The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 131: Movie wrap-up!

Chapter 131: Movie wrap-up!

"Okay, I got it."

Tang Shu returned to the hotel, took a shower, changed her clothes, and came out just in time to join everyone taking photos in front of the camera.

She quickened her pace and stood on the far left of the group to catch this wrap-up photo.

An hour later, the photos, retouched by the photographer, were posted on the official Weibo account of "Heroes in Troubled Times" with an edited message.

"’Heroes in Troubled Times’ has finally wrapped up!"

"Oh, that’s great!"

"Tonight, we’ll party until we drop!"

After about three months of non-stop filming, the crew had finally wrapped up, and everyone’s faces were brimming with smiles.

This was Tang Shu’s first time experiencing the joy of wrapping up a film, and seeing everyone laughing so genuinely seemed to affect her, as a smile involuntarily spread across her face.

"Director Xie, when can we expect the movie to be released?"

"As soon as we get back to the capital, we’ll start the editing phase. With only two months until the New Year, we’re aiming to release it on New Year’s Eve."

"That soon?"

"Yes, we’re a bit short on time, so it looks like we’ll have to rush the post-production work."

The usually serious Director Xie showed rare signs of joy, seemingly unfazed by the rush that lay ahead.

"Everyone should head back to the hotel and rest up. Tonight, we feast on roasted whole lamb and enjoy the local song and dance!"

"Wow, roasted whole lamb!"

"Director Xie, remember to order an extra one for me, I can eat a whole leg of lamb by myself!"

"I won’t return until I’m drunk!"

The enthusiasm among the crew was palpable as they happily packed up their things and headed to the hotel.

Online, many netizens who saw the post from the crew were even more excited than the staff and actors.

[Damn, ’Heroes in Troubled Times’ has already wrapped. What kind of divine speed is this?]

[It’s finally a wrap. Can I say I’ve been waiting so long that flowers have wilted?]

[Oh finally, it’s a wrap. Director Xie’s pace is impressive as always!]

[So, the premiere can’t be far off, right? So excited, so happy, so looking forward to it!]

[Bros, let’s meet up at the cinema when the time comes!]

...

Netizens were ecstatic, flooding Weibo with lively comments on the crew’s post, while some keenly astute internet influencers couldn’t stand the solitude and were already sharpening their knives for the sheep, so to speak.

Within an hour, various media outlets began to push articles about "Heroes in Troubled Times" onto netizens’ phones.

[’Heroes in Troubled Times’ announces completion, Director Xie’s new masterpiece is coming!]

[’Heroes in Troubled Times’ set to premiere at year-end, adding anther steed to the New Year’s holiday race!]

[Director Xie’s new movie enters post-production, the film’s momentum is unstoppable——]

[Are you ready for the New Year’s holiday rush? Director Xie’s ’Heroes in Troubled Times’ is poised to become the biggest winner!]

...

As the news spread, more and more people became aware, and in many WeChat and QQ groups, numerous directors and investors from the entertainment industry were getting restless.

Clearly, for these industry heavyweights, the news conveyed additional implications.

"Director Xie’s movie wrapped up? How did it happen so quickly?"

"Hiss—this clearly means they’re aiming for the New Year’s holiday slot. What do we do, do we have a chance with our film?"

"Should we change the release date?"

"Change, definitely change. We can’t clash with him; otherwise, our efforts will be wasted!"

"Change the release date? No way, let’s go head-to-head. I don’t believe every one of his movies will be successful!"

"What’s most important now is to secure the New Year’s holiday slots. Only by controlling the screenings can our movie’s exposure be maximized. Let’s get moving!"

"Increase our marketing efforts, we must quickly seize market share while ’Heroes in Troubled Times’ is still in post-production!"

So, as the news broke out, countless investors changed their release dates, and many others stood their ground, pouring money into publicity for their own films, hoping to capture a larger market share.