Chapter 103

Not only ordinary viewers watched the special scene together.

Many “colleagues” from Shengquan, even in the midst of their busy schedules, entered the movie theaters.

When they went in, they still held the idea of “let’s see what Starlight is up to,” but when they came out, each one fell into silence.

There were even a few people who waited until the end of the movie, still sitting in their seats without moving, until the staff came to urge them. Only then did they wake up like they were just waking up from a dream and walk out with slow steps.

It’s not that they have a lower acceptance level than other audiences.

What the audience saw was “the movie is good” and “holographic projection is amazing.”

But for these big and small bosses in the same circle as Shengquan, they saw the reform that the entire entertainment industry would undoubtedly face after the appearance of holographic projection technology.

And, with a little thought, they could figure it out.

Holographic projection is already here; what about the remaining holographic-related technologies?

As shown in the movie, devices that allow people to lie in a holographic gaming capsule and experience a second real world—can Shengquan, who is no longer just Chairman Sheng, already possess them?

Shengquan has always taken one step and counted as a hundred. Did she rush to shoot a holographic gaming-themed movie just to showcase holographic projection technology?

In a movie theater in Magic City, after Xie Wanzhao left the cinema, she went down to the garage and got into her car.

She opened her phone and looked at the rapidly rising hashtag #BestPlayerHolographicProjection. Whether it was excitement or melancholy, she took a deep breath.

“It’s going to change.”

The assistant sitting in the passenger seat quickly looked at the phone’s weather app.

Indeed, when they left, it was still a sunny day.

It’s going to rain heavily in a while.

***

“Holographic projection?! In the movie theater? Is it true or not?”

Not only was the news all over the internet, but the first reaction of netizens after seeing the explosive news online was what? Of course, to follow along and quickly share it with friends and family.

Many people were still at work, suddenly starting to share gossip: “It’s true; look at the hot search; it’s Best Player.”

“Is it a publicity stunt?” The colleagues around her seemed to understand the routines of the entertainment industry very well. “I remember Best Player was talking about holographic games. Is this a holographic stunt?”

Her initial intention was to question the authenticity of holography, but when she opened her phone and looked around, she immediately changed her tune.

“Whether it’s a stunt or not, it’s holographic projection.”

Many people had similar thoughts. They didn’t care if it was a marketing tactic. As long as the holographic projection was real, even 299 yuan (the ticket price) would be worth it.

Inside the movie theater, recording videos was not allowed, and combined with the fact that most of the audience was immersed in shock and novelty, only a small number of people secretly recorded footage, and it wasn’t very long.

Due to the special circumstances, the theater management turned a blind eye to this situation. Of course, if there were any extreme cases, they would intervene.

Regardless of how many people shouted, “How is it possible to have holographic technology now?” the videos, some clear and some blurry, were the most direct evidence.

I didn’t believe it at first, but after searching, all the people I follow who bought special screening tickets are saying the same thing. It’s impossible that all the people who bought special screening tickets are water soldiers, right? ]

[I’ve already bought a special screening ticket for tomorrow; I’m waiting to see the virtual reality with my own eyes.]

The official hasn’t responded yet, but I don’t think it’s a stunt. Don’t forget, when they shot Interstellar Battle before, the crew directly produced a bunch of high-tech products. At that time, many people said it was a stunt, all fake. So what happened? [The guide dogs for the visually impaired are still in short supply.]

With pictures providing evidence, a large number of netizens began to attempt to buy special screening tickets again. However, where can they be bought now? The latest release of tickets has been completely sold out.

Hahaha, when the movie was still playing and I saw the holographic projection mentioned, I immediately rushed to buy tickets for the day after tomorrow. Smart as I am, I look forward to it! ]

Ah, ah, ah, ah, I was too late. [When I hesitated for a moment before clicking to purchase, all the tickets were gone.]

[Looking for one special screening ticket, willing to pay a high price, accepting three times the original price.]

[Upstairs, now one special screening ticket has been inflated to more than five times. [Your three times are outdated.]

[Five times?! That’s over 1,500 yuan! You guys are too crazy! ]

I have a special screening ticket in my hand. My classmate also wanted to buy it for five times the price, hesitated for a few minutes, and decided not to sell it. I’ll watch it myself. Money can still be earned in the future, but the opportunity to watch a holographic movie like this—what if it’s gone in the future? ]

After watching the special screening, the decision made upstairs is correct. It’s really worth it. Whether it’s the holographic projection or the movie itself, I really want to watch it again and again. I keep refreshing the official messages. I just want to know one thing: now that holographic projection technology is available, is the holographic game in the movie also just around the corner? ]

Those who hadn’t seen the movie wanted to see if it was as magical as those who had.

