The release of "No Bait" was undoubtedly a great success.
Xiao He himself, as an audience member, felt that "No Bait" was excellent, and the other people watching the performance naturally shared the same sentiment.
The most obvious point is that when Xiao He attended the first premiere ceremony with the rest of the crew, the media who had seen the plot of "No Bait" did not react at all when they saw Ding Wanyu. Instead, they rushed to ask questions, and the questions were basically related to the plot of "No Bait".
This is the first time I've encountered a °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° situation where we're discussing the plot in such a purely objective way.
In the past, people would sometimes be there to admire the stars or show interest in the actors or directors. But now, everyone is too busy to pay attention to anything else and is eager to get the final answer from the production team to see if their guesses are correct.
Among them, questions such as "Did Shu Yuxiu lie from beginning to end?" and "Did Shu Yuxiu really kill his wife?" appeared most frequently.
To be honest, Xiao He was also a bit confused by the director's multiple scripts. After all, this was how he acted, but the version edited by Ning Jiaqi seemed to be a different story. So even as the lead actor himself, he couldn't completely tell which of Shu Yuxiu's words in the whole film were true and which were false.
Of course, Xiao He, whose personality is highly similar to that of Shu Yuxiu, could probably guess the answer—but why did he say it?
If he explained it clearly, how would he trick these guys into watching it a second or third time?
Box office! Box office, get moving!
Xiao He wasn't the only one with this idea; even Director Ning shared it. With a smile and an air of profound mystery, he said to everyone, "The plot is interpreted in countless ways, and everyone will have their own interpretation. I think all the answers are already hidden in the movie. You can explore it further."
How to dig deeper? Let's go for a second viewing!
Anyway, regarding the questions everyone is curious about, Director Ning's main point is to read but not reply.
The protagonist, Xiao He, naturally smiled and avoided the topic.
In the end, the media really ran out of ideas.
Savvy people have already started booking tickets for a second viewing, planning to immerse themselves in the film again later.
The less astute person, slightly dissatisfied, chooses to change the subject—
"My question is for Teacher Ding."
The media person who picked up the microphone looked at Ding Wanyu, who was standing next to Xiao He.
"Mr. Ding, why did you accept the script for 'No Bait'? Was it because the female lead in 'No Bait' had a similar experience to yours?"
The moment this rather presumptuous question was raised, the theater fell silent for a moment.
Everyone turned around, looking at the person who had asked the question with complicated expressions.
No, how dare you ask such a provocative question?
The matter between Ding Wanyu and Sun Yuyang is still being discussed online!
However, the discussion focused more on Sun Yuyang, since he was proven guilty of gambling yesterday, and the police have officially launched an investigation. This is indeed a very important news topic.
But—was the movie bad? Or were there not enough topics to discuss today?
Why ask such a question?
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a marketing team from a company in Beijing.
Everyone had different expressions.
Unexpectedly, they were still not giving up and even sent people to disrupt things here.
They've completely abandoned all sense of decency.
Ding Wanyu remained unfazed by the sharp question, her composure unshaken by it. The host, however, grew more serious, cautiously observing the reactions of those around her, ready to intervene at any moment.
Fortunately, Ding Wanyu had anticipated this problem before she took office.
Holding up the microphone, she smiled at everyone in the audience and said, "No Bait is a very good work. Shu Yuxiu's success is not accidental. After all, who wouldn't like such a face? When I was filming, I often thought that if I were Qi Xinyue, I would definitely fall for her too."
As Ding Wanyu spoke, the atmosphere eased considerably, and everyone turned to look at Xiao He, then smiled kindly.
"But all stories have an end, and dreamers will eventually wake up. Shu Yuxiu is Shu Yuxiu, Qi Xinyue is Qi Xinyue, and I am just me. I don't want to attribute such a wonderful story to a relationship in reality because of my personal experience. Shu Yuxiu can represent many people, but he is definitely not just a scumbag."
"So I chose this script simply because I like it, appreciate it, and think it is meaningful and valuable enough. I also hope that more people can see it and that it can bring some reflection and emotion. That is my original intention in choosing it."
Ding Wanyu then bowed slightly to everyone: "I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the 'No Bait' production team for giving me this opportunity, and to everyone here for your appreciation of 'No Bait.' I believe that good works can be seen by more people, and I hope to bring you more works in the future."
When Ding Wanyu finished speaking, enthusiastic applause rang out.
After that, no one ever linked "No Bait" with Ding Wanyu's romantic relationship again.
Everyone cooperated well in the next part of the activity.
Soon, the brief meeting between the main creative team and the event officially came to an end.
As "No Bait" premiered on its first day, online feedback about the film began to emerge.
A large group of people began discussing the plot and quality of "No Bait".
Another group of people were yelling and begging the cinema to add more screenings.
【Please, XX Cinema, are you guys incompetent? With so few screenings, who's supposed to watch it? I want to see it two, three, four times! Don't give me so few screenings!】
Why are all the theaters around my house completely sold out for "No Bait" tomorrow and the day after? Fans, please don't rush to buy tickets at this time! Wait until we've finished watching it before you try to grab tickets for the midnight showing, okay?
【Um, is it possible that we fans haven't even managed to get tickets yet?】
【Are you sure you're not joking? Why are people even fighting over this corner seat? Have you guys gone to such lengths to see "No Bait"?】
【Ahem, the main thing is that I really want to see it again right away, so the location isn't really important.】
【What?! Someone's already planning a second viewing? Why? Get lost! I haven't even managed to get a ticket on my first try, and you guys are already going for a second?】
【Hehe, living in a third-tier city is so great! After watching it the first time, I can immediately watch it again, hehe.】
【Seriously? What's with all those people watching it a second time? This advertising is ridiculous. Once is enough; why are they promoting a second viewing? It's laughable.】
【Those who haven't seen the movie won't understand that agonizing feeling! You wouldn't understand! There are actually many foreshadowing elements in the film that you'll only discover when you rewatch it. Rewatching it will feel like revisiting a horror movie; it'll give you the creeps.】
So, is "No Bait" any good or not? I'm still undecided about what movie to watch tomorrow.
【Friend, don't hesitate, you absolutely must see "No Bait" this May Day holiday!】
【You don't have to go out and eat melons this May Day holiday, but you absolutely MUST watch "No Bait"! I just came out of the theater, and I'm the loneliest person in the world!】
【I finally understand why some people are creating hype around "No Bait"—because it's genuinely good! Don't let the negative online rumors affect you. The fraudulent romance between Ding Wanyu and Sun Yuyang shouldn't be the core selling point of "No Bait" at all! I suggest the production team separate these two issues as soon as possible. "No Bait" shouldn't just be a simple romantic scam! It deserves a deeper meaning.】
【The movie "No Bait" is really amazing! Especially Xiao Ge, he's so incredibly handsome in it! His acting is absolutely superb, but the scumbag is truly despicable.】
【I've watched it twice. There are so many foreshadowing elements, and each viewing offered new experiences. It's definitely worth watching. By the way, Xiao He's acting in *No Bait* is superb; his portrayal of the character's changing states across different timelines is incredibly well done. The director's narrative logic is also impressive. Despite constantly jumping between timelines, the film's overall logic remains coherent. No wonder he won the award—it's well-deserved!】
【Understanding the overt and covert storylines in "No Bait" is key to understanding the final narrative; director Ning Jiaqi's talent remains undiminished! Thumbs up!】
【Xiao He's acting was great, and I enjoyed watching it too. But can anyone give me a definitive answer: did Shu Yuxiu actually kill his wife in the end?】
【Please, please, no spoilers! I want to watch "No Bait"!】
