Chapter 470 - The Hottest

But why not open it to the public and let them experience the thrill of the wind on the ship's deck? After Louise's repeated requests, Laila eventually agreed to partially open it, allowing access to the ship's deck, with restrictions on the number of people at a time.

As for building a climbing ladder next to it, Louise readily agreed. Before the official opening, a group of the company's "connections" were allowed to board and experience it first...

Who said only people in the East relied on connections to get things done? In the West, without some connections, it was definitely not easy either. Louise had been mingling in Hollywood for years, and her network was extensive; she knew all sorts of people. Given the extensive promotion of "Pirates of the Caribbean," some people were undoubtedly eager to see what the legendary ship actually looked like. After a few phone calls, they were led through Louise's connections.

If it had just been a few people she wanted to take aboard, it would have been fine, but more and more people wanted to experience it. That's why she had to request permission from Laila. The results made those who received the favor happy, and park visitors unknowingly benefited from it.

After the Pirates' section, there was the Harry Potter area. Due to Laila securing the rights to the series early on, the upcoming "Harry Potter" movie, which was supposed to be released this year, had not even been filmed yet. Therefore, it was less popular than in the previous life. However, the park had a more whimsical atmosphere, making it a fun place for children to visit.

Next was the Superhero Zone. Both this area and the Harry Potter Zone were still under construction. Currently, only a small section was open, featuring some well-known superheroes. Laila planned to wait for the relevant movies to be released before expanding further, to maximize the potential and profits.

The most popular attraction was still the incredible pirate ship. Journalists had tried to investigate it with every effort, even resorting to fuzzy photos. But now, it was immediately a must-see attraction for everyone.

On that evening, pictures of the pirate ship flooded FB and various forums. Thousands of photos from different angles of the ship immediately became a hot topic. People who visited the park eagerly shared their experiences, and those who didn't go could understand the greatness of the pirate ship through the photos.

Some people also posted pictures from other parts of the amusement park, and a crowd gathered to view them. Those who hadn't gone to the park on that day were filled with regret. After all, it was half-price for just one day. Why didn't they go?

As a result, even more people visited the amusement park the following day, with many of them being children and their parents. Initially, parents were worried that Laila had created another place like the horror-themed park, which was unsuitable for children. But upon seeing photos of other kids having a great time, they finally felt at ease taking their children to the park.

The amusement park became a sensation.

The pirate ship became a sensation.

"Pirates of the Caribbean"... had already been a sensation.

As the release date drew nearer, Laila returned to Hollywood from her mother's side and began preparing for the movie's premiere.

"This is the first time our Dragon Soul company has entered the summer box office season," Laila looked at her subordinates sitting around the conference room, her face displaying a determined expression. "I don't want to hear any excuses. I just want you all to know that no matter what difficulties arise, overcome them!"

"Many of you joined the company halfway, so you might not know how hard it was for the company to reach its current state. But one thing you can be sure of is that you are helping me create a brilliant beginning. You are the creators of a miracle. When, someday, people think about the history of cinema, they will remember Dragon Soul and the historical imprint you have left here!"

"So, do your best with what you have in your hands! Let's create a glorious Dragon Soul!"

Everyone was pumped up by Laila's speech, ready to rush out to work immediately. What they didn't know was that the boss who made things sound so inspiring was actually the most nervous one.

Once she returned to her office, she locked herself inside, ignoring the tea that her secretary had brought, and left to cool without taking a sip.

She was very nervous, to the point that her hands were trembling when she picked up objects.

Hollywood's summer box office season! Heaven knew how long she had been anticipating this day!

From her rebirth to this point, from taking over the near-bankrupt Phoenix Film Company, from filming low-budget movies to save money, and from accumulating experience bit by bit, she felt that the last three years had been more eventful and exciting than the previous thirty years.

Now, she was finally about to stand on the hottest and most challenging stage, and whether she would achieve any results would depend on the developments to come.

"Laila." The door was pushed open, and Roy walked in looking disheveled from the outside.

"When did you come back?" Laila looked at him in surprise. Just this morning, during their phone call, he had said he was overseas for promotion. How come he was back so suddenly?

Roy walked over to her and examined her closely. "Are you okay? I heard on the phone that you didn't seem right. Did something go wrong?"

Laila was taken aback, allowing him to hold her hand. She had just revealed a bit of her true emotions on the phone, and he had flown back from overseas so hastily?

It seemed like no one had ever gone to such lengths for her, and how had he figured it out?

"I'm fine, thank you." She said somewhat awkwardly. After they had defined their relationship the last time, they hadn't had the chance to create any romantic atmosphere before being separated by piles of work. Until now, they'd only had a few brief phone conversations. Suddenly, he was standing right in front of her, making it somewhat uncomfortable for her to assume the girlfriend role.

Roy watched her lower her head and frowned slightly. But he wasn't the impatient person he used to be, so why would he be angry about such a thing?

"You haven't answered my question," he said, cradling her face, and making her look directly at him. "What happened? Are you afraid that William's birth will make Janet stop loving you?"

"...Am I that kind of person?" Laila laughed despite knowing he was teasing her. "It's about the movie's release. It's my first time entering the summer box office, and I'm a bit worried."

Now she was finally going to step onto the most fiery and ruthless stage. Whether she'd have any results would depend on what happened next.

"Laila," Roy began, his voice filled with seriousness. "No matter what happens, remember that I'm here for you. Don't let this stress you out too much. You're capable of handling anything that comes your way, and I believe in you."

Laila looked at him, her eyes shining with gratitude. "Thank you, Roy. I really appreciate your support and encouragement."

He smiled warmly. "You're welcome, Laila. We're a team, after all."

With that, they both knew they had each other's back and the nervousness Laila felt started to subside. They had both come a long way, and they were ready to face the challenges together.