1990: Starting from Baojia Street

In the following days, the box office performance of The Sixth Sense improved somewhat in North America, but it was not obvious.

The box office in the first weekend was US$270,000, while the box office in the first seven days was US$500,000, with an average of more than US$90,000 per day.

For the first weekend box office of US$270,000, the box office data of US$500,000 in the first seven days has improved a lot. For most movies, the first weekend is the peak, and the subsequent box office will only become less and less. The Sixth Sense achieved reverse growth.

However, the intensity of this counter-growth is too low.

Even if it keeps a box office of 90,000 US dollars every day in the future, it will only make less than 3 million in a month. And judging from the current situation, maintaining a box office of 90,000 US dollars every day is really a fantasy.

If the final box office can exceed one million US dollars, it would be pretty good.

In fact, if a Chinese-language film can fetch one million US dollars in North America, it is already a pretty good result, but people's expectations for Zhou Yan are too high.

Moreover, The Sixth Sense was so dazzling at the Neon box office that it gave many people some unrealistic reveries.

By this time, The Sixth Sense seems to have settled at the box office in North America.

Those media that followed the trend, after following the trend for a while, found that the popularity had decreased, so they stopped paying attention. There were very few reports about The Sixth Sense. There were only a few media outlets that continued to update, but these media basically Can't write anything nice.

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On December 31st, at the Yangyin Concert Hall, Zhou Yan had just finished explaining to the orchestra members backstage and was about to go to the front to take his seat when a masked man in black suddenly jumped out halfway.

When the masked man jumped out, he brought with him a gust of wind, mixed with a unique aroma, and Zhou Yan could smell who it was at once.

He looked at Chen Hong, who was covered up tightly, and curled his lips, Celebrity Chen, your night clothes are pretty good.

Seeing Zhou Yan recognize him so quickly, Chen Hong was surprised and said, How did you know it was me?

I guess, where have you been these past two days?

Chen Hong took off the mask on her face, revealing her flushed face, You are allowed to stay away from people every day, and you are not allowed to disappear for two days while I am playing?

Do you know your seat?

I don't know, so isn't this why I'm here to find you?

Six rows, twenty-three seats, just go there.

Where are you sitting?

I'll sit in the first row.

Aren't the school leaders sitting in the first row?

I'm barely a leader.

Chen Hong blinked, What kind of leader are you?

I am the head of the composition department.

Top leader?!

Assistant to...

Chen Hong couldn't help but rolled her eyes, Why are you breathing so hard when you talk?

Hurry up and find a seat. The show will start soon.

Okay, I'm going.

Chen Hong pulled down her mask again and went to the front first.

Zhou Yan went directly to the front row.

He not only sat in the front row, but also sat in the middle, with the school leaders and several department heads.

In the first row, besides him, he is at least the deputy director of the department.

Although Zhou Yan is only the assistant to the department director now, he has a special status and great social influence, so the school deliberately arranged his position at the front.

Wu Zuqiang was sitting next to Zhou Yan. Before the performance started, he turned to Zhou Yan and said, I heard that you have been busy working on a new movie recently?

Zhou Yan nodded, Not long after the new year, the movie will start shooting, so I will put more snacks on it during this time.

I don't object to you making movies. At the current pace, you can make one movie every year or two, but I still hope you can focus more on music.

New movies also have a lot to do with music. Zhou Yan explained, wanting Wu Zuqiang to know that he was not completely neglecting his job.

Well, I heard about it. In fact, I also know what you think. Compared with traditional communication channels, movies must be better. But the output is too low, and it takes so long to prepare your movie.

Wu Zuqiang glanced at the other people next to him and lowered his voice, Last year, the Piano Youth Orchestra toured outside and performed very well, and the social response was also very good. The school pays special attention to this aspect, but this year the performance of the orchestra was not very eye-catching. So I think you should focus more on the band. It would be great if you can tour abroad. If not, you can tour domestically.

In the summer, they also toured the mainland, and the response was pretty good, and the tickets were sold very well.

That's just resting on our laurels. The band needs to get to the next level.

Zhou Yan probably understands what Wu Zuqiang means. Zhou Yan teaches relatively little in school, and the Piano Youth Orchestra basically accounts for most of his performance.

