Blackstone Code-Chapter 241:

Since the beginning of the new year, the entire society of the Baylor Federation exhibited a perplexing state. At this time, a film of significant interest to a particular group was released.

The buzz surrounding this film stemmed from rumors circulating in adult film distribution channels before its release. It was said that the film's leading actress would subsequently star in at least three adult films.

This, coupled with the release of promotional posters across various channels, drew those who derived their motivation from adult films to cinemas.

Although their numbers might be relatively small compared to mainstream audiences, many would watch the film multiple times, filled with anticipation for the future.

As a major investor from the production side, Lynch was among the invited attendees at the premiere.

The premiere was held in Baylor Federation's "City of Films," Lardimore, a city created explicitly for various film productions.

Located on the southwestern coastline of the federation, Lardimore housed the top-tier film teams and actors in the federation. The headquarters of the largest production companies were based here, and it also hosted important institutions such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and the Filmmakers' Association.

Lardimore was home to five famous cinemas, often chosen for premieres, and held an irreplaceable sacred status in the hearts of many film fans, giving rise to a unique film culture.

For instance, if a Western film didn't premiere at the Horseshoe Cinema, its box office would be doomed.

As for the risque film Lynch invested in, it was most suitable for a premiere at the Ruby Cinema.

The Ruby Cinema was formerly known as the Ruby Opera House, which was not a reputable opera house. To make more money, the Ruby Opera House was actually involved in the sex trade.

All the opera performers on stage were indeed performers, dancing provocatively to excite the audience.

Offstage, they provided any service to the wealthy patrons.

Later, a story fit for a film script unfolded here, where a poor boy fell in love with a high-class escort, leading to a tragic double suicide in the backstage, which also set half of the opera house ablaze.

The opera house operator was fined 500 bucks because of this, a significant amount at the time.

Subsequently, the Ruby Opera House was sold by its owner to a new party. Coincidentally, the film industry began to rise in popularity at that time, and the Ruby, which had always held a special place in many people's hearts, underwent a transformation and became a cinema.

Being among the federation's first and foremost cinemas, it gradually became a holy site in people's minds, and most romance-related films would premiere here.

As Lynch appeared at the red carpet, arm in arm with a young girl, the flashbulbs started to go off in a frenzy. Lynch showed no sign of impatience and instead greeted the media with grace and composure.

The media, having received a list beforehand, knew Lynch was an investor in the film, thus treating him with due respect.

In the complex entertainment industry, one could offend directors, actors, screenwriters, and anyone else but never the money-wielding investors.

The girl beside Lynch was arranged by his business partners. At only seventeen, she had already starred in two films, playing significant supporting roles.

Her management company had high expectations for her future, and coincidentally, the company formed a partnership with Mr. Fox and his son for this premiere, so they paired the girl with Lynch to increase her visibility in the public eye.

As for why Mr. Fox and his son would cooperate with such a management company, it was simple. They were just a group of country bumpkins who had just made their first film and wanted a premiere; although they knew countless stars, not a single one of those stars actually knew them.

Without any heavyweight figures or stars at the premiere, there was no point in having one. So, with the help of partners and Ruby Cinema, which also lent a hand, some prominent actors, film industry figures, and social celebrities attended the premiere.

These attendees weren't there out of kindness. Some aimed to expand their social circles, some sought investment from Mr. Fox and his son, and others, like the girl beside Lynch, wanted to increase their exposure.

In the short time Lynch interacted with the girl, her manager repeatedly hinted that Lynch shouldn't have any improper thoughts about her, as she was the new talent their agency was poised to promote heavily.

Of course, if Lynch wanted to discuss the practical role of physics in male-female relationships with some actresses, they could provide a call list.

The entertainment industry wasn't easy; many stars couldn't sustain their lives without taking on side jobs.

Stars were among the hardest-hit victims of this financial crisis.

Most stars didn't have high education levels and lacked deep financial knowledge, yet they were keen on investing in finance. It was a well-known fact that stars had money, so stockbrokers from Bupayne tried their best to convince stars to let them manage their money.

They exaggerated the dangers of keeping money in banks, making these less-educated individuals believe that investment was the right path. They even hired fraudsters to deceive these stars, reportedly with great success!

Over the years, financial investment became a "trend." Stars, when meeting, would discuss how much they earned from investments beside their new projects.

In the spotlight, Lynch sat in the investor's seat. Fox Junior was on stage interacting with the host, while Mr. Fox sat beside Lynch.

Lynch noticed that the film's leading actress was seated next to Mr. Fox, and they were whispering to each other.

Lynch glanced at them briefly and then looked away. He didn't want anyone to think he was interested in other people's personal affairs, and he really wasn't. It was nothing more than a transaction of money and bodily fluids; there was no love involved in any of it.

He turned to his female companion, smiling politely, then looked elsewhere.

He thought the next part would be boring, but the girl beside him suddenly whispered in his ear, "Do you look down on me?"

Lynch was surprised, "Why would you think that?"

The girl stared into his eyes, "I saw it in your smile. You look down on me!"

The girl expected Lynch to deny or refute her unreasonable accusation, but Lynch surprised her.

"Sorry, I shouldn't look down on you," Lynch's apology was sincere, almost genuine.

The girl didn't know how to respond. She couldn't say "No need to apologize" or "You're right to apologize".

Seeing the girl silent, Lynch smiled slightly and watched Fox Junior handle the situation on stage.

Soon, the lights dimmed in the cinema, and the big screen lit up.

Those who hadn't watched a film in such an old cinema wouldn't understand what a "big screen" truly meant. They might think a "big screen" was just a large projection.

But if one saw a screen at least seven or eight meters high, ten meters wide, or ten meters high, fifteen meters wide, they would understand what a real "big screen" meant, along with the poor viewing experience and the shock it brought.

Overall, the film was decent, about a woman avenging her assault by a truck driver.

It might sound absurd, but that was the plot. The protagonist, barely alive, was saved by aliens. The blue aliens, researching human anatomy, saved her and granted her superhuman abilities.

Then, when the aliens left the planet, they threw her down from the outer atmosphere, and during the fall, her clothes burned away.

This was merely to let the audience see her naked, which they did, much to their satisfaction.

What followed was the protagonist's journey of bloody revenge, each time getting drenched in blood and then taking a bath, sometimes for twenty or thirty seconds, sometimes for several minutes.

During the viewing, Lynch noticed people frequently getting up to use the restroom, which was really disgusting!

About two-thirds into the film, Lynch grew bored, knowing what would happen next. His attention began to wane, but then the girl beside him nudged his arm, "Not every actress is like this."

Lynch looked at her curiously. In the dim light, she seemed serious.

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Lynch replied earnestly, "Yes, you're right."

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