Chapter 1068 The Best Reservation (2)

In response, Luo Quan did not even tell fans the good news that "Memories of Murder" has been completed and will be released soon.

However, she has high hopes for this movie, and the announcement aspect will definitely not be as Buddhist as "Manslaughter".

So after finishing the cake at noon, the trailer was released in the evening. At this time, Luo Quan hadn't even finished editing the movie, and all the footage was shot some time ago.

But the trailer can only show fans some fragmented scenes to make them interested, so even if it is incoherent, it doesn't matter.

At the end of April when no blockbusters were released, the cost of promotion was much less than the Spring Festival release, but it still cost her tens of millions.

This still takes into account the popularity and box office appeal of her and Zhao Xilin, the two top stars, otherwise the cost of publicity and distribution would be higher.

But although it costs more, the results are immediate.

As soon as several hot searches were posted on Weibo, and as soon as trolls discussed it on major platforms, it became popular immediately.

The words used by the navy are all: I have an uncle who is on the crew, and he told me that this movie can almost be booked as the best movie of the year!

This kind of revelation, which sounds exaggerated at first glance, was actually arranged by Luo Quan for the publicity department to implement.

If others use it, it is bragging and defrauding consumers.

But in her case, it was a sign of confidence, because she knew in her heart how good the movie she had made was, and she couldn't praise it enough.

So when words like "the best booking of the year" became a hot topic, many passers-by and film critics were frightened, and their expectations were raised quite high.

Fans of Luo Quan who didn't know the truth instinctively felt worried when they saw the trend of public opinion:

"Luo Bao, there's something wrong with the momentum regarding the new movie on the forum."

"How can anyone give people Amway movies like this? It feels like they are flattering."

"I think we should make a statement to calm these people who are boasting with their eyes closed."

"If expectations are raised so high now, if the movie is even slightly unsatisfactory by then, I'm afraid there will be backlash."

"Yes, bragging is not for bragging."

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Seeing the fans' suggestions, Luo Quan smiled confidently: "Is there a possibility that the movie "Memories of Murder" is really good?

I'm not afraid of being praised, because this movie deserves such praise. After all, it's just the best of the year, not the best in film history.

To take a step back, everything needs to be compared. If this year's works are only 70-point works, then if there is a 71-point work, can't it also be called the best of the year?

So don’t worry too much and just wait for the movie to be released. "

After this answer came out, fans finally understood Luo Quan's attitude.

Since you are so confident, there is no need for us to be anxious.

After watching live broadcasts for so many years and being fans for so many years, they still don't know what kind of character Luo Quan is?

With her caution, she would not be able to say such a thing unless she was completely sure.

In this way, the quality of "Memories of Murder" is quite imaginable. Could it be that this is a masterpiece comparable to "Farewell My Concubine"?

In their understanding, "Farewell My Concubine" is one of those god-level movies that is released in spring, but does not need to wait for the end of summer, autumn and winter to award awards.

When excellence reaches this level, not being able to win an award only means that the award has no gold content, not that the film has no gold content.

This is a simple judgment made by the public under normal aesthetics, which is both subjective and objective.

And the final result did not exceed anyone's expectations. "Farewell My Concubine" won almost all the awards at home and abroad.

As for the two double-yolk eggs, the former is unprecedented in Cannes and will be remembered and talked about forever.

As for the double-yolked egg at the Golden Rooster Awards, the competitors are of the type that must win the award. It is already very impressive that "Farewell My Concubine" can win the award together.

Although this is not the first time I have a double yolk egg, it will definitely be remembered by future generations for a lifetime.

As for this time's "Memories of Murder", although it has not been released yet, it has been ranked in the same position as "Farewell My Concubine" by netizens, including Luo Quan himself.

It’s rare for a movie to be so hotly discussed even before it’s released.

But because the director is Luo Quan, everything becomes reasonable again.

And just when countless movie fans are eager to see the finished film, there are some problems in the review of "Memories of Murder".

