The Best Actor Insists On Living With Me!-Chapter 1730 - 1722: Box Office (Part 4)

Speaking of coincidence, after finishing the dumplings, the Spring Festival Gala on TV had already reached the countdown stage.

Xia Siyu listened to the voices on TV wishing everyone a Happy New Year and said, "Another year has gone by."

Actually, the bet between her and Shang Feifei could be considered a total loss. Shang Feifei had already won two Best Actress awards. Even if the second one was questionable, the first was definitely based on her own merit.

Of course, both she and Shang Feifei lost to their moms. At this point in her mother’s life, she’d already won two trophies and was preparing to retire and have kids. Back then, there were a lot of masterpieces and several world-renowned talented actors. Winning two trophies in that kind of environment was truly not easy.

Compared to today’s times, many films that won awards give people just one impression: there are no heroes, so the unworthy can become famous. With her current level of mediocre skill, she couldn’t even make it to the nomination list back then, let alone win an award.

Having delayed for a year seemed like it was to give her a break from the calamities of that year, ostensibly giving both her and Shang Feifei a win-win situation, but in reality, she benefited from it. Even with an extra year, no matter how hard she tried in each film, it would still be difficult to sweep all the awards.

It was just a way to extend her reputation and save face.

Fortunately, the current Xia Siyu can see things clearly. If she can’t win, so be it; she’ll admit it bravely. She no longer places her hopes on the remaining year. When the competition is over, she’ll gracefully accept defeat.

However, just after ringing the bell, Xia Siyu suddenly remembered something: "Let me check the box office."

If she can’t win any awards, at least she can look forward to the box office, right? Just past midnight, the first midnight screening had already been shown, and the current box office, including pre-sales, had already exceeded a hundred million. The first place film was a family comedy, most suitable for the Chinese New Year release. The previous film from Director Ji, "Yu Beauty," had a box office of eight hundred million, making a small profit.

Bo Yan also laughed and said, "How about I book a whole theater for you again? In the name of ’Shengxia Yanyu.’"

After his little pseudonym was exposed last time, Shengxia Yanyu maintained a prominent role in her fandom, frequently participating in her fan club activities. However, he’s been extremely busy with work lately, and not only him but also Song Fengzhi was being run ragged by his demands. Wei Jingjing, on her side, also had to help Xia Siyu organize various events, keeping both sides overwhelmingly busy.

Xia Siyu opened Weibo and, as expected, there were people under her post tagging Shengxia Yanyu, telling him to come out and give away movie tickets.

For many years, her fans had already assumed that as long as there was a Xia Siyu film, Shengxia Yanyu would show up to give away tickets. But ever since Xia Siyu and Bo Yan publicly announced their relationship, Shengxia Yanyu’s activity in the comment section plummeted instantly.

Many fans also knew that Shengxia Yanyu was a CP fan. But many CP fans can only adore the ambiguity in their eyes, and if it becomes real, things might change.

Many joked with him:

"@Shengxia Yanyu, come out and give away tickets!"

"Xia Siyu’s movie is out, not going to give away tickets?"

"Could it be that you’re actually heartbroken from the breakup?"

...

Xia Siyu scrolled through Weibo and laughed, saying, "You? Do you have money?"

Bo Yan was left a little speechless by her question: "No."

He really didn’t have any money left, as all the money Xia Siyu lent him was spent on television production. Although there was some left, it was earmarked for post-production and couldn’t be touched. His own funds were struggling with the promotion of "Sunrise," and Bo Yan was now practically penniless, with even the grocery money for making dumplings earlier being covered by Xia Siyu.

He said, "Put it on the tab. I’ll repay you all at once when ’Sunrise’ is done."

Repay what? "Sunrise" was his own film and he had grabbed a bunch of nine-yuan-ninety-cent pre-sale movie tickets to book theater showings already.

"Everyone’s saying you ’broke up’ because I actually got together with that cheeky kid with the last name Bo."

Bo Yan snorted lightly and fiddled with his phone a bit. Not long after, Xia Siyu received a notification that her starred friend had logged on; "Shengxia Yanyu" was online.

In Xia Siyu’s fan club, Shengxia Yanyu posted: "New year, new look, new year is sure to be prosperous! Ticket giveaway for every comment that lands on the numbers 8, 88, 188, 288, etc., ending in 88."

After a year of development, Xia Siyu’s fan club had grown in members. Though her devoted fans might not be as many as Bo Yan’s or Shang Feifei’s, in the past year, her appearance fans, career fans, and the newly formed CP fans brought many newcomers.

And with most of them excited and active about her and Bo Yan’s relationship, the ticket giveaway instantly spurred numerous comments and engagements.

But there are still some who, seeing that the big fan Shengxia Yanyu was giving away tickets, noticed Bo Yan, the actual person in charge, had no activity.

So another group tagged Bo Yan, telling him to give away tickets to his girlfriend’s movie as well.

Xia Siyu poked his side: "Hey, see? The actual account should give something too, don’t get overshadowed by a small fan!"

Good grief, he’d have to give away tickets twice, in double doses, and Bo Yan cried inside. If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have set up the "wealthy fan" image, now caught by Xia Siyu, he was stuck whether he gave tickets or not.

Moreover, Xia Siyu’s movie had no subsidy tickets, the minimum for one ticket was fifty-nine. If he booked several more showings, he’d have to sell his house soon. Plus: "Your pre-sales are already good, over a hundred million. The film’s cost isn’t too high, right? Returning the investment with just four or five hundred million in the box office. So, do you really need my one ticket?"

Xia Siyu snorted, "You stingy."

Bo Yan coughed softly, "Should I give you a New Year red envelope instead?"

Xia Siyu immediately nodded: "Sure! I won’t ask for much, just 1,314,520."

Good heavens, Bo Yan counted, it was 1.3 million. Right now... he truly couldn’t afford that much. Before long, Xia Siyu received a red envelope notification, excitedly opened it, and inside was five yuan and twenty cents.

"Bo Yan, you stingy man!"

Tomorrow is New Year’s Day, their only day off. Originally, Xia Siyu had thought about doing many things when she had free time and could go out while it was less crowded. After all, during the New Year, many migrant workers in Yancheng go home for the holidays.

However, after washing up and soaking in the bath, all she wanted to do now was to lie around. Before going to sleep, it was already 1:30, the first show of the movie just ended, and the audience who just watched it probably didn’t have time to write any reviews.

She didn’t think much about it and went to sleep directly with Bo Yan.

The film schedule for "Divine Catcher" wasn’t extensive. The Spring Festival slot is fiercely contested. Although Director Ji is a well-known director and the previous films sold well, and Xia Siyu is no longer boycotted, the Spring Festival slot is still dominated by family-friendly comedies. The number one film had already led by over three hundred million at the box office.