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Chapter 1058: 1049: Premiere (1)

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1049: Premiere (1)

Judging from the official website’s shared statistics alone, Xia Siyu’s solo clip views have unexpectedly surpassed both Bo Yan’s and Shang Feifei’s. Although the number of shares and comments is nowhere near the level of Bo Yan’s enormous fan base, the view count is remarkably higher.

Not even an hour after the clip was released, it had already surpassed ten million views. As of now, the view count has exceeded one hundred million.

Shares and comments are typically areas where fans collectively rally for votes and control the narrative, but view counts are a different story—it’s clear that the majority of viewers are casual onlookers. When Xia Siyu’s solo clip was released, it even trended on social media. Qin Baizhou swears that he didn’t pay for it—this popularity arose completely organically.

Although Xia Siyu’s public reputation is controversial—rife with gossip about her multiple scandals, affiliations with wealthy backers, diva behaviors, lack of discipline, and arrogance—she’s undeniably beautiful. Furthermore, though she hasn’t won any major acting awards, her performances are decent enough not to disappoint. The so-called “dark rumors” about her are, in truth, trivial matters about her personal life.

Especially since, no matter how her personal image is regarded, on screen she always appears innocent and lovable. This time, however, she broke through her usual mold by portraying a sultry and alluring madam. Regardless of her acting abilities, her makeup was utterly captivating, leaving audiences completely drawn to her. Casual viewers don’t care about all the drama—looking good is all that matters.

“Storm” has already achieved two hundred million in pre-sale ticket earnings, even factoring in refunds in some cities and theater closures due to the pandemic. It’s fair to say that the film is on the verge of recouping its production costs solely from pre-sales. As long as subsequent reviews remain favorable, this is sure to be an explosive blockbuster.

The venue for Xia Siyu and the cast’s attendance at the premiere is funded by one of the investors—one of the country’s most renowned real estate companies and the largest national cinema chain. Located in Yancheng, the giant movie complex boasts the nation’s largest IMAX auditorium, which can hold up to 2,000 people—essentially akin to a small-scale concert setting. Indeed, the venue has hosted musical performances, concerts, and plays in the past.

Apart from the IMAX auditorium, there are around ten additional screening sessions—more than half are dedicated to “Storm.”

Xia Siyu and the cast arrived early for their makeup preparations, but by the time they peeked out of their car windows at seven o’clock upon arriving at the venue, fans were already beginning to line up in small, scattered groups.

Once inside the cinema, the crew underwent tense rounds of makeup and wardrobe fitting.

She, Bo Yan, and Shang Feifei each had their own separate dressing rooms, calmly waiting and remaining undisturbed until it was time for their red-carpet photos before the premiere.

The premiere of “Storm” attracted plenty of media attention—both local and international outlets.

While Wang Ju might not be as deeply entrenched in the foreign markets as Director Ji, he did win the coveted Cannes Palme d’Or before, earning him widespread recognition. Additionally, due to severe pandemic conditions abroad, foreign cinema chains have been struggling; even good films hesitate to release during this period. In contrast, China has managed to keep the situation largely under control, allowing events like this premiere to proceed. Consequently, foreign media have been eager to cover the occasion.

At eight-thirty, there were still thirty minutes left before the movie’s debut screening. Tonight, the weather in Yancheng was bitterly cold—a light snow from the previous night had blanketed the city in white. Thankfully, the organizers were considerate; instead of an outdoor red carpet, the photo session was held indoors.

To facilitate audience entry, separate entrances were designated for red-carpet photography and general audience admission, preventing congestion and unnecessary chaos. The photoshoot for the red carpet was scheduled to take place in one of the smaller conference rooms at the venue.