Luo Quan's works rarely encounter problems in review. Unless there are indeed illegal contents that cannot pass the review, they are usually given the green light to be released.

The last time I encountered a red light was when I was filming "Farewell My Concubine" and I changed a lot of lines.

But after all, there are age issues and it involves some sensitive content, so it is normal to encounter a red light.

But this time, the reason is simpler, that is, good is not allowed to suppress evil.

At the end of the movie, the police spent a lot of manpower and material resources and almost collapsed in the investigation of the case, but still could not find the prisoner.

It's definitely not okay for the murderer to go free.

If you want to amend it, you must arrest the person and bring it to justice.

But if this is changed, the look and feel of the movie will be very different. This is completely an irreconcilable contradiction.

Artistry and review are incompatible.

After being clearly told that the murderer could not go unpunished, Luo Quan even thought of giving up the mainland market.

Fortunately, He Ju was very helpful. With his mediation, Luo Quan obtained a compromise plan.

That is, the content of the film will not be changed, but it must be stated at the end that the real-life case has been solved and people can finally see the clear sky.

So Luo Quan also agreed to this request and added a sentence at the end of the movie:

"This work is adapted from the Hwaseong serial murder case in South Korea. The case was solved in 2019. The murderer confessed to the heinous crime he committed twenty years ago..."

This does not change the content of the film, but also promotes the positive energy that any evil will eventually be brought to justice, which perfectly meets the needs of both parties.

Finally, the film passed the review without any danger.

Sure enough, excellent works always have to go through some twists and turns before they come out.

The harder it is, the more legendary it becomes.

After passing the review, the film's release date was officially determined, and the pre-sale channel was opened, earning nearly 100 million in box office overnight.

As mentioned before, the 100 million yuan is the basic base accumulated by Luo Quan through years of hard work and word-of-mouth.

As long as a new movie is released, the pre-sale box office will be at this level, unbeatable.

However, due to the strong publicity this time, the pre-sale box office will definitely be more than that. If it is during the Spring Festival, it may even break a record or something.

Unfortunately, the only holiday that can be encountered now is Labor Day. Although there is also a short holiday, the enthusiasm for movie watching is definitely not as good as the Spring Festival or National Day, so there is basically no hope of breaking the record.

As the days passed, the countdown to the release date of "Memories of Murder" began, and the countdown to Mia's due date also began.

Mia giving birth to a baby is the biggest thing in the family now.

To be on the safe side, Mia had been sent to the Maternity Hospital affiliated to Fordham University to await delivery. Leon and Luo Quan took turns staying by the bedside.

At the same time, through video, Mia’s parents and Mia’s parents would come and watch from time to time.

On a stormy night, Mia's amniotic fluid broke without warning while she was happily drinking chicken soup.

Luo Quan, who had already experienced it, was not as panicked as his younger brothers and sisters. He first pressed the emergency button on the bedside and said into the loudspeaker: "The amniotic fluid of the housewife No. 603 has broken. Please ask the doctors and nurses to prepare for the operation quickly."

"Luoluo, you are so experienced, you are not nervous at all." Wen Xia's face turned pale when she saw Mia wailing, and her whole heart was in a state of confusion because of Mia's wailing.

"I was there when my mother gave birth to Luoxi. The situation is not much different. Don't panic at this time. Just wait quietly for the doctors and nurses to come over."

Luo Quan said, opening the door and looking at the corridor outside, but saw no one.

Thinking about it, the call has just started, how can it be so fast?

Two minutes later, the doctors and nurses arrived.

The female doctor first checked Mia's condition, and after confirming that she was about to give birth, she directly asked the nurse to take her to the operating room in a car.

Leon followed the car all the way and was stopped outside the operating room.

However, it is not forbidden to enter. Expectant fathers can enter the operating room when the expectant mother is giving birth, so that he can comfort and encourage the expectant mother.

But before going in, you have to change clothes and disinfect.

As for Luo Quan, Wen Xia, and others, they could only stay outside the operating room.

Based on Mia's physical condition and the anti-fetal medicine she redeemed from the system, there will be no problems with this birth.

