Chapter 1738: Chapter 1557: Otherworldly Entertainment Tycoon 17

Shuangshuang couldn’t understand Zhen Shu’s thinking of being scared herself but wanting others to be scared once too, so she seriously pondered the feasibility of getting a few doctors to oversee the event as Zhen Shu suggested.

After thinking it over from all angles, Shuangshuang realized it might actually be necessary, because in modern society, there are horror films running rampant, and she heard someone actually died from fright while watching one.

Although that person had a heart condition, who knows if there might be someone equally unlucky and unaware of their heart condition coming to watch her horror film; having doctors present is safer.

With this in mind, Shuangshuang began discussing with Zhen Shu how to promote the film. She even took matters into her own hands, drawing a gigantic, ominous and terrifying poster.

A blood-red ground, a little girl with disheveled hair standing in the distance, a man fleeing in panic, four blood-red words spelling "Haunted House Horror", and a gigantic exclamation mark seeming like it’s dripping blood.

The poster Shuangshuang drew was exceedingly large, measuring two meters wide and three meters high, hanging on the outside of the tavern, dominating an entire wall, and the shocking imagery was unforgettable at first glance.

The thing that leaves the deepest impression on people is either especially beautiful—one look stunningly captivates the heart—or especially terrifying, terrifying to the point of unforgettable at a glance.

This poster Shuangshuang drew was definitely terrifying to the point of unforgettable in this world without horror films; once hung up, it immediately frightened several passersby.

Of course, the fright wasn’t severe, it was more like an involuntary shiver upon accidentally seeing it. Naturally, after being startled, some curious folks came into the tavern to inquire about what was going on.

No matter the world, there are always horror film enthusiasts. Although not mainstream, they are numerous.

Therefore, many were frightened by the poster, but even more were intrigued, leading quite a few people inside the tavern to inquire out of curiosity.

The tavern staff had received instructions from Zhen Shu; whenever someone asked about the poster, they would be told that it advertises a new film premiering at their tavern in ten days.

If you are curious and interested, you can come to support. However, this is an exceedingly frightening movie, and those faint-hearted or in poor health are advised not to watch it. If you insist and something happens from fright, you are responsible for the consequences.

When the staff said this, some who hadn’t planned to watch it were suddenly roused with a competitive spirit—who are they calling timid!

In this world that champions martial prowess, calling someone timid is the greatest insult and utterly intolerable.

So after the staff warned them, those asking promptly slammed the counter and stated: "Who are you calling a coward? It’s just a horror movie! Watch! Who fears whom, who is a coward here!"

A bunch of people who hadn’t figured out what a horror movie was proclaimed that they would certainly come to support when the film premiered, determined to prove they were not cowards.

This outcome was unexpected for Shuangshuang; she meant well by giving a reminder, who knew it would turn into a provocation, making everyone insist on watching it. She became worried again about accidentally scaring someone too much.

To ensure nothing went wrong, Shuangshuang went straight to Yan City and hired a highly skilled doctor for a hefty fee to oversee the event, ready to treat anyone who might fall ill from fright.

The doctor Shuangshuang invited was named Zang Lin, a rare Mystic Doctor, who owned the largest medical clinic in Yan City.

Originally, Shuangshuang hadn’t intended to invite Zang Lin; the fee for a Mystic Doctor’s services isn’t comparable to that of ordinary doctors, and Shuangshuang couldn’t afford it.

However, when Shuangshuang explained she needed a doctor to prevent patrons from dying from fright while watching the film, Zang Lin overheard this at the clinic.

Zang Lin’s interest was piqued by Shuangshuang’s words, insisting on coming along to see what this potentially lethal thing called a film was, and how horrifying it could be to frighten someone to death!

Although Zang Lin was a Mystic Doctor, he was at least of Basic Xuan Master level, quite young, looking just over twenty, with handsome features, a naturally smiling face, and seemed gentle and easy to talk to.

Yet Shuangshuang could tell from Zang Lin’s excited expression that this young Mystic Doctor enjoyed a spectacle and didn’t mind trouble, which often represents problems.

Shuangshuang immediately exclaimed in frustration: "Zang Xuan Doctor, your consultation fee is too steep; I’m financially tight and cannot possibly afford you. Switching to another doctor will suffice."

Zang Lin replied with a friendly smile: "Don’t worry about that; I’ll charge you less, just at a regular doctor’s rate.

Moreover, if your film truly is deadly frightening, as long as they’re still breathing, I can bring them back; a regular doctor might not have that skill. Are you sure you want to refuse me?"

After careful thought, Shuangshuang saw it was logical, plus Zang Lin insisted on coming voluntarily, so why not take advantage of it. Hence, she willingly brought Zang Lin back to Wujia Town.

The ten-day period quickly arrived. On that day, Zhen Shu posted a notice in advance, stating that today the tavern would only screen the film and not serve meals. If patrons wanted to eat, it would only be snacks, nuts, desserts, and tea.

Fortunately, those who came today were all here for the movie, so they didn’t mind whether or not the tavern was operational; their sole interest now was discovering what this fatal film was.

Zang Lin stayed at the best inn in Wujia Town these past days, with Shuangshuang footing the bill—ten silver coins a day, horrendously expensive.

Finally, Zang Lin only stayed three days until the film premiere, and once everyone knew what the film was and how terrifying it was, they’d have mental preparation, ensuring they wouldn’t attend if mentally unprepared, allowing them to bid farewell to Zang Lin, this significant burden.

These days, Zang Lin had been eagerly anticipating the film. Today, upon hearing it was available, he immediately headed excitedly to Zhen Shu’s tavern.

Zhen Shu’s tavern surely was the finest in Wujia Town, but to Zang Lin, it seemed somewhat mediocre.

Moreover, today the tavern’s decor didn’t resemble a tavern at all; a stage had somehow appeared inside, with chairs arranged in rows, descending from high to low.

Patrons entered and were guided by the staff to sit in rows of chairs, close enough for Zang Lin to find it a bit uncomfortable.

But to watch a film, Zang Lin endured this discomfort and quietly sat in the designated spot.

A large crowd arrived today, completely filling every seat in the tavern, with more people trying to enter. Since it was full, the tavern staff stopped anyone else from coming in.

To prevent dissatisfaction outside, Zhen Shu personally stood at the door and explained: "Ladies and gentlemen, apologies, but our tavern is limited in space and fully occupied; for now, we can’t let more people in.

If you’re impatient to wait, please leave for now; if you wish to see the film, please wait for about an hour. Once the showing is over, we can switch out those seats."

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