The May Day holiday has finally arrived amidst everyone's anticipation.
For many, this is a great day to relax and unwind, finally able to shed the fatigue from work or study and enjoy some leisure time.
For many in the industry, this is a new battle for film release dates.
It's not just people who have films being released; many industry insiders who don't have any films being released also pay close attention to the box office trends.
This is because it not only signifies the economic prospects of this year's May Day holiday box office, but also serves as an indicator of future audience preferences.
Several films that had been generating buzz for the May Day holiday have officially been released to audiences and are starting to exert their box office efforts.
Soon, on May Day, a comedy film successfully topped the daily box office charts.
Several other action and suspense films are also closely following the number one spot, ready to overtake it at any moment.
However, in a list that many people didn't notice, "Law of the Jungle" was stuck in fourth place at the box office that day.
Above it is the favorite to chase the box office champion during this year's May Day holiday.
Below it are the pathetic flop movies that don't even deserve a mention in the May Day holiday film season.
By the time many people noticed it, the total box office of "Law of the Jungle" had officially surpassed the 600 million mark.
That miraculous turnaround from the brink of death left everyone stunned.
【Stop fighting, stop fighting! The game "Law of the Jungle" is already experiencing a daily reversal of fortunes, something you're unaware of.】
【Wait, "Law of the Jungle" isn't offline yet?】
【Isn't this a bit much? The competition during the May Day holiday is already fierce, why are they joining in during the Qingming Festival? This is a bit outrageous—】
【A movie's normal release period is about a month. If "Law of the Jungle" hadn't been moved up, it would have been released around this time anyway, especially since its screenings are already very limited.】
【I just want to watch "Law of the Jungle," so what? I just love watching it, I'll watch it over and over again.】
【Indeed, I need to wait and see how the reviews are for the other movies, but I've already bought *Law of the Jungle* without hesitation after it's been out for a month. So why can't I watch *Law of the Jungle* first and wait for reviews of the other movies?】
【I've already seen it twice, once during the Qingming Festival and once during the May Day holiday. Nothing special, just enjoy seeing handsome men; it's refreshing.】
Despite the displeasure of many, the audience doesn't care about their feelings and continues to choose movies they find worth watching.
So when the May Day holiday ended and "Law of the Jungle" officially concluded, its total box office reached 700 million yuan.
Although it couldn't match the box office champion of this year's May Day holiday, it has already achieved its goal.
Now, the new battlefield has shifted to overseas markets.
This is yet another vast, undeveloped area—
...
Montreal Airport, Italy.
As soon as Xiao He landed, he was warmly welcomed by Ou De'en.
"I knew you'd come! Welcome, welcome!"
As O'Dean greeted Xiao He enthusiastically, he introduced the person standing next to him: "This is our team's coach, Luca."
"Hello, my name is Luca Rossi, you can call me Luca."
Luca was tall with dark skin and a bald head. His teeth were so white they shone when he smiled. Although he spoke Mandarin with Xiao He, it was much less fluent than Ou De'en's. He could only speak the most basic everyday phrases.
Xiao He nodded politely in greeting.
In fact, Xiao He had already seen the coach from a long distance.
The reason was simple: the coach was just too tall. When Xiao He got closer, he even had to look up to see him.
Xiao He even felt that the other party should not be a racing coach.
Such a towering figure, standing at two meters tall, looks more like a basketball coach...
And is it really possible to squeeze such a large person into a race car?
Xiao He's train of thought went astray for a moment.
Of course, since he is a coach, he must have his own unique qualities.
Xiao He was new to the area and unfamiliar with these people, so he didn't ask any questions.
"Brother Xiao."
Xiao Chen, who was going to get her luggage, pushed through the crowd and brought Xiao He's suitcase over.
Xiao He took it casually, then said to Ou De'en, "Let's go."
Ou De'en glanced at Xiao He and his assistant Xiao Chen, then asked with some surprise, "You only brought one assistant this time?"
"Well, it's only one day anyway, so fewer people will make things easier." Xiao He nodded. "Shall we go check out the venue first, or go to the hotel first?"
"Then let's go straight to the venue."
O'Dean's expression was a little strange, but he still gestured for Xiao He and Xiao Chen to follow, and then led the two of them into the car that Luca had driven.
Luca was driving a minibus with many seats, and the driver's seat was very spacious.
Even so, Luca, sitting in the driver's seat, inexplicably felt a cramped sensation, as if a giant were driving.
Xiao He's lips twitched, and he and Xiao Chen casually chose a seat and sat down.
Xiao Chen sidled up to Xiao He and whispered, "They're really strange, driving such a big car over here."
It's like they have a lot of people.
Xiao He thought for a moment and replied in a low voice, "Maybe they thought I would bring a lot of people?"
Without Xiao Chen and Xiao He even having to ask, Ou De'en had already explained to Xiao He, "Sorry, we thought you would bring a team, so we prepared a slightly larger car, but we didn't expect it to be just the two of you."
Xiao He immediately replied, "It's nothing, you're just being ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) thoughtful."
Now that she's more famous, Liu Rulan has been considering expanding Xiao He's daily team, such as a makeup artist, bodyguards, a personal driver, and several assistants, but Xiao He has refused all of these offers.
The main reason is that he really doesn't like being surrounded by a group of people.
Moreover, Xiao He rarely encounters situations where he is surrounded by fans when he goes out. If he were to hire a group of bodyguards to clear the way, it would be too deliberate. It would be better for Xiao He to simply put on a mask and slip away quietly.
At least if something really happens, Xiao He can protect himself, and if all else fails, he can run away.
One more person means one more burden.
"But I remember Mr. Zhuang saying that you are quite famous in the country."
Ou Deen sat in the front seat, leaning to the side and asking Xiao He curiously, "I thought that Chinese celebrities always traveled with a motorcade, with people everywhere they went, making a huge fuss."
China has a large population, and its main focus is on creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Xiao He: ?
"No, no, it's not that bad."
Xiao He didn't know who was ruining the reputation of Chinese artists abroad, but he still explained, "Some of us may have announcements and work schedules, so we bring more people to facilitate work coordination. But this is a private trip for me, so I don't need to bring too many people."
“I see—” O’Deen twitched the corners of his mouth, looking at Xiao He with great admiration, his tone tinged with emotion, “Then only you, Xiao He, would do this. The Chinese actors we know are always so arrogant and annoying, so I definitely prefer you more.”
Xiao He was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized that Ou Deen had a prototype to compare with.
No wonder O'Dean didn't like them before.