Those who had seen it wanted to watch it again. Unable to get special screening tickets, they wanted to buy regular screening tickets for a second viewing.

The result was that regular screening tickets were also sold out.

Having heard Yu Miao enthusiastically talk about it for a long time, her friends looked at their phones in confusion.

“Surprisingly, not a single ticket is left, and even the corner seats are all booked.”

Having followed friends and family to excitedly blow it for a while, Yu Miao looked at her phone in bewilderment.

“Damn! The regular screening prices have already tripled; these scalpers are ruthless!”

Just a moment ago, Yu Miao, who was still unwilling and checking other theaters, instantly became triumphant. She switched to a “Chairman Sheng Fan” mode: “Of course, we’re produced by Starlight. Those scalpers are buying like crazy.”

Her friend said, “Why are you still proud? We can’t get tickets now, right?”

Still proudly, Yu Miao suddenly became mournful, poking her phone frantically: “Ah, you don’t know how good the ending is and how much it twists. If I can’t watch it with you, I won’t be able to sleep tonight!”

She, who was still unwilling to give up and planned to wait for someone to return their tickets for them to grab, suddenly received an @all message in the work group.

Yu Miao clicked in to check.

[@All members, temporary benefits: each member of this department can receive one ticket for the movie “Polar: Best Player,” and outstanding employees can get two tickets. [Please contact your supervisor to collect.]

All colleagues: “!!!”

Now that “Best Player” is so hot, saying tickets are hard to come by is an understatement. Everyone on the internet wants to watch, but they can’t buy tickets, and their company is giving them away for free.

Even those who don’t watch movies can sell them and make some money. This is definitely an unexpected joy.

Outstanding employee Yu Miao: “!!!”

Ah ah ah ah ah ah!

She excitedly hugged her friend: “Long live Starlight! Long live Chairman Sheng!”

***

Surprisingly, the distribution of welfare tickets was indeed at Shengquan’s instruction.

Ignoring the fact that these ticket prices were nothing to her, and being the producer, getting tickets was easy for her.

Having a bunch of tickets in hand, of course, she gave them to her people.

The company didn’t say to keep it confidential, and when employees got the tickets, they naturally happily shared them.

Most people posted in their WeChat Moments, but some employees directly flaunted it on Weibo.

Just yesterday, I was saying I couldn’t get tickets, and today the company is giving out “Best Player” movie tickets as a benefit. This must be the joy of internal employees (laughs).

Netizens who couldn’t get tickets: “This is so unfair!”

“Player” was already popular, and after the first batch of audience reviews were high, those who were still hesitating joined the ticket-buying queue. Adding the element of holographic projection made it even harder to buy.

However, when everyone was fighting for tickets and couldn’t get any, there was a company that generously distributed movie tickets to employees as a benefit.

Under this Weibo, several comments quickly appeared.

When I first saw it: Which company has such good welfare benefits? Upon closer inspection: [If it turns out it’s Starlight, then it’s okay.]

[Crying, Starlight can give tickets to their own employees at such a time.] [It’s’seally a dream company.]

I saw it on my WeChat Moments; a classmate working at Starlight posted movie tickets. Who can sour grapes with me? ]

I searched a bit, and outstanding employees even got two tickets. Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, if I watch one and sell one, wouldn’t that be equivalent to earning over a thousand yuan for free? Chairman Sheng is generous! ]

[Starlight’s welfare benefits are well-known, not surprising at all, but it doesn’t stop me from being envious.]

[That’s why they say it’s hard to get into Starlight, but every graduation season, there are still a large number of fresh graduates eager to get in.]

I crazily fought for two days and still couldn’t get a ticket. I’m fervently praying to the moon to let me enter Starlight after graduation. I’m a well-rounded person in morality, intelligence, physical education, art, and labor. [I will definitely become a dedicated little nail at Starlight.]

In other countries, just like in China, news about “Player” began to ferment rapidly.

Ordinary viewers were excited and enthusiastic, shouting that the movie was good while anticipating the arrival of the holographic era.

The more perceptive ones started to focus on researching the impact of holography on their respective industries.

The even more perceptive CEOs had already begun trying to contact Shengquan.

Shengquan’s phone rang incessantly.

But more than her phone ringing were the three assistants and the professional liaison department at Starlight Entertainment.

Shengquan had anticipated this.

Among the numerous calls, the official Polar account had not yet appeared.

“It’s okay, they’ll be here soon.”

After Shengquan said this to Jiang Ge, she turned her head and signaled to the various official accounts that hadn’t responded.

That day, a new trend appeared in the hot search.

The holographic gaming cabin in “Polar: Best Player” may be real.