If the Piano Youth Orchestra can perform well, then Zhou Yan's political achievements will naturally be outstanding.

Zhou Yan thought for a while and said, In April or May next year, I will take over the soundtrack work of an American movie. The movie will be shot in the UK. I should go to the UK then. I will look back and see if I can arrange it in the UK. A few tours.”

How are the sales of your albums over in the UK?

so so.

Wu Zuqiang frowned, You don't have to worry about the box office. There are still a lot of local Chinese.

It's okay, even if you lose some money, it doesn't matter.

Wu Zuqiang shook his head, Losing money to hold a concert is not a long-term solution. If it doesn't work, just make the scale smaller. There are many smaller concerts in Europe and the United States. You don't need to bring too many people. Just organize some Chamber music will do.”

Zhou Yan nodded and said, Teacher, don't worry, I will consider it.

Wu Zuqiang hummed, and then asked, I heard from Li Tao that you want to hire him to work in your studio?

Yes, I just asked him for his opinion yesterday, and I haven't had time to ask you for instructions yet.

Wu Zuqiang smiled and said, You can't even ask me for advice on this matter. Apart from you, Li Tao is the most talented graduate student in this class, but he has a wild mind and is unwilling to settle down to do academic work. Otherwise, his academic achievements will not be low. .”

Li Tao is a very romantic person.

Wu Zuqiang pursed his lips, Romanticism beautifies him. It should be said that he is a bohemian. Speaking of which, his characteristics are very suitable for your studio. He has creative passion, high output, and strong commerciality.

I thought so too, that's why I looked for him.

Well, I've already told him not to have any psychological burden and just go directly to your studio.

Teacher, don't worry, we won't...

In the middle of Zhou Yan's words, the host of the party walked onto the stage, and Wu Zuqiang said, Let's do this for now, let's watch the party.

The party lasted for two and a half hours, starting on time at seven o'clock and not ending until half past nine.

When the show was over, Zhou Yan was pulled back by principal Liu Lin.

He said something similar to Wu Zuqiang, which meant that he hoped Zhou Yan could use more of his energy in the band.

It is not easy for the Piano Youth Orchestra to grow up to today step by step. Compared with when it was first established, the Piano Youth Orchestra has matured a lot and looks like a big orchestra. The more this happens, the less we can waste and use you. Let them perform their music, and we will all wait and see.”

Faced with the principal's expectations, Zhou Yan could only nod, Don't worry, principal, I will have further plans for the orchestra next year.

Since you have an idea, that's fine. I won't ask any more questions. It will annoy you if I ask you more.

With the concern of the leaders, I am happy before it is too late. How can I be annoyed? I really hope to make progress.

Zhou Yan made a joke casually, but Liu Lin thought more about it. He smiled and said, I also want you to go further, but your teaching experience is too short and you don't have a professional title, so it is difficult to arrange.

If I can learn more from the leaders, that's already progress. I don't expect anything else.

Liu Lin smiled and did not continue talking about this matter.

Okay, you go ahead and get busy.

Principal, walk slowly.

After the show, Zhou Yan went to chat with Fang Xiu and the others for a while, discussing the issues surrounding tonight's performance.

Although it was just a performance at school, after the performance, Zhou Yan still had the opportunity to tell them that only by constantly finding problems can we continue to make progress.

After finishing chatting with Fang Xiu and the others, Zhou Yan returned to the front and wanted to find Chen Hong, but found that Chen Hong had already left.

Then he looked outside the concert hall and saw no one.

Is this woman disappearing with me again?

Unable to find Chen Hong, Zhou Yan walked around the school alone.

Every New Year's Eve, Yangyin is very lively. This year the school seems to be even more lively than last year.

In addition to students from our school, there are many students from other schools who also come here, especially students from Yanjing Normal University, Yanjing Institute of Technology and Yanjing Jiaotong University, who like to come to Yangyin very much.

During New Year's Eve, Yangyin is much more interesting than these other schools, and you can see music performances everywhere.

This year the student union also set up a small stage downstairs in the piano room, got some audio equipment, and invited some students to perform on stage.

Although the space at the entrance to the piano room is not large, it can accommodate hundreds or even thousands of spectators without any problem.

