Chapter 1757: Chapter 1604: Otherworldly Entertainment Tycoon 34

This unprecedented pomp took Jian Shuangshuang by surprise; she had expected the movie to be a hit but never imagined that the films in Yan City would be popular to such an extent!

Wujia Town still had fewer people, not as many as Yan City, so although people queued up at the theater, it wasn’t as exaggerated, which meant Jian Shuangshuang didn’t strongly feel the movie’s explosive impact before.

Du Xinning and Du Xinyu were also shocked by the spectacle of the queues as Jian Shuangshuang led them along the line to the front of the cinema.

There were four ticket vendors selling tickets here, designed by Jian Shuangshuang herself, complete with anti-counterfeit markers to prevent fake tickets.

Now the movie tickets had an added circle with a number inside, with ticket buyers entering the cinema according to the numbers on their tickets.

The cinema not only had day showings, but autonomously added night screenings without Jian Shuangshuang’s reminder, yet the ticket prices were consistent at fifty copper coins, neither cheaper nor increased.

Compared to Wujia Town, the cinema in Yan City was much larger. When Jian Shuangshuang had thought about the population of Yan City, a single hall wasn’t enough, hence the cinema had ten screening halls.

Nine of these halls were screening newly made films, while the other had a dedicated hall for the complimentary Haunted House Specter film.

Not mentioning the hall playing Haunted House Specter, the number of people each of the nine halls could accommodate wasn’t less than twenty thousand, and the films played in rotation.

If they played nonstop for twelve hours, there would be eight screenings, not a few; yet people had to line up till midnight to buy tickets, and watch the next day. Was Yan City truly this populous, Jian Shuangshuang wondered?

As she considered this, a man in a long robe approached her and said, "Sis, you must be from the neighboring Rong City here to watch the movie, can’t get tickets, right?"

Jian Shuangshuang glanced at the man, puzzled, asking, "Why do you think we’re from Rong City? The movie’s just上映 the first day, people in Rong City probably don’t even know it yet, why come to watch it?"

A knowing look flashed in the man’s eyes: "Seems sis comes from afar since you’re unaware, though it’s the 映 show’s debut, the Zang Family little master acted in the film personally.

Before the official premiere, the Zang Family sent people with Haunted House Specter to major cities around us to promote the film.

Now with the new movie’s premiere, those fond of films who heard beforehand rushed to us, Yan City, to watch. See this crowd, all are latecomers unable to get tickets."

Jian Shuangshuang understood; the Zang Family indeed had a knack for business, grasping the importance of movie marketing in advance, no wonder the scene post-premiere was so lively; not only Yan City dwellers came.

It seemed the Zang Family’s foresight was rather sharp, recognizing the movie’s potential, thus putting effort into promotions; maybe Zang Lin’s desire to continue acting wouldn’t be hard.

As Jian Shuangshuang pondered, the man sidled a step closer, lowering his voice to her, saying: "Sis, even if you weren’t aware earlier and came, this film is truly worth watching.

Seeing you with your two playful younger sisters, you mustn’t be lacking money; want to go in and watch? This movie is novel, one watch, and you’ll love it."

Jian Shuangshuang raised her brows slightly, looking at the man, feigning difficulty: "Us three sisters are just passing through Yan City, leaving soon, not much time. With tickets hard to get, even if we wanted to see it, we don’t have time."

The man immediately revealed a smug smile: "That’s just because you’re new and lack connections. Let me tell you, I know people inside the cinema who can procure tickets with numbers forward in line."

With that, the man took out several tickets from his coat for Jian Shuangshuang to see: "See? These tickets numbers are quite forward; if you buy them, you can enter for the next show.

Don’t worry, I won’t overcharge; two hundred copper coins a ticket includes a complimentary Haunted House Specter ticket. After these two films, it’s exhilarating."

Jian Shuangshuang grasped it, certainly a scalper; his discerning and monetary skills weren’t bad, swiftly learning to profit from ticket reselling.

Finally, Jian Shuangshuang bought three tickets, examined them carefully—they were genuine—and planned to mention this scalping matter to Zang Lin when free.

To procure so many forward-numbered tickets must involve insiders; such matters shouldn’t be tolerated, today it’s movie tickets, tomorrow who knows?

Of course, Jian Shuangshuang wouldn’t watch the movie; she’d edited it herself, having memorized every line spoken, nothing novel; likewise, Du Xinning and Du Xinyu were well acquainted.

Jian Shuangshuang casually handed the three tickets to a shabby-dressed old woman by the roadside, whether it was to entertain herself or sell them for some money to better her life.

Afterwards, Jian Shuangshuang, with Du Xinning and Du Xinyu in tow, headed straight to the Xuan Master Talent and Level Testing Center, situated centrally in Yan City—a colossal structure, more prominent than the cinema Jian Shuangshuang designed.

The Gatekeeper dressed in erect army garb, with intricate embroidery; in this world, being a soldier was as highly sought after as modern times, since soldiers not only received high monthly salaries but were also clothed year-round.

Moreover, the court managed soldiers meticulously; not a semblance of being soldiers in uniform, bandits out, hence these soldiers merited being called "the cutest people."

No notification needed, Jian Shuangshuang directly led Du Xinning and Du Xinyu inside, quickly locating the Xuan Master level appraisal area by following signposts.

Few gathered here, just a handful for appraisal; a servant greeted them at the entrance, showing no special reaction seeing these three girls.

He merely extended a warm yet respectful welcome, inviting them inside, the spacious room arranged with neat rows of chairs resembling a restaurant setup, with some already seated.

The servant seated Jian Shuangshuang’s trio at a table outfitted with tea and snacks, pouring tea while explaining: "Please wait a while here; others are verifying their level within, so once it’s your turn, I’ll inform you."

The waiting time passed quickly; Jian Shuangshuang hadn’t finished her two cups of tea when those ahead were called into the inner room, soon exiting and leaving.

Jian Shuangshuang’s turn arrived promptly; she asked Du Xinning and Du Xinyu to wait outside as she entered the inner room alone.

As soon as Jian Shuangshuang entered, she felt a surge of pressure suddenly descend upon her; her instinctive response was to harness her Mystic Energy internally to resist.

However, the pressure augmented rapidly, making her resistance vain; she had to stimulate her body’s stored Mystic Energy to its full extent.

Until Jian Shuangshuang felt her entire Mystic Energy activated, almost unable to hold on, that immense pressure vanished suddenly.

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