For an elderly woman like Mrs. Zhang, the whole process went smoothly after taking anti-fetal medicine.

Mia is in better health and younger, so there will be no accidents.

So after Luo Quan closed the door in the operating room, he first sent a message to his parents and Mia's parents:

"Mia's amniotic water broke and she has entered the operating room. Leon is also there with her."

The words are concise and concise, without any redundant description.

Dad quickly sent a video invitation. After the call was connected, he discovered that the two couples were sitting on the same sofa, with varying degrees of nervousness on their expressions.

The two men were a little calmer and asked Luo Quan's specific situation in a deep voice.

Luo Quan also answered truthfully and comforted them not to worry, Mia would definitely be fine.

After the video call lasted for about half an hour, Luo Quan vaguely heard a loud cry of a baby coming from the operating room.

"It looks like she's in labor." Luo Quan looked up at the sign on the top of the operating room. "Under Operation" was still on.

"Is it so fast? It's only half an hour."

The two women on the other side of the screen were shocked. They didn't expect it to happen so quickly!

This speed shocked even Luo Quan, because usually, the period from labor pains to rupture of amniotic fluid to vaginal delivery lasts for several hours at the fastest speed, and more than ten hours at the slowest time.

Mom is the faster one and it took her four or five hours.

Unexpectedly, Mia was more powerful. The whole process took less than an hour. This was an emergency labor!

Precipitous labor is not a good thing, because giving birth too fast may be accompanied by body tears and bleeding, and both the mother and the baby are at risk of infection.

The abnormal delivery speed quickly made the two couples on the other end of the phone extremely nervous. They kept asking their doctor friends if there was any problem with giving birth to a baby in half an hour.

But the answer I got was, are you kiding me?

Translated, are you kidding me?

It was obvious that even these doctors were shocked and were not joking.

However, as the "Under Surgery" sign went out and Mia walked out with the support of Leon, everyone finally felt relieved.

Although Mia's face was a little pale, she didn't look too tired, and her steps were steady, and she didn't look like she had just given birth.

On the contrary, Leon's steps were a little weak, and his thighs were obviously shaking.

There is a swaddle in Mia's hand. It is a baby with golden hair but black eyes.

"It's a boy. He weighs 7 pounds. He cried so loudly that the nurse holding him was shocked."

Mia looked at her son in her arms happily, and after looking at it for a while, she frowned: "Why is the head so pointy? It's so ugly."

"Newborns are like this, and they will be there in two days." The nurse next to him explained with a smile, "In addition, the baby will defecate within 24 hours after birth, so you need to pay attention to the color of the defecation and clean it up in time.

When sleeping in the same room but in different beds at night, adults should also pay attention at all times and notify us if there is any unclear situation.

Later we will arrange for someone to tell parents what to pay attention to, so be sure to keep it in mind. "

After the nurse finished speaking, she was about to turn around and go to work, but was stopped by Luo Quan: "Nurse, did my brother and sister give birth too fast this time? It took less than an hour after they went in?"

"Our director was also surprised and said that he has never encountered such a situation in more than ten years of delivering babies."

The nurse took off her mask, but she seemed quite happy from the look on her face. She probably would have material for bragging in the future.

"However, we have carefully checked that both the mother and the baby are healthy, especially the mother. She can go to the ground right after giving birth. It is estimated that she can fully recover in three days at most.

Our dean will come over to take a look later. If your brother and sister say no, it may become a special case in the textbook. "

After the nurse finished speaking, the whole family was left in a state of confusion.

After a long time, Eric on the other end of the phone turned to his wife and asked, "Honey, how long did it take you to give birth to Luo Quan? I can't remember exactly?"

"Three hours, it almost tortured me to death." Luo Ni said with lingering fear after recalling it.

"It seems that this baby will be great in the future. What will he call it?" Mia's father suddenly slapped his thigh and let out a burst of laughter.

"Named Arthur." Leon answered his father-in-law with a grin, "I have discussed with Mia before. If it is a boy, we will name him Arthur!"