After the school's New Year's Eve party, the performance here began, which can be said to be seamless.

Standing at the door of the concert hall, you can hear the music coming from there.

Zhou Yan stood and listened for a while, then walked toward the door of the piano room with his hands behind his back, wanting to join in the fun.

But he had just walked a few steps, and when he reached the shade of a tree, Chen Hong, dressed in black, appeared in front of Zhou Yan.

Hey, I opened this road and planted this tree. If you want to live forever, leave money to buy the road.

Seeing Chen Hong's posture, Zhou Yan asked with a smile, How much does it cost to buy road money?

Chen Hong clasped her fingers and said, Not much, one hundred oceans.

One hundred oceans is too much, and I don't have any.

How many do you have on you?

I don't have a dime on me. Otherwise, you can take me back and make me a stronghold.

Chen Hong pretended to look Zhou Yan up and down, Looking at your thin skin and tender flesh, you're pretty good. Okay, come back with me and be my ninety-ninth husband.

Zhou Yan stretched his hand forward, Let's go, madam, take me back quickly.

Okay, I'll tie you up right now.

Chen Hong took off the scarf around her neck and wanted to tie up Zhou Yan.

But as soon as she put the scarf on Zhou Yan's hand, Zhou Yan caught her hand with his backhand. Then Zhou Yan turned around and entangled his and Chen Hong's hands with the scarf.

Chen Hong must have been out for a while, and her hands were a little cold. After being held by Zhou Yan's big and warm hand, she felt very comfortable and held Zhou Yan's hand tightly.

The two of them intertwined their hands and walked along the shade of the trees in the opposite direction of Qinfang Building because there were too many people there.

After walking downstairs to the dormitory building, the two sat down on a bench, and Chen Hong nestled in Zhou Yan's arms.

After a long while, Chen Hong murmured and asked, You didn't find me just now. Are you a little anxious?

Under the dim light, Zhou Yan saw Chen Hong's eyes full of expectation, as if waiting for a definite answer from him.

Zhou Yan found that Chen Hong looked like a very mature girl and seemed to like to play the tricks of little girls falling in love.

Urgent, I was so anxious that I almost called the police.

Not serious. Chen Hong hammered Zhou Yan's chest, If I can't find you, I will definitely go crazy with anxiety. At that time, in Yinchuan, you were so cruel and left me there.

How do I remember that you accused me and then turned around and left?

That's because you remembered it wrong.

Then you took the initiative to kiss me at the stadium, or did I remember it wrong?

Really? Why don't I remember? Chen Hong acted rogue, Anyway, I remember it was you who hugged me.

Oh, woman.

Seeing Zhou Yan's helpless expression, Chen Hong looked proud. She leaned her head on Zhou Yan's shoulder and looked at the street lights opposite, as if she saw the moonlight in Yinchuan that night.

There is a passage in your Tree Hole that says that when Yao wanted to be in a tree hole, he always felt that there was a moon above his head, big and bright, as if he could reach it if he stretched out his hand. In his mind, he remembered what he had seen before. I have recalled all the moons in my life, and none of them are as round and bright as that moon. Every time I read this paragraph, I always feel that, to me, that moon is you.

Feeling Chen Hong's emotions, Zhou Yan hugged her tightly and said with a smile, Yao will never be able to catch the moon he wants, but your moon is by your side.

Chen Hong also hugged Zhou Yan tightly, unwilling to let go.

Recently, she has always been worried about gains and losses, and she always feels that the moon around her will disappear at any time.

Sometimes she felt that she was a bit humble like this, so she was very conflicted when facing Zhou Yan.

She wanted to devote herself to it, but she was afraid that Zhou Yan would not cherish it because it was too easy to get, so she would play some tricks, but every time she played Missing, she became more anxious.

But now, cuddling up with Zhou Yan, she felt very at ease. At least at this moment, Zhou Yan completely belonged to her.

After sitting on the bench for a while, Chen Hong suggested: Let's go to the entrance of the piano room and watch the performance. It sounds very lively.

Zhou Yan nodded, Yes, as long as you want to go.

Chen Hong stood up very simply, Then let's go, my lord of the village. (End of Chapter)