The Villain Just Want to Be a Slacker [Transmigration]

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"When did 'The Great General' premiere? I'm behind on the news?"

"Back upstairs, it's today. Haven't you seen it yet?"

"Today? How did I not hear anything about it?"

"There wasn't much promotion this time," said the other. "Not even a trending topic on the premiere day."

It wasn't that He Jinyun and Chen Zhengtian were unwilling to promote, but they both knew that excessive promotion would only alienate casual viewers. Moreover, 'The Great General' wasn't without buzz. As He Jinyun's directorial debut, it naturally garnered significant attention within the industry, with many star friends sending their congratulations.

Additionally, during the earlier promotional phase, it had been revealed that the film was about same-sex themes. This had piqued the interest of many viewers, and the topic had kept the film's profile high.

After the first wave of presales ended, they only needed to wait for the initial reviews. Once audiences saw the genuine feedback, they would be naturally attracted. Even without trending topics, the film's discussion would remain significant!

Sure enough, following the first screening, online reviews were overwhelmingly positive.

Not only did the Douban rating soar to 9.8, but even on Bilibili, a platform known for time-consuming video editing, numerous up-and-coming creators quickly posted recommendation videos.

[Douban: A site primarily focused on books, movies, and music reviews, where users can rate and discuss various cultural products.]

[Bilibili: A platform known for its user-generated content, including anime, gaming videos, and other multimedia content. It also hosts a range of video reviews and discussions.]

The most direct reflection of the film's reputation was its box office performance.

Just ten hours after 'The Great General' premiered, its box office had already surpassed one hundred million!

What did this indicate?

It suggested that 'The Great General' was likely to be this year's dark horse in the film industry!

Looking at the online comments:

"Really great! I just want to send Emperor He a blade after watching it."

"Wuwuwu, Emperor He's acting is impeccable. I never expected Xixi and Tang Tang's performances to be so good! The scene where Ah Zi looks back at the city gate almost made me cry!"

"So good! 'The Great General' is my number one film in the same-sex genre. It's astonishing! Both the character development and story integrity are rarely seen in such quality films!"

"I'm genuinely shocked! Is this Emperor He's first screenplay? The script is amazing!"

"I really feel for Ah Zi, wuwuwu. I'm tempted to buy another ticket and leave halfway through. As long as I run fast enough, the heartache won't catch up!"

"Ahhh, I feel like the person above and I watched different movies! 'The Great General' is so sweet! Ah Zi and the general's CP is perfect. Maybe we should call them the 'JiangZi CP'?"

["JiangZi" is a nickname for a fictional couple in the story. In the context provided, it refers to the pairing of characters Ah Zi and the general (referred to as "Jiang"). The term "CP" (coupling or couple pairing) is used by fans to describe a romantic or significant relationship between two characters in a story.]

"Clearly, the person above has gone mad."

"xs."

["XS" in this context is a shorthand for "小声说" (xiǎo shēng shuō), which translates to "whisper" or "say it quietly." It's often used online to indicate a comment or opinion meant to be discreet or understated, implying that it's not meant to draw too much attention or is a minor point.]