilling to see him do better than himself!

Something dark flashed in Lv Shun’s eyes as he thought of something.

He would absolutely not let this drama get released!

Xia Ningxing, on the other hand, was still unaware of Lv Shun’s malicious plan and was preparing for the release.

However...

A few days before the release, they were informed that the film couldn’t pass the review, and the reason given was laughable, suggesting that this kind of subject matter might cause panic.

At this moment, in the meeting room of Giant Star Entertainment, everyone’s complexion was ashen.

Director Xu was especially furious, slapping the table and spluttering, "There must be someone causing trouble behind the scenes, aiming to prevent our movie from being successfully released!"

A disaster movie is supposed to evoke a sense of panic; if it doesn’t, then how can it even be called a disaster movie?

So, the other party was just finding an excuse to suppress it.

"I think so too, who could this be, being so outrageous?"

Director Xu suddenly thought of the person, his fists throbbing with veins, gritting his teeth, "It must be that bastard Lv Shun, I’m going to settle scores with him right now!"

This was his life’s work, as well as everyone present’s, and it would not be destroyed just like that.

"Come back!" Seeing him about to leave, Xia Ningxing immediately called out to stop him, "You have no evidence, what’s the use of finding him now? He might even turn the tables, go to the media and accuse you of slandering him without distinction, then the situation will only escalate, and even if you are right, you won’t be able to clear your name."

Director Xu calmed down at that moment, sighed, and sat back down.

"Everyone, don’t worry, I will find a way to get the film released, I guarantee it will be a successful premiere," Xia Ningxing spoke up again.

Xia Ningxing seemed to be a born leader; once she spoke, everyone felt that nothing was a problem, she would definitely resolve this matter perfectly.

"As for the person pulling the strings behind the scenes, no matter who it is, I won’t let them off."

A chill flashed in Xia Ningxing’s eyes.

Daring to trip them up like this, she was determined to teach them a lesson!