The premiere and promotion of "Invincible Life" drew the most attention to Sheng Tang, even more than Ding Ruifan.
Though Ding Ruifan performed well, he didn’t have many standout moments. Or rather, the director blurred his highlights in the editing.
This movie’s lack of success is completely the director’s fault.
When Sheng Tang read the script, she was very confident, but the final product was far from ideal.
This shows just how many factors can influence the success of a movie.
"Brother Ding, have you seen some of the recent reviews?" Sheng Tang chatted with Ding Ruifan during a break.
Ding Ruifan smiled and said, "Yes, I’ve seen them. Don’t worry, this movie will definitely break even."
Sheng Tang responded with a simple "Oh."
She really wanted to ask him if he minded that everyone was praising her, even at the expense of criticizing him.
However, she couldn’t find the right words to bring it up.
But Ding Ruifan quickly understood.
"You acted very well," he told Sheng Tang. "Generally speaking, new faces without fan support are either ignored or attacked.
For you to receive such widespread praise shows that my judgment was spot on; you really brought the character Xuanxuan to life."
"...The reviews are a bit exaggerated," Sheng Tang laughed, "Even if there are some merits in my performance, it’s not as outstanding as yours."
Ding Ruifan laughed heartily.
"Don’t be nervous. Your Brother Ding isn’t that petty," Ding Ruifan said honestly. "We are two very different types—one male actor, one female actor, with completely different roles. Even if you released numerous press releases to criticize me, I would be willing to be a stepping stone, especially since it’s my fans criticizing me now."
Sheng Tang laughed along.
She had saved Ding Ruifan’s two children, and both he and his wife were extremely grateful to her.
How could Ding Ruifan possibly be unhappy about such a minor comparison?
As he said, even if Sheng Tang’s team released numerous negative press about him, he wouldn’t mind.
The great favor Sheng Tang did for him could never be fully repaid, not even after they brought their kids to the film set to visit last time.
"Brother Ding, I’ll feel guilty if you keep saying that." Sheng Tang felt a bit embarrassed.
She really didn’t intend to morally bind Ding Ruifan; after all, when she saved those two kids, she didn’t know they were his, she did it out of good will.
"No, no, no, my wife even said I haven’t done enough to support you," Ding Ruifan laughed heartily again.
He was an exceptionally optimistic and talkative person.
Sheng Tang could only keep her gratitude in her heart and stopped chatting.
These days, Sheng Tang was especially busy, traveling to thirteen cities with the crew during the promotional period, each time exhausting.
The weather was gradually getting hotter.
"Invincible Life" had already set its release date for July 12.
July 8 was the final promotional event.
This time, the whole crew gathered together and all the main cast members were there.
The promotional event was held in a small auditorium of a sports arena, with over a thousand fans present.
The event was also live-streamed, and the number of viewers was said to have reached several million.
Sheng Tang quietly sat on the side, listening to the main cast chatting and laughing with the host.
Then it was time for the fan interaction segment.
A male fan, claiming to be an ardent supporter of the actress Ping Mo, immediately asked for a hug.
Ping Mo felt a bit awkward but politely agreed, "Sure."
As she stepped forward to hug, the fan suddenly uncapped a small bottle from his phone charm and threw its contents at Ping Mo’s face.
At the time, they were both standing close to Sheng Tang.
Instinctively, Sheng Tang sensed something was wrong and kicked the man to the ground.
The liquid in his hand splashed a little, accidentally hitting the male host’s hand nearby.
The male host cried out in pain.